THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR
The Ben Folds Five Digest
Issue #1512 - May 7, 1999
Magical Armchair Digest Friday, May 7 1999 Volume 01 : Number 1512
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TOPICS IN THIS DIGEST:
the big tour
dawson's creek
Magic
Dawson
BF5 on TV
DAWSONS CREEK
army video
OH MY GOD!! DAWSONS CREEK!!
dawsons creek
Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #1510
edward?
charlotte nc!!!!
Magic on Dawson's Creek
Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #1508
Hartford, CT and tea shirts
DC, concert review,and Syracuse rumors?
mullets
Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #1509
Link Interview
Re: Korn
Re: Toronto Show.. BRILLIANT!!
Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #1510
Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #1509
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 20:10:39 EDT
From: GTIbean@aol.com
Subject: the big tour
does anyone have any information on when tickets go on sale for these shows?
any info at all on these shows?
06/01/99 St. Louis MO American Theatre
06/02/99 Kansas City MO Starlight Theatre
hit me with some mail if you've got any info
- - ben
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Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 20:42:31 -0400
From: Jody Clark <U_jclark@umassd.edu>
Subject: dawson's creek
hi kids,
i was walking past the tv in my dorm and i heard magic! i thought i left
my stereo on, but then i saw that it was on during dawson's creek! i think
that show is pretty lame, but that was kind of neat. it was on during a
funeral scene. i wonder if the people who chose the song picked it because
it's about death or if it was just a coincidence. also, they edited it so
that the piano part just continued instead of going to the timpanis. ok,
that's all for now.
jody
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 20:39:01 -0600
From: cdelucia@mindspring.com
Subject: Magic
Magic's playing on Dawson's Creek right now. Yes, I like the show.
Yes, I love the song. Incredible placement of the song, too (during a
funeral).
Craig
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Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 19:42:31 -0500
From: tj <tjcon@geocities.com>
Subject: Dawson
i don't know if this has come up yet, but as i sit here and watch the new
episode of dawsons creek, i hear ben in back, singing magic. i'm not sure
what this means... it could be good, it could be bad. but it's some
serious exposure to the teenagers of the world. i just hope it's not
another wave of teeny bopper enthusiasm, and that i won't get approached
when i wear my ben shirt, to hear some little blonde hair girl chime out,
"are those the guys that sing that song... MAAAAAAAGGIIICCCC"....
who knows?
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 20:43:18 EDT
From: BOG420@aol.com
Subject: BF5 on TV
AHHHH!!!!! okay, i hardly ever watch Dawson's Creek b/c it's not really very
good, but i was just watching tonight and in the funeral scene, they were
playing Magic, my favorite song, in the background...at the part where he
sings "stars in your eyes, free from the life, that you knew" which are a
couple of the lines i love the best!!!!!!! okay just thought i would share
that with all you! bye
Robin
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Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 20:45:56 -0400
From: Eric Jacobstein <ejacobst@haverford.edu>
Subject: DAWSONS CREEK
I was sitting in my room studying for finals a few minutes ago and all of a
sudden, I heard the song "Magic," being played. I opened the door only to
discover that it was being played on DAWSON'S CREEK. Well, I'm not all
that fond of the show but I'm fucking glad that the boys are getting the
exposure that they well-deserve!
- -Eric
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"all I know is i've gotta be
where my heart says I oughta be
it often makes no sense, in fact
i never understand these things
i feel. i love you, goodbye."
-Ben Folds Five, "Don't Change Your Plans"
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 20:54:11 EDT
From: MFH333@aol.com
Subject: army video
i finally saw the video! i'm so glad i skipped school, i knew i would see it!
it's great, but i wished they showed robert and darren more. also army is #4
on our local radio station!!! yay!
Adriane
i thought about your mommy
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 20:55:50 EDT
From: DeepRest00@aol.com
Subject: OH MY GOD!! DAWSONS CREEK!!
When they were at Abby's funeral on Dawson's Creek this week, they played
MAGIC!! They played almost the whole thing! WOW!!
I guess it makes sense, cause its about dead people, and it was Abby's funeral
I almost had a heart attack when I heard those first few piano chords!
Then at the end they didn't even give our boys Credits!!
that really pisses me off!!
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Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 17:59:17 PDT
From: "garrett john weindorf" <garrett78@hotmail.com>
Subject: dawsons creek
just finished watching dawsons creek... they played "Magic" from the new
album during the funeral scene, but it wasnt listed at the end with the
other songs...good stuff
garrett
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 21:48:12 EDT
From: BlueJellow@aol.com
Subject: Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #1510
In a message dated 5/5/99 8:21:07 PM Central Daylight Time,
owner-armchair@maillist.il.fontys.nl writes:
<< also, in reference to the kermit suggestion, a review for TUBORM in Jane
magazine called the album "a soundtrack for a muppet movie"! So we're not
alone! (although they slammed the album)
>>
Ben said they wanted to do a "Jim Henson style" video for Don't change your
plans. You guys hit the spot!!! congrats
Lucy
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 22:03:58 -0400 (EDT)
From: Judi Smith <jsmith@bc.seflin.org>
Subject: edward?
1) how can you say "redneck past" is a weak or bad song? it makes me
think you're not very musically aware, and it's obvious from the rest of
your post that you are. so i'm bewildered. i personally find it very
catchy and fun....no, it's not deep, but it's a great song :)
2) ummm... "army" BOMBED as a single? when was it released in england? it
was on mtv for the first time a couple of weeks ago. i finally started
hearing it on the radio here. what makes you think it bombed?
3) chic-fil-a is a restaurant, fast food. someone probably answered this
already.
4) ditto for this one but 'redneck' is a sometimes-friendly, usually-not
term for someone from the south, whose back of his neck is sunburned,
hence redneck. usually racists, 'good ol' boys' and otherwise not very
pleasant or smart folk :)
judi smith all i know is i've gotta be
jsmith@bc.seflin.org where my heart says i oughta be
it often makes no sense
would you catch me if i was falling? in fact i never understand
kiss me if i was leaving? these thing i feel
hold me cause i'm lonely without you? -- don't change your plans
-- round here ben folds five
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 22:23:29 EDT
From: Alanica@aol.com
Subject: charlotte nc!!!!
ok, i haven't been keeping up with my armchairs.. i have a HUGE AP test
coming up so all my spare time is devoted to that... anyways would some kind
soul out there help me! What is this about Ben Folds Five in Charlotte on the
28th and other parts of the tri-state area!?!?!?! I'm praying now that there
is still a ticket or two available for me to buy! Please e-mail me
privately... thanks soooo much
take care,
Becca with her nose in a U.S. History book
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 22:28:02 EDT
From: SuperJen4@aol.com
Subject: Magic on Dawson's Creek
Wow! Magic was on Dawson's Creek tonight. Unfortunately, the guys didn't get
acknowledged at the end of the show, but it was still great. Only 22 more
days until I get to see the guys in Raleigh NC, at The Ritz!!! It's about
time they came back to NC. I can't wait!
Jenny
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 23:07:21 EDT
From: RocketDog5@aol.com
Subject: Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #1508
hey kids,
long time subscriber, first post.
it just occured to me to offer some thoughts to the 'ol chair about the new
album (as many of us have done in the past couple issues)
nothing big, i just totally love this album to pieces.
"mess" is quite possibly my fave, the rhythm is real catchy.
all the tunes are exactly what was i hoping to hear from the boys, its great
to listen to the "old stuff" and TUBORM and just think about how their sound
has evolved and matured. I can't talk it up enough guys, i'm sure y'all know
what I'm feeling.
plus, i have long been hoping "mr.ben" would take a seat behind an organ or
Fender Rhodes, so to hear just that on "jane" made me happy as a clam.
come to pittsburgh soon, fellas.
- -andrew
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 20:31:23 EDT
From: Qualitease@aol.com
Subject: Hartford, CT and tea shirts
<< Every day I walk to school and sometimes I wear my BF5
shirt and I never see any one else wearing any other shirts and I think
there should be a National Ben folds five tea shirt day and every
person should wear the shirt and they can call us fivers. >>
Hey Kyle, that would be cool. I was thinking that cinco de mayo would be a
nice day to pay our tribute to BFF, but that's today! We are too late! BTW,
tea shirts sounds like a nice idea. I often get thisting when walking, so a
tea shirt would come in handy. Conventions are cool. Hartford where are
you?!? Let's have a BFF party. I am serious.:-) e-mail mi.
~Alan
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Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 23:17:50 -0400
From: Tito <jjackson@hamilton.edu>
Subject: DC, concert review,and Syracuse rumors?
Just thought I would mention that DCYP was played on Dawson's Creek tonight
(at the start of Abby's Funeral) and that there is a concert revie at
Rolingstone.com although I don't have the address right now.
Also, I think I read on here that there were rumors about a Syracuse show.
Anyone have any info?
- -JJ
"Say hi to your brother Tito for me."
Adam Sandler, The Wedding Singer
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 23:37:39 -0400
From: "Jenny Harrison" <jh593@columbia.edu>
Subject: mullets
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Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 23:52:37 EDT
From: Shnib12@aol.com
Subject: Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #1509
okey the armchair has gone nothing but downhill in the last few weeks, i have
posted like twice in my life and no one really seems to care, but lately the
quality of armchair has gotten bad, not only do i not give a shit that ben
isnt coming to your town, hes' not coming tot he detroit area either, but
life goes on, i would love to see him again, but you have to realize that
nonstop posting about how much you want him to come to seattle wont really
change a thing, and i really hope no one goes out and makes toothbrush
braclets, please dont, that just makes me sick to my stomach thinking of
eighth grade all over again, and if ben's happy with frolly, why dont we
leave them be, because it is his life and he does have the right to be happy,
and i know i am gonna get a million hate mails but i really dont care at this
point, the armchair isnt what it used to be, and thats really sad
love,sarah
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Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 23:22:28 -0500 (CDT)
From: Joe Kreidel <z_kreidelrj@TITAN.SFASU.EDU>
Subject: Link Interview
There is a short article about the band in the new Link Magazine. It has a
couple of pictures of Ben and Robert (what, no Darren?). It is a short
article, but pretty well done, except they used the phrase 'true dat'.
Ben talks about being comfortable with himself, the record and the NC
scene. For those who don't know, Link is a magazine mass distributed at
colleges, so if you live near a college, go into the student center and
they will be scattered all over the floor. I think they have a website,
just search Link Magazine. For those hardcore collectors out there unable
to get an issue anywhere (I don't think they sell them anywhere), I have a
few copies I'd be willing to send or trade for.
And for me, I don't like the Dave Matthews/Ben duet. I don't think
their styles would blend well. I've always imagined Ben on the piano, John
Flansburgh on guitar and John Linnell on accordion, with Too Slim (Riders
In The Sky are awesome!) slapping the upright bass. That would be an
amazing collaboration, and an incredible, hilarious live show.
To all the fellow collegians, best of luck with finals...
JoeK
"Vacation all I ever wanted, vacation tryin to get away"
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Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 00:43:44 -0400
From: kristi@idirect.com
Subject: Re: Korn
> has anyone heard about what Jon Davis (singer from Korn) had to say about our
> beloved?
> i don't know where people get off saying such things about other musical
> talents. does anyone else think this guy is stupid?
I like Korn and BFF tons, and I was kinda mad when I read that he
said that about BFF, but.. what can you do. I still love both of the
bands..
- --
Kristi@idirect.com
http://come.to/kristi
ICQ: 1871111
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Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 00:47:28 -0400
From: kristi@idirect.com
Subject: Re: Toronto Show.. BRILLIANT!!
It was amazing.. anyone else who went I am sure will agree with
me totally. :) IT ROCKED!!
And you know for the encore? Before they played, Ben Folds held
up a picture and said that someone had drawn a portrait of them..
well that person was me!! :) WOO HOO!!!! We were close to the
front by the railings and curtains for backstage, and my sister
leaned over the railing and gave it to Ben as he was going on
stage. That was waaaaay too cool for words to see him holding
that!! :)
Anyways, that's all.
Kristi -- an EXTREMELY happy camper. :)
- --
Kristi@idirect.com
http://come.to/kristi
ICQ: 1871111
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Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 22:28:27 PDT
From: "garrett john weindorf" <garrett78@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #1510
someone said "Um, HELLO, am I the only one noticing the OBVIOUS similarity
to Simon & Garfunkle's "The Boxer"?!?"...
i noticed the similarity the first time i heard the song... its alot like
the boxer, and has an all-around simon and garfunkel song... i like it, and
i like simon and garfunkel...
good times...good times...
garrett
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Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 22:38:40 PDT
From: "garrett john weindorf" <garrett78@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #1509
someone said:
Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 22:16:38 -0500 (CDT)
From: Meredith <santarel@students.uiuc.edu>
Subject: John Cage-ish
In response to colliere@techop.co.uk's note about the piano
in Magic--I
know that in Mess Ben used an upright with "little pieces of
metal between
the hammers and the strings".
this type of effect has been around for a very long time. i know that sam
phillips (owner of sun records in memphis) stuck tacks in the piano's
hammers to give it a crisper, more metallic sound. this effect is seen alot
in recordings by "the killer", jerry lee lewis--an original piano badass
that you guys should all check into...
im out.
garrett
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