From: Level42-request @ worldmachine.com (Level42 Digest) Subject: Level42 Digest V2001 #79 _ ____ _ ____ _ _ ___ // //__ // / //__ // /__// __// //__ //__ \\_/ //__ //__ // /__ D I G E S T Level42 Digest Volume 2001 : Issue 79 1323 subscribers Today's topics: Re: Level42 Digest V2001 #78 SED Nicholas Wells I hate top 10s bunty omar Ah, the top ten ztavendl Level 42 Influences Longmate, Tom Top ten grooves 2 make ya groove! Funky T Yet Another Top 10 List... Tom Sewell Yet Another Top 10 List... Tom Sewell Level Related vs. the scroll button Sean D. Green MK on FOX (SW) (USA) Michael Thomas Payne Re: IOW CD rom sync problem Millar Hammond ant...wally whoever... billybilly3 I agree With Asha on Top 10's J. Gaynor Remixed recording Rob van Aperen Favorite Albums... James R Sutton Jeff's TOP 10 jeff mahoney Re: THE BRECKER BROTHERS Alessandro Maccari ------------------------------ Subject: Re: Level42 Digest V2001 #78 From: "Laurence F. GREEN(SED)" Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 11:06:13 +0000 Level42 @ worldmachine.com writes: >Here's a new topic for debate: how come for every new >topic raised on The Digest, there is at least one ass >who has to whine about it, start a fight, or attempt >to suppress discussion? Oh come on, this is just ridiculous, please, no more posts about this. The top 10 thing does nothing for me, but pageing down is fine. L()Z ------------------------------------------------------ Laurence Green Research Assistant Sheffield Hallam University School Of Environment and Development City Campus Advanced Construction Research, Room 302 Sheffield S1 1WB TEL: 0114 2253368 ------------------------------ Subject: From: Nicholas Wells Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 11:31:26 +0000 Re Top 10's I think there is nothing wrong in hearing other peoples "taste" in music. How boring would the world be if everybody liked the same things! Honestly, some people should take off there "Level 42" blinkers, there are some other great sounds out there as well. I'm sure the boys had varied taste in music which developed the sound that we knew and loved. I've listened to albums which I thought were great at the time, due to moods, taste, who I'd just been dumped by, which I do not think are so good now and vica versa, so here goes my current top 10 in no particular order. (which could have changed by the time I send this message!) Soul II Soul "Club Classics Volume 1" Donald Fagen "The Nightfly" Level 42 "A Physical Presence" Dire Straits "Brothers in Arms" Frank Sinatra "Songs for Swingin' Lovers" George Benson "The Best of" Level 42 "World Machine" Matt Bianco "Indigo" U2 "The Joshua Tree" Macy Gray "On How Life Is" Drunk On Love's Sweet Charms Nick ----------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our Internet site at http://www.reuters.com Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the views of Reuters Ltd. ------------------------------ Subject: I hate top 10s From: "bunty omar" Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 08:01:37 -0500 I hate top 10's - so just for Walter : ) 10. Stevie Wonder - Inervisions 9. Miles Davis - Doo Bop 8. Chris Cornell - Uphoria Morning 7. Funkadelic - Hardcore Jollies 6. Low Fidelity Allstars - How to Operate with a Blown Mind 5. L42 - A Phsical Pressence (got all the good stuff live) 4. Maceo and the King's men - doing their own thing 3. Galliano - a joyfull sound unto the creator 2. Nervana - Nevermind 1. Herbie Hancock - Head Hunters Honourable mentions - 808 state - Don Solaris L42 - Standing in the Light Jamiroquai - Return of the Space Cowboy --------------------------------------------------------------- Using a Macintosh? Get FREE E-mail, web space and MORE http://www.applelinks.com/ ---   >Want To Know More About Mac OS X ....WWDC http://www.applelinks.com/pages/specials/apple.shtml --------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Subject: Ah, the top ten From: "ztavendl" Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 12:16:22 -0000 Hello, just thought I HAD to add my top ten album list, and I do agree that they should be on here because I usually find that if someone likes Level 42 then some other stuff they like might be of use to listen to in the future. Anyway here goes................................. (they're not in order) Level 42 / Level 42 Take 6 / join the band Earth wind and fire / I am Earth wind and fire / All 'N' All Jamiroquai / Return of the space cowboy Scritti Politti / Provision(or cupid and psyche 85) Tower of Power / T.O.P Brothers Johnson / Light up the night Ramsey Lewis / Sky islands Incubus / Enjoy Incubus I like millions more but these are pretty good! Tavs the tiny bass player STANDARD DISCLAIMER: This message is confidential. You should not copy it or disclose its contents to anyone. You may use and apply the information only for the intended purpose. Internet communications are not secure and therefore Fullbrook School does not accept legal responsibility for the contents of this message. Any views or opinions presented are only those of the author and not those of Fullbrook School. If this email has come to you in error please delete it and any attachments. ------------------------------ Subject: Level 42 Influences From: "Longmate, Tom" Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 14:51:42 -0000 Hi there, I'm new to your mailing list and it's cool to see so many people who appreciate Level 42's music as much as I do. I'd love it if some of you would be good enough to view my band's website. We have been heavily influenced by Level 42/Toto/Steely Dan and write original material with some of their ideas in mind. http://www.santacarla.co.uk Please have a look and don't hesitate to get back to be if you like what you see (or even if you don't!) Thanks, Tommy. ------------------------------ Subject: Top ten grooves 2 make ya groove! From: "Funky T" Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 15:08:15 -0000

Here's ten that can move the mind, the heart, the soul and the body:

1) Santana "Moonflower" (Timeless latin jazz fusion from Senor Carlos and the band)

2) Level 42 "A Physical Presence" (Jazz funk fusion...raw and uncut!)

3) David Sancious & Tone "True Stories" (To hear the incredible sounds that David can pull from a synthesizer is both a joy and a revelation).

4) Mahavishnu Orchestra "Birds Of Fire" (A jazz fusion classic. John McLaughlin, Billy Cobham, Jan Hammer, Rick Laird and Jerry Goodman. Need I say more?)

5) Return To Forever "Where Have I Known You Before" (The classic fusion quartet of doom!)

6) George Duke "Reach For It" (George's synthesizer textures should be the eight, ninth and tenth wonders of the world)

7) Stanley Clarke "School Days" (An electric bass classic)

8) Miles Davis "Decoy" (Miles runs down how the funk should be done)

9) Weather Report "Mysterious Traveler" (Ranks with "Heavy Weather" as a classic)

10) Billy Cobham "Life & Times" (Cobham, George Duke, Doug Rauch and John Scofield. It can't get any mo' hectic that this).

And of course, I couldn't stop at just ten, so here's five mo':

James Brown "Star Time"

Sly & The Family Stone "Anthology"

Parliament "Mothership Connection"

Slave "The Best Of Slave"

The Brand New Heavies "Brother Sister"

Party on bobba!


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------------------------------ Subject: Yet Another Top 10 List... From: "Tom Sewell" Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 09:11:45 +6 I prefer call it a "deserted island collection" myself....the 10 essential recordings I couldn't live without if I only had 10 to listen to for the rest of my natural life. And in no particular order: 1) Toto - IV 2) Steely Dan - Can't Buy a Thrill 3) Level 42 - World Machine 4) Simon Phillips - Another Lifetime 5) Yellowjackets - Greenhouse 6) Flim and the BB's - New Pants 7) Weather Report - Heavy Weather 8) Jaco Pastorius - Jaco Pastorius 9) Jaco Pastorius - Word of Mouth 10) Mark King - Influences I also think the Top 10 Lists are great as they give us some insight to the musical tastes of our fellow digesters. Tom Sewell ------------------------------ Subject: Yet Another Top 10 List... From: "Tom Sewell" Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 09:11:45 +6 I prefer call it a "deserted island collection" myself....the 10 essential recordings I couldn't live without if I only had 10 to listen to for the rest of my natural life. And in no particular order: 1) Toto - IV 2) Steely Dan - Can't Buy a Thrill 3) Level 42 - World Machine 4) Simon Phillips - Another Lifetime 5) Yellowjackets - Greenhouse 6) Flim and the BB's - New Pants 7) Weather Report - Heavy Weather 8) Jaco Pastorius - Jaco Pastorius 9) Jaco Pastorius - Word of Mouth 10) Mark King - Influences I also think the Top 10 Lists are great as they give us some insight to the musical tastes of our fellow digesters. Tom Sewell ------------------------------ Subject: Level Related vs. the scroll button From: "Sean D. Green" Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 09:15:52 -0600 Friends and Digesters, Well...why not just jump right into this stew - I say. I know that some are making comments about keeping non level 42 postings off the site. Amazing how this kind of thing comes back full circle over and over. For those of you that are a little miffed about the non level content to this digest, please understand many of the reasons why. Most digesters start these threads because we don't have anything really 'NEW' to say about L42. Let's face it, the band is gone. But I believe that people do this mostly because we share a common interest in L42 and might like to know the taste of other people as well. At least I'm interested to know. What has Scritti Politti got to do with L42 -- probably nothing, but it is interesting to find out that several people who love L42 also like SC. Interesting? Well, maybe not for many, but it does help to give us a little more relational glue at times. We can discuss the SOLO careers of Mark, Mike, Phil, Boon, Wally, etc., etc., and we DO do that. No problem. At the same time, this digest is also made up of tastes, new information, likes, dislikes, etc., that are very real and personal. These really shouldn't be dismissed or banished simply because they are an essential part of the digest and what makes it so unique. In other words, it's not going to change despite what you like or don't like. There's not a miraculous filter for it, nor will it go away. There's plenty of stuff that I don't really care to read about, so I scroll down. Simple. If I have something to add, then I say it -- like now. Messages sent out to the digest about what not to talk about affect a populous -- similar to telling then to "shut up. I don't care what you have to say if it isn't Level 42 related." Certainly this can be offensive, and it offends a lot of people. Imagine sitting down with 10-20 people and limiting the discussion to only Level 42 related material. Nothing else. I'm sorry, but that would be a little too boring for me, and would probably last a very short time before someone added something else outside L42. (Fanatics - insert flame here.) I think that many people would like to know what brought them to listen to Level 42, and the alternative music that they listen to now. I believe that it is VERY interesting to know these types of things -- Now, the conversation has bulk and interest. Sorry, but it's not going to change. Maybe it is a little frustrating at time, but look at it from all perspectives. This, is what makes this digest REAL. ~Sean -- *********** "The MIDI Extreme" *********** * http://www.flash.net/~questps/midi.htm * *** For the best MIDI files on the net!*** ****************************************** ------------------------------ Subject: MK on FOX (SW) (USA) From: Michael Thomas Payne Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 11:17:55 -0600 Well, I was watching the sports recap on FOX (SW) about 7:30PM last night, and during a segway into a commercial break, the track ONE MAN was played....talk about a surprise, I wonder if Mark gets any =A3=A3=A3=A3=A3 for that partial play? Mikey ------------------------------ Subject: Re: IOW CD rom sync problem From: Millar Hammond Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 19:00:44 +0000 a faster processor ------------------------------ Subject: ant...wally whoever... From: billybilly3 @ excite.com Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 14:45:36 -0800 (PST) Subject: Is Canada where the USA sends its' simpetons? From: "desiecle" Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2001 12:18:34 -0000 Being from this place they call the states I have this to say to "desiecle" Fuck Off you puffed up asshole. _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/ ------------------------------ Subject: I agree With Asha on Top 10's From: "J. Gaynor" Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 19:30:13 -0500 (EST) After reading Asha's comment on the digest, I too thought I was the only Level 42 fan on the face of the Earth. Then thank goodness along came the internet, and I was able to hook up on this Digest and read the sometimes interesting things others have to say. If I don't like what's being said, or I've had enough of it, I simply scroll down further on the screen - Mark's got his thumb, well I've got my index finger! Anyway, the only reason I'm writing this is because reading YOUR top 10 choices has expanded my musical influences and choices as well. Now when I go into a music shop I browse through the used CD's looking for the names of artists YOU have all chosen. I figure if we all share this common love for Level 42, there must be something in this music that appeals to all of us in a little way. Anyway, thank you Asha, for your nickel's worth - it gave me something to think about, and I hope it does for maybe just a couple others out there too. Maybe 42 of us. Jen ------------------------------ Subject: Remixed recording From: Rob van Aperen Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 08:04:00 +0100 Hi! A couple of days ago I sent a message to the digest that I recorded, with the cheapest equipment, a version of Sandstorm. There was very much noise and the bass was way to loud. I did the mixing job again, now it sounds a little better. Take a look at http://145.48.232.16 and click on the "sandstorm"-hyperlink. It is a demo of only 1,5 minutes. I hope someone will enjoy it, or at least see the enthusiasm I made it with. Best regards, Rob ------------------------------ Subject: Favorite Albums... From: "James R Sutton" Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 00:15:39 -0800 Greetings all, Instead of listing my top 10 albums, I thought I would point you all to the "albums" page on my site: http://www.jamesrsutton.com/albums.htm I just finished it tonight. If any of you have any albums in common with me, please let me know! I'd love to hear from you. I hope all is well and thanks, James __________________________ jamesrsutton @ home.com http://www.jamesrsutton.com paulacolefan @ hotmail.com http://www.gravitywilling.com __________________________ ------------------------------ Subject: Jeff's TOP 10 From: "jeff mahoney" Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 07:46:39 +1100 Hi Digesters 1 Abbey Road The Beatles 2 Bridges Gil Scott-Heron 3 Indianola Mississippi Seeds BB King 4 Bitches Brew (complete) Miles Davis 5 Lets Stay Together Al Green 6 London Hooligan Soul Ballistic Brothers 7 God Save The Smithereens The Smithereens 8 Forever Now (Resurgence) Level 42 9 Beneath The Surface Incognito 10 The Affectionate Punch (original) Associates Very Hard to choose when your as old as I am but ....... I have also left out any Australian bands so...... Billy Thorpe And The Aztecs Live At Sunbury 1972 Must rate a mention............. An Impeccable Groove Cheers From Sydney Jeff ------------------------------ Subject: Re: THE BRECKER BROTHERS From: "Alessandro Maccari" Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 09:36:22 Hi, yes, I particularly like the songs "East River" and "Skunk Funk". There is some kind of two-volume collection of their best shots around, look for it on Amazon. mac >Hi all, anyone seen or heard of the Brecker Brothers: I wont say much but >they're BLOODY BRILLIANT. _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.