Wizard
Sorry it's taken so long to introduce myself - took a while to figure out how to do this.
I'm older than most - am sure there are members 1/3 of my age.
Music is very important in my life.
Played violin, air guitar, iPod and various African instruments.
A month ago took the plunge to upgrade the air guitar to real guitar.
Have been seriously impressed with the openness of experienced players to welcome and assist new members.
Many thanks to Alan for advice.
Many thanks to Matt at Bothners for hooking me up with my 1st guitar.
Music taste?
Random search of my iPod includes Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, Bad Company, Bob Marley, Heifetz, Yo-Yo Ma, Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, Leonard Cohen, Uriah Heep, Dilana, Doors, Eric Clapton, Deep Purple, Nirvana, Police, Robbie Wessels, Santa Esmeralda, Segovia, ...
i.e. I like lots of different stuff.
No Avril Lavigne.
Music is music.
The first LP I ever bought was Demons & Wizards by Uriah Heep.
Hence my nickname.
An early goal is to be able to play the intro to the song "The Wizard"
Have managed to work out bits of "Sunshine of my Love" (Cream) and "Black Night" (Deep Purple).
Am intimidated by my lack / absence of skills and the unbelievable artistry I have already seen here; but am excited to be in your company.
And want to learn ... very, very badly.
Manfred-Klose
Welcome wizard
You already have good music tastes, so learning the guitar will be much more fun.........
Have you tried playing the intro riff for Black sabbath - iron man, pretty fun to play when you get the hang of it.
keep us updated on your progress.
themanthatwalks
Whats wrong with avril ? just joking
Welcome. And strongs with the journey
Sean
Welcome, and enjoy your new instrument.
Riaan-Combrink
Hi Wizard,
We've spoken before, but let me officially bid you a big welcome!
Nice influences ?
Wizard
Thanks all ... as said previously, a little late on the introduction.
Have listened to Iron Man ... mmmm
Squonk
Welcome Wizard
I also bought Demons and Wizards circa about 1973-74. It was good stuff
Renesongs
Hi Wizard - I was wondering when you would get round to the formal introduction thing. I think it's so cool and courageous when people take up music when they are em more mature. Welcome to the better side of life.
AlanRatcliffe
Well, here's the official welcome. Don't feel to bad - I still haven't written my introduction yet (I started once, but 17 pages in I realised it was more of an autobiography and I should rather concentrate on the paid writing... ?).
The Wizard is one of my my favourite tracks of Heep's (Hint - drop the low E string to a D ?). Similarly the solo in Black Knight is one of my favourite Blackmore solos.
Riaan
Hey Wizard welcome! Your iPod could have been mine...!
Wizard
Seems as if I'm not the only forum member born in the 60's then ... ?
CDee
Welcome, enjoy the forum! ?
Riaan
Seems as if I'm not the only forum member born in the 60's then
No, there are a few of us youngsters amongst the grown up folk here... ?
Riaan-Combrink
Riaan wrote:
Seems as if I'm not the only forum member born in the 60's then
No, there are a few of us youngsters amongst the grown up folk here... ?
Yep ?
Wizard
Just re-listened to the solo on Black Night.
mmmmmmmm ....
LMinnie
Age doesnt matter....your musical influences ring true with many here...
Welcome to the forum bud!
Riaan-Combrink
Alan Ratcliffe wrote:
the solo in Black Knight is one of my favourite Blackmore solos.
Watching too many Batman movies lately, Mr Ratcliffe? ? ?
Guy-Onraet
Welcome Wizard. ?
AlanRatcliffe
Riaan C wrote:
Watching too many Batman movies lately, Mr Ratcliffe? ? ?
:-[ Just the one. Lol! In my defence it's a good'un...
