[Powderworks] What got you started?
Beth Curran
bcurran@columbus.rr.com
Mon, 2 Jun 2003 23:04:33 -0400
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I gotta say, you all have better memories than I have because I just
don't remember, beyond being sure that P&P was the first Oils song I
heard and acquired. I have a vague memory that I bought 10-1 because I
had heard P&P and I wanted something new to listen to, and that was
about 1984-ish. I can't even remember where I was living when I bought
it, but I was moving around a lot at the time. So that must be my
excuse. Or maybe I'm just too freakin' old to remember.
This is your brain
This is your brain on age 44
Any questions?
-----Original Message-----
From: powderworks-admin@cs.colorado.edu
[mailto:powderworks-admin@cs.colorado.edu] On Behalf Of jr3
Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2003 3:31 PM
To: MOils List
Subject: [Powderworks] What got you started?
That little (er...) discourse between Sebastian and Stephen piqued my
interest. Thought I'd take a shot at breaking out of lurker mode with
something.
My first discovery of the Oils was hearing P&P on the radio in Seattle
in 1982. Had moved back the year before and was working on a band
project with a couple friends. We did a lot of different material as
well as our own and paid a good deal of attention to "alternative". I
was always looking for good new stuff on 107.7/The End and local college
radio.
I clearly recall being struck by the "whole package" of that song the
first time I heard it. That opening guitar/bass riff, the
drums/percussion, Pete's vocal, the chorus vocal, the lyrics, the
dynamics, the horns at the end, just the whole concept really...
something special was there, at least to my ear. The rest of our band
were uneasy about taking up the call, but I persisted until we worked up
a cover version, admittedly somewhat lame to start, but it got better.
Because it was different and powerful I thought it was great challenge
and a lot of fun, but because of our "democratic" approach we never had
the collective balls to really play it out much for people before we
parted ways. Probably wise I suppose.
Of course, figuring out how to pay respect to Pete's vocal style can be
awfully tough - that unique quality that helped put the stamp of
authenticity on Oils work (and the heart of the "S vs.S dialogue" that
caught my attention).
When I got my hands on 10-to-1 I was hooked for good. PWAP was the same
thing. When I went back to the original MO release it was all there
again, maybe not as refined. On it went through Red Sails, Species, D&D
and on. For me it's always been the unique and striking blend of
personality, musicianship and message that these guys have managed to
generate. They're also such accessible blokes as well - everyday
people. All part of the package.
I suppose this is pretty redundant so please accept apologies, but
what/where/when/why (any combination) did you get started on the Oils
trek? Any takers?
John
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<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I <span class=3DSpellE>gotta</span> =
say<span
class=3DGramE>,</span> you all have better memories than I have because =
I just
don’t remember, beyond being sure that P&P was the first Oils =
song I
heard and acquired. <span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>I have =
a vague
memory that I bought 10-1 because I had heard P&P and I wanted =
something new
to listen to, and that was about 1984-ish. <span
style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>I can’t even remember =
where I was
living when I bought it, but I was moving around a lot at the time. So =
that
must be my excuse.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Or =
maybe I’m
just too <span class=3DSpellE>freakin</span>’ old to =
remember.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>This is your =
brain<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>This is your brain on age =
44<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><span class=3DGramE><font size=3D2 color=3Dnavy =
face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Any =
questions?</span></font></span><font
size=3D2 color=3Dnavy face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DTahoma><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>-----Original =
Message-----<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b>
powderworks-admin@cs.colorado.edu =
[mailto:powderworks-admin@cs.colorado.edu] <b><span
style=3D'font-weight:bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>jr3<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> =
</span></font><st1:date
Month=3D"6" Day=3D"1" Year=3D"2003"><font size=3D2 face=3DTahoma><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Sunday, June 01, =
2003</span></font></st1:date><font
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Hour=3D"15" Minute=3D"31"><font size=3D2 face=3DTahoma><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'>3:31 PM</span></font></st1:time><font size=3D2 =
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<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> MOils List<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [Powderworks] =
<span
class=3DGramE>What</span> got you started?</span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D3 =
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>That little (er...) =
discourse
between Sebastian and Stephen piqued my interest. Thought
I'd take a shot at breaking out of lurker mode with =
something.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D3 =
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>My first discovery of the =
Oils was
hearing P&P on the radio in Seattle in 1982. Had moved =
back the
year before and was working on a band project with a couple
friends. We did a lot of different material as well =
as our
own and paid a good deal of attention to =
"alternative". I
was always looking for good new stuff on 107.7/The End and local =
college radio.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D3 =
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I clearly recall being =
struck
by the "whole package" of that song the first time I heard
it. That opening guitar/bass riff, the drums/percussion, =
Pete's
vocal, the chorus vocal, the lyrics, the dynamics, the horns at the end, =
just
the whole concept really... something special was there, at =
least to
my ear. The rest of our band were uneasy about =
taking up
the call, but I persisted until we worked up a cover version, =
admittedly
somewhat lame to start, but it got better. Because it was different =
and powerful
I thought it was great challenge and a lot of fun, but because =
of our
"democratic" approach we never had the collective balls to =
really
play it out much for people before we parted ways. Probably =
wise I
suppose.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D3 =
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Of course, figuring =
out how to
pay respect to Pete's vocal style can be awfully tough - that =
unique
quality that helped put the stamp of authenticity on Oils work (and =
the
heart of the "S vs.S dialogue" that caught my =
attention).</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D3 =
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>When I got my hands on =
10-to-1 I was
hooked for good. PWAP was the same thing. When I went back to =
the
original MO release it was all there again, maybe not as =
refined. On
it went through Red Sails, Species, D&D and on. For me it's =
always
been the unique and striking blend of personality, musicianship and =
message
that these guys have managed to generate. They're also such
accessible blokes as well - everyday people. All part of the
package.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D3 =
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>I suppose this is pretty =
redundant
so please accept apologies, but what/where/when/why (any =
combination) did
you get started on the Oils trek? Any =
takers?</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D3 =
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
</div>
<div>
<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>John</span></font><o:p></o:p=
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