From Roger on Facebook: "I
have been in Los Angeles for the past four weeks working on several
projects, probably the most important of which is coming very close to
an end. I have about three more pieces to write and then we are done.
There will be a press conference in early April where all will be
revealed!"
Roger will be playing piano at Adam Donen's album launch for 'False Bay Echoes' in London on April 4th. Get tickets here.
From Adam on Facebook: "Roger's contributions on piano and Rhodes are among the highlights of False Bay Echoes. As you'll hear, after a few Jacks, he becomes a mighty fine blues pianist."
Also, "In
between his work for *that other band*, we're currently working on a
couple of new works - a ballet of Roger's for which for which I'm
contributing the libretto, and a new orchestral piece.
I'm
difficult to work with at the best of times, and have never had a
collaborator like Roger, and suspect I never will. A completely opposite
and therefore like mind, and a melodic genius.
Its an honour to have my dear friend joining me on piano."
Adam also says they'll be bringing the Bernhard Suite to London in June, and hints at the possibility of a show in Berlin as well. (Thanks Roger O'Donnell Discography)
And more news tonight from Roger: "If you like electronic music, as I do, you might enjoy this mix I did for Squarewav.com. AND... a very interesting solo performance in Paris in March, more news to come!!!"
Update (02/21/14): From Roger on Facebook - "Im
very very happy to be able to tell you that I have finished composing
for our ballet project! Its been about a years process so far and of
course I have been learning all the way. .. I have to thank Tattiana my
producer for her belief and support for me and our project. Big
announcement like I said the first week of April...Also
sort of to do with both my current projects something very very special
in July!!!! Hahahah so many secrets which Im terrible at keeping!"
And again, Roger makes it absolutely clear for those of you who don't get it: "Not
quite sure how fucking explicit I have to be here about the distinction
between my solo work which you will read about HERE and my work with
The Cure which you will read about THERE www.thecure.com"
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ReplyDeleteSorry... I'm confused - is the press conference for THE CURE, or one of the other projects? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteNot sure why you're confused. Roger can't hold a press conference to announce any Cure stuff, that's up to Robert. This is about his solo projects. Guessing it will be about the Russian ballet he's been working on. Also has some film projects that he hasn't announced yet.
DeleteThanks. Guess it wasn't as straightforward as I needed it to be.
DeleteRoger O'Donnell: Im not quite sure what people are thinking Im talking about but this has absolutely nothing to do with The Cure. Any official announcements, as I have said before will always be made on www.thecure.com
ReplyDeleteAlthough the last announcement re 4:13 Scream etc is simply NOT on www.thecure.com
DeleteI still find that very odd. Why has Robert not put the press release on thecure.com
DeleteQuite possibly Roger's way of letting us know that the press release was a fake.
ReplyDeleteUgh. Don't even think that. I have to believe that Craig would not get behind something fake. Good b-side.. Fake.
DeleteGot it -- I will never go HERE again so-as-to not annoy the keyboardist.
ReplyDeleteI really don't understand how so many people cannot distinguish between Rogers solo work and his work in The Cure. It must be quite frustrating for him.
ReplyDeletePoor guy - such a sad existence.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like an overreaction from Roger.
ReplyDeleteI think Roger needs a reality check. Let's be honest, few people are crossing raging rivers to get to his non-Cure stuff. He's generally a nice guy, but prone to being a proper diva.
ReplyDeleteRoger is a super nice guy. But really, if he doesn't want the attention/confusion/interest from Cure fans he should simply ask Craig to stop promoting his solo work on COF. I am sure a great number of Cure fans would not be aware of his projects were it not for COF. Since that won't happen, he should just learn to live with it. After all, he DOES play keyboards for The Cure. But again, Roger is a super nice guy.
ReplyDeleteIn the comments section of his Facebook he says: "Hahaha Im not angry at all and I understand everyones excitement for all these rumours but this is not the place to get answers really..."
ReplyDeleteRUMOURS!
Rumours!
DeleteHmm...maybe it WAS a real press release but the content was all lies?!
The Cure taking advantage of the media to get back in the public eye...?
the return of PEARL !!!
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ReplyDeleteHe's always come across as a bit of a dick to me. If it wasn't for his work with The Cure, I seriously doubt any of his solo work would get much attention.
ReplyDeletelol..i actually had a direct back-and-forth with him in that same facebook thread, specifically to that post where he got all worked up, it was funny..he made a point of saying he didn't mean to come off as pissy.
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