The Gathering

I'm very surprised that Anneke wouldn't want to play with The Gathering at all. That's definitely the most surprising thing to come out of Hans' post.

It's impossible this happening is not affecting our relationship, professionally, but also as friends. I am still suprised and yes, even dissapointed. That's all I want to say at this moment.



No, we are professional enough to give a good show, but I can't promise any magic. We will try to do our best.

We are just trying to have a good time. But everything is different now. This is, of course understandable, but on the other hand I find it rather strange. It's fine to play live, even now, but I am eagerly looking forward to make music in a healthy, enthousiastic band.



Maybe. Who know she wanted to quit already around this period?
The 2 times we spoke about it was febr. this year and march 2006.

Ok people. From this moment on I will only answer questions about the upcoming future. I don't want to become sentimental nor bitter. This is really all I want to say, right now. It's the new album which counts right now!

Cheers, Hans

Great Hans!

I agree with you!

Let's think about the wonderful The Gathering's future from now on!

From my point of view, thanks to Hans' latest aswers/clarifications, the situation is pretty clear!

From this moment on, I'm really looking forward to share with you, as a fan, your step-by-step new professional 'path' and beautiful 'music times'.

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Guys, sorry for saying this, I can understand it's very difficult for a true fan to understand, but it's not of our business to know it all. IMHO you guys are giving Hans a hard time, asking for details.

I can imagine when you come to a band in your early twenties and the band goes like it went, that after thirteen years of hard work, jetlag, interviews and heavy gigs, you just wanna live your life in a different way, being a mum and so. Traveling around the world as a band is far from having a vacation, it's really hard.

We must respect Anneke's decision and thank her for the great contribution she had to The Gathering, for everything she did.

I personally hope the band will continue to make great music and actually I trust they will.

Hmm yeah that's very true, Han.
I kinda had a feeling that maybe I was being too nosey asking a question about this topic; I am naturally a very curious person and tend to ask alot of questions til things are clear to me... but maybe I gotta work on when it's approporate to ask stuff.
Anyway I didn't mean to stir up any bitter feelings- I understand what's going on, and I'm looking forward to an interesting future as much as anyone else

ok! how does the audition go so far?

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One more questions -about the future-

Has the band ever thinked about doing more intrumental song in the way of "Theme of the cyclist" or "Beautiful war"???

I love that kind of TG songs, really cinematic (I know, the first one was for a movie ), and I have been always courios to know why the band hasnt exploited this more.

Regards

-->Gerardo

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Hi Hans, thanks for answering those questions. You are one of the very less musicians I know who keeps in contact with the fans that close. I'm sure that's one of the reasons your fans are so dedicated!

But I'm very curious about the upcomming DVD; how is the work on the DVD going? Are you happy with the quality of the material you got from the gig in Chile? I mean, saw some snippets on YouTube and the crowd were going apeshit . Looking forward to the result, is it possible there will be a limited package again like with ASR?

Thanks!

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never seen fans that crazy in my life. jesus chile! Hans, im sure that must be one of your favourite places to go (besides Toronto of course )

Will Marjolein sing something on the new album?? she's got a very pretty voice

"The fight is done
And who are we
To judge what will become"
(from Waking Hour)

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+ 1

well said.

Just to back this statement up; here´s the very first line-up of The Gathering back in 1989, taken at a concert in the Willem II (Den Bosch). Spot the difference...



From left to right, it´s Marin (a friend of Hans who actually never did get to play a note in TG), René, Hans and my humble self...

The quality of the picture is pretty crappy but I thought you might like this!

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wow, thanks for share it

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That's awesome- René has sort of a Def Leppard look going on there

Reminds me a bit of when I was about 8 or 9 years old, when my best friend's brother first introduced me to metal... back in the 80's

Thanks again for answering questions Hans!

How are the auditions going so far? I was wondering what kind of people are auditioning. Regular singers who want to make great music or are there also TG fans auditioning?


*wishes she could sing*

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Sure this isn't Iron Maiden? From left to right I see Adrian Smith, Dave Murray, Paul Di'Anno and Steve Harris

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Muahuhauhaz! René also seem to have the same haircut of Madonna in the videos Hung Up and Sorry!

Wonderful The Gathering!

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We have recieved 120 demo's already. We are just listening, and listening again. A lot of females, some males. But I heard some very promising voices. I am sure we will work it out. We also starting rehearsing some new songs. It's quite exciting! It feels like we have the freedom to do whatever we want.

Yes, a lot of gathering fans also.

We did the soundtrack for The Quiet Ones, of course. And there's some instrumental stuff on the History CD as well. Yes, it is possible we will end up with some instrumentals on our new album. Who knows?