September 1997 - Sinister

Sinister: Cover versions
by Keith Watson 09 Sep '97

09 Sep '97

"Up the Junction" as someone suggested I find a strange choice but curiously brilliant choice - never would have thought of it myself but I can hear them singing it in my head at the moment. Anyway, here's another few choices. Inner City Blues: Marvin Gaye Family Affair: Sly Stone Shine a Light: Stones Shaft: Isaac Hayes Wrote for Luck: Happy Mondays If the kids are united: Sham 69 Take care, Keith. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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by Keith Watson 09 Sep '97

09 Sep '97

>Somebody wished to strike up the Elvis debate again, lets not eh? Everytime I wrote something about it >Mr.Mitchell would post a message saying people were going behind our backs Mr. Mitchell - I'm sure Mr.Mitchell would turn in his book-lined grave if he knew what we were doing here tonight. (anyone recognize) Keith. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: Re:Belle & Sebastian cover songs
by William Eshmade 09 Sep '97

09 Sep '97

I thought it might be interesting to note that covering of Smiths songs by the band is not such a far fetched idea. When I recently had the chance to listen to the band soundchecking in Colchester , Stuart soundchecked his vocals with 'Cementary Gates' by The Smiths. On a different point: Although as everybody else I am a major B&S fan I would like to hear other peoples views on the disorganisation of the gigs, sound wise. There was a recent comment in this months Q magazine with although was a bit cruel was to the point. Paraphrased it was that the band veered from beautiful and sensitive to chaotic (organsiation wise). After sitting through their 4-5 hour sound check at Colchester (which was at times fanatsic at other infuriating) I wondered if they were a bit too unorganised? The trouble also being at the concerts themselves they seem to spend an age getting ready for the next song not helped when they contantly change instruments (although this is a very good virutostic thing ((I knew my music degree would come in handy one day!!)). Any opnions? Ben ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: Sunday's NY Show
by MWaggner＠aol.com 09 Sep '97

09 Sep '97

We went to the NY show in high anticipation -- and the show exceeded all expectations! The Angel Oransanz Foundation was indeed a perfect venue for B&S -- although a little ventilation would have been nice up front. We talked to several of the members & crew afterwards, and they were all lovely and gracious. They said they had a great time at Sunday's show, and thought they played better than on Saturday, and certainly better than at the taping on Friday. There won't be any more US dates this time out -- they return home Wednesday -- but a tour is tentatively planned for next year, with West Coast dates only planned so far. Apparently there will be another EP shortly, then a compilation of all the EPs with maybe a couple of other songs as well. Michele ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: A Century of Belle and Sebastian
by Matthew A. Neimark 08 Sep '97

08 Sep '97

Or a weekend nonetheless. A weekend of pure bliss as weeks of joyful anticipation become fully realized. If you've read my posts, you'd know what a huge fan of this band I am, not that that makes me different from anyone else. At the first show, for example (a taping for the PBS sessions), I thought that I was a huge geek for arriving a full hour before the doors were supposed to open. But there were already many people waiting in line, a first clue that the band had already eclipsed obscure-indie status. At the taping, the PBS announcer revealed his admiration of the band telling the audience what a huge "breath of fresh air" the band was. The set they played, albeit the mishaps (including Stuart M. forgetting the words for Mayfly) was marvelous. Half the joy, however, was seeing them in person for the first time. Many of the songs they played were new including Ease Your Feet in The Sea, Is It Wicked, Slow Graffiti, and Lonliness of a Middle Distance Runner. These songs are AMAZING and I can't wait for the new LP to come out. The show on Sunday was equally amazing, if in fact not more so. The show took place at the beautiful Angel Orresanz foundation (which probably looks like Stuart M.'s place of residence). They started the set with Century of Fakers (which I realized is actually the original song on which Century of Elvis is based). A highlight of the show was the performance of two Tigermilk era songs Expectations and She's Losing It, both which sent the diehard attendees into a frenzy. But the rest of the set was also incredible. The sound at the venue was done very well and the passion of the band shown through. A potential lowlight was the New York Times photographer who squeezed between myself, Min Liu, and Aden Kummler to obtain the optimal pictures of the band (that will appear in a Tuesday feature). (We were already crammed packed between walls of people.) However, even she, who had never heard of the band before that evening, proclaimed how wonderful they were after hearing only two songs. Towards the end, I was exhausted from so much cheering and handclapping, my feet were sore, and the crowd contorted my posture into many interesting positions only a yogi could possibly master. Yet my dissapointement at the end of the end of the set was extreme. Somehow, I wanted it to go on forever, as Belle and Sebastian are a band that always leave you wanting just a bit more....I anticipate their return. Other noteworthy events of the weekend included sets from Comet Gain and the Pastels. And the party at Kardhym's house which included Shy Boy, Franklin Bruno, the Orange Peels, and Spare Snare (who I missed) was also wonderful. I thought it was fantastic to be able to meet up with so many people coming as far away as California and England. None of the popfests have been able to compare itself to this gathering (which was sadly missing Peter Hahndorf). The highlight of my weekend was sneaking back into the Sony theatre and showing my fanzine to Sarah Martin, who retrieved Chris Geddes, Stuard D., and Stuart M. Although I was practically speechless during our brief conversation, I had the impression that they in many ways were ordinary lads placed in this extraordinary situation... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: Feeble attempt to start some conversation...
by Stuart Gardiner 08 Sep '97

08 Sep '97

I got a great new album today, "Come Again", it's various EMI artists covering songs by old EMI artists. Highlights include Sparklehorse/Thom Yorke doing Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here", Foo Fighters doing Gerry Rafferty's "Baker Street", a hilarious version of Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy" by White Town, and poet Murray Lachlan Young giving a rendition of "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" by Manfred Mann (!). Anyway, I digress. It started me thinking which songs B&S would (hypothetically) do good cover versions of. The best I've come up with so far are "Waterloo Sunset" or "Up The Junction", but I'm sure someone out there can do better than that. Any suggestions welcome. At least then we'll have something to read / argue about... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: Compo
by ten seconds to midnight 08 Sep '97

08 Sep '97

This is like one of those 'what happened next?' questions in TV quizzes. It's of my friends Christopher (I think he's in the middle of saying 'Jesus Christ!') and Neil at last year's T In The Park. As you can see it's not great quality because I used one of those instant camera things, so it's all grainy. Christopher looks like he's about to do something unspeakable to Neil, who happens to be blinking. He always seems to be blinking in the photos I take of him. clv. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: re:nobody talking.
by Chris Stack 08 Sep '97

08 Sep '97

Somebody wished to strike up the Elvis debate again, lets not eh? Everytime I wrote something about it Mr.Mitchell would post a message saying people were going behind our backs and complaining to him about irrelevant mail, not that I'm paranoid about getting chucked off or anything. By the way if anyone has a list of all the good record shops in New York I wouldn't mind one, I'm sure there are enough Americans on this list for someone to know something. Cheers. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: other US dates??
by OLDSCHREC＠aol.com 08 Sep '97

08 Sep '97

Anyone hear about a Chicago date coming very soon?? Pete Gianakopoulos ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: Sinister: Feeble attempt to start some conversation...
by Chris Wirth 08 Sep '97

08 Sep '97

Wait, but I want B&S to do *all* the songs! How can I just pick a few? Oh, if you insist... I'm having a difficult Monday, so my thinking is none too clear, but I can think of two off the top of my head: The Smiths "Girlfriend In a Coma". The Smiths are the first band to introduce me to sad songs set to upbeat music, and GFIAC is (IMHO) the quintessential Smiths' song of this type. I think that B&S would do a smashing job of this song. Secondly, er, "Subterranean Homesick Blues" (stop laughing!). Simply because I like it, and it would be terrific fun :) love, chris >>> Stuart Gardiner <SKG(a)datcon.co.uk> 09/08 7:21 AM >>> Anyway, I digress. It started me thinking which songs B&S would (hypothetically) do good cover versions of. The best I've come up with so far are "Waterloo Sunset" or "Up The Junction", but I'm sure someone out there can do better than that. Any suggestions welcome. At least then we'll have something to read / argue about... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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