| C @ W | Day: 31
Meg - Fezo? Oh, that's a former regular. He used to post often way back. He became a lawyer since, he's pretty busy nowdays, he's a hardworking Ambulance Chaser back in West Virginia.
He had not much to say back then either.
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Bill - need attention? Go to the chatroom and "have" a girl.
IcPaul - someone used my signature a scroll down. I did NOT say your lyrics was boring. Wasn't me.
StAl - my original statement? What are you talking about son? Couldn't we expand/stretch the discussion? I know that's not what you usually do back over there, but hey, give it a try!
C
| Meg Ryan | Day: 31
Clas, who is that Fezo?
| oleander | Day: 31
RS--mmm. You don't use white sugar, do you?
St. Al--for what I would think are more than obvious reasons I don't respond at all.
Aunt Faye--ha!
caramia--where yat, grrlfriend? NYC is a slim possibility--keep me posted....
Shotan--the Charette Jury has NOT forgotten you! Please be patient. Your award will arrive one of these days.
BB--your little token of appreciation will be en route eventually as well.
Geena--mmm.... Culinary update: if anyone heads through Ann Arbor (Michigan for you OTPers [over-the-pond]) you MUST go to Zingerman's--fabulous deli with attitude--if you can't have Zabar's you got Zingerman's.
bway Steve--ok, ok--boxers? briefs? thong?
Dano!!! Myrtle Beach? Just downstate from me and within shooting distance of multiple GBers. E me--there are nicer beaches in NC & SC. If you come there WILL be a DanFest!!
Mu--there ARE things we agree on.
ACC DanFest potentials: Danstock? The Human Dan-In? Let me dust off my love beads if there's going to be more live music. Anybody got a good venue? How far you willing to drive, fezo? MC--wanna see you & Shirl on those bikes. I hear Kinky wants to come too.
| Bill | Day: 31
Whatevahappens,
Check out this website, www.kineticsurge.com/bios.html
Notice in the 3rd paragraph it says, "Lefebvre...has appeared
with such artists as Donald Fagen...".
He must have done some work with Donald but I don't seem to
be able to find his name mentioned in any of the Steely Dan
or Donald Fagen links.
Hutch,
I believe the 2VN Photography credits are...
Michael Northrup, Jason Fulford, Annalisa, Donald Fagen.
You may be right about Walter taking the shot though.
...she turned my life into a living hell in those little tops
and tight capris...
| Yes... | Day: 31
Yes your right !
But don't ever forget the best..and a pal
Ahmet Ertugun
bluz
| ╡ | Day: 31
it's too bad the billionaire gloved one cried wolf throwing the the racist card at Mariah Carey's ex. This as RIAA and Time-Warner AOL Ted Turner Whatever are muscle Internet Radio into oblivion. The real truth is much sadder:
"Record Companies Can't Account for Their Practices-
What if you worked for a company for-30 years ù say, starting in 1967 and ending in 1997 ù and then realized the company had never paid into your pension fund? You'd be pretty steamed.
That's what happened to Sam Moore from the famous R&B group Sam & Dave. He had hits with Atlantic Records, which is part of Time Warner, like "Soul Man," "Hold On I'm Coming" and dozens of others.
Even though new hits stopped coming, the old ones kept selling. He figured that when he reached retirement, Atlantic would have been paying his pension into his union, which is called AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists).
When Moore applied for his pension, he was told that he had benefits coming to him. What a relief, he thought. Then he got the bad news. AFTRA was all set to pay him a whopping $67 a month. This is the same AFTRA that now boasts a $1.2 billion surplus.
That $67 figure came not from the money Sam thought he was getting from Atlantic, but from radio and television appearances he'd made over the years. It turned out that Atlantic had never paid one dime into his pension fund. Nothing. Nada.
Think of all the times you've heard "Soul Man" played on the radio, or in clubs and restaurants. Sam Moore was not getting paid for any of it.
Push has come to shove, though. Moore, along with two dozen or so other artists ù including some who've passed away ù-sued AFTRA and the record companies for their proper compensation.
It turns out, by the way, that you don't have to be a member of AFTRA to qualify. If you recorded songs for a record company that was a signatory of AFTRA ù- which means all of them ù-you qualify for a pension. And not just black artists or those from the '60s. The Eagles, for example, are as mad as Sam Moore about what's happened. [OK, that part's not so sad]
Last month, AFTRA tried to push a settlement through in the ongoing case. They offered to pay each of the plaintiffs $100,000 apiece, and let the rest of the recording artists twist in the wind.
But many of the plaintiffs, including Moore, objected, and the judge took them seriously. Moore figured that he was probably owed about a million bucks. So the judge told all sides to go-back to the drawing board and start over.
Tomorrow, all the attorneys involved in the case ù- representing AFTRA, its pension fund, the recording industry organization RIAA, the record labels, the plaintiffs, etc. ù- will meet in Scottsdale, Ariz., to start negotiations. It should be interesting since one law firm, Proskauer Rose, represents both the AFTRA fund and the Recording Industry Association of America.
The record labels are united on one front: They don't want to have pay about 20,000 different artists 30 years of back pension and health benefits.
At a hearing in Sacramento last week, Montell Jordan ù-a more contemporary artist whose big hit was "This Is How We Do It" ù revealed that he, like a lot of other music stars, had no idea he was supposed to get health benefits from his record company. When his wife gave birth, Jordan said, he brought cash to the hospital.
At the same hearing, music industry lawyer Don Engel, called the record companies' accounting practices "intentionally fraudulent" and compared them to WorldCom and Enron. Only, the record companies have been doing this since Elvis Presley wore tight pants. They've just never been questioned about it.
Jordan, by the way, testified that even though "This Is How We Do It" sold 2 million copies, his record company says he's never broken even with them or turned a profit.
I know another artist who had hits in the '70s, and whose record company says the same thing. My guess is there are hundreds or thousands more stories like these. They're all about to come out as the rock generation ages into retirement. If so, Enron is going to look like a cakewalk by comparison."
| Hutch | Day: 31
Bill - The credits on 2VN give Walter a photography credit. I suspect it's actually the cover photo. Look at the shadows. Donald is standing there with his hands behind his head and Walter is snapping the picture. It's really an ingenious idea since they never had a photo of themselves on the cover of any of their albums. This way they're on there but not really.
A young kid came into the store this afternoon trying out Strats. He looked to be about 20 or so. I'm standing there telling him about the guitar when he starts playing the intro to Deacon Blues. He said he had just started getting into SD. There's hope yet for this new generation!
Hutch
| Whatevah happens | Day: 31
I don't think Tim Lefebvre played with DF, but that other guy from Wayne Krantz's band, drummer Keith Carlock, has done some recording with them
| Bill | Day: 31
"Blue Lou" is dedicated to "Blue Lou" Marini?
Also, when did Tim Lefebvre perform with Donald Fagen?
In the credits for 2VN, Walter thanks "Uncle K".
Who is Uncle K?
Also in the credits for 2VN, Donald gets a credit for photography.
What photo was taken by Donald?
| Molly..........looking at the big picture... and lmao | Day: 31
Hello all my Banyan Trees friends! I hope all is well today.
Lcpaul, Love that poem..I'm not the least bit surprised that you knew it! No need for Warren now Sugarman. My red-haired Viking has left for Germany, and then back home to Scotland. Today it's Chet Baker and Nina Simone with a bit of Nancy Wilson thrown in for good measure.. Might get into the Hendrix collection soon though. Get ol Jimi jamming on Spanish Castle Magic, All Along the Watchtower and Voodoo Child....Come on over, you can give me some solice... *wink*
Dragon lady, You're very much welcome. I hope things get better soon.
My son started his first day of 1st grade today. I keep wondering where did it all go? Seems like Yesterday I was bringing him home from the Hospital. Now he's a little man.
Bluz, sorry we couldn't talk. The bird,cats, dog and kids were all misbehaving... Only Clyde (the burro) was not acting out. Talk soon?!!!
Wild Bill, I gotta have you baby!
Off to make some cookies for the Kids.. Celebrating School Starting.
Peace, and Love M.
| Bill | Day: 31
********* Non Steely Dan Related Area *********************
The "Funniest Reply To Clas Award" goes to... FEZO!
"All Scandinavians are just like the muppet character The Swedish
Chef right?" LMAO!!!
This years "Shut Yo' Mouth Award" goes to... WAG!
"Clas, How many black people do you have in Sweden?"
(Not many, but they have seen a few on television though...)
*****************Steely Dan Related Area *********************
Least talked about Donald Fagen composition is...
"Blue Lou" from the Glengarry Glen Ross soundtrack. Even
Andy Metzger hasn't posted this one yet.
Least talked about Walter Becker composition is...
"Hat Too Flat"... Strange since Far Arcturus is a rather hot
vacation spot these days.
| C | Day: 31
Icpaul-"To good not to share"? BORING!
c
| F#$%%^ - Avacado's numerology | Day: 31
alught alright...just typos and corrected one - laughing too hard while typing...like that would be really big odds...get it...oh, nevermind...
| Howard | Day: 31
Tedious correction to previous corrections:
isn't it Avogadro's number? Two Os, with the first one after the V.
6.023 x 10 (23rd) seems about right.
Howard
| sylvia plath | Day: 31
MUSHROOMS
Overnight, very
Whitely, discreetly,
Very quietly
Our toes, our noses
Take hold on the loam,
Acquire the air
Nobody sees us,
Stops us, betrays us;
The small grains make room.
Soft fists insist on
Heaving the needles,
The leafy bedding,
Even the paving.
Our hammers, our rams,
Earless and eyeless,
Perfectly voiceless,
Widen the crannies,
Shoulder through holes. We
Diet on water,
On crumbs of shadow,
Bland-mannered, asking
Little or nothing.
So many of us!
So many of us!
We are shelves, we are
Tables, we are meek,
we are edible,
Nudgers and shovers
In spite of ourselves.
Our kind multiplies:
We shall by morning
Inherit the earth.
Our foot's in the door.
To good not to share.
lcpaul
Molly - keep playing Zevon babe.
| Dragon | Day: 30
Molly -- Thank you.
fezo -- Good point. And should a race detector become available I think StAl would not use it anyway.
Dano -- I tried sending you email but it came back undeliverable. I'll send you a real letter soon.
Schwinn -- Speaking of email, have you gotten my last two emails or are you ignoring me?
Geena -- FYI - As I understand it WB and DF aren't getting paid a single cent for packages like the ones you bought. The rights were signed away to old managers and such.
| StAl | Day: 30
Jesus Mu, you're slipping. Everyone KNOWS Avagodro's Number is 6.23 x 10(23rd). Shessh... That's Avagodro with two O's...
StAl
| cara mia | Day: 30
Dr. K,
Have z write me at that sassysingle addy at hotmail sans the "g". I put that in there earlier to thwart the spambots. I could have sworn Lisa G referred to a certain musician friend incarnate as S, who is somehow connected to all this cyber-psychosis, but I could be wrong.
Looking forward to meetings, marks, and mayhem...
L-U-V,
cara mia
| StAl | Day: 30
Clas -- you're doing something interesting. It's something people do when they're backpedaling and don't want to appear to be backpedaling. You're distancing yourself from your original argument by painting broad strokes so as not to allow us to finger you...
I see your point. In general we're all influenced by our environment, but that wasn't the intent of your original comment.
Best soundtrack. I'm diggin' the soundtrack to Boogie Nights myself right now. Singles is a good one for sure, especially if you're partial to the "Seattle Sound." And if you're not I don't want to fucking hear about it, so don't' bother... But the best soundtrack ever. Hands down -- The Last Waltz.
I know, that doesn't really count...
StAl
| Doctor Warren Kruger | Day: 30
Cara Mia-
We here at KR (Kruger Research) are delighted to hear that you will be coming our way at the end of this month.
We haven't forgotten about the er- donations that you promised to make, we hope you haven't forgotten as well, and, don't worry, the marks will go away before you know it!
Although my vacation ends September 3rd, I'm sure KR shall see to your every need up until then.
I shall direct my ex-patient/prisoner z (not s) to email you our official email address. One question- what letter is that in your email address that follows the word single? Is it an o, g or a q?
Randy- Next time you talk with Russell, try to catch his left hand in a door or something, he's too good to be playing without a handicap. I've got the "Sound of the Johnny Smith Guitar" CD- what that man couldn't do on the guitar is not worth doing.
Expectantly Yours,
Dr. Warren K.
| F#$%^$# | Day: 30
6.023 x 10{23pwr]
| ╡ | Day: 30
Geena: That's all pre-Dan, pre Walk It stuff...purely demos from 1969-1971 I believe. Quite Lo-Fi You'll notice a number of songs that showed up on Dan albums later on. Come Back Baby is excellent and Stone Pianos not bad...let just say I've played the whole album twice in the last 10 years...
That reminds me - How about a Throw Back the Little Ones Pool for the Next One???
The initial Lost Wages odds are as follows:
Wetside Story - 2:1
I Got the Bear - 7:1
Cash Only Island - 30:1
Kind Spirit - 50:1 and only in another form
Kulee Baba - 75:1
I Can't Write Home About You - 100:1 (ROY, one of my favorite tunes)
Second Arrangement - Avagadro's number (6.034 x 10{23pwr]:1
| Geena | Day: 30
One more thing....
Saxophonist Chris Potter is a babe!
(excitment ends here)
| Geena | Day: 30
Someone please tell me if I was robbed.
I was in Best Buy the other day looking for a DVD, couldn't find what I was looking for and since I can't leave a store empty-handed (my bad, I know), I started cruising the CD aisles...and what to my near blind eyes should appear but a CD called Walter Becker and Donald Fagan. It's put out by Park South Records and it contains the following:
Come Back Baby
Brain Tap Shuffle
Android Warehouse
Charlie Freak
More to Come
Parkers Band
The Old Regime
Roaring of the Lamb
Brooklyn
Sun Mountain
Any World that I'm Welcome To
I Can't Function
Mock Turtle Song
Yellow Peril
Stone Piano
You Go Where I Go.
I listened to it and mere words cannot describe my feelings on this.... I'm not sure I like it at all. Could this be their first recordings? Or a cheap imitation? Or is this a gem? I paid $11.99. Methinks I may have been taken. Since it was the only one there should I return it and claim manufacturing defects?
On the other hand I did find Joe Jackson's greatest hits double CD which is good for my 5K runs and the piece d'resistance (forgive my spelling), I found the Two Against Nature DVD. Again it was the only one there. It's incredible!!!!! The same PBS program I taped (and botched) about a year ago!
Does anyone else have this?
| Randy | Day: 30
Steely-folk:
Had a chance to meet and hang out with jazz guitarist Russell Malone last week when he played at Birdland in NYC; nice guy and a stellar player. If you get the chance, pick up one of his earlier albums (or CD as we should say), 'Black Butterfly' (1993) - if you can find it (it's apparently out of print). While no groundbreaker (who REALLY is anymore?), he's playing some great stuff.
Also in tow as a "fill-in" on drums was one Montez Coleman, who played with a rare subtlety and brimming fire as necessary; Omar Hakim's energy laced with the sensibility of Max Roach and/or Tony WIlliams. Caught him this past weekend again drumming for Grady Tate and he was very tasty; A player to be watched and a shoe-in for a few tracks on my album as well (if he returns my calls).
Also in the jazz section these days at your local shop is a reissue of guitarist Johnny Smith's album, 'The Sound of the Johnny Smith Guitar' (1960), remastered and newly "liner noted." The reissue is actually a compilation of two successive albums mastered to one disc. All original artwork, etc. Swings like mad. Check 'em out or don't-
"It's hard times befallen / The sole survivors / She thinks I'm crazy / But I'm just growing old..." - Steely Dan, 'Hey Nineteen'
Randy
NIGHTFLY62@aol.com
| Hans | Day: 30
CLAS
yOU aCHLOKE
Hans
| Kiltie | Day: 30
clas-hole: you're a racist fuckhead.
| Midnite Cruiser | Day: 30
wow....too many good soundtracks to list....the first one to come to mind was "The Commitments"....maybe we can narrow this down to various artists/compilation type albums and those done by a composer for a particular film?
back to work in the morning....bike # 1 was delivered today.....the bigger one comes Friday.
Shirl's bike:
http://users.sitestar.net/~jtalbott/VStar1100.jpg
and you've already seen mine:
http://users.sitestar.net/~jtalbott/JimOnBike.jpg
I think they're well suited for each other.
later y'all.
MC
| W1P | Day: 30
The Soundtrack to Singles is one of the best and the movie is tolerable. Would? (Alice In Chains), Breath (Pearl Jam), Seasons (Chris Cornell), Dyslexic Heart (Paul Westerberg), Battle of Evermore (Lovemongers), Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns (Mother Love Bone), Birth Ritual (Soundgarden), State of Love and Trust (Pearl Jam), Overblown (Mudhoney), Waiting for Somebody (Paul Westerberg), May This Be Love (Jimi Hendrix), Nearly Lost You (Screaming Trees), Drown (Smashing Pumpkins)
| W1P | Day: 30
Tomorrow night at Del Mar Racetrack ("where the turf meets the surf") -- The Steely Damned! I've linked to Del Mar under "my homepage" above
| Dano | Day: 30
LP , Watching the old box last night , on comes Grosse Point Blank,Terrific soundtrack Clash , Specials etc etc . Great to see it again and now may look out for the album again. And a helluva funny film to boot.
Anybody else , What is the best soundtrack to a film you have heard , but you have to like the film as well.
Lets have some nominations??
Regards Dano.
| Duncan | Day: 30
Ha Ha ha comedy Spanish keyboards----
Not reading just posting.
Having a fine holiday.
missing you all.
Hail ¦¦Smartmedia¦¦ have over 300 digital pics to process upon our return.
bought an extra card for the camera.
Dan sleeping late....bouns
xxxx
db
| ╡ | Day: 30
fezo: Conroy was a true genius, especially in his early novels, in his descriptive narratives of the scene, the mood, and the psyche of the Southern surroundings and characters...his use of language was particuarly creative and exquisite...
~: Saw in the Houston Chronicle that new N'awlins mayor Ray Kavin (sp?) is rounding 'em up and cleaning up the Big Easy...
| YGK | Day: 30
Hey Fezo!: Long time - how are you bud?
Wowski - Cara Mia in NYC - hmmmmmm......we can all pile into Le Bar Bat some eve......
ygk
| fezo | Day: 30
I don't know, Clas. St. Al has yet to equip my version of the GB with an automatic race detector.
By the way, Scott Turow is a much better writer about the law. Avoid Grisham.
Similarly, for accurate portrayals of southern living Grisham is also a hack. Try Pat Conroy instead.
| cara mia | Day: 30
Dr. Warren Kruger has inspired me to make a trek to The Big Apple for a chance to try out for his debacle... er, I mean debut, in another of his soon-to-fail tours. Please, please save some time for me, S, aka the good doctor, for a much desired meet and greet.
I will never equal Ole in her travels and turning cyber into reality with you all, but again I would adore seeing my Danfriends in NYC and vicinity for some nights out sharing some live music and good times. This is becoming a habit I never want to break.
Calling on Lisa/Daddy G, Aus/Babes, Malcolm, Lady B, NMN (if you can come down from MA), Pete/Shari, the mysterious S, et al...
Dates appear to be Aug 30 to Sept 8.
Hi, Gina, and you guys across the pond. I am going to give a concentrated listen to Steely Knives today and think of you.
cara mia
| Wag | Day: 30
Clas, how many Black people do you have in Sweeden?
| W1P | Day: 30
Stevee, you got it wrong on both counts -- its 1/2 mile east of Coldwater Canyon -- near Sportsman's Lodge. Unlike the one near Balboa, this one is open 24/7 (when they complete repairs, of course)
| C @ W | Day: 30
Let's face it:
How many blacks/minorities has it been around this board over the years?
Not many.
| Holy Cow Shit | Day: 30
Molly / Midnite Cruiser - There are always exceptions that proves the rule. Zoom out, look at the big picture.
C
| Midnite Cruiser | Day: 30
just got a copy of the Beatles movie "Let It Be" on DVD....this movie has been out of print for over 20 years and I've been looking for a good quality copy of it for several years. You occasionally see the laserdisc of the movie on eBay but it's usually in the $300 - $400 range....a bit rich for my blood....but anyway, someone has started copying the laserdisc to DVD and they've actually done a great job with it....to see the Beatles in the studio, making the Let It Be album, is priceless....I remember seeing this movie at the theatre as a kid and it made a big impression on me....now, to see it again after all these years is just as magical....it's sad in a way, because with the benefit of hindsight, you can see that the band is disintegrating but the creative process and the performances are wonderful....I'd recommend this to anyone who's a fan of good music or enjoys seeing some of the creative process that goes into creating great music.
re racism: I work in a factory with over 2,000 people....slightly more than half of these people are Black....a few Hispanic and a few Asian but primarily Black....I work with them, I eat with them, I hang out with them both at work and outside of work....time to let go the old stereotypes of the southern white boy....the times they are a changin'.....I know, I'm living it.
| Molly.........for what it's worth. | Day: 30
Hi gang,
Clas, my cousin is married to a beautiful black woman.. He was born and raised in Alabama. I happen to find dark men very attractive.I have always lived in the South. My First Husband was Native American. My Father was part Cajun. His mother, my Nana was darker then many African-Americans I know. No with my Mother's Irish coloring, I don't look very ethnic. However, two of my brothers look very much like my Nana. My point is locality had nothing to do with racism or prejudice. In my case, seeing prejudice (in any form) sickened me. It was a matter of right or wrong.
I haven't been visiting the for very long, but Dr.Mu doesn't seem to be prejudiced in the least to me.
Hutch, That was exactly the things that my husband used to say....about they way all his guitars sounded different. It truly must be a musician "thang". Tim would never have destoyed a guitar the way some famous musicians have...they were almost like his children. I understood because my paintings were like that for me. I'd love to hear you play some day.
Dragon, sorry things are not going well for you. I'll keep you in my prayers and thoughts. Bluz, the Boss ain't all that. I heard the New stuff a bit, and it sure isn't like Nebraska or The River. To me, he sounds weary...
Off to my garden, I got fresh tomatoes and corn now! Whoo hoo!
Be peaceful and loving M
| Jimbo | Day: 30
Hutch- Bright Lights Big City is out on video, so you can get a chance to see it. I saw the movie myself. I thought it was very good. Michael J. Fox may never get any recognition as a dramatic actor, but this was his best in terms of that genre. And yeah, there were some Fagen songs that were in the movie, but never made the soundtrack. Apparently the record company wanted "hits". So they put out some songs by Prince and Bryan Ferry. Plus, some songs that I don't think made the movie.
Typical record company shit.
Anyway, saw the Today show. Bruce rocked the house. What did you guys think?
| C | Day: 30
Fezo - you are missing the point. But I guess it comes with your territory?
I know it does, I used to read all those Grisham novels.
| Whatevah happens | Day: 30
Hutch -- Marcelle Clements was DF's girlfriend for quite a long time in the '80s.
Besides "Century's End", I think he also wrote some incidental music that didn't appear on the soundtrack album for Bright Lights Big City. You have to freeze the screen during the credits at the end of the movie to see what it was. He also sang a version of the title song during the film.
| Fingers | Day: 30
STEVEEDAN
Hi buddy....thanks for the mention amongst your worldwide Dandom players....highly honoured! One day you can add a "face to face" label hopefully. Hermosa sounds a buzz....will be there in spirit at least...knock their socks off! Cousin D is good addition to your set....a definite winner...always gets the gals up dancing over here......even makes line dancing look like fun!
Still waiting for my Steely Knives to arrive...looking forward to actually hearing P.L. Maybe we'll be on next year's comp?
lcpaul
Totally back up your irritation at "Chocolate Cake" on Woodface! It's a filler at best, a "Ringo", a hideous carbuncle on the face of a beloved friend (paraphrase). Anyway it stinks. The rest of the album is sublime, genius material, subtle, understated class. I was gutted when the band split but the Finn magic continues in other forms.
Lighthouse family?.........a resounding "NO". Insider gossip says the guy is a crap live singer....can't hold pitch. They must have dragged his vocals through some hefty electronic gizmo to keep it in key! Mushy MOR elevator dross.
Serendipity indeed.I picked up "A Decade Of Steely Dan" from my local Woolworth store..ú2.99 in the junk bin.....always worth a rummage!!!
| fezo | Day: 30
you're reliance on a fictionalized stereotype of Southerners is simplistic even for you
All Scandinavians are just like the Muppet character The Swedish Chef right?
| Howard | Day: 30
There are obviously quite a few Pod fans here. I can see why - there are some great sounds in this box. Spent a while last night trying them out, and had a lot of fun.
Floridavid - I know there are few ways to feed things in and out. I've got the usual guitar jack going in at the front, and initially was listening on headphones. This is when I heard the buzz on the output. Last night I took line level outputs (jack) from the back to feed into my hifi. This worked fine - no hum or buzz at all, so the buzz problem seems to be only on the headphone signal. I've contacted the shop to get a replacement...
I'm sure I'm gonna have a lot of fun playing with this toy. I get to make loud and dirty guitar noises and not annoy the neighbours!
Howard
| Luckless Pedestrian | Day: 30
hi all
the roots of racism?
clas - not mixing with blacks, hispanics, etc may also be a function of opportunity, that is, the lack thereof - vermont has the lowest population of minorities in the u.s., does that make them racists? it could certainly help it along, i suppose, out of ignorance and fear of an unknown - but is this always the case?
just a thought
| Steveedan | Day: 29
Hi Schwinn --
I got the Steely Knives CD a couple of days ago. I have listened to the whole CD and am very very impressed by the original material that comprise 13 of the 15 tracks. Needless to say, I really dig the 2 Steely Dan covers.
Thanks again for such a swift mailing of this CD to me, and again, thank you for allowing Pretzel Logic to be included on it.
W1P - is that the Jerry's Deli near Balboa Blvd, or the one near Whitsett? We would eat occasionally at the Balboa Blvd location.
Remember everyone ... keep September 2nd available for a ride to Hermosa Beach. Pretzel Logic is playing from 11 Am to 2 PM.
Angel - can you make this gig (and the other family members)? Please RSVP. I want my Angel there, OK?
Catch you all here soon.
Steveedan
| C @ W | Day: 29
This is from the Blue Bore:
Here is a direct quote from a "Winter 1989 Interview with Walter Becker" (Metal Leg, Issue 14, Fall 1990):
"Q. That's also surprising because you and Fagen have a reputation for being studio tyrants and telling each musician exactly what to play.
W.B. Not at all. We would go in with a piano chart that showed Donald's chord voicings and Donald would usually go through the keyboard chart with the keyboard player. Because if you just write chord symbols, everyone will play them differently. The keyboard parts, in most cases, were so integral to what we were doing that a lot of the ingredients had to be there in that way. But then the keyboard player was free to articulate and add things to that, so there was a lot of just blowing. And that's basically what was written, No bass parts were written. Usually, Chuck Rainey would listen to our demo in which I played bass and take the things off that that he thought were appropriate and just come up with the rest. And since Chuck Rainey was my favorite bass player in the whole known universe, I vastly preferred for him to do things instead of playing bass myself.
The guitar players had nothing written for them and they would come up with their own parts. We would listen and suggest things but there CERTAINLY WASN'T ANY SCORE."
What about that Doctor?
| C @ W | Day: 29
StAl - are you married to a black woman, will your kids get married to blacks, or any other ethnic minority? Do you socialize with blacks, Mexicans, Puerto Ricans?
No, you don't.
I don't say it makes you a racist, I don't say IcPaul is a racist. I say: You were influenced by your environments when you grew up, and you just don't mix with that part of the population.
And when it comes to the Doc and his opinions on the Middle East conflict: he's flying blind because the Palestinians are Arabs.
C
| Dragon | Day: 29
StAl -- Ah -- since you asked -- I'm hanging in there. Things have been fairly rough.
| Bill | Day: 29
Clas,
You've got your geographical personalities wrong as it relates
to the United States. I've lived here a long time and seen most
of it so I'll tell you how it goes ok?
People from the major northeastern cities are known to be generally
cold and impersonal. This is not to say that you can't find
genuinely nice people there, but they're few and far between
compared to the south.
People from the south are generally friendly. At least that's
been my experience with them. They tend to acknowledge one another
and say hello. Keep in mind this is the bible belt and they have
traffic jams going to church on Sunday down there. They aren't
perfect, but at least they believe in something and they're
trying to be good people.
The southwest is basically laid back. I think this may have to do
with the fact that it gets so hot out there. I lived in Vegas for
four years and I can remember the temperature getting well over
100 degree consistently for months. When it's that hot you have
a tendency to just kick back and take it easy. Southwesterners
are good at taking it easy, and I can respect that.
The pacific northwest (I'm going to include northern california
in this too) is probably the most beautiful part of the U.S.
This is the main base of operations for the environmentalist
movement. You'll meet some fine people up out there and if you
visit you may never leave. It's that nice.
Therefore, your contention that the southeast is full of
meanspirited, racist cross-burners just isn't true and shows
just how much you really know about the United States.
You can't truly understand a country by watching television shows
about it. You've got to go there and walk the streets and meet the
people and then you'll know.
In your case, I'd say stick to the northeast.
| Hutch | Day: 29
Molly - At last count: Seven electrics, four acoustics, one electric bass, a five-string banjo, a baritone ukulele and two hand-made dulcimers! The guitars are all "working guitars", in other words I don't collect guitars just to collect them like a some people do. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I have one Fender Strat, for example, with a solid maple neck and one with a rosewood fingerboard on top of the maple. They sound different . The maple fretboard gives a more high-end cutting sound and the rosewood gives it a warmer tone. Looks are really secondary in a way. A guy I know has about 120 guitars in his collection. And he doesn't collect old vintage stuff. He's into the high end Gibson Les Pauls with the highly figured maple tops on the body. Flame is the game! A lot of the most prized ones have a lot of horizontal shape to the grain of the wood. They call it flame. We have a stock broker who comes in and buys a $2000 guitar about every other week. It's nuts!
Walter B. did a little treatise on GAS... that's Guitar Acquisition Syndrome. It's somewhere buried in the ODP.
Heard Los Lobos' new album the other night. Really nice, very tasty. Rick Marotta plays on one track. Well worth a listen.
I saw a Steely Dan songbook recently that had (of all songs) "Big Noise, New York". That's a pretty obscure song to find in an SD songbook but I noticed the writing credit was DF and Marcelle Clements. Who's this Marcelle Clements? Was it covered in Sweet's book and my feeble brain isn't firing? And here's another thing I've wondered about for a while... did Donald write any of the incidental music in Bright Lights, Big City or was it just a couple of songs? I've yet to see the film or find a copy of the soundtrack.
Pod People Unite
Hutch
| Moon River | Day: 29
Mu- If you don't associate with racists, why are you talking to Clas?
| ╡ | Day: 29
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| ╡ | Day: 29
YGK: just don't mix the veggies with the methanol...looking forward to hearing the ETE tune, just short in the pockets lately...
Aussie: thanks...detailed maps, topograpy, and land division are fascinating. While they are associated with the Great Nations of European understanding of the world and sometimes use for imperialistic gains, I believe the Phoenicians and Chinese were big on maps as well...anyway an important contruct for understanding...anyway, their cool - my son's a big fan as well..
C: for the record (not that it matters)
(a) I was born in New York state
(b) I never lived in South Carolina, it was North Carolina
(c) I am not, nor do I associate with racists...
| Floridavid | Day: 29
Another POD ver.2 here...love it.
Howard, your POD pro is a rackmount version. Are you using low Imp.XLR connections? It was meant to used that way...should be nice and quiet.
Nice week everyone...David
| Mistress of Mayhem | Day: 29
Hi ya gang! I've been painting my boney butt off today... Hope you are all well.
Aussie, thanks bud... of course you are a sweetheart. Everyone here knows that.
Hutch, I love to go to music stores, and shows like you posted about. The guitars always seem as much a work of art as any piece of sculpture I've ever seen. They almost seem to have a soul.... I know that isn't a very good description, but it's the best my heat- addled brain can come up with. How many guitars do you have? My ex had 8. He insisted that they each had their own unique sound. While I couldn't see that they were that different in sound, they were all beautiful instruments. I figured he was just obsessed with having them! :) Like most collectors are. Even though I know f*** all about guitars, I enjoyed your post.
Bluz, we couldn't talk about Ace. What did you think? Have you heard from Jake?
Lcpaul, I'm much tastier then a biscuit. :) Been listening to Warren Zevon all weekend. Something about some of ol Warren's music makes me wanna get naked... lol lol What can I say? I'm a heathen.
Wild Bill, glad to hear from you Bud. I really do try to behave with you, but it's very difficult to do..... You're just a sex bomb.. :)
Peace and Love to you all
BYE FOR NOW! M
| StAlphonzo | Day: 29
Clas: your logic is anything but. I was born and raised in Virginia Beach Virginia. I HATE racism in every single sense of the word. My cousins, all of which have lived in the Southern US all their lives, raised in the same basic family unit are split. 2 of them abhor racism. One is an outright redneck.
You cannot draw that conclusion. You should know better than that.
Though I don't agree with Dr Mu's eye-for-an-eye position, I've never gotten the impression he was racist. Never.
RoyScam -- how do you feel? MC? Ole? Dragon?
Give me a break...
Sure, we are influenced by our environments as we grow up, but it's unfair to say Mu's position is based on this. The reason for racism boils down to one problem, and one problem ONLY -- Ignorance.
StAl
| C | Day: 29
Mid Cruiser - that's cool isn't it. Caroline said; that's a Cosmos flower. I searched on the web and found out that she was right.
Good picture.
---
Bill - well, once again, try to read close this time:
If you are born, raised under a Racist Regime that is practising Apartheid, and you're a white man, are you saying that it wouldn't set marks on you?
It's not about guilt, it's about how a small white child is living in a society who's opressing blacks.
IcPaul is a grownup now, but the values he grew up with is forever etched upon his mind. Theirfor his pro-Israel attitude.
Look at doc ¦, he was born in South Carolina, now he's a Texan, that's the southern part of USA, wellknown for racism. It's not surprising he's pro-Israel too.
And by the bye Bill, you have returned! Have you been in a state of shock when Dow Jones fell? Do you feel better now?
C
| W1P | Day: 29
Steevee, don't worry Jerry's Famous Deli on Ventura is supposed to re-open in 2 months
| Midnite Cruiser | Day: 29
Hutch & Howard....I've got a Pod also, running version 2 of the software....I love the sounds this thing can produce! Haven't noticed any noise on any of the outputs though.....hope you got that straightened out Howard.
Clas....I didn't know that's what the wildflowers were called but your friend from New Orleans was right....how about that, half way around the world to find the name of a flower that's literally almost in my back yard!
| Steveedan | Day: 29
Good morning everyone --
Last Thursday night, at our Pretzel Logic band rehearsal, Andy Metzger came to listen to us, and stayed the whole night - 4 hours. He liked it, I am happy to report. After practice, Andy joined a few of us Pretzel Logicians for a late night snack at Denny's (there ain't much else open in close driving distance from the studio in Van Nuys at 1:30 AM). Andy will be back to see us before he heads back to his home on the east coast on Thursday, August 8th.
I have now met 4 Steely Dan website hosts in the flesh (Andy, St. Al, Miz Ducky, and Oleander - Hello to you all), and I have spoken on the telephone to Hoops. Not bad. When you combine that with the fact that I have had the opportunity to play keyboards with all four Southern California based Steely Dan tribute bands (The Steely Fan Band, Doctor Wu, The Steely Damned, and Pretzel Logic), I must humbly say that my cup runneth over.
I have also swapped e-mail letters with Paul (Fingers) Shotan of the Danny Steel Orchestra in England ('Lo Mate!), and with the newly formed San Francisco Steely Dan/Stevie Wonder band, SteelyWonder.
Lots of feathers in my cap ... or, for those of you who remember the boy scouts, I've just filled up another achievement skin ... time to get another one and get started on it ...
We've decided to add Cousin Dupree to our set for the Hermosa Beach Festival gig. We think that the beach crowd will like that one.
See you all soon.
Steveedan
| Bill | Day: 29
Clas,
Individual guilt for societal injustice? I don't think so...
All you knee-jerk liberal cowards say the same thing, that
the individual should feel guilty for the supposed injustices
inflicted by the society at large. This is a total bullshit
argument that leaves those in the supposedly downtrodden
group off the hook for any wrongdoing whatsoever.
This Phil Donahue-esque version of macro-sociology was bullshit
back then and it's still bullshit today.
Rule 1)
I feel guilty (sometimes) for the wrongs that I DO.
I don't feel guilty for the supposed wrongs of the society at
large because I have no control over the society at large,
niether does LcPaul.
Rule 2)
I develop my own philosophies on life, I don't let President Bush,
Al Sharton, or YOU tell me what to believe is right. Who says
you and your friends have the market cornered on moral sociological
philosophy?
Rule 3)
There's enough guilt to go around. It aint just for white, middle
class American males y'know. Hell even Sweden's got a few things
to feel guilty about...how about that tacit acceptance of the
Nazi's way back when? I don't recall Sweden making a stand on that
issue do you? How about that African leader Idi Amin or whatever?
Brutally killed hundreds of thousands of his own people as I recall.
He's black isn't he? I guess that lets him off the hook.
Rule 4) DON'T FEED THE CLAS. Oh yeah...I forgot about that.
| lp | Day: 29
lol aus - i thought, wow, early for the weekend are we?
yes, and, do meet me at the airport - i am so out of here!
i have a circus in town, no permits, 10,000 sf tent, electricity everywhere, propane tanks all over the place, gypsies bathing in the streets, elephants roaming on the football field, it's just great, really - total chaos in the suburbs today - LOL!
| Aussie | Day: 29
Errata Correcto-Mundo: Meant to write: Everyone: Have a great WEEK.
Aus
| Aussie | Day: 29
Malkie Malc: Congrats on your new efforts....raising glass of thirty year port to you.....Slanche vah!!
Junie love: I picked up that golden heart pendant you liked from Tiffany this past Saturday....I'm sure it'll look great on you. Oh, did you happen to see Mollie's comment about if she were you she'd run off with yours truly? What a cutie pie! Please be sure to save an invitation for her to our summer beach blast soiree in August. Love love love xoxoxo, Ward.
Doctor Myoo: Your positions on the Middle East have been duly noted, and appreciated. The maps you provided offer depth and substance to your assertions. Very very well done.
LadyBaySide: Welcome back.
Everyone: Have a great weekend.
Aus
| YGK | Day: 29
¦: no need for apologies (#3738) - the funny thing is that ETE was written in 1988, from an invisible perspective/dimention (dimentia?). If you can dream it, it can happen, even tho your historial references and civilized notations are apropos. And remember, if you fall off the wagon, you needn't get right back on it, sometimes, you can just walk along side it.
And is DF working with those folks from Honda?
Gina: gracias.....
lcpaul: scroll, baby, scroll......
CORE is heading into the studio this week to nail the Final Five of "Trying to Sort It All Out......" We're tentatively planning our CD release party - perhaps at Le Bar Bat, perhaps a smaller venue for mid-September.......I'm discussing with my bass player about when during the week - he says weekend - does anyone care? would anyone come in on a weekend? what say you good people?
Our website will be up soon - www.corenyc.com - please give me some feedback if anyone would be interested in hearing a first public listen in NYC in Mid-Late September on a weekend......
ygk
| lcpaul:) | Day: 29
Q: What watch does Mickey Mouse wear?
A: A Ronald Reagan watch.
Q: What watch does Ronald reagan wear?
A: A Robert Mugabe watch.
Q: What watch does Robert Mugabe wear?
A: A Clas watch of course!
| lcpaul | Day: 29
Now that I've got that off my chest, a bit of serendipity over the weekend. Was in a music store on Saturday with my girlfriend. A shreik and she produced "The Very Best Of Steely Dan" digitally remastered by Gary Katz himself. Not being as bigger fan as me however, she regretted it later, as she was exposed to it more than she fancied. Most of the "classics", 16 tracks in all, all for the equivalent of about US$7,00! Not usually big on compilations, but as I don't have a lot of the older stuff on CD, it was quite a find. I must say, "Babylon Sisters" really does it for me, as does "Josie". Shoot, truth be told, they all do it for me.
Also listened to "Woodface" a lot. Just gets better with age. Sublime music. Only I wish they hadn't put "Chocolate Cake" on that album. Think I'm going to edit it out.
Lighthouse Family getting a lot of airplay here - on now - not sure whether I like their sound. No, I think not.
Molly you biscuit, I'm a step closer to finding a stylus for my turntable. Should have it in my hot, sweaty little palms by Thursday/Friday latest. Then it's a weekend of spinning frenzy.
Take care
Love and peace
Paul
| C | Day: 29
IcPaul - I am pretty sure I got it right. It will take generations, probably hundred of years for the white people in South Africa to get on the right track concerning the racist-issue.
Look how it is down in Louisiana or Georgia (that is USA), the white peolpe are nice and polite, but SO out/back in time when it comes to equality.
And if you are "responding" or not to me has nothing to do with that. It's not personal, it's just the way it is.
| Howard | Day: 29
Hutch - Aha, a Pod! I've heard many people rave about these, and last Saturday I took the plunge and bought one (a Pod Pro). Have only spent an hour or so checking out the sounds, but I'm impressed. Great range of amp sounds, and nice effects. Great for neighbour-friendly recording as you say, especially if you're in the mood for some loud and dirty playing late at night! Glad you enjoyed my contribution to the CD.
I've got some low-level buzz on the headphone output though, so I need to check if that's a fault with the unit or not. Even with the output turned to zero and nothing plugged into the input, the buzz is there - doesn't sound right to me.
Howard
| lcpaul | Day: 29
Clas - you just don't get it, do you? And that's a rhetorical question. I won't be responding to you anymore, so please don't address me directly.
Thank you
Paul
| C @ work | Day: 29
It's not what you SAY Paul, it's what you DO.
The Apartheid System had an Impact on you during your adolescene, it would have on me too, on anyone. That's just how it is, that's no "insult".
p>C
| lcpaul | Day: 29
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\/ IcPaul - you are born and raised in South Africa - that is no surprise to me you approve to the Israel Apartheid politics.
Clas - let's get a few things straight here matey. Just because I was (mostly) raised in South Africa, that does not automatically define me as a racist. In fact, just for the record, exactly the opposite is true. And, just for the record, I was one of the first people in line to vote for the ANC and Nelson Mandela in 1994.
And merely because I don't condone Palestine's terrorist actions, doesn't mean I do Israel's either. But then St Al pretty much said it best. I don't know what the solution is, but I certainly know what it's not. Suicide bombings are tragic wastes of life for people on both sides of the fence.
Now you have some facts to hand. And some elaboration on how I feel.
So, may I suggest, that in future, until you have done your homework, you keep your fucking stupid mouth shut, you offensive nicompoop.
Paul
| C @ W | Day: 29
¦ - The state of Israel is practising terorism (subsidized by the USA) on a stateless people - the Palestinians. If you fuck with poor, offended, insulted people long enough, they will get back on you and do terrible things.
That's how it is.
And you could go on ranting on what have happened in the past, or how the maps were drawned back in the eighteenth century, or back Before Christ, but that won't help.
C
| angel | Day: 28
Wow, just got back from 2 weeks of vacation and I am glad to be home. NYC, Oswego, Niagra Falls, Cleveland, Chicago and lots of points in between. It was great to see some pieces of the country I have never seen and good to be back in my old hometown. Got lots of stories to tell and some Steely moments, including an afternoon spent at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. No, they don't have an exhibit of Steely Stuff, but the boys are well represented in the main exhibits and on the 42 minute film that they play, to showcase all the inductees. More to come, now off to work (the price I pay for 2 weeks of bliss).
Later gang.
| ╡ | Day: 28
R&R News:
Neil Finn's Driving Me Mad up to # 17 on AAA singles from 30 last week...
Meanwhile, Dave Matthews is # 1 on AAA singles and albums charts with Busted Stuff, his what St. Al, 7th album in the last 18 months?
| Molly | Day: 28
Hello everyone....
Bluz, my sugarman! of course I know about Shawn Phillips. I might not have know about the death of ol John Lee but I know what I like babe. Some day I'll tell you about attending a Carlos Montoya concert with my friend... He was magnificent! I was a kid but I knew that he was special. Have you checked out Ace's site yet? I tried to catch you last night, but alas you weren't nowhere to be found.... lol Ginny has a new boyfriend, and my phone line is always busy now. They don't really talk much. (at least she doesn't from what I can tell) But they hang on the phone for hours...I told her she was going to get a callous on her ear! lol lol :) I taught Sammy to say "hello Mr.Bluz" Talk soon? !!!?
Wild Bill! you're still alive and I hope doing well.....? My brother bought an old GTO to restore. I told him about your cars, and He was impressed. Come back to us! I promise I'll behave. No more naked photos or anything ! Not even a few flirtations. :)
Drew, got your e-mail... He never talked with me about any of that. He'd tell me about the Sunsets, how much he loved their culture, their Temples and Art.... But, I knew it bothered him. Usually he'd moan or cry out when he was having trouble with the Malaria.& Of course I saw the scars on him as well. My messages to you are still not getting through. Still no word from Trevor. Surely if he had been hurt, they would have notified some of us by now. We need to talk. Call me if you can. I'll leave my cell on. I love you. You are as much my brother as the biological ones I have. You know that. The other stuff don't matter.
10001000101, you know your stuff!
off to my Viking-man now.
peace and love to all M.
| Hutch | Day: 28
Went to the NAMM show in Nashville last week. That's the National Assoc. of Music Merchandisers. Gibson threw a big party the first night at the Custom Shop. Very cool. I love the smell of nitrocellulose in the evening!
Didn't really see a lot that was new and exciting at the show but it was fun anyway.
Howard - Thanks for the kind words about Soon Morning. Yeah, the octave stuff seemed to fit best with the feel of the song. On the intro and first part of the lead solo it's my Gibson ES-135 which I had just bought, then it's a Strat on the second half of the solo. The acoustic on the outro is an old Ovation I've had for years. It's a steel-string but it came out sounding almost like a nylon-string on the recording. Most of the guitar parts were run through a Line 6 Pod direct to the track. It's a useful tool when you're recording at 2:00 AM in an apartment!
And I must say That Seven Feel draws me right in. Cool groove. Great guitar tone too.
I think everything on Steely Knives sounds just great and I'm truly humbled to be on the same disc with this level of talent. Just great stuff. Many thanks to Brett for putting it together for us.
Hutch
| Luckless Pedestrian | Day: 28
hey
went to see the b-52's last night in boston - wow, kate pierson can still hold that note for freakin ever - fred was the same as ever in act and muse - it was lots of fun - a perfect summer fare all around
quote of the night by fred - erotic dynamism
deep cut of the night - strobe light
evening started very refined with a squash tortellini dish at my favorite italian restaurant, toscano's on charles street - the north end can't compare
and now back to snood
| Doctor Warren Kruger | Day: 27
I should add that one of my most famous and disturbed patients, Arthur Lee and his band Love, have completed their tour of Europe and are now in the US of A!
Of course, it was I who gave him something to make him a bit more "functional", as we say, and he was a very good little boy until he hit San Francisco- mixing alcohol and triazolobenzodiazepines is a no-no old boy!
Anyway, he's going to be at the Bowery Ballroom August 10th and 11th, but you have to be over 21 to get in so I guess that leaves most of you out...
LOVEingly Yours,
Dr. Warren K.
| 1001010010010010 | Day: 27
This place aint doin' me any good
I'm in the wrong town, I should be in Hollywood
Just for a second there I thought I saw something move
Gonna take dancin' lessons, do the jitterbug rag
Aint no shortcuts, gonna dress in drag
Only a fool here would think he's got anything to prove
Lot of water under the bridge
Lots of other stuff too
Don't get up gentleman I'm only passin' thru
People are crazy and times are strange
I'm locked in tight, I'm out of range
I used to care but,
things have changed...
I've been walkin' forty miles of bad road
If the Bible is right, the world will explode
I've been tryin' to get as far away from myself as I can
Some things are too hot to touch
The human mind can only stand so much
You can't win with a losing hand
Feel like fallin' in love with first woman I meet
puttin' her in a wheel barrow and wheelin' her down the street
People are crazy and times are strange
I'm locked in tight, I'm out of range
I used to care but,
things have changed...
| Doctor Warren Kruger | Day: 27
I'm happy to report that the Doctor Warren Kruger Rehab Tour was extended
another week in Manhattan. Again, none of you showed up-LG? Cara Mia? The Doctor was called in because Chris Potter was out of town, quite a compliment if I do say so myself.
Unfortunately, the DKRT is off for Aug., but hopefully in Sept..., maybe I can send CP a little "attenuated" deludin so I can keep this gig...
Humbly Yours,
Dr. Warren K.
| Do you remember this one? | Day: 27
She only sleeps on planes
She's tired of going nowhere
She takes no prisoners
No use trying to hold on
She lights the sky up
Then she's gone
She don't have time for love
She don't need me now
Can't she see I'm burning up
Burning down, burning out
I need a girl from earth
| ╡ | Day: 27
The University of Texas is well known for its impressive collection of historical maps. Here's one of the Ottoman Empire at its peak. Looking for Palestine? - it doesn't exist...the land of Canaan, Judea, Arabs, Crusaders (not the ones with Sample and Carlton), and later Turks was part of Syria and governed by the Ottoman Turks...
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/shepherd/ottoman_empire_1481-1683.jpg
While biased towards Israel, this site's timeline and description of events is HISTORICALLY ACCURATE, something important in the age of relativism:
http://masada2000.org/historical.html
Should the second state of Arab Palestine finally be re-created and free elections held? Yes, but not under the egis of the PLO or any other terrorist organization. For example the Irish have a much better claim to Northern Ireland. The English enslaved the Irish for hundreds of years and brought in their own settlers from Scotland before (who's ancestors never, ever lived there) particularly under William of Orange (hence Orangemen). Their Protestant descendents are a good part of the population of Northern Ireland. Should Northern Ireland be given back to Ireland or become independent with self-determination? Absolutely, I'm of Irish descent on my father's side so I have some feelings on this. However, I do NOT support the terrorism of the IRA nor ever will...
| re:shawn phillips | Day: 27
Molly
my god you know about shawn phillips..
he does love the desert.
bluz
| ╡ - the dream becomes reality | Day: 27
Some day soon, we'll have our own Kamakiriads:
http://www.hondacorporate.com/environ_tech/index.html?subsection=future
http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content=news&cat=4&id=224225
Clas: Then the Saudis will be "over a barrel." They'll have to beg us for the little oil we need which will be home-pumped or from Mexico and Russia. Frankly, if it wasn't for Colin Powell and pressure on the Israelis, Sharon would have wiped out every terrorist leader in the area months ago...
It's amusing that anyone from an isolationist monarchy, permanently neutral, Nazi-condoning (see WWII) country who is poorly informed historically would not be concerned that his opinion had the merit of a .com stock option (note: the practice of counting stock options as expenditures incidentally was revealed last week as Joe Lieberman's brainshild). A comment not a criticism - that "bite" could go into your exquisitely produced music...I'll do you a favor - if you are REALLY interested in the Middle East (and I am skeptical) start with David Lean's masterpiece "Lawrence of Arabia" (1962) which chronicles the real-life story of an unconventional, vain Englishman (based on T.E. Lawrence's aut-biography) who rallies Bedouin tribes and Saudi Prince Faisel into driving back the Ottoman Turks in WWI from Aqaba through Damascus. Then read-through of the Koran and many the historical documents that chronicle the region from the Hebrew tribes, Bablyonian occupation, through the Roman conquest and Hebrew exile to the Arab conquest to the Crusades, and the grip of the Ottoman Empire through the British colonization to 1947.
I bet you didn't know for instance that Jordan as an post-modern entity was originally named Trans-Jordan as in "ACROSS the Jordan River" in 1920 by the British as an artifice when they cleaned up the Turkish mess post WWI. It was the home of a number of Bedouin Arab tribes. The capital of what is now Jordan, Amman, was built by the Romans and originally called Philadelphia. The population of "Jordan" is 2/3 what we would call "Palestinians," who were also a Bedouin tribe that roamed what is now Israel and the West Bank and Trans-Jordan. Thus the PLO is a small, terrorist faction of Palestinians, who mostly live in Jordan. Jordan's army invaded the West Bank and Israel in 1948 as part of the first modern war on Israel and occupied it until 1967. King Hussain declared war on the PLO in 1970 and kicked Arafat out of Jordan (trans or not) in 1971.
YGK: sorry about the Sat am "profess" - ional...fell off the wagon again...
| Anon Coward | Day: 27
Hey Clas- Shit sticks together!
| Mistress of Mayhem aka Molly | Day: 27
HELLO EVERYONE!!!!
Jake, no problem sugarman! Keep the faith. Hope all is well.
Lcpaul, baby we need to get on the same continent... been listening to Dad's old reel to reel.... But reading about your list in Vinyl made me think about getting mine out to! My Dad and I both liked Neil Young's music. For awhile Neil would put out an acoustic album, and then more of a rock album next. My Father didn't care for the Rock ones... and would always say to me that ol Neil was using those damn drugs again whenever a Rock album was released! I never had the heart to tell him that Neil was probably using all of the time. You ever heard of Shawn Phillips?
St Al, I'm so jealous. I want details about Lyle!!!
Miz Ducky, hope the new adventure is going well! Check in with us girlfriend. I've decided to portray your image for now in a glass figurine. It'll take me awhile to master the new technique i'm working on. But someday woman I want to paint all of your gorgeous flesh!
Lp, How's things? Hope all is well with you.Hell if I were you, I'd run off with ol Aussie... He's a sweetheart!
Aja, Hi ! Hope you're well too.
Ed leave that light on for me! *wink*
Drew," Sybil" is blocking my messages again. You gotta think up better pass words! Our new friend is not what he appears... There are too many incongruencies. I'm not sure why he's lying? However, i'm pretty certain that he is. Pay attention to his body movements...and you may want to note the tatoo on his left deltoid. Please be careful! Call me if you can, I'll be home after 11:00 my time.
Dragon-man, who says I'd want to go back? lmao A Dragon and his Witch.... it sounds like a plan to me! Hope we can talk again soon?!!
Back to my garden
Be peaceful and loving M
| 0001................... | Day: 27
ummm could be.......
gmb
| To 10001000100101 | Day: 27
Darkness in the morning
Shadows on the land
Certain individuals
Aren't sticking with the plan
Leaving in the evening
Traveling at night
Staying inconspicuous
I'm staying out of sight
They tell me love requires a little standing in line
And I've been waiting for you, lover,
for a long, long time
I've been pacing the floor
I've been watching the door
Meanwhile I'll keep searching for a heart
And I'm searching for a heart
Searching everyone
They say love conquers all
You can't start it like a car
You can't stop it with a gun
Searching high and low for you
Trying to track you down......
Mr Zevon may have been on to something, Don't you think?
| C | Day: 27
Sorry Midnite Cruiser, not Vosmos, Cosmos, but you knew that already...
| C | Day: 27
Mid Cruiser - the New Orleaner's saying that one of your latest flowers name is "Vosmos". She's not sure.
StAl - yes, you and I agree.
Now, let me hear some anon coward bullshitter call Saint Al a Nazist.
Dano - really, have you BEEN to Sweden? Have you been to the Brightest Shining Beacon for Freedom and Justice? Man, you are a lucky Brit.
¦ - yeah, sure, keep on dreaming.
| When Piink turns to Black | Day: 27
It's good that they don't use oil to paint a musical landscape. It would
make the CD player sticky.
| post time 2:00 p.m. del mar | Day: 26
tonight I read a post on another site..and what sparked me was music
talk..baseball..and film.
baseball is history..las vegas is music and present. So I read it. right.
no contradiction tonight..good. the author I sometimes know..and she I.
aging is a state of purity and sense good or bad, this is my take on it.
paunch and wrinkles..
a mention of how "green was my valley" and i understood..directed by
john ford..a weak left eye and a paunch.
she asked for a prayer..i have one from an ol has been who puts music
together still better than all of em"
"the bells of rhymney" P.seeger/the best version...the byrds
bluz
| SCURVEY BROTHER | Day: 26
WHEN WILL THE STEELY DAMNED RETURN TO NYC???? SOON, HOPEFULLY.
| Gina | Day: 26
well, my e-box is crammed with all kinds of Green Card Lottery emails, so might be an option to enter this all american style of trying to get in being a citizen for a while and try that Virginian feel. LOL
YGK, right on the three dots, when the Steely Knives cut into people's resistance for all kinds of non-reasons, these lines in your song elevated the whole thing too, that's why each year there are so many dimensions to this project :-)
Dano, i ate some reindeer. Hoping it would not be Rudolph the Rednosed ...
but then again, it probably was ...
Aah, Roy.Scam, you caught me redhanded, or should i say singlehanded :-)
the clinical name would be ... sorry, i just read the Bluebook and BwaySteve aka the ultimate acoustic Dan-interpreter wrote stuff that keeps ringing in my mind and i'm so easily destracted and keep thinking about marshmallows on fire at the Steely Knives Festival ... plus mr. Baker now made a commitment to performing in his underwear. Along with Schwinn's short skirt addiction and Ken Vogel doing a Jim Carey-like "oh no i'm a waiter again" stressing in the audience and some in the crowd seriously talking about the condition of this unique reunion etc etc etc.
Mindblowing fonts recently in these online places :-)
It's 03.30 am eurotime now.
Off to get some sleep ...
G.
| ╡ - obligatory correction | Day: 26
...Arafat refused to take the deal because he doesn't know how to (a) run a national government, (b) establish democracy, (c) build the foundation for a viable economy, or (d) psychologically deal with peace with the Israeli state (since he simply will not accept its existance)....
| ╡ - mental, moral, spritual decline? | Day: 26
YGK: The Steely Dan bible tells us that our history and nature are twisted: art, civilization, what guarantees of freedom we have from our Constitution and those who have fashioned their democracies after us, and the ability to defend those rights are all that separates us from the Dark Ages or a Third Reich. The fact of matter is all people can't and will never all get along. Most of life is wonderful, and the opportunites to share thoughts, ideas, and create have never been better despite the stock market. However, personal interests with those we know well and even those we don't will sometimes clash. If individuals do not always get along, why should we expect nations not to have conflicting interests that are not settled in the best of ways? (chaos theory would predict this kind of fractal anyway.. We're just going to have to deal with the fact that it's going to take a Vulcan ship ("First Contact" for you Trekkies) to turn human nature around. The loss of or lack of respect for civilized standards of behavior and even more so standards of behavior (Janie
Runaway as a weapon of mass destruction) that are inherent (genetic) is more than disturbing, not that that didn't happen last century under Hitler, Stalin, or Mao. Removal of the heads of the various terrorist groups followed by a Marshall-like plan is the best hope. Your suggestion is noted and of psychological value...
Roy: Caves is a great stand-alone...I may have used fuzzy math in my explanation. In contrast, SiS, Green Earrings, and the Fez are all remarkable for taking simple song structures (even more so that usual) a expanding it in a way that every "nuance" that Marotta or Carlton or Klemmer or Grolnick contribute becomes a guy wire with the strength to hold up the Golden Gate Bridge...
St. Al: Remember in 1948, Jordan invaded the West Bank first in violation of the UN accord and held in until 1967...and we won't get into the historical fact that there is really no such thing as Palestinians or even Jordanians, just artifacts of a relatively brief British rule of Arab nomads and Jewish settlers from 1918 (after the fall of the Ottoman Empire) to 1947 in that corner of the globe. Arafat had every opportunity to get the whole thing back from Perez at Camp David with Clinton. Arafat refused to take the deal because he (a) doesn't know to run a national government, (b) establish democracy, (c) build the foundation for a viable economy, or (d) can psychologically deal with peace with the Israeli state (since he simply will not accept its existance...not coincidentally, that's when the suicide bombings started again in earnest. The irony is that then Arafat got just what he deserved, his own worst enemy: Sharon...a duel with muskets where they both remove themselves from the gene pool becomes a better and better idea...
...that or a Thousand Listens to Sting's "Gentleman in New York"
| Fingers | Day: 26
DANO
Send the mugshots....with a warning note if they are particularly horrific!to me at
paulshotan@aol.com
ok?
The DSO will hold fire 'till the UK forces are gathered....we may have to put in a practice appearance at The Old Mill though on the 4th.....make sure all's up to scratch for ye!
byeeee.
| Roy.Scam | Day: 26
I keep remembering this quote from the book "The Unbearable Lightness of Being":
"Was it simply the hysteria of a man who, aware deep down of his inaptitude for love, felt the self-deluding need to simulate it?"
I think that line stuck in my head because it seemed like it would fit so well into Babylon Sisters, Janie Runaway, or Pearl of the Quarter. A lot of these Steely Dan songs strike me as a man facing the gap between his feelings and his romantic notions of what his feelings should be. Not that I've ever felt that way, it's just the way the songs strike me.
fezo~ A live festival of Guestbook musicians at Charlotesville, Va, sounds like a winner. I suspect that once the folks have seen the place, they won't want to return to their home cities and continents; we may have to set up a sort of commune for reborn Virginians.
Broadway Steve~ Unlike you, I didn't cringe at your Caves of Altamira cover. It's a great job on a song that's brutally hard to sing. You could have gotten pretty good odds at Vegas against doing an effective acoustic version of a Dan song; a task that sounds about as plausible as doing a John Williams tribute on the banjo. Might i suggest Kid Charlemagne as your next solo. It has that same cynical nostalgia as Caves and requires the same mid-word vocal adjustments. And you could convince Dr Mu that it's a great stand alone song.
Gina~ Great typo in your Post # 3654: "..I can be too serious for my own food." So that's your secret for staying slim. Does that particular eating disorder have a clinical name?
RS
| Bill | Day: 26
LCPaul,
Please pay no attention to Clas.
You see he's in a holding pattern right now as his parents,
Boris and Natasha, are negotiating a new Bullwinkle cartoon.
Clas will get a larger part in this one from what I hear...
:)
| YGK | Day: 26
Dano: Charm Schul?
I thot he got kicked out?
ygk
| YGK | Day: 26
"People it's time
we learn to live together
we are all threads in this fabric of life
hold out your hands
and greet one another
let's put an and to our grieving and strife
Can't we live together in harmony
we've been on this planet for some time
take a little look deep inside your soul
it's a wonder what you might find......
We can see Eye to Eye......."
ygk
| StAlphonzo | Day: 26
Eye for an eye NEVER EVER works. Until we learn to fully understand this, we will forever be doomed as a species in conflict.
It doesn't happen often, but I agree with Clas. The only choice is for Israel to leave Palestine. Even then I suspect Israel will continue to suffer at the hands of terrorists. But like our "War On Terrorism," no one will ever "win." What the hell are you supposed to do? Why can't we all get along?
Bonnie Raitt and Lyle Lovett at the Gorge in September. Yahoo!
StAl
| Dano | Day: 26
YGK , I did ring clas for a few beers but he was at charm school all evening and couldnt make it??
Aus , Sounds like you doosers are acting up again , have a good weekend over the pond.
Fingers , Need an e-mail address to send you some pics mate??Also on my hols for two weeks begining 5th August so dont start playing till we all get back in the groove??
Gina , I was at our plant in Halmstad , very nice place but drive for miles without seeing anything ??Good job i had the Steely tapes with me or i would have been talking to the Moose??
Have a great weekend everyone , got the outlaws for a weekend barbie and a swallie , so plenty of laughter coming my way.
Regards Dano.
| lp | Day: 26
lady b!!!!! woo-hoo, glad to see you back!
snakehips, now it's your turn...
hey, watch what you buy, people - no more falafels for you - i knew i didn't like those grocery cards for a reason:
http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0230/baard.php
| LadyBayside | Day: 26
Did I hear mention of my name? Speak of the devil....
So, I have no legit web access at work, but when the boss is away, LadyBayside gets subversive. Whilst researching something in the Kings County Court System I realized it has been virtual eons since I made an appearance.
How I have missed you all! Well, mostly all.
I am seriously contemplating the potential Danfest in Chicago Labor day weekend. I need a fix...
I will try to be not such a stranger, and I think we need a reconvening of the DOMC post-haste.
LadyB
| Helmet | Day: 26
Clas- Your two songs on Steely Knives sounds like really bad elevator music. You're much better at being a nazi.
| C | Day: 26
IcPaul - you are born and raised in South Africa - that is no surprise to me you approve to the Israel Apartheid politics.
| I love the smell of napalm in the afternoon | Day: 26
Poor Doctor ¦, cool off now... the only choice Israel has is to leave the Palestinian areas they occupy (illegal). The Western World suffers from a guilt trip after the Nazis and the Second World War, they gave the Jews a piece of land, on the expence of the Palestinians.
Israel are supported by USA, they are armed up to their teeth - the only weapon the Palestinians has is stones and suicide bombers.
Struggle for freedom is not a tea party, you should know that... but then again, you are buried in Texas...
You say; "The UN building is in NYC..."
Ha! Does that matter where the UN-scraper is located when you gringos so obviously don't care/know what's going on outside Kentucky, or was it Idaho?
And USA owed billion of dollars to the UN, which they payed immediatly after the Sept 11. That's a laugh, talk about hypocrisy.
C
| lcpaul | Day: 26
re post 3711 - couldn't have sais it better myself, but Clas persists with his pro-Palestinian attitude. Sad.
Molly - butterfly kiss to you
The rest of you have a good w/e (including Clas)
Love
paul
| YGK | Day: 26
¦: I was pleased to be informed in your 2nd and 3rd recent paragraph; but to the first one, I must say, just scroll amigo......
Mayor Aussie/SMD/My Reason for Being: I spoke with Layyyyyyy-Deeeeee-Bayyyyyyyy-Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiide last eve - all seems well - and she's planning on attending the housewarming in Sept.
R U and Babes attending? Hope so.....The Veuve will be plentiful.......shall we go skiing this summer/fall/winter? - your grateful, humble, underling.
Here in NeverBetterLand - otherwise known as the Big Apple - it's a cool/unhumid Frryyyyyyyyyyy Dayyyyyyyyy - and the Final rehearsals for the last 5 trax of Core's first album.....
Santo will be dropping beats on percussion on MP - Model Prisoner has been revived./rearranged a bit, folks - and it's more Latin.
We have several tracks that ackchully fall under the 3:30 mark, which will be good for radio. But we didn't plan it that way, so it's a surprise blessing. Recording next weekend the Final 5!!!!
FlaDavid - wazzup, bro? Can't make Ft. Myers next weekend, but I did call and leave word at Matanza's.....peace and good vibes to all your friends who want to know.......any reponse on the disc?
Thanx to a generous gift from Billy Burtt (bass player) - I will soon be online at home......for chat and other wonderful internet thingies.....
Hope all is well - bon weekend, everyone!
ygk
| ╡ | Day: 26
Clas: Over there? The UN building is in NYC, you idiot!!I think ...and EVERYONE in the US is aware of the politics of said institution at the 3WM level...
Last night I saw a JOYOUS CELEBRATION of the surviving families of *children* suicide bombers hoodwinked by the former Hamas leader, Arafat and Saddam Hussain. The families held up large CHECKS (in color) from Saddam, who has promised one for every family who delivers a suicide bomber! You'd think Ed McMahon had just come by with the prize patrol!!!!!!! I was disgusted beyond belief. The terrorist leaders are a bunch of SICK FUCKS!! Israel has no choice but too cut off the head of these snakes...
European leaders are becoming reticent because with immigration up to 10% of their population are Arabs from the Middle East...notice that a good bit of the Al Qaeda network is in Europe (ex. Germany)...
| Jake | Day: 26
Molly... Thank you. Jake...
| C @ W | Day: 26
The New Frontier
Yes we're gonna have a wing-ding
An off-spring Dan-fest at Bar Bat
Hoops Mc Cann is playing air drums
He's waving wildly, he's the cat
It's quite a moment, for the fan
to see him playing with the Steely Damned
| C | Day: 26
IcPaul - I am just informing the US gringos, they don't have access to this kind of information over there.
| Gina | Day: 26
Schwinn ... did you include some extra underwear for Steven Baker ...
Clas, i met with an old friend of my brother yesterday. He's a percussionist and all we talked about and listened to was music ...He and his girlfriend have been to Canada a few years back and fell in love with the country and when i talked about Sweden he said, mmmm, i think Canada and Sweden are alike in many ways, should you decide to pack your stuff and move to Sweden for a while, we'll be more than happy to come and visit LOL
Just a lighter note, given the Israeli/Palestine well, you know ...
too bad too bad too bad they never learn ...
Dano, where in Sweden did you go????
Banyan Tree Bow,
G.
| lcpaul | Day: 25
Clas - yeh, and your point?
| C @ work | Day: 25
ISRAEL SLAMMED AT U.N.
Israel was roundly criticized during the debate, with nation after nation saying Tuesday's attack was unreasonable and unacceptable.
Israel's deputy ambassador, Aaron Jacob, expressed regret at the deaths, but said the action was precipitated by the failure of the Palestinian Authority to stop Shehada, "one of the most prolific and brutal terrorists."
"Had we known the result beforehand, we would never have carried out the operation," he said. "Our regret is sincere and profound."
But Kidwa said Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and his "lieutenants" should be tried for war crimes and that the world needed to stop Israeli actions, whether on the ground or in the political sphere.
At least 1,467 Palestinians and 560 Israelis have been killed since Palestinians began an uprising for independence in September 2000 after peace talks stalled. Israel reoccupied West Bank cities last month in response to suicide bombings.
| C | Day: 25
Piink - anvSnder "musik f÷r att msla ett musikaliskt landskap"
Tur att dom inte anvSnder oljefSrger f÷r att msla ett musikaliskt landskap. Det skulle bli kladdigt i CD-spelaren.
C
| Doctor Evil | Day: 25
What? Pete Fogel looks like a large version of Minnie-Me?
You may have a point there.
| Schwinn | Day: 25
Steven Baker--your four (4) Knives are coming at you priority mail. Enjoy and tell all your friends!
BB
| YGK | Day: 25
Dano: Like the Mayor Aussie says, "Never Better Land" - making music, making time, making my bosses cringe, and living the highlow life.....
New music is a comin, mate.....
cheers - Sweden must have been a trip - why didn't you take Clas out for cocktails?
ygk
| Emily | Day: 25
What's all this I keep hearing about Hey 19 The Widowmaker? I think it's just wrong to use a Steely Dan song to hurt people and blow them up. Why Mister Becker and Mister Fagen ought to ... what? ... Oh, that's different. ... Never mind.
| Aussie | Day: 25
Mancub Daaaano: Everything's never better. Thanks for asking and welcome back.
Dean Wurmer: Thanks for voice-blast update. Good luck with everything.
Aus
| Piink Dreams | Day: 25
Pink Floyd anvSnder, likt Steely Dan, musik f÷r att msla ett
musikaliskt landskap av intelligens, sorg och sk÷nhet.
| Fingers | Day: 25
DANO
Welcome home.......Sweden!!!! Of course you met up with Clas didn't you?
Duncan's gan awa in Italy ......sent us some GREAT DSO car stickers....one's for you of course! Nothing gigwise 'til August but when everyone's back we'll get it all together......there's a pint for all the UK GB'ers from BAD SNEAKERS too!!! Big swallie time?
Hope you're ready to take some more 'Dan by then?????
The site's fine.......maybe I was uploading stuff when you tried last time?
Still need a mugshot from you for the gallery, send me something by email will you?
byeeeeee for noo......Shotan
www.dannysteelorchestra.co.uk
| Clas @ Fabbricazione... lavoro... impiego? | Day: 25
¦ - warum bist du so traurig doctor, having problem with your printer?
| ╡ | Day: 25
How about Asst. Attourney Gen. Larry Thompson's squad taking away the Adelphia CEO in handcuffs yesterday?...that was cool...Martha Stewart next on the Chain Gang? (the links hanging in successively smaller loops make a lovely accesory for ceiling lamps)
Notice no suicide bombings since Salah Shehadeh was taken out? (nice human shield guy) with only one random shooting... Arafat's next...THEN Sharon can resign and negotiations can really begin...
| Dano | Day: 25
Guys just got back from Sweden , and you aint gonna believe this !!
The Swedes are very quiet talkers , cant here the conversations because they talk so softly!! Now what is all that about Clas!! They couldnt handle me at all , mad Scot going Garrity and giving them some Jip!!
Clas , Smorgersboard ??Not a dooser mate Yuk!!
Nearly two weeks away and all Steely"ed out!Took most of the c/ds and now had enough of Donald and Walter for a wee while , did get to buy new Chilli"s album really good , but a bit more commercial i thought, anyone else given it a listen.??
Duncan , Where you been mancub , give me a blast on the e-mail mate??
Rio gone to United 30 big bucks , what is all that about Dunc!!
Cara Mia ( hubba hubba ) good to see you back .
Fingers , When is the next big Swallie for the boys on the Toon??
Cant access the website mate is there a problem ??
Got a chance to catch Minority Report , now who is all the Cruise knockers now , superb film but still waiting for Gangs of New York??
Lp , Did you say you where over the pond for the Holidays i cant remember??
YGK Aus ,Whats happening in Noo York , you two been quiet for a while??
No holidays in America this year as the quare fella wants to do the hoose up , but hoping to return next year to Myrtle Beach , whats that like people well worth a visit or what??
Dragon e-mail me on the latest scoop in Florida??
Well gang got to leg it or i will be in Barney Rubble with the wee wife, glad to be back on the yellow stuff??
Regards Dano.
| Molly | Day: 25
This is another quickie.... fellow guitar music lovers! Ace Andres is the stuff.
Check out this guy at www.cdbaby.com/aceandres Cowboy Hat Blues is great!
Off to my rocks again with my Viking.
Lcpaul, * blowing you a kiss*
WILD BILL, come back to us bud!
| Jimbo | Day: 24
Hello. Sorry I've been away, but I've been busy with work.
Well, I have some bad news. After looking over some serious hotel, motel and lodging prices for Newport, I reget to say that I'll have to miss the Newport Jazz Festival this year.
I couldn't believe the astronomical prices in Newport. I had the train thing all wrapped up, but the prices on lodging was too much for me on my budget. Besides, I didn't prepare myself the difficulty in finding cheap lodging.
But I will be better prepared for next year. And when I do, and you guys
decide to go, I will look forward to meeting you.
Once again I'm so sorry.
Jimbo:(
| Clean Willie Sez --- | Day: 24
Call y100 in miami at 1-866-645-9100 (its free) and request "underneath it all" by No Doubt.
Thank you
| Mistress of Mayhem........back in her groove ! | Day: 24
Clas, I used to know another person like you. She was married to my oldest brother Dean. She loved to provoke others.....I used to think that she liked the discord because it made her life more interesting in some sick way. But Clas you are masterful in knowing what nerve to hit to evoke a negative response in others. You should have been a Psychiatrist! (perhaps some day I'll spill my guts and tell you my feelings on the Mental Health Professionals I've had the pleasure of meeting) You truly have a gift ! I hope you were kidding about the climbing thing... Geez, is that what happens when you get old? No wonder you're so grumpy... lmao :}
| FINGERS | Day: 24
DUNCAN
F - A - - N - - T - - A - - S - - T - - I - - C !!!!!!
Goodies arrived this morning....I saw them fall through the letterbox through bleary eyes, onto the hall floor.
Panorama shots? Freebie vouchers for Iceland? Man-size condoms?
.....ah..Darlington postmark.
Rear window car stickers!!!I was knocked out Dunc...Great quality!
They're bloody marvellous!
How, where, when, how much...can we buy more?
I'd love to give them out at gigs......if they're not an arm and a leg?
We MUST owe you something for these Duncan..they're just brilliant!
When you were saying "goodies in the post" on the GB I thought you were
asking when our new CD would be on it's way....had no idea you meant
there were goodies headed my way!
(ps. The first pressings have your names on already.)
You're a hero, my friend, The DSO rocks a little bit more from now on......
speak when you get back from your hols.ok?
Byeee for now, Paul
love to Linda and the wee Danman
| June | Day: 24
Ward!
Oh how I missed you - everyone at the Bar Harbor club was asking for you! I stopped by Martha's place at Skylands on the island and she send her best, she's up there to get a much need respite from all that irritating thingies she's going through, you know how that is...
I picked up a few things at a gallery in Camden, I am sure you will like the painting I purchased...
I slummed it (is that the term the kids use now?) and had a lobster on the docks with these very nice fishermen, my, how strong they are - it was divine - how utterly fun it was!
See you tonight, lovee, I need you to apply some aloe on my sunburn spots...
June
| cara mia | Day: 24
Brett,
My Steely Knives CD arrived today. That was quick! Thanks for your work. I am now opening the prize package for a night of listening bliss.
Thanks to all contributors. I am looking forward to hearing you.
Marsha in Tennessee
| W1P | Day: 24
New York's Pink Floyd tribute "The Machine" is playing here on Friday at House of Blues Sunset Strip. It's gonna be fun watching a Floyd tribute show without having to worry about when I'm gonna grunt like a Pig.
| Ward | Day: 24
June: ??? Is that you lovie?!!! Sprint to my arms baby cakes. I've missed you sooo much!
xox
Ward
| lp | Day: 24
icpaul - love and theft is the title of bob dylan's latest release - it's pretty good, i have it and it gets alot of play
| HappyDays@StompClas.com | Day: 24
and all the cop broke was his little finger?
These cops are getting very lazy aren't they?
| C | Day: 24
Latin
| C | Day: 24
IcPaul - I didn't know you did Spanish down in South Africa!
| C @ W | Day: 24
Peg - exactly my point. I use to limit the amonut-of-fingers-on-the-keys down to 8 or at its most; 9 (especially after that cop* broke my little finger on my left hand last summer**).
* Police Brutality
** the LMT(1.) had to perform an arthodesis operation back in September (2.).
1. Local Medical Team back at the ER (1B).
2. Indian Summer
1B Emergency Room
| lcpaul | Day: 24
Clas - guess you meant mons veneris old chap. Otherwise known as mons pubis. But then you are Swedish. And not very funny. Bless you.
| lcpaul | Day: 24
Molly - Gwen who?
| C | Day: 24
Molly Dear - are you going to climb the mountains? As an old Mountaineer I have found that the only mountain worth climbing is the Mont Veneris.
| lcpaul | Day: 24
Molly - Not listening to Steely Knives, unfortunately. With our exchange rate, importing a CD is prohibitively expensive. I listen to 2vN constantly plus my new Le Mystere that Howard recommended. But I'm busy (as i write this) searching for a new stylus for my turntable. When I get hold of one, it'll be re-visit the vinyl time, starting off with "Aqualung", "After the Goldrush", Weather Report's "8.30", Joni Mitchell's "Mingus", Jaco Pastorious, Steve Khan, Lee Ritenour, The Brecker Brothers, Deodata, Tom Scott, Mike Makgatlamele, Miles Davis, Larry Carlton, Average White Band, Royal Scam, Gaucho, Nightfly, Kamakiriad, Tananas (local - stunning - just guitar, bass, drum), Norma, La Traviata, Fidelio, Phillipa Giordano (highly recommended), The Blessing, Vivaldi, Jimi Hendrix and The Doors, to name but a few. Also been listening to Neil Young's "Harvest" on CD a lot.
Can anybody tell me the title of Bob Dylan's new album? Heard a song on TV and it sounded sublime.
Beer - d'jew get that mp3 I sent you?
| Molly | Day: 24
Hi everybody!!! The Mistress is happy today. Going climbing with my Viking.
Clas, still trying to offend everybody here? lol lol Well at least you're consistent. :) I just love reading about you computer preferences/problems, and your musical arguments with Mu and Stevee. Then all those insults...It's a real contribution to this guest book.
Midnight Cruiser, when you gonna take me for a ride on that bad boy? :)
Jake, I had drinks with my bud Jon last night and gave him your CD.... He said he'd do what he can. I hope things are going well.
Well the Gorge is beckoning....
Peace and Love to you all (especially you Clas)
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| fezo | Day: 24
great idea, Roy . . . I can supply two acres (but no mule). will start working on the special events permit today.
Geena! I keep forgetting to welcome you back. Welcome back
| Howard | Day: 24
Roy Scam - "Wouldn't it Be Nice" - that was the track! When I posted yesterday I couldn't remember which one it was on the TV show, but they had about 20 seconds worth of vocals from WIBN. Amazing. If there's a CD of this stuff, I better get an order in!
Altered guitar tunings: it's fun trying these. As you say, there's an element of learning from scratch as you suddenly have to relearn all your chord shapes. I like Joni's comment on this, about it being like going to a typewriter and finding all the keys keep swapping places.
Howard
| Svennis, Svennis, Svennis! | Day: 24
| greengrocer | Day: 24
GBers (with one exception):
Strange that, here in the UK at least, a "swede" is known to be remarkably similar to a TURNIP??
QUESTION: What does Clas use as a contraceptive?
ANSWER: His personality.
| C @ W | Day: 24
Here at the Western World
Down at the Chatroom they welcome you
With JuJu and beer
Aussie the Rooster has been there too
But lately he spends his time here
Hangin' with Y G K and all their friends
Lisa and Chere
Where the Molly turns out her inside
And nobody cares
Miz Duck, rap with your cane
OlT - she's back from the Spain!
We are the Steely fans
Praising the cover bands...
| C | Day: 24
Resolution.
| bwaySteve | Day: 23
I think the most unique thing about my performance on Caves was that I'm standing there in my underwear, experimenting with doing the guitar to a click rather than just wingin' it. The result sounded acceptable and since I really couldn't hear the click in the playback, I decided to try a vocal.I listened to about 10 seconds and almost hit delete but something in me made me save the take. I cringe when I listen to it.My intonation is horrible , my timing is way too loose for doing it to a click and my New Yawk drawl is way too downtown for even a Fagan song.I must admit though (and I'm sure any recordist would agree) that a first take has a certain quality that forgives many wrongs and captures a kind of vulnerability that helps in a minimalist production like this.I think singin' it in my drawers probably did as well.
I am very proud to have been a part of this project.I have enjoyed my association with this site and have found the Sunday night chat to be a great way to counter the dread of having to spend another week in a body (on Earth). Having met a few of you from week to week I have come to realize that some of you who seem really scary in print can be incredibly lovely one on one.
Steely Dan fans are very special.
After the human genome is more thoroughly studied we'll probably find out why.
| C | Day: 23
¦ - so it doesn't matter if the printer has a resoloution of 2400 dpi or 4800 dpi or 300 dpi, right?
That was my point, DOCTOR.
| Aunt Faye | Day: 23
Get up off the couch Donald!
And who is this? Oh, this is your friend Walter? Well WALTER, do
you think that my good coffee table is an appropriate place for
your feet? You do? Well you just stay right there and I'll go
get my broom from the kitchen and show you what your ASS is for ok?
Just wait right there....
If you and your friend aren't gone by the time I get back from the
kitchen Donald the nieghbors may have to call 911 again!
I know you two...you're in cahoots together...all hopped up on
goofballs arent you? And don't think that I have'nt noticed you
eyeballing my daughter either mister! You...you..you SEX MANIAC you!
You leave Janine alone, you hear me? She's your cousin!
It's against the law to think those kinds of thoughts young man!
Are you still here Mr.Walter? Well what the hell are you waiting
for son, valet service? OUT, OUT, OUT! And don't come back until
you get a haircut!
| ╡ | Day: 23
LP: Alas, Dr. Krueger and yours truly were recently busted for impersonating a kitchen clean A-frame. Now I can't even prescribe cyclic anti-depressants, but can give you an Rx for (bi)cycling...keep your ties (on the) skinny...
ROYale with cheese: Viva la difference! gotta luv the rock funky blues of Kid C...while I hum the Broadway fake jazz of Glamour Profession. I'm a sucker for the Gaucho/outtakes/Nightfly/abandoned follow-up period show tunes of The Donald...and Almost, well, there's that Bridge! They're the lynchpin of songs like Jack of Speed, What a Shame About Me. West of Hollywood...methinks the bridge thingy is one of D's tricks like the bridge(s) on Century's End, since I don't think there is one on 11 TOW...
Kid C does remind me of another favorite recording: Caves of Altamira. The problem with Dan lists is that they must end, but where should they and even why? The horn charts are the meat of the recording, but really take the place of tasty key chords that are the center of most of Dan's compositions...
Tha leads to when have the Dan done the most with so little?? Beefing up a minimalistic blues ditty. 3 from Scam stand out: the Fez, Green Earrings, and Sign in Stranger. Each approached from a different jazzy angle...It seems that SiS and Green Earrings were ripe for the musicinas of the 90s tours to stretch out and show their chops...and of course there's the Ellington fake outtro on SiS AiA-style or is that a BRIDGE?!!! It seems the tour tunes are often chosen not for the songs but their ability (or excuse) to lead into an extended tight jam...any more?
| Steveedan | Day: 23
YIPPIE !!!!!
Stevee(Yi-Oh-Kyay)Dan
| Schwinn | Day: 23
Steveedan: Yep, mailed it on Monday so you should have it tomorrow. Thanks!
BB
| gypsyqueeninafairytale | Day: 23
Anais Nin...yes!!!!!
Hey,Carolyn's doing a show at some place called Smoke in NYC tonight,somebody go and post a review...ok?
| Molly | Day: 23
Hello everyone!!! I still haven't ordered my copy of Steely Knives. But, after hearing how much everbody is enjoying listening to it, I plan to get a copy soon.
Made blackberry jam today ( I thought of you Dave!! )
Fingers, My Dad used to say something very similar! Your post made me smile. My favorite quip Dad used to make was about the word "if". We'd be complaining, and we would say "if the circumstances were different........"
My Dad would always reply, " If a frog had wings, He wouldn't bump his butt everytime he hopped" No excuses, nor explainations for him! Thanks for the message. :)
Duncan, you're a sweetheart! No worries bud..... hope you're feeling better.
Gina, it's been a very long time since I've read anything by Nin. I've always admired her courage to live her life as she chose. I guess i'm not very imaginative Gina..... I tend to be a flesh and blood girl. I want to be belly to belly, with arms, legs and tongues intertwined. I don't read erotica very much, I'd rather think of a lover that I actually had. I like flirtations. To me it's a way of acknowledging a person's allure or their "essence". But that's just me. If we were all the same, it would be a really boring world. Glad we're still cosmic sisters. :)
lcpaul, still in a funk over Gwen's upcoming nuptials? What are you listening to these days? (besides Steely Knives)
Robbie, if your not crazy, you're giving a pretty good impersonation of an insane person. I don't even know what to say to you anymore...
Bluz, nice talking! Tell me I'm still your favorite witch! Talk soon? !!
ST AL: You are still the best looking man I've seen in a month of Sundays!
| Luckless Pedestrian | Day: 23
hey i'm back - what happened in here?
fire up that weber grill - lol - get dem doggies on the charcoal
so, doctor, i was, uh, actually hoping you would have, uh, prescribed a pill or something - mother's little helper?
looking for my emotional rescue
how bout that comp cd, huh? good shit!
| PS | Day: 23
Steven Baker aka BwaySteve wrote some in Blue about how he was challenged to do Steely Dan acoustic.
| Gina | Day: 23
Hey there you odious WAG :-)
You can't spoil the fun around here ...
Nope!!!
| WAG | Day: 23
How about some dead Steely Knives?
| PS | Day: 23
HA! Roy.Scam, that would be neat to have a live Steely Knives .. can by any chance this be real sometime ........
G.
| Gina | Day: 23
"The Nearness of You" wasn't the best introduction to miss Norah Jones, and sometimes certain standards stick like glue when the memory of a strong interpretation at a certain time and point can't be overruled by something new! But i was convinced yesterday when in a right ambiance some other tracks of the CD came to my ears. Bought the CD today. So it's two Jones' now keeping me company in the quiet and solitary hours :-)
Hutch, would you prefer mp3's so we can send you tons of fine music?????
Lenny Breau, Pat Martino, a nice Pat Metheny-Dave Brubeck-BB King collaboration ... there's way too much to choose from LOL
Molly, i agree the Diaries of Anais Nin appeal to the finer senses and that's why flirtation and the obvious goals involved don't appeal to me. I often feel it's too easy that way but i can be too serious for my own food sometimes :-) Nice you did mention Anais, because she found a lucid way, a detailed way even of writing about the things on her mind, her life and experiences showing the subtile bond between sensuality and intelligence.
Sexuality a strange world of emotions anyway, from primary instinctive to a breathtaking vacuum perhaps when some sugar falls from the beignet onto a black dress :-) depending on the moods, right?
Different tastes for different folks.
Viva individuality ...
Cara Mia! Resurfacing again, how are the critters doing?
Geena, there's no such thing as wearing a T-shirt with pride sometimes, is there? Do you have a Sign In Stranger Banyan Trees T-shirt ..? If not, those are fun to wear too. Really! Especially when the online stuff gets tensed and you decide to take sides :-) Self-mockery included, ofcourse!
Oh i just luve the internet sometimes ... So, are you gonna get yourselves a yellow SIS shirt too????
What about the British equipe around here, have you ordered your Banyan T-shirt yet? It's almost "not done" to send your fonts across the big pond without wearing one or have one, at least.
Okay, off to take it slow today.
Not enough sleep and loads of music the last days.
And the good thing about middle fingers is, they are stuck in between the others. So easy to crush that way ...
Banyan Tree Bow,
G.
| Steveedan | Day: 23
Brett -
did you get my money for the CD yet?
Steveedan
| Roy.Scam | Day: 23
Howard~ I didn't get to see that beach Boys special, but your mention of the vocal-only tracks reminded me of a limited edition Beach Boys CD on Capitol records, 1998. It's called "Essential*the Beach Boys*Perfect Harmony" and contains some vocals only versions. The vocal track for "Wouldn't It Be Nice" is amazingly good; it's a masterpiece of a recording even without the instrumental parts.
BTW, I'm not sure if this is the technical term, but i like the way you truncate the guitar notes on "That 7 Feel". Gives it an almost 'backwards' sounding texture.
Good call on the open tuning on my Steely Knives entry. As I recall, it's a 7-5-4-3-5 pattern. My first attempt at writing chord progressions in that tuning; it requires a bit of concentration subliminally remembering which shapes work and which ones clank. Also it was my first attempt at home-recording and mixing 4 tracks. as you pointed out, the mix is inconsistent, largely because vocal and acoustic tracks tend to vary in volume when the dumb ass performing them jumps around like Stevie Wonder.-- My tendency is to spend a month writing a song and 10 minutes recording it; not very Dan-like.
oleander~ You've created a catalysm in the confectionary corner of my cranium. and Thanks for remembering my 12 string; actually this time I used on old 9-string,a sort of hybrid.
Urban Legend?~ The eery coincidence you mentioned (The suicidal man jumping from a building, accidentally killed by his own family by a shotgun blast on the way down.) was , I believe, mentioned at the very beginning of the movie, "Magnolia". The film goes on to embellish on the idea that, not only does shit happen but , sometimes some really crazy shit happens.
Cruiser~ Boss ride. Important Safety Tip: While riding, please take care not to flip off any rednecks in pickups a la Dennis Hopper. If it's absolutely necessary to do so, at least tuck your hair up under your hat.
Did you say you and Shirl are going to travel together on bikes?
Regarding the live versions of Steely Knives songs, I suggest that, since our state (Virginia) is almost precisely centrally located relative to the contributors, that the "Live Knives" concert be held here. Sort of a mini woodstock. Will that be a problem for you people in Europe and on the west coast? Hutch and I will supply refreshments.
Mu~ No amount of your silver-fonted, cleverly phrased analysis can make Glamour Profession a better song than Kid Charlemagne. Almost Gothic is pretty, but is more of a holograph than a song.
RS
| That's no way to treat a Fender.... | Day: 23
Everybody check this out...
solid GOLD
db
http://www.petetownshend.co.uk/projects/thewho/media/exitfender.ram
| Why...... It's everybodys favourite venue | Day: 23
http://www.petetownshend.co.uk/projects/thewho/main/diary/display.cfm?id=48&zone=diary
| StAl | Day: 23
Weber = WEBTV flamer. Let him back in and you see what happens. Sad.
StAl
| Duncan | Day: 23
Holidays tomorrow.
Gonna miss you all for 2 weeks...
unless i can borrow a PCMI 3.5 ???? drive before we leave
passports
tickets
money
outta here !!
Fingers the package is in the mail.
p.s.
weber you doofus!!!! piss up a rope
| Brett (Schwinn) Barney | Day: 23
Marsha & Lisa: Thank you for your Steely Knives orders. The disks are on the way!
BB
| Steveedan | Day: 23
Weber (You may remove your middle finger from yourself now, if you wish) -
One of our guestbook regulars is in the mortuary business
(you know, like HBO's Six Feet Under ...).
He tells me that he's got some available "slab" time for you.
This could be your finest undertaking.
Steveedan
| CBA | Day: 23
You wouldn't know anything about being stronge
They violated her in every way possible
They tortured her by burning her
They beat her with a tire tool
Almost destroying her beautiful little face
She was in a coma for 26 hours
I know. Because I waited with her family
to see if she would live
Her brain was swollen and bruised
The Neurosurgeon and Neurologist told her family
that she had less than a 20 percent chance of surviving
To expect the worse if she did make it
Plastic Surgeons put her lovely face back together
Gynogological Surgeons fixed her womanly parts
Months of Surgeries
Months of Rehab
After she could tell us who hurt her
I swore that I would make them pay
They went to prison before I got the chance
I never knew her plan
She got religion
Not me
I still hate them
They will pay
I always settle my debts
Two off the board
Three left
| C | Day: 23
Mid Cruiser - well, The Girls came down today, standing in plain awe looking at your wild flowers.
-Who's this guy? Where's he living?
-Virginia, I said (and I did NOT show them the you-on-the-bike-picture).
| lcpaul | Day: 23
Howard - cool, I'll remember it was you next time we exchange comments about Le Mystere. Just so you know though, I'm not a musician, just have a love for music.
Molly, hope the pie turned out well. Wish I could taste it.
Bill - hey, how's it going? Nice to see you back bro. Loved that anti-Harley site hosted by that mad cop. We've got lots of Harley riders in South Africa. And they're ALL wankers. Mostly yuppies with too much disposable income trying to look tough. They wouldn't know about technology if it bit them on the arse. Give me a Ducati 996/998 anyday.
Good vibrations to y'all.
| The middle finger | Day: 23
Molly- Fingers is right! Their are also plenty of really shity Steely Dan cover bands around (especially in England) Just step around them. Stay weak.
Clas- I heard your songs on the Guestbook cd....PURE CHEESE!
Weber
| FINGERS | Day: 23
HOWARD
Too right ....I saw the Beach Boys programme too..just wish I'd got it from the start and recorded it. A great, informative and revealing documentary...totally absorbing.
Brian went through the mill and back and is clearly a musical prodigy...especially when you see what else was around at the time. The pity is that the fickle "pop" world has no time to wait around for those who pursue their visions for anything longer than a week!. Up and (On?) wards? It was such a relief to hear him talking with such gusto and energy still ..it dispelled my fears that he'd "flipped" afer seeing him recently in the Party At The Palace thrash!
A genius for sure..and so wonderfully modest, and supportive to others he revered.
DUNCAN
I'm sorry I've missed out on the threads.....you have had another loss?
Clearly somebody well loved and respected? Sincere condolances to you and Linda. I hope we can get to see you soon and catch up on life, the universe and everything?
The "goodies" will be a while coming.....we have to mix, do the artwork, track list, name for the album etc etc....but you are on the list for the first deliveries.....ok?
When and what time is that Radio 6 show due to air?
MOLL
There are many shits in the world, just step around them, don't tread in them....they just stink all the more! Stay strong.
| Howard | Day: 23
lcpaul - it was me that mentioned "Voices of Life" by the Voix Bulgares a while back. My copy has been ordered, should arrive in the next few days. Would be happy to swap thoughts about it later on!
UK folk - did anyone else see the great documentary on the making of Pet Sounds on TV a few days back? Superb. In one section they played just the harmony vocals from one of the tracks - sounded like pure gold.
Howard
| C @ W | Day: 23
¦ - "post the artwork as a jpeg, and we can download and print glossy at 2400 dpi on our own deskjets."
Let me put it this way then:
???
| C @ W | Day: 23
Mid Cruiser - thanx, but I'll show the girls your pic as soon as they come down to my job. And your bike looks great! Dinah Yonas has no CD's "out" (which means no record-deal) but they are working on it I guess.
Seems to me like everybody is working on a record-deal.
¦ - sorry for the confusion, I lurked over the Blue Bore and read your comment about internet-pics and printers. My mistake. Sorry.
C
| Bill | Day: 22
Midnight Cruiser,
But of course Midnight Cruiser would ride a Midnight Star.
At least some things in life still make sense. But eventually
you know what will happen right? Some easyrider refugee will
ask the inevitable question...
"Hey man, why did'nt you buy a Harley?"
This question is usually followed up with an especially stupid
laugh and a dumb look. This comes from the fact that the person
usually asking it is especially stupid and dumb. I've been asked
that question more than a few times over the years and have
always responded the same way, it goes a little something like
this...
Why did'nt I buy a Harley?
Yeah man, why not?
Well first let me ask you a question ok?
Ok, shoot...
If you could have any car you wanted right now, which would you choose?
Oh that's easy! I'd choose a 'Vette...or no, I'd choose a Ferrari!
Why?
Because a Ferrari kicks ass man, that's why...
Ok, so engineering and performance is important right?
Damned straight it is!
So why would you want to buy a Harley Davidson then?
Huh?
Well Harley Davidson aint exactly the pinnacle of engineering you know.
It aint?
You don't believe me?
Hell no!
Ok then, how would your Harley do against a Suzuki Hayabusa?
That aint fair man!
You're right, because Suzuki makes a much better bike than Harley.
They do not!
Also, Honda, Yamaha, BMW, Triumph,and Kawasaki make better bikes.
Man you're nuts!
I am? Statistics show that they have far fewer breakdowns than Harley.
So?
So...Harley sucks.
It does not!
How many horsepower does your Harley produce?
60 horse!
My VTX makes 100 hp at the rear wheel.
So?
So...you'd have to sink another 10 or 12 grand into yours to get that.
Yeah, so?
So...Harley sucks.
It does not!
And what about the Harley Davidson V-Rod?
YEAH!! The V-Rod kicks ass man! Hehehehe...
Yes it does...but it's not an American motorcycle.
WHAT! It is so!
Nope...Porche designed the engine. Porche is German you know...
Huh?
You did'nt think Harley could do it on thier own did you?
What?!!
Yep, Porche did a good job on that bike.
Damn...I still like my Harley man.
Good for you, just don't think that your bike is superior ok?
It is!
Ok brother, have a good day...
www.goingfaster.com/angst/main.htm
:)
| ╡ - oops, not the 7 ft center... | Day: 22
Doherty's kids
| Midnite Cruiser | Day: 22
Bill....that's the one! It's a 2001 Yamaha Royal Star / Midnight Star 1602cc V-Twin....it's pretty tricked out from the factory, but the Virginia State Trooper I'm buying it from added the windshield, chrome front wind deflectors, the sissy bar, the leather saddle bags and the rear luggage rack....he bought it new a year ago and has only put 4,000 miles on it....super clean and it fits me perfectly....the Yamaha V-Star 1100 that my wife's getting felt a little cramped to me at 6'3" and 200 lbs but it fits her nicely....we're gonna be taking a lot of road trips in the weeks and months ahead....I can't wait.
Duncan....thanks man, I'll have to do some checking on the bike staying here though....it would be great to ride it around England and Scotland! ; -)
Clas.....*LMAO* @ the flowers thing....I'll let you slide this time bud.....hey, has the girl that Jonas recorded with on the Steely Knives CD have any other music out?
lcpaul....thanks man! We used to have a gallery here of the people who chose to contribute a photo but it was eventually removed by St. Al....I'm not sure what happened though.
Molly....thanks! what else would Midnite Cruiser drive but a Midnight Star? :-)
miz ducky....I can only imagine how good it felt to give your notice at work today....I must say, I envy that....I hope to follow in your footsteps in four years and 2 months.....free at last!! We need to hear all the details of the new life too though so don't forget about us here!
| ╡ | Day: 22
subpoenas
| ╡ - 11 miles from Durham city, there's an awful smell... | Day: 22
Rock Casbah Hill
Now James Moeser told Faculty Senate men
You have to let the Rasta drop
Basket weaving down for the desert way
Bring the GPAs to the top
The sheik brought the Koran
He went a' cruisin' down 'ol Chapel Hill
It's mandatory for Class of '06
Before we head to Franklin grille
CHORUS
The sheriff don't like it
Rock Casbah Hill
Rock Casbah Hill
The sheriff don't like it
Rock Casbah Hill
Rock Casbah Hill
"Bookstore order the Prophet"
No more Boogie Night sound
Degenerate the Greek faithful
In that funky Casbah town
But the Bedouin brought to class
Electric Cameron Indoor drum
The electric sitar picker
Got Jack Horner III's thumb
As soon as Abdul Shareef
Slam dunks in the square
Dougherty's kids begin to wail
CHORUS
The sheriff don't like it
Rock Casbah Hil
Rock Casbah Hill
The sheriff don't like it
Rock Casbah Hill
Rock Casbah Hill
Now over at Duke chapel
Oy! They really pack 'em in
The in crowd say optional's cool
K digs the chanting thing
But as the wind switched direction
as the chapel band swings the trench
The crowd caught a wiff
Of that crazy Casbah stench
CHORUS
The sheriff don't like it
Rock Casbah Hill
Rock Casbah Hill
The sheriff don't like it
Rock Casbah Hill
Rock Casbah Hill
Dean Wormer called up his jet fighters
He said "separate church and state!"
Drop your supeonas between the minarets
Down Casbah before too late
But as soon as the sheriff was
Chauffeured outta there
The jet pilots tuned to
The Franklin Street blare
As soon as the sheriff was
Outta their hair
Bunny and Bob Marley wailed
CHORUS
The sheriff don't like it
Rock Casbah Hill
Rock Casbah Hill
The sheriff don't like it
Rock Casbah Hill
Rock Casbah Hill
He thinks it's not kosher
| Geena | Day: 22
Miz Ducky, doesn't that feel OH SO GOOD!
I am waiting for the day when I do the same thing...
| cara mia | Day: 22
One copy of Steely Knives on order here. Can hardly wait to have this aural treat.
Hello everyone. Coming out of lurkdom to say a big howdy to my GB friends.
No news from these parts of southern Apalachia. I am concert-deprived, and I won't even go into the horrible drought I suffer in the romance department, but we can keep hoping...
As Joni puts it:
Oh there must be more to livin'
Than a mortgage and a lawn to mow...
If there's an ACC gathering in the fall, I will be there.
For my hypothetical Dan content:
I wonder if Miles Davis were alive if he would have appreciated the sound he could have made with Caves of Altamira? Don't you just hear a haunting trumpet in that melody that might be played in his languid style, stretching out those "falls" and "halls" and "walls"...?
Must be the heat...
L-U-V,
caramia
| Miz Ducky | Day: 22
Tra la la ... I just turned in my resignation notice today!
Tra la la ... in just two short weeks, no more Microsquish Evil Empire for moi!
Tra la la take this job and shove it tra la la ...
/the Mam'zelle
(the hills are alive with the sound of a duck flying the coop)
| To my flame haired witch: | Day: 22
Keep your chin up babe. I'll call you tonight at 10:00 your time.
| StAlphonzo | Day: 22
Back from a business trip and I finally time to sit down and catch up from the previous weeks postings. Only have time to go back about 1 page though...
Had a chance to listen to Steely Knives this weekend. What a great disc. Moved it to the car this morning, which means it gets more than just the cursory listen. Have to say there really isn't a cut I don't like. Highlights are The Faradays, Clas, YGK and Floridave's (made me dust off Clockdrive World again), but the whole thing is a solid piece of work. Thanks to all who put their efforts in on this one. It's a great thing knowing this place is a small reason why it exists int he first place.
| Duncan | Day: 22
Taking about Monroe & walking on Snowhite!!!
Digital BBC Radio 6 are playing a selection of clasic concerts over the next few weeks.
One of them is th ''Classic'' David Bowie live from Milton Keynes UK.
Sound & Vision tour around 97-2000...my mind is a little hazy from these years...
I Was at the said concert & would very much like a cd copy of said broadcast.
As i will be in away i'm entrusting you.....(my friends) to take care of the details....recording wise.
i shall reward the recordee likewise.
Funeral today beyond words...
A SHEER PRIVELIDGE to be there.
PROUD PROUD PROUD.
WJAZ... thought of you ......again
Molly c/o Flick Meetwoodà''Don't stop''
Fingers: goodies in the mailàà.?
| W1P | Day: 22
Hello Paige. The only place where we have downloadable tracks is on iuma.com These live tracks were recorded over two years ago from the soundboard at a local club but they give a pretty good idea of what we're doing. I just tried to access this URL and it took forever even with DSL. But give it a shot and let me know what you think (I've also hyperlinked the URL under "Homepage" above
http://artists3.iuma.com/IUMA/Bands/Which_Ones_Pink/
| Molly | Day: 22
Hello everyone! A good day here in Hooterville! I went for a run this morning and watched the Sunrise. It still can awe me with it's beauty. I picked a pail of blackberries, and plan to make a cobbler with them later.
Duncan, I'm sorry to hear of your loss my friend. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Gina, no offense meant on my part. Hell I just scroll over it anyways..lol Joking about sending lingerie to lcpaul doesn't seem to be the same as writing about vibrators and whips.......but whatever? I only meant that if you're going to feel compelled read/write stuff like that, at least post some that is well written. Miller's and Anais Nin's erotica comes to mind. I suppose it's a matter of taste? !!! I too have many friends much older (and a few younger )that love Steely Dan's music.My friend Drew and I both love the Dan, but that is the only music we can agree on. He loves rap and techno-music... which I can not even fathom listening to. Many of my friend who love Steely have conveyed to me, that they can't imagine why I enjoy the Banyan Trees pages? Again I guess it's a matter of preference. :) You are right to chide me about taking things too personally... I tend to be sensitive about certain subjects... Some more of my neuroses coming to light! I'll try to lighten up....
Wild Bill, we miss you bud!
lcpaul, honey man I'm not worried about the tasteless remarks of a few jerks. You have them everywhere. I'd send you a blackberry tart and a pair of my undies if I could... *wink* Just cause you're such a sweetie!
10001000101, I didn't know robots watched Jerry Springer? !!! :) You have excellent taste in music by the way, and seem pretty classy for an alien.*blowing you a kiss *
Midnight Cruiser, NICE BIKE!!!
Stevee, Florida Dave, By-way Steve,Jaz, Arlean, Dif and Bluz it was nice talking with all of you! :) :)
Off to hippo-therapy with the kids!
In peace and love of the Dan M
| Paige | Day: 22
Can anyone direct me to downloadable tunes from "Which One's Pink."?
| Jed | Day: 22
Anybody out there able to tell me the song line-up for the VH1 Storytellers show. I have a part of FM, Peg, Kid Charlemagne, Bad Sneakers, Josie, a part of Do It Again, Cousin Dupree and, lastly, What A Shame About Me. Are there any more?
Thanks.
Jed
| ╡ - huh?? (suspiciously) | Day: 22
Clas: Clearly, you are baiting me...this is supposed to be your area of expertise. jpegs and internet pics are pieasured in PIXELS (total amount of information), not dpi (relative amount of information related to the size of the printed image)! That's like using Newtons (std metric unit of force) to measure length. dpi is dots per inch and refers to the resolution of the PRINTER ONLY. I use digital video and a large screen in the classroom (and I can tell you that size (of the file) DOES matter). I lose a some resolution going from digital video to jpegs since my DV cameras capture usually 340,000 or 1,000,000 (stills) pixel images. The Mac uses 400 x 600 pixel images for their jpegs as a standard when converting from DV or digital stills. That's 240,000 (400 x 600) pixels total. Now, to convert each pixel (quantum) of digital image data to a dot from a color ink jet or laser printer and I'll assume a nice BIG 6 x 8 in inch printing area, we simply divide 240,000 pix->dots/in by 48 in[sqr] = 5000 dots/inch[sqr] or 5000 dpi Stuff you get from the internet by jpeg, gif, tiff varies widely.
dpi makes NO SENSE for jpegs because the amount of digital information is constant no matter how large you print the image. Therefore a 6 x 8 inch (48 sq in) print(out) using a given jpeg gives us ONE-HALF the resolution of a 4 x 6 inch print from the SAME jpeg
Fact is, it takes (read any digital camera magazine) a 2 Mega pixel or more digital still camera to capture images that equal a 35 mM shot, and you know that...or should... 3 Megapixel digital still cameras with USB or firewire (IEEE1394) interface now run less than $500...
Now, if you are talking about putting an image on a WEBSITE, most people use small images, thus needing less pixels. My puny 12 x 12 screen can hold 600 x 800 pixels = 480,000 pix/ 144 = 3333.3 pixels/inch[sqr]. That is then my screen resolution. Therefore, that's my limit for viewing. To then take full advantage of a 100 pixel/in[sqr] image, the image would have to be as small as 0.17 in x 0.17 in (assuming your internet provider can handle that kind of DV streaming)...but then you have a PC as well . Screw Gates, buy a Mac, and Gina will show you the sweetness you've been longing for...
| lcpaul | Day: 22
MC - cool bike, nice pic (enjoyed the wildflowers as well). Also interesting to see what one of the GBers actually looks like, me being isolated down here in Africa and all. Keep snapping bro.
Can't remember who posted about "Voices of Life" by "Le Mystere Des Voix Bulgares", but I have now acquired the CD. Just taking small bites at a time, haven't listened to the whole thing through in one go yet, but it'd be good to trade some notes further down the line.
Molly - see you've been taking some flak since I last checked in. Seems to me there are certain people ganging up on you. Hang in there sister.
Greetings to all other GBers. (Including Clas)
| Sorry... | Day: 22
... and if the salesman says the InkJet has a 2400 dpi resolution he's probably house-holding with the truth. Nobody would need that kind of resolution. The finest books of photography and such has not more then, maybe, 1200 dpi.
A printer with 600 dpi will cover any quality jobs.
C
| Clas @ Work | Day: 22
MC - oh Midnite, visiting friend from New Orleans and my wife has been talking flowers the whole god damn weekend, will you excuse me if I pass on the flowers today? :-)
W1P - got your email, I still don't know if there's something I should know about?
¦ - you can't get 2400 dpi from a .JPEG, internet-pics are at most 100 dpi. Overkill is the word.
Gina - hi!
C
| jjeff | Day: 22
Duncan: You're home! No accidents driving? Sorry to hear about another loss.
Gina: Very diplomatically put. Well done.
| Duncan | Day: 22
MC: Great looking bike !!!
Will i get use of it during the house swap ?
Bill: nice to see your name up there again.
db
| Brett (Schwinn) Barney | Day: 21
Florida Dave: Thank you for the kind words and thank you for submitting an excellent song.
Midnight Cruiser: I'm glad you're digging the CD. All my friends love it as well.
I've still got copies of the disks, kids. Feel free to order at any time and let's keep a good thing going!
Ciao,
BB
| Gina | Day: 21
Molly, this will probably end the kindred spirited feel between us, but if i would have a word with you in private, like in the GB Chat's little girl's room, i'd kindly suggest, no, urge you to not take some things written here so personal! I've just come home from visiting a friend (it's 04.35 am eurotime) who hasn't laid eyes on his vinyl for years. We talked about John Beasley, my friend was a friend of a friend of Beaz and when Beaz was in Europe and in Maastricht, he and i became friends as well last year when i met Beaz. Talking about Beaz made him suddenly rush out of the room and i heard him talk to himself for a while, some stuff being moved and then i heard Green Earrings. Well, i had a blast seeing my friend in euforia hearing Royal Scam after such a long time. My friend is 51. At one point he looked at me and said, do you realize you are 13 years younger than i am and i at the time twice your age and we both listened to this music???
We had to wait a while to flip the record to get to the "is there gassss in the car" part because he laughed his socks off.
Molly, i guess i want to say, get in the Steely Dan groove, because to me the sexual contents of that story have got nothing to do with porn, besides ... wasn't it you bringing up the lingerie-bonding thing around here a while back? Anything sexually inclined is allowed, or nothing, but no double standards, right?
And please please please, keep the internet stuff in perspective and don't let some of the things you read in here mess with your spiritual and emotional balance, girlfriend! I feel i have to show loyalty to my own gender, but it's a tricky call .......
Banyan Tree Bow,
G.
| Bill | Day: 21
Hey Midnight Cruiser,
Is that a Yamaha Road Star/Midnight Star?
Excellent Bike! One of my top 3 choices before I bought my VTX.
Wise choice Jim, that's alot of bike for the money.
Happy Motoring!
| 110010010010010 | Day: 21
Earthlings,
Guestbook = Conversation for Musically Inclined.
Guestbook = Entertaining Stories for off-kilter Dan fans.
Guestbook = Fun Stuff.
Guestbook NOT = Psychoanalysis Rap Session.
Guestbook NOT = Bulletin Board for Personal Life Tragedies.
Guestbook NOT = Base of operations for Jerry Springer contestants.
100100011001 Thank You 001001001
| Molly | Day: 21
Weber, You don't pee sitting down? Then, how do you find that little penis of yours?
Randy, I thought you had a little more class and manners then the asshole posting this bile.
| one of molly's girlfriends | Day: 21
Not as many as you dear weber.
| Weber | Day: 21
Molly!
How many guys did you?
No! LMAO!
| To the Crew of the Mayflower | Day: 21
Independant you may be, BUT do you have to be insular ?
| jjeff | Day: 21
MC:Leather side bags!!! Niiiice.
| Midnite Cruiser | Day: 21
jjeff....thanks man, I really do appreciate it!! Hope you're keeping cool in the Great White North....it's got to be better than all these 90 + degree days we're having here.
here's what will be my new toy....should pick it up in about a week....yeah, that's me on it:
http://users.sitestar.net/~jtalbott/JimOnBike.jpg
ok, back to oblivion.....later y'all.
MC
| Molly | Day: 21
To whomever is posting the bizarre porn, Geez give it a rest... If you feel the need to post that sort of thing, could you please choose some that's better written!? Henry Miller comes to mind...
Arlean, I know you're not Weber..... Whatever ill feelings are between us I doubt you could sink to that level. Like you, I think he's a sicko perv. But since he doesn't have enough cajones to own what he writes, I don't think he's much of a threat.
Weber, why should I provide you with material to masturbate to? You know I'll bet you really do urinate sitting down...LMAO
| randy | Day: 21
"...a story about being gang raped"
Ummmm. Let us hear all about it Molly.
| jjeff | Day: 21
Next One:-)
MC:nice effect on the photos. I appreciate them.
| W1P | Day: 21
As I have posted on several occasions, I am putting together a Pink Floyd tribute CD entitled "A Fair Forgery of Pink Floyd" The CD will include tracks from several independent artists from Southern California and from our Pink Floyd tribute band Which One's Pink? The plan is to have the CD ready for release by September. One of the artists on this compilation is Tom Freund. Tom is an incredible artist (who, among other things, plays a mean upright and a heavy metal mandolin, I kid you not) with a beautiful voice and he is playing a show down in San Diego and two shows in New York in July & August. If you've got nothing better to do, why not check out one of Tom's show? Below is more info on that show and on Tom:
On July 27, TOM FREUND and guests will appear at JAVA JOE's 1956 Bacon Street, Ocean Beach, CA http://www.javajoes.org Here's what Java Joe's has to say about Tom: "Tom, from New York, living in L.A and traveling here and there for shows Tom has toured and played with Graham Parker, the Silos and Ben Harper. Find more at http://www.tomfreund.com"
Here's the scoop on the New York shows:
~~~ July 31st - Wednesday @ 8:00
KNITTING FACTORY (Downstairs)
74 Leonard St, NYC
~~~August 9th - Saturday
@ 7:00 pm in MARLBORO, NY
Summer Concert Series
| Midnite Cruiser | Day: 21
still getting into Steely Knives heavily....it's all I've played the last few days.
a little more eye candy from the Wildflowers series:
http://users.sitestar.net/~jtalbott/Wildflowers2.jpg
long work week coming up....maybe catch y'all Wednesday or Thursday.
MC
| Waiting for the New Next One Last Part | Day: 21
Charisse felt her body burn like crazy. When he pressed her against the desk she felt something wetten her thighs. ôOh my Godö, she thought, ôno man has ever made me do that so quickly, oh goodie, if only Florabelle could see me now.ö
When he stopped his avalanche of beastly conduct, because of the Budweiser that was spilling all over them from one of his pockets, her dream about her body-fluids spontaneaously escaping vanished into thick air. How silly of her, how awfully silly, tears ran down and salted his dark suit. It showed vulnerability with a sense he's never seen before. The empty bottle was taken out of his pockets. Her hands, you see, her hands did that all of a sudden. Driven by desire to maintain the enchanting experience to which they were both awakening. ôYesö he moaned, his body again pressing hers, but with even more àmmmmm... I would say even more à
Charisse followed his movements. Hm. He didnÆt lie about his kingsize shaped you-know-what. She felt it stiff, hot and steamy pressing her body on top of the desk. ôAre we going to do it here?ö she managed to say in between their sighs and moans. She then feared what was apparently ahead. Would it fit, would it hurt, God, she could care less about the size of it, typical for men to depend on their organ of copulation.
Her thoughts were interrupted by his lips touching hers. Was it lust he felt or passion? Was he falling in love? He wanted to treat her very gentle so he stopped. Again. Her eyes were closed. She was so beautiful. So very very beautiful. He could never simply want to just satisfy his own and merely instinctive needs. This was a girl unlike other girls. This was a woman that needed more protection than just a creatively fabricated condom. Yes. He knew what to do.
So he ended the beginning of what might have been a real eruption of hidden passion in the history of sexual intercourse. He pulled away and led the intoxicated Charisse back to the love-seat where he with touching tenderness started to button up her dress. He wiped their sweat away with the paper tissue he would have used to ..hmm.. Charisse came around to her senses. With no idea what was happening here.
She stared at him. CouldnÆt exactly spell it out. If anyone had asked her, sheÆd say there was something different about this man sitting next to her. The primal and shameless feelings she so willingly had wanted to unveil, mysteriously transformed into a calm and secure emotion. She could not describe it. For what she felt, there were no words. Only the feeling. The emotion. The miracle. The wonder. This inner peace.
Was it love?
ôI guess soö, he answered her question as if the reflection in her eyes made it all too clear. ôAs if we were a match in heavenö he said, ôwith unconditional consent from the one above who reigns wise, fair and with a sense of humor.ö
ôI want to do this properlyö, he then said. ôI want to do it with divine inspiration and as flawless and precise a woman of your category is entitled to. But I canÆt bring myself to it. Help me out, dear, what should I do?ö
Charisse, like him, was also in the dark about what had to happen between them now lust and sexual passion were swept away because of tender feelings such as compagnionship, equality, friendship and love.
She felt she could humour him.
ôMaybe youÆll know what to do when youÆll get down on your knees for meö, she softly whispered into his ears. ôI think it will really make the difference. Yes. Positively.ö
So he did. He sat in front of her, down on his knees. He caught a glimpse of her thighs. He could see her ..hmmm..no no no, he corrected himself, the flesh must not be weak right now, but then again, it had to be weak, oh dear oh dear, wasnÆt he funny?
Charisse pierced her eyes into his. It was obvious he would not hesitate to elaborate on whatever would come to his unique and sharpened mind. She was in no hurry. They had come this far, so one more minute longer or one hour for that matteràshe still carried the torch of inner peace and its flame burned as if eternal.
He took a few seconds to concentrate on what he was about to exclaim or should he recite it like it was a poem? Hm. Look at her. She sat there so patiently, so full of confidence. No man was to break that trust, that statue of liberty, a dream come true. He shivered, lightly, as if The One above had just given him the sign to perpetuate the holy and noble task heÆd accepted, the very moment he realized an orgasm would never amount to anything as profoundly valuable like what this woman made him feel. Chastity would reward.
ôDear Charisseö he started, ôforgive me when the words donÆt come out the way they could. IÆm only a humble man, I was used to following my dick, my willy and kilpatrick. I would have disgraced you, although my desire for invading your space, to discover the warmth of your womb, to penetrate with violenceö ûhe moaned a moment-
She felt some drool on her upperleg, she felt her commitment to abstinence endangered by his tempting position, if only sheÆd have her whip, it would certainly come in handy now hmmmmà
This was going to be more difficult than he expected . He looked at her.
Desire cried out to her, he saw she kept her cool, he on the other hand gave some more drool. ôCome onö, Charisse said, ôdonÆt loose it, do you hear me?ö
ôOh my Godö, he exclaimed, ôI canÆt help the erection of my private part that wonÆt be private if it has its own way, quick, quickö, he shouted, ôdo something, do something, save me, help me.ö
Charisse immediately considered this a case of emergency and without a doubt she brought her hand into his staggering trousers, relieving him from the burden that eminently portrayed the naked truth about human nature.
She felt jealous. For while she was at it, he made noises she wished she would have experienced, as in entwined bodies, breathing heavily.
Sweat all over them. Not from this world, drugged by the essence of bodies becoming one. Andd every other gory detail he had just flushed down the drain of fantasy lane.
ôWell dearö he interrupted her thoughts again, ôI canÆt begin to tell you how grateful I am. Your couragious actions kept me from the embarrasment any man would pay a fortune to, if it would spare him the shame. Personally I guess, I would welcome a spontaneous orgasm, it would surely safe me the energy of handling it myself. Imagine, there you sit in your chair, all those sensational feelings immerse you so that you canÆt move a muscle, except for twinkie-boy down there. You donÆt have to do a thing, absolutely nothing. It just happens, as if youÆre at it with dozens of others at the same time. WouldnÆt that be in the true spirit of efficiency?ö
Charisse exploded. How dare he, her hands wanted to strangle him, instead she only hit him over the head with her handbag. He sank down, on the tiles that once had welcomed the lashes of her whip. She gathered the rest of her things and made preparations to leave. His moaning didnÆt seem to raise any compassion. The insignificant little bruise on his head was no reason at all for his dramatism.
ôMen!ö Charisse uttered indignant, very attractive though, ôyouÆre all the same. All rude and cruel and blind towards anything thatÆs beyond conception, any woman who would conceive àit doesnÆt matter now, do you hear me, IÆm leaving and I hope your penis will shrink and crumble so à soà.
Her voice broke. Tears wetted her glowing face. He could see from where he lay. It was rather pleasant to feel those cold tiles cool him off. It made him remember his line, the most important line of his life, the one line he had wanted to spring on her, the one line that might have been the start of something promising à
Charisse walked away. She opened the door. In spite of her anger and grieve she had to turn her head once more. Just to see what she was leaving behind. One more glance at the ceiling, the love-seat, the curtains that now seemed a wall of pillared stability, the mahogany desk, the feathers, the pleasure dome upstairs she had not seen.
Not to forget the instigator of it all. Look at him. Curled up on the floor, like a little boy. She felt nothing but pity and maybe even some regrets, no, she had to go now, she had to say goodbye à
ôCharisse! Charisse!ö he called out to her, inspired by something he couldnÆt trace. ôWill you mm..mmmàà.will you mmmmmaà.ö He couldnÆt speak any further, his false teeth fell out and it took him a while to put them back. ôWill you mmmmmàà.will you mmmmmà.
Charisse pretended not to hear him and she decided to ignore the fact that the message he was trying to express did intrigue her. NO. She would file this as a failure under the classified cases and totally forget about this business. Yes. She would do just that.
Then she changed her mind as if she has had an epiphany. She held her head up high and turned around although almost out the door as in gone, as in end-of-story. She came back, threw her handbag on the love-seat and made it clear heÆd better listen to what she had to say. He lifted his masked face.
ôNO!ö, Charisse stated it as if sheÆd never went through the whole ordeal. ôI wonÆt do it, you fool, you moron, you sick little puppy, you lunatic, youàö
ôI wonÆt make your day, I definitely wonÆt make YOUR day. So hold your horses and donÆt think you can get away with it that easily. I came here for a reason and I am going to see it through whether you like it or not. So put your money where your mouth is and your teeth as well, but donÆt Eastwood me baby, donÆt you Eastwood me à.ö
-The End-
| Weber | Day: 21
Molly---Yeah, yeah, yeah...bla, bla, bla. Break out the violin. Give me the kleenex box. Let's hear the "gory details" about the gang bang. What else can we feel sorry about little miss molly.
| not weber | Day: 21
Molly,
I am not weber, I assure you of that.
Yes, we talked once about my own father's illness two years ago and when I read that from weber I thought.......only Molly and one other person knows about that. I really don't know what to think of that right now. It would be kind of sad if it was that other person.
This entire situation makes me rather weary. So I am going down to Crooked Creek with Rev. Larry and Sarah and the four dogs and check out the sun, cool off and get back to the real of things.
Weber kind of gives me the creeps.
Take care,
Arlean
| Molly | Day: 21
Weber, Let me get this straight.... First you accuse me of inventing things and now i'm just pandering for sympathy? We both know that's more your style don't we? Of course the fact that you know f**k all about Steely Dan, and you possess the personality of a rock, probably contributes to your glowing repartee here in BanyanTrees Land. I told very few about my Dad's passing, and even fewer about Carey's death. So "Lou" (or which ever one of your alternate personalities you are today ) that's how I know who you are. You tipped your hand darlin. I told you that I'd give you any of the gory details you wanted. I've learned how to disassociate my feelings from what happened.So anytime you want...I'll fill you in. Here's another big revelation for you; People don't usually make up stories about being raped. They may lie and say it didn't happen....but I've never known anyone who fabricated a story about being gang raped.(and I've been to many rape support meetings) I felt that the people who were kind enough to ask me about my Art was entitled to know why I'm so protective of my privacy. You may be correct in the fact that I told more then I should have. A simple "no" should have sufficed. I have issues about my need for security. However, this Guest Book may not have been the place to air them. The events that have occurred in my life have shaped me into the person I am. I wasn't attempting to get anyone's sympathy by recounting those things. I was telling everyone here, "This is who I am" . Jealousy is not a very becoming character trait. Perhaps you should try to become a little less vindictive and critical of others, and work on becoming a better person. M
| Floridavid | Day: 21
Once again I'm elevated by being included on a GB compilation CD. You all sound great and there are more than a few really stellar moments. And the 2 steely covers were a special treat. I'd like more info on how and where Pretzel Logics' "Babylon Sisters" was recorded.
Brett, You did such a fine job on the whole package (love the graphics)and $15 including shipping was a bargain.
I'm not much of "listen to the radio/flavor of the month guy" so, hearing new stuff is a special treat for me. Thanks again everyone. David
| Rockjock | Day: 21
Why would anyone refer to themselves as a cunt? Why be so prissy about it?
By the way,I agree with you wholeheartedly. You are a pussy.
| Weber aka | Day: 20
Dear Molly,
If you "know who I am" then you would know that two years ago I had the same exact experience with my father as you did. The difference between me and you is I don't go on a public forum looking for sympathy.
| Steveedan | Day: 20
Gina - Beas says hello.
After the Ritenour show I went to the Studio Cafe and sat in with the SFB on 2 tunes, Any Major Dude, and Don't Take Me Alive.
Newport Beach was gorgeous.
More later.
Steveedan
| Geena | Day: 20
Ole: Today i ate a half piece of chocolate cake. The frosting tasted like cholesterol...the cake was dark chocolate and sinful....what have you done to me?
Mu: Heyya!
In the "my life gets weirder every day department":
It seems my Steely Dan t-shirt has become part of my wardrobe this summer. I wash it and within days it's back on me again. So very early this morning, I ran out to do an errand and as I'm standing at the checkout, the cashier said to me..."Is that a concert t-shirt?" Of course, I was in such a funk that I had to look down at my chest to see which one I was wearing....I replied, "Yes, it is." Then a woman behind me chimed in..."Oh it's Steely Dan, I really like him, I haven't been to one of his concerts in years." It was one of those moments where you couldn't decide whether to continue the conversation and enlighten the woman or just nod in agreement and walk on. I decided on the latter....my mouth wasn't yet connected to my brain.
Buenos Noches..
| Duncan................................................ | Day: 20
Christ!! Another death in the family.
I'm not sure how much more of this i can take !!!
:(
| Molly | Day: 20
Weber....I still have no idea what you are referring to? Do you mean the people that I cared for that have died? I don't think of those as tragedies. I feel sad that we can not be together anymore in this life. I still love and mourn them. But, I don't think of death as an end. I know I will be with my loved ones again. They still come to me in my dreams....
I have never invented anything about any of them.
My Dad died of a brain tumor on May 13 2001. It was very painful to watch him die a little more each day. The last week of his life he was mercifully unconscious. I took swabs to wet his mouth because he couldn't swallow. He had seizures, they were horrific to see. We prayed for him to die.Watching his suffering was almost unbearable. My Father accepted his death with a quiet dignity that touched most of the people who knew him. I did hurt at his passing. I still do. But I never wanted anyone's sympathy, especially a person like you. You wouldn't have made a good pimple on my Dad's ass. Still as much as I dislike you (and I do know who you are"Weber") I don't wish a similar experience on you or anyone here.
When I was younger, I made some poor decisions. As did my friends who were killed. We lived as if we were invincible. The danger was exciting and made us feel more alive. If one lives by the sword, then there's a good possibility one will die by the sword. I didn't die. I live with their loss. Moreover, losing them has taught me that death happens indiscriminately. Each day is a gift. I know it sounds trite, but it is true. I try to live as if each day might be my last. I thank God every day for bestowing me with another day here.
As for the inferences concerning Tex. I told Face in confidence about him while we were in chat one Evening alone. In her concern for my safty She told everyone here....I made the mistake of becoming involved with the wrong person. (and yes JJeff, I suppose it does sound like some B movie plot!) The story isn't that interesting.... We were friends from childhood. We became lovers. He was jealous and very controlling....a few months into our affair, Tex accused me of screwing another man. We had an argument. He got ugly, I got uglier... He hit me. We broke up. End of story... Sorry to disappoint.
| jjeff- Waiting for | Day: 20
I love B movies. Just keep it funny.
"I walked the wet boulevard alone, an open invitation to...anyone.
I knew you would never be completely mine but I had to settle for what I could get.
I bit my lip to keep back the tears.
What would they think.
That night I raked your back with those ugly red welts.
I don't know what your kisses reduced me to.
You said you were pouring the wine of passion
into a wanton woman's heart.
I have no control over my animal lust.
Forgive me...forgive me.
When you look at me it's like any grade B movie.
I whisper," Hello Johnny. Hello, johnny."
Then you tear my sheath and I'm below you moaning," Oh Johnny, don't stop...not now."
---excerpts from Grade B Movie by Rough Trade
| Doctor Warren Kruger | Day: 20
LP- I appreciate your recognition of my genius in your asking me how you have indeed miserably failed in your role as a parent by bringing up an urchin that is addicted to MNM product.
Unfortunately, since you, along with the rest of the population of this poor excuse for a GB, failed to attend the Doctor Warren Kruger Rehab and Comeback Tour of 2002 (it's over now, so it's too late), I cannot offer any constructive advice on how you should have brought up your little urchin the correct, Doctor Warren Kruger way.
True, the entire Rehab and Comeback Tour consisted of that one gig in a Manhattan jazz club, but you, along with all your trailer park friends, should have boarded the hobo express freight train line you're always taking to your various "Jazz Fests" (which are "jazz fests" in name only), and seen and heard the Dr. Warren K. Experience in person play the real thing.
Unfortunately, it is quite true that jazz, as Francis Zappa once defined it, is the "music of unemployment", and that the Dr. Warren K. Experience is currently searching for another venue, but hope springs eternal here in the Kruger "GeniusesR'us Research Institute North" (GRIN)and the DWKE will be ready for the next challenge, when and if it occurs.
Triumphantly Yours,
Dr. Warren K.
| WJAZee | Day: 20
GB: Does anybody know the whereabouts of a reasonable representation of 'West of Hollywood' for the Guitar? Howard's page doesn't rate the Songbook too highly, any Net resource (I've tried Olga) ?
| Waiting for the New Next One part Quatre for Weber and Hans | Day: 20
ôHave you ever used a vibrator before, my dearö he suddenly asked in a very cool kind of destracted absent-minded way.
Charisse felt a tad annoyed by his question, for it totally iced her mood and she was really getting the hang of it, she nearly grasped the meaning of being horny as hell. Now he wanted to know if she had ever used a vibrator. Heavens no, sheÆs allergic to them, unless theyÆre wrapped in dermatological tested cellophane. She has no trouble with fruit and vegetables, although itÆs usually so messy afterwards, so she concluded her answer. ôOh, almost forgotö, she added. ôI have brought my own you-know-what.ö
ôHow about licoriceö, he tried to save the moment, ôhow about strawberry and what color do you prefer, my dear?ö
ôOh noö, Charisse pretended to have gained a certain expertise in these matters. ôIf itÆs fine by you, IÆd like to use our home-made deluxe special, guaranteed to be safe and friendly for those who use it. I take it I will be the only one orally involved here, in that case, I took the liberty of already making a choice. ItÆs the peachy pine-apple banana daquiri and club soda cocktail, how appropriate, donÆt you think so?
A kingsize package?ö
Charisse waved her small handbag in order to affirm her elegant gesture, for her lucky guess concerning the kingsize issue really sent his hopes straight to the top and for a minute he felt greater than ... well, nothing would compare to what he felt right now.
ôSplendid, splendidö, was all he could say. ôYou have the gift of making me a very happy man, dear.ö Charisse actually blushed when hearing this well-phrased compliment. ôYou, my dearestö, he raised his voice as though he was attending a speech so eloquently prepared, ôyou have the natural skill and talent to arouse oneÆs most secretive motions and yet create the perfect balance so it wonÆt peak and vanish, like only a comet would.ö
ôOh goodness noö, Charisse restrained into a more fitting attitude, ôif it werenÆt for your encouraging inspiration, I wouldnÆt have found the guts to come forward like this, IÆm certain youÆre aware of that, sir.ö
She bent her pretty face a little.
ôDonÆt do that, donÆt take your pretty features out of the light, it really warms my heart to see young and truthful innocence like that. Even though your virgin days must have been way beyond reasonable..oh, do forgive me for saying so, sometimes I get carried away and I donÆt mean any harm, so letÆs do that whip thing again, shall we?ö
ôBy all meansö, Charisse was glad , this charade of courtesy was getting to her nerves, ôletÆs whip some moreö she cried out, ôtally-ho, tally-ho..ö
He knew something progressing had to happen. It wasnÆt possible to linger on like they were doing right now. He moaned a few times, so the girl would handle that whip of hers in a more aggressive movement, but it was pretty clear the trill of the moment would soon wear out. The girl really expected him to pursue this, what did he call it, oh yes, a venture. Hm. He would give it more credits, more estimable than he usually granted. But what to do?
Charisse was getting tired. The whip started to fatigue her hand and she hoped fiercely he would come up with whatever was next on the list. She didnÆt understand why it took him so long. There. Another one of his moans. Hm. CharisseÆs tally-ho, tally-ho went under for all at once the curtains were opened, a multitude of feathers were spread from up above. Music began to tickle her senses in a way she had never experienced before. ôHow about some guitars, for startersö, his voice casually announced from up above. She looked up and discovered a platform, smartly constructed to shelter at least a bed, a fridge and a small space big enough for a stereo-set that he was controlling by remote. For she could see his shadow leaning against the brick wall. Damn, the fool wrecked his pillow, look at it, feathers all over the place, she thought.
And again it seemed that he could read her mind. ôIt sure looked good, those feathers as if the fox had kidnapped a chicken or two, pity now I canÆt press my pillow against my àhmmmàwill think of something to compensate that. Now dearest Charisse, if you are to follow my instructions, this pleasure dome will be yours as well. First youÆll have to open the bottom drawer on the left. Do you see my desk, move along dear, oh yes, I have an excellent view from up here, mother nature gave those nipples of yours plenty of aaahh, arenÆt we a perfect match, both kingsize shaped, IÆm having such fun dear, donÆt you?ö
Charisse smiled vaguely, she was still trying to get a clear picture of what just happened. ôIÆm coming, IÆm comingö she tried to sound cheerful. ôOh no, not yet dear, letÆs safe that for later, shall we?ö
Disregarding his comment, she stood in front of the mahogany desk. Her hands could not resist to touch it. As in caressing, soft and with gentle persuasion he was watching her from up above, looking down and standing tall. He had to hold on tight, his hands firmly gripped onto, ônoö, he cried when he saw her sudden change in action ôdonÆt touch that top drawer, please, I canÆt stand it any longer, donÆt touch that, touch anything but not that drawer.ö His voice shrieked as if in despair, his moaning louder and Charisse quickly moved on to the bottom drawer, didnÆt stall any longer and with one pull she opened it.
They both shouted. Charisse looked into the drawer. Found a little package. What would it be? She waited for further instructions. Meanwhile, he regained his common sense and content with himself and the achievements up ætil now, he decided they could take a break. ôOut goes the wailing guitarö he laughed, ôand in goes a cool beat of dazzling jazzling slow-motion rhythm & blues,ö How about some wine, if you open the top drawer on the right youÆll find a tiny bottle of the most exquisit wine youÆve ever tasted. ItÆs already been uncorked. If you donÆt mind IÆd like to see you drink it from the bottle. If it would suit your inconvenience, a glass will also be found in that drawer.ö
Charisse opened the drawer and took the miniature bottle, took the crystal glass but her eyes were caught by a package, similar to the one she found in the bottom drawer on the left. Was it coincidence? Did it mean anything?
She hesitated to ask.
ôIf you donÆt mindö, his voice came comfortably with the music, ôI will stick to my budweiser, it always makes me feel so àwhen IÆm àhow about it Charisse ..a toast?ö
In spite of his effort to capture his attention she couldnÆt help but only notice the two packages. They were identical. So it seemed. Her curiosity collapsed, but only for a moment. She reminded herself of the reason why she came here in the first place. To satisfy the needs of a perfect stranger, who was playing charades and what the àbefore she knew it, a wooden swing with him and a bottle of budweiser in it nearly knocked her off her feet. She fell on the floor, or did she throw herself in an attempt to avoid the swing that was coming back into her direction. ôHow about some chattanooga choo chooö, he spoke passionate, ôthis should help you get in the mood, whatÆs it gonna be girl, a woman can never resist the challenge.ö
He prolonged a selfish and overly narcistic performance while his words echood where possible. She found it stupid to see him go up, down, go left, go right and forward and back again on that swing of his.
Charisse felt like crying. Before the tears could even begin to show, he stopped his foolish act and apologized for his twisted behaviour. Then, for the first time she was able to see him face to face. She could finally look him in the eye, though his face was covered by a mask that wore his eyes like precious jewels. The smell of fried onion and garlic did spoil the event some, but it made her laugh, it made her stomach go topsy-turvy. Soon he caught up with her, they were like two children sharing the joy of a prank they played on their teacher.
After a while the intimacy of it all kept them captive. Something great was happening. He reached out for her hands. They felt so delicate and yet so very skilled and experienced. Just imagine the things she could do with those fingers. It lit a fire inside of him. What passion, what lust. He pressed her against the desk and they could both feel his àhold it.
Wait a minute here.
Charisse felt her body burn like crazy. When he pressed her against the desk she felt something wetten her thighs. ôOh my Godö, she thought, ôno man has ever made me do that so quickly, oh goodie, if only Florabelle could see me now.ö
-to be continued-
| | Day: 20
Hehehe = Hans
| Hehehe | Day: 20
I understood what Hans was saying....... *wink* Perhaps Weber should spend time reading a bit more then the guestbook.
| Yo! | Day: 20
Hans- Speak english.
| i JUST CALLED TO SAY.. | Day: 20
wEBER
no song to sing. no wedding in the month of
june,no warm july.
no prince,no fairytales,no clas
a thumb up ones ass.
just three words.
fuck you geohring
fat slob,where's my air cover"
Hans
| Luckless Pedestrian | Day: 20
hey all
off to seek shelter and schooling northward for the weekend so i may be offline until wednesday
have fun stormin the castle!
| Weber | Day: 20
Molly- With all those tragic stories and all, I just thought you were seeking sympathy....that's all. Sorry......
Clas RULES!
| The Cats Out of the bag | Day: 19
Labia,Labia come out to play tonight,
your head is in the pillow tonight, your ring sure to be broken.
dirty ex shield's and in between, a liar who clutches a parchment,
and yells innocent,
your played well. patsy..patsy.patsy......kline
| Again and Again and Again and Again Ken | Day: 19
Thanks again to everyone for the kind words on "Oh No, I'm a Waiter Again!" As with last year's GB entry "Geppetto's Blues," once again the very talented Steve Ward worked with me on the track.
Thanks again.
Ken
| Labia Majora | Day: 19
Molly- give it a rest already! you're getting way too tiresome.
| 1001001001010 | Day: 19
Dry your eyes pretty girl
I just got news from the outside world
I don't know how they got our names
but yesterday this letter came
"Mr. and Mrs. Resident Dweller...Your Lucky Number Is...
You May Already Be A Winner!"
Well I've suspected this for years
still in all it's nice to hear
they're pullin' for us in the post
to you my dear, I raise this toast
the house of our dreams, an El Dorado, a ten-speed blender
You May Already Be A Winner.
Now I've never counted my chickens before they're hatched
and I know that there's always a catch
but I felt from the start that our hearts were the perfect match.
I know you're tired of the same old dress
I know the car's been repossessed
I know this house is just a shack
but there's this love we cant hold back
Would you like a beer with your T.V. dinner?
Oh my darling you...You May Already Be A Winner!
| Molly | Day: 19
Re: 3569 Weber..........What a sad, bitter person you seem to be. What I find most pathetic is that we don't even know one another.... You're directing all this hateful bile to strangers! It's even sadder then your cowardliness.....which is pretty pitiful.
I have no idea what you are referring to? I've been very blessed. I have a beautiful child. He was a miracle baby. I've never considered him a tragedy or mistake. I had two loving parents. Yes, they were a bit strange in their beliefs concerning religion.......But living in the Bible Belt, strange is the norm! Ask Mu! Texas has it's share of wild little churches too. I am treated like a fairy princess by my brothers and a few good friends. I am able to do work that I find meaningful.My Father left me secure finacially. I have been fortunate enough to have the love of two very good men. Most people are lucky to find love once; Destiny smiled upon me twice. That isn't tragic in the least.What would have been sad if I had shut myself off from the possibility of friendship and love. Everyone has sorrows and trails. I feel that is God's way of honing us into the people we were meant to be. So if I've gave you the impression that I was seeking sympathy, you are mistaken. As far as making up my life events....if I had that sort of talent and imagination, I wouldn't waste it in here! I'd be writing books like Danielle Steele.
I'm not going to let your spite run me off.....Continue with your bilious tirades if you like. If I didn't find them so pathetic, they'd amuse me.
| Beerberian waxing his board | Day: 19
CLAS; That makes you a FRANKER then.... yes ????? CRS for ? answers on a p'card .. BUT (everything B4 a but is bollox) A Talented FRANKER ...
GB; Yes... !! that means you A - mericans 2 ... Maybe ,Just Maybe,... some of the raison peut-etre you attract the flack is the Maison Ferme attitude ......tonight I'm drinkin' a little CALIFORN - IA Zinfandel/Barbera blend.... now you wouldn't want to end a bootiful kinship would ya ? as Macca said LET 'EM IN ......or was that Billy Preston ?
MOLL; Little acts of love and kindness ( 'tween Sport & DSO) I CAN do LOL ....
| Austin Powers - I'm very boar-ed | Day: 19
I've been very naughty...lay that brush on my bum...
| Aja..................that's enough dime dancing for one week | Day: 19
Make that whip a boar-bristle brush, and you'll have yourself a story.
Ship's Dominatrix,
Aja
| ╡ | Day: 19
It's still raining in Texas:
http://www.cnn.com/2002/US/07/18/military.accident.ap/index.html
BB: Man, I am pumped - we have orchestra level tix. Since child # 2 was born, we've been through Austin only a few times, and stopped just twice. We've previously been on the illustrious 6th Street, gobbled migas at Kirby Lane Cafe, and crunched on quesadillas at Chuy's (love those blue tortilla chips), but I could use a refresher course...Having said that - with a 9 year old daughter as my date McDonald's on 290 is the most likely suspect...
| Clas @ the last Dog-walk | Day: 19
Hmm, yeah Schwinn, I'll try (about not being so mean (we don't call it "mean" here in Sweden, we say "frank")). And you'll find a drummer in Austin, no shit, they are standing in line - I tell you...
C
| Waiting for the New Next One part Trois dedicated to the entire Dandom | Day: 19
Charisse got up and prepared her little performance. She has rehearsed it over and over again. SSSHHTT. Silence. As if anyone would move. He looked at her. What a knock-out.
ôItÆs called ôcall me stupidö and I do it just for youö, Charisse made sure the words came out slow and with glossy lips, her tongue perfectly appealling to his imagination. She wetted his hands and now, his turn to be totally stunned.
Yesterday the dog broke free
She drove Melvin up the tree
Kitty-catty wonÆt come down
The dogÆs astray
All over town
But my coffeeÆs black enough
And the sugarcubes match the cup
The milkÆs not sour
And the mood is up
The paperboy fell off his bike
His girl had told him
To take a hike
Tears and rain melted down his face
Poor old Duke
He lost with grace
But my coffeeÆs black enough
And the sugarcubes match the cup
My toastÆs not burned
And the mood is up
Only my eggs are scrambled
And I never take the bus
But I fix dinner for the plummer
And I know his name is Gus
So you can
Call me stupid
Any time dear
But I can tell
Blindfolded
Each time youÆre near
YouÆre watering
All my roses
My daffodils too
And when I have my way
Who says
That violets
Are blue?
Charisse took a bow. He did applaud. But it sounded more like boots in the rain. Or mud. Yes. Definitely mud.
ôIÆm absolutely impressed by your astonishing act, dear. This impersonation of a southern belle àI could really taste your black coffee, only I take it without cream and sugar. That poor cat, up in a tree because of a naughty dog. I must say, IÆm very impressed. You may water my roses and IÆll be happy to pledge that violets arenÆt blue, if you show me what you meant by ôhaving it your wayö.
Charisse was flattered. It was obvious this mr Mysterious had completely gone overboard because of her act. Not bad for a beginner. Not bad at all.
ôAnd if I may say soö, he went on, ôeven if I myself make use of certain American ways of expression, itÆs what comes natural, dear. My ancestors, theyÆve come from all over this globe, therefore, IÆve travelled a lot, you must know. From the utmost significance this is, from the utmost significance.ö
ôBy all means, sirö, was all Charisse could say after hearing such an emotional display of, hm, it really wasnÆt her place to have an opinion about anyone for that matter.
She felt it was time to take over. As if she had been doing this since kindergarten, she opened the small bag she had carried, pulled out the black-leathered whip and clashed it against the floor. Luckily there wasnÆt any carpet and the warm Portoguese tiles fluently seemed to respond with all the passion one can imagine to be produced by something as dead as tile.
Charisse nearly wetted her underwear. She really loved doing this. And she did it again. CLASH!!
ôCarry on, dear, and I will soon remove these curtains.ö Mr Mysterious appreciated the initiative Charisse had taken and was on the verge of a brilliant monologue regarding manly-like action by females, when the phone rang. Hm. ôRight on timeö, nodded Charisse.
And she clashed the whip once more.
Charisse was curious who made the phonecall. Was it Florabelle, or Edna-Jane, or maybe even Superwoman herself, miss Erotine, who managed to postpone àwell, he would surely tell her, after all, her next assignment had to be explained to her.
WasnÆt it exciting indeed?
He listened to the message that was given and felt the urge to be very funny and also fairly witty about it. Rarely enough, he realized it wouldnÆt be that funny to the poor girl. He didnÆt even know her name until just a moment ago. Charisse. It had such a nice ring to it. Well. On with it. He saw Charisse taking place on the love-seat again. This time she forgot all about attitude. ôMake that whip scream once more, my dearö he shouted eagerly to her. Relieved there was going to be some action, Charisse got up and swayed her little hips and lashed out, the whip curled gracefully and it did hit the floor with such grandeur, they both couldnÆt help but utter sounds of sheer euforic bliss. He saw her nipples react to this joint experience and his own body began to show the signs of something maybe even adults werenÆt allowed to see. ôWhat now about that razor bitö, he hesitated.
He opened the top drawer on the left, touched the cold metal device and by all means, it really turned him on. ôHave you ever used a vibrator before, my dearö he suddenly asked in a very cool kind of destracted absent-minded way.
-To be continued-
| Lou Chang (aka weber) | Day: 19
Fezo- Don't tell St. Al that! He thinks Dave M is GOD! oh...."and you should see him live" Thanks for confirming what I already knew. The guy blows!
Molly- Nothing new to report? Then do what you always do... make something up. I'm sure you can think of something tragic that's going to happen to you in your life.
Gina- Nice voice!
Kenny V. Oh No! Love the tune Dude!
Ole- Count me in for the ACC! Wake is fake, Duke is puke...but the team I hate is N.C. State!
| Molly having computer troubles! | Day: 19
I hate this thing! St.Al, this computer is possessed...
Sorry about that.... now resuming "normal" drivel...
10001000101, lost my train of thought! Oh Hiatt! I love the honesty of his lyrics. They are about "real" people and emotions.
BB, anytime my Sugarman.. I Can see why you and Mrs.BB have been together 20 years. It's things like rubbing lotion on me, brushing my hair, scraping the ice off of my car windows so I won't get cold hands ect...that always made me feel loved and cherished. I think it's those kinds of things that allows people to get through the tedium of everday life.Little acts of love and kindness to one another. Thanks for the information about Hippo-therapy... Now I know! You're not only handsome but smart... :) Horses are very noble animals, don't you think?
To the story writer, bud you're a bit out there.... You'll probably get a million dollar movie deal. But you kinda spook me,( and I deal with emotionally disturbed people on pretty much a dailey basis )
Dragon-man, glad we talked.......your phone bill is going to be astronomical though! I got the scarf this morning, it's lovely. Thanks!
Well folks i'm off to my garden, I have fresh greenbeans to pick and tomatoes ripening.... how can I bear the excitment?!!!
Be peaceful and loving M
| fezo | Day: 19
I'm a live music junkie; quality rarely matters, just give me my fix. Thus, when I finally saw the Dave Matthews band live last year I was expecting at the very least to be entertained. God, I was disappointed. With the hit-inspired set list and the video screen driven performances, the show had all the spontaneity of a S Club 7 "live" appearance on Fox Family.
ole, count me in for a fall ACC Danfest. As always, any excuse to drive south is welcome
my fav Hiatt lyric:
oh darling, the faces will change
the names of the innocent
the story at five
oh darling, the places get strange
but only the song survives
| Molly | Day: 19
Hi everyone.........Nothing much to report in Hooterville today.
Oleander, girl it sounds like a plan to me!
10001000101, Have you ever listened to Greg Brown or Jimmie Dale Gilmore? They are fantastic songwriters.... I love Hiatt too. It would be hard to pick a favorite.(like Steely's songs) I like "Tip of My Tongue" It's about love and loss, and has an honesty that
| Floridavid | Day: 19
Brett- Got the Steely Knives CD yesterday.Great Looking Package my friend...excellent job. Looking forward to listening on the way down to Ft. Myers Beach today and throughout the weekend.
Retail alert: "Clockdrive World" CD now back in stock for anyone interested. Second Pressing arrived this past wednesday.
Gina- Makes me happy that your folks are grooving. I'll tell my Dad...I think his "Bones" playing definitely helped that track. He'll be 80yrs July 31st. For a guy who was an orphan and then sunk on a Submarine in the pacific and then a Prisoner of War for 3 years and 10 months on a little Island...recording on that song is one of his lifetime highlights. Or so he tells me. Have a great weekend everyone. David
| urban legend? | Day: 19
maybe, but wow, like a steely dan movie:
A true story from Associated Press, by Kurt Westervelt)
On March 23, 1994, the medical examiner viewed the body of Ronald Opus and concluded that he died from a shotgun wound to the head. Mr. Opus had jumped from the top of a ten-story building intending to commit suicide. He left a note to the effect indicating his despondency. As he fell past the ninth floor his life was interrupted by a shotgun blast passing through a window, which killed him instantly. Neither the shooter nor the deceased was aware that a safety net had been installed just below the eighth floor level to protect some building workers and that Ronald Opus would not have been able to complete his suicide the way he had planned. "Ordinarily," Dr. Mills continued, "a person who sets out to commit suicide and ultimately succeeds, even though the mechanism might not be what he intended, is still defined as committing suicide." That Mr. Opus was shot on the way to certain death, but probably would not have been successful because of the safety net, caused the medical examiner to feel that he had a homicide on his hands. The room on the ninth floor, where the shotgun blast emanated, was occupied by an elderly man and his wife. They were arguing vigorously and he was threatening her with a shotgun. The man was so upset that when he pulled the trigger he completely missed his wife and the pellets went through the window striking Mr. Opus. When one intends to kill subject "A" but kills subject "B" in the attempt, one is guilty of the murder of subject "B." When confronted with the murder charge the old man and his wife were both adamant and both said that they thought the shotgun was unloaded. The old man said it was a long-standing habit to threaten his wife with the unloaded shotgun. He had no intention of murdering her. Therefore the killing of Mr. Opus appeared to be an accident; that is, if the gun had been accidentally loaded. The continuing investigation turned up a witness who saw the old couple's son loading the shotgun about six weeks prior to the fatal accident. It transpired that the old lady had cut off her son's financial support and the son, knowing the propensity of his father to use the shot- gun threateningly, loaded the gun with the expectation that his father would shoot his mother. Since the loader of the gun was aware of this, he was guilty of the murder even though he didn't actually pull the trigger. The case now becomes one of murder on the part of the son for the death of Ronald Opus.
Now comes the exquisite twist.
Further investigation revealed that the son was, in fact, Ronald Opus. He had become increasingly despondent over the failure of his attempt to engineer his mother's murder. This led him to jump off the ten story building on March 23rd, only to be killed by a shotgun blast passing through the ninth story window. The son had actually murdered himself so the medical examiner closed the case as a suicide.
(From Associated Press, Reported by Kurt Westervelt)
| lp | Day: 19
wow - what a great marathon, i picked a great day to stay home with my sick three year old - had it on all day, perfect!
i also received my compilation cd which will hit the player today
anyone going to see john mayer? i posted a review of the show way down below here which got lost in the marathon/compilation discussion - LOLOLOL - sniff...
| Howard | Day: 19
Roy Scam - yes, that's my brother Gordon playing drums on the track. He played on my contribution ("Trouble") on the previous GB comp too. The "Seven Feel" track wouldn't have happened without his influence, as he was getting very much into polyrhythms and 5, 7 or 9 time signatures. We had a recording session of about a week, and did a lot of rhythmic messing around. One day, literally seconds after getting into the studio, he said "Shall we try that seven feel?" (meaning 7/8 time). I said "Ooh yeah!" and he was off on the drums before I'd even switched my guitar amp on! That's basically how the track was born.
And - as I mentioned before - the impromptu way it all happened accounts for the lack of a decent ending!
Brief thoughts on some of the Steely Knives tracks:
U Turn/Clas - superb opener. The sound and mix are beautiful - clean, clear, fresh. I know you paid to use a decent studio, but the results are worth it. Nice to hear some acoustic piano.
World/Forida Dave - Like the tropical vibe going on with the percussion. Good stuff - full marks for the bouncy clavinet part!
Candy/Brett - Two part guitar idea is very nice, simple but very effective - powerful sound. Love the chorus background vocals.
Eye/YGK - Vary tasty Rhodes, nice sound and mix - another fine song from YGK.
Symphony/Gina and Clas - in danger of becoming my favourite from the CD. Love the singing and the arrangement - loads of space. Tasteful keyboards and guitar.
Caves/Steven - very nice playing and good acoustic sound (stereo mic pair?). Works nicely.
Reunion/Roy.Scam - Sounds good - great to hear some open tuning acoustic guitar (open D?). Wish the guitar was a bit louder in the mix in the later parts though!
Morning/Hutch - Nice, slinky guitar octave work. Key moment for me is the key change at 1:07, and the octave guitar stuff that follows. Sweet!
More to come...
Howard
| Go to Bed in Texas and Stay There | Day: 18
You tell him Schwinn
| The Desire to be Donald Part II - Inside Dr. Wu | Day: 18
As a follow-up to my previous post, at 46 minutes and 40 seconds into the interview (http://www.wamu.org/ram/2002/p2020718.ram ) Michael McDonald responds to a Steely fan and tells why he couldn't cut the vocal on Dr.Wu. ..."not up to those guys' standards."
Here's a link to the radio show Public Interest which is broadcast live daily out of Washington, D.C. and heard across the country.
http://www.wamu.org/pi/
Today, Michael McDonald was the guest. He talks about his desire to be Donald Fagen at 30 minutes 40 seconds into the show. Then he expounds on his love of Steely Dan.
Here's the link to the Michel McDonald interview.
http://www.wamu.org/ram/2002/p2020718.ram
| Schwinn | Day: 18
¦àthe acoustics at the Paramount are arguably the best in Texas. Floor seats are better than the balcony for most shows but all I've attended have been intimate and acoustically pleasing. If you need some tips on dining just let me know as I'm very familiar with downtown.
1010101: John Hiatt is one of my faves. "Slow Turning" is the best.
Ole: Yes, it was right after that, err, yes, right before you, you...well, you know. And Bela Fleck is a family friend. Really. Mindy Bates, my love, who did the inside front cover art for Steely Knives is also credited in their CD, "Outbound".
Clas: Find me a drummer! I need that air! Everything is flat and squashed without a live drummer. (Oh, and please quit being mean to people even though you don't mean it, ok)
Oiling Stonehenge,
SEMB
| I was never up to any good... | Day: 18
... thanks Steeve for the number. I'll chase the hell out of my Songbooker first. As you say, he must be interested in SELLING.
Off now to the airport, picking up the lost New Orleaner, Chickory Coffee and Cajun Spices are waiting.
C
| Clas @ Work (oh no I'm a waiter again!) | Day: 18
Gina - well, up north? It isn't that far is it? Yes we like the same stuff, that's cool. And hey, what do you say about bringing Roy and Zach Scam over to Europe next year so we can give Roy Scams excellent songs a fair recording?
Roy Scam - a good song takes you far (that's Jackson again).
Ken Vogel - I am actually laughing out loud. Hilarious...
Brett the Eskimo - helluvah guitarplayer, that's the words... and really, it took a while to realize those drums where programmed. Good job. Programmed by your fellow with compassion and visions...
And yes, oh, so sorry Oleander, didn't know we had to thank YOU for this years CD-project.
Helluvah woman.
C
| W1P | Day: 18
Hey Soundgarden fans (yeah, I know that there are hundreds of you here on the GB), below and in my weblink is a review of my friends Numira in LA's Music Connection Magazine. Numira has recorded Sheep for "A Fair Forgery of Pink Floyd"
http://www.musicconnection.com/currentissue/clubreviews/clubreviews.lcgi#band4
| 100101100100110 | Day: 18
I thought we were gonna make that bridge, what do I know?
Me and my expectations were always high.
"Like a rollin' stone" was playin' on the radio
It made you cry
but we got by
(Chorus)
My old friend
You make me feel young again
My old friend
You're just a pretty as you were back then.
A Corvair with no floorboards
A Gibson Hummingbird
Drivin' south to the mouth of the river Somme
Patchouli oil and motor oil and you knew all the words
Now you're lookin' fine
In the hookup line
(Chorus)
You got kids
I got kids
They all wanna know
just what it was like when we were young
I tell em' I'm no different now, just late for the show
So grab your Aqualung
The loading has begun
(Chorus)
| Dragon | Day: 18
Fingers -- Why wait? Just put a cozy pillow out for Steely Knives.
bad sneakers -- It's not like being there but it's one way to see images from the Caves. http://images.google.com/images?q=altamira&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&btnG=Google+Search
| The Desire to be Donald | Day: 18
Here's a link to the radio show Public Interest which is broadcast live daily out of Washington, D.C. and heard across the country.
http://www.wamu.org/pi/
Today, Michael McDonald was the guest. He talks about his desire to be Donald Fagen at 30 minutes 40 seconds into the show. Then he expounds on his love of Steely Dan.
Here's the link to the Michel McDonald interview.
http://www.wamu.org/ram/2002/p2020718.ram
Thanks Brett for the cd esp. Got it today. It looks and sounds great.
kv
| oleander | Day: 18
Holy allusions, Batman! Just blew back into town after another grueling work-related junket to find the Knives of Steel crouching on the mail table. Well, it's pounced, and I skipped directly to the Scam du jour.... Good to hear that 12-string again, and Zach of course. Hope the shoulder is mending well.... Scars like that are irresistible to women, you know.
Schwinng--masterfully done. Um, was that the interview we did after we, ah, did the, you know? The details escape me... well, actually, I can't remember much of anything, but if you say so....
Beignets; food of the gods indeed. Geena, Molly, Corpsy, I did bring back an emergency beignet kit (in case of powdered sugar break glass), but it's just not the same. Perhaps one day we can meet and celebrate the Rite of the Beignet Sisterhood.
HA!! Hutch!! Back to Valhalla! Goooooood memories!
W1P--truly one of the giants. Nice research.
Bad Sneaks--I looked into going to Altamira too when we were in Bilbao a few years ago--same deal--I settled for seeing the reproduction in front of the Museo de Antropologia in Madrid--life-size, done up like a real cave--the drawings were wonderful, surprising, emerged out of the corner of your eye. I wish I could go see the real thing. Hey, let's say we're writing a book and sign up!
Oh shit, Vogel, you are a riot. Again.
MC--Yessss! Fall DanFest!! ACC DanFans--e me & let me know some potential dates.
MAJOR shout-out to steviedan and the missus--thanx for dinner, jazz & conversation, and of course the jaw-dropping tour of the utterly unbelievable steviedan musical library. I was mackin' on the Danabilia!
Jim#--I'm with you--one of the best concerts I've attended in years was DMB and Bela Fleck & the Flecktones. Excellent sound and hypertrophied chops.
| Miz Ducky | Day: 18
In #3531, Steveedan wrote (among other things): "Miz Ducky - Bonjour ... when are you going to be leaving the suicide capitol for the Naval base. Will it be as soon as one month? Inquiring minds ... well, you know."
I know lots of things. Which thing are you interested in? :-)
Seriously (sorta) -- I am aiming to be headed down to San Diego sometime in August. The exact value of "sometime" is still a little undefined, except for the fact that I am bound and determined to be down there in time to catch Mike Keneally's show at Victor's on the 24th.
/the Mam'zelle
(working on getting all her ducks in a row)
| Beerberian dozing off | Day: 18
WBWC; Def think they made the right choice leaving Brooklyn to Mr Palmer ......Don's vers sounds a little strained , to say the least - approaching 2:00am here My Marathon is run - nite Dandom zzzzzzzzzzzz
| Corpsy V | Day: 18
yeah right .. Android Warehouse and instead Catalyst Caves of Altamira ...
I feel everyone's reaction to this not so fatal mistake!
| Beerberian Tuning in for ..... | Day: 18
FINGERS; You got the Danothon on ..how's the rebuffering ??
| Fingers | Day: 18
BRETT
Got confirmation from Paypal..and your note ok. Will wait by the letterbox each morning to grab the prized "Knives" goodies lest they fall to the floor and suffer damage!!!
At last I get to hear Steveedan's Pretzel Logic, the sultry tones of Gina and the apparently superb offerings of Nolaf...can't wait.
I like the suggestion someone made about putting together a tribute compilation....count us in!
| G. | Day: 18
Catalyst's Barrytown now in the marathon!
The pure essence of the compositions is what strikes me each time i hear them. That's why i particularly like Steven Baker's adaptation.
| Gina | Day: 18
Nice answers to those Q's, Schwinn :-)
Tried to listen to the marathon but congestion made it pretty annoying.
I'll try again after some steady candy beats?
Pretty cool as well i can take this disc to all the places i have coffee or a drink because there's music on it for a variety in clubs/cafe's ...
It's neat to hear it in other environments beside @home.
Adds a nice flavor :-)
Oh, and i tend to give up the flower power attitude, the mood changed when i read the Bluebook. For some folks never learn. Will sleep in my YELLOW Banyan T-shirt tonight. I do hope some will pull off a Tribute compilation. Also something nice to have in a collection!
Tangible stuff in the history of Steely Dan Fanhood.
It rocks!!!
Banyan Tree Bow,
G.
| ╡ | Day: 18
Roy: glad you picked up on that...I would say that like Bad Sneakers, Kid C impresses me more as a recording. Paul Griffin. Purdie, Rainey, and especially Carlton give it a funked-up and searing ear candy thingy...I don't have to tell you many musicians rate THAT solo as the best...
Glamour Profession features one of the Dan's finest melodies and a scan of the LA scene with jaundiced clarity. While the piano solo and the "Hollywood, I know your middle name" bridge represent an apex of elegance in Dan recording, the Wendelized stiff disco sound (I know it's on purpose) in the remainder is not as interesting...though there are some nice lick by Walter?? and the eerie vamp
...and of course Almost Gothic fuses Mancini, Bacharach and other 60s influenes with that organ? synth? what the hell is that? anyway, what's not to like...
BB: very lucky...my thumb is still sore from punching redial over and over...How's the Paramount? good acoustics?
| Brett (Schwinn) barney | Day: 18
Clas--yes, Bryan Anderton is a helluva guitar player. He's been the band leader of the Austin-based "Argyles" for 20 years or so. He's also a semester away from getting his Master's degree in electrical engineering at UT. An amazing guy.
¦--You are a lucky man. I blinked and the tickets for Norah Jones were gone.
Roy--Thanks for your Steely Knives' listening techniques and mobile eating tips--and for Reunion Condition.
| Roy.Scam | Day: 18
Just listening to the Steely Dan marathon from Cleveland, and I was reminded that one of my favorite SD snippets (That's Hutch's word for it) is during the instrumental break of Boston Rag when the guitar kicks in. I always find myself waiting for that part. If the house catches fire during the Boston Rag, all escape and rescue procedures will be suspended till the guitar kicks in.
They just played Ricki Lee Jones's "Horses", co-written by Walter. I believe that song was in the "Jerry MacGuire" sound track.
Oleander~ Another important begneit eating tip: Always ensure that powdered sugar residue is removed form nasal area before driving, or at least before being pulled over.
Howard~ Dave Brubeck used the title "Take Five" , reportedly, as a play on the five beat time signature. So I'm going to conjecture that your fine insrumental "That 7 Feel" may make a titular reference to a 7/8 (or something similar) time signature at the beginning. I keep tapping my foot to that song, and it keeps tricking me. Even if I'm wrong, I can still feel the 'seven-ness' in the song in the form of an optimistic surge as might be experienced by a crap shooter. Great number (no pun intended). Is that your brother playing with you? [BTW: My son played a Kurtzweil keyboard on my song.]
DrMu~ Good point about how difficult it is to separate the song from the production, especially in the case of Steely Dan. Of the ones you mentioned, I think "Bad Sneakers" is the best example. I'm still not sure whether it's a classicly great song; if I heard, say, Tony Orlando sing it, I might just say, "Yeah,that's catchy". But one thing is certain, it's a killer record, on nearly everbody's top ten SD recordings. Things like the mood shift during the guitar solo can pull up emotions that couldn't possibly be awakened by mere words. I'm really glad I heard Steely Dan's version before I heard anyone's cover version.
One more thing: You didn't really say that Glamour Profession and Almost Gothic are better songs than Kid Charlemagne, did you?
These guys on the Cleveland station, 88.3 FM, are pretty Dan-literate. This marathon is definitely worth tuning in.
RS
| Waiting for the New Next One part Deux for Molly&Beerberian | Day: 18
ôIf I recall correctly, this envelope contains all the information regarding to this little, eh..venture, yes, letÆs call it our little venture, or should I add? Haha, a small joke of my own, do forgive me dear, no, it wouldnÆt be right, technically spoken, for thereÆs no risk involved whatsoever, top drawer on the right, pink, yellow, licorice and strawberry-flavoured, a kingsize package like God above has shaped me luckily enough.
I guess IÆm through having lunch now dear, IÆll start the procedure.ö
ôBy all means, doö said Charisse.
The monologue he held did occur a bit odd to her, but she felt it wasnÆt her place to criticize or judge another human being. She stared at the door. Then at the ceiling. My God. So obscure. How obscene. But what a gifted artist, what talented man had created that work of art?
As if he could read her thoughts, he began to explain why he had decided to make this room look like an exhibition of human and animal behaviour, why he had chosen for this angle and why he felt the need to express these virtues and vices of human nature, without presenting them in a way that it would shock at first sight. Yes. A very talented artist indeed. Maybe he would introduce them one day, on occasion ofcourse. The artist never works alone, couldnÆt do without his muse, a mule named Mistinguett. Yes. You know your Montparnasse as well, I hear.
Charisse was touched by all of this. Her face was glowing of excitement and her limbs seemed moisturized, as if the painting gave some of its sweaty endeavours to penetrate the stiff and narrow minds this world beholds. She closed her eyes.
ôShall I go on?ö, she heard his voice change into a lower range of timbre. ô By all means doö, she repeated her well-bread manners. ôBy all means do.ö
ôThe envelopeö he said. ôIÆll open it right nowö. He ripped it apart, yet very, very careful so he wouldnÆt damage the papers inside. The sound made her shiver. ôBy all means do, by all means doö, she whispered.
She opened her eyes again.
ôIt says here that you will bring a song, a capella and that you will state the art of seduction and emphasize its value for the following generations, so man must not waste seed and women must not be like men when it comes to àwell, IÆll read on after youÆve shown me how to preserve our species.ö
-To be continued-
| not only but also ....... | Day: 18
MOLL ; When you get to needing the after sun lotion call me *wink*
BeerberIan
| Beerberian back from the pub | Day: 18
MOLL: latin for horse is Equus but Greek for Horse is Hippo ...now it gets confusing .........
Scientific Name for Horse = equus caballus
Sea Horse = Hippocampus sp.
Horse Chestnut = Aesculus hippocastanum
Hippopotamus (River Horse) = Hippopotamus amphibius
| ╡ | Day: 18
If you don't know already - Dan and Dan covers all day:
http://www.wbwc.com/
Finally heard the full version of the Ben Folds Five cover of Barrytown a few minutes ago. Damn fine - super drumming and nice harmonies over the top by Ben Fold's piano...guitar outtro on fuzz bass - way cool...
| ╡ | Day: 18
BB: Now THOSE are liner notes! Very funny...saving my last piasters for Aug SN + the bill for Norah Jones - have tickets in hand for the 21st date in Austin...my daughter absconded with the CD and is now a big fan, singing the melodies and harmonies paroxysmally and quite well...
| Molly aka Mistress of Mayhem | Day: 18
Hello everyone! The Mistress is making her notorious Beignets. After reading Oleander's post, I got a hankering for them....I'd send each and everyone of you a few of them if it were possible. Like my Nana, I've always thought food should be shared and enjoyed.
BB, I'm tanning a bit sans bikini top just for you. Go easy on that bourbon darlin... :)
Fingers, I forgive the lack of attention Sugarman.... I'd already guessed that you were amdidextrous.....and the REAL reason your nickname is Fingers... *wink*
SteveeDan, Hi big guy! All is well.......working my butt off. I'm now involved with hippo-therapy for the special needs kids that I know. Why do they call it hippo, when it is horses......? Looks like equine would be a more suitable name. Oh well, Whatever works... surprisingly the children are responding wonderfully to it, especially the ones with Autism.
Televised Paranoia, anytime bud! Of course that was just my opinion... :)
Wild Bill, Jaz seems to think that you're with the Starland Vocal Band on their reunion tour.... tell me it ain't so....?
Drew, got you message, I'll try writing or calling later. Things are really crazy right now. The CD's we listened to were Greg Brown's Milk of the Moon and Willie King's LIving in a New World... I'll loan you my copies if you like. Glad you liked them! Talk soon ?!!! Miss you.
My Dragon-man, thanks for the gifts for Jojo. He loved them... Read your e-mail.Miss you as well. Planning a big climb in your honor when you get your next leave....
Off to the beignets now
Be peaceful and loving M.
| G. again | Day: 18
Floridavid, it may be a stretch and completely beyond comprehension, but somehow the upbeat and uplifting mood of your song enticed my parents to get into the music groove again. Visited them this morning and they were watching an enjoying a video of Bob Marley. I was trying to say hi but all my mom said was " ssshh, look, Bob Marley" LOL LOL
Thank you from all the way across the big pond!!
G.
| Gina | Day: 18
hey america and the united kingdom and sweden and down under LURKING and perhaps even asia, another steve it was i believe?
Steely Knives had an audience yesterday, i took it to a friend's club, one of this town's hottest places, jazz-theater-trends&styles and where they regularly tape cultural tv-programs. i did ask my friend to take a listen himself, but he simply boosted some tracks all over the place. sounded great!!
yes Clas, how come we like the same things for the same reasons and perhaps even at the same time while i am here and you are overthere up north?????? HA, but that's why we connect, right?
Off now, duty calls.
Banyan Tree Bow,
G.
| WJAZee | Day: 18
GB/Beers quiz.
1/ Have they lost a Flugel ? or two ?
Yes, The plumbing was playing up that day(something to do with a dodgy U bend)
2/ WTF is Fingers playing the keys with ?
hey, he's ambidextrous he can do it with both hands behind his back, a well trained middle wicket? !! Now thats what I call a suspended chord !!!
4/ If they are doin' a remake of "Ebony & Ivory" where's Macca and Whacko.
No I think "Comming up", Macca is going to appear doin' some very silly dancing all over that place.
5/ Why is Martin sat in a giant trilby.
hmmm, is he till being Potty trained ?
Ithankyew
| Beerberian @ Work | Day: 18
STEVEEDAN; I have a few questions about THAT photo .....
1/ Have they lost a Flugel ? or two ?
2/ WTF is Fingers playing the keys with ? (I've heard of one finger playing BUT !)
4/ If they are doin' a remake of "Ebony & Ivory" where's Macca and Whacko ?
5/ Why is Martin sat in a giant trilby ?
Fingers has already done this test ...... see if you can match his erudite (isn't that a glue) answers
| Steveedan | Day: 18
Fingers S. and Bassinstinct - Duncan e-mailed me a great photo of you guys in the studio. That's a neat studio ! And huge too ! Keep up the good work ...
Gina - A "Banyan" Howdy to ya - I left a message for Beasley c/o Lorna ... warning her that I would be in Newport Beach tomorrow for Ritenour's gig.
Clas - Here is the phone number for Hollywood Sheet Music (Hollywood, California, USA) in case your "SongBooker" can't come through (this is a new book, after all, I think Cherry Lane would like to SELL IT ...) (323)850-1075. Tell them that Steve and his brother Ken referred you. We do a lot of business with them and refer a lot of people to them. Just in case you aren't able to obtain the book through other channels.
Miz Ducky - Bonjour ... when are you going to be leaving the suicide capitol for the Naval base. Will it be as soon as one month? Inquiring minds ... well, you know.
I am busy scurrying around looking for new gigs for Pretzel Logic. There are tons of places to play (especially if money isn't that important ...) but there are also TONS OF BANDS IN LA !!! It's a tough market out here. I'm not worried though ... I could always threaten a club owner with a life insurance presentation. I know, I know, desperate measures ...
Hi Molly - how's everything?
OK. Take care everyone.
Steveedan
| Beerberian in the cold light of day | Day: 18
FINGERS; The Plan is still hatching ..... best not divulge as yet - Walls have ears (don't do the sausage joke)
| Fingers | Day: 18
BALDRICK BEERBERIAN
A cunning plan eh? I am all ears...no hair, but all ears......meet you in the bunker at midnight....wear your shades. I'll rig up a single naked lightbulb, two hard chairs, table and a box of Havannas, a bottle of 1000% Polish lighter fuel?
SHhhhhhhhhh..............you know who!
| WJAZee | Day: 18
Beerberian: Careful now, you'll be wearing Jackets with elbow patches soon !!!! Glad you enjoyed Miles, Al Di Meola is a favourite of mine but not to everybody's taste.
| Brett (Schwinn) Barney | Day: 17
Last January, Oleander sent me a questionaire perusing me as to the contents, intentions, sensory exclamations, etc. of this year's Guestbook Compilation, "Steely Knives". Well, after extending the deadline for submissions 3 times from the original date of 2/14 to 4/1 to 5/3, AND changing the name from TM2K2 to Steely Knives, her questionaire changed only once which proves she was far more organized than moi. So without further ado, here are the fruits of that dan-ish discourse....
Q Do you think shoe size correlates with lyric subtlety? For men, at least?
A: Men with giant feet tend to find employment with the Circus. I seen it on the TV...the movie showà
Q: Why on earth did you agree to do this project? Please, no references to Sir Edmund Hillary or Mother Teresa.
A: I wanted to please Clas and all who despise him.
Q: How many comics do you have?
A: 5001 counting Jerry Lewis
Q: How many of them are Steely Dan-related?
A: All are Steely related as all depict impossible situations resolved with improbable actions.
Q: Well then, if you were to write a comic about Steely Dan, what would be the story line?
A: You mean you missed the 20 issue run of, "The Spangled Leather Panchos"?
Q: Which do you think will come first: the Mothership to take us all away, or the Next One?
A: The Next One, of course. IÆve heard it will be titled, "Mothership Breast-Pump", so youÆre obviously on your gameà
Q: If Andre Codrescu and Emma Goldman were in Steely Dan, what instruments do you think they would play?
A. Andre would play his hunches and Emma would play her emotions. They'd both work for scale.
Q: Would the Ouija Board give us any better answers about Steely Dan lyrics?
A. I once saw a Ouija Board bend a spoon. It fell off a shelf and landed in the silverware drawer.
Q: How would you describe the apparent influences on the artists and other assorted ruffians represented in this yearÆs Technicolor Motorhome?
A: A dark, disturbed contingency of malevolence tempered with stringed instruments, shiny voices and randy reeds. Oh, and an electric eel. Clearly "Steely-Knifish".
Q: Can you give a one-word description of each tune on this yearÆs TM? Please make some effort not to use invective and to use a different word for each one.
A: Do you prefer "noose"or "stool"? Feel free to kick it around a bit while I sniff out some hemp...
Q: Does an awareness of whoÆs feuding with whom help the listener appreciate TM? --ie does the smell of blood add to the savor?
A: Huh? Who are you and why are you asking me questions? We all do a good job of doing ourselves in without letting someone else accelerate the process.
Q: How would you describe this yearÆs TM? A) patchwork quilt; B) melting pot; C) cognitive dissonance; D) pear and walnut salad with feta and champagne vinaigrette.
A: Definitely the former stitched with the latter and seared with the others. An acquired taste no matter if you paid for it or not.
Q: If you were to liken this yearÆs TM to a Steely Dan album, which would it be?
A: The one with that song about being "Italian in their eyes".
Q: Which personality disorders do you find particularly well represented on this yearÆs TM?
A: Rampant forgetfulness, wanton procrastination and prideful insolence.
Q: Which personality disorders do you find particularly well represented in this yearÆs producer?
A: Vagina envy.
Q: OK, so give us your stats. You can leave out flaccid and erect length.
A: Brett Barney is an Ad guy by day; Homeowner by night. He possesses an extremely long beard which he won from Kilgore Trout in a fair fight.
Q: What inspired the, uh, unique, idiosyncratic, and unusual graphics?
A: Becker and Fagen are sci-fi fans so I chose images from cheap science fiction pulps that were released right around their times of birth. Images that may have floated above their cribsùroll models. I especially like the back illustration with itÆs nod to the Technicolor Motorhome.
Q: FaradayÆs dog or SchrodingerÆs cat?
A: Actually the name has been shortened to simply, "The Faradays", eliminating an emotional bias and therefore, theoretically, lightening the quantum mechanicÆs tool bag. But really, who doesnÆt get wet when itÆs raining cats and dogs?
Once again, THANK YOU to EVERYONE who lended their talents and contributions to this project.
SEMB
| C @ Hot as Hell | Day: 17
Howard - ô...they tend to go for character portraits...ö So right, no judgements, just plain "acting", that's the beauty with the Dan lyrics. No finger-pointing.
Keyboard sounds - no idea, some plug-ins I guess.
(I was on town yesterday Howard, was looking for an acoustic guitar. In one of the music-stores I found an old Fender Rhodes, it was painted red (!), 1500 bucks. I sold my old one back in 1982 for 150 bucks. They were so outdated back then. Arhhg.)
Beerberian - (hm, sorry man, be cool) No, it's Dinah Yonas, excellent singer, she's just 20 years old.
Steeve - I emailed my local SongBooker, I am waiting for an answer, if he can't help me I'd be glad if we could sort something out.
Brett Schwinn - your guitarplayer is killing me, so cool.
C
| Luckless Pedestrian | Day: 17
in my eminem panic i almost forgot i had tickets to john mayer's show this evening in boston!
overall it was a great show - here's some random thoughts
it is very strange to go to a concert of what i think is my genre of music and have the place filled with college/post college girls swooning over the singer - we really felt old at 37
john's voice is excellent live and he really played with the tunes which showed some level of creativity, he even did a successful scat - his final song 1983, my favorite on his release, was interspersed with stanzas from songs recorded in 1983, king of pain, girls just want to have fun, etc - i know it sounds cheesy, but he strung it in pretty well and made the song fun, the way it was meant to be - one song from his release he played with its beginning and i looked at my friend and we both said simultaneously "he's not going to do stairway is he?" lol, but it was a glide into another song of his
and he plays guitar extremely well, i was impressed
what i didn't like about him was he totally ignored his band both in lighting and introductions - no class
and the sound engineers needed a reprimand because the bass went through my body way too fiercely and in contrast, at times, things sounded too tinny - not knowing a damn thing about sound (gee, how could you tell), but i have been spoiled from seeing steely dan play live over the previous tours that i have higher expectations for that sort of thing
and his youth (21 i heard?) really showed in his manner and speech, he is completely self-absorbed
but still, we had alot of fun, it was great music, but i wished i had closed my eyes for it and just listened
so if you go, and i would go, don't fight/overspend to get tickets close to the stage, it's really not necessary
came home to a 3 year old puking, great...
i listened to eminem's cd in the car throughout my journeys today and i think i need to ban it from my 9 year old - i mean, sure, the edited version takes all the fcc-banned words out of it, but the topic remains - i know, i'm paranoid, but she's only 9!!!
so, night night all in america, and good morning to europe!
| BooBoo | Day: 17
Clas is actually the guy who got kicked out of Supertramp!
| Beerberian in Mellow yellow | Day: 17
GB; I have taken some musical medicine this very eve ..... Dr WJAZee (you know he's in the shadows ( Hank M ??) ) has administered a course of Miles Davis It is a mighty cure all .......(except for this annoying bracket disease (((())be sensible now)Excel hates it when you leave an odd one LOL) Obviously a soul as tortured as mine own, must have combination therapy ....again Dr WJ (still can't cure these 'tho) prescribes Al (wait) Di (German supermarket chain??) Meola .... AND I've just snorted some Vivaldi - Heady Cocktail you say ......... Now clean this mess up , else we'll all end up in jail....
FINGERS; I have a plan ....... so cunning ..... you could put a Tail on it and call it a Fox ....funny how All plans hatched @ night sound F*****' A
CLAS; Whatever ........ I have SK now ....Supertramp as an influence ? ..jus' kiddin' Good stuff Clas/Jonas/Gina
MOLL; You can cover me in sour mash & rye .... put me thru a double boiler and mature me in charred oak casks ......I'll still come back for more Straight up ....are you N yet ??? *Grrrrrinnnn*
| gin chugger | Day: 17
Great site.
I couldn't write right before I got into the Dan. Thanx also to Harvey Keitel (Fingers, Blue Collar, Bad Lieutenant), Richard Pryor, Kurt Vonnegut, Billy Burroughs and Stephen King.
Saw the Dan @The Gorge in George, Washington in August '94 - anybody got bootlegs?
| Fingers | Day: 17
MISTRESS MOLLY
Forgive me Mistress.I have been remiss...a bad boy...unworthy of your mention. Jeez I used to have to pay good money for this kind of stuff!!!!LOL!
Sorry for the lack of nods, winks, innuendo or downright filth! It's been a hard week or so..almost the end of the school year........vacations in 2 days time...sleep, perchance to dream....zzzzzzzzzzz. We were in the studios last weekend ..a new CD in the line, lots more to do so the GB posting has been neglected of late...still following the saga but not much in the way of posts. As soon as the pressure's off I'll be back with my compatriot BB to strive for your attentions in our bid to woo your heart......well at least play doctors and nurses in the cyber forest..sad bastards I know but there ya go!
I'll be back...........
| Brett | Day: 17
Hi Ken,
I mailed out your CD and a slew of others on Monday. My ESP tells me you'll have it by tomorrow.
Riding the Tiger,
BB
| Televised Paranoia | Day: 17
Dear "Mistress of Mayhem,"
Thanks for answering my question--it really cleared things up a bit. I felt there was SOME kind of message behind it but wasn't sure. Anyway, thanks!
| Zombie | Day: 17
Beerberian- That was clASS impostering Hoops! You MORON! Way to go Beerberian! Way to keep feeding the Clas.
| KV | Day: 17
Obviously, the title of my previous post is "Oh No, I'm a Waiter Again!"
Ken Vladamir Extra Cheese
| ken | Day: 17
To Gary Katz aka Brett:
Sent my check a month ago and still no Steely Knives. How long must I wait to hear Roy.Scam's latest masterpiece?
Ken V.
| Duncan | Day: 17
I'm otta here for a few days...
death you MUTHERFUCKER...
why her ?
| Mistress of Mayhem | Day: 17
Hello everyone out in Banyan Trees land!
Re: post 3840 Televised Paranoia, Becker and Fagen have always been socially aware... As Howard stated they write about most topics of the human condition.When "Everyone's Gone to the Movies" was first recorded,People didn't talk about child molestation and sexual abuse. The laws and statutes regarding those crimes were pretty much slanted in favor of the perpetrators. Essentially children had no legal rights. Child Rights Advocates fought very hard to get this awful crime brought to light, and the laws changed. The fact that the Dan sang such a song was an act of advocasy in itself. Someone was acknowledging that it happened. Everyone knows it's reprehensible to fuck children. (with the exception of the sickos that tell themselves that the child will learn from them and that what they are doing is an act of love ) What impressed me was that Becker and Fagen knew the steps of seduction a child molestor employs; (Gaining trust, using pornography to desensitize the child ect...) and they wrote about it so eloquently.
LcPaul, honey if I could ,I'd project myself there to console you! :)
BB, Fingers ...what is the deal? No flirtations from either of you in Days!
Wild Bill, come back....
whoever wrote the story, Danielle Steele doesn't have a thing on you. Prefer Tom Clancy myself....lol lol lol
10001001011010, you're doing pretty goo to be a few little numbers ..... but Please forward all photos of my bellyring and tatoos to Wild Bill and poor crushed lcpaul.St.Al, you are still one fine hunk of man! :)
enough of this .........off to my glass
In peace and Love of the Dan M
| Christ does it ever end.... | Day: 17
http://www.banyantree.com/HotDealsMain/seychelles_hotdeals.htm
| Hmmmm....THAT'S where the money's gon StAl | Day: 17
http://www.7south.net/index.htm
...LOL
possible meeting place for a Danfest 2004/5
(that'll give me time to save0
db
| Wise words from Mr McNabb.... | Day: 17
http://pub36.bravenet.com/forum/fetch.php?id=9911315&usernum=3066087775
| Duncan | Day: 17
Good value ?
''Hi Db
I am still working on your pc,in the meantime I have a
new xxxxxxx P3 ,which I want to install and set up
temporarily until you come back from your holiday.
I want to do this on Saturday morning.
Let me know if this is ok.
Best regards
xxxxxx
The new pc spec as follows:
AMD Duron 900 processor
128 Ram
20 Gig Hardisk
52 speed cd rom
network and modem
17 inch monitor
Key board and mouse win 98
fully installed and setup including all cables etc
Will also convert pd discs to cd.
ú800
If you want a 1.1 processor ,40 Gig HD and cdrw as well it
will be ú920
Let me know which one you want
go to it GB buddies !!!!
| Fingers | Day: 17
Thanks everyone for the Pete Christlieb pointer on FM...much appreciated!!
| Yellow Page Guide | Day: 17
Ah welcome then Happy Joe, we could certainly use some more happy and when Joe is in the house, it's happy Dan Hour!!!
First, in those days indeed it was meant as a tribute. Rip-offs is a fashion of the last two decades and those who know otherwise correct me when I am wrong.
Steely Knives is what you can find in the kitchen of Hotel California and they accompany your gravy-stained plate if you order "Eagles on the Side". Plus it's the title of a CD, click on the link above that directs you to ordering the Technicolor Motorhome 2002 CD. If you click on the link that says support the musicians of this guestbook, you scroll and stop as soon as you hit Wunderground. "Eye2Eye" YGK has a track called "Like a Steely Dan Movie" and I am sure there must be snippets of it around the block. Happy Joe, you sound like you didn't gather up any of your tears and reeled in here just in time to brighten our long long days!
| Happy Joe | Day: 17
Dear WP1, ¦, YGK, and anyone else so inclined......thanks so much for setting me straight on the Horace Silver connection. I went to a new Borders Bookstore near me and listened to a sample of "Song for My Father".
"Ricki..." was definetly not a rip-off, probably a tribute.
WP1 - the only place that I ever see the "Steely Damned" advertise is in the "San Diego Reader", and it's usually printed the week of the concert. Also, the only place they seem to play is at the Catameran(sp?)Hotel in Mission Beach. How did you know I live in San Diego, you're creeping me out man.
¦ and YGK - thanks for the word but I didn't catch what the "Like a Steely Dan Movie" ref was, nor "Steely Knives". I'm guessing tribute bands? My first post here, you know.
Be cool my scurvy brothers!
| Steveedan | Day: 17
Hi Howard - it was I who mentioned the Steely Dan songbook called "The Art Of Steely Dan" by David Pearl. It is distributed by the Cherry Lane Music Co., and it came out about 2 months ago, so, if you don't know of a music store near you through which you can order a copy, let me know and I can assist you (and Clas if he really wants one). This book is absolute perfect for you Howard because of it's "Steely Dan 101" approach. This book does not contain ANY complete songs, so do not look to it for learning an entire song. There are a lot of Steely Dan songbooks now available which actually do justice to the music they contain. Both Cherry Lane and Hal Leonard are the publishers who have the catalogues.
Howard (Part Deux) - On Pretzel Logic's version of Babylon Sisters, I used my Yamaha S 80 to get that keyboard sound. This keyboard has many great Rhodes and acoustic piano sounds, and a couple of Clavs, and Wurlitzer sounds too, but the Rhodes sounds are great and varied.
Duncan - thanks for that great e-mailed photo of Shotan and Co., recording and video taping in that huge studio. I am now looking to produce our own band video too. There are lots of places in LA/Hollywood ... all you need is cash.
... "I'd like to teach the world to shwing ..." sounds like mushroom slapping to me ...
lcpapul - "... (From) your crushed love nugget deep in the African bush. ..." Doesn't sound so bad,a tight squeeze, deep in bush ... (hey folks, these ain't MY words ... well maybe mushroom slapping ...)
Time for a (very) cold shower.
Steveedan
| Waiting For the New Next One | Day: 17
At your Service
A bedtime story
ôShould I be practical, or just the joke?ö, Charisse sang when entering the room where he had been waiting for hours. ôWell, you sure took your time didnÆt you, sugar lumpsö, a very mellow and sexy voice answered from behind the velvet curtains. They were drawn.
So were his teeth.
She could not see him. She knew he wanted to keep his identity a secret. At least, until he had finished his lunch. He didnÆt want her to know what he was having. She could tell. The smell of fried onion and Spanish garlic tainted her breath the minute she walked in. Nevertheless. She was willing to play along. No, she had no clue whatsoever, was it bread, an italian dish, was it something on toast, with a dash of lemon, maybe even a slice of tomato on the side. It could be anything, really. So she was ignorant on the matter and had never seen him before. Truth is, they had met briefly, a long, long time ago. She had not been to plastic surgery then, to have her nose, lips, cheekbones and everything else fixed and heà he at that time was in his silly phase, wearing wigs and make-up, more feminine than his first wife.
Look at him nowadays. Has to shave four times a day. Has recently bought one of those cute electrical razors. Only because a friend had told him it had such an amazingly erotic impact on women. Well. He would soon find out if it would do the trick. Top drawer on the left. His desk awaited in a mahogany conspiracy.
Charisse stood there for a few minutes. Heard something click-clack. Hm. It reminded her of her grandmother, who always tried to frighten her grandchildren by taking her false teeth in her tiny little hand and boy, was that a horrifying sight. Like gross.
ôWell dearö, mr Mysterious could watch her every move, acting like a peeping tom or maybe even a hungry old bull. Was it tuna on buttered buns, what a weird combination, Charisse thought sheÆd imagined it, but the velvet curtains moved a bit. ôAm I mistaken, or are you watching me from behind those curtains?ö Charisse responded furious. She felt she had to act furious. That would certainly make him more interested.
He was thrilled to hear her lovely voice speak in such a manner. His hands went along his thighs, he could almost feel the razor cutting so discretely, every hairy detail of manhood. But for the time being à
ôYes, yes, no sense in denying that, is there, cherieö, he caved in with a soft grinning sound only the cat nextdoor would hear.
Charisse took place in an old leather love-seat. It must have served many times of sheer pleasure, she thought practically aloud. ôDid you say anything, my dear?ö, the voice spoke from the other corner. ôNo..no-no, I was only wondering how much this couch must have cost, I like it, itÆs so comfortable to the skinö Charisse hoped he would still be watching her, or else her complex maneuver wasnÆt worth the effort. Her legs showing, her dress carefully unbuttoned, damn, if she had only listened to Florabelle, her satin underwear didnÆt match the color of her dress. Oops. Well, why not vote for beginners luck then?
Charisse was optimistic.
ôYouÆre new at it, arenÆt you my dear?ö, he could tell, for the pose she tried to maintain could never last more than, letÆs say, half a minute here? ôJust be yourself dear, thatÆs all I ask of you. Be yourself.ö
His pants suddenly didnÆt seem to fit, he was so thrilled and proud of himself. Right. As if he was all that experienced. Hm. This could even be more fun than he had anticipated. He saw the girl relax. Good. Fine. Splendid.
-To be continued-
| Corpsy V on Eminem Alert | Day: 17
Clear the house pronto ASAP, puhleeze!!!!
Shoot, the Litter Rat Box was screaming like hell and we figured we found Bin Litter at last. I am in dismay, Mrs. LP now it turned out it wasn't Bin Litter but that Eminem CD messing with our Rat Box. And you must have had that videoclip blasting as well, uhmmmm? No no, don't pretend you didn't see that one, you know ... where Bin Litter looks like he borrowed some from the Santa Claus costume shop and that Elvis should have left the building. Darn!!!!!
| YGK | Day: 17
Happy Joe/Mu: "Rikki" featured a direct quote from Horace Silver, our duo using the same instrumentation (piano), but I believe they extended it a bit longer than Horace, like a loop.
"Like a Steely Dan Movie" quotes their quote of the 1-1, 5-5, 1-1, 5-5, but utilizing the bass, and ending the loop a little different than Horace/Steely Dan.......
Get it right, Mu.......sheesh! ;-)
ygk
| Howard | Day: 17
Dr W.K. - that songbook sounds interesting, not one I've come across before. I can't see anything at the sheet music stores that fits the description, but the descriptions aren't very good so no suprises there. Let me know if you remember the songbook title.
Televised paranoia - the subject of "Everyone's Gone To The Movies" doesn't really bother me. Steely Dan (like many other artists) have created art that depicts unusual and unsavoury characters. Subjects such as paedophilia, fascism, torture, rape, racism, adultery will, I'm sure, continue to be explored in music, literature and the visual arts.
Sometimes, the artists' point of view on these topics is made clear. If I heard a song or saw a movie that seemed to be actively promoting any of these themes, I *would* be worried. In the case of Steely Dan, rather than making any moral judgements, they tend to go for character portraits. They just seem to take particular pleasure in describing weird, depraved, criminal and/or drugged-out types. Mostly, this seems to give them plenty of oppurtunities to indulge their peculiarly twisted sense of humour.
Steely Knives - would be interested to hear what keyboards were used on these tracks, especially on the Rhodes and clavinet stuff.
Howard
| Luckless Pedestrian | Day: 17
Doctor Krueger, you gotta' help me -
our 22 year old cousin just purchased the edited version of the new Eminem cd for our 9 year old! (she's burning out the more violent songs)
where did we go wrong as parents?
| Soothing Influence | Day: 17
Children, children, Listen to your selves bickering, squabbling. Why can't everybody just get along !!!
"I'd like to teach the world to shwing ....."
| Gina | Day: 17
oh and Clas, i know you was just having fun in your usual way :-)
sometimes it's hard to be understood the right way, reading words in print don't always deliver the message or tone of voice, right?
give Pompe a hug for me and i'm off to kick some of the flower power mood.
toodly, G.
| lcpaul - crushed and sorted | Day: 17
Gwen, Gwen, Gwen! Was it something I said? Something I did? Something I didn't say or do? Or did the distance finally get to you baby?
I heard it on the news today.
Gwen is going to wed Gavin of Bush fame. Who knew?
And all this time I thought he was off working on his new album, while purportedly filling every tartshell in Europe (or so the tabloids reported). And now you're going to let this same philanderer slip a symbol of fidelity onto your lithe finger! Hell girl, what are you thinking? For a while there, I was thinking of converting to the Mormon faith, but I believe they outlawed polygamy long ago. Not that I could imagine sharing you with another man. Or woman. Or anything.
Too bad I got that tattoo already.
Will you still keep your SOAPYCAM connected?
Be still my beating heart.
From your crushed love nugget deep in the African bush. (Damn, there's that word again.)
| PS | Day: 17
And where is Oleander when she's needed to add to the reasonable waves :-)?
She rounded up people to submit for the CD when all was quiet ...
| Gina | Day: 17
Hey! Although my loyalty has its roots in this GB, whack times and ebbs and tides included over the years, i am fed up with the competition-like stuff. Maybe i'm too flower powerish, but i like to skip the little human nature thingies or character and personality orders/disorders. Even in real life it's a daily challenge for people to work and even live together, let alone in this fairly anonymous internet essence. This CD project carries a clear Yellow GB identity and that's cool, but there are folks attending the various Danfests and Tribute Band gigs who visit, lurk, post both yellow and blue and yahoo and what other websites and forums there are available on Steely Dan. And there's no rivalry or whatever involved, right? Mixing and mingling as it should be, it's about the MUSIC to begin with and making friends, if even so distant and occassional.
I took the CD to a professional musician friend of mine and he also suggested it would be a nice idea for future projects like these to use the possibilities of internet, especially since all of this started because of internet connections! He also referred to mp3's for people to download and such. This compiling of music is for fun and to have something tangible of other Steely Dan fans we came to meet and know some online, in all perspectives of this divers range of internet-relating.
Sometimes bickering and all that is amusing and when i scavenged some dutch websites and forums i couldn't help but grin when i read something on a dutch heavy metal forum where people were as tensed etc. as we know it can get in here :-) One of them even said and i translate into english:
"Cut it out you guys, this isn't the Steely Dan Fansite."
He meant this GB and St.Al didn't "font" (Roy.Scam, you made your mark making this a verb!!!) Sign In Stranger "infamous" for nothing :-)
Funny the GB is a reference, even funnier it surfaced on a heavy metal site. At least i think it was :-)
Anyway, look what happens ... Clas and YGK often got in eachother's hair and over the years they lost some of that hair i guess, not due to their encounters here i hope, but they DO appreciate eachother's musical escapades and show courtesy and genuine interest because it appeals to something that ends any bickering: M U S I C. Well then!!!!!!
Ain't this the beauty of it all???
I'm a sucker for these things!
To each his or her own, i know i know and that's why it's good there is a variety in venues. It's been stated numerous times before when "politics" became (sur)real in the online SD Fan world, which i think is interesting and informative and if even so when negative, it does show people seek for common grounds and something collective and find it here, online.
The first entries when this GB started a few years back, many folks wrote they were "Home at Last", maybe because they felt something different than in their realtime/social lives. The music and lyrics of Steely Dan, it's in the eye of the beholder and often something inside the individual's mind. Or mirrorring, why do WB and DF and their work fascinate so many ...
Because it triggers something, one recognizes something etc. etc.
I know i was excited when i found this GB being an "internet-virgin".
And the "Home at Last" sentiment so many expressed showed the same and similar feel, right?
The three GB Compilations are wonderful things, because i have something tangible from people i met here online. I can't come over to taste the Danfest moods and spirits and all that, so i appreciate the musical stuff a great deal :-) Music like other ways of expressing, art or sports etc. etc. is entertainment or food for thought or a warm feeling on a cold gloomy day.
Even in real life there's always people who know better, who feel left out etc. etc. so all of this will even be more difficult in the internetworld of communication. Still i think the entire Steely Dan fan world, its website hosts, its everything .. is not doing bad, not bad at all!
Nuff said.
G.
| Beeberian retracting | Day: 17
Clas; Thought the A hole just coudn't type his own name LOL ..... Is that Gina vocalling on the Jonas track ?
| C | Day: 17
Shut up Meg! Starv the Bugs.
| Meg Ryan | Day: 17
Clas? If Beerberian knows how to not feed the Clas, how comes...
| C @ W | Day: 17
Beerberian - relax, that's not Hoops, it's Hooops.
Holy Christ, this board aint what it used to be. Sarcasm is surely wasted.
C
| Beerberian @ Work | Day: 17
HOOPs;
1/ I object to your tone ol' boy F***heads is not a NICE thing to call anyone is it now ?
2/ We "in the yellow" KNOW not to FTC
3/ BEST Dan fan ???? Who died and made you king ? Good King R ???
4/ ôThe Worldö = USA???????? ONLY YOU WOULD SAY THAT !!!
| Didn't I tell you Fuckheads! | Day: 16
STOP FEEDING THE ôCLASö!
Hooops
(the best Steely Dan Fan in The World*)
PS/ ôThe Worldö = USA
| DON'T TAKE THE BAIT!!!!!!!! | Day: 16
| C | Day: 16
Do you play Football over in United States? I didn't see your team in the World Cup.
Ha!
| I see, I see, I CIA | Day: 16
It's hotter than July.
| C | Day: 16
Dragon - I chased you last night.
| C | Day: 16
ô...too much month at the end of the money...ö Oh yes, I know that one.
SAAAAAint AAAAAAAAAl - what's happening over at the Blue Bore? People are like crazy. They are dumb. And it's like Hoopsie doesn't care, is it the heat?
| Dragon | Day: 16
Televised Paranoia -- If other people aren't willing to discuss Mr. LaPage here you can always visit Oleander's site Fevered Dreams for past discussions. You can find a direct link from www.steelydan.com or from www.banyantrees.net
By the way Sturgess isn't the only thing to visit in the state of SD (as I'm sure you are aware) but what you may not be aware of is Crazy Horse is another great annual spot if you don't know why do a little research. And did you know that South Dakota is the only place in the world that has the bronze castings of Michaelangelo's David and The Pieta'?
| StAl | Day: 16
I say they're perverts.
| ╡ | Day: 16
TP: Before there were Michael Jackson or priests, there was Mr. LaPage
Can one separate the songs from the production?...or just another way of wasting our time...anyway, here are my own Grannies:
The brightest and best:
Best Songs (i.e., best notes & lyrics - though I'm less stringent on the latter) and not necessarily performances or recordings including production, then:
Dr. W¦
Any World
Fire in the Hole
Midnight Cr¦iser
Haitian Divorce
Black Cow
Aja
Bablyon Sisters
Glamo¦r Profession
Ga¦cho
Almost Gothic
West of Hollywood
hon mentions: Second Arrangement
Can't Write Home About Yo¦
OK, here are my favorite recordings which takes into account
production, engineering, arrangements, and performances.
Rikki Don't Lose That N¦mber
Dr W¦
Bad Sneakers
Yo¦r Gold Teeth II
Turn That Heartbeat Over Again
Razor Boy
Aja
Black Cow
Home at Last
Negative Girl
Almost Gothic
Ga¦cho
| 10001001011010 | Day: 16
Televised Paranoia,
No need for alarm. The boys were just going for shock value with
this song. I mean this was a pretty shocking concept in 1975.
But then again they could be a couple of perverts too.
| Televised Paranoia | Day: 16
Hi fellow SD fans. I'm not too wild about internet discussion forums, but if I want this question answered, I figure I'll have to ask other fans. I'll just get to the point. I'm not trying to sound like a jerk, but does it bother anyone that the song "Everyone's Gone To The Movies" is about a dirty old man (i.e. pedifile maybe?) who shows pornographic films to children in his den? The lyrics don't really seem to pay homage to this nor do they look down on it...not to say I'm trying to blast the duo or accuse them wrongly. Can anyone help clear this up for me? Thanks.
| G. | Day: 16
*yawn* last post now :-) spent way too much time online today.
Interesting talk/discussion/conversations now on the Bluebook regarding the various Steely Fandom initiatives. Ah, to be reasonable beats the ebb and tights :-). Now i can go to sleep while dreaming of Sun Mountain in a Feliciano Groove!
zzzzzzz G.
| ╡ | Day: 16
No, wait...Happy Joe, that was from Like a Steely Dan Movie by YGK...
| Whatevah happens | Day: 16
Fingers, that was Pete Christlieb on FM
| ╡ | Day: 16
MC: Oops! I will be getting that collection...soon - right now there's too much month at the end of the money...
Fingers: Pete Chrstlieb
Happy Joe: Song for my Father
That is, if they are not on Steely Knives...LOL
| ps2 | Day: 16
hi Ange :-)
| ps | Day: 16
URL above, either Tom Scott or Pete Christlieb?
| G. | Day: 16
Fingers, you might find it in allmusic.com or is it allmusicguide?
the ODP has a list as well, not sure if things are that specific, i just glimpsed for half a sec :-)
| angel | Day: 16
Hi All. Finally managed to get to a library computer to check in with you all. I see that Steely Knives is getting rave reviews. Too bad I can't hear mine yet. I will just have to wait til I get home.
Royscam: Glad you are feeling better (sort of). I feel for all the hairs you had to pull. But it was worth it, to get your arm free.
Steveedan: Sounds like a good night. I was flying out of LA the next morning, so could not attend. Will definitely catch you at another gig.
Corpsy V: Good memory on the shampoo. Any reason why you remember it? :-)
LP: Just finished a book that partially takes place in Bar Harbor. The descriptions of the town are a real hoot! Thought of you and your new life.
I was hoping to connect people while visiting my family in NY. Unfortunately for me, my dad ended up in the hospital yesterday and thus my visit has become even more chaotic. Spending lots of time driving down Old Country Road, NY Bill. I assume you can figure out why. :-(
Steely Dan mentions. Anyone catch Jay Leno last night? He was doing a segment on things people send in from mispelled/incorrect articles in papers. One of them was a headline that obviously ran the day after Steely Dan won their Grammys. The line was Steely Dan Wins 4 Grannies (or words to that effect).
Book I am currently reading mentions the fact that the hero of the story will find out whoever is gaslighting the female lead. Another Danish link.
Will try to check in again, during my stay.
| Fingers | Day: 16
Anyone know who played the tenor solo on FM, please?
| Gina | Day: 16
Well, i posted some on the Bluebook, first something about Ben Sidran because i read something about him in there and it's in the same wave with the SIS CD, because Malc has a similar kinda touch in his voice, not as light and a warmer timbre and such :-)
And then i mentioned Steven Baker's Caves of Altamira and the Blueligans were all over me LOL
They speak of the piss pages and behave like jerks themselves, the tides of internetforums ... Anyway, there's lots of good reading on the Bluebook if you skip and scroll.
Still, all this bickering and such is amusing :-)
Banyan Tree Bow,
G.
| W1P | Day: 16
Song for My Father.
No reports on the 7/12 Steely Damned show in SD? None?
| Happy Joe | Day: 16
I read somewhere that "Ricki Don't Lose that Number" is a rip-off of some Horace Silver song. Does anyone here know the Silver tune?
| C @ Hot as Hell | Day: 16
Howard - if I had to play that 7-Feel, well... that would be Trouble :-)
Steven Baker - I vote for Bad Sneakers or Any Major Dude. Or Gaucho with an open tuning a la Joni Mitchell.
| G. again | Day: 16
sorry to barge in here once again ... but i am just head over heels ... was already in a guitar/voice mode only when re-spinning Jose Feliciano and this Caves of Altamira version is THE topping this week. Steven Baker, can we make a list of Steely Dan songs we'd like you to cover LOL?
Here's mine: " Who cares about the marshmallows on fire?"
Sun Mountain
Book of Liars
Bad Sneakers
Almost Gothic
Aja
Gaucho
Midnight Cruiser
Night by Night
Chain Lightning
Walk between the Raindrops
Tomorrow's Girls
| YGK | Day: 16
Clas/Midight Cruiser: Yupper, that would be moi on the vocals, and the Rhodes is from my new RD-700, as is the Synth........looking forward to hearing it - it's great that people are all excited about it already......
Schwinn: There's a slight delay in my cheque being mailed, but you will have it soon, as my pen will prevail!
ygk
| bad sneakers | Day: 16
Tahts Altamira of course !! (typo)
| bad sneakers | Day: 16
WARNING to All
Having worked the night in Santander (Spain) we felt it was our duty to pay a visit to the CAVES OF ALTIMIRA yesterday
Drove the 40 K or only to find that the caves are no longer open to the public - you can have academic access if you apply 3 YEARS !! in advance
Even worse the museum was closed on a Monday and the other (open) caves nearby were deserted !!!
C'est la vie as they say - back to San Sebastian tonight (beautiful) and then a couple of days to chill before the jazz fest starts in earnest
will sign again at the end of the week - Bad
| Midnite Cruiser | Day: 16
Clas....thanks for the info on Eye to Eye....wasn't sure if it was Malc or not....btw, great tunes from you & Jonas and super backing on Gina's song....hope the three of you will record some more music together.
a little eye candy from my 4 mile walk yesterday....the state of Virginia plants wildflowers in the median strip of some of the major highways in the area....this patch is about a mile from our house....I thought it was pretty:
http://users.sitestar.net/~jtalbott/SoftWildflowers.jpg
time to hit the road with some Steely Knives to keep me company......"they stab it with their Steely Knives but they just can't kill the beast"....from Hotel California
MC
| G. | Day: 16
Aaaahhh .. Gimme an entire album of Steely Dan covers with just that single guitar and the feel of it, Caves of Altamira, the most magic lines of my 13-year existence back then ... "for you and me we understood". God ... Look now, 25 years later and all of this ...
Ok, still dazzling but i gotto get this out now or else i can't get any work done today:
Clas, you know how i feel about your music ...
Floridavid, my fav track of your CD now on the Comp and my folks feel 30 years younger LOL
Yep Brett, your voice is sooo ... Short Skirt Man, i LUV those lyrics. Steady beat and bass on Candy, very very nifty compiled the tracks on this year's TMComp, everything is so endearing or am i too mushy about this now :-)
Howard, Trouble last year and That Seven Feel now ... and again it's not nearly enough to my taste here, like it's a teaser or something!
And yes, Malc's doing a great job, when Steviedan sent me the Wunderground i already had a flash of Ben Sidran in my mind, nice the spunked up jazzed up ditties, you definitely gotto stay on those tracks, YGK!
Roy.Scam, your music is as pure and honest and your fonts in singing aaaah, food for the mind!
Hutch ... i hear your color and your soul again and i luv it :-) Cool groove, love it there are more vocal parts on this disk btw.
Miz Ducky, now your wings are taking you to San Diego you might take the distance and fly anywhere? Cool!
Gotto hand it to Ken Vogel this time!
Jonas, like his dad he knows how i feel about his stuff :-)
And yep Steveedan, Pretzel Logic does indeed rock and Warren's voice exactly right, on the three dots i'd say. Hm, Steven, this must have entered your mind for sure, to ask John Beasley if he's willing to sit in with Pretzel Logic some time, eh? No clue whether he'd agree to it but if i were you, i'd pop that request.
LOL and i can only hear my own mistakes ... but given the fact we were like complete strangers to eachother and recorded it in the amount of time we did this it felt pretty good, i can only look forward to a next time when we get to spend more time together, Clas and Jonas!
And back to Caves of Altamira i go, now i long for more of those kinda Steely arrangements ...
Banyan Tree Bow,
G.
| Gina | Day: 16
Howdy Howard, you and me both :-)
Thanks mucho again to Brett, Bryan and everyone else involved. Neat package, cover and all that. Real good job!
Ordered 2 disks, one for my parents. My mom was swinging in her chair, sprained ankle swaying to Floridavid, she really liked that one and said "This your dad will love".
So now the second spin @ my temporary home (house sitting for friends on vacation)
Off to take in Steely Knives ...
| Howard | Day: 16
Clas - the counting is easier at the end of the track, as we end up slipping back into 4/4 some way through!
The piece was done completely on the spur of the moment, as a warm up before starting the "real recording". We didn't even know if the microphones were set up right, but fancied a quick jam in "that seven feel" (the slightly rough-and-ready attitude explains the bum notes!)
I'm enjoying Steely Knives a LOT - listening to it right now...
Howard
| Big Dog (and me too) | Day: 16
I went thru the Victor Feldman list below and was surprised to see:
Ted GSrdestad, Blue Virgin Isles (1978) Percussion
Ted GSrdestad was a great Swedish singer/songwriter. He recorded his album Blue Virgin Isles in Los Angeles, Jeff Porcaro sat in on the sessions too.
During the session breaks he outdid Stephen Stills (who was recording in another studio down the hall) in table-tennis.
C
| C | Day: 16
Midnite Cruiser - I am pretty sure it's YGK singing on his song "Eye to Eye". He's singing very good.
| C @ W | Day: 16
Got the Steely Knives, the GBook CD 2002, today.
Great job Brett! And your songs, and your VOICE, rocks! And who is this great guitarplayer who's playing the drums just as well? Take care of him. And Minahs illustration is outrageous.
Gina - Symphonys Blues sounds familair to me, where have I heard that one? Great shit.
Steven Baker - The Caves of Altamira, I just love this one, so cool. And for playing a Steely Dan song on just a guitar, great.
Dinah Yonas @ Jonas - "Because of Him", so cool, thanx for having me on synth-horns. They're pretty low in the mix, but, hmmm, okay.
Pretzel Logic [Steveedan], Babylon Sisters, VERY GOOD, the singer has the right attitude. And backup vox outstanding. And the saxes, you guys have everything right. Shake it!
And everyone else too, great stuff, nice Rhodes there YGK. Howard, you had me sit there and count; One two, eh One two three four five six seven One two three...
C
| Steveedan | Day: 15
Clas - thanks for being cool about the Feldman thing. Don't give up on the Steely Dan songbook, but remember, it has no complete songs. It is music theory notes, trends and facts. It's a great reference.
W1P - What a list! I am sure that most of you realize that the post 1988 or thereabouts albums were reissues. Nevermind, it is still staggeringly impressive list of credits. From Miles to (um, er, choke!) The Monkees ...
Take care everyone.
Steveedan
| Time out of mind | Day: 15
Mu! I think MC ment the song Eye To Eye on the Steely Knives cd.
| ╡ | Day: 15
MC: Deborah Berg. She doubles and triples her voice very nicely with those jazz harmonies...title track to Shakespeare Stole My Baby is a good example...
| Geena | Day: 15
Ole: Now listen good. I have stayed away from sugar for a long time now, but since reading your graphic and detailed report on the proper way of dunkin' and swirlin' the beignet, I lost ALL control! I ran, not walked to the local donut shop and purchased something close to what you described, although not the real thing, it satisfied my urge. I was in euphoric sugar-high mode for several hours and it's all your fault! It also cost me 3 more miles on the treadmill and an extra 20 minutes on the weights.
THE POWER OF DAN
I went to the Chicago concert here last night wearing my Steely Dan t-shirt. If I were a man I'd have.....well you know...
Before entering the venue, I had my bag rummaged through and then sent off to the frisky line to get "frisked"....Well.. I put my arms up ready to have some stranger cop a feel when she noticed my t-shirt. "Oh you have great music taste", she said. I thanked her and walked through the gate never being searched.
Nite all...
| Midnite Cruiser | Day: 15
Got home from my four mile walk to find my copy of Steely Knives in the mailbox....all I can say is DAY-UM Y'ALL! (that's Southern for "Outstanding Job Everyone!") This entire CD really rocks....I'm on my second time thru and I'm really gettin' into all the tracks! Thanks to all who contributed and a special thanks to Schwinn for putting it together....y'all did an outstanding job!
Gina....you definitely DON'T need to get anyone else to set in on next year's submission....your track blew me away!
Jim#....I can relate to your Dave Matthews experience....first time I saw DMB live it was one of the best shows I've ever seen....last year, Dave was so drunk that the first half of the show pretty much sucked....glad you got to see a good show....when the band is on, they're hard to beat live.
Howard....glad to see you rockin' out on guitar a little more this year....very nice chops.
Roy & Hutch....I want to hear the live versions of those songs some time....sounds like an excuse for a DanFest later this year. : )
Question....who do the vocal credits on Eye to Eye go to?
| Mr. Sticks | Day: 15
Get ready for summer beach party..Steely Dan Style!
Your Steely Fan Band will be at it again THIS FRIDAY NIGHT,July 19,2002 at 8:30pm!
Join us at the Studio Cafe on the sand in Newport Beach,Ca.as we celebrate not one,but three birthdays..Stacy,Therese and Wyman !
Free admission along with a NEW show AND surprise guest musicians!
Studio Cafe
100 Main Street
Newport Beach,Ca.
Thanks
Mr.Sticks
| Roy.Scam | Day: 15
Shoulder surgery recovery is doing fine and on schedule. Sure you're tired of hearing about this guy's joints and tendons , but i just wanted to share this: Since it's been 4 days, I got to remove the bandages and catheter today. I couldn't execute the process with a single yank for fear of damaging the wounds, so I had to extract the tape from my epidermis one square micrometer at a time. Apparently the doctor used some high tech NASA space glue as adhesive to ensure that each hair on my shoulder, chest, and upper arm came out on separate tugs. This resulted in a discrete sensory experience for each follicle, plus an accompanying expletive foe each. This is my second favorite thing. [My favorite thing, of course, is having a diseased weasel forced down my throat then having my lips sown together.] Anyway, the shoulder fells pretty good considering I look like I got in an axe fight and didn't have an axe. Thank you for reading this far.
This Steely Knives CD couldn't have come at a better time, to ease this recovery, especially since I always try to flavor my surgery experience with depression and insomnia. It's a great listen and I'm proud to be right in the exact center of it. Just try to listen to Ken Vogel's number without smiling (or at least smirking). If you can do that, you're in a worst state than I.
RS
| W1P | Day: 15
Too much time on my hands, it's hard to believe such a calamity. [Actually the "highlight and paste" thing takes very little time].
Any reports on Friday's TSD show?
| Tri-Delt | Day: 15
NEW YORK (AP) _ A flight attendant's uniform, cockpit door key, and identification card were stolen from her Queens apartment, police said Monday.
The burglary was discovered just before 8 p.m. Sunday at an apartment shared by two Delta Airlines flight attendants in Astoria, near LaGuardia Airport.
One of the women returned to the apartment to find the door ajar and noticed some money missing, about $20, said an NYPD spokesman, Sgt. Mike Wysokowski.
Soon after, she realized her uniform, cockpit door key, Delta bag tags, Delta flight book, and ID card also were missing.
The burglar also swiped two cartons of cigarettes, police said.
Detectives were still trying to determine Monday who took the items and why.
Hmmm, wonder how long it will take them to figure out the why? gees..
| 1001010011001 | Day: 15
and this year's "Most Free Time On My Hands" award goes too...W1P!
| Corpsy V | Day: 15
Corpsy V reporting to duty, saluting Colonel Mu and Special Officer Aussie!
Should I forget anyone, please take note the cadets have just suffered an intensive work-out and their instructors including yours truly are a bit out of shape as well :-)
May I comment on the mingling with the stars part?
There are no stars but the ones we see when we stretch out to look at the skies. Musicians work hard, just as hard as you and me. They do provide us with ear candy and opium to the brain. But as we teach our cadets, even when they meet our own "stars", the highest in rank in this humble but powerful GB-Force, they didn't get these pinned on for nothing! And we all know those in the music industry called "stars" are puppets on meaningless strings and in my absolutely lesser than humble opinion the musicians referred to here, do not, I repeat, do not belong to that kind, do they?
Sorry if I rant instead of chant on this subject, but having witnessed the make-over of innocent teenage girls who desperately wanted to walk&talk like their idols ..... and we were given strict orders not to intervene so these brainwash charades will feed on their damage ..... ouch .....
The hardship of this job!
Next week in the Cafe D'Escargot for all those with offspring under age, a special afternoon: The Walter Becker & Donald Fagen Look-Alike-Contest.
Be there!
*** Corpsy V, back to Project Bin Litter***
| Narada | Day: 15
Admit it, you fell for this crap, now didn't you?
| StAlphonzo | Day: 15
Jim#: I've been preaching the "Though shall not judge Dave Matthews until thou has seen them live" for years. It is only then you can pass honest judgment as their studio work simply does not capture the strengths of the band. Glad you enjoyed them.
Doors reunion? Then who's buried at that cemetery in France? Sorta like a Who tour without Pete Townsend...
Speaking of classic bands on the prowl this Summer...Yes begins their North American tour with a warm up show the EMP museum here Seattle, as well as a 400 seat "rehearsal" show at a small theater in Kirkland. No Bruford though...
StAl
| The Monkees | Day: 15
Let's not start that discussion again...
| Amy Grant | Day: 15
How did I make that list?
| Doctor Warren Kruger | Day: 15
Again, you're not reading this and I appreciate the fact that none of you have reported to the "powers that be" that I'm communicating here again...
Howard- This book was written for guitarists like you and me.
An attempt is made to notate every instrument, but it is all transcribed for guitar, and written out in notes and tabs.
Other instrumentalists would have no use for this book other than keyboard players and bass players.
The Diaz and Shorter solos from "Aja" are notated in fine detail and the Christlieb solo from "Deacon Blue" is also written out, again in notes and tab.
Although I'm sort of on the lam again, I will be making one of my infrequent (infrequent by popular demand) appearances on a jazz gig in Manhattan at a place called Alfredo's, somewhere near Rockefeller Center on Thursday the 18th from 6 to 10pm.
I shall be doing my famous Pat Metheny impersonation, where I play harmonics with my hand coming over the fingerboard, and then shooting out into the air in a sort of seig heil movement, followed by a twenty minute lecture on why "my"(Metheny's) music has revolutionized jazz, even though it doesn't swing.
LG- I don't know if the leader wants people to sit in, but you can sing from your table.
Informatively Yours,
Dr. Warren K.
| W1P | Day: 15
Victor Feldman: A Fairly Impressive Resume. Appears on:
David Ackles Subway to the Country (1970) Percussion, Musician
Pepper Adams California Cooking (1991) Piano
Cannonball Adderley Cannonball's Greatest Hits (1958) Piano
Cannonball Adderley Jazz Profile (1958) Piano
Cannonball Adderley... Cannonball Adderley Collection,... (1960) Piano
Cannonball Adderley Cannonball Adderley Collection,... (1960) Piano, Vibraphone
Cannonball Adderley with... What Is This Thing Called Soul? (1960) Piano
Cannonball Adderley Paris, 1960 (1960) Piano
Cannonball Adderley... Quintet Plus (1961) Piano, Vibraphone
Cannonball Adderley Greatest Hits [Milestone] (1998) Piano
Cannonball Adderley And the Poll Winners (1999) Piano, Vocals (bckgr)
Cannonball Adderley Incontournables (2000) Piano
Cannonball Adderley At the Lighthouse (2001) Piano
Nat Adderley Little New York Midtown Music (1978) Piano, Piano (Electric)
Alessi Brothers Alessi (1977) Vocals (bckgr)
Alessi Brothers Long Time Friends (1982) Vocals (bckgr)
Lorez Alexandria Alexandria the Great (1964) Piano, Vibraphone
Lorez Alexandria Alexandria the Great/More of the... (1964) Piano, Vibraphone
Peter Allen I Could Have Been a Sailor (1979) Percussion, Tympani [Timpani]
Peter Allen Not the Boy Next Door (1983) Percussion
Gregg Allman Band Playin' up a Storm (1977) Percussion
Angelle Trosclair Angelle (1977) Piano
Renee Armand Rain Book Percussion
B & G Rhythm B & G Rhythm Chimes, Vibraphone
Bautista Bautista (1977) Vocals (bckgr)
The Beach Boys Keepin' the Summer Alive/The Beach (2000) Percussion
The Beach Boys M.I.U. Album/L.A. (Light Album) (2000) Percussion
The Beau Brummels Beau Brummels [Warner Brothers] (1975) Percussion
Stephen Bishop Careless (1976) Organ, Percussion, Marimba, Vibraphone
Stephen Bishop On & On: The Hits of Stephen... (1994) Percussion, Marimba, Vibraphone
Bobby Bland & B.B. King Together Again...Live (1976) Percussion
Bobby "Blue" Bland Get on Down with Bobby Bland... (1999) Percussion
Bliss Band Dinner with Raoul (1978) Percussion
Blue Magic Best of Blue Magic: Soulful Spell (1996) Percussion, Conga, Vibraphone
Karla Bonoff Wild Heart of the Young (1982) Vocals (bckgr)
Terence Boylan Terence Boylan (1977) Percussion
Terence Boylan Suzy (1980) Percussion
Teresa Brewer 16 Most Requested Songs (1977) Percussion
Johnny Bristol Bristol's Creme (1976) Shaker
Brooklyn Dreams Sleepless Nights (1979) Percussion
Brooklyn Dreams Music, Harmony an Rhythm: the... (1996) Percussion
Jorge Calderon City Music (1975) Percussion
Kim Carnes St. Vincent's Court (1979) Percussion
Barbara Carroll Barbara Carroll [Blue Note] (1976) Percussion
Valerie Carter Wild Child (1978) Percussion, Piano (Electric)
Dan Cassidy Dan Cassidy Keyboards
Chad & Jeremy Ark (1968) Percussion
Kerry Chater Part Time Love (1976) Percussion
Kerry Chater Love on a Shoestring Percussion
Cher Best of the Casablanca Years (1996) Percussion
Stanley Clarke Rocks, Pebbles and Sand (1980) Vibraphone
James Clay Double Dose of Soul (1960) Vibraphone
Cockrell & Santos New Beginnings (1978) Percussion
Chi Coltrane Road to Tomorrow (1977) Percussion
Norman Connors Romantic Journey (1977) Percussion, Vibraphone, Orchestra Bells
Bob Cooper Coop! The Music of Bob Cooper (1958) Vibraphone
Crackin' Making of a Dream (1977) Percussion
Christopher Cross Christopher Cross (1980) Percussion
Christopher Cross Very Best of Christopher Cross (2002) Percussion
Jesse Cutler Jesse Cutler Percussion, Vibraphone
Lisa Dal Bello Pretty Girls (1978) Percussion, Vibraphone
Miles Davis Miles Davis: The Columbia Years... (1956) Piano
Miles Davis Directions (1960) Piano
Miles Davis Quiet Nights (1962) Piano
Miles Davis/Gil Evans Seven Steps to Heaven (1963) Piano
Miles Davis Ballads [Columbia] (1989) Piano
Miles Davis Love Songs (1999) Piano
Miles Davis Blue Miles (2000) Piano
Miles Davis Blue Moods: Music for You (2002) Piano
Doris Day Move Over Darling (1997) Percussion, Vibraphone
Buddy DeFranco Blues Bag (1964) Piano, Vibraphone, Vibe Master
Buddy DeFranco Free Fall (1974) Piano, Piano (Electric)
Jackie DeShannon New Arrangement (1975) Vocals (bckgr)
Kiki Dee Stay with Me (1979) Percussion, Keyboards
Deodato Love Island (1978) Percussion
Jimmy Deuchar Showcase (2001) Piano
Neil Diamond In My Lifetime (1996) Musician
Dion & the Belmonts Streetheart (1976) Percussion
Dion Born to Be With You/Streetheart (2001) Percussion
Ned Doheny Hard Candy (1976) Vibraphone
Dane Donohue Dane Donohue (1978) Percussion, Vibraphone
The Doobie Brothers Stampede (1975) Percussion, Marimba
The Doobie Brothers Livin' on the Fault Line (1977) Percussion, Vibraphone
The Doobie Brothers Long Train Runnin' 1970-2000 (1999) Percussion, Marimba
The Doobie Brothers Greatest Hits (2001) Percussion, Marimba
The Doobie Brothers Doobie's Choice (2002) Percussion, Marimba
Judith Durham Gift of Song Percussion
Billy Eckstine Compact Jazz: Billy Eckstine (1991) Piano
Randy Edelman If Love Is Real (1977) Percussion
Yvonne Elliman Yvonne (1979) Percussion
Yvonne Elliman Best of Yvonne Elliman (1997) Percussion
Duke Ellington Monterey Jazz Festival, Vol. 2 (1960) Piano
Brian Elliot Brian Elliot (1978) Vibraphone
The Emotions Sunbeam (1978) Vibraphone
The Emotions Best of My Love: The Best of the... (1996) Vibraslap, Vibraphone
Phil Everly Star Spangled Springer (1973) Percussion
Ignis Fatuus Ignis Fatuus and Guy Finley Percussion, Marimba, Vibraphone
Feather Mulege Day (1992) Keyboards, Marimba, Vibraphone
Manfredo Fest Manifestations (1978) Percussion
Fire & Rain Living Together (1975) Percussion
Ella Fitzgerald Complete Ella Fitzgerald Song... (1956) Piano
Ella Fitzgerald Get Happy (1957) Vibraphone
Ella Fitzgerald Ella: Things Ain't What They Used... (1991) Vibraphone
The Floaters Float Into the Future (1979) Percussion
The Four Tops Keeper of the Castle (1972) Percussion
The Four Tops Night Lights Harmony (1975) Percussion
The Four Tops Fourever (2001) Percussion
Connie Francis Kissin', Twistin', Goin' Where the (1996) Drums
Rodney Franklin In the Center (1979) Percussion
Rodney Franklin Rodney Franklin (1980) Percussion
Michael Franks Objects of Desire (1982) Percussion, Conga
Michael Franks Indispensable: The Best of Michael (1998) Percussion
Fresh Air Fresh Air (1970) Percussion
Glenn Frey Allnighter (1984) Vocals (bckgr)
Richie Furay Dance a Little Light (1978) Percussion
Fuse One Complete Recordings (1989) Piano, Fender Rhodes
Ted Gardestad Blue Virgin Isles (1978) Percussion
Terry Garthwaite Hand in Glove (1979) Keyboards
Marvin Gaye Let's Get It On (1973) Vocals (bckgr), Vibraphone
Marvin Gaye Master 1961-1984 (1995) Vibraphone
Marvin Gaye Classics Collection (1995) Vibraphone
Marvin Gaye Let's Get It On [Deluxe Edition] (2001) Vibe Master
Generation Band Soft Shoulder (1982) Synthesizer, Percussion, Keyboards
Stan Getz Artistry of Stan Getz, Vol. 1 (1952) Piano
Stan Getz Best of the Verve Years, Vol. 1 (1952) Piano
Stan Getz Very Best of Stan Getz (2002) Piano
Terry Gibbs Jazz Band Ball (1957) Xylophone, Vibraphone
Dizzy Gillespie Dizzy's Diamonds: The Best of... (1950) Piano
Benny Goodman Yale Recordings, Vol. 4: Big Band... (1957) Vibraphone
Benny Goodman Swing Swing Swing, Vols. 1-5 (1993) Vibraphone
Amy Grant Christmas Album (1983) Percussion, Shaker
Dirk Hamilton You Can Sing on the Left or Bark... (1976) Percussion
Wayne Henderson Living on a Dream (1978) Percussion, Marimba, Tympani [Timpani], Vibraphone
Woody Herman Blues Groove (1956) Conga, Vibraphone
Woody Herman Live at Monterey (1959) Piano, Vibraphone
Woody Herman Big New Herd at the Montery Jazz (1960) Piano, Vibraphone
Woody Herman Electrician's Hall Miami, FL, Vol. (1998) Vocals (bckgr)
Woody Herman & His... Woody Herman & His Orchestra: 1956 (2000) Conga, Vibraphone
Woody Herman Complete Capitol Recordings of... (2000) Conga, Vibraphone
Bill Holman Big Band in a Jazz Orbit (1958) Piano
Bill Holman In a Jazz Orbit (1958) Piano
Paul Horn Jazz Years (1961) Piano
Thelma Houston I've Got the Music in Me (1981) Percussion
Freddie Hubbard High Energy (1974) Percussion
Bill Hughes Dream Master (1979) Percussion, Harpsichord
Paul Jabara Third Album (1979) Percussion
Paul Jabara Keeping Time Percussion
Al Jarreau Jarreau (1983) Percussion
Al Jarreau Best of Al Jarreau (1996) Percussion
Elton John 21 at 33 (1980) Percussion
Elton John Fox (1981) Percussion
Elton John To Be Continued... (1990) Percussion
J.J. Johnson Trombone Master (1957) Piano, Vibraphone
J.J. Johnson Concepts in Blue (1980) Keyboards, Vibraphone
Quincy Jones Roots (1977) Percussion
Quincy Jones Q: The Musical Biography of Quincy (2001) Vibraphone, Shaker
Rickie Lee Jones Rickie Lee Jones (1979) Percussion, Drums, Keyboards
Rickie Lee Jones Pirates (1981) Percussion, Drums, Keyboards
Rickie Lee Jones Girl at Her Volcano (1983) Percussion, Marimba
Rickie Lee Jones Magazine (1984) Percussion
Sam Jones Right Down Front: The Riverside... (1960) Vibe Master
Sam Jones Chant (1961) Piano, Vibraphone
Thomas Jefferson Kaye Thomas Jefferson Kaye (1973) Percussion
Thomas Jefferson Kaye First Grade (1974) Percussion
Barney Kessel Kessel Plays Standards (1954) Vibraphone
Barney Kessel Let's Cook (1957) Vibraphone
Barney Kessel Modern Jazz Performances from... (1958)
Barney Kessel & Friends Barney Plays Kessel (1975) Vibraphone
Barney Kessel Artistry of Barney Kessel (1984) Vibraphone
Barney Kessel/Victor... Barney Kessel and Friends Piano, Drums, Vibraphone
B.B. King L.A. Midnight (1972) Percussion, Keyboards
B.B. King King of the Blues [Box] (1992) Bass (Electric)
B.B. King Anthology (2000) Bass
Steve Kipner Knock the Walls Down (1979) Percussion, Vibraphone
Osamu Kitajima Face to Face (1961) Piano
Osamu Kitajima California Roll (1975) Fender Rhodes
Osamu Kitajima Sweet Chaos (1978) Piano
Osamu Kitajima Source (1986) Piano
John Klemmer Waterfalls (1972) Percussion
John Klemmer Arabesque (1977) Piano
John Klemmer Fresh Feathers (1977) Percussion
John Klemmer Brazilia (1979) Keyboards
John Klemmer Priceless Jazz (1999) Percussion
Gladys Knight & the Pips Miss Gladys Knight (1979) Percussion
L.A. Express Shadow Play (1976) Percussion, Keyboards
L.A. Express L.A. Express (1976) Percussion, Keyboards
Cleo Laine/Ray Charles Porgy & Bess (1976) Piano
Nicolette Larson Nicolette (1978) Percussion
Nicolette Larson In the Nick of Time (1979) Percussion
Nicolette Larson Very Best of Nicolette Larson (1999) Maraccas, Vocals (bckgr)
D.C. LaRue Forces of the Night (1979) Percussion
D.C. LaRue Confessions (197 ) Percussion
D.C. LaRue Let Them Dance: The Best of D.C.... (1995) Percussion
Hubert Laws Land of Passion (1978) Percussion
Hubert Laws Say It with Silence Percussion
James Leary James 2 (1991) Composer
Peggy Lee Mirrors (1976) Percussion, Drums
Light of the World Round Trip (1980) Vocals (bckgr)
Gordon Lightfoot Songbook [Box Set] (1999) Percussion
Gordon Lightfoot Complete Greatest Hits (2002) Percussion
Little Richard Dollars (1972) Percussion
Loggins & Messina Mother Lode (1974) Percussion
Loggins & Messina Best of Friends (1976) Percussion
Loggins & Messina Native Sons (1976) Percussion
Loggins & Messina Best of Loggins & Messina (1980) Percussion
Lulu Lulu [Chelsea] (1973) Percussion
Bobby Lyle Genie (1977) Vibraphone
Jakob Magnusson Special Treatment (1979) Marimba, Vibraphone
Henry Mancini Charade (1963) Percussion
Henry Mancini Mancini Salutes Sousa (1972) Cymbals, Drums (Bass), Drums (Snare)
Henry Mancini Mancini Touch (1996) Vibraphone
Harvey Mandel Righteous (1969) Percussion
Harvey Mandel Mercury Years (1995) Vibraphone
Johnny Mandel Sandpiper (1965) Drums
Manhattan Transfer Pastiche (1976) Percussion, Keyboards
Manhattan Transfer Mecca for Moderns (1981) Percussion, Keyboards
Shelly Manne & His Men At the Blackhawk, Vols. 1-5 (1959) Piano
Shelly Manne & His Men At the Blackhawk, Vol. 1 (1959) Piano
Shelly Manne Shelly Manne & His Men Play Peter... (1959) Marimba, Vibraphone
Shelly Manne & His Men At the Blackhawk, Vol. 2 (1959) Piano
Shelly Manne & His Men At the Blackhawk, Vol. 4 (1959) Piano
Shelly Manne & His Men At the Blackhawk, Vol. 5 (1959) Piano
Shelly Manne & His Men At the Blackhawk, Vol. 3 (1959) Piano
Shelly Manne Jazz Gunn/Daktari (2001) Percussion
Steve March Lucky Marimba, Vibraphone
Jon Mark Songs for a Friend (1975) Percussion
Dean Martin Lay Some Happiness On Me: The... (2002) Percussion
Harvey Mason Sho Nuff Groove: The Best of... (1999) Percussion
Lincoln Mayorga Lincoln Mayorga & Distinguished... (1974) Percussion
Bobby McFerrin Bobby McFerrin (1982) Piano, Fender Rhodes
Kate and Anna McGarrigle Pronto Monto (1978) Percussion
Larry John McNally Loose Ends (2000) Fender Rhodes, Vibe Master
Larry John McNally Larry John McNally Percussion, Piano (Electric)
Carmen McRae Can't Hide Love (1976) Percussion
Randy Meisner Randy Meisner [1978] (1978) Percussion
Melanie Photograph (1976) Percussion
Jim Messina Messina (1981) Percussion, Piano, Conga, Marimba
Liza Minnelli Tropical Nights (1977) Marimba, Vibraphone
Adam Mitchell Redhead in Trouble (1979) Vibraphone
Joni Mitchell Court and Spark (1974) Percussion, Keyboards
Joni Mitchell Hissing of Summer Lawns (1975) Percussion, Conga, Keyboards, Piano (Electric), Vibraphone
Joni Mitchell Hejira (1976) Percussion, Keyboards, Vibraphone
Joni Mitchell Wild Things Run Fast (1982) Percussion, Keyboards
Moirs State of Shock (1978) Percussion
The Monkees Instant Replay (1969) Percussion
Wes Montgomery Complete Riverside Recordings (1959) Piano, Vibraphone
Wes Montgomery Alternative Wes Montgomery (1960) Piano
Wes Montgomery Movin' Along (1960) Piano
Wes Montgomery Encores, Vol. 1: Body and Soul (1960) Piano
Wes Montgomery Artistry of Wes Montgomery (1992) Piano
Melba Moore Peach Melba (1975) Percussion
Alphonse Mouzon Man Incognito (1975) Percussion
Maria Muldaur Sweet Harmony (1976) Percussion
Maria Muldaur Open Your Eyes (1979) Percussion
Michael Murphey Flowing Free Forever (1976) Percussion
Michael Murphey Lone Wolf (1978) Percussion
Michael Martin Murphey Best of Michael Martin Murphey (1982) Percussion
Michael Martin Murphey Heart Never Lies (1983) Percussion
Rick Nelson Legacy [Capitol] (2000) Percussion
Michael Nesmith Wichita Train Whistle Sings (1968) Percussion
Nanci Nevins Nancy Nevins (1975)
Randy Newman Born Again (1979) Percussion, Keyboards
Randy Newman Guilty: 30 Years of Randy Newman (1998) Percussion
Randy Newman Best of Randy Newman (2001) Percussion
Olivia Newton-John Totally Hot (1978) Percussion, Vibe Master
Olivia Newton-John Physical (1981) Percussion
Nielson/Pearson Band Nielsen Pearson (1980) Keyboards, Vibraphone
Nielson/Pearson Band Blind Luck (1983) Keyboards
Michael Omartian Adam Again (1976) Percussion
Kenji Omura Kenji Shock (1978) Percussion, Keyboards, Piano (Electric), Vibraphone
Otger Dice Garden of Pleasure Percussion
Pablo Cruise Part of the Game (1979) Percussion
Pages Pages [1981] (1981) Vibraphone
Marty Paich Big Band Moanin' (1959) Percussion, Vibraphone
Paxton Brothers Paxton Brothers (1975) Vibraphone
Pearl Pearl (1977) Percussion
Danny Peck Heart and Soul (1978) Percussion
Art Pepper/Zoot Sims Art 'N' Zoot (1981) Piano
Art Pepper Straight Life [Giants of Jazz] (1996) Percussion, Piano, Vibraphone
Bill Perkins Quietly There (1966) Organ, Piano, Vibraphone
Poco Head over Heels (1975) Percussion
Cole Porter Night and Day, Vol. 1: Songbook (1952) Vibraphone
Mike Post Colilition (197 ) Percussion
Elvis Presley Frankie & Johnny/Paradise,... (1993) Drums
Racing Cars Bring on the Night (1978) Percussion
Kenny Rankin Like a Seed (1972) Keyboards
Kenny Rankin Peaceful: The Best of Kenny Rankin (1996) Keyboards
Dizzy Reece Progress Report (1956) Piano
Rhythm Heritage Disco-Fied (1976) Percussion
Rhythm Heritage Sky's the Limit (1978) Percussion
Buddy Rich Buddy & Soul (1969) Percussion
Minnie Riperton Minnie (1979) Percussion, Piano, Vibraphone
Lee Ritenour Captain Fingers (1977) Conga
Lee Ritenour Feel the Night (1979) Percussion
Howard Roberts Something's Cookin' (1964) Percussion
Howard Roberts Guilty!! (1967) Percussion, Piano (Electric)
Howard Roberts Something's Cookin'/Goodies (2001) Percussion
Howard Roberts Jaunty-Jolly/Guilty!! (2001) Percussion, Piano (Electric)
Andy Robinson Patterns of Reality Percussion
Smokey Robinson & the... 35th Anniversary Collection (1994) Vocals (bckgr)
Spike Robinson Plays Harry Warren (1981) Piano
Spike Robinson & Owens... Robinson & Owens Music (1994) Piano
Kenny Rogers/Dolly Parton Once upon a Christmas (1984) Percussion
Sonny Rollins Freelance Years: The Complete... (1956) Vibraphone
Sonny Rollins Sonny Rollins and the Contemporary (1958) Vibraphone
Sonny Rollins Sonny Rollins and the Contemporary (1958) Vibraphone
Frank Rosolino Free for All (1958) Piano
Frank Rosolino Turn Me Loose (1961) Piano
Howard Rumsey & the... Jazz Rolls Royce (1957) Piano, Vibraphone
Brenda Russell Greatest Hits (1992) Percussion
Brenda Russell Ultimate Collection (2001) Percussion
George Russell His Guitar and Music (1992) Piano, Quica
Evie Sands Estate of Mind (1974) Percussion
Leo Sayer Here (1979) Percussion
Boz Scaggs Down Two Then Left (1977) Keyboards, Claves, Vibraphone
Boz Scaggs Starbox (1993) Vibraphone
Boz Scaggs Slow Dancer/Silk Degrees/Down Two... (1997) Claves, Vibraphone
Boz Scaggs My Time: The Anthology (1969-1997) (1997) Claves
Tom Scott Desire (1982) Organ, Piano, Piano (Electric), Fender Rhodes, Oberheim
Tom Scott Target (1983) Synthesizer, Keyboards
Tom Scott One Night/One Day (1986) Percussion, Vibraphone
Seals & Crofts Year of Sunday (1972) Percussion
Silverado Silverado (1976) Percussion, Vocals (bckgr)
Patrick Simmons Arcade (1983) Percussion, Piano, Marimba
Carly Simon Another Passenger (1976) Percussion, Marimba
Zoot Sims Quietly There: Zoot Sims Plays... (1984) Percussion, Vibraphone
The Singers Unlimited Masterpieces (1994) Percussion, Vibraphone
Singers Unlimited Magic Voices (1998) Percussion, Vibraphone
Johnny "Hammond" Smith Gears/Forever Taurus (1992) Vibraphone
Errol Sober Day Dreamer (1976) Percussion
Dusty Springfield Cameo (1973) Percussion
Dusty Springfield Beautiful Soul: The ABC/Dunhill... (2001) Percussion
Candi Staton Young Hearts Run Free (1976) Vibraphone
Candi Staton House of Love (1978) Vibraphone
Candi Staton Best of Candi Staton [Warner... (1995) Vibraphone
Steely Dan Can't Buy a Thrill (1972) Percussion, Keyboards
Steely Dan Countdown to Ecstasy (1973) Percussion, Keyboards, Marimba, Vibraphone
Steely Dan Pretzel Logic (1974) Percussion, Keyboards
Steely Dan Katy Lied (1975) Percussion, Keyboards, Vibraphone
Steely Dan Royal Scam (1976) Percussion, Keyboards
Steely Dan Aja (1977) Percussion, Piano, Keyboards, Piano (Electric), Vibraphone
Steely Dan Greatest Hits (1979) Percussion, Keyboards
Steely Dan Gaucho (1980) Percussion, Keyboards
Steely Dan Gold (1982) Percussion, Piano (Electric)
Steely Dan Decade of Steely Dan (1985) Percussion, Piano (Electric)
Steely Dan Citizen Steely Dan (1993) Percussion, Marimba, Vibraphone
Sunset Bombers Sunshine Bombers (1978) Percussion, Vibraphone
The Swinging Swedes New Sounds from the Old World (1953) Vibraphone
James Taylor Gorilla (1975) Percussion, Piano, Marimba
James Taylor In the Pocket (1976) Percussion, Piano, Chimes, Cymbals, Marimba, Bells, Vibraphone, Orchestra Bells, Wind Chimes, Bass Marimba
James Taylor Greatest Hits (1976) Vocals (bckgr), Bells, Vibraphone, Orchestra Bells
James Taylor Best of James Taylor (1990) Piano
Livingston Taylor Man's Best Friend (1980) Percussion
Livingston Taylor Carolina Day: The Collection (1970... (1998) Percussion, Keyboards
Three Dog Night Coming Down Your Way (1975) Marimba, Vibraphone
Mel TormT Mel TormT Collection (1944) Vibraphone
Mel TormT Compact Jazz: Mel Torme (1958) Vibraphone
Mel TormT Back in Town (1959) Vibraphone
Mel TormT Mel Torme's Finest Hour (2001) Vibraphone
Allen Toussaint Motion (1978) Percussion
Allen Toussaint Allen Toussaint Collection (1991) Percussion
Tower of Power Direct (1988) Percussion
Tower of Power Direct Plus (1997) Percussion
Stanley Turrentine Flipped (1995) Percussion, Vibraphone
Gino Vannelli Brother to Brother (1978) Vocals (bckgr), Vibraphone
Tommy Vig Orchestra Space Race (1992) Percussion, Piano
Leroy Vinnegar Sextet Leroy Walks! (1957) Arranger, Vibraphone
Leroy Vinnegar Quintet Leroy Walks Again!! (1962) Piano, Vibraphone
Leroy Vinnegar Jazz's Great Walker (1964) Piano, Vibraphone
Tom Waits Heartattack and Vine (1980) Percussion, Chimes, Keyboards
Original Soundtrack One from the Heart (1982) Tympani [Timpani]
Tom Waits Swordfishtrombones (1983) Percussion, Conga, Drums (Bass), Marimba, Tambourine, Multi Instruments, Drums (Snare)
Tom Waits Beautiful Maladies: The Island... (1998) Drums, Drums (Bass), Marimba, Shaker, Brake Drums, Bell Plate
Tom Waits Used Songs (1973-1980) (2001) Percussion, Glockenspiel, Keyboards
Narada Michael Walden Awakening (1979) Marimba, Vibraphone, Temple Blocks, Cabasa
Wendy Waldman Love Has Got Me (1973) Percussion
Wendy Waldman Main Refrain (1976) Percussion
Wendy Waldman Love Is the Only Goal: The Best of (1996) Vibraphone
Joe Walsh There Goes the Neighborhood (1981) Percussion
Dionne Warwick Love at First Sight (1979) Percussion, Piano
Grover Washington, Jr. Best Is Yet to Come (1982) Percussion
Jimmy Webb Angel Heart (1982) Percussion
Maxine Weldon Alone on My Own (1975) Percussion
Wet Willie Which One's Willie (1979) Percussion
The Whispers Love Is Where You Find It (1982) Vocals (bckgr), Vibraphone
Deniece Williams Song Bird (1977) Vocals (bckgr)
Deniece Williams Best of Deniece Williams: Gonna... (1996) Vocals (bckgr), Vibraslap, Vibraphone
Patrick Williams New York... 10th Avenue (1986) Composer
Gerald Wilson Feelin' Kinda Blues (1966) Vibraphone
Gerald Wilson Orchestra Golden Sword (1966) Vibraphone
Gerald Wilson Complete Pacific Jazz Recordings... (2000) Vibraslap
Jack Wilson Song for My Daughter (1968) Tympani [Timpani], Vibraphone
Nancy Wilson Lush Life (1967) Percussion, Mallets
Nancy Wilson Welcome to My Love (1968) Tympani [Timpani], Vibraphone
Nancy Wilson Friends in Love Percussion
Dempsey Wright Wright Approach (1958) Piano, Vibraphone
Lorna Wright Circle of Love (1978) Percussion
Frank Zappa Lumpy Gravy (1967) Percussion, Drums
Frank Zappa We're Only in It for the Money... (1986) Gong, Marimba, Timbales, Bells, Vibe Master
Original Soundtrack Hot Rock (1972)
Original Soundtrack Grease [Original Soundtrack] (1978) Percussion
Original Soundtrack Moment by Moment (1978) Percussion
Original Soundtrack Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (1978) Percussion, Vibraphone
Original Soundtrack Color Purple (1985) Percussion
Original Soundtrack Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club... (1998) Percussion
Original Soundtrack Biggest Bundle of Them All/Zigzag (2001) Drums
Original Soundtrack David and Lisa
Original Soundtrack Electra Glide in Blue Percussion
| Beerberian@home | Day: 15
Steevie; Point taken "O mingler with the stars" . Now all I gotta do is think of something really cool to say ......DOH ..don't mention the lawn thing - I prefer to use instrumentals on the discman when in public, as it stops me trying to sing along (DSO will vouch how painful that is) and the neighbours thinkin' they have a tone deaf dork next door. Hey I know what I like to hear but reproduce it hell no !! Leave that to the band LOL. Anyways I was driving past The Blue Posts on Sunday ( a house of ill-repute, if ever there was) I had the window down of my '67 Chevy (OK it's a Renault Scenic dream on) on the CD was Lee & Larry max vol - I was feelin' goooood AND then, double take !!! Walter B was weeding the front garden of the pub - He looked up a nodded at the sounds , The lights changed , I moved on and marvelled at the tricks your mind plays LOL
| C | Day: 15
Oh my Godness, LP! I thought you had hit your head really hard, I didn't dare to say anything, I thought you compared Michael Franks with John Mayall.
How silly of me.
---
Nope, can't find that "The Art Of Steely Dan".
C U
| C @ work, not working | Day: 15
Gina! A Mac, how can you say so? I'm not plain stupid am I?
Steeve - well, I am serious about this, no worries. Victor Feldman played on Joni Mitchell's "The Hissing..." and even on the song "Amelia", vibes I think. So he has been around in my music-listening-life for a long time.
So, try to sneak out some stories when it feels okay to do so.
And that "The Art Of Steely Dan", must go buy that one.
C
| Steveedan | Day: 15
Clas - this is serious ... please respect the seriousness ...
I try not to bombard Jake with story requests about his father because, when his Dad passed away, it hit Jake pretty hard. His mother passed away not much later. That's a heavy thing to suffer. But as I get the odd story here and there, I will be happy to post them here. Please also be aware that Victor Feldman recorded on around 150 albums ranging from Cannonball Adderley, to Miles Davis, and so many others, that I basically forgot. When Victor was 14, he played drums with the Glenn Miller Orchestra. This guy was a giant among musicians.
Gina - I will be sure to say Hi to John Beasley for you. I don't know if I posted this before, but, after you put my quote about him on his website, and then I left him a message, he called me, but I was not home. What a bummer. Anyway, that's all going to be taken care of in 4 days.
Howard - did you see that Pete Fogel knows David Stix (posted on the bluebook)? I just took a look at my "The Art Of Steely Dan" songbook and the name shown there is David Pearl. Now I'm confused. This book, if you haven't already seen it, is a real music school treatment of Steely Dan. It does not contain complete songs, but rather small segments of various songs and discusses the music theory that is exibited by the segments. It's like a college harmony class on the music of Steely Dan.
Beerbarian - don't be jealous. Think of it more of like a request line. If there is something that you would like me to pass on let me know, besides, it makes for more interesting chit chat. These guys probably have no idea to what extent they are being talked about, nor the scope (globally) that this is occuring.
Have a good day everyone.
Steveedan
| Gina | Day: 15
Oh Clas, no PC but get a MAC MAC MAC lol lol
Some cross their fingers, some go to church and i just open a small book and read one of Tagore's few lines of wisdom to enter the new day. A hunch made me run his name in a search engine and guess what i found???
The Banyan Tree
by Rabindranath Tagore
(This poem is from 'The Crescent Moon' by Tagore)
"O you shaggy-headed banyan tree standing on the bank of the pond,
have you forgotten the little child,
like the birds that have nested in your branches and left you?
Do you not remember how he sat at the window
and wondered at the tangle of your roots that plunged underground?
The women would come to fill their jars in the pond,
and your huge black shadow would wriggle
on the water like sleep struggling to wake up.
Sunlight danced on the ripple like
restless tiny shuttles weaving golden tapestry.
Two ducks swam by the woody margin above their shadows,
and the child would sit still and think.
He longed to be the wind and blow through your rustling branches,
to be your shadow and leg then with the day on the water,
to be a bird and perch on your topmost twig,
and to float like those ducks among the weeds and shadows."
Toodly, G.
| C @ W | Day: 15
Hell, my Atari crashed today. This is my 5th or 6th fucking Atari since 1989 leaving me in the red. Sorry Gina, the sequencing went away to the junk yard. Let's face it, must have a PC for sequencing.
Howard - I am looking forward to recieve the CD, any day now I hope.
Steeve - well, sounds to me you have yourself a steady session then! Has Feldmans son any interesting recording-stories his father shared with him? That would be cool, I mean, not ordinary gossip, just session-tales?
C
| Petre Parker | Day: 15
LONDON (Dow Jones)--Osama bin Laden is alive and in good health, said a
London-based journalist with close ties to the al-Qaida leader's associates,
Sky News reported Monday on its Web site.
Abdel-Bari Atwan, editor of Al-Quds al-Arabi magazine says bin Laden was
wounded in an attack on his base in Afghanistan in December, Sky reported.
Al-Qaida followers also informed the editor that bin Laden wouldn't appear on
video again until his group launches another attack on the U.S., Sky reports.
"His people said he was wounded in the shoulder by shrapnel. He is in good
health now," Atwan told Sky News, adding that the injury was sustanined during
a U.S.-led assault on bin Laden's headquarters in the Tora Bora mountains in
eastern Afghanistan.
"They also said bin Laden wouldn't appear in a video and just speak words. He
will make another appearance only after his people attack the Americans again,"
Sky quoted Atwan as saying.
(END) DOW JONES NEWS 07-15-02
12:58 PM- - 12 58 PM EDT 07-15-02
| Planner Extraordinaire | Day: 15
hey mu! check out the link above!
| WJAZee | Day: 15
Beerberian: As much as I like Lee Ritenour and have 'big respec' I shan't be having his babies.
| DISCLAIMER | Day: 15
wait - i like dave matthews, i really enjoyed the cd we played the other night, i just don't see the connection with john mayer, that's all
| Beerberian @ Work | Day: 15
Stevee D; I was playing Larry & Lee only yesterday whilst mowing the lawn(does that make it jungle music to be turned up?) I would not be so forward (yeah right) as to expect you to pass on anything but UK admiration for the combined talents .... what effing impressive circles you move in ....cross atlantic jealous waves to ya .....
WJAZee; Stop lurking in them shadows .....and get out here ....they're talkin' about another potential mate ?????
Still waiting for my deliv of the cutlery :(
Ian
| Gina | Day: 15
Howdy Howard :-) thanks for liking the music, am sooo curious about all the other tracks!!!
Would like to add something to a remark Roy.Scam made, about professional and amateur ... i am no professional either and am doing this for the fun of it!!!! But like Clas, who can ask his professional musician buddies to step in, i could have done or do the same LOL. Maybe next year i will but as i see it now, the musical chemistry between the Swedes and me works out fine, very fine! And with all this Pro Tools stuff and the services of Hotline and Sir Apple Mac, it's easy as pie to send files anywhere you want them, so someone could add a mean bassline, or a funked up trumpetsolo, all kinds of ... i've seen all of this happen and that's what i like as well about these modern means of fruitful communication!
Hey Steveedan, when you meet up with Lee Ritenour and John Beasley, say hello for me as well :-)
Off now, but not before i catch up on some of that Dave Matthews .. Jim#, you are so right we tend to forget and put labels on musicians and music that ain't half as bad as we think it is and we don't even have a clue lol.
Jose Feliciano, re-spun some of his vinyl and he's a gem!!!
Banyan Tree Bow,
G.
| lp | Day: 15
music connection for this week:
i have really good seats for the john mayer concert this week in boston!
the question for today regarding him is: i think his music reminds me of michael franks with a little more pop added; however my 22 year old cousin, who is here babysitting my kids, says she doesn't like him because she's offended that he is trying to be another dave matthews - i see no connection there - we even played mayer back to back with matthews and i didn't hear it - luckily i did not get her a ticket (lol)
| June | Day: 15
Ward:
I know you are concerned about the distance but you know I reserved hangar space at the Bar Harbor airport for the Lear to make it more convenient for you. Have you been keeping up with your flight hours?
We also have our own fishing boat so the catch will be fresh daily, which is a real plus to not have to haggle with the fish monger anymore.
The Chamber Music Festival is this fall so I got our tickets.
I renewed our membership to the Bar Harbor Club as well.
So I think we're all set!
Kisses,
June
| Aussie | Day: 15
Chere-voodu0chile-sexy-priestess-bar-none-lovey: Hang in there kiddo. Things looking up for you...I can see it. The great seats for your show will be good therapy for you too.
St. Al: Ever since the New Orleans trip, our own beloved Malcolm has been on a tear. Recently, his connections "portfolio" has been upgraded handsomely with a direct line to Hizzoner Bloomberg. Who would've thunk it?
Aja: Yes, indeed we did pass the Dungeon. My lord, why didn't we breeze by for a quickie whalloping? hehehe....have a great week!
LuckLess Pedestrian: Dear June, are you really moving to Maine? You know that'll mile-tax the Volvo even more with the extravagant lunch jaunts from New York City....and I thought Boston was far enough. This is killing me lover. Love, Ward.
Donde esta senor gusano????? Come out come out wherever you are! You also CaraMiaMarsha....
Nice to see corpsy-V in the groove too.
Oleander (the inimitable): Powdered Bread!!!!!!! You lucky dog you. Green with envy and induced stomach hunger pang audibles. Your blow by blow suggested eating strategy could not have been worded bettre. Thanks for the memories.
Everybody: Have a great week!!!
Aus
| Howard | Day: 15
Dr W.K: is that songbook you saw the one that has standard notation parts written out for the full band (drums, keyboards, vocals, guitar, horns etc)? If so, maybe it looked like this:
http://www.jmdl.com/howard/steelydan/songbooks.html#scores ?
Or maybe they've repackaged it with a new cover, but the material is the same (this seems to happen form time to time). It's a pretty good book, transcriptions are mostly well done. For non-guitarists it's probably the best SD songbook to get. For guitarists who don't panic at the "lots of dots but no tab" situation, it's also very useful.
One of the funny things relating to this book is that I've heard several midi files of SD songs (Deacon Blues in particular) where, reasonably enough, someone has used those songbook transcriptions to generate the midi. Problem is, there are a couple of typos in the book that are real clangers (to say bum note is a huge understatement). I've heard the same bum notes crop up in exactly the same spot in two different Deacon Blues midi versions!
Just received my copy of Steely Knives, the latest GB compilation. Thanks to Brett, all the contributors and everyone else involved in putting this together. There's some fine music on it!
Havn't had a proper chance to digest all the material (incidentally, I hold all of the above responsible for the fact that I was late to work this morning because of listening to the CD longer than I should have done).
Will say more when I've had time to listen.
A few brief thoughts:
Another fine-sounding opener from Clas.
A LOT of tasty Rhodes being featured on the tracks!
The Gina/Clas track sounds awesome on first listening.
Nice to hear a few Steely covers.
Howard
| Steveedan | Day: 15
Clas - Paul G., our drummer and Gretch (sp?) drums endorsee is one of the best drummers I have ever played with. This guy is rock solid, groovular and in the pocket. And he is absolutely hyesterical. He's a great hang. With him, V. Feldman's son Jake on bass, and myself on keys, we have a solid rhythm section. In fact, lately we have been branching out and playing as the rhythm section for a lot of different folks, both jazz, and rock, and also a little experimental (no boundaries) stuff too. I am in total hog heaven. I haven't had such a great musical experience in a really long time.
I would like to say a special " 'lo chaps" to our magnificent contingent, the U.K's U.D. (United Dandom). A (not so) wee swallie in your honor, mates!
Steveedan
| Beerberian lighting fire | Day: 15
DUNC; So who's gonna front it up as James ???? Val Kilmer did a good job on the screen ....... That Twat from The Vines could do the screamy bits
| Duncan | Day: 15
Anyone got any thoughts on the planned Doors reunion show Sept 6th at the California Motor Speedway
I know what i think
| Dude | Day: 15
Clas- Steve Gadd has been touring with Paul Simon for the last 25 years.
| Jim# | Day: 15
It's funny how you can listen to a band for so long and get into this nodding, "Yes, they're certainly talented" thing about them and not fully appreciate the real goodness of their artistry.
That is, until you hear them in concert.
I was hanging around the Watering Hole Saturday night and heard of two tickets to the Dave Matthews concert at the local Ampitheatre that were available. Which was to start in an hour. Eighth row center, $80 a pop. I had enough for one of the two tickets and wound up taking a twenty something acquantance, who protested that he really wasn't a huge Dave fan, but had nothing else particularly pressing, so he piled in with me, the 40 something who wasn't a huge fan either.
I was probably a lot more enthused about the fact that Norah Jones was to open for him. Due to unfortuanate traffic and a late exit from the Hole, we managed to miss her act entirely. LP, stop that. I know I know, I feel awful about it already.
But I'll tell you what, if the twenty-somethings of the world have to have a band to call their own, they could do a lot worse that Dave Matthews. He just kinda strolled out there, no heavy duty lights or costuming, and blew 'em away. His sound was crisp, his technique steady, the music inventive. Technically, the only band I've heard in this venue that matched him for clarity and sonic were the Dan (but then, you already knew that, right?). Fabulous drumming, violin work. And even a nod toward a brass section. I'm now embarrassed to admit that I know none of the bands artists, that I need to make a hasty repair to that situation.
Sometimes music that is overhyped (maybe that's why I've not gotten any more enthusiatic about Dave Matthews) turns out to be worth the hyperbole. Even my twenty-something pal was gushing about them. In between hitting me up for beers, of course.
Roy: Glad to hear the shoulder is healing up, pal.
| duncan | Day: 27
How long is the hare on a rabbit ?
about 3 seconds
boom boom
| lcpaul | Day: 27
Gwen - you foxy lady - you still around? Drop me a line sometime sweetie.
They're playing our song on the wireless as I write this.
Here's something, strictly for lovers of puns:]
> > 1. Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went to Hollywood
and
> > became a famous actor. The other stayed behind in the cotton fields and
> > never amounted to much. The second one, naturally became known as
> > the lesser of two weevils.
> >
> > 2. Two eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, but when they lit a fire
> > in
> > the craft, it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak
and
> > heat it, too.
> >
> > 3. Two vultures board an airplane, each carrying two dead raccoons. The
> > stewardess looks at them and says, "I'm sorry, gentlemen, only one
carrion
> > allowed per passenger."
> >
> > 4. Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused Novocain during a root
> > canal?
> > He wanted to transcend dental medication.
> >
> > 5. A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing
in
> > the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an
> > hour,
> > the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse.
> > "But why?" they asked, as they moved off. "Because," he said, "I can't
> > stand
> > chess nuts boasting in an open foyer."
> >
> > 6. A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to
a
> > family in Egypt and is named "Ahmal." The other goes to a family in
Spain;
> > they name him "Juan." Years later, Juan sends a picture of
> > himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her
> > husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband
> > responds, "They're twins! If you've seen Juan, you've seen Ahmal."
> >
> > 7. These friars were behind on their belfry payments, so they opened up
a
> > small florist shop to raise funds. Since everyone liked to buy flowers
> > from
> > the men of God, a rival florist across town thought the competition
> > unfair. He asked the good fathers to close down, but they would not. He
> > went
> > back and begged the friars to close. They ignored him. So, the rival
> > florist
> > hired Hugh MacTaggart, the roughest and most vicious thug in town to
> > "persuade" them to close. Hugh beat up the friars and trashed their
store,
> > saying he'd be back if they didn't close up shop. Terrified, they did
so,
> > thereby proving that Hugh, and only Hugh, can prevent florist friars.
> >
> > 8. Mahatma Ghandi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, which
> > produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very
> > little,
> > which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered from bad
> > breath. This made him....what? (Oh, man, this is so bad, it's
> > good) A super callused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.
> >
> > 9. And finally, there was a woman who sent ten different puns to
friends,
> > with the hope that at least one of the puns would make them laugh.
> > Unfortunately, no pun in ten did.
> >
Hope that didn't cause too much cringing.
Outa here, before the tomatoes start flying.
Love.
| Mistress of Mayhem aka Molly | Day: 27
Hi gang! This will have to be a guickie...I'm up to my boney butt in work!
StevieDan, Hi ya big guy! Missed you, Bruce Hornsby really sucked? I usually like his stuff, although a few of my more musicial buds say his arrangements are overblown and tedious.. I'm just so disappointed now! Oh well there's always ol Peter Gabriel, He never fails to please the Mistress...lol
Stevee Dan, I will try to attempt to lure my Red-haired Viking to hear you guys! It'll be tough, He loves climbing more than me.... :)
Back to work now!
Be peaceful and loving M.
| ygk | Day: 27
................and one more thing..........The One and Only David J. Moore (www.davidmooremusic.com) has had the most thorough preview of our trax.....
although Oleander and Squeeze have heard Businessman and Eye to Eye, as has the charming Wormy.......
It's comin, folks, and I really think I'll leave my day job this year or next......
ygk
| YGK | Day: 27
Paul: I saw Mulholland Drive with the one and only Lady Bayside, who hasn't been around these parts much.......however, I want to see it again.
and I read an article in Variety which attempts to "explain" it: as in when everything gets sucked into the cube, basically, "reality" begins.....
think about it.......
Aja: we're recording in July, and we're nearly finished with 9 trax so far. There are four more which will make the cut, including the Title track:
"Trying to Sort it All Out", and these 4 may be the most demanding to get it right.
There is only 1 tune - Businessman - that took us more than 2 takes to get - it took 4......everything else was one or two takes.
We've all been 1 or 2 Take Jakes......
Here's the tentative track listing:
Morning Song (Runnels, drummer penned)
Coffee
Big Boots
Model Prisoner
Businessman
Open Doors
Trying to Sort it all out
O When the Moon
Shaking
Short Time Affair
Eye to Eye
Questions
Trouble with you
Big Boots (reprise)
Morning Song, Trying to Sort it All Out, Open Doors & Trouble with you are next on the agenda........
Hopefully, if the $ are still there (we're recording all this for under $1,000 in time and materials), and all goes well, I'd look for a August/September release.......
cheers, everyone and if you're in NYC, email me........I'm hosting a party Friday night on the Eastside......
ygk
| Beerberian Aghast !!!! | Day: 27
WJAZeeeeM&M; One must know the Devil in order to resist his works }:>
| WJAZee | Day: 27
Beerberian Aghast: I see you had no problem recognising the material in question !! guilt by association my friend :)
| Beerberian Aghast !!!! | Day: 27
WJAZeeeeeee; You quoted the Anti Christ !!!! The only M&M allowed in here is small round and chocolate covered. So sit the F*** Down
| WJAZee | Day: 27
Will the real WJAZee please stand up, please stand up, please stand up !Will the real WJAZee please stand up, please stand up, please stand up !
I's too busy try to decide which spice girl to ... impr..... no leave it !!
Seriously tho' I have an alternative pseudonym if WJAZee is a problem.
NightFly335: First part is obvious to Daneers second to Guitarees.
If you tell me there is already a Nightfly335 ... I'm takin' me ball
home :(
| W1P | Day: 27
Steevee depends on whether I've been stabbed with a Steely Knife
| Steveedan | Day: 26
Hi Steviedan - yep, it's great to hear from you. 5 FEET of MILES DAVIS ?!? Holy Shit, man !!! And stop bragging about your 24 inches. You probably have to stand outside the room to use it - lmao,sm,tiath (laughing my ass off, so much, that I'm about to hurl) !!!
Howard, on your question about the earliest Steely Dan songbook discussing the mu chords ... I bought my first 2 Dan songbooks in 1975 (I think), and they were 'double-album' books. The first one covered CBAT and CTE, and the second one covered PL and KL. Both books had this swirly blue cover with photos of the album covers on it. Both books had the same identical pages discussing those mu chords.
Duncan - Tom Sizemore was also in Saving Private Ryan. A memorable line of his, during the taking of Normandy, was "Get outta my ass and get up the beach!" Fine actor (certainly judging by that line ...).
Clas - No time for games, huh. Well I guess that's the Schlong and the Schlort of it. Schleezus. Schlamiel, Schlamazel, Mazel Tov, Tattala.
W1P - can I count on you to bring 50 of your most intimate friends to the Pretzel Logic gig at Paladino's on Thursday July 11th at 8 PM? Thanks, I knew I could count on you. The gig is two weeks from today.
Molly - start hitch-hiking across the country now, and you'll make it to the gig on time. We all want you and your red-head there !!
| like steviedan never left | Day: 26
unfortunately, in lieu of the customary "steviedan album of the week" (TM) i must perform a public service, particularly for clas but for other interested parties, as well. one would be correct in an assumption that i will be awarding absolutely not one jelly, powdered sugar, glazed, or other doughnut in light of what i must now do...
i can't believe i'm saying this...
but...
the new bruce hornsby just sucks.
it sucks squared.
clas, it is a pompe-toy. do not spend one whatever it is you spend over there on it.
and has anyone heard take 6's version of "i.g.y" on their new one, likewise named after it, "beautiful world" ? a TOTAL lyric rewrite except for the chorus. it's been rendered a GOSPEL tune. interesting... btw, the album opens with "takin' it to the streets", cast also as a... you guessed it !
w1p, i hear and raise your kings x. their new one may be their best.
so many sd connections, so little time... latest in a drum book i'm using for teaching by frank briggs. CONSTANT references to dan and fagen solo tunes. "gaucho", "maxine"... guess who the book is dedicated to... JUST GUESS !
and speaking of education, i've got to spin off to howard's MU-seum...
| steviedan in a continuance of the verbosity | Day: 26
back with a change of venue, YES the upstairs is finished and is where i now sit and type. in the interim i have been intensively filing and categorizing like a crazed monk. this, between transcribing civil war fiddle tunes or the solo from "space truckin" and such. i also saw my two newest favorite movies of all time, "the legend of 1900" and "hilary & jackie". i also saw "hedwig and the angry inch" and would love to hear any comments on this production. the gigs. the beach. gigs at the beach. filing. did i mention the filing ? i'm now packing over 24 inches of steely dan. impressive ? try over five FEET of miles and nearly three of bill evans. it's obscene ! the boys need to get busy...
thanx to everyone who missed me and asked and even those who didn't and still don't EVEN give a shit. mackin' down the fort, i say...
but really, jjeff (that IS me, bootsie, & ni-ke), wormy, gina, lisa g (belated thanx for maximum metheny), ole (i got mail), mc (bro, my concert budget is non-existent), lp, angel (who has relegated the rest of you as bedouins), stevee, dano, elle (NEW RADICALS, YEAH !), and everybody else. i HAVE missed these trees. i haven't even been on the internet since like april !
this is feeling like a two-parter...
| Bill | Day: 26
Hello?
Yes this is Bill, what can I do for ya'?
Worldcom?
Yes and...?
$3.8 Billion dollars?
You want it back?
Well, er...uh...
OK,Ok, don't get hot about it, it's gotta be around here somewhere.
No, it's not in my back pocket..not in the closet...
I better check in the garage...
Huh? Oh and like you've never misplaced anything right?
I'm a what?
Look, I'm don't care for the tone of this conversation...
Well fine then, Screw You Mr. President!
Jeez!
Like they're gonna miss a lousy $3.8 billion dollars right?
| Aja.........summer, summer | Day: 31
GWEN! I'm the GB Dominatrix here! Girlfriend, you're gonna give me a run for my money!
Aus, honey, there's still no one like me with a boar bristle brush, is there?
Am thinking of trading in the South Carolina flyboy for a fling with an enigmatic, motorcycle riding, blue-eyed Italian. At least for this weekend, anyway. He's trouble and a handful, but ooooooh, the way blue eyes look with those dark lashes.......somehow I don't our friendship will be damaged ;o)
Outta here!
Aja
| Aussie | Day: 31
June: A small but elegant party for the pool guy???!!! I guess Barbados and Sainte Kitts won't be happening soon to you. Heartbroken,
Ward
| Gina | Day: 31
Oops, yes forgot to wish ICPaul a happy 44th birthday. HAPPY PAUL DAY!
The vibes of 44 are strong, by the way. Harvest home!
Molly, maybe you and i were separated at birth a zillion light years ago and destiny now made us meet LOL
I took an aspirin, so chances are your head hurts a little less as well.
Banyan Tree 4Peace&Love&Friends Bow,
G.
| Gwen | Day: 31
Happy Birthday, my darling lcpaul! Now that I know you're a Gemini, I'm free to pursue you with reckless abandon. On this most festive of occasions, I would like to offer 44 love taps with my riding crop. Don't worry- I am firm yet gentle with the discipline.
Even though I was quite hurt to discover how you threw me off for Molly, I still favor you above all other Banyan Tree males. Where is your sense of loyalty? I've damn near mailed you the entire contents of my underwear drawer, and you couldn't even repay my kindness with a bit of patient solitude. But all is forgiven now that you are the Birthday Boy!
BIG Kiss,
Gwennie
| Gina | Day: 31
Geez Molly :-) Are you sure it's YOUR head hurting? I got a splitting headache right now .. or maybe i just picked up the empathic vibes and felt your pain LOL
| Molly | Day: 31
Guys i'm getting a complex. First Blinkdan aka Jack asks me if i'm a 45 year old man. Then Duncan tells me that i'm not a redhead, and that i'm rotund. Now another person claims that I am Gina. lol lol lol It's enough to make one's head hurt....
lcpaul, I'll take you at your word about the reputation thing :)
Facey, hope you can talk to me soon. Sorry I had to bail last night!
Ed, glad you're home at last. Nice talking....
Blinkdan Jack, hope all is well....
Back to the grind for me M
| Bill | Day: 31
Happy Birthday LCPaul!
Helio Castroneves wins the Indy 500 for the 2nd consective time.
I wonder if the Indy track has any sunken traffic signal boxes...
Clas,
Nice Garfunkle song. Here's a verse from another song called
"Alright" by Jeff Lynne.
There's no use thinkin' about what you aint got, it just makes
you bitter.
And when you speak, everything that you say, goes out on the big
transmitter...
| | Day: 31
oops - code ignores <>
should read
in response to 1990 why yes, same old lame
| | Day: 31
in response to <1990> why yes, of course
| lcpaul | Day: 31
Belaise - thanks?
Mol - it's a good thing - the reputation.
Bill - I'm going to the Indy website in disgust.
| FBI | Day: 31
Doesn't Molly's posts sound just like Gina? Could it be... Molly=Gina?
| luckless pedestrian | Day: 31
molly, still here - working on a big eminent domain case, the attorneys lurking in here would love this baby - woohhoo, serious shit - there must be a republican in the white house if we can get away with this number
anyway, wormy doesn't usually make alot of spelling errors, so i doubt that's a wormy-ism
icpaul - you and my hubby share the same age and birthday - but i agree with blaise, lol - too funny!
aja, and natalie merchant bootlegs on the cd player today at work - to sir with love, a great duet she did at the first clinton inaugral
i triple booked social plans for saturday, lol - i feel like elaine on seinfeld right now
june, btw, threw a small but elegant birthday party last night for the pool guy (lol, sorry ward)
kisses
| Mistress of Mayhem aka Molly | Day: 31
Greetings from Hooterville!! Hello everyone.
Aja, nice to see you're still with us girl. I thought you may have just run off with that Pilot of yours. :)
LP where the hell you been? Have you seen June?!!!!
BB, sorry honey I tried blonde once, but I still had brassy undertones. Not an attractive look! It took months to get my hair healthy looking again. It does get copper and some gold streaks in the summer from the sun. I'm afraid that's the best I can do.......lol. It's back to lusting after Jewel my man. Don't pay attention to Clas, he's a sour puss.
lcpaul!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I think there is about a 10 hour time difference between South Africa and Kentucky. We'll work something out. I'm not sure having a reputation with redheads is a good thing....lol I like the song Hurricane-Room too, also think Delta Rain is pretty nice. I can't figure out why they never put anything else out? Think happy thoughts on your special day :)
St.Al, where are you? This computer is not my friend!! lol lol
Duncan, sorry I couldn't talk to you longer. I am not NUTTERS lol lol
Stevee, HELLO! that's all
Jake, listened to your stuff, and it's great. I'm sure it will do well. Come back into chat sometime. Most everyone is very nice. There are quite a few musicians. I'm sure they'd love to talk music with you.
MICK, babe you're in my thoughts. Hang tough.
Drew, there is no f**king way i'm going into a cave with that psychopath, let alone let him anywhere near my child. Sorry bud. Call me tonight, I'll leave my phone on.
Be peaceful and loving my GB friends M.
| | Day: 31
Is that last post another lame top ten list from Wormy?
| | Day: 31
top ten reasons walt and don never did acid
11) sgt parker's lonely hearts club band
10) "never gonna do it without the 'day glo' fez on"?
9) what else you gonna rhyme with "join the human race"?
8) and you swear a kick in LA that you never dropped a tab
now you find yourself in LA in cognito dressed in drag
7) already saw what a little of it did to Morrison's Hotel
6) couldn't get a visa to Morroco anyway
5) timothy leary's dead, oh no, he outside the brill building
4) Katy didn't Lie, she hallucinated
3) they were waiting for their drug of choice
you know - countdown to extacy
2) why are you purple dr wu?
1) LSD - loosely in the steely with dandom
| | Day: 31
But when Schwinn the Eskimo gets here
Ev'rybody's gonna Jump for joy.
| Belaise | Day: 31
And you don't read a day over 14... Happy Birthday!
Maybe the Dan requested Libby segments be taken out?
Is this a trend?
Musical acts are usually featured on reruns, right?
Or maybe Jimbo left the commercial skip on your VCR that night and she was singing Mellow Yellow or something?
Any other yankees out there experienced that glitch?
Anyone cared to check at all?
ole - you would know better than this frenchman what meanings "juggernaut" would have. I saw it could be some huge, implacable vehicle in a sci-fi setting of sorts. It makes sense in that context anyway.
And what are you doing? These are off-limits, aren't they? These tracks don't even exist. Wipe 'em from your mind, if not your hard drive, right away. lol
Could oleander be jonesin'? Nah...
| lcpaul | Day: 31
Hey baby, baby it's a wild world
it's hard to get by just upon a smile girl
My 44th birthday tomorrow.
| lcpaul | Day: 31
Sorry
| The Alton Post | Day: 28
Free Classifieds
| Steveedan | Day: 28
Good morning Fingers and the U.K. Contingent -
Admiral Halsey and I are having a spot of tea and butterpie
(Butterpie?) in your honor.
I'm gonna go read your MOJO post Beerberian.
Ouch! is hurtin'.
Great to see Face and Bill, and Bluz in chat last night. And Janedoe !!
Have a good one everyone.
Steveedan
| You wrote | Day: 28
7,8,9,10 .....I Believe the phrase
Should be.
7, 8, 9, 10 ... I believe the phrase...
So, go back to chat now.
| Beerberian | Day: 28
7,8,9,10 .....I Believe the phrase "FUCK YOU ARSEHOLE" would be the correct response?
| Ouch! | Day: 28
Go back to chat pinheads!
| Beerberian | Day: 28
Fingers ; They let you out to play early today ? I think we got 8 coming to York but you know how diff it is gettin the white rose folk to commit to spending money LOL........
| Fingers | Day: 28
STEVEEDAN
Thanks for the hands across the water.....your UK buddies are just a splash away.
Fingers (Star Spangled Vision) Shotan
BEERBERIAN
Go with the nom de plume, it's meant to be......if there's any need for descriptive honesty then my "Fingers" tag needs to go and BEERBELLYUN should be the order of the day for me!!!!
DUNCAN
York is still the nearest at the moment but there'll be anther "OFFICE" thrash a little later in the year. We've got quite a mob headed up to the Shambles..plenty of new Dan buddies to meet...you (and Linda) still coming out to play?
www.dannysteelorchestra.co.uk
| bad_sneakers | Day: 28
In a near random universe there are still certain combinations
Picked out from all other possible ones
Which, when given some time and the just-right circumstances
Not too far from the earth or too close to the sun
They will dance and they'll spin in the embrace of the trade winds
Playing havoc with the hearts and the upturned faces down below
Until the laws of curved spacetime, susponed without warning
Kick back in with a vengeance for the last act of the show
PS Bela fleck and the flecktones - Live at the quick
Peace and kharma - Bad_S (back on the road)
| angel | Day: 28
Bill: Leave it to Long Island street maintainence. Glad to hear you are really ok. Don't do too much too fast.
Star Wars II: Worth the price of the ticket, but definitely not as good as the original. My current feeling is that Lucas is making a very feeble case, for Anakin's eventual move over to the Dark Side. Interesting to see the connections starting to be made, especially Bobba Fett.
LP: Shades of green. Yes, that is the very thing I remember most about Vermont, minus the ice cream, of course.
Ole: Do you think there is a consipiracy going on? If you can't get the radio to play Dan, you get the stores to. That is quite list, for such a short period of time and most of the music in stores is done by music services. Maybe there is a Dan Fan in one of them. :-)
| YGK | Day: 28
Adding to the list of people I've met - in the sense of amazingly poetic names - is now Daisy Sung, Constance Hope and Sanderson Swing....
Song in development.....
awesome weekend - "Insomnia" is a thriller.....
ygk
| lcpaul | Day: 28
Beerbarian - if you want to trace the origin of the oblique and somewhat frequent references to underwear on these pages, just go back into the archives (not that far back) and check out some of the posts that flew between me and Gwen, with I might add, our tongues firmly in our cheeks. Some fun reading though, Gwen's got a very fertile imagination:}
And if you're new to these parts, welcome from me.
In the spirit of the Dan.
Mr T
| Beerberian | Day: 28
As you can see I'm still struggling with the new identity ......
LC; Another thought does AOL have a "You've got Panties !" wav ?
| Beerbarian | Day: 28
LC ; "undergarments in the post ??" A True Brief Encounter LOL
Stevee - I just flamed Davy Jones in the Mojo thread - I know NO Fear !!
Moll; Thx for Sat nite ....how was it for U Betty Lou ?
I have never met Napoleon
But I plan to find the time
| lcpaul | Day: 27
Bill - sorry to hear about your accident. Glad to hear you're OK now, apart form the ribs. Strangely enough, I'm currently busy with litigation, suing the 'phone company, the municipality and a construction company for a similar-sounding accident involving my son. Was looking at that new Harley yesterday - Darth Vader rides!
Hey, post no.1860 - how do you make that icon of yours? Thanks for the post about the tie-up between Zevon and Hiaasen, 'specially since I'm immersed in reading 'Basket Case' right now. And am a Zevon fan.
Duncan - Bowie in July? I'd love to, but I doubt it.
Mol - still no undergarments in the mail!
Gwen - come back, all is forgiven.
| one more | Day: 21
Babylon was in what is now Iraq, so the sister wouldn't be black....
| Aja...........yeah, still | Day: 21
I was hoping you'd chime in after that drivel, Dr. Mu! Blank and Bill are shining examples of why stats alone aren't proof of anything. You can complile "stats" on race differences all you want, but when you put us all under the microscope (DNA) we look the same.......if you want to explain why we turn out the way we do, better look somewhere other than biology.
I grew up in an upper middle class, predominantly white neighborhood. The few African-American kids who grew up there got good grades, stayed out of trouble, and went to college. The "trouble makers" were white kids from broken families. The Chinese and Japanese communities here have few problems with gangs, but the Phillipino and Cambodian communities are terrorized by them. The Chinese and Japanese communities are more assimilated, and better off economically-which is a much greater predictor of success than genetics. Asians are more peaceful due to low testosterone levels? They have plenty of violence in their history-Ghengis Khan, The Khmer Rouge, Samurai, Kamikaze, etc. According to the "harsh winter breeds superior intellect theory", the world should be dominated by Eskimos. So much for stats.
If you plant identical seeds in different environments, you get different results, but the genetic potential remains the same.
Aja
| ╡ - it's catching... | Day: 21
"We know Fagen had a thing for black women..Black Cow, Babylon Sister..."
Please tell me that was a joke...
| ╡ - OOPS | Day: 21
too much grog at new years?? Joey H. is the thin piano playing white guy...who was I thinking of?? dunno... Major brain fart... Nevermind
| Lisa G | Day: 21
P.S. My dearests, C and G-
All musical "periods" in Western civilization have had their share of mediocrity. We are most aware of the "good and bad" because we live among it all here in real time. Hundreds of years from now, the cream will have risen to the top and the mediocre will have vanished. Except now it's more difficult to make it all disappear, what with all the technology we have to capture information with. In fact, we are on the whole a more educated populace than ever before.
| Lisa G | Day: 21
Lars-you will love the PMG. Vu gets to do his thang in concert more than on the album. Did you know that Pat has two sons, one that was born just just before this past album was recorded? He's so private that personal news is often missed. My reason for bringing this up is that the new one is titled, "Speaking of Now" which has the initials "SON." Interesting.
Anyway...
steviedan et al-I will now attempt to offer my initial reactions to the PMG. There is no real order to the way these feelings have been presented. Just a stream of consciousness with a bit of structure. I am refraining from listing the set list so as not to spoil it for Lars or any others who may be about to be blissed out by this group.
Color as promised:
Pat Metheny Group-Speaking of Now
Pat and friends have added three new spectacular musicians to the group.
Drummer Antonio Sanchez has got to be heard and seen to be believed. This cat is one of the most versatile drummers on the scene. Word tells that he was a piano major in college. He is without a doubt one of the most expressive drummers I have ever heard. At one point in the concert Sanchez played a solo that, no word of lie, sounded like four people playing. He has the most amazing ability to work double pedals (maybe even triple! How can that be?) and juxtapose polyrhythm over polyrhythm, a feat hardly seeming possible. Next he played so sensitively over a ballad. The energy he puts forth sends this band forward with such a vibe, it exhilarates the listener. Who needs drugs when you have Sanchez.
Also new to the scene is Richard Bona, no stranger to the studio and most coveted for his incredible bass playing. Except, PMG already has an outstandingly groovalicious and solid master of the bass in Steve Rodby. So what is RichardÆs role here? Voice, percussion, guitar. He also gets to jam with Pat on bass ala Pat and Jaco in the early years with Sanchez there to round out the trio. Amazing. But RichardÆs control, color, interpretation, and obvious genius were quite evident in his singing. Again, expressive, solid, moving, with vocals naturally put forth, this man is a wunderkind of creativity. The palette he brings to the group is by far the most diverse and energetic. Pedro Aznar, being my favorite up until this guy, may have had the sound, Ledford and Blamires, the technique, but Bona has it all. Everything he did was outstanding.
Not to be forgotten in this new configuration, Cuong Vu, on trumpet, vocals, percussion and even a little guitar, made a statement. His style of trumpet playing is based on the use of color and sound as can be manipulated by both embouchure/breath support (i.e. technique) and the use of electronic enhancements such as real time sampling, echo, trumpet synth, etc. The soundscapes he can produce live are breathtakingly unbelievable. Pat, who has been a pioneer in his use of live syntheses and sampling, has finally found a kindred spirit in Vu. The much unchartered territory of electronic enhancement by way of triggering whether controlling by touch, wind, or other types of articulation has been thoroughly explored by Vu and is quite evident in this performance. Not everyoneÆs cup of tea. I admit to being skeptical at first chalking it up to crazy wave mood music (bring me the theremin), but the use of this stylistic approach to playing in the music of the group did not overshadow the strict form and ever-present rhythmic basis of much of the music by Metheny/Mays. On the contrary, it enhanced it.
Rodby, as usual, was solid. I donÆt know how he can lay down such amazing stuff all the while exhibiting virtuosity as if to say, ôYes, the bass is another solo instrument,ö thus rounding out its use as counterpoint, not just bass line, and mostly on acoustic! He can play things I never thought anyone could on that thing. He is equally brilliant on bass guitar. Sensitive, monstrous, never overdone.
And Lyle Mays...Lyle, Lyle, Lyle...an enormous talent on the keys. Quite the lanky octopus, adding this and that all the while getting inside every groove as if he were born there. His compositional contributions have always been a major part of what this group is. but no one can play like him. IÆm not surprised that with all the attention on the three new guys, Lyle in the background is still such a force. HeÆs got it all. Always did.
Throughout the course of the three hour show, Pat brought out some of his favorite axes, among them the petite tiple for MY FAVORITE BALLAD (!), a fretless guitar, and his incredible 42-stringer. This instrument has to be one of the most incredible things to see and hear live. His luthier, Canadian Linda Manzer, has risen to his call on the creation of these sorts of guitar-hybrids before and as always, she does not disappoint. With the ability to play bass, and three other guitars on this monster, Pat can truly be the PMG alone if he wanted. Although I would think that the tuning of each set of ôguitarsö on this instrument (save the one with the finger-board) would allow only one modality to be expressed at a time, I would imagine the live layering and orchestrating possibilities are otherwise endless. This is something else that has got to be seen to be believed. Apparently, Pat had this baby out for the last PMG tour back in æ97 and his recent Trio tours, all of which I missed. So for me, seeing this amazing guitar was fascinating.
The PMGÆs fresh takes on some older tunes were by far the most enjoyable versions IÆve heard in quite some time. The constant reinventing of good music that this group so clearly accomplishes is what makes them true artists in the genre. Heck, in any genre. The depth and scope of their musicianship is beyond words. At one point, they rocked out blazing with four electric guitars (yes, Lyle, it looks good on you), then later the ôbrothers in musicö Pat and Lyle (on ôacousticö piano) peacefully shared an emotional duet. They showed that along with all the perfection of the strictest of performances there can be much room for all-out improvisation. Clearly this group is the best ever.
I personally was vibrating with glee for days following. To tie in with a prevous thread, this is the true nirvana.
LG
| Lisa G-Classical Prude | Day: 21
I must have been listening to the wrong radio stations during the latter half of the 80's into the 90's. Who the hell are these bands people have been yacking about?
C and G-George Duke ô...lack of education has driven most of today's music and musicians into mediocrity!ö
Um, ok. What about the remark about the fast food society? Kinda comes before the education issue, I think. But I will not go there, being that I live there already. ;)
LG
| Molly in Ky | Day: 21
You walked in my life with an angel's smile
How could I have known the hunger locked inside
We can start a fire,but can't control the flame
Now I just can't wait to feel that heat again...
Just seems like yesterday,I was running alone
I turned my back on love, but baby I wrong
Do I miss your touch,Do I tell myself a lie
Can't get enough when I'm lyin by your side...
Bring back any memories ladies? hehe.That's another one of those pink cupcake songs..I like the lyrics (even though so corny...lol)
Bill, you remind me of one of my behaviorially challenged kids..You just want to argue for sake of arguing...I've talked with you enough to see that
you are a kind, decent man...(think I'd show my tats to just anyone)So behave yourself...lol
I'll have to think about SD's most diverse....We know Fagen had a thing for black women..Black Cow, Babylon Sister...They have always wrote about social issues,Third World Man (damn I love Carlton on that one too,gives me chills every time I hear it)Everyone's gone to the Movies,Don't take me Alive,Any World..then there's their "thing" about protitutes...
Drew, got your message and am not avoiding you.I've tried sending you mail and it keeps getting bounced.I am working in glass right now,and can't have cell phone out by furnace.It wouldn't do any good anyway...I'm not mad,just very busy. you are my BROTHER,if not biologically,then certainly emotionally.I could never stay mad at you.You know that.I will try to call you at work tomorrow,but I'm in court for better part of day with P&A.Let me know about El Paso....
St. Al thanks for having me,Take care my GB friends.Be peaceful and loving M.
| ╡ | Day: 21
St.Al: If following the principles of the Constitution and civil liberties makes my politics twisted, then I'm Ben Franklin selling hot pretzles in Philly...
Blank: DNA evidence does not support your thesis. The human genome is one of the *least UNdiverse* compared with other mammalian species (which is one of the main reasons I scoff at the PC diversity bullshit that permeates academia and the US in general). A biologist once said that there is more genetic diversity between two families of field mice on the opposite ends of a corn field then there is in the human genome. DNA for our mitochondria (converts oxygen into energy) can only be passed through the mother and contains a limited number of genes, so it provides a nice marker for "climbing the species family tree." Data tracing human mitochondrial DNA shows that all "races" (and I'm not even sure what this term means since we base it all pretty much on a person's melanin (skin pigment) phenotype) come from a common ancestor 40,000 years ago and that the genome has changed little since then. The modern human genome overall is believed to be about 200,000 years old...
The difference in SAT and GRE scores is education, *family*, and cultural differences - nothing more, nothing less. The lowest grade in a class I teach that requires a great deal of math was achieved last semester by an an Asian-American...I knew an African American kid (brother of Al Hunter - the first 1000 yd rusher at Notre Dame) in my hometown who scored a 1590 on the SAT on his first try. The folks at Harvard were suspicious that a "po black boy" from a public school in the South could achieve this, so they made him take the SAT over - he then scored a perfect 1600!! He graduated from Harvard with honors...
Still the biases persist. David Carr, a white quaterback, was chosen in yesterday's draft by the new Houston Texans ahead of Joey Herington a black QB, despite Herington being a better quarterback (the Warren Moon effect). Sure, Fresno State had a great year, but it was a fluke - and anyone who saw the Ducks in bowl season knows that they were the only team that could have beaten Miami...Carr's mechanics are suspect to say the least, and since he'll be expected to contribute instantly - disaster is a distinct possibility. There will be far less pressure on Joey Herington in Motown who were 3-13 last year - so just as well...
Having said that Roger Staubach, Joe Montana, Dan Fouts, and Fran Tarkenton were not chosen until the 3rd round and beyond in their drafts...
| lp at home from church | Day: 21
um wormy, not to be a wise ass, but define diverse...
that's a tricky word to be using today
LOL, sorry, couldn't resist -
have a great time with your impending company
who's into newport jazz fest this august - jim#? nmn? aus?
| wormy | Day: 21
cara mia marsha - it's not to late to hit interstate 65 ;-)
aussie - got your voice blast (was out fri), no problem there
if you scroll back I mentioned eno as missing in the 80's
not missing but too ambient for me (then again his co lab or aye shuns were golden heads, u2, devo)
jazzfest is almost upon on
I have my own ideas but try this dan thread
What Steely Dan album is the most diverse and why????
wt
| cara mia | Day: 21
Woman she bounce back easy
But a man could break both his legs...
Hi, Katy.
L-U-V,
cara mia
And to everybody going to The Big Easy this coming weekend, have a wonderful time together. I will really regret not being there I am certain.
| Oh man! | Day: 21
ôHoops went up on stage for a few minutes and talked to the crowd.ö
ôHe also introduced a fan that had traveled to see a lot of the European Dan cover bands.ö
I am so amazed.
Steeve, are there any news on the Steely Damned cover act, Steely Fan Band?
StAl - you got to admit this; you invented *Bill* in order to turn focus from this cover-band bullshit, right?
C
| Katy | Day: 21
You said it was precious
When first you felt my fire
Before you dreamed flat tires
You dreamed flat tires
You dream flat tires
| moray eel | Day: 21
It's late so I'll make this short...
Went to see Chicago area Steely Dan cover band "Katy Lied" tonight. Small place, but it was packed. Band sounded very good... better than I expected. The guitar player was a fiend.
Saw "Hoops". He was doing his head bobbing and air drumming thing, and he seemed to really enjoy the show. Hoops went up on stage for a few minutes and talked to the crowd, but it was difficult to hear him. He mentioned that one fan came all the way from Dallas to see the show. He also introduced a fan that had traveled to see a lot of the European Dan cover bands.
The following songs were played while I was there:
Pretzel Logic
Sign In Stranger
Black Friday
Peg
My Old School
Don't Take Me Alive
Green Earrings
The bass player had some techinical difficulties and suddenly dropped out in the middle of Black Friday. The band took an break while trying to correct the problem.
I had to take off at 10:30 so I don't know how the rest of the show went.
I got a flat tire on the way home and pulled off into a gas station. My spare tire was at home, so I had to take a cab back. Got my spare and went back to the gas station to discover my vehicle had been towed. Went to the impound to get my vehicle out and to change the tire, but my tire iron didn't fit the lugnuts. Finally, I had to request another tow truck to tow my vehicle back home. After about an hour and a half of waiting for him on a cold, rainy night; he finally showed up.
So, I'm out several hundred dollars from towing my vehicle all over the north side of Chicago. I still have a flat. I'm freezing and I'm tired, but I wanted to post the info about the show before I went to bed.
So there you have it. All in all, I've had better nights. I'm going to crawl into bed with Copernicus now.
Goodnight.
m.e.
| ps | Day: 21
forgot to mention, check URL/homepage above ...
| methinks this man failed his GED | Day: 20
"If so, then why are insurance
companies, banks, credit card companys, mortgage companies and
others allowed to do so? Makes you think does'nt it?"
That should be: If so, then why are insurance companies, banks, credit card companIES, mortgage companies and others allowed to do IT? Makes you think, doesN'T it?
Thinking obviously isn't your forte, Bill.
| Aja.....................................brought the laptop home | Day: 20
Trying to make an analogy between insurance company "profiling" and racial profiling by police shows complete ignorance of our Constitution and the ideals our country was founded upon. An insurance company doesn't guarantee you any rights except the ones you purchase from them. You come to them for a service, they sell it to you based on the risk they take on you and use a profile to determine what that risk is. Should you not like their assessment of your profile, you're free to walk away and look for a better offer, but you are not deprived of anything.
Racial profiling DOES deprive an innocent individual-they are deprived of basic civil liberties: the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, the right to due process of law, the assumption of innocence until guilt is proven. Pulling someone over and searching them for no other reason except they fit a profile is blatantly unconstitutional. Our justice system ensures that someone cannot be deprived of their civil liberties for what they "might" do, only what they actually do, and this must be proven in a court of law. Racial profiling violates all these tenets and unfortunately, occurs regularly, and worse, is defended by the embarrassingly ignorant.
Aja
| William | Day: 20
YGK- You called me "Darlin". Bill is right! You are a fag!
| Luckless Pedestrian | Day: 20
in the town i work for the police pulled over a black man and his son driving in a honda through town for no violation - they would not let him show his ID as they frisked him to the station to be held for questioning - when they did pull his ID from his pocket, well guess what, the guy was a drug agent
well, the state supreme court has had quite the field day with this town since that moment
extremely embarrassing, to say the least
so be careful when thou dost profile
aus! i'm still crushed! argh! lol!
| Profiler | Day: 20
After a parole board review of NYBill's profile, we decided to re-classify his profile from the previous Class A Asshole to Class A1 Asshole, which is the highest felony of its type anywhere. Congrats you racist fuck.
:0)
| YGK | Day: 20
Oh, funny, fag jokes......you are the complete stereotype......way to go Bill!
ygk
| Profiler | Day: 20
NYBill's Profile: Class A Asshole.
:0)
| Bill\If you think that was fun try this... | Day: 20
Pat,
I'm "spouting off like a right-wing redneck"?
I've made "racist, misogynist statements"? When? Where?
If I don't like Rap music then I'm a right-wing redneck?
Man, when you run out of arguments do you start grabbing for
straws or what? Andy Warhol's copy of a Cambells Soup label
isn't art...it's plagerism. Ok, maybe it's art but it's not
very inspired art.
Face,
Just forget it.
YGK,
I'm sure you know what a man is. That would be the person
sleeping next to you at night. Bite Me.
***************NEXT SUBJECT*********************************
Ok, here's a subject gauranteed to piss of the P.C. people
out there....PROFILING.
I hear this subject all the time, the subject of "Profiling".
According to the powers that be, "profiling" is wrong.
"Profiling" is racist. "Profiling" is bad. "Profiling" is a no-no.
Well, after giving this some thought, I've decided that "profiling"
is not wrong. Profiling makes sense. Profiling is done all the time.
So sit back and try to control your blood pressure as I dispel
another myth from the book of P.C. lore...
It seems to me that the business community has been "profiling"
people since the beginning of time. Insurance companies "profile"
people all time. As do banks and credit card companies and
mortgage lenders and even the U.S. government. For Instance,
last week I bought a new motorcycle. I used the same insurance
company as my nieghbors son did. We have pretty much the same
full coverage insurance on our bikes and yet my nieghbors son
pays nearly THREE TIMES the about for his policy as I do. Why?
Why is my insurance premium $1146 dollars a year, while my
nieghbors son's insurance is $2850 dollars a year? We both
have the same bike except for the color, what gives?
The simple answer is that we have been placed in different groups
by the insurance company...we have different "profiles".
I am 40 years old. My nieghbors son is 22. While he has a clean
driving record, and has never had any trouble with his bike, he
still must pay a much higher amount do to his age group and sex.
He unfortunately is a male who is under 35, therefore he pays more.
Is this wrong? Perhaps from his perspective it is, but not from
a business standpoint. Not from a statistical standpoint.
Businesses operate on statistics. Without statistics they would
lose money and wind up going out of business in a hurry.
Statistically speaking, 22 year old men are much more likely to
get into an accident and file a claim against thier policy than
a 40 year old man is, hence the higher insurance rates. Are the
insurance companies wrong for applying the statistics in this way?
Of course not. They have not choice.
Now for the big question...
Who should my nieghbors son be angry with, the insurance company or
the other assholes in his age group who are causing his insurance
rates to skyrocket? The answer is obvious...all those sub-30
assholes out there who are racing thier bikes and getting into
accidents are causing the rates to be what they are. He should be
mad at them, not the insurance company. The insurance company is
merely trying to cover the risk of insuring a person in his age
group based on the availiable statistics.
Which leads us to our next level of the discussion..."Racial Profiling".
This refers to the trend by police officers to zero in on young
black men between the ages of 18 and 35 who drive certain cars and
exhibit certain behaviours. Statistically speaking, black males in
this age group have a much higher propensity to commit crime. This
is not my opinion, it is a statistical fact. Just Take a look at the
New York State Parole Board Website and see for yourself.
(HTTP://parole.state.ny.us.paroleedemo.html) You will see that
50% of A1 Violent Offenders are Afro-American. While Afro-Americans
only make up roughly 11 pecent of the population of the U.S., this
puts them in a much higher statistical group than say Asian men.
Now here's the big question....ready?
Are law enforcement personel wrong for zeroing in on those who
are statistically more apt to commit crime? Is it wrong for them
to use statistical profiles in order to more effectively achieve
the goals of thier organization? If so, then why are insurance
companies, banks, credit card companys, mortgage companies and
others allowed to do so? Makes you think does'nt it?
Again, these are only questions. There's no need to get upset or
start pointing fingers or calling names. It's just something to
think about. Hopefully thinking about it won't cause the P.C.
people out there to have a headache.
Ok, I'm ready for your standard P.C diatribe now...
| Aussie | Day: 20
Rap: Like any other art form, there's good stuff and stuff that's not so great. The racist angle doesn't apply especially when we see rap music coming from countries like Sweden, Germany, etcetera. The "gangsta" rap stuff never appealed to me but, some of it can be quite catchy....doesn't mean that I support cop killing or inciting end-of-the-world race riots (if you liked "Cousin Dupree" does it mean that you support incestous behaviour????); just means I know good music when I hear it.....piggy back on the United States Supreme Court's meaning of pornography: You know its pornography when you see it.
Reading some posters teeing up on other posters on this issue reveals plenty. Some things will never change.....
The 80's discourse has been awesome. No mention of Brian Eno which is surprising.....I personally thought LuckLess Pedestrian's and Tones' compilations were largely in synch with mine, although there was plenty of cross over with many of the others' list of favourites. Just a quick note: I loved The Smiths AND The Cure. And Nirvana. And Devo, and The Pretenders. Plenty of great music from that time.
YGK: Yes bud. Counting the days to New Orleans. Should be phun phun phun in the sun sun sun with wormashun creashun-shun-shun.
Right now, blasting in our flat: "Precious" from the Pretenders' first effort entitled Pretenders; 1979/1980 Real Records...
Great weekend everybody.
Aus
post script: Ju-Ju- if you're reading this, let me know you're still alive. Post something. Anything.
| YGK | Day: 20
William: you're so sweet - that's the nicest thing anyone's said to me in hours - but your assessment is incorrect, Sir. One must correct the BS with vigor. I'm sure you understand, darlin.....now run along and do those things that Williams do.
ygk
| William | Day: 20
ygk- Lighten up dude. Sounds like you're doing a lot of blow.
Clas- How was you jog today?
| YGK-jeez | Day: 20
Steveedan: you don't get it.......I was speaking towards parody......I'm sure Tori's version is sweet, but it's not what I was referring to.....
ygk
| and ANOTHER thing...... | Day: 20
Molly: "lighten up it's only music"
ONLY MUSIC!!!!!!!!!?!!!?!?!?!?!? Are you nuts?
Music is the universal language, the product of our souls, the glue of humanity, the indescribable, a source of enlightenment and joy, the aural representation of our needs, desires and feelings about virtually everything.
Only Music?
You are sadly mistaken - now go listen to more......
ygk
| YGK | Day: 20
W1P: now what hell is this statement, "surprised they're from NY???????" what the fuck is that? don't get me started on NY and and NYers......
Now Bill: Pat's being nice to you. Thank him. But as far as I'm concerned, you're about as much of a man as that lame piece of cold spaghetti hanging off the wall that the performance artist threw, and claims to be their 'artistic statement'.
Your ignorance is really a problem - perhaps a nice location like the back woods of Mississippi or Alabama would suit you better.
Remember, when you put shit in a blender and turn it on without the lid, it flies everywhere, and hits everyone in the room.
So DON'T throw your mindless ignorant shit on me.
The longer I live here *Sheesh!* the more wierd stories and people I hear about from Long Island......
@work today!
New Orleans bound soon......
ygk
| Molly | Day: 20
guys...lighten up it's only music.World peace doesn't depend on the fact if Rap is "Art" or not.. Come on,no need to get ugly..We all have our opinions,that's what keeps life interesting.
Personally I don't care for rap,I think it and most other music that our kids listen to these days is crap.I hate the images that the music industry perpetuates.I think that most music videos portray women as objects at best..I don't care for the way violence is eroticized.All of these things desensitizes ...Should it be banned? No, but if my child was old enough to be influenced by the things in the media..I would try to moniter what he was exposed to...
I like Stone Temple Pilots..I think Dean DeLeo is a fine guitar player...I was very impressed by his work on the song "Big Empty"
I also like to hear Spin Doctors some times.I never cared for Guns and Roses,but admire Slash's talent ..
well im off to the real world,
be peaceful and loving my GB friends M>
| Chips | Day: 20
Yes, of course, "Men in Black" is the pillar of music writing isn't it?
One of the best rap songs, imho, more seriously is MC 900FT Jesus' "The City Sleeps". This is completely an underrated band.
| newbie slime | Day: 19
True Paul, the archives are only meant to make the regulars believe what they wrote in the past really matters. Noone reads them. Just move back one square 'til you're back to square one, Chips.
Welcome to the internet.
| Duncan | Day: 19
squeeze
Dexy's .....come on Arlean
Tits like coconut.
| lcpaul | Day: 19
Back in the 70s, aside from CSNY, Tull, etcetera, an album I fell in love with was The Temptations with "Pappa Was A Rolling Stone" on it. Also used to listen to (confession time, could get flamed for this) Donna Summer! She had a great producer called Giorgio Mororder who also had another band whose name I can't recall right now. Also Grace Jones. She did work in the 70s, right? "Pull Up To The Bumper". "Slave To The Rhythm"(Late 80s?)was a goodie.
Other 90s artists of note (IMO)no-one seems to have mentioned: Allanah Myles and some of Gino Vanelli's stuff. (Think he was 80s). And why do we categorise music into decades anyway? Like instead, who were the best bands, or main influences on music between 1987 and 1993?
| lcpaul | Day: 18
Worst song ever? "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing". Or "Tie A Yellow Ribbon 'Round The Old Oak Tree".
Chips: what a predictable reaction! Pulling rank. You got no more rights on this site than I have. Just quit whining.
Gwen? Gwen?
| Gee | Day: 18
Yeah doc Mu, just before the blur erased whatever came to mind i was thinking of the same thing. kinda. :-) blurs are nice things by the way, come to think of it.
LP, shame on you! You don't know these magnificent lines?
" Polly and I went to the circus
Polly got hit with a rollin' pin
We got even with the circus
We bought tickets
But we didn't go in ..... "
tell me you didn't stargaze some boyfriend's eyes humming "It Must be Love" ...
we gotto do this in pink, really :-)
yes Arlean, the pink is as pale as the yellow here.
different worlds, but kindred in some ways.
" where everything i do matters .. gravity .."
| ╡ - some producer with computers fixes all my shitty tracks | Day: 18
In examining our 80s list, I notice (on my part as well) a paucity of Color. Video killed the BLACK radio star. As you all may remember, MTV refused to play artists of color, only white artists with colored hair..lest we forget, I've made a way too short list of some artists I listened to:
Neville Brothers
Al Jarreau
Patti LaBelle
Los Lobos
James Ingram
Patti Austin
Anita Baker
Luther Vandross
Isleys still going strong...
Branford Marsalis
even the exceptions who made MTV:
Prince & Michael J (does he count? even thought Off the Wall was really '79. Billy Jean was the first video by an African American on MTV?
Lionel Ritchie - Can't Slow Down *only* (I may and should get flamed...can't stand his others, but this one was pretty good - Runnin' With the Night was my fave - didn't deserve the Grammy, but still...)
Stevie Wonder (Hotter than July and the 4 original songs off of Musiquarium were the bomb and In Square Circle and Characters Could have been great without the computers)
never dug Whitney (except for that one video with her in the tight dress) despite her enormous talent - always sounded like Star Search to moi...
Help me out folks...rappers don't count...
St.Al: You do have a point about the early computer technology (and CD technology for that matter) - can you really listen to even legit artists' attempts like Rock - it by Herbie Hancock without laughing?. The IRONY is that Roger Nichols and Steely Dan developed a good bit of the very technology that deadened some of the 80s pop scene...see the Gaucho liner notes re: "Birth of the Cruel"
| lp, and one more thing before bed | Day: 18
uh gina - what magazine?
did someone say test - yawn, maybe over the weekend i'll post one - we are in the midst of high caliber testing right here - there is currently a debate going on between our illustrious moderator and a known entity called nybill on the merits of music before or after the berlin wall came down
yes, stay tuned tones - good to see you back
it's like memorizing SAT words, isn't it?
hey molly, check your email -
| lp, off to nite nite's | Day: 18
PETER MURPHY!!!!! that's it people - of course, how silly of me! had to look it up, but i knew which rack it's in (cd's are alphabetized, i know, i'm sick, the rest of my life may be a little off but dammit, you find anything on the cd rack - lol)
also hiroshima was a good 80's like jazz band, don't you think? yes, the depeche mode of jazz, lol
and my favorite michael franks releases were in the 80's as well - she's a virtuoso, in amoroso - who could get away with a line like that other than him
anyone for the waterboys or the smithereens?
niagara falls - sure g, give me the dates, haven't taken the kids to see them yet, would be fun to take them - we'll meet at the hot dog stand right by the rainbow bridge
aus - another michael franks line: look out when the lady gets the blues - lol, i'm still crushin' here
and how sublime
like christmastime
when she is mine
| arlean | Day: 18
please don't pay any attention to what i said earlier. it really does not matter in this world any way.
yes, furthers day. it will be nice. promise, gee, promise. where do you go where one really matters? into the pink. it did didn't it?
Molly, hang in there alright? By tooth and fingernail, climb.
| Gee | Day: 18
Howdy Tonez :-)
Arlean! See you there on Father's Day :-)
and to add a little ~~~~ slang, here's 4 the Ate Tease:
INXS, Lotus Eaters, Flash in the Pan, David Bowie & Ritchie (twas easier spelled this way) Sakamoto, Mick Jagger & Sakamoto (i think), David Sylvian, CHINA CRISIS, In Tua Nua ..... it's a blur now.
Yep LP, the Magazine kinda took you by the hand, watching trout and salmon go upstream.
My bio-timezone regulator working in advance now. In June i will be on a plane across the big pond. LP, dare i come down to Boston? Or will you come up to Buffalo and check out what's different about the American and Canadian Falls? If Blaise doesn't show up then, we'll have to drown him :-)
Banyan Tree Vienna By Ultrafox Still Gives Me The Creeps Bow,
G.
| can't believe nobody said... | Day: 18
Cars.
Heh heh...
| t | Day: 18
Heh heh... maybe if Kurt hadn't played the Pixies' 'Monkey Gone to Heaven' backwards he'd still be alive today...
Yep, the Pixies... forgot about them... and that little purple dude from Minneapolis... he was perty good too, though maybe a fashion victim...
Hey, I'm listening to the *coolest* thing I've heard in a long time... Symphony of Destruction - Punk Goes Classical. Sounds like a bad idea, but it's GREAT, and I hardly *ever* use caps (unless Walter's IN DA HOWSE!). Classical arrangements of 'No More Heroes' (Stranglers), 'Sheena is a Punk Rocker' (um... don't remember...), 'Holiday in Cambodia' (DK's), 'White Riot' (Clash), 'Love Song' (Damned), 'Pretty Vacant', which is oh so pretty... etc. These songs hold up amazingly well with these arrangements.
And about Ozzy (yeah I'm finally spelling his name right): he already beat me to the "internal organs" idea. The front of his latest cd features a full skeletal x-ray of him...
I've seen too much...
t-oast
| Bill | Day: 18
Maybe that comment about Kurt Cobain doing the right thing in the
prior post was over the top but I just HATED Nirvana.
| Bill | Day: 18
Pat,
You're completely insane...
Nirvana was better than The Psychedelic Furs? You have now lost
all credibility as a evaluator of modern music. The Psychedelic
Furs had a completely unique sound. They made quite a few
sophisticated songs.
On the other hand, Nirvana sucked.
They absolutely sucked. They perfected nothing more than angst-
ridden mindless crap. They were indicative of a dumbed-down
society. Kurt, wherever you are, you did the right thing buddy.
I have'nt completely given up on post 90's music Pat, I've
just given up on about 90 percent of it that's all. Hell,
I was critical of Two Against Nature so I may just be a hard
customer to satisfy.
| arlean | Day: 18
Nirvana was already established as an icon, long before Kurt Cobain took his life. Frank Black is good, but he is certainly not Kurt in any sense of the matter. I think Frank would agree to that one.
For a very short time, between our generation and our children's, there was this other. The one we dismissed, as our parents dismissed what we were. Kurt was the voice. The one that we could not speak of, until we entered adulthood. I am twenty something and life sucks and I don't fit in.
Some white trash trailor park under middle class kid, said, "Watch me as I die, in the meantime here's my gift to you."
I remember watching the video "Heart Shaped Box" and all the images, thinking this guy is going to end his life. I cried the day he died. Driving home on the Turnpike, hearing all the Nirvana songs being played, turning into the night and saying to myself.......this guy just blew his brains out, didn't he.
When I am old and in a diaper in some state run nursing home and some little pixie asks me what the nineties where like......ain't no Bill, ain't no what else happened really? "Live Through This" and this cheerleader didn't shave her armpits and that was so anti everything.
The ninties made the sixties think the eighties were the seventies and then it got real.
I'm married
I'm burried
Much cooler than "Play that Funky Music White Boy".
| Duncan | Day: 18
LOL.... a couple of new SD ''facts'' for you...
http://www.oldiesfun.com/oldiesfunfactoids.html
| molly in ky | Day: 18
5, if you would stop playing these bullshit games and sending these cryptic messages...i've tried to get in touch with you.What else do you want from me?
I would like to talk,stop playing the walking wounded.Babe I have my share of scars too.
It happened...that's life.Please contact me.I'm not asking again.I
would prefer to do this privately...
Ed, I'm sorry you had to be there.
| lp | Day: 3
aus, will get back to you tomorrow - under the gun today
| Aussie | Day: 3
Lisa and DaddyG: Tomorrow night's a toss up with Babes but good chanse that we can sneak in a drink or two or three. It's been waaaay too long since we've teed it up and I'd very much like to catch up with you two cool cats in the flesh....I'll speak with Malcolm and try to rope him in as well...
Eminem: I'll be in Beantown this weekend...would love to catch up over a few pints on Saturday night if possible....please advise.
Aus
| fezo | Day: 3
Mu: I think listening to Vedder harmonize with the Finns has permanently damaged you aural memory. "I Can't Stand Still" has only one good song? Please. "End of the Innocence" only four? Get out of town.
And while I agree that "Hotel California" doesn't stand the test of time, I don't think Henley should take the fall for that. The album only sounds dated cause the greed and conspicuous consumption that it foretold was so surpassed by the reality of the Reagan and Bush the Elder years.
| C @ W | Day: 3
And the native Americans became terrorists forever, they lost the war.
| C @ W | Day: 3
Nelson Mandela was a terorist.
FNL in Vietnam was terroists.
FLN in Algers was terrorists.
More people in the Western world have died of chicken-bones stuck in their throats than being killed by "terrorists".
Says one of our great journalists in Sweden; Jan Guillou.
C
| Clas @ Work | Day: 3
dr Mu - musicians perspective, me too, wanna have the hi-hat to the left... etc etc.
Randy - Shang Ri La, If Dirt Were Dollars, great stuff. My fave from that album is In a New York Minute, with that choire... Take Five?
And yes, Don Henley has done a lot of great stuff with his social caring. Like Jackson Browne. Remember watching some documentary on Jackson, (I am slippin' over to Browne now, quite natural) remember Crosby said something like; "Ah, Jackson, we called him The Glue, he always was into doing charity concerts for whatever, kept on asking us, he was about to save some bushes up in the Santa Monica mountains..."
---
I am reading a book about the "new Hollywood", the Hollywood that grew up in the late 60s, about directors and producers, Coppola, Scorsese, Spielberg, Lucas and others, cool stuff. "Easy Riders Raging Bulls".
Says author Peter Biskind;
"Schrader took coke like mothers milk; he plunged in to the drugscene with the enthusiasm of a lapsed fundamentalist. 'When you're very, very stoned you have access to that inner life... substance abuse was the key that opened that door. It would be hypocritical to look back and blame the key.'
A gram cost about 100 bucks in the late '70s, which included the packaging and the convenience of delivery. Schrader was doing an ounce (28 grams) a week, a habit that cost him about 12,000 bucks a month, or 144,000 bucks a year."
C
| steviedan jr. | Day: 2
now as far as henley's musicianship goes, i always felt that he was a perfunctory drummer. however, he was one of the best singing drummers in country rock this side of levon helm. henley's instrument is his pipes, plain and simple... and the man has got 'em. no question.
eagles best musicians ? felder ? yes. walsh ? yes, walsh first even. but don't forget bernie leadon, randy meisner, or the quiet storm journeyman from poco, timothy b schmitt, either.
wormy, neil finn 101: "woodface" by crowded house. beatle-esque in it's songwriting genius. humor. stunning beauty. highest recommendation. the big donut.
dano, dude a nat king cole weekend. i'm with you mate. speaking of pipes, that man had some of the GREATEST... EVER !
do i sound old there ? hey, no nat cole weekend for me this weekend. gigs thursday, friday, AND saturday. lots of excitement and equipment hoisting and....
"there will never ever be ano-ther youuuu"
i hear you calling, nat...
| lcpaul | Day: 2
Molly - Stevie Ray's version of "Litle Wing" is great, but it's got nothing on Jimi's original. Sting's is also an enjoyable interpretation, but a bit mild for my taste.
Gwen - where art thou?
Oleander - Hey!
Duncan - condolences, been there myself.
Don Henley on "Get Over It", now that song cooks.
Lisa G - enjoyed your last post.
Greetings from the tip of Africa.
| steviedan | Day: 2
okay, problem is at this point, i have like ten thousand of these shiny circles with music on them. before them there were five, six thousand black ones. i still have them as well, lovingly archived and treasured but rarely played. main reason ? vinyl, as mass produced in america was an inherently flawed medium. my near obsessive-compulsive care of them often never had the opportunity to kick in, as they were routinely noisy and/or warped as retailed, due to contaminated vinyl, poor shipping conditions or even defective packaging. i agree certainly that better hi-fi yields a higher quality listening experience, but that seems to rest more often on speaker reproduction. i listen to live instruments all day long, every day, but at night i listen to my britten string quartets or what have you, on headphones and honestly, while not the live violins or cellos i hear during the day, it still sounds damn good to these old ears. i tend to listen to the musical content rather than the sound. the noise reducing quality and expanded dynamic range of the cd made it more desirable for me than the lp. ultimately though to me, AVAILABILITY of the largest quantity of the obscurest forms of music decides the issue hands down...
| Lisa G | Day: 2
Hey Sir Hutch! Speaking of short trombonists, one of my beginners is so short, she plays 6th position by extending her slide with her feet. I'm not even gonna show her seventh until she grows a bit. Ok, my turn--What is the difference between a dead trombone player lying in the road, and a dead squirrel lying in the road? The squirrel might have been on his way to a gig.
Yeesh, I go way for a few days to spend Easter with the folks and Elijah shows up. Hope everyone had a happy Pesach and/or Easter. Like angel, we're pretty busy during the holidays.
Duncan-so sorry to hear. Prayers for you, Linda and Dan. Loved the photies of your lovely family on your site.
Aus-would have loved to see Krall. I had the unique pleasure of studying with Bob Dorough briefly. (He wrote "Devil May Care," too.) In fact the last time I saw him, he was penning Schoolhouse Rock II (Hi, to W1P). Hmmm, IÆd like to find out if he ever finished it. A good bass player friend of mine still plays Schoolhouse Rock gigs at various and sundry schools with him. Bob was good friends with Blossom Dearie and Dave Frishberg. Collaborated with many, including Miles. He is a Pocono Mountain treasure, and loved by all who know him.
Caramia-so nice to see you here. Don't stay away so long next time.
wormy-hope you're feeling better. Schwinn did extend the deadline, so I've just read, to May 3. You got time bro. Heal.
wormy and Mu- really enjoying the info on DVD-A. Getting out my Crutchfield catalog as we speak. Just browsing as I'm cut off from buying anything expensive for a while.
stevie-would love to be a fly on the wall at the Steely guitarists workshop.
z-sorry, I've been away for several days. You free Thursday or Friday this week? What are your days like? We MUST get together. Not letting it go by this year, like last. Re Harrell: word has it he cannot be off of the medication. Sad. I saw him in the city a few years back. Brilliant player. E-me, z! It's the least you can do, now that we've named our new car after you. Long story, but now we have to get together so you can hear it.
YGK-Hope you had a nice birthday, M. We got back on Wednesday night, something like midnight. We had lots of family stuff to catch up with, what with three new babies and lots of family who traveled from far. Thursday I was off to PA to play church gigs and see my folks. Just got back today. Tomorrow night looks good for us. Aus, Babes, you free? If not, Thursday sounds good for dinner with the good Lady. Just got an e-mail from her. Blast back if you can Aussie and Malcolm.
Dano!!!! HowÆs things? Hope you're enjoying your holiday.
Well that's the news. Allergy season is upon is and man, I know it. Nasty head, nasty throat. Gotta get something for relief, and Claritin ainÆt cutting it.
Ciao for now,
Lisa G
| Whatever | Day: 2
I couldn't agree more, Dani. Henley's done more positive shit with his notoriety than a dozen artists of his stature, and those who aren't educated about the "inside job" need to do some book-learning. He's funded that fight with his own money. On top of that, he can (and HAS) write circles around anyone in this room.
| Molly | Day: 2
Hi everyone!
I have nothing to add about the Eagels.I enjoyed hearing Joe Walsh,but alas, I've always had a thing for guitar players....I still get chills every time I listen to Stevie Ray Vaughn's rendition of "Little Wing"much better than Tuck Andress version.Although he's not too shabby.
I am so glad that the banyantree chat room was the first one I ever tried.I got bored last night,and went exploring...guys they weren't even talking english.It was just scary.
I admire all you musicians...the talent and discipline.Art is different.I've always felt that it's just an obsession that others happen to pay me for .
Stevee, got your message........Thanks
I sure miss the spell checker
| dani | Day: 2
Mr Henley........
Don't go there. He has a degree in history and press, way before he found his voice in music.
Cynical, yes. He got screwed over by record companies long before most knew it.
Did you know, do you care, that he is the most hated man right now because of his court battles for the seven year strach my back?
This man has done more for the musicians and america than you may ever know. Not all Texans are stupid.
| wormy | Day: 2
Dr mu - a well synergized cd setup (newer upsampled) will easily rival a DVD-A. Not much in the dvd-a and sacd bins - very expensive and looks like the same 80's clunkers available when cd's first were introduced, but I'd give SACD a slight sonic edge, but DVD-A is more practical and will win the format wars, can you say beta (sacd) versus vhs (DVD-a)?
I knew you could boys and girls
remastered well eq'd compact discs sound great, I love the jazz and pop reissues
but I would rather have good viable new music to buy,
it's just too much to sift through to find the jems, shame shame
oh well, so new Boz is good?
tell me more on Neal Finn,
I've always heard good things but I am a Neal Fite ;-)
Aussie, can't wait to recip on that northern NYC hospitality
your hotel is three blocks from my office, in plain view and a getaway to my house will be nice sunday night. thought your postal mail was more spam, almost threw it out the other day ;-)
cara mia - stop pulling crabgrass and get your toots down to our neck of the woods, your friends can fend for themselves
schwinn - I was so sick last week (major fever) I couldn't do my demo tape
sorry, missed out, unless you want to extend the deadline
I'm tied up all this week and still a hack voicewise, and off in Mexico on a paid fieldtrip to the high Sierra Madre next (I love the perks of my geo job)
do you take sony mini disc, cassette or hifi vhs formats??? deadline extension late April? pretty please?? email me at bergeon@shell.com
wormy
| ╡ | Day: 2
Randy: the snide period was Henley's only good period. Felder was the best musician of the bunch...too bad, I guess
~: On my system, DVD-A vs. CD is absolutely NO contest: 192 Mhz sampling vs. 44 MHz. 160dB dynamic range vs. 96 dB - those numbers reflect what I hear on my system, such as it is...
| Aussie | Day: 2
Dean Wurmer: Sunday at the topsoil residence sounds fantabulous just on paper, irrespective of whatever view your burrowings offer. I personally can't wait....
Also, did you get Krall's new effort? If not, run and buy it.
LuckLess Pedestrian: June, I will be in Boston this weekend (Flying into Logan early Saturday morning). Let's try to connect for a few Cuervo Golds Saturday noche....Ward's gotta bring closure to this long electronic affair..... cheque your email for portable blaster numbre.
Aus
| wormy | Day: 2
DR mu - TaN DVD-a stereo?
haven't done a total one on one comparison with the cd on my setup
but the sound was comparable, was it re-engineered by Mr Nichols???
didn't notice any new soundstage differences
the bass is echo'd with a higher register gate filter on the amp
The drums always sounded looped or processed to me, I hated it!!! still do
But my new preamp is smoother on the top end and WoH is still grating - that damn snare rim shot. So I listen in the next room
as for great hi fi doing dan justice, it REALLY DOES
although some things are made to sound hot on mid fi equipment and are an exageration on high end gear (think cymbals, rim shots, percussion)
piano and horns captured beautifully
for stellar examples
listen to Dr Wu - Woods sax solo on the remaster Katy, his sax is 10 feet tall and a whole wall of sound. Aja's title track is incredible too Shorter and Gadd.
I'll play these jems for my April Jazzfest party guests (ole, malc, jim, aja, auss)and spoil their ears forever.
The view isn't central manhattan auss, but a little crochet, volleyball and crawfish will do nicely sunday night.
heads up on new releases:
new Neil Young and Cheryl Crow next tuesday, warning too many star guests on Cheryl's disc, Neil is backed by Booker T and the MG's and one tune with Carzy Horse (well touted review). Nice extended article in the Tower Records Pulse free Rag on Neil
bought jap import of Todd's Wizard, True Star pricey but wow!
it sounds fab on my office system, can't wait to drag it home!!!!
tones - hdcd isn't on most dac's - the license is expensive and the new upsamplers can get there without it, sounds like you have a jitter or compatibility problem - I suspect the transport,
email me and we'll chat bergeon@shellus.com
also check out audiogon.com the digital forum under LEARN, they are great experts and a real source, so post a question there too
toodles of topsoil
wormy
| Randy | Day: 2
I'd have to disagree that Don Henley's politics are "borrowed." He's essentially from the same school (and generation) as Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Graham Nash, James Taylor, etc. who were basically on the forefront of political activism through the seventies and beyond. As for Henley having a "snide" period, some of us like "snide." Most of Steely Dan's work could and should be described that way.
What many others consider the lesser Henley/Eagles material is what I usually like best: the dark, hard-edged bite of "The Disco Strangler" (a brilliant mini-narrative), "Those Shoes," "Victim of Love," "Shangri-La," "If Dirt Were Dollars"... Most of the more shall we say, "shit-kicker" oriented material was very derivative of Crosby, Stills & Nash and not as engaging (to some of us). After all, one thing the Eagles are not is innovators. They took all their cues from Buffalo Springfield, CSN&Y, and the Byrds, among others.
The loss of Don Felder is a disappointment, but it also indicates the fact that some people never grow up: grown men kicking bandmates out of their (multi-million dollar) rock band. Endlessly tedious.
Incidentally, Glenn Frey is a native of Detroit, not New York.
Randy
NIGHTFLY62@aol.com
| C | Day: 15
Steve Gadd is touring with Paul Simon in Europe.
C
PS/ Apropos Aja that is
| C @ Hot as Hell | Day: 15
steeve - re Aja, and the outro! Daaam, dap dap dap, dap dap, daam... you must have a good drummer?
C
| Steveedan | Day: 14
Duncan - We've received excelent feed back from our kick off gig last week. The video that I shot of the band is poor visual quality, and it's stationary so, it's about as exciting as a close circuit security camera, but, it gives me a chance to check out the band's relative sound balance, how people look on stage, and get the specifics on lengths of songs, and the time spent between songs, and where the applause was (and wasn't), etc. Yes I do know where I could send something, because I do know what you mean (thanks again !!!).
Clas - That's why Aja was a personal triumph for me. Both the complexity of the song and the 4 layered sound patch made it like driving on a pooly lit road on a mountain cliff with very tight curves. Then we went right into Glamour Profession, with that jazz piano solo - as hard as that solo is, it felt easy in comparison to the "cliff hanger" song that preceeded it.
The club scene is Los Angeles is massive. There are tons of places to play. The problem is that without a following or a track record of previous gigs, it's a bit challenging to get a gig. But I don't see that as a problem anymore. Besides it always boils down to perserverence and salesmanship. I'll keep you all posted on future gigs, you can be sure.
This coming Friday, it's off to Newport beach with my Greek guitarist and his Greek girlfriend to meet and greet Lee Ritenour with John Beasley.
Off to Sunday night chat. Be well everyone.
Steveedan
| FINGERS | Day: 14
BAD SNEAKERS
Hiya Bad Sneakers
We had a GREAT gig......pity you couldn't be there but we await your visit some time soon .or else we'll come up your way, if we can find a mega, cost covering gig !
Thanks for the offer of PA services.........we may take you up on that some time .we do have our own shambolic 3k rig but no engineer and no outboard racks linked up!!!
Also a live, live recording sounds ace...we've been in the studio this weekend putting together our second CD but a really raw, spit and sawdust effort would be great too.......the smell of the crowd the roar of the ...........etc!
Of course you're down for VIP guest treatment when you do make a DSO show.....we owe you some beers!
cheers Paul and all at The DSO ...clearly 'Dan
http://www.dannysteelorchestra.co.uk
"close your eyes and you'll be there, it's everything they say..."
| the Gaucho album cover | Day: 14
What am I, chopped liver?
| C @ work, not working | Day: 14
Roy Scam - Jackson Browne is singing for you;
When you look / over your shoulder...
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It took me over 20 years to realize there's a Tango-feel in the Gaucho-refrain; Argentina - Tango - Gauchos... (BA dap dap dap dap BA dap dap dap dap...)
C
| Molly | Day: 14
Hi you all!! Nothing much to report today....Raining here too! I was starting to worry that the critters around here wouldn't have as much to eat from my garden.... ;)
BB, always a pleasure talking to you no matter how limited our visits happen to be....
Roy Scam, glad your operation went smoothly
FloridaDave, hey there! that's all
Where the hell is Ed Beatty hiding these days? We miss ya bud!
Wild Bill come back to us......I promise I'll behave.
Corpsey, I got the feeling that we might just be kindred spirits.. I got some blue boots... Of course I purchased them while PMSing... those ol hormones affects my taste in a very bad way...lmao. Have a leather dress that was also an estrogen-induced fashion decision..
Oleander, I like my Beignets with strong black coffee! I can also make some mean Po'boy sandwhiches and Muffulettas...makes me nostalgic thinking of my Nana, and all the things she taught me.
Clas, darlin everyone has bad things happen to them....I've had just as many good things happen. Didn't mean to get so maudlin with you!
Jaz, Bluz, dif, Facey, and St.Al: it was nice talking with you all..
Peace and Love M.
| ╡ | Day: 14
Ole: That explains why there is a supernova incidence of Type II diabetes and heart disease with an epicenter around Jackson Square...
Well, cool and rainy again here in Texas...the sprinkler off for a month and the A/C hasn't come on since last night...
StAl: Rumor has it that Bill Gates' main computer is a Mac G4
hi and welcome back Geena and Corpsy V
| bad sneakers | Day: 14
Sounds like you all had a ball at the DSO gig - you are making me jealous !! Anyway the booze was by way of an apology for always missing the gigs (its work honest) and to make sure everybody gets completely blootered and enjoys the moment even more.
I have been working my "erse" off for the last week - did Genova, Parma, Nice (7 quid a pint doesn¦t go too far you know !!!), Marseille, San Sebastian tonight, Bilbao then the San Sebastian jazz festival next week before back to Italy for some work there. Very tiring.
Anyway I am back in blighty at the end of August for a month so I WILL attend one of the gigs ASAP - can also offer services (Never stop working me) - either front of house sound / monitors or even bring down my location recording rig and see if we can capture the moment. All for the love of the music of course !!!
Have a great time folks and I¦ll keep in touch here - off back to bed - Bad
| Corpsy V | Day: 14
Dragon, thanks for the link.
Christine ... you're trespassing, no CARS are supposed to scare the wits out of these Trees :-)
Roy.Scam, come to the Cafe D'Escargot and the waitress will pamper you silly!
Ole, are you sure Molly's nana has got nothing to do with it, I mean, the beignets ... I spilled some of my coffee reading your post because my hand started to tremble laughing, now I gotta polish my red boots all over again!
Doc Warren Kruger!! You gotta believe me, you were in my thoughts yesterday, I did know about the confidential projects you are involved in these days but my lips are sealed. And no worry, you are as elusive as Bin Litter. We didn't spot you anywhere near the GB!
Duncan, does Linda care to join the GB Cadets? All she really needs to do is recite us one of the Iron Lady's speeches and she's in!
*** Corpsy V, reporting off duty and on a cliffhanger to make sure Christine did swallow the overdone cojones***
| Dragon | Day: 14
correction that's Smokestack
and you can also reach that show by going to: http://www.smokestacklightnin.com/
| Dragon | Day: 14
In case anyone here cares Jimmy (sp?) Lee Robinson died on July 6th. I heard that on Smokestake Lightnin' this great blues show which I just realized is sort of a local thing but that you can access through the web at http://wucf.ucf.edu it plays excellent jazz. Norah Jones and Cassandra Wilson are in semi-heavy rotation right now and they have had tributes to Rosemary Clooney and Ray Brown as well as a set of Jimmy Lee Robinson's work.
Roy.Scam -- Here's to pain-free typing soon!
Chere -- So sorry to hear of your losses -- my condolences. Make a protection thingy for Molly from this Tex.
| Christine | Day: 13
Clas:
If your son Jonas has a sex change operation (Viva Svenska!) and his co-writer/singer Dinah Yonas has a sex change operation and neither of them changes their name (so as to call attention their families) and they get married, then your son's new transexual name (if he/she were to take his/her husband's name) would be Jonas Yonas.
But, at that point he would have no cojones.
Adios meatball.
| C @ W | Day: 13
Speaking of New Orleans - our old schoolmate, Carro, is visiting us next week. Bringing Chickory Coffee and Cajun Spices. Fun!
Steeve - are you saying the band had played Aja only 6-7 times? That's a hard song (and for you 4-sound layers, that's even harder, I come to think of Rick Wakeman or Paul Mc Cartneys keyboardplayer early 90's). How are the club-scene in LA, is it hard to get a gig?
Molly - terrible stuff you've gone thru, good that you came out of your state of hate.
¦ - any more stories a la hearsay you wanna share with us?
Roy Scam - it seems like the two of us are blessed with talented sons. I just want to add that the girl who's singing on "Because of Him" also co-wrote the song with Jonas, her name is Dinah Yonas.
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It's terribly hot in Sweden this summer, we're in this zombie-feel called Meatball Coma.
And I knew the bride when she used to Rock'n Roll,
C
| Duncan | Day: 13
Re:3382
Well done PRETZEL LOGIC
Steevedan. Great sounding gig !!!
Lovely colour.
Any bits of the video available on line ?
Wrong chord!!!...Ahhhh that'll be on Peg? LOL
Send me the tapes...you remember where don't you.
db
| oleander | Day: 13
A quick New Orleans note: Aus, I hoisted a powdered bread for you. Anyone who will be visiting New Orleans and ordering beignets, which are highly recommended, please observe a few tips. First, be sure to order simultaneously a cafe au lait. Dip a corner of the beignet in it (carefully, so as not to dislodge the whole glacier of powdered sugar), and then dip the beignet into the extra mounds of powdered sugar on the plate. Be sure to dredge the beignet every once in a while in the slurry on the plate, which is made from the coffee and powdered sugar. Two, don't inhale while you are taking a bite. The powdered sugar will enter your windpipe and make you cough, which will expulsively aerosolize it. Three, don't wear black when you eat them, especially if you're going to cough.
| Doctor Warren Kruger | Day: 13
Although I'm much too impotent, I mean important a person to post on this GB anymore (I'm doing research on something so important, I can't even mention it here- let's just say that it will revolutionize the way we do basic things, like breathe, masturbate, etc...), I did run across a recent SD songbook that has transcriptions of every note of about 15 SD tunes, all written out for guitar. Similar to what that nice chap Howard has done, but it also includes the sax solos for "Aja", "Deacon Blue", and the guitar solos for "Kid Charlemagne", "Aja", "Peg", "Green Earrings" and others. It's published by Warner Bros.
I was almost tempted to dip into some of the research funds, I realized that that would be the equivalent of half a day's pay, and resolved to shoplift it at another time.
Einsteinly Yours,
Dr. Warren K.
PS- if anyone inquires, I didn't write this!
| Beeberian | Day: 13
DANO; Shoulda said you was Torquay bound .... I know some Danfans in that sunny ville ....I'm aiming for Coventry as the next swallie / dooser/ shitfacer ...they, (DSO) WERE " A trip to hollywood ,etched upon my mind" on Thurs .... I echo the R Ross mention ... V underated songster, personal fave = "Let your hearts be troubled" or mebbe "Back here in beanoland" Is it right that Lorraine F***** up the band? Ya know Eddi Reader woulda been prime for that spot - Last Cd was pants Disco shite ????? (oops I mean dance)
GB; The DSO have left the stage BUT are in the studio .......
MOLL; I've already dreamt that }:>
| roy.scam | Day: 13
Thanks to everyone for the well wishes about my shoulder surgery; pretty routine operation really, but I never miss a chance to milk some positive attention. Rotator cuff succesfully reattached, I hope.
recieved my Steely Knives CD today. Great work everyone. At first listen, I can honestly say they were all excellent without fear of hyperbole. Steven. great Caves cover; Clas, that's some talented son you have. It was a pleasure to be an amateur among you professionals again. I would like to say more later when it doesn't hurt to type.
RS
| Who the hell is Dandom Slut? !!! | Day: 13
surely this person did not choose that for a nickname......lmao
| Gina | Day: 13
Angel handed LP an award recently, i follow in Ange's footsteps gracing Steveedan with the Shameless Plugs Award LOL
Beware Steveedan :-) for the United KingDandom are on their way of unplugging your Plugtub ............
Spent the last hour reading snippets in the SIS Archives.
Geena, JUJU Princess and Dandom Slut made me take this sentimental journey.
Sigh. There's a lot to be found in there, really.
I LOVE this place!!!!!!
Banyan Tree Bow,
G.
| Steveedan | Day: 13
Clas, here are some more details ...
Clas û I must say, you sound genuinely interested. That's very nice. Paladino's is a club in Tarzana, which is between Sherman Oaks and Woodland Hills. You can easily find it with Mapquest. Just find one of my "Shameless Plugs" for the address and you can get an exact location, if you are that curious.
What other details are you looking for? The rhythm section was tight, the singers sounded great and were cute and alluring, the lead singer was absolutely entertaining, the audience loved him, our two guitarists played like Muther F^@khahs, the horn section à we had this guy, a friend of one of our two section leaders, who came down from central California (a 4 hour drive) for his one and only rehearsal on Tuesday, 2 days before the show on Thursday. He brought a trumpet, a flugelhorn, and a valve trumpet) looks like a trombone! This guy is amazing! He complimented the other two sax players beautifully. What a blast! And then there's this keyboard player, who always nails the difficult things and has a brain fart on the easiest shit at a time when no other musician is playing !!!
I said I wasn't going to divulge anything, but, well, ... I hit one really wrong chord at the beginning of one of the songs and I was the only musician playing. So, after a half of a second of sheer horror and panic, I got my shit together and for the remainder of the intro I repeated that wrong chord and integrated it into the intro groove. It sort of worked (well, maybe not, but at least I made Jazz out of it ...).
The band's total personal victory was playing Aja. I had layered 4 different sounds on the keyboard so that I could play acoustic piano, rhodes, marimba, and a whistley synth which was used at the end of the song. It was very challenging to keep sliding the appropriate sounds in and out at the appropriate times and also keep a mental handle on the chord changes! The band has only rehearsed this song at our last 3 rehearsals. We probably have only played Aja 6 or 7 times (I swear this is true), and it went off practically flawlessly.
This show was so much fun to play. I can't wait to play with this band again. Take it easy everyone.
Steveedan
| Corpsy V | Day: 13
My pleasure, Molly.
Off again to check out whether Bin Litter has really settled in a Grand Canyon cave. UGH!
*** Corpsy V, saluting Mata Aja, the Spy-ess of all Spice***
| It seems to me that | Day: 13
Jade Anderson is daughter to Jon Anderson, Yes.
C
| C | Day: 13
Hi Geena, your mother is dead? Bad news, you used to tell me about her way back. And I also understand what you mean; "...her death has made a positive change in my life."
When our parents die, it's like we are pushed closer to the edge, it makes us more grown up.
C
| Geena | Day: 13
Chere: Sorry to hear about your sad news. i'm an oldie from a long way back, but trying to come back again on a regular basis. i've also had my share of deaths in the last two years, but it seems no one died until my mom did. Even though i miss her terribly, her death has made a positive change in my life.
Luckless: i'm jealous! Maine is great!
I had the TV on this morning as i was getting ready for the gym (i think it was the Today show). Anyway the musical guest this morning was young woman named Jane or (Jade) Anderson. She has a nice voice and the two songs she sang were superb as was the band. i was only half listening during the talk segment but caught something about her being the daughter of...and that's where i tuned out. Did anyone else catch that or has anyone ever heard of her?
| Molly again.................. | Day: 13
11000100101, I like Dylan too! I love the song "Most Of The Time" from Oh Mercy....which as you know has the song you quoted.For a binary number system you sure have alot of soul........ lmao
| Molly | Day: 13
Hey gang! Hope all is well....
LP, I can relate to the kid thing.... I hope your face is better.
Chere, I'm very sorry to hear of your sorrows my sweet... I've always thought that if we could make the love that we feel for a person stop whenever that person dies, this life wouldn't be as hard.Remembering,and the pain that accompanies those memories is the price love exacts. Like you, I have lost many people that I've loved.It's a difficult thing to endure.No need for any spells....but thanks girlfriend!
BB, good thing you live in England.. I could see myself curling up in your embrace babe. I hope your family is well. :)
Wild Bill, I'm very glad we had a few minutes to visit. You're a sweetheart! We could go to Africa.......... :)
Clas, I also have my Dad's shotgun and his rifles.(trigger locks and locked up away from the kiddos)For a very long time, I was consumed with hatred for the men who hurt me. The rage and hate was like a boiling cauldron of lye eating away at me. But, my fury felt cold,and calculated.(I know that isn't a very good explanation) I planned to kill all of them. It was the one thing that fueled my recovery. I decided to use a shotgun to kill the main assailant.#5 birdshot in the stomach....It would have taken him hours of agony to die. Seemed like a fair thing ,considering the hours of hell they put me through...I felt dead inside.The days were endless,grey and dead. I wanted to die.That was the plan; them first,then myself. God's love saved me Clas. I won't get all preachy with you.. You're entitled to believe what you want...I do know that the people I love that have passed and I will be together again.I hope someday you will come to know the love and peace that our Devine Creator bestows upon any who asks him.
Robbie, I've left some of Tim's things for you at your Mom's. I know you loved him, but don't try to use my grief to insinuate yourself back into my life . I hope you'll get some help soon.
in peace and love for the Dan M
| C @ W | Day: 13
LP - is that worse than a shotgun? Do we need a license?
| Dano | Day: 13
Fingers , Beer , Well piseed off as i was captured at work down in sunny Torquay??Was really looking forward to the set for weeks , so when is the next gig Duncan , Beer , etc can be there??
LP , Deacon Blue are a very good Glasgow Band , split up now but lead singer Ricky Ross still does the circuit.Check out Raintown and Dignity two really good tracks.
Danaho
| Luckless Pedestrian | Day: 13
chere - how about a doll with lots of pins?
yes, i will fire off an email - healing well, thanks for your thoughts
aja, right on!
hey, stopped into whowouldbuythat.com and saw this, what a hoot!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2115534451
some guy in the natalie merchant site (i missed her concert last night, grrr, don't get me started!!!...) was telling me about the deacon blue band - we had a thread in here on that once, didn't we?
why am i up so early you ask, why i've been up for 2 hours, i have a freakin THREE YEAR OLD!!!!!
but hubby is watching three kids under 5 while their mommy is having their baby number 4 (!) so it really could be alot worse, right? lol (4 kids under 5, can you dig it?)
coffee?
| C | Day: 13
Chere - Tex is probably a Christian and/or an Atheist, so the Roots won't do. I think we'll have to settle with Molly's Beretta.
And hey, I am truly interested; are we all going to "meet again" after this life? How, when and where? Details please.
C
| Clas @ Work | Day: 13
Steeve Dan - wow! Be back with more details, please! Where in San Fernando Valley did you play?
| sugabearchere | Day: 13
Been gone a long while my friends. Mise you all as always. Did a stint in the hospital- the back and this time it looks as though I am going to definantly go through with surgery. I found a fantasticly cool neurosurgeon who bears the name of my grandfather so that to me translates as good karma. Also there have been yet three more deaths within blood and exteneded non blood related family. You'd think I would be desensitized by now, but man I am a sensitive cancer girl and I spent my birthday July the 4th crying a river. Speaking of cancer- that was the agressive disease that consumed all of the peeps that have passed in the past few weeks, and my grandmother is next to go. Sadly, we have to say goodbye to her as well, temporarily- of course we will all meet up again. Still heavily nursing my mother and in total awe of her bravery, perserverance, and strength. She amazes me. My sister and her hubby are sailing a cruise around the Med as I type and My BEST Bithday present (are you ready for this?) is 4th row center for Jean Luc Ponty! Who is sooooo psyched? MOI!!!!!!!!!!!! I am still sporting a smile, blooming where I plant and expecting nothing, living frugally on surprise. The Gods keeep me in a tender healing space and my faith is unshakable so I almost have wings now. I have missed you all. Holla back Good thoughts and all the JUJU that can fit in the nooks and crannys of your english muffin this morning! dat Sugabear da JUJU chile' chere
Ps New Musical flavors
Galactic- Junk in they trunk- a mst for funky folks! Nawlins style!!!
The New Meshelle N"deg- Cookie:The Anthropologigcal Mixtape (check "Pocketbook" and go from there Looka here Looka here Mmmm mmmmm Mmmmm
Angie Stone - Mahogany Soul
Cassandra Wilson- Belly of the Sun- Much of it recorded in an old train car for acoustical purposes very special Cd cannot stress the importance of her specialiciousness people
PSS- Who the fuck is TEX? Do we need to lay the roots on somebody?
LP baby- Heal fast mam E blast me privately with your e mail and some JUJU in snail mail is on the way.
Aja Auss Gosh All of you I love Love Love and missed you all.
| Steveedan | Day: 12
Part Deux (A New Hope for the Rebellion ... put your lightsabre away, Skywalker ...)
We launched into our set, which ran 2 hours. We did not take a break for this set. We played 20 songs. Here is the set list:
1 FM
2 BABYLON SISTERS
3 DONÆT TAKE ME ALIVE
4 REELIN' IN THE YEARS û Alive In America version
5 BLACK COW
6 JACK OF SPEED
7 PRETZEL LOGIC û with a special intro of my design
8 GREEN EARRINGS
9 GREEN FLOWER STREET
10 BODHISATTVA û modified version of the Alive In America version
** BAND INTROS û SHOW BIZ KIDS
11 PEG
12 NIGHT BY NIGHT
13 THE BOSTON RAG û adapted from a version from the 1974 tour
14 AJA û with the ending from Alive In America
15 GLAMOUR PROFESSION
16 JOSIE
17 KID CHARLEMAGNE
18 KING OF THE WORLD
19 MY OLD SCHOOL
We had the live version of Do It Again prepared for an Encore, but we had used up all the time that the club could give us. They could have sold much more liquor if they had allowed us more time. We would also have played Janie Runaway as a second Encore if we had been allowed to do so. Oh well, on to the next gig (as soon as I can book it).
Pretzel Logic was 11 musicians last night: drums, bass, keyboards, 2 guitars, 3 horn players, one lead singer and 2 female backing singers.
We were fortunate and had a decent level of attendance, which impressed the clubÆs manager.
By the way (this question is for bragging rights ...) does anyone know if any other Steely Dan tribute bands debuted with Aja in the set list? Or Glamour Profession? I would wager that the answer is no. OK, bragging over. (DonÆt believe it.)
A dream come true (with just a couple of nightmares thrown in here and there ...)
Again, I want to thank all those who came to the show, and those who showed support and interest in what we are trying to do. (Thank you Angel and Lovebob.)
Hey Fingers and Bassinstinct û sounds like your gig was a downright doozer, eh? We should swap recent gig tapes or CDs. How 'bout it Mates?
TTFN
Steveedan (Gone out searching for more Pretzel Logic gigs ...)
| Steveedan - The | Day: 12
I have watched the video that I shot of our premier gig at Paladino's a couple of times now. I have made note of the mistakes that I noticed (none of which shall ever be divulged here) and I also can be sure that I was not dreaming this event. My dream band actually played in public ... and did a fine job of it. Many people came up to us after the show to congratulate us. When we told people that it was our first gig, they couldn't believe it.
Thank you W1P for being there and also for posting the set list which I will now reprint. When I read it back in post #3343 I thought it had to do with the post that preceeded it. I bet a few other people didn't know what that song list was in reference to too. (As in Desmond?, or is that tu-tu too too ?!?). I am sorry that we did not have Dirty Work up in the set for Larry. We want to do that song as a "females on lead vocals" type of thing, but we haven't started to develop that yet. But we will do so fo sho.
To recap the evening, I have to start by asking the gigging musicians out there ... have any of you noticed that the sound man at nightclubs have the worst attitudes (and abilities too) like they would be happier receiving deep dental drilling than working sound for a band? This guy last night was so-oh-oh in my way while I was trying to set up my keyboard and chords and pedals and get situated, that I finally said loud enough for him to hear: "The soundman hates me and he hasn't even met me yet". Had no effect on him.
Well, we did get around each other and were able to complete our construction of the stage and instruments. The band came up with a cute idea û we passed out little ziplock baggies containing a handbill on the band where people could write in their addresses and or e-mail address. The bags also contained a mini-golf pencil and some pretzels. This little gag went over very well. (No reference to the president gagging on a pretzel incident) ... Oh, by the way, I did a google search for pretzels a while back and I learned that April 26th is National Pretzel Day here in the United States. Give me a break (thanks John Stossel). At one point between songs, "J", our lead singer, said to the audience that they must return the card if they want to eat their pretzels. It worked. It also helps a lot when you have pretty young women handing out the pretzel bags in the club. Totally gets their attention. I studied Marketing in college. Who woulda thunkit?
Last night was a Dan-Fest (since I believe a minimum of three guest book attendees qualify it as such). Yours truly, W1P, and norm de plume (the blue bookers know this name a little bit better û this is source from which "I Got The Bear" and those other Gaucho outtake tracks came from û so that's 3 of us. Also, 3 members of the Doctor Wu band û from Venice Beach, CA, came, and the one person who was instrumental in getting me the opportunity to meet the mighty Doctor Wu band members back about a year and a half ago, and who also founded Pretzel Logic with me, Warren W., was there. Warren is also the guy who sold me the best keyboard I have ever had (the Yamaha S 80) with Warren's custom Dan-oh-licious patches in it.
I was planning to get up to the microphone, and ask Warren to stand up in the audience, and instead of dedicating the performance to him, I was going to point an accusatory finger at him and scream at him from the stage: "This band is ALL HIS FAULT !!!" but I didnÆt get a chance to do this. Besides, it was probably a totally inappropriate thing to do (not that THAT has ever stopped me ...) and I might have regretted it (eh ... maybe not ha ha ...)
This concludes part one of the continuing story of Bungalow ... oops (not when he looks so fierce ...) ... Pretzel Logic.
Nature calling.
Steveedan
| 11001010010101 | Day: 12
"There are no mistakes in life", some people say
And it's true sometimes, you could see it that way
But people don't live or die, people just float
She's gone with the man in the long black coat
| Steveedan | Day: 12
Greetings everyone -
I have finally caught up to the most current posts here, so first, I would like to chime in on a few of the posts that caught my attention ...
Fingers Shotan (#3203) how could you be jealous ?!? Just close your eyes and youÆll be there ... ha ha!
Hank Silvers (#3208)... so it IS Roger Nichols' hand? That was my guess all along.
I too love Kate Bush !!! She used to be a total babe back in the early 80Æs. James and the Cold Gun, and Kite, and Suspended in Gaffa, and so many more great tunes.
Post #3268 ... I think ClasÆs limp candle picture http://www.ateljelundkvist.se/z/heatway is more telling than even HE knows ...
YGK (#3271) I have been coining Steely lyrics on a daily basis for decades. I know that I have a skewed view of reality but I do keep myself quite entertained. I also do this with Monty Python and various Mel BrooksÆ movies.
Clas ... Steven Baker is "BwaySteve" from New York City. Great guitarist.
Well, that's about it for now ... (you know I'm kidding, right? ... about last night's Pretzel Logic gig ...)
| Molly | Day: 12
Actually Corpsy V I'm a damn good shot. My Dad and all of my family hunted and taught me about firearms. I happen to have a little Beretta that I keep on my person... Being assaulted can make one feel vulnerable.... (Feeling secure is very much a mental thing)I swore to myself that no one would ever hurt me like that again. They might kill me,but I'll take them with me if possible. I am not as strong or big as most men;however I've never met one yet that can stop a bullet.
I appreciate all of my GB girlfriends support! :)
I'm sorry that he is being such an asshole.....
| Beerberian @ the end of the day | Day: 12
WJAZee; I thought you were never washing those hands again .... now they have touched greatness ....... I'm f***** and off to zzzzzzland ... Dan Dreams to all
| WJAZee | Day: 12
BEER, FINGERS: I is still high on it too. Been making like a Fish .... doin' scales ! D'ya think Rust remover works on hands ?
| Beerberian Boom Boom Boom Boom | Day: 12
YGK; Bonnie R .... You Lucky B'stad ..... Ms R - critically admired yet commercially ignored. Love her work on "The Healer" ....NOW I'm in the mood ........
GINA; The UK Gbers accept your salute, and send it back with knobs on girl !!
FINGERS et al; I have a dream of DANFEST 2002 UK, coming to a town near here (Annandale precluded)
AJA; I prefer my huevos scrambled , and my cahones cuddled
MOLL; Take me home I'm ready ............
| BooBoo | Day: 12
I was wondering where Bonnie got that black eye!
| G. | Day: 12
wow doc Mu, two posts in the same minute, a bit palindromic as well!
that's Steely magic LOL LOL
| | Day: 12
TvN
| ╡ | Day: 12
Malc: Rev up those engines...St.Al, I stand corrected...they broke up in the pre-TcN excitement...Silver Lining is evidently her "divorce" album...
Story in the National Probe, so it must all be true:..from the frying pan into the fire...
"Star/November 30, 1999
Bonnie Raitt Crying On Shoulder Of Jackson Browne
by Roger Hitts
Songbird Bonnie Raitt is crying on Jackson Brown's shoulder after ending her eight-year marriage.
A source tells STAR that the 50-year-old flame-haired singer has been dating Browne since she moved out of the Los Angeles home shared with former "Roseanne" star Michael O'Keefe.
"Bonnie and Jackson sure are giving folks something to talk about," says the friend. "She knows him for years, and they've always had a thing for each other."
"Last summer they toured together and Bonnie confided to him that she was miserable. He urged her not to stay in a bad relationship. One thing led to another and now they're in a full-fledged romance.
"She's spending most of her time at Jackson's home in Santa Monica. They seem perfect for each other."
Fiercely independent, Bonnie surprised pals when she wed 44-year-old O'Keefe in Tarrytown, N.Y., in 1991.
"At first it seemed to be working out well," the friend says. "Bonnie had quit drinking a few years before and had really gotten herself together.
"She and Michael wanted a family, but she couldn't get pregnant. They tried adoption, only to have their hopes dashed when the birth mother changed her mind at the last minute. Six months later Bonnie was arrested at an anti-logging protest in California. That really upset mIchael."
After that, the marriage started heading downhill. "Bonnie won't take any guff from anyone--and she's extremely jealous," says the pal.
"Michael's been known to disappear for days, and that drove Bonnie up the wall. They would get into these ear-splitting rows--they've had to leave restaurants for causing scenes."
During their tour last summer Browne won over Bonnie's heart with soothing advice. Gradually their 30-year friendship blossomed into love.
"Jackson says he's learned from mistakes he made in-past relationships, especially with Daryl hannah. That turned so ugly he ended up beating her," says the friend.
"Bonnie is a firecracker herself, but now that they're 50, both want to settle down into a comfortable relationship without all the drama."
In an interview with Dan Rather last year, Bonnie admitted it had been difficult to make the marriage work. "I can be a bitch," she said. "I've never worked for anybody before so that makes me pretty cocky. Marriage has been a humbling experience. I don't get to be the boss in the marriage.""
| Beerberian | Day: 12
FINGERS; Still high on last nights wave - Special D you can't beat it as a wholesome feast LOL..... The CD is tops nice wind down/chill out (I think the kids say that ???) I see You , and a few, have been busy on the site - pace pickin' up methinks !!
| Gina | Day: 12
Hey Malc, there IS a genuine Dan-link tied to Miss Raitt. She recorded LOVE HAS NO PRIDE co-written by Libby Titus, Donald's other/better half.
Given the current female gender power growing in here, i just had to mention it LOL
Enjoy the concert!
Love the UK assembly of GB/Danadepts by the way!
Adds a new flavor to the taste of the Banyan Fruits :-)
Aja, you swirl as elegant as ever!
Have a nice weekend everyone,
G.
| Fingers | Day: 12
LISA G
Hi Lisa....yes thanks, the gig on Thursday was just brilliant fun ......a great crowd of wild folks, totally into the music...plus of course the added bonus of the other GB'ers being there......we ALL had a ball and made plenty of new converts to Dandom and The DSO.
I had no idea YOU have a band too!!! I'd love to hear your stuff Lisa...do you have a site, some sound samples, CD???????
cheers, Paul
| Aja..........almost outta here | Day: 12
Tex-get LOST, loser! Better yet, check yourself into a psych hospital.
(Aja & lp almost rhymes with Thelma & Louise, ya know?)
Blacksgirl-wowowowowow!
Didn't we pass by The Dungeon when we were in New Orleans?
Hi Corpsy V!
Beerberian-cojones means balls, but huevos means eggs-hence, much more applicable to women than men!
Aja
| W1P | Day: 12
I was there for the Pretzel Logic debut last night but I will refrain from comment pending Steevee's take (I do not want to steal anybody's thunder). I did post the setlist last night under the nom de plume "Beat Ya To It" or some such. Signed "The 'Real' Dan Fan" W1P
| Fingers | Day: 12
DUNCAN & Linda
You missed a good 'un, and were missed in turn but there'll be plenty more to come.....MUST get ALL the UK BG'ers together for that pint off Bad Sneakers........perhaps at the DSO video shoot when it happens.....we'll need an audience???
DANO
So Sorry you didn't make it to Tamworth , but as I said to Dunc...let's make a grand swallie / dooser/ shit-=facer arrangement some time soon....and bring down your fellow countryman Bad Sneakers too?
STEVEEDAN
Dying to hear the colour for the P.L. debut...no doubt a "dooser" as Dano would say? Let us hear all about it asap please....ok?
ALL UK GB'ers
...how about you send us your mugshots so that we can spot you instantly in future.....we'll stick 'em up on the site???
Still hoping to hear from a few more lurkers out there..come on lads we have to show Johnny foreigner that the United Dandom is now a mighty force to be reckoned with now!!!!
www.dannysteelorchestra.co.uk
| gypsyqueeninafairytale | Day: 12
np this week
Laura Nyro & Labelle-Gonna Take A Miracle(remastered)-folks,you have got to get this one,if you don't already have it,you will cry before the CD is over....
Betty Carter-compliation(priceless jazz)
Jane Monheit-Never Never Land(I wasn't planning on joining the Jane fanclub,but when I listened to it at tower records,I was so moved,I had to grab it)
Carmen Mcrae-Great American Songbook
I was going to say something else,but I already forgot.
have a good weekend everyone
| StAl........In between classes | Day: 12
Mu: O'Keefe and Raitt split a while ago. Pretty sure...
YGK: Lucky you. Thought Aus was the only New Yorker with connections like that...
StAl
| ╡ | Day: 12
YGK: Bonnie has been maried to the skinny kid from Caddyshack, Michael O'Keefe, for many years...think they're still together...she can do a slide like no one else...
| YGK | Day: 12
I've been fortunate to secure a Gold Ticket to the one, the only, Bonnie Raitt on August 11th at Jones Beach.
I will be sitting in the 4th row Centre, and also have the opportunity to meet Ms. (Mrs.? hope not) Raitt at the after concert celebratory fest, where I plan on giving her a beautifully printed version of my song/ode to her, entitled "Oh Bonnie".
The Dan link you ask?
Well, as my first verse states:
"I've been following your sound since you were with Jackson Browne,
and I'm so glad the lord has kept you aroundàà"
Bonnie Raitt/Jackson Browne/Steely Dan - yeah, I know, it's a streche, but screw them if they can't take/get a jokeàà
Anyone who is interested in seeing the beautiful Bonnie on August 11th, I believe there are still Gold tickets available (10 only, tho), and there are also Silver tickets and Circle tickets available.
Most likely I will be springing for a car to accompany me to and fro, so if you want to go, and are in the vicinity of Manhattan, let me know, and we can enjoy the show and festivities togetheràà
Also, of Supremo Importance is "Silver Linings", Bonnie's new CD, which I think is a shoo in for a Grammyà..if only I had enough points to vote......
More info: www.bonnieraitt.com
yours, in Bonnie Adoration,
ygk
| Ward | Day: 12
LuckLess Pedestrian: The "S&M" girl's handle was : blacksgirl. She was instrumental in popularising the 'net phrase: "omggggggggg!" At least around these parts.
I've purchased your tickets to Los Angeles, California, first class on American Airlines. I also booked your spa at this beautiful high end joint in Cabo San Lucas. My cute assistant, entering her senior year at Bowdoin, (AND who has remarkable resemblance to Kristin Davis, who plays Charlotte on the HBO hit series "Sex and the City")is facsimile-ing your itenerary now as I type this.
Remember to pick up a bottle of Sapphire gin on your way back home from the pedicure/manicure place. Have those fine Korean women taught you to say thank you yet? It's: Kam-Sam-Knee-Dah (phonetic).
xoxox
Ward
| lp | Day: 12
yes, corpsy v, we could use the dandom slut, the rude waitress, the cowgirl, chere, |||||, altimira, and, um, who was the s&m girl from chat, what was her name again from last year? - anyway, all you strong women out there, we need to thelma and louise this guy, tex (except for driving our car into a canyon, we can nix that part - lol) - his last post finally brought me in on this scene....
good to see you reporting in there, ma'am, at ease?
fire in the hole!
| Corpsy V | Day: 12
Molly, ever learned to draw the paintball trigger on someone?
Ask Clas for a gun and paint that Tex guy in tar & feathers.
Luckless Pedestrian, united we stand, divided Tex will fall!!!!!
Amen!
Dandom Slut AND Tonez, yes indeed where has our Ship's Dominatrix been?
Throw us with your rhythmic fonts so we can march and boogie!
Miss Lisa G. Besides attitude rumor has it in the Cafe D'Escargot a woman singing Steely Dan songs is the utmost delivery of the Yin and Yang in Pretzel Universe. You are bound to have jaws dropped onto the floor so the waitress can't keep up the orders to quench the thirsty :-)
Do not forget to throw in your hair in that attitude. There's no such spell as the magic of a Siren's Secret when she breaks the oxygen tides. Make sure you use Angel's or MC's shampoo, though :-)
***Corpsy V, reporting to duty from Baton Rouge where toe nails are pink ***
| Beerberian @ Work | Day: 12
DUNC; The Best Yet !!!
STEVEEDAN; Word Up ....how did your Smoker go ?
Turn the light off, keep your shirt on
| Duncan | Day: 12
So it was a good night then !!!
| WJAZee | Day: 12
Fingers: eh hem !! ok, just so that there are no strange ideas about my ...... motives, in my haste to inform Glynn of my appreciation of his virtuosity and musicianship I tried to qualify my appreciation by stating "I would have his babies" provided he didn't mind sharing with Larry Carlton. Now, I don't need to point how Medically unsound the procedure would be(all parties being male an' all) plus my being under the influence of William Worthington's finest does undermine the described 'union'. However, at the time my comments did 'seem' to emphasise how I felt about his skill with six strings. And I did shake BOTH his hands to ensure any transmission of skill passed to both right and left hands.
Also I would consider it an honour to make a 'guest' appearance sometime, I fear however 'any' guitarist would pale next to Glynn.
Can I just 'big it up' for Mrs Beerbarian for the transport.
One more thing ...... you guys rock .... or should that be swing(in the Jazz sense)
| Beerberian back from the pub | Day: 12
FINGERS; No prob Superb Night had by all I sure it would have qualified for a rating of "Dooser" Interesting WJAZee chose last night to come out ? ROFL }:>
DUNC; Hasta la vista baby I don't know if Dano turned up or not because .....1/ I don't know him from Adam and 2/ I was shitfaced !!! LOL
BAD S; thx again ....... real nice gesture
| Fingers | Day: 12
BEERBERIAN, MORAG and friends
It WAS party time....thanks to you guys and a great Tamworth crowd. If we could have played on we WOULD have played on, there were plenty more tracks to deliver, and it would have been a pleasure to carry on til midnight and beyond. But there will be more nights to come out and play with you. Ian, I thought you were joking about the special consignment of booze....felt like a speakeasy smuggling the illicit brew in under the noses of the Tavern FEDs! We've decided to use it most appropriately over this weekend in the recording studio. If the CD comes out all wonky .....we will credit you for the chaos! Thanks as always for your unwavering pig-headedness in supporting us and bringing along your buddies to swell the congregation.It was great to meet everyone and I hope they'll come again soon.
WJAZee
Hiya......great to meet you at last, just sorry time was short for a longer chat...next time? Glynn was nervous but relieved to hear he passed the audition...and he says yes, he WILL have your babies..ok?
You're booked in for a guest slot any time you're ready.....promise!
BAD SNEAKERS
What can we say except...a huge and heartfelt THANKS from everyone in the band. Time together was so short in between sets that I decided to bank your present and add to it ready for the next time all the GB'ers are together so that we can sit down and raise a truly collective "cheers" to yourself.....Bassinstinct, Duncan, Beers, Dano, WJAZee!
There is a small "goody" on it's way to you in return for your great generosity and kindness. I'm still shell-shocked and very touched by your gift. What a lovely thought to unknown friends! We can only hope to meet you in person asap! The UK GB'ers are really getting it together and what a bunch of truly nice people we've found. It's a thrill to be contributing a meeting up place and occasions to celebrate our kinship in The Dan.
See ya soon?
| Duncan | Day: 12
Beer's: Nicley put...Dano turn up ?
JJ: Your no stranger.
I consider everyone on this board friends i have not met yet.
Your right about the road's though !!
I'm not partcually looking forward to driving in Spain next week either.
Steevedan: ''Come on back good buddy'' breaker - break !!!!
| Too Much Beerberian | Day: 12
Felonious; My old Friend .....take a gander @ this link http://home.earthlink.net/~oleander1/katylie.htm
| The answer is: | Day: 12
Dice
| Felonius | Day: 12
Ok, I've been trying to figure out what the hell Your Gold Teeth II is about/describing for the better part of a week, and it's driving me insane. Any ideas, suggestions, or general help would be much appreciated.
| Luckless Pedestrian | Day: 12
Tex, get out!
| jjeff | Day: 12
Beerberian: Good stuff.
Lisa G:Ditto Dragon; it's attitude.
Cow dung? And to think I've been shaking the sheets all these years ruining a good buzz potential.
Next week.
| Rumours says... | Day: 12
...a famous Jamaica musician is goin' into movie making:
I shot the picture / but I didn't shoot no moviestar
C
| WJAZee | Day: 12
Beerberian Adrenalised: yay verily, I did behold and it was good.
| Beerberian Adrenalised | Day: 12
àà.. And it came to pass that water flowed from the Rocky Mountains down to Golden Colorado U.S. of A and the Brewmeister took this eau de vie and he nurtured it lovingly àà in the fullness of time a golden liquid ensued and tÆwas transported oÆer the sea to This Sceptred Isle , wherein the disciple, (our hero) took the elixir and gently laid it upon a silken cloth , he had, aforethought, placed within his chariot (with me so far?). The road was long and winding, (and mainly, one way lol) but, it lead to a door - there was a tavern ( in the Town) Where we raised a glass or two ( or three or six) How we laughed away the hours And dreamed of all the great things we would do à Hell No to dreaming !!! The Axeman had cometh , the ôfaithfulö were gathered, The Church of Dan was assembled !!! and Lo, it was F****** Mighty ààà.. The Silken cloth became a Rag (MA) and that was Double Mighty !!! If you listened you could hear it , the laughter in the street, the motion in the music and the fire beneath our feet. HIGHlights ?? I couldnÆt possibly single out JUST ONE . But I wished I WAS a bookkeeepers son, and that She really would come Home àat last à..or just call me DB and Leave me ReeelinÆ.
The DSO ..Damn Special Oh YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
What a beautiful world this will be What a glorious time to be free
| C @ W | Day: 11
Cow dung-sniffing? Must be better than Bullshit-sniffing.
LP - is this true?
Lisa G - leaving like a Gipsy King on a ferry tail? And; "Oleander's growing outside his door...", humpfr.
Molly - okay, I know what that is.
C, with a gun
| Beat Ya To It | Day: 11
FM, Babylon, Don't Take, Reelin, Black Cow, Jack of Speed, Pretzel Logic, Green Earrings and Flower Street, Show Biz Intro Tease, Peg, Night by Night, Boston Rag, Aja, Glamour, Josie, Kid C, King of the W, My Old School, no Through with Buzz.
| I Smell a New Steely Dan Song Topic | Day: 11
Malaysian authorities grapple with cow dung-sniffing addicts
July 12 2002
Faced with some of the world's strictest anti-drug laws, some addicts in Malaysia are sniffing fresh cow dung to get high.
An official at the National Narcotics Agency said yesterday the problem was small but growing among addicts who cannot buy drugs.
Trade Minister Rafidah Aziz was quoted in The New Straits Times newspaper as saying she wanted the government to deal with addicts who sniff cow dung, glue and even polystyrene smoke. She did not elaborate.
"The cow dung emits gases like sulphur, and addicts sniff on these gasses to get high," the official at the agency said on condition of anonymity.
Despite harsh anti-narcotics laws that call for death by hanging for drug traffickers, Malaysia does not have legislation to cover such acts as cow dung sniffing, the official said.
"The problem is not very serious yet, but we are worried as this method means addicts can get high for free," the official said.
Malaysia, a nation of 23 million people, had more than 200,000 drug addicts. About 40,000 of them are repeat users who had not kicked the habit despite undergoing government-funded rehabilitation programs.
Malaysia approved a law last month that allows for punishing hard-core addicts who repeatedly fail rehabilitation with five to 13 years in prison and six lashes from a rattan cane.
AP
¬ 2002. The Sydney Morning Herald.
| Dragon | Day: 11
Steveedan -- Indeed Roger Nichols is called The Immortal but I don't know why.
Luckless Pedestrian -- Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! But I guess I don't have to tell you agter a mistake like that one. Heal well and quickly.
Roy.Scam -- You didn't want people to talk about you the day of your surgery, but techinically I think it's the day after now -- so heal well and quickly!
Lisa G -- How does a chick pull off sing MOS? Easy a simple change of lyrics from girl to guy (and from working girls to bad boys or something) and ATTITUDE!
| Lisa G, embracing the spreading haze | Day: 11
Aus-It was indeed INCREDIBLE to be at Yankee Stadium, Ventura or no Ventura.
jjeff-Yeah, what DO you add to powdered water? Welcome back to the GB--:)
Roy.Scam-hope your surgery went off without a hitch!
ds(tm)-youÆve been missed. Where you been?
Fingers-hope you had a blast at your gig.
Well, my band has finally resurrected ôBlack Cow.ö Nice to have some new blood in the fray to kick things up a notch and get us out of our same ol' same ol' doldrums. Except now that we've lost our original guitarist who sang "My Old School," I've been asked to take it on. I don't know how a chick can pull off the lyrics. Could anyone offer a suggestion or two?
Howard-Re: Le Mystere
I understand your passion about good music. I've been pretty emotionally and physically exhausted as of late. And tonight during Tai Chi, the ôThe Great Gate of Kievö from Pictures was spinning on the CD player. Heard it a thousand times over. But tonight when I heard the part after the huge diminuendo section, I got all choked up thinking about those luscious harmonies. How incredibly shocking that piece must have been in its time! It was a quality performance, and I was moved. It was all I could do to keep from crying. When you hear music that transcends the ordinary, it makes you feel lucky to be alive so that you may experience it. Anyway, Howard, I hear you loud and clear.
I am also looking forward to the compilation. My order is on its way, Schwinn. Thanks for all your hard work and extreme dedication to this project. Hoping next year I'll have something to contribute myself.
Are you...experienced?
| Danielle Steele | Day: 11
I have never written such putrid drivel in my life! Furthermore, I have always been a Steely Dan fan. I used to fuck Donald's brains out at every opportunity.
| Midnite Cruiser | Day: 11
Attributed to Dennis Miller...."So, Your Honor, the Pledge is unconstitutional because it says 'Under God'. Guess that means when you were sworn in with your hand on a Bible, and at the end of your oath repeated, 'So Help Me God' that makes your job unconstitutional, therefore you have no job, which means your ruling doesn't mean shit.
I like his reasoning.
my weekend to work....catch up with y'all Monday.
MC
| jjeff | Day: 11
Did Danielle Steele just recently become a SD fan?
Duncan:That's a kind offer to drive 3+hrs. to meet a stranger. Maybe next time. E-mail me and give me some idea what vacinity you live and I'll meet you half-way... or not. The idea of driving over there freaks me to no end. I just know in a crisis situation I'd revert back to right-side driving. Instant accident!!! I'm sweatin'just thinking about it.
MC: That's a great idea of swapping houses. Time-sharing without the middle-man. I'd be willing but you'd have to take care of a couple of fat cats,tend a 20x60ft. garden and piss around the perimeter LOL. You'd really have to like the quiet, too.
Time for a read and to bed. 'Nite, all.
| ds(tm) | Day: 11
Dear Tones
Here's a little oblique update. I quit smoking, only to break my ankle rollerskating. I believe you see the connection.
Further, I had a seizure while--ahem--"under observation" at the hospital. Thank God. Because, it 's like scoring a whole in one with no one around to see it. They say it took five nurses to subdue me, you can't buy that kind of attention on Polk Street, or Sunset Strip, if you will. Like Woody Allen said, I woke up three days later in a Mexican hospital, bald, clutching a Yale Pennant.
Well I better go break one of those Santa claus mugs we collect during the holiday season for the purpose of smashing later. Why people give these as gifts... Still they break just like a woman, they smash like good ole saint Nick.
Best Wishes to all.
Deacon Slut (tm).
| Tex | Day: 11
Babydoll I'm thinking of you on this horrible Anniversary
I still have that picture of the three of us on my desk
We all look so carefree and young
Your eyes sparkle with happiness
Although I loved him the only thing Tim and I ever had in common
was that we both were crazy about you
Somehow it was sufficient
I am sorry that I hit you
I couldn't stand the thought of you with another man
I'll be home for two more days
Will you meet me at our place ?
We can talk or do whatever you like
I just want to see you
| MC | Day: 11
Duncan....I can't imagine anyone wanting to be in Danville over anywhere in England!
hey, if you want to trade houses for a week some time let me know....I know Shirl would jump at the chance.
hope you & Linda & Dan are all doing well.
MC
| Duncan | Day: 11
Mental note: Visit Danville, Meet MC.
That place looks the biz
http://www.ci.danville.va.us/
Makes Darlington look dull by comparison...
http://www.darlington.gov.uk/
db
Ho Hum things to do whilst all your friends are out enjoying things.
STEVEEDAN WAKE UP !!!! time to make move...
| Marcia Brady | Day: 11
My nose!
| lp | Day: 11
angel - LOL - you are so right!!!
| June | Day: 11
Sorry Ward, can't talk now, I have our plastic surgeon on the other line. Can you have that cute assistant of yours book my flight to LA for next week please? And a few days at a spa would be helpful too to help with my emotional recovery. Then yes, off to St Bart's it is!
(actually, it was caused by downed electrolytes, the doc said - is there a doctor in the house?)
Kisses, lovee, see you in the jacuzzi later -
june
| angel (Watching the S.I.S. awards) | Day: 11
....and the Sign In Stranger poster who most resembles their name. The award goes to: Drum roll please.
Luckless Pedestrian!
| Ward | Day: 11
LuckLess Pedestrian: You did WHAT to yourself while golfing????!! Yipes June. Get the boat ready. We're sailing to Saint Barth's. Enough's enough.
xoxxo
Ward
| Molly | Day: 11
Hi Everyone! STEELY :)
Roy Scam, sorry bud..... Ouch! Hope all goes well my friend.
Dragon, thanks! you've got more class in your little finger then most people I know.. :)
WILD BILL!! where are you hiding bud? Out on that bike.....
BB, sweetness..... I still think Mrs.BB should share you!
Clas, I mean you are cantankerous at times....( I say it with affection though) You like to provoke.... I know that it's all a scam Teddybear-man!*wink*
Jake, no sorry Sugarman! I listen to your CD when i'm driving. Perhaps I'll get the time to watch it soon.
Dennis, how are ya kiddo? Let me hear from you soon...
Miz Ducky, I keep imagining you at your reunion.... it's too funny.Best Wishes.
Fingers, I'll have a drink and play my trumpet in honor of DSO's performance! :)
LP, you can't do that to your pretty face! Girlfriend you know better... gotta drink plenty of fluids and eat something light in this heat. Sorry that you hurt yourself. That always BITES, but especially this time of year.
JAZ, check in darlin....Hope all is well
Off to the rocks with my Viking.
Love and peace M
| Duncan | Day: 11
All tonights players... have a great one.
I want pics & reports on my desk by 09:00 tomorrow or there will be detentions.
Dano: drive carefully
| Floridavid | Day: 11
Roy Scam....heal fast my friend.
| Floridavid | Day: 11
Have you Fellows forgotten the 345? the Stereo version.
My brother had a 1958 330TD which was completely hollow (no center block of wood)and had the Trapezoidal tail piece.I always thought Lucille was a 345....I sit corrected...maybe. D
| ╡ | Day: 11
Roy: You'll be able to balance a 335 on your finger soon...
| WJAZee | Day: 11
Midnite Cruiser: yes you are right. At first glance a 335 and a 355 are the same guitar except for some small differences. The 355 is basically a 355 with a full Trem (or is a 335 a 355 without a trem) and I have been under the impression that a Gibson Lucille is a 335 but as you say, If your check out the switches and the inlays its a 355 without the trem and F holes.
But hey! 355 or 335 they sound damn fine :D
| Beerberian back from the pub | Day: 11
Bad S ; A Gentleman of the Highest distinction - We shall drink your health with gusto - All Hail Good Fellow Well Met .
| bad sneakers | Day: 11
Fingers
I sent 20 quid to your e-mail address ShotanPT@msn.com via paypal
(Hope it is the right e-mail address !?!)
This should buy all GBers present tonight a drink - If not give all the drink to the band - I'm sure you'll appreciate it
Have a great gig
Bad S from Italy
| angel | Day: 11
LP: In the "it could only happen to you" department. You get a new job, lots of media attention and you break your nose? I just can't believe it....
Steveedan: Good luck tonight, I am sure you are going to need it. In good news, the bikers probabaly won't get too rowdy, since it is a weeknight. :-)
Roy.scam: Good Luck with your surgery!!!!!
I am doing what they say in an old Simon & Garfunkel song, "and they walked off, to look for America" My family will be doing a lot of driving in the next 2 weeks and will be seeing a bit of this country of ours. If I get a chance, I will check in, otherwise, see you all on the flip side. Keep cool! :-)
| Beeberian retracting | Day: 11
MC; Mia Culpe ... Lucille in her current form is a Gibson ES-355. B.B. has been playing the ES-355 for at least 25 years, BEFORE THAT he played an ES-335. The main difference between those two guitars is that the ES-355 is a solid body. B.B. likes to think of the ES-355 as the "big brother" of Gibson's Les Paul
| Midnite Cruiser | Day: 11
re guitars: I think Lucille is based on a 355, not a 335....note the block inlays.....335's are so called "dot necks".....Larry Carlton was known as Mr. 335.
is this not right or am I mistaken?
Roy....I knew you shouldn't have pitched that last inning in the All Star Game the other night....that's why Selig called it a tie after you tore your rotator cuff....hope to see you back in the Big's before long my friend!
| and furthermore, and so on, and on ... | Day: 11
I'm up to 3175 now. Wow, Mam'zelle !!! I will definitely get down more often and see you, and Mr. Tedde and Co. Also, Mr. Pink, it was I who asked about the mysterious hand on the back of CTE. Keneally on 8/24 ?!? Why, that's my birthday !!! And, it's also my son's birthday !!!!! We usually go to San Diego because he loves Sea World. Hmmmm... Sea World and Keneally. Maybe with a little Tedde thrown it too ?
After my gig, and a long nap, I will get more info and book lodging down in SD land (now tell me ... how many of you think that SD land is Steely Dan land?).
W1P -- I'll see you and "L" (another fine keyboard player) tonight.
And now ... Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Steveedanzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
| Steveedan (In Preparation ... not H ...) | Day: 11
I've been gone for half a week and I am still catching up to all the action here. At the time of this writing (3:45 AM, California time)I have only read up to post # 3166.
I see that Hank Silvers has said that "the immortal one" is believed to be the mysterious hand on the console in the photo on the back of the CTE album. I am still wondering ... is the immortal one Roger Nichols? Please tell me somebody.
The reason that I have not been around much is that I am getting ready to launch ... that's right ... weren't y'all wondering when I was going to get around to ...
S H A M E L E S S .. P L U G G I N G !!!
Yousah folks, here we go (again for the first time !!!)
Tonight (well actually about 16 hours from now ... must sleep ...)
we play our debut show of the newest premier Steely Dan Cover Band on the planet. (By the way The Steely Damned is playing Friday night at their usual haunt in San Diego ...)
WE ARE PRETZEL LOGIC - A STEELY DAN REVUE.
We follow The Danny Steely Orchestra (Hi Fingers S. and bassinstinct) by about 7 hours, so those of you with really fast transportation (can the Concorde get from the UK to the USA west coast in 7 hours?) can have that global Dan-Jam Thang going.
PRETZEL LOGIC is made up of professional musicians who love the music of Steely Dan. We all are involved with other projects as well. The PL band is fun for us. But don't let that fool ya. We are deadly serious Steely Dan fanatics. We are playing in Tarzana (the San Fernando Valley, just north of Los Angeles) at Paladino's, on the NW corner of Reseda Blvd. and Topham St. - one block north of Oxnard.
If you would like to attend, print out this post and you will be allowed entry for $2 less, making it a small fee of $5. Just be sure to tell 'em that Steveedan invited you.
We've got the first half of the evening ... a 2 hour show with no break. We are planning to rip through 20 or more songs. I will post our set list after the gig is over.
We have a bona fide legacy in our band. His name is Jake Feldman, son of the late great Victor Feldman. Jake is our bassist. We also have a very special guy, a guitarist from Greece, and a graduate of Berklee in Boston, Ioannis Markoulakis (Yannis for short). He graduated one year ago and received his diploma from Drs. Becker and Fagen.
Attending our show is a life-long friend of Pete Fogel, Matthew Papish, one of the producers of the popular TV show Blind Date. People are coming out of the woodwork for this performance. There are others in tow who claim only a couple of degrees of separation from the Steely Dan band and entourage, too many to mention, but that's Los Angeles for you.
A week from Friday, July 19, in Newport Beach, John Beasley is playing with Lee Ritenour. I might try to get down to this show. A friend of mine is married to the bassist with this band, so I would be able to have a nice chat with Rit, Beaz, and anyone else I can flag down.
Well, it's now 4 AM. I think I will shut the eyes now.
Whoo-hoo! Life is Dan-oh-Dan-ah-licious.
Remember, it's Pretzel Logic ... feel free to e-mail us at pretzellogicband@aol.com for additional information and upcoming events ...
We Love to tour the Southland ...
Steveedan (F,BL,MD, and Keyboard Man for Pretzel Logic)
| WJAZee | Day: 11
My therapist will be hearing about this !!!! :(
| Luckless Pedestrian | Day: 11
geena - as a matter of fact, i am heading for a sleepy town in maine!
played 18 rounds of golf starting at 10 AM yesterday - no time for breakfast, played through lunch, no water - ended up losing consciousness and broke my nose and have 8 stitches in my chin - and i actually played pretty well, too; what a shame to end the day in the emergency room (7 hours? sheesh!)
snakehips, where are you? green earring?
| Beerberian@The Geeetar Shop | Day: 11
WJAZee; I have taken your case to the jury ....Axe Victim cover has a Skull image merged with arty repro of a 335 .....whereas Th SF cover is a 335, albeit on fire. So there ain't no way I'm ever gonna love you.......
| WJAZee | Day: 11
Beer:
Actually I think Sunburst Finish has a 335 on too, do I still get a prize ?
Tho' Mr Nelson's guitar of choice was a Yamaha SG 2000 :D Am I good or what !!!!
| Beerberian@The Geeetar Shop | Day: 11
WJAZee; Meatloaf moment for you mate
| WJAZee | Day: 11
GB quiz.
1 it got no 'F' holes
2 Axe Victim (I think)
3 Cherry Red
Ithankyew !!!
| Beerberian@The Geeetar Shop | Day: 11
LcP; Count to 10 man ........ DFTC
GB; 335 Quiz
1/ What's "special" about BB Kings Lucille?
2/ Which BeBop Deluxe Album has a 335 on the cover ?
3/ What colour was Chuck Berry's 335
| Clas @ Work | Day: 11
Sorry, no response to that one, I am starving the bugs.
| lcpaul with ire | Day: 11
Clas -I'm not surprised to hear THAT kind of shit from YOU buddy. After all, you're a white man who NEVER grew up in Sweden.
When I posted that joke, I knew you would respond. So, why don't you try being unpredictable some time. It'd be less boring for everyone else on this board. Or is it bored?
And, just for the record, because I post a topical joke involving Palestinians doesn't mean I'm prejudiced against them. Your assumption is plain stupid.
Never miss a good opportunity to shut up.
Beer - I know, I know, just couldn't help myself
| WJAZee | Day: 11
Beerberian: U just looked that up on a web site somewhere ... admit it !!
and I 'shant' be getting up on stage 'cos I is too rusty ... baybe next time I'll be ready.
| Beerberian @ Work | Day: 11
WJAZee; Come out of the shadows , let me gaze on your loveliness.......Narghhhhhhhhhhhhhh ... The ES-335 is an thinline, double-cutaway, semi-hollowbody electric archtop guitar I thought everyone knew that DOH !!
| WJAZee | Day: 11
Beerberian: You mean you know what a 335 is then !! U do surprise me.
| Beerberian DSO Solutions Analyst | Day: 11
Gents
Last minute briefing before vocal ex's ....... ME ME ME ME (so self centered) DOH DOH DOH DOH (pass the Duff)
Checklist
DancingTrousers
Lyric Cribsheet Gibson 335 (Pennoonly)
HugeWad Name sown into underpants
Gloves on elastic (well we are going back to my old school)
Shovel (to dig California back out of sea)
| Beeberian - waxing his skis | Day: 11
DSO; Big up .......12hrs 'til PARTY TIME in the Big T, Dancing trousers to be ironed ,cash point to be raided, and horse to be saddled ........ Coaxing a couple of DSO virgins along tonite - Be gentle with 'em - Penno (WJAZee) is bricking it about being pulled up on stage , or is that pulled off on stage ?? LOL
AJA; There are TWO obvious reasons why that phrase applies to men LOL ....Grandes Cahones Senora ????
Howard; Thx for the confusing advice - guess I'll have to buy 'em all ...
Dano; Plymouth ? met any sailors ? .....M5 Northbound Tonight YOU WILL BE !
YGK; Boom Boom Boom Boom .......
Moll; <---- Saved best 'til last, Microbrewologist ??? Can I use that ? Unfortunately for the DSO I sing @ the band Still as Fingers would say "It's all part of being the Rock Gods we are" Anyways Lady, better clueless than heartless
Ian Adrenaline Rising
| C | Day: 10
Hi Gina, is the Font a Typeface?
| Gina | Day: 10
"come rain, come shine", very appropriate taking yesterday and this morning in consideration!
aloha Clas :-)
Aja, is that Cauldron as in Beasley's Cauldron?
One fine disc!
Roy.Scam, you just invented a new line to use in here ... drop your font along with the YGK's Steely Slang may resurface on next year's TMComp when someone, even Macl perhaps will write a song in Steely Slang, right????
Geena, no YOU are sweet, haha!
As RS said, keep dropping those fonts ....
Wormy where are you? Give us ten reasons and ten Steely Slangsoils so we know you haven't lost your linguishious touch :-)
Off now,
G.
| C | Day: 10
Roy - and it was mostly Hash, Mary Jane wasn't much around. There were different kinds of it; Afgahn, Pakistan... (the Pakistan stuff was so strong we called it "Attack-Pack").
C
| Clas @ Work | Day: 10
Hi Geena.
Hi Gina.
---
Pumps'n Pearls - Peg and Running On Empty? The best of the best. Cream de la Cream.
Roy Scam - good luck. And as we say in Sweden, or, as we USED to say in Sweden (meaning I was much younger then):
- Let's get drunk so the girls get pretty.
- Smoke two joints so the music sounds good.
But I know your music sounds good, doesn't matter if you recorded it at the Polar Studios or if you recorded it in your can, your songs are great.
Schwinn the Eskimo Biker - I am looking forward. So is the Steadysession.
Molly - what is "grumpsy"?
C
| Aja........................back in town | Day: 10
Shout outs to Miz D for having the juevos (why is that expression used for men when it OBVIOUSLY is more applicable to women?!) to shit-can her dull job and tour the Southland with a traveling show!
Aus baby, I don't HAVE your work address! e-mail it to me so I can send this super-stiff, mean and nasty bristly beauty your way........
Was browsing thru my CD collection when I came across a copy of "Cauldron", send to me courtesy of Hutch. That's the best part of this place, those little gestures that last. That and the great Danfests, of course.........ticket to New Orleans 2003 at the ready!
Aja
| Dragon | Day: 10
Thanks to Geraldo Rivera for the much needed comic break.
Goodluck to Roy.Scam on your surgery.
Molly -- Don't sweat the petty comments of others. It's easy to miss the passing of someone that isn't a superstar if you are preoccupied that day or week. I'm sure it could happen to any of us.
| Geena | Day: 10
Gina, Thanks you're very sweet!
Luckless Pedestrian, I do remember you. So you're moving out of Beantown? I hope to as well in a few years maybe, certain parts of Rhode Island are looking so good to me now or we may just get lost in some little town up in Maine...yeah, I know it's colder there, but tis quieter....*sheesh* i must be getting old.
Clas, no nappies anymore and yes to all the rest. i have no idea what time is, i just keep going and going! Boston is not hot anymore...was for a few days last week.
RoyS, Hey dude, it's great to see your font too! I may need your invention, please hurry, i'll even do the beta testing! Did you go to PT for that rotator cuff thingy? I just got out of PT for L4 & L5 compressed discs, in 3 weeks i was cured! Now i'm in the gym 3x a week doing cardio and weight training....And i will try to drop in more often. i need the laughs from all you witty folk! Good luck with you surgery tomorrow...*mwahh*
| Roy.Scam | Day: 10
Geena~ You sweet thing from Boston, it's good to see your font again (Back in the twentieth century, we used to say things like "it's good to see your face" or "hear your voice".) Drop in more often please.
I've been mostly absent lately; I've been working on the patent for my new invention, an in-line walker for athletic geriatrics. We've been doing the Beta testing at one of the local nursing homes, and it's just so time consuming.
My thanks and commendations to Sir Schwinn for his efforts on the Steely Knives CD. Good title; good cover art. I happen to have already heard some of the recordings on this collection and was very impressed by all but one of them. -- However, I will certainly miss hearing JW, LisaG, Midnite Cruiser, F#.
Out of respect for the less professional of the participants (e.g., me), the following procedure is suggested for the first listening:
1) Go two days without listening to music,
2) smoke two joints,
3) put on headphones and set the volume at 11 (out of 10),
4) pretend that the artists died in 1975 and this is a rare, recently discovered track,
5) renew step 2 as needed.
I'll be having rotator cuff surgery tomorrow afternoon , so, please don't talk about me tomorrow, as I may be proccupied by self pity and/or modified by some of the medical profession's finest chemicals, and I don't want to miss anything.
RS
| Pumps'n Pearls | Day: 10
At lunch today, I heard over the piped in radio, Peg followed Running on Empty by JB. Made me think of Clas might be doing the programming.......
Also saw Walter Becker having a smoke outside the Rite-Aid drug store near my house. Wierd day ;^)
| Brett (Schwinn) Barney | Day: 10
Yippee!!!
The Steely Knives CDs are in my possession and I will begin shipping tomorrow. Many thanks to everyone who has pre-ordered and all the submitters who have made this project possible. I'm really happy to have had the opportunity to produced this CD and am very proud of the results. The package looks and sounds great--very professional on all levels. I wanted to raise the bar and think I have succeeded. I'm sure once the buzz starts circulating about how sweet this disk is that more of you will want a copy of your own. Just go to the link at the top of the page for ordering information.
Thanking You for your Support,
BB
| Duncan | Day: 10
It's a little rude...
check out the Downcount sections
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/markandlard/audio/
| ╡ - Planet of the Apes???? | Day: 10
Before the fall :
http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/science/07/10/ancient.skull/index.html
Curiouser and curiouser...A anthropological paleontologist from Cleveland of all places spoke at a recent one of my meetings. He told us that over the last 10 million years there have been over 800 different species of APES!!! But as central Africa began to dry up many species became extinct...thus we are at the tail end of a lineage that was going down the tubes - only humans, baboons, chimps, and gorillas survived out of hundreds of species...maybe those Planet of the Apes movies (especially the original from a Rod Serling script) were not as far imaginative as suspected - is there a memory deep within us of a time where Apes ruled the earth? What happened to them? One theory is that water and food sources became more scarce as forest gave way to plains and deserts. Species either "headed for the hills," or in the case of humans, developed an upright stance freeing the arms to be able to carry food and water long distances (i.e., huntergatherer). Females developed silent estrous (no heat) and changed their anatomy for babies with bigger brains for more difficult problem solving while being able to have more offspring, carry them, and gather, etc. Most other ape species in contrast can only become pregnant with a single offspring every 2-3 years and have a shorter lifespan...
| Jake | Day: 10
Hi all....
If you're interedted in hearing a different sounding new album, please check out the 60 second clips of all the tracks on my new CD. If you like Steely Dan you just might enjoy this music. It's in a similar vein, or so I've been told. A few people that frequent this site have told me they enjoy the music. Thanks much- Jake... jakefleder.com
| bassinstinct | Day: 10
Duncan:
Cheers mate - we`ll play one for you and Linda. See you soon.
Dano:
Work - the curse of the drinking classes eh? Hope you make it, see you soon if not.
| Duncan | Day: 10
Fingers & Co: Have a great one!!!
Steevedan:U2
What the fuck... just for a change tomorrow i'll be raising a few glasses to the ''Bands''
Dano: Hi What about o'leary & El Tel then?
What a bloody shambles...
Fance seeing Darlo v Newcastle it's a pre season warm up tickets ú6.00 ?????
''Last call for alchol'' thats been bugging me all day.
I ''think'' Dave lee roth pinched it & used it in one of his solo songs (not VH) any clues...
JJ: you should have called London's only 250 Miles from us, I would have come down to meet & greet....Honest
Nite all Dans crying
| Jake | Day: 10
Bluz... Read your message. I was so looking forward to hearing "Coolin", too bad I had the wrong station. Any more reactions to the music? Thanks for airing me, brother. Jake...
| Jake | Day: 10
Hi Molly... So glad you're enjoying the CD. Did you see the video yet?
Jake...
| Dano | Day: 10
Fingers , Beerberian, Have i got the dog or what!!
I am stuck down here in Plymouth and may struggle to get up the M5 Thursday
work shit and aw that bollox , So i will have to see if we finish off Thursday afternoon then fine ??If not Double Bollox.
Regards Dano.
| Fingers | Day: 10
HOWARD
A cosmopolitan trail then, all round the Wrekin eh? Glad to hear you're not too far away from sunny Brum, but keep an eye out for the gigs...there may be one even closer at some point, or better still, make it to one where we can get together with Beers, Dano and Duncan etc. Be a good night!
All the best.... hope to meet you very soon. Paul
MOLLY
Do you think BB doesn't ALREADY sing with the band???? Jeez the guy doesn't even need a mike...just pumps it out fortissimo from the bar! ....AND dances too....we Brits have no shame...Ha! Party time again on Thursday.....be seeing BB and the crew..playing some 'Dan. Getting up on Friday morning is gonna be HELL!
We'll raise a glass in your absence..... cheers...and a virtual hug.
| Midnite Cruiser | Day: 10
Clas....yes, I'd say it was hot there from the looks of that candle! Looks like it could use one of Bob Dole's "little blue friends". *lol*
still cookin' here too.....they say it'll be cooler this weekend though....we can hope anyway.
| W1P | Day: 10
The Battersea Power station also appears in a Hanson video -- I kid you not.
| Molly, the quite clueless Mistress of Mayhem | Day: 10
STEELY! everyone.... In reference to YGK ;) I like it Malc
jjeff and YGK, I'd probably let either of you have a pat or squeeze.... lol lol *wink*
Hutch, you're a sweetheart.... You could definately have a squeeze or two. Thanks for your kindness *blowing you a kiss*
BB, you should see if Fingers and Bass will let you sing in their band.. :) Do microbrewologists have groupies?
Clas, what I like about you most teddybear man is that you're upfront when you're grumpy.. I think the mean posts that I get must be a woman. There's a bitchiness to them that men usually lack...or maybe just a man without a set? who knows....? Chips=Wow =?
My Samurai-Dragon, I'm ok! I'll miss and love him always... I never would have left him, and for a long time he wouldn't leave me...But Tim is in a better place...( You remind me of him so much... )Fly your jets,and get home safe. Talk soon?!!!
Drew, I'm not worried about the money.... I don't want to sell them to you. Tim cherished those guitars, I know that you will as well. He loved you, and I know he'd want you to have them. They are not doing anyone any good sitting in a closet collecting dust.They should be with you....Sorry ,I'm still having problems with my phone, and IM. I'll call you tonight at 11;00 CST
off to my garden now...
In peace and love of the Dan M
| Howard | Day: 10
Beerberian - hard to choose favourites, but if pushed I'd say vol II is my fave, closely followed by vol. I and IV. There's not much in it though.
Check out www.amazon.com - search for "bulgares" in the music section, there are sound clips for several CDs (including vol. II and Ritual).
I'm amazed how many Voix Bulgares CDs are listed there now! I've got vols I, II, III and IV + Ritual. The new one is called "Voices of Life" which I aim to get soon. There's now a live concert listed, as well as many others. I think some may be repackaged versions of the earlier (vols I - IV) material.
If the CD is called just "Le Mystere Des Voix Bulgares" it's probably vol I (first track "Pilentze Pee").
Howard
| Clas @ Work | Day: 10
Yes Midnite Cruiser, I am also looking forward for The Steely Knives.
Does anybody know who Steven Baker is?
C
| Did I say Heatway? | Day: 10
Should be "Heatwave". Today it's been extremely hot. Fact is, The Dog refused to go out.
Sorry for the troubles folks, bring it on home:
http://www.ateljelundkvist.se/z/heatway
This is the Swedish version of "...there where neon bends in daylight sky...".
Cvennis
| Bong-O | Day: 10
YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
LONDON (Dow Jones)--Cannabis is to be downgraded from a Class B to a Class C
drug, U.K. Home Secretary David Blunkett announced in Parliament Wednesday, the
British Broadcasting Corp. reported.
The reclassification means that in future users will be cautioned rather than
arrested if found in possession.
Blunkett's announcement to the House of Commons comes after the Home Affairs
Select Committee recommended police efforts should be focused on fighting
heroin instead, the BBC said.
Prime Minister Tony Blair has defended the move, which he said was backed by
numerous law enforcement organizations.
The government has decided to retain the Class A classification for the drug
ecstasy.
(END) DOW JONES NEWS 07-10-02
11:19 AM- - 11 19 AM EDT 07-10-02
| jjeff | Day: 10
YGK: I don't squeeze unless I'm prepared to buy ;-)
BB: I guess I was a little vague.LOL It was the Leisure Inn, where the desk staff were the leisure part. My neice was talking to her later and said she was from Texas.
Howard: thanks for the link.
| Midnite Cruiser | Day: 10
Did Steely Knives ship yet? I ordered as early as I could....can't wait to hear the new tunes!!
off to go motorcyle shopping....later y'all.
| N-Cognito | Day: 10
Gene Kan, one of the key programmers behind the popular file-sharing technology known as Gnutella, has died in an apparent suicide, officials said on Tuesday. He was 25.
San Mateo County Coroner spokeswoman Sue Turner said Kan was found last week at his northern California home.
``The cause of death was a perforating gunshot wound to the head,'' Tuner said. ``It was a suicide.''
| YGK | Day: 10
jjeff: Nice move, dude, but I'd like to take a little bit further.......
How about if we start a movement to interject Steely lingo into our daily lives?
so instead of "Hi, how are you?"
how about a greeting of just, "Steely?"
and someone who's having a bad day could say they "have a monkey in their soul"......
this could really take off if we all work at it........
"use tact, poise, and reason, and gently squeeze them"
ygk
| YGK | Day: 10
.....and I looked at the clock on the wall
an it said Quarter to two
last call for Al Cohol
I say "Hey, Bartender"
He said "Johnny what you want?"
One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer......
Beerberian - llllllllllllllllllllllllllllove that one!
I'm also partial to the Mad Mad Blues......
ygk
| Stan Henson | Day: 10
Ditty hang tough honey I miss him too
| Beeberian | Day: 10
Howard; I can find 3 CD's attrib to Le Mystere Des Voix Bulgares - "Vol. 1" , "Ritual" , & "Mystere Des Voix/2" ....... which one do ya rec ?
| Clas @ Work | Day: 10
The weather in Sweden, this summer, this far, has been extremely hot, yes, one could talk about a heatway. For your pleasure, and information, I wanna share this picture with you all.
We could all learn something here, the bottom line is:
Be careful when you're in heat!
http://www.ateljelundkvist.se/z/heatway
C
| Howard | Day: 10
Fingers - I'm not from Birmingham, but I'm living not that far away at the moment. I haven't made it to one of your gigs yet, but I hope to do so soon!
I was actually born in south England (Hertfordshire), lived for 2.5 years in Belgium, then back to England but "up north" (Bolton), did my PhD in Wales (Cardiff), worked for two years in Scotland (Edinburgh) and am now back in SW England. When people ask where I'm from, I'm not really sure what to say...!
jjeff - yes there were some Bulgarian voices added to one of Kate Bush's records. I'm not 100% sure of the relationships between the various Bulgarian female choirs, but the one that worked with Kate Bush was just a trio, "The Trio Bulgarke" I think. They did a record of their own, but I would say it's not as good as the albums by "Le Mystere Des Voix Bulgares". Having the larger choir makes a big difference (the Mystere group usually has about 20 members), though they have solo/duet/trio sections mixed with the full group.
There's also the "Bulgarian State Television Female Choir", but I think this is more or less the same group that records the "Mystere" CDs. You can find CDs with both names though.
There's a little info at http://www.iccs.bas.bg/music/index.html if you're interested.
Howard
| Beerberian | Day: 10
jjeff; Where would your lobby be ??? A woman in a Dan shirt requires pursuing surely. I make that double points on the "badda badda badda bing" scale LOL
| jjeff | Day: 10
Good morning, all.
Oleander: New Orleans: A place I want visit sometime. There must have been some incentive for our ancesters to go there besides the expulsion. Want some powdered water to go with your powdered bread? :-)
Hutch:Next time you're in London, do the Thames river cruise.Cash only, which freaked some guy from Arizona ahead of us to no end. Well worth it, it takes about 3hrs. and you see a different side. You also pass the Battersea Power Plant, the building on Pink Floyd's Animals.
Does any woman want to own up to being the one with the SD shirt on in our lobby in London? She was having an intense conversation so I just patted her on the back and said, "Hey, Steely Dan!", to which she grinned and said, "Of course".
| Beerberian @ Work | Day: 10
One bourbon, one scotch, and one beer
One bourbon, one scotch, and one beer
Hey mister bartender come here
I want another drink and I want it now
My baby she gone, she been gone two night
I ain't seen my baby since night before last
One bourbon, one scotch, and one beer
| frances | Day: 10
aaaaaahhhhhhhhrrrrrg!
| C @ W | Day: 9
Molly, I didn't know that! Seriously, I didn't even know he was sick!
| Clas @ Work | Day: 9
Shut up Jessica, I am reading the Blue Bore, Hoopsie has been up all night imposting. Pretty good, kind of "live feel" over there.
| Jessica Lange | Day: 9
Clas?
| Todd Richards - Co Host | Day: 9
Just a short note to let you all know about "No Static 2002 - The Steely Dan Marathon" being broadcast from WBWC 88.3FM and online at www.wbwc.com (via real audio stream). Myself and co-host Tom Wang are very excited to feature 18 hours of SD music, complete with rare tracks, covers, alternate mixes and live material. Plus all the solo material, and the WORDS+Music shows for "Alive In America" and "2VN".
Please tune in if you can - for more info you can check out
www.runninglate.org/marathons/steelydan.html
Drop us an email request at wbwc@bw.edu, or phone in the day of the show at 440-826-2187
All the best to our fellow Steely Dan Fans -
Todd Richards, Co-host "No Static 2002".
| Weber | Day: 9
WOW- And did you know that Steely Dan fans get together and go bird watching? Speaking of sad shit on this board!
| oleander | Day: 9
LaDuck--Spread those canardic appendages and ascend to the stratosphere! Or the Damnedosphere as the case may be. And I can say I knew you when. Big hug to lovebob & Peg for me.
Howard--the Bulgarian women are truly unique and wonderful. They make me want to be like Moe Asch and wander around with a tape deck seeking amazing music. I also love the chants of Tibetan monks, with their oversinging--one time I saw them there was this cloud of sound about ten feet over their heads--miraculous....
Hank--tu n'as manque rien! Ca vient, ca va.... Mais merci!
Jimbo--you MUST send color for the JazzFest.
MC--Honestly, I hadn't thought much about it. Great idea. I'd be up for a birding trip to the OBX in Sept. for sure! Edd, you listening?
jjeff--add me to the roster: off to New Orleans. I'll see if I can flush out the wormster and commandeer some powdered bread for Aus.
| Hutch | Day: 9
Molly - You made an honest mistake and you definitely should NOT feel stupid about it.
Fingers - I live in central Virginia USA. There's no doubt I'll make another trip to England sometime soon. I spent a week in London a couple of years ago and I really had a blast. What an incredible city. Gotta get back over there soon so I can catch the DSO live and have a wee swallie with you folks!
Hutch
P.S. - Hello and welcome to all the new people that I may not have acknowledged yet. Great to have you here at the asylum!
| Could it be? | Day: 9
Chips = WOW
who knew?
| jjeff | Day: 9
GQ:MMMMMMMMM,yessssssssssss. Such a passionate one; beauty and brains.
Good night. The Hounds of Love are in my head.
| Yet another legend gone | Day: 9
Elvis has left the earth. Much sadness to all who loved him.
| gypsyqueeninafairytale | Day: 9
jjeff-I LOVE KATE BUSH!!!!
| Molly | Day: 9
WOW!!! yes it's weird! I'm weird..........ok? I saw the heading on a site I visit. It was misleading....again after nursing my Dad through brain cancer until his death in late May.. I was exhausted and pretty much out of it. I missed the news back then. I feel very stupid about my mistake....
| jjeff | Day: 9
...so much for positivity.
St. Al: No word on a tour schedule for PG? I can't find any.
Who started the bulgarian women's choir thing? I heard a tape a few years back and though it's not something I'd buy(I like Master Musicians of Jajouka too, but I don't listen to it anymore so that's money wasted) their unique sound was jaw-dropping. There was a point where they sounded like a flock of birds taking off. They added something to Kate Bush's The Sensual World( or was it the one before that).
Kate Bush: Now there's someone who I wish was touring again. MMMMM,yesssss.
| WOW | Day: 9
Molly, I've never posted anything about you before in my life. I just think your post stood out. You don't think it was weird? I didn't say it was as sad or pathetic as other posts on this board, I just thought it was weird.
It's unfortunate that you saw fit to respond like you did.
| Molly | Day: 9
BB, thanks Sugarman! It's a culmination of several things.... way too complicated to go into on here.
Wow, why do I think you're the same asshole that's given me grief since I first posted? Go fuck yourself!
| jjeff | Day: 9
Hello, people. Things are sounding positive here. Nice to see. And some big moves happening:
Miz Ducky has the guts to quit her job and move!!! Girl, I admire your guts. Go for it.
Jimbo's headed for New Hampshire.
Beerberian's headed for South Africa.
Anyone I missed?
I got back from London on Fri. and have to convey my thanks to the Brits. who were very friendly( except for the tube ticket venders who were kind of pissy). What is that language that the hotel staff were speaking? They look Croatian/Albanian. I had to go out on the street to get any answers. Tha hotel staff were really quite useless. I guess you get what you pay for and accomodation was not a priority. A surprisingly big Asian population too.
The Picnic in The Park concert was incredible not only for music but for atmosphere as well. It was an all day picnic for 65k people of all ages bringing blankets and coolers full of food and drink. The ticket price included a picnic box( a chicken/bacon sandwich, bottle of water, apple, granola bar,and chips) and the friendly people in front of us were happy to share their wine, plus the various promos. milling through the crowd offering ice tea, chocolate bars, mints, etc. It was just what I needed after navigating Heathrow, sussing the Tube, and finding the "hotel".
Ronan Keating and Emanuelle started the show, neither of which I had ever heard of before. Both had good voices with full horn section backing them.
Then Shirley Bassey came on. All I knew of her repitoire(sp) was Goldfinger, but she put on a Las Vegas revue that included a blistering version of Light My Fire. The men in front were up with their shoes off doing spot dances to songs I never heard before but that they knew all the words and sang along.(This is something you wouldn't see in Canada and I dare say the U.S.) Through 3 or 4 costume changes including boas you got the feeling this was a Diva battle since Diana Ross was coming up. And try as she did Diana couldn't meet the challenge. I was surprised she showed up.
Then Rod Stewart took the stage after Prince Charles shmoozed the crowd in front. Candy Dulfer was on sax., plus there was a woman who played violin and viola. Of course, he played all his hits and took off most of his clothes. All in all a perfect way to start off a great week.
Thank again, London.
| WOW | Day: 9
Molly, I keep up. But announcing the death of a public figure a year after said figure's death? That's weird.
There's some sad shit on this board. There's some pathetic shit on this board. And then there was your post.
| Beerberian - dazed and confused | Day: 9
Ground Control; Have we slipped into a parallel universe ??? This evenings posts lead me to believe so .....
Duncan; with a d or a D ...shouldn't you be in Spain ?
LcP; Let's starve the bugger - hard, I know, but the end WILL justify
Miz D; fine site , thought provoking text, Do what you want to do BUT be what you are lady (hope nobody spots that root, lol)
Dano; Swallie awaits in the "big" T
Moll; Are u troubled ? I know I know I know I know I know, I know I know I know I know I know, I know I know I know I know I know - ain't no sunshine when he's gone ......... I'd pay the devil to replace him
Ian
| Molly yet again.... | Day: 9
WOW, apparently you haven't been keeping up here in GB very much. Glad I could make an impression though! lmao.......
| Sorry Gang......... lol | Day: 9
No i'm not still using drugs, although I seem to have been more clear- headed when I was. Perhaps I'm more tired then I thought! I visited a blues web site I go to on occasion....http://blues.about.com/library/weekly The headline says "Blues Master John Lee Hooker Passes" It was news to me. I suppose last June I was still in a fog of grief from my Dad's death... and just didn't pay attention to the news about John Lee Hooker. Good thing I found you all here at the Banyan Trees to keep me straight! Sorry my mistake....
Bluz, honey I may need grief counseling over this! Can I count on you? :)
Dennis, hope all is well kiddo. Get in touch, your Auntie worries.....
Jason, where are you hiding bud? Let us know how you are.
Drew, call me tonight if you can. I'm letting go of Tim's things.It's time to move on. His guitars are yours if you still want them.....
love to all M
| ╡ - *##&*^(*%$&@^*&^!!! | Day: 9
StAl: Neil Finn's a guest at 3:15 PDT on KMTT...But, they STILL aren't streamin - too damn cheap or wise to pay the $0.70/1000 listeners/song or whatever that was reached in an agreement with RIAA 10 days ago...full report!!!??? Can you hear me. doctah? Miz Ducky?? You're in the biz now!
| WOW | Day: 9
Molly's post on John Lee Hooker has to be the strangest I've ever seen on this site.
Wow.
| Made of money. | Day: 9
That's how it should be. Sorry for that. Truly sorry. Sue me if I cry too long.
C
| Gnu-kid in town | Day: 9
SAN FRANCISCO (AP)--Gene Kan, one of the pioneering developers of the
file-sharing technology called Gnutella that took music-swapping beyond the
realm of Napster, died at age 25 as a result of an accident, said his employer
Sun Microsystems Inc. (SUNW).
At the request of his family, no further details of his June 29 death were
being released, Sun officials said.
He was among the first to develop an open-source version of the Gnutella
protocol, a small bit of computer code used by a distributed network of
personal computers for massive file-sharing duties.
Gnutella came along as Shawn Fanning's Napster program became mired in
lawsuits with the recording industry. Kan and a small clatch of developers
honed the Gnutella protocol so that programmers around the world could make
their own home-brewed computer applications.
The main difference between the Gnutella network and other file-sharing
programs was a crucial one. Gnutella has no company to sue or central servers
to shut down with a court injunction.
"There is no head to the Gnutella dragon," Kan said in 2000. After that
interview, Kan quickly became the ad-hoc spokesman for Gnutella's development
during file-swapping debates surrounding Napster.
Kan lived in a Belmont, Calif., home with other software developers during
Gnutella's early days. Their living room was strewn with desktop and laptop
computers networked with high-speed cables as they tested early incarnations of
Gnutella.
The group didn't invent Gnutella from scratch, Kan and his group merely
brought it into focus after an early version of a program appeared briefly on
the Web site of Nullsoft, a unit of the former America Online. The Gnutella
code was only available briefly, but that was long enough for Kan and other
developers to download it.
Kan acknowledged that some unauthorized files were being traded through the
Gnutella network.
"How users make use of it - I hate to say it's not our problem, but it really
isn't," Kan said.
The simple Gnutella protocol spawned a legion of file-sharing programs that
remain popular today. The programs LimeWire, BearShare and Phex all make use of
the Gnutella engine.
In June 2000, Kan started Burlingame-based InfraSearch Inc., a peer-to-peer
search engine technology company that he co-founded. It attracted high-profile
investors such as Netscape (X.NPE) alumni Marc Andreessen and Mike Homer. Most
recently, Kan worked on advanced projects like JXTA at Sun Labs, pushing the
envelope in distributed computing.
JXTA is an open-source set of computing instructions that allows various
devices connected on a network - from cell phones and wireless Palm Pilots and
PCs - to communicate in peer-to-peer fashion.
"Gene contributed much to the industry, specifically in the peer-to-peer
space," Sun said in the statement. "Gene brought new ideas to the organization
and stretched our thinking. Gene was a trusted friend and colleague, and we
will miss him greatly."
A memorial fund is being established in Kan's name at the University of
California, Berkeley's College of Engineering, where Kan graduated in 1997 with
degrees in electrical engineering and computer science.
No public services are planned.
(END) DOW JONES NEWS 07-09-02
03:36 PM- - 03 36 PM EDT 07-09-02
| C | Day: 9
Duncan - made out of money? Well, I wish I were, that's for sure. I am ready to give up my Socialistic Standpoint if only Muhammad could make me out of money.
No, shit, not OUT of money, as broke, no, if he could make me the Boy with the Golden Pockets. Or SOMETHING.
No, got to go home.
Eng-er-land, Eng-er-land, SVENNIS, SVENNIS!
C
| Molly Girl | Day: 9
Molly
John Lee passed away over a year ago..
bluz
talk soon...
| Duncan | Day: 9
webcam lenses are tiny.
my ''racing snails'' only start at least 35mm ASS (across snail shell)
| duncan | Day: 9
ha ha ha ...webcam lens
do you think us brit's made of money ?
IF..... anybody really wants a race then i'l sort it.
as of now i'm busy cleaning snail shit off my scanner.
(Linda's out tonight.....If you havent guessed)
fuckerr!!!! mine's going the wrong way now !!!!!
| C | Day: 9
dunc - couldn't you put them snails on your Web-Cam-lens, so everybody can watch? It could be the most exciting shit on Internet this night.
| christ !!!! | Day: 9
now he's taken a dump !!!!!
stupid idea anyhow
db
| duncan | Day: 9
snail races on the internet...
I'll get 2 more from the garden
first across the scanner wins
any bets ?
whoahhhh he's awake & off !!!!
| hang on... | Day: 9
I've got a snail on my scanner that's just waking up....
pics to follow
db
| Care for a chat ? | Day: 9
he he he
| what !!! | Day: 9
I heard the news today...
ohh boy
:(
db
| C | Day: 9
Duncan - running your own business... well, it keeps you running (around the clock sometimes).
| I rose when the sun went down | Day: 9
Duncan - is THAT the American Dream? I am glad I don't have to live that one then.
By the way, is it the South-, Central or North American Dream? Wai