From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2007 #345 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk Unsubscribe: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe Archives: http://www.smoe.org/lists/joni Website: http://jonimitchell.com JMDL Digest Tuesday, September 4 2007 Volume 2007 : Number 345 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- SV: CSNY&J - Wolfgang's Vault this week... ["Marion Leffler" ] Surprise show and "A Bird That Whistles" [Wes ] Re:, Across the Universe ["Mark Scott" ] Re:, Across the Universe [Bob Muller ] Re:, Across the Universe [Catherine McKay ] Re: , Across the Universe NCJ [FMYFL@aol.com] Re:, Across the Universe njc [Em ] Re:, Across the Universe [ajfashion@att.net] Re:, Across the Universe NJC [ajfashion@att.net] Joni-VOICES: 5 hours to go... ["P. Henry" ] Latest covers download NJC [] Re: Re:, Across the Universe NJC ["Mark Scott" ] Re: This Sunday ["P. Henry" ] Re: , Across the Universe [Michael Paz ] Re: onlyJMDL Digest V2007 #268 [StDoherty@aol.com] Re: Latest covers download NJC [Bob Muller ] Re: Labor Day Night [Peep Richman ] Re: Re:, Across the Universe NJC [ajfashion@att.net] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 14:16:30 +0200 From: "Marion Leffler" Subject: SV: CSNY&J - Wolfgang's Vault this week... Just listened and ouch - now I'm going to swear in church, please don't flame me - I have never in my life heard anything so completely unenjoyable! The singing anyway is out of key (yes, Joni's, too, I'm sorry to say), and their voices broken and thick with - what- a hangover? I couldn't bear to hear the songs through. But thanks anyway for the link! Marion - -----Ursprungligt meddelande----- Fren: owner-onlyjoni@smoe.org [mailto:owner-onlyjoni@smoe.org] Fvr P. Henry Skickat: den 1 september 2007 03:35 Till: joni@smoe.org Dmne: CSNY&J - Wolfgang's Vault this week... Joni - backing vocals on "Another Sleep Song" and "Our House" http://concerts.wolfgangsvault.com/ConcertDetail.aspx?id=2301%7C1462&utm_sou rce=NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=070829 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 08:51:33 -0400 From: Chuck Eisenhardt Subject: njc really, random thought on a vinyl DJRD I recently had to replace my living room stereo amp (yes, still stereo) ending up with a Cambridge Audio integrated amp w/o a phono preamp. So I bought that too, and then what the hell, got a new stylus as well. So here I am, all decked out to see how this rig works with vinyl. I played a nearly pristine, yard sale copy of DJRD. Sounded great, altho it was one of those cheap vinyl-crunch pressings Warners was issuing at that time. Like all these double albums, the order of the sides was 1/4 on the first disc, and 2/3 on the second. This seemed odd once again, until I remembered auto changers on the turntables of the time (think Dual and Garrard and BSR McDonald) These allowed you to stack several records on a spindle, and they would automatically drop and cue at the end of each side. So this explains the 1/4 -2/3 progression. You could stack DJRD, play side 1 and 2 automatically, then flip the stack and play 3 and 4. Win a bar bet.... Chuck ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 23:19:06 +1000 (ChST) From: "P. Henry" Subject: Re: SV: CSNY&J - Wolfgang's Vault this week... Hi Marion, Well... yeah, but I think this was a case of 'ya had to be there'. Judging from Patti's reaction this was a near-religious experience for many who were... What bummed me was the palpable hesitation in the four as Joni joined in on Our House. I think Joni's best backup work was in-studio with Carol King and especially with JT... and, of course, she did an excellent job on Neil Young's Helpless on The Last Waltz. There was a stong tie (which I'm sure Simon or someone could research and document in full with our fellow-listers in a thread) between these five to the point it almost seems that Joni brought the other four together and 'mothered' the group into being but I've never been particularly impressed at any of the attempts I've heard of them all performing together... (I'd love to hear successful ones) The absolute worst was found on a youtube link somone posted earlier this year which doesn't seem to be there anymore. That was an utterly failed attempt at singing Suite: Judy Blue Eyes together... It was horrible and I came away with the distinct impression that they were all incredibly stoned and none had any business being onstage that night. Regards, Pat "The last time I saw Joni was Detroit in '68..." http://www.angelfire.com/pq2/phenryboland/ - --------------------------------------------------- Marion wrote: > Just listened and ouch - now I'm going to swear in church, please don't > flame me - I have never in my life heard anything so completely > unenjoyable! > The singing anyway is out of key (yes, Joni's, too, I'm sorry to say), and > their voices broken and thick with - what- a hangover? I couldn't bear to > hear the songs through. > But thanks anyway for the link! > Marion > > -----Ursprungligt meddelande----- > Fren: owner-onlyjoni@smoe.org [mailto:owner-onlyjoni@smoe.org] Fvr P. > Henry > Skickat: den 1 september 2007 03:35 > Till: joni@smoe.org > Dmne: CSNY&J - Wolfgang's Vault this week... > > Joni - backing vocals on "Another Sleep Song" and "Our House" > > http://concerts.wolfgangsvault.com/ConcertDetail.aspx?id=2301%7C1462&utm_sou > rce=NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=070829 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 10:43:32 EDT From: LCStanley7@aol.com Subject: Re: This Sunday I Jonian wrote: > Third Candle > Color: Purple or pink > Theme: Joy > Third Sunday in Advent > How about rose color for this one, for the roses? ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 16:56:43 +0200 From: "Marion Leffler" Subject: SV: SV: CSNY&J - Wolfgang's Vault this week... Yes, Pat, I'm sure you're right, being there was a totally different experience than listening to it now. A concert is so much more than hearing and seeing the performing artists. That spirit - Patti described the experience so well - can probably not be captured on tape. I went to the Beatles' concert in Hamburg in 1966, and of course you couldn't hear a thing and half of the time the Beatles just had private conversations and jokes on stage, they didn't even care to try and perform anymore. As you probably know by then they were fed up with all the screaming that went on, making it pointless for them to perform their music. But what an experience it was anyway! Marion - -----Ursprungligt meddelande----- Fren: owner-onlyjoni@smoe.org [mailto:owner-onlyjoni@smoe.org] Fvr P. Henry Skickat: den 3 september 2007 15:19 Till: Marion Leffler Kopia: joni@smoe.org Dmne: Re: SV: CSNY&J - Wolfgang's Vault this week... Hi Marion, Well... yeah, but I think this was a case of 'ya had to be there'. Judging from Patti's reaction this was a near-religious experience for many who were... What bummed me was the palpable hesitation in the four as Joni joined in on Our House. I think Joni's best backup work was in-studio with Carol King and especially with JT... and, of course, she did an excellent job on Neil Young's Helpless on The Last Waltz. There was a stong tie (which I'm sure Simon or someone could research and document in full with our fellow-listers in a thread) between these five to the point it almost seems that Joni brought the other four together and 'mothered' the group into being but I've never been particularly impressed at any of the attempts I've heard of them all performing together... (I'd love to hear successful ones) The absolute worst was found on a youtube link somone posted earlier this year which doesn't seem to be there anymore. That was an utterly failed attempt at singing Suite: Judy Blue Eyes together... It was horrible and I came away with the distinct impression that they were all incredibly stoned and none had any business being onstage that night. Regards, Pat "The last time I saw Joni was Detroit in '68..." http://www.angelfire.com/pq2/phenryboland/ - --------------------------------------------------- Marion wrote: > Just listened and ouch - now I'm going to swear in church, please don't > flame me - I have never in my life heard anything so completely > unenjoyable! > The singing anyway is out of key (yes, Joni's, too, I'm sorry to say), and > their voices broken and thick with - what- a hangover? I couldn't bear to > hear the songs through. > But thanks anyway for the link! > Marion > > -----Ursprungligt meddelande----- > Fren: owner-onlyjoni@smoe.org [mailto:owner-onlyjoni@smoe.org] Fvr P. > Henry > Skickat: den 1 september 2007 03:35 > Till: joni@smoe.org > Dmne: CSNY&J - Wolfgang's Vault this week... > > Joni - backing vocals on "Another Sleep Song" and "Our House" > > http://concerts.wolfgangsvault.com/ConcertDetail.aspx?id=2301%7C1462&utm_sou > rce=NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=070829 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:53:29 +0000 From: "Patti Parlette" Subject: njc, Across the Universe Bonjour across the Joni Universe! Just when you think life couldn't get any better, "it's getting better all the time, better, better, better!" OR Just when you're thinking you've finally got it made, *more* good news comes knockin' at your garden gate. My cup runneth over as I read the news today, oh boy: September 21 ACROSS THE UNIVERSE Go ahead. Start humming the song. Everyone else is. Highly imaginative director Julie Taymor directs a musical, starring Evan Rachel Wood, set against the backdrop of anti-war demonstrations in the '60s, and accompanied by many Beatles songs. PG-13. So I googled and found this trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ6d3m-GFyw Can't wait! Anticipation. "And stay right here 'cause these are the good old days (These are the good old days)." Love, Patti P. Now singing (and please join in....the more voices on it, the better!): Words are flying out like endless rain into a paper cup They slither while they pass They slip away across the universe Pools of sorrow waves of joy are drifting thorough my open mind Possessing and caressing me Jai guru deva om Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes That call me on and on across the universe Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box they tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe Jai guru deva om Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Sounds of laughter shades of life are ringing through my open ears exciting and inviting me Limitless undying love which SHINEs around me like a million suns It calls me on and on across the universe Jai guru deva om Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Nothing's gonna change my world Jai guru deva Jai guru deva _________________________________________________________________ Get a FREE small business Web site and more from Microsoft. Office Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/aub0930003811mrt/direct/01/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 11:59:16 -0400 From: Wes Subject: Surprise show and "A Bird That Whistles" Hey everyone, I assume if it is going to happen, I'd read about it here first, but has there been any rumor of a tour for "Shine" or even a couple of one off shows? I'll be in L.A. next week and that would be incredible to get to see her live, even if it was just for a few songs, new or old. Also, I have never really explored CMIARS other than "My Secret Place" and a couple of other songs, but this weekend, I finally gave the whole album a good listen. And while I thought there might be a dud or two on there, the album overall was great, but the last song "A Bird That Whistles" really made me smile. What a great song and a great way to end the album. As I collect LPs, I could only compare the feeling to going to a record show, having found a couple of things I liked during the day, but getting ready to leave and stopping at one last table, and finding a real gem. Joni really is something else :) Happy labor day, Wes ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 11:11:03 -0500 From: Michael Paz Subject: Re: SV: CSNY&J - Wolfgang's Vault this week... Hi Pat- Is that Joni on Only Love Can Break Your Heart? I listened to that whole show I can swear it sounds like her on background vox even tho it does not list her in the credits. Best Paz Michael Paz michael@thepazgroup.com Tour Manager Preservation Hall Jazz Band http://www.preservationhall.com On Sep 3, 2007, at 8:19 AM, P. Henry wrote: Hi Marion, Well... yeah, but I think this was a case of 'ya had to be there'. Judging from Patti's reaction this was a near-religious experience for many who were... What bummed me was the palpable hesitation in the four as Joni joined in on Our House. I think Joni's best backup work was in-studio with Carol King and especially with JT... and, of course, she did an excellent job on Neil Young's Helpless on The Last Waltz. There was a stong tie (which I'm sure Simon or someone could research and document in full with our fellow-listers in a thread) between these five to the point it almost seems that Joni brought the other four together and 'mothered' the group into being but I've never been particularly impressed at any of the attempts I've heard of them all performing together... (I'd love to hear successful ones) The absolute worst was found on a youtube link somone posted earlier this year which doesn't seem to be there anymore. That was an utterly failed attempt at singing Suite: Judy Blue Eyes together... It was horrible and I came away with the distinct impression that they were all incredibly stoned and none had any business being onstage that night. Regards, Pat "The last time I saw Joni was Detroit in '68..." http://www.angelfire.com/pq2/phenryboland/ - --------------------------------------------------- Marion wrote: > Just listened and ouch - now I'm going to swear in church, please > don't > flame me - I have never in my life heard anything so completely > unenjoyable! > The singing anyway is out of key (yes, Joni's, too, I'm sorry to > say), and > their voices broken and thick with - what- a hangover? I couldn't > bear to > hear the songs through. > But thanks anyway for the link! > Marion > > -----Ursprungligt meddelande----- > Fren: owner-onlyjoni@smoe.org [mailto:owner-onlyjoni@smoe.org] Fvr P. > Henry > Skickat: den 1 september 2007 03:35 > Till: joni@smoe.org > Dmne: CSNY&J - Wolfgang's Vault this week... > > Joni - backing vocals on "Another Sleep Song" and "Our House" > > http://concerts.wolfgangsvault.com/ConcertDetail.aspx?id=2301% > 7C1462&utm_sou > rce=NL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=070829 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 10:00:54 -0700 From: "WATTS, LESLI" Subject: RE: Surprise show and "A Bird That Whistles" hi i've been wondering the same thing. but her opening is in new york. it makes sense that she might do letterman to promote the work. if that happens i'm sure you east coast listers could pack the house and give her the audience she deserves. herbie won't be touring the 25th either. can't help but wonder if they'll hook up for her opening...ahh if only i had the time ): herbie is one sweet cat. i've met him a couple of times - first at the maiden voyage here in la, next in the infamous nuclueas nuance. - always the same, modest, interested in everything,even somebody he doesn't really know. sure hope something happens ________________________________ From: owner-joni@smoe.org on behalf of Wes Sent: Mon 9/3/2007 8:59 AM To: joni@smoe.org Subject: Surprise show Hey everyone, I assume if it is going to happen, I'd read about it here first, but has there been any rumor of a tour for "Shine" or even a couple of one off shows? I'll be in L.A. next week and that would be incredible to get to see her live, even if it was just for a few songs, new or old. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 10:17:27 -0700 From: "Kate Bennett" Subject: njc, Jackson Browne on TV Monday night I love that show! Last week Ed visited with Bill Nye the Science Guy- it was funny because they were very competitive about who could make their house more 'green." Ed's wife is funny too. I'm wondering if the show is going to be at Jackson's place out at the beautiful, pristine Hollister Ranch. Kind of looked like that in the previews. >Jackson to Appear on "Living With Ed"< ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 03 Sep 2007 17:39:58 +0000 From: "Patti Parlette" Subject: Re: This Sunday >I Jonian wrote: > > > > Third Candle > > Color: Purple or pink > > Theme: Joy > > Third Sunday in Advent > > > >How about rose color for this one, for the roses? > Bonne idee, Laura! It wouldn't undo any joy that could be. Or a multi-colored one, of roses blue. Love, I Jonian Patrician, going off to the beach w/ a lady of my canyon....love to see that green water in motion....gonna get beach tar on my feet...and she's bringing me to a hippie store....yippie!!!! Maybe I can find those bell necklaces Marion was talking about, or a peace sign necklace (shopping today for jewels), and you know... P.S. *Loved* your stories, Pat Henry! (They deserve more than a P.S. but I'm racing away.) You lucky man. Oh, to have seen Joni clapping and laughing! How precious! (I'm picturing her now sitting in the balcony at one of her tributes, the one where JT called her Jone the Bone on the Throne or whatever, and the unbridled JOY on her face, clapping and laughing.) _________________________________________________________________ Gear up for Halo. 3 with free downloads and an exclusive offer. http://gethalo3gear.com?ocid=SeptemberWLHalo3_MSNHMTxt_1 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 03 Sep 2007 10:14:31 -0700 From: "Mark Scott" Subject: Re:, Across the Universe > September 21 > ACROSS THE UNIVERSE > Go ahead. Start humming the song. Everyone else is. Highly > imaginative director Julie Taymor directs a musical, starring Evan > Rachel Wood, set against the backdrop of anti-war demonstrations in > the '60s, and accompanied by many Beatles songs. PG-13. > Hello Patti Parlette! This sounds exciting! And a big hello from across the universe. Or more specifically, Washington state. I should probably re-introduce myself. My name is Mark Scott, previously known as Mark in Seattle or Mark E. in Seattle. My home is actually just north of Seattle in the bedroom community known as Shoreline. I do commute everyday, however, to downtown Seattle where I work as a cargo claims administrator/investigator for a logistics company. I live with my partner Travis (thus, Mark.Travis@gte.net), our dog Vanessa and three cats, Oscar, Silviah and Mickie. I have been a Joni Mitchell devotee since my college years in the early 70s when I discovered 'Court and Spark' and was awestruck by its depth, beauty and Joni's uncanny ability to seemingly express thoughts and emotions that I thought were mine alone. This is Joni content so I removed the njc tag. I remember the rules! And the main rule is Joni rules! I joined the JMDL almost at its inception. I took a sabbatical and am testing the waters here again. Seeing who's still around, seeing who's new. Julie Taymor has directed 2 films that I think are 2 of the most visually stunning and fascinating movies I have ever seen, 'Frida' and 'Titus'. 'Frida' is an eye-filling, emotionally powerful movie about Frida Kahlo and 'Titus' is one of the best adaptations of a Shakespeare play on film, imo. Innovative, eye-filling and over-the-top. An early play from Willie the Shake that is grotesquely violent in places but that Taymor manages to translate into a stunning and fascinating film. Jessica Lange and Anthony Hopkins are both great. Hopkins even gets to poke a little fun at his Hannibal the Cannibal role from 'Silence of the Lambs'. Somehow, it fits. As you can see, I still have not learned to be brief. I'll stop for now. Hello to all of you JMDLers that may remember me. Mark in Seatlle ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 11:42:27 -0700 (PDT) From: Bob Muller Subject: Re:, Across the Universe Hey there Mark, and welcome back. You've been missed. Lots of us old-timers still hanging about, and lots of new voices too. It's a good time to be a Joni fan, what with a great new one coming out and another one promised, Herbie Hancock & Will Taylor tributes coming out this month as well, and a never-ending stream of others doing Joni covers. And speaking of Jessica Lange (one of my many crushes) I saw "Normal" last night and she was amazing like always. Tom Wilkinson turns in an impressive performance as well. I haven't seen Titus so I'll go add it to my Netflix queue right now. Bob NP: Elton John, "My Father's Gun" - --------------------------------- Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 14:40:59 -0400 (EDT) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re:, Across the Universe > Hello to all of you JMDLers that may remember me. > > Mark in Seatlle > Hi, Mark and welcome back! Catherine ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 17:12:18 EDT From: FMYFL@aol.com Subject: Re: , Across the Universe NCJ Hi Mark, Good to see you post again! You've been missed. Some of us old farts are still around and kickin, and you're just in time for a lot of good discussion about Joni's "Shine". Hope you and Travis are doing well. Hugs from the sunshine state, Jimmy In a message dated 9/3/2007 2:25:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mark.travis@gte.net writes: > And a big hello from across the universe. Or more specifically, > Washington state. > ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 14:28:14 -0700 (PDT) From: Em Subject: Re:, Across the Universe njc - --- Mark Scott wrote:> I should probably re-introduce myself. My name is Mark Scott, > previously known as Mark in Seattle or Mark E. in Seattle. hey Mark! nice to see you back! :) Em Florida "You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm." Sidonie Gabrielle Colette ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 03 Sep 2007 21:57:00 +0000 From: ajfashion@att.net Subject: Re:, Across the Universe - -------------- Original message from "Mark Scott" : -------------- > > September 21 > > Julie Taymor has directed 2 films that I think are 2 of the most > visually stunning and fascinating movies I have ever seen, 'Frida' and > 'Titus'. 'Frida' is an eye-filling, emotionally powerful movie about > Frida Kahlo and 'Titus' is one of the best adaptations of a > Shakespeare play on film, imo. Innovative, eye-filling and > over-the-top. An early play from Willie the Shake that is grotesquely > violent in places but that Taymor manages to translate into a stunning > and fascinating film. Jessica Lange and Anthony Hopkins are both > great. Hopkins even gets to poke a little fun at his Hannibal the > Cannibal role from 'Silence of the Lambs'. Somehow, it fits. Hi Mark, Just wanted to issue a warning to the list: Julie Taymor's Titus is brilliant, but it's a movie I wish I had never seen (same thing goes for Requiem for a Dream, a much less film IMO). The images are so horrifying and so well-done that I'd prefer not to have them in my head. And I knew the play pretty well going in. - --AJ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 03 Sep 2007 22:02:37 +0000 From: ajfashion@att.net Subject: Re:, Across the Universe NJC - -------------- Original message from "Mark Scott" : -------------- > > September 21 > > Julie Taymor has directed 2 films that I think are 2 of the most > visually stunning and fascinating movies I have ever seen, 'Frida' and > 'Titus'. 'Frida' is an eye-filling, emotionally powerful movie about > Frida Kahlo and 'Titus' is one of the best adaptations of a > Shakespeare play on film, imo. Innovative, eye-filling and > over-the-top. An early play from Willie the Shake that is grotesquely > violent in places but that Taymor manages to translate into a stunning > and fascinating film. Jessica Lange and Anthony Hopkins are both > great. Hopkins even gets to poke a little fun at his Hannibal the > Cannibal role from 'Silence of the Lambs'. Somehow, it fits. Hi Mark, Just wanted to issue a warning to the list: Julie Taymor's Titus is brilliant, but it's a movie I wish I had never seen (same thing goes for Requiem for a Dream, a much less film IMO). The images are so horrifying and so well-done that I'd prefer not to have them in my head. And I knew the play pretty well going in. - --AJ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2007 09:42:02 +1000 (ChST) From: "P. Henry" Subject: Joni-VOICES: 5 hours to go... A little more realistic... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230166088664 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2007 11:48:12 +1200 From: Subject: Latest covers download NJC Just wanted to say a big thank you to Bob for the latest covers selection. I don't download these on a regular basis (mainly because of our really slow dial-up connection at home), but I downloaded this one at work, and I'm very glad I did. Standout tracks for me include Liane Carroll's River, Madeleine Peyroux's River, and the Mia Dyson / James Reyne cover of Woodstock. I'm a James Reyne fan from his Australian Crawl days ("Reckless" is one of my all-time favourite songs), and this is a nice rock version. Thanks Bob! Hell ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 03 Sep 2007 16:35:04 -0700 From: "Mark Scott" Subject: Re: Re:, Across the Universe NJC > Hi Mark, > > Just wanted to issue a warning to the list: Julie Taymor's > Titus is brilliant, but it's a movie I wish I had never seen > (same thing goes for Requiem for a Dream, a much less > film IMO). The images are so horrifying and so well-done > that I'd prefer not to have them in my head. > > And I knew the play pretty well going in. > > --AJ > Hello AJ, I can certainly understand your pov. Titus is not for the faint of heart. Some of it is really horrific. I actually read 'Titus Andronicus' after seeing the film. The film is almost word for word the same dialogue and plot from the play. Taymor does give it a visual prologue and epilogue that implies an anti-violence message. I'm not sure that is what Shakespeare intended. Mark in Seattle ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2007 10:44:42 +1000 (ChST) From: "P. Henry" Subject: Re: This Sunday Patti, I can only hope that my feeble attempt to share my great good fortune somehow touched your heart as your sharing touched mine... Your love for Joni is awesome! Best Regards, Pat "The last time I saw Joni was Detroit in '68..." http://www.angelfire.com/pq2/phenryboland/ - -------------------------------------------------- P.S. *Loved* your stories, Pat Henry! (They deserve more than a P.S. but I'm racing away.) You lucky man. Oh, to have seen Joni clapping and laughing! How precious! ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 20:11:17 -0500 From: Michael Paz Subject: Re: , Across the Universe Hi Mark- Welcome back Mark. Great to hear from you. Hope all is well with you. I will be in your neck of the woods next month (in October) with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. It would be great to see you guys. Come to our concert if you like and hang out. You can see the dates at our website listed below. Be well old friend. Paz Michael Paz michael@thepazgroup.com Tour Manager Preservation Hall Jazz Band http://www.preservationhall.com On Sep 3, 2007, at 12:14 PM, Mark Scott wrote: > September 21 > ACROSS THE UNIVERSE > Go ahead. Start humming the song. Everyone else is. Highly > imaginative director Julie Taymor directs a musical, starring Evan > Rachel Wood, set against the backdrop of anti-war demonstrations in > the '60s, and accompanied by many Beatles songs. PG-13. > Hello Patti Parlette! This sounds exciting! And a big hello from across the universe. Or more specifically, Washington state. I should probably re-introduce myself. My name is Mark Scott, previously known as Mark in Seattle or Mark E. in Seattle. My home is actually just north of Seattle in the bedroom community known as Shoreline. I do commute everyday, however, to downtown Seattle where I work as a cargo claims administrator/investigator for a logistics company. I live with my partner Travis (thus, Mark.Travis@gte.net), our dog Vanessa and three cats, Oscar, Silviah and Mickie. I have been a Joni Mitchell devotee since my college years in the early 70s when I discovered 'Court and Spark' and was awestruck by its depth, beauty and Joni's uncanny ability to seemingly express thoughts and emotions that I thought were mine alone. This is Joni content so I removed the njc tag. I remember the rules! And the main rule is Joni rules! I joined the JMDL almost at its inception. I took a sabbatical and am testing the waters here again. Seeing who's still around, seeing who's new. Julie Taymor has directed 2 films that I think are 2 of the most visually stunning and fascinating movies I have ever seen, 'Frida' and 'Titus'. 'Frida' is an eye-filling, emotionally powerful movie about Frida Kahlo and 'Titus' is one of the best adaptations of a Shakespeare play on film, imo. Innovative, eye-filling and over-the- top. An early play from Willie the Shake that is grotesquely violent in places but that Taymor manages to translate into a stunning and fascinating film. Jessica Lange and Anthony Hopkins are both great. Hopkins even gets to poke a little fun at his Hannibal the Cannibal role from 'Silence of the Lambs'. Somehow, it fits. As you can see, I still have not learned to be brief. I'll stop for now. Hello to all of you JMDLers that may remember me. Mark in Seatlle ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 21:48:24 EDT From: StDoherty@aol.com Subject: Re: onlyJMDL Digest V2007 #268 In a message dated 9/2/2007 4:06:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time, owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org writes: And there you go; twenty tracks, twenty hits. Another page in the Joni Covers book is written. I would of course love to hear any feedback you have, either offlist or on. And don't change that dial - PLENTY of Joni covers in store - - matter of fact, I may have to step up my release process a bit to play catch-up with all the Joni covers pouring again. This collection is top-notch. The first song was a tip-off ... perfect ... and all the Rivers that flowed later were also good covers, as were all the covers of A Case of You. (You're so Square) Baby I Don't Care is great and Duncan Shiek does a good job with Court and Spark. I kind of like the piano in Kesseler's Both Sides. Thanks for this and all the collections you've done. ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 18:51:09 -0700 (PDT) From: Bob Muller Subject: Re: Latest covers download NJC Hell, thanks for that - Beccy Cole is from down under as well, and I LOVE what she does with "You're So Square". I love to be able to send these out all over the world. Bob NP: Stone Temple Pilots, "Wicked Garden" - --------------------------------- Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 19:37:36 -0700 (PDT) From: Peep Richman Subject: Re: Labor Day Night Hi Everyone!!! I'm at my friend Michael's house and have enjoyed a marvelous day watching all the Poodles romp and play in Michael's huge back yard. I'm using a lap-top for the first time and it feels strange. Just wanted all of you to know that I hope you enjoyed your holiday (USA people) AND that I hope you were all SAFE and had FUN!!!!!!! I always thought of Joni as then exercise of opposites personified. She clearly is filled to the brim...if not spilling over...with courage. I wondered for a lot of today how she was spending this day. Michael needs his lap-top so I'll sign off with tons of love to all! Bo - --------------------------------- Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Sep 2007 03:36:10 +0000 From: ajfashion@att.net Subject: Re: Re:, Across the Universe NJC - -------------- Original message from "Mark Scott" : -------------- > > Hello AJ, > > I can certainly understand your pov. Titus is not for the faint of > heart. Some of it is really horrific. I actually read 'Titus > Andronicus' after seeing the film. The film is almost word for word > the same dialogue and plot from the play. Taymor does give it a > visual prologue and epilogue that implies an anti-violence message. > I'm not sure that is what Shakespeare intended. > > Mark in Seattle It's her brilliant visual imagery of Shakespeare's verbal imagery that did me in. Just wanted to warn people that a couple of images may stay with you a long time, and they're not the kind of things one necessarily wants in one's head. I agree about Frida--I was skeptical, having loved Frida Kahlo for a long long time (as in: a lot longer than Madonna's enthusiasm and the wave of Frida-worship that took over a couple of decades ago). I could watch that movie over and over. Great great film. Great music too--I have the soundtrack. I'm relatively new to the list, but am glad you are back! - --AJ ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2007 #345 ***************************** ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------