From: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org (ecto-digest) To: ecto-digest@smoe.org Subject: ecto-digest V9 #64 Reply-To: ecto@smoe.org Sender: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk ecto-digest Friday, March 7 2003 Volume 09 : Number 064 Today's Subjects: ----------------- october project news [noam tchotchke ] An open letter/update [AURALG@aol.com] Re: ky news [Steve VanDevender ] Re: An open letter/update [Neal Copperman ] Re: An open letter/update ["Joanna M. Phillips" Subject: october project news >Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2003 17:34:10 -0500 >From: "Julie, Emil and Marina" >Subject: UPDATE! New Recording from October Project > >Greetings! > >We're very happy to announce that October Project's new six-song CD, >"Different Eyes," will be available in just a few weeks. > >This collector's edition recording, featuring the beautiful lead vocals of >Marina Belica, includes original songs by Julie Flanders and Emil Adler >songs from the early days of October Project that we have now returned to >with "different eyes." > >To celebrate, we're planning a special CD-release party and private concert >at a gorgeous SoHo loft in New York City on March 21st. Space is very >limited, so reserve as soon as possible by visiting us at >http://www.octoberproject.net/oplive.html. > >Next on our schedule is the recording of a full-length album and a tour of >the East Coast. We'll definitely keep you posted! > >In the meantime, please spread the word, and visit us often at the website >for updates and downloads. > >Much love! > >OP >Marina, Emil and Julie >October Project >http://www.octoberproject.net ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 16:28:38 EST From: AURALG@aol.com Subject: An open letter/update Hello Ectos, Long time, no nothin'. I'm not sure but for some strange reason I've been receiving a number of inquiries as of late, regarding my what and whereabouts. Most of these letters are from Ectophiles and friends I've made through this list. As they've accumulated I thought it might be easier to reply en mass as to what's up. First I'd like to express my gratitude and thanks to all of you who still seem to have me on your radar screens. Some have become dear and close friends, some are aquaintances from Happy gigs and some are simply fans of the music we all seem to enjoy and understand. I was in a severe accident in December of 2001 and have spent just about all this past year recovering and in physical therapy. Such fun I have never known. The gory details, for the gory inclined amongst you, are that I was backed over by a van in a parking lot and pushed/dragged for a few very long feet, before the vehicle rolled up onto my shoulder and back. Aside from a new found sympathy for "road kill", it was proclaimed that my shoulder blade and right arm were pretty much in need of truckloads of morphine, rest and rehab. After 6 months of too much television and self help books, the powers that be, decided surgery was in order to correct some complications. If I had to choose between the accident and surgery, I'd have to go with the van. Six more months of trying to teach an arm what it used to be capable of. Six more months of looking at instruments I used to enjoy trying to play. Oh poor me. So now the good news is that all seems fairly mended, deformities are minimal, instrument playing has commenced and I'm back in the studio finishing what needs to be finished. I'm also auditioning some players, some who might be familiar from Happy's various ensembles, for some performances later this year. It'll be nice to get out of the house and hopefully see some of your smiling faces. Thank you all for your concerns, support and well wishes. I've always maintained how special and dear Ectophiles are to me. Even the ones I haven't met yet. The range of intellect, compassion, love of music, sense of joy and humor has always been refreshing and inspirational. Your discerning passions, and values help to keep me humble, honest in my music and thankful that the mainstream ain't the only stream. See ya soon (not in a parking lot) Love to y'all Kevin Bartlett ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 14:12:05 -0800 From: Steve VanDevender Subject: Re: ky news noam tchotchke writes: > one time at band camp, Steve VanDevender said: > >I got _Enemy_ back in 2001 and I love it, and I'm intrigued by > >the reviews of _Breasticles_ (even if that name makes me twitch every > >time I hear it :-). > > it's less twitchable if you pronounce it so it rhymes with pericles. ;) That's even _more_ disturbing. I did send off for _Breasticles_ earlier this week and await it eagerly. Much like Veda Hille's _Spine_, though, I fear I may have to hide the case from myself. I also picked up the new Throwing Muses album yesterday. It's very crunchy; it may almost make your teeth hurt, but in a good way. Forgetting that the new Kristin Hersh album _The Grotto_ was also simultaneously released, but reminded by the sticker on _Throwing Muses_, I had to order it too. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 22:16:05 -0700 From: Neal Copperman Subject: Re: An open letter/update Hi Kevin, I was very sorry to hear about your recent struggles, doubly so as they have been going on for so long without us knowing about them. I never met you personally, though I did see several Happy shows that you played in. You have been a part of something that has been important to me, and even though it's not something that I can adequately demonstrate, it is something that I care about. I hope you continue to heal, both physically and mentally, and that we will be able to appreciate what you have to offer, both in music and in life. While no one speeks for the ecto list, I'm sure most of us would like to offer you any support that we can. I don't know what's appropriate, but if there is anything that would help, please speek up. How about putting your album up for pre-order? Good luck, neal ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2003 00:57:56 -0500 From: "Joanna M. Phillips" Subject: Re: An open letter/update At 10:16 PM 3/6/2003 -0700, neal wrote: >Hi Kevin, > >I was very sorry to hear about your recent struggles, doubly so as they >have been going on for so long without us knowing about them. (snip) ::nod nod:: I wish we had known sooner. Maybe something we could've done to help out? >I hope you continue to heal, both physically and mentally, and that we >will be able to appreciate what you have to offer, both in music and in >life. While no one speeks for the ecto list, I'm sure most of us would >like to offer you any support that we can. I don't know what's >appropriate, but if there is anything that would help, please speek up. Yes, please do let us know. >How about putting your album up for pre-order? What a good idea! I know I would like a copy! fleur ------------------------------ End of ecto-digest V9 #64 *************************