Friday, July 01, 2005

Edinburgh Looming....eeek!

So it's a month and five days until we open at the Edinburgh Festival.
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But we're not panicking. Oh no. Not us. Not a bit. Never. Nope.
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Actually, I'm being melodramatic, which to those of you who know me be a surprise. The preperations for Magnetude are progressing nicely. After gigs in the next weeks we will be locking ourselves away in a rehersal studio with our director and writer and attempting to create a show of mind blowing quality for a second successful year at the Edinburgh Fringe!

We are learning songs at an alarming rate, efficiency never known before in The Magnets, and we are polishing our dancing shoes, sharpening our wit and (in Andy's case) whetting (or is it wetting) our lips for a month of song, spitting and um....some other things.

On another note, the album is almost done. I thought I'd add a couple of photos from the studio so you can all see where we've been spending our time....

This photo is of our intrepid producer John. Vibing away to one of our new tracks, no doubt.



And this is Jim. Of course.
Either he's heard a track he really likes, or maybe the atmosphere in the studio became a little...ummm...manly.


Nic
Xx





9 Comments:

At 11:31 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Nic,

Sounds like you guys are busy! Sorry I won't be making it to Edinburgh....It works out too expensive! I hope it goes ok and to see you soon!

Miss you all!

Fiona xxxx

 
At 12:47 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hello lads,

don´t give up hope - 3 weeks time means you have 504 hours time to rehearse Magnetude, minus 7 hours of sleep per day (147 hours), minus 2 hours for a little break (42 hours), minus 2 hours per day for your discussions (42) and a minus of 3 hours for your free-time and driving to the studio (63 hours) makes a net time of approx. 210 hours ... that´s 10 hours of work for you per day, which is not too bad :) By the way, drinking is not allowed - you have to concentrate 100 %! Day offs - of course none!!

See you in Edinburgh,

Öp Öp

 
At 1:54 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi guys...

Just wanted to let you know that you're stuck with me as a techie in your venue again.... not sure how that randomly happened... Pod Deco last year and St George's West this year - I promise I'm not stalking you, lol!

Looking forward to a really good month....

Sarah Q (Deputy LX, Pod Deco 2004/ 2nd Electrican St George's West)

 
At 3:58 PM, Blogger michael said...

Fab news Sarah. It will be great having friendly faces around. Make sure we have lots of state of the art kit!!

Any hints on how to fill a 450 seater?

Michaelx

 
At 9:15 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey, its 475 seats.... and I think you'll be fabulous enough to fill it.... plus my regular plugging of your show amongst my mates.....

I am really looking forward to seeing you guys again (think you owe me a beer).....

State of the art equipment - well, lots of flashy lighting, and an excellent electrician. Big love to John too.....

See you guys soon

Sarah

 
At 9:49 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey guys!

Just heard one of your tracks for the first time, completly blew me away. I'm working the assembly this time, so i'll have my pass and come and see you guys definatly!

 
At 7:43 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would love to come with friends for 1 day but flights are too expensive! Negotiate special offers with the airlines and we'll help you to fill the seats. :)
Love
Sandra
XX

 
At 10:09 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ello Nic,

Arghh I don't think I'll be making Edinburgh anymore. Unfortunately I have to pay to have emergency dental work :(

Ah you guys, you should play London more often!

Good luck with the show.......

Katie xx

 
At 11:29 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Just wanted to check all you guys were ok after last Thursday.... heard you were still in Germany when it happened?

Anyway, hope you and all your families are ok, and will see you soon in St Georges...

Best wishes

 

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