From: owner-shindell-list-digest@smoe.org (shindell-list-digest) To: shindell-list-digest@smoe.org Subject: shindell-list-digest V12 #532 Reply-To: shindell-list@smoe.org Sender: owner-shindell-list-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-shindell-list-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk shindell-list-digest Saturday, March 22 2014 Volume 12 : Number 532 Today's Subjects: ----------------- Re: [RS] Neil Young Analogy ["Michael and Linda Marmer" ] Re: [RS] This seems fairly definitive [Laurence Krulik ] Re: [RS] Inclusive?/Atlas Choking ["Michael and Linda Marmer" Subject: Re: [RS] Neil Young Analogy Pete. LOL I am a big fan of Neil Young, as believe or not, I belong to the same association that he does, Train Collectors Association. Long story, very nice man at "train" shows for collectors. I have never seen Neil live in concert, but I would like to, as it is hard to get tickets, when he does tour. Yes, I prefer his accoustic shows, Richard, but I enjoyed all 3 shows at Club Passim. Its great to hear things done differently from time to time. Mike - -----Original Message----- From: Pete Jameson Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 11:10 AM To: shindell-list@smoe.org Subject: [RS] Neil Young Analogy Michael, It will be hard for me to get to one of his shows, unless I drive 5 hours to Philly. I missed all three shoes this week  bummer. I think Michaels analogy to Neils acoustic vs. electric is apt. While Richard doesnt have anywhere near the propensity to rock out that Crazy Horse does, his songs are changed by the electric stylings. I have to agree with most of the posters that I usually prefer the acoustic presentation. However, a few songs with full band seem to come alive: Che Guevara T-Shirt, Arrowhead, Fishing, off the top of my head. But Ive heard Fishing change dramatically over the years, even in its acoustic permutations. I also choose to respect the mans artistry and take the music when it comes. Id love to get the record today  even an early release of a cut or two, huh amigo? But sometimes the wait is worth it. Always has been for me. To lighten things a tad: Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." "If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?"  John Wooden (for those outside the U.S., he was a prominent basketball coach at U.C.L.A. and a man of great character. Pedro in PA ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:09:36 -0400 From: Norman Johnson Subject: [RS] Waiting.... Howie wrote: >> That will be soon in Richardtime. Should be by the end of the year. Don't ask which year.<< Or "not far now". But as a biologist, I love the title. Norman ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 09:23:38 -0400 From: Laurence Krulik Subject: Re: [RS] This seems fairly definitive He's really doing himself an injustice, I think. 2015? I know someone said "good for him", but why? I realize this is an art form, but like any artist, he's built a relationship with his fans. They have supported him over the years and I feel like he does have some commitment to his fan base. It's been 5 years since his last studio album (I don't count "13"). And he's adding another year to add/remove minor tweaks he'll never reproduce in a live show? Doesn't make sense. On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 11:11 PM, Howie wrote: > That will be soon in Richardtime. Should be by the end of the year. > Don't ask which year. > > -Howie > > > > At 10:51 PM 3/20/2014, you wrote: > >> Soon. Heh. >> >> > On Mar 20, 2014, at 7:25 PM, Pete Jameson >> wrote: >> > >> > Richard Shindell performed in Portland this week and will soon be >> releasing a >> > new CD titled "Viceroy Mimic." ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 07:26:20 -0700 (PDT) From: Gregory Dennis Subject: [RS] Richard in Rutland I sent this (below) yesterday but probably posted it to the wrong place. Having spent many years in newsrooms I loved the Portland video and I hope someone transcribes the chords to "Satellite" (hint, hint). Too bad we'll have to wait until January for the new CD. - - I'm late to this thread and haven't followed the details, so apologies in advance for any redundancy. I've been meaning to say for a while now that I saw Richard in concert at the wonderful old Paramount Theater in Rutland, VT on March 8. He was accompanied by Marc Shulman (sp?) on electric guitar and Joe Bonadino (sp?) on percussion. Both great backups who added a lot to the show. I've seen Richard a number of times in concert and he was at least as good this night as any other time I've seen him. Loved the new stuff, especially that song about satellites and something called "Stray Cow Blues." He also did a nice reworking of "I Know You Rider." His guitar playing is if anything even better, and even the old stuff sounded fresh. What a treat. We'll be going up to Burlington at the end of this month to see Richard along with Lucy Kaplansky. - - Greg Twitter: @greengregdennis Blog: www.GregDennis.wordpress.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 22:49:22 -0400 From: "Michael and Linda Marmer" Subject: Re: [RS] Inclusive?/Atlas Choking oh, since you two live in Oregon, we just saw Tracy Grammer, this year, and she explained a bit about Portland, Oregon, and this pizza place she and Dave would go to, in Portland. Mike - -----Original Message----- From: Nancy Scott Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 10:29 PM To: shindell-list@smoe.org Subject: Re: [RS] Inclusive?/Atlas Choking Hi Bill, Glad you spoke up. I also live in Oregon and am continually bummed by Richards non-appearance here. I LOVED tuning in to 2 of 3 Club Passim shows via Concert Window this week- made me feel hopeful that in his absence here I can still keep up whats hes doing/ writing. And I LOVED his new song, Atlas Choking. (and I also found fun humor in Georgettes response.) That said, I heard the song from a more philosophical perspective, rather than political. I have always been drawn to Richards writing as it includes a depth of recognition of the spiritual and mysterious of our existence in addition to the mundane and physical. The song brought tears to my eyes as it evoked the recognition of the bankrupt value system that our objectivist bent has produced, again with no particular reference to politics, just the irrationality of a system that says we are going to be ok, when obviously it isnt looking good out there. But then, back in the day, I read Ayn Rand philosophically, not politically (and tho now a confimed centrist who leans left at times and right at others, I did have a season as a Libertarian). I found her philosophically naive, self-righteous, and far too optimistic about our potential.. (I dont mean to offend, but thats how I see it) - And so, with the line, "everybody everywhere, sucking in Ayns air, Atlas choking -well, the image it evoked was deeply moving and tragic to me. And brilliantly crafted, imho :) best wishes ~ - -nancy On Mar 21, 2014, at 9:40 AM, Bill Chmelir wrote: > Richard still..... still doesn't tour in the Western United States. > Not having heard the new song Atlas Choking ------------------------------ End of shindell-list-digest V12 #532 ************************************