Should Shadowman play saxophone?

[Beware Cyclops]

If we're straying from the sax, the only logical choice is the theremin. He could make some creepy-*SQUEE* theremin music.

SONOFA*SQUEE*!!!! I was just going to suggest a Theremin!!!!!

[lorddunlow]

If we're straying from the sax, the only logical choice is the theremin. He could make some creepy-*SQUEE* theremin music.

SONOFA*SQUEE*!!!! I was just going to suggest a Theremin!!!!!

[MarkRoseHFX]

Banjo. Shadowman should play the banjo. The banjo originated in Africa and was made popular in the states by early slaves.

Then we can have a story arc ala Devil Went Down to Georgia where he kicks Darque's arse in a contest playing The Deadside Breakdown.

Yeeee-haw!

Fire on the Mountain, run boys run!

I don't care if he plays a *SQUEE*ing didgeridoo I just want more street level Shadowman action.

[hawkeyeps]

Smooth jazz sax oh yeah!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHFu6QbMIKo

Okay I have to get off the elevator now

[Heath]

This touches on what I think was one of the biggest mistakes they made with Shadowman.

One of the best things about the original book was how rooted Jack and Shadowman both were rooted in New Orleans culture. The VH1 Jack knew the people and places and he was part of the local music scene. New Orleans was his city. Shadowman was not only infused with Voodoo, but with New Orleans jazz. "Free form improvisation in the dark." It was not only his musical style, but his fighting style. You couldn't separate Jack/Shadowman from New Orleans (well, you could take Jack out of New Orleans but you couldn't take New Orleans out of Jack).

The VEI Jack is an outsider. He's not part of the city. Sure he has ties to New Orleans through his parents, but he's never lived there. He's not part of the local culture at all. He has no concept of "free form improvisation in the dark." He's been touched by voodoo, but not by New Orleans. He's just a generic, bland, empty character. And VEI's only real misstep, story wise, so far.

[GammaJosh]

Yes, but not to the extent of the VE1 character. Since the characters are vastly different between VE1 and VEI, I think it would be a nice homage if they threw in something to let you know the current Boniface knew how to play.

That's all I'm really hoping for. Maybe Jack's just a good casual player who practices at home for his own enjoyment? I think it would feel a little too forced to have him headlining jazz clubs all of a sudden.

[Heath]

Yes, but not to the extent of the VE1 character. Since the characters are vastly different between VE1 and VEI, I think it would be a nice homage if they threw in something to let you know the current Boniface knew how to play.

That's all I'm really hoping for. Maybe Jack's just a good casual player who practices at home for his own enjoyment? I think it would feel a little too forced to have him headlining jazz clubs all of a sudden.

The problem is, at this point, even that would be completely alien to what they've established with the character.

[Daniel Jackson]

If we're straying from the sax, the only logical choice is the theremin. He could make some creepy-*SQUEE* theremin music.

SONOFA*SQUEE*!!!! I was just going to suggest a Theremin!!!!!

That would be hilarious....

[Tim]

I don't care if he plays a *SQUEE*ing didgeridoo...

Hey, I play the didgeridoo!

[MarkRoseHFX]

I don't care if he plays a *SQUEE*ing didgeridoo...

Hey, I play the didgeridoo!

rock on

maybe someday you'll be a superstar like Djalu Gurruwiwi

[lorddunlow]

I don't care if he plays a *SQUEE*ing didgeridoo...

Hey, I play the didgeridoo!

But do you play the *SQUEE*ing variety? I imagine that one is a little more difficult to master.

[MarkRoseHFX]

I don't care if he plays a *SQUEE*ing didgeridoo...

Hey, I play the didgeridoo!

But do you play the *SQUEE*ing variety? I imagine that one is a little more difficult to master.

I actually brought a small didgeridoo into Canada from Australia. it was part of what the lady working customs called the weirdest bag she'd ever inspected. I also had two cans of Taiwanese Red Bull and a bag of dried squid that I had purchased at a candy store. Plus several other odd little items.

[Tim]

I don't care if he plays a *SQUEE*ing didgeridoo...

Hey, I play the didgeridoo!

But do you play the *SQUEE*ing variety? I imagine that one is a little more difficult to master.

It depends. If my audience is annoyed then it usually becomes the *SQUEE* didgeridoo. When I first started playing it (to treat mild sleep apnea and acute snoring) it was more like the "glorious" didgeridoo.

[GammaJosh]

Yes, but not to the extent of the VE1 character. Since the characters are vastly different between VE1 and VEI, I think it would be a nice homage if they threw in something to let you know the current Boniface knew how to play.

That's all I'm really hoping for. Maybe Jack's just a good casual player who practices at home for his own enjoyment? I think it would feel a little too forced to have him headlining jazz clubs all of a sudden.

The problem is, at this point, even that would be completely alien to what they've established with the character.

I'm not sure I agree. They haven't really established much of anything with Jack. We have no idea what he does (or did) in his free time. He could be a ballerina for all we know.

[Chiclo]

I have played a didgeridoo. My father owns one.

Jack and the theremin would be a bit clunky at best.

[lorddunlow]

Jack and the theremin would be a bit clunky at best.

You, sir, have no vision.

[Chiclo]

Jack and the theremin would be a bit clunky at best.

You, sir, have no vision.

Perhaps not. I do however have more than a passing familiarity with the theremin.

[Robert of the tower]

Absolutely yes!...at least some Jazz skills.

Here is Jack:
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And here Shadowman LOA:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgM4dlh5oxU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Both:
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I wish with all my soul drawing Jazz on the books but is not in my hands.
If I can´t draw some jazz on the books,I promise make some jazz scene with a mad Jack playing some good f***g blues.

[lorddunlow]

Absolutely yes!...at least some Jazz skills.



I wish with all my soul drawing Jazz on the books but is not in my hands.
If I can´t draw some jazz on the books,I promise make some jazz scene with a mad Jack playing some good f***g blues.

I for one loved the sax playing aspect (being a sax player). Glad to hear you plan on putting some in the background at least!

[GammaJosh]

Absolutely yes!...at least some Jazz skills.



I wish with all my soul drawing Jazz on the books but is not in my hands.
If I can´t draw some jazz on the books,I promise make some jazz scene with a mad Jack playing some good f***g blues.

I for one loved the sax playing aspect (being a sax player). Glad to hear you plan on putting some in the background at least!

Jack will play saxophone in at least one medium...because I'm giving him a sax credit on my band's next album! =P

[Aram]

I still say guitar. Then he can play any type of music.

[CaptnAmerca]

I actually brought a small didgeridoo into Canada from Australia. it was part of what the lady working customs called the weirdest bag she'd ever inspected. I also had two cans of Taiwanese Red Bull and a bag of dried squid that I had purchased at a candy store. Plus several other odd little items.

So, was the dried squid some kind of candy, or just dried squid?

I'm imagining a bag of dried squid, the food re-hydrator from Back To The Future 2, and a kitchen mishap that looks like the ending of Watchmen.

[jmatt]

So, was the dried squid some kind of candy, or just dried squid?

Dried squid pellets in a Pez-dispenser.

Speaking of candy, right now I'm drinking a chocolate beer and its not as bad you'd think. Shock Top. Pretty tasty actually.

[Chiclo]

So, was the dried squid some kind of candy, or just dried squid?

Dried squid pellets in a Pez-dispenser.

Speaking of candy, right now I'm drinking a chocolate beer and its not as bad you'd think. Shock Top. Pretty tasty actually.

I have had a few chocolate beers. None of which were experiences I was eager to repeat.

[greg]

He SHOULD play the saxophone.





(like Homer Simpson)