"Another side" of Gutpile Charlie (Photo update 5/16/11)

[Gutpile Charlie]

Most people on this forum are multi faceted, and the old Gutpile, among other things is a musician.

Last night I had the pleasure of performing with the choral group that I sing with and the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra and a tribute concert of Beatles music.

The Beatles band was "Jeans N Classics" from London, Ontario, Canada.

This is a photo taken last night during the encore after the guitar players, piano player and drummer had left the stage. The old Gutpile is the head under red arrow on the back row of the choral group.

I have done nearly everything musical, symphony orchestra, pop and classical choral performances, musical comedy, opera, and even jazz piano, however, I have never done anything even remotely related to rock and roll. In fact, back in 1974 I even conducted the fore runner of this orchestra for a number of concerts.

We just had two, fast read through s prior to this performance and I was absolutely delighted with the music. As backup singers, we were pretty much relegated to "ooohs" and "aaahs", but it was just just a lot of fun. The Beatles ballads we did were absolutely magnificent.

I just had to share this.

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Photo update, 5/16 11:

Just found this photo this morning. This shows the old Gutpile a little better. Just thought I'd add it to the post.

 

[doublesharp]

Good job, Ringo!

 

[Beaver]

Well done Gutpile, we're all proud of you. Music heals the soul.

 

[G-Mac]

Was Yoko there?

 

[Out West]

Charlie, that must have been a total blast! I am sure the sound was amazing. Much fun being a part in such a performance. Something to remember for a long time. Thanks for sharing.

Out
West

 

[jkc]

Sounds like fun sounds. Reminiscent of the Rolling Stones use of the London Bach Choir for backup vocals on You Can't Always Get What You Want ...

 

[TACC1]

There's nothing that'll make your day better, than some good music.
Next time, do another post. Pretty interesting. TACC1

 

[Sprefix]

nice...........wish I had talent........

 

[GF]

Good job, Ringo!

Hey D-sharp, thanks for telling me Paul McCartney was in a band before Wings.
I'm not OLD enough to remember the FIRST band he was in.

Youtube (or post) some audio of your concert Gutpile Charlie, I'd like to hear it.


GF

 

[Gutpile Charlie]

Hey D-sharp, thanks for telling me Paul McCartney was in a band before Wings.
I'm not OLD enough to remember the FIRST band he was in.

Youtube (or post) some audio of your concert Gutpile Charlie, I'd like to hear it.


GF

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I don't have any audio, even though I know it was recorded. My group and the symphony records all performances and we get copies, however when outside artists are contracted, most of the time there are copy write and other restrictions placed on recordings. I just don't know about this one, however since it was Beatles music, I'll just guess that was the case.

 

[ChinaSeaSailor]

wow - way to go

 

[redlevel]

Hey D-sharp, thanks for telling me Paul McCartney was in a band before Wings.
I'm not OLD enough to remember the FIRST band he was in.

You mean The Fab Four? Some of us even remember THAT far back!

Good job, Charlie. I can't carry a tune in a wheelbarrow.

 

[LafayetteLA]

Neat!!! I wish I had been there to hear it.