Order of the Fez

If David Cook wore a Fez

Brother John (#6) humbly submits a different treatment of the Order of the Fez Anthem.

Fez cap

Phil Powell (#9) pings: "A rather silly acquaintance of mine alerted me to this rather silly degradation of our lovely Fez. I can't imagine who would want to wear such a thing."

Inspired by their love of Tommy Cooper, the legendary Welsh comedian and magician, who had a knack for stuffing up his tricks, (even though he was actually a brilliant illusionist) the Fez cap is dipped in rich red velour, gold lining and of course the all important black tassle, made famous my the man. Read up about Tommy here, and get schooled on this notorious man.

Music Video: Order of the Fez

A year ago Brother Phil Powell (Fez #9) answered our call for an official song for the OOTF. In May of this year, Dr. Everett Mobley (#3) put the rousing words to music and shared his stirring rendition.

Now, thanks to Professor Peter (#17) and Doctor Dick (#18) -- who hold joint membership in The Order of the Fez and The Small Instrument Society-- we have a second treatment of this sacred tune.

"The old Chinese proverb says: if you want to build a house, first build one for your friend, than build one for your brother and finally build one for yourself. Professor Peter #17 and Doctor Dick #18, savants in their own right, have always kept their ears opened to wisdom, that has stood the ravages of time. So before chastising their brothers senses, with a version of the OOTF Anthem, they played it to their wives. To be honest, the girls went wild. Than the played it to a selected audience in the city of Harderwijk, inside the medieval "Vischpoort." The crowd went berserk."

"So now they dare to confront their brothers. This is a prelude only, as the Prof an Doc planned to make a video soon, that has a better sound quality to it. Come and take a look at: www.kleinleed.nl/sis/video/ootf.html"

You can email Professor Peter and Doctor Dick at info@kleinleed.nl and visit their website at www.kleinleed.nl

PS: I would very much like to hear other treatments of this song. A few that come to mind:

• Church choir with pipe organ accompaniment
• Marching band (high school or college).
• Blues
• Punk
• Lounge singer with smokey piano

If anyone has the connections or moxy to tackle these (or others), you can earn a spot in OOTF history.