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| Fluffy |
Posted - 02/19/2008 : 10:43:37 AM
Expect a POWERFUL night!!
An Acoustic Evening with Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds to benefit Seeds of Compassion
02/11/2008
We are pleased to announce that Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds will be joined by His Holiness the Dalai Lama for an unprecedented evening of conversation, music and compassion at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington on April 11, 2008.
This benefit concert is in celebration of the five-day Seeds of Compassion event centered on His Holiness the Dalai Lama, April 11-15 in Seattle.
An interpersonal dialogue between the Dalai Lama, Dave Matthews and others on the role of music in helping to build cultural, racial and religious bridges and how the emotions experienced through music unify and ultimately serve to create global compassion will take place onstage at 4:30 pm PST prior to the start of the concert. All concert ticket holders are invited to attend the dialogue.
For more information & details:
http://www.seedsofcompassion.org/
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| 14 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Fluffy |
Posted - 04/23/2008 : 09:37:23 AM
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Last updated 12:05 a.m. PT
Matthews and Reynolds put on meaningful, lively show in honor of Dalai Lama's visit
By GENE STOUT
P-I POP MUSIC CRITIC
Dave Matthews and longtime collaborator Tim Reynolds capped a day of enlightenment, inspiration and compassion with an electrifying performance at KeyArena.
Coinciding with the Dalai Lama's historic visit to Seattle, Friday's concert was a benefit for Seeds of Compassion, the campaign to raise worldwide awareness for "the importance of nurturing kindness and compassion."
Matthews and Reynolds' concert covered a wide range of songs, from the harrowing "Gravedigger" to the funky, countrified "Cornbread." The sound was surprisingly good for a semi-acoustic show at KeyArena, and overhead video screens assured that everyone in the packed arena could see close-ups of the two musicians' masterful guitar-playing.
Reynolds' playing, in fact, was nothing short of brilliant. And the interplay between the two guitarists was lively and often riveting.
"I'm lucky I get to share the stage with Tim," Matthews said. "He's one of my heroes."
The concert was unusually laid-back, perhaps a reflection of the evening's overriding themes of peace and compassion.
The 4 1/2-hour event began with a staged dialogue with the Dalai Lama by Matthews and NBC broadcast journalist Ann Curry, as well as a surprise, semi-acoustic set by Seattle band Death Cab for Cutie.
"Everyone told me to be myself -- and myself was nervous," Matthews quipped during his concert about the dialogue earlier with the Dalai Lama.
With the help of an interpreter, the Tibetan spiritual leader struggled to respond to questions from Matthews and Curry, who in turn struggled to understand him. Matthews often cut through the fog with a pithy comment, and much of the exchange was unintentionally humorous. But the Dalai Lama was good-natured and cheerful.
In a hushed arena, Matthews wondered what role music played in the promotion of peace, understanding and compassion. In a long, rambling answer, the Dalai Lama said, among other things, "Music is very effective at promoting human values."
Concurring with the Dalai Lama that the world needed more compassionate female energy to counteract the aggressiveness of males, Matthews explained that his wife is often a calming influence when he gets angry. And he has high praise for his mother: "I always thought that my mother should be queen of the world. She's the queen of my world."
At the end of the dialogue, Matthews tapped fists with the spiritual leader in a friendly gesture that brought grins to both of them and much of the audience. The Dalai Lama then draped a white shawl around Matthews and Curry.
Death Cab for Cutie, led by singer-guitarist Ben Gibbard, made light of the evening's theme of compassion when Gibbard encountered a technical problem.
"Taking a lesson from the Dalai Lama, I'm going to try to have some compassion for this mike stand," he said as he fiddled with the uncooperative microphone.
The band's otherwise smooth-running set featured such introspective songs as "Talking Bird" (from the new album, "Narrow Stairs"), "Title and Registration" and "Soul Meets Body."
Matthews and Reynolds opened with the moving "Bartender" (featuring the lyric, "Bartender, please fill my glass for me/ With the wine you gave Jesus") and the wistful "Old Dirt Hill (Bring That Beat Back)."
With such songs as "Save Me," "Sister," "Lie in Our Graves," "So Damn Lucky" and "Stay Or Leave" (with its memorable line about "kissing whiskey by the fire"), the show was similar to Matthews and Reynolds' performance at a pro-Barack Obama "Change Rocks" concert April 6 at Indiana University.
Matthews' goofy sense of humor kept the crowd entertained. In one anecdote, he talked about watching two giant tortoises in the Indian Ocean having sex -- "like two Volkswagens" on top of each other.
Near the end of his 90-minute set, Matthews sang "Eh Hee," a lively neo-spiritual that is featured in a video filmed in Seattle with a modern-dance troupe. The song features the lyric, "I'm gonna drop the devil to his knees."
"You really need 30 people to sing it," he said.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/pop/358878_davematthews12q.html |
| EnlightenThis |
Posted - 04/16/2008 : 2:28:32 PM
April, you are among a great many good people on this board, as i have found out first hand in the past couple weeks. It's incredibly hard for me to be friendly right now knowing that you were at that show. but i wont let my jealousy turn into spite. Congratulations on being one of the lucky ones to attend. Keep pushing yourself on the guitar, eventually Tim will come out through your fingers......... |
| Aprild4 |
Posted - 04/16/2008 : 01:34:41 AM
Yep, new here. Just wanted to share with others who share a same interest.
I met Tim for the first time in Seattle. I can admit that I barely remember what I said - I'm surprised that words came out! (not tears)
What a kind and grace-full man. Tim and Dave have been the inspiration for me to learn how to play guitar - in my 40's... I am so moved by their music.
I'm a child of the 70's - I've seen Led Zepplin, CSN & Y, Skynard, Trower, etc. Not until experiencing their music have I been so moved & inspired to learn to play guitar.
Besides, he agreed to a quick picture with me - I'm still amazed. 
The Dalai Lama & Dave & Tim show were fantastic. What a weekend! |
| Fluffy |
Posted - 04/14/2008 : 4:24:26 PM
Funny that they would write that, not sure if you guys remember this post by me some TIMe ago:
quote:
Oh, I almost forgot to mention a little anecdote relayed to my by TR. As we were checking into our hotel in Niagara Falls, there were some seagulls flying overhead and TR started imitating him. He then told me they were the inspiration for him to pick up a strat in C-ville. He said he used to sit on his porch and try to imitate the sounds they would make as they would fly overhead with the Strat. I imagine a beautiful mental picture of TR outside making sounds on the guitar and talking to the seagulls as they talk back. BEAUTIFUL!! And we always wondered how he arrived at some of those bizarre sounds he manages to create or pull out of a guitar. The answer: SEAGULLS
Strange but true!!!!
FROM: http://www.timreynolds.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2464
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| KevinLesko |
Posted - 04/14/2008 : 3:47:17 PM
From Rolling Stone:
quote:
Reynolds’ effects-laden acoustic playing, which at times skirted new age with its seagull-like trills and harmonic effects, got many of the biggest shouts from the 16,000-strong crowd, with the audience particularly appreciative of his squeaking noises on “Dancing Nancies,” from 1994’s Under the Table and Dreaming.
FROM: http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/04/14/dave-matthews-and-death-cab-rock-for-compassion-with-the-dalai-lama/ |
| linrose |
Posted - 04/14/2008 : 1:35:23 PM
I hope we'll get to hear some of Tim's reactions to meeting the Dalai. It must have been an amazing experience! I heard from friends at the show that both Tim's and Dave's performances were truly inspired. 
Also, anyone who wants to watch the webcast of the conversation before the concert, it's available to be replayed on the seeds of compassion website... scroll down in the left window until is appears, then click on the text to start playing it.
http://www.seedsofcompassion.org/webcast/index.html |
| Ranting Thespian |
Posted - 04/14/2008 : 12:13:16 AM
Will there be a recording, or a script of what they said? I mean the music is good and all, but I really wanted to know what they talked about. |
| Fluffy |
Posted - 04/13/2008 : 1:03:00 PM
Vids of T&D from last nite @ Key Arena in Seattle for Seeds of Change. Song available for viewing "Cry Freedom" "So Damn Lucky" "Stay or Leave" "Cornbread" "Some Devil"
ENJOY!!!
http://www.youtube.com/user/colossaldonut |
| EnlightenThis |
Posted - 04/12/2008 : 4:34:58 PM
On that note, I must say that Tim with long hair is much trippier than Tim with short hair, at least on a visual level. I'm not sure if it effects his playing abilities. Maybe he's a comparative biblical icon like Sampson. yeah that seems about right. Make sure no devil woman cuts his hair though. |
| Hopeful Rolling Waves |
Posted - 04/12/2008 : 11:02:17 AM
Maybe Tim shaved his head. He better have played Buddha of Compassion. AHAHA |
| Kevin |
Posted - 04/12/2008 : 01:02:05 AM
This is so cool...can't wait to hear what happened! |
| Fluffy |
Posted - 04/11/2008 : 12:56:11 PM
TR was very psyched yesterday as we put him on the airplane in VA yesterday. Asked if he was READY? He answered "Are you ever READY for something like this?" LOL So Dan, the drummer, and I have started referring to TR B.D.(before Dalai Lama) and when we see him next it will be TR A.D.(after Dalai Lama). I bet he is so excited today. Wish I was there with him. |
| Fluffy |
Posted - 04/07/2008 : 04:08:03 AM
FCW: Tim, you're meeting the Dalai Lama on April 11 in Seattle before a Dave and Tim show...
A rapid change of mood in the room occurs. Not abrupt and awkward, but slow and peaceful. The laughter stops and everyone is quiet.
Tim: I'm just speechless really. [Signals that he's serious. That he can't think of anything to say.] It's really something else. I'll probably just weep. And be embarrassed, you know? And disappear. And I hope that happens. It seems very surreal that this would happen to me. Yeah, I think I'll probably disintegrate and pass out, or cry. Because he's a very good cat. Jesus on Earth. And he's the ultimate hero, you know? Forget about it.
Tim starts droning.
I hear hints of throat-singing.
The tones he's producing are deep and thick. He's definitely done this before, and for much longer.
The others join in.
excerpt from: http://www.fairfieldweekly.com/article.cfm?aid=6780 |
| Fluffy |
Posted - 04/07/2008 : 04:02:51 AM
SY: Shortly following your performance here at JMU you will be playing for the Dalai Lama. How excited are you for that? And what other distinguished individuals have you played for throughout your career?
TR: I’m really excited about the Dalai Lama; just thinking about him I can’t even remember other distinguished figures. He stands out in such sharp contrast among other distinguished figures because he’s almost superhuman in his soul and spirit…It’s more than I can express into words the honor of something like that.
excerpt from: http://thebreeze.org/2008/04-03/ae1.html |
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