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[realexplodingcat]

I am playing keyboards for The Angry Inch.

They ended up hiring an entire local band that already plays together. It seems like a good choice to have cast an existing band. I heard them play at the audition and they're good. The chemistry is already there between them, so that ought to save time while learning the songs. However, they didn't have a keyboard player, so they called me.

We did a read-through last night. This should be great, but I'm glad it's temporary. The schedule will be rather aggressive, maybe 5 nights a week of rehearsal from now until the show in mid-February. Thankfully, my semester is coming to an end, but I still have one more programming assignment and a final exam to complete. Next semester, the class I wanted to take isn't offered. So, this seems like a good time to take a break from taking classes (I discovered I need to reevaluate the degree path I want to take anyway).

God gave rock n roll to me.

Comments

[fiendmorte.livejournal.com]

1. Congratulations! I'll have to come out and watch!

2. How is the Hedwig they picked?

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

2. I don't know yet. At first, he seemed like an unlikely pick, but I was basing my opinion on his voice which I was comparing to the voice I'm familiar with from the movie. The Hedwig I'm used to hearing has a clean voice, and this guy auditioned with a bizarre array of rough rock voices that he switched between for different songs. He could sound like AC/DC, Tom Waits, or Robert Plant when he's screaming.

I thought he was a great performer. He brought his whole band into the audition and did a show right there in front of the director. It was impressive. I think he'll do well once he finds the right voice for the character.

[fiendmorte.livejournal.com]

He should listen to more T.Rex...

[fiendmorte.livejournal.com]

PS

If you're interested in continuing that style for fun, I might need ya to lay down some keys for my solo demo I'm putting together.

Let me know if you're game for some rock 'n' roll piano/organ.

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

If I got time, I'll do it. You may need to bring this up again after the show is done, if that's not too late.

[fiendmorte.livejournal.com]

Will do. Rock!

[il-gatto-nero.livejournal.com]

life-long mission accomplished!

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

My first words as a baby: "I want to be in the back up band for a rock n roll drag queen!"

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

Congrats!

I knew him when... ;-)

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

...he didn't wear lipstick and a wig.

Put it in the soul of everyone

[briskpepper.livejournal.com]

Awesome. Let us know when you're ready!

Re: Put it in the soul of everyone

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

I sure will. The rehearsal schedule hasn't been finalized yet, but I'm betting it'll keep me very busy for the next few months.

[elnigma.livejournal.com]

Awesome!

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

I agree!

[silent-muse.livejournal.com]

Rock on, cap'n! I knew it was in the bag!

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

It probably was...but for awhile there I was worried they had lost the bag. After a week of not hearing anything, I figured I was out. Not so!

[invidiosa.livejournal.com]

THAT RULES.

:)

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

Sure does :)

[ex-carnaval-619.livejournal.com]

Congrats! Yay! When the show's ready Jay and I'll come up and see ya perform! I *heart* Hedwig anyway! =D

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Yay!

[lightning-rose.livejournal.com]

Congrats! Is there any chance the show will be taped and made available to the cast who will no doubt share it with their friends? :)

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

I don't know. I'll be certain to get a copy if someone does record it.

[flynnk.livejournal.com]

cuppe runs a business recording things...

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

I'll have to ask the people in charge if anyone already records these shows or not. If not, then I need to find out the policy on outside recording equipment.

[terrapingardens.livejournal.com]

That's great news! Congrats. Wish we could be around to see the show.

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I guess I'll have to go on the road and tour in Vermont :)

[terrapingardens.livejournal.com]

Road Trip!

[xiane.livejournal.com]

\m/

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

From now on I'm rocking out on the piano just using my index and pinky fingers.

[ismene.livejournal.com]

Your life as a drag queen begins!

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

Yes! I'm gonna be such a bitch.

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[jb98.livejournal.com]

w00t! Live Arts is such a fun place to be, the people there are great! Hell, I might have to pop into town for a visit during the run, I'd love to catch the show and I'll be due for a visit by then :)

Congrats and have fun!

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

I'd love to see you then.

So far, the people have been delightful. This should be a lot of fun.

[flynnk.livejournal.com]

Big Congrats!

We will try to come to the show. When is it?

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

Great! The show runs everynight Feb 8 through Feb 25, probably with some afternoon shows on weekends.

[redzshadow.livejournal.com]

That is so cool!

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

Hell yeah!!!

Audition

[(Anonymous)]

Congratulations Tom. I know you will do a great job in the show.

Dale

Re: Audition

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[eilonwy.livejournal.com]

Yaaay! Congratulations!

[explodingcat.livejournal.com]

Thank you thank you!