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    Posted: October 18 2015 at 10:27
ClapCongratulations on a brilliant inteview!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 18 2015 at 07:03
......not only GH, but more Magenta as well !!!
Dunno why CD's don't mean much to me.........
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 18 2015 at 05:26
I don't know, the guy might go `That vinyl nut Tom needs some more Glass Hammer LP's, we'll make it our very next priority! To the pressing plant!!!'
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 18 2015 at 04:59
^ Yeah, like Chris Topham is gonna say "there's this vinyl nut called Tom who we must press Glass Hammer vinyls for"........I guess it all has to be profitable. Look at Xavier Phideaux and his Snowtorch vinyl - probably sold a few dozen and that's it........though I think GH would sell well........
BTW, Perilous is an absolute luxury to have on vinyl, not a dull moment throughout, and I like Davison singing, I don't find him 'shrill' at all.   
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 18 2015 at 04:01
Originally posted by Tom Ozric Tom Ozric wrote:

Are they going to do any more vinyl releases ??

Tom, got this from Steve Babb of Glass Hammer:

"The vinyl label called Plane Groovy put out `Perilous' on vinyl. If another vinyl label is interested we'd surely consider it. But we have no plans for starting a different business (which it is btw). His best bet is to ask Plane Groovy for more."

There you go, mate, let's get onto them to hint at wanting to release some more vinyl!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 14 2015 at 11:47
LOL Yup....even if I'm not seeing anyone at the moment, i still am getting all the love I need. Hugs are plentiful.

...and if I may say another thing about your write up, then it's that most real music fans generally enjoy reading about music if it's done well. I love reading about music - even the kind I don't particularly enjoy. I've watched ABBA documentaries and music connoisseurs herald Celine Dion as the best thing since sliced bread....and I still rather enjoy watching it (if it's done well). Same way with interviews. That's why I know more about Coldplay's inspiration than their actual output.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 14 2015 at 11:27
Originally posted by Guldbamsen Guldbamsen wrote:

Originally posted by Aussie-Byrd-Brother Aussie-Byrd-Brother wrote:

Thanks, Dave! Yes, it's a little easier when you're a little obsessive about the body of work!

Hope you're good, man


I think it says something about your work, when you are able to pull in someone like me, who's tried several times with Glass Hammer but they just don't do anything for me. I still very much enjoyed the interview. 
Now that is a sign of quality right there my friendClap

I'm doing good thank you - as a matter of fact I was just proposed to at work today. This little 4 year old girl caught me completely off guardLOL




Cheers, mate! Yes, I assumed knowing your tastes that they wouldn't do much for you (that's not a slight at you in any way, my friend, I just know what you're not usually keen on), but I also had someone else mention to me today that they don't know much about the band but found that the interview reads rather well and breezy, and that the band gave great responses. So I'm happy!

Oh, congratulations! Looks like you're in it for life now!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 14 2015 at 11:20
Originally posted by Tom Ozric Tom Ozric wrote:

Are they going to do any more vinyl releases ??

Very good question, Tom, I'll get in touch and report back with their answer!

I know it might be a bit tricky, because many of their albums run to the 55-70 minute mark, which is always hard to spread out over vinyl without leaving a spare side here and there!

But Hopefully `yes' at some point, more modern prog bands than ever are putting out the vinyl editions!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 14 2015 at 08:59
Originally posted by Aussie-Byrd-Brother Aussie-Byrd-Brother wrote:

Thanks, Dave! Yes, it's a little easier when you're a little obsessive about the body of work!

Hope you're good, man

I think it says something about your work, when you are able to pull in someone like me, who's tried several times with Glass Hammer but they just don't do anything for me. I still very much enjoyed the interview. 
Now that is a sign of quality right there my friendClap

I'm doing good thank you - as a matter of fact I was just proposed to at work today. This little 4 year old girl caught me completely off guardLOL




Edited by Guldbamsen - October 14 2015 at 09:06
“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 14 2015 at 02:47
Are they going to do any more vinyl releases ??
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 13 2015 at 17:44
You're way too kind, Tom!

I don't often do interviews as there's a lot involved in getting them to come together successfully, but the band all gave such terrific and well thought-out responses that it made my job much easier!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 13 2015 at 05:18
Mike, you're amazing !!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 12 2015 at 18:13
Thanks, Dave! Yes, it's a little easier when you're a little obsessive about the body of work!

Hope you're good, man
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 12 2015 at 08:35
I'll echo the guys; great interview Michael. Goes to show that it really pays off when folks immerse themselves in their work
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 12 2015 at 08:10
Thanks, guys I was lucky that all the band members gave such terrific answers, it was just my job to join all the pieces together after that!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 12 2015 at 08:08
Bravo Michael, Bravo!Thumbs UpClap

Great work in getting inputs from all the band!  Nice question on seeing what other genres of music they would like to venture into their sound, interesting Fred's remark on wanting to add some stoner/sludgy Sabbath riffs.  Can you imagine that mixed in with their symphonic work with Susie's vocals. Big smile

Always liked the story of the elevator song....LOL
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 12 2015 at 07:54
Fabulous stuff Clap.  A thoroughly interesting read.

Nice work!!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 12 2015 at 04:46
Fantastic interview Michael! Clap
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 11 2015 at 23:38
Thanks, Jim, too kind of you!

I don’t know about your experiences when you’ve done your interviews in the past, but I know after all the work is done on it, I’m utterly fed up and cranky with it for several hours after it! You go round in circles looking at every detail making it look right, driving yourself mad and overthinking little details! I think it came together fairly well, so that’s a relief! Much appreciated again, my friend.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 11 2015 at 20:22
Wow Michael.  That is one hell of a nice job.  Beautiful, manClap

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