Rehearsal time again guys & yes we now have aquired an electronic drum kit to finish off 'The Voice' with, should be a blast!

Sounds wonderful... Now I do hope someone try to figure out the prope, accurete time and place for voxgate. I promise, I´ll fly from here to see Monument gig and to meet all of you guys, if you organise it enough forehand.

Thanx Ari, we'll let you know when & where ok

Sleepwalker

Good stuff Ari, You can register your interest here for information mailshots and you will be one of the first to know what is hot off the press from MONUMENT.

monument_info@yahoo.co.uk

Hi Guys, just a wee update to let you know how things are progressing with regards the band

Rehearsals went rather well on saturday
We've got 99% of the Syndrum solo done for 'The Voice', so that should be finished real soon & just to get my Odyssey serviced & into action for the synth lead solos & we're done on that one......phew!

Also heard from our pal Rodney today saying that Peter Saville is going to let us use the artwork for the band logo's, backdrop etc!

Regards...
Sleepy

That is excellent news there m8 re. Peter Saville. Well done that man Rodders... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="cool.gif" />

... indeed - fab news + well done Rodney, and thanks to Peter Saville too (just in case you're reading this - I really enjoyed the exhibition !)
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Aye, a good bloke indeed that Peter Saville.
Does he still smoke those big fat cigars and do marathons for charity ???????? Guys and gals, Peter fixed it for me to use his logo's.

....rattle rattle..jewellry jewellry

... now then, now then, now then ... <img border="0" alt="[Suave]" title="" src="graemlins/suave.gif" />

That's the style lads...keep the flag flying

OK...silly silly question, how can I hear you guys??? Being 24 hrs away, can I buy a CD demo, or live etc??? Or is there a site I can download a song or two from??( not trying to scab your music, just trying to hear it)

Shelly, not such a silly question....At the moment we are busy rehearsing and learning the songs, so you probably wouldn't want to hear them in their current state (although a few songs from the first rehearsal did escape....)
Rest assured that when we get them to a decent standard we will make some of the stuff available for folks who can't make it to the impending gig(s)...

I am also interested in getting a CD. I live in Pittsburgh, but most of my music comes from England. It sounds a lot better there than here! England always had it better in fashion and music, art, you name it. America is just so lame!

Anglophiles of the world unite!

We had another wee rehearsal yesterday.
I was rather hung-over from saturday......OOOOOPs

We got down the 'Hymn' chord structure, & played around with it for most of the day, coming along nicely

Next rehearsal saturday.....5 hours!

Michael's vocals were absolutely brilliant!

Are you sure you were'nt still drunk?

- I love HYMN! I would love to hear how you guys do some of these Ultravox songs. I can't imagine how you do it. I'd love to see a live show, but transportation is a bit high priced.

I know you will all do great! I'll get the CD and then you can tell me when the DVD comes out! What does Ultravox think of you guys? Did they let you know? They should. I think anyone to attempt there stuff has to be excellent. I can't imagine Britney Spears trying "Serenade"

Worse: Michael Jackson!

And no! NOT EMINEM!

Well my fine American friend, dunno what the band would think of us, we are hoping that at least one or two of them will come along toa gig, but hey you never know!

-Why not ask Warren while he is posting on here? He might like to know what you guys are doing.

And OH! If he wants to help out? LET HIM!


Even though I can't see a live show, I am really excited about you guys attempting this!

Yeh Warren we'll send you a CD!

We've got a rehearsal tomorrow in Glasgow from 10am-3pm....but no drummer!......Warren???

Gav starts his new job on monday & has got a lot before hen, so needs must

I'll be taking my trusty old Roland CR78 with me, we'll be tightening up a few things here & there

It would be great if Warren could get involved.....(Wishful thinking eh!) or even some advice on how we're going to get round the sequencing live thing.....don't trust them myself, manys a time I've been banging away on he synths & the bloody sequencers decided to throw in the towel leaving me with a heart attack!!!! <img border="0" alt="[Pissed]" title="" src="graemlins/pissed.gif" />

A bit short notice for me sunna. I've gorra buskin' gig in the Metrocentre and to coin a phrase..........needs must

-Warren posts in the Green Room mostly. Ask him nicely about your drum machine problems and maybe he'll help you out.

That, or give send him an E-mail on this site. Maybe he will come up with something.

I used to work with a guy whose father was Ben Kelly, he worked with Peter Saville on the artwork for the first OMD album.

Don't suppose anybody is bothered much but it makes me feel more important

Craig

Porky - I thought the head chef from Big Luke's was going to turn you into bacon wi' broon sauce that last time you were caught buskin' in the Metrocentre? Better be prepared to shift those trotters a bit lively when you see the meat cleaver!

Them Chef buggaz dinnat put me off squire....not where thez coin involved Av ad me fill of them. Taks a brave man ti' move the pig on

Watch this space me auld chums, you may hear the 'M O N U M E N T' boys do their thang sooner than you think!!!

Any chance of a CD or mp3's?

Craig

Hello folks !
New here and just wanted to say hey

Nice to see the Uvox kids on the net.
I'd love to talk to any one about music art the world what ever.
Feel free to e mail me.
Take care

Eh !!!! Not mare Geordies <img border="0" alt="[Pissed]" title="" src="graemlins/pissed.gif" />

C'mon Guys. Lets have a gig eh?

It's all gone quiet......

Right you lot, stop being so impatient wull ye!

Kids, jobs, other commitments etc etc etc
There's no point in doing it, unless it sounds 100% the way we want it to sound & the rest of the guys will back me on this

It takes time to learn & rehearse the songs & put our stamp on it!

We are still pondering on how we are going to use the live side of sequencing......Roy, thanks for the advice.

unfortunately i let the side down at the last minute at the weekend there due to my good half's Granmother had suddenly passed away, but these things are bound & will happen, it also does'nt help matters that 75% of the band are on the west coast & there's lil ole me on the east, but such is life eh.

I will guarentee this though guys, when the time comes we'll be sounding feckin' brilliant!

Put it another way you'll see us before Cerise gets the bloody website finished!!!!.....sorry m'dear couldnae resist it pal!!

We are alive and well, still rehearsing as often as possible. We are recording some songs tomorrow and by way of a 'taster', hope to upload a couple of them sometime next week for your perusal. The set is getting there and I'm sure, if you attend any of our gigs, you will enjoy our selection. As a matter of interest, if t-shirts were made available would you buy one? I'll maybe set up a poll.

Have a bloody good weekend, or a bloody arse in CONNYS case (injunz related)

Davy B

'Injunz related' ....am glad yi' sed that mind.
Aaaaz nee fudge packa
Cheers for the update Mr B

Connza, I knew that the last statement may have been taken in the wrong context, thats why I specified. I know only too well the after effects of a Phaal. When we eventually meet up the common denominator shall prevail. Me, you, Sleepmeister, Exile and all who enjoy, shall get together and sample the delights of the Glasgow Curry trail (believe me it's the best) then when I get on stage with Monument, the distortion sounds on the Odyssey might not rely on the fingers of Sleepy, my ass could probably replicate Billys trademark sound. Looking forward to meeting each and every one of you.

POLL: Would you buy a Tee shirt?

All the best Davy B

'Would I buy a T-Shirt' ??????

Haway Davy, does a rocky horse hev a wooden dick ????? korsa wudd :p

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL

You'd better buy one auld porky chops 'cos they'll be as rare as Rockin' horse shite!!!

Aye, thel be gerrin auctioned on ebay in a few years time !!! What's the crack wi' the gigs anyhow.......will it all come to fruition I ask my little self ? Patience is the operative word at the mo. Just tek as lang as ya need and am sure the wait will have been worth it.

P.S What's the best curry house ti' visit in Edinburgh ??????/

Cheers AC

The best curry hoose in Auld Reekie has to be Omar Kyhams in Haymarket.....looking forward to meeting up mate & getting Lilian Gished wi ye!!!

Rehearsal went ok today, I was a wee bitty off due to having such a crap week work, funerals etc. <img border="0" alt="[Shake head]" title="" src="graemlins/shakehead.gif" />

We are trying to set ready the tracks that we already know quite well such as: 'One Small Day', 'Passing Strangers' etc.

Need to do some work on 'Hymn', 'RTTW', but we're getting there & yes my fine mackem matey it will be worth it.......oh yes! <img border="0" alt="[Suave]" title="" src="graemlins/suave.gif" />

Mike L.....any joy yet with you know what???

Sleepy,
'You know what' will happen before the end of the week...
Unfortunately if I want Friday and Monday off I need to take it from my own holidays since Easter appears not to be a set holiday for the company I work for...added to that everybody wants them off so the chances of getting them at this late stage are remote...
Think I'll set Mel Gibson on them....in two capacities...

I will! Even though I can't see a Live Set, I could order the shirt! Size XL so I can snuggle up in it, and dream of Ultravox and you guys all night long!

(I wear my DJ Deadly Buda T-Shirt, and dream of Joel and all his raves! He is in Hollywood, CA now, but just think! Once he was in Pittsburgh bringing rave happiness to everyone in 1992-1994.) *sigh* I miss those happy days, but I'm on here on the Forum so that makes it ok.

For those of you interested...I have posted a few soundclips of Monument in rehearsal at the following location..

[email:http://www.katzsisters.com]http://www.katzsisters.com[/email]

Bear in mind that these are live, untouched, unsequenced pieces....so all the mistakes are our own work...

Your feedback/comments would be appreciated...

Thanks to Peter for the loan of his web space...

I'll try and Liven up the link

Monument in Rehearsal Front Page
Monument Taster

Hope you enjoy...........

Davy B

Davy/Mike/Sleepwalker - very good indeed. Keep it going lads. Thanks for posting the link and letting us listen to some samples. Looking forward to the gig.
The website states that you got permission off Chris and Warren. I know Warren has been on the forums recently but does this mean you guys have spoken with or e-mailed Chris lately??
Also, what's the full Monument line up and who plays what?

Mike, Thanks for the feedback. I wrote to each member of the band through the EV "contact the band" thingy and got a reply direct from Warren. Chris's reply was relayed through Cerise. Here is his simple reply.

"Hi David
No objections or problems with your project, good luck and I hope it all goes well and you enjoy it.
cheers
chris"

(hope you dont mind Chris)

Not much, but we are still thankful of the reply, we still await confirmation from Midge and Billy. As Mike L say's these snippets were recorded in rehearsal and are done in one take but I can assure you the live sound is very much there, and has, for want of a better expression "the balls, power and dynamics" that you would expect.

As far as the line up goes, well here goes.....

Sleepwalker:- Synthesizers and Electronic Percussion Backing Vocals.

Me:- Bass Guitar, Synthesisers, CR78 x 2, Electronic Percussion, Backing Vocals.

Mike L: Lead Vocals, Guitar, Synthesisers, Electronic Percussion.

Gavin: Drums and Electronic Percussion.

Speak soon......Davy B

we still await confirmation from Midge and Billy.

We'll be waiting a long time then DB.....LOL

Well I knew what to expect already having heard the first rehearsals and I wasn't disappointed this time either. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="cool.gif" />

Keep up the good work lads, and don't rush it.

I'd have liked to have seen the end of The Voice up there as well with the beatbox talents of SW and Davy B on the end drumming...

Zip it YORKIE!!!.......lol