The Doctor is IN

[MarkLee]

Hi everyone. I am starting a new feature on the 3D Weblog which will be based on the old "Doctor is In" forum on the message boards. Post any questions you might have for the band here, and I'll periodically pick the best and answer it on the 3D 'blog...

[googledoll]

You'll 'pick the best'? Now I'm feeling all this pressure....

I wanted to know who wrote "Without You".

[mercyGurl]

Who wrote the songs on Southern Tracks, and who wrote "You Are Not Alone"?

[newsgirl822]

I've always wanted to know if anyone from the band has done a stage dive...
But, what's the meaning of the song "San Angelo?" :D

[Jake]

As a guitarist, who inspired you?

[ibanez_player]

who plays the "that's how the story goes" solo? i love that one.

[Mr.Elwood]

I have not given up on hearing "Innocent" Live... about when can we expect to hear y'all play it? :p :D

[ibanez_player]

As a guitarist, who inspired you?
you might find the answer to that question here:
http://www.thirdday.com/band/mark.htm

[Third_Day]

What was Mac's favorite hair style throughout the years??

[g-man]

Who goes woooo at the end of Tunnel?? :D

[ChristinChic788]

Why did Tai change what bass he plays?

[mercyGurl]

Conspiracy No. 6:

What is the whole deal with the Love Song lyrics? Why does every recording list the lyrics as "How many times has he broken that promise/it can never be done", while Mac has always sung a different line? And is the word "emotion" or "motion"? "Emotion" doesn't really make grammatical sense (it should be "but all of those dreams are empty emotions" if it really is emotion), but that's what I've always heard. Did Mac EVER sing "How many times has he broken that promise/it can never be done"?? Why does no one ever ask this question? Why do y'all never address it? Why have I never heard anyone talk about it? Why is this post probably going to be deleted? It's a conspiracy, I tell you. Conspiracy.

[Corrine]

Conspiracy No. 6:

What is the whole deal with the Love Song lyrics? Why does every recording list the lyrics as "How many times has he broken that promise/it can never be done", while Mac has always sung a different line? And is the word "emotion" or "motion"? "Emotion" doesn't really make grammatical sense (it should be "but all of those dreams are empty emotions" if it really is emotion), but that's what I've always heard. Did Mac EVER sing "How many times has he broken that promise/it can never be done"?? Why does no one ever ask this question? Why do y'all never address it? Why have I never heard anyone talk about it? Why is this post probably going to be deleted? It's a conspiracy, I tell you. Conspiracy.
Maybe it's because you are the only one hearing it this way. I always hear: "How many times has he broken that promise/it can never be done."

[jabob]

When recording a new album, do you ever find yourselves listening to a new song and thinking it would have fit better on the previous album? Or can you guys seperate the projects enough that it doesn't cross your minds?

[RadioDJGomer]

What do you guys do when you're not playing music? ie golfing, time with family, web surfing.

[Aenon]

Outside of Scripture, what other things in life inspire the music and lyrics that you write?

[triplet mom]

Was the process of producing WYA as laborious as it was for Wire? Or are most of the songs on WYA pretty much like they sounded on the demo?
:) :) :)

[msscarlet82]

This is one that I've been pondering since Geoff's departure and Scotty's arrival.

Is Scotty just "with the band" or is he "a member of the band"?

(Clarification: I know of Geoff's being with but not a member of Third Day).

Who does the sweet solo in How The Story Goes? Is it you Mark? :confused:

[Lauriegomer]

When are y'all going to make a Christmas album???? That would be awesome!

[The Unknown Gomer]

Here's another one to file under "You know you've been playing the new CD too long when..." ;) This one is for Mac:

In "The Sun Is Shining", you wrote -

...And the sorrow lasted through the night
But the joy came with the morn

I will lift my voice
No, I won’t be silent
For You heard my cry
And You turned my mourning into dancing
And so forever I’ll sing...

I found it interesting that with all the words that could be paired up to follow "night" (ie: day, or dawn, etc.), you went with "morn", only to follow THAT a few lines later with the same word, different spelling/meaning/emotion. IE: "mourn".

What's funny is that after listening to the CD and this song without printed lyrics for the whole first month before I actually had a real CD in hand to actually READ the lyrics, I had just assumed that it was "morn" and "morning" (which didn't make a whole lot of sense in the song, but I figured it was a little artistic license, like with "San Angelo, what do you know", and just went with it. ;) ) Then when I actually saw the lyrics after the CD came in, I was like "OH! Mourning! Clever, Mac!" And I've been wondering about it ever since.

Anyway, I was just curious as to whether the "morn"/"mourn" thing was a deliberate play on words, or if it was just how the words fell into place when you wrote the song, and it was all just a happy little coincidence... :)

Thanks!

~~ Karen ~~

[Sharon]

*thinking*.............

What are your favourite Bible verses / stories? The ones that really speak to you?

What really hacks you off?

Are any of you freaked out by clowns? (had to get that one in there :rolleyes: )

[steffen]

Here's another one to file under "You know you've been playing the new CD too long when..." ;) This one is for Mac:

In "The Sun Is Shining", you wrote -

...And the sorrow lasted through the night
But the joy came with the morn

I will lift my voice
No, I won’t be silent
For You heard my cry
And You turned my mourning into dancing
And so forever I’ll sing...

I found it interesting that with all the words that could be paired up to follow "night" (ie: day, or dawn, etc.), you went with "morn", only to follow THAT a few lines later with the same word, different spelling/meaning/emotion. IE: "mourn".

What's funny is that after listening to the CD and this song without printed lyrics for the whole first month before I actually had a real CD in hand to actually READ the lyrics, I had just assumed that it was "morn" and "morning" (which didn't make a whole lot of sense in the song, but I figured it was a little artistic license, like with "San Angelo, what do you know", and just went with it. ;) ) Then when I actually saw the lyrics after the CD came in, I was like "OH! Mourning! Clever, Mac!" And I've been wondering about it ever since.

Anyway, I was just curious as to whether the "morn"/"mourn" thing was a deliberate play on words, or if it was just how the words fell into place when you wrote the song, and it was all just a happy little coincidence... :)

Thanks!

~~ Karen ~~

I'm pretty sure they borrowed (READ: Copy/paste:D) from some other songs on that one. I.e. "He turned my mourning into dancing" and "I'm trading my sorrows"

Is that not true, Mark?

[EmmaJ]

Conspiracy No. 6:

What is the whole deal with the Love Song lyrics? Why does every recording list the lyrics as "How many times has he broken that promise/it can never be done", while Mac has always sung a different line? And is the word "emotion" or "motion"? "Emotion" doesn't really make grammatical sense (it should be "but all of those dreams are empty emotions" if it really is emotion), but that's what I've always heard. Did Mac EVER sing "How many times has he broken that promise/it can never be done"?? Why does no one ever ask this question? Why do y'all never address it? Why have I never heard anyone talk about it? Why is this post probably going to be deleted? It's a conspiracy, I tell you. Conspiracy.
I never thought of all that before!! I always thought it was "but all of those dreams are an empty emotion". Using the word "emotion" made sense to me as I felt the song was saying that whatever emotion the "man" in the song might think he felt for another person is empty compared to what Jesus felt/did for us :)

[mercyGurl]

I think the word is "notion."


That's the other one that people think it is, but I didn't mention it because that's the one word I've never thought he sung. But yeah, add that to the list, I guess;);):D

[Psycho Mom]

Here is a deep life changing question for you:

Where are your Grammy's in your home?
-Thanks

[patch]

Favorite type of Starbucks drink Dr. Lee? Do you ever get used to sleeping on a tour bus, I've always wanted to try it.

[woman4life]

Wow.... trying to think of a good question. I'll be interested to see what everyone else comes up with.

I'm trying to recall if this was ever asked before, but I was kind of wondering if y'all ever felt like just quitting and what it was that caused you to continue on. I'm sure the answer might be different for each person.

--Melanie

[Stiffro]

Who is the best at his instrument in the band?

Or possibly, who has improved the most on his instrument since yall got started?

[msscarlet82]

I'll second that... do you get used to sleeping on a tour bus? :confused: I've done it, but the floor was only way to go.

For Mac + Mark + Brad: where does the inspiration come from when you're writing songs? And when does it hit you? Do you have a certain place you go to (like an office or some thing) when you write? :confused:

[Howlin' Wolf]

why have you released 3 different versions of the same cd with another re-release in the works?
why is the band ashamed of their early stuff?

[jevvv]

heh heh heh...

did you have any idea how much "The Doctor Is In" has been missed?

:D Well ya do now!

[Jason]

Has Third Day ever considered going back to being indie?

[Howlin' Wolf]

why do you play the same setlist at every show on a tour? why dont you ever play rare stuff live?

[googledoll]

Question: Writers are often asked, "Is there a book out there you wish YOU had written?". So, I ask, What song do you wish YOU had written?

[JamieM.]

What is on Third Day's Christmas List this year?

[drcarlos7]

I noticed on one of the "behind the scenes" video clips on the Offerings DVD that Mark or Brad was talking about giving away one of the band's guitars. Last year, our local Cincinnati radio station gave away a genuine 3D guitar. How many does the band have and how many have been given away? You guys are quite the altruistic bunch! :D

drcarlos7

[Vickie Chickie]

Question for all:

What is your favorite song on WYA or favorite WYA song to perform
live?

- Vickie

[ChristinChic788]

Will Third Day ever get tired of playing Consuming Fire? (I hope not! It's my fav.) Just curious.

[teresaUK]

1)Has there ever been a bootleg of 'Sweet Home Alabama' and is there ever likely to be?

2) Is there an old but really good recording of something you've done that none of us know about? :)

[SE Bass]

Would there be any way of Making a DVD where you could choose a "camera angle" that stayed on one person for the entire DVD? I'm sure it would be a special feature, but I'm not sure there would be enough room. My thought would be so that the musicians in the audience could get an up close view of their favorite musician for an entire concert.

Thanks,
SE Bass
(Go figure who I'm trying to pick up tips from!)

[RadioDJGomer]

Question for all of the guys, Did any of you go to college and if so where, and what did you major in?

[patch]

...and was it hard to drop out of college to pursue music as a career and did you feel called to do music full-time at that age...18 or 19 years old? Thanks!

[Glennjamin]

Conspiracy No. 6:

What is the whole deal with the Love Song lyrics? Why does every recording list the lyrics as "How many times has he broken that promise/it can never be done", while Mac has always sung a different line? And is the word "emotion" or "motion"? "Emotion" doesn't really make grammatical sense (it should be "but all of those dreams are empty emotions" if it really is emotion), but that's what I've always heard. Did Mac EVER sing "How many times has he broken that promise/it can never be done"?? Why does no one ever ask this question? Why do y'all never address it? Why have I never heard anyone talk about it? Why is this post probably going to be deleted? It's a conspiracy, I tell you. Conspiracy.

It may be a conspiracy... :eek: ;)

I hear "But all of those dreams are an empty emotion"... but I have often wondered about this difference between lyric sheet and sung words... an ad-libbed word change here or there is normal, a whole line being different is intriguing. :)

So I'll "ditto" the lyric question. Is it :eek: printer error? :p

[rock_solid]

Hey Mark, wassup brutha? I saw you guys play at the N.C. State Fair this year. That was my 3rd Third Day concert and yall rocked as usual. But anyways, during the show Mac said that you were a big NC State fan. I was just wondering if that is truly the case. If so, you are even cooler than before. NC State rocks!! And my buddy Ben is the biggest State there has ever been. He will have a fit if you reply to this that you are a big fan. Thanks so much. God Bless.

--Andrew--

[AgentSteph]

Why did the band chose to produce part of the new album while bringing in Brown Bannister to produce the remaining tracks? How did you choose which songs each party would handle?

[YodaMan]

This is a question that my fiance' had always wanted to ask someone in the band:

She read somewhere that all five members of the band came from five different denominations. Is that true? And if so - does that present problems with writing songs about certain things?

Maybe there would be different views about the Tribulation that affect each band member's interpretation of "Sky Falls Down", for example.

[Mark&BradRock21]

Mark, What about the people who are
fans of your guitar playing, We hear alot of stuff about the band, tours , lyrics, and message, But we guitarists would
like you to post stuff on your playing if you could. Maybe post some tabs, interesting ways to play the songs, lessons on fingerpicking, slides,etc.. Your music is awesome and we would like you to share with us this stuff, since we can not just pick up an edition of GUITAR ONE magazine and find and article on you and Brads guitar work.
Thanks

[BJ]

It seems there are some songs on your cds that are never played at your concerts... (at least that I know of... "My Heart" for one, which I love, btw). What makes you pick the ones you do to play live & also what made you decide to include Rich Mullins' "Creed" (which I am so thankful you have!)? Since he wrote so many amazing songs, do you plan to record or play anymore of them? Did you ever have the pleasure of meeting him?

[patch]

What was it like when Third Day sort of got more well-known across the country and globe? How did your lifestyles change, and was it a difficult desicion for 1 member to live in TN and the rest in GA?

[drewaavera]

I am in a band and keep looking at different record company sites and 80% of them do not accept unsolicited demos. And the other 20% are either new or independant which could cause a problem with distribution. Do you have any suggestions on how to get our music in the right peoples hands and not their trashcans because of the unsolicited music rule? Thanks
Drew

[N0th1n9C0mpares]

I am in an upcoming Christian band called Prominence. It'd be appreciated if you could please visit our site and leave a comment in our guestbook page. Tanks God Bless You. Here's the site link... Prominence The Band (http://www.freewebs.com/prominenceband)

Now here's my question. I feel that God called me together with the fellow band members. I know this is what he wants me to do, and I have the honor of saying that alot of your music has inspired me to do this, with much of God's love put into it. I also am a song writter, thanks to you. I was wondering if you think that it is honestly worth becoming a Christian artist (for God of course!) and if you have some experiences to share with that. Thank you. God Bless you. And also...I wanted to know when you first started playing guitar, so I know how long I have until I get as good as you. God Bless you...and nice job on WYA...Best album byfar. I stand by that strongly.

Andrew Gallagher
email- GuitarInChrist04@Hotmail. com

[LoserWannabe]

This question is mainly for Brad and Mark, I guess Mac could answer it too. I was wondering what factors you guys went through in choosing what kind of guitar to play. For Brad, why do you choose to play Epiphone over Gibson? And for Mark, it seems that you have settled with Paul Reed Smith since the Wire CD, what made you make this decision? I think you guys are all awesome! Your music ROCKS! I can't get enough of it!

If you don't mind I would like to suggest something. What would be the ultimate gift to all Third Day guitar wannabes? In the next DVD, I think it would be cool if Mark and Brad would put video, "how to", clips of themselves showing us how they play certain songs. That would be just too awesome!

Thank you for all you do!

God Bless,
Loser Wannabe

[10ss]

how often do you guys practice your music, old and new? and for how long at one sitting?

[webo]

When the band was forming, did you guys argue about what to call it? What were the other names that were considered, and why did you settle on Third Day?

[BigDaddy]

Hey Mark. I have a question and a comment. First, I bought my tickets for your Ohio show yesterday. I just want you to know that I am excited for the show and love what you guys do on so many levels. I am bringing my 10 year old son and that will be very special. The fact that I can give him music like Third Day instead of some of the secular stuff out there is awesome. You guys really make differences in lives through your music. Thanks for that.

Now for my question. How is the typical Third Day song written? Do you start with just a concept? Do the lyrics come first or the music? Does it change from song to song and does it depend on which one of you writes it? I suppose that is a bunch of questions, but I think they are all intertwined.

Thanks,

Tony

[imperfect]

Dear Dr. Lee,

Third Day has done a phenomenal job by covering Agnus Dei, Saved, and Creed in the past, especially live.
Have you considered a new cover for the WYA tour?

"What are you talking about Ang?"

Well Master Lee,
I can see some Gomer jumping or worshipping to:
Lord of the Dance by SCC which would so showcase each of you musically

Or perhaps a forgotten Keith Green classic

Just wunderin

Your humble student,
Imperfect Gomer
Angie

PS. I bought metallic markers for the Bobbleheads. It won't happen AGAIN!

[Psalm25Gomer]

Well Master Lee,




"Master Lee"?? :eek: :confused:



You make him sound like he's Yoda or something. :D





I don't think I've ever posted a question here....but I do have one.



Dr. Lee (or can I just call you Mark?) :D





My question is this.....What are your expectations of us as fans? (At concerts that is).....It's easy to get carried away, I know. I've heard many a story about things happening that should not have, or were wrong/inappropriate. How much stock to put into it, I don't know. Not opening a can of worms here......I'm just trying to clear some rumors that I have heard, seeing as I have not yet been to one of y'all's concerts. I want to go....but I'm being told that there's a certain rules we have to abide by, and certain people we have to go through to get to the meet/greets, or whatever. :confused:
I have no idea what's going on (hence the reason for my question) but hey, I just want to go to a show....and see y'all live. You guys have blessed me in the most difficult times of my life. If I never get to tell you on this earth...I'll tell you in heaven. :)

God bless.

Leslee-Ann

[newsgirl822]

who are you favorite authors?


Oh, and how long have you been playing guitar? I just started.

Thanks for answering my question Dr. Lee!


Sophie (11 year old Gomer)

[faithwalker_98]

My question is simple, how did you guys hook up with David Crowder and how did you come to the agreement to tour with them. Both titles of the Brand new CDs together makes a nice ring. For example Wherever you are, you will have A Collision with God. That kind of snagged me with that catchy phrase. I was just wondering how each of you (bands) came to the idea to tour together or was there another influence? I am all for it, as both of these bands are my favorites and am glad but was just wondering. later all

[The Unknown Gomer]

I have a question... are there any demo cds or cassettes or even *gasp* :eek: VINYL things that are floating around out there, either early 3D things, or pre-3D demos done by any of the guys?

I know about the GrayDot cd, Contagious, and Long Time Forgotten, and about two of Brad's demo cassettes from his days with Fields of Youth. (Woohoo! Gotta love that ebay! :D )

Any other early obscure 3D/pre-3D skeletons in anyone's closets that may be floating around out there that I need to have ebay be on the lookout for? :)

Thanks.

~~ Karen ~~

[SmileyFreak1981]

What is the wierdest question you (Mark, or any of the other guys, or the band as a whole) have ever been asked? What was the answer to that question? :D (Could be from an interview, or a question a fan asked.)

Thanks!

[N0th1n9C0mpares]

And if you did, what did you think of it? This is probably my favorite movie out now (other than the producers). This is a great movie. That's it for now! It would be cool If I could get your opinion on it.

Andrew

[ScubaChick]

Okay, this is a really cool thread!

I'm sure most will think this is a silly question...but if you are like me, you'll want to know too! (SCUBA diving can be really addicting, in a good way!)

Do any of you SCUBA dive?? For me and my husband, it is the most peaceful thing on earth to do...and so beautiful. If any of you do, what is your certification level? (how far do you want to go?) If you have never dove before :eek: , have you ever thought about it? Also, if you do dive, where have you been diving at and where is your most favorite place to dive?? Also, what kind of gear do you have?

That about covers it for now...looking forward to seeing ya'll live in Oklahoma in March!

[a-LAY-nuh Gomer]

I love how I can hear Mac inhale during songs on the albums - it shows your music isn't as processed as some bands. (Did anyone watch O-Town "Making the Band" - about 400 takes just to remove the breathing.)

So that leads to the question - do you record a song all in one take or is it pieced together (and I just can't tell the difference)?

Thanks, Doc!

[Corrine]

Please do not put comments on this thread. This is for questions for Mark only. Do not answer the questions in the thread. If you know the answer, PM the person. Then if person wishes, they can remove their question by going back and clicking edit, and then deleting the post.

[ziggy]

your funny man..........k heres my question well maybe three...........number 1 wheres all the answers to all the other questions? number 2 how come you guys never have concerts in Pennsylvania. And number 3 in a few of your songs i got the feeling that the band was struggling with becomming famous. Like you werent sure if people accepted you, or if you should jump the fence and go secular. Is this just me or true? And I will see you at Creatio East Iam so excited and blessed that you will be there this year!!!!!!! Rock On!!!!

[draw627]

Where are some of your favorite places to go be alone w/God? Mine is the ocean....so serene and awesome!

[Light Hearted]

Hey Mark, gotta tell you I LOVE the Corvette guitar. to me it looks like it's silver? That's the color of my husbands 99 Vette. His one true love besides the 93 Vette.

I was just wondering without getting to personal or anything how we as Gomers can lift you guys up in prayer? Also, do you guys ever frequent the "Prayer and Praise" section and, if so do you pray for those who have posted? Just curious, you know it killed the cat. :D

[colinthebassist]

Why hasn't Third Day ever had a keyboardist actually "join" the band? There's been three keyboardist's over the years, but the aren't officially part of the band. None of them are in photos, and are barely even mentioned most of the time.

[BigDaddy]

Mark,

Thanks so much for being so accessible. How do you guys go about planning a set list for tours?

[a-LAY-nuh Gomer]

If you weren't in the band, what would you be doing?
Mark - college professor (in keeping with the tweedy jacket?)

[praise man]

My Question: How Did You Get Your First Songs Heard By The Right Industry People And Who Is Your Legal Advisor? My Band Is About To Start Going Out Of The 4 Walls And Any Advice From A Pro Would Be Awesome. Hows That For An Odd Question. Thanks.
Warren

[a-LAY-nuh Gomer]

Have you recorded a song that you don't really like?

[since_02]

Are any of you able assist your local church with music in any fashion?

[LoserWannabe]

Mark, I know you said, in a post earlier, that you and maybe Brad were going to be posting things on your equipment and etc. as the tour goes along. Or maybe I just dreamed this :) . I was just wondering when you were going to be posting this stuff? No rush though, I only check it everyday to see what's happening ;) .

Side note: I'm going to be at the show in Greensboro, NC and I can not wait!! I hear that this is the best tour ya'll have done! I'm so excited! Oh, by the way, you and Brad are some of the best, if not the best, guitarist in all genres of music!

God bless,
LoserWannabe

[Heathluvsing]

does your family travel with you? If not how often do you get to see your family when your on the road??

Do you ever lose your voice while on tour??

[rock_the_light]

Who is "Blackbird" talking about? :confused:

And as someone said earlier, who goes "whooo!" at the end of tunnel?

one more: do ya'll (as in the whole band) have any pets? What are their names?

[eringilmour]

My question for you guys is


Are you coming to Belfast again this year?? If not why not?? and when do you plan to come back??

[Cindee]

I was at the Hampton show and y'all were awesome as usual. Okay, I thought it was sooooo cool that y'all brought out a banjo and did some pickin' for "I saw the light". I almost started clogging which I thought y'all might appreciate being from Atlanta. :D So, who if anyone, is the bluegrass fan in the band and since I got a banjo for Christmas and am learning to play, can I play on the tour!! But, seriously, please explain the bluegrass roots.
Love to Know,
Cindee
lovin' life Gomer

[TheBus36(Retired)]

Without starting the next month's worth of threads for the Hot Topics section, I've always been kind of interested in the bands, or your thoughts on the secular music scene as far as it relates to possibly your influences and/or things you listen to currently, if at all.

[mvdb]

Dear Mark,

First I want to wish you a happy birthday on May 29th. I hope you have a blessed day. God bless you on your special day. I have a question for you. How can I get a copy of your videos for Your Love Oh Lord, You Make Me Mad, Consuming Fire, Cry Out To Jesus? I would really like to have a copy of these videos. I will continue to pray for your ministry. Your ministry means a lot to me. It was great meeting all five of you on April 1st and 2nd. Lord willing I will see you in Calgary on July 16th. Love Marjan VandenBrink:D

[BJ]

Whatever happened to the rest of the 50 states? I really enjoyed the blog for the first half of them. Oh, yeah, there WAS a tour going on... I guess you've been busy!

[Mac wannabe]

I've always wanted to know if anyone from the band has done a stage dive...
:D

backin the Con5 days Mac brought out an inflatable raft and hopped into the crowd riding it

[Mac wannabe]

Here's my question for you Mark:

Is there any chance of maybe a side-project EP where you shift your style toward, oh say, country/nluegrass for us fans with some South in us>

-Calvino

[The MAc]

What's up Mark? I was woundering, was "When the Rain Comes" writen with anyone in mind?

[dkd]

My pressing question for the band, specifically Tai, though any one of you could answer it I'm sure...

Is Murphy a he or a she?

(see a Day in the Life of Tai and perhaps you'll note the basis of the question)

[dkd]

Here's another one...

We know that Tai has a dog...

What other pets do the band members have?

This IS important ;)

[terri.demumbrum]

My burning question -- why in the world is Tai's Gomer name 'big bottom' Gomer? I understand why Mark's is 'bed head'. ;)

[terri.demumbrum]

Kind of weird to reply to myself, but does "big bottom" have anything to do with a big bottom BASS??!!:p ha ha

[ausgirl]

Hi Doc!
I'm sure I speak for all the romantic 'gals' (Aussie trying to sound southern!), tell us about how you all met your wives, etc, etc.
ausgirl gomer
:)

Oh, just thought of 2 other points - 1 - I am very new 3rd day fan, not real well known in Aus - well notwhere I live - anyway - to the point, have recently just seen consuming fire clip on JCTV- have to ask, do you guys cringe just a little when watching that now - I mean it is just a little lame, all that splashing around in the ocean!, lucky no one was plugged - thus ends 3D's music career! Fanatastic song though, and i'm sure the clip was cutting edge 10 or so years ago.
2 - I know Macs hair is a taboo subject, praise the lord for whoever through out the peroxide and never let him near it again!!

Catch you round like a rissole (Aussie term - a reply is required before an explanation will be given)!

[N0th1n9C0mpares]

Hello Dr.Lee!

I was just wondering if you were a Jimmy Buffet fan. Well, of his music atleast!:p Because I noticed in the Rockumentary of the Live Wire DVD, you pulled out a Jimmy Buffet Record, and It just dawned on me...."hey is he a jimmy buffet fan?!". Thanks!

Andrew

[Les_Is_More]

Hey Mark,
I have a question for all guitarists(including myself) who are huge fans of your guitar playing:

Do you guys ever put out any tab books with actual guitar solos and the riffs you play(not just the chords)?

Thanks,
Les_Is_More

[billystepp]

Mark,
Who do you guys see as the upcoming hope for the next preseidential elections?

[splash_of_paint]

Dr. Lee,
What's your favorite song?

[John DeVito]

Listening to the CD, it seems that there is a theme. It seems to me that the songs loosely follow a progression through the life of a Christian from intial regeneration through early struggles to live rightly, learning the word of God, and finally dying to self and living for Christ.

Maybe I read too much into it, some eisegesis if you will. Maybe I'm nuts. Tell me....seriously, it wouldn't be the first time I've heard that :) So, what do you all think?

[AtlBraves]

Dr. Mark,

I noticed that in the Live Wire dvd Mac uses a macintosh computer.

Is it coincedence that Mac uses a mac for a computer or was the fact that the computer is called a mac an influence in Mac buying it

[jumpingmaniac]

Hey Mark,

Im sure you guys have people tell you all the time "im your biggest fan" but whats Third Days opinnion...Who's your "biggest fan"

[ThirdDayDMBfan]

Guys...
The band I am in, The Rob Barker Band, entered a competition in September and have made it through two prelims (one being on the same stage as skillet and building 429 and detour 180 at Shoutfest) and have won the chance to play in Nashville for Band With a Mission. Now we are getting that chance on the ninth of this month. You can hear us at myspace.com/barkerband
I know the bands standpoint on unsolicited music so if you can't check it out, I understand. (but do try to swing by there and check it out! please!) Here is my question tho, are there anythings that you can suggest for nerves, or any suggestions for this event at all? We are playing in front of representatives for Fervent Records and Ivan HoHe, and Jeff Roberts for a chance to return to nashville in the summer. Of 25 bands playing next saturday only 5 will return so we are trying very hard for that opportunity since we believe it is Gods will for our lives. any advice or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated, Heck, I would be happy just knowing you read this and were praying for us! Thanks in advance!
jon

[jumpingmaniac]

Hey Mark,

Did Brad purposely get this guitar in "Gomer Orange"

[Corrine]

Hey Mark,

Did Brad purposely get this guitar in "Gomer Orange"
Of course he did! ;)

[tugboat]

WHAT.........is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow? :D

[NurseBettyLu]

Assorted unrelated questions: 1. Do any of you cook? 2. Has anybody ever gotten a speeding ticket? How would you try to talk your way out of one? 3. Are any of you seriously skeeved out by spiders? High places? Close places? Germs? Sorry for weird post, very sleep-deprived. Please don't forget Mobile loves you, don't be a stranger.

[mammo girl]

Hey, Doc;

I've never seen any of your music videos. What would it be shown on? I know about MTV and VH1 but we don't watch either one of those channels. We live in the southeast and have Dish Network. The channels we do watch are Sky Angel and now and then TBN. I feel clueless.

Also, what are the bands favorite kind of movies to watch? Do y'all prefer comedy, action, etc? Would y'all rather watch them at the movie theater or rent at home/on the road? Just curious. Thanks.

[mammo girl]

Hey, doc;

Do y'all have nicknames or do you consider your Gomer name as your nickname? I've only been listening to you since 2001 (my Christian BD is 11/6/01 and this is not because of Sept. 11). You were the first ones I heard (King of Glory) and I came up with nicknames for the 5 of you. None of them are bad.
Mac-e has been my nickname to my NJ clan (all but my 2 yr old great-niece, Cassandra who can't say Aunt Mac-e and Uncle Larry - to her it's Aunt Wacky and Uncle Lawwy) since 9th grade art class 1976. I usually just go by the initials mb down here in SC.

[Martyred]

This is more of a music related question. What inspired you to write the song "wire"?

[SirMax]

Just wondering what criteria you guys are using to determine your Greatest Hits? I know if you ask 10 different fans you would get 10 different lists. I'm quite sure it will be more than your #1 hits (or I hope so!).

Looking forward to it no matter what songs are on the new cds!

[MrsC_Aussie]

hey Mark,

this isn't a question, but I just wanted to say a HUGE thankyou for taking the wedding service booklets and getting all the guys to sign it for us when we met you guys in Melbourne last wednesday! I cant wait till my lil sister comes home and I can surprise her and her husband with their wedding booklet signed by you guys! they were so bummed they couldnt make any of the concerts I know its just gonna make their day! Just wanted to thank you so much for the personal touch! you're a gem! God Bless!!

Beck

[teresaUK]

That was SO thoughtful -they are definitely good at the personal touch. :)

[danbos]

Soooo.....Doctor......eve ryone wants to know....were you really in the bathroom at the Grammys? :p

[jumpingmaniac]

Soooo.....Doctor......eve ryone wants to know....were you really in the bathroom at the Grammys? :p

Heres what Mark had to say about on his blog (http://thirdday.blogs.com)


I've had some embarrassing moments in my day. Stepping into unknown substances during photo shoots, dropping a recently received award in front of a former U.S. president. But this one just might take the cake. So we're on the way in to the Grammys today. Our category wasn't until 3:00 (or so we were told). We do our red carpet thing, and then start making our way into the hall were the pre-telecast ceremony was being held. Knowing that it could be awhile before I got another chance, I decided to stop by the men's room. I tell the guys I'll catch up with them. Literally a minute later I come back out and can't find anybody. I see Scotty and ask:
"Where'd everybody go?"
"Dude, you guys won. They're all up on the stage."
He was so non-chalant about it, I thought he was kidding at first. Then panic set in. I sprinted towards the stage. The other guys are up there. Mac is saying "Our guitar player is literally in the bathroom right now."
Laughter ensues as I continue to make my way to the stage. It's too late to play it off, so I throw my hands up in the air like a champion.
Chalk up another embarrassing moment to the Mark Lee legend. Hey, if I can humiliate myself to help out the cause, I'm all about it.

To add to the humor of the whole thing, the AP picked up the story, and it was mentioned on several news sites. Hey, it makes for a great memory, right?

[mammo girl]

Hey guys,

You know how we like to go to your concerts. Are there any concerts y'all have been to or plan to go to? This pertains to the past 5-10 years. Just curious. mb

[GraceAbounds]

Hey Mark,

I was just sitting here looking through some of the booklets to your Albums and I noticed that in the back insert of the Offerings case Mac's playing an especially unusual electric guitar. So the question is: what kind of guitar is that? I know you're playing the standard Paul Reed Smith, but Mac's guitar looks like a left-handed Rickenbacker Fireglo. Just curious, because I don't recognize that guitar as being Epiphone, Paul Reed Smith, or Fender.

INSERT: Nevermind. Curious, I checked your "All-Access Come Together 2002 Tour" slideshow and it had a picture of Mac playing the Rickenbacker Fireglo. I'm surprised I actually guessed the correct guitar from the fuzzy picture on the back of the Offerings case.

So, to replace the question, why do you still use Epiphones? You've got access to all sorts of equipment, but I was curious because I'd figure that if Chevrolet could endorse you, so could somone big like Gibson, Gretsche, etc. Just curious, because unless I'm missing something, Epiphones don't strike me as being top-of-the-line.

[Buttabean]

Hey Mark,

So, to replace the question, why do you still use Epiphones? You've got access to all sorts of equipment, but I was curious because I'd figure that if Chevrolet could endorse you, so could somone big like Gibson, Gretsche, etc. Just curious, because unless I'm missing something, Epiphones don't strike me as being top-of-the-line.

I know back in the day--well, in the 90's anyway--Mark and Brad did a few magazine adds for Epiphone. And I remember that Brad tweaked his guitars some too. :)

[clemsontigers23]

Dr. Lee,

Thank you for including two unreleased songs on CV1. They're both great songs. Is there any way we'll be able to get other unreleased or rare songs without paying hundreds of dollars for them? I don't know how you would feel about this, but it's worth a shot. Could you provide some means for us to download songs like "Contagious" and other out-of-print songs without having to empty our savings accounts? Boy, that would be awesome. Let me know what you think if you get the time. I know you're probably busy because of that whole rock and roll thing yall do. ;)

[GraceAbounds]

Since Mr. Lee hasn't been in this forum for a while, I can tell you this: Contagious, Long Time Forgotten, and Southern Tracks are up on the online radio. You can also find songs from the Alien EP on the "odds and ends" section on the online radio. The songs "She Sings in Riddles" (from Southern Tracks, included in CV1) and "Underwater" (also from Southern Tracks, not included in CV1) are up for download in the Gomer homepage, under the heading "Gomer Giveaways."

However, Mr. Lee, I will second the motion to release downloads or re-release CD's for purchase of the rarer stuff. :D

[Stupendous_Man]

Do you and the band members get privet messages? :D :D

[Guitar_Rocks]

Do you and the band members get privet messages? :D :D

It's "private" messages, and no they don't.

[BlackCat Gomer]

what can I find "rockstar" Geof's remix of the TD song?

What happened to him playing with you guys? I loved his additions to the TD set. Hope things are okay with the "crawdaddy". ;)

[PunkinPants]

The whole family went to Spirit Song at King's Island in Cincinnati, OH this past Saturday, and though we enjoyed Toby Mac and Casting Crowns it was agreed by all that WE MISS THIRD DAY!!! It was not the same without you guys!

Come back next year PLEASE!

:( :confused:

[Macsbiggestfan]

Mark, what do song do you think that you have done the best guitar solo in???:D :D :D

[albright660]

I have read that Third Day was thinking about moving into the secular music catagory. Is there any truth to this?

[webo]

Can you give us a rough idea of the set list you'll use on the
Christmas Tour? Will you be playing mostly Christmas songs?

[energizerbunney]

whats ur fav bands other than urselves (lol):D

[AWDeanSr]

I have been a third day fan for years now and I have a serious need for an answer to this question. Third Day played for the pope, does Third Day concur with Catholic doctrine?

[guitarhero5150]

Mark, what is your favorite amp to play through?

[LaurenW]

You guys are on stage...a lot, in fact I think I read somewhere that Third Day in one of the most touring bands in the business now. With that being said, I know you all have to have a most embarrassing story from on stage. Can you share any?