CM Clay Discussion 32:: Our Main Clay Discussion Thread (All Members Welcome)

[mrs. c.]

SUNNY, IF THERE AREN'T ANY JUMBOTRONS, THEN I WILL HAVE TO RELY ON MY TRUSTY BINOCULARS.

If he sees you, aim them right at his crotch. And wave.

 

GWENN

  Let's hope his crotch doesn't WAVE back!!!!


I't's a family show after all!!!!
 

 

[lovinclay]

I was reading Clay's answers to some questions concerning the taping of the PBS special.  I understand that there are aprox. 2200 seats in this venue.  So far, there are only about 1100 OFC members going.  I sure hope the general public buys up most of the remaining seats as the venue will only be half full.     He seems concerned about that.  I've never watched a PBS special where the venue was not full.  I sure wish I could go.....I'd take up two seats.    And, my family could fill the rest.   

Gwenn, was that vision question your's?  Have you called the venue to inquire? 

[claydevotee]

SUNNY, IF THERE AREN'T ANY JUMBOTRONS, THEN I WILL HAVE TO RELY ON MY TRUSTY BINOCULARS.

If he sees you, aim them right at his crotch. And wave.

 

GWENN

   Let's hope his crotch doesn't WAVE back!!!!


I't's a family show after all!!!!
 

MARION, you are priceless!   

[claydevotee]

 

Thea and Johanna, I have had experience with haggis. My daughter's first husband was from Glagow. They were married here and we had haggis and other Scottish specialities for the reception. Let's just say the haggis was the least accepted. But the grooms's mother thoroughly enjoyed it. 

BECKY, always good to see you here, my friend!      And just sayin, but if my hubby ever insisted that I cook him haggis, he would be my ex-hubby!!! 

[claydevotee]

MICKI, I agree that Clay probably is concerned that the venue might not be full.  He may have to resort to "importing" people from his family, local schools and even nursing homes.  'Sure hope it doesn't come to that, but with this economy where many people don't have a much of a budget for travel and entertainment it is definitely a possibility.   

[lovinclay]

I want this PBS special to be a huge success for Clay.  As they show these programs over and over (for years), I'm sure it will be.  But, how will he fill this venue?  This is not 2004 or 2005, where tickets sold out in minutes.  I wonder if the concert will be promoted, so the "general public" knows about it.  I sure hope so.  The event is only a little more than 3 weeks away.  Holy Crap!   

[Sundancer]

There are ways to shoot a theatre so that it looks full to a television audience. This shouldn't be a problem.

[claydevotee]

I want this PBS special to be a huge success for Clay.  As they show these programs over and over (for years), I'm sure it will be.  But, how will he fill this venue?  This is not 2004 or 2005, where tickets sold out in minutes.  I wonder if the concert will be promoted, so the "general public" knows about it.  I sure hope so.  The event is only a little more than 3 weeks away.  Holy Crap! 

 
 

There are ways to shoot a theatre so that it looks full to a television audience. This shouldn't be a problem.

SUNNY, I share MICKI's concerns, but if you think the concert can be edited to appear that the venue is full, well more power to them!   

[lovinclay]

Pam, that's encouraging, but I would feel so sad for Clay.  He's so excited about this project, and seems to have worked very hard to make it happen.  I want a full venue for him. 

[Sundancer]

SUNNY, I share MICKI's concerns, but if you think the concert can be edited to appear that the venue is full, well more power to them!   

It's not in the editing, but in the angles of the camera shots, in close-ups, pans, tilts, etc. If a venue is filled halfway, there's no need to shoot what's not there (people in the back rows). Shooting toward the stage from over the last row's shoulders gives the impression of a full house. Even shots from the stage, looking out into the audience, can be tilted down to stop before empty rows are visible.

[Sundancer]

I can't honestly tell if he's excited, worried, calm, or whatever. All I know is what he has written publicly. And, as a performer, anything he says publicly is part of a performance.

If he's concerned, he has "people" to address the issue of low audience turnout. That's what publicity is for.

[clayharmony]

lovinclay:

Pam, that's encouraging, but I would feel so sad for Clay.  He's so excited about this project, and seems to have worked very hard to make it happen.  I want a full venue for him.

Me too.  If there is anyone here who could go, if only they had a little financial support, please PM me.  While  the cost of a trek across country for just a day or two is too steep for my retired budget, I can spare a bit to help out another Clay fan share in this amazing juncture in Clay's artistic journey.

[claydevotee]

SUNNY, I share MICKI's concerns, but if you think the concert can be edited to appear that the venue is full, well more power to them!   

It's not in the editing, but in the angles of the camera shots, in close-ups, pans, tilts, etc. If a venue is filled halfway, there's no need to shoot what's not there (people in the back rows). Shooting toward the stage from over the last row's shoulders gives the impression of a full house. Even shots from the stage, looking out into the audience, can be tilted down to stop before empty rows are visible.

Amazing!!!  Thanks for the professional perspective, MS SUNNY!  

[claydevotee]

If there is anyone here who could go, if only they had a little financial support, please PM me.  While  the cost of a trek across country for just a day or two is too steep for my retired budget, I can spare a bit to help out another Clay fan share in this amazing juncture in Clay's artistic journey.
 
 
 

JOHANNA, you are a very generous soul.  I experienced it personally when I stayed at your lovely home a few years ago.  I know you do these kind things out of pure love for your friends.   

[claydevotee]

Whoa, here I am monopolizing the CM.  I'm so sorry.  I have to get ready for a Dr. appointment.  I'm thinking I may have strep throat, as I have had the mother of all sore throats as well as a fever for the past two days.  What a sickly old mess I am these days!   

[clayharmony]

If there is anyone here who could go, if only they had a little financial support, please PM me.  While  the cost of a trek across country for just a day or two is too steep for my retired budget, I can spare a bit to help out another Clay fan share in this amazing juncture in Clay's artistic journey.
 
 
 

JOHANNA, you are a very generous soul.  I experienced it personally when I stayed at your lovely home a few years ago.  I know you do these kind things out of pure love for your friends.   

Thank you Thea...your post means a great deal to me...I'd hate for one of dear site buddies to miss out on this...  I am so looking forward to joining everyone soon...and it's Clay's definition of the word, I'd say this time...boohoo.  [I suppose I ought to take note...the SW debacle...small seats...Kevin Smith...I'm not my old slender to normal sized gal, and Jet Blue gives enough space - thank goodness!...I'd be horrified to be asked off a flight!...and two seats is so costly  ...folks are suggesting that the airlines sell 1 and 1/2 seats...I wish that were an option.   Middle seats on airplanes...my gosh, it's like stuffing folks in...claustrophobia anyone?!!]

[GWENN]

MORNING--

YES, MICKI, THE QUESTION WAS MINE AND HIS ANSWER WAS STUPID.  I READ IT TWICE.  HE IS A SMART MAN.  WHAT THE HELL DO OBSTRUCTIONS HAVE TO DO WITH WHAT I ASKED.   BUT I AM GONNA CALL TM TODAY.  IF THEY NEED A DOCTOR'S NOTE, I HAVE IT.

JOHANNA---YOU ARE VERY SWEET.  THAT IS A LOVELY OFFER.

I, TOO, AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE NUMBERS.  THAT BEING SAID, THE TIMING IS VERY BAD.  YOU HAVE A LOT OF FOLKS OUT OF WORK.  SOME SPENT A TON ON THE GALA.  THIS STUPID  WEATHER.  AND RALEIGH ISN'T EXACTLY A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE CAN GO FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME TO SEE OTHER THINGS TO JUSTIFY THE AIRFARE.  I WAS HOPING FOR THE BEACON IN NYC.  AT LEAST YOU COULD SEE A SHOW OR 2 WHILE THERE.  WITH ALL THE HALF PRICE4 TIX, IT WOULD BE EASIER TO JUSTIFY THE  TRAVEL EXPENSES.  AND NOT A WHOLE LOT OF TIME WAS GIVEN EITHER.  SO, HERE IS HOPING MORE AND MORE PEOPLE DECID3E TO GO.

PERSONALLY, I AM MORE NAUSEOUS ABOUT THE TM THING.  I HAD HOPED THE BEST SEATS WOULD BE PUT ASIDE FOR US.  I GUESS HE COULDN'T WORK THAT OUT WITH THE PRODUCERS.

SO, I AM IN TODAY.  MAKING PHONE CALLS AND, HOPEFULLY, FAXING THIS LETTER TO TM.  I WANT A SECOND OPINION ON BARRY'S BACK AND THAT IS TAKING A LOT OF RESEARCH.

BTW--MARILYN, MY FRIEND WHO MET HER NEW HUSBAND ON MATCH IS MY AGE.  NOT YOUNG AT ALL.

LATER.

GWENN

[wvclayfan]

It is sad to read the pre-sale allotment has not been met (assuming everyone who will purchase with an OFC code has posted). I wonder how Clay (or whomever) estimated the amount of tickets to set aside? With the amount of work he says was put into this, I would hope general public publicity is just around the corner. Just seems like such a short time-frame though.

[GWENN]

NOW THIS IS JUST FUNNY.  ANOTHER MAN WITH NO CLUE.  SOMEONE ASKED A QUESTION ABOUT TOMORROW AND USING THE CODE.  THE QUESTION WAS DOES YOUR CODE GET NEGATED IF YOU THROW BACK THE TIX AND TRY FOR DIFFERENT ONES.  HIS ANSWER-----WHY IN GOD'S NAME WOULD YOU THROW BACK TICKETS?  HE NEEDS TO EXPERIENCE JUST ONE TM EXPERIENCE.  JUST 1. 

GWENN

[wvclayfan]

He's obviously never wanted to be thisclose to a performer. Or never actually purchased concert tickets.