From: owner-jewel-digest@smoe.org (jewel-digest) To: jewel-digest@smoe.org Subject: jewel-digest V3 #631 Reply-To: jewel@smoe.org Sender: owner-jewel-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-jewel-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk jewel-digest Wednesday, November 18 1998 Volume 03 : Number 631 * If you ever wish to unsubscribe, send an email to * jewel-digest-request@smoe.org with ONLY the word * unsubscribe in the body of the email * . * For the latest information on Jewel tour dates, go to: * http://jewel.zoonation.com and click on "TOUR" * OR * go to the OFFICIAL Jewel home page at http://www.jeweljk.com * and go to the "What, When, Where" section * . * PLEASE :) when you reply to this digest to send a post TO the list, * change the subject to reflect what your post is about. A subject * of Re: jewel-digest V3 #xxx or the like gives readers no clue * as to what your message is about. Today's Subjects: ----------------- Jewel on Rosie [ChicDrumer@aol.com] Re: Sorry to be a downer [Beck82@aol.com] UK News: New BBC Radio 2 series featuring Jewel. ["Chris Groves" ] MTV Taping [Beck82@aol.com] Re: EDA on MTV w/ Jesse [LilLizz1@aol.com] Jewel's Management ["Cody Rush" ] Strange.... [Silver8765@aol.com] Make new EDA's but keep the oldddddd.... [Rachel ] Jewel articles [twh662@juno.com (T H)] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 17:01:08 EST From: ChicDrumer@aol.com Subject: Jewel on Rosie I just got finished watching Jewel on Rosie. She was AWESOME! She said some wonderful things, and she sang hands. It sounded beautiful. And Jewel looked absolutely AMAZING (As usualy) Well thats about it Shannon ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 17:11:58 EST From: Beck82@aol.com Subject: Re: Sorry to be a downer I just want to agree with some of these points. Even though I was elated to be at the MTV thing and to see Jewel, stuff like "I touched her hand!!" is out of hand. She IS only human and doesn't want to be idolized. We should be inspired, not crazed. Anyways, I just wanted to voice my opinion. Later, Rebecca ------------------------------ Date: 18 Nov 98 21:57:54 +0100 From: "Chris Groves" Subject: UK News: New BBC Radio 2 series featuring Jewel. Just found this on the Radio 2 section of the BBC web site. - -------------------------------------------------------------------- GIRLS AND GUITARS - New series Thursday 26 November, 10-10.30pm MINDY McCREADY presents a six part series celebrating the new generation of female talent which has exploded into the public's consciousness. Blurring the edges between rock, blues, country and folk, and blazing a trail across the charts these are the new first ladies of North American pop. Through individual profiles we discover who these artists are, what they've had to go through to achieve their new status, and we explore what elements have helped so many come to the fore at this time. The series will feature profiles on JEWEL, MEREDITH BROOKS, PAULA COLE, SHANIA TWAIN, SARAH McLACHLAN, and, kicking of the series - SHAWN COLVIN. - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Chris. Jewel, Pieces Of UK - http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~cmgroves/Jewel ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 14:50:43 -0000 From: Russ Carter Subject: NJC: RE: Sorry to be a downer. - -----Original Message----- From: Russ Carter [SMTP:russc@primenet.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 1998 2:50 PM To: 'Keely Rausch' Subject: RE: Sorry to be a downer. Keely(and everyone ticked at my last post), Thanks for your response. I admit it may have been a bit harsh, but I also think you are being a little harsh on me. First let me say that my only reference to the group was this "I think this group is great, and all the people in it, this needs just be brought back down to reality." What I am trying to say is that some people seem to be going from inspired, to idolizing her, and it's easy for us all to fall into that trap from time to time, but someone needs to pull us out of it. As far as "control" goes, I'm not quite sure what you mean. The only thing that came even close to direction was telling everyone that I hope they listen to what jewel said on mtv. Critic, maybe. But not in the tone you said it in. I will not apologize for what I said. I think for the most part it is true: This is a group of great people, but the fact that the list owner actually had to address the issue of talking about her dress, makes me think that it wouldn't be a bad idea for us all to take a step back for a second and get things in perspective. I do apologize however for any upset I have caused you or anyone else on the list. I love all the angels, and I appreciate you bringing me down a notch, like I think some other people needed the same. Take care angels, Rusty ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 17:18:04 EST From: Beck82@aol.com Subject: MTV Taping I had such a great time at the MTV thing on Tuesday. The whole experience, being on TV, seeing Jewel perform live again, felt so surreal. It was cool to hear her talk normally, like not for the cameras or publicity. My favorite was the comment on her shoes, "These are not shoes, they're architechture." Anyways, whats up to Melissa, I can't believe we were on, and thanks to the guy who gave me the EDA pick (sorry, i did not catch your name). Later, Rebecca ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 17:16:47 EST From: LilLizz1@aol.com Subject: Re: EDA on MTV w/ Jesse Was the guy who had the Jewel book who was with Jesse and said "Jewel is da bomb" an EDA? ~~that guy was not an EDA-i asked him b/c he was talking to me--he is a die hard fan though( to a frightening degree)~~ **by the way i was on tv w/ jesse during total request and on jewel tv--i was standing next to him ( the girl in the black coat w/ curly red hair <--that's how all of my friends identified me!! i was on for a couple of minutes !! ** lisa ~~the purrin angel~~ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 06:44:32 -0800 From: "Cody Rush" Subject: Jewel's Management EDAs: I must give two thumbs up for Jewel's management. Ok, think about it. There were a BUNCH of other bands releasing CD's on Tuesday, including Jewel. However, Jewel has been all over the TV. You think this is just by chance??? Not at all. Jewel *must* have some very hard working management getting her all of these spots on MTV, SNL, Rosie, Jay Leno, David Lettermen, etc... etc... Two thumbs up from me... way to go. Cody Rush The San Diego Angel ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 17:32:29 EST From: Silver8765@aol.com Subject: Strange.... Ok. I was listening to What's Simple Is True, and you know the part where she sings "The more I live..." ? Well I wasn't thinking about it.... so I found myself singing along, but not the right lyrics. Instead I sang "And people talk..." from Adrian, you know? And I thought, gee, that sounds the same.... Agree? Just thought I'd share. *niina* a random angel ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 17:41:47 -0500 From: Rachel Subject: Make new EDA's but keep the oldddddd.... To: The Everyday Angels Message: Hello! I am sure all of you EDA's have heard that annoying, stupid song that goes "Make new friends but keep the old one is silver and the other's gold". Well, as corny as it may be for my e-mail it has a point. How about changing the lyrics a little bit here. Let's replace "friend's" with EDA's. Alright now I will sing the new transformed song for you: "Make new EDA's, but keep the old, one is silver and the other's gold." Wow, what a better version, don't you think? You all probably have gotten my point and my little example there. I hope you think about this and get something from my e-mail to all of you Everyday Angels. I give you all my heartfelt advice and I have a couple of questions for everyone. Whatever happened to the Everyday Angels who would go to any lengths for new EDA's who just joined the list and old EDA's? Didn't we used to greet our new Angel's and welcome them with a smile not a frown? Didn't we?! Well, that is how I remember. Because, I was a new EDA once too. Everyone was! I remember my first day on the list. What a joy to be welcomed into such a pleasant group who shared my love of Jewel!!!! What bliss!! What joy!! I felt like I was, as Jewel would put it "swaddled in bliss" ever since! I could talk to any EDA and feel the spirit that Jewel has put through her music and lyrics go to my heart. Why do we not welcome new EDA's with a smile? Why do we frown upon them as if they were Everyday Devils bringing harm to us????? What harm is sharing the love of music with one another!!!!!???? New EDA's do not strike me as harmful or unpleasant!!! They are the seeds we planted a long time ago....remember??? We wanted to spread the news of Jewel so people would listen to her!!! We welcomed everyone in like a stray cat coming in for a meal. So now the seeds have finally blossomed......and look how selfish some people are acting. I am practically crying now as I write this because what ever happened to us?? Have we gotten so caught up with ourselves thinking that Jewel only liked us?? HAVE WE?? Because aren't new seeds better for Jewel? Or are we only thinking of ourselves here? What is this list all about anyway??? It isn't just about Jewel, it is about caring for all of the EDA's and bringing the love that we feel from Jewel's lyrics to each and every new/or old EDA and people of the world!! Wasn't Jewel once proud of what we did??? Weren't we proud!!!?? I am only 13 years old and ever since becoming an EDA all other EDA's treated me like one of them regardless of age, sex, etc. Now my soul is empty.........my heart is not full.....what a minute.....Where is the joy I once felt about being on the list??? Where is the bliss??? I refuse to quit on this list because I know that not everyone is like I am describing.. we are all good people. I have seen how much of a tight group us EDA's are!!!! I would love to let new EDA's see us like we once saw ourselves. Not because of reputation, but because of how most of us once felt whenever we first became EDA's (feels like ages doesn't it), or the feeling from going to a Jewel concert and actually getting to meet us EDA's!!! It feels so cozy, doesn't it???? I don't mean to preach to everyone and I know I am only 13 years old. But I am telling everyone this from deep within my heart.....please don't let the EDA's die....PLEASE!! Because where are we without each other?? Sincerly but written as a friend, Rachel ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 17:27:11 -0500 From: twh662@juno.com (T H) Subject: Jewel articles Two things: (1) Newsweek magazine has a 2-page article on Jewel in the 11/23/98 issue (p.72) and (2) this off the internet: 11/18/98 Jewel Sparkles Over Spirit Of New LP SonicNet Daily Music News Reports: NEW YORK -- Most musicians would probably not consider the night before the release of a highly anticipated album an ideal time to sit down and write some brand-new songs. But that's exactly what Jewel Kilcher, better known to the world as Jewel, did Monday night, in a tiny multimedia studio in the midtown Manhattan offices of her record company. "I was just making up songs [during the soundcheck]," the 24-year-old folk-pop singer/songwriter said in the SonicNet/Yahoo! chat that followed the cybercast of her live performance. "I write a lot. I'm very prolific, and I know that nobody will hear a lot of them." Jewel's new 13-song album, Spirit, released Tuesday, expands upon the minimally produced sound of her 1994 multi-platinum debut, Pieces of You, which yielded her mega-hit, "Who Will Save Your Soul" (RealAudio excerpt). The new album includes a full band backing the Alaskan-born singer's nimble, intimate-sounding vocals. Tracks such as the meditative ballad "What's Simple is True" even feature atmospheric synthesizer parts, courtesy of producer Patrick Leonard, best known for his work with dance-pop icon Madonna. "I found a producer who would just let me be who I was, and wouldn't try to put his sound or his ideas and desires onto me," Jewel said of Leonard. Following her cybercast performance, Jewel answered fans' questions in a SonicNet/Yahoo! chat. Dressed casually in a hooded, powder-blue sweatshirt, a pair of khakis and brand-new Nike high-tops, with a sweatband holding back her fine blond hair, she showcased some of her newest material. In her distinctive, breathy-soprano voice, Jewel sang at least two unfamiliar songs, with lyrics that mentioned "fields of gold" and a "sky as blue as an old man's smile." Kelly Howard, an 18-year-old Jewel fan from Florida, referred to the album in an e-mail as "a mature step up from Pieces of You, " which the singer herself called "a little folk album." The title Spirit reflects the album's theme, Jewel said. "I picked songs that worked along the theme, the theme being intelligent ways to have an influence over one's circumstances: how to find faith, how to find courage, how to be intelligent and spiritual. I don't think you have to try very hard to be spiritual; it just embodies everything." Before the release of Pieces of You, Jewel spent months living in a van, a time that she said is reflected in the songs on Spirit. "When I was living in my car, and even when I first came to touring, I'd get so worried and so afraid that I'd get sick. It really used to control me," she recalled. "A lot of this record is about how I've been able to work myself out of that place." The album's first single -- the upbeat, vaguely jazzy "Hands" -- is indicative of the tone of Spirit. "When I was writing that song, I was thinking about what matters ... in the end," Jewel said. The answer to that question, she sings on "Hands," is "only kindness." Not all of the songs on Spirit are as uplifting. The poignant track "Fat Boy," which reverts to the guitar-and-vocal sound of her first album, was written about "a friend who killed himself because he was fat," Jewel said. Jewel's penchant for making art out of autobiography was showcased in another medium this summer with the release of "A Night Without Armor," a book of poems. The singer/songwriter has another book slated for release in July 1999. "I haven't started writing yet," she said of the new book. "There might be some poetry on it, but it'll be mostly short stories, anecdotes about my childhood ... little essay-type things." Jewel said that she tries to maintain clear distinctions between the creative fields in which she works. "My songwriting and my poetry seem to be two very separate things," she explained. "My songwriting tends to be less autobiographical. It's more what I think about things, or I make up scenarios. ... My poetry is often pretty literal." In spite of her various successes, which extend to a starring role in "Ride with the Devil," a soon-to-be-released movie filmed earlier this year, Jewel downplayed her talents. "I never thought I was really a songwriter or a singer," she said. "It was just something that I did. I still don't feel like I'm some sort of super talent people need to hear. I just feel like, you know, if I keep working hard, hopefully I'll be here in 20 years. I'm just getting my skills down." The artist, who looks smaller in person than on television, then belied her own hesitancy with confident, note-perfect, solo-acoustic performances of three songs from Spirit -- "Deep Water," "A Life Uncommon" and the passionate album-closer, "Absence of Fear." Jesse Houwing, a 19-year-old fan from the Netherlands who has his own website devoted to Jewel, said in an e-mail that he was "dazed" by the cybercast of the performance. "I loved it. I think the acoustic performance was even better than the album version," he said. ------------------------------ End of jewel-digest V3 #631 ***************************