Chalkhills Digest Volume 11, Issue 27
Date: Tuesday, 28 June 2005
Chalkhills Digest, Volume 11, Number 27
Tuesday, 28 June 2005
Topics:
XTC sighting on VH1 Classic
Judee with an E
Andy in the Guardian
You won't get over the Hille
Hot AP action enclosed...
The Ever Popular Ringo Controversy
Is There Anyone Receiving Me ?
XTContent: Of 'Oranges' and Queens
Exclusive Andy Partridge Interview
What's This? Michael V Has Something GOOD To Say Re: ELO?
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---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 16:59:16 -0400 From: <stroo@cox.net> Subject: XTC sighting on VH1 Classic Message-ID: <20050617205916.CDTZ26223.lakermmtao02.cox.net@smtp.east.cox.net> I'm not sure what was more surprising--seeing the boys on VH1 classic, or seeing an XTC video other than "Dear God". But on their "We Are The 80's" hour earlier this week VH1 classic played "Senses Working Overtime". Man, it sounded great. Bob
------------------------------ Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 17:40:43 -0700 From: "Wayne Klein" <wtdk123@msn.com> Subject: Judee with an E Message-ID: <BAY3-F141AF40A3D873C199407A5F9F70@phx.gbl> >From Ben Gott: For anyone who couldn't grab Rhino Handmade's reissues of Sill's first two (and only two) albums, they are available on iTunes. I knew nothing about her until I read Andy's thoughts on her music. (You too can read about the albums -- and Andy's reaction to them -- by going here: http://chalkhills.org/articles/Uncut0504.html.) Ben, At least one of her albums has been reissued as a release in Europe with no bonus tracks (I have the Rhino version so can't comment on the sound quality of the other releases). Also, her third unfinished album has been finally released and,unlike most unfinished albums, 8 of the tracks sound pretty complete and they are augment by a couple of demos and then a second disc of demos. "Dreams Come True" is available at amazon.com among many other stores and it's a fine collection of songs that come very close to equaling her best material. Wayne
------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 07:40:03 -0700 (PDT) From: "Par" Nilsson <pbgn@yahoo.com> Subject: Andy in the Guardian Message-ID: <20050627144003.67963.qmail@web30214.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Andy recently talked about lyrics in the Guardian. Sample quote (about Coldplay): "They're the musical equivalent of that corporate art you get in Holiday Inn foyers. A lot of orange stripes, over a bit of turquoise." Read the article here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/fridayreview/story/0,12102,1512708,00.html Cheers, Par
------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2005 07:42:23 -0700 (PDT) From: Todd Bernhardt <beat_town@yahoo.com> Subject: You won't get over the Hille Message-ID: <20050622144224.96687.qmail@web32007.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hi: John "Mando God" Relph wrote about, and recommended, Veda Hille in the last issue, and I have to chime in to agree with him. I've heard the new album, and it's *really* good. IMO, it's the best thing to come out on APE that Andy hasn't been directly involved in. She's got a beautiful voice that reminds me at times of Terri Roche, Natalie Merchant, or Liz Phair, and the orchestration and arrangement of the songs is quite unique -- very atmospheric and compelling. Her lyrics are also quite good and thought-provoking. I'm not quite sure when it'll be available on the APE site, but when it is, I urge you to pick up a copy. You'll be glad you did. -Todd The desire of the man is for the woman, but the desire of the woman is for the desire of the man. Madame de Stael, writer (1766-1817)
------------------------------ Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2005 11:06:21 +0100 (BST) From: Dom Lawson <britishsteel666@yahoo.co.uk> Subject: Hot AP action enclosed... Message-ID: <20050625100621.65356.qmail@web25707.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> Hey folks, Stop listening to piss poor singer/songwriter bilge and feeble indie bands and read this instead! http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/fridayreview/story/0,12102,1512708,00.html Cheers! Dom DOM LAWSON www.bowlrider.co.uk NP: Lazarus Blackstar 'Revelations'
------------------------------ Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2005 08:29:15 -0700 (PDT) From: Michael Versaci <michael_versaci@yahoo.com> Subject: The Ever Popular Ringo Controversy Message-ID: <20050625152915.45838.qmail@web30912.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Folxtc, <off topic> Anyone who knows me either personally or through my writing on the 'net knows that for me, everything starts with The Beatles. I don't have patience for musicians who don't "get" them, especially the ones that give all the credit to George Martin. I'll go as far as to say that he was a great producer and deserves much credit for their success and innovations. However. The Beatles could have been The Beatles with a different producer, but George Martin couldn't have taken The Dave Clarke Five, Gerry and The Pacemakers, Billy J Kramer and The Dakotas, The Animals or any of their British Invasion contemporaries and turn them into The Beatles. I love Ringo, and I think his style was excellent. He had a unique feel and his personality added much to the overall package of The Beatles. Have said that though, starting around "Rubber Soul," I hear timing issues concerning both tempo and being on the beat. Missing the beat coming out of a fill. Not being on top of things during transitions. It doesn't affect my love or appreciation of their records, but I hear it. I've often heard that starting around 1967, Paul would sometimes sneak into the studio and replay the drums on certain songs. Everyone knew he was doing it but no one spoke of it openly. It is a known fact that Paul played the drums on "Back In The U.S.S.R," and "The Ballad of John and Yoko" and both of those songs are locked in way that some other songs of the same era are not. I mentioned these opinions to a very talented multi-instrumentalist friend of mine, and he said, "Ringo was GREAT! I don't hear that!" I wonder what you all think? <on topic> I watched the classic albums documentary about "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and Gud Dudgeon said (paraphrased) that ..."Dee Murray was probably the most underrated bassist in the business. I can't think of a better bass player that I've ever worked with..." Granted, Dee was an excellent bassist, and it is said that he took ill and died in the early 90's. Still... Michael Versaci
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Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 00:37:31 +0100
From: "Pete Devaney" <pete.devaney@blueyonder.co.uk>
Subject: Is There Anyone Receiving Me ?
Message-ID: <000a01c579de$e403c4c0$8f7b2252@user59850df03e>
IS THERE ANYONE RECEIVING ME ? Oh for the power of the web !!!!!,have
just rediscovered possibly the first quirky pop band in history,I had almost
forgotten the ability this band had to make my feet tap (neon shuffle) and
my brain spin (mayor of simpleton) and now my kids are joining me due to a
love of "the 12345 song" (SWO).Personally thought they had lost, it but that
was me in a drug fuelled crisis and now I want more can you send me datails
of any XTactivity (lost contact).
Regards,
Peter Pumpkinhead!
------------------------------ Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2005 21:59:21 -0500 From: "eriC draveS" <zoom98@mindspring.com> Subject: XTContent: Of 'Oranges' and Queens Message-ID: <000a01c579fb$0db16950$ab6156d1@XLZOOM2> Warning! The following link: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/06/24/DDGM1DD4N112.DTL goes to a newspaper article that actually mentions XTC. Such unprecedence could be startling enough to cause seizures and/or palpatations. The article is about a fanciful question: What does Queen Elizabeth II (not the boat) store on her iPod (which, though it sounds like something that might jettison from a boat, is not)? After some absurd speculations involving music about royalty, the following paragraph (shown here in case the link does not work) says: ---- Some better downloads might include the Beatles' "Her Majesty," because, well, she probably considers herself a pretty nice girl. Pearl Jam's version of "Crown of Thorns" might feel good on a rainy day. There's also Stevie Nicks' "After the Glitter Fades" for those contemplative days when the corgis aren't enough to lift her spirits. And if Elizabeth's feeling a little kinky? Why not XTC's "King for a Day"? A few years ago, Michael Jackson's "Dirty Diana" would have easily topped the personal playlist. ---- Well, enough with the astonishment already. The song in question has been played in radio stations and in stores and restaurants so much that it's starting to creep up on "Dear God", if it hasn't actually passed it yet. Probably has. Until next time or space, eriC "Got a flip-top pack of cigarettes in her pocket"
------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 13:45:30 +0100 From: stevesomerset <stevesomerset@blueyonder.co.uk> Subject: Exclusive Andy Partridge Interview Message-ID: <BEE461FA.1068%stevesomerset@blueyonder.co.uk> Hi there, As subscribers to my Shadow Kabinet Mailing List know The Kab have a big fan in the shape of Alan Haber who hosts a great show on WEBR in Fairfax Virginia called Pure Pop. He has played tracks off HARK! and I also recorded a jingle for the show. A couple of months ago I was talking to Alan and he asked if he could get Andy on the show. I talked to Andy and put both parties in touch. The result has exceeded everyone's expectations and on Saturday 9th July Alan hosts a two hour XTC Pure Pop Special with an exclusive interview Andy Partridge and tracks from XTC and the Fuzzy Warbles albums. The show airs from 12-2pm. You won't want to miss this! To listen: go to http://www.fcac.org/webr/ and click on the "Listen Now" box. Steve Somerset
------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 07:27:05 -0700 (PDT) From: Michael Versaci <michael_versaci@yahoo.com> Subject: What's This? Michael V Has Something GOOD To Say Re: ELO? Message-ID: <20050626142705.29772.qmail@web30912.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Folxtc, Parthenon Huxley has recently released an album of ELO covers. I like it A LOT! http://www.parthenonhuxley.com/homemadespaceship.html Michael Versaci
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