From: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org (onlyJMDL Digest) To: onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Subject: onlyJMDL Digest V2006 #131 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 Friday, May 5 2006 Volume 2006 : Number 131 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: 76 Joni Covers in the big parade...(Covers, Volume 76) [Mark-Leon Tho] Re: Duplex review - april 23 [Jerry Notaro ] Re: Duplex review - april 23 [Bob.Muller@Fluor.com] Re: 76 Joni Covers in the big parade...(Covers, Volume 76) [Bob.Muller@Fl] re: Joni thing at the Mendel ["c Karma" ] re: Joni thing at the Mendel [Bob.Muller@Fluor.com] Re: 76 Joni Covers in the big parade...(Covers, Volume 76) ["ron" ] Cover of The Rolling Stone [MINGSDANCE@aol.com] Joni on the cover of the Rolling Stone ["Patti Parlette" ] Re: Joni on the cover of the Rolling Stone [Bob Muller Subject: Re: 76 Joni Covers in the big parade...(Covers, Volume 76) Hey Bob. Another fine effort. A mixed bag as usual. My faves? Cactus Tree - Geraldine and People's Parties/Same Situation - Carolyn Montgomery. I must say though, I prefer Gregson and Collister's version of Same Situation more. Thanks so much for your continuing efforts. NP Epiphany - David Bridie ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 04 May 2006 07:56:08 -0400 From: Jerry Notaro Subject: Re: Duplex review - april 23 I just knew you would be there. How great others came and joined you. Thanks so much. I was so anxious to hear or read something from someone who's judgment I trust! Jerry > hey, i've been crazed busy, but i did hope to review the "Tales of Joni: The > Storefront Sings Mitchell" event i attended week before last with brian > gross, michael o'malley and his partner rene. we had a short but lovely > time catching up. > > so i've been rolling thoughts around in my head > > 1) cabaret singers are extremely well trained. each of these performers > had really strong vocal technique and variety in their voices. > 2) cabaret singers really emphasize the lyrics, and this is a pleasure, > because it makes the songs extremely communicative > 3) i was also struck by how young many of the singers were. made me feel a > little old. > 4) they smile a lot, sometimes too much, sometimes when it doesn't fit the > lyric at all. > 5) no guitar at this event, just a damn fine-sounding grand piano. some of > the singers had pianists as accompanists, a couple of the singers played for > themselves. the piano work was of a very satisfying, consistently high > level. > 6) the three men who took solo songs made them distinctly gay. this is in > direct contrast with how i've heard some of the songs sung on cover frisbees > or at fests. not good or bad, and with varying degrees of success. this > brings me to the first highlight: > > - michael holland singing 'strange boy' (and his strange boy sang > 'woodstock' within the song). holland played piano and sang, his voice > wasn't striking but very smooth, and he really truly felt the song. strange > boy has always felt the most potentially 'gay' song of joni's; the attitude > toward the guy feels very familiar to me as a gay man, much more than > 'coyote' and other songs. holland just really inhabited the song, and i > think we were all in agreement that it was a great moment. > > - baby jane dexter singing 'be cool'. this was late in the show, and it > felt like an adult had come on stage, almost for the first time. i've heard > the version that showed up on a cover disk, but her dark and low voice > sounds much better live, and her rhythmic push, her sass, just work. > > - liz mccartney did a lovely job with 'night ride home' and it was great to > hear a later song. > > most of the rest of the show was very entertaining, there were many fine > voices, but i think i'm going to leave it at that. > > patrick, overscheduled again > > np - matmos - steam and sequins for larry levan ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 08:34:16 -0400 From: Bob.Muller@Fluor.com Subject: Re: Duplex review - april 23 Thanks for taking the time to post your notes, Patrick. The only other review I read said that Baby Jane really stole the show and held the audience in her hand. Too bad that vibe didn't translate to the two live tracks she's released (the same songs she performed at the Duplex). Michael Holland's performances were the ones I was most excited about, both in terms of obscure song selection and because I really liked his version of "A Case Of You" released a couple of years back. (Matter of fact, that whole CD was great). I was a bit disappointed with the song selections...very predictable for the most part. You'd think that someone would realize that untouched songs like "Last Chance Lost" done with such style and power by Bettye Lavette at Carnegie Hall would inspire more risk-taking. Did you catch the follow-up show this last Sunday? Bob NP: The Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, "Low Down" - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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Since Volume 2 is a 3-CD set, I'll send out the links each Saturday, so get ready for that as well. LOTS of gems on these discs. Bob NP: The Gene Harris Quartet, "The Song Is Ended" - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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We talked about what I as a parent could do to inspire my son to develop his artistic talent. "Keep buying those pencils!", was among the sage and simple advice shared. He beamed as he told me that Joni had been offered "a great deal of money" for her self portrait after Vincent vanGogh that graced the "Turbulent Indigo" cover. CC ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 14:47:53 -0400 From: Bob.Muller@Fluor.com Subject: re: Joni thing at the Mendel Reminds me of the video footage Ashara took of Joni's painting exhibit. Bill & Myrtle were sitting up on stage where Joni was speaking at the podium, and Bill was just beaming. As a father myself, it is gratifying to see a Dad beaming over his kid. Meanwhile, Myrtle was sitting there with a sour look on her face, probably wondering "who do these people think she is - Kitty Wells?" And it's funny that you mention encouraging your child's creativity...Nate & I did a play together when he was in elementary school, but he's always been more of a sports guy. I never really pushed him to any creative or artistic bent, though he was certainly exposed to LOTS of music. Now he's a rising Junior in college, and in his second year of taking Classical Guitar, and loving it. Bob NP: Bettie Serveert, "Co-coward" - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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I agree with you about the Garrin Benfield band - that was a website download, sure do wish they'd do something in the studio, they bring a nice rocking sensibility to Joni's stuff and are obviously fans as they do a deep track like Black Crow. And very cool that I was able to use the track to help make a sale - that's part and parcel of the project. I was wondering if reloading those links was worth the effort, so thanks for letting me know, and I hope your cat is over the trauma. Bob NP: Joni, "Banquet" - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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Michael Holland's performances were the ones I was most excited about, both in terms of obscure song selection and because I really liked his version of "A Case Of You" released a couple of years back. (Matter of fact, that whole CD was great). I was a bit disappointed with the song selections...very predictable for the most part. You'd think that someone would realize that untouched songs like "Last Chance Lost" done with such style and power by Bettye Lavette at Carnegie Hall would inspire more risk-taking. Did you catch the follow-up show this last Sunday? Bob NP: The Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, "Low Down" -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------- 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. 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I was just watching the CBS evening news and the last segment was about Rolling Stone magazine's 1000th issue. And I saw Joni! (I *think* it's her, but you know me, I see and hear Joni all the time! LOL!) She's on the far left, to the left of Bill Clinton. As I cried out: "There's JONI!!" I heard the reporter say: "Here's Joni!" but my sweetie on the phone said I heard wrong. He said the reporter guy said: "Here's Johnny!" Nah, I don't believe him! The reporter guy said: "Here's Joni!" I know it, I know it! Did anyone else see and hear this? Am I going off the Joni deep end? http://www.rollingstone.com/photos/gallery/9117921/2006_rolling_stone_covers/photo/10/large Love, Patti P. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 5 May 2006 01:26:56 +0100 From: "clive sax" Subject: linda lewis tribute to Joni Hi guys, Brighton Festival just started and Linda Lewis is Performing. She has a new Album out and one of the songs is called 'I keep a wish' . There's a really nice bit in the song about Joni. You can link to the website to have a listen here www.lindalewis.co.uk and follow the directions to MP3's and listen to the interview on radio london where they play the song. X Clive _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 4 May 2006 17:31:38 -0700 (PDT) From: Bob Muller Subject: Re: Joni on the cover of the Rolling Stone It's definitely Joni...behind Aretha and next to Clinton - some good company! Bob NP: Jansen & Tilanus, "River" Tired of spam? Yahoo! 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