September 2001 - Sinister

Sinister: New single out Oct 23
by Juliano Nobrega 07 Sep '01

07 Sep '01

Hello all, just got this the Matador Records newsletter: "Matador will be releasing the new Belle & Sebastian single, "The Season Has Arrived" on October 23, followed shorty afterwards by the soundtrack CD to the forthcoming Todd Solodz film 'Storytelling.'" Anyone have more on this? Track list? Reviews on the song? Has this song been played live yet? Well, that's about it for now. And keep sending those live reviews from USA. Anyone got pics? Cheers Juliano +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: this kind of weather has me wanting love more tangible
by Dimitra 07 Sep '01

07 Sep '01

Autumn came in Thessaloniki today -or at least it looks like it. Summer here is endless and rather yellow, and had I prayed for it to end. Much as I had dreamed of it, autumn still came unexpectedly. Crept up on us, as Desmond Tropey says. Yesterday I spent walking around the city and visiting various people. Avoiding studying. As I walked to the bus stop, I noticed the sun was a bit paler. I spent noon at someone's terrace looking at the port and the cranes in the horizon, and talking about travelling, and about fears. I had lunch with someone's mother. By that time, some pretty grey clouds had gathered, and it was windy. Windy is my favourite weather. Dreamy. Feels kind of like travelling. I sat next to an open window trying to write an email but all I could do was look at the sky. It looked as if it wouldn't rain though; and then, after it got dark, there was a downpour. I welcomed the rain sitting on yet another balcony watching the wee devils that are my cousins screaming and jumping up and down. This morning it was sunny again and it seemed as we'd have to wait a bit more for autumn, but then, as night fell, it got chilly! Autumn makes things look clearer, and brighter; thus more colourful and charming. So I avoid studying, I indulge in the changing of the season. this time of year, all feelings are more intense. Heart-breaking, almost. Happy is happier, and sad is more sad -and they alternate every half an hour or so. Sleeping feels like entering another world. Lonely feels a bit lonelier. It's something in the air around me, on my skin. Excited is almost inspired. Day dreaming is almost like being there. Missing is like you've lost a part of you. Kind of. I was lying on my bed, looking at the back of the -quite ugly- buildings I can see through my window, (avoiding studying of course) and listening to the Smiths, as night was falling. And it almost made me cry. I wish I could come to that picnic. Well, love, and keep the faith, (especially those who will go) Dimitra ps I thought I would acknowledge the one who was the reason behind me discovering Bright Eyes, to whom the subject line belongs, but then again maybe I should write a Richard-free post for once... +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Thank god for mental illness... Opening Night of the tour...
by Mikesjobeck＠aol.com 06 Sep '01

06 Sep '01

Its beyond me how in the span of 3 days the usually ego-centric/smoggy/horrid stench what is Los Angeles could be so completely transformed into a whimsical paradise of free-love and uncommon serenity!!! :) Even as I drove the freeways in a panic stricken urgency, so as to be positive I would not miss one single 1/8th of a note! Lanes were opening up before me:) A cheerful old lady in her 1975 ford granata waved to me and gave me the thumbs up sign! And simultaneously an expanse of purplish twilight extended itself so peacefully out over the whole of Southern California as my car stereo was blasting out a trail blaze collage, of belle and sebastians greatest hits!!! (Volumes 1996-2001) Honestly!!! there REALLY was something so un-imaginably beautiful in the air before the show:) And what a SHOW!!!!! So many smashing HITS!!! a showcase of everlastingly clever LYRICS!!!! And sensational strings and brass to perfectly embellish it all!!!! just LOVELY!!!!! I'll admit it though, the band were just a wee bit nervous at times or even star-struck perhaps??? But the soul of the performance shone through the whole while, ever so genuinely and touching:) My friend, Anton Newcombe (singer of the brianjonestown massacre) had a slightly more critical ear remarking that they shoud not of used any pre-recordings but in the end agreed it was all so extraordinary and spectacular!!! (swags off of the whisky and gin bottles) (crouching down for long drags and up like a fire breathing dragon) I'll rate it like this >>> Lighting and stage A+ Sound and Performance A- volume could have used a little boost but the dynamics were dead aim!!! Dancing A+ just FAB!!! and FUNNY too:) Song Selection??? Suspiciously enough one of the greatest records of the 20th century was slighted and ignored!!! :/ Luckily enough, their material is so vast and brilliant one hardly even noticed this, except for me mum!! she was quite frankly, un-rully!!! when they darely had the nerve to pass over her most beloved "the fox in the snow" :( =s >>> A- Cheer up mum! You know theres always Brazil and Japan!?!?!? Oh!!!! but It was truely a wonder for me to finally after all these years get a chance to hear and see the greatest band in the universe!! (sorry Anton) ok,ok,ok the 2nd GREATEST band in the universe!!!! Indeed, I SIMPLY LOVED it:):):):):):):) For everybody involved in the Westcoast "pic a nics" I extend my hand in gratitude and look very much forward to meeting you all in person and of course the games:) Especially the Angelina Jolie look alike pinata bash!!! :p and whatever else there is?? Leap Frog?? Frisbee?? Freezetag?? Croquette?? "Futball"?? Hardboiled colourful egg toss?? Oh, its fun to be a kid again:) Cheers Ian!!!! And have fun at the show tonight... Le pastie de la bourgeoise!!!!! And to everyone else in "Sinister Land" all the best smiles... Mike +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Burn, baby, burn
by Lucy Alder 06 Sep '01

06 Sep '01

The plane taxied along the runway under the vast Colorado sky. When the pilot announced the result of the football match (British Airways was only interested in the England game, I still don't know how Scotland fared), we cheered loudly. The middle aged couple between me and the aisle were in no hurry, so I looked through the window at the approaching army of vans and trucks looking to finish their turnaround duties quickly. Eventually, a gap in the queue. I stood up and reached into the overhead locker. Suddenly, from the woman in front, "oh my God, something's on fire!" I looked. No flame, only thick, acrid smoke. We didn't hurry, we just watched, as if the window was a television screen, but then the stewardesses started shepherding us with fraught voices. Now, we moved quickly. An elderly lady couldn't keep up, began to whimper, began to cry, high pitched, panicky. Half way up the walkway to the terminal building was a window. This time I saw flames, thirty feet high. I didn't stick around. Long queues for immigration, and gossip. "I took a few photos, not sure how they'll come out" "There was a guy rolling around in the flames, he looked like a stunt man" Our luggage wasn't coming. I took my handbag and duty free to the hotel, laid into the minibar and fell naked into bed. Awaking too early from fitful sleep, I switch on CNN and there we are. The stunt man is in intensive care, 90% of his body burnt to the third degree. Walmart, for some clean clothes, then the office. "You were on that plane? I saw it on TV - that's so cool!" Looking forward to being Mandee's first Sinisterine tomorrow. Might need a drink or two. Juicy Lucy ===== We're going out! http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/london-indie ____________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.co.uk address at http://mail.yahoo.co.uk or your free @yahoo.ie address at http://mail.yahoo.ie +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: LA Show Review & Setlist
by Brier Random 06 Sep '01

06 Sep '01

Well..... my cherry's busted. I've seen them. And met Stuart. He was easy like Sunday morning. The show was incredible, like hearing all your favorite songs one after another right in front of your face. The sound was almost perfect. Stuart was adorable in his red tartan scarf, which he said was mourning for Scotland who got kicked outa the world cup. He also said he went to see our LA Dodgers on Sunday (he's a big baseball fan, he kept talking about baseball after the show). He also asked if there was anyone famous in the audience. He hadn't seen any celebrities yet in California and really wanted to spot one. Stevie said "if Guns n' Roses is out there, c'mon up and we'll jam" and Stuart, who was only half listening, said "WHO??" like he really thought Stevie was inviting someone up. Stevie was SO cute and looked so shy while singing Jonathan David. And Isobel's voice was magnificent. And the trumpet player was dead-on. And was that Sarah next to Isobel? Why, she looks like a wee child! (except for the chest, of course.) And yes, I did indeed meet Stuart after the show, he stood talking to us for about an hour, and posing for photos, and signing things.... he's funny and un-shy and nice nice nice. He said they'd go to New York next year, he really has his mind set on playing Radio City Music Hall.... He said no, they didn't hate LA like the rumor says.... He said Isobel was kinda freaked out, being in a new country, nervous cos it's the first night, said "she'll smile a lot more as the tour progresses" (it's true about her bum by the way).... and he said a lot of other stuff. Want a setlist? Let me know if I left anything out: Le Pastie Simple Things Family Tree I Fought In A War Legal Man The Model My Wandering Days Are Over Slow Graffiti Theres Too Much Love Womens Realm The Wrong Girl Jonathan David My Girls Got Miraculous Technique The Magic of a Kind Word The State I Am In You Made Me Forget My Dreams The Boy With The Arab Strap He brought 6 people from the audience to dance onstage to Legal Man. Everyone was booing them out of jealousy. Jonathan Richman was wonderful, as usual. I'm still floating. And I get to see them tonight as well. What have I done to deserve this?? ~See you tonight. Brier +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: The Onion-- Harry Potter story
by colin thornton 06 Sep '01

06 Sep '01

Glasgow, Scotland-- In a surprising press conference today, Harry Potter announced that he will be singing on Belle and Sebastian's newest album release. The young wizard from Hogwarts School declared himself a "huge fan" of the fey Scottish octet. "They play all sorts of crazy instruments- like the electric sitar and the hammond organ," declares the young obsessed fictional character. His knowledge of the band goes far beyond the range of what a normal fan should know. "Isobel has her own band called Gentle Waves but thats an album that Colin Creevy would like." Colin Creevy couldn't be reached for an interview, but Harry's bookish friend, Hermione Granger, discussed her thoughts on Harry's obsession. "Harry thinks I would like Belle and Sebastian because they read narrative over some of their songs. I haven't quite told him that they're reading from 'Curses and Spells Volume Three' yet. I'm still secretly solving the mystery, which will surely get me into trouble, but I'll tell you that Stuart Murdoch is not a good little Christian. Just listen to the lyrics of Century of Elvis- actually, don't! You might turn into a frog." When asked about the origin of his obsession for Belle and Sebastian, Potter said, "Look at me! I wear indie glasses. I'm shy and socially distant from my peers. I grew up in an abusive home with parents who didn't understand my capabilities. I fly on a broom and try to catch a flying golden sphere. How could I NOT be a fan of Belle and Sebastian?" Harry Potter can be heard on Belle and Sebastian's newest E.P. "Duets", which will feature other various actors and artists such as Angelina Jolie (married to Billy Bob Thornton), Jack Black (High Fidelity), and Bashful (the dwarf). Potter has no plans to release a solo album, but if gameskeeper Hagrid get his way- grunge will make a comeback and Harry will be the next Curt Cobaine. "Not bloody likely," the young wizard smiles, "not bloody likely at all." _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: b&s announce japanese dates
by Katrina House 06 Sep '01

06 Sep '01

hi all, Just to let you know the band have confirmed their forthcoming japanese tour, the dates are as follows: Monday Nov 12th - Osaka, Zepp Tuesday Nov 13th - Nagoya, Diamond Hall Wednesday Nov 14th - Tokyo, Blitz Thursday Nov 15th - Tokyo, Blitz Monday Nov 19th - Fukuoka, Drum Logos Tickets will go on sale from the 29th of September at the price of 6,000 Yen each in advance. Details of where to buy tickets from can be found at http://www.myspace.co.uk/belleandsebastian/news.html cheers, katrina. banchory press - management - merchandising po box 25074 glasgow g2 6ld scotland email: shop(a)banchory.net http://www.banchory.net +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: My Family Tree Stretches out to Alicante
by Amy Skelton 06 Sep '01

06 Sep '01

Hello all, Well now that I'm finally writing my first post I guess I should let you know some of my background.... I'm from Middlesbrough originally but I am currently studying at Sheffield University. As well as goiing to lots of gigs, I also enjoy going hiking (which I do as often as I can) and kayaking (rivers, surf and canoe polo although I could do with some more paddle sport practice generally). I also do conservation volunteer work. Well, I'm into all sorts of things but I don't want to go on for ages! I'm really excited this morning because I've just booked a last minute flight to go and visit my eldest brother in Alicante where he has been living for just under a year. If anyone on the list lives in the city itself, or the surrounding area and fancies meeting up, I'll be there from 8th - 15th September (let me know off list). Also, if anybody has visited the city and has any suggestions of where to go/not go these would also be greatly appreciated. My brother will be at work some of the time so I'll have to find things to do myself. I know that there are a few festivals on while I am staying there so I'll have to go and see what they are like, and visit different waterfalls and.... (this is where you lovely listees come in). Anyway, as I said before I'll be back in England on the 15th September so I am still keen to come to the Manchester picnic on the Sunday. If anybody could let Big Stu and I have some floor space on the Saturday night we would like to come to Smile (if it is on) as well. Any offers? Right, I'll have to go and exchange some money... ...Amy P.S. I did type this all once before but the computer crashed and didn't save my message as a draft properly! So sorry if some of this doesn't read that well - typing things for the second time is always annoying. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Mark how her turning shoulders wind the hours
by Youn J. Noh 06 Sep '01

06 Sep '01

When boys (grown men!) express a fondness for the fifties, like over at scrubbles (his collection of Campus Cuties, the Eames furniture, tupperware), or the novelty tunes EJL plays on Dragnet, I think that they must be their mother's sons. And sometimes they're not even old enough! I'm thinking of tomorrow night when I'll go to see B & S with my sister and her husband. I don't think I'll be able to explain. Of course, he has heard them before. Maybe it just means I don't know him well enough. For some, the bond isn't as obvious. Maybe Stuart is like that. (Would it explain the splinter of ice in his heart?) I don't think I gave enough credit to the surprise ending to The Hours, when it turns out that his life's work was not about Clarissa, but about his mother. The way it expands upon the doubts expressed in her own work, which are smoothed over there, or borne aloft by a swell of feminine fortitude (her admiration of Austen). But he is less engaging. I can't find the page now, the one I first flipped to before reading the book. It was about the different expectations men and women have of each other and the different needs that are filled. Or more concretely, the difference in a kiss. I guess it's the opposite of the tension in No Exit. What would make her complete under all that jauntiness? (I think it's the first time she has written anything like that.) +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: this could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship
by NotATrendxX＠aol.com 06 Sep '01

06 Sep '01

I finally swept all of my courage into a tiny pile on the side of my desk when it chose to manifest itself in this post. Blame that if anything goes wrong. Since the pile is so small this will be quite short. Well it is more likely to be short because I haven't much to say. My courage has been whisked away by the circumstances of the night. I'll be back when I've rebuilt it. I know you're excited. I apologize for the lack of content. I did have something to say. I lost it. Goodnight Alice. +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister(a)missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo(a)missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "peculiarly deranged fanbase" +-+ +-+ "pasty-faced vegan geeks... and we LOST!" - NME April 2000 +-+ +-+ "frighteningly named Sinister List organisation" - NME May 2000 +-+ +-+ "sick posse of f**ked in the head psycho-fans" - NME June 2001 +-+ +-+ Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa +-+ +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+

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