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Post by Quettalee on Jul 11, 2006 8:10:20 GMT -5
Megadeth Confirm Release Date For New Record posted Monday, June 19, 2006 at 09:26:00 PM by zMETALlica. (thanks BWBK) MEGADETH's as-yet-untitled new album will be released on Halloween - October 31st. Leader Dave Mustaine is currently working with co-producer Jeff Balding, who helmed 2004's The System Has Failed. The band, completed by guitarist Glen Drover, drummer Shawn Drover and bassist James Lomenzo recently returned from SARM Recording Studios just outside of London, England and are expected to resume recording this month in Los Angeles, CA. As previously reported, Mustaine told BW&BK recently that the record consists of twelve songs - "11 for an American release and 12 for Japan." As for song titles or album, Mustaine remarked, "You know me, these song titles change everyday! And I won't know the record title until I've committed to the damn artwork."
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Post by quettalee on Jul 11, 2006 16:25:54 GMT -5
Pink Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett dies By Mike Collett-White Tue Jul 11, 1:24 PM ET Syd Barrett, the troubled founding member of Pink Floyd, has died aged 60, after living the life of a recluse for the last 30 years.
"The band are naturally very upset and sad to learn of Syd Barrett's death," Pink Floyd said in a statement on Tuesday.
"Syd was the guiding light of the early band line-up and leaves a legacy which continues to inspire."
A source close to the band, who did not want to be named, said Barrett died on Friday. Media reports say complications from diabetes were the cause.
Barrett's bizarre on-stage antics in the late 1960s were linked to his experimentation with psychedelic drugs, and he left the band in 1968.
The singer, songwriter and guitarist, who wrote the bulk of Pink Floyd's earliest music, has been credited with helping shape its progressive sound and influencing artists including David Bowie.
He wrote most of the songs on Pink Floyd's first album "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn," which was a hit in Britain, and also worked on "A Saucerful of Secrets," released in 1968.
Barrett issued his first solo album, "The Madcap Laughs," in 1970, with backing from members of Pink Floyd and Soft Machine, but his involvement in music had ended by the mid-1970s and he has lived the life of a recluse ever since.
Pink Floyd's 1975 track "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," from the album "Wish You Were Here," is widely believed to be a tribute to Barrett.
TRIBUTES
There were words of praise for a man who missed out on Pink Floyd's most successful years in the 1970s, when they made "Dark Side of the Moon," "Wish You Were Here" and "The Wall."
The band went on to tell an estimated 200 million albums worldwide, although internal rifts have kept public performances featuring its main members to a minimum since the 1980s.
"I can't tell you how sad I feel," Bowie said on his Web site www.davidbowie.com.
"Syd was a major inspiration for me. His impact on my thinking was enormous. A major regret is that I never got to know him. A diamond indeed."
Barrett's biographer Tim Willis said Barrett struggled with mental breakdown during his life.
"I think he had trouble talking to people and was very happy with his own company," Willis told Reuters. "The painful experience of protracted nervous breakdown meant he did not want to know about that bit of his life."
Willis blamed a combination of drugs and stress for Barrett's mental fragility. "In one sense he only lived half a life. His career was over by 1971, if not 1969."
Graham Coxon, formerly of British band Blur, said Barrett was a major influence.
"The music is there ... a door he left unlocked ... spend time there .... it's good," Coxon said.
Barrett was born in Cambridge, England, as Roger Keith Barrett, in 1946. He acquired the nickname "Syd" as a teenager.
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Post by Quettalee on Sept 8, 2006 8:01:32 GMT -5
We are off tomorrow for a local musicfest down at the river. It's the LRSFest....13 bands, 2 stages...well this can undoubtedly give a better picture: The girls have been in school now for a month. We dangled this in front of them hoping it would motivate them at school to stay focused. It is definitely their music. I think Three Days Grace is the only band I am even familiar with and like. I recognize some of the other names just by burning cds for the girls--that's about it. Way too much punk for this ole rocker. #1 daughter is the one who made the biggest deal out of going. Well, she has managed to flunk three out of four of her geometry tests and one chemistry test in a month. Now, Mary and I are the epitomy of fairness when it comes to the girls and we had already decided last weekend that the whole thing was a wash. Not fair to #2 daughter who is carrying straight A's thru her first month. So we gave them both another chance. No F's or D's and no 0's this week and they could both still go. #1 made a 64% on her geometry test Wednesday. So she will go home with the church lady and the three of us will go to the river. Harsh, you say? This is the daughter who lied two weekends ago about having a test on Monday so she didn't have to study all weekend and then asked me to get up and take her to school early Monday morning so she could ask the teacher for help. She "remembered" she actually did have a test. Also the daughter who got irritated with me for pulling her out of her room where she was "studying" with her closed geometry book lying on her knees while she and her sister were jamming to the radio and cracking jokes at each other. She told me the reason was because she "knew it all". Obviously not. Besides, I remember another little girl who--due to very bad grades--stayed with mom #2 while mom #1 and sis went to a Green Day concert in St. Louis a couple of years ago. #1 never thinks the rules apply to her. *sigh* Life is tuff when you're an adolescent. (or a mom, for that matter)
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Post by Quettalee on Sept 10, 2006 12:34:03 GMT -5
Well, the day was a success.
I was skeptical early. Mary was finishing packing our little pully cooler will all the good and healthy drinks and snacks that we love so we won't be tempted so much for the carnival-type junk and the girls were admiring their tickets....Summer reads, "No coolers allowed." What?! Mary decides we will take it anyway and make a trip or two as needed to the van. We park and as we're moving toward the gate, we start reading the signs that say, "no bottles, cans, coolers, cameras, chairs or readmission[/b]....*sigh*...one more trip back to the van to tuck away our water bottles and cameras. (We had already decided to leave the chairs since NO ONE seemed to be carrying any toward our destination.)
First we try the concrete steps leaning back against the metal railing...nope. Neither of us had eaten so we decided to go see what kind of delicacies awaited us on heart attack row. We ended up with a basket of cheese fries. Back to our concrete throne and we snag one of the few metal benches that are bolted to the concrete sidewalk....in the sun, but it at least has a back. After sitting long enough to inhale our "lunch", Mary decides to try and use her charms to see if she can go to the van and at least get a blanket. After all, it is called the "Great Lawn" and the grass is plush.
She succeeds and comes back with blanket and a few goodies in tow. We move to the shade...waaay in the back where the gawky, spiked-hair, all black-wearing endless sea of teenages only ocassionally glance at us as they move toward their peers and the mosh pit in front of the stages. The rest of the afternoon the only people that gather anywhere around us are obviously other parents that have brought their offspring and friends and who obviously have no desire to be tossed around in the air either.
We came at 2ish and we finally could brave the cold, hard ground no longer around 10....and Three Days Grace had made it through more than half their set. Mary went to round up Sum' and her little friend and they actually came to the blanket while she was gone. They were exhausted and ready to go home.
We got no less than 100 repeated "thank yous" and "this was the best day of my life" (they got to meet two of the members of Hawthorne Heights.
I don't know who was more tired...them or Mary and I. We all crashed shortly after devouring the tuna and snacks that Mary had prepared earlier. Of course, they didn't go to waste!
What a great day when you find a way to bond and give your child that kind of memories to relive over and over.
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Post by gams on Sept 12, 2006 7:25:36 GMT -5
Sounds like a memorable day for everyone, Q. I remember my first "real" concert; the J. Geil's Band Sanctuary tour. I was in seventh grade. It was an outdoor concert held at a ski area that put up a huge pavilion in the summer. Over an hour away, and Mom drove my friends and I. Having no taste for the music though, she patiently sat in the car waiting for us until the concert was over. And like you sitting waaaay back from the moshing, she was not the only parent waiting in the parking lot.
But those were different times; I wouldn't be comfortable doing the same with LX at all.
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Post by Quettalee on Sept 12, 2006 8:02:15 GMT -5
Well, that's why Mary and I were there--the only reason. These days are waaaay different than when we were that age. And even with us there, the girls had a phone and they had to come to us or call every 20-30 minutes all day long. I think had it been completely up to Mary, we would've been close enough to mosh a teenager or two. It was a pretty tame crowd for the most part--mostly kids just trying to fit in. I noticed that this "age of punkers" is relatively calm and very accepting of each other. They don't seem to prey on each other because of weight, or wearing glasses, or not having perfect hair or designer clothes or shoes; that part was interesting. They only seemed interested in the music, playing frisbee, and hanging with their friends. (Besides the two older boys that I saw doing hits of acid) Um...at least that's what someone told me they were doing....
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Post by katmandu on Sept 12, 2006 8:44:22 GMT -5
Great outing by the sound of things, glad to hear it was a raging success. Brings back memories of the concert at the Myer music bowl here many many many years ago, sitting on the grass at Neil Diamonds "Hot August Night" tour, great show, well behaved crowd, couldn't actually see much unless you craned your neck to peer over the sea of heads in front, but that didn't seem to matter, great atmosphere, great music, a really magical night.
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Post by Quettalee on Oct 4, 2006 20:39:29 GMT -5
This is waaaay cool. Although U2 nor Green Day are my top favorite groups, I do have a lot of respect for both groups and their place in music history. I believe Bono is a stand-up guy and does a bunch of good for a whole bunch of people.
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Post by Quettalee on Oct 4, 2006 20:52:17 GMT -5
Great outing by the sound of things, glad to hear it was a raging success. Brings back memories of the concert at the Myer music bowl here many many many years ago, sitting on the grass at Neil Diamonds "Hot August Night" tour, great show, well behaved crowd, couldn't actually see much unless you craned your neck to peer over the sea of heads in front, but that didn't seem to matter, great atmosphere, great music, a really magical night. Which reminds me...LOL...can't believe I never responded to this post. A great post it is, btw, Katman. Neil Diamond...how cool is that? Kinda in the same genre as Olivia Newton John or Elton John, for that matter. Hmmm....I'm feeling a new thread comin on...be looking for that.... Now, Mr. Diamond....absolutely love Sweet Caroline...and my all-time favorite....a really beautiful song.... Thanks for that memory, Kat!
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Post by katmandu on Oct 6, 2006 3:20:09 GMT -5
Wonderful memories indeed MG, boy did that man have a fantastic strings of hits, and not many better then "Play Me", thanks very much for putting it up here.
It's got me reflecting back on the concerts I've been to, didn't think there were that many but I now realise there were quite a few, and I've been privileged enough to see some of the best artists [ in my opinion ] in the business over the years, Neil and Olivia of course, as well as Peter, Paul and Mary ...... Simon and Garfunkel ....... Abba ........ Shirley Bassey ....... Liza Minnelli [ three times ] The Seekers ....... Leslie Uggams [ amazing voice ] not a real bad line up of talent.
I've always regretted never seeing Roy Orbison, one of my all time favourites, and although he came to Australia about nine times I think, I never got around to going to one of his concerts for some reason.
Would like to have seen Creedence Clearwater Revival also, but maybe it's lucky I didn't, my brother went and was sitting a few rows back from a mountain of amplifiers, reckons his hearing has never been the same since.
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Post by Quettalee on Oct 6, 2006 9:33:39 GMT -5
You know, all you have to do....still....is request something. I will jump through hoops to try and find it for you. It's what I love doing...even more than giving clues.
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Post by Quettalee on Oct 6, 2006 9:40:22 GMT -5
That is an impressive list. I wish I had seen them all. Well, I'll have to check out The Seekers. Don't recall them off the top of my head. And Liza--three times!! "If a frog had wings...." I could've seen Simon & Garfunkel for free on my college ID back in that day, but they weren't cool enough for me back then. Seeing the musical, Mama Mia, is the closest I've ever come to Abba; love their music as well.
The one that I regret not seeing the most is The Divine Ms M, Bette Midler. That show, I would pay big bucks to see.
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Post by katmandu on Oct 7, 2006 2:22:45 GMT -5
You must do yourself a favour and have a listen to some of "The Seekers" music MG, a great aussie group from the sixties, three males and a lead vocalist by the name of Judith Durham with a voice to die for.
Do you recall the song "Georgy Girl" from the movie of the same name ........... Hey there Georgy girl, there's another Georgy deep inside, bring out all the love you hide, and oh what a change there'll be, the world will see, a new Georgy girl .... well that was them.
Sorry for the racket, hope I didn't disturb the neighbours. ;D
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Post by katmandu on Oct 7, 2006 2:35:08 GMT -5
You know, all you have to do....still....is request something. I will jump through hoops to try and find it for you. It's what I love doing...even more than giving clues. Well seeing as how you've twisted my arm Heard a couple of songs at a neighbours many years ago from Judith Durham, just did a Google search and reckon they were from her solo album titled "for Christmas with Love" soooooo, if ya could work one of your miracles and track down a couple from that, i.e "The Lord's Prayer" and/or "Silent Night" I'd be eternally grateful. They may be very hard to find, so don't go to a lot of trouble, don't want you to put yourself out, ya know I hate asking, it's just that ............. <oh give it a rest> Thanks very much champ, whether you find them or not.
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Post by Quettalee on Oct 8, 2006 15:53:24 GMT -5
Check your e mail!!
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Post by katmandu on Oct 8, 2006 20:24:28 GMT -5
Check your e mail!! Downloading as I write this.
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Post by katmandu on Oct 10, 2006 8:06:28 GMT -5
Got em both thanks champ, The Lord's Prayer by Anne Murray is great, for some reason the other one [ Judith Durham Northern Lights ] won't play, get a message saying the format is not supported, but it appears the same as the other one; not to worry though, got plenty to keep me going for now.
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Post by Quettalee on Oct 10, 2006 8:44:23 GMT -5
Ah...sorry about that, Kat. I think I know the problem, tho. I will fix it when I get a chance.
I'm glad you're enjoying. Keep those requests coming....anytime....I'll keep trying!
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Post by Quettalee on Oct 11, 2006 8:23:43 GMT -5
Streisand has outburst at NYC concert 10/10/2006 10:27 AM, AP Nekesa Mumbi Moody It was an evening that elicited tears, standing ovations, raucous laughter and shouts of joy from the audience — and that was just in the first few minutes. Yes, Barbra Streisand's return to touring after a 12-year absence was the extravaganza that it promised to be. Monday night's show at Madison Square Garden was the third stop of a 20-city jaunt across the nation — a virtual lovefest between the ultimate diva and an adoring, sold-out, celebrity-dotted crowd. Streisand effortlessly crooned through a select repertoire of her four decades of hits. But night's most riveting moment came during what was perhaps the only unscripted — and truly uncomfortable — episode in the three-hour show. There was Streisand, enduring a smattering of loud jeers as she and "George Bush" — a celebrity impersonator — muddled through a skit that portrayed the president as a bumbling idiot. Though most of the crowd offered polite applause during the slightly humorous routine, it had gone on a bit too long, especially for those who just wanted to hear Streisand sing like she had been doing for the past hour. "Come on, be polite!" the well-known liberal implored during the sketch as she and "Bush" exchanged zingers. But one heckler wouldn't let up. And finally, Streisand let him have it. "Shut the (expletive) up!" Streisand bellowed, drawing wild applause. "Shut up if you can't take a joke!" With that one F-word, the jeers ended. And the message was delivered — no one gets away with trying to upstage Barbra Streisand, especially not in her hometown. Once the outburst (which Streisand later apologized for) was over, Streisand noted that "the artist's role is to disturb," and delivered a message of tolerance before launching into a serenely beautiful rendition of "Somewhere." That put the focus back on what the audience came for — her voice, one of the greatest female instruments of her generation. Streisand's sound, at once soaring and soothing, doesn't seem to have been affected much by her long layoff from performing. Early on she seemed to fall short of her full potential — moments when she once belted a tune, she now seemed to simply sing at a steady register, sounding great but not delivering that the big showstopper as she had in the past. But as the evening progressed she got stronger, such as during her stirring performance of one of her biggest hits, "People." Though she sang a few of her signature songs ("They Way We Were," "Evergreen"), the evening was not designed as a hit parade — some of her most popular work was absent. Instead, the show had more of a cabaret feel, from the choice of songs (including those from her Oscar-winning performance in "Funny Girl") to her onstage banter. Though most of it was completely scripted and read from a teleprompter, there were a few funny, spontaneous moments, such as when one fan shouted out, "Marry me, and I'm gay!" to which Streisand, a gay icon, replied: "There are gay people here?" The comedic moments were best when unscripted. The few planned skits came across as forced and trite, such as when Il Divo, the dreamy, operatic boy band, came out to sing backup and joked about their difference in ages. Streisand relinquished the stage twice to Il Divo, a Simon Cowell creation known for their crossover style. Though they apparently pleased the crowd, they were grating at times. They would have served better as an opening act instead of having Streisand leave the stage in their hands — it was like going to a Madonna concert and having her surrender the stage to Brooke Hogan. When Streisand was on stage — and most importantly, when she was singing — she was masterful. Her performance of "I Stayed Too Long at the Fair" — sung just before her outburst — was poignant, especially from an entertainer who has spent so many years away from the spotlight. By the time she offered her encore with the rousing "Don't Rain On My Parade," it was clear that Streisand hadn't stayed too long — she hadn't stayed long enough. This is another show I have never had the opportunity to see--and would pay big to see. Well, I think her tickets are very expensive, actually--if you can even get them. I didn't even know she was touring again.
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Post by katmandu on Oct 11, 2006 10:08:52 GMT -5
Love to see her also, fantastic voice, though I think tickets cost several hundred dollars, and that ain't cheap.
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