From: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org (ecto-digest) To: ecto-digest@smoe.org Subject: ecto-digest V8 #148 Reply-To: ecto@smoe.org Sender: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk ecto-digest Tuesday, May 28 2002 Volume 08 : Number 148 Today's Subjects: ----------------- Today's your birthday, friend... [Mike Matthews ] Re: mp3 stations ["Datura Child" ] Projektfest (Long. Way, way too long) ["Larne Pekowsky" ] Good squeezebox riffs ["Mitchell A. Pravatiner" ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 03:00:01 -0400 (EDT) From: Mike Matthews Subject: Today's your birthday, friend... i*i*i*i*i*i i*i*i*i*i*i *************** *****HAPPY********* **************BIRTHDAY********* *************************************************** *************************************************************************** ************* Chandra Sriram (clsriram@phoenix.Princeton.EDU) ************* *************************************************************************** -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Chandra Sriram Thu May 27 1971 Gemini Urs Stafford Thu May 31 1973 Give Way Perttu Yli-Krekola Thu June 02 1966 Kaksoset Alex Gibbs Thu June 08 1967 Betelgeuse Gleb Zverev Tue June 09 1964 Gemini Sonja Juchniewich Mon June 10 1963 Pegasus Joerg Plate Mon June 12 1967 Gemini Chris Montville Tue June 13 1978 Gemini Ectoplasm (original name) Mailing List Thu June 13 1991 Fuzzier blue Paul Huesman Wed June 14 1967 coffee drinker Mark R. 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Copperman Thu June 17 1965 Gemini Susan Kay Anderson Tue June 17 1969 Gemini Ecto-The Mailing List Tue June 18 1991 Fuzzy blue Tracy Barber Mon June 18 1956 Gemini Greg Dunn Thu June 18 1953 + Paul Blair Thu June 18 1964 Objectivist Mike Connell Sat June 18 1955 Apollo David Lubkin Fri June 20 1958 OurLady Marisa Wood Fri June 20 1969 Gemini Cheri Villines Sun June 20 1965 Gemini-Leo rising Ray Misra Sat June 20 1970 Gemini Nik Popa Sun June 22 1969 Cancer Teresa VanDyne Thu June 23 1960 Cancer Dave Torok Mon June 24 1968 Cancer Ethan Straffin Thu June 24 1971 Cancer Kevin Dekan Mon June 27 1960 Cancer - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 15:25:24 -0400 From: "Datura Child" Subject: Re: mp3 stations I just saw Mira at Projektfest on Friday....their live performance definately lives up to their albums! I hope you like the other stations as much, but be sure to check back with the Velvets from time to time, since I'm always adding something new (trying to keep up with all the wonderful submissions I get). As far as the P.S. goes--please don't appologize! I've done the same myself more than once :) ~Megan >From: andrew fries >To: Datura Child >Subject: Re: mp3 stations >Date: 27 May 2002 15:22:58 +1000 > >On Thu, 2002-05-23 at 05:29, Datura Child wrote: > > > For the past month or so I've been working on three new mp3 stations. >I'd > > love to get some feedback on them...all are very ecto-friendly, and even > > feature some list members. If anyone has any comments or suggestions, > > please sign the guestbook or email me directly through the station. >Thanks! > > > > ~Megan > > > > Children of the Velvet: > > www.mp3.com/stations/wherearethevelvets > > > > Precious Things: > > www.mp3.com/stations/peachpartydress > > > > The Hidden Muse: > > www.mp3.com/stations/hidden_muse > >I spent quite some time playing tracks from Children of the Velvet, as >the collection there is quite extensive. It *is* very Ecto-friendly, and >along the already-known artists like Vienna Teng, Hannah Fury, Karnataka >or Tapping The Vein I found some new stuff I'll need to investigate in >more detail... > >The first one to get a look-in were Mira, a Projekt band if there ever >was one :) Very reminiscent of LSD, Siddal and An April March, with >lovely voice that I keep thinking I heard somewhere before, but from >reading their bio it doesn't appear likely. Maybe it's just that they >sound very much like those other bands... >I don't think Mira had much publicity here on Ecto. But I suspect there >are a few shoegazers lurking around who might quite enjoy this one. I >know I did! > >Now I'll have to try the other two stations... > >--------------------------------------------------------------------- >"I'm out of bed and I'm dressed, what more do you want?" > - spotted on a T-shirt >-- 2:20pm up 3 days, 14:03, 2 users, load average: 0.00, 0.00, 0.00-- _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 18:18:11 -0400 (EDT) From: "Larne Pekowsky" Subject: Projektfest (Long. Way, way too long) (Belive it or not, this is actually the edited and trimmed version from my journal. Run in fear from my mighty torrent of logorrhea.) Day one - ------- The first act was Johnny Indovina (or "Johnny Indovina of Human Drama" as he was billed). Simple guitar and vocals, plus a bit of keyboard, and Lisa Feuer joined in on flute halfway through. I admit I don't know any of Human Drama's work, and at first I couldn't get into it, but he won me over by the end of the set. Next up was Mors Syphilitica, one of the bands I was most eager to see. They did not disappoint, they totally and completely rocked. The substitution of electric guitar for mandolin on on song was particularly kick-ass. And then the song they did where they kept the mandolin was just as amazing. By the way, anyone who likes Mors Syphilitca should immediately head to http://www.theonebob.com and check out their guest apparence on last week's "The Shape of Things to Come." Then, Mira, another band I was particularly keen on. I saw them do a short set at Virgin Records a while back, and even with a pretty crappy sound system they were awesome. Tonight, they were absolutely transcendent. I swear I left my body during "Cayman." Lovespirals finished off the night. I loved Love Spirals Downwards, the previous incarnation. Very lush, very pretty, with amazing female vocals. Lovespirals has turned out to be, much to my surprise, smooth jazz. With occasional bits of bluesey/noir flavor, and even a little Brazil in the mix. Once I got over this unexpected turn of events I enjoyed it, although not hugely. They're good, I think they have an audience, I'm just not sure this is really the right crowd or the right label for them at the moment. The large number of people who left a few songs in seem to support that theory. As I was leaving the venue I managed to fulfill my secondary objective for this trip - handing out copies of "The Keep" and "Equipoise" provided by Ken Osterhaudt in response to my followup to Phil Hudson's post some months back about Happy trying to expand her fan base. They went like hotcakes, people love free stuff. Here's hoping it gets her some new fans! Day two - ------- There were a few acoustic performances in the dealers' room -- sorry, that's conSpeak, I mean "Merchant's Bazaar". First, Christopher David of Judith. Judith was already on my "cds to buy" list, and after the show I immediately did so. He finished with a cover of "Ziggy Stardust," establishing a sort of theme for the weekend... Later, there was another wonderful set from Mors Syphilitica. Which proved, among other things, that I tend to prefer Smith's songs when performed by people other than The Smiths. Finally, a heart-breakingly beautiful set by The Mirror Reveals. Including another Bowie cover, a gorgeous version of "Heros." Kit Messick seemed much more comfortable than the last time I saw them at Albion/Batcave. Maybe it was the more intimate setting. The evening program started with Steve Roach and Vidna Obmana doing... well, I'm not quite sure what to call it. It wasn't music, exactly, more like a massive 3D painting made out of sound. Good stuff to trance out to, and I found my brain going to some interesting places. Nice, but I still haven't decided whether I want to see their full-length show tomorrow night. At one point towards the end I closed my eyes, and when I opened them the guys had left the stage, leaving the machines to finish the set without them. This struck me as a terribly clever statement, although what, exactly, it's saying escapes me at the moment. Next up, Black Tape for a Blue Girl. Simply excellent. Live, their work takes on a sort of Angelo Badlemente/Julie Cruise flavor that I didn't pick up on directly from the album. I don't mean that in any derivative way, just that they're both big and deep, yet simultaneously ethereal and delicate, and very sad and beautiful. Unto Ashes was next, fulfilling their billing as "neo-medieval, experimental, apocalyptic folk." There were some equipment problems, but nothing that got too much in the way. Mostly songs from "Saturn Return," one or two from their debut, some not-yet-released tracks, plus a cover of "Don't Fear the Reaper." Sent shivers down my spine, that did. Then, Audra. I have both their albums and liked them, but they didn't make a huge impression and I don't often feel inclined to play them. Maybe it's because they're basically a guitar-driven rock band, although with some twists. Anyway, they picked the best songs from both albums, and I enjoyed the set well enough. Voltaire finished the show. There are certain things you know going into a Voltaire show - the music will be awesome, and Other Things will happen. The exact shape of those Other Things is always a surprise. Tonight he started by apologizing for being drunk, and warned that therefore if he accidentally went into a Barry Manilow song it wasn't his fault. Someone in the crowd prompted, and he started singing "Copa Cabana." The drummer joined in, and the violinist started in as well, before Voltaire stopped it. "Never underestimate what your band can do with no planning." Tonight's Top 13 list was "Top 13 slogans for Projektfest." In no particular order, from memory: * Like Convergence 7... only without the retardation and gross incompetence * It's not in Canada, and that's good enough for me (A reference to Convergence 8, happening, I think, later this week). * Chinese food fest! And, oh yeah, a bunch of bands are playing. * Finally, proof that Johnny Indovina, Eric Hammer, and Voltaire are not the same person. * You've bought their CDs, you've seen them play live... Now watch your favorite Projekt artists get drunk and have sex with each other! * Come watch our artists press the "play" button. Oh wait, that's MetropolisFest. * Welcome to the first annual Voltaire girlfriend search. And, oh yeah, a bunch of bands are playing. * Keeping you safe from techno-beep-beep shit for at least a few days. * C'mon,what else are you going to do on Memorial Day weekend? Go to the beach? We didn't think so. * Love spirals into a human drama as Voltaire has a three-way with Audra and Black Tape for a Blue Girl and comes down with a bad case of Mors Syphilitica. * Depressed? Full of angst? Suicidal? Perfect, you'll fit right in. * 12 bands, a t-shirt, a laminated card, and a sample of my DNA. What more could you ask for for 65 bucks? As he finished, Eric Hammer dashed on stage and kissed him full on the mouth. As always, there were numerous other bits of fun between-song banter, but even if I could remember them it might be better if I don't. Day three - --------- I was out having Dim Sum with friends, and so missed Voltaire's acoustic set in the bazaar. Maybe it was just as well, since based on his obvious popularity I imagine the room was packed. I do wonder what I missed though, apart from the Star Trek songs which I've already heard him do live on a number of occasions. Pity he doesn't seem to be going to DragonCon this year. At 3 I caught Audra's acoustic performance, and actually liked it more than last night's set with the full band. This was clearly Bowie tribute weekend, they finished with "Space Oddity." Well, most of it, they kind of lost it during the fast bit. If someone from Cleopatra were there with a minidisc recorder they'd have their next tribute album... Android Lust finished the day. When the lead singer is doing the slower, quieter parts her voice sounds a little... untrained, for lack of a better word. But on the louder bits she has a screaming intensity that just blew me away. I liked what I've heard of them on "The Shape of Things to Come," but this performance convinced me to buy the album. I skipped the Roach/Obmana performance at St Mary's, I just didn't want to deal with the traveling and the crowd that was expected for the first show. Although, I did go to Dracula's Ball, which was a blast. The night started with about 90 minutes of dancing, with music provided by DJs TheOneBob and Batty. I loved Bob's sets - hell, he played "Bury My Lovely," which alone would make me want to give him a kidney if he ever needed one. Sigh, I miss October Project. Batty... not so much. Bob plays actual, you know, songs, with melodies and lyrics and chord changes and, most importantly, emotional content. Batty was playing stuff that went THUMP-THUMP-THUMP-THUMP for 7 minutes before turning into something else that did pretty much the same thing. In any case, the first band to play was Hungry Lucy. I got their CD in preparation for their show, and put it on once when I was doing something else, so didn't give it much attention. They're sort of goth/trip hop, reminiscent of Portishead. Only lusher, with more energy and more uptempo without being, erm, uptempo. I liked what I heard, I'll give the CD another listen when I get home. Then there was another break for dancing, which ended with the first-ever public playing of new track from The Cruxshadow's soon-to-be-released new CD. Yay! Then The Dreamside took the stage. I liked "The Quest" and "Faery Child" off their CD, but the rest of the tracks didn't quite grab me. Live though, they were pretty amazing. Really kick-ass, and very theatrical, including fire, ritualistic chanting, and costume changes. I guess I don't dislike guitar-based rock. There must be something else about Audra that just doesn't grab me... I've been trying to think of someone to compare The Dreamside's lead singer to, and I'm coming up short. She's looks a bit like Deborah Harry, dresses somewhat like Monica Richards, and has a stage presence and moves something like Siouxsie, but none of those are quite right. On the way back I stopped in a Wawa and got an Ice Suckee! Yay! Mmmmm, blue. It hit me, seeing The Trocodaro so crowded at the ball how empty it looked during the last two nights. I hope this turned out to be profitable for Projekt, I really want to do this again next year. Finally, the big list o' things I bought this weekend: * The complete collection of "Writhe and Shine" comics * The complete collection of "Angst Boy" comics * "Gothica, Romance of the Immortals" a book apparently about vampires and RPGs and the Internet. Really. Looks like a fun read. * A lovely black and silver throw pillow. * Some bits of jewelry * A leather rose * Some cool soaps * CDs! Judith, the new one from Voltaire, the best of Human Drama, the new Lovespirals (to give it a fair chance), Lacuna Coil, Machine in the Garden, Zoar, Loretta's Doll, an album of covers of Cocteau Twins (from Cleopatra, the Tribute Album Company, natch), and Unquiet Void. Whoo! Now to sleep and begin storing up energy and money for DragonCon in a few months. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 21:51:45 -0400 From: meredith Subject: Sloan Wainwright News (apologies for any weird formatting that may be coming through here ... it came to me in horrible HTML, with background image and everything, bleagh) >From: "Joy Nichols" >To: >Subject: A chance to see and hear Sloan Wainwright this week! >Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 16:01:13 -0400 > >A chance to see and hear Sloan Wainwright this week! >************************* >Tuesday, May 28, 9:00am > >Tune into WFUV 90.7FM radio >Sloan, Steve and Cary will be in the studio with Claudia Marshall. >************************* >Thursday, May 30, 8:30pm; with Christopher Williams Makor >35 W. 67 St, NYC >212-601-1009 >We are looking forward to our first show at this wonderful venue. >************************* >Sunday, June 2, 8:00pm; with Terence Martin >The Water Color Cafe >2094 Boston Post Road >Larchmont, NY >914-834-2213 >We hear this restaurant is excellent! ============================================== Meredith Tarr New Haven, CT USA mailto:meth@smoe.org http://www.smoe.org/meth ============================================== Live At The House O'Muzak House Concert Series http://www.smoe.org/meth/muzak.html ============================================== ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 23:02:35 -0500 (CDT) From: "Mitchell A. Pravatiner" Subject: Good squeezebox riffs WRT the recent thread on songs with accordion bits: A couple of my favorites in this group are "Out Past Vacaville" by Penelope Houston (from _The Whole World_ album), and "Still You Turn Me On" by Emerson, Lake and Palmer. You can have confidence that this instrument has a musical viability above and beyond Lawrence Welk and his ilk :-). Mitch ------------------------------ End of ecto-digest V8 #148 **************************