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Sinister: Re: On the radio
by Nick_Dastoor.BSHO＠NOTES.compuserve.com 19 Nov '97

19 Nov '97

>Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 10:11:27 +0000 >From: Ricky HAGGETT <R.Haggett(a)cs.ucl.ac.uk> >Subject: Sinister: On the radio > > >For ages I thought it was: > >"Belle and Sebastian / on the radio / They insulted children / on the radio" > >It kinda sucks when you find out that the real lyrics aren't quite as good as >what you thought they were. Oh well. > >Ricky Here I am, just got in this morning to start a day's hard graft as a corporate library assistant (the worrying is that through a strange combination of circumstances and lack of courage this is actually something of a career choice) and I flick though my sinister-digest to find this. I agree that Stuart Murdoch missed a trick when he failed to pen this fantastic alternative. I couldn't stop myself laughing even when serious-looking middle-aged men from Supplies and Transport passed through the library and nodded their morning greeting. I know we've had this thread before, but don't you think it's odd that such a softly-spoken and not very raucous (rock beast Le Pastie de la Bourgeoisie excepted) band as Belle And Sebastian should create such confusion with their lyrics? On their theme tune Stuart Murdoch seems to sing his F's like B's. As in: "Bella you are ill, you'd better take a weight up off your mind" and "When I was young you were the only bun in town" which hit a particular note for me since I used to call my only-just-ex- girlfriend 'Bun' on account of her surname being Bunney. What a wittering start to my first posting. I could have made a splash, I could have been a ink polaroid competitor, I could have been a whistle, could have been a clock. Instead I'm just a late entrant to the whole party, who missed out by having lost his ear for a phenomenon when he heard B&S so long ago on the Mark Radcliffe show but didn't look up from his newspaper, merely registering Judy and the Dream of Horses and thinking it a little twee. Sigh. See you all in Manchester. Nick Dastoor nick_dastoor.bsho(a)notes.compuserve com Horses . I still ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: transcription for "belle and sebastian on the radio" or whatever it's called
by MRSuau＠teleweb.net 19 Nov '97

19 Nov '97

what is this bonus song at the end of "3,6,9 seconds of light" called anyways? here are the chords: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (intro chords...actually the chords for the whole song) Bmaj7 Bbm7 Abm7 Bmaj7 Belle and Sebastian Bbm7 on the radio Abm7 playing songs for children Bmaj7 Belle and Sebastian Bbm7 on the radio Abm7 playing songs to learn and sing etc... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: transcription for "put the book back on the shelf"
by MRSuau＠teleweb.net 19 Nov '97

19 Nov '97

i noticed that no one has taken a stab at this so here it is: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- E B Sebastian you're in a mess F#m You had a dream, they called you king of all the hipsters, C#m B is it true or are you still the queen? E B Like getting blood out of a stone F#m The city left you lost and gone C#m B You came to dance, but there's no poignancy when they all leave you... Amaj7 Emaj7 standing alone Amaj7 Emaj7 standing alone Amaj7 Emaj7 Amaj7 C B E B The wider issues of the day F#m just pass you by, you're gonna pay C#m B for looking at the floor when people talk to you. E B You wrote a book about yourself F#m The people left it on the shelf You'll write another one C#m B Amaj7 Emaj7 Now you've got a story that's worth talking about. Amaj7 Emaj7 talking about Amaj7 Emaj7 talking about Amaj7 C B (trumpet solo): F#m C#m F#m C#m G#m Ebm G#m Ebm G#m F#m G#m F#m Amaj7 Emaj7 Amaj7 Are you happy with yourself? Emaj7 Amaj7 Are you talking to yourself? Emaj7 Amaj7 Are you happy with yourself? Emaj7 Put the book back on the shelf E B I've seen the company you keep F#m You're on the sofa hidden deep C#m B While on the telly Sid James speaks you like God E B You're always looking for a sign F#m But boy you blow it every time C#m You hear a voice begin to speak B Amaj7 Emaj7 You ignore it and go softly to sleep Amaj7 Emaj7 softly to sleep Amaj7 Emaj7 softly to sleep Amaj7 Emaj7 Amaj7 Emaj7 Amaj7 Are you happy with yourself? Emaj7 Amaj7 Are you happy with yourself? Emaj7 Amaj7 Are you happy with yourself? (continue same pattern until the end) have fun, mario ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: Internationally speaking!
by Nicholas Ioannidis 19 Nov '97

19 Nov '97

Hi there! I was thinking, since the debate level is a bit low again, how about (since this list IS multi-national) having a "gallop pole" about how many people from different countries are on this list! Then we could exchange our travel (+why not musical) experiences from having visited these countries! (i know many of the Englanders have a lot to say about Greece anyway!) Let's go, i am starting off: Nicholas - Athens,Greece - 23 -Mastering in the History and Philosophy of Science. (that was brief wasn't it?) xox nicholas! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: Er, Belle & Sebastian...
by Perfection As A Hipster 18 Nov '97

18 Nov '97

Alistair wrote ... >Um, as someone >noted ages ago, this makes two references to the >Bunnymen on the 3,6,9 ep. other one is in the >sleeve is it not? goes to check... "There was a >picture of Echo & The Bunnymen". indeed. The picture sleeve of "3..6..9" instantly reminded me of the Boy Hairdressers 12" sleeve ... oh well, surely mentioned ages ago ... "He watched in a trance as the boy's illustration of a cat banging the drum got bigger and bigger." Andreas The rain it raineth on the just And also on the unjust fella But more upon the just because The unjust steals the just's umbrella (Charles Baron Bowen) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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 perfect album for xmas present
by Perfection As A Hipster 18 Nov '97

18 Nov '97

Steve Genge wrote ... >Someplace this week I saw a mention for the Trembling Blue Stars album >with the tag line that if that special person in your life has got "If >You're Feeling Sinister" buy them the Trembling Blue Stars album for >xmas. Not sure about that advice myself East River Pipe being much >better. Maybe we could launch the perfect album for xmas present >thread now? Genevieve (marvellous name) already mentioned in another context ... >And on Spiritualized! Ladies and Gentlemen..beautiful album especially >the title track,it's very hushed vocals in rounds with light little bells in >background,then they shake you up a bit with more rockier...Electricity..but >then,such sadness..Broken Heart...one of the best sad songs...Pure Phase >(earlier album) is quite good too.... Well, I've been unsubscribed for several weeks ... dunno whether anybody mentioned the extraordinary packaging of both CD versions, making those releases very special presents ... I've praised several friends with the luminescent "Pure phase" CD ("glowing" in the dark), each and every one was most pleased. This is not to say that you shouldn't give away East River Pipe CD's as well, I'd suggest the singles compilation "Shining hours in a can" as an introduction ... Re: Bloke depression vs. Girl depression Dan wrote ... >What about us poor men? I'm am in serious GIRL depression at the moment >and I find Gin & Tonic with Belle & Sebastian to be a much better >comfort than port (will have to go buy doughnuts tomorrow). You are >definitely right, music is a great thing to take solace in, it's not >about how old or young you are but what you feel inside, a sort of >externalization of your mental state. Why would it be otherwise that >Beth (and myself) both feel better and worse for listening? I won't contribute in essence, only mention my favourite and _criminally_ underrated stuff for such occassions, since some people may want to please themselves with xmas presents ... _early_ Jacobites (Dave Kusworth & Nikki Sudden), the following reissue CD's should be easily available in UK records shops (else write to Regency Sound @ Trident Music International, PO Box 2903, London, N1 3NE, UK) and are sequenced as regards my personal preferences ... Jacobites - Robespierre's Velvet Basement (Janida 02) Jacobites - Hawks Get Religion (Janida 03) Jacobites - Jacobites (Janida 01) Up there with "Robespierre's Velvet Basement" is Dave Kusworth's solo album "All The Heartbreak Stories" (Creation 108) ... I could well imagine that some listees would like those records despite the rougher approach when compared to B&S, the Dave Kusworth album is probably the most accessible ... in any event I'd be interested in other people's opinion on those records. The advanced depressive may fall for "Sister Lovers" by Big Star or "The Painted Word" by the Television Personalities ... besides, anybody mentioned the Revolving Paint Dream on this list before ? What am I doing here writing a lengthy mail about depressive records ... my apologies ... "All I wanted was to sing the saddest song" Andreas The rain it raineth on the just And also on the unjust fella But more upon the just because The unjust steals the just's umbrella (Charles Baron Bowen) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: Re: bloke problems
by elzachar＠online.no 18 Nov '97

18 Nov '97

Ok, a story for you sad lasses (and lad!), last week I had serious bloke depression, when I had a heated argument with my boyfriend. It ended up with us going our seperate ways, and I had to go to one of my mates which didn't know what to say. i started crying and he said "Eh, likes, do you want some coke?" (the drink, mind you, i'm from innocent Norway) But at least he tried, well, anyway I went home REALLY depressed. In my mind I decided to find a taxi, I just couldn't walk another step, in that same second I heard a carhorn-it was my ex-boyfriend who wondered if I needed a ride home. So he drove me home and I asked him in for a cup of tea. he stayed for hours , trying to help me sort out my troubles (Yes, I know it is kind of strange..) And then suddenly the doorbell rang, and it was my boyfriend wanting to kiss and make up, and so we did. And now I'm happy,happy,happy And the morale of the story? Eh, choose boyfriends with cars? No, I don't really know..well, i always listen to "You made me forget my dreams" when I have bloke depression and it sometimes helps! Liz ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: Bedhead/B&S, Bloke depression
by Nicole Elger 18 Nov '97

18 Nov '97

RE: Bedhead/B&S On Mon, 17 Nov 1997 13:29:34 -0600 gram (gram(a)interliant.com) wrote: >on the Bedhead EP, before the first song starts, you can hear someone >talking and then Matt the singer chuckles and laughs in almost the same way >as B&S. > >its really neat, cuz I know the bands proly have no idea and they happen to >be my 2 favorite bands... Mmmmmm, yes. Bedhead is DIVINE. There is finally a release date for their next record -- Feb 10, 1998 on Trance Syndicate. I'm so impatient, but I'm sure it will be worth the wait. RE: "Sinister: Bloke depression" posts: I find that a certain sequence of songs on IYFS is perfect for a depressed mood. If I'm bummed out, "Like Dylan in the Movies" always gets me a little teary, for reasons I don't quite understand. I'll usually be trying to hold it back, but then "Fox in the Snow" begins and the tears start rushing out and I might as well stop sweeping the floor or cooking soup or whatever and just sit down and let it happen. It's nice to cry surrounded by such a beautiful song. The best part, though, is that when "Get Me Away From Here I'm Dying" kicks in, I always start laughing! Then I laugh even more at the fact that I'm laughing but still have a face full of tears. I realize I'm happy in spite of myself and end up feeling lighter for a while. Also related to B&S and moods, I find that the LLPJ EP is especially well suited for a crowded bus ride home after work on a rainy night, when everyone on the bus is soggy and miserable. I've used it many times to survive such a ride. Last week I had those songs playing on my walkman and this drunk older man next to me kept tugging on my sleeve and asking me questions. I kept pulling off my headphones, then putting them on again. The people across from me were giving me sympathetic glances as I did my best to ignore his mumbling. Finally he pulled my sleeve again and said "Must be some pretty good music." I smiled and nodded and he was quiet the rest of the way. - Nicole ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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 one who's strong enough to help them fall
by klas.ericsson＠student.jmg.gu.se 18 Nov '97

18 Nov '97

From "Mary Jo": "It's someone else's turn to go through Hell Now you can see them come from twenty yards Yeah you can tell It's someone else's turn to take a fall And now you are the one who's strong enough to help them The one who's strong enough to help them The one who's strong enough to help them all" This ruined my day. I always thought Stuart were singing "the one who´s strong enough to help them FALL". That would have been great. By the way. I got a tape with a collection of Felt songs. And they´re great! Not great. GREAT! So duke & co; all of you were right. And Felt certainly are better than Denim:-) ///Klas ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: Lyrics and BEING ILL
by Smundy97＠aol.com 18 Nov '97

18 Nov '97

It's definitely 'playing Songs for Children' ... but the next line, I can't figure out ... Have nothing intelligent to add to B&S content, other than to gloat that I am leaving Berkshire for my parents' home in Lancashire on Christmas Eve and returning the following Monday - which means for the Manchester dates I am only 15 miles away, instead of the usual 200!!!!! Oh, there is a God! Just out of interest, I rang Manchester Town Hall booking office last week. The guy I got put through initially said: "Don't no anything about belle and sebastian, mate ..." and later admitted, "well, they haven't confirmed yet" - this is like trying to get to the bottom of Watergate, but with shify Mancs taking the place of the FBI. Sat at home with flu today, so any sympathy would be greatly received. Flu strengh Lemsip in yellow/green mug, soup on the cooker, Stereolab in the kitchen - well, obviously not STEREOLAB in the kitchen (though that would be nice), but Mars Audiac Quintet on the dodgy record player in the kitchen ... it's a sorry state to be in. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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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