From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2010 #124 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 Tuesday, April 27 2010 Volume 2010 : Number 124 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- funeral music [Leah Welborn ] Re: Funeral music NJC [Bob.Muller@Fluor.com] Re: Funeral music NJC [Michael Paz ] Re: Funeral music NJC [Dave Blackburn ] Re: Funeral music NJC [Bob.Muller@Fluor.com] Re: Funeral music NJC [Dave Blackburn ] Re: Funeral music [Kate Johnson ] michael musto on joni's dylan comment [william burnworth ] Re: Treme (NJC) [Michael Paz ] Re: Anita's song "You're Home" only a littel jc) [Walt Breen ] sjc "Amelia Opens Next Saturday"-wish they would have included Joni's "Amelia"... ["Jill Haas" ] Re: Re: Funeral music NJC [Mags ] NJC - 4 HOURS OF UNRELEASED McCARTNEY MUSIC LEAKED ONLINE ["Cassy" ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:49:51 -0700 From: Leah Welborn Subject: funeral music Melissa, and all, First, I'm sorry for your loss. It sounds as if your father in law lived a long and full life, and I hope that knowing that makes the grief easier for you and your family. As for funeral music from Joni....I'm new to Joni, and at the moment only know four of her albums (Blue, For the Roses, C&S, and Hissing), so my choices are a bit limited. Like you, I like the idea of playing a humorous song at my funeral, so I must say that I think Twisted would be great for that. As a more serious choice, I immediately thought of Sweet Bird when I read your question. I think I'm going with that. When I was a teenager, a good friend of mine was killed in a car crash (I'm sure a lot of us can say that). The funeral was agonizing. He, in his morbid teenage way, had made a pact with his best friends...if one died, the others would make sure that Motley Crue's Home Sweet Home was played at his funeral. That's the main thing I remember about that horrible day. God, that's depressing. On a lighter note, I'm going to the dog beach today with my mom and my beloved Django Reinhardt (he has no idea! he's going to be soooo thrilled!). I hope everyone has/has had a lovely day as well. xoxoxo Leah (in LA for 4 more days) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:14:12 -0400 From: Bob.Muller@Fluor.com Subject: Re: Funeral music NJC Funerals can be such strange things...I find it quite funny when I'm going to a funeral/visitation with a co-worker and they say "I hate going to funerals" as if I was under the impression that they really enjoyed it? And there's all the cliches that you hear in the lines, not knowing what to say....I pretty much stick with "I'm so sorry for your loss" unless I really knew the person. Was in the middle of a funeral service a couple years ago, and a lady's cell phone rings, she answers it and says (fairly loudly) "I can't talk now - I'm at a funeral!". I'm not a big fan of viewing the dead person's body and will avoid that if at all possible. I loved George Carlin's line when someone turned to him as they were looking at the corpse and said "doesn't he look good" to which Carlin replied "GOOD? He's DEAD!" As for me, I'm signed up to donate whatever is still working and have the rest cremated. I would love to opt out of the traditional funeral home schtick and just have a party in my memory. I would already have the music picked out, and of course there will be Joni - not sure what all I'll put in there but Hejira for sure. And when I die, and when I'm gone....there'll be one child born in this world to carry on. Bob NP: Patsy Cline, "Why Can't He Be You" - ------------------------------------------------------------ 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. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that any use, review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, reproduction or any action taken in reliance upon this message is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the company. - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:36:52 -0500 From: Michael Paz Subject: Re: Funeral music NJC In New Orleans funerals can be a blast because it is our tradition to celebrate the persons life after they have made the transition. A jazz band follows the body and the family and are the front line and the rest of the mourners are "The Second Line". Tradition is to play a more somber song like "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" on the way to the grave, but then the party starts and we dance and drink and laugh and celebrate our loved one. It is truly a wonderful thing to behold. When we had the jazz funeral for John Brunious, our trumpet player that passed a couple years ago, it was what really helped me and my son Julian to heal after such a tragic loss. Best Paz Michael Paz michael@thepazgroup.com Tour Manager Preservation Hall Jazz Band http://www.preservationhall.com On Apr 26, 2010, at 12:14 PM, Bob.Muller@Fluor.com wrote: Funerals can be such strange things...I find it quite funny when I'm going to a funeral/visitation with a co-worker and they say "I hate going to funerals" as if I was under the impression that they really enjoyed it? And there's all the cliches that you hear in the lines, not knowing what to say....I pretty much stick with "I'm so sorry for your loss" unless I really knew the person. Was in the middle of a funeral service a couple years ago, and a lady's cell phone rings, she answers it and says (fairly loudly) "I can't talk now - I'm at a funeral!". I'm not a big fan of viewing the dead person's body and will avoid that if at all possible. I loved George Carlin's line when someone turned to him as they were looking at the corpse and said "doesn't he look good" to which Carlin replied "GOOD? He's DEAD!" As for me, I'm signed up to donate whatever is still working and have the rest cremated. I would love to opt out of the traditional funeral home schtick and just have a party in my memory. I would already have the music picked out, and of course there will be Joni - not sure what all I'll put in there but Hejira for sure. And when I die, and when I'm gone....there'll be one child born in this world to carry on. Bob NP: Patsy Cline, "Why Can't He Be You" - ------------------------------------------------------------ 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. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that any use, review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, reproduction or any action taken in reliance upon this message is prohibited. 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Bob NP: Adele, "Tired" - ------------------------------------------------------------ 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. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that any use, review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, reproduction or any action taken in reliance upon this message is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the company. - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:12:23 -0700 From: Dave Blackburn Subject: Re: Funeral music NJC I meant globally, Bob, not your actual family! On Apr 26, 2010, at 10:42 AM, Bob.Muller@Fluor.com wrote: > Yes, one - unless you know about some that I don't! > > Bob > > NP: Adele, "Tired" > ------------------------------------------------------------ > 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. > If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are > hereby notified that any use, review, retransmission, dissemination, > distribution, reproduction or any action taken in reliance upon > this message is prohibited. If you received this in error, please > contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. > > Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual > sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of the company. > ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:19:04 -0600 From: Kate Johnson Subject: Re: Funeral music On 26-Apr-10, at 5:42 AM, Anita G wrote: > I sometimes wonder how we > human beings ever manage all the grief and sadness we have in our > lives. Interestingly no, amazingly people smile through the tears and keep on finding sweetness and joy in life. People are absolutely inspiring, the way they (we) keep on keeping on in spite of deep, deep pain. I always thought the natural thing to do when experiencing tragic loss would be to collapse and weep, and often that is what we do  but then we get up and carry on. That we do it surprises me. Maybe it's because we really have no choice but to deal with the present moment, no matter where our minds are habitually at. I haven't been able to think of a Joni song that would suit my funeral, but it happened that shortly before the question was asked onlist, I was working in the kitchen and listening to Katell Keineg's CD, Jet, and when she sang "I Had One Hell of a Life," I thought "That would be a perfect song for my funeral (if I was having one; I'd rather not put my loved ones through it, even though some may think funerals are "healing" or "comforting" or provide "closure." I don't. I guess I find a lot of ritual rather empty and meaningless; and this is particularly true at church funerals). Unfortunately I couldn't find a performance of it on Youtube to share here. Wasn't it great to read that Joni's recovering well from the Morgellon's? I wish we heard more about her personal life -- how her dad is doing, whether she sees much of her daughter and grandchildren, does she get home to Saskatchewan very often -- you know. How she is DOING. That girl had better write a memoir; and will there be a movie based on it someday? I hope I'm still alive to see it. Imagine how Joni could dramatize her own life! Better than anyone else could, that's for sure. Kate - -- http://goldengrainfarm.blogspot.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:52:37 -0400 From: william burnworth Subject: michael musto on joni's dylan comment http://blogs.villagevoice.com/dailymusto/archives/2010/04/joni_mitchell_s.php nice photo too. happy Monday with love from William in Miami ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:06:49 -0400 From: Steve Dulson Subject: Treme (NJC) Anyone else been watching this on HBO? It's good. I'd love to get the Paz perspective on it - I'm sure he knows lots of the musicians involved. In fact there is a scene in the first episode where John Goodman, as a university professor, responds to a question by a snotty BBC (?) reporter in words and tone I can hear Michael use: "You don't like the FOOD?!? You don't like the MUSIC?!? What the F**K are you doing here?!?" Then he throws the reporters mic into the river. :) *************************************************** Steve Dulson Costa Mesa CA tinkersown@ca.rr.com "Folk Alliance Region - West" www.far-west.org ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:42:07 -0700 From: Michael Paz Subject: Re: Treme (NJC) The first episode was fun and there were alot of my friends playing in it. My friend DJ Davis Rogan is a writer and consultant and being portrayed by the little actor who I find funny as hell. I got to meet him the other night when he came to our late night show at Preservation Hall with PHJB and My Morning Jacket. He wasn't as entertaining in person as he was on that first episode. I have not seen the other 2 but have them recordiing while I am on the road. First episode was kinda all over the place. Seeing my friend Bunchy Johnson who was playing trumpet in the Jazz Funeral (and is really a drummer) was really heart wrenching as he passed away suddenly a couple weeks ago. Bunchy was a terrfic guy and a great drummer. I worked with for years. He was the #1 go to guy for many people like Dixie Cups and Jeremy Davenport. I spoke with Barbara Hawkins on the phone about it and she was pretty tore up. Anyways, I think most of the people are going to miss alot of the dialogue because it is so regional to New Orleans. I hope the story tightens up more and they do get it together cause I think it is great for the city and certainly all the musicians. HBO has already signed on for another season even before the final numbers came in for the first week. Davis is a real nut and I think he is pretty creative and will continue to do a good job. Best Paz (about half way to St. Augustine) Michael Paz michael@thepazgroup.com Tour Manager Preservation Hall Jazz Band http://www.preservationhall.com On Apr 26, 2010, at 11:06 AM, Steve Dulson wrote: Anyone else been watching this on HBO? It's good. I'd love to get the Paz perspective on it - I'm sure he knows lots of the musicians involved. In fact there is a scene in the first episode where John Goodman, as a university professor, responds to a question by a snotty BBC (?) reporter in words and tone I can hear Michael use: "You don't like the FOOD?!? You don't like the MUSIC?!? What the F**K are you doing here?!?" Then he throws the reporters mic into the river. :) *************************************************** Steve Dulson Costa Mesa CA tinkersown@ca.rr.com "Folk Alliance Region - West" www.far-west.org ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:58:41 -0600 From: Walt Breen Subject: Re: Anita's song "You're Home" only a littel jc) Hey, Anita, I had typed up a nice longish note expressing my love of your song, and how it made me think of the meaning of "home", when my computer had an attack of narcolepsy, and I had to start over again. Briefly, the song is wistful and poignant and content, emotions expressed far too rarely in modern song (imho). It reminded me somewhat, melodically, of Urge for Going, I Don't know Where I Stand and That Song About the Midway, three of my favorite early Jonis. I had cause to muse on the topic of "home" while I wandered around charming, chaotic San Francisco last week. I lived there foir almost 20 years, so it certainly felt like home, as does Rhode Island when I visit there. I found that what I missed most while in San Francisco was my dogs at my side, the recently departed Mari who wandered the streets of the City with me for over three years, and also the rambunctious Amelia, so full of false alrms. So I guess for me, home is where the dog is -- in this case, beautiful, peaceful West Bountiful, UT. Thanks for the song, Anita! hugs, Walt "Little" Breen Let the walls come tumbling down Let them fall right on the ground Let all the dogs go running free The wild and the gentle dogs Kenneled in me (Joni Mitchell, Jericho, 1974) Visit my websites: www.learninginsights.info and www.booksbywalt.com Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:28:59 +0100 Subject: Fwd: File Sent: You're Home.mp3 From: lawntreader@googlemail.com To: littlebreen@live.com CC: robin@robinadler.com; djb@binkleybarfield.com; mark-leon@iinet.net.au I haven't done this before. Hope it works! Anita x - ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Anita Tedder via YouSendIt Date: 17 April 2010 16:03 Subject: File Sent: You're Home.mp3 To: lawntreader@googlemail.com youSENDit File Sent Thank you for trusting YouSendIt to send your important files. Easily receive files right on your website or blog. Find Out How ............................................................................. ............................................................................. ............................................................. File sent: You're Home.mp3 Recipients sent to: lawntreader@googlemail.com File will be stored for: 14 days Link to file: https://download.yousendit.com/THE3V28yRStVVG52Wmc9PQ Contact us from our support page: http://www.yousendit.com/cms/support File too big for email? Try YouSendIt at http://www.yousendit.com YouSendIt Inc. | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | DMCA Policy | Opt Out 1919 S. Bascom Avenue, 3rd Floor Campbell, CA 95008 _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL :en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:09:11 -0700 (PDT) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: Funeral music Excellent idea. Joni needs to write a blog! She can morph that into her memoir, if she wants to go that way. See how easy I am to get along with? It sounds like the kind of thing people do on Twitter too, though I haven't tried it myself, but if you want to do short synopses of what you're up to, apparently Twitter is the way to go. I just happen to hate the name Twitter, because it sounds too much like Twit, but it works for some people. I wonder if there's anyone in her PR group (or whatever, because I really don't want to use the word "entourage") who monitors this list and tells her the sometimes brilliant (IMHO - heh-heh) and sometimes silly things we talk about (and sometimes they even include Joni-related things.) I don't actually expect to get an answer to that. Just wishful thinking. There's lots of work involved in anything like a blog (or that T thing.) I've attempted to start a blog several times, but I just run out of energy after a few attemps, so I have great admiration to those who can sustain it. More power to them what does. ________________________________ From: Kate Johnson To: Anita G Cc: jonipeople LIST Sent: Mon, April 26, 2010 3:19:04 PM Subject: Re: Funeral music Wasn't it great to read that Joni's recovering well from the Morgellon's? I wish we heard more about her personal life -- how her dad is doing, whether she sees much of her daughter and grandchildren, does she get home to Saskatchewan very often -- you know. How she is DOING. That girl had better write a memoir; and will there be a movie based on it someday? I hope I'm still alive to see it. Imagine how Joni could dramatize her own life! Better than anyone else could, that's for sure. Kate - -- http://goldengrainfarm.blogspot.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:18:45 -0700 From: "Jill Haas" Subject: sjc "Amelia Opens Next Saturday"-wish they would have included Joni's "Amelia"... 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Which leads me to consult the list - what Joni song would you like played at > your funeral? - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Melissa Gibbs" To: Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2010 6:03 PM Subject: Funeral music Which leads me to consult the list - what Joni song would you like played at > your funeral? ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:01:15 -0700 (PDT) From: Mags Subject: Re: Re: Funeral music NJC hi Anne, I remember those days very well, and am relieved and grateful that you are still here to tell the story. I do love you dearly with tonnes of love, Mags xo - --- On Mon, 4/26/10, Anne Sandstrom wrote: From: Anne Sandstrom Subject: Re: Re: Funeral music NJC To: margaret_elmtree@yahoo.ca Cc: mark-leon@iinet.net.au, lawntreader@googlemail.com, migibbs@optusnet.com.au, joni@smoe.org Received: Monday, April 26, 2010, 7:11 PM I wasn't going to join this discussion, but here I am... So when I did plan my funeral (long time listers know why), I wanted them to play BSN. The thought of it both made me cry and comforted me. Also, I wanted Simple Gifts and Cindy Kallet's Tide and the River Rising. Like a number of cancer patients I knew at the time, I found planning the whole thing to be a relief. And I do want people crying and there to be lots and lots of flowers. Maybe even more flowers than people :-) My two biggest fears were that I'd be forgotten and that those I love wouldn't ever know how much I did love them. I wanted my funeral to be in part my saying goodbye to them, and not just them saying goodbye to me. As for the party theme - to each their own. But I'm not convinced that asking people to celebrate is all that realistic. OTOH, I have gone to true celebrations of life, which can range from the joyous and silly to somber and always seem to reflect the person more than a traditional funeral. Hoping this is a discussion that we'll all be having again many, many years down the road. lots of love, Anne ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:58:29 -0700 From: "Cassy" Subject: NJC - 4 HOURS OF UNRELEASED McCARTNEY MUSIC LEAKED ONLINE http://www.wmgk.com/music/news/Story.aspx?ID=1222599 Actions speak for themselves - echoing into eternity ~ me ~ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:16:02 -0400 From: Subject: Funeral Music When I first saw this thread on the digest I thought "this is the last thing I need to read" but out of distraction I did and found it was what I needed. My mother is in critical condition in the hospital since last Saturday. I am too numb to get into details. But after reading these posts, especially of Anita and Mags, I realized this was exactly what I needed to read. For anyone so inclined, please send up a prayer for us. Thanks dear friends. Kakki ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2010 #124 ***************************** ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------