Chalkhills Digest Volume 5, Issue 298
Date: Friday, 29 October 1999
Chalkhills Digest, Volume 5, Number 298
Friday, 29 October 1999
Today's Topics:
Various and sun-dry topics
RE: POOR SKELETON
VH1 re-reminder, etc.
clever twist on XTC lyric here
Belew me down!
Re: zzz.
Way Back When...
generation Gap
If it Walks Like One...Talks Like One...
More Jolly Jingle Bells
Gear? Fab!
The Sugarplastic
It came off in my hand, honest
Re: Dreaming Sugarplastic Casting Milk
Re: 'twas a dreary
A Moon In The Hand
Questions
Brian Wilson
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---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message-Id: <l03130300b43df77995d6@[63.25.69.129]> Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 09:59:28 -0400 From: MinerWerks <dminer@gte.net> Subject: Various and sun-dry topics In the last digest I read (#5-296) Mark Strijbos said, in reference to the highly sought-after _Eleven Different Animals_ songbook: >There's this library, not far from my home that has a copy in its >music collection... >i must admit that i have been seriously tempted to snatch it, >but stealing a book from a public library goes against everything i >believe in. Damn these principles! Oh, the damage you may have done! This reminds me of the time I informed my esteemed college radio colleague that our station had a vinyl copy of the extremely rare Too Much Joy LP _Green Eggs and Crack_. I was much too honest to pilfer the disc, but evidently a friend of the other DJ wasn't. So then *nobody* was able to enjoy the album anymore. Well, except for the dishonest dweeb who stole it. To be honest though, I *would* have stole the record after they switched our format over to all jazz and we all found out the program director was selling off the music library to used CD shops. And in that last digest I read this too, from Brian: >I had the opportunity to see Boingo three times before they went >bye-bye, and they ruled, truly they did. >The last time was at a cozy little venue in St. Pete Florida, called >Jannus Landing, which is a courtyard surrounded by buildings smack in >the middle of downtown. Great concert spot. >I was all of eight feet away from Elfman during the whole show, and was >wearing a T-shirt I had made for the show. Being in the front is a >double-edged sword, as during the tune 'Sweat' a mosh pit opened up two >layers of people behind me, and I was literally crunched up against the >front black spray-painted plywood wall the security types huddled >behind. But I still have that shirt and it's black stain from the wall >as a momento. Sounds like my first They Might Be Giants concert at Jannus Landing, except it was an acquaintance who wore a shirt specially made for the show. And the crowd did more pressing to the front *waiting* for the band to go on. I learned not to leave the venue too quickly that night. The guy with the handmade shirt got it autographed. All I got was impatient waiting for the other guys to come out, which then got me pissed, becasuse they got autographs and I didn't. To follow up on some other comments I read on the Giants and their attitudes... It seems pretty established that the Johns can be rude. John Flansburgh often hangs around to sign autographs for fans leaving their shows, but it seems rather mechanical. There was a stint where he *didn't* do this. I had to see them at least four times before I caught another show where he signed. John Linnell, from all accounts, is very shy and I don't think he likes being in public at all. I did a phone interview with him once, and I got the impression he didn't feel comfortable talking about the band, either (plus, I'm positive I asked some questions he's been asked hundreds of times). He was agreeable, but his answers were short and not very descriptive. He said "Birdhouse In Your Soul" was a minor hit in Israel, and I couldn't tell if he was kidding. I've heard stories about them similar to those written here, and I've come to the conclusion that I'll always like the music the Giants make, but I'd never want to hang out with them. Which seques rather nicely, nicely Jane into a comment rob allen wrote: >Who would I like to meet? > >Well, the other night I saw Brian Wilson live at the Wiltern Theatre in >L.A.. I was blown away. He is my all-time favourite. If anybody was there >you can back me up when I say that it was awe inspiring. Downright >spiritual. Anybody else catch any of his solo tour? > >He deserved a standing ovation just for being alive. But he and his ace band >(including members of SoCal's Wondermints) delivered the goods & then some. >Perfect mix of hits & relative obscurities. Lots of industry type people >(cocky/cell phones/all knowing, etc.....) were in tears. Yes, it was BRIAN >WILSON. >And Brian is back. For real. I was all ready to spew some jealous, mean epithets at rob, but then I realized that would just be rude and unpleasant. I should just say "Congratulations!" to his good fortune to have seen Brian Wilson in concert while I, an isolated peninsula dweller in the southeast, will probably not get to see him. We get so gypped in Florida. Depending on my schedule, I would go a good distance to see Brian Wilson in concert. In my current situation, that would only be as far as New Orleans or Atlanta, though. >Brian Wilson is God >Mike Love is the Anti-Christ Amen, my brother!! More and more, I look at old footage of the Beach Boys, and Mike Love creeps me out there, too. I think the impression stems from several things. A) He's not playing an instrument, like the other guys. B) He looks distinctly older than the other guys. C) He's blatantly hamming it up and hogging the spotlight (wow, foreshadowing!). D)"Smarmy" comes to mind... and E) He looks hunchbacked. Not that I'm making a blanket statement about hunchbacks here... Mike Love just did not look like he belonged in the Beach Boys at the time. I almost had enough stuff there for a top ten list! Lastly, Kerry Chicoine updates us on the status of the XTC fan tribute... >There's room for at least two or three more songs, so if anyone >else would like to contribute, what better time than now? Are there any XTC songs I can play with only d-e-f#-g-a (on one octave)? Failing that, I'd be willing to phone in some thigh-slapping percussion on a cover of "I'd Like That." Any takers? = Derek "Smarmy" Miner =
------------------------------ From: unna@worldmailer.com Date: 28 Oct 1999 07:11:24 -0700 Message-ID: <19991028141124.21800.cpmta@c008.sfo.cp.net> Subject: RE: POOR SKELETON I awoke to thunder heralding the light that slashed the night sky. To go from a deep sleep to a state of hyper-alert pop-quizzed my resting heart, and my hands grew clammy with empathy. As the adrenaline subsided I became aware of an oddly luminous glow sneaking under my closed bedroom door. I had to investigate. I crept from cozy warmth, careful of creaky boards. I soundlessly opened the door to see a light pulsating from my computer monitor. This was a surprise because I made sure to turn if off knowing an electrical storm was on the way. Yet, the monitor was clearly glowing. As I moved before the lighted panel I could read the message it bore - "ChalkhillsFinalVolume". Strangely, instead of the usual happiness I felt with the arrival of a Chalkhills, I now felt as if an icy finger had traced the length of my spine. I shook off the ridiculous sensation as I opened the e-mail. Immediately I gasped at the gory new color scheme, a blood-red background surrounded toxic-green text. I scrolled down to be enticed by the clever titles, but was surprised again to find that this issue contained only one post, RE:POOR SKELETON The storm raged outside as I began to descend the page. I read the words "Poor skeleton steps out" as a hand from behind closed around my neck! The strength was unbelievable, and as darkness softly filled my vision I heard the phantom croon "all flesh be gone"! Happy Halloween, Chalkers!
------------------------------ Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 09:56:18 -0700 (PDT) Message-Id: <199910281656.JAA05499@mail2.deltanet.com> From: Brown <mb2@deltanet.com> Subject: VH1 re-reminder, etc. Cheerio, pip, pip, and what not, y'all! Has anyone gotten any feedback from the talking heads at VH1? Of course I'm referring to the XTC/Behind The Music campaign... to refresh your memory, send ANOTHER request to: VH1POSTAL@aol.com or- go to their website and click on SHOWS PLEASE give it another shot...we can make this happen! On to other things, like the ET lyric thread that was initiated by Tejas Jill O......'If we all breathe in and blow away the smoke'... in keeping with the lush nature theme of the song, I'd say that this line means we should all be more like..trees..you know, breathing in carbon dioxide and exhaling oxygen...lessening our impact on Mother Earth...giving back to her, instead of taking from her?...well, maybe I've been spending too much time in an unventilated room, but it's a thought.... I also have an Oingo Boingo story...the year was 1979-there was this hunkpappa I fancied, and I wanted to go out with him...but where to go...hmmmm....I looked in the newspaper and read that 'The Mystic Knights of The Oingo Boingo' were going to be playing at the Whiskey-a-go-go in Hollywood...well I am ashamed to admit this, but I chose to go see them because I dug the name (never heard their music, at this point)...so we went to the Whiskey...sat close to the stage..not as close as the other fellow (Mr. 5 ft. away)...still, we were within 10 ft. of Danny Elfman's leering face....and what a show....they rocked the casbah, indeed.... needless to say I became a fan...the hunkpappa? turns out the worm was engaged....anyway... and speaking of The Talking Heads.. to the coquettish Melissa 'who looks like Tina Weymouth', I say la-tee-da, young missy! People are always telling ME I look like Margaret Thatcher..but you don't hear ME bragging about it...SHEESH... and finally, a few of my favorite lyricists: Frank Zappa (I too, was beaten to the punch) Joni Mitchell (Court and Spark is my current favorite of Ms. Mitchell's) John Hiatt Pete Townsend (for Quadrophenia-it still invades my soul each time I hear it) Andy (don't call me Keith) Partridge and many more, I'm sure...I just can't recall them at the moment... Sorry to ramble, but thanks for listening... Flapping with both wings, Debora 'I'm a goil, damn it' Brown * ----------------------------------- "To stop the flow of music would be like the stopping of time itself, incredible and inconceivable."-Aaron Copeland- * --------------------------------------
------------------------------ Message-ID: <001601bf2165$ea6711a0$c5dd868b@GaryHooper> From: "Gary Hooper" <hooperg@bigpond.com> Subject: clever twist on XTC lyric here Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 02:58:35 +1000 Put something funny here, I've only been on-list since #274 (this month - christ it seems like longer) but I have to say how much I love it. I really look forward to receiving my emails & hope another digest is there each time I open my email. I once thought I was a great XTC fan , but I've now discovered I'm piss-poor. Of course this is comparative, and I'd like to assure those recent XTC converts that the list is for everyone, and not only those who also have that rare Mongolian 4-track demo of "Cockpit Dance Mixture". If you've come on board because you loved "Apple Venus Vol. 1" : WELCOME ! You'll be welcomed with open arms & hopefully steered towards the older albums, and other sympathetic music. I have to say that some of the discussions lately have led me to re-evaluate my commitment, and I currently have on order: Rag & Bone Buffet, Explode Together, Skylarking (OK, I've got the vinyl), and Homespun. I might not have done so, had I not been a subscriber, and read the recent postings. Songs I'm currently unable to get out of my head: "Closing Time" : Semisonic "That Voice Again" : Peter Gabriel "Central Reservation (Then Again Version)" : Beth Orton When I posted my (pitiful, inadequate) instruments list I neglected to mention an item : I have a (I think Hondo Brand - don't laugh yet) - Guitar : "Chiquota - Travel Guitar". Unremarkable (or worse) you may think - EXCEPT that it is an exact copy of the guitar that Nigel Tufnel plays in the scene in Spinal Tap where they emerge from the plastic "eggs" during "Rock & Roll Creation" in "Spinal Tap"...................except it's the wrong colour....... Looks great hanging on the wall.....prick of a thing to play..... Gary "simple lines intertwining" Hooper
------------------------------ Message-ID: <19991028173227.68117.qmail@hotmail.com> From: "rob allen" <prefab11@hotmail.com> Subject: Belew me down! Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 10:32:27 PDT There's a killer song on Adrian Belew's "Here" CD called "I See You". AB manages to sound like the Beatles circa 65-66. It features the best John Lennon imitation I've ever heard.... yes, better than the Duke's "Kaleidoscope" or "Mole". Also, some wicked backwards guitar. Saw the Japanese "Homespun" for $33.99. Guess I'll buy it if it's still available when I've got the dough. Anybody heard the latest releases from the High Llamas or Stereolab? I'm a fan of both acts. Rob Carson, Ca
------------------------------ Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 13:13:40 -0500 Subject: Re: zzz. From: William Loring <bloring@tirerack.com> Message-ID: <B43DFC84.ADA%bloring@tirerack.com> > Chris Desmond writes: > This list is boring. I haven't gotten worked up enough about anything > to post in weeks. Everyone just hates everyone else, including me. > Boring, boring, boring. Well, this ought to get everyone started again. Wind 'em up, and watch 'em flame! Regards, William (I'm not so bored) Loring
------------------------------ Message-Id: <s818335d.010@tcwgroup.com> Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 11:28:01 -0700 From: "Dane Pereslete" <peresd@tcwgroup.com> Subject: Way Back When... Martin Monkman asked: >Now, if someone can just tell me what a "shell likes" is, I'll be happy. Wasn't that what records were made of before the appearance of vinyl?
------------------------------ Message-Id: <v04210105b43e486cb921@[129.105.37.210]> Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 13:41:35 -0500 From: Olof Hellman <hellman@ksan.ms.nwu.edu> Subject: generation Gap Megan Heller wrote (*that* reminds me of my father's overhearing two teenage girls in a record store in the late 70s -- one didn't know who the Beatles were, and the other said, "Oh, that was the guy from Wings' first band." ). But I like the story about the schoolgirl interviewing Ringo Starr for the school newspaper asking " So what did you do _before_ you were narrator for 'Thomas the Tank Engine' ? " To which he replied "I was in a band." - Olof Olof Hellman Northwestern University, Dept. Materials Science & Engineering
------------------------------ Message-Id: <s818370f.082@tcwgroup.com> Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 11:43:40 -0700 From: "Dane Pereslete" <peresd@tcwgroup.com> Subject: If it Walks Like One...Talks Like One... God, anything to keep my mind off of work... I put ES on for a spin at work today, and does anybody remember the intro of Song Stories? You know, the part where the witless executive shouts derogatory comments regarding the chalkhorse? Well, kiddies let me tell you this. Not that I'm defending the above mentioned moron, but maybe too many hours of watching the twisted animation style of "Duckman" has warped my sensibility... If you keep in mind the image of the duckman's head while simltaneously gazing at the chalkhorse cover of ES, slowly rotate the image 90 degrees counter-clockwise, and focus on the region of the chalkhorse head. Now can you see what he was possibly referring to? *------------------------------------------------------- Logging in from beautiful Glendale, CA USA "Waiting for AV2" daneperes@aol.com -or- bramage64@aol.com *-------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------ Message-Id: <s8183e05.097@tcwgroup.com> Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 12:13:12 -0700 From: "Dane Pereslete" <peresd@tcwgroup.com> Subject: More Jolly Jingle Bells Sorry to keep flogging what by now is a dying horse... Perhaps there aren't many fans of Fishbone on this list, but I feel these songs have been sadly overlooked and I must absolutely reccommend them for your holiday listening pain/pleasure. Circa 1990-or-so they released a glorious EP titled "It's a Wonderful Life" (after the Capra movie, of course). The movie, thanks to repeated television screenings, has become somewhat of a holiday staple here in America. Fishbone's tribute beautifully provides a three minute movie summary. Absolutely brilliant IMO, and puts the boogie in yo butt, to boot! Also noteworthy are the rest of the cuts: "Just Call me Scrooge" (great fonk'n tune), and the deliciously twisted "Slick Nick". If you can still find these, give 'em a listen...I dare you! *------------------------------------------------------- Logging in from beautiful Glendale, CA USA "Waiting for AV2" daneperes@aol.com -or- bramage64@aol.com *-------------------------------------------------------
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Message-ID: <130CB597E04ED211B2A400104B93AAC47DF6EE@ESCORP1>
From: "Wiencek, Dan" <dwiencek@crateandbarrel.com>
Subject: Gear? Fab!
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 14:29:15 -0500
Dom wrote:
> I take it all back - musical equipment is very interesting.....and while
> we're on the subject.....
>
> Todd - do you have any advice on how to successfully de-link my SSL 4000
> "G"
> from the plasma metering unit? I've tried several times (following all the
> extraordinarily helpful gibberish in the manual) but keep ending up with
> the
> Axual F/G switch flicking off at some inopportune moment (usually just
> before the middle eight!)......any ideas?
Ah, I see your mistake. You have to connect the plasma conduit first to the
primary intercooling vents, then shunt the excess through the EPS power taps
running behind the matter/antimatter containment pods. That will then allow
you to reconfigure ... er ...
... wrong list. Sorry.
And as I'm not really on the subject of gear, I'll digress completely to
mention that I recently isolated a one-bar snippet of River of Orchids
("bum-BUM") to use as my system alert here on the ol' Mac G3. A coworker
recognized it (though he didn't remember it was XTC 'til I reminded him)
and opined that it was "a great song," with which I humbly agreed. In any
event, it got me thinking that other Mac users out there might care to
share the joy, so if anyone wants it, e-mail me and I'll pass it along.
Sorry, Mac users only, unless you have a utility that converts System 7
sounds to WAVs.
Oh yeah, also working (fitfully) on an Apple Venus Kaleidoscope scheme ...
damn, those things are HARD. Anyone interested in helping out, let me
know.
Dan W.
"And only a numbskull thinks he knows things about things he knows nothing
about!"
------------------------------ Message-ID: <001a01bf2180$4017df20$53601e18@we.mediaone.net> From: "Drew MacDonald" <drewmacdonald@mediaone.net> Subject: The Sugarplastic Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 13:08:49 -0700 In Digest #5-297, Travis Schulz asked about the Sugarplastic. I'm sure they must have been discussed here before in times past -- since the XTC influence in their music is so strong -- but newer Chalkhillbillies may be unfamiliar with the charming pop of this Los Angeles trio. That should change, since anyone who likes XTC will find something to like about the Sugarplastic. So, briefly: There are two full-length CDs, now cut-outs, neither of them unfamiliar to bargain bin shoppers. (Too bad for the band, good for fans on a budget.) There's "Radio Jejune" (Sugar Fix 1995) and "Bang! The Earth Is Round" (Geffen 1996), equally good, in my opinion. Another album has been completed, but as the band is currently label-less, its release is not scheduled. There's a decent fan-run website at www.avalon.net/~arkham/sugar.html Attention, LA-area Chalkhillers: The Sugarplastic is playing live this Saturday (Oct. 30) at Spaceland in Silver Lake. Check 'em out! -- Drew
------------------------------ Message-ID: <D9E6CEC7734AD111BCF70090273C5D674B6800@user8.chemonics.net> From: Todd Bernhardt <TBernhardt@Chemonics.net> Subject: It came off in my hand, honest Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 17:42:53 -0400 Hi: Mark S.aid: >and you just perpetuated it again, and now _i've_ done it too!< BINGO. As you said, 'nuff said. From Chris: >This list is boring. I haven't gotten worked up enough about anything to post in weeks. Everyone just hates everyone else, including me.< Well, you know the remedy for that, don't you? (Hint: CONTRIBUTE SOMETHING.) But you're right about everyone hating you. Dom asked: >Todd - do you have any advice on how to successfully de-link my SSL 4000 "G" from the plasma metering unit? I've tried several times (following all the extraordinarily helpful gibberish in the manual) but keep ending up with the Axual F/G switch flicking off at some inopportune moment (usually just before the middle eight!)......any ideas?< Whoa! Careful there, my man -- why do you want to de-link it? You'll lose all the power and functionality that the unit adds to the SSL 4000, including the ability to render flawed takes irrelevant by allowing you to step outside the time/space continuum and fix past errors in playing, recording and mixing, among other things (some of which can be _quite_ amusing). But hey, it's your call. First of all, you need to be extremely careful as you deflummox the matter/anti-matter integrator, which of course you must do before de-linking the plasma metering unit. The deflummoxing procedure is a delicate one; after all, allowing the matter and anti-matter to come into contact would be catastrophic, ending life and the universe as we know it. Keeping that in mind, spread out plenty of newspapers and grab the nearest deflummoxing rod (I prefer the IMAN Ionizer 2000 flexible sigmoidoscope; for more info, http://www.ikweb.com/hdh/sigmoid.htm), plugging it in to a 220V outlet. If you have the optional transformer, as I do, you may patch directly into the electrical lines outside your home; the neighbors complain a bit about their flickering lights, but hey, it's not like I do this every day. Hmmm, you don't think that the difference in voltage between the U.S. and England will make any difference, do you? Probably not. Anyway, flick on the rod and lightly spark the side of the integrator marked "matter" (NOT "anti-matter" or the neighbors will _really_ get pissed). This will disable the interruptive capacity of the Axual F/G switch, with the added benefit that the glow of the electrical arc will reveal a tiny chain lock behind the plasma metering unit. Gently yank their chain, and the unit should fall into your hand, assuming you have a free hand to catch it. You should under no conditions let the unit strike a hard surface. Trust me on this. Finally, Harrison queried (not that there's anything wrong with that): >Don't mean to be an old stick in the mud, there, Chucko, but you wouldn't mind doing a quick serial-number check on that Studer 24? <snip> Anyway, old cock, you're welcome to the Studer (it's really *so* three years ago!); I'm sure you meant to return it and it just slipped your mind. I have a few dozen reels of 2-inch tape lying around; would you like them, too? I know how pricey that stuff is, and you with three mouths to feed. Not to mention the wife & kids.< Bite me, Sherwood. I've had just about all I can take of your sarcasm. The divorce papers _clearly_ state that I get the Studer, and you should see that sucker fly since I upgraded it. Come to think of it, those tapes are rightly mine, too, so send 'em over, along with the wife & kids. Now. Even so, "A Studer in The Shed ain't worth Mariah Carey and that chick from Catatonia in bed." -- The Misplaced Rede of Wicca, Chapter 7, Verse 11 Todd
------------------------------ Message-ID: <3818C9ED.EA4576E2@mailorder.com> Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 15:10:53 -0700 From: Kerry Chicoine <kchicoine@mailorder.com> Organization: American Computer Group Subject: Re: Dreaming Sugarplastic Casting Milk Hi all, I had an incredible dream last night: in a small, non-descript room, Andy Partridge played some of my favorite xTc songs to an audience of about 20 people. He was so enthusiastic! Accompanied by acoustic guitar, he played 'Blue Beret' and 'Ladybird'; I can't remember any other songs, but I remember how intense he was during the performance. Later, Colin appeared (then he appeared?) and was *going* to play something, but I awoke before his performance, a smile as wide as the Montana autumn sky plastered across my face. I love dreaming of my pop idols! travis schulz wrote: > Someone compiled a list of XTC soundalike bands in an > issue of the Little Express a few years ago, and at > the top of the list was the band Sugarplastic. Anyone > here into them? (snip) Any recommendations on their albums and > songs? Sugarplastic are, indeed, a quirky-type band based here in Los Angeles, the most beautiful city in the world. Personally, I don't think they sound *that* much like early xTc. I'm only familiar with their album 'Bang! The Earth is Round' which is a fine collection of songs, especially the charming 'Polly Brown'. I'm also lucky to have an advance copy of their forthcoming CD, as yet untitled to my knowledge; however, it is even less xTc-ish than 'Bang!'. I'm liking it *very* much, BTW. Side note: I heard Sugarplastic long before I heard xTc. I lent a copy of 'Bang!' to an xTc-loving friend of mine about 4 years ago. He promptly gave it back to me claiming it was an xTc ripoff. He gave me Skylarking, calling it xTc's 'Abbey Road', and thus introduced me to what has to be the most wonderful and influential music I've ever heard. So, thanks to Sugarplastic, I found my true heart in xTc. Dan wrote: > here's a line that i've never understood, but it is one of my favorite > xtc lyrics: (from "humble daisy" on 'nonsvch') > 'humble daisy, > cast the milk and coins > of morning's cash about' > > what does it mean? I think it's a sparkling description of an early-morning, sunshine-thru-stained-glass feeling. I specifically love the line which follows: 'I fell down to heaven as you picked me out'. As a true nature-freak, this line speaks more to me than almost anything else Andy has ever written. If these are the pot roasts that every father and son must chew, Kerry Chicoine aka Kompost P.S. Check out my Andy Partridge 'tribute' song entitled 'I'm Not Fit (to Eat Andy Partridges' Shit)' at http://www.mp3.com/artists/15/kompost.html
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Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 18:32:57 EDT
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------------------------------ Message-Id: <199910282350.TAA12506@nantucket.net> Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 19:45:16 -0400 Subject: A Moon In The Hand From: "Diamond" <arnos@nantucket.net> >Is it possible that this is merely a rejoinder to the cheeky: >"And I may as well wish for the moon in hand" Is that the lyric? I thought it was "And I may as well wish for the moon in vain.
------------------------------ Message-ID: <3818E45E.35DFD15B@airmail.net> Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 19:03:42 -0500 From: Danielle Gaither <redips76@airmail.net> Subject: Questions So I was listening to O&L today and was noticing how in "Across This Antheap", Andy sings about "spending millions to learn to speak porpoise", pronouncing the last word por-POIZE. I was wondering if that was the standard British pronunciation of the word or if Andy was just using a little poetic license for the sake of rhyme. Also, I've seen it mentioned on this list that O&L tends to be either loved or hated and is rarely cited as one of their better albums. I'm mostly interested in the opinions of those who don't really like the album so much, as I happen to love it and would like to know what some people dislike about it so much. You can reply to me in private if you wish. Thanks in advance, Danielle Gaither
------------------------------ Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 19:27:52 -0700 (PDT) From: Misty Shock <mccrtny@scn.org> Subject: Brian Wilson Message-ID: <Pine.SUN.3.96.991028191824.3770B-100000@scn> Jason Brown (also a Chalker), Mike Hernandez (from Costello-l), and I saw Brian Wilson two Fridays ago, and it was a great show. The mix of songs was great, the band was perfect, and Brian was in great spirits. Brian's voice was weak at moments, but it was still amazing, if only because his band was so spot on. I was saddened to see that Brian's keyboard was not plugged in and that he needed a teleprompter for the lyrics, but it is so amazing seeing him there after all he's been through. Even if the show hadn't been terrific, it would've been such a pleasure to have the privilege of seeing him, considering how easy it would be for him not to be there, due to his personal obstacles. If only Andy would follow his lead... Brian ended the show with "Love and Mercy," and it was absolutely perfect. The lyrics of that song seem to encompass so well his unique point-of-view. I will never forget that. Overall, I think I enjoyed the concert even more than the Elvis Costello concert earlier that year. A wonderful experience... don't miss it if you have the opportunity to see this living legend. The only bad thing about it was that my boyfriend couldn't be there with us. But he has 5th-row seats for the London Costello concert in November! Misty Shock
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