From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2007 #549 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 Saturday, January 26 2008 Volume 2007 : Number 549 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- The Village Voice 35th Jazz and Pop Critics' Poll [Jerry Notaro ] Re: A review of Shine in American Songwriter ["Jamie's Box of Paints" ] Re: The Village Voice 35th Jazz and Pop Critics' Poll ["Randy Remote" ] Re: South Carolina American Idol audition NJC, [Monika Bogdanowicz ] Re: SJC Chaka Khan and James Taylor ["Jerry Notaro" ] Herbie Hancock on Bill Maher right now njc [Jeannie Subject: The Village Voice 35th Jazz and Pop Critics' Poll The albums poll combines ballots from 577 critics, who divided 100 points among the 2007 titles. (Every individual ballot is available online.) Maximum per album: 30. Minimum: 5. Points determined placement, with total mentions (included in parentheses) used for tiebreaking. # 424 Joni Mitchell Shine POINTS: 21 MENTIONS: 2 # 81 Herbie Hancock River: The Joni Letters Verve POINTS: 122 MENTIONS: 11 Jerry ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:57:05 -0800 (PST) From: Monika Bogdanowicz Subject: A review of Shine in American Songwriter Well, yesterday I went to Borders looking for the Mojo magazine with Joni when I heartbreakingly found out it was not out yet. I saw the ad in the current Mojo with Joni on the cover (and Radiohead really). So close yet so far.... Anyway, I flipped through American Songwriter magazine because it had mentioned Stephen Stills on the cover. Looking through it, I noticed they had an article on Joni in the last issue because in the mail section, someone had mentioned how their daughter was excited to have seen James Taylor on the cover of the magazine and to have read about Joni Mitchell. While I was unable to find that actual article online I did a find a previous Shine review. http://americansongwriter.com/site.php?em3103=190828_-1__0_~0_-1_1_2008_0_0&content=fresh_list&em3171=&content=fresh -Monika - --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:06:28 -0800 (PST) From: Monika Bogdanowicz Subject: More on Joni's Mojo I found a blog talking about Joni's interview in Mojo complete with comments below. The comments are actually probably more interesting than the blog itself because it just tells us the things we have already read about this article. http://www.mojo4music.com/blog/2007/12/joni_mitchell_disses_greedy_wo.html -Monika - --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:30:09 +0000 From: "Jamie's Box of Paints" Subject: Re: A review of Shine in American Songwriter erm.... that IS the Mojo with Joni in it... the Radiohead edition and the smaller photo of Joni in the top corner On 25/01/2008, Monika Bogdanowicz wrote: > Well, yesterday I went to Borders looking for the Mojo magazine with Joni when I heartbreakingly found out it was not out yet. I saw the ad in the current Mojo with Joni on the cover (and Radiohead really). So close yet so far.... > Anyway, I flipped through American Songwriter magazine because it had mentioned Stephen Stills on the cover. Looking through it, I noticed they had an article on Joni in the last issue because in the mail section, someone had mentioned how their daughter was excited to have seen James Taylor on the cover of the magazine and to have read about Joni Mitchell. While I was unable to find that actual article online I did a find a previous Shine review. > http://americansongwriter.com/site.php?em3103=190828_-1__0_~0_-1_1_2008_0_0&content=fresh_list&em3171=&content=fresh > > -Monika > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. > - -- I am a lonely Painter I live in a Box of Paints I'm frightened by the devil But I'm drawn to those ones that 'aint afraid... Jamie Zubairi can be found for voice-overs at http://uk.voicespro.com/jamie.zubairi1 acting CV and showreel at http://uk.castingcallpro.com/u/81749 http://www.jamiezubairi.co.uk Facebook me! ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:37:48 -0800 (PST) From: Monika Bogdanowicz Subject: Re: A review of Shine in American Songwriter Woops. I suppose I didn't word that correctly. The Borders here still has the Mojo issue with Amy Winehouse on the cover (covering best of '07). However, inside the magazine they had an advertisement of the next Mojo issue with Radiohead/Joni on the cover. Often, this Borders here is a little behind with their magazines. -M Jamie's Box of Paints wrote: erm.... that IS the Mojo with Joni in it... the Radiohead edition and the smaller photo of Joni in the top corner On 25/01/2008, Monika Bogdanowicz wrote: > Well, yesterday I went to Borders looking for the Mojo magazine with Joni when I heartbreakingly found out it was not out yet. I saw the ad in the current Mojo with Joni on the cover (and Radiohead really). So close yet so far.... > Anyway, I flipped through American Songwriter magazine because it had mentioned Stephen Stills on the cover. Looking through it, I noticed they had an article on Joni in the last issue because in the mail section, someone had mentioned how their daughter was excited to have seen James Taylor on the cover of the magazine and to have read about Joni Mitchell. While I was unable to find that actual article online I did a find a previous Shine review. > http://americansongwriter.com/site.php?em3103=190828_-1__0_~0_-1_1_2008_0_0&content=fresh_list&em3171=&content=fresh > > -Monika > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. > - -- I am a lonely Painter I live in a Box of Paints I'm frightened by the devil But I'm drawn to those ones that 'aint afraid... Jamie Zubairi can be found for voice-overs at http://uk.voicespro.com/jamie.zubairi1 acting CV and showreel at http://uk.castingcallpro.com/u/81749 http://www.jamiezubairi.co.uk Facebook me! - --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:41:10 EST From: Dflahm@aol.com Subject: SONGWRITER review of SHINE I don't who wrote this review but it exhibits an insight into JM's creativity and her uniqueness that I have never before encountered in print. DAVID LAHM **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000025 48) ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:21:33 -0800 From: "Cassy" Subject: Musicians On Call Auction - NJC For anyone who enjoys bidding on celebrity autographed items or perhaps for someone who would like front row tickets and a one on one piano lesson with Gavin DeGraw there is currently an auction at: http://musiciansoncall2.charitybuzz.com/viewLots.do?show=10&index=0&order=default&id=258 There are some very nice items up for bid and some very nice price tags too. Cassy ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:44:34 -0800 From: "Randy Remote" Subject: Re: The Village Voice 35th Jazz and Pop Critics' Poll Wow-there were 423 albums better than Shine- How did I miss all that? Oh, yeah, Britney's album was way better! Those writers at the Voice need to back off on their meds. The list: http://www.villagevoice.com/pazzandjop07/winners.php?type=album RR np: California Bloodlines From: "Jerry Notaro" > # > 424 > Joni Mitchell Shine > POINTS: 21 > MENTIONS: 2 > # > 81 > Herbie Hancock River: The Joni Letters > Verve > POINTS: 122 > MENTIONS: 11 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:32:51 -0800 (PST) From: Rian Afriadi Subject: South Carolina American Idol audition NJC, very short Dissapointed. I did not see Bob singing on the show. ;-) Rian PS. I haven't seen someone singing Joni on the show. A mortal sin! - --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:52:22 -0800 (PST) From: Rian Afriadi Subject: Re: Jazz and Pop Critics' Poll, now Britney NJC Randy wrote: Oh, yeah, Britney's album was way better! +++ IMO, her best. Really. Anti-Britney, judge the album just by the songs (not by the singer's bad behaviour) (anyway, i think Britney is a victim), then you'll find that the album is not that bad. Rian PS. No. I am not her fan. - --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:40:33 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Muller Subject: Re: South Carolina American Idol audition NJC, very short As much as I would like to be a part of AI (not), I am a WEE bit over the age limit of 30. Bob NP: Andy Milne, "Amelia" - --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:53:08 -0800 (PST) From: Rian Afriadi Subject: Re: South Carolina American Idol audition NJC, Theeheehee. I know. I see many "interesting" people on the audition show. And they are just sooo confident with themselves. That's good, having confidence is good. But, yes, it's weird (but fun) to see those people arguing/debating the judges about how good they are. O mirror mirror hanging on the wall.... Are Americans that over-confident? Rian. NP. Tori Amos - 97 Bonnie and Clyde Bob wrote: As much as I would like to be a part of AI (not), I am a WEE bit over the age limit of 30. Bob - --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:20:21 -0800 From: "Mark Scott" Subject: Re: SONGWRITER review of SHINE I agree wholeheartedly. Beautifully written, perceptive review. Mark in Seattle. - ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 8:41 AM Subject: SONGWRITER review of SHINE >I don't who wrote this review but it exhibits an insight into JM's > creativity and her uniqueness that I have never before encountered > in print. > > > DAVID LAHM > > > > **************Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL > Music. > (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp003000000025 > 48) ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:21:23 -0800 (PST) From: Monika Bogdanowicz Subject: Re: South Carolina American Idol audition NJC, Hmm, yes and no. Sure, there are people who delude themselves in thinking they are the best and there is also such a thing as ratings. Some of those American Idol auditions are completely fake. I had a friend who auditioned for American Idol and you had to make it to round three before you even face Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, and Randy Jackson (for filming). She made it to but screwed up in round two. -Monika Rian Afriadi wrote: Theeheehee. I know. I see many "interesting" people on the audition show. And they are just sooo confident with themselves. That's good, having confidence is good. But, yes, it's weird (but fun) to see those people arguing/debating the judges about how good they are. O mirror mirror hanging on the wall.... Are Americans that over-confident? Rian. NP. Tori Amos - 97 Bonnie and Clyde Bob wrote: As much as I would like to be a part of AI (not), I am a WEE bit over the age limit of 30. Bob - --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. - --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:31:53 -0800 (PST) From: Monika Bogdanowicz Subject: SJC Chaka Khan and James Taylor I had mentioned I was at Borders last night checking out magazines but I failed to mention the Chaka Khan/Joni reference I came across. There is a music magazine that asks musicians (three musicians always) what they're currently listening to, their first purchased album, what other musicians they wanted to be, what they sing in the shower, their hands down favorite album, and a few more questions I can't recall at the moment (hell, the magazine may even be Mojo, I can't remember). Anyhow, one of the musicians asked in this issue was Chaka Khan. When asked, what her favorite album was, she answered, "Joni Mitchell's Hejira." She mentioned how Joni and her are friends and they hung out during her "fuzzy" days. She also said Hejira has been her favorite road albums for years. Also, in one of the magazines highlighting the best of 2007, they showed musicians' favorite albums of 2007. James Taylor listed "Shine" as his favorite and went into detail about the title track and briefly mentioned his relationship with Joni, her career and creativity. -Monika - --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:19:04 -0500 (EST) From: "Jerry Notaro" Subject: Re: SJC Chaka Khan and James Taylor Monika, Chaka performed in the Joni's Jazz concert in Central Park in 1999. I was there, for the rehearsal too, and met her and her "granbabies." She is a HUGE Joni fan. She was a highlight of the concert and sang Hejira. From a review of the fabulous night: On the high end of that scale, Chaka Khan burst onstage three times and sang with nearly outrageous confidence; she knew her songs (''Don't Interrupt the Sorrow,'' ''The Hissing of Summer Lawns'' and ''Hejira'') inside out and improvised all through them, making the words indistinct as she transformed them into pop-gospel extravaganzas. She also tried to tell the audience the story behind one of the songs, turning to Ms. Mitchell for fact-checking; the composer, perhaps wary of giving away secrets, put a hand to her lips to shush her. Jerry Monika Bogdanowicz wrote: > I had mentioned I was at Borders last night checking out magazines but I > failed to mention the Chaka Khan/Joni reference I came across. There is > a music magazine that asks musicians (three musicians always) what > they're currently listening to, their first purchased album, what other > musicians they wanted to be, what they sing in the shower, their hands > down favorite album, and a few more questions I can't recall at the > moment (hell, the magazine may even be Mojo, I can't remember). > Anyhow, one of the musicians asked in this issue was Chaka Khan. When > asked, what her favorite album was, she answered, "Joni Mitchell's > Hejira." She mentioned how Joni and her are friends and they hung out > during her "fuzzy" days. She also said Hejira has been her favorite > road albums for years. > Also, in one of the magazines highlighting the best of 2007, they > showed musicians' favorite albums of 2007. James Taylor listed > "Shine" as his favorite and went into detail about the title track and > briefly mentioned his relationship with Joni, her career and > creativity. > -Monika > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:42:04 -0800 (PST) From: Jeannie Subject: Herbie Hancock on Bill Maher right now njc It's nice to see and hear Herbie and the balanced panel discussing Hillary and Barack. Love, Jeannie PS: Still reeling in from 50/50 fire and ice. PSII: Bill Maher mentioned, 'River--the joni letters.' nj ' ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:19:29 -0800 From: "Randy Remote" Subject: Re: Herbie Hancock on Bill Maher right now njc From: "Jeannie" nice to see and hear Herbie and the balanced > panel discussing Hillary and Barack. > PSII: Bill Maher mentioned, 'River--the joni letters.' Mentioned & showed it and said it's up for 3 Grammies including album of the year. Herbie got a few words in there. I don't know about the 'balanced panel' part though, as there is usually a conservative guest. Funny: Merle Haggard via satellite saying (was he kidding-???) that he was with Hillary when she went onto Willie Nelson's bus and "inhaled"....he also seemed to be saying-though Maher didn't pick up on it-that he had written this simple little song called "Hillary" and given it to her, and they (her, Bill, the campaign?) sent it to Nashville, had it rewritten, and recorded as a big production number. (I can't find any information on this). Again, it's hard to read the guy. Once a Reagan supporter, he has expressed his dislike for Bush, but also stated that he has not decided whether he will vote for Ms. Clinton. RR The lyrics to "Hillary" by Merle Haggard: "If we don't elect Hillary, then we'll never know. "She is the right lady, and her husband's a pro. "Eight years in the White House with the know-how we need. "When you walk with a leader, you learn how to lead. "And who kept her head high when it could have been down? "And who ran the show when the scandal hit town? "This country needs to be honest. Our changes need to be large. "What we need is a big switch of gender. Let's put a woman in charge. "A woman in charge of the Army, put a woman in charge of the wheel. "The country owes it to Hillary, and Hillary owes it to Bill. "This country needs to be honest. Our changes need to be large. "What we need is a big switch of gender. Let's put a woman in charge." ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:05:05 -0800 From: "Randy Remote" Subject: Re: Jazz and Pop Critics' Poll, now Britney NJC From: "Rian Afriadi" Randy wrote: > Oh, yeah, Britney's album was way better! > > +++ > IMO, her best. Really. > > Anti-Britney, judge the album just by the songs (not by the singer's bad > behaviour) (anyway, i think Britney is a victim), then you'll find that > the album is not that bad. I thought Avril Lavigne was the anti-Britney. And as to her bad behavior, if it involves miniskirts and no underwear, I shall not judge...but my question is, considering that Britney's music is prefabricated by some pop wunderkinds FOR her...would you rate it higher than Joni's worst work? Or even one of her farts? Is it art or shiny product? Does it deserve to be 300 albums ahead of "Shine"? RR ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2007 #549 ***************************** ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------