From: les@jmdl.com (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2001 #392 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: les@jmdl.com Errors-To: les@jmdl.com Precedence: bulk Unsubscribe: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe Archives: http://www.smoe.org/lists/joni Websites: http://www.jmdl.com http://www.jonimitchell.com JMDL Digest Monday, September 10 2001 Volume 2001 : Number 392 The Official Joni Mitchell Homepage, created by Wally Breese, can be found at http://www.jonimitchell.com. It contains the latest news, a detailed bio, Original Interviews, essays, lyrics and much much more. The JMDL website can be found at http://www.jmdl.com and contains interviews, articles, the member gallery, archives, and much more. ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- New Dylan Album NJC ["Blair Fraipont" ] The Drums that never let up... ["Blair Fraipont" ] Re: Earthquake coming? [Catherine McKay ] RE: Earthquake coming? ["Deb Messling" ] Re: Earthquake coming? [SCJoniGuy@aol.com] Re: Earthquake coming? [colin ] Re: Earthquake coming? ["Sharon L. Buffington" ] Re: Earthquake coming?NJC ["Sharon L. Buffington" ] Re: Earthquake coming? NJC [Michael Paz ] festpics [colin ] Re: Earthquake coming?NJC [Michael Paz ] Re: Earthquake coming?NJC [Brian Gross ] Re: festpics (md) [MDESTE1@aol.com] Re: Earthquake coming? NJC [RoseMJoy@aol.com] RE: festpics (md) ["Chris Marshall" ] Re: Subject: some real Joni news [] nuriel njc ["Dolphie Bush" ] Re: Earthquake coming? NJC [Brian Gross ] Re: Earthquake coming? NJC [Randy Remote ] Re: festpics [dsk ] born to take the highway [Nuriel Tobias ] Re: Earthquake coming?NJC [Catherine McKay ] Re: Earthquake Came NJC ["Kakki" ] Re: Earthquake coming? [dsk ] Re: New Dylan Album NJC [Jason Maloney ] To the cult-A Jonifest loveletter (review) [scmorris ] Re: Earthquake coming? [BigWaltinSF@aol.com] Re: Painting with Worms [BigWaltinSF@aol.com] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 17:34:48 -0400 From: "Blair Fraipont" Subject: New Dylan Album NJC I just heard the new Dylan album last night.. It was similar to Time out of mind, but a bit different too. However, on the cover, Dylan has this pencil-thin mustache and I swear he looked like Vincent Price. All the pictures inside the cd have this mustache too. He just looks creepy. Then again, I was drinking so, it may not be that bad... I definitely want to go to this show, if i Can. BLair > >A friend in NY sent this down the line to me: > >*BOB DYLAN at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN in NEW YORK >Tickets on sale: 9/10/2001 12:00 PM >*Event Date: 11/19/2001{[]** >Ticket Price: $34.00-$64.00 >*Ticket Link: >http://events.ticketmaster.com/cgi-bin10/flo?y=eKls0CZ8Dv0FaJ0NFZ0A2 > >YAY on the Joni cd news! >Keep the Jonifest tales coming. >GARRET _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 17:38:12 -0400 From: "Blair Fraipont" Subject: The Drums that never let up... The other night I went to a play called, "TallBoy Walking" which was produced in a tiny theater near 42nd street. The play was well-received and I enjoyed some of its social commenttary, but what got me, was the opening music which they had used was the DRums OF Burundi!! i was so excited. After the play I approached the Director and asked him where he had found the music. He said he found it on a Starbucks compilation cd. I also recall watching the INdependant film Channel or Sundance one time and seeing a movie where they had used the Drum track as well. Blair _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 17:42:22 -0400 From: "Blair Fraipont" Subject: Michael Stipe NJC Speaking of R.E.M. recently, I was totally excited to pass Micheal Stipe on the street in Chelsea the other day. I know I am in New york, when you can pass a star/artist and be nonchlalant about it. My friend, Litza and I then went into look at a new Karen Waller (Name? Spelling?) exhibit. There were all these images of natives, southern black women, warriors, all black and siloutted. They automatically reminded me of HOSL cover and the style of the natives. Bliair _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2001 17:43:58 -0400 (EDT) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: Earthquake coming? - --- BigWaltinSF@aol.com wrote: > Hi everybody, > > I'm new to the list, so for all I know, the recent > tenseness in some of the > political discussions may come and go in cycles -- > nicely balanced, thank > you, by people recommending sites like wordscanheal > and gratefulness -- but I > joined the list to hear news of joni... Walt, you're quite right. It does go in cycles and no one can predict when the proverbial will hit the fan (some would call that *exciting* ;) ) Feel free to ask your Joni-questions - sometimes we forget, that's why we're here. Get your free @yahoo.ca address at http://mail.yahoo.ca ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2001 17:46:14 -0400 From: "Deb Messling" Subject: RE: Earthquake coming? My take on "Sex Kills" is that sex is one other natural blessing that has been transformed, these days, into a curse - like the "hostile sun beating down," which used to be the sun pouring down like butterscotch. As you point out, she's mistaken if she believes it is literally sex that kills, but I would grant her artistic license on this one. > (A meta question) Um, are we allowed to speculate/comment/ask > questions about > JM herself and her personal life? Yes - we're not above gossip! > the man with reflective glasses reading a newspaper or mag, a bowl in the > foreground with a key, lightbulb and herbs, and a lightwsitch in the > background -- is that the mysterious (to me) Don(ald) Freed (of > "Facelift")? Doesn't the title of that painting refer to the bombing of Dresden, or am I thinking of another one? > In the title song on TtT, who are Sophia and Ana? Real people, or is she > referring to mythology? (God, I'm lazy.) Sophia was a reference to Sophia Loren, but Joni also realized that "Sophia" means wisdom. I believe it was Kakki who solved the "Ana" mystery. She is Wayne Shorter's wife, who died in the TWA crash off New York a few years back. > Still on TtT, that over-the-shoulder painting of herself with a > deer in the > foreground, people in the distance, opposite "My Best to You" -- > could that > have been a peace offering to her mother -- maybe it was/is one of her > favorite songs? Is JM's mom still alive? Her dad? Her parents were still alive as of last year's exhibition at the Mendel, and I haven't heard any other news since. That's an interesting idea about "My Best to You" being intended for her mom. I sort of thought of it as directed at US, the audience, as a good-bye. - ----------------------------------- Deb Messling =^..^= - ----------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2001 18:11:11 EDT From: SCJoniGuy@aol.com Subject: Re: Earthquake coming? << Sorry if this was discussed to death seven years ago.>> Walt, let me also chime in here and say that this is nothing to apologize for. Like Vince said, we haven't heard YOUR thoughts so all topics become as new. <<-- is that the mysterious (to me) Don(ald) Freed (of "Facelift")? >> Yes it is, and they are no longer "an item". << Was he one of the guys seated next to Joni on that "Special Night" thingy last year? Also, was her daughter there -- one of the young women seated near her that night looked sorta like the one picture of Kilauren I've seen.>> I believe that Don WAS there, but the lady you're thinking is Kilauren is Diana Krall (who has a new CD coming out this month, btw...) <> Sophia Loren had a quote about fame being like riding a tiger, and that's what Joni was referencing. I forget if we ever discussed who Ana was. << Still on TtT, that over-the-shoulder painting of herself with a deer in the foreground, people in the distance, opposite "My Best to You" -- could that have been a peace offering to her mother -- maybe it was/is one of her favorite songs? Is JM's mom still alive? Her dad?>> Both Bill & Myrtle Anderson are alive. They were with her last year at the Mendel exhibit, and some of that footage is available on the JMDL video tree. You can tell they are very proud of her. She hasn't said that "My Best To You" was a fave of her folks, but I can't help but think that it was, along with "Cool Water", the other Sons of the Pioneers song she did. Thanks for bringing things back to home base. Bob NP: Ani Difranco, "Garden of Simple" ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 23:24:39 +0100 From: colin Subject: Re: Earthquake coming? Deb Messling wrote: > My take on "Sex Kills" is that sex is one other natural blessing that has > been transformed, these days, into a curse - I am not sure what you mean here, but sex has always been dangerous. It was only for short period in mdoern times with the use of antibitotics that sex ceased to be a danger-so we wrongly thought. Not just HIV but cervical cancer, chlamidia and more i should think. Sex has always always been risky-even if no infections, the rsulting pregancy for het sex could kill and actually still does. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 17:23:29 -0500 From: "Sharon L. Buffington" Subject: Re: Earthquake coming? I always thought Joni meant when you enter into a sexual relationship...you kill your 'relationship'... Love and peace......Sharon colin wrote: > > Deb Messling wrote: > > > My take on "Sex Kills" is that sex is one other natural blessing that has > > been transformed, these days, into a curse - > > I am not sure what you mean here, but sex has always been dangerous. It was only > for short period in mdoern times with the use of antibitotics that sex ceased to > be a danger-so we wrongly thought. Not just HIV but cervical cancer, chlamidia > and more i should think. > Sex has always always been risky-even if no infections, the rsulting pregancy > for het sex could kill and actually still does. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2001 18:19:33 EDT From: SCJoniGuy@aol.com Subject: Volume 21 Winners!! For the first time we have two winners in the Covers contest...will Mr. Blair Fraipont and Mr. Brian Symes please come up and accept their awards? Probably would be a better idea for youse guys to just e-mail me a mailing address, and I'll get your FREE copies of Covers, Volume 21 in the mail this week. Cangrats, and thanks to ALL who gave it a shot. Lots of guesses this time 'round, which made me happy. If you didn't win, but want a copy, let me know and we'll make it happen. BTW, my song was inspired by the Jonifest. I chose "Not To Blame" from Turbulent Indigo as Les Ross' performance was one of the most heartfelt & moving performances I've ever seen. Bob NP: Ani, "Marrow" ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 17:29:05 -0500 From: "Sharon L. Buffington" Subject: Re: Earthquake coming? I meant to say more about this....that sex can end a cultural relationship...a working relationship...a familial relationship...and certainly a relationship between two adults....... "Sharon L. Buffington" wrote: > > I always thought Joni meant when you enter into a sexual > relationship...you kill your 'relationship'... > > Love and peace......Sharon > > colin wrote: > > > > Deb Messling wrote: > > > > > My take on "Sex Kills" is that sex is one other natural blessing that has > > > been transformed, these days, into a curse - > > > > I am not sure what you mean here, but sex has always been dangerous. It was only > > for short period in mdoern times with the use of antibitotics that sex ceased to > > be a danger-so we wrongly thought. Not just HIV but cervical cancer, chlamidia > > and more i should think. > > Sex has always always been risky-even if no infections, the rsulting pregancy > > for het sex could kill and actually still does. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2001 18:24:07 EDT From: SCJoniGuy@aol.com Subject: Re: Earthquake coming? NJC << I always thought Joni meant when you enter into a sexual relationship...you kill your 'relationship'... >> Sex is fine, Sharon, it's MARRIAGE that kills a relationship! LOL! Bob ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 17:41:41 -0500 From: "Sharon L. Buffington" Subject: Re: Sex Kills 2001 right on Vince!!! Vince Lavieri wrote: > > BigWaltinSF@aol.com wrote: > > > Okay, this is old discussion to most of you -- but did anyone else wince even > > slightly at Joni's choice of "Sex Kills"? > > No. > > > I know I'm nitpicking, and she was > > mostly attacking commercialism and bad vibes and behaviors, but I assume she > > was referring to AIDS (what else?), > > I don't think that she was referring to AIDS at all. > > > and, well, we all know it isn't the sex > > which kills. Of course, I'm at a loss to come up with a way she could have > > fit any other wording into the song without ruining the flow. Still... > > Sorry if this was discussed to death seven years ago. > > > > With every new discussion of a topic we always learn new things and get new > insights! So we welcome new discussions of previously discussed topics; for > starters, we have not had your insights yet! > > I probably change my understanding and interpretation of the song once a year, > but... > > the song is about justice (just ice) and the spoiling of the environment (Exxon) > and the line immediately preceding "sex kills" is "sex sells everything". > > The words go on to talk about the disconnect of people from their own lives and > covers a host of society's ills, including kids packing guns to school. At the > time of Columbine, this song got a lot of play in here - don't know if I would > ever want to go back and read that myriad of threads again or not, as it was > emotional, but if you can locate that thread, I'd recommend them. > > Sex sells everything and distracts us from what is important: justice, > environment, youth, etc. etc. etc. And as a gay man I am surely convinced that > the gay community is as guilty as the straight community of being willingly > distracted by sex instead of dealing with real life. Rolling Stone has published > some brilliant articles on gun violence in schools and the causes thereof, but to > sell the magazine, the cover will almost always feature some nearly naked female > singer in buff shape, and I suspect that the RS stories on violence in our > culture are among the less well read by its readers. And my latest issues of OUT > are feature nearly naked men in buff shape and what is the hottest new thing in > gay culture but very few follow-ups to the Exxon Valdez oil spill (a key feature > of this song) or anything on oil drilling in the Alaskan wilderness. > > The commercialization of sex for everything in our society has distracted us from > dealing with that which is real, Joni says IMHO, and that is why it is of my > favorite songs by Joni ever. Because I think she is right on here. And she says > that sex sells everything, sex kills, not as a judgment but as a lament. > > I also think that sex can kill. AIDS is a virus, stds are viruses, and these > happen in the imperfections of the physical world in which we live. As you are > new to the list (and a belated welcome by the way!) when you see my signature, > please do not misunderstand. I am far, far from some right wing zealot, please > know that. In my ministry (and life) I have encountered a number of people who > have used sex as a weapon, and who have taken absolutely foolhardy risks (with > sex, drugs, alcohol, whatever) that have killed, in the search for the momentary > thrill. > > Sex sells everything. As I write this, I am watching the US Open, Sampras vs > Hewitt (Hewitt is damned cute too) and Mass Mutual insurance just used a swimming > sperm to sell their financial services. > > Again, welcome! I am sorry that I have not greeted you sooner! > > (the Rev) Vince > > http://www.pathwaynet.com/stmatthias ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 23:59:57 +0100 From: colin Subject: Re: Earthquake coming?NJC "Sharon L. Buffington" wrote: > I meant to say more about this....that sex can end a cultural > relationship...a working relationship...a familial relationship...and > certainly a relationship between two adults....... > and the relationship between a man and his dog....... ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 18:00:04 -0500 From: "Sharon L. Buffington" Subject: Re: Earthquake coming?NJC LOL yes that too...and sheep...and well...you get it. LOL LOL colin wrote: > > "Sharon L. Buffington" wrote: > > > I meant to say more about this....that sex can end a cultural > > relationship...a working relationship...a familial relationship...and > > certainly a relationship between two adults....... > > > > and the relationship between a man and his dog....... ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 00:10:50 +0100 From: colin Subject: Re: Earthquake coming?NJC > and sheep... sheep? now really that is just perverse....... ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 18:12:48 -0700 From: Michael Paz Subject: Re: Earthquake coming? NJC LMAO! This made me scream Bob. It's the friendship thing that I miss the most. Paz NP-Father and Son-Bob and Me (Damn your good Bob! You even know the lyrics.) on 9/9/01 3:24 PM, SCJoniGuy@aol.com at SCJoniGuy@aol.com wrote: > << I always thought Joni meant when you enter into a sexual > relationship...you kill your 'relationship'... >> > > Sex is fine, Sharon, it's MARRIAGE that kills a relationship! LOL! > > Bob ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 00:19:50 +0100 From: colin Subject: festpics weird or what? Willy the shake-well I always thought he was Malyasian! Either he isn't or the food made him pale...... Rose-don't take this wrong but I always thought you were much older! Kate-you look just as I assumed you'd look. Brian you have lost weight and Mags has lost hair. Kakki-you too look like you lost weight. - -- bw colin DAK,BRO GC, 950i 940,860,864, 260, 890,Silver 830 and 270, Passap 6000 Duo80 colin@tantra-apso.com http://www.tantra-apso.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 18:15:56 -0700 From: Michael Paz Subject: Re: Earthquake coming?NJC Unless of course you are a shepherd... Paz NP-Edith and The Kingpin-Bob Muller on 9/9/01 4:10 PM, colin at colin@tantra-apso.com wrote: >> and sheep... > > sheep? now really that is just perverse....... ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 19:09:50 -0400 From: Brian Gross Subject: Re: Earthquake coming?NJC Not if you have boots and a fence :-)) colin wrote: > > > and sheep... > > sheep? now really that is just perverse....... - -- After twenty-three years you'd think I could find A way to let you know somehow That I want to see your smiling face Forty-five years from now. --Stan Rogers ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2001 19:58:25 EDT From: MDESTE1@aol.com Subject: Re: festpics (md) In a message dated 9/9/01 4:10:48 PM Pacific Daylight Time, colin@tantra-apso.com writes: << weird or what? Willy the shake-well I always thought he was Malyasian! Either he isn't or the food made him pale...... Rose-don't take this wrong but I always thought you were much older! Kate-you look just as I assumed you'd look. Brian you have lost weight and Mags has lost hair. Kakki-you too look like you lost weight. >> Colin is just loaded with compliments as usual. It must be dark in there where his head is located. Marcel. who has been forcefiully begged to not send anything to Mr. Personality. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2001 20:07:30 EDT From: RoseMJoy@aol.com Subject: Re: Earthquake coming? NJC In a message dated 9/9/01 6:25:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, SCJoniGuy@aol.com writes: > Sex is fine, Sharon, it's MARRIAGE that kills a relationship! LOL! > > Well I have neither!!!!! fcol rosemjoy@aol.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 01:22:18 +0100 From: "Chris Marshall" Subject: RE: festpics (md) Colin:- > weird or what? > > Willy the shake-well I always thought he was Malyasian! Either he isn't > or the food made him pale...... > > Rose-don't take this wrong but I always thought you were much older! > > Kate-you look just as I assumed you'd look. > > Brian you have lost weight and Mags has lost hair. > > Kakki-you too look like you lost weight. >> I didn't see anything insulting here. In fact, I'd be thrilled to be told I'd lost weight, and Mags has indeed chopped lots of hair off. So...? Marcel:- > Colin is just loaded with compliments as usual. It must be dark in there > where his head is located. Mmm, that's insulting. > Marcel. who has been forcefiully begged to not send anything to Mr. > Personality. Forcefully? Repeatedly is closer to the truth, surely? Me? I didn't think you were as good a musician as you are. And you looked pretty much as I expected. So, er, what's the big deal? - --Chris ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 01:21:51 +0100 From: Subject: Re: Subject: some real Joni news Randy Remote wrote > > It seems like kind of a contradiction to give the kid a lecture about > conformity in his music, which he rightly points out she has never > even heard, and then use the worst of the commercial music world > as an excuse not to create something original herself. It seems to me like she gave the kid some good advice. If his main concerns are business related and about having a good pension built up by the time he's 48, maybe he'd be better off working at something else and just wearing the punk clothes at weekends.. A lot of these bands put on the rock 'n roll uniform but don't bother too much about creating anything original musically. I was watching an MTV awards yesterday and one of these ridiculous bands came up with blood splattered on their faces and clothes and started thanking their manager, accountant, record company etc. Very edgy and rebellious.. Philip NP Bjork - Vespertine ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2001 19:53:00 -0500 From: "Dolphie Bush" Subject: nuriel njc Nuriel, please come back. Mack ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 21:08:33 -0400 From: Brian Gross Subject: Re: Earthquake coming? NJC And speaking of earthquakes, I just found out that a 4.1 quake centered only a mile from West Hollywood struck Los Angeles this afternoon Maybe Hell threw a tantrum about not wanting to go back to NZ?? (only kidding) I hope everyone is ok out there, really (really!) shybrei - -- After twenty-three years you'd think I could find A way to let you know somehow That I want to see your smiling face Forty-five years from now. --Stan Rogers ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 18:35:21 -0700 From: Randy Remote Subject: Re: Earthquake coming? NJC Brian Gross wrote: > And speaking of earthquakes, I just found out that a 4.1 quake centered > only a mile from West Hollywood struck Los Angeles this afternoon > I hope everyone is ok out there, really (really!) This is California. A 4.1 doesn't even get our attention. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 22:04:48 -0400 From: dsk Subject: Re: festpics MDESTE1@aol.com wrote: > > Colin is just loaded with compliments as usual. It must be dark in there > where his head is located. There you go again, describing yourself while trying to insult someone else. > Marcel. who has been forcefiully begged to not send anything to Mr. > Personality. Begged? Really? Looked to me like a definite and polite request, another one, after many such requests that you've chosen to ignore. I'm amazed Colin can still be polite about it. You don't deserve it. Debra Shea ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2001 19:38:57 -0700 (PDT) From: Nuriel Tobias Subject: born to take the highway can anyone tell me more about this joni song? makes me wish then was now. _____________________________________________________________ Free email, web pages, news, entertainment, weather and MORE! Check out -------------------------------> http://wowmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2001 22:46:26 -0400 (EDT) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: Earthquake coming?NJC - --- colin wrote: > "Sharon L. Buffington" wrote: > > > I meant to say more about this....that sex can end > a cultural > > relationship...a working relationship...a familial > relationship...and > > certainly a relationship between two adults....... > > > > and the relationship between a man and his dog....... Ewwww! Get your free @yahoo.ca address at http://mail.yahoo.ca ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2001 19:49:48 -0700 From: "Kakki" Subject: Re: Earthquake Came NJC LOL Brian! Hell and I had just passed though the epicenter in West Hollywood and were stopped at a light on Santa Monica Blvd. At first I thought my car was dying - like it was suddenly hitting the ground. It was Hell who knew it was an earthquake (they have them in Kiwiland). We started to bounce up and down for about 5 seconds, nervously giggling, and then we headed to Hal's bar in Venice for a drink and a look at the Joni painting there. It was pretty strong but very short. We were cracking up because Big Walt had predicited it today, and of course, this way I could give her the full California experience ;-) Kakki > And speaking of earthquakes, I just found out that a 4.1 quake centered > only a mile from West Hollywood struck Los Angeles this afternoon > > Maybe Hell threw a tantrum about not wanting to go back to NZ?? > (only kidding) > > I hope everyone is ok out there, really (really!) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 23:17:22 -0400 From: dsk Subject: Re: Earthquake coming? SCJoniGuy@aol.com wrote: > > <<-- is that the mysterious (to me) Don(ald) Freed (of "Facelift")? >> > > Yes it is, and they are no longer "an item". Really? That's too bad. I thought they weren't for a while but then they were again. During the TNT Tribute, it was so sweet to see such a tough looking guy crying his eyes out (and trying to not be obvious about it) when they were showing all the pictures of "early" Joni, and touching too that Joni was shaking him a little like she didn't quite know how to help him. Such confusion is so real. Debra Shea ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 04:09:49 +0100 From: Jason Maloney Subject: Re: New Dylan Album NJC The reviews in the weekend press here were less than enthusiastic, citing the sound as lazy bar-room blues. Did they hear the same album? Beacuse I was looking forward to this after Time Out of Mind.... Jason. http://www.the-slipstream.co.uk ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Sep 2001 22:59:07 -0600 From: scmorris Subject: To the cult-A Jonifest loveletter (review) Well, it's been a week since Jonifest, and now that I've fully digested all the goings on of that weekend: Here goes.... Laurie Stewart- The first person I met of course..you picked me up!!! And thank goodness you did!!! otherwise I would have been lost and alone in the big city!!! Thanks for sacrificing a 3 day weekend to be our chauffer! Mags and Brian- The best welcoming committee one could ever ask for. You were there when I first arrived and didn't know what to do. Thanks for always being friendly and open. Ashara Stansfield-What an inspiration you are to me!!! Its hell just planning a dinner party for me, how you organized a 3 day party is beyond me. On top of all that, you managed to perform a beautiful Spanish? song and deal with family crises at the same time. I can tell you are one of those women I aspire to be who has the family, the music, and the organization skills. If you ever need anything when you come to Denver, just let me know. Mr. Bob Muller- Wow, I'm so glad you encouraged me to come. It was great to finally meet you in person and see the face behind the lightning fast e-mail responses. On top of all this, your charming personality makes you a wonderful emcee. Yael- I too am so sorry that I didn't get to say goodbye. In you I found a kindred Toriphile. I had such a good time talking to you and listening to your performance. We must keep in touch!!! Gregg Cagno- I love your version of All I Want...you made me feel exactly like Joni does when I'm driving down an open stretch of highway and the world lies before me. What great stage prescence and energy you possess. Plus..thanks for letting me pick your brain about your music industry history/experience. John Van Tiel- What a kind, generous spirit you are. From the very beginning you made yourself known with your chocolate, your cheese, (what else could a woman want?) and your pictures. Claudia- Sorry I didn't get to talk to you as much as I would have liked, but from just looking at you I can see this ethereal inner beauty. I'm sure this stems from who you are but also from the fact that you are completely in love. Happiness just oozes from your pores. And how could I forget those performances...you are truly an accomplished musician. Rose- What a great roomate you were and thanks thanks for all the rides in your vehicle. Sorry to hear about your recent troubles, but in my own experiences I have found that times of suffering have made all the joys that much sweeter. I know this is so easy for me to say, but as Joseph Campbell says, The meaning of life is suffering, and without it where would our strength of character come from? Less Ross- A magnetic stage prescence if ever there was one. I had a great time hanging with you that first night in Ashara's dining room. Willy the Shake- I see true passion in your playing. You just close your eyes and its you and your guitar and a voice that sings from the bottom of your soul. Plus there's a hidden encyclopedia of Joni music in that brain of yours...aaahhh...nothing like true dedication. Steve Polifka- Well, I think both of us realized we have different skills at the piano and the wonderful thing is we appreciate each other for them. Its pure bliss for you when you play..i can tell. Patrick- Your funny jokes and witicisms had me laughing the whole time. So tell me where is that Tori/Joni/Tear In Your Hand/Case of You comparison you were talking about. I would love to read it, and no I will never forget...I'm an obsessed Tori fan. Jeff- Oh, I can tell you really love Joni, and how inspired you are by her. I think you're an awesome guitar player. I get the feeling that what you do are exact transcriptions from recordings which is awesome considering you are listening 'through' her vocals. Kay Ashley- Wonderful performance, wonderful original songs, and a wonderful wit. Jim L.- A welcoming and giving soul. Climbing ladders, rushing to film stores all in pursuit of the perfect photo opp. So maybe you didn't perform this year, but its clear that you have a true love in photography. Alison- Great roommate, you also made me feel very welcome. Maggie- Incredible organizational skills!!! But also a person who took the time to answer questions, point me in the right direction, and cook wonderful food. Thanks so much. Kate Bennett and Jeff- Tremendously enjoyed listening to the two of you. How lucky you both are to share a mutual love of music AND Joni!!! Victor- Most prolific composer, you really have a knack for it!!! Fun to hear the intimate performances between you, Kate, and Jeff on Sunday night. Paz-Hey there, how could I have performed without your keyboard? Thanks for bringing it and playing Past the Mission. Les I. - Well, you know I have to say it...Without you where would we all be? Don't ever underestimate the power of what you or one person can do! So you started this JMDL list thing, but it brought such wonderful people together who value and cherish each other. So nice to know there is another Joni fan in Colorado (hmmm...we must be the only ones.) There is a great musician lurking inside you, one of these days its going to bust out and hog the Belleville Church stage. Well, everyone, for a newbie and a lurker, I had a great time. Jonifest was definitely more than I expected it to be. For any of you that I missed thanking, well, thank you. As a person majoring in music it was awesome to go someplace where I could express myself without cringing inside every time I performed waiting for the axe to fall as the criticisms came flying. There was no criticism, just acceptance and love and it was so refreshing. I lose sight of that so often in my quest to be the best. But for now, its back to lurkdom and competition while I finish one more year at school. Thanks for so many great memories, and I hope to be back next year. Stephanie "Follow your bliss and don't be afraid, and doors will open where you didn't know they were going to be." -Joseph Campbell ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 01:42:27 EDT From: BigWaltinSF@aol.com Subject: Re: Earthquake coming? Bob, Thanks so much for you rspecific replies! My face is red re: the Kilauren Gibb/Diana Krall mixup. I've got five of DK's albums, but failed to recognize her -- even though she also gave one of the more shattering performances of the evening -- still brings me to tears after many viewings. So pleased to hear that Joni's parent's are both alive -- nice to think of four generations in her family, all alive -- and to hear that they are visibly proud of her. While I've got you on the line, what is the name of the author of the JM bio "Shadows and Light", and what year did it come out? I've had a little trouble finding it, but I haven't hit the local Barnes & Noble yet. Oh, and wasn't there a book just about her art? Thanks again Bob -- you amaze me with your knowledge of (apparently) all things Joni specifically, and musical in general -- and your willingness to share. Peace, Walt ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 02:20:48 EDT From: BigWaltinSF@aol.com Subject: Re: Painting with Worms Nuriel, You probably have received hundreds of responses to this effect, but I laughed so hard at your parody, I fell off my chair. Made my day. Thanks, walt p.s. The question arises: What will she turn to when the knit socks market gets too commercial? ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2001 #392 ***************************** ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe ------- Siquomb, isn't she?