tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post4131476192478640747..comments2024-03-28T14:27:19.894-07:00Comments on Burning Wood: "We've Been Waiting So Long" : Todd Rundgren's Utopia ReunitesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-14149521611450009082011-02-07T12:33:48.061-08:002011-02-07T12:33:48.061-08:00Sal, you captured every necessary detail in this r...Sal, you captured every necessary detail in this review of the show and the emotional content of the crowd. We had expectations and yearnings for the magic of so long ago and of course, it was additionally fueled with our compassion for Moogy and the present state of his health and our desire to heal through our strong support of this reunion. The place was shoulder-to-shoulder, the energy as high as Akron (though I wasn't there) and the reward was immeasurable, because it had a different meaning for each and every fan. Personally, I saw the original lineup of Utopia on March 1, 1974 at Miami Beach Auditorium and this set off my devotion. I hadn't missed Todd in any of his musical incarnations on any year in any city I was living in for all these years. That singular night rocked my world and plunged me into a silent and powerful place for my own healing. Todd took me through all the traumatic and beautiful moments of my life as a single person, a married, then divorced woman, and through the birth and raising of my son. It was always there, prominently in my daily life and now in 2011, I was being rewarded by the beloved boys on stage once again. Too much to handle. The notes of certain songs went straight to my heart and memory and brought me to tears. I knew it would.<br /><br />For fans who hadn't ever seen Utopia, I was over the moon....knowing they would be blown away. What made the greatest impact wasn't totally the music, presented as close to the original as possible, but it was the emotional bond and openness of spirit on the part of Todd, the band and fans that seemed to be infusing the most powerful energy of healing to Moogy, who was openly receiving the love. I haven't witnessed this ever before in my life. This wasn't "lip service" this was REAL! Palpable!Kind and loving beyond words! Very poignant. Moogy is so vulnerable....so are WE!<br /><br />Thank you for capturing what this beautiful set of evenings was all about. This was the singular highlight of my Rundgren world. My dream goes on!Michelle Galerkinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-50550046683351189082011-02-01T17:45:37.068-08:002011-02-01T17:45:37.068-08:00Cool... and nice comments by you misospecial, I al...Cool... and nice comments by you misospecial, I always enjoy your posts -- and your blog also.Fabnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-63595426082096181372011-02-01T15:31:30.656-08:002011-02-01T15:31:30.656-08:00Sal... real nice review about a show I had no idea...Sal... real nice review about a show I had no idea was happening. Will they possibly tour anywhere else?? <br /><br />If you can possibly post the audio after the concert... you would have a lot of grateful people here. Thanks for all you do!Runt Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-59721521054232671062011-02-01T05:49:17.654-08:002011-02-01T05:49:17.654-08:00Cherry, yes I am Joe Megna's friend. Though it...Cherry, yes I am Joe Megna's friend. Though it has been awhile. I had no idea he was in SC. Hopefully, the VOD of the Highline will be better the Fantasy Camp.Sal Nunziatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09221629293545204260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-13271516485511481762011-02-01T04:07:24.725-08:002011-02-01T04:07:24.725-08:00Sal .. you couldn't have said it better!! With...Sal .. you couldn't have said it better!! Without much practice on Tod Rundgren's Part they Pulled it off like Magic Yhat music is very demanding indeed, and yet Todd did very well considering.. Sal you might be the same Sal who is friends with my very good friend Joe Megna. He couldn't make it up here, as he now lives in SC, and just got back from Record Fantasy Camp with TR.<br /><br />Many Tanks for this On the Money Interview..<br /><br />We are fortunate a VOD came through for this..And I sure hope the Love & The Vibes in the Room will deeply connect with Moog and make a Big Difference in his Healing Process . Thanks for Pinning this concert with your s Great Article !! XO <3 :) Love, Cherry R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-21278264907906907722011-01-31T21:35:59.252-08:002011-01-31T21:35:59.252-08:00THANKS SAL, WHAT A REVIEW FOR A MUCH ANTICIPATED...THANKS SAL, WHAT A REVIEW FOR A MUCH ANTICIPATED BUT THOUGHT HAD TO BE AN IMPOSSIBILITY !!!!! CAN'T INAGINE REALLY BEING THERE FROM WHAT I'VE HEARD. AFTER SO MANY YEARS SOUNDS LIKE THIS "REUNION" GAVE "MR.RUNDGREN" SOMETHING HE MIGHT HAVE BEEN "WAITING FOR".I WOULD HAVE BEEN "TEARFUL" TO SAY THE LEAST!!!FRANCIEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-51056796410393823132011-01-31T12:09:33.432-08:002011-01-31T12:09:33.432-08:00Read it Noam. Really enjoyed it. Thanks, as always...Read it Noam. Really enjoyed it. Thanks, as always.Sal Nunziatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09221629293545204260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-20074875142711405732011-01-31T11:59:58.269-08:002011-01-31T11:59:58.269-08:00I had not heard about this. Such are the perils of...I had not heard about this. Such are the perils of living in the sticks. If I had to find out afterward, at least I heard it from you, Sal.<br /><br />Will look forward to seeing the video.<br /><br />Allow me to recommend <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wizard-True-Star-Rundgren-Studio/dp/1906002339" rel="nofollow"> "A Wizard, A True Star: Todd Rundgren in the Studio"</a> for some great background on the Todd/Moogy relationship, as well as lots of great nuggets from Todd's various productions over the years, a fine read.Noam Sanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14078219408896745687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-5461366063025773502011-01-31T11:40:57.335-08:002011-01-31T11:40:57.335-08:00Hey Sal. Wish I could have been there but will jus...Hey Sal. Wish I could have been there but will just have to do with the webcast on wed. Any chance you'll be doing an audio rip at some point as with Todd/Healing? that would be much appreciated. Cheers.Robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-22544516860219546692011-01-31T08:27:35.032-08:002011-01-31T08:27:35.032-08:00Sorry for the disgusting imagery, but I could only...Sorry for the disgusting imagery, but I could only imagine what a cream-dream this must have been for you.....this late in the day, you can probably appreciate what you heard and saw much more than if you were there 37 years ago...not so much that you're older, but you can stack it up against the myriad Todd shows you've seen...must be near the top of the list....amen.Alberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13154153960507101640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-14612115024884294542011-01-31T08:14:00.471-08:002011-01-31T08:14:00.471-08:00This reunion has been requested by the fans who re...This reunion has been requested by the fans who recognized the music's importance years ago and were sad when Todd shifted directions.The vision of this band was ahead of it's time and unfortunately,not as widely accepted as it deserved.Moogy Klingman's health concerns finally got everyone to put their issues behind them and come together for these 2 nights of passionate performing.This music was always about diversity of vision,personal freedom,confrontation and having the heart to stand by your convictions(and friends).The stage was set years ago for this unlikely reunion .Once again Todd has shown us the light of the world,stepping beyond personal agendas and doing what is right.Maybe,just maybe this will be 'Just One Victory' that makes the difference for Moogy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-83559775649052399252011-01-31T07:12:52.522-08:002011-01-31T07:12:52.522-08:00Nice review of a fantastic show! I'm really l...Nice review of a fantastic show! I'm really looking forward to seeing the Video on Demand from the second show this Wednesday night.RR Doughttp://www.RundgrenRadio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-49459452870232789412011-01-31T06:02:30.706-08:002011-01-31T06:02:30.706-08:00thanks, sal, very nice piece on an extraordinary e...thanks, sal, very nice piece on an extraordinary event, equally privilege and thrill to have witnessed. there were so many emotions swirling both onstage and off: friends and lovers who met at shows 40s years ago, colleagues who experienced their peak creative experience with this band in the mid-'70s, the intensity of moogy's focus on having this moment after all these years. if nothing else, to see moogy's anger and bitterness fade away in the face of love and friendship would have been amazing. and we also saw virtuosic performances of staggeringly difficult material, done with joy. this was one for the ages.misospecialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746740239194445506noreply@blogger.com