March 1998 - Sinister - missprint.org

Sinister: Sheep and Sebastian
by Keith Watson 06 Mar '98

06 Mar '98

>I was the one who started the Gaelic/Scottish language thing to do >with the B&S setlist language blunder. >I originally come from Banffshire (that's in Scotland for you non >UK-ers) where we speak DORIC (a very strong dialect), which, in >written form, is pretty near to 'Old Scottish' (with some very >local words). As far as I know there is a society dedicated to >the less used Lowland variety (for you non-Scottish types that's >the populated bit from Glasgow to Edinburgh) Doric, is a language is it? I didn't know that, I thought it was just a daft accent spoken by Aberdonians, indeed it is unintelligable, but I didn't know that it was anything to do with the words spoken... Still in the back of beyond lands of deep fried mars bars, I suppose anything's possible. Cheers, 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 . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: hello and goodbye
by Urs Walther 06 Mar '98

06 Mar '98

Hello everyone! I just joined this list a few days ago. This is my first message to the list. I´m 24 years old and live in Cologne, Germany. Other favourite bands include: Suede, Smiths (discovered them years after they disbanded) / Morrissey, Strangelove (saw them live last night, brilliant!), Manics, Massive Attack, and many more. My first B&S item was the "Lazy Line Painter Jane EP", now I own every release except Tigermilk. If someone could be so nice to make me a copy of this, please e-mail me privately! I would be eternally grateful! Due to a two/three weeks holiday I won´t be able to check all those messages, this list is too busy, so I´ll unscribe again. But I´ll be back. Bye for now, see you, Urs. P.S. As far as I know, the old scottish language belongs to the family of gaelic languages. Other members of this family are Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and Breton (as spoken in Brittany France). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: The State that I am In.
by Alan.H 06 Mar '98

06 Mar '98

:Now I apologise to our non-uk friends as they may not be familiar with this, but when I :was at primary school we used to sing a couple of songs in assembly that would make :me cry. :One of them was "Leaving on a jet-plane" (Don't laugh you bastards!!), don't ask me :who wrote this 'cos I'm hopeless at anything pre '77. Erm, John Denver...also wrote " Annies song" which makes me go all goose bumpy...there's a New order link to this one, 'cos they were accused of stealing part of "leaving..." on "run" from the "technique" album, a court case they lost if i remember rightly... :The other was a song which I can't remember the name of, but went..... :"How can you tell me, you're lonely, and say to me that the sun don't shine. Let me :take you by the hand and lead you through the streets of London, I'll show you ... "the streets of london" by "whistling" Roger Whittaker i believe... alan, with too much time on his hands, and a crap record collection (herp alpert anyone?)...or should i say "Jasper Milner"...no doesn't quite sound porn starry does it? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: Final IRC band chat information
by Honey 06 Mar '98

06 Mar '98

For all those wanting to come along to the IRC band chat on Thursday 12th March at 2pm GMT, PLEASE READ the following instructions. It's really important you understand how this works beforehand because it might be a bit frantic, what with everyone throwing their underwear at the band an' all. The instructions below are also on the WWW now at http://www.majordomo.net/sinister/chat/bschat-users.html P.S. Special message for Susannah from Stuart David: if you're going to send him any more nudey pictures, please send make them nudey ones of yourself. -- Honey -- Belle and Sebastian Chat - Users Organised online chats are notorious for turning into chaos and leaving everyone dissatisfied so there are some hard and fast rules which will be applied - you need to read these to take part and because time is limited infringement of these rules will be treated harshly as it will mess it up for everyone. The chat will last about 1 hour. The first 50 minutes will follow a strict schedule as described below as experience shows this is the only way to prevent chaos. The last 10 minutes will be a free-for-all and general bunfight-type-thing. As described before you need to do the following things first to participate. Please see notes on all the main B&S websites for guidance but do it in good time as help will not be available on the day. If you have any problems please contact d.kitchen(a)virgin.net. * Download chat software and install * Join IRC server chat.virgin.net * Join both chat rooms/channels #Sinister and #JeepsterRecords The chat will work as follows. Organised 50 minutes Everyone can speak in #Sinister but it's absolutely necessary that you stay quiet except for asking questions, follow-ups and very urgent requests. If someone starts flooding this channel with rubbish they will be kicked without warning and banned for 30 minutes - the ban can't be lifted (a feature of Virgin software). You should only need to type the following two things in #Sinister: * "Q", followed by your question if you wish to pose one * "F" if you wish to ask a follow-up to the current question There will be "operators" available in #Sinister to handle queries and problems - they will all have nicknames starting with "Op-". You should ask these operators if you confused about anything while the chat is taking place. You should never send a private message to David ("huxley") or Paul ("honey") as they will be swamped with work to keep the chat going. Equally anyone found trying to private message the band themselves will be kicked immediately - no appeal - this is taken very seriously as it will mess things up for everyone. When you are chosen to ask a question, you will be given a voice in the room #JeepsterRecords. You will see a personal message in that room and should ask your question immediately in #JeepsterRecords - please don't go in for long-winded introductions. You'll be able to follow-up responses quickly but bear in mind if only 25 people ask questions that's only 2 minutes each. It's likely that two people will be given voices at a time to help the flow. Please don't gripe if you don't get a chance to ask your question. We will do everything possible to be fair to people! But you can imagine how difficult it will be to coordinate all this - and it's likely there will be more chats in the future. Lastly - please bear in mind that the band are very new to IRC chat - most of them will have never used it before. This is unavoidable really but please be patient. Finally - what kind of questions should you ask? Anything! We don't want an endless round of "why won't you release Tigermilk"'s but one or two are fine... But try and stay friendly and don't ask questions that show how clever you are and can't really be answered :) Last 10 minutes Everyone will be given a voice in #JeepsterRecords and chaos will reign. Please try and give the band time to speak. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ That's it - enjoy the chat and please make sure you remember the rules above. Sorry it's all so harsh but these things often fall to pieces and this is an attempt to make it better. If it seems to go well and everyone abides by the rules we may be on for a few more. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: jamc
by bradford 06 Mar '98

06 Mar '98

who knows when this new album comes out. i'm just now hearing about it. and is it true they've signed back on creation? sorry for the non b&s. oh and my porn star name would be "benji first avenue" not very exciting. -brad ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: Fwd: Re: Bible Studies (NB&SC)
by Nick Dastoor 06 Mar '98

06 Mar '98

> Nick also wrote: > "I enjoyed your horse tale, Martin. But God doesn't smile upon those after a quick buck." Martin wrote: > It's back to Bible studies for some. What about the parable of the > "talents"? Hmm.. The parable of the talents is quite gnomic really. Is it a counterbalance to the 'eye of the needle' comment, or should we not identify God with the tyrannical lord whose story he tells and instead see the parable as a description of the injustice of this world (as opposed to the next)? Whichever, I don't think Jesus would have looked so kindly upon Zacchaeus if he'd hidden in his tree and shouted out requests for tips in the 4.20 at Cheltenham. I promise not to talk scripture anymore. I just thought that as off-topic tangents go it was more interesting than indie minutiae. Nick _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.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: Tickle on the tum
by Adam Robinson 06 Mar '98

06 Mar '98

Adrian Evans mentioned: >The other was a song which I can't remember the name of, but went..... >"How can you tell me, you're lonely, and say to me that the sun don't >hine. Let me take you by the hand and lead you through the streets of >London, I'll show you something, that'll make you change your mind". >Absolutely no ideas who wrote it. This famed socio-political ballad was by the esteemed folkie and Childrens TV presenter Ralph Mactell. It was called simply "Streets Of London". I seem to remember ATV doing it in a boorish punk stylee. Nick Dastoor the other day mentioned the musical influence that some of his teachers had on him. My history teacher used to preface his lessons with selections from Captain Beefheart's "Trout Mask Replica". I think it was an attempt to frighten his pupils into paying attention. Cheers. Michael Buckstone/Jerry Gallagher ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: Let me take you by the hand
by Keith Watson 06 Mar '98

06 Mar '98

>True, it is by far the inferior version, but such is the enormity of this song, it still sends the shivers down my spine. >Now I apologise to our non-uk friends as they may not be familiar with this, but when I was at primary school we used to sing a couple >of songs in assembly that would make me cry. >One of them was "Leaving on a jet-plane" (Don't laugh you bastards!!), don't ask me who wrote this 'cos I'm hopeless at anything pre >'77. >The other was a song which I can't remember the name of, but went..... >"How can you tell me, you're lonely, and say to me that the sun don't shine. Let me take you by the hand and lead you through the >streets of London, I'll show you something, that'll make you change your mind". Assuming Adrian, your school assemblies didn't involve you lot howling out the Anti-Nowhere League's version of this song, then "Streets of London" is Ralph McTell's 1974 hit. Ralph McTell was a singer on the late sixties/early seventies folk circuit and knew Nick Drake and John Martyn and suchlike - he probably knew Sally Oldfield too pop pickers :-) "Streets of London" was his only hit, and in the early 80's he lent his deadpan drawl, and habit of wandering around with his hands in his pockets, to co-present a kids program. As mentioned before, second generation daft punksters the Anti-Nowhere League did a curaazzeee cover of "Street's of London" in 1982. It was crap... and it certainly wasn't funny. Cheers, 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 . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: The State that I am In.
by Adrian Evans 06 Mar '98

06 Mar '98

Clem wrote In true Public Service style : >In a message dated 98-03-05 11:04:20 EST, Lee writes: << I still don`t know what that mystery song was, i expect it was on the Dog on Wheels EP, so if anybody has bothered to read this far could you enlighten me please. Well after all these months of watching and reading thes >> >Lee, the song was "The State I Am In". IMHO, an inferior version does exist >on the Dog on Wheels ep. The version you want to have is on TigerMilk, and if >you can't get someone in your country to tape it for you, e-mail me off-list and >you'll get one from Los Angeles. True, it is by far the inferior version, but such is the enormity of this song, it still sends the shivers down my spine. Now I apologise to our non-uk friends as they may not be familiar with this, but when I was at primary school we used to sing a couple of songs in assembly that would make me cry. One of them was "Leaving on a jet-plane" (Don't laugh you bastards!!), don't ask me who wrote this 'cos I'm hopeless at anything pre '77. The other was a song which I can't remember the name of, but went..... "How can you tell me, you're lonely, and say to me that the sun don't shine. Let me take you by the hand and lead you through the streets of London, I'll show you something, that'll make you change your mind". Absolutely no ideas who wrote it. Now beat the living shit out of me if I'm way off the mark, but TSIAI totally reminds me of this song and brings back the memories of the only days I can honestly say I was happy and didn't have a care in the world. Lucy Croxford. Pity would be no more If we did not make somebody poor And mercy no more could be If all were happy as we. William Blake. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: SoCal Musical Event (PopLuck)
by Mick McMick 06 Mar '98

06 Mar '98

Hiya Sinister Listies, My friend Laura is housing a show at her home in Riverside, near L.A. It's not a picnic, but you can come and say hi to me. I've got curly hair & I'll be selling copies of my compilation I hope. I know there will be a sizable contingent of B&S fans among the bands, so come and see some dreamy & sweet pop from a couple of area acts. E-mail me if you're interested... -------- heya! it's popluck part 2! featuring! MAJESTIC 12 (yes the real one) SEPTEMBER (moody instrumental wizzards!) THE GOLDEN MEAN (a good new toe-tappin' band) EX-AUTOCOLLANTS (aka the band without a name yet...) when: friday, march 27th, from 6 pm to 10 pm cost: you must bring some item of food or drink where: secret location in Riverside, CA (RSVP for directions) what else: tape swap madness, videos, games, door prizes, and lots of fun! write me for more details and to RSVP (this is invitation only, but all listies are invited!) big smiles to everyone!!! laura --------- Duke Gordon (or Duke Wilkie, though I prefer Duke Gordon), /"\_/"\_/"\ Mick McMick - mick(a)indiepop.com - ICQ#5056758 \ / Sandcastle Records - sandcastlerecords(a)indiepop.com | | Sandcastle Homepage - http://indiepop.com/sandcastle/ | | | | "Everyone has their own cup of tea. | | Some just happen to like a lot of sugar in it!" | | - Me! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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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