From: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org (onlyJMDL Digest) To: onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Subject: onlyJMDL Digest V2006 #67 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org 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 Sunday, March 5 2006 Volume 2006 : Number 067 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: Ovation ["mike pritchard" ] Covers, Volume 74 - Covers MARCHing On... [Bob Muller ] Henry Lewy [Dave Blackburn ] sjc, Big Ten, then a little Joni story ["Patti Parlette" ] Sweet 16 Volume 2 Cover Art [Mark-Leon Thorne ] Re: Henry Lewy ["Jamie's Box of Paints" ] Re: Covers, Volume 74 - Covers MARCHing On... another copy for downloading [Brian Gross Subject: Re: Ovation >>Jerry, I have but one question: when is now?<< I prefer the Smiths' question, 'How Soon Is Now?' mike in bcn NP Jorge Drexler - Frontera ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 04:23:58 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Muller Subject: Covers, Volume 74 - Covers MARCHing On... Get it while it's hot: http://s49.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3AY2M8FLRNOHA1MPAYCWPALUK8 So this months' issue of covers may seem anticlimactic after 3 volumes of pure Joni Covers gold, but there are also many nice moments to be found in this collection. My thanks go out to my buddy Paul and also Haris Blackwood, who was kind enough to send me her CD. Ironic after I had spent a while trying to find it for purchase online. As always, this month's tracks come from across nations, eras, and genres. Here now, the songs: 1. The Timoneers - The Circle Game: 60's/70's era UK folk band, this 1976 live track gets things started with a spirited singalong pace and some nice harmonies. Only thing missing is the campfire. 2. Renee Fleming - River: A lovely version, Renee's operatic alto voice is very sultry and expressive, and Joni-fan Fred Hersch provides an excellent accompaniment along with Bill Frisell. From her 2005 CD Haunted Heart. 3. Microdisney - Woodstock: Ugh. Not even the audience is paying much attention during this live track - the band plods along, using the Matthews Southern Comfort cover as a template. 4. Burning Vision - This Flight Tonight: And yet another European metal band takes on Joni's heavy metal Harley classic. I do have to admit though that I like the head-banging power-pop element in the Joni covers realm, makes up for some of the wimpy stuff. 5. Matthew Fogg and Nicole Hajj - Twisted: Nice swinging cover - Nicole's voice navigates the melodic lines and blue notes with ease, and the combo behind her does a nice job of complementing and enhancing the sound, including a nice guitar solo. This live track is from their 2005 release, "Live at the Azure Cafe". 6. Terry Gould - Chelsea Morning: Boy, I really like this arrangement from an obscure UK folk LP circa 1969 - sounds like he's throwing lots of minor diminished chords or something, really gives it a haunting feeling in contrast to the bright & cheery lyrics. 7. The Soundbytes - Woodstock: More college acapella, this time from the coed group at Carnegie Mellon. Bouncy, inventive and fun and fine vocals and vocal percussion as well - their template is the CSNY cover, which makes it that much more interesting as they tackle those brilliant harmonies. 8. Steve Klink Trio - Ray's Dad's Cadillac (live): We have but two RDC covers in the database, and both are Steve Klink's. Some of you will recall (and hopefully have) his 2002 Joni tribute CD "Places To Come From, Places To Go" - this is a live version from a sampler CD that his label released in '03. Very nice basswork, and those who don't care for this tune should find something to like in the groove that Steve's trio brings to it. 9. Whims - Both Sides Now: More college music, this one from Wheaton College's Whims (Norton, MA) and a 1969 recording. This one is not acapella, and it's not coed - it's all female, with a lilting guitar backing. Sounds very harmonious & angelic - I can just see them sitting on a cumulus, welcoming good people to heaven, although I guess they wouldn't be singing 'I really don't know clouds at all'. 10. Steve Laughery - Both Sides Now: The other side of Both Sides Now - this one's a peppy, poppy instrumental, with a full band and featuring lots of horns. This sounds more like a 1960 high school prom - c'mon baby, let's do the twist. 11. Haris Blackwood - Chelsea Morning: Haris was happy to donate her lovely version of Chelsea Morning, much closer to Joni's original with an Indigo Girls groove going on. This one reminds me why I like this song so much. 12. Hayley Westenra - Both Sides Now: More Kiwi covers! New Zealand has made many contributions to our collection, and Hayley provides us with two versions of the franchise; this one comes from her 2005 Live From NZ DVD, she would record a studio version later in the year and we'll feature that one in a future volume. In the meantime, she does a nice job with this concert version, with a nice guitar and violin providing some nice musical colors. 13. Robin Lee - Urge For Going: This one really makes me chuckle - I suppose it was inspired by the George Hamilton IV cover as it came out in 1968, but it pretty much re-writes the melody. That and the cheesy Lowrey Genie organ sound make it a real curio. 14. Sing-In Boulder - Songs To Aging Children Come: Another early 70's-era LP track, these folks at least get bonus points for tackling one of Joni's more obscure songs and difficult melodies and runs a two-part harmony throughout. Pretty groovy. 15. Ute Lemper - Moon At The Window/Moondance: Another live release from 2005, this one from Ute Lemper (who also performed at Wall to Wall in NYC) who medleys it in a "Moon Medley" with the Van Morrison classic. Ute's voice is a little jarring at first but she does a great job on this one; wonderful clarity, expression, tone and attitude. 16. Christine Charbonneau - Je N'Avais Pas Compris (Both Sides Now): Oui Oui!! Christine is from Quebec and has been cranking out music since the early 60's. This one is all French language and has an Edith Piaf sound to it, maybe it's just all the r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-olling r's that makes me say that. In any event, this one's a rarity and I'm glad we've got it. 17. Circle 'round the Sun - Urge For Going: Circle 'round the Sun, hailing from the great state of New Jersey is Jay Wilensky on guitar and Marie Trontell on vocals. A nice simple sound, and the absence of the Lowrey Genie is a nice addition. 18. Marie Little - For Free: Another obscure and rare recording - I can't tell you much about Marie. The record is from 1973 and features some nice picking and slide guitar. Also interesting that she sings "Clar-O-Net", I guess she bought the wrong vowel on that one. 19. Los Valldemosa - Big Yellow Taxi: What? You thought we were going to get all the way to the end without a BYT? Once again, another el-obscuro. Can't tell you much about it. 20. Jean Mazzei - The Circle Game: Another 2005 recording, and this one's a real nice spruced-up & jazzy version. Jean's takes her time as most do, but she is able to inject a bit more style and variety than most can manage. A great jazz combo ably provides support. 21. Willy Cruz - Both Sides Now: Going up? Third floor, ladies wear...fourth floor, sporting goods, fifth floor appliances....oh, and while we're on this elevator please enjoy the soothing sounds of Willy Cruz on piano. And that'll about cover it for another month - see you then with another bitchin' batch of bold, beautiful and yes, even bizarre recordings celebrating the genius of Joni. Bob NP: Ani Difranco, "Back Around" - --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 04:56:44 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Muller Subject: Need a new guitar? This one would be a happy addition to any collection: http://cgi.ebay.com/Joni-Mitchell-AUTOGRAPHED-Martin-D-28-Guitar-w-case_W0QQitemZ7596600558QQcategoryZ108857QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Bob NP: Tears for Fears, "Bad Man's Song" - --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 07:46:48 -0800 From: Dave Blackburn Subject: Henry Lewy As a recording engineer I am intrigued by the working relationship between great artists and their recording engineers. Does anyone have interviews or footage to share of Henry Lewy who recorded most of Joni's greatest albums? thanks Dave Blackburn Beat 'n Track Recording and Mastering beatntrack@sbcglobal.net 760-723-1056 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 17:22:13 +0000 From: "Patti Parlette" Subject: sjc, Big Ten, then a little Joni story Hi Brother Vince: That was interesting, and educational (life is for learning!), since I don't know much about the cultures of these schools. I sent it to my son Chris the sports nut, who just moved from Big East country to Chicago....that's Big Ten country, right? (I wonder if there is a Big East version out there somewhere. I'd be curious to see what the perception of my alma mater is....probably something about being a party school, or cow-tipping.) And speaking of Chicago, I think I forgot to share this little teeny Joni story that happened a while back in the ole workplace. (Forgive me if this is a repeat.) Love is a story told........ One of our student workers said: "Your son is on the phone." I figured it was Michael from Mountains, who goes to UConn. Chris hardly ever calls me at work. Therefore, I was surprised to hear his voice when I picked up the phone. Chris: Hi Mom! Me: Chris! What's up! Where are you? Chris: I just landed in Chicago and got in the rental car and turned on the radio and guess who's singing? Joni Mitchell! (He then put the phone near the speakers, and I hear: "Don't it always seem to go, you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone.....") Me: Wow! Chris! That's awesome. That's "Big Yellow Taxi". You know that one, don't you? I think it's a sign that you belong in Chicago! Chris (ever the Joni-tease): No, mom. I think it's a sign that I should never listen to *this* radio station when I move to Chicago! Argh! How did I raise a child like this? Oh well, at least he recognized Joni. I must have done *something* right. (NPIMH: Julie Andrews singing: Nothing comes from nothing Nothing ever could So somewhere in youth or childhood I must have done something good... Now, of course, Mama here looks for the deeeeeper meaning, and thinks that maybe, just maybe, he's a teeny bit apprehensive about leaving his home state and moving to a big and strange new city, and he hears Joni on the radio so he thinks of his mom and reaches out to call her. Think so? I do. Darn right! Thanks, Joni! Once again you are my guardian angel and your lyrics get further woven into the tapestry of my life. Love, Patti P., wondering what other Scampy McNutt has the Jonidiomatic logic that could turn a post about the Big Ten Conference into a Joni tale? LOL, it gets easier and easier to do.... Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2006 23:37:39 -0500 From: vince Subject: njc Big Ten Well ... At Michigan it takes two. One to change the bulb and one more to explain how they did it every bit as well as any Ivy Leaguer. At Northwestern, it takes four. One to change the bulb, two to place bets on how long it will take, and one to run the book. At Michigan State it takes four. One to screw in the bulb, and three to figure out how to get high off the old one. At Ohio State it takes five. One to change it, two to talk about how Woody would have done it, and two to throw the old bulb at Michigan students. At Wisconsin it takes six. One to change it, two to mix the drinks, and three to find the perfect J. Crew outfit to wear for the occasion. At Illinois it takes seven, and each one gets four semester credit hours for it. At Indiana it takes eight. One to screw it in, and seven to discuss how much brighter it shines during basketball season. At Minnesota it takes twelve. Two to figure out how to screw it in, ten to find an ugly enough lamp shade to match their school colors. At Penn State it takes 100. One to change it, 49 to talk about how they do it better than Penn, and 50 who realize it's all a lie. At Purdue, it takes 7. One to change the bulb, four fraternity pledges to get naked and run through the fountain screaming "They changed the Bulb!", and two engineers to run a study on the whole thing. At Iowa it takes none. There is no electricity in Iowa. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 10:54:58 +1100 From: Mark-Leon Thorne Subject: Sweet 16 Volume 1 Cover Art Hi Folks! I just discovered a mistake on my cover art for Sweet 16 Volume 1. Karin Allyson's name is missing from Blue Motel Room. I have corrected it and you can download it here: http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0UCO6D37PDU5Z237AG3JDY7OAD Mark in Sydney. NP MTO - New Order ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 11:22:10 +1100 From: Mark-Leon Thorne Subject: Sweet 16 Volume 2 Cover Art Hi Folks. Bob Muller pointed out some more mistakes in the Volume 2 cover art. I have corrected them and uploaded the new JPEG covers. http://s30.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0TBD0JKXOK0XZ3T27GZ310YKXK Mark in Sydney NP Fine Time - New Order ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 00:57:48 +0000 From: "Jamie's Box of Paints" Subject: Re: Henry Lewy Only the little snippet from 'Woman Of Heart and Mind' dvd that is available in most good outlets.... otherwise, he's pretty much reclused (is that a word? reclused?) to the gallery and doesn't come out to talk unless he wants to do another take... I was a little surprised that TTT onwards (is that right?) it wasn't Henry Lewy. Much Joni Jamie Zoob On 04/03/06, Dave Blackburn wrote: > As a recording engineer I am intrigued by the working relationship > between great artists and their recording engineers. Does anyone have > interviews or footage to share of Henry Lewy who recorded most of > Joni's greatest albums? > > thanks > > Dave Blackburn > > Beat 'n Track Recording and Mastering > beatntrack@sbcglobal.net > 760-723-1056 > - -- I am a lonely Painter I live in a Box of Paints I'm frightened by the devil But I'm drawn to those ones that 'aint afraid... Jamie Zubairi can be found at http://uk.voicespro.com/jamie.zubairi1 and ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 19:30:08 -0800 (PST) From: Brian Gross Subject: Re: Covers, Volume 74 - Covers MARCHing On... another copy for downloading Thank you Bob And to handle the anticipated demand, here's another copy for downloading http://s39.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1NHU5ZAW3SZLF0XVGKR66MH8H8 - --- Bob Muller wrote: > Get it while it's hot > So this months' issue of covers may seem anticlimactic after 3 volumes of > pure Joni Covers gold, but there are also many nice moments to be found in > this collection. My thanks go out to my buddy Paul and also Haris Blackwood, > who was kind enough to send me her CD. Ironic after I had spent a while > trying to find it for purchase online. > > As always, this month's tracks come from across nations, eras, and genres. > Here now, the songs: > > 1. The Timoneers - The Circle Game: 60's/70's era UK folk band, this 1976 > live track gets things started with a spirited singalong pace and some nice > harmonies. Only thing missing is the campfire. > 2. Renee Fleming - River: A lovely version, Renee's operatic alto voice is > very sultry and expressive, and Joni-fan Fred Hersch provides an excellent > accompaniment along with Bill Frisell. From her 2005 CD Haunted Heart. > 3. Microdisney - Woodstock: Ugh. Not even the audience is paying much > attention during this live track - the band plods along, using the Matthews > Southern Comfort cover as a template. > 4. Burning Vision - This Flight Tonight: And yet another European metal band > takes on Joni's heavy metal Harley classic. I do have to admit though that I > like the head-banging power-pop element in the Joni covers realm, makes up > for some of the wimpy stuff. > 5. Matthew Fogg and Nicole Hajj - Twisted: Nice swinging cover - Nicole's > voice navigates the melodic lines and blue notes with ease, and the combo > behind her does a nice job of complementing and enhancing the sound, > including a nice guitar solo. This live track is from their 2005 release, > "Live at the Azure Cafe". > 6. Terry Gould - Chelsea Morning: Boy, I really like this arrangement from an > obscure UK folk LP circa 1969 - sounds like he's throwing lots of minor > diminished chords or something, really gives it a haunting feeling in > contrast to the bright & cheery lyrics. > 7. The Soundbytes - Woodstock: More college acapella, this time from the coed > group at Carnegie Mellon. Bouncy, inventive and fun and fine vocals and vocal > percussion as well - their template is the CSNY cover, which makes it that > much more interesting as they tackle those brilliant harmonies. > 8. Steve Klink Trio - Ray's Dad's Cadillac (live): We have but two RDC covers > in the database, and both are Steve Klink's. Some of you will recall (and > hopefully have) his 2002 Joni tribute CD "Places To Come From, Places To Go" > - this is a live version from a sampler CD that his label released in '03. > Very nice basswork, and those who don't care for this tune should find > something to like in the groove that Steve's trio brings to it. > 9. Whims - Both Sides Now: More college music, this one from Wheaton > College's Whims (Norton, MA) and a 1969 recording. This one is not acapella, > and it's not coed - it's all female, with a lilting guitar backing. Sounds > very harmonious & angelic - I can just see them sitting on a cumulus, > welcoming good people to heaven, although I guess they wouldn't be singing 'I > really don't know clouds at all'. > 10. Steve Laughery - Both Sides Now: The other side of Both Sides Now - this > one's a peppy, poppy instrumental, with a full band and featuring lots of > horns. This sounds more like a 1960 high school prom - c'mon baby, let's do > the twist. > 11. Haris Blackwood - Chelsea Morning: Haris was happy to donate her lovely > version of Chelsea Morning, much closer to Joni's original with an Indigo > Girls groove going on. This one reminds me why I like this song so much. > 12. Hayley Westenra - Both Sides Now: More Kiwi covers! New Zealand has made > many contributions to our collection, and Hayley provides us with two > versions of the franchise; this one comes from her 2005 Live From NZ DVD, she > would record a studio version later in the year and we'll feature that one in > a future volume. In the meantime, she does a nice job with this concert > version, with a nice guitar and violin providing some nice musical colors. > 13. Robin Lee - Urge For Going: This one really makes me chuckle - I suppose > it was inspired by the George Hamilton IV cover as it came out in 1968, but > it pretty much re-writes the melody. That and the cheesy Lowrey Genie organ > sound make it a real curio. > 14. Sing-In Boulder - Songs To Aging Children Come: Another early 70's-era LP > track, these folks at least get bonus points for tackling one of Joni's more > obscure songs and difficult melodies and runs a two-part harmony throughout. > Pretty groovy. > 15. Ute Lemper - Moon At The Window/Moondance: Another live release from > 2005, this one from Ute Lemper (who also performed at Wall to Wall in NYC) > who medleys it in a "Moon Medley" with the Van Morrison classic. Ute's voice > is a little jarring at first but she does a great job on this one; wonderful > clarity, expression, tone and attitude. > 16. Christine Charbonneau - Je N'Avais Pas Compris (Both Sides Now): Oui > Oui!! Christine is from Quebec and has been cranking out music since the > early 60's. This one is all French language and has an Edith Piaf sound to > it, maybe it's just all the r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-olling r's that makes me say > that. In any event, this one's a rarity and I'm glad we've got it. > 17. Circle 'round the Sun - Urge For Going: Circle 'round the Sun, hailing > from the great state of New Jersey is Jay Wilensky on guitar and Marie > Trontell on vocals. A nice simple sound, and the absence of the Lowrey Genie > is a nice addition. > 18. Marie Little - For Free: Another obscure and rare recording - I can't > tell you much about Marie. The record is from 1973 and features some nice > picking and slide guitar. Also interesting that she sings "Clar-O-Net", I > guess she bought the wrong vowel on that one. > 19. Los Valldemosa - Big Yellow Taxi: What? You thought we were going to get > all the way to the end without a BYT? Once again, another el-obscuro. Can't > tell you much about it. > 20. Jean Mazzei - The Circle Game: Another 2005 recording, and this one's a > real nice spruced-up & jazzy version. Jean's takes her time as most do, but > she is able to inject a bit more style and variety than most can manage. A > great jazz combo ably provides support. > 21. Willy Cruz - Both Sides Now: Going up? Third floor, ladies wear...fourth > floor, sporting goods, fifth floor appliances....oh, and while we're on this > elevator please enjoy the soothing sounds of Willy Cruz on piano. > > And that'll about cover it for another month - see you then with another > bitchin' batch of bold, beautiful and yes, even bizarre recordings > celebrating the genius of Joni. > > Bob - ----------------------------------------------------------- Politicians and diapers both need to be changed frequently. And usually for the same reasons. - ----------------------------------------------------------- Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 20:02:10 -0800 From: "=?ISO-8859-1?Q?LESLI=20A=20WATTS?=" Subject: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?henry=20lewy=20=2D=20dave=27s=20search=20for=20i nterviews?= i'm not positive but i thought that the last album that joni and henry lewy collaberated on was WTRF. i know she used dan marnien on NRH and her other albums in the 90's. living in la i've run into joni. it was around 1993 when i chatted with her and asked about henry lewy. i'd always loved the albums they'd made together and had noticed that his name wasn't on her albums anymore. joni told me that henry lewy had been living in paris for some time. i have no idea if that's still his home base or if he's still alive? maybe there are some interviews with him in france. good luck dave. lesli ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2006 01:15:48 EST From: Snapple1984@aol.com Subject: Re: A day of Ronee VLJC So I did some Ronee Blakley cramming today - I watched Student Confidential, Lightning Over Water, the beginning of Wilbur and the Baby Factory (just through Ronee's protest song, after that it got pretty gross) and, of course, Renaldo and Clara. I noticed another little clip with Joni that I hadn't seen the first time around. It's right at the beginning and although the film quality is really really bad, we can distinctly see Joni coolly lighting up a cigarette. 4 hours and only about 20 seconds of Joni. sigh. - - Kira ------------------------------ End of onlyJMDL Digest V2006 #67 ******************************** ------- 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)