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[MBrevard]

Ooh, Vicki--you have me drooling with just the thought of a video for Testify--but I fear that that may never be, from the way Meat was talking about how rough it is to get financing for music videos these days!!

But can't you just see it??!!!!

Yum!! I LOVE that song SO much!!!

Great ideas, Vicki! Anyone else have things they'd like to see on an 'extras' section of the DVDs??

Love,
MB
xxx

[Vickip]

Originally Posted by MBrevard

Ooh, Vicki--you have me drooling with just the thought of a video for Testify--but I fear that that may never be, from the way Meat was talking about how rough it is to get financing for music videos these days!!

But can't you just see it??!!!!

Yum!! I LOVE that song SO much!!!

Yes ... sadly you're right
But I can just picture it .... the tents and lights with a big gospel choir ...
Meat leading the congregation in song as only he can do it !!
Haleluyah !!!

Every time I listen to the song, Steve Martin and the movie Leap Of Faith pops into my mind

I LOVE it too !!!!

Originally Posted by MBrevard

Great ideas, Vicki! Anyone else have things they'd like to see on an 'extras' section of the DVDs??

Love,
MB
xxx

Thanks !!
I'm full of great ideas .... but I just can't think of them all right now

Vicki

[shadow1000001]

Thank you MB for this wonderful way of sending me off to bed


Maria

[mladay]

Hey MBrevard

Thanx for the article link, I can not wait to see Meat live again.

Ian (mladay)

[MBrevard]

Hi, friends! Good to hear from you! Glad you're continuing to enjoy the clips.

Ian, thanks, but the credit for the link should go to Shane, who found the article, which confirmed the rumors going around!

You have really had such a special week there, haven't you!! And look what you have to look forward to in February!! Which concert(s) will be you attending when Meat and the band come back to perform? Have you decided yet? I'm so envious! I would love to be at one of these very special concerts!! But, as Vicki says, the CDs and DVDs from the one will have to do!!

I've been thinking about the 'extras' question for the upcoming DVD. I think I would like to have a behind-the-scenes documentary, showing just what it takes to put something like this together. I'd love to see some of the rehearsals and perhaps some 'outtakes' from things that happen along the way... That might be a good 'extra feature' to accompany the concert, itself.

Anyway, thanks friends.

Love to everyone,
MB
xxx

[Vickip]

Originally Posted by MBrevard

I've been thinking about the 'extras' question for the upcoming DVD. I think I would like to have a behind-the-scenes documentary, showing just what it takes to put something like this together. I'd love to see some of the rehearsals and perhaps some 'outtakes' from things that happen along the way... That might be a good 'extra feature' to accompany the concert, itself.

Anyway, thanks friends.

Love to everyone,
MB
xxx

Yes ..... I love that idea of a behind-the-scenes documentary :)
Pefect !! I could just imagine the 'outtakes'

Vicki

[Jayd]

A behind the scenes would be good, but what about the videos from CHSIB and also WTTNH, the two video's from this album have never been released onto any format, not to my knowledge anyway.

[Vickip]

Originally Posted by Jayd2

A behind the scenes would be good, but what about the videos from CHSIB and also WTTNH, the two video's from this album have never been released onto any format, not to my knowledge anyway.

Excellent idea !!
Vicki

[sherrie87]

MB said:

I've been thinking about the 'extras' question for the upcoming DVD. I think I would like to have a behind-the-scenes documentary, showing just what it takes to put something like this together. I'd love to see some of the rehearsals and perhaps some 'outtakes' from things that happen along the way... That might be a good 'extra feature' to accompany the concert, itself.

Yes, a documentary would be the absolute best. I just watched a doc about the making of John Mellencamp's new album, and the whole time I was wishing that there was such an program for the making of CHSIB. The detail that they were going in to in recording the Mellencamp album was amazing, down to the individual notes on each instrument. I'd imagine most albums are recorded that way, but I found it really interesting. One thing I'd love to see is a series of clips showing the "evolution" of Paradise, with the various dramatics between Meat and Patti that have taken place over the years. That would be excellent!

Sherrie

[MBrevard]

Great ideas, guys!! I love 'em.

Sherrie--I know what you mean about a "Making of..." doc for CHSIB. I've been thinking about that since Meat teased us here at the forum a long time ago about the song "Do It!" and what it took to get it made! I'd love to know the story behind that one, wouldn't you?!!

Jayd--while we're dreaming the 'dream of dreams' here: How about a totally separate DVD with music videos that have never been published!! We have the Hits Out of Hell--the really early ones. Then Bat 2 Picture Show, which gave us some of those songs. Storytellers, I suppose, actually created some videos for us--as we saw in the special CHSIB CDs. But there are lots and lots of them that haven't been published officially--that I know of.

Your two examples, Jayd, are excellent--I'd Lie For You and Not a Dry Eye! Modern Girl and Rock and Roll Mercenaries got airplay, but were they ever a part of any official ML collection??

If you were here for Meat's birthday, I shared a pretty bad copy of the Surf's Up video. There's also one for Kiss that you've probably seen, besides the one from the Storytellers DVD. This one is a mix of concert clips and portions of other videos combined to the song, Kiss.

What an amazing collection and DVD all of these would make! I wish someone would do this!!

I dug out a really old one for y'all today, one that has not been published (as far as I know) while we're talking about this subject. I know that some of you will have seen this one before, but perhaps, some of you will not have. The quality isn't very good. Sorry. But that's the way my copy of it is. Still and all, it's rare, so I hope you enjoy it!

I don't know if any extras will be included in the concert DVD, but you're right, Vicki. There are lots and lots of possibilities!!! I'd love to see some of these come true!! Anybody else got some ideas to share??

Love to you all,
MB
xxx

[Vickip]

Originally Posted by MBrevard

Jayd--while we're dreaming the 'dream of dreams' here: How about a totally separate DVD with music videos that have never been published!! We have the Hits Out of Hell--the really early ones. Then Bat 2 Picture Show, which gave us some of those songs. Storytellers, I suppose, actually created some videos for us--as we saw in the special CHSIB CDs. But there are lots and lots of them that haven't been published officially--that I know of.

Love to you all,
MB
xxx

Ok MB this is getting scary now .... I was thinking exactly the same thing earlier today Weird Al Yankovic did this a while back (ok I admit I'm a big Weird Al fan too ... ) with all of his Music Videos ... and it would be so fantastic if Meat did it too !! I found copies of Modern Girl and Rock N' Roll Mercenaries on other video tapes ... but have never seen Getting Away With Murder. Was it ever published

Oh and speaking of a behind the scenes documentary ... I read on Amazon tonight that they did that for the Kiss Symphony DVD. So you never know .. they may do the same thing for Meat's DVD as well

Vicki

[Kathy]

Oh MB, thanks for the IKYIYDCB video from Meat's younger days - I think I had seen a portion of it but not the whole thing. (I believe I've got all his music now, but still working on the videos).

The DVD of Meat with the MSO will be wonderful. I agree with everyone else that a "making of" documentary would be great, either of the MSO collaboration itself or of CHSIB. He could explain to us what a counterpoint melody is, for example (he mentioned this in an interview - Polydor Flying Paper I think). Yes, lots of footage of Meat talking about music, or anything else, for that matter - just being himself.

And if there's any room left, pack it with videos!
-Kathy

[shadow1000001]

Originally Posted by Kathy

And if there's any room left, pack it with videos!
-Kathy

That is an excellent idea Kathy


Maria

[Jayd]

WOW MB, thanx for the the clip, I am sad to say I am one who has never seen that video before. Whilst dreaming about having all of Meat's past collection onto one DVD, I would think this might be quite expensive, the fact that all the publishing rights are owned by different companies (example, Virgin, Sony, Arista etc), not putting this dream down, but will it be possible that each company will give the right to use these video's and will it cost a pretty packet. I don't mind paying the money if it is past on to us the customer, anything of ML's is worth the money.

[Jayd]

Oh. also, could we have the Multi-angle option on the DVD which is possible, so I can change to different camera angles of the concert, now this would be great

[mariella]

Originally Posted by Jayd2

Oh. also, could we have the Multi-angle option on the DVD which is possible, so I can change to different camera angles of the concert, now this would be great

That is a fantastic idea, I think!
This is all very exiting!

MB...thank you for this amazing clip! Been wanting to see it for a long time!

xxx

Mariella

[dottie]

Wonderful video MB, lovely to see that' hair' again.

[mladay]

[quote="MBrevard"]Hi, friends! Good to hear from you! Glad you're continuing to enjoy the clips.

Ian, thanks, but the credit for the link should go to Shane, who found the article, which confirmed the rumors going around!

You have really had such a special week there, haven't you!! And look what you have to look forward to in February!! Which concert(s) will be you attending when Meat and the band come back to perform? Have you decided yet? I'm so envious! I would love to be at one of these very special concerts!! But, as Vicki says, the CDs and DVDs from the one will have to do!!


Hi MBrevard

Well Shane sorry I should thank you too.

Now MBrevard yes it has been a great week and it's not over just yet. Meat will be on Saturday Rove on the radio today (in about 4 hours), so that should be great too.

Now as for which concerts I will try to get to, well the tickets goes on sale on Monday 13th and I will be looking at going to the Newcastle and Sydney shows (Sydney will have the MSO too, so thats going to be great). I have gone to the shows in Syndey and Newcastle the last few tours, so as this will be the last I don't what to miss them.

Anyway later all

Ian (mladay)

[MBrevard]

Hi! Ian, sounds like you're going to have an unbelievable February/March this coming year!!!

Be sure to come back and tell us about Meat on Saturday Rove, okay? I tried to see if there was an Internet feed for it, but sadly, there was not!! Can't wait to hear all about it, though.

Jayd--you know, you're absolutely right. It must be pretty nigh impossible to gather all the rights, etc. to put a DVD together with ALL those videos. But then, I WAS talking about "dream of dreams"!

I love your idea about the multi-camera angles. I know who'd I love to zoom in on!!

Thank you, Vicki. I think that's wonderful and really encouraging news that some of the other DVDs have had "the making of" docs on them. Since it's Sanctuary Records who is likely to be doing both of them, we just might get lucky and get one, as well!! That would be great!

Then, I'm with Kathy and Maria! Load the rest with videos!!

You know, I've been thinking about FCOL and getting excited about finally hearing Meat sing it again. You all know that he sang a partial version of it in 1999 at a few venues, don't you? I had forgotten that and I went to check my ML list and sure enough, I found a couple of them. Would you like to hear one--in anticipation for what is to come?

This one is from London. You'll hear that it's somewhat different from the earlier live version (197 I shared with you during Meat's Birthday Party here. It has a bit more band in it, a bit more background vocals. I just can't wait to hear what it'll be like with an entire symphony orchestra!!

Enjoy! Take good care, friends.

Love to all,
MB
xxx

[dottie]

MB Cannot believe that song For Crying Out Loud., thank you so much for placing it on here, for us to listen, Um! Will now go and sort my through my videos and find this and play it, over and again. Now look what you've made me go and do Cannot ever understand why this song has only every been sung rarely at Meats concerts. A truly magical way to start the day.

[mladay]

Hi MB and All

Yes next February/March should be unbelievable, just wish it was now.

Well Meat was the first guess and as always he took over the show. Alot of the very short interview was just talking about what Meat had talked about on Rove Live on Tuesday. However when Rove asked Meat if this is Meat's last world tour, Meat did say yes . Meat was saying that he was thinking that he would be finished with it all, until last Dec 2002 when Jim sacked his management and emailed Meat asking if he wanted to do BAT 3, Meat said yes. Meat did say that he has no idea when Bat 3 would be done, as it will be finished when it's finished. Meat did not say that he would be touring with Bat 3 ,but well we can all hope (maybe not a world tour just a small tour to Australia and every other place that loves Meat, hold on that would be a world tour )

Now just a side note, I have seen afew post on this forum about peolpe from a Jim site that don't want Meat and Jim to do Bat 3, well maybe they should just pull their heads in as it was Jim that wanted to do it and he was the one that asked Meat. Sorry to go off topic abit, but it was in the radio interview so it should be cool.

Meat was asked about his movies but they only asked about Fight Club again and Meat told us about all the actor's, crew etc just wanting to touch him when he was made up with the large fake tits on as Meat put it.

He told the girl on the show, as he did with the female reported on the Sunrise show, that if they walked down the street and charged man $5 to touch thier tits they would make lots and lots of money as it's all man want to do is touch them (sorry not trying to be rude but it's Meat words) . As always Meat had the Rove and the gang in stichers and just ran away with the time he had.

One thing that I think was sad is, they did not play any of the new CD songs or even ones from Bat 1 etc. But well it was great to hear Meat anyway.

Just another side note, I got my Australian copy of CHSIB with the bonus special live CD compiled by Meat loaf very cool.

May the force be with you, the MEAT force that is.

Ian (mladay)

[MBrevard]

Hi, Ian! Thanks so much for coming back and sharing what happened on Saturday Rove! It doesn't matter if it's TV or radio, I love it when Meat just comes in and takes over. It sounded like a great interview!!

And don't apologize to us about what Meat has to say! He has a unique way of expressing himself, doesn't he?!!! I nearly fell off my chair from laughing at the idea that girls should offer $5 for men to touch their breasts!! I'm going to think about that during the 'lean times' here!! (Only kidding, guys!! )

Funny stuff!! He has such a great sense of humor and a way of looking at life....

Sorry that he didn't get to perform, though. But in just a few months, Ian, think of it, you'll be hearing LOTS more songs--up close and personal!!!

Is that the final appearance Meat has there this time around?? I haven't heard of any others. So, perhaps he'll be heading home now. He's got that doctor's appointment coming up in another week or so. Hope his throat is better!!!

Congrats on getting your CD!! Enjoy it! I am still waiting for mine to show up sometime. Can't wait!!

Thanks again, Ian.

Love,
MB
xxx

[mladay]

Hi MB

Yes I think Meat has left Aussie now but stil it was great to have him here.

Hey I know this may sound like I have been under a rock or samethink but could you tell me what happened to Meat's throat.

Also I did post this on another topic but just incase you did not see it, I found a link to same photo's of Meat at a HMV music store in QLD hope you enjoy them.

http://www.gold1043.com.au/ARNClassic/misc/snaps.asp

Ian (mladay)

[MBrevard]

Hi, Ian! Thanks for the news about Meat and also for the link to the photos! They were wonderful and it was great to see him over there!! The CD signing looked like so much fun!!

As for his throat, Ian, Meat originally wrote a PM to me that he had \"burned his throat\" at a racetrack appearance he made in the middle of the first leg of the tour. He then had to cancel the next two concerts (ones I was scheduled to attend ), but he made it to Mexico after that to do two shows there, including the one which is now being shown on our DirecTV and cable. And, of course, he went on to finish the first leg of the tour, with some changes to the schedule.

However, I think that his throat problems were more than just this or developed into more than this...?? And I will direct you to Fire Ball's own post in the General Forum titled "Throat" and you can read for yourself what has been going on since then with Meat's throat.

I know I'm not alone in praying that, by now, it's MUCH better and has continued to heal. There is such a short time until he begins the second leg of the tour in Germany and the UK...so, here's hoping--and sending all our healing thoughts in his direction!!

I hope this information helps you.

Take care!!

Love,
MB
xxx

[sherrie87]

MB wrote:

he had "burned his throat" at a racetrack appearance he made in the middle of the first leg of the tour.

MB, was he referring to the appearance at the CHSIB funny car race, or another event? I wonder how one "burns" their throat? Is it aggravated due to overuse/improper use. (IE, cheering loudly)? I know after I go to college football games my throat is sore and my voice distorted, but it goes away within 24 hours. (Then again, my throat is not my main employment, so it gets a lot less use than ML's) I'm just trying to understand what kind of burn this is.

Ian, thanks a million for the link to the pics. Meat really looks good in these pics, very healthy. No dark circles under the eyes like we've seen in other recent pics. I especially love the first pic and the one later on where he is flashing the classic Meat Loaf smile. Very cool.

Sherrie