From: les@jmdl.com (onlyJMDL Digest) To: onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Subject: onlyJMDL Digest V2003 #51 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: les@jmdl.com Errors-To: les@jmdl.com Precedence: bulk Archives: http://www.smoe.org/lists/onlyjoni Websites: http://www.jmdl.com http://www.jonimitchell.com Unsubscribe: mailto:onlyjoni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe onlyJMDL Digest Friday, February 14 2003 Volume 2003 : Number 051 Sign up now for JoniFest 2003! http://www.jonifest.com ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: Larry and Joni [SCJoniGuy@aol.com] Re: [NortheastJonifest] joni for joni haters/boston next week [Murphycopy] Travelogue ["Suzanne MarcAurele" ] Own one of Joni's guitars... [Les Irvin ] Joni in Cincinnati '76 tour [SCJoniGuy@aol.com] RE:Stephen Holden's BSN Review ["michael o'malley" ] Today in History: February 14 [ljirvin@jmdl.com] Today's Library Links: February 14 [ljirvin@jmdl.com] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 08:14:26 -0500 From: SCJoniGuy@aol.com Subject: Re: Larry and Joni In a message dated Thu, 13 Feb 2003 12:09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, Bobsart48 writes: > I think it was an ambitious attempt at artistic (rather than commercial) work, and I respect that, even in those cases where I think it failed. I see a lot more commercial compromise on CMIARS than I do ambition. Let's look at the "stars" that were recruited to "play parts" in her songs, and how obviously contrived and manipulative it was: Secret Place - Peter Gabriel (adult contemporary) Dancin' Clown - Billy Idol/Steve Stevens/Tom Petty (the MTV crowd) Cool Water - Willie Nelson (country pop) Snakes & Ladders - Don Henley (adult contemporary) If you've forgotten, go look at where these artists were on the charts in 1988, and you can see that there was the hope of drawing from their audiences and assimilating them with Joni. Then add to it the fact that most of the record has that dated 80's synth-wash all over it, and I see it as Joni (with a big push from Klein) trying to camouflage in with the zeitgeist instead of following the beat of her own drummer (or the beat of black wings as the case may be). Anyway, there are some highlights to be sure - and some outstanding songs and moments, and hey, even some of the commercial duets work. > I think you owed > it an asterisk when you wrote as much. As in "abysmal *" OK, I'll accept that - this is an abysmal record by Joni's standards (which would be how I would judge Joni's work), and an exceptional masterpiece by The Bay City Rollers' standards. Regardless of any of that, I enjoy listening to it from time to time and I'm glad that you treasure it as do many of our JMDL pals here. Bob NP: Joe Jackson, "A Slow Song" ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 10:28:43 EST From: Murphycopy@aol.com Subject: Re: [NortheastJonifest] joni for joni haters/boston next week Muller writes: << Wally, it might be that they just never liked her higher register and her deeper richer voice is more palatable to them. >> That's what I was going to say. Anyway, Wally, I responded the day before yesterday to your last 2 posts re: your Boston visit and haven't heard back. More AOL trouble with your ISP? --Bob ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 12:02:54 -0500 From: "Suzanne MarcAurele" Subject: Travelogue I believe we learn through listening to the fine tones of one's voice, choices of words, music etc. This work remains more difficult than the others. I hear many different emotional ranges in her voice maybe because I am trying to gauge whether or not she is serious about quitting the business. One more album after this, given some sound of retreat in this work, my mind is wildly speculating as to what the supposed final album ( i really hope not!!!!!!) will be. I hope Mitchell decides to create work on her own and sell it off the internet - offer my services anytime to make that happen. Dont need concerts, though I would love to see her again, but I am desperate for good input - the daily harange on the war in these pages is just a bunch of self serving as if such choices were as flippant as our long suffering of ourselves to speak!!! S. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 11:51:27 -0700 From: Les Irvin Subject: Own one of Joni's guitars... Joniphiles - Check under the sofa cushions, go through your pockets. Time to save up those nickels and dimes! Word has it that five or six Hejira-era guitars currently owned by one Miss Joni Mitchell will soon appear on eBay. Other Mitchell-related surprises will appear there as well. Stay tuned for the announcement. Les NP: Bright Eyes "The Calendar Hung Itself..." ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 14:24:08 -0500 From: SCJoniGuy@aol.com Subject: Joni in Cincinnati '76 tour One of the articles Les passed along this AM was a review of Joni's 76 show in Cincy: http://www.jmdl.com/articles/view.cfm?id=721 It was a mixed review...I thought I recalled that Bree or maybe some other JMDLer's were there...was just wondering if they read it and had any thoughts or comments. Bob NP: Joe Jackson, "You're My Meat" ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 17:33:19 -0500 From: "michael o'malley" Subject: RE:Stephen Holden's BSN Review The catchy byline on this review hooked me and I plunged into this NYT review of BSN. I frequently avoid reviews because I usually find them to be inarticulate, and frankly, I already know what I like about JM. But this guy is a hoot! He writes well and his descriptions are right on the mark. Admittedly, I am a great fan of BSN and I don't necessarily share all his views, especially about ACOY, but it was great fun getting his take on this somewhat controversial album. See it again here at http://www.jmdl.com/articles/view.cfm?id=454 Michael, in freezing cold Quebec ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 16:09:09 -0800 From: "paul@anglesnet.com" Subject: Joni Mitchell's Guitar on eBay Greetings all: I'm currently doing Internet marketing for Fred Walecki's Westwood Music. Fred is a legend in the music business for having supplied guitars to just about everyone in music, including Joni Mitchell, David Crosby, The Eagles, etc. (Try googling "Fred Walecki" and you'll see.) Joni recently purchased new guitars from Fred and asked him to sell a number of her older ones that she used to record Hejira and to tour. So, to help him help her out, I'm putting them on eBay. You can find her Ibanez George Benson, complete with tablature, at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2508437444. You can also see Fred's old website here: http://www.westwoodmusic.com and the new one that I'm working on at http://209.61.143.101/. The first Joni Mitchell guitar is in the top row center and there's a link to *lots* of pictures of it. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate. Best, Paul - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul D. Angles | Marketing & Strategy paul@anglesnet.com | 310-704-9448 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 02:11:30 -0500 From: ljirvin@jmdl.com Subject: Today in History: February 14 1967: Joni performs at the "Riverboat" coffeehouse in Toronto. More info: http://www.jmdl.com/articles/view.cfm?id=602 - ---- For a comprehensive reference to Joni's appearances, consult Joni Mitchell ~ A Chronology of Appearances: http://www.jonimitchell.com/appearances.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 02:11:30 -0500 From: ljirvin@jmdl.com Subject: Today's Library Links: February 14 On February 14 the following items were published: 2000: "A Case of Joni" - The Advocate (Review - Album) http://www.jmdl.com/articles/view.cfm?id=450 2000: "Both Sides Now" - VH1 Website (Review - Album) http://www.jmdl.com/articles/view.cfm?id=455 ------------------------------ End of onlyJMDL Digest V2003 #51 ******************************** ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here: mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:onlyjoni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe ------- Siquomb, isn't she? (http://www.siquomb.com/siquomb.cfm)