From: owner-precious-things-digest@smoe.org (precious-things-digest) To: precious-things-digest@smoe.org Subject: precious-things-digest V8 #265 Reply-To: precious-things@smoe.org Sender: owner-precious-things-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-precious-things-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk X-To-Unsubscribe: Send mail to "precious-things-digest-request@smoe.org" X-To-Unsubscribe: with "unsubscribe" as the body. precious-things-digest Thursday, November 20 2003 Volume 08 : Number 265 Today's Subjects: ----------------- Re: receipt contest [ToriVolta@aol.com] Re: Tales Of A Librarian TV Advert/Commercial ~ ["Johnny Endicott" ] Is Atlantic doing the press for TOAL... ["Melissa Olges" ] Re: My Take on Tales [fingerpuppets ] Re: Is Atlantic doing the press for TOAL... [fingerpuppets ] atlantic records toal press release [fingerpuppets ] Re: New York Tower signing ["Lisa Zwick" ] Re: taol [Cyndi S Crawford ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 01:05:56 EST From: ToriVolta@aol.com Subject: Re: receipt contest /nm wrote: >>In short, send them your receipt from purchasing the album (dated 18 Nov >>through 02 Dec, although it says preorders are okay) and some other info, >>and you can win one of the following prizes: >>Grand prize: handwritten autographed lyrics >>First prize: autographed copies of Tori's favourite works of fiction >>Second prize: autographed Tori poster I saw this as well, and it is quite intriguing. I thought that the prizes being given away are super spectacular!! I've always wanted to know exactly what Tori reads, and the lyrics thing is awesome! Peace Out, Amanda ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 09:05:16 +0000 From: "Johnny Endicott" Subject: Re: Tales Of A Librarian TV Advert/Commercial ~ Hi Everyone, I just saw my very first Tori Amos product commercial on Bravo! I've seen local ads for her cable performances, but never ever in 12 years of being a Toriphile have I seen one ad from Atlantic! It's really cool, similar to what Tessa describes. I'm curious if the two spots are the same footage - I would guess that the voice-over is probably different. The English have that funny way of speaking English after all... It was on this evening (actually 12:40 AM Wednesday), during Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. I guess Atlantic really knows her target audience. BTW, totally non-Tori-related, but if you haven't seen QE4TSG you have to watch it sometime! It's a riot (even for us straight people)! Johnny >From: Tessa >To: Precious Things Mailing List >Subject: Tales Of A Librarian TV Advert/Commercial ~ >Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 00:16:55 +0000 (GMT) > > >Look out for the Tales of a Librarian TV commercial/advert! > >I saw it Sunday evening at 6:48 PM (UK time) during Roseanne on Paramount. >I've only seen it once so I'm guessing its about 30 secs long, maybe 45. >Begins with bright white screen that says "Tori Amos Tales Of A Librarian" >in pink. Then there's a montage of images - both past & present, text, >video clips and sound. It's GORGEOUS! Advert concluded with text saying its >available NOW at Sainsbury's for #9.79. (This will change by region I'm >sure.) > >It's so Beautiful! I was giddy, danced around, shouted for everyone to come >see :-) About time Atlantic promoted her in such a big way. > >I wrote to Mike right after Roseanne. No idea why he did't post it to the >dent. > >~~ Tessa > >*** ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 14:01:13 +0000 From: "Tom xxxxx" Subject: Re: My Take on Tales Hey, I'm glad Jon chimed in with his thoughts on the CD. I hope we see more discussion and opinions. I totally agree that "Snow Cherries..." is goregeous. A very touching song. I'm not sure how much I like "Angels" yet. It may grow on me or it may not. I do prefer the old "Mary" to the new one. The old girl just seemed to kick more ass. The new "Sweet Dreams" however, is much cooler than the old one. As for the reconditioned sound of the girls, mostly it's fine. I did find the strings in "SATY" a little distracting. "Winter" possibly got even better. The drums seem more noticable, and I like that. Why oh why did she put the dance mix of Widow on here? I definitely agree with the reviewer who said it sticks out like a sore thumb. Blech. I haven't checked out the DVD yet, so I have nothing to say about it. I hope everyone enjoys their copy. Cheers, Tom "I will climb the ridge at daybreak, I will kiss the sky at noon, Raise my yearning voice at midnight to my mother in the moon." Dave Carter, "When I Go" ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 08:36:34 -0600 From: "Melissa Olges" Subject: Is Atlantic doing the press for TOAL... ..or is it the Bridge Entertainment Group? Woj said: >but seriously, while this does suck, atlantic seems to be doing >a pretty good job pushing the record on the whole. there's a ton >of press and tv/radio appearances for what is essentially just a >greatest hits collection. Since Atlantic didn't do much while Tori was still actually ON their label, I find it difficult to believe that they'd expend this much effort on her final release for them. And am I making things up, or did I read somewhere that TOAL was going to be Bridge's first promotion project? Melissa ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 09:47:19 -0500 From: Abbuford@aol.com Subject: New York Tower signing I just hung up with the woman at the New York Tower Records. They are only letting in the first 200 people in line to get anything signed. Also, just another bit of info, you have to buy your CD at that exact Tower location to get a wristband. They don't know yet what time they're going to let people start lining up. I think all of that sucks! What does everyone else think about this signing, is it worth it to try? 200 people is nothing! Has anyone been to one like this, or does anyone else have further info about the NYC one? I feel like no one has said anything about it really. What time are people going to try to get there? ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 07:07:09 -0800 (PST) From: trent with that boom boom Subject: Re: My Take on Tales perhaps because worldwide it was her most successful single ever? Tom xxxxx wrote:Why oh why did she put the dance mix of Widow on here? - --- remember, always be yourself. unless you suck. -- joss whedon ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 10:22:50 -0500 From: fingerpuppets Subject: Re: My Take on Tales one time at band camp, Tom xxxxx (getula@hotmail.com) said: >I'm glad Jon chimed in with his thoughts on the CD. I hope we see more >discussion and opinions. picked up a copy yesterday but haven't listened to it yet. i'm sure i'll have something to say once i do though... >Why oh why did she put the dance mix of Widow on here? tori addressed this in that "tales of a librarian" special which was on comcast's cn8 channel sunday night. i can't recall the exact phrasing but she said something to the effect of wanting to cover the extremes of pele -- from the gospel choir of "way down" to the dance beats of the remix. when i get a chance, i'll transcribe the interview sections of the program and post them. woj ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 10:39:43 -0500 From: fingerpuppets Subject: Re: Is Atlantic doing the press for TOAL... one time at band camp, Melissa Olges (mnholges@hotmail.com) said: >..or is it the Bridge Entertainment Group? ah yes, good point! >Since Atlantic didn't do much while Tori was still actually ON their label, >I find it difficult to believe that they'd expend this much effort on her >final release for them. ..unless atlantic is trying to cash in on whatever popularity tori picked up through epic's promotion of scarlet's walk and the subsequent tour. there was a lot of mainstream radio success with "a sorta fairytale" and atlantic may be trying to capitalize on a new group of fans who don't have the earlier albums. >And am I making things up, or did I read somewhere that TOAL was going to be >Bridge's first promotion project? yeah, it was in the press release the bridge posted on their website : The Bridges first client will be Ms. Amos and they will be overseeing the upcoming launch of Tales of a Librarian on Atlantic Records on November 18 followed shortly thereafter by the release of the film Mona Lisa Smile for which Amos contributed to the soundtrack as well as making a cameo appearance in the movie. woj ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 11:10:49 -0500 From: fingerpuppets Subject: atlantic records toal press release TORI AMOS TELLS HER TALES OF A LIBRARIAN - IN-STORES, TV PERFORMANCES AND MORE - NEW ALBUM OUT NOW Nov 18 2003 PRESS RELEASE TALES OF A LIBRARIAN: A TORI AMOS COLLECTION is in stores now! Amos' first-ever compilation arrives in stores this week amidst a flurry of activity. The two-disc, CD/DVD collection was produced by Amos and includes songs which span her Atlantic career. Amos is slated for a series of TV appearances heralding the release of TALES OF A LIBRARIAN. On Wednesday, November 26th, she will perform on ABC-TV's LIVE With Regis and Kelly. Monday, December 1st will see Tori appearing on NBC-TV's The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, followed by a Wednesday, December 3rd visit to CBS' The Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn. The next day, Thursday, December 4th, Amos will perform on the nationally syndicated The Sharon Osbourne Show. Also, on Sunday November 16th, Comcast debuted an exclusive hour-long Tori special, which the cable system will re-air on Saturday, November 22nd at 10:30 pm. Tuesday, November 18th, will see the TRIO cable network devoting six hours of programming to Amos' music. The block - which includes a new episode of TRIO on Tour, entitled 'Tori Amos: Remixed, Remastered, Revealed,' as well as Amos' classic installment of Sessions At West 54th - will then be rebroadcast on Friday, December 5th. Tori's busy schedule also includes a pair of major in-store appearances. Monday, November 24th will find Amos at New York City's Tower Records' Village store (located at 692 Broadway) for a special record signing appearance. The two-hour event is slated to kick off at 6 pm. On Tuesday evening, December 2nd, Tori will play live at Tower Records' Brea store (220 South Brea Boulevard). Her 30-minute set - which will be open to the public - will be a special 'Star Lounge' session for Los Angeles/Orange County's Star 98.7 FM. Tori's performance will be followed by a private autograph signing for 60 contest winners. Tori fans can qualify for entry two ways, either on Star 98.7 or via ballot at any Tower Records Los Angeles/Orange County locations. Amos will also be extremely active online. Apple's iTunes is offering two exclusive bonus audio tracks to those who purchase the new album in its entirety. A newly redesigned www.toriamos.com site is being launched today to coincide with the arrival of TALES OF A LIBRARIAN. In addition, Tori recently performed live in a London studio for America Online's popular Sessions @ AOL series. An airdate for the session will be announced shortly. Tori's new video, for the song 'Mary,' was premiered as an exclusive, high-profile 'See First' promotion that ran on both the MSN and Windows Media websites. Listening party events can be heard this week on AOL, RealOne, and MusicMatch services. There's also a truly unique promotion kicking off at www.atlantic-rocks.com as of today, where Amos fans can enter to win an exclusive Accoutrements) Librarian Action Figure, personally autographed by Tori herself. The contest will also be promoted at 14 college campuses nationwide, including University of Michigan; University of Pittsburgh; University of California, Los Angeles; University of Colorado, Boulder; San Diego State University; Southern Illinois University; New York University; Five Towns College in Long Island, N.Y.; University of Minnesota, Minneapolis; Seattle University; Columbia College in Chicago; Georgetown University; University of Wisconsin, Madison; and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Contest entries will be accepted online through Thursday, December 18th. Described by Amos as a musical 'autobiography,' TALES OF A LIBRARIAN documents a remarkable career spanning over a decade. The audio CD features 20 classic songs, including 'Precious Things,' 'Playboy Mommy,' 'Spark,' 'God,' 'Cornflake Girl,' 'Baker Baker,' 'Winter,' 'Tear In Your Hand,' and of course, 'Silent All These Years.' Amos has personally revisited and 'reconditioned' the original material, retooling the multi-track recordings to offer a new perspective on some of her most beloved songs. In addition, 'TALES OF A LIBRARIAN' will include a pair of brand-new songs - 'Angels' and 'Snow Cherries From France' - as well as newly recorded renditions of two ultra-rare B-sides - 'Mary' (originally found on the European 'Crucify' CD single) and 'Sweet Dreams' (from 1992s limited edition 'Winter' CD). As sequenced by Amos, the songs - which Amos has always considered to be her children - form a unique personal narrative and a breathtaking view of an extraordinary body of work. The bonus DVD features songs recorded live earlier this month during sound check of the final show of Amos summer 2003 North American tour. Performances include 'Pretty Good Year,' 'Northern Lad,' and 'Honey.' The DVD also includes audio remixes of 'Putting the Damage On' and 'Mr. Zebra' - from the album BOYS FOR PELE - which, like the three live performance tracks, were specially mixed for the DVD in surround sound. Accompanying the two audio tracks are images that visually chronicle Amos career. Unquestionably one of the most acclaimed and influential artists of the modern era, Tori Amos first captured the worlds attention in 1992 with her classic solo debut, the RIAA double-platinum certified 'LITTLE EARTHQUAKES.' Each consecutive Atlantic Records collection of original Amos material that followed has been certified platinum or better by the RIAA - UNDER THE PINK (1994), BOYS FOR PELE (1996), FROM THE CHOIRGIRL HOTEL (1998), and TO VENUS AND BACK (1999).). ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2003 19:11:35 -0500 From: "Lisa Zwick" Subject: Re: New York Tower signing When exactly is it? If I have the time to stand there for a few hours, I might try it. Not gonna rush there, though, if I don't have the time. - -Lisa - ------- - ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2003 9:47 AM Subject: New York Tower signing > > I just hung up with the woman at the New York Tower Records. They are only letting in the first 200 people in line to get anything signed. Also, just another bit of info, you have to buy your CD at that exact Tower location to get a wristband. They don't know yet what time they're going to let people start lining up. I think all of that sucks! What does everyone else think about this signing, is it worth it to try? 200 people is nothing! Has anyone been to one like this, or does anyone else have further info about the NYC one? I feel like no one has said anything about it really. What time are people going to try to get there? ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 01:20:07 GMT From: Cyndi S Crawford Subject: Re: taol well my thoughts on the album are still in progress as I'm listening to it for the first time as I write this. :D I will say, however.. it's FABULOUS. *love* as for the girls during soundcheck.. I've not a clue. my best guess is it's either the girl that tagged along with Tori during the SW tour (and I figure the Lottapianos tour as well) to keep a journal and a friend or two veryyyyyyy lucky fans that managed to get in. Sincerely, Cyndi S. Crawford "I know we're dying / and there's no sign of a parachute / we scream in cathedrals / why can't it be beautiful / why does there gotta be a sacrifice?" -- Tori Amos ------------------------------ End of precious-things-digest V8 #265 *************************************