From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2012 #1256 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 Friday, August 31 2012 Volume 2012 : Number 1256 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- RE: Safaris to the Heart spreading itself about. [Susan Tierney McNamara ] Re: Covers [Bob.Muller@Fluor.com] Re: Covers [Robin Adler ] Re: Spice&Kaki [Catherine McKay ] Re: The Suspense is over [Michael Flaherty ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:29:25 +0000 From: Susan Tierney McNamara Subject: RE: Safaris to the Heart spreading itself about. I agree that not all the covers are mint, but I REALLY love the jazz covers, especially David Lahm and Diana Krall, and there have been some killer versions of Dry Cleaner from Des Moines (the cover by Karla Downey was very Andrews Sisters). I'm always amazed when someone tackles that one. I also love to hear obscure covers ... Electricity by Danilo Monno ... this is a good example because there are so many international covers where you can tell English isn't their first language but they still do a great job. Her name escapes me but there was a woman from Sweden or Finland who actually got kudos from Joni for her covers (what was her name Bob?) For many years I ignored the covers and I'm so glad I got over myself and started downloading Bob's finds. Even the cheesy ones sometimes are still fun. :-) I also miss our dorky friends Jade and Dexter! :-) It would be nice to give a JMDL award for best cover of 2012 ... I can't believe I said that out loud, it sounds like it might take some work! :-) Thanks Bob!! Sue Susan Tierney McNamara email: sem8@cornell.edu - -----Original Message----- From: owner-joni@smoe.org [mailto:owner-joni@smoe.org] On Behalf Of Catherine McKay Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 7:42 PM To: Eaton, Shari; Dave Blackburn Cc: joni@smoe.org list Subject: Re: Safaris to the Heart spreading itself about. I used to feel the same way about covers, especially Joni covers. There are some very dismal ones out there, and a lot of overly poppy versions of the same old BSN, Circle Game and so on. I admire Muller's fortitude that he can keep on listening. Having said that, I really think, and I hope I'm not prejudiced by the fact that Dave (and Robin too, I think) are on the jmdl. Maybe I wouldn't even have heard their stuff, were it not for this list, and that would be a shame. I think their stuff is really, really, really good. But, I get it, about not liking covers too. >________________________________ > From: "Eaton, Shari" >To: Dave Blackburn >Cc: Catherine McKay ; "joni@smoe.org list" >Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 5:31:38 PM >Subject: Re: Safaris to the Heart spreading itself about. > >Dave, > >Thanks for sharing. I'm really happy you guys are enjoying playing music and the success around that. I have a hard time listening to anyone but Joni sing her songs. I realize a lot of you do covers and I hope I'm not saying anything ghastly here. I'll just keep out of the covers conversations. > >*slinks away into the background. > >Cheers, >Shari > > > >On Aug 28, 2012, at 2:15 PM, Dave Blackburn wrote: > >> Shari, >> >> You can hear clips on http://www.robinadler.com/music.html or http://www.reverbnation.com/robinadlermuttsoftheplanet. The album is downloadable from the usual places but if you wanted the physical CD we'd prefer you got it via our website. Hope you like it. >> >> Dave >> >> >> On Aug 28, 2012, at 1:43 PM, Shari Eaton wrote: >> >>> Are we getting links to these braggable song versions? I'd love to hear, if so. >>> >>> Lots of Joni, >>> Shari >>> >>> On Aug 28, 2012, at 5:49 AM, Catherine McKay wrote: >>> >>>> You have every right to preen, or even brag. Your stuff is so good that it >>>> deserves much more attention. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> ________________________________ >>>>> From: >>>> Dave Blackburn >>>>> To: "joni@smoe.org list" >>>> >>>>> Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 12:20:06 PM >>>>> Subject: Safaris >>>> to the Heart spreading itself about. >>>>> >>>>> Dear Joniworld, >>>>> >>>>> I'm afraid this >>>> may be a bit close to preening, but my client Matt Stone, >>>>> whose debut album >>>> I'm currently producing, just loaned his copy of Safaris to >>>>> the Heart to a >>>> colleague, a lady in Sacramento who turns out to be David >>>>> Crosby's >>>> sister-in-law! Here's what she replied to him (subsequently forwarded >>>>> to me): >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> Got in Friday night and had lots of family catching up to do. >>>> So I took the >>>>> CD you gave me to my hair appointment at 6:15 am today >>>> (Saturday morning) to >>>>> share with my hair dresser. I know that sounds weird, >>>> but it is actually >>>>> legit. He is a music lover and we often share music at >>>> that ungodly hour of >>>>> the day to set our spirits soaring, and generate >>>> discussion beyond the usual >>>>> hair salon talk. With nobody around we can have >>>> frank discussions about music, >>>>> life, politics, the world and of course our >>>> families. I also take him home >>>>> baked goodies from our daughter we all go to >>>> him and he is fabulous with >>>>> hair. >>>>>> >>>>>> Well we put the CD into his sound >>>> system, and all of a sudden we were taken >>>>> away for an hour. We both were >>>> mesmerized from the first song and fell head >>>>> over heals with her version of >>>> Woodstock. Who knew you could weave in the Who >>>>> into a Woodstock medley. >>>> Wow. After hearing how terrific she is and the band >>>>> OMG they are fabulous - I >>>> felt guilty sharing it with my hair dresser before >>>>> sharing it with my musical >>>> husband. So I had to get home and share it with >>>>> him. >>>>>> >>>>>> You did me a solid >>>> man. I hope to share it with other family members when I >>>>> can. Thanks so >>>> much she has the Joni thing going, but there is a new >>>>> subtlety and >>>> refinement that makes it new, brighter even. I will listen to >>>>> those first 4 >>>> songs many times and will dance periodically towards the others >>>>> over time. >>>> Nice.> >>>>> >>>>> It would be nice for Croz to hear it at a family gathering...rather >>>> completing >>>>> a full circle as it were. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for allowing us a little >>>> preen. >>>>> >>>>> Dave ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:22:02 -0400 From: Bob.Muller@Fluor.com Subject: Re: Covers I have...the band is Dengue Fever, they're not Cambodian but are L.A. - based. They feature a Cambodian singer and mix those sounds with psychedelic rock. It was originally recorded for a Matt Dillon-directed film called "City Of Ghosts". It's a very cool take on the franchise; certainly the only one in Khmer. More on the band here: http://denguefevermusic.com/home.cfm Bob - ------------------------------------------------------------ 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: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:30:48 -0700 From: Robin Adler Subject: Re: Covers Wow Bob I thought I'd found something new. You are amazing my friend and such a cool dude at that! Robin On Aug 29, 2012, at 10:22 AM, Bob.Muller@Fluor.com wrote: > > > I have...the band is Dengue Fever, they're not Cambodian but are L.A. - based. They feature a Cambodian singer and mix those sounds with psychedelic rock. It was originally recorded for a Matt Dillon-directed film called "City Of Ghosts". It's a very cool take on the franchise; certainly the only one in Khmer. > > More on the band here: http://denguefevermusic.com/home.cfm > > Bob > ------------------------------------------------------------ > 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: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:51:50 -0700 (PDT) From: Catherine McKay Subject: Re: Spice&Kaki Kaki King is very good and has what to me is a very unique playing style. I probably heard about her first from someone on this list. I'm really impressed with her "tapping" technique. She demonstrates here: http://www.kakiking.com/media/videos/tapping-guitar-kaki-king She also did the music for a film called "August Rush" which is about a young boy who plays guitar in the streets to make money. Here's a clip. Despite the fact that we see this young boy playing, it's actually Kaki King (would you call that strum-synching?) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSI4_9OhwV8 >________________________________ > From: Lindsay Moon >To: Joni List >Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 4:40:25 PM >Subject: Spice&Kaki > >(No, not OUR Kakki) > >That clip of Spice is really good! I don't know one song Spice Girls did so I have no clue about their actual talent, but this was very good. > >Before the clip started, there was an intriguing guitarist/singer? named Kaki King who is doing a Gap ad. Check out her site. The ad is over to the right and she's wearing bright red Gap jeans. At first I thought it was a guy, but I stand corrected. Very Joni-esque, I thought. > >Lindsay > >http://www.kakiking.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:26:44 -0700 (PDT) From: Michael Flaherty Subject: Re: The Suspense is over >>Is there such a thing as a "casual" Joni fan? I seriously doubt it. I suppose someone who just has C&S or the Hits could be considered a "casual" fan. I would say that's someone who enjoys her music but doesn't go on that journey you were talking about. Certainly describes no one who joins a Joni discussion group. :) Michael F. ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2012 #1256 ****************************** ------- To post messages to the list, sendtojoni@smoe.org. Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------