From: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org (ecto-digest) To: ecto-digest@smoe.org Subject: ecto-digest V4 #3 Reply-To: ecto@smoe.org Sender: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk ecto-digest Sunday, January 4 1998 Volume 04 : Number 003 Today's Subjects: ----------------- Re: Innocence Mission [jjh969@juno.com] Today's your birthday, friend... [matthewm (Mike Matthews)] Re: Music swapping... (fwd) [Riphug ] NYC - Local Interest Only - Very Long [jjh969@juno.com] Ectogathering: DC [Valerie Nozick ] Re: Innocence Mission [Michael Curry ] Top Debuts of 1997 ["Chris Beckwith" ] Top Veterans of 1997 ["Chris Beckwith" ] Top Concerts of 1997 ["Chris Beckwith" ] Re: NYC - Local Interest Only - Very Long [Greg Bossert ] Best of 1997 [Stuart Myerburg ] Re: Best of 1997 [BF & VA Maier ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 3 Jan 1998 01:54:57 -0500 From: jjh969@juno.com Subject: Re: Innocence Mission Andrew Responded To Horter3 >>I thought that they broke up?? And that the lead singer (name??) was doing a >>solo album. Or had one out already. Or something! :-) > >Could it be that you're confusing the Innocence Mission with 10,000 Maniacs >by any chance? I know I do that myself occasionally :) Or possibly Suddenly Tammy ? I have no knowledge of Suddenly Tammy not being together, but did notice that Beth Sorrentino played the Knitting Factory in NY. recently ( A show I would have liked to have seen ) sans her partners in crime from S.T.. John ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Jan 1998 03:00:14 -0500 From: matthewm (Mike Matthews) Subject: Today's your birthday, friend... i*i*i*i*i*i i*i*i*i*i*i *************** *****HAPPY********* **************BIRTHDAY********* *************************************************** *************************************************************************** ****************** Jeanne Schreiter (shark@cs.ucla.edu) ******************* *************************************************************************** -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Jeanne Schreiter Tue January 03 1967 Capricorn John Sandoval Wed January 04 1967 Capricorn Paul Cohen Tue January 05 1954 Capricorn Tony Garrity Mon January 08 1962 Pool of Life Greg Bossert Tue January 09 1962 OfTheTimes Troy J. Shadbolt Thu January 14 1971 Capricorn Chris Sampson Wed January 15 1964 Void where prohibited Dennis G Parslow Fri January 17 1964 ...of the Saint Ross Alford Thu January 17 1957 Positive Nancy Whitney Mon January 19 1959 slippery when wet Sarah Noelle Pratt Ferguson Tue January 20 1970 Seanympf-Aquarius Terry Partis Sun January 22 1933 Rocker Sarah McLachlan Sun January 28 1968 Aquarius Ilka Heber Mon February 01 1965 Mermaid Bob Lovejoy Sun February 02 1947 Aquarius Diane Burke Sat February 02 1963 slow children Timothy S. Devine Tue February 03 1970 Aquarius - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Jan 1998 09:29:56 EST From: Riphug Subject: Re: Music swapping... (fwd) In a message dated 98-01-03 00:47:51 EST, elan@access.digex.net writes: << a great resource for looking up backing musicians is the AMG All-Music guide: http://205.186.189.2/amg/music_root.html for years i've wanted something like the Internet Movie DataBase for music -- looks like AMG has done it. plus, Happy and Kevin are in there :) >> Well, darn! I thought I had just learned about something really special here, but I came out mildly disappointed. I visited the AMG website and tried out a few names. When I entered the name "Mia Sheard," there were no entries on AMG -- just links to CD Now (which doesn't sell her CD), the Ultimate Band List, and to her home page. At least they provided information on how to get her CD, "With Love and Squalor." But I had already found that information......*sigh* So then I tried "Barbara Lynch" and came up with nothing at all. "Sarah Slean" was also a fruitless effort. I got frustrated and decided to stick with my best source of finding information...... It's a multiple search engine called MetaCrawler, incorporating several different search engines into one, and it's been very helpful in my efforts to find musical (and other) information on the internet. I've usually found at least a dozen sites to check out when I've used this helpful research instrument. Here's the easy-to-remember URL: http://www.metacrawler.com/ *hugs and kisses* Jill :D ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Jan 1998 14:09:24 -0500 From: jjh969@juno.com Subject: NYC - Local Interest Only - Very Long Hail Ecto-Folk, Got a brochure in the mail the other day from the WFC detailing some upcoming events that might be of some interest to New York area Ecto-Folk. Aside from the ongoing exhibit of Mechanical Marvels from Leonardos' Codex's they've got some interesting musical things happening. Sorry to non-local Ectonians for cluttering up your in-box 's. Apologies for transcription w/out permission. ****************************** Gravikords, Whirlies and Pyrophones: Contemporary Experimental Instruments and Their Inventors JANUARY 7-16, 9 AM / 9 PM DAILY WFC WINTER GARDEN An exhibition of eccentric musical masterpieces by brilliant inventors, originally from a book and 15-track compact disc collection created by Ellipsis Arts. "... A gathering of some of the most fascinating builders working today. Sit back and enjoy the flight."-Tom Waits LIVE PERFORMANCES AND DEMONSTRATIONS BY THE ARTISTS Wendy Mae Chambers, Richard Cooke, Robert Grawi, David Simons, Trimpin WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 7-8:30 PM Ken Butler, William Eaton, Arthur Frick, Ken Lovelett Gus Mancinni, Susan Rawcliffe WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 4, 12:15 - 1:30 PM & 7-8:30 PM ******************************** Works by John Corigliano Performed by the New York Chamber Sinfonia WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 7 PM Grammy Award winning artist known for his playful reinvention of classical themes and orchestrations in a special program devoted to his music spanning over three decades: Voyage for Flute arid Stung Orchestra (1983); Troubadours (Narration's for Guitar and Chamber Orchestra, (1993); Elegy (1965); Creations (1994) narrated by Reverend Dr. Calvin Butts III, Pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church. Introduction by John Corigliano. ******************************** Generative Music: An Installation by Brian Eno JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 7, 5-11 PM British composer, producer and visual artist Brian Eno presents five computer-generated musical compositions, including two new works created for the Winter Garden. During the installation, visit www.worldfinancialcenter.com to download and experience ******************************* Ryuichi Sakamoto with DJ Spooky, David Torn Electra String Quartet, and Orchestra WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 8 PM The world renowned composer, Academy Award winner, and techno-pop pioneer (Yellow Magic Orchestra) leads a multimedia performance of "Untitled 01," to celebrate the release of his latest CD Extra, "Discord" on Sony Classical. Scored for orchestra, piano, guitar and DJ, the performance of this ground-breaking work employs cutting-edge technology for real-time integration of interactive multimedia elements and will be broadcast live world-wide over the Internet via N2K: www.sitesakamoto.com. Free tickets will be distributed on the WFC North Bridge from 4-7:30 PM on February 11 on a first-come, first-served basis. No entrance after 8 PM. ****************************** Deep Listening Band: Pauline Oliveros, Stuart Dempster and David Gamper MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 7 PM In celebration of its tenth anniversary the Deep Listening Band performs three new works composed especially for the occasion: Leonardo s Dream, an exploration of the image of Leonardo as performer, Palm Reading, a reading of palm leaves as scores performing the musical lifelines contained therein, and Palm Sundae, a sweet (no saccharin) and low fat (no palm kernel oil) rendering of the Winter Garden in all of its ersatz tropical glory. This performer/composer group explores alternative listening strategies, unusual acoustic environments, expanded instrument technologies and new relationships with both musicians and audiences. Additional Info: 212-945-0505 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 03 Jan 1998 15:55:57 -0500 From: Valerie Nozick Subject: Ectogathering: DC Hi all, and especially DC-area ectophiles! I'm planning a small ectogathering next Saturday (Jan. 10) to welcome Chip Lueck (who is visiting) and Tim Cook (who moved here several months ago, but hasn't been officially greeted) to the DC area. All ectophiles are invited - -- even Meredith and woj will be hoofing it down from New Haven. The gathering will be at my place in Rosslyn, just across the bridge from Georgetown. I'm at River Place North, 1121 Arlington Blvd., apt. #816. Parking is available on the street (call me or email me for directions); the Rosslyn metro is two blocks away. People are welcome here anytime after 3pm, and I'll provide the food and drinks. Let me know if you're planning to come -- if enough people plan to come, I'll reserve the party room downstairs. My # is (703) 465-0181, and my work # is (703) 534-7201. Hope to see y'all soon! ==> Valerie ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Jan 1998 15:01:20 -0600 (CST) From: Michael Curry Subject: Re: Innocence Mission On Sat, 3 Jan 1998 jjh969@juno.com wrote: > Or possibly Suddenly Tammy ? I have no knowledge of Suddenly Tammy not > being together, but did notice that Beth Sorrentino played the Knitting > Factory in NY. recently ( A show I would have liked to have seen ) sans > her partners in crime from S.T.. Suddenly, Tammy! didn't break up either... Beth doing a solo show was just Beth doing a solo show. Mike np: Steelers/Patriots postgame stuff (Go Steelers!) | Michael Curry / mcurry@io.com / mcurry@compuserve.com | | http://www.io.com/~mcurry | | Am I bitter? Do I sound bitter? -- Veda Hille | ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Jan 1998 18:08:07 -0500 From: "Chris Beckwith" Subject: Top Debuts of 1997 Hi all: Here are my top debuts of '97; read at your own risk. ;) BTW, half of this stuff I bought without hearing so much as a note. Go figure. Beth Orton, Trailer Park (US) Terrific electro-folk from two-time Chemical Brothers chanteuse. Her Best Bit EP is a killer, too, with added vocal confidence. I fell in love with this album right away, even starting a mailing list for her! Kim Fox, Moon Hut Tori lite? No way! Amos hasn't been this lucid since Little Earthquakes. Beautiful, funny, unsettling, magical. Dubstar, Goodbye (US) Gorgeous, melancholic synth-pop with Sarah Blackwood's crystalline, dreamy vocals. Brilliant. Lamb, Lamb (US) Olive might have popularised the genre, but Lamb still sets the standard of drums 'n' bass and pop vocals. Alana Davis, Blame It On Me She's catching a lot of flak over her cover of Ani's "32 Flavors," but she's not passing it off as her own. Besides, it's far from the best song on the album; that honor goes to "Turtle." A remarkably assured debut. Chantal Kreviazuk, Under These Rocks And Stones A true survivor, and a tremendous talent. Alisha's Attic, Alisha Rules The World (US) Spice Girls with brains and talent. Charming. Take care, Chris You need to add two cents to everybody's arguments/ I'll lend you the change - --Kim Fox, "Say Anything" ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Jan 1998 18:08:07 -0500 From: "Chris Beckwith" Subject: Top Veterans of 1997 Top veterans, in no partcular order: Portishead, Portishead Thrashes their much-loved debut by a country mile. Gripping. Stereolab, Dots And Loops Their most sustained musical statement to date. Katell Keineg, Jet This woman knows no boundaries. Buckle up and go along for the ride. Geraldine Fibbers, Butch Carla rocks! Demonic cowpunk from one of the most distinctive voices of our generation. Lori Carson, Everything I Touch Runs Wild Victimology was never this bittersweet. Bettie Serveert, Dust Bunnies The world's best college rock band goes power pop. Holly Cole, Dark Dear Heart Great interpretations of contemporary and classic pop tunes without the imperiousness. Lauren Christy, Breed Wickedly funny piss-take on the angry young woman genre. Who'd have known she had it in her? Worth walking through a rainstorm for. The Sundays, Static And Silence Is there a more heavenly voice than that of Harriet Wheeler? Or a more perfectly matched duo? Flawless--and that's a compliment. Texas, White On Blonde Sharleen lies on her back, reaches for the stars--and touches them. Awesome. Juliana Hatfield, Please Do Not Disturb What's Juliana been up to since her great Only Everything? Only the best work of her career. God's Foot, here I come. Julia Fordham, East West OLG strips away the layers of co-writers and session hacks, with a little help from Michael Brook, to reveal the goddess within. Ivy, Apartment Life Proof that Fountains of Wayne is but a side project. Some of the smartest, most emotionally complex pop music in ages. Jonatha Brooke, 10 Cent Wings Brutally accurate songs from the front, sung by an angel. Contains my new favorite Christmas song, "Secrets and Lies." Her hubby gets my nomination for producer of the year. Take care, Chris ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Jan 1998 18:08:07 -0500 From: "Chris Beckwith" Subject: Top Concerts of 1997 Again, no particular order: Julia Fordham, Paradise Rock Club, Boston MA I walked through a rainstorm to see Lauren Christy in an outdoor concert. It was supposedly rain or shine, but it was rained out anyway. Dejected, I walked the entire length of Commonwealth Avenue to make this gig, ending up seated front row center in my dripping raingear. No matter. Julia was lovely and funny and, oh my god...her fans don't call her "our little goddess" for nothing! It was hell to see her go. Eleanor McEvoy, Raoul's Roadside Attraction, Portland ME This Irishwoman is a great guitarist, violinist, pianist, organist, lyricist, vocalist--woman! Equally adept at ballads and rockers, and superb at between-songs patter. She owned the audience from the start, myself included. Lori Carson and Alisha's Attic at Lilith Fair, Mansfield MA The third stagers were the real stars of Lilith; Lori and the Poole sisters were but two examples. Kim Fox, Alana Davis, Katell Keineg...the list goes on. Whoever says this was a lackluster year for music must be deaf--and blind. Bettie Serveert, Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel, Providence RI Opened for Ben Folds Five, and damn near stole the show. That's saying a lot. Beth Orton, Bill's Bar, Boston MA This one left me bedridden with tinnitus that lasted two months. And yes, I'd go through it again--with earplugs. ;) Take care, Chris ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Jan 1998 15:52:14 -0800 From: Greg Bossert Subject: Re: NYC - Local Interest Only - Very Long > From: jjh969@juno.com > Date: Sat, 3 Jan 1998 14:09:24 -0500 > > Got a brochure in the mail the other > day from the WFC detailing some upcoming > events that might be of some interest to > New York area Ecto-Folk. > Gravikords, Whirlies and Pyrophones: > Contemporary Experimental Instruments > and Their Inventors > JANUARY 7-16, 9 AM / 9 PM DAILY > WFC WINTER GARDEN An exhibition of > eccentric musical masterpieces by > brilliant inventors, originally > from a book and 15-track compact > disc collection created by Ellipsis > Arts. This should be very cool -- i encourage folks with access to check it out. the book (and accompanying CD) _Gravikords, Whirlies and Pyrophones_ is by Bart Hopkins, the editor of the Experimental Music Intrument journal. i haven't picked it up yet, but i've read the journal articles that spawned it, and mr. Hopkins other books, and it's *neat*stuff*. to give an example, Pyrophones are actually what they sound like -- instruments that produce noise from flames. imagine a glass pipe organ lit from within by columns of orange flame, keening an eerie, flickering drone... the EMI journal actually covers a wide range of topics -- in addition to describing odd projects and way-out instruments, it's a great source of information on music traditions from around the world. if it's not exactly mainstream ectofare (heh, yeah yeah, it's an oxymoron ;), it will nonetheless appeal to ectophiles who cherish the oddly beautiful and unexpectedly wonderful in music... the EMI journal is, alas, wrapping up at the end of the century, but books and back issues, as well as some amazing cassette tapes, are available. check out the web site (which includes sample articles on Pyrophones and one of Q.R. Ghazala *extraordinary* articles on "Circuit-Bending and Living Instruments"): http://windworld.com/emi/ > Generative Music: > An Installation by Brian Eno > JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 7, 5-11 PM argh. someone forgot to tell eno that the weather is better out here in sillycone valley, and anyway he could avoid those expensive hotels and just come crash at my house. argh. > Ryuichi Sakamoto with DJ Spooky, > David Torn Electra String Quartet, > and Orchestra > WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 8 PM Sakamoto-san may be a bit hit-or-miss, but mr. Torn is always worth a trip... (well, maybe not from here in CA ;) plus, he's played on a Happy album, which makes him sort of part of the family, as it were... 'tah. - -- greg bossert 650-933-6431 -- - -- gwis, silicon graphics, inc. bossert@sgi.com -- - -- i have never been afraid to change -- Happy -- - -- the circumstances of the world -- Rhodes -- ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 03 Jan 1998 12:14:28 -0500 (EST) From: 00jnweiser@bsuvc.bsu.edu Subject: Jonatha Brooke mailing list? Hey All. Does anyone know if there's a Jonatha Brooke Internet Mailing list? I signed up for something on her webpage, but I don't think it's an e-mail type deal. I'm growing tired of the flamewars and other stuff on FTE and have really started to get into to Jonatha's music (amazing!). Please let me know if you know of one and how to subscribe. :) Thanks. Jessica ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Jan 1998 18:05:40 -0800 (PST) From: hooligan Subject: Re: Jonatha Brooke mailing list? Dog Dreams is the jonatha brooke/the story mailing list. write to rager@cs.umd.edu. hope this helps. mj. On Sat, 3 Jan 1998 00jnweiser@bsuvc.bsu.edu wrote: > Hey All. Does anyone know if there's a Jonatha Brooke Internet Mailing > list? I signed up for something on her webpage, but I don't think it's > an e-mail type deal. I'm growing tired of the flamewars and other stuff > on FTE and have really started to get into to Jonatha's music (amazing!). > Please let me know if you know of one and how to subscribe. :) Thanks. > > Jessica > > ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Jan 1998 21:02:24 -0500 (EST) From: Stuart Myerburg Subject: Best of 1997 Whew! After surveying everything that came out this year, I realized it's going to be very difficult to limit my selections to 10. It's been a good year for music! So, this'll be a best-of versus a Top 10. Best of 1997: OK Computer - Radiohead The rest of my list is not at all in order, but this one has to be at the top. I had written off Radiohead around the time of "Creep" as just another grunge-wannabe one-hit wonder. But their second album, _The Bends_, showed a maturity and range of songwriting that distanced them forever from such an easy categorization. Now, _OK Computer_ makes them impossible to categorize. The only constant on this album is Thom Yorke's wounded choirboy vocals and elliptical, often surreal lyrics. They are coupled with complex, haunting music that draws on many genres and then molds them into something wholly original. I will be discovering this one for years to come. Earthling - David Bowie While not as brilliant as _Outside_, this is still a very worthy follow-up. Bowie, like Everything But the Girl on _Walking Wounded_, takes the best elements of electronica and incorporates them into his own style without sounding like he's just latching on to the latest trend. After all these years, he's making some of the best music of his career. Living in Clip - Ani DiFranco One of those rare live albums that is not just a stop-gap release between studio albums. This is Ani at her best. I even like the songs with the Buffalo Philharmonic, especially "Both Hands." What can I say? I love strings. Blur Everyone focused on the supposed new Blur sound. But to me, this is still classic Blur, just a little rougher around the edges. And, even after media saturation, I still enjoy "Song 2." Lamb This one was a real surprise. In the glut of trip hop and electronica this year, Lamb is a true standout. Louise Rhodes' vocals combined with dramatic trip hop and drum 'n' bass beats create a slightly more upbeat Portishead. And, any Lamb fan should check out 808 States' new album, _Don Solaris_, where Louise provides guest vocals on "Azura." Goodbye - Dubstar Imagine Kirsty MacColl singing with Saint Etienne, and you have a pretty good idea what this album sounds like. The wry, jaded lyrics combined with lush synth backing make this an essential CD for me. Urban Hymns - The Verve This is the album Oasis should have made this year. There isn't a bad song in this bunch. And, some, like "Bittersweet Symphony" and "The Drugs Don't Work," are instant classics. Polydistortion - Gus Gus The second best Icelandic export, behind Bjork. The album is a mix of dancey songs, instrumentals, and a couple of laid-back quieter numbers. While it's a little inconsistent at times, it's nonetheless an impressive and highly enjoyable debut. Ultra - Depeche Mode OK, I am a hopeless child of the 80's. However, I had pretty much given up on most of my favorites from that time, especially Depeche Mode. But this new album is the best thing they've done in about 10 years. The sound is classic DM, but with a slightly more modern and mature feel. Portishead I have to admit, at first I didn't like this one at all. I really felt that it paled in comparison to _Dummy_. But after listening to it hundreds of times now, I realize this is a wonderfully crafted album. And, I'm in awe of Beth Gibbons' voice. When I saw them in concert last month, she was able to recreate every strange vocalization perfectly on stage. Happy Town - Jill Sobule This CD doesn't break any musical boundaries, but just shamelessly offers a collection of perfectly crafted pop songs. Sisters of Avalon - Cyndi Lauper Woefully underappreciated album from Cyndi. It's definitely her most mature and consistently satisfying album. Unfortunately, it was ignored by most of the public, who still view her as the wacky "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" singer. Becoming X - Sneaker Pimps Another trip hop influenced group who transcend the genre. The songs are dark and melodic and accompanied by wonderful vocals. Trailer Park - Beth Orton This is another one that took a while to grow on me. The folksy strummings with occasional electronic flourishes didn't really grab me at first. But once I let the songs just flow over me, I discovered the album's quiet and simple beauty. Stuart __________________________________________________________________________ Stuart Myerburg stuart@sph.emory.edu Information Services stuart@emory.edu Rollins School of Public Health http://userwww.service.emory.edu/~stuart __________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 13:06:30 +1100 From: BF & VA Maier Subject: Re: Best of 1997 SOOOO good to see someone else include Radiohead in their 97 top 10! in my humble opinion, this is certainly the gem of last year... they are a beautiful and amazing band... what more can one say of thom? likewise jill sobule... she's SO underappreciated, and happy town was great - poppy tunes and melodies disguising her trademark lyrics imbued with the darker side of things... i'm in australia, and i know monique brumby is pretty underappreciated here, but if any ectophiles out there are ever down under - run run as fast as you can and pick up a copy of her record, thylacine. it's *well* worth it. > Best of 1997: > OK Computer - Radiohead > The rest of my list is not at all in order, but this one has to be at the > top. I had written off Radiohead around the time of "Creep" as just > another grunge-wannabe one-hit wonder. But their second album, _The > Bends_, showed a maturity and range of songwriting that distanced them > forever from such an easy categorization. Now, _OK Computer_ makes them > impossible to categorize. The only constant on this album is Thom Yorke's > wounded choirboy vocals and elliptical, often surreal lyrics. They are > coupled with complex, haunting music that draws on many genres and then > molds them into something wholly original. I will be discovering this one > for years to come. > > Happy Town - Jill Sobule > This CD doesn't break any musical boundaries, but just shamelessly offers > a collection of perfectly crafted pop songs. > ------------------------------ End of ecto-digest V4 #3 ************************