Introduction New Boy saying hi from Bangkok

[josh_johnson]

Hi Breakfast room,

I have been using this site alot - I think it's a fantastic resource, especially being so far away from the UK. I am playing saxophone and teaching Design in Bangkok and am pleased to join such a warm and supportive bunch.

Pete,

Many years ago I had lessons off of a guy who is based in Southampton called Harry Young (he taught my dad as well), if you know him, is he still around? He also has a son who plays, called Paul Young - you may know him.

Any info would be much appreciated (hope you had a good holiday)

Josh.

 

[Saxlicker]

Hi Josh,

Just jumping in here as I have some info.

Harry is still around, or certainly was a year ago. Paul is playing in a set up called The Organ Donors. They have a my space site and Paul also has a personal one. Sorry I don't have time to track the links right now but if you don't have any luck searching, you could also try Bill Mudge (piano). I take it from your post that you aren't in touch with Paul either.

A couple of years ago, Paul played on a number 2 hit at Christmas with Gordon Haskell 'how wonderful you are'.

 

[Bobby G]

Small world, innit!? Hi Josh, welcome to the Breakfast Room from lovely W lwyn, Herts.

Cheers, Bob

 

[josh_johnson]

Hi Saxlicker,

Thanks for the info. I checked out Myspace, Harry's son sounds great! It's nice to know that Harry is still around. I can remember being around 10 years old and listening in awe to Harry (when he was based in Bristol), he was one of my first inspirations.

If you do bump into him again, could you say "hi" from Johnny Johnson's son.

Thank you.

 

[josh_johnson]

Hi Bob,

It is a small world and getting even smaller: I work with a guy here who is originally from the 'City of Gardens'.

Cheers,

Josh

 

[Pete Thomas]

Hi Josh, welcome to the Breakfastroom from chilly Texas!

 

[josh_johnson]

Hi Pete,

It's a bit warmer here in Thailand (35 degrees). I've just been trying your suggested harmonic fingerings - absolutely great! Although I also realised that I have been playing the B and the C out of tune for longer than I care to remember.

Again time to reassess and relearn........

Cheers,

Josh.

 

[saxismyaxe]

Josh,

Welcome to the forum!
Pete, I wish I were back in my native Lone Star State abode, chilly or not! 8)

 

[Rogerb]

Welcome from rainy Spain!

Is it true that the Thais have a completely different name for Bangkok and *never* call it B....? (heard that somewhere!)

 

[ken]

Rogerb wrote:
Is it true that the Thais have a completely different name for Bangkok and *never* call it B....? (heard that somewhere!)

Roger, would you believe (from Wiki)... The full ceremonial name of the city given by King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke, and later edited by King Mongkut, is:-

"Krungthep Mahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilokphop Noppharatratchathani Burirom-udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amonphiman Awatansathit Sakkathattiya Witsanu Kamprasit "

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangkok
😱

Saludos

 

[Bobby G]

I want Prince Charles to give Welwyn Garden City a full ceremonial name, I love the idea!

Josh, son of Johnny - is that Johnny Johnson of ...and the Bandwagon? Blame It On The Pony Express and all that? Or was that Jimmy James and the Vagabonds?

Cheers, Bob

 

[josh_johnson]

Thai people call Bangkok Krungthep (phonically sounding: Krung Tape). I think the full name may be too long (is it longer than that place in Wales?)

Bobby - you may have come across my dad if you have bought Fruit & Veg in Bristol - he had a wagon, but mainly for carrying produce (and, of course, the occasional corpse).

It's a bit freaky that you mentioned Jimmy James - I spent 18 months in his band trawling Haven Holiday Homes and Butlins 'Theme Resorts'.