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A subject * of Re: mad-mission-digest V4 #xxx or the like gives readers no clue * as to what your message is about. mad-mission-digest Sunday, December 17 2000 Volume 04 : Number 349 Today's Subjects: ----------------- MM: Feelgood, Feelgiddy, etc. etc. [Richard Challen ] Re: MM: feelgood songs ["Adam K." ] Re: MM: Feel Good Songs and jazz ["amber bass-patterson" ] Re: MM: feelgood songs ["Greg Pendleton" ] MM: CA LFML branches needed...and update [Mystchif1@aol.com] MM: LFML branches please read!!! [Mystchif1@aol.com] MM: Empowerment songs and thanks to the list NPC [Scubagrrl@aol.com] Re: MM: feelgood songs - Rockville [Lisa C ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 02:21:14 -0500 From: Richard Challen Subject: MM: Feelgood, Feelgiddy, etc. etc. You know, most songs that make me feel good also make me drive (or jog) really fast... So I swear all these work for getting the heart rate going... I love Miles as much as (if not more than) the next person, but his stuff always makes me more contemplative than anything. "Kind Of Blue"... "Astral Weeks"... "A Love Supreme"... that's your "Rainy Day Albums" right there. (The next topic??) Feelgood music, on the other hand, needs a good beat and a (preferrably insanely catchy) melody. Having said that: Ben Folds Five - Julianne The La's - There She Goes Belle & Sebastian - The Boy With The Arab Strap Lotion - Rock Chick Black Grape - Kelly's Heroes New Radicals - You Get What You Give Dada - Dizz Knee Land Jackson Five - I Want You Back (A Feel Good Classic!) and of course.. Prince - about 15 different songs... And let's not forget those kinda-dark songs that STILL make you drive/jog fast: Pearl Jam - Rearviewmirror Radiohead - My Iron Lung Del Amitri - Stone Cold Sober David Gray - Babylon (The Newest Addition) I don't question why these songs do what they do... They just do. Individual mileage may vary. Oh yeah... I defy ANYONE to NOT start dancing (at least on the inside) upon hearing Vince Guaraldi doing the original version of "Linus & Lucy"... a.k.a. the "Peanuts" theme... - --rICH Listen to Rich: Visit THE RICH HOMEPAGE to hear tracks from LIFE/DEATH... 15 songs of romance and retribution for those who know all too well... Available independently from Desperate Man Records. http://listen.to/rich.com http://www.geocities.com/richardchallen ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 12:26:44 -0000 From: "Adam K." Subject: MM: Re: feelgood songs Actually, you may be on to something here, that I should have seen (or heard, whatever) myself. Despite the furious, scathing nature of the song, there is something wonderfully cathartic about a good, angry, eloquent song that in the end DOES feel good. Apart from that, I'd like to give a BIG second to Dar Williams' cover of "Better Days" > Also listed is Peter Gabriel's "Digging in > > the Dirt" -- feelgood? A man angrily, furiously picking over the scabs of > his > > psyche and yelling "This time you''ve gone too far!"? Hmmmm. Worrying. > > > Don't worry. I listed that song because it makes me feel good, regardless > of what the lyrics are saying. That beat just makes me wanna jam out. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 12:21:24 -0000 From: "Adam K." Subject: Re: MM: feelgood songs I take your point, but this song is forever linked, in my mind, to two anecdotes: The first involves the shooting of the scene for the film (yes, I was aware of its origins). It has been noted many times that Judy looks a lot thinner during this number than she does for the rest of the film. One reason, I heard, was that during the shooting of the film she had a nervous breakdown and tried to commit suicide. This scene was, in fact, shot months later, once she'd recovered enough to perform it. Apart fromthis, and apart from the message, the whole design of the scene -- the nightmarish colours and weird costumes (that's some weird summer stock), make it seem totally out of character with the rest of the numbers in this film (next up -- Mickey Rooney covers Lou Reed's "Heroin"). The other anecdote concerns a friend of mine who did an musical/variety act with a partner to get her Equity card, touring schools and hospitals and community centres. This song was included in the act, and it wasn't until they found themselves performing it to a ward of terminally ill geriatrics that they began to think that it wasn't, perhaps, the most appropriate number. I have to admit, I haven't heard any other versions of the song --- it would be interesting to see who else has covered it and what they did with it. - ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Cc: Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 4:00 PM Subject: Re: MM: feelgood songs > > Okay Adam K... > > I work in the theatre and there, many of the same plays are interpreted with many different meanings and from many different points of view. So now consider tis, if you will...While, yes, I completely agree that "Get Happy" is sung by Judy Garland in her worst of times, it is from the Musical Summer Stock with Gene Kelly where it is about having fun and not worrying. Please don't just look at who sung it, but rather consider what it is based from (in atleast one form)...a sappy musical from the 1950s. Also note that many, many others have sung the song before and after Judy, so there are "HAPPY" versions...if you wish to look at WHO SUNG the song. Look under song title at CD NOW and you'll see almost 50 different artists and meanings. > > Thanks, > > Lori ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 07:35:52 -0600 From: "amber bass-patterson" Subject: Re: MM: Feel Good Songs and jazz > Also...Herbie Hancock's "Head Hunters" if we're on the jazz feel good tip. > :) agree on the herbie. we saw him this last summer performing in a venue suited for 300 people. intimate and awesome. i've had the pleasure of seeing mc coy tyner there as well. speaking of feel good tunes and jazz, "my favorite things always gets me singing and moving. no wonder coltrane loved it. amber, in austin, laughing - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sarah Stanley" To: Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 7:44 PM Subject: Re: MM: Re: Feel Good Songs > despite Amber's poor judgement in presidential candiadates (yikes! amber > don't kill me...), she has EXCELLENT taste in cd's. Miles Davis is fer sure > a good bet to "feel good" - well, except if you're listening to "My Funny > Valentine" then it's kind of a sad tune song. But I still feel good. :) > > > Sarah > > > >From: "Corey Atkins" > >To: albassp@ev1.net, mad-mission@smoe.org > >Subject: Re: MM: Re: Feel Good Songs > >Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2000 17:21:33 -0700 > > > >Amber amber amber.... That kind of Pro-bush enthusiasm only embarrasses you > >and us... > >;) > > > >Also, Ani Difranco's "Shameless" ALWAYS gets me feelin' good - how can you > >not jump around the room like an epileptic fish out of water when ya hear > >that mutha-funky kick-ass bass gee-tar?! > > > >-CA > > > >>From: "amber bass-patterson" > >>Reply-To: "amber bass-patterson" > >>To: "Peeples, Lori" , > >> > >>Subject: MM: Re: Feel Good Songs > >>Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2000 17:38:52 -0600 > >> > >>how's this for feel good music: > >> > >>all of 'kind of blue', miles davis. > >> > >>best shaggin music there is. > >> > >>amber in austin, home of the pres-elect (woo-hoo for us) > > > > > >Think Globally > >Applaud Locally > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > >Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 09:28:19 -0500 From: "Greg Pendleton" Subject: MM: Re: Re: feelgood songs Great song, but if I'm looking for feel-good Peter Gabriel songs I'll take "Big Time", "Kiss of Life" or "Excuse Me" before "Digging in the Dirt". Greg - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eryn Fleming" To: "Adam K." ; Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 2:36 AM Subject: MM: Re: feelgood songs > Also listed is Peter Gabriel's "Digging in > > the Dirt" -- feelgood? A man angrily, furiously picking over the scabs of > his > > psyche and yelling "This time you''ve gone too far!"? Hmmmm. Worrying. > > > Don't worry. I listed that song because it makes me feel good, regardless > of what the lyrics are saying. That beat just makes me wanna jam out. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Adam K." > To: > Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 3:47 AM > Subject: MM: feelgood songs > > > > Feel good songs? Not something I'm usually into -- but I note from other > > entries that "Get Happy" as sung by Judy Garland is included -- a song > about > > dying and getting ready for judgement day, sung when she was in the grips > of > > addiction and depression. Hmmm. Also listed is Peter Gabriel's "Digging > in > > the Dirt" -- feelgood? A man angrily, furiously picking over the scabs of > his > > psyche and yelling "This time you''ve gone too far!"? Hmmmm. Worrying. > > > > For me, I may be getting threads confused, but I believe someone listed > 10,000 > > Maniacs "These Are Days" as an empowerment song, and I've always thought > it > > was the most glorious, life-affirming song without being sentimental or > gloopy > > -- just pure sunshine and hope. That gets my vote, beyond all others. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 09:36:05 -0500 From: "Greg Pendleton" Subject: Re: MM: feelgood songs Love "Half A World Away". REM is one of my all-time favorite bands. My feel-good REM songs include: "Find The River" (Don't Go Back To) Rockville" "...End of The World" "Can't Get There From Here" Greg - ----- Original Message ----- From: To: ; ; Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 6:45 PM Subject: Re: MM: feelgood songs > I've never seen R.E.M. mentioned on this list for any reason. But now that > you bring it up...how about "It's the End of the World as We Know It (and I > feel fine)," "Half a World Away," "Nightswimming," "Find the River," and > "Electrolite?" > > The storm, it came up strong > It shook the trees > And blew away our fear > You couldn't even hear > > R.E.M., "Half a World Away" > > Holly > > In a message dated 12/15/00 1:59:02 PM Central Standard Time, Remy457@aol.com > writes: > > << OK I admit I haven't been reading people's choices real closely, but what > about Shiney Happy People by R.E.M. If its bee mentioned its my fault for > not reading close enough. > > Steve ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 11:37:56 EST From: Mystchif1@aol.com Subject: MM: CA LFML branches needed...and update Hey all, Just wanted to let you know that I'm in the midst of assigning braches. However, I'm in serious need of some help along the west coast, CA in particular. Anyone who could help out would be most appreciated. The rest of you should be contacted by the beginning of the week. Thanks. Take Care, Jen :) ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 12:07:14 EST From: Mystchif1@aol.com Subject: MM: LFML branches please read!!! Hey all, I just lost a couple of my branch addies on AOL....gotta love it. So, if you haven't been contacted by me with your leaves PLEASE write to me at LoveFromMyLips@aol.com Thank you!!!!! Take Care, Jen :) ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 19:17:58 EST From: Scubagrrl@aol.com Subject: MM: Empowerment songs and thanks to the list NPC Hey all, I just want to thank all the MM list members who took the time to respond to my query on female vocalist tunes that promote positive energy and/or make you feel good. I got so many good ideas and in fact took someone's advice and turned this mix into a two CD compilation. I'd also like to thank the academy and everyone who voted for me, my parents and of course, the fans. I love you all. Ooops, wrong speech. Anyway, for those of you who care, this is the final product of my hard labor and the awesome suggestions from all of you. For those of you who don't care, delete this email now. Consider yourself warned. I turned this into a multipurpose feel good compilation of "He loves me, He loves me not and I don't give a f*ck" type of thing. You choose the song for the appropriate mood. Disc One (the mellow tunes) Jann Arden-You don't know me (Ray Charles cover, also on My Best Friend's Wedding soundtrack) Patty-Nobody's Cryin' Stacey Earle-If it weren't for you Jonatha Brooke-Inconsolable (sometimes a sad song does make you feel good) Veda Hille-Precious Heart Cyndi Lauper-I'm gonna be strong Lucinda Williams-Still long for your kiss Dixie Chicks-Let him fly (cause I like their cover and I didn't think I would) Michelle Malone-Strength for two Alanis Morrissette-That I would be good (fooled ya on this one, I didn't go with the "angry tune") Jonatha Brooke-Nothing Sacred (she gets two cause now I'm in love with her) Tracy Chapman-The Promise The Sundays-Nothing Sweet Joni Mitchell-A case of you Indigo Girls-Romeo and Juliet Julie Miller-I still cry Sheryl Crow-The difficult kind Disc Two (the rock out tunes) Cyndi Lauper-Sistahs of Avalon (oh yeah) Innocence Mission-I remember me Patty-You never get what you want Liz Phair-Fuck and Run Poe-Not a virgin Julia Darling-Bulletproof Belief (thanks to whoever suggested this one, it fits my friend perfectly) The Sundays-I kicked a boy Dar Williams-As cool as I am Kristen Hall-I don't need you anyway (check her out on Daemon records) Ani Difranco-Untouchable Face Lauren Hill-Used to love him Pat Benetar & Queen Latifah-Love is a battlefield (this rocks tits, as Paul would say) Sinead O'Connor-Daddy I'm fine Melissa Ferrick-Some kinda nerve (I debated this one, but it fit so well) Lift-Even if(it is love) Patty-I write the book Madonna-Ray of light (I had to put Madonna in there somewhere. Who else is the poster woman for taking over a previously "male dominated industry"?) Thanks thanks thanks to everyone who made this possible. You are ALL now my new best friends. Except for Dave and Don who were already my best friends from before when they sent me Patty stuff outta the kindness of their hearts. You are all the best. Sincerely, Becca ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 19:56:51 -0800 (PST) From: Lisa C Subject: Re: MM: feelgood songs - Rockville Two notes about the GREAT song "Don't Go Back to Rockville": 1) 10,000 Maniacs did a cool cover of this on the "Candy Everybody Wants" single. It's fun. 2) This is THE MOST FUN song to sing in a twangy style. I mean really twangy. Next time you hear it, let it rip. You won't regret it. - --- Greg Pendleton wrote: > Love "Half A World Away". REM is one of my all-time > favorite bands. My > feel-good REM songs include: > > "Find The River" > (Don't Go Back To) Rockville" > "...End of The World" > "Can't Get There From Here" > > Greg > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: ; ; > > Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 6:45 PM > Subject: Re: MM: feelgood songs > > > > I've never seen R.E.M. mentioned on this list for > any reason. But now that > > you bring it up...how about "It's the End of the > World as We Know It (and > I > > feel fine)," "Half a World Away," "Nightswimming," > "Find the River," and > > "Electrolite?" > > > > The storm, it came up strong > > It shook the trees > > And blew away our fear > > You couldn't even hear > > > > R.E.M., "Half a World Away" > > > > Holly > > > > In a message dated 12/15/00 1:59:02 PM Central > Standard Time, > Remy457@aol.com > > writes: > > > > << OK I admit I haven't been reading people's > choices real closely, but > what > > about Shiney Happy People by R.E.M. If its bee > mentioned its my fault > for > > not reading close enough. > > > > Steve Yahoo! Shopping - Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. http://shopping.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ End of mad-mission-digest V4 #349 *********************************