Q: Do you have a flute?
A: Yes, I actually have two, though I hear HodgePodge is our GWF record-holder with 4.
A: when did you start playing the flute?
Q: As soon as I found it, of course! I was so amazed by that instrument, its shape, its holes, its sound. As soon as I saw it, I knew it was magical!
Q: Is it true that Loretta is your mother?
A: What sort of question is that?
Q: A personal one. So, is it true?
A: errr...hmmm...no comment.
Q: Does this mean "yes"?
A: No comment.
Q: Is it true that the GWF offices in Silver Cove are located directly under Loretta's House, ie in the notorious "Loretta's Basement"?
A: Well, we had to be located somewhere, and the basement seemed to have great acoustics, plus we were thinking of building a studio there later on.
Q: How much rent do you pay?
A: No Comment.
Q: How much tax do you pay?
A: No Comment.
Q: Is it true that GWF members have to pay their subscription to Loretta Fleece Inc.?
A: No Comment, become a member and find out! Hey, I thought this was supposed to be an acceptance speech!
Q: Ok, so where were you born?
A: Silver C...ehm, no comment.
Q: Was that "Silver Cove"?
A: ehm...yes
Q: So you are Loretta's son, aren't you?
A: No comment. Aren't you going to ask me any proper questions, such as "when is your next album coming out?" or "what is your favourite flute piece?"
Q: No Comment!
So as you see, brother and sister flautists, the life of a rock star is not as glamorous as it might seem. You get asked the same stupid questions over and over again, and never get a chance to talk about music. Which is exactly why I always dreamt of becoming a dishwasher, until some mad scientist incented material dishwashers generated by a combination of fire, air and water magic :(
In case you are wondering, yes, I can also play the flute in real life, though not so well. My only flute perfomance was a complete disaster, though very interesting. It took place in the Asklepeion Temple (or "Temple of The Snake" in "Bohalian Quest"), which is the oldest healing shrine on this planet (some would say "hospital").
And yes, I also play the harp (I believe it is called a "quitare" or something in your language), the harpsicord (called a "peeanow" or whatever) and even a series of little metal flutes stuck together through Grey Magic (your people call this a "harmonical" something).
In case any of you are passing by the area, my next two performances will be taking place on the 5th and 31st of December, in one of the few Gaelic Taverns in the land of the Saxons.
(Tir Na N'Og pub, Bischofsweg 34, Dresden, Sachsen).
Yes, the above IS spamming, so please do not try this on the board, and yes, it is absolutely true...:)
Thank you all for joining our guild, I never thought that what started as an inside joke between me and "Her Fluteliness" would ever amount to this!
Special thanks to DaveO, whose drive and initiative has made this a little more than the one-man show it could have deteriorated to...
Steve Jaqvaar, (yes, this is my REAL name!)
Musical And Ritual Adviser,
some other things I always forget,
Guild Of The Wooden Flute,
Silver C...ehm, I mean "No Comment"
Enroth
;)
