Teenage Cancer Trust /Buddy Holly Fundation charity project

[Robson]

A shame John Illsley isn’t on it, after all he was on the original.

No Tommy Emmanuel either, though he loves to participate in projects like this. Apparently, Tommy's not one of Mark's guitar heroes, but Tony Iommi and Ringo Starr are.

Again, Mark's way...

We don't know the details. Maybe he got an invitation but the deadlines did not allow him.

[Dutchessy]

From Guy's forum:
 
Q:Now that MKNews has confirmed that the new MK record would be released in 2024, could we at least have the TCT one in 2023? I think you mentioned it also happened something that delayed it…

A:Nothing delayed it, we just didn’t want to rush it. It will all make sense when you see what it is. Not long now before we announce.

It will all makes sense, i still dont get that.. because of the massive amount of contributions it makes sense it took 2 years?

[Dutchessy]

But Guy is talking about the track. Is there just 1 song then? I expected an album...

Kind of fun if you read the full thread again. 7 september 2023 i was pretty close...

[Jules]

But Guy is talking about the track. Is there just 1 song then? I expected an album...

Kind of fun if you read the full thread again. 7 september 2023 i was pretty close...

Same happened to me with the secret project that ended being the Local Hero musical. In one of the posts I think myself suggested a musical, just joking and I was so close, lol

[KnopfleRick]

This is an amazing project. So many musicians on one song for such a great cause. The snippet sounds great to me.
I think "Lokal Hero" is not just a tune anymore, over time it has become an anthem for various occasions.
It doesn't get any better.

[quizzaciously]

A shame John Illsley isn’t on it, after all he was on the original.

No Tommy Emmanuel either, though he loves to participate in projects like this. Apparently, Tommy's not one of Mark's guitar heroes, but Tony Iommi and Ringo Starr are.

Again, Mark's way...

I mean... you need a drummer, and Ringo is the most famous ever.

And no offence to Tommy, but Tony Iommi is a much bigger name.

I bet Ringo will just play in tandem with Ianto Thomas as he always does, with the latter dominating the mix. He seems to be playing with multiple drummers his entire solo career and justifies it being more fun. However, if you think about it, having two drummers playing the same rhythm makes absolutely no sense at all.

[quizzaciously]

This is an amazing project. So many musicians on one song for such a great cause. The snippet sounds great to me.
I think "Lokal Hero" is not just a tune anymore, over time it has become an anthem for various occasions.
It doesn't get any better.

It's a perfect tune to jam along to, absolutely. They probably went through a lot of trouble not to make it too repetitive, maybe included some "Wild Theme" quieter parts or a really extended intro, who knows. This tune has a lot of potential. I would prefer a vocal collaboration, but if Mark wants to give us his guitar heroes, I'll take it.

[dustyvalentino]

Jeff Beck could do some really cool stuff with his tremolo arms so I wouldn't be surprised if he's doing that over the intro.

All those big charity gigs in the 80s had multiple drummers, usually Phil Collins was one of them, plus Ray Cooper on percussion!

[cannibals]

Looking forward to the recordingdiary of one song..... But what a list of names are involved!!

[Darling Pretty]

Who is really missing?
OK, Tommy and maybe Al Di Meola
Glad Joe Bonamassa and Ry Cooder play.
Also surprised that Joe Satriani and Steve Vai are on it

[Eddie Fox]

A shame John Illsley isn’t on it, after all he was on the original.

Wasn’t it another bassist?

[quizzaciously]

Who is really missing?
OK, Tommy and maybe Al Di Meola
Glad Joe Bonamassa and Ry Cooder play.
Also surprised that Joe Satriani and Steve Vai are on it

What about Dan Auerbach? Past MK collaborator, and a killer guitar player. It's basically The Rolling Stones' 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list done Mark's way.

[rmarques821]

Honestly, this had so much potential but it's just a huge disappointment.

And who on earth is going to buy a deluxe box of a 9 minute track?

well i did. as it is for a worthy cause...

It really isn't so much. Only 50% of the money goes to the charity. You might as well just donate whatever you feel like donating on your own. As dmg said, it's just a way of getting MK in the news until the album release, which is why the project has been announced at this strategic time.
The charity thing is just a nice bonus.

Also, a big reason why we're seeing an unsual amount of activity now from MK is that one of his main sources of income, which was touring, is over. And I remember interviews where he mentioned that BG studio is very, very expensive to maintain. I actually believe that one of the reasons why he sold his guitars is financial (only 25% to charity). But hey, call me cynical and mean all you want, of course 

[dustyvalentino]

As dmg said, it's just a way of getting MK in the news until the album release,

This is really, really harsh.

MK has always done loads for charity, including being the first person to sign up for Live Aid when no one else would, so to say that he has put all this work in over several years just to get a couple of headlines for a new album is WAY off base.

[rmarques821]

As dmg said, it's just a way of getting MK in the news until the album release,

This is really, really harsh.

MK has always done loads for charity, including being the first person to sign up for Live Aid when no one else would, so to say that he has put all this work in over several years just to get a couple of headlines for a new album is WAY off base.

It's harsh, but it's just my point of view.
I know Mark has always done a lot of charity, and I didn't put that into question. I was just saying that project was announced now in order to benefit from the media exposure. I don't think there's anything wrong with that, and it probably wasn't MK's decision, but his management team.