Spooky Ghost
To answer one of your questions, Gerry Leonard (The Ghost!) is indeed playing his guitars and devices on the new record, along with Jeff Allen on bass, Doug Yowell on drums, and Jay Bellarose on drums and percussion. Kevin Killen was manning the boards and hopefully he’ll be mixing the record soon.
XO
DS
April 13th, 2005 at 5:50 pm
Oh yeah! Back with the alternative A-Team!
April 13th, 2005 at 6:36 pm
The A team is back.
Wow, Duncan actually posting on a site devoted to him. I’m shocked. ;-)
Carly
April 13th, 2005 at 6:49 pm
What happen to Matt Johnson?
Well, as long as you people make your way to the Big Windy.
April 13th, 2005 at 7:05 pm
Yes! It is going to be a FANTASTIC(not that the previous ones were not)new cd release…do stop by as well here in San Francisco…BE WELL :-)
Cheers,
Leveriza
April 13th, 2005 at 7:18 pm
Hey Duncan! Are you planning on coming Out to Southern California anytime soon to do a show!! I know your busy making the new record, but I was wondering if you were going to have one last show before the new album releases?
April 13th, 2005 at 7:24 pm
Devices….hmmm….sounds spooky…
Laura
April 13th, 2005 at 7:26 pm
You and Gerry together again. I cannot wait.
April 13th, 2005 at 10:09 pm
“mixing the record soon” = new record ready to be mixed = new Duncan Sheik in 2005. hooray for that!
April 13th, 2005 at 10:44 pm
Thank you Duncan for answering my question. You made my day hearing that you and Gerry will be making music together.
April 14th, 2005 at 12:05 am
Heh, this upcoming CD seems to sound better with every post :0)
April 14th, 2005 at 6:03 am
Hello Duncan! When will you release this new album/cd?
April 14th, 2005 at 7:49 am
I like Gerry’s mannered approach to the guitar. Speaking of guitars:
Duncan,
The 2005 Classic American Guitar Show will be held May 21-22, at the Sports Plus Events Center in Lake Grove, Long Island, NY.
Special guests this year include Steve Howe.
More details @ http://www.tcguitar.com/articles/cags.html. If you need a ride, let me know.
- THL
April 14th, 2005 at 8:30 am
This is all very very exciting news. I was wondering, though, you’ll be going on tour to promote the album right? Any places you’re looking forward to going? Any places you’d rather die than play at? Any chance of being in Virginia?
-Steve
April 14th, 2005 at 8:48 am
I can’t wait until this cd is released! I am soooo in need of new Duncan music, hehe. Great to hear that Gerry and Jeff will be on this cd as well. Thanks for the updates!
Denise
April 14th, 2005 at 9:54 am
Duncan- are you hiring? :D
April 14th, 2005 at 10:44 am
This is awesome. I saw you started this thing not too long ago. I’m such a huge fan of your music. I saw you open up for Ben Folds a couple of years ago and you were so amazing; I was completely blown away. Please come back to NY, my friend and I are dying to see you. Can’t wait for the new CD!
I can’t believe you’re on myspace. My friends made me join and I can’t think of anything to do with it, either.
- Russell
April 14th, 2005 at 11:41 am
Duncan,
This isnt related at all, but its a question I’ve always wanted to ask. Why don’t you play Little Hands in concert? It’s one of my favorite songs EVER!
Thanks,
D.
April 14th, 2005 at 3:06 pm
Dl…..not to speak for Duncan…..but in every venue i’ve seen him play,
there’s never been a piano…..not to say they couldnt “track’ that in,
but maybe thats why……i do agree though, i luv that song too.. and its
not the only one id like to hear live….like varing degrees, etc.
Aly
April 14th, 2005 at 5:03 pm
Duncan,
Was that Jeff Allen on bass in Austin @ SXSW 2005 to complete the “power Trio”? I know you had Mr. Yowell with you, just curious.
Also thanks again for coming out to Austin, you guys were great!!
Thanks for sharing your gift of music with us and being a kind & generous human being. Can’t wait for the new release and tour….
Peace out,
Szep
April 14th, 2005 at 5:49 pm
I must say that “Little Hands” is one of Duncan’s most emotional songs ever written. You can just hear the desperation in his voice. But my guess is that Duncan doesn’t perform it, because he may think of it as a “headphones” song.
April 14th, 2005 at 8:58 pm
Hola mi nombre es Rodrigo (my name is Rodrigo ) , soy de chile (from chile ) , me gusta mucho Duncan Sheik aunque aqui no es conocido (I like much Duncan Sheik although aqui is not known)
me gustaria saber que es de su carrera y si alguna vez penso en difundir su carrera en sudamerica (I wanted to know to me that it is of its race and if sometimes thinK in spreading its race in sudamerica ) espero alguien me responda ami correo , gracias ( I HOPE SOMEBODY RESPONDS ME MAIL ) frsaldivar@gmail.com
April 15th, 2005 at 8:08 am
I forgot to mention the entire reason I decided to start posting was the news that you’re working with Gerry again. When I saw you perform (at Roseland, if memory serves) it was just the two of you on stage. You actually referred to him as “The Scary Ghost.” His solo in “Start Again” was even more awesome live. Before you started “Good Morning!” and said it was evil and about the devil. After you started playing, they hit you with the red lights. You had to stop playing because you were laughing. It was pretty funny. Anyway, just to reiterate: Please come back to NY.
- Russell
April 15th, 2005 at 11:56 am
Russell,
Duncan is based in NYC, so he performs in and around there quite frequently.
April 15th, 2005 at 3:19 pm
You guys are like Bono and The Edge. :) Unless you don’t like them
April 15th, 2005 at 8:15 pm
In case Rodrigo’s post wasn’t all that clear,
“Hello, my name is Rodrigo. I’m from Chile, and I really like Duncan Sheik although he’s not very well known here. I would like to know about his career and whether he has ever thought of extending it to South America. I hope someone responds to this message. Thanks.”
Duncan, please come to Princeton. :)
- M
April 17th, 2005 at 3:06 pm
I’ve been anxiously awaiting news on the new album and tour dates. I applaud your effort to keep in touch with your fans and let us know what’s going on. On a side note: Here’s hoping you make a stop in Utah!!!
April 18th, 2005 at 11:12 am
Does Jeff Allen have a website?
He keeps popping up here and there, although I know him best from seeing you live. After the Farmingdale show last year, I asked him if he works with any other local musicians and he kind of chuckled, and said “I play around on a lot of different projects”. I feel a bit lame for having asked him that now. There he was again playing with David Johansen last year at the Apollo when I went to see Morrissey. I think he even shows up in the credits for Avril Lavigne’s last album.
I think he is one of the best bassists in the area, hands down, and I would love more info on him.
With peace and much respect,
The Other Laura
April 18th, 2005 at 4:32 pm
LaLa -
Jeff Allen will have a website soon. It’s being worked on right now.
- Todd
April 18th, 2005 at 5:14 pm
i just wanted to say that Jay Bellerose is one of my favorite drummers of all time, and I am overjoyed to hear that he is going to be on the new album. I hope to be as fortunate one day to be sitting behind the drums with great musicians such as you all. Looking very forward to the album.
April 19th, 2005 at 6:15 am
Hi Duncan, it’s the first time I write in this of yours, I only want to say that I’m an italian buddhist of Soka Gakkai and I’ve discovered your music from your first work and when I’ve read that you are buddhist I’ve understood the meaning of your lyrics, why they seam to me so familiar.
Sorry, I don’t speak english very well, but I hope you’ll understand the same.
Lots of buddhist friends of mine (and mee too) waiting for your show here in Italy and make Gongyo with you in our Kaikan in Bologna.
Why don’t you come here? It’s very difficult to buy your cd here, there is only a shop that has your cd but not the last two.
I buyed your last cd in New York the 9 September 2001, 2 days before that terrible thing and last summer someone has steal it from my car with radio and everything else.
I only hope that he’ll listen and love your music that I miss, and that it’s been usefull.
Well, I’m waiting for you here in Italy, a very big hug, your music is a precious thing. Thantx for that.
Lucy
April 19th, 2005 at 6:42 pm
Can I just say how adorable that last post was? Brava, Lucy!
April 19th, 2005 at 11:31 pm
I haven’t checked out your site in a while. This is really neat. Glad to hear new music is on the way. I’ve been listening along since reading about you in the World Tribune oh so long ago. Met you a few times when you’ve played here in Pittsburgh. Funny story, I listened to your CD’s while driving in the car when I was pregnant with my daughter. Now one, I swear it’s the only music that will calm her down. Can’t wait to hear the new album and hopefully see you again soon this way.
April 22nd, 2005 at 5:34 am
Thank you LaLa for your message. I know, someone could have thought I was mad or definitly inadequate for the argument of the Spooky Ghost. I’ve chosen the last argoument and I’ve simply written. Please, don’t think that I am mad… I make hard work to understand what you say yourselves, but I try, maybe one of this day I adequately will be able to answer too.
In this while I think that is a very beautiful thing to be able to speak all together about Duncan’s reflection. Well… sorry for my clumsiness. :-)
Lucy
April 23rd, 2005 at 10:05 pm
Random Question:
Does Gerry still own those cow print pants?
I suppose the more important question is, do they still fit?
Nothing like pretty sonic-whatnots being made by a man in cow print pants…
Off for more Godiva!
May 10th, 2005 at 10:04 pm
Gerry is the Best!!! Such a kind, gentle Soul.
:)
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