Justin Avery

Evil One · 20 Jul 2010, 00:41

I've just been listening to something I shouldn't

and I think this blokes piano playing is amazing, considering how few shows they've done so far. I always thought Mark Alexander was top notch, but Mr Avery has breathed new life into old songs.

Wario · 20 Jul 2010, 00:49

This is totally true.

Once the tour finishes im having a poll in which we will decide who is better.

Justin or Mark.

Then one for Danny and Kasim and Steve Bustlowe

Couch Potato · 20 Jul 2010, 04:40

You may have already seen this, but have a look anyways

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH58jJbfDdI

meat_loaf2008 · 20 Jul 2010, 04:42

dayyyyyyum

Vickip · 20 Jul 2010, 04:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

This is totally true.

Once the tour finishes im having a poll in which we will decide who is better.

Justin or Mark.

Then one for Danny and Kasim and Steve Bustlowe

I mean absolutely no disrespect to either Mark or Kasim, and wish them well in whatever they're doing. But IMO sometimes change is a good thing

Based on what I've seen so far, Justin and Danny both get my vote

Couch Potato · 20 Jul 2010, 05:02

Justin is great on Guitar as well, Ive seen a few videos on Uchooobe. His piano playing is outstanding, taking nothing away from Mark, because he is also very good, but I like what Justin has brought to the Table.
Danny is great, he uses his bass as an instrument, like its part of his body, and not just somehting hangng from his neck, or just as a 'bass guitar' (i know thats what it is, but great bass players use the bass as an instrument rather than just to keep the bottom end going in the song) he uses passion, and you can see it in his playing.

Vickip · 20 Jul 2010, 05:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Couch Potato

Justin is great on Guitar as well, Ive seen a few videos on Uchooobe. His piano playing is outstanding, taking nothing away from Mark, because he is also very good, but I like what Justin has brought to the Table.
Danny is great, he uses his bass as an instrument, like its part of his body, and not just somehting hangng from his neck, or just as a 'bass guitar' (i know thats what it is, but great bass players use the bass as an instrument rather than just to keep the bottom end going in the song) he uses passion, and you can see it in his playing.

Exactly

Couch Potato · 20 Jul 2010, 05:29

I cant wait to see Justin live and sample his fine piano playing, like a wine taste tastes fine wine, and nothing elce.....LOL

suzieq · 20 Jul 2010, 05:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Couch Potato

I cant wait to see Justin live and sample his fine piano playing, like a wine taste tastes fine wine, I shall smell it, get the aroma, swill it in my mouth then instead of spitting it out, I shall swallow.

Sorry my mind just went straight to the gutter and skipped the whole wine analogy altogether.

suzieq

Wario · 20 Jul 2010, 05:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzieq

Sorry my mind just went straight to the gutter and skipped the whole wine analogy altogether.

suzieq

Same

Couch Potato · 20 Jul 2010, 05:50

Oh dear...lol....I just read that back...it is almost 4am here....thats a lame excuse, but I had to edit that lol

suzieq · 20 Jul 2010, 05:53

Kinda glad you didn't use the word "finger" at all. Just sayin'.

Couch Potato · 20 Jul 2010, 05:55

Oh my...my eyes are burning....perhaps im tired lol

Vickip · 20 Jul 2010, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Couch Potato

Oh my...my eyes are burning....perhaps im tired lol

Sue K · 20 Jul 2010, 22:18

... OH MY GAWD... i've never been moved to stand and check out any band member as i was Justin ... he is just feckin' inFeckinCredible !! ... he's so into the music... he is as entertaining to watch... as he is to hear... i really like the new guy ...

... lol ...

Wario · 20 Jul 2010, 22:28

Justin is kinda hot too. just saying.

Vickip · 20 Jul 2010, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by tink

... OH MY GAWD... i've never been moved to stand and check out any band member as i was Justin ... he is just feckin' inFeckinCredible !! ... he's so into the music... he is as entertaining to watch... as he is to hear... i really like the new guy ...

... lol ...

I feel exactly the same way tink

And he's a total sweetheart too ..... when he was coming out of the Mohegan Sun Arena, he took the time to talk to us for a few minutes. He pointed out his family .... who had come to the show ... and I'm sure they were all extremely proud of him that night !

daveake · 21 Jul 2010, 00:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarioLoaf

Justin is kinda hot too. just saying.

Cont/ --> "One for the girls (and Wario)"

Vickip · 21 Jul 2010, 00:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveake

Cont/ --> "One for the girls (and Wario)"

RSG · 21 Jul 2010, 01:10

It took me until the 3 bats era to truely appreciate Alexander. Because up until than all I knew was from 2003 onward. Never heard anything previous but studio albums. I always thought Tommy Brislin was fantastic. Anybody else think so too, or not?

Evil One · 21 Jul 2010, 01:22

Tom Brislin was great, but he didn't stick around long enough to make enough of an impact.

AndrewG · 21 Jul 2010, 01:32

From what I've heard I definitely think Justin is THE MAN for Meat. No offence to the other pianists but I appreciate his style much more. It's much more Roy Bittan-ish in my opinion and perhaps an element that was almost lacking on HCTB. Certainly on Bat 3 where you can hardly hear the fricking pianos in the first place.

A Slice Of English · 21 Jul 2010, 01:35

Piano + Meat = success. Always has, always will. And its great Meat has found a good replacement in the NLE. I, for one, am looking forward to seeing it for myself when Meat lands in the UK!

RSG · 21 Jul 2010, 01:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil One

didn't stick around long enough

how long was he around for?

Wario · 21 Jul 2010, 02:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSG

how long was he around for?

1998 to 2000. Mark came back for Night of the proms and sticked till 2010.

20 Jul 2010, 00:41	#1
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	Justin Avery I've just been listening to something I shouldn't and I think this blokes piano playing is amazing, considering how few shows they've done so far. I always thought Mark Alexander was top notch, but Mr Avery has breathed new life into old songs.

20 Jul 2010, 05:29	#8
Couch Potato DrumBum Join Date: 27.09.2006 Posts: 342	I cant wait to see Justin live and sample his fine piano playing, like a wine taste tastes fine wine, and nothing elce.....LOL Last edited by Couch Potato; 20 Jul 2010 at 05:49.

20 Jul 2010, 22:28	#16
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	Justin is kinda hot too. just saying. Last edited by Wario; 20 Jul 2010 at 23:01.

20 Jul 2010, 00:49	#2
Wario Monstro helps me spell things... Join Date: 05.01.2007 Location: Masculine, Pennsylvania Posts: 9,105	This is totally true. Once the tour finishes im having a poll in which we will decide who is better. Justin or Mark. Then one for Danny and Kasim and Steve Bustlowe

20 Jul 2010, 04:40	#3
Couch Potato DrumBum Join Date: 27.09.2006 Posts: 342	You may have already seen this, but have a look anyways http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH58jJbfDdI

20 Jul 2010, 04:42	#4
meat_loaf2008 Banned Join Date: 10.04.2007 Posts: 462	dayyyyyyum

20 Jul 2010, 05:02	#6
Couch Potato DrumBum Join Date: 27.09.2006 Posts: 342	Justin is great on Guitar as well, Ive seen a few videos on Uchooobe. His piano playing is outstanding, taking nothing away from Mark, because he is also very good, but I like what Justin has brought to the Table. Danny is great, he uses his bass as an instrument, like its part of his body, and not just somehting hangng from his neck, or just as a 'bass guitar' (i know thats what it is, but great bass players use the bass as an instrument rather than just to keep the bottom end going in the song) he uses passion, and you can see it in his playing.

20 Jul 2010, 05:50	#11
Couch Potato DrumBum Join Date: 27.09.2006 Posts: 342	Oh dear...lol....I just read that back...it is almost 4am here....thats a lame excuse, but I had to edit that lol

20 Jul 2010, 05:53	#12
suzieq Mega Loafer Join Date: 26.10.2008 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 2,319	Kinda glad you didn't use the word "finger" at all. Just sayin'.

20 Jul 2010, 05:55	#13
Couch Potato DrumBum Join Date: 27.09.2006 Posts: 342	Oh my...my eyes are burning....perhaps im tired lol

20 Jul 2010, 22:18	#15
Sue K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.04.2003 Posts: 13,041	... OH MY GAWD... i've never been moved to stand and check out any band member as i was Justin ... he is just feckin' inFeckinCredible !! ... he's so into the music... he is as entertaining to watch... as he is to hear... i really like the new guy ... ... lol ...

21 Jul 2010, 01:10	#20
RSG Mega Loafer Join Date: 27.07.2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	It took me until the 3 bats era to truely appreciate Alexander. Because up until than all I knew was from 2003 onward. Never heard anything previous but studio albums. I always thought Tommy Brislin was fantastic. Anybody else think so too, or not?

21 Jul 2010, 01:22	#21
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	Tom Brislin was great, but he didn't stick around long enough to make enough of an impact.

21 Jul 2010, 01:32	#22
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,077	From what I've heard I definitely think Justin is THE MAN for Meat. No offence to the other pianists but I appreciate his style much more. It's much more Roy Bittan-ish in my opinion and perhaps an element that was almost lacking on HCTB. Certainly on Bat 3 where you can hardly hear the fricking pianos in the first place.

21 Jul 2010, 01:35	#23
A Slice Of English Guest Join Date: 10.11.2003 Posts: 1,258	Piano + Meat = success. Always has, always will. And its great Meat has found a good replacement in the NLE. I, for one, am looking forward to seeing it for myself when Meat lands in the UK!