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Welcome to Greg Lake One-2-One
Included here are many, many questions asked to Greg by his fans and supporters, such as yourself. These questions have been answered personally by Greg. We welcome you to submit a question for Greg, however, please read over all the questions already submitted and answered, so you do not duplicate them. Please keep in mind that Greg is currently writing and recording several music projects and can only answer a few per week. He will try to get to as many as possible, but we can not assure that all questions will be answered. Greg will do his best to communicate "one to one" with as many of you as possible. In addition please include your email address just in case Greg wants to answer you directly. The latest posts are at the top.
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Hi Greg,
I've been listening to "From the Beginning" a LOT lately. My friend suggested that the bass part might have been played on synth by Keith Emerson. Can you put the question to rest?
Thanks for all the wonderful music and a great website.
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I am happy to tell you that the bass was played by yours truly and many thanks for the very kind words.
(Jun-03-10)
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Greg, So glad to see you and Keith Emerson back together and the ELP reunion is great news. I first saw ELP in 1969 I believe in Hartford, CT, was blown away and have been a fan ever since. Will any of the intimate Lake-Emerson shows be available either on CD or DVD? I'm currently doing a stint in Afghanistan and will not get an opportunity to see any of the shows, but would love to see or hear one. I have a feeling it would be great seeing one of these shows live or at least in the next best way. Thanks for all the great music through the years and hoping a new ELP album materializes in the future. Dan
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Dear Dan,
First of all please let me say how grateful we all are for your service and the sacrifice you and your comrades, brothers and sisters are making to ensure our continued safety. I am so sorry you were unable to attend any of the shows as they were really fantastic and quite a departure for Keith and myself. There will definitely be a CD available in the near future and if you supply Eileen with a mailing address we will be more than happy to send you one as soon as it is released.
Also you might be interested to know that because the shows went so well Keith and I will be touring again next year as there were so many places we were unable to play and so many people like yourself who still want to see the show. Again, if you contact Eileen when you see the tour dates announced it will be our pleasure to invite you and a guest to one of the shows. Now just make sure you return home safe and sound and thank you for your support..
Best Wishes,
Greg.
(Jun-03-10)
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Hi Greg-
First, I wanted to thank you for all the years of great music- I have been playing bass myself since I was 16 and you were definately one of my influences as time went on.
I was very glad to see you and Keith touring the States. At this point, is there any chance ELP will do a North American tour in the near future?
I was also wondering if the creative process within ELP is shared by all of you equally (music/lyric writing, song construction, etc) or if someone is the "idea person", so to speak?
Thanks and best always
Randy
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Dear Randy,
Keith and I will be touring the USA in 2011 and provided everyone is happy with the show in London I believe the same will be true for ELP as well. Regarding ideas it is mainly Keith that writes the music and I write the songs and lyrics. The records that are made by ELP have input from all three member all though the writing is more or less the same formula.
(Jun-03-10)
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Greg:
I just listened to your interview with Dennis Kay and enjoyed it - does the band intend to record the High Voltage show for release on DVD?
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Many thanks for your kind words, yes, the High Voltage show will be recorded and filmed.
(Jun-03-10)
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Dear Greg, I have always wanted to ask you how you came up with the idea of using the choir, and the symphony, plus re- arranging the piece "Troika" by Prokofiev(improving the piece, beyond belief, in my opinion) to create this masterpiece - "I Believe in Father Christmas." Thanks, Steve
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Dear Steve,
Thank you so much for you kindness and support. I wrote the original theme and melody for the Christmas song and collaborated with Pete Sinfield writing the lyrics. Keith really took care of the arrangement by adding the Prokofiev and I produced the record adding orchestra and choir.
Best,
Greg.
(Jun-03-10)
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