updated info on the Summer Institute for Contemporary Piano Performance at
http://www.stephendrury.com
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 13:16:37
From: "Andrew Nairn" <moretap@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Radiohead
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<P>I think It is great that such a famous band as Radiohead is turning in the direction they are, It should do good for popular music. But I also think there are many other bands that have been doing what Radiohead is doing now for a while, and have done it better. I am reminded of Spacemen 3, Slowdive, Mogwai, and many other ambient etheral space music. </P>
<P>Also can anyone tell me where/when I can see John Zorn/Glenn Branca/others live?</P>
<BR><< i still don't see how people can deem them the best rock band in the
<BR>world. to me, o.k. computer comes across as low-rent king crimson. >>
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<BR>The mass appeal of Radiohead is Thom York's voice. I love Kc, but belew is
<BR>rarely as personal as York. That and every now and then Radiohead has the
<BR>ability to write some really amazing lyrics.
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<BR></FONT><FONT COLOR="#0000a0" SIZE=2 FAMILY="SCRIPT" FACE="Comic Sans MS" LANG="0">I've heard all of Radiohead's work, and like then quite a lot in a Pink Floyd
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 11:43:09 -0700
From: William Crump <william@steno.com>
Subject: Re: Radiohead
PaanKu@aol.com wrote:
> before we leave the alternative/electronica thread, can somebody suggest a
> good sonic youth album and stereolab album to introduce myself to them with?
>
SY: I'd say start with Daydream Nation, then EVOL, then Sister, then Goo, but
my anti-recent-SY bias would be showing.
Stereolab: I'd say start with Dots and Loops, then Emperor Tomato Ketchup, then
work your way backwards in time. Heavy involvement by John McEntire (Tortoise,
Sea & Cake, etc.) and Mouse on Mars on Dots and Loops.
William Crump
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 13:12:47 EDT
From: Samerivertwice@aol.com
Subject: Re: Radiohead
While I'm not a big Radiohead fan, I definitely think they're a good, solid
rock band, pretty inventive, and they just ooze charisma. I saw them during
the "Creep" tour (1994? 1995?) backing up Soul Asylum and they just kicked
major ass. Thom Yorke was an excellent frontman. Plus, Yorke worships Elvis
Costello, so he's got a lot going for him taste-wise too. :)
Finally, I saw them performing on MTV this past weekend and I found the songs
(none of which I had ever heard before) unique and passionately performed.
My two cents,
Tom
In a message dated 6/11/01 1:05:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, tosh@loop.com
writes:
> on 6/11/01 9:57 AM, Eriedell@aol.com at Eriedell@aol.com wrote:
>
> >
> > In a message dated 6/11/01 10:02:42 AM, marks@foliage.com writes:
> >
> > << i still don't see how people can deem them the best rock band in the
> > world. to me, o.k. computer comes across as low-rent king crimson. >>
> >
> > The mass appeal of Radiohead is Thom York's voice. I love Kc, but belew
> is
> > rarely as personal as York. That and every now and then Radiohead has
the
> > ability to write some really amazing lyrics.
> >
> I agree. Thom York does have an amazing voice, and I think he uses it
quite
> effectively in the music. It is sort of used (the voice) as another
> instrument in the band. In many ways they remind me of Robert Wyatt. And
> saying that I like Wyatt much more than Radiohead.