May 1999 - Sinister - missprint.org

Sinister: white horses
by andrew dean 30 May '99

30 May '99

look, belle and sebastian content... was in rough trade shop in covent garden today and was talking to jamie behind the counter, just chatting about the bowlie weekend. anyway, he mentioned that belle and sebastian had played an instore at ther shop beack when b&s were 'lisa helps the blind' and it was pretty much just the two stuarts. it was actually a pastels instore and they'd just come along for the ride and did a few songs beforehand. then i remembered that i'd been at a pastels instore at the rough trade shop and there had been a band playing beforehand and it's around the right sort of time (mobile safari kinda time, 1995) so i guess it must've been them. pity i don't remember the first thing about them though. picked up the new isan single whilst i was there today. then he mentioned that the mini lp had just been released too. then, on the offchance, i asked if they'd reordered the isan cd (beautronics) and they had so it was an isan kind of day today. that and a couple of 12"s on moving shadow which no-one here will like 8) this all happened on the way back from the gig last night. pam, bowlie bus pam and friends in some church hall in greenwich. you should've been there, it was largely empty. and pam got to sing one with the jasmine minx which i doubt she'd've thought possible all those years ago when they had those classic creation singles out (they did 'cold hands, warm heart' which pretty much made the evening). how do i get rid of ants without killing them? i got back from london to find half a dozen of the buggers crawling all over everywhere. i can't see where they're getting in cos of all the junk (er, i mean 'collectibles') piled up everywhere but they seem to be concentrated around the computer. (there's one now running along below the space bar). ick. maybe i oughta trap them somehow and take them to the picnic* tomorrow cos a picnic's not a picnic without ants. *greenwich railway station at 2 o'clock on sunday, that's only 10 minutes or so from charing cross on the local trains. bring economy tarts. andy who only saw th faith healers the once but roxanne was astounding, like a cross between cousin itt and kat bjelland. +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the reborn Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". WWW: http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "tech-heads and students" +-+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +-+ "jelly-filled danishes" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Re: Sinister: Fun With Scones Media presents...
by Timothy Roberts 30 May '99

30 May '99

> mmmmm, sinister! anybody familiar with Mr Robinson's work? id > like to find out about more stuff he's written. actually thats his only novel. although bruce robinson originally wrote withnail and i as a novel it was never published, so he turned it into a screenplay which he also directed. he has written and directed a stack of other things, none of which really stand up to the magnificence of withnail and i, although he did get nominated for an oscar for writing the killing fields, which he didnt direct, and which is not really as hilarious as W+I, being about a journalist witnessing atrocities in cambodia. im pretty sure he did that one where richard e grant grows another head, but dont quote me on that. more recently bruce robinson appeared as an actor in still crazy, as the dead one, and was the best thing about that woeful pile of pants. im sure there will be people queing up to correct my innaccuracies in the above information, its all from memory honest. from tjohn. that link works now. "and do you think its possible to be sensitive and strong?" "hmm... we are." -the bmx bandits visit deadhippy online: http://www.deadhippy-records.freeserve.co.uk batfink site to come soon... +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the reborn Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". WWW: http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "tech-heads and students" +-+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +-+ "jelly-filled danishes" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: The revolution of the Barcelona gig
by Jordi Trenzano i Vilar 30 May '99

30 May '99

A message to everyone who asked me a tape of the Barcelona gig: IŽve got the tape, and the sound is lovely, but there is a problem: the final track "Loneliness..."is cut at itŽs half. I didnŽt know that the spanish radio station was going to broadcast this gig, so, some months ago, I sent them a blank tape, telling them to tape the gig for me. I donŽt know if they did, but I think itŽs better to wait for a few days, until I know something. I suppose that youŽd like the gig with "Loneliness" complete, as it sounds really great. If they didnŽt tape me the gig, then iŽm going to ask some readers of my zine to check if they have the gig recorded in a better way than me. As soon as IŽll know anything, iŽll let you know. If you want to e-mail me privately, use my other adress, jordi(a)belleandsebastian.org I suppose that all of us, the members of the old continent, have watched the Eurovision contest. IŽve tried to vote for Bosnia, but I couldnŽt. Are there any sinister people organising a voting for our own winners ? IŽm off to see the official voting. Bye !! ================================================== Jordiet Sinistre ================================================== Tu E-Mail Gratis en http://www.mixmail.com +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the reborn Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". WWW: http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "tech-heads and students" +-+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +-+ "jelly-filled danishes" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: mistakes, we've made a few
by boyon abike 30 May '99

30 May '99

hullo my pretties! my goodness!! i leave my computer for about one week and i have over 250 messages in my in-box. no doubt, the majority are sinister, probably from sinsister, too ;) hmmm...think it is time to switch to digest? methinks so. anyhoo, i have never really posted to the list but something of utmost mysteriousness and personal interest has occured in my generally not quite rock-star life, and so i tell a wee tale. ***slight, insignificant b&s content. well, honestly, none really*** ***warning, sappy frank sinatra content ahead, proceed at your own risk*** once upon a time (today, to be more specific) i was at a "jazz jubilee," with my mum. as our tastes happen to differ a yet [i have not been able to convinced her that the divine being (you may insert whichever noun you personally prefer here: _______) actually lives among us in traveling about on soundwaves which originate from b&s instruments, but she will see the light. my what a rambling...] we decided to split up, with a plan to remeet at 5:00, leaving me with two clear choices: a) i could get sloshed off two beers. b) i could go wander about a local rare records store, which we had passed eariler. after a moment of contemplation, i decided to take morrissey's sound advice: i can have both! unfortunately, i did the record perusement first. although, the store drew a large zero in the indie department, i came across a cache of old frankie sinatra records. a myriad of them (now, it might serve my story well to tell that mr. frank sinatra is one of my top loves in the world of music, and i have long longed for a vinyl album of his. not only for the sleek sounds of classsic crooning, but - imagine if you will, close your eyes, no not while reading, silly! - a large picture of a young, sexy, sulty, felicitous and lovely, morsel miraculous and meaningful, francis sinatra--only second to stuart murdoch--donning the cover of a large record album. an album which i could very well sleep with under my pillow every night for the rest of my life, or at least until the drool causes him to be too indistinguishable and soppy). oh if only i could express my extreme joy followed by the sudden and utter dismay of the realization that it would cost more than an arm And a leg just for one album such as "nice and easy." after an hour-or-so of telling myself i could live without it, i decided to drink more (surely afterwards i would not have the same view!). i wandered around listening to happy old folks in big bands, drinking my ale, when i came across a "news and review" (a free local events publication). while perusing said paper i next came across the following header (referring to various members of the u.s. executive branch): "Mistakes, We've Made a Few." it was an omen from the stars above. frankie babie was cooing for me. but did i run, in my silly noisy shoes and wool knickers, through the perilous outdoor mall, dodging both old and young, straight for the holy grail o' sound which awaited me with a single beam of light from the heaven's above and a glorious wall of angelic warbling? i think you may be able to guess...of course not. obviously, god was on my side. i could dilly-dally all i want. confident in my revelation, i went to a different store on the other side of town. not a single sinatra album in descent condition. poo! i asked the lad behind the counter if he new the time. it was 4:45, recall if you will, i had to meet my mommy at 5:00. i went to our designated spot and there she was joined by my sister with my three-year-old nephew. we had a long walk back to our lightrail station, but luckily the beacon of a record shop was on the way, near the end however. three is the best age for swift foot-travel, mind you. after spending about half an hour looking at a fountain, looking at big sousaphones, going up and down escalators (which was all more fun than i had even bargained for, of course) i found my store to be closed. to make matters worse, i am only visiting from out of town, so it is not as though i could go back tomorrow. no that would be too easy. only then, at that moment when my ever-so-eager eyes set sight on the gated-up old run-down record store, did i realize the true foreshadowing of my header. how could i have been so blind??? now, i sit at my mommy's computer in sackcloth and ashes mourning for my blind ignorance. mistakes...i made one. moral: do not waste time, thinking everything will wait for you. on the other hand, i did pick up a spiffy fred rogers album at the other store i was at. moral: always, look on the bright side...and then whistle a happy tune. ahhh...my tale was told. i feel whole. please excuse me, the only person i have been shatting with on a regular basis is my grammy, and she is such a wonderful story-teller. it is my secret desire to be a grandmother, but as fred rogers told me today: "only girls can be mommies". sigh...i suppose that goes for grannies too. oh joy!! (see it is not that hard to keep me content)! i also have a brand new b&s mix tape to listen to on my way back home. life is grand, is it not ;) love to each and every one of you: you're special just the way you are! edwin who honestly, hasn't lived up to his coy expectations. shame on me!! naughty edwin! or is it knotty edwin? hmmm... _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the reborn Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". 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Re: Sinister: franny and zooey
by LMJ216＠aol.com 30 May '99

30 May '99

lovely listees, I'm probably a bit late on this Franny and Zooey thread, but i hav some rather exciting news. It took a trip today and i found a bookstore, and at that bookstore i purchased a first edition hardcover copy of Franny and Zooey. Oh was i ever happy! i still am, it only happend a few hours ago. Also i stumbled upon an antique store where i bought myself a pair of old metal rollerskates. You remember those right? with the rollerskate key? (i say that as though i am old enough to remember, but alas, i am only 17) Love, Lisa +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the reborn Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". WWW: http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "tech-heads and students" +-+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +-+ "jelly-filled danishes" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Fun With Scones Media presents...
by Beau Gestalt 30 May '99

30 May '99

i finally found out the name of the bloke who wrote the book for the greatest british film ever, Withnail & I (!). and i just figured id see what you brits think of his stuff. name's Bruce Robinson. he's got a fairly new book out called 'The Peculiar Memories of Thomas Penman'. i havent had a chance to pick up this book yet, but here's a few lines quoted in a review i found: (of the boy Thomas's first act of love) "[he] could feel her racing heart and, as he began to f*** her, something cold going up his arse. Was it her? It wasnt. It was a dog, a f***ing Corgi, sniffing and licking his bottom. He had paws on Thomas' back, and was trying to mount him." mmmmm, sinister! anybody familiar with Mr Robinson's work? id like to find out about more stuff he's written. well they seem to be going around, so here's a joke me grampa told me: two Canadian guys are in the bar. growing bored, they decide to play 20 questions. the first guy, coming up with the answer, he thinks a "moose cock". so they begin: the second guy asks "is it something good to eat?" to which the first chap chuckles a bit and replies "yeah, i supose you could eat it!" then the second guy says "is it a moose cock?" black & proud, tobie in the sky with pickles _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the reborn Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". WWW: http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "tech-heads and students" +-+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +-+ "jelly-filled danishes" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: franny and zooey
by Mike Jones 30 May '99

30 May '99

aloha... i was curious if anyone has ever read franny and zooey by jd salinger. from what i've heard, it is reportedly a better novel than the most wonderful catcher in the rye. if anyone has a book report (hee hee) they wouldn't mind sharing on franny and zooey, please share. gracias and aloha, mike j adrock(a)netrom.com "that benefit i felt in having a watch that is swiss or english that doesn't work" os mutantes +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the reborn Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". WWW: http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "tech-heads and students" +-+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +-+ "jelly-filled danishes" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: so, where were YOU?, or the Toronto Picnic
by MelissaThornton 30 May '99

30 May '99

dear friends.. yes,today was the afternoon of the First Innagural Sinister/Belle and Sebastian Picnic in Toronto. hopefully you didn't show up and not find us because admittedly no one exactly knew where we were going. somehow 9 of us managed to find each other, by some benches and grass by a playground swarming with hanging inch worms and screamy kids. we ate a variety of crackers (animal and ritz), carrot sticks and drank shirley temples. oh, and peanuts in their shells too! there was a halfhearted attempt at busking with a guitar, some flute like instruments and bells and then we all proceeded to the high park petting zoo to lament the horrible living conditions of buffalo and blue peafowl. anyway.. we hope that we didn't miss you if you did show up.. anyway, don't fret, we'll have another picnic sometime in the summer okay? xxx +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the reborn Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". WWW: http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "tech-heads and students" +-+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +-+ "jelly-filled danishes" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Chicago, i bless you madly, sadly, as i tie my shoes
by Dmitry Komis 29 May '99

29 May '99

hello good people of sinisterland! sorry for the lack of B&S relevance here, but i know many of you enjoy these bands and i was just wondering if any of the Chicago listees - or out of state adventurers - are going to the Mercury Rev/Sparklehorse or Pavement shows at the Metro in June? dmitry +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the reborn Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". WWW: http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "tech-heads and students" +-+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +-+ "jelly-filled danishes" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: hi! (LODGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
by Sweetie 29 May '99

29 May '99

hello, this is my second time writing to the list! :o) and it is another pointless message! just thought i would introduce myself. Name; Sweetie. Age; 15. Location; Scotland. and that is me! hmm, well as i am here i might as well write something! first i know this has sweet nothing to do with B&S but has anyone here ever heard of a group called lodger??? and in response to the B&S ng thing, my server hasnt picked it up yet, but i will wait patiently till it does then i shall subscribe! and in response to 'one more of us one less of them' i have to admit that i only heard of B&S after a friend made me a tape and he only heard of them after his friend lent him the cds, BUT i have converted one of my friends (and my mum for that matter!) and she has converted her sister. its working pretty well!and even b4 i read that i have been trying desperatley hard to convert people from dance crap to decent quality music. i also like The divine comedy- i hope that doesnt offend u guys coz every time i mention B&S in the dc ng i get 'oh god here we go again!' shockin huh? anyway ciao for now Sweetie. xxx ;o) +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the reborn Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". WWW: http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "tech-heads and students" +-+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +-+ "jelly-filled danishes" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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