August 03, 2004
Tom Kirk, He's a Cool Guy...
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Well as you know this past spring, when I went to see Muse, I caught on video the incident where Matt (the lead singer) hit his face on his guitar. Everyone wanting to know what happened, led to over 30,000 people downloading the video I put up on the site. Next thing I know, friends, and relatives of the band are emailing. One of these emails was from Tom Kirk, a mate of the band, who has known them since his youth... and now he tours with them taking care of things such as album art, videos, photography etc.
Well Tom wanted the video, and I got it to him. And in fact he says it will be used in a DVD in the near future. (He also wanted to know how I taped over part of the video...oops). Seems he said the band blames me for what happened, and my curse... oh and they said I'm not really steady at Videotaping... (doh... hey i was trying to enjoy the show to eh/) But with Toms help I was able to see Muse 2x this past week, yes he is trying to help break my curse!
I cant complain about the setlist. I was just happy to see Muse live again! And a great show it was (see yesterdays entry). As we spoke with him, he told us the tour was going good for the band! And he even showed off the fancy camera he uses for the production of his DVDs and videos! In fact you can check out one of Muses US released videos created by Tom (Check out time is running out (US version)!)
We brought along a copy of the Misconstrued album for Tom. He said he would try to put the independent groups up on the Muse Site! Good news for those who sent in music! Also he was really excited to get some NASA stickers! He also let us know that everyone that was at the Atlanta show during the "incident" will get to see them on their late fall tour of the states, when they return to Atlanta...
But I must say Tom, is a way cool guy. Personable, and a generally nice fellow. He even likes southerners... (our accents make him think of fried chicken)... So when you go check out muse, don't forge to give Tom a howdy/cheerio...
Oh yeah Tom's a real cool dude and way nice. And well groomed, too. I hope we can hang out again when they come back around to the south, where it must be brutal for poor Tom to be constantly reminded of KFC - even when he's not hungry, mind - and then be yelled at by ugly girls on a regular basis.
Our hat's off to you, man.
Posted by: Captian Jonathan!!! at August 3, 2004 10:44 PMyeah he's a cool guy, even though I've never met him, he got me and my sister on the guest list for the Vancouver show.....although under the name Sarah? But hey, it all worked out and it was an amazing show.
Posted by: lea at August 3, 2004 10:58 PMI HAVE TO SAY TOM KIRK IS A COOL GUY. MY SISTER JEN, OUR FRIEND, AND I MET HIM AT POPSCENE IN SAN FRANCISCO. WE HUNG OUT WITH HIM FOR A BIT. THAT WAS AN AWESOME SHOW. HE'S ACCENT WAS NICE TO.
Posted by: CHRISTINE at August 4, 2004 11:35 AMI HAVE TO SAY TOM KIRK IS A COOL GUY. MY SISTER JEN, OUR FRIEND, AND I MET HIM AT POPSCENE IN SAN FRANCISCO. WE HUNG OUT WITH HIM FOR A BIT. THAT WAS AN AWESOME SHOW. HE'S ACCENT WAS NICE TO.
Posted by: CHRISTINE at August 4, 2004 11:36 AMI HAVE TO SAY TOM KIRK IS A COOL GUY. MY SISTER JEN, OUR FRIEND, AND I MET HIM AT POPSCENE IN SAN FRANCISCO. WE HUNG OUT WITH HIM FOR A BIT. THAT WAS AN AWESOME SHOW. HE'S ACCENT WAS NICE TO.
Posted by: CHRISTINE at August 4, 2004 01:37 PMI HAVE TO SAY TOM KIRK IS A COOL GUY. MY SISTER JEN, OUR FRIEND, AND I MET HIM AT POPSCENE IN SAN FRANCISCO. WE HUNG OUT WITH HIM FOR A BIT. THAT WAS AN AWESOME SHOW. HE'S ACCENT WAS NICE TO.
Posted by: CHRISTINE at August 4, 2004 01:37 PMOkay, Christine, we get the point. Man, a little overboard don't you think?
Oh, about Tim. Yeah he is great. What can i say about him that hasn't already been said? Just fantastic.
Posted by: Tre at August 4, 2004 01:40 PMI mean Tom.
Posted by: Tre at August 4, 2004 01:41 PMWow sis!!! simmer... ;o) yeah i have to say that Tom was super cool and a total sweetie pie! (even though we could barley understand his accent) He even bought us drinks..and now when we have gone back to popscene we still get free drinks...i thought it was just cuz we were just so darn charming... but we owe it all to Tom
Posted by: Jen =) at August 4, 2004 05:09 PMcool, hey how do ya get to meet Tom? Where does he stand at all the gigs....I really gotta meet him someday lol!
Posted by: Rachael at August 9, 2004 03:43 AMno idea who ur tlkin bout
Posted by: a at August 11, 2004 07:07 PMHi,
I was there when you were filming this. :) Nice job!
Posted by: eliza at August 12, 2004 01:02 PMTom was a really cute little boy too. I know, coz I'm his Auntie. Hi Tom see you at Christmas
XXX
Hey, Auntie Catherine, get offa Tom's case. He's my boy, cos I'm his mum and he gets all his good looks from me.
Anyway, cute is not the word I would use for a little fella who constantly dropped and broke stuff at school and at home .... my best photo is of him aged two in the kitchen in Abingdon, near Oxford. He's got chocolate all over his fat little face, and had then got into the Cornflakes box - so he's got cornflakes stuck into the chocolate. Cute? I don't think so!
Tom's mum, Annie
I met Tom's mum on a train in a little place called Lowdham today. Really nice woman who was more than happy to chat about what Tom did with Muse and the band when they were younger.
Thanks for the chat.
Russ
Posted by: Russell at November 29, 2004 08:51 AMHEY ANNIE... Finally found the site from your letter!! thanks for that its great 2 read up on whats happening with you all. I'm Tom's cousin by the way, it sounds like you lot have seen more of him then me. He's doing really well. And he is a sweetie. When i was little he taught me how to play a bit of the drums!
Also two years ago on christmas eve Tom, the band, Helen and i all went to a local pub in deven we were all messing around and had a water fight... i poured a pint over Matt's head he was soaked.
Well hope to see you soon Ann & Rog, lots and lots and lots of love to you and the family x x
Tom's cous Zoe x x
Posted by: Zoe at December 22, 2004 04:34 AMP.s James is reading too and he say's YO!!!
Tom's other cousin james the little dude.
I could do with contacting Muse's management about a copyright issue. Any ideas how I get in touch with their management company (via Tom Kirk?)
Thanks! A quick reply would be very much appreciated if at all poss.
Tina
Posted by: Tina Hook at April 27, 2005 05:59 AM