Session Start: Wed Dec 04 1996 *** Now talking in #ArtistShop Is Mike going to be typing his own chat? Moodies seem to be heading nowhere fast...they need Mike back yes but what Mike is doing now is important too you know....i was thinking today that if it weren't for mike, they probably wouldn never have done dofp... Not true, Han -- they have TWO steady keyboardists! yeah, maybe he can transition in who are they? The C7 would sure have been different if they had made them all Bias Boshell and Paul Bliss got to hit the loo bfore the fun starts, back soon :)) without him, I mean weeeeeeeeee Hi Caliban sure would have takes two to do what Patrick used to do eh? hi Hal :) :) or what Mike used to do yes I guess so. It's still not the same On the other hand, they do even more. i am going to go out and see If I can turn logging on here. No...Mike offered that melancholy sound it's definitely different without him Hi Grimes Hi But at least the two do what the Moodies want them to do. so did pat moraz Until they decide to split And they do it WELL! AND I also love Mike! Back.. We all have to admit the Moodies just don't have it anymore they need a spark No we don't. lol! Don't think so. Better now, Mike atleast likes to be user friendly to the fans Han, I don't agree at all!!! I don't think so either.. you're treading ice, Han man :) Greetings, Mike. Welcome!!!! no we don't, I liked the moodies work with mike and i like their work now Is that the real MP? good question hello Mike, is Tara with you? or is it memorex? Hi Mike Hi Mike! Greetings Mike :)) mike is in the green room, too Must be the real one We'll be back in a second folks. Hello Mr. Pinder What does it mean when the little yellow thing shows up in the Members list on Global Chat? yo paule don't know that one Chat room operator paul if you mean the @ sign, barb, it signifies the channel operators mike'll be right back Barbara-the key'd names are the operators Oh, that's a KEY I see! :-) Judy, hear from Toronto yet?? Hi Paul MoodySail.., Ralph? Nothing yet Laura Yes, Sharon! It's Moodysail! Hi!!! I'm getting so psyched. I love these chats! I was hoping to meet you in AC.. wish you could have found us, we saved you a place in line Have the other Moodies done one of these lately?? Was anyone here at Tahoe? I know cindyh was...... Anyone else? Not in a long time Hi all I don't think so.. Justin did a Q& I asked several people if they knew you. Didn't get anywhere, though. :-( hello Stendhal3 question and answer on prodigy a while back I'm not really STendahl3, I'm Lorien Hi guys too bad Ralph.. you were there Saturday, Right? We were third in line for the early show who did a question and answer on Prodigy, Sharon? Sharon, try not to hit any carriage returns before you complete your sentence. Justin Last Year.. No, Sharon. I was there on Friday. Great show!!! I have klutz fingers Barb. sorry Be with you in a sec folks * classy peeks over at Caliban and winks Justin really rocked at the House of Blues Monday! I was there Fri too.. Hi, are we here to see Mike? Yes so I have heard. Pam C from *P got to meet him, she is on cloud 9 Yes, Lorien wish I could have been there maybe he'll play closer to KY in the future No apology needed! :-) I'm lucky to be here...thank's to a wonderful neighbor I am. Had trouble downloading MIRC myself. That's nice Lorien We need a private jet Hal. yes, paul, where is that jet of yours i did ok with it lorien.. practiced with it last night Ride share Anyone know how this chat with Mike was arranged> or we might just have to make the trip in my MoodyMobile, Deb I only downloaded and learned how to use this program (Global Chat) an hour ago! Thanks, Gary, for the link to it! I saw it advertised on a web page Through Gary who is promoting his records, I think I believe Gary from Artist Shop arranged it. sharon: yuppers we will have artists here regularly..adrian belew coming soon we hope re's Mike Greetings, Mike! Welcome!!!!!! Hello to Mike Pinder from Barbara Nomiyama! Wow re mike :) Hi MP! Hi Again Mike :)) We'll get underway in just a second Hi, Mike!!! So glad you could come. are you sitting comfortably? Yes!!!!!!!! yes thank you heh Very... in my dorm room :) Hello, Mike :), from Bill Jerome sure, waiting for Merlin:-) experiencing technical difficulties are we?? yes, Lovely to Have You Here with us Mike!!! We shure are, mike, now that you are here! What's going on here? Hello folks, glad you all could make it. I've set the room to moderated so we can do things in a relatively orderly fashion. We'll start questions and answers in a second This is The Artist Shop's third artist Chat... As you all know, our guest tonight is Mike Pinder. Assisting me is Shane. Say hello, Shane. Howdy all.. (adding to my many tasks here on the net :)) Shane will be taking your questions and putting them in the chat room. To ask Mike a question.... Just direct it to Shane in a private message. That way we can keep things pretty orderly. Mike has a new album out, the second in his children's series, entitled 'A People with One Hear' that's Heart, gary! You can hear a soundbite from it and the rest of Mike's One Step catalog over at The Artist Shop . are we ready? But, let's get down to business. Hello, Mike, how are things in California today? yep rainy! English weather first question from BobFrantic: What have you been doing musically lately? sound design for the seven stories for people with one HEART Tell us more about the new album and it's place in the series of Children's albums. its #2 & these stories deal with affairs of the heart What made you decide to do Children's albums? when i was young, i remember being impressed by jimmy durante when he sang a song entitled the lost chord & how listening to these kind of stories & music set me on a path and in 1968, i helped create an album called in search of the lost chord from Han_Solo: The Moodie Blues seem to be performing without a clear sense of direction these days, so I was wondering if Mike and/or the Moody members have been in contact lately, with the prospect of doing anything together. in contact - yes, no prospects from slm: what were you guys thinking when you walked into the studio to record dofp? i mean...was it your intention to produce progressive rock...or to make good sound in stereophonic....or to imitate dvorac? i mean....what made you guys *think* of this masterpiece of technology and art? we simply seized the moment & the rest is history!!!!* and one from mooblu: Mike as a librarian, I often am asked about what is available to different age groups. Which of your stories would be most appropriate for 8 to 10 year olds? all of them, the subtitle of the series "stories from around the world for the child within us ALL"* from cindy_in_Reno: You've mentioned that there will be three CD's in this series. Are you presently working on the third? you seem to be very, very busy these days! Tara & I already have the next 7 stories ready to go I hope to get back to work on the trilogy after the borders books and music tour of the west coast is over at the end of Jan. '97* sachem: what is [your] favorite moody song there are so many, but for this moment I'll choose "dawning is the day"* And one from Sbreeze: [do you] have a schedule of appearances at the Border's book stores? yes* When will you being doing these? kick off Dec. 14 in roseville, CA. will have gary post the dates & times for you* Yes, when Mike gives those to me.... I'll post them on The Artist Shop bulletin board. a couple of days should do it* dcp-ip asks .. Do you listen to new artists, and if so which ones? my sons turned me on to 311, finona apple, etc...* Moodysail wants to know if you will be doing any tours on the East coast we did the east coast last time, we have to spread it around and around and around...* What is coming up on your recording schedule, Mike? if anybody runs into a guy calling himself Mike Pinder in AZ. or Las Vegas NV, kick his butt if he doesn't have the secret password He appeared in the Scottsdale Hilton last Monday* And what's next on your plans for recording, Mike? Will it be the third Children's album, or will a music album be next? it has come to my attention that there is a person impersonating me and i would appreciate any help on exposing him* from Barb_N: Hello Mike! I just want to thank you again for the wonderful prize I won through your Friends of Mike Pinder charity raffle! Everybody, join Friends of Mike Pinder -- it's the greatest thing since the Mellotron! Mike, under what conditions would you be interested (or would the other guys be interested) in doing even a one-time "reunion" thing? Or is that just waaaay out of the question? i'm going to do them at the same time* thanks Barb!* I have been open to it for a couple of years now* and another from sachem: will [you] be doing anymore albums like the promise?? For those who've recently joined, send your questions for Mike Pinder in a private message to Shane when the time comes check out my new rock album - i'm taking a tron to the sun* a two-parter from mooblu: were you given any creative influence on the Time Traveller Box set? Was there any song in particular you wrote that you wish would have been included? no creative imput allowed by polygram. more songs by ray graeme and myself would have been nice* I want to get back for a second to this issue of a reunion with the Moodies... You say you've been open to it for a couple years now. Is there anything preventing it from happening? Any interest from the other guys on this? my idea was a one time get together for the fans but, i am really happy following my bliss* And were any of the others receptive to this at all? quick comment from Barb_N: You could always give George Harrison a call! :-) been there, done that - thanks barb!!* from Moodysail: Will you be doing any musical tours of songs from The Promise, Among the Stars, or future projects? it's something i'd like to undertake if the energy necessary is available* from cindy_in_Reno: Mike, have you thought about doing the Edward Bernstein show again from Las Vegas? It would be great to see you do some of your stories! i can't wait till march comes so i can see the new comet "hale - Bop" a- re-bop shoop -shoop!* yes i would LOVE to do ed's show again - he's a WONDERFUL man!!!* and SharonBrownCT said... Mike, give Tara my love, any musical plans in the near future? i'm trying to get Tara to sing on my next album, her last gig was on "island to Island"* Barb_N asked .. Has the big writeup of this guy in Higher & Higher been of any help? "This Guy" referring to the imposter, of course. well, he just showed up again Monday night ,who can tell??* What happened Monday night? the impostor showed up at the Scottsdale Hilton with a friend impersonating Doug Noyce of one step web site.* We're going to do a giveaway right now. Mike has two t-shirts to give away - an adult One Step Records shirt and a child sized Wizdom Road t-shirt. What we'll do is... Mike will ask a trivia question (a real tough one)...I'll unmoderate the room and whoever answers correctly first wins the pair of t-shirts. Ok, Mike go ahead with the question (but I hope you have a back up, because I can't answer that one!). What was john jeremy colton whistling as he walks along the street in the first story on a people with one heart. This will probably be answered by a FOMP reader???* The room is now unmoderated. Take your best shot, folks procession I told you this was a toughie! ummm.... a swim suit a happy tune? LOL Whistle While You Work? dixie? something about a lost chord... Dude looks like a lady? :-) My daughter's getting it for Christmas...I haven't heard it yet. )-: Let's see - let me slip in the cd...... "I'm the guy that found the lost chord...." :) Hey, that's no fair!!! :-) i feel dumb all's fair in a give-away T-shirt contest! how about a clue:)? She'd love a shirt with her CD I don't have it yet, ordering it for Christmas. we are feeling dumb worldwide, jweb :) lol Worldwide Dumbness! Arrrrrrghgh! I have no @#$% clue over the rainbow? Nights in White Satin? me too I am ordering two copies..for both nieces beetoven's 9th * mooblu sneaks in looks over Mikes shoulder....peeks and runs "Iron man" da da dada da.. sun is still shining? Melancholy Man? singing in the rain One Step Into The Light? (Honest, I'm not listening to the CD!) Tuesday Afternoon All you need is love. the closest so far has been warp, who was on the threshold, this is clue #2* Island to Island? thinking is the best way to travel The Voyage OM have you heard? * Barb_N shakes head sadly and wonders what the world is coming to...... Lost In A Lost World lovely to see you thinking is the best way to travel Threshold of a Dream

go now Have You Heard Are you sitting comf... * warp sets up a 'bot to generate every single song title ever made...i NEED this t-shirt... Shame on you GAryD , trying to cheat to cheat LaurieBlu of her prizes!* om :)) So Deep Within You :) *** Danser (luiten@p0-7.net-link.net) has left #ArtistShop Free as a dove So share our love hey, hey were the monkees So, you're declaring LaurieBlu our winner? The Voyage?? Simple Game really? Ride my Seesaw I want a prize dammit! Umm... I have brainlock Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what was that tune..."must be lamb today cause beef was last week"? Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations, Laurie!!! You're our winner! Wow!!! A fomp reader...... I get it now :) the answer was Have you Heard* Thank you! *smooch*! What'd she say? What'd she say??? My very first Moody Song I fell in love with! Congratulations, Laurie! LaurieBlu2@aol.com my fave too i am honored LAurieBlu* or snail? no Mike - I am honored! you started it all for me congrats laurie. I wish my mind wasn't on hold tonight Thank You Laurie What was the tune? and where is it from, this whistling? The answer is "Have You Heard" Mike will ship those t-shirts directly to Laurie. Congratulations again, Laurie. Mike, I'll get her address to you. thanks to everyone - it was fun! And thanks to Sher for typing and James for setting up the link at their computer store _PAKAMI computers E-mail pakami@foothill.net* Yes, much thanks to James for helping to make this possible. I also want to thank Shane for his assistance tonight. Take a bow, Shane. thanks gary.. *bow* :) I have a story about my recent trip to dallas* AnotherNet was pleased to have you here with us, Mike Also, much thanks to Tara Pinder for helping to set this up. For those of you who don't yet have the new album, A People with One Heart, you'll find it at The Artist Shop.... Along with the rest of Mike Pinder's One Step catalog. Stop by at http://www.artist-shop.com and say hello. And, of course, much thanks to Mike Pinder for coming by tonight! And thanks for all the great music over the years. It's so good to hear that musical voice again. when i was in dallas As a guest of the children's program at the dallas episcopal church, the organinst and a choir member, David Pyke, played the original version of the Lost Chord by Al sullivan of gilbert & sullivan, in honor of my visit It was MAGICAL!!!!!* I'll unmoderate so you can all bid Mike adieu. Thank you Mike :) How can we get a copy of that performance?!? billJ, go for it.. thanks Mike! Thank you again Mike - you're a dream! Bye Mike...and thanks :) mike, thanks for coming by it was truly a treat thank you again and lots of love!!!!!* bye mike. Thanks for everything, Mike good night mike thanks Mike, for the chat and the music!! Niters Mike, we love you and your music! goodnite Mike, thanks for all of your wonderful music! Of course... It's Dallas! We love ya! Thanks for all the music, Mike. Mike, thank you so much for speeding through the universe with us!! We've enjoyed the trip!!! bye mike take care Mike.. have a wonderful christmas..love ya.. thanks for stopping in Mike Love to you and your family Hi, Mike, It's Bill Jerome.... we taked a couple of nights in Albany, NY last year... remember me? Thought I'd say hello, and no goodbye! Goodnight Mike. come to Charlotte NC! Thank you, Michael! and I drove all the way from ct to albany to meet, you Tara, and Bill:-) (one night was an hour-long interview at my high-school)... take care! mike will you be in NJ at borders any time? After Mike has left, I would invite you all to stick around and chat for a while. After all, I suspect you've much in common :-) Thanks Gary & Shane too * fubio is on the threshhold of a sneeze bless you, Fubio adieu I hope you'll get to Borders in Milpitas! mike, Pbaub told me to get in touch * SharonBrownCT one big cyber hug for Mike, and one for gary for setting this up Barb, i will see you in milipitas* Yay!!!!!!!! awwwwww - no SE tour? Laurie - next time around* * Barb_N is hugging Mike and Tara and jumping up and down (cyberly, of course) I'll wait patiently :) Mike, please feel free to stop in and post to One Step web site! We'd love to have you join in! it sure would be great if you could get close to Kentucky,soon, Mike Mike, what's your favorite book? Barb not so tight i almost swallowed my mint!!! cybermint of course* lol hee hee hee We'd love to see you in Ohio again. Mike...do you know Shawn Phillips? Geo1 the white hole in time by peter russell is one of them* BrightWhite - Yep but, i haven't seen him in 25 years* I am a friend and a big fan of Shawn's. We have a great group of fans here on the internet who are trying hard to revive his career (since the beauracracy of the record industry is not willing to do so) We are trying to put together a grass roots campaign to get Shawn back into the public eye. I was wondering if you would be open to working with Shawn at all, if the opportunity arose? I'll second that OHIO vote!!!!!! Yea Buckeyes! I would like to hear about Shawn* how can I contact you?? Mike, how much Of Among the Stars was recorded using MIDI? We would love to see you again Up here in the Northeast too.. You Yankees! :) lots of my friends were in AC that weekend you were here and missed meeting you I'll go read The White Hole In Time so I can discuss it intelligently in Milpitas! What's it about? If you'd like to contact me - postbox@onesteprecords.com please keep it brief, we are really busy* Geo1 a small %* thank you, peace and goodnight to everyone Oh, and Mike, my mom's on the phone with me, and says hello to you and Tara Thanks, Mike. One more? How does one fight inertia? My husband still wants to know if you've seen a pink mellotron. Geo1 Let it be* sorry mike!! lost my connection... can I contact you about Shawn? I have to go now and feed my pink elephants with Chandra. Good night , happy holidays, love you ALL!!!* sorry mike!! lost my connection... can I contact you about Shawn? Niters!!! Goodnight, Mike! And Thanks! Bye, Deb! Good night! Be well! * SharonBrownCT cyber hug {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Mike}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} }}}}}}}}}} sorry been around Pbaub too much:-) We love you too, Mike. Good Night and Happy Holidays, Mike Goodnight everyone! See ya at Dalnet. dalnet? *shudder* hee, hee Yes, I have to give AnotherNet a plug here Much nicer and friendlier than dalnet Sorryyy Nite all - thanks again! nice server, but can't find anyone around.. this is the only time I have seen humans... nite LaurieBlu sharon .. really? well when the list pops up.. the rooms it displays are empty.. am I doing something wrong? hmmm...