THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR
The Ben Folds Five Digest
Issue #642 - November 23, 1997
Magical Armchair Digest Sunday, November 23 1997 Volume 01 : Number 642
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TOPICS IN THIS DIGEST:
BFF Supper Club Tree Structure
uhhhh
yeah there was smoke.....
any other lists?
Idiots...
12 Angry Viewers
brick puzzle
Girshwin and Bouncers
Mad at BFF
"Brick" in Chicago
Re: Missing the War, Smoke
naked baby photos
Suggestion
Warming up...
Re: Philly airtime
[none]
For Phila. people
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Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 13:36:18 -0800 (PST)
From: "dflynch.esq"
Subject: BFF Supper Club Tree Structure
BFF Supper Club Tree Structure
Complete instructions have been emailed to all members of this
tree. If you are *on* the tree listed below, and did not receive
instructions, let me know. I have structured this as geographically
close as possible to assist in the swift completion of the tree. All
blank senders should receive back the blank that they originally sent
to the DAT person when the branch is finished.
Anyone who signed up and is not on this structure sent me either an
incomplete address, an incorrectly formatted signup, incomplete
information, or signed up after the 40 limit was reached. I received
approximately 10 faulty signups, and continue to receive signups
after the announcement of the 40 limit.
Ben Folds Five
The Supper Club, NYC
11/6/97
DAT Audience Tape, recorded from center of floor,
with Core Sound Cardiod Mikes > Sony D-7 DAT
NYC BRANCH:
Dan Lynch (DAT); dflynch.esq@internetMCI.com
to>
Rachelle Rae House; rrh203@nyu.edu
to>
Daniel Davis; Keyserdan1@aol.com
to>
Chris Van Valen (blank sender) ; vanvalnc@is2.nyu.edu
NY AREA BRANCH:
Dan Lynch (DAT); dflynch.esq@internetMCI.com
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Jason Engleka; jason_engleka@mediametrix.com
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Linda Parets; lindanikon@aol.com
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Janet Leray; jasq@viconet.com
to>
Ken McKenna; kennemck@sbservices.com
to>
ETHAN JON KREITZER (blank sender) ;
ETKREITZER@VASSAR.EDU
NEW ENGLAND BRANCH:
Jon Lax (DAT); jon@colawars.com
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Katy Demcak; kdemcak@wellesley.edu
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Ed Wines; ewines@misti.com
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Lou Papineau; loup@ids.net
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Alan Munshower (blank sender) ; Qualitease@aol.com
SOUTHERN BRANCH:
Dan Lynch (DAT); dflynch.esq@internetMCI.com
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Lenny; Lendakike@mail.utexas.edu
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allison cuyjet; cuyjet@owlnet.rice.edu
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David Hester; dhester@usit.net
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Heather Hurwitz; hhurwitz@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu
to>
Susan Mers (blank sender); susan@fcnl.org
MIDWEST #1 BRANCH:
Kent Hillman (DAT); khillman@lightspeed.net
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Bill Tatalovich; wt3@cec.wustl.edu
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Josh Turner; SMarshal1@aol.com
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Bess Osburn; c715454@showme.missouri.edu
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Bryan Brisky; quadlibet@aol.com
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Joe Schanderson; schander@juno.com
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Kristin Klevering (blank sender); klevering.kristin@ann-arbor.va.gov
MIDWEST #2 BRANCH:
Jon Lax (DAT); jon@colawars.com
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Tom McDonnell; mcdonnell@hotmail.com
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Jason Kesler; Jaykes@ix.netcom.com or kesler.5@osu.edu
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Mike Novak; mnovak@apk.net
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Ryan Bauman; ponce@theonramp.net
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michael beam; hardhead@underworld.net
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Johnny P. Scholtes, Jr. (blank sender); punkerboy@webtv.net
WESTERN BRANCH:
Kent Hillman (DAT); khillman@lightspeed.net
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rose minier; rminier@thacher.org
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David McCallum; dmcc@nowhere.net
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Andrew Everett; aee4@email.byu.edu
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Bryce Francis (blank sender); Bnanakingg@aol.com
INTERNATIONAL BRANCH:
Dan Lynch (DAT); dflynch.esq@internetMCI.com
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Steffen Donath (blank sender); SDonath@compuserve.com
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Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 09:09:44 -0800
From: gabsey@juno.com (Gabrielle Marie Foundoukis)
Subject: uhhhh
Hey Fivers,
Does anyone know if another BF5 list? This one has turned into a tabloid
magazine!! I CAN'T STAND IT!! I'm sorry but nevertheless, this is all
pissing me off!! Well, if there are any more BF5 list please privately
e-mail me at Gabsey@juno.com
Thanks,
Gabs
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>AtTeNtIoN aLl PeOpLeS<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
DuDe MaN...
LiFe WoUlDn'T bE nOrMaL wItHoUt WeIrD, fUnKy, KiNkY aNd
AbNoRmAl PeOpLe!!!
-WaNdA LeE
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Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 21:16:05 -0500 (EST)
From: LOUISE008@aol.com
Subject: yeah there was smoke.....
did anyone else see the BFF show in Lawrence???? if you didn't, be very very
depressed, it was the best BFF show i have seen. if matt's friend in the name
tag reads this, i'm sorry i didn't realize you were an armchair member until
after the show.....julie hurst if you are out there.....i felt i had to
respond to your question because we share the same last name. you asked if
ben or darren says the, "i was never cool in school thing." it was darren.
Robert was wearing the same shirt he wore @ horde fest. Coincidence? or does
he just really like that one shirt that says, "KOMEDA?" anyway know.....
bff faithful worshiper
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Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 09:14:26 -0800
From: benfoldsfive.theyrule@juno.com (The bitch lalala of the house!!!!!)
Subject: any other lists?
Is there any other bf5 lists that anyone knows of? this one is pissing me
to off the edge!! please privatly e-mail me if you know of any others
thanks
G/\/\F
benfoldsfive.theyrule@juno.com
"The cruelest lies are often told without a word... the kindest truths
are often spoken but never heard- Ben Folds
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Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 21:48:18 -0500
From: Dan
Subject: Idiots...
Ok.. Ok..
Ive had my mail box filled with crud ever since I subscribed like 2
months ago.. Yeah.. Im new here.. and some of you may think my
complaints are unfounded.. but Im 15.. and I can post more mature
messages than several of the other "Fivers" C'mon... I love to look at
my mail and read interesting stuff about the band, concert-goers, and
musical opinions... But I think.. (yes.. im thinking) and Im sure many
of you agree whole-heartedly... the trash needs to stop...
SOOO.. to all of you who seem to get-off on filling our mailboxes with
trash...
"Kiss my ass"
I wont let it ruin any more of my days...
Thank you to all who are decent and loyal to our common love...
Ciao
Dan
- --
...Freak out...
...Give in...
Doesnt matter what you believe in
...Stay cool...
And be somebodys fool this year
...Cuz they know...
Who is righteous-what is bold
...Or so Im told...
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Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 22:12:42 -0500 (EST)
From: BlueJellow@aol.com
Subject: 12 Angry Viewers
I naturally expected Brick to be on this show considering they put all the
new ones on it. I didn't know what day, and since the people on the show are
dicks, I figured Brick would never make it to Friday anyway. I haven't seen
the video. I know it's good already. Nothing BFF had ever made has
disappointed me in the least.
I need to complain. I decided to give 12 Angry Viewers a shot, after all,
MTV was FINALLY playing videos (although only 3 for 30 min.) and they were
new. So what the hell, you know? Well, they played this TERRIFIC video by
Death in Vegas, I think it was Dirt. THe song I didn't like very much, but
the video was so great. They hated it, of course. Plus the "jury" didn't
have ANYTHING intelligent to say. All they could say about it was that "it
sucked" or "awesome" which shows how stupid it is.
I knew they wouldn't get Brick. IT TAKES SOME THOUGHT!!!!!!!!!!!! Of course
they wouldn't like it, it's a beautiful song with great lyrics and
accompanyment (sp). They liked this terrible rap video, and now they play it
all the time. AT this time, I would like to quote Kyle from South Park. "YOU
BASTARDS!!!!!" Did I prove my point? The JURY WAS IGNORANT.
Lately, I have been having dreams about killing people, and have been getting
psychic readings. Can you tell?
VERY UPSET ABOUT M MY GEOMETRY GRADE,
Lucy
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Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 22:37:31 -0500 (EST)
From: Judi Smith
Subject: brick puzzle
re: jessica's mom's confusion -- the lyric is "sell some gifts that i got"
but i have always wondered about that line too. it just doesn't make any
sense to me, and i meant to ask them about it when i saw them in west
palm beach last month but i was too busy making a fool of myself to
remember.
anybody have any ideas why he'd be selling gifts?
judi smith would you catch me if i was falling
jsmith@bc.seflin.org kiss me if i was leaving
hold me 'cause i'm lonely without you
countingcrows-l@ -- counting crows
listserv.aol.com
"i'm not cheap, but i am on special this week"
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Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 22:39:13 -0500 (EST)
From: Peter Dean Mast
Subject: Girshwin and Bouncers
First off, I love the connection that someone made between Girshin and
BF5. I think I was the first one on the list to name Girshwin as
classical, but I will admit that that isn't the best representation of
his music. Officially, he is labled "Modern" Classical, which for most
people who study music means that it is a loosely labled version of
classical. Girshwin definitely falls under many music styles, and at the
same time none of them. Definitely a connection there with BF5. I don't
know about you guys, but I generally tell people that they are kind of
"Alternative with jazz influence" and then tell them that it's a piano,
bass and drums with three part vocal harmonies just to emphasize that
they are not "normal" for any style of music, which is why they are so cool!!
Secondly, I thought that Doug's post (the tour guy) was really cool. I
went to a Cleveland show last year where we were just about within
touching distance of Ben, and easy throwing distance (a few black shirts
and a few bra's made it up there). But all that I saw of the security
was two guys in black shirts off to the sides of the stage, obviously
watching the crowd more then the band, but they didn't need to do
anything else at all. Now, that's the kind of show where you know the
people there are there to listen to music and watch a band perform, not
tp "mosh" or get drunk. That's because BF5 fans rule!
Pete
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Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 23:10:13 -0500 (EST)
From: Mystic1879@aol.com
Subject: Mad at BFF
I was suprised to see when going over the tour dates for the recent tour,
that Ben Folds Five, absentmindedly forgot to come anywhere near
Pennsylvania. We rerally enjoy their music up here and were very bummed to
see that they overlooked us here. WE ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST BFF FANS UP
HERE!!!
Thanx for listening:
Meredith Marnell
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Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 01:57:52 -0500 (EST)
From: Pazuzu23@aol.com
Subject: "Brick" in Chicago
...on Q101, our local What They Want You To Hear station, "Brick" has been
on the Top 5 at 5:00 for a few weeks now, floating up from number 5 to
number 3.
All me mates have known me to be a BFF fan for a year now, and now I'm
watching them start to like BFF. 'Bout time!
Anyway, it sounded odd to hear "That was Ben Folds Five, number five on the
Top Five at Five". I laughed me bits off.
- -Scott
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Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 03:27:21 -0500
From: Leo Hernandez
Subject: Re: Missing the War, Smoke
There isn't really that much to Smoke...it was a magazine article that
touched Ben so much he put it to music.
Leo
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Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 03:45:42 -0500 (EST)
From: bagley sarah r
Subject: naked baby photos
I heard something about a new album of live stuff and b sides in january.
Can anyone supply some more details? just curious. also is there a b
side on the one angry dwarf single with Robert playing the piano and
Ben on the bass? This sounds interesting.
sarah bagley
srbagl@mail.wm.edu
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Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 08:10:42 -0500
From: rosaliem@exoticomm.com
Subject: Suggestion
I think it would be great if there was a "Magical Armchair, Junior"
digest -- A list that would strictly contain posts about tour dates, tv
appearances, and bootleg/trading info.
Personally, those are the main reasons why I subscribe to this list. By
all means, people are entitled to their opinions, but sometimes, I just
want the facts.
Is anyone willing to undertake this?
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Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 15:04:51 +0100
From: Leung
Subject: Warming up...
Hey there people!
I'm sad that everybody was so uptight about the Crack/gay thing, but you
guys KNOW they weren't being serious, like everybody else so it wasn't
really necessary to respond. Sorry.
ON A LIGHTER NOTE! (how about A?)
- -Annie-what colour spandex shorts?
- -You know about the 'phone ringing in Steven's Last night in town? Well,
why the hell hasn't anybody talked about the dog straight after?
- -Everybody download Eddie Walker, this is your life if you can't get a
copy-the quality's real poor, but it's one of Ben Folds' best.
- -sorry, just couldn't help noticing that Steven's and eddie walker are
both in A! A also features in Underground, in that piano intro! wow.
Don't wOrry, be HappY !
Anthony
P.S. 3 weeks to go till the sheperd's bush gig...
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Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 10:32:26 -0500 (EST)
From: Spngledsky@aol.com
Subject: Re: Philly airtime
To all Philly People:
I don't know how many people I have to convince to stop listening to Y-100,
but do it!. The launching pad into the realm of BFF for me was 88.5 WXPN,
University of Penn's commercial-free, publically supproted station. I know
you're thinking "Public radio...ugh", but seriously, give it a try for a
week. The first BFF song I heard was BOWCCL on XPN, they've been playing
"Kate" and "Stephen's Last Night in Town" for who knows how long. PLEASE!
Stop listening to Y-100, plain and simple, they suck eggs.
*becky
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Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 10:41:50 -0500
From: Rebecca.Cole@mail.cc.trincoll.edu (Rebecca Cole)
Subject: [none]
>what
>does the line mean when ben sings "and sell some shit i got" what is he
>selling? where is he selling it to?
The line is actually "sell some gifts that I got." I always assumed it was
because it was the day after christmas and he was selling them to a pawn
shop because he needed money...or maybe he just didn't need three salad
shooters.
And, on the topic of all these stoopid rumors, the only thing I have to say
is that the only reason people post this crap is so that everyone will
freak out. And guess what? It worked! There's a lesson here: next time,
just ignore the idiots who say this junk, and it won't happen anymore. Or
at least they won't get the satisfaction of all of us rabid fans going into
a tizzy.
I wanna borrow some duct tape,
Rebby
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Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 10:42:37 -0500 (EST)
From: Spngledsky@aol.com
Subject: For Phila. people
In a message dated 97-11-21 20:28:26 EST, you write:
>Was I the only one who was disappointed that the boyds
>didn't play "And We Danced" at the Electric Factory.
>
>
I think it should be a requirement for any band that plays in Philly to
either cover the Hooters or Dead Milkmen at a show. I was looking for a
rendition of "All You Zombies".
*becky
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