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Thursday, April 24, 2003 |
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| Topics for Thursday, April 24, 2003 1 - other artistst - Veen, Willem van der 2 - Britfest 2003 - Glyn Willett 3 - other bands - Eric Johnson 4 - MIA - EMIKATIE @ aol.com 5 - Whatever became of Pat Flanagan? - Pat Flanagan 6 - GLASGOW GIG - ALLAN ROBERTSON 7 - Re: Other artists - David Loundy 8 - Level 42 Biography - Colinsladden @ aol.com 9 - LFT Compilation - Colinsladden @ aol.com 10 - Dreams and Visions VCD Volunteers - cyclonex @ btopenworld.com 11 - Re: Other Favorites - Andrea Smith 12 - Letters with Hansen and how numerous things should stay Dead (for that we would be Dreatful) - jt 13 - Trash - ian |
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| From: | Veen, Willem van der <w.van_der_veen @ services.nedtrain.nl> |
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| Date: | Wed, 23 Apr 2003 13:36:41 +0200 |
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Some other i listen to, inpo
Y-Chromo-Boyz
(watch their website , something really, really interesting is going to
happen Well done Sharmin!!!)
Nik Kershaw
Sting
Peter Cox/Go
West
Simply Red
John Mayer ( especialy the
acoustic tracks)
Vertical
Horizon
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Marcus
Miller
Spyro Gyra
Brian
Bromberg
Eric
Marienthal
Just a little plug for the
YCB.
You can download some tracks
from their website (See link on forever now.com) to listen to their music;
then follow the link to their on-line shop and order !
The music in heavey influenced
by L42 but they have found their own sound.
(put Spyro Level42 and
Casiopea in a blender=YCB)
Cheers"Chromo Boy
"Willem
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| 2 - Britfest 2003 |
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| From: | Glyn Willett <Glyn.Willett @ argos.co.uk> |
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| Date: | Wed, 23 Apr 2003 13:16:16 -0000 |
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| OK, now that the ultimate tour has been announced for this autumn (or "fall" for you guys stateside), we have now set a date for this years Britfest. This years Britfest will be at The Collingwood Suite, Gosling Sports Park, Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England on the 23rd November 2003 (the day after the Hammersmith Apollo show). The venue is approx 25 mins on the train north from Kings Cross station and has good road access from the A1(M) and M25. I shall post more details of how to get to the venue (by car & rail), nearby overnight accomodation and full details of the days events in the not so distant future. For those of you who have never been to a Britfest or don't know what a Britfest is then let me explain. A Britfest is an annual (well it's been held every year for the past 5/6 years) event that brings fans of Level 42 together under one roof. The day consists of many events laid on to entertain and get people involved. This year we are planning the following: 1) Level 42 collection corner (ibcluding the 'Fait Accompli' and 'Live at Wembley' flying coats) with many other rare and amazing items you might not have known existed! 2) Video room 3) Live tribute bands 4) Jam session for all you budding level musicians 5) Charity auction for Children Say 6) Level 42 memorabilia sale 7) Some surprises....... (to be announced later in the year) 8) Bar and food 9) Ex Mark King basses on display As we have to pay for the venue we will have to charge an admission which will be the same as every other year at £10 with proceeds from the day going to the Children Say charity which as you all know was Level 42's official charity. At this stage, we just need to know how many people are coming along so please email Lisa "Mrs Pink" Harding to let her know at lisa.harding @ ntlworld.com so that we get some idea as to the numbers expected. We really want this years event to be the biggest ever held and that can only be done by you guys turning up and participating. Thanks, Glyn Willett. ********************************************************************** Click here to visit the Argos home page http://www.argos.co.uk The information contained in this message or any of its attachments may be privileged and confidential, and is intended exclusively for the addressee. The views expressed may not be official policy, but the personal views of the originator. If you are not the intended addressee, any disclosure, reproduction, distribution, dissemination or use of this communication is not authorised. If you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by using your reply facility in your e-mail software. All messages sent and received by Argos Ltd are monitored for virus, high risk file extensions, and inappropriate content. As a result users should be aware that mail maybe accessed. ********************************************************************** | ||
| 3 - other bands |
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| From: | Eric Johnson <pgi1 @ frontpanels.com> |
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| Date: | Wed, 23 Apr 2003 08:55:13 -0400 |
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Wow guys! good response to my question. My top
'other bands' are Steely Dan , All Donald Fagen Solo, Pat Metheny(Group in
particular), Police, China Crisis and as well as Rush(still). Neil
Peart years back had some complimentary comments on Phil Gould as well as China
Crisis' late drummer.
Also still like E,W&F after all these years and
they link nicely to L42.
I like DMB more then the Dead as I prefer their
song writing and drumming. | ||
| 4 - MIA |
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| From: | EMIKATIE @ aol.com <EMIKATIE @ aol.com> |
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| Date: | Wed, 23 Apr 2003 09:47:59 EDT |
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| I think he's just lost interest. Lump him in with past alums like Tucker Haas, Dan Lloyd, Elson Trinidad, Vince Mora, and Laz Nibble. Don't forget Dirkies!!! | ||
| 5 - Whatever became of Pat Flanagan? |
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| From: | Pat Flanagan <pfpd @ pfpd.com> |
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| Date: | Wed, 23 Apr 2003 09:13:45 -0500 |
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| >Whatever became of Pat Flanagan? I correspond with him every so >(long) often, but I think he's just lost interest. I'm still around, been getting the new digest, but not reading it much. It's not that I've lost interest, just very busy with projects. But every once in awhile, I go through a big burst of reading and catch up with things. I just happened to look at Wednesday's digest when it came in. :D Pat | ||
| 6 - GLASGOW GIG |
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| From: | ALLAN ROBERTSON <allanmrobertson @ mail.com> |
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| Date: | Wed, 23 Apr 2003 12:53:26 -0500 |
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| >Anybody know who the support is likely to be at Glasgow? Last years >was all very well to look at >but instantly forgettable talent-wise!! >Ricky According to the ticket/s its "Suzie" I think its that same blonde bimbo from last year - Karaoke here we come! -- __________________________________________________________ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup | ||
| 7 - Re: Other artists |
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| From: | David Loundy <David @ Loundy.com> |
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| Date: | Wed, 23 Apr 2003 13:23:39 -0500 |
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| At 7:26 AM -0400 4/23/03, you wrote: I bought a Jamiroqui album as a result of a recommendation on this digest, and love it. Eventually I will get around to trying out Incognito. Others that come to mind: o Midge Ure is clearly one of my favorites (with M. King playing on some songs). o Tears for Fears (I have Mr. Orzibal's latest on order). o Propaganda (first album, a must buy). o a-Ha (especially starting after the first few albums, though I have not heard the two latest as the casual looking I have done has only turned them up as incredibly priced imports and I have not yet looked into buying direct from overseas after a certain experience that has colored that tactic a bit...) o Pat Metheny (middle career stuff especially-- also worth seeing live). o Dead Can Dance (Into the Labyrinth is a good start). o Sophie B. Hawkins (my 4 year old's favorite-- in edited form. The one year old I am starting by introducing Peter Gabriel's Up' tracks 2 & 3). o James Newton Howard (The Sheffield Labs recording of James Newton Howard & Friends is a true find). o Milla o Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (when the mood strikes) o Laurie Anderson (selected-- a MUST see if performing nearby). o A whole lot more I could add if I looked through my disks... | ||
| 8 - Level 42 Biography |
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| From: | Colinsladden @ aol.com <Colinsladden @ aol.com> |
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| Date: | Wed, 23 Apr 2003 15:54:22 EDT |
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| Hi Laurence I received the book today Thanks for your help Colin | ||
| 9 - LFT Compilation |
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| From: | Colinsladden @ aol.com <Colinsladden @ aol.com> |
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| Date: | Wed, 23 Apr 2003 16:04:02 EDT |
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| Nice to see another compilation due out I will add this to my collection but why don't they put 'Coup D'Etat' (World Machine Album) on one. Put on the head phones crank the volume up close your eyes and listen Fantastic. | ||
| 10 - Dreams and Visions VCD Volunteers |
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| From: | cyclonex @ btopenworld.com <cyclonex @ btopenworld.com> |
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| Date: | Wed, 23 Apr 2003 23:50:09 +0100 (BST) |
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| Hello everyone ! I am new to Level 42 Digest and can anyone tell me, please, how I can get a copy of the Dreams and Visions VCD since the email address on the "Forever Level 42" site does not do it. I live in central London, UK and I would be grateful to anyone who can help me on how to obtain a copy. Thank you Level fans. From C.C. From London,UK | ||
| 11 - Re: Other Favorites |
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| From: | Andrea Smith <ardsmith @ ameritech.net> |
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| Date: | Wed, 23 Apr 2003 16:38:50 -0700 (PDT) |
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I am a huge Steely Dan fan. My aunt introduced me to them when I was very young. I'm convinced that I'm the only 9 year old that knew all the words to "Deacon Blues". If I only knew was I was singing... :) I'm sure our posters in the states know that Steely Dan has a new album and tour this summer. I can't wait. I too have an eclectic taste. Besides L42, I listen to a lot of house, jazz, classic rock, and hip hop. I do believe that someone mentioned Naked Music awhile back-I love the entire label and I was just listening to Carte Blanche 3 on the drive home from the job today. I love Omar (a terrific British soul singer), but his last album left me kind of flat. Does anyone know if he's doing anything new? He's hard to find here in the States. Back on the L42 topic, I tried to contact someone here for the Dreams and Visions disc, but their email was not working. Is there anyone in the states making copies? Please contact me!
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| 12 - Letters with Hansen and how numerous things should stay Dead (for that we would be Dreatful) |
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| From: | jt <jtraci @ yahoo.com> |
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| Date: | Thu, 24 Apr 2003 01:49:23 -0700 (PDT) |
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| Eric J. Hansen > A growing sentiment seems to be that > things aren't like they used to be. More > "bickering", less agreement, not much to discuss, > etc. Yeah, which is probably why your list of some of the other 'old schoolers' lost interest. Back then we had the re-joining (kinda) of Phil and we didn't know that (again) that band would shortly come crashing to a death. Now we have a pseudo resurrected corpse hobbling about, once named "groupo" now proclaiming to be Lazerus. All that there is to talk about is 'wow, another live version, note for note, of [insert flogged to death tune]'. But you alpha-points are good, too. As for A) in which some people may have become comfortable with the internet, this may be true, or it could be just some of the folks have aged a bit, gained experience, hopefully gained a bit more insight into other musical areas, and basically have just become more aware when nonsense is being pulled off in front of them. B) "different times", I don't know if I buy so much, although it may be an affect for some. C) "natives restless" is probably the big one, there seems to be a few parties, some with membership in a few of them; as I said in A), some have a better grasp on perspective and can judge this for, pretty much, what it is; the adjective-fans that will except anything, even the up and coming collaboration with Puff diddy and Pharell (with MK playing banjo) because it is MK/L42, therefore it is _The Best_; then there is the optimist (synonym for disillusioned) that still think that this band, after working together, with null results, for 5+ years will make some nifty album. JerryRehn @ aol.com > Toto (yes, I said Toto - > especially since the addition of Simon Phillips on > Drums) This still makes me weep, a sheer brilliant drummer working with...them. When he took the gig I was hoping for a short lived pay-day type gig (Terry Bozzio in The Knack, anyone?), but at least he has continued with a few of his side projects within that time, too. > But in my opinion, NO band > in the world EVER needs two drummers. I agree, what King Crimson did with the double-trio thing was...almost interesting. Having Pat Mael-something muck about in time so that Bruford could screw with meter was...kinda cool, but Bruford is so amazing that he can muck about and keep the time (with various shifts), so I wasn't too keen on it. Thankfully BB got tired of it and reunited Earthworks (among other projects) (it’s truly amazing, and inspiring how much some of these guys work (‘play’) and try new things, Mr. King: take note!) > The main > difference for me is that the Dead and their > followers are primarily washed up drug... Yeah, I can't stand (or sit) TGDead, it seems more of a clique thing- kinda like some here think that a L42 concert is a social event, therefore enhancing the music, etc, so it's not just a gig. “I don’t care what they play, as long as AG is buying the beer”, etc. >The Dead are probably > one of the most overrated groups in the history of > music. Yes, I agree, right up there with The Beatles. DonZipf @ aol.com > Also, today I was listening > to Louis Armstrong's greatest hits. Excellent, excellent choice!! j __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo http://search.yahoo.com | ||
| 13 - Trash |
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| From: | ian <ian @ lovell-42.freeserve.co.uk> |
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| Date: | Thu, 24 Apr 2003 9:08:00 +0000 |
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| Hi All, Heard a few people asking when the next Trash installment would as it is well overdue... Is there ever any likelyhood that this will happen now that Level42 has been resurrected? After all, Mark could use a lot of this material (which according to the original Trash was partly written for L42 anyway) in his new line up. Best wishes, Ian. This message was sent from the on-line version of my Freeserve account. Therefore, if you reply to this message, please include the sent text as I may not have it on record on my home pc. __________________________________________________________________________ Join Freeserve http://www.freeserve.com/time/ Winner of the 2003 Internet Service Providers' Association awards for Best Unmetered ISP and Best Consumer Application. |
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