From: owner-mad-mission-digest@smoe.org (mad-mission-digest) To: mad-mission-digest@smoe.org Subject: mad-mission-digest V5 #148 Reply-To: mad-mission@smoe.org Sender: owner-mad-mission-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-mad-mission-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk * If you ever wish to unsubscribe, send an email to * mad-mission-digest-request@smoe.org * with ONLY the word unsubscribe in the body of the email * . * For the latest information on Patty's tour dates, go to: * http://www.quackquack.net/pattyg * OR * go to http://www.amrecords.com * then click "tour" and fill in the blanks :) * . * PLEASE :) when you reply to this digest to send a post TO the list, * change the subject to reflect what your post is about. 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 Tuesday, June 19 2001 Volume 05 : Number 148 Today's Subjects: ----------------- MM: flogging a dead (and off-topic) horse.... [adamk@zoom.co.uk] MM: NPC: Maria McKee [Ronda ] MM: heart of the wound [MH ] MM: A thank you (and some news confirmations) from Patty's management [Mi] Re: MM: flogging a dead (and off-topic) horse.... [BenALongYear@aol.com] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 11:07:30 +0100 (BST) From: adamk@zoom.co.uk Subject: MM: flogging a dead (and off-topic) horse.... Pink Floyd. I'm late, but I've been busy, and itching to jump in. It's pretty much been said, and very well, but I thought I'd just add: The thing that appeals about the Floyd (yeah, I'm on a last name basis with them) is that they deal so sharply with the human condition itself, particularly in their post-Syd stuff. While fellow prog rockers Yes were on another plane entirely, and while Genesis wrought their nightmarish and twisted gothic tales, Pink Floyd dealt with the human experience and even (with Animals) dealt witht he political and had the nerve to take on Thatcher at a time when most prog bands were crashing down to ground. While they took the concept album/whole side=one song route, Gilmours heavily blues-based playing always kept it rooted in the earthy, and I've always felt they eschewed (great word, that) the Big Solo tendency (okay, so there was Ummagumma) I think a lot of credit goes to Waters, who was exorcising his own demons through the lyrics, and it's this personal touch that helps the music hold up so much, even today. (Thanks for the quotes to remind us of that) As for Camel -- they were one of the more whimsical prog bands, and turned out some truly godawful concept albums (including one based on Paul Galico's "The Snow Goose") I had one of their albums which, with the addition of Richard Sinclair, from Caravan, actually had a smattering of humour in it, but the last time I saw them (on some tv special showcasing a new album about five years ago) it looked anaemic and overblown. As for Patty (yeah, there's some content): I'm all for her progressing and moving forward, but I for one would love an album of all those songs that crop up live in LFML, especially We Are Water. As someone pointed out, being on this side of the pond, we don't see so much of her live, so we've missed out on these gems. Get your own zoom email - click here - http://www.zoom.co.uk/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 07:33:23 -0700 (PDT) From: Ronda Subject: MM: NPC: Maria McKee For those interested, mariamckee.com has sparse details. I've been a Maria fan for years - and hope she finds the appropriate venue for her newest release. Best to all, Ronda Spot the hottest trends in music, movies, and more. http://buzz.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 15:58:05 -0700 From: MH Subject: MM: heart of the wound Missionaries--- I have become totally enamored of "Heart of the Wound" from LFML II, possibly to the point of clinical obsession. Even though I have listened an uncountable number of times, I still cannot totally decipher 3 or 4 lines and it is driving me nuts. If anybody can help me with this I would appreciate it greatly. Some of the 2nd verse is difficult and the 3rd verse is a mystery to me at this point. Some of the more fanatical Griffinites will probably know it off the top of their heads. Thanks-- MH in LA ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 21:22:32 -0400 From: Mike Connell Subject: MM: A thank you (and some news confirmations) from Patty's management Hi all :-) I just got an email from Patty's management. They've been kinda busy and stuff, so it took a while for any confirming information to come this way. First and foremost, they want to thank Scubagrrl@aol.com for bringing the Ebay situation with a Patty video to their attention, and the post from Jen Caputo regarding the response she got back from Ebay's customer support. They contacted Ebay and got the auction on the item taken off the web site! Three cheers for Scuba and Jen!! :-) They also said ". It's really nice to see how protective and well informed Patty's fans are when it comes to artists' rights." Next, and this is obvious by what I've conveyed thus far, Patty is still with Vector Management even though she and A&M/Interscope parted ways amicably. While Interscope does indeed own the rights to Silver Bell, they still hope it may released someday. :-) As far as the new CD (A Thousand Kisses) that Patty is working on, they've "had interest from several labels, but have not accepted any of the offers so far". Their best guess as to a possible release date would be in the beginning of 2002. While most (if not all) of the scheduled concert dates have been posted here thus far, here's what they fed me: 7/25 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park (opening for Emmylou) 7/29 - Alexandria, VA - Birchmere 7/30 - Annapolis, MD - Ram's Head 8/16 - Interlochen, MI - Kresge Auditorium (opening for Emmylou) 8/17 - Ann Arbor, MI - The Ark I think they all have been posted already, but I hope at least one is new news :-) They said a show or two might be added, but Patty does not planning on doing much touring until the new record is released. Sounds like she's taking advantage of the plus side of all of this (I guess we can call this the plus side) and relaxing at home, writing songs and just recharging her batteries and enjoying life outside of the touring & related stuff of the last few years. Atta girl :-) Rest up Patty, ya deserve it :-) If somehow this passes your way, _please_ make sure ya schedule a show in central New York State again :-) I am sure Styleen in Syracuse would LOVE to have you at her club again. I phoned her and told you when you mentioned in the one chat last year that Styleens' Rhythm Palace was your favorite venue of the past few years :-) That's all folks :-) Mike :-) * The Patty Griffin/Mad-Mission@smoe List Homepage is at: * http://www.quackquack.net/pattyg * * Rachel Martin's Patty Griffin Lyrics Archive is at * http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/3079/patty.html * * Jerry Zigmont's Flaming Red - A Patty Griffin Website is at * http://members.tripod.com/PattyGriffin * * Katie Peterson's Patty Griffin Guitar Tabs Archive is at * http://members.tripod.com/~Lifey/patty.html * * DuckOfPrey or WhyADuck55 on AOL and/or AOL Instant Messenger ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 00:27:29 EDT From: BenALongYear@aol.com Subject: Re: MM: flogging a dead (and off-topic) horse.... Why all this Pink Floyd talk anyway? I really don't think PInk Floyd has held up well. I think they describe a period, maybe define a period, but I don't think the music has held up very well today. It's just not that listenable anymore. Randy ------------------------------ End of mad-mission-digest V5 #148 *********************************