Paul Bielatowicz Forum and Chat: Recent Posts

Paul Bielatowicz Forum and Chat: Recent Posts http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Paul Bielatowicz Forum and Chat: Recent Posts en Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:35:09 +0000 jwk on "Concert in Holland" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=18#post-42 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:30:24 +0000 jwk 42@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hi Paul, I like the band of carl palmer ,when you come to holland I,ve seen you in the Noot, Hoogland, its was amazing because i like ELP but your version of keith .... it's blazing me away ..... Hope to see you soon.... Jwk Paul on "Thanks for a great concert in Freising yesterday..." http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=17#post-41 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:00:22 +0000 Paul 41@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hi Klaus, Thanks for the message, I remember you from the gig :-) Great photos, thanks for posting the link. We had a great time in Germany and I can't wait to play there again. I'll post any gig dates on my website, so keep checking here for news. Also, if you sign up for my newsletter, I'll keep you posted with updates by e-mail. Hope to see you at a concert in the future. Paul :-)

klaush on "Thanks for a great concert in Freising yesterday..." http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=17#post-40 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:57:01 +0000 klaush 40@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Paul, the concert with the Carl Palmer Band in Freising, 03/13/2010 was amazing. I did some shoots for kultopolis and my photocommunity: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/47622815@N07/sets/72157623492995777/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/47622815@N07/sets/72157623492995777/</a> Have fun and please leave me a message, when you will come to Germany again!:-) Greetings Klaus Paul on "language coincidence" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=16#post-39 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:43:49 +0000 Paul 39@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hi Anna, Brilliant! That could come in useful next time I'm in Hungary! I'm afraid I don't speak any other languages too well - I can get by in a few languages, but I wouldn't say that I could 'speak' any of them! As for my surname, yeah, it's Polish. My grandfather was Polish but he died when I was one; I don't speak a word of Polish and I've never even been there. I just inherited the name! I'd love to go there sometime, family legend has it that there's a family brewery somewhere there, still waiting to be claimed.

Anna on "language coincidence" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=16#post-38 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:36:49 +0000 Anna 38@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hi Paul, As I read your comment on the Italian word 'sarni', I couldn't help giggling... :o Not only in English and Italian has this word a meaning, but in Hungarian as well. The spelling is not exactly the same in Hungarian (if you want to have the sound form 's', in Hungarian writing it looks like 'sz'), but I'm pretty sure that 99% of Hungarians would have the same association as I had when I saw this word written). Sooo... when 'sarni' is pronounced (with a rolled 'r'), in Hungarian it means 'to sh*t' :oops:, should you ever need to know this :D Now, I'd really like to know what is the Italian meaning of this word! :-) Anyway, what other languages do you speak? Is there any you'd like to learn? And may I ask about your surname? :mrgreen:

It sounds Eastern European, maybe Polish?

(I am sorry if you've already stated these, I couldn't find the answers yet :roll:

) Wish you all the best, Anna ytsename on "Movies" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=15#post-37 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:42:44 +0000 ytsename 37@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hi Paul, thanks for the response :!: Keith Jarret's quote is marvelous, it reminded me of a buried memory about a music teacher who said to an audience (mostly teens hoping to enter an academy): "A musician isn't only built of practice, knowing nothing more about life but repetitions. Go out and fall in love, go out and get inspiration for honest music[...]" Back to the topic; Monty Python is really prog on screen! I believe here in Mexico never got the show (I can't really tell, i wasn't born, I'm 24) or reruns, but we surely got the movies! Life of Brian and the Holy Grial are hilarious. It's very intelligent comedy. Well, thank you very much for your time and dedication to fans. I hope you don't mind if i keep asking weird questions! :lol:

Blessings. Luis Paul on "Movies" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=15#post-36 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:49:25 +0000 Paul 36@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hi Luis, Thanks for your kind words, they mean a lot. Welcome to the website. :o) What a good point - other art, experience and emotional outlets influence music so much. I heard an interview with jazz pianist Keith Jarret; when he was asked if anything other than music influenced his own music he laughed and explained that, for him, music is not influenced by music, but by everything else in life. I enjoy watching all sorts of movies and films. I'm a massive fan of Monty Python - I think their Flying Circus episodes and their movies where pure prog on film! I remember as a kid feeling awestruck; the way they weaved together so many seemingly unrelated sketches in such a seamless fashion so that a film became one big creative flow was just genius. I still get inspired whenever I watch an episode. Also, there's deep messages in there - they managed to entertain whilst getting important messages across... something that's hard to do. Paul

ytsename on "Movies" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=15#post-35 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:30:48 +0000 ytsename 35@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hi Paul! First of all, i have to say you have an awesome website! This is my first post, my name is Luis, and as you can guess i'm a fan of yours. I really can't beleive your skills! Your work with Neal Morse is unbelievable! Well, my question is about movies. What movies do you enjoy? I'm curious because we can get a lot of information about your musical inspiration (classical and prog music, classical piano players, your preference on electric guitar over classical guitars, etc.), but i don't have a clue if images (movies or pictures) have influenced you. Blessings from Mexico. Paul on "Hungary & Austria...." http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=14#post-34 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:59:46 +0000 Paul 34@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hey Sooooz! Thanks for the post - it's always nice to hear that people are enjoying reading my tour diaries. I agree, a UK tour is long overdue. I'll keep you posted. Paul :-)

manticore34 on "Hungary & Austria...." http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=14#post-33 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:24:31 +0000 manticore34 33@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Really enjoyed reading about your 'escapades'!! That hotel in Austria is gorgeous - beautifully proportioned....& that venue - WOW! (not keen on the coffin-bath though!!) Hope you'll get around to a UK tour in the not too distant future - it's well overdue!! Sooooz xxx PS Congrats on your recent marriage, although I'm still not convinced that you're old enough.......hahaha!! Hzijlstra on "Xnoizz Flevo Festival" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=13#post-32 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:57:27 +0000 Hzijlstra 32@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Cool, i'll be there!!(only on friday) See you there Paul on "Xnoizz Flevo Festival" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=13#post-31 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:44:06 +0000 Paul 31@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ I found out this morning that I will be playing the Flevo festival in the Netherlands with Neal. I'm looking forward to it! If you're going, then please be sure to say hello. Hopefully see you there. :o) Paul on "Xnoizz Flevo Festival" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=13#post-30 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:27:45 +0000 Paul 30@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hi Harold, Thanks for your kind words :o) I'm not sure what's happening about Flevo. I should find out very soon and will let you know when I do! Paul :o) Hzijlstra on "Xnoizz Flevo Festival" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=13#post-29 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:39:35 +0000 Hzijlstra 29@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hey Paul, First of all i would like to say i really love your playing!!! I am following your tourblog. Very cool to play with dream theater and getting complements from 2 of the best musicians of the world! But i asked myself if you're going to play with Neal and the rest on the Xnoizz Flevo Festival, because it's not listed in the upcoming tours section. That would be too bad, because i'm going to that festival and would like to see you play live! Keep up the good work! Greetings, Harold (excuse for my bad english) manticore34 on "Anyone spotted themself in the audience photos?" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=12#post-28 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:44:13 +0000 manticore34 28@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hi Paul I'm on the pic from Nov '06 at The Boardwalk, Sheffield....bottom left. Looking forward to a CPB UK tour....eventually!! All the best Soooooz xx Trilogy on "Anyone spotted themself in the audience photos?" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=12#post-27 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:31:20 +0000 Trilogy 27@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hi Paul, yes, I spotted myself in the pic from Künzell, Germany 17. Sept. 2005. Congrats to your finally finished website, see you soon again hopefully! Gudrun Paul on "Anyone spotted themself in the audience photos?" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=12#post-26 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:03:52 +0000 Paul 26@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hello Forum, I hope you're all well :o) A few weeks back, I posted loads of Carl Palmer Band audience photos in the tour blog section. North America / Canada audience photos are here: <a href="http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/category/tour-blog/carl-palmer-band-us-tour-2006/" rel="nofollow">http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/category/tour-blog/carl-palmer-band-us-tour-2006/</a> and audience photos from everywhere else in the world are here: <a href="http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/category/tour-blog/audience-photos-2004-2006/" rel="nofollow">http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/category/tour-blog/audience-photos-2004-2006/</a> Let's see how many people can spot themselves in a photo - let us know which one(s) you're in. :-) Paul on "Practice routine" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=11#post-25 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:45:00 +0000 Paul 25@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hey Chris, When drawing up a practice routine I think it's important to consider 2 things first... 1. How much time are you going to allot each day to practicing (make sure you're realistic about this - it's better to say that you're going to practice for 2 hours every day and stick to that than to plan to practice for 5 hours and only manage 2 hours... that way you'll be sure to get through everything you plan to practice). 2. Decide the different areas you want to work on in your daily practice routine. Once you've decided those 2 things you should then split your allotted time into equal sections and draw up a timetable that incorporates everything you want to practice... technique, theory, etc... In order to improve in specific areas you need to be practicing the same thing every day - it's a big help and a great motivation if you keep a practice diary and write your progress each day (for example, if it's speed you're wanting to achieve, make a note of what BPM you manage to play an exercise comfortably at each day - hopefully you should be able to look back and see your progress). As for WHAT to practice, that's personal - it's up to you and depends on what you want to improve on. Also, bare in mind that your practice routine should be constantly changing from week to week / month to month as you improve and progress. Having said that, however, make sure you always allot a set amount of time each day to just playing; having fun, getting creative and making music - putting into practice all those things you've worked on that day. I hope that helps :o) Chris on "Practice routine" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=11#post-24 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:03:29 +0000 Chris 24@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hey Paul I want to draw up a practice routine but im not really sure what kind of essential stuff I need to be practicing and for how long. Any advice? Paul on "Stuff :)" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=10#post-23 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:28:27 +0000 Paul 23@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hi Skyth, Thanks for the kind words. I'm going to be starting work on a solo album just as soon as I've finished the book I'm writing at the moment. The album will be released in 2009 - can't wait to get started! I'll keep all my website newsletter subscribers up to date with the progress of both the book and album, so if you want to automatically receive updates then please sign up for that. If not, keep checking back here for news. Nice to meet you, All the best, Paul :o) Skyth on "Stuff :)" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=10#post-22 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:56:09 +0000 Skyth 22@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hi Paul, Gratz on the forum/site! It looks awesome! I was wondering if you have any solo stuff or any songs written that you are gonna put on cd? Your playing is really inspiring! I've seen you for the first time with the Neal Morse band, I know Collin (he grew up in the same area/church as me), was checking out stuff that he is doing atm and saw you ripping the guitar! A cool surprise :) Take care and all the best, Skyth. Paul on "Howdy!" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=9#post-21 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:55:09 +0000 Paul 21@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Dave! Great to see you on here. Loving the profile pic! :o) Paul on "Awsome Website" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=7#post-20 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:44:22 +0000 Paul 20@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Thanks for the kind comments guys. Yeah, I'm really pleased with how the site is shaping up. You're right Tony, adding all those photos to the U.S. tour blog really brought back memories for me too... happy days :o) Nice to see you both on here. Paul :o) Ralf_5150 on "Awsome Website" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=7#post-19 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:50:08 +0000 Ralf_5150 19@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hi Paul, we met on the myspace platform and I had been waiting for your site; but now it seems to be done - great; I like that "comic hippie style"... Great site, because I could take a brief look behind "the man on the guitar" which I saw first on the "Sola Scriptura" DVD (and nearby - who blew mw away!). I´m waiting for your book and meanwhile enjoy surfing around your virtual unsiverse... All the best to you! Greetz from WORLDMAP and me... Ralf ELPTony on "Awsome Website" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=7#post-18 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:35:05 +0000 ELPTony 18@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ The site came out GREAT Paul, I love the photos in the US blog,, they bring back some happy days… Felonious Bee on "Howdy!" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=9#post-17 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:43:48 +0000 Felonious Bee 17@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Congrats on the website, Paul. It's looking good! Ibanez Dave :-)

Paul on "Gear on stage" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=8#post-16 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:39:18 +0000 Paul 16@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hey Fabrizio, Yeah, you're right, I used a Mesa Boogie on the Sola Scriptura tour. That was actually loaned to me by Elisa, Neal's Dutch guitarist. When we tour in different countries we usually use whatever equipment we can borrow / loan. As long as I can get hold of some sort of valve amp with a foot switch then I'm usually happy! I think the Mesa Boogie worked out great for the tour with Neal. I don't have any plans to use digital equipment for my amp sound - I like the sound of a real valve amp too much! Even when I record demos, I use a valve amp through my palmer speaker simulator (see the studio gear section on the website). Paul :o) Fabrizio on "Gear on stage" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=8#post-15 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:24:15 +0000 Fabrizio 15@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Ciao again Paul! I'm curious about the live gear used with Neal Morse. I have seen on the DVD "Sola Sriptura and Beyond" that you have used Mesa Boogie stuff (if I'm not mistaken). So something different about the gear described in your site. How do you feel with that stuff and in general how do you feel when you are on stage with "tour service" stuff? Do you plan to use digital equipments (like pods or similar) in the future? Grazie Fabrizio Fabrizio on "Wallace and Gromit Theme" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=6#post-14 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:10:00 +0000 Fabrizio 14@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Thk for the reply Paul! I'll make a practise of your suggestions. Congratulations for your new web site (I really like very much the graphics, very original) and for your tremendous playing (I can't stop to see your performance on the Sola Scriptura and Beyond DVD!!!). Anyway... tks again and I'll be waiting for you playing in Rome next time! Ciao Fabrizio Paul on "Awsome Website" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=7#post-13 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:58:50 +0000 Paul 13@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hey mate, Good to see you on here. I'm afraid that'll be all for the cartoon columns - they were originally for Guitarist Magazine, but unfortunately never made it to print... so I decided to stick them on here. I may well hunt down and add the missing audio for them (there's some really funny stuff)... although that will probably mean a LONG search of the vaults - we'll see. Well, funny you should mention about the book! It's going to be finished by Christmas and then I should have it published / printed within the first few months of next year - will keep you posted via the website. :-)

Poulter5150 on "Awsome Website" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=7#post-12 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:34:08 +0000 Poulter5150 12@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hi Paul Awsome wed site will there be a new adventure every month? and whens the book comming out?:o) see you soon Mark Paul on "Wallace and Gromit Theme" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=6#post-11 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:05:32 +0000 Paul 11@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hi Fabrizio, Thanks for your kind words. For building independence (and, just as important, strength) in both hands, I would recommend trying to play everything you would normally play with your fretting hand with your tapping hand... scales, arpeggios, etc... all legato exercises work well as tapping exercises if you simply apply them to your tapping hand. As for playing a piece with two very separate parts in each hand (such as the Wallace and Gromit theme) I find the best way to start is by working out which notes are played together - that really helps you keep both hands in sync. Hope that helps :o) Fabrizio on "Wallace and Gromit Theme" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=6#post-10 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:09:10 +0000 Fabrizio 10@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hi Paul, first congratulations for you new site! My question is about developing tapping technique: I found your tapping style very inspiring (especially the Wallace and Gromit theme... if you have any tabs to send me... :-)). Which is the better way to "see" the fingerboard to make both the hands independent? (Sorry for my poor English...!) :oops: Regards Fabrizio From Italy Paul on "Long tapped runs" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=5#post-9 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:06:17 +0000 Paul 9@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hey Mike, Firstly, respect for making the first official forum post (even before the website has been launched!). In answer to your question, to be honest, the tapping stuff I do wasn't really inspired by guitarists - it came more from watching and listening to pianists. I saw that they used both hands to effortlessly play scales and arpeggios and adapted the idea for guitar. :wink:

goin_the_distance on "Long tapped runs" http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/topic.php?id=5#post-8 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:18:10 +0000 goin_the_distance 8@http://www.paulbielatowicz.com/forum-and-chat/ Hi Paul, who were the guitarists that have inspired you to practice this type of playing? Mike