Fire in Bradford ....

[JS]

Thank you to everyone for your many messages of sympathy and support. We have really been amazed by the response and the generosity of the offers of assistance we have received here, on Facebook and directly to our address. Of course we are all upset about what has happened especially the loss of irreplaceable musical instruments but we ARE insured and hope that at least our financial losses will be covered. Please don't send or pledge us money. If something does go wrong with the insurance claim, we will let you know.
In the end though, nobody was hurt and what was lost is just material. The band is about People and Spirit and as we can all see, that has never been stronger. There may perhaps be a bit of a delay in our activities but otherwise everything will continue as before. All our Very Best of the Season to all of you. JS

[Erekosë]

That's the spirit - top man, all the best!

[Stoney]

Glad to hear that, and also the positive and up beat tone!
You know where we all are.

[turnbuis]

Thanks for the post Justin. It'll take more than a fire to kill the spirit that has surrounded and protected this band and family for the last 30 years. I sincerely hope it all works out for you and the band very soon. All the best to you and yours now and hereafter.

[NickyG]

Glad to hear that, and also the positive and up beat tone!
You know where we all are.

   
JS, 'what he said' ... - all best wishes at what must be a very painful time

[Dominic]

terrible news.

For what it's worth, i once had an old Les Paul that I loved dearly.  So much in fact that I was too in awe to want to hammer it about and I was even quite content just to stare at it and listen to the sustain! 
In the end I got rid and replaced it with a cheap Epi copy (and bought a ticket to australia with the spare cash!) and what convinced me to do this was JS's comments about an argument on here about 'Orange Tree Roads'. 
Basically, when 'Eight' came out and there was criticism of the production (clicks and pops etc) and some were saying OTR would have been much better with violin on it instead of keyboards. "Yeah! get Ed back in" the old crusties were demanding! and JS said (paraphrasing) it's not about the instrument the part is played on but what is actually played, for instance the Vagabonds melody also being written on a keyboard. Which is spot on, we now get Vagabonds on guitar. And we even get Another Imperial Day acapella!!

I can't imagine how gutted the band are (even if they get the money paid out) and this is a major setback. But music is magic, creating something out of nothing, not out of an instrument and these boys are a set of magicians. So face in to the wind boys. Like you always do.

[adelliam]

" But music is magic, creating something out of nothing, not out of an instrument and these boys are a set of magicians. So face in to the wind boys. Like you always do."

Spot on there!

"We've done so much, with so little, for so long, that now we can do anything with nothing."

You all have our prayers and positive thoughts from across the pond.

Blessings, peace, and perseverance,
Adelheid and William

[tfrommer]

Nothing new to add to what's already been said here and elsewhere just chiming with my thoughts and good wishes from the mighty Pacific Northwest. From these ashes....

best of the season to all.

-Tim F. (Seattle)

[little owl]

it is truly amazing (and not a little inspiring) to me that the prevailing attitude of this is that it will all be OK.
It is another reminder of why I've been so in love with the music and the passion of NMA for so so many years.

My thoughts are with you. Good luck and please let us know if we can help. And thank you. (again)

[Sally]

So shocked to hear about the fire and everything that has been lost. Pleased to hear that no one was hurt though.  I hope the insurance claim doesn't drag on and that the band get everything sorted soon.  My thoughts are with you guys. Love sallyx

[CROWMAN]

Just read this and so sad to hear about Fire and Loss of stuff ,and if ya need any, help with any thing just ask i got some good mates who has  P.A and mixing desks ect .take Care .

[Marcin D.]

"The band is about People and Spirit and as we can all see, that has never been stronger....." That's the only positive outcome of the tragedy and sadness the Band and the whole family experienced. Simultaneously, due to the fact that we all must wait with any donations until the Insurance procedures are over please take into consideration the idea of Marc SanityAssassin presented on F., and buy goods from NMA Shop. CDs, DVDs, tees, hoodies for friends, family or anybody else. That's the best way we can help nowadays......

Marcin

[blossom]

Thank you to everyone for your many messages of sympathy and support. We have really been amazed by the response and the generosity of the offers of assistance we have received here, on Facebook and directly to our address. Of course we are all upset about what has happened especially the loss of irreplaceable musical instruments but we ARE insured and hope that at least our financial losses will be covered. Please don't send or pledge us money. If something does go wrong with the insurance claim, we will let you know.
In the end though, nobody was hurt and what was lost is just material. The band is about People and Spirit and as we can all see, that has never been stronger. There may perhaps be a bit of a delay in our activities but otherwise everything will continue as before. All our Very Best of the Season to all of you. JS

Here here js I salute you  the fire wont take away peoples spirit and passion for the band but just make it much more stronger 

[Wessexy Witch]

Thank you to everyone for your many messages of sympathy and support. We have really been amazed by the response and the generosity of the offers of assistance we have received here, on Facebook and directly to our address. Of course we are all upset about what has happened especially the loss of irreplaceable musical instruments but we ARE insured and hope that at least our financial losses will be covered. Please don't send or pledge us money. If something does go wrong with the insurance claim, we will let you know.
In the end though, nobody was hurt and what was lost is just material. The band is about People and Spirit and as we can all see, that has never been stronger. There may perhaps be a bit of a delay in our activities but otherwise everything will continue as before. All our Very Best of the Season to all of you. JS

Justin.
You are amazing.

 

[angel]

Ive just read that there has been another fire in another mill in Bradford yesterday....I really hope the two aren't connected.  Its the fifth major fire at a mill in the city and surrounding areas that I can remember this year.  Its sad to see history and what are symbols of Bradford going up in flames for whatever reasons....but its also so upsetting to see the knock on effect it has when innocent people become involved in it like NMA have been.

Seeing the photos after the fire are soul destroying....such a terrible waste.  I am amazed that the band are facing it all with such courage...and its a true testament to them that they are....out of everything bad something good always comes....