BS: Update on Kendall

Subject: BS: Update on Kendall
From: kendall
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 09:22 AM

I havn't even tried to sing since the Getaway, until last evening. Got together with an old friend, and we made music all evening. I was able to sing half a dozen songs, and my friend said "WOW! Your voice is awsome! I love it."
Looks like it is going to be permanently lower than it was; I used to sing "Arbutus" in "A", and I now do it in "F".

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: jeffp
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 09:30 AM

Sounds mighty encouraging, Cap'n. You might see your range shifting higher as you get the throat muscles back in shape. They are probably very relaxed now, giving the lower range. Should be interesting to hear what happens. All the best.

jeffp

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: katlaughing
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 09:30 AM

Wow, that is wonderful! Lower is sexier, too!! Congratulations, Kendall!

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Willie-O
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 09:46 AM

Good stuff Cap. A to F...that IS lower, ennit!

Keep up the good work, but don't overdo it.

W-O

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: rock chick
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 09:49 AM

Wow and double Wow, I agree with Katlaughing Lower is sexier, all the best.

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 09:51 AM

Glad to hear it Captain
(But I don't think kat ought to talk dirty! "Lower is sexier" indeed!)
*BG*
RtS
("what are you doing down there?")

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Tinker
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 09:54 AM

Great news, can't wait to hear the "new" voice....

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: JedMarum
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 09:55 AM

Great news, Kendall but if ya wanna sing in the same keys you used to, maybe they can make you a capo for that throat of yours!

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Jeri
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 09:55 AM

Kendall, I am glad it's coming back. I'm glad you were quiet for a while and gave the irritation a chance to calm down - I didn't think you could keep it up very long! The quietness, that is.

Your vocal chords may be permanently thickened and voice lower or you might still have some irritation. If permanent - well, your friend sure sounds like he enjoyed the new voice!

Lemme see - the next time I'm likely to hear you is...urp - Old Songs??!! Maybe I'll make it to the Shanty Swap in Portland. Haven't decided yet. Are you going? If so, I might commit and I'll warm up the fiddle for back-up. Faded Roses and Loreena and...and if you now do those in E or some equally silly key, I'll see what I can do to make your voice higher! (What key are you singing Faded Roses in now?)

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Amos
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 10:01 AM

Absolutely uplifting to hear it!! Thrilled to me toes, Skipper!


A

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: gnu
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 10:35 AM

Had a girlfriend once that use to say, "Lower and slower." Glad to hear you are doing well friend.

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: CapriUni
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 10:38 AM

Oh, yay!

When I saw the thread title, the following worrisome thought popped into my head"

Uh-oh. Why do we need an update? What happened?

So I am very much relieved that's happy news!

"No news is good news" indeed! Whoever came up with that nonsense obviously didn't know you!

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 11:01 AM

Awesome!! Awesome!!?? Not only is your voice coming back but you're hangin' out with kids!

Great news Kendall

POS

Rick

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Steve in Idaho
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 11:05 AM

Great to hear that you are back.

I listen to your CD on occasion and still love the one legged guy.

Steve

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Allan C.
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 11:05 AM

Glad tidings indeed!

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Naemanson
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 11:21 AM

Good news Kendall! Are you coming to the shanty sing to demonstrate that new voice? November 23 from 4:00 till we break up.

Brett

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 11:26 AM

Awesome!! Awesome!!?? Not only is your voice coming back but you're hangin' out with kids!

Great news Kendall

POS

Rick

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Bobert
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 11:37 AM

Well, time fir a "New and Improved" Kendall CD showcasing that "how-low-can-you-go" voice.

I'm real happy for ya'.

Them prayers pay off.

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Mark Clark
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 11:37 AM

What great news, Kendall! Does this mean you won't be taking the high tenor part in bluegrass jams?

      - Mark

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: kendall
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 11:38 AM

Thanks folks. This is such a relief. It's been a whole year since I lost my voice. Funny thing, the progress was slow until I caught cold at the Getaway, then since that cleared up healing has speeded up to the point where I am happy with the improvement.
Jeri, I will be at the shanty sing. I'm now doing Loreena and the Faded Roses in "F", but, I think I have enough flexibility to do them in "G".

By the way, what did you have in mind to "Get me to sing higher"? In any case, I'd love to have you help me on those songs.

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: fat B****rd
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 11:55 AM

I'm very pleased for you, sir. Kind regards from the fB

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Kim C
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 12:19 PM

Well, All Right!!!

Don't fret, though, Mister has had to change all his keys too. :-) Funny thing is, though, I can actually sing HIGHER than I used to...

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Charley Noble
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 12:19 PM

Kendall-

We'll sure look forward to hearing from you on Saturday, November 23rd, beginning at 4 pm, at the China Sea Marine Trading Co., 10 Dana St., in the Old Port of Portland, ME.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: DougR
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 12:21 PM

Good news Kendall. Hard to see how your voice could be any better than it was.

DougR

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Brían
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 12:33 PM

F is my favorite key. Glad to hear you're doing well, Kendall.

Brían

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Morticia
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 12:59 PM

Good news, my friend.....good can obviously come out of anything, even a cold.

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Stephen L. Rich
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 01:02 PM

Great news, Kendall. Keep it up!

Stephen Lee

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Don Firth
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 01:03 PM

That's great news!

The deepening of the voice might just happen anyway. I've noticed in recent years that most of the keys I used to sing in seem a bit too high for me now, but I've developed a couple of good notes on the bottom that I could only growl before. The only problem is that I have to change a lot of my guitar accompaniments.

Don Firth

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: JenEllen
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 01:04 PM

Wonderful news, and thanks for keeping us posted. Sing on.
~Jen

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Giac
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 01:49 PM

God, I love good news! Didn't I post that on another thread? Well, can't have too much of a good thing.

So glad to hear this, Kendall. I agree that you should record some songs now to capture your new "basser" voice.

Wail away, Cap'n!

Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: EBarnacle1
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 01:58 PM

Excellent news!

Ladies, be careful of what you write. I know how Kendall gained some of his requtation. hehehe

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Mudlark
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 02:00 PM

Just the best news, Kendall. As to singing lower...think Fred Neil. I'll bet you sound GREAT!

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: curmudgeon
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 02:04 PM

Good Show Kendall! Looking forward to seeing, and hearing you Saturday week -- Tom

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: SINSULL
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 03:13 PM

Kendall and I had dinner together one night last week and he was humming the whole time - in the car, at the restaurant, while complaining about the food... I assumed he had a new lady in his life. Should have realized he was anticipating getting his voice back. He is VERY happy these days. Wonder how Gordon Bok is going to like the competition.

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: kendall
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 09:27 PM

Today in the car I was singing along with Gordon on RAMBLE AWAY, IN HIS KEY!
However, I'm not going to do a lot of transposing until I know where my voice is going to settle.

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Escamillo
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 09:39 PM

Those are great news, Kendall. After all, when I try some "grand tenor" aria just for amusement, I bring it down a full tone and nobody notices as long as I keep a light timbre and don't try to play the "macho". But if your voice is deep enough, why not taking advantage of a new range, more warm and obscure, which could open a full new world of expression ?

Un abrazo,
Andrés

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 09:50 PM

What a year, eh, Kendall? You should have a marvelous Thanksgiving this year. That's the holiday that is most important all year in my family, the one when we gather and are just glad to all be together again and to enjoy each other. You and your friends and family will have a lot to reflect on and feel grateful for.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: DougR
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 10:14 PM

You, your friends, your family and all the Llamas! :>)

DougR

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Joe Offer
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 11:08 PM

Oh, gee, that's just what Maine needs, another Gordon Bok...

Kendall, I'm glad you have your voice back and that you can sing low and everything, but I still can't understand why the women think you're so damn cute.

-Joe Offer, jealous-

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: CET
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 11:23 PM

Best news I've heard in a long time, Kendall. Wish I could join you in Portland for the shanty sing. However, God willing, that won't be the last shanty sing in those parts. The one we went to last year was our introduction to real live Mudcatters.

I want to hear you sing Patrick Spencer again.

Edmund

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Peg
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 12:18 AM

What excellent news, Kendall! Congratulations. Now be sure to keep that new voice in shape.
best,
peg

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: SINSULL
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 07:41 AM

We think it's the dimples, Joe. But in your case, it's those twinkling eyes. When you smile you remind me of the boys my mother wouldn't let me date.

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Tinker
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 07:55 AM

SINSULL, they've both got down that headtilt, smile thing too....Kendall adds in the down home aw-shucks thing...

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Naemanson
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 07:57 AM

You know, Giac made a comment about Kendal's "basser" voice. Well I've heard some of the songs he won't sing around women and he was just as base before his voice changed....

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Genie
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 10:08 AM

Glad to hear it, Kendall!

Amos played one of your cuts from the Mudcat CD for me last week. A voice like yours should not be silenced!

Lower key is fine. (Joan Baez's voice is lower than it used to be, too.) Just so you keep singing!

Genie

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: InOBU
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 10:19 AM

When we use the troubles we are given, well, often art is the outcome. Holding you in the light, Larry

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Dani
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 10:20 AM

Mary's got it dead on. But if we don't stop this conversation now, people might start to think that the REAL reason we go to the Getaway is to be with all these charming, handsome, delightful men.

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: DADGBE
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 10:24 AM

Good for you Kendall! Remember what katlaughing and rock chick said? It's true. Tenors think they're hot stuff but the basses get the girls.
When are you coming out to northern California?

Best regards,
Ray

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: Nancy King
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 10:28 AM

Glad to hear the good news, Kendall!

Subject: RE: BS: Update on Kendall
From: CapriUni
Date: 15 Nov 02 - 10:33 AM

people might start to think that the REAL reason we go to the Getaway is to be with all these charming, handsome, delightful men.

You mean .... It's not?