VALKTERY
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SIX is SERIOUS
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« on: October 20, 2009, 06:26:31 AM » |
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I haven't posted much here lately, because I am finely doing something I've wanted to do for 10 years or more. That is put together a solo tribute act to Roy Orbison in which I will attempt to dress like, sound like, and perform his music live .I will do the vocals , play guitar , with the use of professional backing tracks. I have aquired the tracks and copyright to perform up to 32 of his songs live .over the next 3 months I will be investing in the needed equipment as well as putting together a web site and practice, practice. Anyone who knows Roys music knows I have my work cut out for me...just thought the musicley inclined might be interested..
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« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2009, 07:29:17 AM » |
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......a definite Legend . . .....always loved Roy.....and his music....have a couple of his..Best Of CD,s...and they get played regularly...  |
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2009, 07:40:34 AM » |
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I never thought much about Roy until the Traveling Wilburys... and there's a Roy Orbison concert where Roy's playing his songs with
Springsteen, Elvis Costello and a bunch of others that Public TeeVee shows during fundraising week... now that he is
gone I miss him, kind of like Skynyrd...
-Mike
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Big IV
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« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2009, 07:54:27 AM » |
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Just for a little variety, you could start off with a re-mix of Run DMC's "Pretty Woman" that resulted in the court case, which DMC won and thereby didn't pay Roy. Feel free to rip it off and re-mix it and not pay them. That'll show them!
I don't think I have ever seen a Roy tribute. Perhaps at those Legends type shows, but never as a stand alone act. Nice. As many Beetles and Kiss tributes as are out there it will be nice to have a Roy show!
Cool. Hope you post vid clips for those of us that can't make the show.
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« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2009, 08:23:31 AM » |
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Good Luck and Prayers for your Venture, Always one of my favorites, GREAT VOICE
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ChromeDome
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« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2009, 08:33:09 AM » |
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Best of luck .... especially on the octave changes in the vocals. I still remember signing Pretty Woman with my friends. When you can, post a you tube of your work.
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Big Rig
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« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2009, 09:33:21 AM » |
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Listening to Roy on my Ipod as I type this...  Get some of your stuff posted on You Tube....and then let us know... |
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VALKTERY
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« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2009, 10:46:30 AM » |
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Thanks to all for the words of encouragement.I have alot to accomplish over the next several months while still working my regular full time job. I will update my progress and post a link to my new website when it is up and running . as for u tube , thats not a priority right now , but will let you guys know when I have something to look at or listen too.....
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« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2009, 10:56:13 AM » |
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I just added (last week) "The Essential Roy Orbison" CD to my collection. Greatest voice ever in Rock and Roll!. Good luck Brother keeping his music Alive!
Obie Dobie!
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Tonysax
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« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2009, 02:09:16 PM » |
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FANTASTIC! It takes alot of work, (practice,practice,practice) . People don't realize how much you have to devote. I had a small taste on stage and realized I had alot more practicing I need to do. I am currently back to square one truely learning the BLUES SCALES without sheets. Lets us know when you get your site going with places and dates, I'm sure some of us can trek out and support the cause. Tonysax |
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VALKTERY
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« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2009, 03:00:33 PM » |
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HEY, Tonysax, always good to here from one of the original members of the band (the VALKYRIES) , Yea I got my work cut out for me , theres a reason why there aren't more people doing roy, but google ROY ORBISON TRIBUTE one time ,and they are out there...
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« Reply #11 on: October 20, 2009, 03:11:52 PM » |
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I've been digging Roy for more years than I will admit. The man could sing. Best of luck with your endeavor. |
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GreenLantern57
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Hail to the king baby!
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« Reply #12 on: October 20, 2009, 05:48:12 PM » |
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I've been digging Roy for more years than I will admit. The man could sing. Best of luck with your endeavor. Meet a guy at Hobbs NM that did a tribute show of Roy, they even bought a home in Wink. He was pretty good. He and his wife travel from Texas to California doing thier show. He is not getting rich, but paying the bills, having fun, and meeting lots of nice people. Have fun and enjoy! |
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fudgie
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« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2009, 06:10:47 PM » |
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Just for a little variety, you could start off with a re-mix of Run DMC's "Pretty Woman" that resulted in the court case, which DMC won and thereby didn't pay Roy. Feel free to rip it off and re-mix it and not pay them. That'll show them!
I don't think I have ever seen a Roy tribute. Perhaps at those Legends type shows, but never as a stand alone act. Nice. As many Beetles and Kiss tributes as are out there it will be nice to have a Roy show!
Cool. Hope you post vid clips for those of us that can't make the show.
I like Run DMC's 'Walk this way' they did with Arosmith. Not a big 'Smith fan but liked them together. I saw a Kiss trib band and left after a little bit. Not a big Kiss fan. Good luck with the Roy O work. I like his stuff |
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« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2009, 07:20:24 PM » |
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Tuff job, doing Mr O! Don't forget to kick butt and name names! From Another original"Valkyries" member!!!  |
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