Jonathan Cain using a different piano on tour?

[PianoMan1986]

I was just wondering if Jonathan Cain is using one of the Roland stage grands instead of the "Faz" or something else on this tour? I ask because some of the more recent footage shows him using that (or something like it) -- perhaps easier to tour with?

[steveo777]

http://rushonrock.com/2011/05/20/journe ... and-piano/

JOURNEY’S END FOR GRAND PIANO?

Longstanding Journey man Jonathan Cain has admitted he could cross the Atlantic without his most famous sidekick this summer.

In an exclusive chat with rushonrock earlier today the legendary songwriter/keyboardist/guitarist talked new record Eclipse, the rise and rise of frontman Arnel Pineda and that piano.

And it seems the cherry red grand piano – famous for providing the keys for iconic tune Don’t Stop Believin’ – could be on the brink of retirement.

“I’ve been working with a new Italian piano that weighs far, far less and still does the job,” Cain explained. “It’s 100lbs compared to the 1,200lbs we’re talking for the grand. And when you’re talking about flying it around the world then every pound counts!”

Cain and company kick off their headline UK tour with AOR soul mates Foreigner and Styx next month. And the band’s major songwriter is seriously contemplating leaving his old friend back home in storage.

“I’m thinking about the crew and the time it takes to tune the grand and all of that kind of stuff,” he added. “When we’re doing festivals the set-up time is so limited that it just puts pressure on everyone.

“I just want to make everything as easy as possible for everyone on this tour and the new piano fits the bill in that respect. I’m also playing more guitar with the band in the wake of the new Eclipse album and so that’s become something I need to concentrate more of my time and effort on.

“It may be that sometime soon the grand piano could be put out to pasture.”

Journey, Foreigner and Styx tour the UK in June and we’ll be bringing you a full interview with Cain next month as part of a very special series of exclusive interviews with the RUSHONROCK Rock Gods!

[PianoMan1986]

http://rushonrock.com/2011/05/20/journeys-end-for-grand-piano/

JOURNEY’S END FOR GRAND PIANO?

Longstanding Journey man Jonathan Cain has admitted he could cross the Atlantic without his most famous sidekick this summer.

In an exclusive chat with rushonrock earlier today the legendary songwriter/keyboardist/guitarist talked new record Eclipse, the rise and rise of frontman Arnel Pineda and that piano.

And it seems the cherry red grand piano – famous for providing the keys for iconic tune Don’t Stop Believin’ – could be on the brink of retirement.

“I’ve been working with a new Italian piano that weighs far, far less and still does the job,” Cain explained. “It’s 100lbs compared to the 1,200lbs we’re talking for the grand. And when you’re talking about flying it around the world then every pound counts!”

Cain and company kick off their headline UK tour with AOR soul mates Foreigner and Styx next month. And the band’s major songwriter is seriously contemplating leaving his old friend back home in storage.

“I’m thinking about the crew and the time it takes to tune the grand and all of that kind of stuff,” he added. “When we’re doing festivals the set-up time is so limited that it just puts pressure on everyone.

“I just want to make everything as easy as possible for everyone on this tour and the new piano fits the bill in that respect. I’m also playing more guitar with the band in the wake of the new Eclipse album and so that’s become something I need to concentrate more of my time and effort on.

“It may be that sometime soon the grand piano could be put out to pasture.”

Journey, Foreigner and Styx tour the UK in June and we’ll be bringing you a full interview with Cain next month as part of a very special series of exclusive interviews with the RUSHONROCK Rock Gods!

Thanks Steve!

[Rockindeano]

I don't follow this band like I used to, but remember, even with the whale, that was basically a well varnished shell, holding synthetic bullshit, and a shitty piano. it was not a baby grand, far from it.

[PianoMan1986]

I don't follow this band like I used to, but remember, even with the whale, that was basically a well varnished shell, holding synthetic bullshit, and a shitty piano. it was not a baby grand, far from it.

Yep, I know Dean, as far as using the shell, etc., but thanks for chiming in

[steveo777]

I don't follow this band like I used to, but remember, even with the whale, that was basically a well varnished shell, holding synthetic bullshit, and a shitty piano. it was not a baby grand, far from it.

Lately, they've been using the Whale (the one you speak of) in Europe. The Fazioli (black one) is still a very real and very expensive grand piano. This one used mostly in the states. The model he uses costs over a hundred grand. I think that one might be in his home now.

[brywool]

I don't follow this band like I used to, but remember, even with the whale, that was basically a well varnished shell, holding synthetic bullshit, and a shitty piano. it was not a baby grand, far from it.

Actually, I believe Cain DID use a grand piano. Styx used the shell.
Or did Cain do a similar deal? I thought "The Whale" was the real deal

[Kingfish]

I don't follow this band like I used to, but remember, even with the whale, that was basically a well varnished shell, holding synthetic bullshit, and a shitty piano. it was not a baby grand, far from it.

Actually, I believe Cain DID use a grand piano. Styx used the shell.
Or did Cain do a similar deal? I thought "The Whale" was the real deal

The Whale, IS a "Real Piano".

[Rick]

I don't follow this band like I used to, but remember, even with the whale, that was basically a well varnished shell, holding synthetic bullshit, and a shitty piano. it was not a baby grand, far from it.

Actually, I believe Cain DID use a grand piano. Styx used the shell.
Or did Cain do a similar deal? I thought "The Whale" was the real deal

The Whale, IS a "Real Piano".

Yeah, I think they're confusing the "Whale" for the smaller red baby grand looking thing Jon played when they toured overseas.

[JohnH]

On some gigs "The Whale" was a shell with a digital piano inside. I saw this in Keyboard magazine. The red whale itself was retired on gigs in 2008 and replaced by the black Fazioli.

Billy Joel is one artist that tours with a shell and midi controller inside, which is connected to pair of Kurzweil PC2 sound modules.

JH