May 24, 2008
Grace Armstrong Hunt wrote:
Wow what a wonderful sound and possibilities for future musical shows!
As stated that these special bells are a trademark for Holland as bagpipes are to Scotland.
Always start with "What If":
1. a theme in Andre's shows in the future consisted of a ballerina in a music box dancing to that particular Dutch/Belgian sound. This would appeal to all audiences both young and old.
2. at Christmas time Andre added this sound to a background theme of this special time of year all around the world.
3. as a call to invite people to Maastricht/Netherlands during his show. He could perhaps make a deal with his homeland to pay for part of his expenses and his hometown and the Netherlands gets a kickback for tourism.
4. a lullaby at the end of his show to finish off his homeland taste. This sound that ends the show will stick in the mind more so than that which is seen or heard in the middle. In the background have an evening view of different scenes of Maastricht and the Netherlands. Let the people fall in love with not only Andre but his homeland!
5. Use the bells to interact with the audience. Play youthful tunes that the audience clearly remembers and they will sing back.
Bells represent clearly a "call to attention of some sort". Use them for all they are worth. Get the audiences attention in many ways possible.
I remember the Introduction of The Sound of Music. It consisted of scenic views of Austrian country scenes of mountains, rivers, trees, and valleys. These were shown while the music played. I guarantee that if you ask someone about the beginning of that movie they will say it is Julie Andrews on top of a mountain.
The list goes on of "What If's..."
Just a thought off the top of my cranium.
Much Love Grace xxoo
May 24, 2008
WebMaster Sally wrote:
WOW All good ideas! I have always wished we could see a "Dutch" program in the States. I want to hear songs such as Loeende Klokke/The Swinging Bells of Limburg. Ode to Maastricht. Goede Tijden (Medley). Reube, friet en beer?
Now that Andre has brought us Schonbrunn, maybe he will bring us HIS Castle?????
May 25, 2008
Shirley wrote:
Sally, I was glad to see this appear. Frank is one of my favorites, not only because he is a talented musician, but he is a geniunely nice person and he also likes to tease a bit. I've always been fascinated by bells of all kinds, but the carillons are especially nice. I'd like to visit the bell museum in Cincinnati. Somewhere, on the internet, I heard a sample of the carillons playing O Canada and God Save the Queen. I think it was from the Peace Tower in Ottawa. Very beautiful.
May 25, 2008
Webmaster Sally wrote:
Shirley, Frank Steijns certainly is a nice person, I agree. I remember seeing him outside and then after the concert inside the venue in Dallas. He was kind enough to give up a few minutes of his time for us fans wanting to speak with him. Talented & Nice!
Petit and Fritsen created the special carillon played by Frank Steijns for the world famous orchestra of Andre Rieu. It has 27 bells! The bells are tuned with slightly higher pitch than normal, to blend in with the other instruments in the orchestra.
Andre Rieu made a worldtour with this carillon and the public came in contact (perhaps for the first time) with the beautiful sounds of the carillon bells.
This carillon is unique because of the application of sensitive electronic strikers in combination with a baton key keyboard. There are no mechanical connections between hammer and clavier and still, with these electronic hammers, music can be played from pianissimo to fortissimo.
This innovative technique gives many possibilities for new carillons in for example small towers with limited space. It is also possible to place the clavier outside the tower near the public during concerts. This is of course much more attractive for the musician as well as for the audience.
May 25, 2008
Marlene Warren wrote:
Enjoyed these videos of Frank! I enjoy his talents and he seems to be such an intelligent, qualified person. He's very enjoyable to watch and listen to and I am really impressed in how he plays the carillon!
May 25, 2008
Margaret S wrote:
For those of you who have the cd "Waltzing Matilda", you may have read in the accompanying booklet that Frank helped André with arrangements of some of the music, particularly the Australian content. He is truly a talented musician and a great person as well.
December 19, 2008Altair Leal wrote:
Dear Sally, Since the first time I saw and heard Frank Steins in André's DVD "Songs From My Heart" , he stole my heart.He's a multy talented artist who plays many instruments, being also a composer.Isn't that great? Besides he has a childish and good looking nice face,and it seems to me, he is an honorable and trustable young man who had the previlege to be born on the same day of Jesus. I've seen André and J.S.O. in Paris last Aug. 29th, but it wasn't enough.I wish I could see them all in Rio de Janeiro, where I live,with Frank and his portable carrillon, so not only me but many other Brazilians could live heavenly moments.Do you know if there is any possibilty next year? All the best from Altair Leal
Wow what a wonderful sound and possibilities for future musical shows!
As stated that these special bells are a trademark for Holland as bagpipes are to Scotland.
Always start with "What If":
1. a theme in Andre's shows in the future consisted of a ballerina in a music box dancing to that particular Dutch/Belgian sound. This would appeal to all audiences both young and old.
2. at Christmas time Andre added this sound to a background theme of this special time of year all around the world.
3. as a call to invite people to Maastricht/Netherlands during his show. He could perhaps make a deal with his homeland to pay for part of his expenses and his hometown and the Netherlands gets a kickback for tourism.
4. a lullaby at the end of his show to finish off his homeland taste. This sound that ends the show will stick in the mind more so than that which is seen or heard in the middle. In the background have an evening view of different scenes of Maastricht and the Netherlands. Let the people fall in love with not only Andre but his homeland!
5. Use the bells to interact with the audience. Play youthful tunes that the audience clearly remembers and they will sing back.
Bells represent clearly a "call to attention of some sort". Use them for all they are worth. Get the audiences attention in many ways possible.
I remember the Introduction of The Sound of Music. It consisted of scenic views of Austrian country scenes of mountains, rivers, trees, and valleys. These were shown while the music played. I guarantee that if you ask someone about the beginning of that movie they will say it is Julie Andrews on top of a mountain.
The list goes on of "What If's..."
Just a thought off the top of my cranium.
Much Love
Grace
xxoo
WOW All good ideas! I have always wished we could see a "Dutch" program in the States. I want to hear songs such as Loeende Klokke/The Swinging Bells of Limburg. Ode to Maastricht. Goede Tijden (Medley). Reube, friet en beer?
Now that Andre has brought us Schonbrunn, maybe he will bring us HIS Castle?????
Sally, I was glad to see this appear. Frank is one of my favorites, not only because he is a talented musician, but he is a geniunely nice person and he also likes to tease a bit. I've always been fascinated by bells of all kinds, but the carillons are especially nice. I'd like to visit the bell museum in Cincinnati. Somewhere, on the internet, I heard a sample of the carillons playing O Canada and God Save the Queen. I think it was from the Peace Tower in Ottawa. Very beautiful.
Shirley, Frank Steijns certainly is a nice person, I agree. I remember seeing him outside and then after the concert inside the venue in Dallas. He was kind enough to give up a few minutes of his time for us fans wanting to speak with him. Talented & Nice!
Petit and Fritsen created the special carillon played by Frank Steijns for the world famous orchestra of Andre Rieu. It has 27 bells! The bells are tuned with slightly higher pitch than normal, to blend in with the other instruments in the orchestra.
Andre Rieu made a worldtour with this carillon and the public came in contact (perhaps for the first time) with the beautiful sounds of the carillon bells.
This carillon is unique because of the application of sensitive electronic strikers in combination with a baton key keyboard. There are no mechanical connections between hammer and clavier and still, with these electronic hammers, music can be played from pianissimo to fortissimo.
This innovative technique gives many possibilities for new carillons in for example small towers with limited space. It is also possible to place the clavier outside the tower near the public during concerts. This is of course much more attractive for the musician as well as for the audience.
Enjoyed these videos of Frank! I enjoy his talents and he seems to be such an intelligent, qualified person. He's very enjoyable to watch and listen to and I am really impressed in how he plays the carillon!
For those of you who have the cd "Waltzing Matilda", you may have read in the accompanying booklet that Frank helped André with arrangements of some of the music, particularly the Australian content.
He is truly a talented musician and a great person as well.
Dear Sally,
Since the first time I saw and heard Frank Steins in André's DVD "Songs From My Heart" , he stole my heart.He's a multy talented artist who plays many instruments, being also a composer.Isn't that great?
Besides he has a childish and good looking nice face,and it seems to me, he is an honorable and trustable young man who had the previlege to be born on the same day of Jesus.
I've seen André and J.S.O. in Paris last Aug. 29th, but it wasn't enough.I wish I could see them all in Rio de Janeiro, where I live,with Frank and his portable carrillon, so not only me but many other Brazilians could live heavenly moments.Do you know if there is any possibilty next year?
All the best from
Altair Leal