Today — Tuesday, 2 December 2008
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| FAQ: rec.music.dementia Jeff Morris 01:18:22 |
| | Frequently Asked Questions
* = new info since last posting
This FAQ is posted twice monthly to rec.music.dementia and
alt.music.weird-al newsgroups, plus once monthly to rec.music.info
It is available on the web at the Demented Music Database (dmdb.org).
This FAQ will answer the following questions:
1. What is "dementia", other than a mental disorder?
2. Where can I hear "The Dr. Demento Show" in my area? Can I hear him
on RealAudio?
3. What can I do if the show isn't heard in my area?
4. On what sort of radio station is the Dr. most likely to be heard?
5. What is the phone number for the Dr. Demento hotline?
6. Where can I write to Dr. Demento?
7. How can I join The Demento Society?
8. Where else can I get demented music?
9. How can I submit my own songs to The Dr. Demento Show?
10. Who did those "Number 3..." things that he always plays in the
Funny 5?
11. Is there a "Weird Al" fan club?
12. What is appropriate to be discussed in r.m.d? Can I post lyrics or
request songs or talk about a new album?
13. * Is there a web site to access things such as lyrics,
discographies, playlists, etc.?
14. * Do you accept contributions and/or corrections to the things
available from the web site?
15. I sent you a contribution to the web site months/years ago. Why
has it not shown up yet?
16. Can I make requests for the show online?
17. Is The Dr. Demento Show broadcast live? If not, how do stations
get the show? Who syndicates the show?
18. Is there a subscription service for the show?
19. Does Dr. Demento have internet access? Can I communicate with the
Demento Society via e-mail?
20. How are the Funny 5 and Funny 25 computed?
21. Can I hear old shows online?
1.
What is "dementia", other than a mental disorder?
The group is so named after "The Dr. Demento Show", a weekly radio
program hosted by Barry Hansen, a/k/a Dr. Demento. It is described
by him as: "Mad music and crazy comedy from out of the archives
and off the wall. Rare records and outrageous tapes from
yesterday, today, and tomorrow."
The show has been around for over 35 years, and got its name when
Barry was playing "Transfusion" by Nervous Norvus on Steven
Clean's show on KPPC in October 1970, and someone said, "You've
gotta be demented to play that!" Soon after that, Steven
announced, "And now, ladies and gentlemen, here's Dr. Demento!",
and the name stuck.
2.
Where can I hear "The Dr. Demento Show" in my area? Can I hear him on
RealAudio?
The show's syndicator has a policy of not giving out an official
list of stations that broadcast the show. So, we maintain a list
of stations based on information from listeners. This list is
posted to rec.music.dementia regularly, and is also available at
the Demented Music Database web site (dmdb.org)
Stations which stream the show online are also listed in this
radio log, or a more up-to-date listing may be obtained from
Krellan at http://listen.to/demento
3.
What can I do if the show isn't heard in my area?
The Dr. sez:
If the Dr. Demento Show is no longer heard in your area...WRITE to
the PROGRAM DIRECTOR at one or more of the stations you listen to
and say how much you'd like to hear the show. (A letter is more
effective than a phone call). If the show was heard on a
particular station until recently, be sure to write that station.
Get your friends to write letters too. Get a bunch of them to sign
a petition! Many radio executives are simply not aware how many
people enjoy Mad Music and Crazy Comedy. Let 'em know!
Most stations pay close attention to feedback from their
listeners, so your telling them that you'd like to hear the Dr.
Demento Show on their station is the best thing you can do, short
of sending rubber chickens.
4.
On what sort of radio station is the Dr. most likely to be heard?
I don't think there's an answer to this. I've heard of him being
on all kinds, from hard rock to Top 40 to oldies. The music that
the Dr. plays fits all formats and no formats at the same time.
Try any radio station that you think is open-minded enough. 
5.
What is the phone number for the Dr. Demento hotline?
(562) 633-8863 a/k/a (562) ODD-TUNE
You can use that number to make requests for the show, or you can
write him with requests or submit them online. There are no longer
the fancy features on the hotline that there used to be when it
was a 900 number.
6.
Where can I write to Dr. Demento?
The Demento Society
P.O. Box 884
Culver City, CA 90232
USA
7.
How can I join The Demento Society?
Order online at drdemento.com or send a check or money order
payable to The Demento Society for $29.95 U.S. dollars + $4.95
shipping ($32 + $9 outside U.S.A.) to the above address. You will
receive a membership kit which includes, among other things, a
membership card, a photo (personally autographed to you) of the
Dr., a Stay Demented! button, a demented bumper sticker, a
subscription to the Demento Society News (comes out 2 or 3 times a
year), and a "Basement Tapes" CD of tracks unavailable in stores.
Plus this year you will get a tasty treat! Allow 6-8 weeks for
delivery if paying by check. For faster delivery send a money
order, or use Visa, MasterCard or American Express; visit
drdemento.com for details. (Check the Dr. Demento discography at
the Demented Music Database site for the track listing on the most
recent Basement Tapes compilation.)
You can also write the address for a free catalog and brochure
listing available merchandise and answering many questions.
[Please note that I am not in any way affiliated with The Demento
Society, but am providing this information as a public service.]
8.
Where else can I get demented music?
Check out the comedy section in your local record store. If there
isn't one, you may have to hunt around for particular artists.
"Weird Al" Yankovic can sometimes be located in the rock/pop
section. Dr. Demento's albums are often in the
compilations/various artists section. Some stand-up comedy may be
in the spoken word section.
You may even find some demented music in the oldies sections and
the childrens sections. It's everywhere! Just take a look.
Many songs heard on the Dr.'s show aren't available in stores, but
can be obtained from the artists themselves. In June, 1993, a list
of addresses given on the show was started by Annie Sattler. This
list is now being maintained by Rob Killam (robkill@bigfoot.com).
It is available on the Demented Music Database site (dmdb.org).
Anyone who has had their material played on the program and wishes
to advertise qualifies for inclusion in this list. Send address
and pertinent info to robkill@bigfoot.com
9.
How can I submit my own songs to The Dr. Demento Show?
The Dr. sez:
I'm always happy to listen to original humorous songs, parodies
and spoken comedy pieces for possible airplay on the Dr. Demento
Show. We can use (in order of preference): CD (including CD-R),
DAT, reel-to-reel, vinyl or cassette.
If you're sending more than three or four songs at a time, a note
pointing out the songs you think are best for the show would be
much appreciated. This is especially important if you're sending a
CD or tape that contains serious as well as humorous material.
If you're doing a parody (new words to someone else's song) you do
not need to contact the writer of the original music in advance to
get permission. You may wish to get legal advice before releasing
your parody for commercial sale, but advance permission is not
necessary for radio play.
Try to avoid: 1) the "seven nasty words" and other rough language
(we can bleep songs if we really like them), 2) excessive sexism
or bigotry, 3) false statements about people or commercial
products.
The address for submitting is the same as that for the society:
Dr. Demento
P.O. Box 884
Culver City, CA 90232
USA
10.
Who did those "Number 3..." things that he always plays in the Funny 5?
Harry Partch, from a piece of his called "Barstow" that is
available on his album _The World of Harry Partch_ which is on
Columbia Masterworks.
Harry Partch - Inventor, composer, hobo. Invented own instruments
to suit his own 43-note scale. Text of this piece comes from
inscriptions on a bridge underpass in Barstow, CA. Opening
instrument is a diamond marimba, playable either up/down or
left/right.
Dr. D once met Partch and was escorted around his then-studio by
Partch himself. Dr. D said that those carts still say "Partch #5,
Partch #4", etc.
From Partch's autobiography, "Bitter Music":
Partch encountered the hitchhiker inscriptions ... in February
1940; they formed the basis of _Barstow--Eight Hitchhikers'
Inscriptions from A highway Railing at Barstow, California_. The
first version ... April and May 1941... (Thanks to Chris
Mezzolesta & Annie Sattler for the above info.)
11.
Is there a "Weird Al" fan club?
Kinda.
[This information courtesy of "Lifesize Lynn".]
He used to have an official fan club called Close Personal Friends
Of Al. This organization is still around, but it is no longer a
fan club. It is just a place that sells merchandise, and also a
place for Al to receive mail.
Their address is still:
Close Personal Friends of Al
8033 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
USA
A couple of tips from "Lifesize Lynn" (Al's publicist):
1. Always include a BUSINESS-SIZED Self-Addressed Stamped
Envelope (SASE) for a reply - that will speed things up about
a thousand percent. Otherwise your letter goes in a pile to
be answered "later" - after all the SASE's are fullfilled.
Later can be a LONG time.
2. If you're requesting something specific or have a very
specific question, know this: It's going to take awhile and
you might not get what you want.
You can send an SASE to get a brochure of merchandise. You can
also e-mail them at cpfoa@aol.com to check on orders or request
info on available merchandise. (The e-mail address is NOT for fan
mail; please use the snail mail address.) Please always include
your full name and postal address when e-mailing.
Lynn notes that Al has some helpers who read his mail first, but
that he does eventually read every piece of mail that comes
in...UNLESS it contains an idea for a song parody, in which case
the helpers discard it.
12.
What is appropriate to be discussed in r.m.d? Can I post lyrics or request
songs or talk about a new album?
Sure. Anything related to comedy and/or novelty music, records,
performances, personalities, etc. is fine to post about.
If you want to request a copy of a song, it is fine to post that
to the group, but please don't bug someone that you know has the
song.
13.
* Is there a web site to access things such as lyrics, discographies,
playlists, etc.?
YES!
The Demented Music Database is available at http://dmdb.org/ to
satisfy your craving for demented information. (_**NOTE THE NEW
ADDRESS!**_ This is the same site previously known as "The Dr. Is
In!" or "the rec.music.dementia FAQ site".)
The mail server is no longer available. From March, 1993 until
December, 2006, it was around to send files via e-mail, but since
nearly everyone preferred getting files via the web by 2006 (or,
actually, long before that), it was retired. The most useful
remaining feature was bulk retrieval of playlists, and that is
also now available on the web. The FTP server is also no longer
available (and has been gone since the mid-1990s).
There is also an official Dr. Demento web site at
http://www.drdemento.com/, where you can get information on
merchandise available through the Society, among other things.
14.
* Do you accept contributions and/or corrections to the things available
from the FAQ server?
Most definitely! If you have something you want considered for
addition to the site, please visit dmdb.org to find the proper
address for submission.
Also, if you notice a problem with any of the files you receive
from the server, such as wrong or unclear information,
misspellings, broken links, etc., please write me and tell me to
fix it.
15.
I sent you a contribution to the web site months/years ago. Why has it not
shown up yet?
I get many contributions to and questions about the web site. I
regret that I can't get back to everyone immediately. I currently
have hundreds of e-mail messages regarding the site that are
waiting to be answered. I do plan to get back to everyone, but it
takes time.
I generally work through them in backwards order, so sometimes it
happens that someone will send me a contribution at a particularly
busy time and I won't be able to get to it right away. Then it
gets buried under several dozen other mail messages. Then another
person will send me a contribution, and I happen to have a bit of
free time when it comes through, so I put it up quickly. This
doesn't mean I like the second person's contribution better or
something; it's really just chance.
So please be patient, and I promise I'll get back to everyone
eventually. If it has been a long time and/or you have a
particularly urgent question, feel free to bug me about it again.
16.
Can I make requests for the show online?
YES! Keri Maijala (a/k/a "Very Keri") maintains the request web
page. Just go to http://www.clamhead.com/drd.php to make a
request.
17.
Is The Dr. Demento Show broadcast live? If not, how do stations get the
show? Who syndicates the show?
The show is currently recorded in Dr. Demento's home studio for
syndication to all markets by Talonian Productions. For most of
the years 1970-1998, the show in Los Angeles was broadcast live,
but the show is not currently heard in LA.
From 1992 - 1997, the live show was taped and then sent out on CD
by On The Radio Broadcasting for other stations to air it three
weeks later. There was generally no significant difference between
the live and syndicated versions of the show at this time, though
sometimes because of seasonal topics Dr. D recorded the syndicated
show at home, like at Christmastime.
Before that, there were significant differences between the live
and syndicated shows, though they often featured some of the same
songs in the same week (rather than three weeks later). From
1972-1983, the live show was four hours long. The syndicated show
has always been two hours long, except for the first eight (July -
August, 1974), which were one hour.
From February, 1984 to August, 1992, the show was distributed on
LP by Westwood One Radio Networks and was also available on
satellite (Satcom 1-R, transponder 3, 10a-12n Thursdays). Prior to
this, WWO distributed the show on reel-to-reel tape (February,
1978 - January, 1984). Before the WWO days (the Gordon-Casady
era), the show was distributed on reel-to-reel tape (July, 1974 -
January, 1977) by Dr. Demento Productions, except was on LP May -
December, 1975. For October, 1970 - June, 1974 and February, 1977
- January, 1978, the show was not syndicated.
Prior to syndication, the live four-hour show from L.A. was taped
and sent to station KZOK (102.5 FM) in Seattle for airing the
following week. This lasted from February, 1974, until September,
1974, when they switched to the syndicated show. So KZOK was the
first station outside of L.A. to pick up the show.
18.
Is there a subscription service for the show?
The syndicator does not make CDs of the show available except to
radio stations. They do not sell copies to individuals, nor do The
Demento Society or Dr. Demento. However, you can subscribe to
stream old and new shows online - see question 21.
19.
Does Dr. Demento have internet access? Can I communicate with the Demento
Society via e-mail?
Yes, Dr. Demento has a web presence at http://www.drdemento.com/.
You can e-mail him at DrDemento@drdemento.com.
You can also e-mail The Demento Society at
TheDementoSociety@drdemento.com to
+ ask for a catalog
+ inquire about the status of your order
+ ask about items heard on the show
Neither address is for making requests for the show. That should
still be handled in the manner outlined above.
20.
How are the Funny 5 and Funny 25 computed?
The Dr. makes no claims of scientific accuracy for the Funny 5.
While it is largely based on phone, snail mail, and internet
requests, it is also influenced by timeliness, album sales, and
Billboard charts. The Dr. says, "It is simply my judgement of the
hottest and the coolest, no more, no less."
The Funny 25 is not computed by summing all requests for all songs
for the year. Rather, it is computed from the Funny 5's via a
point system: 5 points for each #1, 4 points for #2, etc. Funny
5's which are "special" such as "top car songs of all time" or
"top dog songs of all time" are not included in the Funny 25
calculation. Note this does NOT exclude the all-Christmas Funny
5's in December from Funny 25 calculations, unless they are
presented as "top Christmas songs of all time" or something
similar.
For the years 1975-1994, the points were tallied and Funny 25
computed by "Musical Mike" Kieffer. For 1973 & 1974, they were
done by Al Galek. Currently, they are being done by Dr. D. Ties in
the point system have always been broken by Dr. D himself. You can
play along at home - see if you make the same judgements as the
good Dr. (No prizes for perfect scores.)
21.
Can I hear old shows online?
YES! The official Dr. Demento web site now offers streaming of
both old and new shows at http://drdemento.net/online.html in
addition to occasional web-exclusive shows. You can purchase shows
individually or purchase a monthly or yearly membership. The
membership packages offer enhanced sound and additional features
such as a periodic live chat with Dr. Demento himself. You may
want to fill out the comment form at the bottom of their page to
let them know what you like and dislike about their service.
_Stay Demented!_ - Jeff
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| Dean Stylist Standard Jazz Guitar Dave Stephens 01:15:41 |
| | Anybody got one of these?
It's a little 15" laminated archtop guitar made by Dean in Korea. I bought
one with a blond top and mahogany back a little over a year ago when I was
commuting from Dallas to Denver. For 340-bucks I thought there was no way I
could go wrong. I was right.
Every player that comes to my house grabs this guitar first. It's not as
acoustic sounding as my Heritage Golden Eagle, but it's very versatile, with
a fat, chunky, solid tone. I've got D'Adarrio Chrome .012"-.052" strings on
it and I'm running it thru the Clarus/S10-ER/Boss GT-6 combo and it just
attracts attention. Several horn players and the director of my big band
commented on the sound. The first time I took it the director sidled up as I
was warming up and said he really liked that sound. I'm thinking that it's
more focused sound projects better than the Golden Eagle, so it's easier for
them to hear out in front of me. The neck and action were great right out of
the box and it came with a case that was worth at least 100-bucks.
A great player came over last night and wanted to buy one. Unfortunately
they don't seem to be in the Dean catalogue anymore. I've got a buyer if
anyone has one for sale.
Dave
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Yesterday — Monday, 1 December 2008
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| Re: Hair falls and industrial music! Mimus 19:23:52 |
| | On Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:10:58 -0800, xdreamstatex wrote:
Hello, I'm Amy (aka Coma) and I'm the lead singer of the industrial band Decomatize, as well as the owner of DreamState Hair Falls. My couple weeks on hair falls and a chance for someone to win a free pair of dreads! Also I have lots of jewelry and accessories available. Check it all out and feel free to talk me. I'm just a rockin goth chick tryin make a living in a bland corporate world =]
Even under normal circumstances a phrase like "rockin goth chick" would've
nauseated me, and since I was already ill yesterday I nearly up-chucked
when I read that (just now strong enough to reply) (barely):
I find it hard to believe that any serious composer of serious music would
refer to herself in such wise.
And I don't really think, given the ever-greater Corporate Plutocratic
dominance of our world, and its ever-greater ferocity in looting ordinary
people into the muck, that "bland" really applies, either.
And WTF is a "hair fall"?
I think that post needs transferred to a goth group.
--
Let there be throbbing and I'd look terrible in dreads.
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| Re: Digitized copy of I'm Old But I'm Awfully Tough? Merle Barnes 17:16:11 |
| | Me too!! Can't find it anywhere!
Take care
Merle
<TudJones@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:6d807ed3-5e0a-46b7-a432-c81d710b7ee2@j32g2000yqn.googlegroups.com...
On Nov 30, 12:18 pm, PaulH <paul_har...@hotmail.com> wrote:
All set - thanks to those who offered copies. Best, Paul
I would love a copy of this as well. Could someone drop me a line?
Best,
John
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| Murmur deluxe Dave B 09:52:51 |
| | Seems there's a deluxe edition of Murmur out somewhere, with an 83 Toronto
gig, as follows:
01. Laughing (Live In Toronto 1983)
02. Pilgrimage (Live In Toronto 1983)
03. There She Goes Again (Live In Toronto 1983)
04. 7 Chinese Bros. (Live In Toronto 1983)
05. Talk About The Passion (Live In Toronto 1983)
06. Sitting Still (Live In Toronto 1983)
07. Harborcoat (Live In Toronto 1983)
08. Catapult (Live In Toronto 1983)
09. Gardening At Night (Live In Toronto 1983)
10. 9-9 (Live In Toronto 1983)
11. Just A Touch (Live In Toronto 1983)
12. West Of The Fields (Live In Toronto 1983)
13. Radio Free Europe (Live In Toronto 1983)
14. We Walk (Live In Toronto 1983)
15. 1,000,000 (Live In Toronto 1983)
16. Carnival Of Sorts (Box Cars) (Live In Toronto 1983)
I've just resisted dling an mp3 version as I expect it's all on a boot I
already have but, as an REM completist, I'll probably have to pick it up
one day, though not at this price:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Murmur-Deluxe-REM/dp/B001H5HWSU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1227870626&sr=1-1
Dave
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| It's a go... Matho1 06:56:49 |
| | Milwaukee here we come!
Chime in if you are going to Shank Hall.
Dok Z?
Ser Loren?
Anyone?
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The day before yesterday — Sunday, 30 November 2008
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| December 2008 GaFiA filk Sffilk 20:00:12 |
| | will be next Saturday at the home of Dave and Signe Wegener. It's our
annual "pot luck, bring something to contribute, there'll be a turduckhen,
let's eat on the fine china and glassware and stemware" get-together.
E-mail me for address, phone, directions, etc.
Michael
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| Has anyone done... Dan Goodman 19:58:20 |
| | An offshoot of "Banned From Argo" about the Eye of Argon?
--
Dan Goodman
"I have always depended on the kindness of stranglers."
Tennessee Williams, A Streetcar Named Expire
Journal http://dsgood.livejournal.com
Futures http://clerkfuturist.wordpress.com
Mirror Journal http://dsgood.insanejournal.com
Mirror 2 http://dsgood.wordpress.com
Links http://del.icio.us/dsgood
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| Re: Song: I Heart Thanksgiving Guest 08:07:21 |
| | On Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:27:57 -0800 (PST), "Spaff.com"
<spaff@spaff.com> wrote:
I HEART THANKSGIVING Parody of America's "Sister Golden Hair" Lyrics by M. Spaff Sumsion Performed by Robert Lund Well I tried to make it Monday But the hailstorm closed O'Hare So I carjacked me a Hyundai Oh what a lovely sentiment.
As someone who lives where carjacking is
a common occurance I take great offense
at this line.
Espeically where we've had drivers carjacked
and then killed.
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Saturday, 29 November 2008
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| natter Lee Gold 16:02:23 |
| | Best wishes to all USAns who'll be celebrating Thanksgiving
this Thursday.
We're also looking forward to Loscon this weekend.
I recently wrote the following to the tune of
"Both Sides Now." Maybe someone can do more with it.
I've looked at spin from both sides now,
Both left and right, and still somehow,
It's dizzy ditzies I recall.
I really don't like spin -- at all.
--Lee
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| new tour this winter Matho1 06:18:15 |
| | 14 stops scheduled.
Milwaukee and Chicago included!
Anyone planning on going?
Let's keep this NG going.
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Friday, 28 November 2008
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| Anybody want to write a wiki article about Dr. Jim? Barry Gold 20:17:54 |
| | Nick called to my attention that the disambiguation page for "James
Robinson" listed "Dr. Jane Robinson" as a "pseudonym" of Dr. James. I
corrected this, but I also noticed that the main article about him is
missing.
If I wrote the article, all I could do is list his recordings and
filkbooks. Wikipedia prefer an article to have more than just a bare
list like that.
Perhaps somebody who knows Dr. Jim better could write the article?
Birthdate and place, professional career, publications outside the
filk community (including whatever he published on Paleontology), that
sort of thing would be helpful.
Acto the rules, Dr. Jim isn't supposed to write his own article, but
there's no reason his friends and colleagues can't.
--
Barry Gold, webmaster:
Alarums & Excursions, Xenofilkia: http://places.to/xeno
Conchord: http://www.conchord.org
Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society, Inc.: http://www.lasfsinc.org
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Thursday, 27 November 2008
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| REQ: Low Vs Diamond, "Heart Attack" chords DMyers12 18:34:37 |
| | Anyone have these ?
thanks,
HEART ATTACK Low Vs Diamond
All you pretty people stand there Blood under your nails,
Doing nothing, saying something Never seems to fail
But our guards are down, defenseless And our walls have
cracked
So my heart is beating faster Than a heart attack
Kiss the way we were goodbye Goodbye and farewell
First we live but then we die, Goodbye, goodbye...
So they whisper secrets to you That I know you hear
All the thoughts that rush inside you, Never seemed so clear
You should write a book about it You should start a war
You should tear your eyes out of you As they look for more
Kiss the way we were goodbye Goodbye and farewell
First we live but then we die, We die, oh, ooh...
Pretty people standing by We pain, we pretend
And we try and act surprised As we watch the world end...
All you pretty people look at me All you pretty people stare at
me
But our guards are down, defenseless And our walls have cracked
So my heart is beating faster Than a heart attack... Heart
attack... Heart attack... Heart attack...
Kiss the way we were goodbye Goodbye and farewell
First we live but then we die, We die, oh, ooh...
Pretty people standing by We pain, we pretend
And we try and act surprised As we watch the world end...
Kiss the way we were goodbye, Goodbye, goodbye... Goodbye,
goodbye... Goodbye, goodbye...
Kiss the way we were goodbye, As we watch the world die...
"Join OLGA! http://www.olga.net/"
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| Re: tuning for Chapman's boatin' up sandy Bob W 17:11:12 |
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"PaulH" <paul_harnik@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:114b2d8c-81fd-4da7-a646-98f48306f366@j11g2000yqg.googlegroups.com...
Does anyone know whether Snake Chapman played boatin' up sandy out of standard or cross tuning? The tune is A modal and can be heard on the digital library of appalachia site (perhaps elsewhere as well). It is great tune and my suspicion is played from standard but wanted to see what others think. Paul
I've always thought he played it cross tuned and that's how I play it.
Bob White
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| FS: Garth Brooks "Autographed" 8x10 Photo J. R. Sinclair 14:06:05 |
| | Garth Brooks "Autographed" 8x10 Photo
I have for sale a Garth Brooks (Country Music Singer) "Autographed" Photo.
The photo measures 8x10 and features Garth Brooks standing in front of an
old rusted car,
wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans and blue-jean jacket, with a tan colored
cowboy hat.
The photo is autographed "Thanks, And Bless Garth Brooks" in black felt-tip
marker.
The Garth Brooks "Autographed" 8x10 Photo is in MINT condition with
Certificate Of Authenticity.
Price $135. US plus postage
Please include your "postal mailing address" with inquiries so as I can
calculate shipping charges to your destination. Thank you
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| The 5th Dimension Mr . M 03:01:18 |
| | - like a few other groups and singers, I liked their 70's stuff best,
even though they were probably considered at their peak in '68, '69.
They had some big hits iin the early '70's, then their hit production
gradually went down over the next 3-4 years, but it was those lesser
hits that I really liked.
The Girls Song - good song - you've probably heard this song, but
don't know it by name
One Less Bell Too Answer - ok in it's time but I don't need to hear it
any more
Blowing Away - not bad
Change Is Gonna Come-People Gotta Be Free - don't care for it
The Declaration - this is totally hokey but I love it - they make it
so darn catchy - the female lead sounds like she had a couple too many
and got her inspiration from watching School House Rock
Puppet Man - heard it by Tom Jones, but not by them
Save The Country - good
On the Beach - heard it once or twice when it came out, kind of
mediocre
Love's Line's - good, prototypical 5th Dimension song
Light Sings - good
Never My Love-good
Together Let's Find Love - don't remember it too well
Last Night I didn't get to Sleep - perhaps their classic of the 70's
If I Could Reach You - good
Living Together, Growing Together - never heard it until I picked up
the 45 recently - has kind of an early 70's utopian quality about it
- nice catchy little song
Ashes To Ashes - just might be my favorite 5thD song of the 70's - it
did get some play on the radio- supposedly it represents the point in
their careerr when things began to unravel, but I've never tired of
this one, and certainly could have become a much bigger hit
Flashback - suprisingly it only reached #82 but it seemed like a much
bigger hit
One more thing - as far I know there were two female singers in the
group- Marilyn McCoo of course, and the other gal, whose name escapes
me. I know what Marilyn sounds like, but to me that's all I hear is
Marilyn - I can never seem to distinguish the other womans voice,
although she obviously is featured in the Girls Song.
any 5th Dimension fans?
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Wednesday, 26 November 2008
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| Gafilk 2009 Rob Wynne 22:47:11 |
| | "Hey sibs, it's that time again!"
"Time to make a Babylon Five sculpture out of chocolate?"
"Time to recap scenes from last weeks episode?"
"No, no. It's time to remind everyone that the deadline for getting
memberships for Gafilk at the low, low registration price of $30 is this
weekend! On Monday the price goes up, when we reveal the identities of our
Super Secret Guests!"
"Is one of them Barack Obama?"
"Iiiiiiiiiiiii....think he's gonna be a bit busy in January. But I can tell
you that our already announced guests this year include:
Guests of Honour: Barry and Sally Childs-Helton
Toastmaster: Larry Kirby
Interfilk Guest: Harold Feld
Plus, of course, not one but two Super Secret Guests! It's going to be
really exciting!"
"Wow, I can't wait"
"Me either!"
"Well, what are you waiting for? Go get your memberships right now!
Supplies are running out!
"No they're not!"
"Ssshhhhhh. This is called marketing!"
Gafilk 2009 will be held in Atlanta, GA on January 9-11, 2009. More details
can be found at http://www.gafilk.org/, including hotel information. Hotel
reservations should be made by December 25, 2009 to guarantee the
convention rate. Registrations may be submitted using PayPal via the
website, as well.
Hope to see everyone there!
--
Rob Wynne / The Autographed Cat / doc@america.net
http://www.autographedcat.com/ / http://autographedcat.livejournal.com/
Gafilk 2009: Jan 9-11, 2009 - Atlanta, GA - http://www.gafilk.org/
Aphelion - Original SF&F since 1997 - http://www.aphelion-webzine.com/
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| FS: Sara Evans (Country Music singer/songwriter) "Autographed" Publicity Photo J.R. Sinclair 14:52:59 |
| | Sara Evans (Country Music singer/songwriter) "Autographed" Publicity Photo
I have for sale a Sara Evans (Country Music singer/songwriter)
[RCA/BMG/William Morris Agency/Modern Management] 8x10 "Autographed"
Publicity Photograph. The photo measures 8x10 and features a close-up of
Sara Evans wearing a blue-green sweater. The photo is autographed "Sara
Evans" in blue felt-tip marker.
The Sara Evans "Autographed" Publicity Photo is in MINT condition.
Price $35. US plus postage
Please include your "postal mailing address" so I can calculate postage
costs to your destination. Thank you
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| Re: Mandolin in Old-Time Seven Inch Dilly 07:31:17 |
| | "Nelson" wrote
Thanks for all the replies. Having been a jazz listener for a while, the similarities to it were pretty clear. I have recently purchases some CDs by The Prairie Ramblers, The Skillet Lickers, Mac and Bob, The Georgia Yellowhammers, Riley Puckett, and others that I cannot remember right now. I am on a personal journey to trace and better understand two things about Bill's playing: (1) The precise sources of influence on his addition of blue notes, etc. I have read that Mississippi John Hunt and Leadbelly were particularly known to Monroe. (2) Any pre-Monroe Brothers mandolinists whose style he might have taken from. I posted the text Joseph's original reply in Mike Compton's group, and he comfirmed it. Tom Ewing, Bill's last guitarist, told him that Bill particularly loved the Prairie Ramblers.
An interesting thread, which (so far) has focused mainly on broader
musical influences (blues, jazz, whatever). Monroe's mandolin style itself
seems to me to be a radical departure from his predecessors, earlier
"brother groups", entertainers like Jethro Burns, near contemporaries like
Jesse McReynolds, etc.
Monroe's technique is (IMHO) characterized by a very "loose" tremolo, a
minimalist deconstruction of melody that retains "important" notes, and an
emphasis on rhythm to control tempo and drive the band. Evolutionary links
from earlier players or styles seem tenuous. I think Monroe viewed it
primarily as a tool to implement his musical vision.
~dilly
"When the only tool you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail"
-Abraham Maslow
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Tuesday, 25 November 2008
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| Re: New filk: Bound for Argo P.F. Bruns 20:54:14 |
| | Arthur T. wrote:
Title: Bound for Argo ttto: Banned from Argo (by Leslie Fish)
You, sir, are evil. I love it! This one will have those who have heard
the original fidgeting wondering what each crew member (temporarily)
intends to do on Argo. 
Best,
Perry
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... A lecture is a process where information is passed from the notebook
of the lecturer to the notebook of the student without necessarily
passing through the minds of either.
--30--
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Monday, 24 November 2008
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