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February 27, 2007
MORRISON TV UPDATE
So I decided to stop messing about, and put the whole six minute trailer to A LIFE LESS ORDINARY up on Morrison TV. Click the green MORRISON TV button on the left of this page to check it out. I have no idea where this will go - in fact it could just remain as a six minute trailer and never progress!!! However, it could end up being a lot of different things ..... I know what I want to do with it, and we'll have to see if I can find people with a similar vision. I do know that I have been taking meetings recently about this, and a couple of people seemed to share the ideas I have, so who knows. We might actually move forward soon with this. You lot, of course, will be the first to know!!
Time ticks inexorably by, and we find ourselves staring into MARCH!!! Two months down in 07 already .... how does that happen??? This means that Camp Freddy gear up and get into a rehearsal room very soon, to run through some new songs and get ready for our trip to Miami - its about time we played in the sunshine. I have always been a vocal advocate of the "Summer Freddy" tour of nothing but holiday resorts!! - Kick the tour off in Bali, and move on to Fiji, Hawaii, Turks And Caicos and wrap up in the Maldives. Trouble is, I cant seem to interest the management in that one....... possibly cos there's no money in it!!! Oh well, I'll settle for South Beach, FL and the Bacardi event. I promise I will figure out how to give some tickets away soon.
Questions:
Merc - As far as I am concerned, everyone on the planet should watch The Great Rock And Roll Swindle. It was the film that Malcolm wanted to make, not the band, but it shows just how messed up and eclectic the whole thing became. Then, AFTER watching that, people should watch The Filth And The Fury, to get some truth on the story. Then finally, the Never Mind The Bollocks documentary is just incredibly interesting and tells us the truth behind the making of such a seminal record.
Mary - I am not sure I understand your question, but surely the reason to pick up a guitar at all is to express yourself in some way. Talent, ability and a lot of other things come into play at some point, but for me, primarily I picked one up to see if I could use it to express the mess of emotions that were and still are, running riot in my head!!
Robin - I have not yet seen ANY of the proposed summer dates, either Ozzfest or our own dates. But I would imagine that we would be doing New York in some capacity. I mean, the Ozzfest hits the East Coast, so I am sure they will put a small club date in while we are there. Again - I will let you all know the MOMENT I know anything!!
Linda - Yes they do still wrap up the fish and chips in newspaper (it TASTES better that way) and yes, I have been to Northampton.
Danni - I have seen bits and pieces from Intervention. Never actually watched the whole show. I knew one of the subjects and found it rather uncomfortable viewing! No intervention actually ever worked for me, cos I needed to be ready, and until then, NOTHING would stop me. But each to their own.
Lisa - My top 5 albums always change each time I am asked (so no one go digging back to tell me that last time I answered this, I answered differently ..... I KNOW!!!). But at number one will always be Never Mind The Bollocks by The Sex Pistols. The other four in no particular order, would be - Dirk Wears White Sox by Adam And The Antz, Hunky Dory by David Bowie, The Downward Spiral by NIN and Earth Vs The Wildhearts by The Wildhearts. Ask me again in six months - you'll get a different answer!!
Mark - Nope. Not good friends with Elton. Don't even know the guy! Met him a couple of times - lovely chap, very friendly, knows how to throw a ridiculously lavish party!! I was invited by mutual friends, so thats how I was lucky enough to attend.
Cori - My answers to all your questions are very simple! Its a NO to everything!!! Oh yeah, and the car thing? I wound up being lured over to the three pointed star of Mercedes.
Paul - I am afraid that all Camp Freddy merch is done in limited numbers and we are completely out of everything. Rumor has it that ONeil are doing some beanie hats for us, but that will take some time. I'll let you know if we do any more shirts.
Wow - thats it from me. Gotta get moving. Enjoy the YouTube stuff, and keep the faith ..... I intend to make A Life Less Ordinary in some form or another. Have a great day everyone, and I have to thank you all for continuing to support this site. You're all part of the family. I'll be back soon.
Peace
Billy
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Posted by vivelerock at February 27, 2007 07:28 AM
Comments
Billy,
Thanks for the recommendations. I Netflixed them, so should receive by Thursday. Sounds like awesome weekend viewing. Niki
Posted by: Merc957 at February 27, 2007 08:29 AM
Briliant trailer Billy! I really hope those meetings you are taking become something solid. Loved it!
Posted by: Kate at February 27, 2007 08:40 AM
Love the trailer! I hope something comes of it. I never thought you would be nervous before a show.
Posted by: Merc957 at February 27, 2007 08:45 AM
Excellente! The trailer was put together so well going back and forth in time, nice touch.
I like the way you're honest about your insecurities and your past problems, it's so refreshing! Instead of having to watch another bio/reality show about some self obsessed guy basically saying: this is my life don't you wish you could have it.
Posted by: Max Danieli at February 27, 2007 09:50 AM
Excellente! The trailer was put together so well going back and forth in time, nice touch.
I like the way you're honest about your insecurities and your past problems, it's so refreshing! Instead of having to watch another bio/reality show about some self obsessed guy basically saying: this is my life don't you wish you could have it.
Posted by: Max Danieli at February 27, 2007 09:50 AM
sorry 4 the double post, some crap kept coming up with ERROR?!
Posted by: Max Danieli at February 27, 2007 09:51 AM
That was awesome, Billy!
Posted by: Tom at February 27, 2007 11:58 AM
Hey Billy....tell those voices in your head...You are soooooooooooooo not useless!! You are one talented muthafucker!
I love it...but 6 minutes left me wanting to see 15....and I'm sure if you put 15 minutes up I want to watch a half hour!
Posted by: Robin (peebs) at February 27, 2007 03:52 PM
Thanx for answering my question and thanx for the clip. Very interesting. Good clip for anyone that sees the excitement in drugs. Glad you are here instead of driving that shopping cart;)
Happy Week Mr M
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Posted by: cheap hydrocodone at February 28, 2007 12:38 AM
Hey Billy
Great post - as ever. Just dropping by to say hi and really happy LLO will be made!
(Internet has gone awol at home... Damn I hate public library pc's the keyboards always seemed smeared with something v unpleasant...)
Have a great week one and all.
V.
x
Posted by: vixen at February 28, 2007 04:16 AM
I think Peebs is hinting at you doing a series.
Really enjoyed the clip, Excellent stuff.
Posted by: DaveC at February 28, 2007 02:47 PM
Billy, you are use FULL!!!
Thank you for answering our questions. Means more good reading for us lot.
The trailer is stunning! It really draws you in. The
'plot', I mean the living on the streets to where you are now...how it all happened..intriguing, and we all want to know more. There's something of the mysterious, and even divine intervention about it.
Hugs
Lisa
xxxx
Posted by: ylais at February 28, 2007 03:05 PM
B-Live sounds amazing!
You're always so great when it comes to keeping us on top of upcoming events. Now, if I were only in Miami...
Posted by: Caffeinated Sue at February 28, 2007 03:54 PM
I'm so embarrassed I misspelled Northampton. Oh well, I was only 5. I will have to listen to the video tomorrow. Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. Now I'm dying for some fish and chips!
Posted by: Linda from San Diego at February 28, 2007 11:25 PM
Hey Billy, how come when I update my Billy Morrison podcast thing on itunes, it isn't downloading this weeks? Help Meee!
Posted by: Justin at March 1, 2007 12:47 PM
very awesome trailer....i would think FX would be a cool network to pick it up. With shows like Nip/Tuck, and Dirt, i would think LLO would serve well. then again im just a fan so what do i know?
Posted by: KB at March 1, 2007 03:03 PM
I'm sorry you still have those haunting voices that tell you you're unworthy and kept you on the street for 14 years. I know you still hear them, but it appears they don't have as much power over you anymore. I wonder where those voices came from? Did someone in your past put those destructive voices in your head?
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Posted by: buy soma at March 2, 2007 03:43 AM
MIAMI ANYONE?
I applied for tickets on the Bacardi website- but it seemed to just submit my info into the void. Has anyone been successful in actually getting them?
Posted by: Maggie at March 2, 2007 07:27 AM
I see "The Lone Ranger and Tonto" will be back together on CFR this Saturday!!
Yes! Let the fun begin!!
Posted by: Robin (Peebs) at March 2, 2007 09:17 AM
Billy,
Ok, I just watched The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle. Ummm, as a first introduction to the Sex Pistols, I didnt like it. I think you have to be English to get it. I couldnt/didnt understand alot that was being said. I am not being an ass or facetious. I got the jist of it but, I just think I needed you to be sitting on the couch next to me explaining who was who & what was what and what was being said and the innuendos. That being said, we will be watching the Filth & the Fury tomorrow night. I will give the the report afer that. If I wanst intimidaated I would call into CFR & discuss it, but that aint gonna happen. To be continued....
Posted by: Merc957 at March 2, 2007 06:09 PM
OK, lets try this again. If I wasnt intimidated (which I hate to admit) I would call into CFR & discuss it, but that aint gonna happen. To be continued....
Posted by: merc957 at March 2, 2007 06:32 PM
RSSN debuted @ #12 on VH1 video countdown this morning with Headspin. Never thought I would see that happen. Its a pretty cool video. I know there are a lot of differing opinions on this site towards RSSN. Just thought I would share. Everyone have a good Saturday! Niki
Posted by: Merc957 at March 3, 2007 07:45 AM