From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2009 #136 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 Website: http://jonimitchell.com JMDL Digest Saturday, May 2 2009 Volume 2009 : Number 136 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: NJC Happy New Bob Dylan Album Release day! warning: possibly tunnel-visioned review comments ["Randy Re] Re: NJC Am. Idol [Janet Hess ] Re: NJC Happy New Bob Dylan Album Release day! warning: possibly tunnel-visioned review comments [] avi audio fix (for Mac) njc [Jeffrey Chard ] Re: NJC - A bit more about the L. Cohen show [Mags ] Re: NJC - A bit more about the L. Cohen show ["Cassy" Subject: Re: NJC Happy New Bob Dylan Album Release day! warning: possibly tunnel-visioned review comments Bob Dylan Together Through Life I like the Tejano/border feel. Like Dylan is fronting a bar band in some smoky Tijuana cantina. Modern Times was such a strong album, this is kind of like part two or out-takes of that. Los Lobos' David Higaldo plays accordian, and surprisingly, the lyrics are credited to Dylan "with" Robert Hunter-Jerry Garcia's long-time lyricist. For some reason, Mike Campbell's (The Heartbreakers) guitar solos are buried in the mix, the pedal steel as well. Makes it sound at times like it was recorded in a barn, but the band has a cohesive, live feel. "My Wife's Home Town" may be the track most likely to be covered by someone else (Hell is...my wife's home town)....the last two songs are also among the best, "It's All Good" made me smile. No heavy themes here, mostly lovesick blues. Dylan's voice is a raspy, emphysemic wail, but somehow fits the songs perfectly. The cover seems thrown together by the label's art dept, the CD insert is a single folded sheet. No lyrics, minimal album credits, the one picture of His Bobness is on the inside, him sparking a ciggie with a wooden match. So he and Joni have that in common. I'd say it was def. worth the ten bucks I paid at Target. RR ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 01 May 2009 05:01:16 -0400 From: Janet Hess Subject: Re: NJC Am. Idol Actually, I'd be willing to say that kd, especially the "shadowland" era kd, looks like Elvis. But you know who really looks like kd? Toby Maguire. I think they were separated at birth (quite a feat, given that they aren't the same age...). At 04:16 PM 4/30/2009, Catherine McKay wrote: >You're both right. And yet, who would say that kd looks like Elvis? > >I thought the little guy, (Kris/Chris?) looked a bit like the young Frank >Sinatra from some angles. > >--- On Thu, 4/30/09, FMYFL@aol.com wrote: ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 07:38:01 -0400 From: Bob.Muller@Fluor.com Subject: Re: NJC Happy New Bob Dylan Album Release day! warning: possibly tunnel-visioned review comments I enjoy it as well; nothing jaw-dropping, like you say it sounds like disc 2 of 'Love & Theft' which is a good thing. Bobby D is going on making records for 50 years now and we're all the better for it. Happy Friday Hippies! Bob NP: Junior Wells, "It Hurts Me Too (When Things Go Wrong)" - ------------------------------------------------------------ The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain proprietary, business-confidential and/or privileged material. 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Any questions, feel free to contact me. Regard, Jeff Chard ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 07:32:46 -0700 (PDT) From: Mags Subject: Re: NJC - A bit more about the L. Cohen show Cassy, I am reposting your note to the list about the Leonard Cohen show, as I am sure you will understand my feelings of being higher than a kite over last night's performance here at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg. What a night! One that I, too, shall remember always. As I said elsewhere, I could drink a case of Leonard Cohen and still be on my feet. Every single moment, song, note, breath, all memorable. I cannot possibly articulate what I feel, as Cassy said, the salon article does a splendid job of it. Leonard is in fine form, fine voice, sweet, gentle gentleman, exudes respect and love. Filled with energy and mischief and fun too. His poetry, like honey, a fine, slow drizzle into the centre a long awaited cup of tea. The audience hung on every single word. There was an energy there that Ive never felt in a concert before, a community coming together in celebration and in honour of this wonderful man. But he was as grateful to us, to every one. It's so hard to put this into words!! My friend and I kept saying, oh my god, it's really Leonard Cohen up there lol! I never would have been there had it not been for said kind and generous friends of mine who gave me their extra ticket. We were near the stage, on the side, with a wonderful most view of things. Close ups of sweet Leonard were facilitated by large screens. My heart was gushing with pride all night long. Winnipeg is a gracious audience and Mister Cohen commented on that on more than one occasion. Standing ovation from the very moment Cohen walked out onto the stage. Appreciation one hundred fold. Spry, spirited, lovely Leonard. Sharon Robinson, and the Webb sisters (from the UK ;-) were dazzling on their own. All of the musicians top notch. Wow'd all night. Humble Leonard, bowing to them, in gratitude , introducing them as only he can... poetic alive and well. Another friend was there and said that Leonard Cohen is her new religion. That night, that magical night, filled with love and spirit, amazing grace indeed. Mags - --- On Sat, 4/25/09, Cassy wrote: From: Cassy Subject: NJC - A bit more about the L. Cohen show To: "JMDL" Received: Saturday, April 25, 2009, 6:23 PM I was going to write something about the Leonard Cohen concert but then found that the Salon article said it far, far better than I ever could have at: http://www.salon.com/ent/music/feature/2009/04/17/cohen/index.html By all means don't read this if you haven't got the time or inclination but if you're at all interested in the show and/or the man Leonard Cohen is, it's a really well-written article. At 74 years old, Leonard quipped on stage that he hadn't toured since he was 60 years old "just a kid with a dream." That brought an appreciative chuckle from the audience who were a very mixed group from early 20s to people in their 70's themselves. It is quite a laid back show; a bit jazzy at times; lyrically brilliant (he is a poet first and foremost after all); musically tight and well-rehearsed, seamless in the transitions from song to song. Leonard's band is composed of excellent musicians who are all offered an opportunity to showcase their own talents, he is a generous lead-man and humbly acknowledges the major part the band plays in his performance. I almost laughed out loud when he came onstage after a break bringing an older programmable technics keyboard, turning it on and having it run a very simple rhythm track while he performed with it. I kept thinking about how this used to be "state-of-the art" technology and how the use of this equipment and the Hammond organ added such an authentic flavor to the fact that he's 74 and was in a wee bit of a time-warp even though his performance is timeless. I highly recommend attending his show if you get the opportunity - and finances permit. Expensive though it is (tickets in Seattle ranged from $500 for the VIP package where one actually could shake hands with him to $95 in the "cheap seats"). I could not justify the $250 per ticket for front row center and opted for the $165 5th row center seats. On reflection, 5th row was a much better option as the front row patrons had to sit with necks bent backwards to see due to the height of the stage and their close proximity. Our seats were perfect, probably the best in the house. As we were leaving, I noticed Sharon Robinson peeking out from a curtain at the side of the stage, it was on the same level we were using to exit so I took the opportunity to stop briefly, shake her hand and thank her for her fine performance of "Boogie Street." She was gracious and took a moment to make eye contact and make me believe she was interested in what I was saying. It was lovely to have a chance to let her know she had not merely been a backup singer for me but an integral and appreciated part of the show. That's about all I can say, really, except that it was a night I will remember forever Warmly, Cassy NP: Maureen McGovern - The Circle Game __________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 01 May 2009 09:45:59 -0600 From: Robert Procyk Subject: NJC AM. Idol Ok, I hate to say it, but I just cannot stand Adam. I love the rocker chick, and I have a soft spot for poor Danny, but I have to admit that Danny is sort of going boring a la Taylor Hicks. What bugs me about Adam, apart from the creepy hair that looks like some weird helmut, is that he's over the top in a sort of Freddie Mercury way, which also annoyed me. I loved his "Tracks of my Tears" and I really liked his "If I can't have you", but otherwise, I just don't get it. However, I'd love to see how he'd handle the first album as AI winner, which as we all know they force those poor people to record all that schmaltzy stuff. He'd find a way to make it interesting. And has anyone noticed that Paula is NOT drugged this year? She's amazingly clear. Rob ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 10:54:53 -0700 From: "Cassy" Subject: Re: NJC - A bit more about the L. Cohen show - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mags" <<< I never would have been there had it not been for said kind and generous friends of mine who gave me their extra ticket. We were near the stage, on the side, with a wonderful most view of things. Close ups of sweet Leonard were facilitated by large screens. >>> Oh Mags, I'm so excited for you, I know how I felt when leaving the show, elated, infused with energy and a renewed sense of quality music; I nearly skipped back to our car. I knew I couldn't do the show justice to the list but I'm so happy that Garret and yourself were able to share that experience and understand, now, why I was gushing. I absolutely loved the gypsy feel that Javier Mas helped create with his fine Spanish strings (he is a Spaniard after all) and the gymnastics were a cute little interlude. Roscoe Beck, a name I hadn't heard until the concert, did a fine job of arranging the show. I'm happy you got to see Leonard live, he is not to be missed and I'm sure everyone is tired of reading me write about it but I can't seem to help myself. Your description of a friend saying Leonard is a new religion resonated with me because even though I've been a long-time fan this show left me breathless, speechless and highly stimulated. Cassy NP: Chaka Kahn & Rufus Thomas - Tell Me Something Good If Iraq's biggest export was broccoli, would we still be there ? ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 15:45:04 -0700 (PDT) From: Jeannie Subject: Re: NJC/New Bob Dylan Album Release day/Pete Seeger/Hippie Friday Earlier, I read my latest Preservation Hall Jazz Band Newsletter and read that Pete Seeger and his grandson showed up for some jam sessions with the band. Absolutely wonderful news. How awesome!!! Now there's a man of conviction and so glad he showed up in New Orleans with one of our very own JMDLers. Here are some Ry Cooder lyrics about Pete Seeger from his latest album, 'My Name Is Buddy,'--I love this song and Ry Cooder does a fantastic tribute in song to our very own, Mr. Pete Seeger, a mean ol' daddy of truth of mine who I love with all my heart. Thank you, Pete Seeger and dearest Bob Dylan, for keeping on, no matter what. And thanks to Ry Cooder, too!!! Three Chords And The Truth ~by Ry Cooder~ I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night, standing in the prison yard They were taking poor Joe, chained and bound, to a Utah firing squad He turned and looked at me right then, saying, 'Don't you be misled They're trying to tear our Free speech down, and Buddy, they ain't near quit yet See, they framed me on a killing charge, you know I wouldn't lie to you But the only crime I see here that I done was three chords and the truth Three chords and the truth, three chords and the truth. The only crime Joe Hill done was three chords and the truth He sang his good old union songs, he got his message through But they couldn't stand to see a workingman sing three chords and the simple truth Old J. Edgar Hoover liked to hear the darkies sing, till one man changed that all around Pail Robeson was a man that your couldn't ignore, that's what drove J. Edgar Hoover down he called his New York Klan Boy-Friends, saying, 'I got something good for you Get right down there to Peekskill, New York town and KILL three chords and the truth Three chords and the truth, three chords and the truth The ONLY crime you ever got from Paul was three chords and the truth If this is the land of democracy, I got one question for you Why wasn't Paul Robeson set free on three chords and the truth? They took Pete Seeger before the law and put him in the witness stand But he STOOD UP right to tyranny with just a banjo in his hand Such a righteous banjo picker, watching out for you and me That was just a man who just WOULDN'T back down on three chords and the truth Three chords and the truth Three chords and the simple truth The only crime Peter Seeger done was three chords and the truth He sang his Freedom Songs real good, still getting his message through Better check out old Pete Seeger on three chords and the plain ol' simple truth ~Ry Cooder~ Jeannie NP: Farm Girl~~Ry Cooder Bob Dylan coming on soon... - --- On Fri, 5/1/09, Bob.Muller@Fluor.com wrote: I enjoy it as well; nothing jaw-dropping, like you say it sounds like disc 2 of 'Love & Theft' which is a good thing. Bobby D is going on making records for 50 years now and we're all the better for it. Happy Friday Hippies! Bob NP: Junior Wells, "It Hurts Me Too (When Things Go Wrong)" ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2009 #136 ***************************** ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------