From: owner-basia-digest@smoe.org (basia-digest) To: basia-digest@smoe.org Subject: basia-digest V9 #91 Reply-To: basia@smoe.org Sender: owner-basia-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-basia-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk X-To-Unsubscribe: Send mail to "basia-digest-request@smoe.org" X-To-Unsubscribe: with "unsubscribe" as the body. basia-digest Saturday, May 22 2004 Volume 09 : Number 091 Today's Subjects: ----------------- Re: basia-digest V9 #90 ["Ray" ] Re: basia-digest V9 #90 [Richard216@aol.com] 2 lists [steve7701@theriver.com] Re: 2 lists ["Lonnie or Thelma" ] Re: 2 lists [Mondony ] Lists [JPovlock@aol.com] Re: Lists [John Flood ] Re: 2 lists [William Schnaitter ] Re: 2 lists [Leslie Osborn ] 2 lists [Stephen Ylvisaker ] Re: 2 lists [dregsfan@bcpl.net] Re: 2 lists [Ben Combee ] Re: 2 lists [Leslie Osborn ] Re: Merging Lists [Bill Roberts ] Re: basia-digest V9 #90 [Bill Roberts ] Re: 2 lists ["Lonnie or Thelma" ] 2 lists [Dr Dirk Pilat ] Re: 2 lists [John Flood ] Re: 2 lists [John Flood ] Re: 2 lists ["Barry" ] RE: 2 lists ["Steve O'Hearn" ] RE: 2 lists ["Steve O'Hearn" ] RE: 2 lists ["Steve O'Hearn" ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 11:56:24 +0200 From: "Ray" Subject: Re: basia-digest V9 #90 Oi, > Amazon now lists 2 new and used from $14.42. A closer look at the > "used" $14.42 finds that it ships in 1-2 business days. Is this > legitimate considering that it's not even officially released yet? Maybe they got it from Poland? I got my copy yesterday for the equivalent of about $13 -- didn't play it yet as am kinda sick and for some reason jazz sounds don't go well with my aching head :s "Ordinary day" is smooooooth, though. There are 10 tracks on the CD, no remixes. Joe: I got your email -- my spam thingy thought it was spam and conveniently placed it among "get your via gra online" mails -- will reply ASAP! (-) Ray -=[ www.wearetechnologic.com + www.listwarszawski.prv.pl ]=- Monday -- humiliation; Tuesday -- suffocation; Wednesday -- conversation; Thursday is pathetic; by Friday life has killed me... ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 08:49:37 EDT From: Richard216@aol.com Subject: Re: basia-digest V9 #90 Hello everyone, I am practically a charter member of the list .... I vote to keep it separate. Richard from Ohio ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 06:42:06 -0700 (MST) From: steve7701@theriver.com Subject: 2 lists Yeah, my vote also is for 2 separate lists. As excited as I am about the new disc, I still hope for a return to a solo career for Basia, not just appearances with Matt Bianco. Steve R. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 11:22:01 -0400 From: "Lonnie or Thelma" Subject: Re: 2 lists I am with Steve for 2 separate list. I did not want to say anything at first and spoil the idea but I would rather keep it separate and hope for a Basia only future CD. Thelma in SC (who will go with the flow but would rather not dilute Leslie's rants and Desianto's dissertations ) - ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 9:42 AM Subject: 2 lists > > Yeah, my vote also is for 2 separate lists. As excited as I am about the > new disc, I still hope for a return to a solo career for Basia, not just > appearances with Matt Bianco. > > Steve R. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 18:07:17 +0200 From: Mondony Subject: Re: 2 lists You're right, Steve. I agree with you. Both careers can exist ? Mondony steve7701@theriver.com a icrit: >Yeah, my vote also is for 2 separate lists. As excited as I am about the >new disc, I still hope for a return to a solo career for Basia, not just >appearances with Matt Bianco. > >Steve R. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 12:24:20 EDT From: JPovlock@aol.com Subject: Lists I'll cast my ballot for 2 lists. Jim P. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 13:35:46 -0400 From: John Flood Subject: Re: Lists Giving up on this list would be like conceding any chance of a solo CD. JPovlock@aol.com wrote: >I'll cast my ballot for 2 lists. > >Jim P. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 10:52:58 -0700 From: William Schnaitter Subject: Re: 2 lists Me, too. Keep it solo. Thanks, - -Bill Lonnie or Thelma wrote: > I am with Steve for 2 separate list. I did not want to say anything at > first and spoil the idea but I would rather keep it separate and hope for a > Basia only future CD. Thelma in SC (who will go with the flow but would > rather not dilute Leslie's rants and Desianto's dissertations ) > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: > Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 9:42 AM > Subject: 2 lists > > > > > Yeah, my vote also is for 2 separate lists. As excited as I am about the > > new disc, I still hope for a return to a solo career for Basia, not just > > appearances with Matt Bianco. > > > > Steve R. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 10:54:10 -0700 (PDT) From: Leslie Osborn Subject: Re: 2 lists > Thelma in SC (who will go > with the flow but would > rather not dilute Leslie's rants and Desianto's > dissertations ) Me, rant? ;-P I can dissert too with the best of them! :-D I see what you guys mean about the hope for a solo album, but for me personally, I'm just so effing glad to hear Basia back in the world again, doing something, and even better, something that she is really enjoying, if the samples are any indication. To me, it comes through clear as day. I'm in no way disappointed that it's a Matt Bianco CD. Whatever works. - --Leslie __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Domains  Claim yours for only $14.70/year http://smallbusiness.promotions.yahoo.com/offer ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 12:13:18 -0700 From: Stephen Ylvisaker Subject: 2 lists I also vote for 2 lists. I am a fan of Basia, not necessarily of Matt Bianco. I will be purchasing Matt's Mood because of Basia's extensive presence on it. - -- Stephen Ylvisaker greyfell@gns2000.com "Never do business with pets you don't trust." Robert Kiyosaki, author of RICH DAD, POOR DAD ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 15:53:04 -0400 (EDT) From: dregsfan@bcpl.net Subject: Re: 2 lists This is exactly what I wanted to say. I am not a fan of Matt Bianco, per se. I'm only as a big a fan as Basia's involvement. In fact, I don't even have the earlier MB stuff because of Basia's mostly sideline role, or no roll at all. I'm interested to hear this new MB material due to Basia's more extensive involvement this time round. But, yes, I echo the other fans who say that to merge this list with a MB list would be like ditching what little support remains for Basia's return to a solo career. Speaking of which, I have to say that I am still baffled as to why she would take this particular career move at this point in time? Seems like several steps backward to me. I have sincere reservations about the commercial success potential of this project. But if Basia is there and is playing a more significant role than before, I'll be supporting it. Joe in Baltimore On Fri, 21 May 2004, Stephen Ylvisaker wrote: > > I also vote for 2 lists. I am a fan of Basia, not necessarily of Matt > Bianco. I will be purchasing Matt's Mood because of Basia's extensive > presence on it. > > -- > Stephen Ylvisaker > greyfell@gns2000.com > "Never do business with pets you don't trust." Robert Kiyosaki, author > of RICH DAD, POOR DAD ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 15:10:16 -0500 From: Ben Combee Subject: Re: 2 lists At 02:53 PM 5/21/2004, you wrote: >This is exactly what I wanted to say. I am not a fan of Matt Bianco, per >se. I'm only as a big a fan as Basia's involvement. In fact, I don't >even have the earlier MB stuff because of Basia's mostly sideline role, or >no roll at all. Even though her role wasn't huge, I really highly recommend "Whose Side Are You On?" for Basia fans. The material is similar to "Time and Tide", and Basia does really nice work on "Half a Minute", "Whose Side Are You On?", and "Sneaking Out the Back Door", IMO. Anyway, I'd rather see two lists... however, I think a posting with info on joining the MB list would be appropriate here on occasion, so people can easily find out how to be in both communities. - -- Ben Combee Techwood Broadcasting Foundation, Austin Bureau Chief ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 14:09:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Leslie Osborn Subject: Re: 2 lists This is all said in a very friendly way, by the way: > This is exactly what I wanted to say. I am not a > fan of Matt Bianco, per > se. I'm only as a big a fan as Basia's involvement. The thing is, Basia is in Matt Bianco now. Her and Danny are two-thirds of it! :-D The only diff between the current situation and the situation ten years ago is that there is a third guy who informs the music with his style as well. It's sounding like a good idea too, from the samples. > But, yes, I echo the > other fans who say that > to merge this list with a MB list would be like > ditching what little > support remains for Basia's return to a solo career. Noble as that sounds, Basia is gonna do what Basia wants to do, regardless of our little corner of the world. I don't have strong feelings about merging or not, I'll go with Thelma to The Flow, but this is an internal thing so to speak, nothing more. :-) > Speaking of which, I have to say that I am still > baffled as to why she > would take this particular career move at this point > in time? Seems like > several steps backward to me. I can see why people feel that way, and I'm not picking on you --rather, the whole disgruntled, disappointed vibe today here. Sorry, but I just don't get it! Basia is making new music, what is the deal? I would say it's a huge step FORWARD-- from doing absolutely zero that we know about to having an album released that she is promoting with aplomb! Keep in mind, this is someone who has said that she was too depressed to sing or write, who has hinted that the industry had just beat her down with expectations that she didn't want to meet-- looks like whatever the collaboration will or will not produce in the future, NOW she is back in action thanks to them wanting to get together and re-animating her interest in music. Kinda makes you want to give Mark and Danny a big hug, doesn't it?! I have sincere > reservations about the > commercial success potential of this project. This echoes the sentiment on MB at the moment. To which I say, who frigging cares. Again I'm just glad to have a new record, infused with fun and good energy, and what looks like decent support from their label. Unfortunately we have a long time to wait to see if the US wil be into this. That does suck. But if it isn't? That didn't make me like The Sweetest Illusion any less. :-) (I personally think it will do decently) But > if Basia is there and > is playing a more significant role than before, I'll > be supporting it. Personally, I feel pretty confident that she will. For one, why would she be relegating herself to the backup girl again? From a business standpoint, if you think about it, they need her more than she needs them. No disrespect meant of course, by any means. But the strongest evidence? The liner notes that Mondony posted. They don't even break down the songwriitng credits! It appeared to me that a group presence was a focus. And on the other side of the coin, they could have easily been Matt Bianco Featuring Basia, and that would suck for Mark and Danny. (except they appear to be "Matt Bianco and Basia Trzetrzelewska" in Poland. Ha!) I'm not saying I'm right or anything. This is just how I feel about it. As far as the list is concerned, go with the flow I will. Just keep the archives. - --Leslie __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Domains  Claim yours for only $14.70/year http://smallbusiness.promotions.yahoo.com/offer ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 16:19:16 -0500 From: Bill Roberts Subject: Re: Merging Lists Whatever. Go Pacers! Quoting Leslie Osborn : > > Whatever we decide to do, we really need to ensure > that the Basia list archive is preserved. Ten years of > info is stashed in there. > > Finally: GO PISTONS! :-D > > --Leslie ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 16:23:10 -0500 From: Bill Roberts Subject: Re: basia-digest V9 #90 Quoting "" : > > Hello everyone, I am practically a charter member of the list .... I vote to > > keep it separate. > > Richard from Ohio > Separate, but equal. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 18:32:27 -0400 From: "Lonnie or Thelma" Subject: Re: 2 lists Great rant Leslie ! ! ! Point proved!!! Lovingly, thelma - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leslie Osborn" To: Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 5:09 PM Subject: Re: 2 lists > > This is all said in a very friendly way, by the way: > > > This is exactly what I wanted to say. I am not a > > fan of Matt Bianco, per > > se. I'm only as a big a fan as Basia's involvement. > > The thing is, Basia is in Matt Bianco now. Her and > Danny are two-thirds of it! :-D The only diff between > the current situation and the situation ten years ago > is that there is a third guy who informs the music > with his style as well. It's sounding like a good idea > too, from the samples. > > > But, yes, I echo the > > other fans who say that > > to merge this list with a MB list would be like > > ditching what little > > support remains for Basia's return to a solo career. > > Noble as that sounds, Basia is gonna do what Basia > wants to do, regardless of our little corner of the > world. I don't have strong feelings about merging or > not, I'll go with Thelma to The Flow, but this is an > internal thing so to speak, nothing more. :-) > > > Speaking of which, I have to say that I am still > > baffled as to why she > > would take this particular career move at this point > > in time? Seems like > > several steps backward to me. > > I can see why people feel that way, and I'm not > picking on you --rather, the whole disgruntled, > disappointed vibe today here. Sorry, but I just don't > get it! Basia is making new music, what is the deal? I > would say it's a huge step FORWARD-- from doing > absolutely zero that we know about to having an album > released that she is promoting with aplomb! Keep in > mind, this is someone who has said that she was too > depressed to sing or write, who has hinted that the > industry had just beat her down with expectations that > she didn't want to meet-- looks like whatever the > collaboration will or will not produce in the future, > NOW she is back in action thanks to them wanting to > get together and re-animating her interest in music. > Kinda makes you want to give Mark and Danny a big hug, > doesn't it?! > > I have sincere > > reservations about the > > commercial success potential of this project. > > This echoes the sentiment on MB at the moment. To > which I say, who frigging cares. Again I'm just glad > to have a new record, infused with fun and good > energy, and what looks like decent support from their > label. Unfortunately we have a long time to wait to > see if the US wil be into this. That does suck. But if > it isn't? That didn't make me like The Sweetest > Illusion any less. :-) (I personally think it will do > decently) > > But > > if Basia is there and > > is playing a more significant role than before, I'll > > be supporting it. > > Personally, I feel pretty confident that she will. For > one, why would she be relegating herself to the backup > girl again? From a business standpoint, if you think > about it, they need her more than she needs them. No > disrespect meant of course, by any means. > > But the strongest evidence? The liner notes that > Mondony posted. They don't even break down the > songwriitng credits! It appeared to me that a group > presence was a focus. And on the other side of the > coin, they could have easily been Matt Bianco > Featuring Basia, and that would suck for Mark and > Danny. (except they appear to be "Matt Bianco and > Basia Trzetrzelewska" in Poland. Ha!) > > I'm not saying I'm right or anything. This is just how > I feel about it. As far as the list is concerned, go > with the flow I will. Just keep the archives. > > --Leslie > > > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Domains  Claim yours for only $14.70/year > http://smallbusiness.promotions.yahoo.com/offer ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 11:19:15 +1200 From: Dr Dirk Pilat Subject: 2 lists Aaaaah, Democracy! Always a tricky thing, ay? As we are not in Florida and I am not the supreme court, I think that we will listen to the majority on the Basia list and not merge. I have been a member since 1993 and I quite cherish this fleeting digital space of surprisingly intelligent people and we will keep it pure and undiluted :-) That of course doesn't say that we Matt Bianco Fans are THAT horrible! Cheers, Dirk - - Dr Dirk Pilat Central Medical Oamaru New Zealand ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 21:08:57 -0400 From: John Flood Subject: Re: 2 lists I didn't mean to come across negative at all. I just though we could keep the message ares seperate. Hell, I ordered mine right away from Poland. :) And I almost ordered it from Amazon too to see which would get here first, but my wife gave me that 'look'! (I have 6 unopened BOB CD's still onthe shelf) :) John from RI Leslie Osborn wrote: >This is all said in a very friendly way, by the way: > > > >>This is exactly what I wanted to say. I am not a >>fan of Matt Bianco, per >>se. I'm only as a big a fan as Basia's involvement. >> >> > >The thing is, Basia is in Matt Bianco now. Her and >Danny are two-thirds of it! :-D The only diff between >the current situation and the situation ten years ago >is that there is a third guy who informs the music >with his style as well. It's sounding like a good idea >too, from the samples. > > > >>But, yes, I echo the >>other fans who say that >>to merge this list with a MB list would be like >>ditching what little >>support remains for Basia's return to a solo career. >> >> > >Noble as that sounds, Basia is gonna do what Basia >wants to do, regardless of our little corner of the >world. I don't have strong feelings about merging or >not, I'll go with Thelma to The Flow, but this is an >internal thing so to speak, nothing more. :-) > > > >>Speaking of which, I have to say that I am still >>baffled as to why she >>would take this particular career move at this point >>in time? Seems like >>several steps backward to me. >> >> > >I can see why people feel that way, and I'm not >picking on you --rather, the whole disgruntled, >disappointed vibe today here. Sorry, but I just don't >get it! Basia is making new music, what is the deal? I >would say it's a huge step FORWARD-- from doing >absolutely zero that we know about to having an album >released that she is promoting with aplomb! Keep in >mind, this is someone who has said that she was too >depressed to sing or write, who has hinted that the >industry had just beat her down with expectations that >she didn't want to meet-- looks like whatever the >collaboration will or will not produce in the future, >NOW she is back in action thanks to them wanting to >get together and re-animating her interest in music. >Kinda makes you want to give Mark and Danny a big hug, >doesn't it?! > >I have sincere > > >>reservations about the >>commercial success potential of this project. >> >> > >This echoes the sentiment on MB at the moment. To >which I say, who frigging cares. Again I'm just glad >to have a new record, infused with fun and good >energy, and what looks like decent support from their >label. Unfortunately we have a long time to wait to >see if the US wil be into this. That does suck. But if >it isn't? That didn't make me like The Sweetest >Illusion any less. :-) (I personally think it will do >decently) > >But > > >>if Basia is there and >>is playing a more significant role than before, I'll >>be supporting it. >> >> > >Personally, I feel pretty confident that she will. For >one, why would she be relegating herself to the backup >girl again? From a business standpoint, if you think >about it, they need her more than she needs them. No >disrespect meant of course, by any means. > >But the strongest evidence? The liner notes that >Mondony posted. They don't even break down the >songwriitng credits! It appeared to me that a group >presence was a focus. And on the other side of the >coin, they could have easily been Matt Bianco >Featuring Basia, and that would suck for Mark and >Danny. (except they appear to be "Matt Bianco and >Basia Trzetrzelewska" in Poland. Ha!) > >I'm not saying I'm right or anything. This is just how >I feel about it. As far as the list is concerned, go >with the flow I will. Just keep the archives. > >--Leslie > > > > >__________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Domains  Claim yours for only $14.70/year >http://smallbusiness.promotions.yahoo.com/offer ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 21:10:31 -0400 From: John Flood Subject: Re: 2 lists BTW, how do we who ain't there yet get on the MB list? John Dr Dirk Pilat wrote: > > Aaaaah, Democracy! > > Always a tricky thing, ay? As we are not in Florida and I am not the > supreme court, I think that we will listen to the majority on the > Basia list and not merge. > > I have been a member since 1993 and I quite cherish this fleeting > digital space of surprisingly intelligent people and we will keep it > pure and undiluted :-) > > That of course doesn't say that we Matt Bianco Fans are THAT horrible! > > Cheers, > > Dirk > > - > Dr Dirk Pilat > Central Medical > Oamaru > New Zealand ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 22:01:55 -0500 From: "Barry" Subject: Re: 2 lists > BTW, how do we who ain't there yet get on the MB list? Pray for a miracle. I've tried joining twice and had no response. I'm not terribly upset though, I'm not a huge MB fan anyway. I was only going to join because Basia is back with the group. Barry "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 23:44:41 -0400 From: "Steve O'Hearn" Subject: RE: 2 lists Maybe she's lonely. Doesn't want to front a tour. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-basia@smoe.org [mailto:owner-basia@smoe.org]On Behalf Of dregsfan@bcpl.net Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 3:53 PM To: basia@smoe.org Subject: Re: 2 lists This is exactly what I wanted to say. I am not a fan of Matt Bianco, per se. I'm only as a big a fan as Basia's involvement. In fact, I don't even have the earlier MB stuff because of Basia's mostly sideline role, or no roll at all. I'm interested to hear this new MB material due to Basia's more extensive involvement this time round. But, yes, I echo the other fans who say that to merge this list with a MB list would be like ditching what little support remains for Basia's return to a solo career. Speaking of which, I have to say that I am still baffled as to why she would take this particular career move at this point in time? Seems like several steps backward to me. I have sincere reservations about the commercial success potential of this project. But if Basia is there and is playing a more significant role than before, I'll be supporting it. Joe in Baltimore On Fri, 21 May 2004, Stephen Ylvisaker wrote: > > I also vote for 2 lists. I am a fan of Basia, not necessarily of Matt > Bianco. I will be purchasing Matt's Mood because of Basia's extensive > presence on it. > > -- > Stephen Ylvisaker > greyfell@gns2000.com > "Never do business with pets you don't trust." Robert Kiyosaki, author > of RICH DAD, POOR DAD ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 23:44:43 -0400 From: "Steve O'Hearn" Subject: RE: 2 lists Do you seriously have six unopened BoB CD's? THAT'S rather interesting. Are they gifts-to-be? Or just a personal collection? - -----Original Message----- From: owner-basia@smoe.org [mailto:owner-basia@smoe.org]On Behalf Of John Flood Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 9:09 PM To: basia@smoe.org Subject: Re: 2 lists I didn't mean to come across negative at all. I just though we could keep the message ares seperate. Hell, I ordered mine right away from Poland. :) And I almost ordered it from Amazon too to see which would get here first, but my wife gave me that 'look'! (I have 6 unopened BOB CD's still onthe shelf) :) John from RI Leslie Osborn wrote: >This is all said in a very friendly way, by the way: > > > >>This is exactly what I wanted to say. I am not a >>fan of Matt Bianco, per >>se. I'm only as a big a fan as Basia's involvement. >> >> > >The thing is, Basia is in Matt Bianco now. Her and >Danny are two-thirds of it! :-D The only diff between >the current situation and the situation ten years ago >is that there is a third guy who informs the music >with his style as well. It's sounding like a good idea >too, from the samples. > > > >>But, yes, I echo the >>other fans who say that >>to merge this list with a MB list would be like >>ditching what little >>support remains for Basia's return to a solo career. >> >> > >Noble as that sounds, Basia is gonna do what Basia >wants to do, regardless of our little corner of the >world. I don't have strong feelings about merging or >not, I'll go with Thelma to The Flow, but this is an >internal thing so to speak, nothing more. :-) > > > >>Speaking of which, I have to say that I am still >>baffled as to why she >>would take this particular career move at this point >>in time? Seems like >>several steps backward to me. >> >> > >I can see why people feel that way, and I'm not >picking on you --rather, the whole disgruntled, >disappointed vibe today here. Sorry, but I just don't >get it! Basia is making new music, what is the deal? I >would say it's a huge step FORWARD-- from doing >absolutely zero that we know about to having an album >released that she is promoting with aplomb! Keep in >mind, this is someone who has said that she was too >depressed to sing or write, who has hinted that the >industry had just beat her down with expectations that >she didn't want to meet-- looks like whatever the >collaboration will or will not produce in the future, >NOW she is back in action thanks to them wanting to >get together and re-animating her interest in music. >Kinda makes you want to give Mark and Danny a big hug, >doesn't it?! > >I have sincere > > >>reservations about the >>commercial success potential of this project. >> >> > >This echoes the sentiment on MB at the moment. To >which I say, who frigging cares. Again I'm just glad >to have a new record, infused with fun and good >energy, and what looks like decent support from their >label. Unfortunately we have a long time to wait to >see if the US wil be into this. That does suck. But if >it isn't? That didn't make me like The Sweetest >Illusion any less. :-) (I personally think it will do >decently) > >But > > >>if Basia is there and >>is playing a more significant role than before, I'll >>be supporting it. >> >> > >Personally, I feel pretty confident that she will. For >one, why would she be relegating herself to the backup >girl again? From a business standpoint, if you think >about it, they need her more than she needs them. No >disrespect meant of course, by any means. > >But the strongest evidence? The liner notes that >Mondony posted. They don't even break down the >songwriitng credits! It appeared to me that a group >presence was a focus. And on the other side of the >coin, they could have easily been Matt Bianco >Featuring Basia, and that would suck for Mark and >Danny. (except they appear to be "Matt Bianco and >Basia Trzetrzelewska" in Poland. Ha!) > >I'm not saying I'm right or anything. This is just how >I feel about it. As far as the list is concerned, go >with the flow I will. Just keep the archives. > >--Leslie > > > > >__________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Domains  Claim yours for only $14.70/year >http://smallbusiness.promotions.yahoo.com/offer ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 23:51:42 -0400 From: "Steve O'Hearn" Subject: RE: 2 lists I couldn't agree more. Solo would be ideal, but I'm thinking along the lines of "beggers can't be choosers". I still remember the night she did a solo conference at Merriweather Post Pavilion here in the DC area, and long for another chance to experience such an event, which I'm starting to put in the same category of the passing of a comet. But at this point, when the opening percussion to "Cruising for a Bruising" comes over the muzak at Wal-Mart and gets me so excited I forget which brand of cheezits I'm shopping for - I'll take ANYTHING. This MB thing is great as far as I'm concerned. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-basia@smoe.org [mailto:owner-basia@smoe.org]On Behalf Of Leslie Osborn Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 1:54 PM To: basia@smoe.org Subject: Re: 2 lists > Thelma in SC (who will go > with the flow but would > rather not dilute Leslie's rants and Desianto's > dissertations ) Me, rant? ;-P I can dissert too with the best of them! :-D I see what you guys mean about the hope for a solo album, but for me personally, I'm just so effing glad to hear Basia back in the world again, doing something, and even better, something that she is really enjoying, if the samples are any indication. To me, it comes through clear as day. I'm in no way disappointed that it's a Matt Bianco CD. Whatever works. - --Leslie __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! 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