THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR
The Ben Folds Five Digest
Issue #945 - April 17, 1998
Magical Armchair Digest Friday, April 17 1998 Volume 01 : Number 945
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TOPICS IN THIS DIGEST:
the boys on bacharach
indianapolis show
raindropping on BF5
Techno Schmecno :)
mtv top 20
Burt and Ben
cincinnati may 19th
update on Darren interview
Hey y'all
Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #942
SPIN article
Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #943
eh-eh, calm down, calm down!
CHRIS MOYLES IS GOD
Toronto show...
an extra cd
a huge apology
All Apologies to Kanuks and John Bull
oh, trying to be clever, eh? dirty yank.
when is the V100 fest??!
London
Burt Bacharach and bff!
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Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 21:16:05 EDT
From: LC54992 <LC54992@aol.com>
Subject: the boys on bacharach
did you all just see Ben Folds Five on the Burt Bacharach tribute? tell me
just how much they rocked?????? they were so awesome!!!!! rain drops keep
falling on my head...." that song is going to be in my head....but that's ok
cuz the song rox and so does that "hot new group" who sang it....BEN FOLDS
FIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
~Robin
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Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 20:27:19 -0500
From: Lachesis@webtv.net (ambidextrous piggy face)
Subject: indianapolis show
hello, list.
long time no post.
i used to be a fairly prominent person on this list for a very very
short time like a year ago. i've been lurking for a long long while.
anyway, i've got general admission tickets for the indianapolis show.
of course, who doesn't? i'm SO mad about that. i figure that at 19
i'll be one of the oldest people there, so i can beat up the 12 year
olds and take their seats in the upper pavillion.
no. i wouldn't really do that.
well, maybe.
anyway, if any armcharite-type people want to meet up at the show, i'd
be glad to do it. i might have a big group with me (i bought 6
tickets).
let me know.
man, i just saw radiohead last week in chicago and now bff at the end of
may. does life get any better than this?
dave
dave's sig: now with karate chop action!!
"i will send you a picture. it is of a man being sick." --.j 0n
"and everything's underground. we gotta dig it up somehow."
- --radiohead, 'banana co.'
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Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 21:27:33 -0400
From: schander@juno.com (joe s schanderson)
Subject: raindropping on BF5
Although I of course loved seeing the band playing a "new" song, I think
they were NOT at all used to their abilities. I mean a song like
"raindrops" screams for great harmonies and Darren and Robert don't even
get mics? I liked it as it was but think it could have been INCREDIBLE.
michigan joe
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Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 21:32:00 EDT
From: Snowwite67 <Snowwite67@aol.com>
Subject: Techno Schmecno :)
Before I get a bunch of hate mail, I want to let you all know, that there is
NOTHING WRONG with Techno. It's not my favorite type of music, but it's got
some good stuff. Alright. :)
- -Lauren
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Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 21:35:15 -0400
From: Jason <jasonp@bhip.infi.net>
Subject: mtv top 20
Brick is number 9 on the MTV top 20. Also interesting, they are ahead of Puff
Daddy, Mase, and a number of Rappers. I guess I shouldn't mention that Marcy
Playground is #1 on the top 20.
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Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 21:36:34 EDT
From: Nick 26Red <Nick26Red@aol.com>
Subject: Burt and Ben
I just watched the guys on TNT for the Burt Bacarach tribute. I didn't even
know who that Burt guy was, but as long as Ben Folds Five was playing I didn't
care. Prior to tonight, I only knew him from the reference to him in Austin
Powers.
I watched it with my mom and dad, which I thought would be a bad thing.
They knew I was going to their concert in Cincinnati May 19th (yes!) but
hadn't heard anything they played before (even "Brick"). Turns out they
really liked the version of "Raindrops" they performed. I was surprised.
Anyway, during the performance, I'm sure anyone who watched it noticed that
everyone from the orchestra to Burt to the band were all looking at each other
and smiling. My guess was that Burt looked like he was having a seizure when
he was listening to the performance. I guess I had to be there. They did
look cool in their suits, though. Oh, one more thing; it seems like every
time a see a clip of them playing live Ben is straddling the stool he is
sitting on. That looks like it would hurt after a while. I've said enough.
Nick
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Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 21:50:13 EDT
From: Nick 26Red <Nick26Red@aol.com>
Subject: cincinnati may 19th
To anyone who is going to the Ben Folds Five concert May 19th when they play
at Bogart's in Cincinnati-- do you plan to tape it? If so, I'd love a copy.
I know this is early, but I'm really excited and figured I should ask now
before I forget. E-mail me and we can work something out. And since some
people are mentioning this, here are five great bands besides Ben Folds Five:
Soul Coughing
They Might Be Giants
Violent Femmes
Dave Matthews Band
Barenaked Ladies
Nick
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Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 19:27:58 -0700
From: "Julie 'bf5fan' Hurst" <sledgie@mailcity.com>
Subject: update on Darren interview
UPDATE : they still haven't heard back from Ben Folds Five on the interview.
But there is news which I see in a bad way, and a good way. The D.J I am friends
with Skip, won't be working next week...someone else will be.
I think Sal (the other person I knw there) is, but Skip was the guy who promised
me everything. Now I dunno if he's passing the message onto whoever is filling in
for him. But I sure as hell hope so.
I'll ring him tonight and tell him...I might have to find out who is taking over
and have a word to him about it.
I think with this other guy, he wouldn't know alot about them...(I hope) and may
be easier to tell what questions to ask..
Any ideas of what to do???
Don't forget I'll be choosing the best questions that are sent to me at: julianne@ronscomputers.com.au
i'll try my hardest to get them answered, but I can't promise anything. Hey at least
I can make one of these crappy interviews on commercial radio stations interesting
:)
- -Julie 'anti-gavin'
"Why don't you like Bush?? Gavin is rad!" ehhh...this person is not my friend
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Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 22:34:15 EDT
From: SunfireQT <SunfireQT@aol.com>
Subject: Hey y'all
Dear Steven:
Quit being such a damned critic!!!!!
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Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 19:52:37 -0700 (PDT)
From: Salinn <lanesj@plu.edu>
Subject: Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #942
I don't know who posted it...but Kenny G is from Seattle, Washington!!! I
grew up here, and we don't hear the end of it. Anyways, he's not Canadian.
Celine Dion is. Can we go back to discussing BFF now? The USA/England
debate is over! So we both had good things and bad things...obviously,
North Carolina has some good things...let's talk about them...
Thanks! :)
- -Salinn
"Love cures and love hurts...love is and isn't true...love...we're all
alone..." -'Years Ago', Superdeluxe
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Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 23:23:13 EDT
From: JGreenb106 <JGreenb106@aol.com>
Subject: SPIN article
Just wondering if everyone caught the SPIN little article/ interview thing in
the "40 most vital" issue w/ Ben Folds... small, but interesting...they came
in at #40. Anyway, it's worth reading...
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Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 01:10:49 EDT
From: Corrin108 <Corrin108@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Magical Armchair Digest V1 #943
other bands i like....
Soul coughing
born against
inside (from Long Island if yr wondering)
108
ween
unrest
ok...ill stop for now..though i could go on and on and on and on
corinne
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Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 08:28:37 +0000
From: "Luke Wilson"<Luke_Wilson@fwuk.fwc.com>
Subject: eh-eh, calm down, calm down!
OK, it appears I have angered some of you lovely Americans with my rant on
the cack you have dished out to us. It seems that some of you think it's
alright to slag off everything good about the UK, whilst expecting us
placid, shy, reserved gentlemen and gentlewomen to just sit back, smile and
take it. Well, I for one will not stand for it. I know that this has little
(like nothing) to do with BFF, but when it comes to national pride, I feel
I must speak out. I promise you that this will be the last time I clutter
up the posting with a rant of such nature, and I would like to make it
clear that I am not anti-American. If I was, then (a) I wouldn't be on the
posting in the first place, (b) I wouldn't reckon that Simpsons and South
Park are awesome and (c) I wouldn't holiday out there. Just lay off our
country, alright?
But on an entirely pure BFF note - does anyone know if there's any support
for the Forum gig - or can we be down the local drinking establishment til
8? Secretly I hope Capri are supporting again. No, I do. Really.
Cheers
Luke
"You will bring us....... a shrubbery!!" - oh, look, that's British as
well! :)
PS I think Mr. Cocker was born in UK - but brought up in US.
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Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 10:23:22 +0000
From: "B.D.WATTS" <tl6304@qmw.ac.uk>
Subject: CHRIS MOYLES IS GOD
No matter what anyone says Chris Moyles is God because if we look at
Bowccl and Kate we can see they did not get enough radio play however
he has single handedly got Brick into the minds of the nation and
onto the radio 1 playlist. He is not annoying he is God. Did you hear
his rehash of Space along Supermarket themes- Im sorry for you
americans unable to hear this, but hell maybe you know what it feels
like now.
BRICK WENT IN AT NUMBER 26. Bargain
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Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 09:11:59 PDT
From: "Nick Scott" <nickscott09@hotmail.com>
Subject: Toronto show...
I was hoping someone could give me information on the Beck and Ben Folds
Five Toronto show on June 3. I am desperately seeking tickets and
information if it is still on. Please help.
Nick
"The underground is overcrowded."
-Archers of Loaf
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Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 13:24:42 EDT
From: SallyAll <SallyAll@aol.com>
Subject: an extra cd
hey guys,
i've been reading these armchairs forever, but i've never posted. I want to
start off by saying you guys kick! ok, now down to business : )
i have a small, but annoying problem. a few months back, i ordered the
whatever and ever amen cd + 1 jap import. and 3 months later it never came.
so when i was strolling around NYC and happened to see it, i picked it up
right away. now, the cd has FINALLY come in and i have an extra one. i am
trying to get rid of it, so if anyone would be interested in buying it off of
me, please contact me. i'm selling it for what i paid for it. (around $30
with tax). email me privately if you are interested. thanks a lot!! also,
while i'm posting here, does anyone have the ST. LOUIS, MO show from 2/14/98?
I would die to have that on tape.....so you guys can contact me, too!!
love,
becky:)
check me out! <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/SallyAll/mywebpage.html">Our
Web Page!</A> - bootlegs, pictures, and setlists!
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Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 16:00:18, -0500
From: PFJH05D@prodigy.com (MISS JESSICA R BORASH)
Subject: a huge apology
okay. to everyone on the list:
i am so so sorry about my recent post abolut the quote. it was
completely out of line and i feel horrible. the thing is, i get
really irritated about miswritten lyrics, especially about songs i
like. so, to the chick i wrote the mean post to, i am sorry about my
extreme bitchiness. i had a bad day, but i still had no right to
take it out on you. plus, it had nothing to do with our favorite
guys. so, i am sorry.
jeskuh =>
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Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 15:12:48 -0500
From: joe <jmcnulty@ou.edu>
Subject: All Apologies to Kanuks and John Bull
ok, my bad. I've been told that Kenny G.'s actually from Idaho, not
Canada.
Oklahoma Joe
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Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 22:05:57 +0100 (BST)
From: Richard Cheng <richard.cheng@st-edmund-hall.oxford.ac.uk>
Subject: oh, trying to be clever, eh? dirty yank.
>
> Too bad you brits didn't take to the whole soap, deodorant and toothbrush
> trend we got going over here.
> Sr. Evil Empire
>
yeah, we tend to just, like, wash with ours. ;)
rich
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Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 17:31:01 EDT
From: FILMCHIK <FILMCHIK@aol.com>
Subject: when is the V100 fest??!
Hey guys--
gugick2 said that there was going to be a V100 fest in Philly...with BF5
playing. Does anyone know when that is because I'll be going to college there
in the fall. I've seen them live before and I neeeed to see them again.So,if
anyone has info....please post :-)
-Melissa
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Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 23:20:09 +0100
From: paul.leung@virgin.net (paul.leung@virgin.net)
Subject: London
Well, here I am, writing again, even though I manage to sound incoherent everytime I write.
Anyway, to keep it brief, I'm a londoner who goes to most of the london gigs so whoever wanted to meet up just mail me, and I'll see if I can sort something out for the 29th. ok?
Anthony
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Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1998 19:55:31 EDT
From: Pianogtar <Pianogtar@aol.com>
Subject: Burt Bacharach and bff!
I must say that Ben doing "Raindrops keep dropping on my head" was pretty
cool. I really liked that lead that Robert played at the end of it. later to
all
gdt
check out my pages
<A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Pianogtar/index.html">Pianogtar's Home Page
</A> - BFF is the band of the month
<A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Pianogtar/spwa.html">SPWA</A> - south park
wrestling association
<A HREF="http://smeg.com/backwards/b3.cgi?url=www.93planet.com/">MF 3.39
tenalP - dlroW ruoY roF kcoR</A> - you might think this is Russian or
something but it is actually a radio station I asked if they could play Ben
and their d.j. c.m. said that they had people that call that do not want to
listen to Ben (this is b.s. that was replied to me, why would anyone call for
something that wasn't being played to begin with. She said they would rather
be monotonous and play mb20 and metallica.) That is why the link is
backwards, so is the page, and so are they
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