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The "gifts" promised were not issued with the passes one had to queue for, were not anywhere visible, and those who did by luck track them down found they were hidden in boxes out of public view. Someone at managerial level came in at the end of the talk to ask how we were enjoyng the event. We said "You want some feedback?" and made the point there was no signage, no-one could tell us where things were, not even for eg a list on each photo booth saying which artists would be using each one .. predictably his eyes glazed over .. not interested It's a shame when an artist like Meat puts such effort into fulfilling his part of the deal that the company making the big money can't make some small effort into providing the paying customers with some very basic and essential information. It occurred to us that had they needed to evacuate the building any who couldn't manage stairs would have been up the creek sans paddle, given few staff could even tell you where the lifts were .. pretty essential information for those in wheelchairs or on crutches! |
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Steering things slightly back on topic, we have a new bio with the promised statement from Meat, which I'm quoting here in the event it disappears:
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03 Aug 2018, 05:25 | #128 |
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And it looks like may be a date for the show (tour) already posted on TicketMaster :
https://www.ticketmaster.com/The-Mea...artist/2532417 |
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03 Aug 2018, 16:05 | #130 |
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"until I return..."
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"Until I return ..." - I'm very happy that Meat feels a little better. It's very great info.
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05 Aug 2018, 00:43 | #133 | |
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05 Aug 2018, 13:46 | #135 | |
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Add to this the perhaps predictable issues over deciding on a name that dealt with any legal/copyright points, and that Meat is to some extent still hors de combat as he recovers from massive surgery, and is still in considerable pain much of the time, while Paul is haring around managing what he's doing as an artist plus setting up and planning this new venture and trying to hold it all together .. I don't envy him one bit! The recent announcement posted above shouldn't have been unlocked and available to public view (I think it's down now), nor should the changes in name, nor the information posted on the management agency. Paul is still working on fine tuning the wording of the announcement with Meat .. and I think Meat has needed some recovery time after his foray to London last week, and a pretty uncomfortable journey back to Austin. But it IS happening .. it's just a shame that they haven't been able to get everything nailed down tight and then launched it with less confusion and a confident fanfare. Last edited by CarylB; 05 Aug 2018 at 13:52. |
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07 Aug 2018, 14:45 | #137 |
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And now the MPI Talent Agency has abruptly dropped the act from the roster. The old profile page on the agency's site doesn't work (the web address referred to an outdated name for the group anyway), and there is no new listing to replace them, though MPI is still listed on one of the two pages open to the public on the band's official website.
Speaking of said website, the Instagram button on that page linking one to the band's social media presence on that platform is now gone as well, with no particular explanation. Curiouser and curiouser, as Alice once said... Last edited by letsgotoofar; 07 Aug 2018 at 14:50. |
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07 Aug 2018, 18:02 | #139 |
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I think it's just a case of enthusiasm and curiosity, always a heady mixture, compounded by changing circumstances, particularly in terms of Meat's on-going back problems, whilst as I said, Paul is haring around managing what he's doing as an artist plus setting up and planning a new venture and trying to hold it all together in the light of all this, while leaks keep springing from what should be a dam ..
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07 Aug 2018, 20:43 | #140 |
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Well, while I respect Paul's desire to keep the brand running out of love and respect for Meat, I think everyone involved might be better off sticking to lining up other gigs as musicians/artists, their primary talent, especially if they aren't the most experienced at planning and setting up a venture like this. One is not limited strictly to Meat's material just because they've worked with the man for over a decade. For my own reasons, I'm particularly keen to see this succeed, but the way it's going, I'd just as soon wait with the rest of the world until Meat is as recovered from his on-going back issues as will allow him to do things himself.
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OK .. Paul has just posted the official press release for BAT Meat Loaf's Neverland Band, and you can sign up for emailed updates .. The Bat is getting ready to fly again !!! (although it confirms Meat will not be appearing). He's sent me the link, so says .. Let's rock!!!!!
https://batexperience.com/home |
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08 Aug 2018, 02:08 | #142 |
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Hope there’s an opportunity to see this in the U.K.
The constant name changing seems a bit clumsy but it does seem they have probably listened to constructive criticism. End of the day the naming doesn’t matter too much. Listened to that Bat recording again. It’s pretty good and probably one of the best non meat loaf versions I’ve ever heard. Only thing I could whine about is lack of dynamic and depth in drums and probably should have turned up the piano a bit more. Other than that it’s a great recording. |
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08 Aug 2018, 02:43 | #143 |
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https://www.aliantegaming.com/whats-...oaf-experience
Tickets for the Vegas Show, September 29th, if anyone is interested! |
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08 Aug 2018, 02:54 | #144 |
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This is Paul's press release:
"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BAT - Meat Loaf's Neverland Band + Caleb Johnson Experience the iconic Bat Out Of Hell album and other hit songs performed brilliantly by The Neverland Band featuring American Idol winner, Caleb Johnson. The Neverland Band includes world-class alumni spanning the history of the Meat Loaf legacy. In addition to a #1 album and touring with some of the biggest names in rock, Caleb Johnson is the winner of American Idol season 13. He delivers his own unique stamp to such classics as “Bat Out of Hell”, “Paradise by the Dashboard Light”, and “I Would Do Anything For Love” while staying true to the essence of Meat Loaf’s delivery. The show is created & produced by Meat Loaf’s musical director/ guitarist/ record producer, Paul Crook. Join us for an incredible Meat Loaf Experience in Las Vegas on September, 29th at ALIANTE Casino + Hotel + Spa. Their Access Showroom is a state of the art, intimate 600 seat theater. Get your tickets now thru Ticketmaster or by calling the Aliante Box Office: 1 (800) 745-3000 More concerts will be announced soon. Visit www.batexperience.com for more info. * Meat Loaf will not be making a personal appearance at any of these performances. On a personal note… This show, in no way, shape, or form is intended to replace the incomparable, Meat Loaf. That is an impossibility. Any insinuation would be absurd. Seriously… Look at this man. His accomplishments are mind-blowing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QGMCSCFoKA www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMRl55U0eDw www.youtube.com/watch?v=VthiKY5GdFs The Boss is in recovery from back surgery. We want to play. Caleb Johnson is a massive fan. Please come join us until Meat Loaf returns to the stage!!!" And in answer to a question about UK dates he said "Joff worked really hard for us on that venture. That's all I can say at this time." So perhaps if they get some shows under their belt and good reviews we may get some good news They also have a FB page https://www.facebook.com/BAT-2255629...c_location=ufi |
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Further update: the store now has product! A cover of the entire Bat I album (vocals by Caleb, backing -- vocal and instrumental -- by the band, including Steve "Machine Gun" Buslowe himself) is available for purchase for 9 dollars American.
From the previews on display, in my opinion (this phrase added not to sound too "harsh" or "rude"; I'm certainly not "looking for a reaction"), Caleb has a stronger voice than Tyce Green or anyone in the Bat musical, so I know what show I'll be seeing! |
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I can understand that you, being more of a Steinman fan, might like it, But I, being just a Meat Loaf fan, feel like I have to watch the Gus van Sant version of Psycho. And then 9USD for a copy of something that I have and is already perfect, in my eyes, is a rip-off
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Well, it's a better deal than the other thread is offering, and for that price, you get the album in both high-res MP3 and WAV formats... just sayin'...
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17 Aug 2018, 02:22 | #148 |
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Don't see a point in buying the recordings at all but a live show I would see and these previews do indicate it will at least sound quite good.
And yes I agree with Letsgotoofar. FAR better than Tyce and the stuff I heard from the Bat musical cast. Never understood the fuss about all those singers. Nothing like the epicness that Meat had. At least Caleb seems to have something that heads in that direction. |
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17 Aug 2018, 03:15 | #149 |
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No-one will ever do it better than Meat, nor be as epic .. no-one will ever do it as well for me Meat flew onto the stage 4 decades ago with BOOH, passionate, charismatic, and unique.
But as Paul has said "This show, in no way, shape, or form is intended to replace the incomparable, Meat Loaf. That is an impossibility. Any insinuation would be absurd .." He went on to say that Meat's accomplishments are mind-blowing, but he's in recovery from back surgery and they, the amazing band Meat has worked so hard to build, want to keep playing. They're family, love what they do, but need a singer, in Paul's words "until Meat Loaf returns to the stage!!!". Two weeks ago Meat said to me how strong his voice is at the moment, but he knows he'll need another 12-18 months to recover and get strong after his surgery .. still he loves that band to death! After his first upper back surgery in 2014 one of his biggest fears was losing the band family he had built and loved so much. I believe that's why he struggled through that last N Americn tour in crippling pain and a back brace. Now he's facing an even longer recovery programme, but he wants to see the band together, delivering the songs in the way he worked to do for so many years. The way I see it, this is the incomparable NLE who we all love. Meat has said for some time he has a huge respect for Caleb. And whilst the latter could never equal Meat, who is unique and incomparable, no-one .. not the band nor Caleb himself, nor Meat's fans .. expects him to do more than to do the songs justice and keep the Bat flying. And I love that band, and having listened to the whole album all the way through now, I think Caleb does a damn good job .. and hits some pretty amazing notes too |
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One drawback I should note is that the full version of "Bat" you hear on the home page couldn't be included on the album. It's a zipped file with hi-res MP3's and WAV's, and the combo of the two, plus album art, leads to an already rather prohibitive file size, and also means if they'd included the almost eleven-minute "Bat," it would defeat the purpose of a "compressed" file, so a "single" edit (a still-impressive 8 minutes and 12 seconds) is what you get when you buy the album.
But... I've left a comment on Facebook suggesting that it would be a nice "good faith" gesture if fans who can provide proof of purchase could get the full track, so we'll see where that leads. |