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« on: June 19, 2007, 08:01AM » |
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Hi all.
I wanted to make some comments about Ray Fean and this is the only place they seem to fit. Ray is as much a part of Celtic Woman as any of the performers. He brings his own style of excitment to the stage and has fun doing it. I guess that because my oldest son has played drums all his life, I have learned that "the drummer in the band" is usuallly one of the most out going and accessible members of a group. I met Ray before the Chattanooga concert, and found that to be true with him. Not only did he sign my program and have his picture taken with me and Jim (mpdallen), he even took time to go into the building and bring us an autographed set of drumsticks. Not just a promotional set but ones that have actually been used. They have the marks on them to prove they have been used. I have the sticks displayed in my living room with pride.
I wanted to let everone know what a great guy Ray Fean really is, as a person as well as a performer.
Don
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« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2007, 08:06AM » |
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Don, I agree wholeheartedly. After the concert at Wolf Trap last year, Ray spent about 15 minutes chatting with me and my son. He's an extremely talented percussionist and a heck of a nice guy.
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« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2007, 12:29PM » |
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Don, I love the girls but the percussionists are my favorite part of Celtic Woman. I love nothing more than listening to music with intricate rhythms and Ray and Nicky are the best. I love watching them too. I expect that since the concert I am attending is the last one of the tour, and the whole crew will be focused on going home, that I won't get an opportunity to meet them this year. But....there is always next tour.
Great topic,
-Kit
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« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2007, 12:32PM » |
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Well, trying having Drums in the house! I have a 14 yr old brother who plays the drums like no one is listening to him! He plays them loud and clear! Unfortunetly my bedroom is underneath his and waking up to Drums at 7 in the morning on weekends is something to wake up too! Good thing he doesn't have a set like Rays and Nickys!
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« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2007, 12:55PM » |
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Ray (and Nick) are great..it would not be Celtic Woman without them. Ray especially looks like he's having a blast when on stage. One question, though, for Ray, if anyone can ask him..at the Albany show last week, during the Voice he was using those feather duster things instead of the rubber hammer thingys (I know nothing about music, just what great music sounds like..lol). On the DVD, he uses the hammers and it is loud and great, but it was somewhat muted at the live show..just wondering why.
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« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2007, 01:09PM » |
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Brushes make a certain soud but i don't know why he would have changed. Intersesting.
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« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2007, 05:08PM » |
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I agree, Ray and Nick really add something speacial to the Celtic Woman shows. I've never met them but I would love to meet them! They really are awesome drummers!
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« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2007, 03:18AM » |
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I have an idea for the drummers for the next tour.
Have any of you seen Mick Fleetwood, of Fleetwood Mac, play what is called a "Hotz Vest"? He did so about 20 years ago. Its basically a vest with sensors or buttons on it that when touched make various pre-programmed sounds. The vest is attached to a tether wire to take signals back to some control computer. With modern technology, I bet such a tether wire now is unnecessary. The problem with Fleetwood is that he was so high or drunk he just pressed randomly. It really wasnt music, more random crazy sounds.
But lets say someone were to do this in a planned logical way. It would give the drummers something new and interesting to do, and as they do it during the concert, it would give the ladies and David 5-10 minutes to catch their breath, use the restroom, change clothes, whatever. It would also give their fans something more to enjoy and cheer for.
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« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2007, 08:03PM » |
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I have had the opportunity to speak with Ray and Nicky more than once. They are very sweet and the nicest guys you could meet. The last time I was standing by the buses just telling everyone thank you and that they did a great job. I wasn't expecting anyone to stop as they had a long ride to the next venue. Well Nicky shook my hand and Des said hello. Ray was on his way to the bus with his escort and I said "hi Ray, great show". He stopped and spoke and gave me a hug. Then he hurried off to get on the bus. He didn't have to stop and speak but he did. It made my night.
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« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2007, 09:41PM » |
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As many of you probably know, I have a crush on Nicky... but not for his looks or anything shallow like that.
I just like how he seems to REALLY get into the music during Dulaman.
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« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2007, 02:01PM » |
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When I saw celtic Woman in St.Louis, i guess Nick Bailey had to go get something from a convienence shop or something because he was waiting at the cross signal with me and my mom. He was holding a bag and we walked all the way across the parking lot and across the road right beside him! I almost said something... but i couldn't work up the courage! (*lol*) I didn't want him to think I was weird and obsessed! (*lol*)!
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« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2007, 05:05AM » |
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I know. We'll just keep on waiting for them to come clean until the performance.
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« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2007, 08:21AM » |
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Cash, I've seen the vest you're talking about in concert. Mick used it on the Say You Will tour four years ago and usually uses it when they are singing "World Turning". That interlude does give the other band members a much needed (about 20 minutes or so) break and I am sure either Ray or Nicky could get the gist of it very quickly. Good thought Cash!
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« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2007, 02:32PM » |
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I have an idea for the drummers for the next tour.
Have any of you seen Mick Fleetwood, of Fleetwood Mac, play what is called a "Hotz Vest"? He did so about 20 years ago. Its basically a vest with sensors or buttons on it that when touched make various pre-programmed sounds. The vest is attached to a tether wire to take signals back to some control computer. With modern technology, I bet such a tether wire now is unnecessary. The problem with Fleetwood is that he was so high or drunk he just pressed randomly. It really wasnt music, more random crazy sounds.
I don't think that is Ray's style at all. He doesn't need any such enhancement. I think he is into pure percussion, with real instruments rather than computerized sound. And I think the only thing he is high on is music. Ray rocks! |
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« Reply #14 on: June 29, 2007, 04:07PM » |
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Anyone who has Ray's talent, personality, and looks doesn't need to get high on anything but life itself.
Dianne
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