Anderson/Ponty

[Rob Allen]

I'll believe it when I see/hear it.

http://somethingelsereviews.com/2014/03/10/we-start-work-in-june-i-think-ex-yes-frontman-jon-andersons-new-band-to-include-legendary-figure/

[True]

Post by Rob Allen
I'll believe it when I see/hear it.
http://somethingelsereviews.com/2014/03/10/we-start-work-in-june-i-think-ex-yes-frontman-jon-andersons-new-band-to-include-legendary-figure/

Well, I was a big fan of Ponty in the 70's. Somehow that material does not sound so fresh to me now. He certainly is a brilliant player. When I saw JA's recent comments that he was putting a band together, I had hoped this would mean a rock band. A few guys who could sing, bring some electric guitars, a Hammond, Moog, some bass, drums and hit the road. Play some JA and Vangelis, play some Yes etc.

If the idea is to record new music, I hope JA really does form a band. Everything since he left Yes sounds like Jon singing on top of someone else's music. Does not sound like people making music together. Yes, the internet has enabled some collaborative benefits, but when folks get in a room and play, there is a difference, in my view.

[MarkF]

Post by Rob Allen
I'll believe it when I see/hear it.

I'll believe it when it see anything mentioned at ponty.com

[Rob Allen]

Post by MarkF

Post by Rob Allen
I'll believe it when I see/hear it.

I'll believe it when it see anything mentioned at ponty.com
--
Mark "in June, I think?" F
Tales From TopBLOGraphic Oceans
<http://markf-yeselpkrimson.blogspot.com/>

but then there's headlines like this one:

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/jon-anderson-jean-luc-ponty/?trackback=fbshare_top



Rob "reportedly" Allen

[MarkF]

Post by Rob Allen
I'll believe it when I see/hear it.

I'll believe it when I see anything mentioned at ponty.com

"Reportedly" Jordan Rudess from Dream Theater is going to play keyboards
for Jon's new band.

I'll believe it when I see anything mentioned at jordanrudess.com

[y***@hotmail.com]

This popped up on Facebook today: "East Coast here we come, keeping warm, what a crazy winter
you guys are having...i hope you can come and see my 'solo' show, we will have fun, and it will be a very special time this time around....I'm starting a Band this summer with Jean Luc Ponty, Jordan Rudess, Michael Lewis, Rayford Griffin, and Baron Brown..it will be wild and wonderful and most of all, 'fun'...see you soon, if not sooner...love and 'light'..Jon & Janee"

--

Paul

[Rob Allen]

Post by y***@hotmail.com
This popped up on Facebook today: "East Coast here we come, keeping warm, what a crazy winter
you guys are having...i hope you can come and see my 'solo' show, we will have fun, and it will be a very special time this time around....I'm starting a Band this summer with Jean Luc Ponty, Jordan Rudess, Michael Lewis, Rayford Griffin, and Baron Brown..it will be wild and wonderful and most of all, 'fun'...see you soon, if not sooner...love and 'light'..Jon & Janee"
--
Paul

and more from facebook:

David Heyden
anuary 2014, Michael Lewis accepted a position as the band director for a new all-star band known as Inventioning - featuring Jon Anderson, Jean Luc Ponty, Jordan Rudess, Rayford Griffin and Baron Browne. Michael has been writing and producing works with Jon since 2006.
Like · · about an hour ago near Harrisburg, PA, United States


Rob "I'm not feelin' the name..." Allen

[Adam]

Post by Rob Allen

Post by y***@hotmail.com
This popped up on Facebook today: "East Coast here we come, keeping
warm, what a crazy winter
you guys are having...i hope you can come and see my 'solo' show, we
will have fun, and it will be a very special time this time
around....I'm starting a Band this summer with Jean Luc Ponty, Jordan
Rudess, Michael Lewis, Rayford Griffin, and Baron Brown..it will be wild
and wonderful and most of all, 'fun'...see you soon, if not
sooner...love and 'light'..Jon & Janee"
--
Paul

David Heyden
anuary 2014, Michael Lewis accepted a position as the band director for a
new all-star band known as Inventioning - featuring Jon Anderson, Jean
Luc Ponty, Jordan Rudess, Rayford Griffin and Baron Browne. Michael has
been writing and producing works with Jon since 2006.
Like · · about an hour ago near Harrisburg, PA, United States
Rob "I'm not feelin' the name..." Allen

The band sounds like it could potentially be good, but I agree, that name
is just awkward.

[MarkF]

Post by Adam

Post by Rob Allen
David Heyden
anuary 2014, Michael Lewis accepted a position as the band director for a
new all-star band known as Inventioning - featuring Jon Anderson, Jean
Luc Ponty, Jordan Rudess, Rayford Griffin and Baron Browne. Michael has
been writing and producing works with Jon since 2006.
Rob "I'm not feelin' the name..." Allen

The band sounds like it could potentially be good, but I agree, that name
is just awkward.

"Inventioning" sounds like a Jon-ism from his "Songbirding",
"Birdsonging", "Singsonging" period... Sure enough, here's his Facebook
note from five years ago regarding Zamran (remember that one?):

www.facebook.com/notes/jon-anderson/how-to-zamran/56257118549

[y***@hotmail.com]

Well Mark, I asked Jean-Luc on his message board & he personally replied:
http://ponty.com/message-board
although it looks like no tour until 2015, so believe it, dood!

--

Paul

[MarkF]

Post by y***@hotmail.com
http://ponty.com/message-board
although it looks like no tour until 2015, so believe it, dood!

Nicely played, Paul. Now I'm a believer.

Can't wait to hear what Invention In G will sound like...

http://bandnamr.com/inventioning/