December 1997 - Sinister

Re: Sinister: jesus wept
by Nick Dastoor/BSHO/GB 04 Dec '97

04 Dec '97

Sinister: jesus wept Peter Higgins (p.higgins(a)mailgate.csm-li.co.uk) Thu, 04 Dec 1997 13:54:05 +0000 >Don't take this personally, but... That pastiche of a B&S song which someone suggested we could all add to in a kind of >internet happy clappy collaborative perfect world vomit inducing experiment type thingy was simply astounding! Please >keep such "ideas" to yourself next time, I could do without the kind of mental upset which your "song" caused me. It's >nonsense like this which gives fans a bad name. Right, can I go back to sleep now? Oh dear, I feel like I've had the stuffing knocked out of me. Don't take this personally but... I think you misunderstood my intentions, character, whatever, Peter. Of course my "song" was crap. And no, I don't really subscribe to all this global village nonsense either. It was a _joke_. Maybe not a very good one after all, and of course jokes that fall flat are worse when they are in print (well, not print, but you know what I mean) because they just sit there lurking in their irretrievable, semi-permanent state. The lines I wrote where supposed to be a piss-take of some of the more obvious, recurring themes in Stuart Murdoch's songs (esp. the earlier ones). Such as: * Mentioning misfit girls by name a lot (Jean, Jenny, Judy, Lisa, Jane, etc) * Dropping in names of years ('82 in She's Losing It, 1975 and 1995 in The State I Am In, 1972 in Me and the Major) * Ecclesiastical matters (IYFS, Le Pastie) * Not being into the drugs scene (Me and the Major, Photo Jenny, Le Pastie) I'm not remotely suggesting that these 'sum up' Belle and Sebastian - they're the kind of things that if taken to extremes would make for a very dull, formulaic twee pile of rubbish. Of course I think there's infinitely more to them them than that - they wouldn't be my favourite bands for years if I didn't. But in a light-hearted (crap phrase I know - shades of '..and finally' items on local news) way I thought maybe others might have spotted other things in Belle & Sebastian to satirise which they could post as further verses to mine. But if no one thinks it's funny or appropriate, I shall bow to your sharp tongue (hey - mix those metaphors), consign my thread to the bin and hang my head in shame at Manchester Town Hall. So long, Nick nick_dastoor.bsho(a)notes.compuserve.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: B&S Manchester GIGS
by Anne 04 Dec '97

04 Dec '97

Hi everybody, Help!!! Is anyone going from London to Manchester on the 26th for the B&S gigs and could give me a lift...? Has anyone any suggestions about cheap b&b accomodations in Manchester or whatever... Is there a meet-up in Manchester? When and Where???!??????????? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: Sinister: 13th Note
by plaird 04 Dec '97

04 Dec '97

Robert McTaggart wrote 3/12/97 5:20 pm: >>can't remember the name of the fourth one, Tag >>knows, I could only recognise the tune (Sung by Stuart and Stevie) > >That was by those loveable baroque 60s popsters The Left Banke, 'I've >got something on my mind'. Now I'm dead jealous. Couldn't make it through on Tuesday as I was entertaining friends. Ahh The Left Banke purveyors of timeless perfect pop, who had hits with the harpsichord fuelled 'Walk Away Renee', 'I Haven't Got the Nerve', 'She May Call You Up Tonight' and the above 'I've Got Something on My Mind' amongst others. Highly recommended to those whose ears love B&S. Keith, I do believe I've played 'I've got Something' while you were at the club a while ago. I could give you a copy of Left Banke stuff if you want. >In today's Melody Maker, it says that B&S are going to be supported by >Arab Strap at the Saturday show in Manchester. Katrina? >Stuart G It seems The Strap are playing at The Attic in Edinburgh on Tuesday the 16th with Jeepster signings Snow patrol. Unfortunately the woeful Pilotcan are on the bill above the B&S labelmates. Would anybody be going to that particular shindig. What are Snow patrol like then? - More info Katrina. Byee, Paul <plaird(a)ndirect.co.uk> "Go to work on an Egg" - THE EGG Marketing Board ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: jesus wept
by Peter Higgins 04 Dec '97

04 Dec '97

Don't take this personally, but... That pastiche of a B&S song which someone suggested we could all add to in a kind of internet happy clappy collaborative perfect world vomit inducing experiment type thingy was simply astounding! Please keep such "ideas" to yourself next time, I could do without the kind of mental upset which your "song" caused me. It's nonsense like this which gives fans a bad name. Right, can I go back to sleep now? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: Sinister: Re: obscure cool records
by Perfection As A Hipster 04 Dec '97

04 Dec '97

MWaggner wrote ... >> Who can name the most obscure record they own??? > >"Mass in F Minor" by the Electric Prunes Paisley Shirts - For all the girls we loved before 7" (test pressing) V.A. - "Sorry - Sold Out" LP (featuring TVPs and Pastels cover versions) Lovely stuff ... Andreas The rain it raineth on the just And also on the unjust fella But more upon the just because The unjust steals the just's umbrella (Charles Baron Bowen) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: Sinister: nik cohn
by Yummycats 04 Dec '97

04 Dec '97

<< > Who can name the most obscure record they own??? >> A Cocteau Twins interview picture-record from 1984! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: Them gigs again
by Richard Banner 04 Dec '97

04 Dec '97

Manchester Gigs - Ticket Availablity ------------------------------------ Just a few points.... 1. Are both gigs now sold out? 2. if not, what ticket outlets are still supplying tickets?(inc.fan club) and for which days? 3. ...and approx. how many tickets are left? Personally i have got my ticket(for Sunday) but a friend has suddenly decided he wants to come along. Any news - David/Katrina? Ideally i would have mailed you direct but i thought the list might want to know. Cheers Rich ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: Sinister: Veladrome 2000,
by Dr C.B.Stride 04 Dec '97

04 Dec '97

From: "Chris D Martin" <cmartin(a)srv0.ces.ed.ac.uk> Organization: Centre For Educational Sociology To: sinister(a)majordomo.net Date sent: Thu, 4 Dec 1997 14:59:49 +0000 Subject: Sinister: Veladrome 2000, Send reply to: "Chris D Martin" <cmartin(a)srv0.ces.ed.ac.uk> > on Popstar records. Anyone know of a web page, contact address. I'm > trying to get a copy of their single Charity Shop for my friend. I > tried Oxfams but... "Chris D Martin" <cmartin(a)srv0.ces.ed.ac.uk> ***************************************************** I'll forward your email to Penny who's lead singer - she'll send you price details cos' I've forgotten how much they are selling it for. But the address is Popstar Records c/o Forever Changes 553 Ecclesall Road Hunters Bar Sheffield S11 8PR They've also got a track on the latest Snakebite City Comp (no. 7), called "Bobby Gillespie is a virgin". cheers Chris C.B.Stride(a)Sheffield.ac.uk *** daytime: 0114 2223262 *** *** FAX 0114 2727206 *** ** NEW ** evening: 0114 2306539 ** NEW ** "Watford FC Supporters - South Yorkshire branch" ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: Mishearings
by Pooh, that's who 04 Dec '97

04 Dec '97

The funniest mishearing i can remember is when i honestly believed that a line from IYFS went: Look at these, my monkey knees It makes up for the shortcomings of being bald. Time to clear that wax out of my ears. Take Care, Love & Rage, Nick. (972286231(a)97.lincoln.ac.uk) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: Acid House
by Eeyore 04 Dec '97

04 Dec '97

Hello chaps! I've got two questions for you: 1. Does anyone know when The Acid House is coming out and what B&S track is going to be on the soundtrack? 2. Did anyone watch Never Mind The Buzzcocks (repeat) on Monday? Who was the bloke on the right team, with the long hair and nose piercing. He kept saying he was in a rock band. He seemed familiar (looked like Mark Owen actually--EEEEEK!), and since then I've been racking my mind to come up with an answer. Ach, he's probably crap anyway. Eeyore "the more you ignore me, the closer I get..." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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