December 1998 - Sinister

Sinister: Origin of Slow Graffiti
by JJ 01 Dec '98

01 Dec '98

Hello This Slow Graffiti business, how long has the Acid House film been in the making? SlowG is quite an old song, they were doing it live over a year ago (first time I heard it was in NYC back in September last year), were the groop approached by someone involved with the film and asked to contribute a song? It's bloody freezing tonight. JJ xx +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: the chronicles of matinee
by Martin Horsfield 01 Dec '98

01 Dec '98

What ho listees! Did anyone see the wee article on CS Lewis in the weekend's Observer? Not being a huge fan of posho kids' books myself, I've never read 'The Lion, The Witch..' et al, though as Lewis is a major influence on Mr Murdoch, I took an interest in the piece. The thrust of its tenor (or should that be tenor of its thrust?) was that Lewis was a bit of an old puritan, with a high moral tone in his work. Consequently, though kids love his books, adults find them a bit creepy. The irony of course is that grown-ups love Belle & Sebastian while the kids find them a bit creepy. Much has been written about Belle and Sebastian's religious interests, but how do we square this apparent spirituality with their voyeuristic bent (prisoners with Arab straps and the like). Discuss. Meanwhile, in a packed programme tonight, your correspondent will be going to the Borderline to see soul/country songwriting legend Dan Penn and distribute some flyers for Matinee's gigs this week. We're playing the Hope & Anchor on Wednesday and the Acoustic Caff on Thursday, in the face of stiff competition from Hefner and Grand Drive respectively. Any listees that want flyers, please mail me at the above address. Americans: if you can't make it, you can smell Matinnee live at a North London pub gig, complete with Real Audio at our site (www.members.tripod.com/~the_embankment) You'll be grateful to know that my 'Study At Stow' stage gear has now arrived. Martin Horsfield, left-handed bassist PS/ Anyone who likes literate pop with added shagging should check out Hefner's 'Breaking God's Heart'. When Matinee retreat to their garrets for some songwriting next weekend, the (artisitc) success of that record will be upp ______________________________________________________ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: non-B&S: sexlist query
by candy darling 01 Dec '98

01 Dec '98

I figured since some listmembers might be interested... OK, someone mentioned it on another band mailing list I'm on and I think it's a good idea, so I'm writing to see if anyone would be interested in a sex list. I'd start one, at a free server like onelist or possibly consider a manual list, but if people want anonymity they can open a hotmail or yahoo account or something like that. Anyway, the idea is just a list based around sex, broadly construed, so it would encompass everything from "how-to" questions to sharing experiences to "this song is really great to have sex to" to "I think Brian Molko (insert sexy rock star here) is really hot" etc. Whatever, pretty much. For instance, on the other list I'm on we've talked about everything from sex during pregnancy to masturbation to anal sex to birth control to circumcision to what foods are good to eat before giving a blow job to "is the word 'slut' sexist?" to "should I break up with my boyfriend because he wants to have sex and I don't?" to pornography to "am I gay/straight/bi?" to what celebrity we'd most want to sleep with. Like I said, pretty broad topic, and EVERYONE is welcome, unless you spam the list or start flaming people. So that's the plan, and I'm just trying to see how many people would be interested. I can't really predict how much traffic there would be, but onelist also has a digest section. I'd make sure there was a way to kick people off the list if they were being totally rude or inappropriate, cause it's a PEOPLE list, not a call for spam from people trying to sell what-EVER, but I'd also be putting up a website telling people about the list and welcoming all different people from all over. OK, I've gone on long enough, so just think it over and let me know and please pass on to any lists or people you think might be interested. Rachel Bussel rkb200(a)is5.nyu.edu +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: free xmas lights! And sex talk, of course
by Mark Casarotto 01 Dec '98

01 Dec '98

This is simply Not On. Can the mystery redhead (I can dream) who voted for me in the list crush list version 2.0 pleeese vote for me in the list crush list version 2.1 with added accuracy factor, as my girlfriend can't get to a computer at the moment and my ego needs a good hard rub. It's a good list crush list, though. Well persevered, Tall Git, and good luck in your seductions - a pint's on me if you get a snog off all 10 of your previous crushes...and glad to see that the luscious Lesley Jo is up there in the top ten, having lit up our lives in a blaze of exploding hormones over the last few weeks. I'm shocked and appalled that Lady Penelope isn't being lauded ad cielum, too (which reminds me - slapped wrists for all of you who didn't attend Lady P's soiree of sensual debauchery on Sunday night - we listened to naughty bootlegs and Serge Gainsbourg and *everything*), so head along to http://listcrush.future.easyspace.com/ Anyone who sees me going on about such thinks as a pathetic and insulting attempt at getting my insecurities nurtured would be entirely right, but don't let it stop you from finding me adorably vulnerable, yet with a sultry, devil-may-care attitude and a cute behind. Is "The Gate" really as bad as everyone says? I know we had this kind of discussion about Rollercoaster ride and Chickfactor before Towellingbathrobes came out, and, erm, we were proved right. Not that it really matters, I suppose, when Slow Graffiti and Modern Rock Song are so superlative, though the rumours I hear about a Sister ray-esque version of the latter being on the new EP are puzzling, to say the least... Why has the deliciously-monikered Aranzazu changed her name? It's just not as dreamy any more...Ta to Stasia for the E.E. Cummings (I've been wanting to capitalise the lazy bastard for ages) poem - a fine choice. But who's next? Bet she gives it to her list crush...:) I've just been sent some fabbo Xmas lights for my computer screen (i.e. a computer programme, not things with broken bulbs that never work and get all tangled up), so if anyone can handle a 400Kb email and wants them to brighten up their day, email me and I'll send you the application! Which reminds me - I forgot to open door one of my advent calendar this morning - so I can do it when I get home! Yay! I also bought my third Xmas present today, so I'm feeling ever so smug... +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: with a parrot on my shoulder saying every when i talk
by Anastasia Signoretta 01 Dec '98

01 Dec '98

hullo lovelies, i know the poetry parrot is meant to soar on mondays, but i'm a working lass and yesterday found me a bit preoccupied with more important things, like whether or not jewel's record is number one in malaysia. anyhow, i share a piece with you by one of my favorite masters of verse, ee cummings. a bit of history: i first encountered ee in high school, when one of my teachers complained about my handwriting. i used to write everything in lower-case print (actually, i still do) and a lot of the time i would neglect to include punctuation in certain places. i think i was trying to be 'artistic' or something. anyhow, that teacher started calling me 'ee' and i was so intrigued by someone named ee who had a handwriting style similar to mine, i started reading his lovely poetry. the poem i present to you is one of the first i read and i think it's my favorite. [since feeling is first] since feeling is first who pays any attention to the syntax of things will never wholly kiss you; wholly to be a fool while Spring is in the world my blood approves, and kisses are a far better fate than wisdom lady i swear by all flowers. Don't cry --the best gesture of my brain is less than your eyelids' flutter which says we are for eachother: then laugh, leaning back in my arms for life's not a paragraph And death i think is no parenthesis -ee cummings i'm feeling silly, romantic and a bit light-headed lately, forgive me. so i free the parrot from its cage to land on another's shoulder...watch out, i'm sending you an e-mail soon. have a pretty day and a splendid night. cheers, stasia +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: sack of dick
by Chris Leonard 01 Dec '98

01 Dec '98

ahh, I have returned from a glorious weekend in London. Much drinking and mischief have resulted in a fair bit sleepy me, but it's worth it, don't you know. Hello to all the wonderful people I met and was reunited with, and special thanks and cuddles to stephen trousers for having me and miss julia, pam and mike for having me and miss julia, and my mate gregor who's not on the list, but he fully had me and miss julia. There are many tales I have to tell concerning my weekends activity and naughtiness but the more I think about it, the more I think it would be better if I never told you a thing. Ask trousers the scallywag, he's the new Jeremy Beadle only with bigger hands. What I will say is thanks to Brad for the phrase "you sack of dick", which I used a bit to freely all weekend, I feel. Now back to business. Today, my secret ninja prowess has earned me the nickname 'the cat'. I move with the shadows silently, watching and striking oops you didn't even realise I'd got you. Murdoch And Isobel by Chris Leonard (with help from Edward Lear) ================================================================ Murdoch and Isobel went to sea In a beautiful pea green boat, They took scrapings from honey, and plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five pound note. Murdoch looked up to the stars above, And sang to a small guitar, 'O wovely Bel! O Bel my wove, What a beautiful Bel you are, You are, You are! What a beautiful Bel you are!' Bel said to Stu, whilst doing some kung-fu, 'How charmingly sweet you sing! O let us be married! too long we have tarried: But what shall we do for a ring?' They sailed away, for a year and a day, To the land where the indie kids throb, And there in a wood a Pastel-man stood With a ring at the end of his nob, His nob, His nob, With a ring at the end of his nob. 'Dear Swephen, are you willing to sell for one shilling Your ring?' Said the Pastel, 'I will.' So they took it away, and were married next day By the Reverend Al Green who lives on the hill. They dined on mince, and slices of quince, Which they ate with a book and a spoon; And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, They danced by the light of the moon, The moon, The moon, They danced by the light of the moon. That is all, the cat P.S. If Julia's parents ever happen upon my posts, I'm just showing off, I'm not sweary or rude in real life. PPS. Hello Struan Murdoch. I saw you at the concert too, but was a bit worried you were going to box me. PPPS. Did I ever tell you how good V-Twin are? They truly are a splendid band, with a wonderful singer whose stage presence is just great. No other word for it. He's terrific. ok? +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Are you scared to get sappy?
by poetryplace2 01 Dec '98

01 Dec '98

Alright! For some time I have longed to "leak" something to sinister, and now I have a burst pipe you might find of interest. Pay attention: this is good stuff. When I first heard the mysterious word "sha-la-la" I felt the kind of thrill that can toast your eyebrows. As a seasoned "hipster" I like to keep a beady eye out for "the Next Big Thing". Turn your back for a moment, take your eye of the bouncing ball that is POP for a moment and you find that the "Next Big Thing" has hit you upside the head like a can of tuna thrown by the paperboy. This leaves you in the mud on your knees, seeing little cartoon birds and needing to take your brand new black Muji corduroys to the dry cleaners, during which time the "Next Big Thing" has become "Old Hat". Bah! Committed to keeping my finger firmly on the throbbing vein of POP, I resolved to get on Sha-la-la by any means necessary. But how??? I own many records by Men With Beards. Some of these records contain guitar solos that could uncurl the hair in Brad's afro. Quite a few of them refer to relations with girls that extend beyond holding hands. As we know, all these things are strictly VERBOTTEN by the obergruppenfuhrers of Twee. Curses. I knew I would have to devise a fiendish plan... I arranged to meet my good buddy, the metrosexual gadabout and heir to the MB Games millions, Jasper Buckaroo. As readers if Meg Matthews' scintillating Sunday Times Diary will know, Jasper is strictly A-List. Nary a celebrity Fondue Party in Peckham passes without an appearance from the famed Illegible Batchelor. It is whispered along the corridors of power that Jasper's failure to attend the launch party for "Young and Foolish" is the reason for the books otherwise unaccountable absence from the best-sellers list. Settling down on the expansive futon chez Buckaroo, I explained my dilemma. Jasper, as always, was the very model of accommodation. Booting up his lime and fuschia executive Imac, we fired off an enquiry to the mysterious headquarters of Sha-la-la. Within seconds Jasper's in-box was bulging. "Not for the first time, deary", he quipped with the characteristic wit that has seen him dubbed the Charles Hawtrey de nos jours. And lo! there was the invitation to join the list that is quite literally on everyone's lips: "Dear Mr Buckaroo Thankyou for joining the Sha-la-la digest. During your stay please can you respect the list rules at all times: NO RUNNING NO BOMBING NO PETTING NO LAUGHING NO GIRLS hugs and kissies Neily-Weely xxooxxxooo" Success! I rubbed my hands in sublime satisfaction. Little did I realise the Pandora's Box I was opening. What fresh hell had we here? TOMORROW: I BLOW THE LID ON THE SHADOWY CARTEL WHO RUN POP Stevie Trousers _______________ PS: Listees of the pachydermal persuasion will remember the smoking quiz I set some time in the 17th century. Winners will be announced tomorrow. +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Scandinavians?
by Jarkko Fr�ntil� 01 Dec '98

01 Dec '98

Ooh, sorry, i dont know if this works like this, but I'm a 21-year old boyish man living in Finland and I've been wondering how many Scandinavians are on this list... Any idea? ______________________________________________________ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: isobel geekpage!!
by rebelstrange＠ldd.net 01 Dec '98

01 Dec '98

just wanted to announce that my Isobel Campbell Wee World of Worship is finally online--in slightly abbreviated form, i.e. the Popstar crush link and the chickfactore link are not up yet because i haven' had time to transcribe painfully by hand, but it's a nerdy silly page anyway, so just laugh at it, and you can read the chick factore interview when i post it. and i might post sarah's interview too. gawd i just hate typing that stuff, they're long interviews!! but really good. so please please PLEASE if you give a damn about the pointless adoration of pop girls, send me a line and tell me it at least inspired you to pick some violets or something. and uh, i'm still waiting for the verdict on the background, because my monitor is screwed up and so i can't really tell what color it is. yeah! so tell me if it looks just incredibly ugly. on my end it is a lovely blue, but it may in fact be Barbie pink. so goes my monitor. i might leave it even if it is.........ahh i can find a better one. maybe sometime we can have a little list of worshipper nerds.. eh heh ' i wrote a song the other day, honest i did. wrote it all myself in one night. i wish yall could hear it. maybe sometime you can. (if you're nice enough) no, i wouldn't wish that on anyone. googlyeyed, starstruck and moonfaced, lesley jo +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: thrum gig
by Gillian McKay CS1995 01 Dec '98

01 Dec '98

i just checked out the glasgow gig guide http://www.gigguide.co.uk/glasgow.htm and noticed that Thrum are playing at the 13th note tomorrow. The entry is 13TH NOTE CLUB 260 Clyde St The Big Bang World Aids Day event with Orange Alert with guest vocalists from The Karelia, Thrum, The Honeyflies & others 9pm £4 I think this is the same thing as members from B&S played last year. I thought that thrum had split up - does anyone know if it the same band as the one with Monica Queen? Ta Gillian +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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