From: owner-seven-seas@smoe.org (seven-seas-digest) To: seven-seas-digest@smoe.org Subject: seven-seas-digest V2 #221 Reply-To: seven-seas@smoe.org Sender: owner-seven-seas@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-seven-seas@smoe.org Precedence: bulk seven-seas-digest Tuesday, April 29 2003 Volume 02 : Number 221 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 18:07:36 +0100 From: "Barry Whiting" Subject: seven-seas Wow CD-Wow's album of the week is "Slideling"....( http://www.cdwow.com ) =========================================== Echo & The Bunnymen were - and still are - one of the finest cult bands that have never completely made it to the mainstream. A mere 25 years into their career, and although only Will Sergeant and main man Ian McCulloch remain from the original foursome, their position in music - along with their music itself - is as relevant today as it ever has been. Whilst the next Bunnymen album won't be out till next year, this is a splendid solo project from McCulloch in the interim. Whilst gloom and doom might have been apparent on some Bunnymen albums past, 'Slideling' is as pop an album as McCulloch has ever made, but proves yet again that pop needn't just be about banal lyrics and pretty appearance before lyrical substance. The tracks are immediate but long lasting. "Love In Veins" is bright and uplifting. Great start. "Playgrounds And City Parks" like "Rust" from '99. Moodier maybe, but strong pictures and a style of imagery that can only be Mac. "Sliding" (the single with only one 'l') is a perfect representation of the whole album, and if you ever wondered who this man respects in musical history, then check out "Baby Hold On" - the sound of a Scouser Lou Reed. He has such an individual style that is immediately recognisable too. Lines that tell of "stars of wonder", pleading to "let it out to let it show" or the time being "half past yours and mine" show a magical simplicity that never falls into clichi mode. "Baby's On Another Train" might start off subdued, but it soon kicks in with the most catchy of hooks. "Some Kinda Love" is more akin to the Bunnymen's last 'Flowers' album, but is sharply intelligent pop. Although "Kansas" is more atmospheric and naggingly moody, it just adds contrast without dragging the other tracks down. "Stake Your Claim" brings up the rear with a fleetingly magical bassline and splendid chugging melody. It is all really great stuff. If you have any doubts that his inspiration may have seized up after a quarter of a century, then just listen to this album. It is the sound of a natural musician, newly invigorated, still with a lot to say. And after talking with Ian himself about this CD, here are some extra snippets. Why are there only 11 tracks? Football crazy Mac wanted a strong attacking team, not one full of substitutes. Fair enough. Succinct it is. Also the name of the album originates from when his manager wrote down the track "Sliding", but wrongly with an extra 'l'. It stuck. Mac is not just glowing with a personal resurgence, but is also chummy with Coldplay - which has helped spread the Bunny-word wider. Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland play on two tracks here ("Sliding" and "Arthur") and Mac will be supporting them on live dates in 2003. A pretty cool association that came about through mutual admiration, and Chris Martin being given a box set of Bunnymen albums one Christmas. If the association with Coldplay has meant that more people are becoming more acquainted with Ian McCulloch or the Bunnymen, then how right that music comes full circle. 25 years is a long time to wait for justified or popular recognition, but better late than never. Neil Chase Music Editor =========================================== ====================================== http://www.bunnymenlist.com ====================================== ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 19:16:03 +0100 From: "looloo" Subject: seven-seas Just got this from BBC 3................... - -----Original Message----- From: BBC Three [mailto:bbcthreeonline@bbc.co.uk] Sent: 29 April 2003 17:28 To: 'Louise Mizzi' Subject: RE: Question - Re:Covered repeats... Hi Louise, I'm not entirely sure if it's being repeated on BBC One - I've just emailed the Associate Producer for the show and will hopefully get a reply soon. It's a shame you don't get BBC Three as that specific show is repeated tomorrow night at 11.30pm (know anyone who can tape it for you?). You can always check online for the scheduling of BBC shows at What's On: http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/search/advance_search.cgi?keyword=re%3 Acovered If you are interested in getting Freeview you can find out more here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/digital/ I'll reply to your post on the message board when I hear from the TV production company. Hope this helps, Nicole www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree - -----Original Message----- From: Louise Mizzi [mailto:looloo@lmizzi.freeserve.co.uk] Sent: 29 April 2003 16:01 To: bbcthreeonline@bbc.co.uk Subject: Question - Re:Covered repeats... Louise Mizzi wrote: To: Comments: Hi I don't get BBC 3 yet but particularly wanted to see the show with Ian McCulloch as I went t the recording.... I was given this info as to when the show would be shown on beeb one .... the label sent me the following a couple weeks ago: "The Re: Covered show that features Ian McCulloch, Appleton & OK GO is due to transmit Friday 25th April on BBC 3 and then repeating on Monday 28th April on BBC 1" so i set my video -- but I've taped a totally different show . Have I missed it?? Will it be shown ?? Does anyone know when ?? ...........Thanks . location: age: Type of Message: Question - Publishing permission: yes _____________________________________ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION referring page: http://www.bbc.co.uk/feedback/ browser: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; Win 9x 4.90; FREESERVE_IE5) remote address: 195.92.67.68 _____________________________________ http://www.bbc.co.uk/feedback BBCi at http://www.bbc.co.uk/ This e-mail (and any attachments) is confidential and may contain personal views which are not the views of the BBC unless specifically stated. If you have received it in error, please delete it from your system, do not use, copy or disclose the information in any way nor act in reliance on it and notify the sender immediately. Please note that the BBC monitors e-mails sent or received. Further communication will signify your consent to this. ====================================== http://www.bunnymenlist.com ====================================== ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 19:30:22 +0100 (BST) From: =?iso-8859-1?q?Stu=20Bird?= Subject: RE: seven-seas freeview - ''If you don't fancy getting a dish a tt ached to your house...'' Ouch !! Good one banjo-boy !! :-) Cooking Vinyl delivered today.. along with a second free sampler ( they delivered the first one a month ago ! ) I'll put that to one side for you Matt.. providing of course it manages to stay in one piece etc.. you know what it's like in this area and all that ;-) Stu An Englishman, Irishman and Welshman walk into a bar. The barman says, "Is this some kind of a joke?". matt.harkness@bt.com wrote: >but where i live has always been bad for tv reception. No....where you live has always been bad full stop ;-) ====================================== http://www.bunnymenlist.com ====================================== - --------------------------------- Yahoo! Plus - For a better Internet experience ====================================== http://www.bunnymenlist.com ====================================== ------------------------------ End of seven-seas-digest V2 #221 ********************************