From: owner-onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org (onlyJMDL Digest) To: onlyjoni-digest@smoe.org Subject: onlyJMDL Digest V2012 #371 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 Friday, November 2 2012 Volume 2012 : Number 371 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Re: We Are Stardust! New Joni Mitchell Album in the works? [Michael Paz ] Re: Katherine Monk's book [Rick Hobbs-Seeley ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2012 09:11:16 -0500 From: Michael Paz Subject: Re: We Are Stardust! New Joni Mitchell Album in the works? laughter is so appreciated in these tough times when so many are suffering on the east coast. Thanks Jack! Paz On Oct 31, 2012, at 11:51 PM, Jack Merkel wrote: In what appears to be a historic pairing of two cultural icons, rumor has it that Joni Mitchell has decided to reinterpret some of her classic songs from the past, and put a fresh spin on them by incorporating references to the popular Star Wars movies. Never one to rest on her laurels, or shy away from going in unexpected directions, Joni cited the recent sale of the JMDL to the Jedi Masters Discussion List as her inspiration for this project. Bolstered by the recent surge in interest for all things Star Wars, this collaboration could prove to be as popular with her fans as her joint effort with Charles Mingus. Backed by a 70 piece orchestra conducted by John Williams, this record has mega hit written all over it. No release date has been announced. Complete song listing: Urge For Cloning A Woman of Hoth and Mind You Turn Me On, I'm C-3PO The Dry Cleaner From Naboo (No Regrets) Chewbacca Judgement of the Moon and Death Star Big Yellow Starfighter The Ewok That Lived in Lindsey Slouching Towards Coruscant The Last Time I Saw Jar Jar Furry Sings the Blues ( The Wookie's Theme Song) Obi and Marlena Edith and the Dark Lord Palpatine Plains Darth Vader's Reckless Daughter Two Moons at the Window Sith Kills Flat Tires You Dream The Sire of Sorrow (Jabba's Sad Song) The Tatooine Prophesy (Pick Up Your Arms) Dancin' Clone The Only Droid in Town Little Green (Yoda's Theme Song) ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2012 17:48:54 -0700 From: Rick Hobbs-Seeley Subject: Re: Katherine Monk's book I just finished it myself, Jim. Today in fact. I thought it was an interesting observation on what makes a creative genius tick. However, I found the analysis of the artistic influences tedious and she certainly took liberties with some assertions. I doubt JM would have appreciated the work. At all. I did appreciate, however, her avoidance of gossip about JM's personal life. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 1, 2012, at 4:47 PM, jlhommedieu@insight.rr.com wrote: The first chapter is pretty tough because she quotes many philosophers, all long dead. Monk puts Joni's creativity in the tradition of artists. She talks at length about Nietzsche for example. The book acts as an introduction to his thoughts and I found that useful. I haven't read any of his stuff because (long ago) Marcel Deste said, "All you need to know about Nietzsche is that he killed himself. Why would you want to follow him?". From Monk's book it seemed indeed he was indeed a very dark and narcissistic guy. He went around saying that God is dead and The Artist creates himself. I enjoyed the book although it is not for everyone. She didnt do any interviews at all. Her research appears to be exclusively the JMDL Library and the afore mentioned philosophers. Jim Np: street sounds while I wait for the band to start ------------------------------ End of onlyJMDL Digest V2012 #371 ********************************* ------- Post messages to the list by clicking here:mailto:joni@smoe.org Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:onlyjoni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe