March 21, 2006, 12:25 p.m. (Message 44806)
Greetings! But surely, George, the daggers should be directed at the MC who should have double checked that the band was aware of the need for a second chord? (And if there is an encore, the MC should also announce whether it is to be done from place with one chord - or not!) Jim Healy Perth and Monaco
March 21, 2006, 1:45 p.m. (Message 44807, in reply to message 44806)
Jim, I have seen occasions when I have turned to everybody else in the band and reminded them about 2 chords - and then carried on and played one! I think something about old age comes to mind! Regards George ----------- Jim Healy wrote:-
March 21, 2006, 2:51 p.m. (Message 44809, in reply to message 44806)
George, I don't think that's an old age thing, us twenty-somethings do that too :-) Rgds, Phill
March 21, 2006, 5:36 p.m. (Message 44819, in reply to message 44812)
From: "Jim Healy" > ... MC who should have double checked that the band was aware of the > need > for a second chord? If the MC has to announce this to all, then could he not just as easily ask those involved to change sides, and not bother the musicians with -- to quote -- "unnatural second chords"? Martin This is by far the better way. Once the sets are counted the MC makes sure everyone know where they should be to begin the dance. Then one chord and an elegant start. Simon Vancouver
March 21, 2006, 9:57 p.m. (Message 44822, in reply to message 44812)
Hi Martin, > If the MC has to announce this to all, then could he not just as easily ask > those involved to change sides, and not bother the musicians with -- to > quote -- "unnatural second chords"? >From my experience as an MC, I'm lucky if 50% of the room is listening (unless I'm recapping, in which case I may get up to 70%...). At least the second chord is a clear distinct reminder which everyone notices (even if they're not ready for it). Cheers, Ian Brockbank Edinburgh, Scotland xxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx http://www.scottishdance.net/
March 22, 2006, 12:14 a.m. (Message 44826, in reply to message 44806)
Jim, Nice idea, but in my experience very rare for MCs to check this with the band. It's one of the hand signals that David's band are most familiar with from me. That and the one for 'you're 8 bars out' :o)! Seonaid Markinch, Fife Jim Healy <xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote: Greetings! But surely, George, the daggers should be directed at the MC who should have double checked that the band was aware of the need for a second chord? --------------------------------- Yahoo! Cars NEW - sell your car and browse thousands of new and used cars online search now ---------------------------------