Chalkhills Digest Volume 9, Issue 10
Date: Friday, 21 February 2003
Chalkhills Digest, Volume 9, Number 10
Friday, 21 February 2003
Topics:
Re: Newell
You're A Good Man, Albert Mole + misc.
The Polyphonic Partridge Phive
XTC reissues
The Negro Problem
Re: XTC of Apple Venus
Re:Dave's Rickies
XTC bass tab hunting
Is that your phone ringing?
Let's briefly summarise ...
XTC, baby!
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---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 05:07:35 -0800 (PST) From: Todd Bernhardt <beat_town@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Newell Message-ID: <20030214130735.26392.qmail@web41112.mail.yahoo.com> Hi: Ashley Powell said: > There was a tribute album to Martin which was available for a limited > time, called ReNewell. All the proceeds went to the charity Shelter. > > There were a number of tracks by professional artists and some by > fans. Dave Gregory was one of the contributors with When My Ship > Comes In. Two Chalkhillians (that I know of, anyway), also contribute: Mitch Friedman weighs in with a hilarious, Sinatra-inspired cover of "She's Checking You Out," which I've heard and loved; and uber-play-at-home musician R. Stevie Moore contributes a version of "I Wasn't Drinking I Was Just Tired" (which I haven't heard, but bet I'd love). -Todd There was never a genius without a tincture of madness. -- Aristotle, philosopher (384-322 BCE)
------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 09:15:42 -0500 From: RMuRocks@aol.com Subject: You're A Good Man, Albert Mole + misc. Message-ID: <42093769.7648579F.007ABAF2@aol.com> Just a quick note from a lurker (determined to come out of lurkdom one of these days), to firstly say THANKS to Mole for the VERY COOL item you sent me! Secondly, I picked up both Warbles at my local record shop in Greenville SC (who'da thunk it?) and enjoy them immensely. Already had some of the stuff thanks to Mr. Long and the aforementioned Mole, but good to support Andy + lots of stuff I didn't have. Life is good, in the greenhouse or out! Thirdly, I used "Dear God" many times in my tenure as a Sunday School Teacher of 11th/12th graders. The controversial nature of the song always made for good discussion. Fwiw, I also played "Paper & Iron", "Funk Pop A Roll", "Human Alchemy" to lead my group in discussions of money, music, and racism. (Plus of course to subliminally expose their young & impressionable ears to XTC music). That's all for now - hopefully I'll do a better of job of contributing to this great forum in digests to come. Bob NP: The Creams, "Yesterday"
------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 07:51:11 -0800 (PST) From: Wes Long <optimismsflames@yahoo.com> Subject: The Polyphonic Partridge Phive Message-ID: <20030214155111.82751.qmail@web14910.mail.yahoo.com> Pledge brought up the Spree... A friend made me a copy of the Polyphonic Spree's latest album and I got off on it. My first thought was that Partsy would really dig this band. I call him up the next day and find that he's aware of the Spree - he'd seen them only the night before, doing a live tune on TV... and his reaction was a cross between the following words: yack & yawn. Now - he's not heard any of the studio work, and I plan on sending him a copy of the album. I really think he'd like it - how could he not? Pledge's description of the band is accurate - they've got a Beatle/Beach Boys thing going on... in the ball-park of what Flaming Lips and Super Furry Animals are doing, but much more dense, and orchestrated... and best of all, no samples - these cats are actually playing the music. That's unheard of. For those of you unaware about the band... in addition to running 23 - 27 folks large, they all garb themselves in flower-power cultish white robes. I believe it's this schtik that initially turned Andy off. In his words - as I recall them - "I'd like to be there when they hand out the royalties. That's a half cent for you... and a half cent for you... and a... Also of note - there is a chance that Ben Folds and Andy will write together. I asked if he'd heard any of Ben's material - and he said that his daughter (Holly) had a copy of the Ben Folds solo album from a few years back... said he liked what he heard. I'm a pretty big fan of Ben and the Ben Folds Five material, so I find this pretty exciting. Ben has the whole bouncy piano thang going on - so it would be an interesting concoction. wesLONG http://www.optimismsflames.com
------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 11:57:11 EST From: JamieCFC1@aol.com Subject: XTC reissues Message-ID: <9.a181a16.2b7e79e7@aol.com> Hi Chalkies Good news for anyone who has not yet got a copy of either Apple Venus, Wasp Star or Homespun. They are all being reissued at a special bargain price at the start of March, I can't vouch for any other dealers but I'll be shoving them out the door at #5.50 for CDs and #6 for LPs (including postage) in the good ole UK, add on a quid if you're anywhere else . If you want more blurb email me on jamie@gasbanana.com. My two pence is that WS is the better of the 2 but hey at this price buy all 3 and make your own mind up... Jamie
------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 12:32:00 EST From: BrainiacsDaughtr@aol.com Subject: The Negro Problem Message-ID: <7f.32a21f83.2b7e8210@aol.com> They play around LA quite often (usually at Spaceland if I remember correctly). In fact recently they did a show that featured Madonna songs. They're billed as The Cover Problem lol. Sorry, no XTC content. Laurie www.lulastream.com
------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 21:52:35 -0800 From: Stephen <strwbrry@tidepool.com> Subject: Re: XTC of Apple Venus Message-ID: <3E4DD59F.5EAD92EC@tidepool.com> thomas said: >I also feel as if the XTC of Apple Venus and beyond isn't really XTC >anymore. Sure Andy & Colin are there, but at least with Dave there was the >pretense of a band... Dave Gregory is on Apple Venus - piano, keyboards, guitar and backing vocals http://chalkhills.org/reelbyreal/a_AppleVenusV1.html#info Not to single a song from Apple Venus out, but you should give "I'd Like That" your full attention. Its a very well crafted song, complete with, for just one example, sweetly placed ecstatic guitar feedback; listen again... it's an incredible song! Another Steve
------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 22:35:44 -0800 From: "Phil Cusimano" <riknbkr330@cox.net> Subject: Re:Dave's Rickies Message-ID: <002501c2d4bc$b1e96b80$12490644@sd.cox.net> >Put on your anoraks and enjoy! Thanks, enjoyed it immensely, and in my underwear.
------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2003 14:42:07 EST From: FVanguardPI@aol.com Subject: XTC bass tab hunting Message-ID: <17.35fc6483.2b7ff20f@aol.com> Hey guys, I have just undergone a hunt for some XTC bass tabs and am having a horrible time. If anyone out there has the bass tabs for "Science Friction" or "Funk Pop a Roll" I would be eternally greatful. (XTC bass tabs are pretty difficult to come by, these days.) -Mr. Vanguard
------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 21:11:03 -0600 From: "James Lowe" <jamielowe@msn.com> Subject: Is that your phone ringing? Message-ID: <OE77TYlSHSQMF2KXvXS0001e6a0@hotmail.com> Chalkholders: I did a search for XTC cell phone ring tones at www.RingtoneDJ.com looking for an XTC tune but came up empty handed. So I sent off a missive to them asking them to add some Swindonian music and they replied: "Thanks for the request. We are very familiar with XTC and would like to see some of their content featured also. I will put in a request, but seeing as it is on a song by song basis, is there one or two in particular that you would like to see added? I will ask for that one or two specifically, if you want to let me know. If not I will put in a general request". Here are a couple of ideas I have: Wake Up, Bought Myself a Liarbird, Senses Working Overtime, Wait till Your Boat goes Down, She's a Little Light House, Then She appeared. However, if you all have any ideas of your own that might make a really good XTC ring-tone your contribution is welcome. Cheers, Jamie (I have to take this call) Lowe NP: International Pop Overthrow Vol. 5 Three discs of Not Lame Power POP for the price of one!
------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 22:40:34 +0000 From: "David McGuinness" <georgmuffat@hotmail.com> Subject: Let's briefly summarise ... Message-ID: <F698ARf3sllNY30kkZI0000007b@hotmail.com> I'm sure you've all spotted Mr Partridge's miniature contribution in the very funny remix of S-E-X-X-Y just posted on www.theymightbegiants.com. It made me laugh anyway. -David
------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 11:53:10 +0000 (GMT) From: Dom Lawson <britishsteel666@yahoo.co.uk> Subject: XTC, baby! Message-ID: <20030219115310.46656.qmail@web40502.mail.yahoo.com> Oi Oi! Just a quickie...matron...on the subject of what I should be planning to warp the impressionable mind of my forthcoming Mini-Me (or our forthcoming Mini-We, if I'm being inclusive) with. Clearly XTC would be a splendid choice, and I'll bear those Swans nominations in mind...actually, I can imagine a tiny tot drifting into slumber to the cranked up sounds of 'Cop'...possibly...anyway, since so many of you have proved to be fertile (a ghastly thought, but congratulations all the same) I was wondering if you could enlighten me as to whether there is any truth in the rumour that loud, aggressive music is likely to scare the merry arse out of the average newborn. I have a friend who claims to be introducing his week-old son to the delights of Iron Maiden and Slayer, and obviously I would like to follow suit, but common sense tells me that blasting Possessed's 'Seven Churches' at a newborn is likely to result in much shrieking and shitting of pants. And not just from me. Your advice, sagacious coves, your advice... Salut! Do(o)m
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