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That wooshing noise is the sound of this thread going over just about every reader's head.

Is this a thread exclusively for aging punks? *Cracks open a tin of special brew*

Is this a thread exclusively for aging punks? *Cracks open a tin of special brew*

I think it might very well be.

*Passes round the Mad Dog 20/20*

What the heck is a 'Strummer' movie? :confused:

What the heck is a 'Strummer' movie? :confused:

I did say there were going to be "wooshing" noises.

Speaking of movies, does Sky CRAPtain and the World of Tomorrow seem like a joke?

THE ENTIRE MOVIE WAS SHOT ON A BLUESCREEN!! Enough w/the Special FX; just replace the actors with CG animation already!

That wooshing noise is the sound of this thread going over just about every reader's head.
... just about ...

I never saw his movies. Can he act?

Can he act?

He wasn't going to win any oscars, but he wasn't too shoddy as a character actor (even if it was always pretty much the same one).

Is this a thread exclusively for aging punks? *Cracks open a tin of special brew*

Aah ... Special Brew for breakfast .... one of my least favourite memories.

The Clash at the ANL gig in Victoria Park .... one of my most favourite memories.

And yesterday Johnny Ramone died .....

Sigh. I think that wooshing noise that you hear is the sound of the years flying by.

Wow, I wasn't aware he made films as well. That guy sure was great. I'm just sad I never got to see the clash play...

Wow, I wasn't aware he made films as well. That guy sure was great. I'm just sad I never got to see the clash play...

Well, bit parts and cameos in other peoples movies, anyhow - I never got to see the Clash play live either, I guess the closest I got was Joe Strummer and the Latino-Rockabilly War on the Class War organised Rock Against The Rich tour in '88. Ah well.


Edit: '88 not '87 - in the Sheffild Leadmill, for them that care.

And yesterday Johnny Ramone died .....
Wha???

Wha???

Yup, 'fraid so: I guess Tommy Ramone is starting to get worried now seeing as how he's the last original member left standing.



(...and yes, this topic was originally intended as just a variant on the "What was your favourite Summer movie??", but its good to see some of us 30+ punks raising a figurative glass to the man...)

Damn, that band was good! My friends never could see it:

Me: "You gotta listen to this album!"
Them: "It's only 28 minutes long. Just one of Yes's songs is longer than that. You've been ripped off."
Me: "NO. I get 14 perfect songs this way. Plus you get dancing and laughter thrown in for free. Listen!" *Plays album.*
Them: "Wha ... ? No way, man. That's really stupid."

And now they're being called one of the most influential bands of the '70's. You think? (/sarcasm)

Incidentally, BWO, I know you're a fan of "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue". If you're also a Ramones fan and haven't heard the Ramones Songbook as played by the Nutley Brass (in dynamic extra-relaxing monophonic), you should track it down. It's a must hear.

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Incidentally, BWO, I know you're a fan of "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue". If you're also a Ramones fan and haven't heard the Ramones Songbook as played by the Nutley Brass (in dynamic extra-relaxing monophonic), you should track it down. It's a must hear.


Yes, I know the Nutley Brass. Are you familiar with the work of Black Velvet Flag and their lounge-music covers of early american hardcore?

Uh................................... I've never heard of any of them.

Yes, I know the Nutley Brass. Are you familiar with the work of Black Velvet Flag and their lounge-music covers of early american hardcore?
Nope, but then I'm not sure what early american hardcore is.

One of my fondest music related memories is from a few years ago. I was staggering out of the Dance tent at the Big Day Out having just been absolutely blasted by 'The Chemical Brothers', and as I was wandering off, tripping and happy and thinking to myself that 'nothing could top this', I hear the familar and well-loved sounds of 'I fought the law' (Clash version) playing. Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros decided to prove me completely wrong by spending the next half hour playing Clash hits (well I think it was, I was tripping and it seemed to be days, but I guess 1/2 an hour). Truly, nothing could top that.
The closest I ever came (or ever will come) to a full-blown 'Clash' concert. For me, it was one of my best music experiences I ever had. That and having seen Butthole Surfers, Shellac, TOOL, Buzzcocks, Damned, Sonic Youth, Rollins, WEEN...
I just realised I'm looking forward to seeing Herbie Hancock play next week with two others of the Miles Davis Quintet. Damn I'm getting old!

Nope, but then I'm not sure what early american hardcore is.

Ah - bands like Black Flag, Adolescents, Minor Threat, and so on.

Also of interest is the Punkharmonic Orchestra - I think they are actually a string quartet - and their LP of covers of 'White Riot', 'Hersham Boys', 'Where's Captain Kirk?', 'Teenage Kicks' and the like. Their take on 'Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't Have)' takes a leaf from the pages of Michael Nyman's works and really does end up as quite a cutting, emotional piece. Worth checking out.


Those in need of Clash/Strummer bootlegs and other associated recordings should check out this site which is stuffed to the gunnels with them as MP3s -

http://www.clashcity.com/imct/

.... (sounds like lots of good fun)....

I just realised I'm looking forward to seeing Herbie Hancock play next week with two others of the Miles Davis Quintet. Damn I'm getting old!

Nah, you just getting to see some great music.

I've seen the Ramones, the Clash, Irma Thomas, the Flamin' Groovies (thought I'd slip in a personal fave there), Rostropivich (sp?), Ali Fake Toure (even worse sp?), amongst a whole lot of others. But then I saw Lester Bowie's Art Ensemble play with the Chicago Gospel something or other, and I just KNEW I was hearing music beyond human capabilities. If I'm going to be objective about it, that was the best gig I've ever been to, and no lack of energy and enthusiasm either. What I really want to know is how come no-one can ever record music that good?

Ah - bands like Black Flag, Adolescents, Minor Threat, and so on.

Also of interest is the Punkharmonic Orchestra - I think they are actually a string quartet - and their LP of covers of 'White Riot', 'Hersham Boys', 'Where's Captain Kirk?', 'Teenage Kicks' and the like. Their take on 'Ever Fallen In Love (With Someone You Shouldn't Have)' takes a leaf from the pages of Michael Nyman's works and really does end up as quite a cutting, emotional piece. Worth checking out.


Those in need of Clash/Strummer bootlegs and other associated recordings should check out this site which is stuffed to the gunnels with them as MP3s -

http://www.clashcity.com/imct/

Ah, got the reference now - I kind of dipped out of american rock at the time.

A friend played me the Punkharmonic Orchestra, though, that was good.

Another obscure one back at you: The massed kazoo cover of Whole Lotta Love, amongst others. Awesome in a way the originals never quite anticipated.

Another obscure one back at you: The massed kazoo cover of Whole Lotta Love, amongst others. Awesome in a way the originals never quite anticipated.

Yeah, I know that one - it always reminds me of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain's cover of 'Born To Be Wild'.

Touche.

That's me done with bizarre cover versions. Though I'll leave you with one final one that I saw a few years back:

A cross-Channel ferry at 1:00am. In the bar, a very standard-issue covers band, one cheesy, sub-Manilow type in leathers on keyboard, with a blond singer in a very short skirt on guitar, plus a drum machine (natch). Playing a half-hour set of covers of pre-Dark Side Pink Floyd songs, mainly from the first two albums.

At moments like these, you realise that it's not you, it's reality that has gone for a walk .....

Well, bit parts and cameos in other peoples movies, anyhow - I never got to see the Clash play live either, I guess the closest I got was Joe Strummer and the Latino-Rockabilly War on the Class War organised Rock Against The Rich tour in '88. Ah well.

Sadly, Strummer was in the process of negotiating with London CW to do another Rock Against The Rich tour when he died.

A cross-Channel ferry at 1:00am. In the bar, a very standard-issue covers band, one cheesy, sub-Manilow type in leathers on keyboard, with a blond singer in a very short skirt on guitar, plus a drum machine (natch). Playing a half-hour set of covers of pre-Dark Side Pink Floyd songs, mainly from the first two albums.


Are you familiar with Anton Maiden's (http://csua.berkeley.edu/~danh/anton/) body of work?

Are you familiar with Anton Maiden's (http://csua.berkeley.edu/~danh/anton/) body of work?
Can't say that I am. Unfortunately the soundcard on my PC is fritzed, so I can't listen to the links. I'll see if I can down download them to a mini disc.