From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2011 #267 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://jmdl.com JMDL Digest Thursday, September 15 2011 Volume 2011 : Number 267 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: Interview with Max Bennett ["Randy Remote" ] Re: Interview with Max Bennett [Dave Blackburn ] Joni's Art on eBay - Oh Really? [simon@icu.com] RE: Joni's Art on eBay - Oh Really? [Susan Tierney McNamara ] Re: Joni's Art on eBay - Oh Really? [Moni Kellermann ] Re: PHJB and Del McCoury Band on "The World Cafe", njc [Michael Paz ] Joni's Art on eBay - Oh Really? [est86mlm@ameritech.net] Joni's Art on eBay - Oh Really? [est86mlm@ameritech.net] Re: Mutts of the Planet perform Blue & Court & Spark with surprise special guest. [Paul Castle ] Re: Mutts of the Planet perform Blue & Court & Spark with surprise special guest. [Dave Blackburn ] Re: Paul Simon NJC [Victor ] Re: Paul Simon NJC [betsyblue82@gmail.com] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:35:39 -0700 From: "Randy Remote" Subject: Re: Interview with Max Bennett Excellent! Especially liked him saying, in essence, that C&S (band tracks) were laid down in a few days, and telling Frank Zappa he didn't have time to be in his band. How many people could say that to FZ? RR http://jonimitchell.com/library/view.cfm?id=2418 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:02:45 -0700 From: Dave Blackburn Subject: Re: Interview with Max Bennett Yes, and that the musicians, staring with nothing and having never even heard of Joni Mitchell, sketched themselves some quick charts and made up these perfectly interlocking parts in a few minutes/hours before cutting them and moving on to the next job. The golden age of the studio musician indeed! On the FZ section, I'm not sure if Max meant to say esoteric instead of ethereal. I think Frank's music was easily the former but not the latter. Maybe I can learn more as we get more acquainted and add an addendum to the interview. We are rehearsing with him next week. Dave On Sep 13, 2011, at 10:35 PM, Randy Remote wrote: > Excellent! Especially liked him saying, in essence, that > C&S (band tracks) were laid down in a few days, and > telling Frank Zappa he didn't have time to be in his band. > How many people could say that to FZ? > RR > > http://jonimitchell.com/library/view.cfm?id=2418 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:47:36 -0400 From: simon@icu.com Subject: Joni's Art on eBay - Oh Really? Laura recently posted > Subject: Joni's Art on eBay - Judy Collins in the Dressing Room > > FYI: eBay has an auction for Joni's artwork titled: Judy Collins in the Dressing Room. > > Starting bid is $999.99 or you can Buy-It-Now for only $2,500.00. > Shipping is FREE. > > eBay Item number: 160651191013 then, Susan Tierney McNamara posted > Subject: RE: Joni's Art on eBay - Judy Collins in the Dressing Room > > Can this be real? > Why do they sell iconic art like this on ebay of all places. > I would hate to buy it then find out it was cut out of the songbook. > Am I off base? I smell a rat! In the "Questions and answers about this item" section, the seller states: "Water color Painting itself is 12 1/2" X 12 1/2" inches" This particular Art Image is included within the album 'For The Roses' The dimensions are 12 1/8" x 12 1/8" inches. Suspiciously close to the dimensions cited by the eBay Seller. The signature shown on the eBay item is exactly as seen within the FTR album. - - - - - - Here's JONI's description from the StarArt Book. Judy Collins In The Dressing Room 1969, felt pen, 10 1/2" x 14". There is No signature. I scanned the relevant page from the StarArt book. See for yourself @ 2 pages. andmoreagain, - - - - - - - - - - s i m o n ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:57:50 +0000 From: Susan Tierney McNamara Subject: RE: Joni's Art on eBay - Oh Really? Thanks so much Simon ... I hope no one buys this fraud!!! Sue - -----Original Message----- From: simon@icu.com [mailto:simon@icu.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 9:48 AM To: joni@smoe.org Cc: Laura Oppermann; Susan Tierney McNamara Subject: Joni's Art on eBay - Oh Really? Laura recently posted > Subject: Joni's Art on eBay - Judy Collins in the Dressing Room > > FYI: eBay has an auction for Joni's artwork titled: Judy Collins in the Dressing Room. > > Starting bid is $999.99 or you can Buy-It-Now for only $2,500.00. > Shipping is FREE. > > eBay Item number: 160651191013 then, Susan Tierney McNamara posted > Subject: RE: Joni's Art on eBay - Judy Collins in the Dressing Room > > Can this be real? > Why do they sell iconic art like this on ebay of all places. > I would hate to buy it then find out it was cut out of the songbook. > Am I off base? I smell a rat! In the "Questions and answers about this item" section, the seller states: "Water color Painting itself is 12 1/2" X 12 1/2" inches" This particular Art Image is included within the album 'For The Roses' The dimensions are 12 1/8" x 12 1/8" inches. Suspiciously close to the dimensions cited by the eBay Seller. The signature shown on the eBay item is exactly as seen within the FTR album. - - - - - - Here's JONI's description from the StarArt Book. Judy Collins In The Dressing Room 1969, felt pen, 10 1/2" x 14". There is No signature. I scanned the relevant page from the StarArt book. See for yourself @ 2 pages. andmoreagain, - - - - - - - - - - s i m o n ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 07:10:47 -0700 (PDT) From: jlamadoo@sbcglobal.net Subject: PHJB and Del McCoury Band on "The World Cafe", njc There's a syndicated program about music called "The World Cafe". Part of today's installment will be discussion and music with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band (PHJB to use Paz's abbreviation), and Del McCoury's band. Eventually this will be available as a podcast. Jim L'Hommedieu ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:01:46 -0500 From: Michael Paz Subject: Re: New Yorkers NJC I hope I get to NYC again to enjoy this. Best of luck Jaime Paz Michael Paz michael@thepazgroup.com Tour Manager Preservation Hall Jazz Band http://www.preservationhall.com On Sep 13, 2011, at 9:08 PM, patrick leader wrote: hey folks, i sent jamie my contact info and hope to show him around my beloved city. other new york area folks, get in touch! maybe we can get a group together to see the show. patrick np - eva cassidy, autumn leaves - -----Original Message----- From: owner-joni@smoe.org [mailto:owner-joni@smoe.org]On Behalf Of Jamie Zubairi Home Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 7:32 PM To: joni List Subject: New Yorkers NJC Dear Lovely Jimdlers in New York I will be performing in Burmese Days in New York from Nov9th (or is it 10th) until the 5th of Dec at Theatre B, 59E59 Theaters, 59 East 59th Street. It would be great to meet up but also shown around (not all at once!) your wonderful city. - -- Jamie Zubairi Actor, Voiceover, Painter, Photographer. Acting Agent: Pelham Associates 01273 323 010 Facebook VoiceOvers SpotLight Twitter Showreel Currently working on *'The Unbroken Line*' a solo performance for various festivals in the UK. Appearances: September 2: Jackson's Lane Theatre as MC for the Authentic Artist Cabaret ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:28:07 +0200 From: Moni Kellermann Subject: Re: Joni's Art on eBay - Oh Really? Well... "This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available." moni k. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:35:40 -0500 From: Michael Paz Subject: Re: PHJB and Del McCoury Band on "The World Cafe", njc That was fun being on the cafe. Michael Paz michael@thepazgroup.com Tour Manager Preservation Hall Jazz Band http://www.preservationhall.com On Sep 14, 2011, at 9:10 AM, jlamadoo@sbcglobal.net wrote: There's a syndicated program about music called "The World Cafe". Part of today's installment will be discussion and music with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band (PHJB to use Paz's abbreviation), and Del McCoury's band. Eventually this will be available as a podcast. Jim L'Hommedieu ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:00:46 +0100 From: Jamie Zubairi Home Subject: Re: New Yorkers NJC Hi Patrick and Michael, This would be amazing if we could meet! I'm probably not going to bring my guitar as I'm bringing other equipment with me but it would be great to meet for a dinner or something. Hoping all is well Zooby On 14 September 2011 06:01, Michael Paz wrote: > I hope I get to NYC again to enjoy this. Best of luck Jaime > > Paz > > > Michael Paz > michael@thepazgroup.com > > Tour Manager > Preservation Hall Jazz Band > http://www.preservationhall.com > > > > > On Sep 13, 2011, at 9:08 PM, patrick leader wrote: > > hey folks, > > i sent jamie my contact info and hope to show him around my beloved city. > other new york area folks, get in touch! maybe we can get a group together > to see the show. > > patrick > > np - eva cassidy, autumn leaves > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-joni@smoe.org [mailto:owner-joni@smoe.org]On Behalf Of Jamie > Zubairi Home > Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 7:32 PM > To: joni List > Subject: New Yorkers NJC > > > Dear Lovely Jimdlers in New York > > I will be performing in Burmese Days in New York from Nov9th (or is it > 10th) > until the 5th of Dec at Theatre B, 59E59 Theaters, 59 East 59th Street. > > It would be great to meet up but also shown around (not all at once!) your > wonderful city. > > -- > Jamie Zubairi > Actor, Voiceover, Painter, Photographer. > > Acting Agent: Pelham Associates 01273 > 323 010 > Facebook > VoiceOvers > SpotLight< > http://www.spotlight.com/ > interactive/cv/965489410181> > Twitter > Showreel > > > Currently working on *'The Unbroken Line*' a solo performance for various > festivals in the UK. > Appearances: > September 2: Jackson's Lane Theatre as MC for the Authentic Artist Cabaret > > - -- Jamie Zubairi Actor, Voiceover, Painter, Photographer. Acting Agent: Pelham Associates 01273 323 010 Facebook VoiceOvers SpotLight Twitter Showreel Currently working on *'The Unbroken Line*' a solo performance for various festivals in the UK. Appearances: September 2: Jackson's Lane Theatre as MC for the Authentic Artist Cabaret ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:32:42 -0600 From: est86mlm@ameritech.net Subject: Joni's Art on eBay - Oh Really? Thanks for the heads-up Simon. Looks like that's all it is.......a nicely framed tear-out from the FTR album. Found someone's pic here of the inner sleeve of the album For The Roses. Seeing this picture and the one on eBay next to each other and, like you stated, they are exactly alike. Click on the photo and it gets a little larger http://www.flickr.com/photos/christianmontone/5123246731/ Laura simon@icu.com wrote: > Laura recently posted > > > Subject: Joni's Art on eBay - Judy Collins in the Dressing Room > > > > FYI: eBay has an auction for Joni's artwork titled: Judy Collins in the Dressing Room. > > > > Starting bid is $999.99 or you can Buy-It-Now for only $2,500.00. > > Shipping is FREE. > > > > eBay Item number: 160651191013 > > > then, Susan Tierney McNamara posted > > > Subject: RE: Joni's Art on eBay - Judy Collins in the Dressing Room > > > > Can this be real? > > Why do they sell iconic art like this on ebay of all places. > > I would hate to buy it then find out it was cut out of the songbook. > > Am I off base? > > > I smell a rat! > > In the "Questions and answers about this item" section, > the seller states: "Water color Painting itself is 12 1/2" X 12 1/2" inches" > > This particular Art Image is included within the album 'For The Roses' > > The dimensions are 12 1/8" x 12 1/8" inches. > Suspiciously close to the dimensions cited by the eBay Seller. > > The signature shown on the eBay item is exactly as seen within the FTR album. > - - - - - > > > Here's JONI's description from the StarArt Book. > > Judy Collins In The Dressing Room > 1969, felt pen, 10 1/2" x 14". > > There is No signature. > > I scanned the relevant page from the StarArt book. > > See for yourself @ 2 pages. > > > > > andmoreagain, > - - - - - - - - - > s i m o n ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:36:48 -0600 From: est86mlm@ameritech.net Subject: Joni's Art on eBay - Oh Really? Looks like the seller ended the auction early. Maybe he didn't know it was actually part of an album and only 'thought' it was authentic, until someone informed him. Laura simon@icu.com wrote: > Laura recently posted > > > Subject: Joni's Art on eBay - Judy Collins in the Dressing Room > > > > FYI: eBay has an auction for Joni's artwork titled: Judy Collins in the Dressing Room. > > > > Starting bid is $999.99 or you can Buy-It-Now for only $2,500.00. > > Shipping is FREE. > > > > eBay Item number: 160651191013 > > > then, Susan Tierney McNamara posted > > > Subject: RE: Joni's Art on eBay - Judy Collins in the Dressing Room > > > > Can this be real? > > Why do they sell iconic art like this on ebay of all places. > > I would hate to buy it then find out it was cut out of the songbook. > > Am I off base? > > > I smell a rat! > > In the "Questions and answers about this item" section, > the seller states: "Water color Painting itself is 12 1/2" X 12 1/2" inches" > > This particular Art Image is included within the album 'For The Roses' > > The dimensions are 12 1/8" x 12 1/8" inches. > Suspiciously close to the dimensions cited by the eBay Seller. > > The signature shown on the eBay item is exactly as seen within the FTR album. > - - - - - > > > Here's JONI's description from the StarArt Book. > > Judy Collins In The Dressing Room > 1969, felt pen, 10 1/2" x 14". > > There is No signature. > > I scanned the relevant page from the StarArt book. > > See for yourself @ 2 pages. > > > > > andmoreagain, > - - - - - - - - - > s i m o n ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:17:00 +0100 From: Paul Castle Subject: Re: Mutts of the Planet perform Blue & Court & Spark with surprise special guest. All this talk about Larry Carlton and Robben Ford..... http://youtu.be/jBS7BEPb1Jk best to all PaulC ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:58:28 -0700 From: "Mark" Subject: Re: Mutts of the Planet perform Blue & Court & Spark with surprise special guest. I've been trying to come up with words to describe how I feel about this news and all I can come up is that I am thrilled to pieces for all of you! What beautiful music you will make together! That's gonna be one helluva great show! Joni really should treat herself to a little pre-birthday trip down the coast, eh? All the best! Mark in Seattle where contrary to that 'Stomp' you people wrote the words to, it is dry as a bone - -----Original Message----- From: Dave Blackburn Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 6:42 AM To: Joni Mitchell Subject: Mutts of the Planet perform Blue & Court & Spark with surprise special guest. Dear Joni friends, I am happy to announce an upcoming Joni extravaganza concert on Sunday Nov 6th (happy 68th birthday Joni!) at Dizzy's in San Diego at 7pm. http://dizzysjazz.com/calendar.php Robin Adler and Mutts of the Planet will perform the Blue and Court and Spark albums in their entirety, and guess who will be playing bass? Max Bennett!! Yes, indeed, the man who recorded Court and Spark in the first place! Max said he would love to play with us after receiving our Safaris to the Heart CD and we are honored to have him join us. We need to pack the place so if you can get yourself to San Diego that night you should, or if you know anyone who would want to come to this please spread the word. This is our biggest undertaking yet and should be a Joni night to remember. best wishes, Dave ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:03:58 -0700 From: "Mark" Subject: Re: Interview with Max Bennett I've been waiting to read this until I have some time of unclouded, rested ability to absorb and digest. A treat I am saving for myself, probably some time this weekend. But what a great coup for you, Dave, and for Les and for all of us! Congratulations! Mark in Seattle - -----Original Message----- From: Dave Blackburn Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 9:34 AM To: Susan Tierney McNamara Cc: Les Irvin ; Joni List Subject: Re: Interview with Max Bennett Max was very outspoken about "the Joni Letters" in the interview but asked that his remarks be between us only. Then Robin found what he had posted on Amazon about it so I printed that in lieu of quoting his interview remarks. He did tell me that Joni herself was not at all pleased with the album either, but he wasn't sure why, so I didn't want to include gossipy speculation or second hand hearsay. I plan to interview Henry Lewy and Jaco from beyond the grave next. We need to form a circle and hold hands by candlelight for this to work. Dave On Sep 13, 2011, at 6:40 AM, Susan Tierney McNamara wrote: > This is a really great interview, kudos to Dave. I loved his take on > recording with Joni, and how in control of the process she was. I would > have loved to been a fly on the wall while she was recording vocal > overlays. I find those arrangements probably the most amazing in her > catalogue, especially on Court and Spark. > > I was also fascinated by his take on The Joni Letters. I really love this > album but to tell you the truth I felt myself nodding about Herbie's > tinkling. Don't get me wrong, I love Herbie Hancock and think he's a > genius but his interpretations of Joni's melodies changed the songs. On > first listen I had to check the liner notes to see what song he was > playing, especially Sweet Bird. I only say this in the sense that I can > see how Max Bennett would feel that way but I still think the Joni Letters > is a wonderful album and a great tribute to Joni (and also deserved the > Grammy). > > Again great job Dave. Who are you interviewing next? :-) > > Sue > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-joni@smoe.org [mailto:owner-joni@smoe.org] On Behalf Of Les > Irvin > Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 6:24 PM > To: Joni List > Subject: Interview with Max Bennett > > Brand new on JoniMitchell.com, Dave Blackburn's interview with bassist > Max Bennett. Very interesting read with lots of Joni tidbits. Check it > out: http://jonimitchell.com/library/view.cfm?id=2418 > > Thanks to Dave for conducting and transcribing the interview for the site! ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:33:13 -0700 From: Dave Blackburn Subject: Re: Mutts of the Planet perform Blue & Court & Spark with surprise special guest. Hmmm...Mark, Seattle's not that far away mate! Perhaps you should treat yourself (and Travis) to a little trip? Besides, we need a proper reviewer on the premises, and who is more qualified than you? Just planting the seed.... Dave On Sep 14, 2011, at 5:58 PM, Mark wrote: > I've been trying to come up with words to describe how I feel about this news and all I can come up is that I am thrilled to pieces for all of you! What beautiful music you will make together! That's gonna be one helluva great show! > > Joni really should treat herself to a little pre-birthday trip down the coast, eh? > > All the best! > > Mark in Seattle > where contrary to that 'Stomp' you people wrote the words to, it is dry as a bone > > -----Original Message----- From: Dave Blackburn > Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2011 6:42 AM > To: Joni Mitchell > Subject: Mutts of the Planet perform Blue & Court & Spark with surprise special guest. > > Dear Joni friends, > > I am happy to announce an upcoming Joni extravaganza concert on Sunday Nov 6th (happy 68th birthday Joni!) at Dizzy's in San Diego at 7pm. http://dizzysjazz.com/calendar.php > > Robin Adler and Mutts of the Planet will perform the Blue and Court and Spark albums in their entirety, and guess who will be playing bass? Max Bennett!! Yes, indeed, the man who recorded Court and Spark in the first place! Max said he would love to play with us after receiving our Safaris to the Heart CD and we are honored to have him join us. > > We need to pack the place so if you can get yourself to San Diego that night you should, or if you know anyone who would want to come to this please spread the word. This is our biggest undertaking yet and should be a Joni night to remember. > > best wishes, > Dave ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:12:20 -0700 From: "Mark" Subject: Re: Paul Simon NJC Here is that old controversy about where the line is between 'the folk music movement' and 'the singer/songwriter era' and I, for one, really don't know what the answer is. Is Paul Simon's early work any more 'folk' than Joni's early work? Whether the answer is yes or no or maybe, I think Paul Simon is definitely worth checking out, Betsy. Quite honestly, I haven't kept up with him since he and Art Garfunkel split up the duo that produced those beautiful, hushed vocal harmonies in the 1960s. I do own 'Graceland' but could probably only tell you the name of maybe 2 songs off of it. That record was highly praised for its originality in incorporating South African musicians and elements of 'World Music' into American pop. Joni, of course, would point out that she had used The Warrior Drums of Burundi on 'The Jungle Line' eleven years before the release of 'Graceland'. I did buy Simon's latest release and I liked it when I listened to it. I really must give it a few more spins. Also, Robin Adler's fantastic take on 'Hearts and Bones' on her 'It's About Time' cd has piqued my curiosity a bit about post S&G Paul Simon. But Paul Simon wrote some beautiful songs when he had Art Garfunkel adding his angelic tenor voice as harmony to his own. And some of those early songs where Art sang the lead vocal or sang as solos would not have been nearly as beautiful without that voice, in my opinion. 'For Emily Whenever I May Find Her' and 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' specifically come to mind. The lonely life of the musician on the road has been written about time and again but rarely as beautifully as in 'Homeward Bound'. There are lyrical and melodic gems in many of Paul Simon's early songs: Dangling Conversation Homeward Bound The Boxer Sound of Silence Patterns A Poem on the Underground Wall I Am a Rock America Bookends Check 'em out. The funny thing is that my all time favorite Simon and Garfunkel recording is 'Scarborough Fair/Canticle' which is mostly an old folk-song. Interwoven with the traditional song is a Paul Simon original anti-war themed counter melody and lyric. I have always loved the haunting melancholy of the melody, the vocal harmonies and the juxtaposition of the two songs that make up this piece of music. So, for me anyway, Paul Simon is not 'just a folk singer' and I say listen to a few more of his tunes. I think you'll find some stuff worth listening to. Mark in Seattle - -----Original Message----- From: betsyblue82@gmail.com Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 6:01 PM To: joni@smoe.org Subject: Paul Simon NJC Paul Simon's performance of Sound of Silence was really moving. Much more than the original, because his voice and delivery weren't so pure. I was inspired to read the lyrics, and found them vivid and evocative. I noticed some S&L connections, the clearest of which is: "The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls" So Paul's getting another chance. I never listened much because I thought he was just a folk singer, which isn't my thing. NP Night of Hunter, Tori Amos (Full album streams on npr.org) Betsy ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:27:58 -0400 From: Victor Subject: Re: Paul Simon NJC His past few releases (including the most recent) have been stellar! The one time I saw him live was on the Rhythm of the Saints tour, 20 years ago this Sunday actually. Funny how time flies... Sent from my iPhone On Sep 14, 2011, at 11:12 PM, "Mark" wrote: > Here is that old controversy about where the line is between 'the folk music > movement' and 'the singer/songwriter era' and I, for one, really don't know > what the answer is. > > Is Paul Simon's early work any more 'folk' than Joni's early work? Whether > the answer is yes or no or maybe, I think Paul Simon is definitely worth > checking out, Betsy. Quite honestly, I haven't kept up with him since he > and Art Garfunkel split up the duo that produced those beautiful, hushed > vocal harmonies in the 1960s. I do own 'Graceland' but could probably only tell you the name of > maybe 2 songs off of it. That record was highly praised for its originality in incorporating South African musicians and elements of 'World Music' into American pop. > > Joni, of course, would point out that she had used The Warrior Drums of Burundi on > 'The Jungle Line' eleven years before the release of 'Graceland'. > > I did buy Simon's latest release and I liked it when I listened to it. I really must give it a few > more spins. > > Also, Robin Adler's fantastic take on 'Hearts and Bones' on her 'It's About > Time' cd has piqued my curiosity a bit about post S&G Paul Simon. > > But Paul Simon wrote some beautiful songs when he had Art Garfunkel adding > his angelic tenor voice as harmony to his own. And some of those early songs where Art > sang the lead vocal or sang as solos would not have been nearly as beautiful without that > voice, in my opinion. 'For Emily Whenever I May Find Her' and 'Bridge Over > Troubled Water' specifically come to mind. > > The lonely life of the musician on the road has been written about time and again > but rarely as beautifully as in 'Homeward Bound'. > > There are lyrical and melodic gems in many of Paul Simon's early songs: > > Dangling Conversation > Homeward Bound > The Boxer > Sound of Silence > Patterns > A Poem on the Underground Wall > I Am a Rock > America > Bookends > > Check 'em out. > > The funny thing is that my all time favorite Simon and Garfunkel recording is 'Scarborough Fair/Canticle' which is mostly > an old folk-song. Interwoven with the traditional song is a Paul Simon original anti-war themed counter melody and lyric. I have always loved the haunting melancholy > of the melody, the vocal harmonies and the juxtaposition of the two songs that make up this piece of music. > > So, for me anyway, Paul Simon is not 'just a folk singer' and I say listen to a few more of his tunes. I think you'll find some stuff worth listening to. > > Mark in Seattle > -----Original Message----- From: betsyblue82@gmail.com > Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 6:01 PM > To: joni@smoe.org > Subject: Paul Simon NJC > > Paul Simon's performance of Sound of Silence was really moving. Much more > than the original, because his voice and delivery weren't so pure. > > I was inspired to read the lyrics, and found them vivid and evocative. I > noticed some S&L connections, the clearest of which is: > "The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls" > > So Paul's getting another chance. I never listened much because I thought he > was just a folk singer, which isn't my thing. > > NP Night of Hunter, Tori Amos > (Full album streams on npr.org) > Betsy ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:19:07 +0000 From: betsyblue82@gmail.com Subject: Re: Paul Simon NJC I do love Art's voice, but I've heard it's gone. Too bad. I don't own Graceland, but listened to it so much as a kid that I bet every word of it would come back to me. That's what happened when I bought DJRD. It was like coming home. As for what's folk and what's not...who knows! The label just turns me off. But as I listened to Night in the City the other day, I thought to myself "Any song with rounds is folk music." And I think most of Joni's music isn't even close to folk because it's really difficult to sing. NP Pumped Up Kicks, Foster the People Betsy - -----Original Message----- From: "Mark" Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:12:20 To: ; Subject: Re: Paul Simon NJC Here is that old controversy about where the line is between 'the folk music movement' and 'the singer/songwriter era' and I, for one, really don't know what the answer is. Is Paul Simon's early work any more 'folk' than Joni's early work? Whether the answer is yes or no or maybe, I think Paul Simon is definitely worth checking out, Betsy. Quite honestly, I haven't kept up with him since he and Art Garfunkel split up the duo that produced those beautiful, hushed vocal harmonies in the 1960s. I do own 'Graceland' but could probably only tell you the name of maybe 2 songs off of it. That record was highly praised for its originality in incorporating South African musicians and elements of 'World Music' into American pop. Joni, of course, would point out that she had used The Warrior Drums of Burundi on 'The Jungle Line' eleven years before the release of 'Graceland'. I did buy Simon's latest release and I liked it when I listened to it. I really must give it a few more spins. Also, Robin Adler's fantastic take on 'Hearts and Bones' on her 'It's About Time' cd has piqued my curiosity a bit about post S&G Paul Simon. But Paul Simon wrote some beautiful songs when he had Art Garfunkel adding his angelic tenor voice as harmony to his own. And some of those early songs where Art sang the lead vocal or sang as solos would not have been nearly as beautiful without that voice, in my opinion. 'For Emily Whenever I May Find Her' and 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' specifically come to mind. The lonely life of the musician on the road has been written about time and again but rarely as beautifully as in 'Homeward Bound'. There are lyrical and melodic gems in many of Paul Simon's early songs: Dangling Conversation Homeward Bound The Boxer Sound of Silence Patterns A Poem on the Underground Wall I Am a Rock America Bookends Check 'em out. The funny thing is that my all time favorite Simon and Garfunkel recording is 'Scarborough Fair/Canticle' which is mostly an old folk-song. Interwoven with the traditional song is a Paul Simon original anti-war themed counter melody and lyric. I have always loved the haunting melancholy of the melody, the vocal harmonies and the juxtaposition of the two songs that make up this piece of music. So, for me anyway, Paul Simon is not 'just a folk singer' and I say listen to a few more of his tunes. I think you'll find some stuff worth listening to. Mark in Seattle - -----Original Message----- From: betsyblue82@gmail.com Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 6:01 PM To: joni@smoe.org Subject: Paul Simon NJC Paul Simon's performance of Sound of Silence was really moving. Much more than the original, because his voice and delivery weren't so pure. I was inspired to read the lyrics, and found them vivid and evocative. I noticed some S&L connections, the clearest of which is: "The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls" So Paul's getting another chance. I never listened much because I thought he was just a folk singer, which isn't my thing. NP Night of Hunter, Tori Amos (Full album streams on npr.org) Betsy ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2011 #267 ***************************** ------- To post messages to the list, send to joni@smoe.org. 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