January 1999 - Sinister - missprint.org

Sinister: Even food don't taste that good
by Mctaggart, Robert 11 Jan '99

11 Jan '99

Hello my feathered friends, With the roar of the 11.45 Air Canada flight to Toronto still ringing in my ears, the Vengaboys video just doesn't make me laugh any more, and my stockpile of marzipan somehow doesn't taste the same. On a brighter note, can I join the general feeling of joy at the lively state of the list right now? It gives me a warm feeling all over. Mind you, I still miss Tim Hopkins. Times must be hard in the chocolate consultancy business. And where's Susannah? And R!O!D!? And does David and Katrina's absence mean we have to rely on hearsay and conjecture from now on? Jarkko wrote: >We have a city here in Finland called Tampere. A funny coincidence, >ain't it? Hmm, i need myself a life. I've been to Tampere. It's the home of a thriving Romo scene and the tallest building in Scandinavia. This building has a revolving restaurant at the top. Revolving restaurants rule. I had this idea that it would spin round incredibly quickly, so the crockery, cutlery and waiters would fly around the room in a comedy fashion, but no, they revolve slowly, enabling you to get a 360 degree view of the stunning vista below. Very civilised. There's a Moomin museum in Tampere too. That was very nice. I think I'll take Wumpkinny to Finland for our holidays this year so I can ravish her in the sauna. Don't tell her I told you that. Incidentally, give me the Tamperer over Catatonia any day. I also want to go to the Ice Hotel they have in Lappland that Genevieve was talking about. Does anyone know how that works? Do you have to wear Polar Bear pyjamas? Why does Mark Cassarato start every mail with an apology these days? Is he going for the part of Timmy Lumsden in the forthcomong remake of "Sorry"? I am with Anne on the Paul n'Linda issue, though. At first I thought she was talking about our very own Paul and Linda, which confused me a little. But yes, let's not forget Linda's considerable photographing talents, and her delicious enchiladas, she's not *just* a wife and mother. And I've got a soft spot for Wings having grown up listening to my Dad's copy of "Ram", which has "Sitting in the back seat of my car" and "Uncle Albert" on it, both of which are smashing. The band the Beatles could've been, as Alan Partridge said. Felt are pretty good, but the Go Betweens are better. That's me finished. Love Tag 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:Lennon/Harrison Dream #2
by WeeChrisBS＠aol.com 11 Jan '99

11 Jan '99

Hello There, I just woke up and Am in my PJs and tired then hell. I'll probaly take a nap in math...... Anyways on to My dream I had last night. Ok First, It was night time and I was walking with people I didn't know then finally out of nowhere SWOOSH! John Lennon joins us.At this time I was scared and wanted to go home, I was about to cry. then right when we were about to cross the street George Harrison and a car of people stop infront of us and start cursing at us and John lennon got mad and was about to attack Harrison then I walked in the middle of us and said JUST CHILL THINK PEACE LIKE JUST LIKE THE 60s ALRIGHT?(No I'm not a hippie and No I don't say "chill") and then they were all silenced and then George Harrison started the car and gave me THe Power to the people fist sign and Everyone else in the car was going AMEN AMEN and then Finally they left. John Lennon was still mad and wanted to beat up Harrison. then Finally I woke up and I was happy That I hadn't really walked that far or else My Mommy and Daddy would be really mad at me! Well Kiddies, I must get out of my PJs ::cry:: and get in Real clothes,Drink the leftover milk in my cereal bowl and Go to the bus stop where I'll meet the Major of Noble standing who looks down at me like I was never born. -Damon +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: Fw: Calling all whiz kids....Calling all whiz kids...
by Lee Whitehead 11 Jan '99

11 Jan '99

First of all i apologise for the nature of this post, but your the best people to help me you see. (I'll try to dream up some belle and sebastian content at the end of my pleading.) I need some help in sorting out a web site that supports large sound files (like the treehouse theatre), and its here my problems begin. What do i need to do (or buy) in order to convert my music, which is on an analogue 4-track to a sound file on a web page...."if it's too hard i wont understand it". Some of the sinister crew seem clued up about web sites and all that, i'm a novice at best. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. As for the promised belle and Sebastian content....well i cant think of any, but i did check out the treehouse site the other day, they have a new band in the theatre, i forget what their called but it begins with M, and their Spanish, the songs i listened too were really good, well worth checking out (if you haven't already). I dont know if this message will work as i,ve just installed a joined a new ISP, it seems to have taken over my existing outlook express address, and i havent subscribed to sinister with this new one....this only illustrates my point.....i'm useless with computers....i'm gonna send this anyway (blind faith). Well, it didn't work that time, this gives me another chance to apologise to the people who aren't interested in this sort of thing, sorry. time to try again..... +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: a note of thanks
by Lauren Caulfield 11 Jan '99

11 Jan '99

hello there, feeling much perked up by the display of support regarding the record store sod. walking around with a warm glow inside. even considering turning up to said store with emails and ep in hand and telling him to kiss my lily white ass :p (as advised), although in reality i shall probably continue with my present strategy of non-action. i saw ice in a puddle for the first time this morning ... it looked so very pretty, but cracked when i stepped on it and then i was so concerned with my sodden socks that i lost my wonder at the beauty of the moment. ah well. anyway, my quota of interesting anecdotes ends there... before it began really. so i guess it's good-bye...i just realised that this had nothing to do with B&S, although having noted that i've effectively mentioned them. teh heh, i'm a crafty kinda girl. have a lovely day. ______________________________________________________ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: To be or not to be a dork
by Arantxa Sanz 11 Jan '99

11 Jan '99

Hello on cold Monday! (at least in the East Midlands) Genevieve said she had no reasons to think Evan Dando was a dork,as she had never met him.I did once, and he is , of course, he is ! My boyfriend those days (beginning of 1997) was a big fan of his and went to see him in Madrid.Later,I met him with other friends in a bar (if there is someone from Madrid reading,at the Tupperware,exactly)and Evan just popped in with some other blokes from his band,roadies,girlfriend and so on.My boyfriend was craving for his autograph but he was too shy to go and chat him up,so my friend and I did.He was really stupid,signed something very vaguely on his concert ticket,and them mumbled it was his real signature,showing his NHS card and Gold Visa one to prove it when my friend complained at seeing his lazy handwriting... The only good thing was that the lad with him who told me I was the most beautiful girl he had seen in years and he would like to talk to me , to have a drink and so on, and he looked quite cute,by the way.My boyfriend didn't like this project too much as you can understand,can't you? He was the bassist from You am I ,they had been supporting the Lemonheads that night.It is my only brush of fame in life! So,I have some reason to agree he is a twat.I just met another famous people after concerts and they were normal, even when I didn't like them very much before,for example,John Squire.Others were just lovely,like Jonathan from the Pastels.It's true all the Pastels songs have something in common,but it doesn't make them despisable,very much on the contrary,reinforcing their 'homely' charm. What about Haircut 100? I have no clue about their music,procedence...etc.Just read some remark about them within an article devoted to The Legendary Jim Ruiz Band. NO Bellie content..sorry ! Arantxa +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: Hello Everybody!
by Mrs Murdoch 11 Jan '99

11 Jan '99

Hello Everybody, it's Mrs. Murdoch here, Stuart's mum. I hope you are all settled back into your school work after the festive period. I had a terrible time getting Stuart to go back to school last Thursday - he was kicking and screaming and crying. "None of the boys and girls like me!", he said. "But you have to go", I said, "You're the Janitor!". Ho ho, just a little joke that fell out of a cracker. I see a lot of you are new to the list, like me. It is a little scary posting, isn't it? Especially when no-one responds to your posts, when you expect lots of people to. I recommend, if you can, go for a big walk after posting. That way, when you come back there will be response posts waiting. If there are none, it doesn't matter because you'll be sleepy from the walk, and you won't want to read them anyway. Robert Mctaggart said on Mon, 4 Jan 1999 13:19:40 >Mrs Murdoch, you are my list crush Oh how lovely, but you'd better not let Mr. Murdoch hear you saying that. He's a very passionate and jealous man. But Robert, you can be my list crush too, as long as we keep it secret. Am I having one of those "internet affairs" now? Does that mean if we ever meet I'm expected to "put out"? Oh dear, I don't like the sound of that. I'm afraid I've changed my mind Robert, you are not my list crush. I'm a married lady. I asked Stuart if he has made any New Year's Resolutions. He gave me a list: 1. I should do more to help the poor and needy. 2. I must not let Isobel bully me any more. 3. I must not let David and Katrina bully me any more. 4. I must cut down on the wanking. 5. I must speak clearer. I think he'll do it, especially with my support. I have made one resolution: 1. I must post more often to the Sinister Mailing list Which hopefully I'll do with your support! I thought of that ending last night in bed. Lot's of Love, Mrs. Murdoch ______________________________________________________ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: missionary zeal and underwear competitions
by Archel 11 Jan '99

11 Jan '99

buongiorno! i must first say that york university campus is looking uncharacteristically beautiful today, owing to the bright sunshine and frost and ice on the lake, on which the resident ducks are happily skidding around. this computer room is still relatively soulless though, or at least it was until i unleashed the power of sinister from my mailbox a few minutes ago, so thanks everyone. this happened last night: i am sitting idly in my living room waiting for a friend to come round and borrow a book ('the praise of folly' by erasmus - i wouldn't recommend it really) and half listening to my housemates and a friend of theirs discussing drum and bass music. suddenly the friend breaks off to say 'i love that belle and sebastian album, i must buy it. do you know them?' in a strange, straight out of the movies movement, the heads of all three of my housemates simultaneously swivel towards me, and they even POINT. 'her. SHE's the one' they say, or something similar, and i realise that i have acquired a reputation. i am KNOWN for this b&s obsession. it defines me. woh. anyway, after i get over the shock of the transition from d&b to b&s i boringly tell her everything they've done and offer to make her a compilation tape of pre-TBWTAS stuff, and she is grateful and i am happy at the prospect of another convert. the beat goes on... but apart from that my weekend was poo. i should have followed jessica's example and stayed in on saturday night instead of allowing myself to be subjected to lots of loudness in a crap bar and not being able to talk to my friends. i'm also suffering from glitter envy as everyone but me seems to have sparkly faces/hair/bodies at the moment. maybe buying myself some new underwear would revive me... and we could all start an 'ink polaroid of our underwear' competition, with points to be awarded for material, brand, fit, accessories (tassels perhaps?), whether it matches (girls only) and powers of poetic description. i'll stop now. love to all, archel xxx ------------------------------------------------------------------- Rachel Playforth rap101(a)york.ac.uk http://members.tripod.com/~RPlayforth/welcome.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------- "We're the younger generation, we grew up fast. All the others did drugs, they're taking it out on us." +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: Protein Pills
by Chris Leonard 11 Jan '99

11 Jan '99

Big Stu asked if anyone knew anything about new records. Well I know something, me and miss julia were speaking to mick before the Amphetameanies gig on the 19th December - Mick said Belle and Sebastian had been in the studio all week and they had recorded some songs. One is written by Stuart but Isobel sings it and one is a duet between Stuart and Isobel. Exciting, eh Ted? jessica was curious: >could someone share which song this is and which album it is from? i have >the hangman's beautiful daughter" (which i have been inspired to put on, >which will be followed immediately by the creation and then robert wyatt), >and i don't recall any mention of ducks on a pond. there are, um, fish, and >buffaloes, and mice and lions, but no ducks. I will share. Ducks on a Pond is on "Wee Tam". It's the epic album closer with the best kazoo solo in it ever (apart from when anyone plays the Imperial March from The Empire Strikes Back on kazoo. That instantly becomes the best kazoo solo ever). "Wee Tam and the Big Huge" was a double album released in 1967 which came with a free illustrated poem by Robin Williamson called "The Head". For some reason "Wee Tam" and "The Big Huge" have been re-released on seperate CD's. Christ, I love the String Band. And Bowie. Hello to all you new kids! Robert Morris said: >Thanks for the Spam Jeffrey. That sounds dead funny. I've got a spam jeffrey too. I had an ail sandwhich last night. I didn't know it was garlic, I thought it was ail. Now this morning I am very smelly indeed. If you couldn't see me you may possibly mistake me for a spam jeffrey, because everyone knows that spam jeffrey's smell of garlic, don't they? I'm rather paranoid about just how smelly I am to tell the truth. I can feel garlic burning in the back of my throat like a putrid cauldron of dog. I may have to drink some bleach to sort this out - keep clear kids, I reek. Christophe +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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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Re: Sinister: Sinister: Catatonia
by Jarkko Fr�ntil� 11 Jan '99

11 Jan '99

Dec Wrote: >all my f***ed up mates like f***ing dance sh*t like Sash and the bloody Tamperer. We have a city here in Finland called Tampere. A funny coincidence, ain't it? Hmm, i need myself a life. @--->--- love etc, a body in a plasticbag, chopped to pieces, some onions to go please, hold the melon, jarkko fräntilä. ______________________________________________________ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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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Re: Sinister: first greetings
by MWaggner＠aol.com 11 Jan '99

11 Jan '99

In a message dated 99-01-10 18:37:05 EST, you write: > o be more specific, the aforementioned individual who, > in an aggressive and belittling tone, loud enough to include everyone in > the store, attempted to convince me that B&S have released nothing since > arab strap. and indeed implied that this is just a modern rock song is > not in existence, and furthermore that i was foolish to engage in debate > regarding his superior musical knowledge. I'm feeling very bitchy, so my suggestion is that you find and buy the Modern Rock Song ep, go back to the first store carrying the ep in the bag from the store in which you found it. Locate the annoying, overbearing little assistant and have the manager called over. Ask the assistant again about the existance of any B&S material released since TBWTAS. When he says there is nothing, pull out Modern Rock Song and ask him what the hell he thinks it is -- a mirage? Then ask the manager why he would possibly keep such an ill- informed assistant on the payroll. Point out that perhaps the store where you DID find the ep is a better place to shop as it is better stocked, better informed, and better staffed. Stalk out with your head high and go home and enjoy the ep. Ok, maybe not. But nice to think about doing in any event. You know how we Americans are :) Made me feel better to type this out -- and I wasn't even there in the first place. +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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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