From: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org (onlyJMDL Digest) To: onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Subject: onlyJMDL Digest V2012 #341 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk Website:http://www.jonimitchell.com Unsubscribe:mailto:onlyjoni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe onlyJMDL Digest Tuesday, October 9 2012 Volume 2012 : Number 341 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Review of THOSL ["Jim L'Hommedieu" ] Re: Photos by Joel Bernstein [Sally ] Photo Link ["Cassy" ] Re: JMDL Digest V2012 #1532 [jlhommedieu@insight.rr.com] Joni reading [Shari Eaton ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:59:29 -0400 From: "Jim L'Hommedieu" Subject: Review of THOSL http://www.connollyco.com/discography/joni_mitchell/hissing.html "Beginning with Miles of Aisles, Joni's genius grew a little prickly, her impressive intellect a little intimidating. Court and Spark asked a lot of audiences and gave them twofold payment if they stuck around long enough. The Hissing of Summer Lawns is even smarter, but the returns are a little different this time. There are no sweet treats like ("Twisted" and "Raised on Robbery"). Instead, you get the colliding cultures of "The Jungle Line" (which I'll get to later) and complex poetry couched in lovely and often languid arrangements ("This Hissing of Summer Lawns," "Shades of Scarlet Conquering"). It's a brilliant record, literally if you listen to the sparkling sounds that surround her minor-key melodies. She rarely sings the obvious note, takes chances and nearly never stumbles; if Blue was painting, Hissing is figure skating. Early in the routine, Joni invents a new move that raises the bar for every performer after her: "The Jungle Line." Fusing her own poetry (and moog) with African music, the two merge in a strange and (sometimes) chilling way that has to be heard to be believed. It's a fearless moment, but not the only one on The Hissing of Summer Lawns. For example, "Shadows and Light" and "Harry's House - Centerpiece" capture a dramatic element more akin to stagecraft than music. Joni Mitchell has always followed the beat of a different drummer, but the rhythms were growing increasingly complex for mainstream audiences. Half of Hissing remains in Court, notably "In France They Kiss On Main Street" and "The Boho Dance." The other half is slightly out of bounds, off the beaten path, well worth following if you would a genius in one." ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 15:46:54 -0400 From: Sally Subject: Re: Photos by Joel Bernstein I may be late with this but I have to share the info just in case. I am a photographer myself and constantly search the Internet for cool images. I think Norman Seeff's work is amazing. I work in b&w myself, prefer the range of tones and the colors that are left unstated. I think it's much more defining. I love the cover of Complete Poems.... For me it was a big part of what sets the tone of the book itself. It's a perfect image, I think. I have always loved the image of Joni in the car, LHAO...some cat print seat covers that match her shirt. It's a great shot and I love it that she looks so delighted. It makes her look a bit like a bad ass...lol...until you notice the boots...unscuffed and virtually new! Ahhhh the minor details, but so indicative of our girl, no? Coincidentally I was checking out the image, went to NS's website and was DEE-FREAKIN-LITED to learn that he is selling digital prints now, prices are excellent, and I was able to order an unsigned 23"x32" print for $95 plus shipping! This is a steal although on a print that size (the minimum, unfortunately) the framing will no doubt cost substantially more than the print!!! No matter, I am so excited to get it and will post regarding quality etc as soon as the print arrives. I have an amazing image of Keith Richards and the two prints are going to look incredible near one another. I hope I am not redundant with this post...new to the list and had not seen any posts regarding this. Additionally, there are of course more selections...great images of Joan as well as other artists. If you haven't, check it out! Sent from Confunction Junction on my iPhone On Oct 8, 2012, at 2:50 PM, Susan Tierney McNamara wrote: > She has such a wistful expression on her face in #01. At the height of her powers, touring Hejira. Wow. > > Susan Tierney McNamara > email: sem8@cornell.edu > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-joni@smoe.org [mailto:owner-joni@smoe.org] On Behalf Of Michael Flaherty > Sent: Monday, October 08, 2012 1:47 PM > To: JMDL list > Subject: Re: Photos by Joel Bernstein > > I have a poster of #07 above my stereo. Much as I love it I would love #01 even more. > > Michael F. > > > On Oct 7, 2012, at 9:02 PM, Jim L'Hommedieu wrote: > > Here are several shots of Joni, made by Joel Bernstein. Click . >> >> http://www.joelbernstein.com/JM-01.html >> >> There are 10 all together. > Jim L'Hommedieu, who is doing some research ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 17:04:12 -0700 From: "Cassy" Subject: Photo Link There are a few people who couldnbt view the link I posted to my Ruby Lake photos so herebs a better one: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.4676301994710.185216.1508525181&typ e=1&l=0d899c55c3 This one should work for anyone. I did give away a few tidbits of my story along with the photos for anyone who is interested. Warmly, Cassy ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 16:18:06 -0400 From: jlhommedieu@insight.rr.com Subject: Re: JMDL Digest V2012 #1532 That's the kind of nugget that I'm collecting. Thanks for participating. Jim Np: hey Jude, live Sent from my iPhone On Oct 7, 2012, at 7:39 PM, owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) wrote: > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Date: Sat, 6 Oct 2012 09:22:41 -0700 > From: Mary Morris > Subject: RE: JMDL Digest V2012 #1526 Hejira photos > > I remember reading that the photos for Hejira were taken in Madison, WI - very > near where I was at at the time & I thrillied to hear it years later. I > believe the shots were on Lake Mendota. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 23:50:41 -0700 From: Shari Eaton Subject: Joni reading http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Joni_Mitchell.aspx I know a lot about Joni but I didn't know this: bAt three my appendix burst, and they rushed me to the hospital,b she told White. bThen I had German measles and red measles, one of which nearly killed me. At eight I had chicken pox and scarlet fever, plus the arbitrary tonsillitis.b From the same entry - I couldn't believe my eyes: Rolling Stone even called Mitchellbs 1975 release,The Hissing of Summer Lawns, the worst record of the year. I also wasn't aware that Kilauren's father was a painter .. however incidental .. just fills in more understanding. Shari ------------------------------ End of onlyJMDL Digest V2012 #341 ********************************* ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here:mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:onlyjoni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe