Subject: Level 42 Digest, #206 ===================== * LEVEL 42 DIGEST * ===================== Digest 206 Tuesday, 10/04/94 84 subscribers Today's messages: Re: Level 42 Digest, #205 A fond farewell Re: Live stuff ------------------------------ From: "W.A. Michie" Date: Mon, 3 Oct 1994 07:30:20 -0400 Subject: Re: Level 42 Digest, #205 On Oct 3, 7:03am, level42 @ enterprise.bih.harvard.edu wrote: > Subject: Level 42 Digest, #205 >> I've been lurking forever, but I thought I would put my vote in for > "Running in the Family". I love every single on the album, and it > remains one of the few albums that I can listen to without skipping over > any songs. I would've introduced myself earlier, but all of those L42 > fans who were hooked when they heard "Something About You" seemed to sum > up my thoughts. > > hmmm...The ultimate band question takes more thought than I have time to > give right now. So I'll just rattle something off. Of course, Mark > would have to remain on the bass. I'd like to see Mike on keys, > particularly if he stays on the hammond -- that classic sound fits real > well on _Forever Now_. Then, I'd get a little weird. But then "Forever Now" came out > and I forgot all about that, listening to "Love In a Peaceful World" for > the 5,365,236th time. > > > Lat's all join hands and sing together... > > > And I suppose they're leaving us now > We were so sure, now wer'e so full of doubt > And I suppose they're leaving this place > Gone with the smile they wiped from our face...this time... > > > > "Why Are You Leaving?" > Elson > > As for Favorite Level 42 album, yes, it's like naming your favorite > child > > I'm curious as to what anyone thinks is L42's best album. who cares? what do YOU think? > > Now I've calmed down a bit , I can recall the Portsmouth gig more clearly. > are you people for real !!?? This is a BAND we'er talking about, not a religion! I'll miss the band, too, but really folks. Some people have a lot of time on their hands...... ------------------------------ From: Jason Craig Guthartz Date: Mon, 3 Oct 1994 09:22:16 -0400 (EDT) Subject: A fond farewell I'm still in a state of shock and denial after hearing about the band's break up. I have all of Level's discs, except for "Forever Now", which I was waiting for some company to release here in the States -- guess that'll never happen, so I'll probably dig into the wallet for the Japanese import. I was lucky enough to catch Level 42 live at Madison Square Garden in, oh, 1985 or 1986. They were opening up for Steve Winwood, who I was also a fan of. I had just gotten World Machine after falling in love with "Something About You" and "Hot Water" (the video of "H.W." showing Mark do his thumb thing led me to start playing bass, which I've continued ever since). Unfortunately, I wasn't that familiar with any other of the band's songs other than those two. So I really didn't really know what to expect, but then... I had excellent seats, just a dozen or so rows back from the stage. The sound was actually a bit to loud for my young ears, so I had to move back. But WOW! I was hooked. They put on a tremendous, though brief, show, that knocked me out. Steve Winwood looked like an amateur compared to Mark and the boys (which included Boon and Phil then). I only wish that I had seen them later when I was more familiar with their repertoire. As far as favorite children, or rather albums, I'd have to stay with the consensus about World Machine. A clear departure from the previous techno/early 80's style, this album sounds as fresh today as it did in 1985. As time goes by, it actually seems to get better. "Lying Still," "World Machine," and of course "Something About You" are classics. It's hard to believe that we'll soon be referring to ALL of Level's material as "classics." But, my fellow Level fans, look on the positive side: we've enjoyed 15 years or so of great music by one of the more unappreciated (at least in the U.S.) bands in recent times. How many bands last for 15 years? We have a great catalog of recordings to listen to for the rest of our lives, and we'll see what happens to Mike and Mark in the future. Jason Guthartz guthartz @ bucknell.edu "Why do I try so hard to keep my cool when I'm about to lose my mind?" ------------------------------ From: "Robert S. Kadel" Date: Mon, 3 Oct 1994 12:28:58 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: Live stuff In response to David's comments about the concert he saw, I can relate to that energetic atmosphere. I was fortunate enough to be in London during the Guaranteed tour. I went to see the band at the Town & Country Club. First off, it started about an hour and a half later than it was scheduled -- first night in London, I guess. The crowd was yelling and jumping and making that "HO!" noise which permeates their live performances. :) When the lights went out, I could see this line of red LED's come on stage. I had no idea what it was, until (being a bass-player) I recognized that the lights doubled at what would've been the fifth and the octave. That got me pumped up, 'cos for my first L42 live experience, it was cool to see Mark come on stage with that bass. Anyway, I don't want to babble, but needless to say, it was a great experience which I'll keep in mind for years to come. Too bad that it'll probably be my only live show of theirs. :( See ya! Rob