The journey has started for our British friends. James has teamed up with Mike and should soon be heading for London where Tharek joins them.
The cabin is ready, stringed instruments wit a total of 79 strings are tuned and ready. Reindeer have been killed to make sure they'll get the energy needed. AND I am writing this from my cabin :D :D !!!!!
We will keep you posted !
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Post by: 64Guitars on September 23, 2010, 01:30:10 AM
Careful Tharek. I suspect that one of those James's is an impostor! He's really Flash Harry posing as a James. The real James is the one who falls down a lot. The impostor is rumoured to be flatulent.
QuoteThe cabin is ready, strined instruments wit a total of 79 strings are tuned and ready.
Which instrument has an odd number of strings? A banjo, perhaps? Or maybe a shamisen?
QuoteReindeer have been killed to make sure they'll get the energy needed. AND I am writing this from my cabin :D :D !!!!!
Are you cooking a big pot of reindeer stew? Mmmmm, good!
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Post by: Ferryman on September 23, 2010, 04:24:02 AM
I hope you have plenty of Akavit ready for Jim and Tharek. I know they both like the occasional tot, not sure about Sir Harry....
Reindeer and Cloudberries is a good combination. I once went on a business trip where someone was incredibly ill after that combination. Or perhaps it was the Akavit....
Have fun!!
Cheers,
Nigel
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Post by: Geir on September 23, 2010, 04:33:54 AM
QuoteReindeer and Cloudberries is a good combination
It is and would be a better combination maybe, but I think I'll serve them cowberries as a sidedish instead.
and the akevitt .... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Geir on September 23, 2010, 07:25:02 AM
Looks like the wind is blowing in the right direction. The guys are ahead of schedule, so I better get going !!
Now where did I put my voice ??? it's almost gone :( .... let's hope the guys have got some medicine :D
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Post by: cuthbert on September 23, 2010, 07:29:38 AM
Sounds like an epic time in the making...
Can we get photos, songs, and video please? ;D
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Post by: launched on September 23, 2010, 08:28:45 AM
Rock on, fellas - Have a blast!
I'm sure you'll all be hanging around in your underwear writing acoustic songs, but make sure you do at least one screamer! ;D
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on September 23, 2010, 10:39:38 AM
we are here yeah baby
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Post by: Bluesberry on September 23, 2010, 10:47:13 AM
Its just like the Beatles all over again, I can hear the throngs of screaming girls all the way over the Atlantic Ocean. You guys are like superstars. When is the press confrence scheduled for, I don't want to miss that.
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Post by: Redler on September 23, 2010, 10:48:37 AM
Have a nice time in Norway! I look forward new material from you! Live record... :)
Kari
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Post by: Tangled Wires on September 23, 2010, 10:54:14 AM
Can I put in a request for a live version of "Last" ;)
Have a great time together.
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Post by: Geir on September 23, 2010, 01:59:55 PM
First song posted in a minute ...
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Post by: Tony W on September 23, 2010, 02:12:52 PM
that was fast
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Post by: Tony W on September 23, 2010, 02:13:13 PM
Who's got a web cam?
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Post by: Migs on September 23, 2010, 03:57:22 PM
This is just what I needed to fill some empty space on my pod.
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Post by: Satchwood on September 23, 2010, 04:14:45 PM
Wow, flippin great to be the havemets now!! Yes, break out the webcam!!
Pics, vids, songs!! Let us have it!! The song sounds great, more more more!!
Title: Re: Songcrafters British invation of Norway 2010
Post by: Tony W on September 23, 2010, 05:20:38 PM
I just pulled a PM prank on these guys..... lets see if it works.
I've had a listen to the offerings so far, very nice... but we're quite someway into Friday now... and it's gone a bit quiet..
Are you all still in bed? :D
...probably drunk as a skunk lol
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Post by: launched on September 25, 2010, 09:20:30 AM
The boys got a Skype call out to me last night - They were still going strong at around 1:45am Porsgrunn Standard Time!
Some grainy vid call shots. (http://www.filebroker.com/cabinjam/) A few are pretty good, though.
Glad you guys are having a great time!
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Post by: Tony W on September 25, 2010, 10:06:34 AM
i should have stayed home longer! oh well, when the cabin calls...... wait that was kim that called from the cabin.
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Post by: launched on September 25, 2010, 10:47:17 AM
Ha, you snooze you lose, Tony!
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Post by: Bluesberry on September 25, 2010, 10:52:08 AM
Man those pictures tell the tale, this is serious music making. It looks like you guys are in a studio. Fantastic. I love everything about what you guys are up to here at Geirs Cabin by the sea. Word is spreading far and wide.
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on September 25, 2010, 11:55:03 AM
dont worry guys we are not sleeping or drunk but have been working all day on an epic song for the piratefest, it is taking a bit of time but we are getting there, when its up if you pay attention you may be namechecked in the lyrics, apologies if we miss anyone
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on September 25, 2010, 12:56:41 PM
cheers for the pics mark, webcam is on in skype username is oldrottenhead for anyone interested
Title: Re: Songcrafters British invation of Norway 2010
Post by: Ted on September 25, 2010, 08:16:49 PM
I'm just learning of the invasion. I didn't think the British invaded anymore without the blessings of the Americans.
(Translation: I wish I was part of the coalition.)
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Post by: 64Guitars on September 25, 2010, 08:55:33 PM
Two questions:
1) It's been mentioned that you're using Mike's RØDE NT1-A condenser mic. Did you bring anything else with you (instruments, for example) or are you all using Geir's gear?
2) Speaking of "Geir's gear", how do you pronounce your name, Geir? I always assumed it was pronounced either like "Gare" (as in Gary) or "Jare" (as in Jerry), but James pronounces it like "Gear" in the songs and Mike said something about "Guy-ear". Maybe you could post a short mp3 here in which you speak your name?
Inquiring minds want to know.
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on September 25, 2010, 09:12:41 PM
we all brought our mbrs amd mike brought his mike everything else is geirs. pronounced guy- er. i think i pronounce it correctly in norwegian version of stagefright.
i still call him geer but every time mike and tharek slap me i correct myself, eventually i will get it right. by the way geir's middle name (which i will never be able to pronounce) translates into english as spear of victory.
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Post by: 64Guitars on September 25, 2010, 09:47:40 PM
Oops! I thought you were singing "god's shoulder". I better fix the lyrics on the jukebox page. :-[
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on September 25, 2010, 10:07:11 PM
jukebox page?
Title: Re: Songcrafters British invation of Norway 2010
Post by: Tony W on September 25, 2010, 10:30:56 PM
https://songcrafters.org/Festivals/Norway2010.php
I'm going to embarrass myself the day I meet Tharek, I know how to pronounce it, but since he can't hear me, I pronounce it wrong. Even the voice in my head when I read his name pronounces it wrong.
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Post by: AndyR on September 26, 2010, 04:41:52 AM
Cool pics - seem to capture the vibe well (I can almost smell the socks :D)
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Post by: Flash Harry on September 26, 2010, 05:36:27 AM
Well, we have 30 minutes remaining before we leave this lovely hut of Geirs and head to the airport. It has been such a fantastic time, we have all enjoyed ourselves hugely, it will be quite sad to leave.
Personally, it has been a real journey for me. Geir refused to drive me to the airport unless I sang, and I reckon that a member (or at least three members) of the drunken louts singing on the Pirate Fest song counts as me singing.
You have to check out Geirs earth closet. Poo has been a major feature of the visit. Tharek has some interesting takes on the finer points of personal space and coca cola bottles.
I'll be sad to leave. So thanks to Geir for being an excellent host, a great collaborator, Tharek for inspiration and James for narcissistic meglomania.
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Post by: Bluesberry on September 26, 2010, 10:56:27 AM
And you know, that exactly how I pictured it going down.
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Post by: Ferryman on September 27, 2010, 01:20:30 AM
Well, first of all, the "cabin" looks like a real studio, not just a shack in the woods. Second, I'm glad you're getting Geir's name right (when the Norwegians say it, it sounds like "Gaia" to me....) and third, check out the earth closet? Do you mean you have been doing a poo inventory?
Sounds like a fantastic trip, haven't been able to listen to the final output yet but will do so over the next few days.
Cheers,
Nigel
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Post by: Geir on September 27, 2010, 05:35:52 AM
It was a fantastic experience !!!
Mike, James and Tharek are three very different but all wonderful, talented, funny guys with big hearts !!! I feel privileged to have them as friends.
We'll comment more later with some pictures to follow as well ...
As for the pronounciation of my name, I left my br's at the cabin, but I found som clips on the net and put three of them together in the attached mp3-file. this is what it sounds like :
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Post by: Ted on September 27, 2010, 11:22:36 AM
And you know, that exactly how I pictured it going down.
Me too.
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on September 27, 2010, 12:10:46 PM
QuoteJames for narcissistic meglomania.
well geir definitely does need more mirrors in his hut and if i wasnt there to keep them all shipshape and in bristol fashion we wouldnt have got anything recorded.
aside from all their bad habits and petty foibles i can honestly say i have spent the weekend with three of the most considerate, intelligent and wonderful examples of the human race.
geir, tharek and mike thank you for a very special and magical experience that i will remember for as long as my early onset dementia allows.
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Post by: Gritter on September 27, 2010, 12:51:06 PM
Mike, James and Tharek are three very different but all wonderful, talented, funny guys with big hearts !!! I feel privileged to have them as friends.
We'll comment more later with some pictures to follow as well ...
As for the pronounciation of my name, I left my br's at the cabin, but I found som clips on the net and put three of them together in the attached mp3-file. this is what it sounds like :
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Okay...Gary it is!
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Post by: Gnasty on September 27, 2010, 01:23:38 PM
That Mp3 didn't truly help me in the pronunciation >:(
I thought it was Gear this whole time. Now i hear Guy, Guired, Gritter hears Gary..WTF?
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Post by: Geir on September 27, 2010, 01:25:42 PM
LOL .... I can live with that Sandy ... On the next songcrafter meeting (where-ever and when-ever that might be) I'll answer to that .. and to Guy-er,Guy, Guired, Geer/Gear, George, G, G-man and (if anyone has taken lessons) Geir :D
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Post by: Tangled Wires on September 27, 2010, 01:27:07 PM
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Post by: Gritter on September 27, 2010, 09:56:06 PM
Great video guys!
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on September 14, 2012, 07:35:28 AM
leaving for edinburgh airport in a few minutes................ porsgrun here i come yabadabbadoo
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Post by: Geir on September 14, 2012, 07:56:24 AM
The batteries for the BR80 are chraged, the BR800 is set up, mics and guitars are ready and the drummer is on his way !!!
yabadabbadoo indeed !
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Post by: Gnasty on September 14, 2012, 08:11:38 AM
YES! I`m glad this is happening again!!
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Post by: thetworegs on September 14, 2012, 09:06:38 AM
Have a good one ......
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Post by: Redler on September 14, 2012, 10:48:13 AM
Looking forward to hear music and watch videos!! Thanks for invite to join the group, but here I'm in a spa (this weekend was booked times ago). Having great time here, tho...
What's the team this year?? ORH, Geir...? Have a great time fellas!
Kari
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Post by: Geir on September 14, 2012, 04:03:35 PM
The scotch has arrived. And so has James ;D
Getting him so food now so he won't be so grumpy ;)
We'll keep you posted !
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Post by: SE on September 14, 2012, 04:07:43 PM
Hope you two have a great time, can,t wait for some tunes, magic,magic!!!
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Post by: bruno on September 14, 2012, 04:31:29 PM
Indeed, have a great one guys B.
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Post by: Rata-tat-tat on September 14, 2012, 07:53:47 PM
Awesome guys... Have a helluva good time... don't forget to hit that little red button.
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Post by: Burtog on September 15, 2012, 04:40:05 AM
Have a great time - pics please!!
Moose Stew??
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Post by: Hook on September 15, 2012, 07:02:10 AM
I think we should all get some moose stew!
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Post by: thetworegs on September 15, 2012, 08:48:45 AM
Stay away from reindeer urine...Or that Iceland ????
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Post by: Facemask93 on September 15, 2012, 09:00:51 AM
i hope one day to sing in that cabin , love your collabs guys
Rob
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on September 15, 2012, 09:17:12 AM
12 quid with ryanair robbie, geir says come anytime you want
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Post by: launched on September 15, 2012, 08:20:26 PM
Love it, guys - Can't wait to hear the product of your togetherness!!
And.... I do have some moose meat in the freezer - Maybe I'll have to make a stew while I listen ;D
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!
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Post by: Hilary on September 16, 2012, 01:46:40 AM
Moose stew and crocs - well jel :D
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 28, 2013, 05:43:47 PM
looks like another normet is on the cards, yeah baby!
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Post by: 64Guitars on August 28, 2013, 06:12:56 PM
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 28, 2013, 06:20:00 PM
deffo me, tharek and flash. geir and jarle and some of geir's norse friends. and hopefully some surprise guests, fingers crossed.
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 28, 2013, 06:20:44 PM
i am needing scraped of the ceiling. september weekend in porsgrunn.
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Post by: kenny mac on August 28, 2013, 07:42:22 PM
Sounds like another great get together,expecting some new tunes ;D
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Post by: Redler on August 29, 2013, 12:01:41 AM
Fine! I look forward the British invation, again!
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Post by: Flash Harry on August 29, 2013, 05:04:38 PM
The British no longer exist - I'm a Yorkshireman, ORH is a Scottish person, Tharek walks in the world and is of everywhere and nowhere, this loose band of pirates are off to take on the Vikings at their own game, and to sit on Geirs Compost Toilet and thunder!
Raaaaahhhhh!!!!
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Post by: bruno on August 29, 2013, 07:40:00 PM
Wow - a rocking good time by one and all - when? B
Title: Re: Songcrafters British invation of Norway 2010
Post by: Facemask93 on September 05, 2013, 12:06:37 PM
Well , a great deal of hand wrenching went into my decision to accept the invite to the UK invasion of Norway Met 2013 , i mean anyone in there right mind would never turn down such an invite , but , to begin with you have 5 top Songcrafter heroes who have met and collaborated on many great songs in the past , tried & tested you might say , then someone who has not sung or played an instrument in quite a while , feeling quite inferior , not knowing what might be asked of him , being thrown into the fire , well for good or bad I'm in , bring it on Met 2013
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on September 05, 2013, 12:07:58 PM
yeah baby, ye've nowt to worry about robert. i felt the exact same on my first trip.
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Post by: Hilary on September 05, 2013, 12:08:33 PM
Quote from: facemask93 on September 05, 2013, 12:06:37 PMWell , a great deal of hand wrenching went into my decision to accept the invite to the UK invasion of Norway Met 2013 , i mean anyone in there right mind would never turn down such an invite , but , to begin with you have 5 top Songcrafter heroes who have met and collaborated on many great songs in the past , tried & tested you might say , then someone who has not sung or played an instrument in quite a while , feeling quite inferior , not knowing what might be asked of him , being thrown into the fire , well for good or bad I'm in , bring it on Met 2013
Oh good for you Rob - you have no reason to feel inferior, you are supremely talented Mr Facemask93
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on September 05, 2013, 12:11:34 PM
i wrote the words to this one before we got together. and if anyone should feel inferior it,s me https://songcrafters.org/community/index.php?topic=8609.0
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Post by: bruno on September 05, 2013, 12:30:08 PM
Rockin good news - look forward to it all unfolding in pictures, posts and songs - perhaps some live performances thrown in for good measure. Exciting stuff, I'm still buzzing from my Met with Hook ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I can't seem to record at the moment though, jet lag really screwed me this time. It will come! B
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Post by: Burtog on September 05, 2013, 01:00:42 PM
Quote from: facemask93 on September 05, 2013, 12:06:37 PMWell , a great deal of hand wrenching went into my decision to accept the invite to the UK invasion of Norway Met 2013 , i mean anyone in there right mind would never turn down such an invite , but , to begin with you have 5 top Songcrafter heroes who have met and collaborated on many great songs in the past , tried & tested you might say , then someone who has not sung or played an instrument in quite a while , feeling quite inferior , not knowing what might be asked of him , being thrown into the fire , well for good or bad I'm in , bring it on Met 2013
Oh good for you Rob - you have no reason to feel inferior, you are supremely talented Mr Facemask93
Completely agree, looking forward to the results!
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Post by: Gnasty on September 05, 2013, 07:43:10 PM
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Post by: thetworegs on September 05, 2013, 10:46:29 PM
Go for it Rob.....you'll have a hell of a time ......make sure to put T on barbi duty by the look of the fb photos it'll be lip smacking .....should be a bash and a half.... Looking forward to hear what comes out..... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Greeny on September 16, 2013, 02:00:20 AM
I'm there! ;D :)
See you soon, fellas.
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on September 16, 2013, 04:45:06 AM
Me too! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: bruno on September 16, 2013, 02:19:44 PM
Awesome chaps. Can't wait to hear the results.
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on September 16, 2013, 02:41:55 PM
mibbes next year we can have a songcrafters festival at porsgrunn? there is a camp site there. is there?
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Post by: bruno on September 16, 2013, 03:10:31 PM
Quote from: facemask93 on September 05, 2013, 12:06:37 PMWell , a great deal of hand wrenching went into my decision to accept the invite to the UK invasion of Norway Met 2013 , i mean anyone in there right mind would never turn down such an invite , but , to begin with you have 5 top Songcrafter heroes who have met and collaborated on many great songs in the past , tried & tested you might say , then someone who has not sung or played an instrument in quite a while , feeling quite inferior , not knowing what might be asked of him , being thrown into the fire , well for good or bad I'm in , bring it on Met 2013
When you're there, you'll be wondering why you spent so much time hand ringing - its will be awesome, you will be awesome, guaranteed. We only come this way once - enjoy it. Can't wait to hear the results - I'm genuinely excited for you all, that one hell of a lineup of Songcrafters :-)