The King holds court...

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Topic author: frnck blck
Subject: The King holds court...
Posted on: 09/15/2003 12:48:09
Message:

Hi, there patrons.

Thought I'd hang out for a bit and take a few questions or whatever. I'm feeling chatty. Plus I get a kick out of this site. Not to mention the fact that it saves me the trouble of having to set up one of these things. Mr. Noisy will confirm that it is actually me I imagine; or maybe not. Maybe I'll just have to convince you . That could be fun. News item. Scott Boutier will miss the first 15 shows of our European tour as he has recently become A DADDY! We all wish he and his family the absolute best, of course. I'm very excited for Scott.

OK.

Later,

Frank Black

What do these smiley faces mean? Does this mean that I am cool? I hope so. I've always wanted to be cool. Not too cool for school, no, just cool, man.

Replies:

Reply author: noexx
Replied on: 09/15/2003 12:52:26
Message:

i have a question....
how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?

Reply author: deadlydoctor
Replied on: 09/15/2003 13:06:47
Message:

I love the new album, it's a beauty!

Do you plan on releasing any more compilations along the lines of Oddballs, to get more of the hard-to-find stuff out to us hungry fans? Or what about a live album?

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he’s tripping over graves • as rain begins to fall • and finally they escape when the shuttle bus is called

Reply author: Atheist4Catholics
Replied on: 09/15/2003 13:12:00
Message:

They just aren't even trying these days, are they?

www.mp3.com/clootie

Reply author: El Barto
Replied on: 09/15/2003 13:12:12
Message:

Yeah, you're really Frank Black...uh huh... *rolls eyes* Cause we all know, you'd need 2 different accounts to post from.

Reply author: BLT
Replied on: 09/15/2003 13:18:22
Message:

If you're really Frank, you will know the answer to this question...

Last week you visited my medical boutique to be fitted for a hernia truss. What was the size and pattern of the device you bought?

Reply author: Ebb Vicious
Replied on: 09/15/2003 14:21:20
Message:

yeah frank posts a lot like a semi-retarded adolescent.

Reply author: Wowee_Zowee
Replied on: 09/15/2003 14:24:29
Message:

Wow, dude, you're, like, so funny and stuff.

Even if you're Michael or Janet: it's a sad, sad planet.

Reply author: Ebb Vicious
Replied on: 09/15/2003 15:03:45
Message:

you're not even trying any more. lame.

Reply author: billgoodman
Replied on: 09/15/2003 15:03:46
Message:

hi frank (dutch spelling)

who will replace scott on the first euro dates?
and did this news came all of a sudden?
like scott hadn't noticed that his wife/girlfriend was pregnant
otherwise it wouldn't been really news to you or what?





''it's not a box, it's a submarine''

Reply author: the swimmer
Replied on: 09/15/2003 15:12:40
Message:

Well, if I am fooled, I guess I am a fool, but Hi Frank. I love SMYT and think it's great as usual.

Please come back to Nashville. People are still talking about the show you guys did here.

"Winter blows through my coat"

the what four http://www.mp3.com/phelan

Reply author: IceCream
Replied on: 09/15/2003 16:07:46
Message:

Really unsure about if this is Charles Thompson, despite that most of his statements are accurate. Anyway, one question, or request: Please tell me the reason that there is such a very very small number of times that the following songs were played live (I'm pretty sure they were never played live at all):

Surf Epic
Pray for the Girls
The Adventure and the Resolution

Reply author: chickenwithtwoheads
Replied on: 09/15/2003 16:18:56
Message:

Franck Lack...

I'm bored with the valleys and bored by the peaks. So I bought a ticket to the freaks

Reply author: El Barto
Replied on: 09/15/2003 16:22:03
Message:

OK, "Frank Black", if that is your real name...if you want to win the rest of the forum over, you can start with me. If you can convince me, then you're set. Let's play a game. There are questions that anyone could answer with a little research, but here's one that I've come up with that Charles Thompson would know:

Who is Jeremy Dubs, and what is his phone number? Bonus question, is it a home phone (landline) or cell phone?

You don't have to answer publicly, you can privately contact me. In fact, I'd prefer you don't give out his phone number publicly.

Reply author: Cult_Of_Frank
Replied on: 09/15/2003 16:24:51
Message:

Alright, so being the leader of the illustrious cult that operates in your honour, I do have a question or two up my sleeve that should prove one way or the other who you are. Or at least how much you know about His Excellency. Let's start with a couple easy ones:

1) What's the name of your CURRENT girlfriend?

And then, just to go along with the fun of having you pretend to be Frank Black, I'll ask you a fan question:

Are you planning to bring back some old favourites from your earlier career (Teenager of the Year, orange album, etc) back? If so, which songs have you been considering.

Don't worry, folks. All bets have been successfully hedged. :)

Reply author: Foucaults Dog
Replied on: 09/15/2003 16:28:44
Message:

That's the whole thing about this internet stuff...anonymity..we'll never know. But what the hell, if it can keep us away from the lure of evil corporate TV giants, even just for a while, and keep conversation alive I say it's all good.

So If that was really Frank, all I can say is thanks for enriching my life for the past 15 years or so, and see ya in October... if not what the hell? It's not like the writtings of someone pretending to be something they're not can have such grave consequences. Well ok, maybe thats not entirely true, there is the bible and we know what that collection of stories has caused. But hey we're all enlightened... aren't we?

Reply author: mereubu
Replied on: 09/15/2003 16:49:10
Message:

Ding-dangit, I take one sick day from the forum and look what happens! I don't know what to make of these goings-on, but I'll be on my best behavior (just in case). Here are my questions:

1. Why is everyone moving to Portland? (Just lost my sister to Vancouver, WA across the river.)

2. Didja ever get to look at the book I gave you in Little Rock? I enjoyed our brief chat about Scherezade and Rimsky-Korsakov.

Off to take some antibiotics. Thanks for the tunes.

Reply author: mereubu
Replied on: 09/15/2003 16:51:49
Message:

Oh hey, and that's great news for the family Boutier. Babies are the best.

Reply author: peter radiator
Replied on: 09/15/2003 16:55:21
Message:

Frank,
If it is you - thanks for the great new record.

I dig the "Ballad of Thin Man" vibe on "New House of The Pope", and as far as I'm concerned, the squeaky piano bench makes the whole record (and I'm not kidding).

I went out and bought a bottle of that the other day just to give it a try, and was very pleasantly surprised. I imagine it was much cheaper while you were in France...

I'm most curious to know what you and the rest of your musical associates made of the MP3 tribute album some of us worked on a while back. I appreciate the fact that you let us do it gratis, and hope the boys in the band dug it as well as yourself.

Take care, and don't let the bastards get you down.

~ Peter Radiator

"Real music is out there and real people are making it." ~ Webb Wilder

Reply author: Foucaults Dog
Replied on: 09/15/2003 17:00:37
Message:

[quote]Originally posted by mereubu
Babies are the best.


Kittens are alot easier though!

Reply author: NimrodsSon
Replied on: 09/15/2003 17:29:19
Message:

I don't know, it seems like he was kind-of avoiding Jim's question, but I don't think anyone who is cool enough to like the music of his excellency would be lame enough to fake all of this. So, just in case... I don't have any questions, but the new record kicks ass. Oh actually I do have a question that many of us want to know. Who plays what on each track of the new album?

Reply author: Cartland
Replied on: 09/15/2003 18:36:21
Message:

I thought you were born on March 4 1964, which would make you 39, not 38? Am I wrong? Is it 1965?

Reply author: mereubu
Replied on: 09/15/2003 18:42:04
Message:

It's all in the songs, Cartland. "Wish I could go back to '55/Ten before I was burned alive." 1965 is the year of The Snake.

Still love your version of Superabound, BTW.

Reply author: Cartland
Replied on: 09/15/2003 18:49:32
Message:

Ok, so much for my groundbreaking detective work. Thanks m.

Based on this new information, I'm convinced. It's the King.

Reply author: noexx
Replied on: 09/15/2003 19:27:43
Message:

can't someone check his IP he is posting with and compare to someone else here...i don't think frank would ever call himself the king or use tags like "TOTY".....

Reply author: Itchload
Replied on: 09/15/2003 19:37:38
Message:

Hey there Frnk Blck...since you're a fellow Umass student, a way to prove it's really you would be to give one funny detail about Umass that you'd only know from going here. I know you did some lyrical research in our library for Teenager or the Year, so you've at least swung by here in the last 10 years, most likely more often than that given your penchant for touring in the area.

That said, I'm very very skeptical. You've posted nearly as much in the last 5 hours as you'd previously posted in the last year.

Reply author: El Barto
Replied on: 09/15/2003 19:49:47
Message:

I can't believe there are people actually defending this guy and thanking him as if he were the real Frank Black. I guess some of you are relatively new to the internet...

He obviously has some sort of inside info. Of all things, he's posting from AOL, so there you go.

Reply author: noexx
Replied on: 09/15/2003 19:59:51
Message:

i like to eat

Reply author: ProverbialCereal
Replied on: 09/15/2003 20:11:39
Message:

Here are some questions that only the real Frank Black would know:

Finish the sentence:
"On a wave of __________."
"Where is my _______?" (HINT: begins with "M")

Trivia:
What band prior to your solo career did you play in?
Who was the lead guitarist for that group?

Reply author: noexx
Replied on: 09/15/2003 20:14:06
Message:

ahhh, i guess the best thing for us is to just not post here anymore. but when someone ont he forum replies to this guy as though he is telling the truth it makes you cringe.

Reply author: mereubu
Replied on: 09/15/2003 20:32:50
Message:

Aw, it's fun to play. Don't y'all have a sense of whimsy?

Reply author: Cult_Of_Frank
Replied on: 09/15/2003 21:18:50
Message:

Well, I figured I'd play along ala the Dr. Bill, asking him questions just to hear his answers even though he clearly wasn't FB, but I've decided that he was actually trying to fool us instead of just playing make-believe, which is much less cool. I'd have been far more convinced or at least impressed if he'd been able to answer my question above. I don't think that's a well-known fact.

Let's compare the writing styles of the two Frank Blacks... below is an actual post written by Frank Black concerning people taping his concerts.

Reply author: glacial906
Replied on: 09/15/2003 22:52:20
Message:

Has Frank EVER been on this forum? I've seen the profile for "frankusblackus," and I wouldn't expect him to post often, but has he ever?

"...you can see here by my grin I don't give a fuck..."

Reply author: Cult_Of_Frank
Replied on: 09/15/2003 22:58:56
Message:

Yeah, he used to pop in every now and again, but he hasn't been on in awhile. You've got the post above (which was on this forum), you've got the post in the SMYT art section, and there were a few more as well. I imagine he's been busy with the touring/moving and probably isn't going to frequent his fan site lots at the moment. Though maybe we'll hear from him soon, I'm sure I'd pop in if I had just released a new album.

Reply author: Chris Knight
Replied on: 09/15/2003 23:56:34
Message:

Ouch. If the real Frank Black did come on here under a different user name just to chat up the place, I'm sure he'd never return rather than deal with such a blunt display of incredulity again. I mean, if this isn't Frank Black, who cares? Just wait for Dave's say-so before giving the imposter a verbal pounding, okay people?

When the hell is CBS gonna do a Murphy Brown reunion?

Reply author: noexx
Replied on: 09/16/2003 00:16:04
Message:

don't worry....this isn't him

Reply author: glacial906
Replied on: 09/16/2003 00:51:32
Message:

Chris Knight,

If I were a musician, and I had the fan base of Frank, I'd probably be a little bit understanding of people on an unofficial forum who doubted my identity. I wouldn't think Frank would be pissed off. I'd assume that he would've taken the incredulity into account.

Quit trying to be Dave's yes-man.

"...you can see here by my grin I don't give a fuck..."

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/16/2003 02:05:09
Message:

Ha ha ha. This is great! I'm sorry. But it really is me. I'm trying to figure out how to prove it while not stooping to giving out personal info or have to get into behind the scenes emailing with someone...let's see...I did mention Scott's temporary replacement on the upcoming UK part of the tour...Joe Kidd...not too many people should know about that...what else?...I guess we could do a question and answer about my songs; that would eventually be revealing I suppose. Well, anyway, I'm not trying to waste anyone's time here, just having a little fun. I think ProverbealCereal was pretty funny. It's actually kinda hard to "prove" this without getting into something I don't want to...like....what color are Dave Philips' boxers? And even then, that doesn't prove does it. Something we can all confirm...I'll check the next page here for any ideas...

Fra Bla

Reply author: noexx
Replied on: 09/16/2003 02:29:45
Message:

how many fingers am i holding up? frank would know this one....

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/16/2003 02:32:04
Message:

Oh, and by the way CultofFrank, the name of my "current" girlfriend was printed in a recent issue of the NME, so that really wouldn't prove anything. But not a bad way to try and get confirmation. Let's think of something else. OK. Here's some trivia. What songs does Joey S. play on the new album? It's not listed in the credits. Or. What does Van Dyke Parks play on Manitoba? Kind of a trick question. Not iron-clad proof....but more of a slow converting kind of thing. What do SPACE IS GONNA DO ME GOOD, BIG RED, JET BLACK RIVER and CAN I GET A WITNESS have in common? If someone actually gets that one I'll buy them tacos and beer. And what's wrong with posting from aol? I'm on the road, man. I don't have time to set up proper accounts at the moment. i need quick and easy. I don't even have a cable modem right now. Too busy. I just do shit, listen to the classical and jazz stations, and check my email. Oh. And I DO come here now and them. I guess i like to see what the gang has to say about the gigs mostly, or at the moment, scan a few reviews that are posted. Normally I wouldn't even read reviews, but it's so convenient and cozy here that I can't help but check it out. Well, enough of ME blabbing on...

it's CHARLES MICHAEL KITTRIDGE THOMPSON the FOURTH!

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/16/2003 02:33:42
Message:

are you flipping me the bird, noexx?

Reply author: benwin
Replied on: 09/16/2003 02:48:35
Message:

Okay, Frankie boy. I may not have a question that would prove to everyone who you are, but, if you can answer it, it would prove to me that you are who you say you are.

Here you go : give me the first name of the former light man for the Pixies who now has a recording studio in New England. And what is the name of the recording studio?

benwin

Reply author: benwin
Replied on: 09/16/2003 03:01:43
Message:

Okay, Frankie boy. I may not have a question that would prove to everyone who you are, but, if you can answer it, it would prove to me that you are who you say you are.

Here you go : give me the first name of the former light man for the Pixies who now has a recording studio in New England. And what is the name of the recording studio?

benwin

Reply author: Retch
Replied on: 09/16/2003 03:03:45
Message:

Okay, i'm gonna join in this one.......Frank, when you last played Dublin, in June you went to dinner with some musicians from a band that were playing here that week..............

tell the forum what the first initial of each of their first names are ?

or if you are feeling playful, make an anagram of the frontman's surname ?

riddle me this........

This ain't no holiday.

Reply author: noexx
Replied on: 09/16/2003 03:05:52
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by frnck blck

it's CHARLES MICHAEL KITTRIDGE THOMPSON the FOURTH!

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Reply author: kempes
Replied on: 09/16/2003 03:53:34
Message:

hello all,

I dunno, maybe this dude is Frank or not.

Myself and my friend sneaked back stage to see Frank do some interviews before a gig in Vicar St,Dublin 2 years ago. We then got our pic taken, and quickly gave him a present of a t-shirt.

Who was on the t-shirt? Ok, he probably gets loads of freebies from fans and doesnt remember but maybe he does, if he gets that one right i'd believe it is him for definite!

I am still waiting to get my copy of the new album from the spinart site. I love DW & BLD from last year, listen to them all the time again and again. These 2 and TOTY I have probably listened to the most. I am going to miss the upcoming Dublin gig coz I have to go to a wedding which is a bummer for me! Frank, dont suppose an extra Dublin date is going to get added?

best of luck with the album + tour

Kempes

Reply author: guy_nolan
Replied on: 09/16/2003 04:23:59
Message:

There's a very easy was to prove this, if you are the real Frank then just take a pic of yourself in front of your computer screen while posting a message as frnck blck, and upload it. That would prove you right for sure.

Reply author: guy_nolan
Replied on: 09/16/2003 04:26:04
Message:

Where's Daves input on this anyway?

Reply author: kempes
Replied on: 09/16/2003 04:38:45
Message:

ya big eijet ya!

sure he's only just moved apt and prob wont have his webcam set up yet!

;-)

Kempes

Reply author: oddball
Replied on: 09/16/2003 04:40:16
Message:

Hey Frank, I am an American living in Germany, real close to Ludwigshafen...what is the inspiration for Ludwigshafen on the Everything is New single? Is it about the town in Germany or something else? Looking forward to seeing you in Heidelberg.

Erik

Reply author: guy_nolan
Replied on: 09/16/2003 04:45:26
Message:

ok well here's another method then. It only takes about 5 seconds to plug a mic into a pc or mac right? Well if you are the real Mr Black meet all us unbelievers in an MSN chat and give us an acoustic session or something. :)

Reply author: Foucaults Dog
Replied on: 09/16/2003 04:55:15
Message:

If you ain't he that's ok, but if you are, one question please.
The Session you did with Glen Hansard... rather than going it alone, why he? Are you a fan, a friend, or just happen to share the same PR people here in Ireland? Believe it or not there could be a lot riding on your reply

Reply author: Foucaults Dog
Replied on: 09/16/2003 04:59:31
Message:

Oh, one other thing. How serious are you about Jainism? Does this extend to a karma free diet?

Reply author: Stuart
Replied on: 09/16/2003 05:10:51
Message:

Hmmmm.....

Who's the man that won't cop out when there's danger all about?

Reply author: Stuart
Replied on: 09/16/2003 05:12:16
Message:

O.K. Frankie, here is the question:

Who's the black private dick whose a sex machine to all the chicks?

Who's the man that won't cop out when there's danger all about?

Reply author: guy_nolan
Replied on: 09/16/2003 05:12:22
Message:

SHAFT! I couldn't resist

Reply author: Stuart
Replied on: 09/16/2003 05:13:19
Message:

Fuck that was quick, and the wrong person to answer the question!

Who's the man that won't cop out when there's danger all about?

Reply author: guy_nolan
Replied on: 09/16/2003 05:19:22
Message:

"We did three days in a row, working twenty-four hours a day to save money. We recorded seventeen songs (eighteen if one counts the secret one I have stashed away!" Gary Smith of Fort Apache

Shed some light please!!

Reply author: guy_nolan
Replied on: 09/16/2003 05:22:22
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Stuart

Fuck that was quick, and the wrong person to answer the question!

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Reply author: Jettison
Replied on: 09/16/2003 05:30:29
Message:

get some sleep and then go walk down burnside.

www.thecroakers.com

Reply author: Stuart
Replied on: 09/16/2003 06:51:48
Message:

I think that even if it is Frank then he's gonna get some people giving it 'this is bullshit' due to the anonimity of the internet. For all you guys know I could be Burt Reynolds!

But if this is Frank I'd just like to say a congratulations on the new album, it's a breath of fresh air and is some of your best work in my opinion. Keep up the album a year regime as I'll always buy your albums, even if I do have to get them sent to Beijing (which you could always play seeing as your bestest fan is here).



Who's the man that won't cop out when there's danger all about?

Reply author: deadlydoctor
Replied on: 09/16/2003 07:11:16
Message:

Unless he had been drinking all afternoon, I'm fairly certain it isn't the real FB. Check out http://forum.frankblack.net/search.asp?mode=DoIt&MEMBER_ID=74 and compare the writing styles.

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he’s tripping over graves • as rain begins to fall • and finally they escape when the shuttle bus is called

Reply author: Cult_Of_Frank
Replied on: 09/16/2003 07:56:51
Message:

Heh, I already made a post similar to this earlier, doc.
Stuart, welcome aboard! It's always good to have someone like Burt Reynolds. You may want to start your own thread.
Chris Knight, don't worry, according to 'frnk blck' he was looking forward to trying to convince us, so this sort of thing isn't a problem whoever it might be. Dave, Jim, and myself are looking into it, though.

Reply author: Dave Noisy
Replied on: 09/16/2003 08:16:17
Message:

Hey guys, fyi this really is FB. (Sorry for taking so long to respond.)

Reply author: Jettison
Replied on: 09/16/2003 08:19:30
Message:

lame

www.thecroakers.com

Reply author: Cartland
Replied on: 09/16/2003 08:24:45
Message:

This is hilarious.

Reply author: BLT
Replied on: 09/16/2003 08:34:28
Message:

FB, I believe you've posted under other usernames just to fuck with people.

PS-I don't even own a medical boutique.

Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 09/16/2003 08:39:36
Message:

FB - welcome back! love the new record - i think its the best yet. any news on the next US tour?

-brian

Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 09/16/2003 08:42:56
Message:

And you guys were checking out writing styles....
How does Dave know?

Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 09/16/2003 08:45:53
Message:

i dunno, but he officially changed his title the "the man" so i assume dave knows for certain

-brian

Reply author: noexx
Replied on: 09/16/2003 08:47:22
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by frnck blck

are you flipping me the bird, noexx?

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Reply author: Chroneos
Replied on: 09/16/2003 08:49:17
Message:

Hey Frank, I was hesitant to post initially, but now that it's more or less 'confirmed', I guess I'll go ahead and post.

I noticed your style is different than it was months ago, just in a more relaxed mode since the album is done, I guess? Anyways... I've wondered how you got the "core" Catholics together initially, I know they were on The Cult of Ray, but Dave M. told me in Louisville in March that Miracle Legion used to open for you in the late 80s/early 90s. Curious because the ML sound is different from anything you've done so far.

Also, the top forum graphic, it'd be cool to know what the man himself thinks of it. ;-)

Anyway, I should get back to taking notes, I'm online from a classroom at U of Louisville during a class lecture.

-Ben

Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 09/16/2003 08:53:38
Message:

Hey Frank, our picture together in Edmonton did not develop well or at all, please send autographed posters ;) Just kidding but I was heartbroken.

I know, I'm pathetic.

Reply author: kromkamp
Replied on: 09/16/2003 08:54:52
Message:

Hi Frank, welcome to the frustratingly anonymous world of the internet :)

My question to you is: What happened to the love for the first 3 solo albums live? I'm dying to hear Ramona, or Brackish, or Pong or Kicked in the Taco again......

Cant wait for your 21-day residency at the Horseshoe in Toronto next year :)

Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 09/16/2003 08:56:47
Message:

my pic of me and FB from the New York Fez solo show came out alright - cept my gut looks HUGE - i'm really not photogenic at all...

so send me autographed posters too!

(just kidding - btw, carolynanna, i remember when you first starting posting here, now you've doubled my posts...damn my lazy summer of no computer!)



-brian

Reply author: PixieSteve
Replied on: 09/16/2003 08:59:46
Message:

hello!

er, so, tell us all about the recent pixies rumour, frank.

Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 09/16/2003 08:59:50
Message:

Ya work is not very fulfilling, but I'd take a lazy summer of no computers in a snap! Stupid student loans to pay off......

And yes FB please fill us in on the Pixies rumours once and for all!

Reply author: massif snake
Replied on: 09/16/2003 09:07:24
Message:

frank can u please comment on my theory that u broek up the pixies cos kim wudnt shag u. (its a very complex theory, but that is the gist!)

new abum rocks too.

have sex with the nuns at my school.

Reply author: deadite_99
Replied on: 09/16/2003 09:09:20
Message:

Jeez...you people are harsh!! ,allthough I can't blame ya, the anonymity of the internet definately makes you doubt something like this..

Well, so it's really the man!
I'd like to echo all of the praise for SMYT (it's brilliant!), and thanks for being you, and doing what you do. Rail against the tide of mediocrity!!!

Quick instrument question for you....I know you are a fan of Fender Tele's, have you ever tried a G&L Asat ????

Just curious...I'm a big fan of those, think you might dig 'em

Again,, thanks for being a bright shining beacon in a see of crap.

Hope to see you here in Louisiana soon....

Deadite

Reply author: johnny
Replied on: 09/16/2003 09:10:42
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by frnck blck

What do SPACE IS GONNA DO ME GOOD, BIG RED, JET BLACK RIVER and CAN I GET A WITNESS have in common? If someone actually gets that one I'll buy them tacos and beer.

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Reply author: Dallas
Replied on: 09/16/2003 09:11:11
Message:

Hey FB, after your last Dallas gig, some chick interrupted your work breaking down the set with "my boyfriend is your biggest fan! I will LOAD all of this stuff for you if you would just talk to him! I will do this work, it would mean everything! pant, pant". I then noticed that you indulged the lad for a moment or two, but, the girl, in fact, never actually did any lifting or work at all. What appeared to happen was that you ended up having to spend more time breaking down the set because you were delayed by her false promises. There were cases all over the place, and miles of cord and wire to be rolled up. Yet, she never actually made a move towards any of it.

Which leads me to my question, what the hell is wrong with people?

Reply author: ramona
Replied on: 09/16/2003 09:11:25
Message:

This is all very odd. Why the mystery, Frank?

Anyway, thanks for playing Valentine for me at Zuzu in March, if it tis really you (*twirling my little handle bar moustache*) - see you in London in a month! Yahooo......

Reply author: noexx
Replied on: 09/16/2003 09:12:38
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by frnck blck

What does Van Dyke Parks play on Manitoba? Kind of a trick question. Not iron-clad proof....but more of a slow converting kind of thing. What do SPACE IS GONNA DO ME GOOD, BIG RED, JET BLACK RIVER and CAN I GET A WITNESS have in common? If someone actually gets that one I'll buy them tacos and beer.

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Reply author: the swimmer
Replied on: 09/16/2003 09:14:27
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by ramona

This is all very odd. Why the mystery, Frank?

Anyway, thanks for playing Valentine for me at Zuzu in March, if it tis really you (*twirling my little handle bar moustache*) - see you in London in a month! Yahooo......

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Reply author: ramona
Replied on: 09/16/2003 09:18:08
Message:

As Fox Mulder might say, I WANT TO BELIEVE! The way he was first posting just struck me as weird is all...but I will slowly be converted.

Viva Frank!


In a world full of caterpillars, it takes balls to be a butterfly.

Reply author: massif snake
Replied on: 09/16/2003 09:21:33
Message:

o and frank, cud u play debaser at the asotia on october the 15 th please?

have sex with the nuns at my school.

Reply author: Johnny Yen
Replied on: 09/16/2003 09:25:10
Message:

mmm, portland has some good taquerias. hungry dog burrito off of trendy third is good, but Ensenada's is the best. 3962 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 249-7378. I wonder if they've changed their flypaper yet...

Reply author: Ten Percenter
Replied on: 09/16/2003 09:26:46
Message:

Frank, if it is you - are you coming to Edinburgh for a week's rehearsal before the opening gig? You said so to my question on the Steve Lamacq show!

No man is an island, unless he is in the bath

Reply author: Cult_Of_Frank
Replied on: 09/16/2003 09:48:11
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by frnck blck

Oh, and by the way CultofFrank, the name of my "current" girlfriend was printed in a recent issue of the NME, so that really wouldn't prove anything. But not a bad way to try and get confirmation. Let's think of something else. OK. Here's some trivia. What songs does Joey S. play on the new album? It's not listed in the credits. Or. What does Van Dyke Parks play on Manitoba? Kind of a trick question. Not iron-clad proof....but more of a slow converting kind of thing. What do SPACE IS GONNA DO ME GOOD, BIG RED, JET BLACK RIVER and CAN I GET A WITNESS have in common? If someone actually gets that one I'll buy them tacos and beer. And what's wrong with posting from aol? I'm on the road, man. I don't have time to set up proper accounts at the moment. i need quick and easy. I don't even have a cable modem right now. Too busy. I just do shit, listen to the classical and jazz stations, and check my email. Oh. And I DO come here now and them. I guess i like to see what the gang has to say about the gigs mostly, or at the moment, scan a few reviews that are posted. Normally I wouldn't even read reviews, but it's so convenient and cozy here that I can't help but check it out. Well, enough of ME blabbing on...

it's CHARLES MICHAEL KITTRIDGE THOMPSON the FOURTH!

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Reply author: guy_nolan
Replied on: 09/16/2003 09:54:47
Message:

Spidey sense going berserk!! This thread is a serious mind fuck, I'm about --- this far from belief. If you are -= The Man =- then I apologise for the doubt. If you can forgive please answer these questions...
1. Do you know what songs Josh Frank has licensed for the 'Teenager of the Year' musical?
2. What type of strings do you use on your Takamine? (The one with the hole)
3. Any chance you could ressurrect 'Oh My Golly' for the next Dublin gig?
4. My dad is still very enthused about the possibility of playing golf with the catholics in October... Yay or Nay?

Thanks in advance.

Reply author: massif snake
Replied on: 09/16/2003 10:00:46
Message:

i think all those songs were produced or co-written or summin by van dyke parks, cos wasnt can i get a witness done by like the rolling stones in the sixties (on album englands newest hit-makers) therefore its unlikely frank wrote it.

but wot do i no? lol

have sex with the nuns at my school.

Reply author: switchy
Replied on: 09/16/2003 10:15:48
Message:

i don't really have anything to say, i just want to stick my head in this historic thread.
well ok, here're some questions..
¬ What's Billy Radcliffe about?
¬ What song did you play on that VH1 show in March '02 that never aired, Late World With Zach?
¬ What are the chances of more unearthed Pixies stuff being released (such as the Pixie versions of Brackish Boy and Surf Epic)?
¬ Do you have any comment regarding the pre-pixies dorm room demos that are available online? (Draw Attention, Fight With Honor, Just Keeping In Time, Silhouette)
¬ Do you like the Gigography of this site? spiffy, huh?

Reply author: El Barto
Replied on: 09/16/2003 10:25:33
Message:

Welp, I feel like an idiot...then again, not really, cause all evidence pointed to him NOT being him. It's too easy to fake someone on the internet. Check it out:

http://www.livejournal.com/users/frank_black

Hilarious.

Reply author: mun chien andalusia
Replied on: 09/16/2003 10:36:06
Message:

[quote]Originally posted by switchy
¬ Do you have any comment regarding the pre-pixies dorm room demos that are available online? (Draw Attention, Fight With Honor, Just Keeping In Time, Silhouette)
Please say you don't 'cause i uploaded them and i would hate myself if you had objections on this.

-I suppose that an official word on the rumoured Pixies reunion is asking too much...Or no?

-The oddballs 2 is a great idea.Here in Italy it's kind of difficult finding your singles so i hope we'll see all those b-sides soon.

-A collectionist question:have you ever done a song with Stephen Malkmus named "hello David Carlsberg"(or something similar)and one with Bono "Bullet the Blue Sky"?

Thanks,see you at Milan(though i would prefer that Placebo opened for you and not vice-versa)

Reply author: deadlydoctor
Replied on: 09/16/2003 10:45:00
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by El Barto
http://www.livejournal.com/users/frank_black

Hilarious.

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Reply author: massif snake
Replied on: 09/16/2003 11:00:13
Message:

wasnt elvis the king?

have sex with the nuns at my school.

Reply author: BLT
Replied on: 09/16/2003 11:10:56
Message:

My stab at the JET BLACK RIVER, SPACE IS GONNA..., CAN I GET A WITNESS, BIG RED question... all are played with a capo.

-Brian

Reply author: PixieSteve
Replied on: 09/16/2003 11:21:32
Message:

they are all typed in caps

Reply author: ProverbialCereal
Replied on: 09/16/2003 11:28:02
Message:

I was thinking something about tunings as well, BLT

Maybe Frank [you] can tell us about different tunings for other songs. (hey I am the tabmaster, just doing my job people)

-the Adventure and the Resolution?
-Jaina Blues?

Any of those use different tunings? I thought maybe Adventure tunes down 1/2 step but I haven't really tried to figure that out yet. And I'm not gonna try to figure out Lyle's handywork, though I think he uses delay to get alot of those cool riffs.

Reply author: Steak n Sabre
Replied on: 09/16/2003 11:33:45
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Dave Noisy

Hey guys, fyi this really is FB. (Sorry for taking so long to respond.)

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Reply author: BrendanT
Replied on: 09/16/2003 11:34:01
Message:

The mare and the man. They have sent a little bit of heaven down in the form of a horse for us to chain down and whip. Flogging might be a better choice of words.

Franke Blacke!

Strummer-man
I had me a vision!

What is your fascination with my secret closet of mystery?

Reply author: JamesM
Replied on: 09/16/2003 11:42:39
Message:

Frank -

What have you been drinking lately? Due to the allusions you make in SMYT, I'd assume that you've been consuming wine of all sorts of scents and textures, but who knows; maybe you're after a nice bourbon or just a cheap beer. Also, not to sound all buddy-buddy and fanboyish, but how's Portland treating you?

-Jimmy M.

Reply author: Chip Away Boy
Replied on: 09/16/2003 11:44:01
Message:

F - R - A - N - K

The new album is excellent! I love the mellow vibe. I was just wondering, do you think you'd put out another CD that has majority Rocking songs like the FB&C's Self-Titled CD?????

thanks for all the music

Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/16/2003 11:48:43
Message:

heyfrnkblck,
no.1: it would be nice to know who plays what on what song sometimes but that's a
definite nitpick. -(a little more detail in liner notes)
no.2: I and an associate would like to do some form of documentary/time capsule footage
of you and your band -compeletely non-invasive as possible and you and yours could own
the rights -we just want to DO IT for cryin' out loud...go ahead and burst my bubble, do what
you gotta do...but let me know.
my associate is a trained filmographer in Asheland NC -(his brother is copyright crusader Lawrence Lessig)and i am the fanboy with 'blargomatic eye vision'(labor of love with a lynchian twist mentality).
no.3: if this is you -thanks for kicking ass and keep it up!

P.S. i was trying to figure out what cut has who on guitar
and i think this time around i can really only peg R.Gilbert
(Massif Centrale?) but everyone seems to be doing so well at
playing that the TM of the player is masked.
't's what it seems like to me anyway
R

Reply author: BrendanT
Replied on: 09/16/2003 11:53:51
Message:

Hey Frank. How did you do on the quiz?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/quiz/questions/0,12161,1042554,00.html

Might be tougher than the Driver's test....you never know!

Strummer-man
I had me a vision!

What is your fascination with my secret closet of mystery?

Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 09/16/2003 11:55:24
Message:

You guys are totally plugging up this thread so that FB will never read the whole damn thing, damnit.
The whole reason I found this web was b/c I was so distressed re: my picture not turning out and that the only thing I could think of to say when asking for the picture was come on pilgrim.
Anyways in my dream,
FB sees my post and feels so bad that he says
Hey Carolynanna, I bet you can sing like a mofo and would you like to take Kim's place on our upcoming Pixies reunion tour?
And then I squeal with delight and say yes yes yes!

Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 09/16/2003 11:56:59
Message:

He's not coming back is he ;(

Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/16/2003 11:58:41
Message:

boy, i jumped ahead and didn't really read what goes on here yet
-but i know it's you if'n it sez 'the man' under your name
...so how is Portland? my mothers side is all from there
and i kinda wanted to emigrate that way but she was insistant that
'there is nothing up there..no jobs, etc...'
(that was in '79) i bet it's cool though.

R

Reply author: Willyzen
Replied on: 09/16/2003 12:00:50
Message:

Hey Frank
I just recently send an e-mail to the band through the Sonic Unyon web site( canadian distributor). It's about rights to a few "teenager of the year" songs. It's for non-profit use in my animation demo reel.I'm an animation student at NBCC Miramich.

Reply author: BrendanT
Replied on: 09/16/2003 12:03:28
Message:

Do the Catholics play any Johnny Cash songs? Will you in the future?

Strummer-man
I had me a vision!

What is your fascination with my secret closet of mystery?

Reply author: hawken
Replied on: 09/16/2003 12:04:56
Message:

Hi Frank...I'm a big fan.

I was wondering if you were going to play any gigs with the Catholics in the USA (Washington DC area) before the Pixies reunion?

Also I was wondering what kind of acoustic you used when you recorded "Farewell Bend"?

Thanks for all the great music.

Reply author: Itchload
Replied on: 09/16/2003 12:10:18
Message:

You guys asked a lot of questions. Sorry for doubting ya Frank.

Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/16/2003 12:25:50
Message:

Mr.CT-BF-FB'
if ever in Chicago and feel the need for absolute top notch Iyengar Yoga
i can set you up.
actually one of the teachers(who is a Babe)who does stunning poses and
is an excellent teacher is moving to France this week so i suppose the
offer can extend there also, her name is Alexis.
(I'm no hotshot yogi - i just know from what i've experienced that it
helps anyone, especially with energy -it's excellente for that.)

R

Reply author: Cult_Of_Frank
Replied on: 09/16/2003 12:26:40
Message:

Yup, I don't think we'll be seeing him again now that he doesn't get to reveal himself and this thread grew from 40-some posts to 140 in a matter of hours. Maybe I'll try to do some unclogging via some new topics...

Reply author: Cult_Of_Frank
Replied on: 09/16/2003 13:08:49
Message:

... and maybe we'll keep this thread for general chat with the man. However he'd like to do it is fine with me.

Reply author: ramona
Replied on: 09/16/2003 13:10:53
Message:

If I were him I would be scared. Poor guy, we bombarded him!

Reply author: noexx
Replied on: 09/16/2003 13:13:32
Message:

the guy was probbaly feeling fun one day and came by, then everyone went crazy. maybe he had a bit too much of that wine he talks about. either way it was fun.

Reply author: BLT
Replied on: 09/16/2003 13:22:01
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by ramona

If I were him I would be scared. Poor guy, we bombarded him!

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Reply author: Cult_Of_Frank
Replied on: 09/16/2003 13:46:35
Message:

Yeah, I know, I kept coming back and it kept getting worse. I was probably too late to stem the tide. Oh well, it was cool for him to pop by and confirm that he does indeed lurk in the shadows from time to time.

Reply author: ProverbialCereal
Replied on: 09/16/2003 13:50:09
Message:

So does this mean frnck blck probably won't be getting 1000 posts?

Reply author: glacial906
Replied on: 09/16/2003 14:02:21
Message:

Hope to God he doesn't read the "general chat" section of the forum. I doubt he'd ever come back after that.

"...you can see here by my grin I don't give a fuck..."

Reply author: mdisanto
Replied on: 09/16/2003 14:18:40
Message:

Frank do you ever play at Colleges. I saw some thing on ticketmaster websites that had the "price" it would take to get x band to play at a college, and it had you guys at a relatively low price. I was wondering if that was true or not because eventhough the folks at Virginia Tech may not know it yet, they really want to come play for us. Great job the new album.

oh yah and did you ever hear that tribute album?

man this thread is getting out of control fast hah. well time to do laundry

-miked

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/16/2003 14:50:33
Message:

Gosh! So many queries! Where to begin? Well. Actually, I have a lot to do today as I am headed to Edinburgh tomorrow for our rehearsals. I'll be there for a week or so, so maybe when I get set up I'll get online and answer a few questions. Actually, i really like this one cyber cafe there in Edinburgh. Good espresso. Maybe I'll go there. OK. Back to doing my laundry and stuff.

CMKTIV

Reply author: kromkamp
Replied on: 09/16/2003 15:13:14
Message:

Dont worry, we'll still be here whenever you get around to it :)

Reply author: noexx
Replied on: 09/16/2003 15:29:10
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by frnck blck

are you flipping me the bird, noexx?

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Reply author: Ebb Vicious
Replied on: 09/16/2003 15:42:27
Message:

lol. whooops. at least i'm not the only jackass who insulted chuck.

Reply author: noexx
Replied on: 09/16/2003 15:45:19
Message:

i thought the real frank black would know how many fingers i had up but he didn't.
he did seem to like you ebb.....that seems a rare thing on here from what i have seen other members write about you. i don't get why they dislike you so?

Reply author: mereubu
Replied on: 09/16/2003 16:06:16
Message:

Vaya con dios, El Capitan. Happy laundering and a safe trip to you. (Happy laundering to you too, miked : )

Reply author: mun chien andalusia
Replied on: 09/16/2003 16:57:27
Message:

Hey moderators the "the man" signature was a good thing but i think that frnck blck should get some coloured cats "honoris causae".You don't expect him to hit 2000 posts,do you?

Reply author: Dave Noisy
Replied on: 09/16/2003 17:01:18
Message:

Sorry Steak n Sabre..once more with gusto:

ATTENTION ALL USERS!!

drumroll....

Please....without further ado...i'm pleased to announce the visitation and postation of none other than....

Reply author: Jason
Replied on: 09/16/2003 17:49:54
Message:

Frank, the world needs Oddballs II. Some of us have lost our Dog Gone single and miss "Do Nothing" and "The Big Hurt".

Reply author: Stuart
Replied on: 09/16/2003 18:42:21
Message:

Cool...... but I'm kind of disappointed that he didn't post a oneliner of 'Shaft!' beck to me when I asked him 'Who the black private dick whose a sex machine to all the chicks?'

On the other hand it's great to know he is up for a chat with us, welcome Frank!

Who's the man that won't cop out when there's danger all about?

Reply author: blackpurse
Replied on: 09/16/2003 18:46:52
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Dave Noisy

Sorry Steak n Sabre..once more with gusto:

ATTENTION ALL USERS!!

drumroll....

Please....without further ado...i'm pleased to announce the visitation and postation of none other than....


F R A N K

B L A C K!!!


Franky, with one "F" - Frank-ee!!

<tears off cheering like Kermit the Frog>

Uh..how was that?? ;)

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Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 09/16/2003 18:52:19
Message:

OK...yay!
Frank, I'm not sure how the afore mentioned TOTY songs are completely connected, but I always read into BIG RED not as Mars being atmosphered, but Earth gettin' a jump start by martians many many years ago...and then themselves going the way of the dodo. Even if I'm wrong, can we still get a taco? Or a beer? Love the tears you showed us, by the way!

Catchin' blue in his eyes that were brown

-bRIAN

Reply author: fumanbru
Replied on: 09/16/2003 19:13:26
Message:

frnck blck- i would say the 4 songs are all about leaving to start something new. that's the best that i can do for now. my english teacher would be disappointed. how about a six pack for trying.

really like the game. do you have any other cool questions about your songs that we can try to figure out? or better yet, where can we get the coles notes version to your lyrics?

i still haven't heard the answer to the question you asked last tour in a record store appearance "does anyone know the meaning to the song dog in the sand?"

Reply author: glacial906
Replied on: 09/16/2003 19:16:38
Message:

Hey there Frank,

Thanks to you and the Catholics, and your back up band before them, and even back further to the days of the Pixies for making some of the most kick-ass, memorable music I've heard. (I hate sounding like an overzealous fan, but that is coming from the heart.) It was my older brother in law who intro'd me to the singles to "Dig for Fire," and "Alec Eiffel" all those many years ago and started the craze. (Well, started the craze for the Pixies, which later became for FB&TC...)

Wish I had a question for ya, but I would like it to be one you'd bother answering, not like "would you please come play in my back yard," or something. Will try back later.

"...you can see here by my grin I don't give a fuck..."

Reply author: NimrodsSon
Replied on: 09/16/2003 19:27:24
Message:

For the Joey question, I'm gonna guess Manitoba, Everything Is New, and I would be very surprised if that's not him on This Old Heartache (my favorite).

I would also desperately like to know which songs feature Dave on lead guitar and which songs have Rich.

Other questions...everyone wants to know if the Pixies rumors are true.

The new record is truly incredible. Almost perfect. Perfect song placement, perfect length. You've outdone yourself and you beat the unbeatable Devils Workshop. Congratulations, and I'm hoping for many many more.

"Who the Hell is Frank Black? / I'm just in it for the free beer"

Reply author: Mike Rutherford
Replied on: 09/16/2003 19:47:03
Message:

So Frankie finally decided to come and visit us here on the good ole forum.

I've got a question for you; Which Catholics record are you the most proud of? I personally would have to go with Black Letter Days. I could never get tired of that album. That's a road trip album for sure.

Also, when you gonna come down to KY. and record an album with me? I'm ready to go...............

Reply author: cvanepps
Replied on: 09/16/2003 20:06:06
Message:

Hey there, FB. Do you still like distortion when you bar chord? Your live shows still rock plenty and I'll keep going to them (Cat's Cradle in Carrboro NC).

I love you and all but any chance of injecting more of a rock & roll sound back into your studio recordings? Hope I'm not being a dickhead (and sorry for the colored text). Thanks man.

-= It's not easy to kidnap a fat man =-
http://christophervanepps.iuma.com

Reply author: Atheist4Catholics
Replied on: 09/16/2003 20:17:33
Message:

Franck

Have you heard the tribute album yet? Any thoughts?



www.mp3.com/clootie

Reply author: cvanepps
Replied on: 09/16/2003 20:27:34
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Atheist4Catholics

Franck
Have you heard the tribute album yet? Any thoughts?

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Reply author: Kirk
Replied on: 09/16/2003 21:18:12
Message:

Crank,

Musicians inspired by the classical composers, etc. Have you imagined how many active/sleeping musicians are actually inspired by you?

Seriously, there are people who take your songs apart in attempt to figure out the formula you got going there.

By the way, don't reform the Pixies. I really like what you're doing now.



-Kirk

Reply author: Dave Noisy
Replied on: 09/16/2003 22:05:16
Message:

hehe - thanks Mike. =)

Reply author: Ten Percenter
Replied on: 09/17/2003 01:29:22
Message:

Which cyber cafe in Edinburgh, Frank? I won't plague you, honestly. However, I could take you around some good folk/roots music bars!

No man is an island, unless he is in the bath

Reply author: Ten Percenter
Replied on: 09/17/2003 01:52:02
Message:

Does this mean that Stuart is Burt Reynolds? Do you think his experiences during the making of Deliverance turned him into a serial clopser?

No man is an island, unless he is in the bath

Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 09/17/2003 01:55:37
Message:

Uh... Am I the only one who still thinks it's not him? I feel stupid.

Denis

Reply author: Wowee_Zowee
Replied on: 09/17/2003 02:38:42
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Ebb Vicious

lol. whooops. at least i'm not the only jackass who insulted chuck.

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Reply author: Stuart
Replied on: 09/17/2003 07:49:53
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Ten Percenter

Does this mean that Stuart is Burt Reynolds? Do you think his experiences during the making of Deliverance turned him into a serial clopser?

No man is an island, unless he is in the bath

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Reply author: Stuart
Replied on: 09/17/2003 07:56:53
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Mike Rutherford

So Frankie finally decided to come and visit us here on the good ole forum.

I've got a question for you; Which Catholics record are you the most proud of? I personally would have to go with Black Letter Days. I could never get tired of that album. That's a road trip album for sure.

Also, when you gonna come down to KY. and record an album with me? I'm ready to go...............

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Reply author: Malax
Replied on: 09/17/2003 10:22:13
Message:

I couldn't be bothered going through all the questions so apologies if this has been asked. I was planning to come see you on 2 or 3 dates in England (probably still will) but seeing as Scott won't be joining does this mean you'll work with a setlist or is it business as usual?

Reply author: leokearse
Replied on: 09/17/2003 11:11:26
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Stuart

quote:

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Originally posted by Ten Percenter

Does this mean that Stuart is Burt Reynolds? Do you think his experiences during the making of Deliverance turned him into a serial clopser?

No man is an island, unless he is in the bath

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Ha ha ha..... so you live in Edinburgh do you?

Who's the man that won't cop out when there's danger all about?

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Reply author: Steak n Sabre
Replied on: 09/17/2003 11:22:42
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by vilainde

Uh... Am I the only one who still thinks it's not him? I feel stupid.

Denis

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"I'm in the Cult of Frank/Now how the hell do I get out?"

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Reply author: harris
Replied on: 09/17/2003 11:29:19
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by El Barto

I can't believe there are people actually defending this guy and thanking him as if he were the real Frank Black. I guess some of you are relatively new to the internet...

He obviously has some sort of inside info. Of all things, he's posting from AOL, so there you go.

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"I joined the Cult of Frank / But I don't post every 5 fucking minutes"

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Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 09/17/2003 11:31:12
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by leokearse

quote:

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Originally posted by Stuart

quote:

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Originally posted by Ten Percenter

Does this mean that Stuart is Burt Reynolds? Do you think his experiences during the making of Deliverance turned him into a serial clopser?

No man is an island, unless he is in the bath

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Ha ha ha..... so you live in Edinburgh do you?

Who's the man that won't cop out when there's danger all about?

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Stuart, if you really are Burt Reynolds then you'll know the answer to this. How many monkeys did you get through during the filming of "Every Which Way But Loose"?



- Leo

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Reply author: harris
Replied on: 09/17/2003 11:33:07
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by El Barto

I can't believe there are people actually defending this guy and thanking him as if he were the real Frank Black. I guess some of you are relatively new to the internet...

He obviously has some sort of inside info. Of all things, he's posting from AOL, so there you go.
i can't be bothered to read through all five pages, so i hope that down the line you realized that it is c.t.
chuck- thanks for posting about the little guy- i was gonna do it, but i figured you would let the good folks know. family is well, see you at the astoria. maybe junior will make a few of the euro gigs. i think he might like french food.

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"I joined the Cult of Frank / But I don't post every 5 fucking minutes"

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Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 09/17/2003 11:38:46
Message:

Silent protest of sorts. Kudos, Mr. Harris. And thanks again for Regina. We are eternally grateful.

Reply author: El Barto
Replied on: 09/17/2003 12:09:05
Message:

I already realized the errors of my ways! Thanks harris!

Reply author: Ten Percenter
Replied on: 09/17/2003 12:25:10
Message:

Congrats on the new addition Harris - had any sleep lately?

No man is an island, unless he is in the bath

Reply author: Cult_Of_Frank
Replied on: 09/17/2003 12:25:32
Message:

Indeed, congrats Monsieur Harris! What did you name the little gaffer? And echoing Mike, yes, thanks again for Regina. We figure we owe 'ya a beer at the very least. Next time you're through we'll have cigars, even if we're a year too late.

Reply author: brick_is_red
Replied on: 09/17/2003 12:34:06
Message:

Howdy folks... first time poster here, longtime scavenger.

As difficult as it may be to show restraint and not bust out with a laundry list of questions for Frank, can we all agree that it would be nice if Frank just popped in once in a while just to give us news updates on whats going on with the Catholics recording/practices/new albums/tour wise (and Pixies reuinion info to be divulged as he saw fit)? I feel like an ass trying to converse with my rock heroes anyway, and I have major problems finding up-to-date FB info on the net, outside of this forum.
So Frank, if all these questions are too much for ya, just let us know whats going on from time to time, will ya?
-John

Reply author: noexx
Replied on: 09/17/2003 12:55:41
Message:

so he named the kid scott jr....fun.

Reply author: kromkamp
Replied on: 09/17/2003 13:30:30
Message:

I agree completely, brick_is_red.

Also, along the same lines, can a moderator go through this thread and get rid of all the 'noise' (for example, the last 10-15 responses). I'm afraid FB will come back a few days from now and see a 20-page thread with 2-pages of interesting questions or comments scattered throughout.

Reply author: Chroneos
Replied on: 09/17/2003 13:54:21
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by noexx

so he named the kid scott jr....fun.

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Reply author: dougit
Replied on: 09/17/2003 13:57:03
Message:

Frank,

Ever seen this picture? It is related to the mentioned song.

http://membres.lycos.fr/fblack/img/contributions/frank_black_04.jpg

Just wondering, dougit
_______________________________________________________________________

P.S. what did you mean when you said "When the clouds are turned to isles"
and "Life can be an awful plan." (Solid Gold)

(I know what you ment)

Have you ever heard the song, and especially read the lyrics of "Striped White Jets" by Guided By Voices?



(I bet you are done with this thread, hope I'm wrong)

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/17/2003 14:38:01
Message:

[quote]Originally posted by dougit

Frank,


P.S. what did you mean when you said "When the clouds are turned to isles"
and "Life can be an awful plan." (Solid Gold)

Ever look at the clouds at night? Especially a bright sky?

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/17/2003 14:39:39
Message:

[quote]Originally posted by Mike Rutherford

So Frankie finally decided to come and visit us here on the good ole forum.

I've got a question for you; Which Catholics record are you the most proud of? I personally would have to go with Black Letter Days. I could never get tired of that album. That's a road trip album for sure.

Hmmm...more proud of songs than records....records are...an artificial format.

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/17/2003 14:41:29
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Atheist4Catholics

Franck

Have you heard the tribute album yet? Any thoughts?



www.mp3.com/clootie

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Reply author: mereubu
Replied on: 09/17/2003 14:41:58
Message:

Hey! Aren't you supposed to be in Scotland?

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/17/2003 14:44:09
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Malax

I couldn't be bothered going through all the questions so apologies if this has been asked. I was planning to come see you on 2 or 3 dates in England (probably still will) but seeing as Scott won't be joining does this mean you'll work with a setlist or is it business as usual?

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Reply author: PixieSteve
Replied on: 09/17/2003 14:48:26
Message:

well i thought i should say hi seeing as you're around at the moment.. i don't really have any questions... see you at london on the 15th october i suppose!

Reply author: mun chien andalusia
Replied on: 09/17/2003 14:52:15
Message:

Just copied and pasted this but i can't stand the guilt...
-Do you have any comment regarding the pre-pixies dorm room demos that are available online? (Draw Attention, Fight With Honor, Just Keeping In Time, Silhouette)
Please say you don't 'cause i uploaded them and i would hate myself if you had objections on this.

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/17/2003 14:53:19
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by harris

i can't be bothered to read through all five pages, so i hope that down the line you realized that it is c.t.
chuck- thanks for posting about the little guy- i was gonna do it, but i figured you would let the good folks know. family is well, see you at the astoria. maybe junior will make a few of the euro gigs. i think he might like french food.

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Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 09/17/2003 14:55:00
Message:

nice try with the green font cvanepps, shoulda used red.

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/17/2003 14:57:38
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by mun chien andalusia

Just copied and pasted this but i can't stand the guilt...
-Do you have any comment regarding the pre-pixies dorm room demos that are available online? (Draw Attention, Fight With Honor, Just Keeping In Time, Silhouette)
Please say you don't 'cause i uploaded them and i would hate myself if you had objections on this.

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"Protect me from what i want"

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Reply author: PixieSteve
Replied on: 09/17/2003 14:58:48
Message:

that's just gonna eat him up inside, frank!

Reply author: mereubu
Replied on: 09/17/2003 14:59:25
Message:

I wonder if he feels as though he's throwing scraps to a pack of dogs. (Don't get me wrong--we love the scraps! I'm just laughing at us all sitting here waiting to see what will happen next.)

Dean, you sneaky deleter, I saw that!

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:00:32
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by blarg007

boy, i jumped ahead and didn't really read what goes on here yet
-but i know it's you if'n it sez 'the man' under your name
...so how is Portland? my mothers side is all from there
and i kinda wanted to emigrate that way but she was insistant that
'there is nothing up there..no jobs, etc...'
(that was in '79) i bet it's cool though.

R

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Reply author: Brackish Girl
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:01:58
Message:

i can't believe you guys were so crappy towards the man(dave said he was, right? i'm a little confused).well, i've never had the chance to talk to him before, so hey! and frank, if you see a very nervous teenager walking towards you at some point after the vicar street gig in dublin, don't let her change her mind and run away!
and smyt is officially now my favourite kiss(i mean record) ever. thank you sir.

Reply author: El Barto
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:02:19
Message:

Do you prefer to be called Frank, Charles, or Chuck here? Or something else?

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:02:57
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by hawken

Hi Frank...I'm a big fan.

I was wondering if you were going to play any gigs with the Catholics in the USA (Washington DC area) before the Pixies reunion?

Also I was wondering what kind of acoustic you used when you recorded "Farewell Bend"?

Thanks for all the great music.

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Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:05:08
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by mdisanto

Frank do you ever play at Colleges. I saw some thing on ticketmaster websites that had the "price" it would take to get x band to play at a college, and it had you guys at a relatively low price. I was wondering if that was true or not because eventhough the folks at Virginia Tech may not know it yet, they really want to come play for us. Great job the new album.

oh yah and did you ever hear that tribute album?

man this thread is getting out of control fast hah. well time to do laundry

-miked

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Reply author: vlad drac
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:06:10
Message:

So is all the pixies reunion articles we've seen online true, or is some of it exaggerated?

Glad to see someone else is enjoying the mr. show dvd's.

Reply author: Cult_Of_Frank
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:07:42
Message:

Alright, well sorry for asking for another scrap, but since you seem to be kicking around I do have one more question that I didn't ask a few pages ago:

We had your express permission to do the Frank Black tribute (please be sure to pop by with comments after you hear it, we'd love that). We're about to start a Pixies tribute album as the 'next step' and just wanted to receive your OK on going ahead with it and covering those songs. It will be the same thing as before, no money changing hands, just a fun project from some of your most devoted/obsessed fans. :)

Thanks.

Reply author: mereubu
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:09:51
Message:

Ooh, I finally thought of a question for the theatre lady to ask: Did you enjoy your Disastodrome experience? Do you have any plans to do anything similarly theatrical in the future? The set/light designer is my boss/friend & he spoke very highly of your performance.

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:11:19
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by El Barto

Do you prefer to be called Frank, Charles, or Chuck here? Or something else?

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"I joined the Cult of Frank / Did anyone else have to give up their first born?"

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Reply author: El Barto
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:13:37
Message:

Not a problem! Just wanted to throw some ass kissing in: sorry for doubting you in the beginning! You know how easy it is for people to fake other people on the net...welcome back to the forum :)

Reply author: Brackish Girl
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:14:32
Message:

Frank Black, sir,*bows*(come on guys, be respectful!) couldya maybe play the snake or coastline in dublin cos i'd love to hear those live. you played new house of the pope and nadine if i remember correctly and they rocked on just the semi-accoustic so...yeah.
and i like the term 'uber-fans' though if anybody else said that i'd probably hate it.

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:16:43
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by switchy

i don't really have anything to say, i just want to stick my head in this historic thread.
well ok, here're some questions..
¬ What's Billy Radcliffe about?
¬ What song did you play on that VH1 show in March '02 that never aired, Late World With Zach?
¬ What are the chances of more unearthed Pixies stuff being released (such as the Pixie versions of Brackish Boy and Surf Epic)?
¬ Do you have any comment regarding the pre-pixies dorm room demos that are available online? (Draw Attention, Fight With Honor, Just Keeping In Time, Silhouette)
¬ Do you like the Gigography of this site? spiffy, huh?

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Reply author: fumanbru
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:17:26
Message:

Hello Frank,

Looks like you are currently holding court. Thanks for sharing your time. Love your music- especially your lyrics. I find the song "All my Ghosts" very interesting with the references to the fallen angels and henry the eighth. Can you give us any hints or insights into the song?

fuman

Reply author: remig
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:18:04
Message:

Frank, I wanted to thank you for the Paris solo show you did at The Batofar this summer, and specially for the Shrimp Song translated in French.

Do you know who will open for you in Paris in November?



"Possession of anything new or expensive only reflected a person's lack of theology and geometry"

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:19:53
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by ProverbialCereal

I was thinking something about tunings as well, BLT

Maybe Frank [you] can tell us about different tunings for other songs. (hey I am the tabmaster, just doing my job people)

-the Adventure and the Resolution?
-Jaina Blues?

Any of those use different tunings? I thought maybe Adventure tunes down 1/2 step but I haven't really tried to figure that out yet. And I'm not gonna try to figure out Lyle's handywork, though I think he uses delay to get alot of those cool riffs.

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"I joined the Cult of Frank / But I got tired of hovering."

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Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:22:49
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by guy_nolan

Spidey sense going berserk!! This thread is a serious mind fuck, I'm about --- this far from belief. If you are -= The Man =- then I apologise for the doubt. If you can forgive please answer these questions...
1. Do you know what songs Josh Frank has licensed for the 'Teenager of the Year' musical?
2. What type of strings do you use on your Takamine? (The one with the hole)
3. Any chance you could ressurrect 'Oh My Golly' for the next Dublin gig?
4. My dad is still very enthused about the possibility of playing golf with the catholics in October... Yay or Nay?

Thanks in advance.

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Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:24:51
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by oddball

Hey Frank, I am an American living in Germany, real close to Ludwigshafen...what is the inspiration for Ludwigshafen on the Everything is New single? Is it about the town in Germany or something else? Looking forward to seeing you in Heidelberg.

Erik

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Reply author: Brackish Girl
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:25:56
Message:

hey frank, could i be friends with dave p. or rich gilbert? i'm friends with richard presley of the breeders( why oh why did i mention them) and i'm trying to collect 'the extra guitarist' friends.
the next victim i'm going after is ed o'brien(could he and rich talk about tanya donnelly?(i didn't know rich liked her(maybe he doesnt) til i read that livejournal thing.)

Reply author: Brackish Girl
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:27:27
Message:

and yes i realise its a fake! don't make fum of me *glares at mike to make sure*

Reply author: Brackish Girl
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:28:48
Message:

i mean fun. not fum.

Reply author: mereubu
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:29:05
Message:

Jessie, we would never make fum of you, dear.

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:31:41
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Foucaults Dog

Oh, one other thing. How serious are you about Jainism? Does this extend to a karma free diet?

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Reply author: PsychicTwin
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:32:10
Message:

Hey Frank, just wanted to say a quick hello. I think I speak for many of us here when I say that it's awesome to have you stop by the board. Harris, you too.

I guess my question for you is two part:

What music have you been listening to these days, and have you read any good books lately?

I'm ashamed to say I haven't picked up SMYT yet, but I plan on doing so with the utmost quickness.
Anyway, safe travels and I'll be looking forward to the next Catholics show here in DC.

Later!

~Our children are all released, since the river flushed them clean~ ---> http://psychictwin.tripod.com

Reply author: ramona
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:32:24
Message:

Frank, do you guys ever play ANGST live? Would you consider it in London?

Also, what is your favorite book? If you have one.

Thanks for visiting us, we (obviously) appreciate it.

Reply author: ramona
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:33:03
Message:

Hey! Book question overlap. Nerds.

Reply author: Brackish Girl
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:33:12
Message:

haw haw. beat you mere. i repeat, haw haw.

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:34:24
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Foucaults Dog

If you ain't he that's ok, but if you are, one question please.
The Session you did with Glen Hansard... rather than going it alone, why he? Are you a fan, a friend, or just happen to share the same PR people here in Ireland? Believe it or not there could be a lot riding on your reply

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Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:35:33
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Broken Face

FB - welcome back! love the new record - i think its the best yet. any news on the next US tour?

-brian

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Reply author: Brackish Girl
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:36:16
Message:

...glen ain't that popular.
well, amongst me.
i think it means your credibility hangs in the balance.

Reply author: fumanbru
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:37:47
Message:

franks at 25 posts!! get the man some cats by his name.

Reply author: Brackish Girl
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:39:42
Message:

dave, let frank show his true colours. i think some rainbow cats are in order.

Reply author: mereubu
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:41:58
Message:

OK, one last feeble attempt. People are going to start gnawing my shins if I don't go cook dinner soon.

I maintain the FAQ section for the website. Is there any question/answer combo that you'd like me to add to that section so that you can quit answering it? Anything you're just sick to death of answering for the patrons? (Besides my questions? :-)

Reply author: remig
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:41:58
Message:

Frank, a stupid question, but what is your favorite french food?

"Possession of anything new or expensive only reflected a person's lack of theology and geometry"

Reply author: mereubu
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:42:37
Message:

Oh, they should be black cats. All the way.

Reply author: Robert Onion
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:43:17
Message:

greetings frank

i have two questions. my first one forgive me if this has been answered since i didn't check all the pages in this topic

1 - is all the hoopla the media has about a pixies 'reunion' true or false?

2 - do you know when is the release date for the film Low Budget Time Machine?

Reply author: Brackish Girl
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:44:21
Message:

well, goodnight all. its 11.43 here and i'm up at 7.oo tomorrow(later than usual).and thank you Frank for humouring us. even though you ignored my stupid questions(i don't blame you, especially the akward last one). have fun, and don't forget to brush your teeth.

Reply author: Brackish Girl
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:46:18
Message:

okay 7.00 i mean. don't make FUM of me mere! i'm just too tired.

Reply author: mereubu
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:47:18
Message:

Sleep tight, you crazy kid.

Reply author: fumanbru
Replied on: 09/17/2003 15:51:34
Message:

Hello Frank,

Can you tell us about your Teenager of the Year Award? What did you do to get it? (Please don't be modest.)

Reply author: cvanepps
Replied on: 09/17/2003 16:10:29
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Carolynanna

nice try with the green font cvanepps, shoulda used red.

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Reply author: harringk
Replied on: 09/17/2003 16:15:57
Message:

Hi Frank! (grinning uncontrollably)

There is a striking difference between the musical styles of the first 2 live-to-2-track CDs and the last 3 or 4.

Is that due to a conscious effort on your part to take your music in a different direction, or does music just pour out of your soul and you do your best to record it without regard to style or genre?

Thanks,

Kevin

Reply author: gary13th
Replied on: 09/17/2003 16:17:15
Message:

crikey, the man himself is here ?
Hi Frank,
the wife and myself are coming to the edinburgh gig and i'll be heading to the Sheffield gig...though it would have been lovely to have had a date in wonderful newcastle (lots of lovely, friendly people here !)
to also let you know - i was a Frank Black fan before hearing any Pixies songs ! I didnt own a Pixies album until after I bought TOTY.
i'll ask a couple of questions and hope for a reply (sorry if things have been asked before)
1- will there be any FB&TC merchandise available at the gigs ?
2- any chance of a video for Nadine ? would be great seeing it on the music channels, spreading the gospel to the masses !
3- not really a question - i hope these songs can be incorporated somewhere into a (non)setlist: Living on soul, Do Nothing, Velvety, Ole Mullholland (i think it'd sound great with pedal steel...) and Man of Steel (my wifes favourite FB&TC song !)

thanks for visiting the forum, thanks for the great music now and in previous years.
Gary

~you will get used to me, welcome to your new joy
Heloise by FB&TC

Reply author: Malax
Replied on: 09/17/2003 16:22:07
Message:

Im the only person to ask a godd question thats so cool I may frame...my uh...screen. woo woo! Early Warnings

Reply author: misleadtheworld
Replied on: 09/17/2003 16:23:13
Message:

Hey Frank,

dare i ask anything of this pixies reunion? also, whatever happened to that fender mustang you played in the video to allison? and one last question....what is your opinion of a mr zane lowe? i believe you met him on an mtv channel in the uk recently....*ahem*

Reply author: Don Eduardo
Replied on: 09/17/2003 16:27:55
Message:

Frank - why the cancellation of the aussie tour?? You've gotta come here!!!

Reply author: dougit
Replied on: 09/17/2003 16:30:54
Message:

night, day...all the time. i think you were talking about parsistant contra--s, also known as ch-----ils...GBV "Striped White Jets"...

Striped White Jets
(R. Pollard)

Send in the striped white jets
In through stained glass ceilings, ah-sh-sh-sh-sh-sh-sh
Color them white or red

Don't let anyone find out
Or expose your feelings, ah-sh-sh-sh-sh-sh-sh
Cover your head instead

And penetrate this dark heart
And as the wound is healing, ah-sh-sh-sh-sh-sh-sh
Crawl to the other side

Where things are new in brilliant blue
And striped white jets come speeding through, ah-sh-sh-sh-sh-sh-sh

And we must not forget
The sudden pain of birth and greed
And what's expected of this superbreed

And those who dream to touch the sun
And those who run
Who always run

Perfect striped white jets
In their hangars bleeding, ah-sh-sh-sh-sh-sh-sh
Cover them all in black....


have you ever seen that pict i have the link to? really do tell me, if not...save it on your computer and study it, here is a hint...abe & melchezedik...

later frank...

p.s. seen you a few times in ole' tucson. including the ten guitars over the soldier night...
I'm sorta short, just like you.

Reply author: dougit
Replied on: 09/17/2003 16:35:03
Message:

frank, one more thing.

i now live in flagstaff, Arizona.

God's country.

please come play here.

ORPHEUM THEATER.

when NAU is in sesson (larger fan base here in Flag when the university is in session)

and advertise in Pheonix....


later

dougit

Reply author: leokearse
Replied on: 09/17/2003 16:38:03
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by darwin

quote:

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Originally posted by leokearse

quote:

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Originally posted by Stuart

quote:

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Originally posted by Ten Percenter

Does this mean that Stuart is Burt Reynolds? Do you think his experiences during the making of Deliverance turned him into a serial clopser?

No man is an island, unless he is in the bath

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Ha ha ha..... so you live in Edinburgh do you?

Who's the man that won't cop out when there's danger all about?

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Stuart, if you really are Burt Reynolds then you'll know the answer to this. How many monkeys did you get through during the filming of "Every Which Way But Loose"?



- Leo

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Two problems:
1) was Burt Reynolds even in "Every Which Way But Loose"? Clint Eastwood was.

2) orangutans aren't monkeys (they're apes), so the answer may be 0

Mr Reynolds here are some questions. Given that you're a Florida State football fan what is the name of the horse ridden onto the field before every home game and what color pants do you buy for the team?

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Reply author: Jason
Replied on: 09/17/2003 16:47:41
Message:

Just in case Frank isn't sick of the board yet - I'm curious how Jon Tiven ended up working on the "Headache" b-sides. He's an interesting fella. (I've never met him, though.)

And do you have any favorite truck stops in Texas?

Reply author: Itchload
Replied on: 09/17/2003 17:11:30
Message:

Wow Frank, this is amazing. I just wanted to let you know what a big source of pride you are up at U-Mass. The class that shows Un Chien Andalou has actually worked you into the curriculum! The day it was shown we listened to Frank Black (the orange album) and Debaser/U-mass (we watched the movie with your music playing over it, ha). Anyhow, great to see you in the forum.

Reply author: chickenwithtwoheads
Replied on: 09/17/2003 17:12:28
Message:

Hi Charles,

I was wondering if you could record more solo-accoustic stuff.
I really like the versions of Abstract plain, Freedom Rock, or the Late Late Night Cold heart of stone (ok, the last one isn't quite solo) played solo that are anchored in my iTunes.
Just the accoustic guitar and the voice, it's just so pure.
Any chance to see anything of that in , for example, a B-side form?
I'd love to hear more of that.

Reply author: chickenwithtwoheads
Replied on: 09/17/2003 17:13:24
Message:

Not that I'm tired of Frank Black AND the Catholics...

-

I'm bored with the valleys and bored by the peaks. So I bought a ticket to the freaks

Reply author: monkey40258
Replied on: 09/17/2003 17:24:50
Message:

Hey Frank,
I just recently discovered your music through a friend and have fallen in love with your style.
I was just wondering if you are going to stop in Louisville, KY when you do the US leg of your tour

Reply author: noexx
Replied on: 09/17/2003 17:40:27
Message:

Next time you happen to pop around if you see this I would like to know if you mind that I run a server for some members of this forum where they can download and upload live shows of yours? I have quite a few on there. Everything on there has never been officially released and/or sold anywhere. If you want to see what's on there sometime, when you get a cable modem, let me know and you can tell me if there is anything you would or wouldn't want on there. It sure beats postage/trading.
ryan

Reply author: Ebb Vicious
Replied on: 09/17/2003 17:41:17
Message:

well i'd like to contribute more than negativity;

hey frank the first time i saw you live was when you were opening for TMBG. i still think it's probably the most fun show i've ever been to. just last night i heard mono puff's cover of 'oddball' and enjoyed it greatly, and it made me want to let it be known that frank and the johns go together like blood and chocolate.

and one question, how do you feel about people up close to the stage singing along (possibly loudly) to every single song? does it get on your nerves? if so i won't do it next time you come to SE mich.

Reply author: Chip Away Boy
Replied on: 09/17/2003 17:50:58
Message:

F - R - A - N - K

The new album is excellent! I love the mellow vibe. I was just wondering, do you think you'd put out another CD that has majority Rocking songs like the FB&C's Self-Titled CD?????

thanks for all the music

Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 09/17/2003 18:01:39
Message:

OK...yay!
Frank, I'm not sure how the afore mentioned TOTY songs are completely connected, but I always read into BIG RED not as Mars being atmosphered, but Earth gettin' a jump start by martians many many years ago...and then themselves going the way of the dodo. Even if I'm wrong, can we still get a taco? Or a beer? Love the tears you showed us, by the way!

Sorry I duplicated this...just was wonderin' what you thinks.

Catchin' blue in his eyes that were brown

-bRIAN

Reply author: big_galoof
Replied on: 09/17/2003 20:13:15
Message:

hey frank - i'm a narcissist, so my only question is: do you remember me?

i know there have been a lot of gigs, but i'm a guy who might have made an impression on you.

outside the iron horse in northampton you let me take a photo with you:
http://www.mediablazedesign.com/p/images/fb/011301F.jpg

also - i've given you a couple of discs - mostly illicit recordings of FB & the Cs with custom layout by me. here's some links to maybe jog your memory:
http://www.mediablazedesign.com/gd/black_prinzenbar.htm
http://www.mediablazedesign.com/gd/black_lowlands.htm

well, i love ya even if you don't remember me. see you when you swing back through the northeast (in 2001 i caught five shows in a matter of weeks: northampton, syracuse, albany, wilmington and boston!)

i'm THE BIG GALOOF, dammit!

PS: it was gray and rainy the whole time i was in edinburgh - the only bad weather on my whole scotland trip.

Reply author: Cult_Of_Frank
Replied on: 09/17/2003 21:00:48
Message:

Aw man, Frank got right up to the message after mine on page 3 before he left, now I'll never know if I was right about my guesses. That's what I get for not knowing the meaning or brevity. Nor the spelling.

Reply author: Merdre
Replied on: 09/17/2003 21:12:39
Message:

Fra Bla,

what's the status of the Australian Catholics tour in 2004?

I sent Tony Maimone and Jeremy Dubs a cee dee to give you from a prospective support band, which may contain me...

Nice b sides on 'Everything Is New', too.

Sam.

Reply author: Stuart
Replied on: 09/17/2003 21:20:02
Message:

Hey Frank, do you like Burt Reynolds?

Who's the man that won't cop out when there's danger all about?

Reply author: soundofataris
Replied on: 09/17/2003 23:35:57
Message:

Frank, your appearance motivated me to stop lurking and actually join the forum.
I love your stuff, especially pistorelo and BLD, and I've been really enjoying SMYT.

Anyway, quick question: will any more shows be available from hear it again?
also, is the pixies regrouping legit?

thanks etc.
Brendan

I want to be a singer like Lou Reed

Reply author: GarlicSoul
Replied on: 09/18/2003 00:07:21
Message:

Frank!

One thing that I was wondering about, was if the character in Chip Away Boy is supposed to be an Indian. Like in Calistan, when you purposefully pronounced Nava-Joe, instead of Navaho...is it actually a Chippewa boy?? The references in the song would be a stretch, but they can be there, nonetheless.

I even did a search that cross referenced "Chippewa" and "Sluiceway" and found a story about The Mississsippi River's Winnibigoshish Lake Dam that was constructed in 1881. The project employed 300 skilled and unskilled laborers, including local Chippewa Indians.
The present concrete structure was constructed between 1899 and 1900. Stop logs divide 5 13-foot sluiceways into 3 sections. A 12-foot log sluice and a 5-foot fishway.


Shawnte
http://shawnteorion.4t.com

Reply author: Blackolyte
Replied on: 09/18/2003 01:06:59
Message:

Frank,

Thanks for stopping by and enlightening us.

You rocked at McCabes! I can't wait 'til you and the Catholics come back state side.

Reply author: bazza
Replied on: 09/18/2003 01:41:16
Message:

hey charles. new album is fantastic and just wanted to say - ireland loves you!

what are the chances of getting to say hi to you guys backstage at the vicar street gig?
cheers


Television! Teacher, mother, secret lover.

Reply author: Ten Percenter
Replied on: 09/18/2003 01:49:37
Message:

Hi Frank - great new album, and some very good reviews this time (ignore those fuckers who work at Q magazine). On the offchance that you hold court in Edinburgh, some more scraps for you:

1. Is Snake Oil a cover of the Steve Earle song?
2. Is the person commemorated in Ed is Dead and Adda Lee the same person? In fact, does this person appear in SMYT - Nadine, perhaps?
3. You said that Blood on the Tracks was not your favourite Dylan album, which is your favourite Dylan record - Blonde on Blonde perchance?
4. You have great taste by choosing Edinburgh to rehearse in! Any warm-up gigs planned - Charlie Thompson's Rush tribute band maybe?

Great new album - cannot wait until the 26th!

PS - Jonathan Ross said that he wanted you to appear on his radio show again after playing My Favorite Kiss last Saturday...



No man is an island, unless he is in the bath

Reply author: cuntman
Replied on: 09/18/2003 01:58:43
Message:

hi frank
no one seems to like my name on hear...........anyway
great new album any chance of playing adda lee at the astoria???

AARRRRGHH

Reply author: TOTIPOTENT
Replied on: 09/18/2003 03:21:54
Message:

Mr. Thompson,

I am a GI and have been station in Baghdad, Iraq for the last six months and I was wondering why you are not on the USO (United Service Organizations) bandwagon (you know, when famous people go to military sites and put on shows to show them support). That was more or less a joke; I actually have a pretty funny story about a Kid Rock appearance. What are your opinions/views of 'The Happening' (World Events)?

I spend the rest of my days being a scholar of Botany and Entomology. In your lyrics, you have a lot of common references to such subject matter. Where do your interests lie within these subjects?

Very respectfully,
<\signed\>
TOTIPOTENT

"I joined the Cult of Frank / 'Cause Dean promised me World Domination"

Reply author: spunXtain
Replied on: 09/18/2003 04:06:04
Message:

Hi Frank. This is Dustin from Kentucky and I met you at the Louisville show. My friend had the kick ass Bossanova album cover tattoo. Anyways yeah you don't remember every single fan! Just wanted to say that the night I seen your show was the best night of my life EVER and I hope you guys stop by Kentucky again next year (and the year after, and the year after, etc). One more thing, bring back BIG RED! Great song.

Take care!

Got coffee, got donuts, got wasted..

Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 09/18/2003 04:40:31
Message:

Hi Frank. I noticed the intro of Goodbye Lorraine (the drums kicks) sound exactly like the intro of Bowie's Sound & Vision. Was it on purpose?


Denis

Reply author: Devils Islander
Replied on: 09/18/2003 05:18:39
Message:

Hi Charles,
Any chance of you putting an appearance at next year's Isle of Wight festival? When last we spoke (2001 DITS tour), I told you that gigwise, the IOW was like "a one horse town after the horse had died". Since then, the legendary IOW festival has been successfully resurrected, and the only way to top this year's blistering set by Iggy Pop, would be to get FB & The Cs (or even The P****s) on in 2004.

...where the Ballyhoos and the Tritons are.

Reply author: DruggedBunny
Replied on: 09/18/2003 05:39:13
Message:

OK...

The scene: Dundee Doghouse, Feb 11, 2001.
The crime: Nicking of 1 x Stella Artois.

Frank, you kicked over your bottle of lager right at the start of the show and placed it directly in front of me. It taunted me all throughout the show, and when you left the stage (exiting through the frenzied crowd), you left the bottle sitting there in front of me. It mocked and teased me; I gave in and nicked it. God, it was good!

I kept the bottle (it's a shrine in our little rehearsal room out back) and have been RACKED with guilt ever since; do you forgive me?

Also, didja know you could have visited John Linnell's father-in-law, only a 10-minute drive away from that gig? I used to work with him at the hospital in Dundee; pretty funny as he didn't realise anyone had heard of TMBG until I told him. He was really surprised when I said I listened to this guy called Frank Black whose record JL had played on.

See you next Friday, Saturday 'n' Sunday, Frank -- rock us hard!

(I just realised, when nobody believed it was FB at the start, someone shoulda said "You ain't he". Remember that one for next time, kids, as it'll be really funny.)

Reply author: the swimmer
Replied on: 09/18/2003 07:02:07
Message:

Um, why are you all still writing in this.

He's not coming back to it.

Reply author: ProverbialCereal
Replied on: 09/18/2003 07:05:44
Message:

Yeah, the swimmer has inside sources so he knows.

Reply author: nekom
Replied on: 09/18/2003 07:22:05
Message:

I wonder what the man thinks of illicit distribution of his work in mp3, through peer-to-peer filesharing software. Everyone else has given their opinion on the matter...

Also, did anyone guess what those four songs (SPACE IS GONNA DO ME GOOD, BIG RED, JET BLACK RIVER, CAN I GET A WITNESS) have in common? Is it related to the themes or explicit lyrics (are they all about space travel?) or something with nothing to do with lyrics at all like arrangement or number of times played live?

Reply author: Foucaults Dog
Replied on: 09/18/2003 08:03:17
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by frnck blck

quote:

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Originally posted by Foucaults Dog

Oh, one other thing. How serious are you about Jainism? Does this extend to a karma free diet?

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Well, how serious are YOU about Jainism? Now, karma free diet...is that like free-range? Sorry. A little dark humor. I dig the Jains. Ever see the monastery with the bug chutes? Gently sweep 'em in and send 'em on their way! Amazing. The Jain grain sellers, too...with the food bowls for the rats! Great. No. I do dig 'em. I like that one site. real peaceful-like. I guess philosophy is something that you can dicuss all night. But I like to read the Jain stuff on that site from time to time. Dunno why. Just do.

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Reply author: Foucaults Dog
Replied on: 09/18/2003 08:10:25
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by frnck blck

quote:

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Originally posted by Foucaults Dog

If you ain't he that's ok, but if you are, one question please.
The Session you did with Glen Hansard... rather than going it alone, why he? Are you a fan, a friend, or just happen to share the same PR people here in Ireland? Believe it or not there could be a lot riding on your reply

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Explain. Is some guy gonna lose his pinkie if I give the wrong answer?



"Non-possessiveness controls the senses

in the same way as a hook controls the elephant. "

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Reply author: johnny
Replied on: 09/18/2003 08:27:04
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by frnck blck

quote:

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Originally posted by harris

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I think on this tour we should only watch Mr. Show (again).

Charles

[EDITED - Fixed the quote!]

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Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/18/2003 08:37:43
Message:

oh king,
knowest ye that i do trumpet the cause with the local AIR mavens(radio):
this is a quote of my own (from elsewhere in the forum: P****s reunion)
...so maybe I should figure out the proper quote procedure..
<...getting paid well to find out can't hurt anyone involved -i don't think
the high road of non sell out notoriety is exactly doing anything for any
of those involved right now -except charles in regards to his own self image he has done quite well for himself -but for crying outloud i pestered
XRT 'chicago's finest rock' mucho in the past months on why no frank black
-pretty much all the way to the top and they have actually said yes they
should be playing frank black and do and have played pixies,
but they get real vague as to why they are basically ignoring him
-and beleive me if you heard this stations playlists you would automatically see FB&C right in amongst 'em (j. hyatt as well as iggy, replacements, steve earle and every other americana geetar slingin' band)
it's actually wretched how they of course play the same cuts from bands
-relentlessly, even the Clash -when Joe Strummer died they played
'train in vain' (mick jones sings that one)after giving the memorium announcement that he had past -i've been going off on them ever since
-they can play ALL the beatles cuts and any stones cut -even the one
where they have to repeatedly bleep the word shit (from exile on main street).
-which is just stupid if you ask me -this is the kind of crap that staid,
moronic decision making panels corporate or otherwise do with radio and it is just so damn sad to watch -er hear.
i picked on them because they are a throwback station to the early seventies and still have the same DJ's for cripes sake and i figured they might actually have taste but the corporate polling machine is in place somehow and they (DJ's) seem to want to play stuff like FB but don't.
for me personally since the Pixies have that 'track record'
it would simply mean a little crack can begin because stations like this
would be actually playing it for the masses and being one to WANT to just
turn on a radio sometimes that would make it a little less painful.>
..XRT had a banner up at double door last time you guys were there
right where you sell your CD's and such -i guess this is better than sucking
but when i hear 'everything is new' i just absolutely cannot understand why
that song is not on that station -i guess i am simply pissed off that radio
has become this 'thing' based on a formula which somehow guarantees income
to all parties involved-oh well . . crap formula=.....'have you heard about
that new radio station? apparantly a country station has joined with a rap station
for maximum profit, it's called 'CRAP radio'...sorry, couldn't resist.
i just don't think that these formulaic, panel driven ways work for radio
-i think they drive people crazy thus making awareness of how bad it is a forgotten
blur.
blarg.
-.-.-...oh, and by the way -you are by far a better song writer and performer than 99.9% of the others (can't think of one but i figure
there may be someone/thing as eloquent and talented and i didn't want to piss them off..)

Did your therapist actually say 'show me your tears?'
-i picture more of a Sopranos type thing...
the Sopranos is a therapeutic show i found as it is always good
to know how messed up other people can be..
mine is a sweet old lady -she's cool though.
-i thought of this because i would think the satisfaction you
get in your work and the catharsis involved in performing
would pretty much do the trick.

lofts are cool -i live in an old bra factory
-which type is it that you are in?
..allright , allright i'm outta here.

Reply author: the swimmer
Replied on: 09/18/2003 08:43:22
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by ProverbialCereal

Yeah, the swimmer has inside sources so he knows.

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"I joined the Incredible Cult of Frank / Then I got pissed and turned green"

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Reply author: chucksfan
Replied on: 09/18/2003 08:44:08
Message:

Charles,

I know the Pixies gigs are way way behind you, bit my pals and I have been working on a gigography of all your shows.

http://www.pixieslive.com

Did you, Ken Goes, etc. keep records of the shows to help us complete this project?

Thanks!

Josh

Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 09/18/2003 08:50:12
Message:

I say Charles don't you ever crave
to appear on the front of the Daily Mail
dressed in your Mother's bridal veil?

Reply author: Cult_Of_Frank
Replied on: 09/18/2003 08:54:12
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by the swimmer

quote:

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Originally posted by ProverbialCereal

Yeah, the swimmer has inside sources so he knows.

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"I joined the Incredible Cult of Frank / Then I got pissed and turned green"

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Funny, smart ass.

Oh fuck...why should I explain. I didn' mean he's not coming back to the site. I meant, he's not gonna waste is time reading 8 pages when all he posted on were the first ones.

Fine. Don't believe me.

Just don't be a smart asshole about it.

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Reply author: massif snake
Replied on: 09/18/2003 09:06:03
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by The Holiday Son

I say Charles don't you ever crave
to appear on the front of the Daily Mail
dressed in your Mother's bridal veil?

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Reply author: St. Francis
Replied on: 09/18/2003 09:18:31
Message:

quote:

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Hmmm...more proud of songs than records....records are...an artificial format.

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Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/18/2003 09:21:30
Message:

hey frnk,
wouldja do some covers that are more off the beaten path sometime?
maybe a song by Magazine (Barry Adamson, Howard Devoto, John McGeogh and Dave Formula )
'Model Worker' is what i am thinking -NOONE has covered that one and it could be a great
Catholics Rave-up.
..or..a Jam song -specifically 'in the crowd' -that would kick ass

R

Reply author: billgoodman
Replied on: 09/18/2003 09:51:02
Message:

hey frank

what about those demo's you re-recorded with the pale boys?


''it's not a box, it's a submarine''

Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/18/2003 10:11:00
Message:

question:
how did you meet Stan Ridgeway?
-

R

Reply author: ProverbialCereal
Replied on: 09/18/2003 10:13:22
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by the swimmer


Funny, smart ass.

Oh fuck...why should I explain. I didn' mean he's not coming back to the site. I meant, he's not gonna waste is time reading 8 pages when all he posted on were the first ones.

Fine. Don't believe me.

Just don't be a smart asshole about it.

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Reply author: blackpurse
Replied on: 09/18/2003 11:01:33
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by ProverbialCereal
Granted some people are asking too many questions in their posts, and it's probably a pain to sift thru it all. I think one-liners would be more convenient

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Reply author: neilefc
Replied on: 09/18/2003 11:54:21
Message:

frank, looking forward to liverpool.
do you know who’s supporting you there?

you fuckin straight off or enjoying my fine city?

Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/18/2003 12:21:56
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by blackpurse

quote:

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Originally posted by ProverbialCereal
Granted some people are asking too many questions in their posts, and it's probably a pain to sift thru it all. I think one-liners would be more convenient

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I work in IT, (information technology) and I know I HATE it when somebody crams 20 issues in one trouble ticket. As tedious as it is, I BEG end users to please open up a seperate ticket/call for each issue. It's otherwise impossible to track what you've solved/answered and what you haven't. PC, you are sooooo right. I don't know one person on any help desk or ombudsmans office who disagrees. (And before IT, I worked in, that's right, a univeristy ombudsman's office!)

I think it would be nice if we followed a similar policy for FB. Keep a question/post to him to one topic. Its easier to sift through, it's easier to track, and easier to cross off DONE when he's done. FB seems to be a busy man, and while we are bombarding him with queires, we are more likely to get answers to our questions and strike up a good dialouge if we go through the courtesy of making it easy for him to do so.

"Sacred cows make the best burgers!"

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Reply author: Blank Frack
Replied on: 09/18/2003 12:33:34
Message:

Frank: Thanks for the Tempe show you did some months ago. What underappreciated artists have you listened to recently that really impress you? There's this guy named William Topley that I dig. Did you like the final Del Shannon album and/or "Drop Down and Get Me" or do you stick to the purely pre-1970 stuff?

--Sam Hill, Tucson.

Reply author: Cult_Of_Frank
Replied on: 09/18/2003 12:42:22
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by blackpurse

quote:

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Originally posted by ProverbialCereal
Granted some people are asking too many questions in their posts, and it's probably a pain to sift thru it all. I think one-liners would be more convenient

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I work in IT, (information technology) and I know I HATE it when somebody crams 20 issues in one trouble ticket. As tedious as it is, I BEG end users to please open up a seperate ticket/call for each issue. It's otherwise impossible to track what you've solved/answered and what you haven't. PC, you are sooooo right. I don't know one person on any help desk or ombudsmans office who disagrees. (And before IT, I worked in, that's right, a univeristy ombudsman's office!)

I think it would be nice if we followed a similar policy for FB. Keep a question/post to him to one topic. Its easier to sift through, it's easier to track, and easier to cross off DONE when he's done. FB seems to be a busy man, and while we are bombarding him with queires, we are more likely to get answers to our questions and strike up a good dialouge if we go through the courtesy of making it easy for him to do so.

"Sacred cows make the best burgers!"

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Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/18/2003 12:56:56
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Blank Frack

Frank: Thanks for the Tempe show you did some months ago. What underappreciated artists have you listened to recently that really impress you? There's this guy named William Topley that I dig. Did you like the final Del Shannon album and/or "Drop Down and Get Me" or do you stick to the purely pre-1970 stuff?

--Sam Hill, Tucson.

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Reply author: JamesM
Replied on: 09/18/2003 13:11:27
Message:

Oh, Frank, I forgot to ask. Someone here asked if you were going to be playing "Angst" on the upcoming tour. Since you're the only person besides me that's even really ever heard of the band Angst, I must ask: have you ever had the pleasure of meeting up with Jon E. Risk or Joe Pope? Are they cool cats or what? And how about a studio recording of "Some Things (I Can't Get Used To)" (or even "Love Dissolves," my second favorite Angst tune)?

-Jimmy M.

Reply author: astro monkey
Replied on: 09/18/2003 15:57:16
Message:

Frank, can you please put these Pixies reunion rumors to rest one way or the other? PLEEEEEEEASE?

Reply author: BrendanT
Replied on: 09/18/2003 18:40:13
Message:

Hey! David Bowie is covering a Jonathan Richman song. Pablo Picasso. What a trend setter Frank! Looks good on ya! Cover a Link Wray song next. You be soooo hippppp!

Strummer-man
I had me a vision!

It's step, hip, step, pivot! Are you trying to piss-off the volcano?!

Reply author: Zsolt G.
Replied on: 09/18/2003 19:14:20
Message:

I heard that you had originally planned to do "Apache" as popularized by The Shadows instead of "Cecilia Ann" to start off Bossa Nova. I think I'm one of the few Yankees to really dig the Shads, and was curious if it was ever played live or otherwise. Why was it nixed?

New album is really nice. For some great country music, You ought to check out the Glazer Bros CD compilation. Tompall Glazer wrote "Streets of Baltimore", probably best know by Gram Parsons. Thanks again.

Reply author: BrendanT
Replied on: 09/18/2003 19:20:53
Message:

Hey. The shadows are actually coming to play in Toronto during the month of October. Not with Mr. Marvin though! Shitty!

Strummer-man
I had me a vision!

It's step, hip, step, pivot! Are you trying to piss-off the volcano?!

Reply author: BrendanT
Replied on: 09/18/2003 19:22:44
Message:

Ya. You are posting in his topic and thread!

Strummer-man
I had me a vision!

It's step, hip, step, pivot! Are you trying to piss-off the volcano?!

Reply author: Zsolt G.
Replied on: 09/18/2003 23:49:54
Message:

Really? The Shadows in Toronto? Thats crazy. I don't think anybody in the USA has ever heard of these dudes, but in Europe (perhaps Canada?) they were (are?) huge. I didn't know they still toured at all. Last album I heard they were making horrible easy listening stuff, but in their prime they were pretty cool. I assume people just want them to play the classics nowdays. Who still plays with them, if not Marvin? Welch? We may as well talk about this, because I don't think Frank is coming back soon...who can blame him.

Reply author: leokearse
Replied on: 09/19/2003 03:28:41
Message:

The line up they're touring with is without Jet Harris, the original bass player, who was the only one with any real rock'n'roll charisma in the Shadows. He was booted out of the band in the early 60s after he was in a car crash with a girl in his car who wasn't his wife. I was totally shocked to hear that Cliff Richard had an affair with Jet's wife! I thought Cliff was asexual? I mean he's a hardcore Christian, and they're usually sex criminals or asexual, and I'm sure Cliff's not a sex criminal.

- Leo

Reply author: Devils Islander
Replied on: 09/19/2003 04:40:24
Message:

Jet Harris (ex-Shadows) lives here on the Isle of Wight. He's a recovering alcoholic, and is still gigging with his own band. I think he owns a record shop as well.

...where the Ballyhoos and the Tritons are.

Reply author: Foucaults Dog
Replied on: 09/19/2003 05:13:14
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by DruggedBunny

OK...


(I just realised, when nobody believed it was FB at the start, someone shoulda said "You ain't he". Remember that one for next time, kids, as it'll be really funny.)

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Reply author: DruggedBunny
Replied on: 09/19/2003 05:36:16
Message:

Not following that, to be honest...?

Reply author: Sheamus
Replied on: 09/19/2003 05:57:31
Message:

Well, I have a couple of humble questions to ask Frank. In a lame attempt to make them stand out I'm going to douse this post with pretty colours.

1) Are there any plans to come to AUSTRALIA any time soon? Either with the Pixies (they never toured here ) or The Catholics? Last time you were here was 1994, as I'm sure you recall. I was too young to see you, and would love to have the live experience some time, either with the Pixies (dream come true) or solo/with Catholics (Still an mind shatteringly awesome prospect) .

2) If you are going to come here soon, will it be a bit more comprehensive than the cancelled August tour? You were only going to play 2 cities then - it would be cool if you could get to a few more major state capitals, as you fan base here is quite large.

Thanks for your time!


- Sheamus

_________________
NATURE'S TIME IS CUBIC AND PERPETUAL. LINEAR TIME IS WRONG AND SUICIDAL

Reply author: Zsolt G.
Replied on: 09/20/2003 10:15:48
Message:

I forgot that there's so many limeys on this board. When you mention the Shadows here in the States, it's like "who?" I mean we had the Ventures, but even they were bigger in Japan than they ever got here. The Shadows were certainly a bunch of dorks throughout their various line-ups, I mean Marvin always looked like a library attendant, but I think they rocked in their own dorky way. You got to kind of give them credit for inventing the "rock-combo" concept of rhythm guitar, lead guitar, bass guitar and drums. Their success was hampered a great deal I imagine by their lack of "hipness" when "longhairs" like the Beatles came along. Their recordings are absolutely pristine however, and really show what you can do with primitive equipment and excellent musicians. This style of clean, beautiful recording, which I definately identify as a British sound, (as opposed to the more "raw" American records of the same time) I think carried over to even things like "Dark Side of the Moon" I'd love to hear Frank & the Catholics to do an album with Norrie Paramour....if he's still alive, or even George Martin. Kind of like the Ramones and Phil Spector. Good to hear about Jet as well...he was definately a bit more "with it" than the rest of those guys. He even had his "Jet Black" theme song. I would imagine the Isle of Wight might be a tough place to stay on the wagon.

Reply author: dougit
Replied on: 09/20/2003 12:00:01
Message:

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Frank, you and I both know....

"When one stares into the abyss, the abyss stares back."

Sure, it is difficult to keep staring. and I understand your position these days, as you make it perfectly clear in the lyrics of "Southbound Bevy."

I have always appreciated your courage to have lyrics with teeth.

But, I understand that we all get a bit older, and we all need some peace. I need peace, that is for sure.

However, please don't stop thinking about the "deep" stuff, even if your lyrics do not reflect that deep thinking.

You are a spiritual being, I am a spiritual being, we are all spiritual beings (even the evil demons are spiritual being)....and there will be a brighter day (although, hopefully not too bright, that sun is about as steely-bright-white as i can handle, these days)


later Frank, dougit

Reply author: realmeanmotorscutor
Replied on: 09/20/2003 12:26:40
Message:

What kind of shoes were you wearing at the Saratoga Winners, NY show last Nov? They were a grey styling pair and I simply must find some.

http://www.mediablazedesign.com/p/images/fb/110902S.jpg

Reply author: Kingmob999
Replied on: 09/21/2003 14:01:23
Message:

wow. Frank Black has got some f@#ked up fans.

Reply author: Doryphore
Replied on: 09/21/2003 14:49:15
Message:

Dear Mr. Frank Black,

What would you think of recording something with Mr. Ry Cooder?
I think you'd fit together very well, musically of course.
It would surely be my dream record!

Reply author: realmeanmotorscutor
Replied on: 09/21/2003 16:38:25
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quote:

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Originally posted by Kingmob999

wow. Frank Black has got some f@#ked up fans.

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Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/22/2003 02:18:19
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quote:

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Originally posted by remig

Frank, a stupid question, but what is your favorite french food?

"Possession of anything new or expensive only reflected a person's lack of theology and geometry"

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Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/22/2003 02:19:23
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quote:

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Originally posted by Robert Onion

greetings frank

i have two questions. my first one forgive me if this has been answered since i didn't check all the pages in this topic

1 - is all the hoopla the media has about a pixies 'reunion' true or false?

2 - do you know when is the release date for the film Low Budget Time Machine?

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Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/22/2003 02:21:48
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quote:

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Originally posted by gary13th

crikey, the man himself is here ?
Hi Frank,
the wife and myself are coming to the edinburgh gig and i'll be heading to the Sheffield gig...though it would have been lovely to have had a date in wonderful newcastle (lots of lovely, friendly people here !)
to also let you know - i was a Frank Black fan before hearing any Pixies songs ! I didnt own a Pixies album until after I bought TOTY.
i'll ask a couple of questions and hope for a reply (sorry if things have been asked before)
1- will there be any FB&TC merchandise available at the gigs ?
2- any chance of a video for Nadine ? would be great seeing it on the music channels, spreading the gospel to the masses !
3- not really a question - i hope these songs can be incorporated somewhere into a (non)setlist: Living on soul, Do Nothing, Velvety, Ole Mullholland (i think it'd sound great with pedal steel...) and Man of Steel (my wifes favourite FB&TC song !)

thanks for visiting the forum, thanks for the great music now and in previous years.
Gary

~you will get used to me, welcome to your new joy
Heloise by FB&TC

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Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/22/2003 02:24:53
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quote:

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Originally posted by Itchload

Wow Frank, this is amazing. I just wanted to let you know what a big source of pride you are up at U-Mass. The class that shows Un Chien Andalou has actually worked you into the curriculum! The day it was shown we listened to Frank Black (the orange album) and Debaser/U-mass (we watched the movie with your music playing over it, ha). Anyhow, great to see you in the forum.

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Reply author: Ten Percenter
Replied on: 09/22/2003 02:25:24
Message:

It's a pleasant morning in Edinburgh Frank, is it not? It is so dark I can barely see

PS - which is the best cyber cafe in town?

No man is an island, unless he is in the bath

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/22/2003 02:27:51
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quote:

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Originally posted by soundofataris

Frank, your appearance motivated me to stop lurking and actually join the forum.
I love your stuff, especially pistorelo and BLD, and I've been really enjoying SMYT.

Anyway, quick question: will any more shows be available from hear it again?
also, is the pixies regrouping legit?

thanks etc.
Brendan

I want to be a singer like Lou Reed

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Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/22/2003 02:29:54
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quote:

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Originally posted by Ten Percenter

Hi Frank - great new album, and some very good reviews this time (ignore those fuckers who work at Q magazine). On the offchance that you hold court in Edinburgh, some more scraps for you:

1. Is Snake Oil a cover of the Steve Earle song?
2. Is the person commemorated in Ed is Dead and Adda Lee the same person? In fact, does this person appear in SMYT - Nadine, perhaps?
3. You said that Blood on the Tracks was not your favourite Dylan album, which is your favourite Dylan record - Blonde on Blonde perchance?
4. You have great taste by choosing Edinburgh to rehearse in! Any warm-up gigs planned - Charlie Thompson's Rush tribute band maybe?

Great new album - cannot wait until the 26th!

PS - Jonathan Ross said that he wanted you to appear on his radio show again after playing My Favorite Kiss last Saturday...


No man is an island, unless he is in the bath

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Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/22/2003 02:32:52
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quote:

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Originally posted by TOTIPOTENT

Mr. Thompson,

I am a GI and have been station in Baghdad, Iraq for the last six months and I was wondering why you are not on the USO (United Service Organizations) bandwagon (you know, when famous people go to military sites and put on shows to show them support). That was more or less a joke; I actually have a pretty funny story about a Kid Rock appearance. What are your opinions/views of 'The Happening' (World Events)?

I spend the rest of my days being a scholar of Botany and Entomology. In your lyrics, you have a lot of common references to such subject matter. Where do your interests lie within these subjects?

Very respectfully,
<\signed\>
TOTIPOTENT

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"I joined the Cult of Frank / 'Cause Dean promised me World Domination"

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Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/22/2003 02:37:14
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quote:

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Originally posted by chucksfan

Charles,

I know the Pixies gigs are way way behind you, bit my pals and I have been working on a gigography of all your shows.

http://www.pixieslive.com

Did you, Ken Goes, etc. keep records of the shows to help us complete this project?

Thanks!

Josh

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Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/22/2003 02:38:56
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quote:

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Originally posted by JamesM

Oh, Frank, I forgot to ask. Someone here asked if you were going to be playing "Angst" on the upcoming tour. Since you're the only person besides me that's even really ever heard of the band Angst, I must ask: have you ever had the pleasure of meeting up with Jon E. Risk or Joe Pope? Are they cool cats or what? And how about a studio recording of "Some Things (I Can't Get Used To)" (or even "Love Dissolves," my second favorite Angst tune)?

-Jimmy M.

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Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/22/2003 02:41:12
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quote:

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Originally posted by Sheamus

Well, I have a couple of humble questions to ask Frank. In a lame attempt to make them stand out I'm going to douse this post with pretty colours.

1) Are there any plans to come to AUSTRALIA any time soon? Either with the Pixies (they never toured here ) or The Catholics? Last time you were here was 1994, as I'm sure you recall. I was too young to see you, and would love to have the live experience some time, either with the Pixies (dream come true) or solo/with Catholics (Still an mind shatteringly awesome prospect) .



2) If you are going to come here soon, will it be a bit more comprehensive than the cancelled August tour? You were only going to play 2 cities then - it would be cool if you could get to a few more major state capitals, as you fan base here is quite large.

Thanks for your time!


- Sheamus

_________________
NATURE'S TIME IS CUBIC AND PERPETUAL. LINEAR TIME IS WRONG AND SUICIDAL

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Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 09/22/2003 02:43:18
Message:

Hi Frank.
Any good films you saw lately?

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/22/2003 02:44:07
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Ten Percenter

It's a pleasant morning in Edinburgh Frank, is it not? It is so dark I can barely see

PS - which is the best cyber cafe in town?

No man is an island, unless he is in the bath

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Reply author: Ten Percenter
Replied on: 09/22/2003 02:45:31
Message:

Do that! You are a tease, Mr Thompson.


They told me that Snake Oil on the Nadine Single was a cover!

Thanks for answering the qs.

No man is an island, unless he is in the bath

Reply author: Chroneos
Replied on: 09/22/2003 02:48:37
Message:

Hey Frank, I read once that you mainly do your album artwork on your computer (Mac, right?) at home nowadays, when you were with 4AD on FB and TOTY did you make use of their art department because you figured you might as well use it, or is that something you're wanting to get back to as indicated by SMYT's artwork?

Also, the fact that it's 5:40 AM where I'm posting, I was wondering how you handle the weird time shifts you get from going from Pacific to British and back, then to Eastern back to Pacific and so on...kind of a mundane question, I guess, but I've always wondered how you and other musicians do it...

Reply author: Sheamus
Replied on: 09/22/2003 02:49:49
Message:

This is excellent. Thanks for answering my questions Frank, greatly appreciated. While you're here and this place seems rather unbusy, I might as well see if I can get a grab for my upcoming Dr Who website.

Frank, are you a fan of Dr Who, and if so, why? Do you have any favourite episodes?

_________________
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Reply author: brank flack
Replied on: 09/22/2003 02:58:49
Message:

hey frank,
i've seen you live about 25 times.....
i was wondering what your live set up will be this next tour
and i just want to say i love every album from the s/t to show me your tears.
will you ever do a frank black dvd of videos and/or live footage?

Reply author: brank flack
Replied on: 09/22/2003 03:01:56
Message:

of course i am 10 minutes too late.......

Reply author: kempes
Replied on: 09/22/2003 03:07:04
Message:

hi Frank,

Great to see you droping in again.
I got the new album and Oddballs from SpinArt over the weekend. SMYT is excellent. Massif is probably my fav song. I also totally love Jumping Beans on Oddballs. Very addictive to listen too.

What do you think of cooking vinyls "Nadine" video?

regards

Kempes

Reply author: Sheamus
Replied on: 09/22/2003 03:09:08
Message:

What a wonderful, albeit fleeting experience! When will Frank next log on to the forum? Only time will tell!

_________________
NATURE'S TIME IS CUBIC AND PERPETUAL. LINEAR TIME IS WRONG AND SUICIDAL

Reply author: gary13th
Replied on: 09/22/2003 04:20:11
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by frnck blck

quote:

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Originally posted by gary13th

crikey, the man himself is here ?
Hi Frank,
the wife and myself are coming to the edinburgh gig and i'll be heading to the Sheffield gig...though it would have been lovely to have had a date in wonderful newcastle (lots of lovely, friendly people here !)
to also let you know - i was a Frank Black fan before hearing any Pixies songs ! I didnt own a Pixies album until after I bought TOTY.
i'll ask a couple of questions and hope for a reply (sorry if things have been asked before)
1- will there be any FB&TC merchandise available at the gigs ?
2- any chance of a video for Nadine ? would be great seeing it on the music channels, spreading the gospel to the masses !
3- not really a question - i hope these songs can be incorporated somewhere into a (non)setlist: Living on soul, Do Nothing, Velvety, Ole Mullholland (i think it'd sound great with pedal steel...) and Man of Steel (my wifes favourite FB&TC song !)

thanks for visiting the forum, thanks for the great music now and in previous years.
Gary

~you will get used to me, welcome to your new joy
Heloise by FB&TC

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cooking v will be selling stuff. good requests...

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Reply author: Sheamus
Replied on: 09/22/2003 04:24:31
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Reply author: Stuart
Replied on: 09/22/2003 07:13:15
Message:

Frank,

Have you ever visited China?? Pixies albums are available here, and I picked up a copy of your first solo album in a dodgy little record store..... In fact a couple of my students said they knew of the Pixies when I told them who my favorite band were.... You know, Suede, and Morcheeba (and The Stones if it weren't for SARS) played here this year, and they aren't anything compared to the Catholics.... so would you ever consider paying a visit to China to play a one off gig in Beijing???

Stupid questions I know, but I am gutted that I am missing your shows in England this autumn!

Who's the man that won't cop out when there's danger all about?

Reply author: kromkamp
Replied on: 09/22/2003 07:24:01
Message:

Hey Frank,

Let me approach the Pixies thing from another direction :)

Was the statement that you have been getting together and jamming with the other members of the band true? Does that mean everyone else? Are you jamming on old songs, new songs, FB&C songs, favorite cover songs? Would you consider releasing a few snippets on the internet?

Secondly, I know you have been doing one-off solo shows recently, any chance of a whole solo tour anytime soon? I loved when you opened up for TMBG and you were wearing half a dozen guitars behind your back by the time it was over....

Speaking of which, why havent you ever done something together with the Johns?

Finally, the song request :) Please play Ramona again!

Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/22/2003 07:27:38
Message:

hey frnk,
they say it rains a lot in Portland eh?,
question:
as it concerns me and i thinks maybe you
-what's your take on the no radio play in the U.S.?
i have heard 'Olympus Mons' from Trompe Le Monde
and then 'Los Angeles' from yer first solo on the adult
(over the hill?)rock station here in Chicago but that was years ago
-headache used to get air on the 'alternative'station
(so why bother with promo copies at this point...?).
it is this snubbing which makes me hesitant to even bother with
radio other than news, but basically it erks me because when i do
tune in i start getting headaches from repeated poundings of dave matthews
et all.
your path in this business is a template for all i believe and i
would like to interview/document/maybe film you and your band some time
...but o.k. thats another story.
if you have a publicist you should have them contact NPR(national public radio)
i could see them doing a review of your latest and maybe a little feature,
they recently had some shows that featured the pedal steel guitar and some
of the people who play it believe it or not.
-i just realized my semi/x girlfriend who teaches yoga has a fellow yoga teacher
friend who is dating Ira Glass and i have talked to him a couple times so maybe i can feel
out the idea of a little feature on your band and your DIY ways.
- they are pretty open minded over there at NPR -actually when i was up in Minn.
near the boundary waters i heard an NPR station that played kickass music all day
from hillbilly stompers to the Blasters!
i come back to the big city and i get beat over the head with endless rotations
of ..blarghhh... -go figure.

your take on why it is...
keep it long please.

-


R

Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/22/2003 07:45:52
Message:

i know, my name should be blahblahblah007
-so HOW DID you hook up with Stan Ridgeway?
-i have a 'Mosquitos' tour shirt in perfect condition
(the ink is so thick on the front it rubs the nips raw)
when W.O.V. went out without Stan it was hilarious
it would be like David lee Roth replacing you with the catholics...
inquiring minds want to know...

R

Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/22/2003 07:53:32
Message:

the really cool thing about you getting on here
and actually communicating with us worker bees is
that some of us can whilst slaving away at the factory
(a factory like in 'Brazil' where they all have the little
computer/video stations and they are all watching a western
-and when the boss opens the door they all simultaneously
go back to work -hilarious)chat to some degree to someone
who is bringing some inspiration into our lives.
thanks frank!

R

Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/22/2003 07:57:02
Message:

speaking of Terry Gilliam,
did you see 'Lost In LaMoncha'
about his failed attempt to do the Don Quixote film??
-you should have HIM do the Frank Black and the Catholics
world tour film -there's a guy who needs a straight-forward
cash project!

R

Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/22/2003 08:07:39
Message:

one last blag:
have you read any Philip K. Dick?
my guess is yes but i could be wrong.
-if you have what is your fave? and which ones have you read?
side note: John Lennon apparantly owned the rights to 'the three stigmata
of palmer eldritch' -he wanted to get that one made into a film
-i think De Laurentis got the rights after that but i am not sure
-my fave is a draw between that one and 'the man in the high castle'
(written with the i-ching!)
that book rocks -'the zap gun' is another fun one...


R

Reply author: jason_tsh
Replied on: 09/22/2003 08:10:21
Message:

Hey Frank,
I see that there's only one support band for the UK tour?
I've put on Serafin before when I used to promote and do sound at the Boatrace in Cambridge.
Any chance you could fit another band first on for the Norwich and Cambridge shows?
The Norwich soundman does sound for my band at all of our gigs anyway, which would make things easy.
I know everyone on here will hate me for even asking you, but, you don't ask you don't get, hehe...
I'm serious by the way.
We could actually pull in quite a few people to both shows, cos we have a following in both Cities, but that's not really relevant seeing as you won't have any trouble filling any of the shows on the tour....
Damn, I can't really think of any other selling points to clinch this (non-existant, all in my mind) deal, hehe.
This last bit is for Franks eyes only, so no moaning at me for doing a "check out my band" post:

www.thesecrethairdresser.tk (you can email me from there)

tootle pip,
Jason TSH

PS - I am genuinely sorry for being so brazen, but it would make my life, or at least my year, if we got to support Franck.

Reply author: Superrobotboxheadman
Replied on: 09/22/2003 08:59:59
Message:

Mr. Francis,
Let's pretend that we are all existing in the same parallel universe. In this universe the Pixies have re-united and are planning a tour and possibly a new album. Do you think the Pixies would show some love to They Might Be Giants and consider them as an opening act?

Reply author: Whiskeyshoes
Replied on: 09/22/2003 09:02:44
Message:

Frank-

You and Paul Westerberg are my fav songwriters/performers. Ever meet Paul or consider collaborating?

Reply author: BrendanT
Replied on: 09/22/2003 09:57:33
Message:

Hey Frank,

If the Pixies play shows again. When will the show on the moon or on the space station take place? Just curious?

Strummer-man
I had me a vision!

It's step, hip, step, pivot! Are you trying to piss-off the volcano?!

Reply author: ProverbialCereal
Replied on: 09/22/2003 10:21:42
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by the swimmer

Um, why are you all still writing in this.

He's not coming back to it.

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Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/22/2003 10:38:47
Message:

right on brother broheim!

R

Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/22/2003 10:47:37
Message:

hey monseur blk:
are the sirens in the background of '1826' for real?

maybe a 4 alarm fire down the street?
or achemical spill from a train wreck??
..inquiring minds...
-
..P.S. definitely 'nuff said
-blahblahblah007

Reply author: nomaduzzu
Replied on: 09/22/2003 12:10:44
Message:

hello Frank!

my name is Miron Ghiu-Caia and I'm a music writer for one of the biggest publishing houses in Romania. I know all this may sound ordinary, but I must say it: you're a great inspiration for me. almost all the parties I've thrown and at least one hour/day are dedicated to your work. thanks for that, plain and simple. thanks for being such a musical genius.

second of all I must say that the song "all my ghosts" made me decide to visit my grandfather whom I haven't been seeing for about two years at that time. the coincidence is that he was just recovering from a serious surgery (i hadn't ANY idea) and that meeting was, to say so, his last moment of mental clarity. it's painful for me to say that, but here it is. i just woke one morning, recorded a compilation of your songs and went to the train for a 300km journey, although i worked that day. just like that.

I must say i totally love your music and i'm promoting your work the best i can.

i know it's probably just my imagination but i'd love to see you live in romania or near.

hope to hear from you. "show me your tears" is awesome - i love "massife centrale" and "the snake"

just a "hi" will do the trick ("then god is seven")

love you,

Miron

Reply author: Itchload
Replied on: 09/22/2003 14:04:05
Message:

Frank as a matter of fact, good ole Don Levine is still teaching narrative avant garde film. The TA's of the class are all in their mid to late 20s and are crazy about your music so they play it in the discussion sections. Don Levine is humbled and I guess someone made him a tape of some of your songs and he enjoyed it a lot..there was some concern that he was the "debaser" in question for always giving away the endings to the movies, but I guess he went on the internet to look at the lyrics and was relieved that they mostly focused on the film (in his own perverse way I don't think he would have minded either way).

On another note...and this might be a stretch, but could the somnabulist in 85 Weeks be inspired by the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?

(p.s. SMYT is primo)

Reply author: FranknWeezer
Replied on: 09/22/2003 15:25:47
Message:

Frank,

You may vaguely recall meeting me in Oxford, MS in Jan. of 1999 at Proud Larry's. You remarked about the picture of MOSE ALLISON by the stage and played Superabound per my request. I gave you a 40 SONG SETLIST and you guys had fun with me about it. Also, I told you how I first saw you on your Hovercraft on Beavis and Butthead. Saw you again this March in New Orleans but only got to talk to you for a sec.

Anyhow, I had a couple of questions I'd appreciate you answering if you don't mind:

1. Why don't you guys ever play "Cult of Ray" live (please don't say the answer lies in the lyrics...)? It would sound incredible with slide steel (...an even better remake than "Fiddle Riddle"). If it's lyrics (i.e. St. Francis), I volunteer to hold cue cards if that will get the job done.

2. I gave you a package w/ a cd in New Orleans suggesting you collaborate with (or cover) some artists like John Prine, Steve Earle, and Weezer (i.e. my id's 'FranknWeezer'). Did you even open it and give it short shrift consideration? What do you think of those folks specifically?

3. The lyrics "Don't worry hey, no need for you to hide among the trees..." from 'California Bound' helped me get through a really rough time in my life last fall. Many thanks. Please feel good about yourself b/c you have a tremendous positive impact on lots of people. That's not a question.

You're the man.
-Ryan

Reply author: hilljack
Replied on: 09/22/2003 15:42:06
Message:

Frank -

Thanks for the great music.

One question - what do you think of Will Oldham (Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Palace, etc.)?

Reply author: Kozaru
Replied on: 09/22/2003 17:33:18
Message:

Frank,
'This Old Heartache' just SCREAMS Leonard Cohen. I love it.

Chris

Reply author: Frog in the Sand
Replied on: 09/23/2003 00:11:27
Message:

Dear Frank,

What about :

1. an OFFICIAL live album ?
2. a best-of including the favorite songs of your fans and some rarities (Duke of Earl, Valley of Our Hope, Don't Clip Your Wings...) ?

I'll be the happiest man on Earth if you play these 3 songs in Strasbourg on Nov. 6 : Speedy Marie, His Kingly Cave & Pan American Highway.

Greetings from Massif Central.

A long-time FrankBlackologist.

Reply author: Chroneos
Replied on: 09/23/2003 01:00:24
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by hilljack


One question - what do you think of Will Oldham (Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Palace, etc.)?

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Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 09/23/2003 01:48:00
Message:

Will Oldham in Slint? That would be crazy. He wasn't really, was he? They have such different sounds.

Reply author: Ten Percenter
Replied on: 09/23/2003 01:56:03
Message:

Just in case you post again after another breakfast of haddock and poached eggs, a few more scraps for you:

1. Is is true that the song you like best on SMYT is Everything is New? (Logo magazine interview)
2. Why did Don't Clip Your Wings make it onto SMYT - did you want there to be 13 tracks, no more and no less?
3. Are you a fan of the late, lamented Green on Red, or Chuck Prophet's solo work? I hear a Green on Red influence on Black Letter Days and SMYT at times.
4. You once said that the Pixies were a bit like Bill Forsyth's film "That Sinking Feeling". Which film most resembles FB and the Catholics?

No man is an island, unless he is in the bath

Reply author: Malax
Replied on: 09/23/2003 09:08:21
Message:

FranknWeezer:

*ccccccriinnggeeee* yack

Reply author: cuntman
Replied on: 09/23/2003 10:01:13
Message:

dear mr frank
can we have a live album please please please please

AARRRRGHH

Reply author: Dave Noisy
Replied on: 09/23/2003 11:25:11
Message:

They're all been live albums recently, haven't they? ;)

Reply author: bazza
Replied on: 09/23/2003 12:28:04
Message:

charles.
whats your favourite tom waits album? (i guess bone machine - expect rain dogs).
also - favourite bowie album? (ill guess scary monsters).
cheers


Television! Teacher, mother, secret lover.

Reply author: ProverbialCereal
Replied on: 09/23/2003 13:20:25
Message:

And continuing with the Tom Waits question by bazza...

Do you get to talk to Tom Waits often? I think a collaboration between you two would be interesting.

Reply author: apl4eris
Replied on: 09/23/2003 13:35:32
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by speedy_m

Will Oldham in Slint? That would be crazy. He wasn't really, was he? They have such different sounds.

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ixies

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Reply author: lofiscifi
Replied on: 09/23/2003 14:50:17
Message:

charles,

i can’t believe that you’d forsake the sunny, smoggy skies of the sfv for the ever dreary days of portland! if only the valley had been successful in its secession, maybe you’d have kept your “court” here in "camelot".

anyhoo, just had a quick question regarding your relationship to both ridgway and watt and how the collaborations w/ both came about. are you friends/acquaintances? admirers of one another’s work? i know watt and ridgway worked together in the past on stan’s the big heat. just curious.

cheers.


- lofiscifi

Reply author: hilljack
Replied on: 09/23/2003 15:55:22
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Chroneos



Wasn't he in Slint?

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Reply author: monkey40258
Replied on: 09/23/2003 16:13:59
Message:

Hey Frank i was wondering if you were having fun in Europe. The only question i really have is when can we expect the next album?

Hope you stop back in Louisville

Reply author: realmeanmotorscutor
Replied on: 09/23/2003 18:56:13
Message:

ah, this is so great. I've just recently got into Oldham. I have "I See A Darkness" and "Master and Everyone." I didn't know anyone on this forum was into him. I've wanted to check out Lost Blues; any other recommendations on where to go from here are welcome.

Reply author: hilljack
Replied on: 09/23/2003 22:19:23
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by realmeanmotorscutor

ah, this is so great. I've just recently got into Oldham. I have "I See A Darkness" and "Master and Everyone." I didn't know anyone on this forum was into him. I've wanted to check out Lost Blues; any other recommendations on where to go from here are welcome.

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Reply author: moofah
Replied on: 09/23/2003 23:43:56
Message:

Dear Frank,
Welcome to Portland! Please play many shows here. Maybe open mic night at The Green Room for a surprise. Or an early afternoon show at Laurelthirst. Portland is an amazing town and it is an honor to have you. May I ask what struck you about Puddletown?
Thanks for posting on this board. Very kind of you.

Reply author: brank flack
Replied on: 09/24/2003 02:02:00
Message:

hey frank,
i've seen you live about 25 times.....
i was wondering what your live set up will be this next tour..no feldman i assume since the magic band is playing in long beach (your hometown and my moms) this winter.
and i just want to say i love every album from the s/t to show me your tears.
will you ever do a frank black dvd of videos and/or live footage? we would all buy it......
thanks for doing what you do.

Reply author: Doryphore
Replied on: 09/24/2003 03:56:42
Message:

I'll rephrase my question a bit.

Frank, do you like Ry Cooder? Know him even? What are the odds of you & the Catholics ever recording anything with him??

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/24/2003 04:26:31
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Stuart

Frank,

Have you ever visited China?? Pixies albums are available here, and I picked up a copy of your first solo album in a dodgy little record store..... In fact a couple of my students said they knew of the Pixies when I told them who my favorite band were.... You know, Suede, and Morcheeba (and The Stones if it weren't for SARS) played here this year, and they aren't anything compared to the Catholics.... so would you ever consider paying a visit to China to play a one off gig in Beijing???

Stupid questions I know, but I am gutted that I am missing your shows in England this autumn!

Who's the man that won't cop out when there's danger all about?

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Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/24/2003 04:28:28
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by blarg007

hey frnk,
they say it rains a lot in Portland eh?,
question:
as it concerns me and i thinks maybe you
-what's your take on the no radio play in the U.S.?
i have heard 'Olympus Mons' from Trompe Le Monde
and then 'Los Angeles' from yer first solo on the adult
(over the hill?)rock station here in Chicago but that was years ago
-headache used to get air on the 'alternative'station
(so why bother with promo copies at this point...?).
it is this snubbing which makes me hesitant to even bother with
radio other than news, but basically it erks me because when i do
tune in i start getting headaches from repeated poundings of dave matthews
et all.
your path in this business is a template for all i believe and i
would like to interview/document/maybe film you and your band some time
...but o.k. thats another story.
if you have a publicist you should have them contact NPR(national public radio)
i could see them doing a review of your latest and maybe a little feature,
they recently had some shows that featured the pedal steel guitar and some
of the people who play it believe it or not.
-i just realized my semi/x girlfriend who teaches yoga has a fellow yoga teacher
friend who is dating Ira Glass and i have talked to him a couple times so maybe i can feel
out the idea of a little feature on your band and your DIY ways.
- they are pretty open minded over there at NPR -actually when i was up in Minn.
near the boundary waters i heard an NPR station that played kickass music all day
from hillbilly stompers to the Blasters!
i come back to the big city and i get beat over the head with endless rotations
of ..blarghhh... -go figure.

your take on why it is...
keep it long please.

-


R

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Reply author: billgoodman
Replied on: 09/24/2003 04:35:37
Message:

dear frank

how about those session with the two pale boys (of David Thomas fame)

what's your favourite Pere Ubu song?

''it's not a box, it's a submarine''

Reply author: Ten Percenter
Replied on: 09/24/2003 05:10:13
Message:

Hmmm, either Frank has spilled an espresso over his keyboard, or after reading the qs on page 10 he has run for the hills. Edinburgh, for those who are interested, is built on 7 hills - so he has quite a choice.

Hope to see you back here soon, Frank.



No man is an island, unless he is in the bath

Reply author: Cartland
Replied on: 09/24/2003 05:10:52
Message:

Have you ever contemplated coming to Iceland? It's a swell place, Dave Grohl says so.

Reply author: Hatchetman
Replied on: 09/24/2003 05:21:05
Message:

Hi Frank, hope your rehearsals are going well. I'm really looking forward to seeing you and the band in London, Portsmouth and Bristol.

One question; Why don't you play in Wales? You've played in Scotland, England, Ireland, but never Wales. We have some great venues in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport etc. Please consider this for next tour. Oh and you should play on Easter Island for all the Moai statues, I'm sure that they would like it.

Keep up the good work.

Ps, I recently read a review of guitars that you did for Jack magazine. I found it funny that you mention expensive and vintage guitars (Martins, pre CBS Fender Telecasters and Takamine acoustics etc.) and the magazine people put a big photograph of a Squire Telecaster next to the review! A guitar that's worth about £125.00, the silly people.

Just thought I'd mention it.

Pps, I like the Martin guitar you have, it sounds fantastic.

Hatchetman

Reply author: Thomas
Replied on: 09/24/2003 10:02:04
Message:

Hey Charles,

question:

Did you make a recording appearance with Taz Bentley and Todd Lewis' band the Burden Brothers earlier this year?

If so what song(s) did you work on?

Thanks,

Thomas

Reply author: mun chien andalusia
Replied on: 09/24/2003 10:28:15
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Ten Percenter

Hmmm, either Frank has spilled an espresso over his keyboard, or after reading the qs on page 10 he has run for the hills. Edinburgh, for those who are interested, is built on 7 hills - so he has quite a choice.

Hope to see you back here soon, Frank.



No man is an island, unless he is in the bath

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Reply author: Cult_Of_Frank
Replied on: 09/24/2003 10:43:38
Message:

Heh... love the new sig, mun chien. I didn't know that about Ediburgh or Constantinople, that is pretty cool. Most likely he realized that there were 11 pages of questions and decided their wasn't enough espresso in the whole of Europe for him to go through all of it. I wonder if he has time to look at the rest of the forum ever or if this is the only thread he can go through.

Reply author: mun chien andalusia
Replied on: 09/24/2003 10:43:43
Message:

hi Frank
i was wondering about your collaboration with Gordon Gano,how did it come out?A record label project or appreciation for Gano's music?Any chance of covering a violent femmes song?("never tell"for example?)

Thanks

Reply author: Pete Egress
Replied on: 09/24/2003 11:48:44
Message:

Hi Frank

Your music has pretty much been the soundtrack of my life for at least a decade now. :)

I have 2 short questions.

1.
What happenned to your fascination with the other worldy and mysterious that was once so prevalent in your work? Have you "moved on" in terms of philosophic beliefs (you know, the old wide-eyed to the stars, UFO thing that I always found fascinating). Just curious.

2.
Also, I was wondering if you would ever entertain doing any video work for the sheer creative thrill of it. I am an animator and opening a studio with a few other artists. We just finished a fully stop motion animated video for a band using the Fritz Lang/ Metropolis theme. Would you be interested in creating a video in such a style possibly using either 3d or 2d animation (perhaps with us :) ? Its a big download but I'd be interested in your take. (you might want to dis-regard the misic :)

http://www.rscottpurcell.com/CKY.mov

2.5.
Also what should we call our studio?

Thanks! (looking forward to another Philadelphia tour some time soon)

Reply author: glacial906
Replied on: 09/24/2003 13:02:50
Message:

Hey Frank,

For next time you grace us with your presence, are you gonna be around Knoxville Tennessee anytime soon? Nashville, Memphis, maybe..? I've never been to one of your shows, and you're one of the few people I'd drive a piece for.



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Reply author: anazgnos
Replied on: 09/24/2003 13:47:10
Message:

I get the idea that rather than abolishing payola, Radio as a format is now ALL payola. What with those independent promoters.

Reply author: mun chien andalusia
Replied on: 09/24/2003 15:45:30
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Cult_Of_Frank

Heh... love the new sig, mun chien. I didn't know that about Ediburgh or Constantinople, that is pretty cool. Most likely he realized that there were 11 pages of questions and decided their wasn't enough espresso in the whole of Europe for him to go through all of it. I wonder if he has time to look at the rest of the forum ever or if this is the only thread he can go through.

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"Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened"

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Reply author: Chip Away Boy
Replied on: 09/24/2003 19:26:11
Message:

Mr. BLACK
DO you see Pan-Am Highway being released on any upcoming CD in the near future, it's such a great song.

Reply author: brank flack
Replied on: 09/24/2003 19:34:43
Message:

it is on the robert onion single from dog in the sand

Reply author: Perhaps
Replied on: 09/24/2003 20:11:56
Message:

Hey Frank -

Any chance of you doing a Lou Rawls cover? When a saw you in Providence you sang Duke of Earl apparently impromptu (broken front mic). It strikes me that you could rock the shit out of (or maybe into) "Groovy People".

Reply author: cvanepps
Replied on: 09/24/2003 21:56:43
Message:

Hey FB,

Did you ever get to meet/talk to Joe Strummer? Those Mescaleros records are good but Earthquake Weather is the best. His death was truly shocking; an apt yet very sad example of the good dying young.

-= It's not easy to kidnap a fat man =-
http://christophervanepps.iuma.com

Reply author: dicebourbon
Replied on: 09/25/2003 08:35:14
Message:

quote:

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it's strange how many important cities are built on 7 hills,Rome and Constantinopole among others...

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Reply author: bumblebeeboy2
Replied on: 09/25/2003 10:27:21
Message:

hey frank, i'm willing to believe it's you for the purpose of this post, very cool thread! been trying to get through it all, very funny!

anyway going to the gig next wednesday in Manchester, was wondering if you have 'tossed - with lyrics' in your collection of do-able songs at the moment? i downloaded it a few months ago (a live version, obviously) and it's fantastic. In fact if you do do (do do do do...) a Oddballs 2 then I reckon you should do a studio version of it, heck just do one anyway as a b-side!

Keep on rocking! Was talking to your mates (and mine!) The Wannadies on Monday after their gig, can you name which country you last saw Pär in?

Reply author: Brackish Girl
Replied on: 09/25/2003 12:20:39
Message:

"and its always yooooou, and meeee, alwaaaays..."
never knew frank was friends with them!

Reply author: Bartholomew
Replied on: 09/25/2003 14:22:55
Message:

HUGE Bradbury fan here, Frank. Thanks for turning me on to him. What's your favorite book of his?

Also, is Manitoba going to be on a soundtrack to a Kevin Spacey movie? (old rumor I heard)

Call me Bart.

Reply author: Leah
Replied on: 09/25/2003 14:33:11
Message:

Heya,

I posted this on another question thread that's lurking out in the boonies somewhere here:

I have a ton but I'll be brief...alledgedly!

1. The places you name in songs - are those the ones you've visited at the time or just random locations that spring to mind during the process or writing? Also have you ever thought about putting together a Pixies tour bus like the one the Beatles have in Liverpool?
(I ask this as I was close to buying a pennent with UMASS written on it during the famous blackout)

2. Do you currently hold any beliefe that we'll ever know the truth about outer space and live harmoniously with other nations on earth?

3. What was the worst tour & why? - did you ever recover any of the stolen bits & pieces?

4. Which albumn was the most gratifying to make/write/record?

5. In a ideal world if you could have your choice of musicians and venues and crowd to play to; which ones and why?

6. Numerology figures alot in your music - have you researched this or are you intrigued by patterns and have a set theory on their significance?

7. Is there a chance of you playing I will run to you in Edinburgh?
(its my birthday and I'm trekking up from the wilds of Kent nr. Dover so I figure its worth the asking)

8. The talking intro's are very much a part of some records to my view - is this going to feature in future recordings or is it more incidental?

9. Do you ever think it will ever be possible to see you & David Bowie/ Teenage Fanclub on the same stage? Have you talked about this at any time?

10. I'm curious as to why you played into the white at the underworld - threw me for 6 tell the truth - was it something you'd been doing a while or just a whim?

11. What's better: random or conscious logic?

12. What's the one thing is this life you'd not be without?

13. Have you ever stopped and analysed the lyrics to your songs or do you merely give them air and leave them alone?



There we go!

Thirteen toothsome questions!

Thanking you for your time sir!



Every choice human being strives instinctively for a citadel and a secrecy where he is saved from the crowd -
Nietzsche

Reply author: davidvincent
Replied on: 09/25/2003 15:45:12
Message:

FB- What are your favourite songs from each album- ?- mine are-
czar, pong, mib, ghosts, billy r, robert o, san antonio, end of miles, coastline.........THO' ON A DIFFERENT DAY......?

I know that seems square- but hey !- its a square world, flat earth, there are aliens all around, area 51, we never visited the moon, elvis lives, i once met a sasquatch, there is a yeti, there gonna put it down -right on the strip, i'm watching my back, 'space travels in my head', d = r x t, give me a blip......../, COUNTIN HELICOPTERS on a saturday nite....., she tried to colonise space, ....sorry,
I'M IN A BECKETT TRANCE.........

HGWELLS- lives............

Reply author: floop
Replied on: 09/25/2003 19:07:09
Message:

hey Frank,
what's your favorite Taqueria in LA? have you been to La Tequiza on 30th and Fig? i think you'd like it.
sincerely,
Floop

Reply author: glacial906
Replied on: 09/25/2003 20:40:15
Message:

Hey Frank, why don't you just write one big long essay that answers each and every one of our questions, as the amount of queries we're presenting you with would fill a short book?

In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.
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Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/26/2003 01:29:59
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by nomaduzzu

hello Frank!

my name is Miron Ghiu-Caia and I'm a music writer for one of the biggest publishing houses in Romania. I know all this may sound ordinary, but I must say it: you're a great inspiration for me. almost all the parties I've thrown and at least one hour/day are dedicated to your work. thanks for that, plain and simple. thanks for being such a musical genius.

second of all I must say that the song "all my ghosts" made me decide to visit my grandfather whom I haven't been seeing for about two years at that time. the coincidence is that he was just recovering from a serious surgery (i hadn't ANY idea) and that meeting was, to say so, his last moment of mental clarity. it's painful for me to say that, but here it is. i just woke one morning, recorded a compilation of your songs and went to the train for a 300km journey, although i worked that day. just like that.

I must say i totally love your music and i'm promoting your work the best i can.

i know it's probably just my imagination but i'd love to see you live in romania or near.

hope to hear from you. "show me your tears" is awesome - i love "massife centrale" and "the snake"

just a "hi" will do the trick ("then god is seven")

love you,

Miron

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Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/26/2003 01:32:05
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by bazza

charles.
whats your favourite tom waits album? (i guess bone machine - expect rain dogs).
also - favourite bowie album? (ill guess scary monsters).
cheers


Television! Teacher, mother, secret lover.

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Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/26/2003 01:33:45
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Doryphore

I'll rephrase my question a bit.

Frank, do you like Ry Cooder? Know him even? What are the odds of you & the Catholics ever recording anything with him??

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Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 09/26/2003 01:34:57
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by Cartland

Have you ever contemplated coming to Iceland? It's a swell place, Dave Grohl says so.

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Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 09/26/2003 01:41:14
Message:

Frank, I won't go to see you opening for Placebo in Paris, mainly because tickets are a bit expensive, but are there any chances of an in-store appearance in the afternoon that same day?


Denis

Reply author: Blackolyte
Replied on: 09/26/2003 02:41:43
Message:

Hey Frank,

Do you have time to read while on tour? If so what books/authors do you read?

Reply author: supermikewins
Replied on: 09/26/2003 03:16:10
Message:

Dear Frank,
Welcome to Edinburgh, Capital of Scotland and indeed a lovely country to reside. It gets cold sometimes. Anyway I've never met a famous person in real life (Except Daniel O Donnel), but nevertheless I have tickets to see you tonight. It would be nice to get backstage. But I know I won't because security are nobs.
MY question is: How are you?
Yours Sincerely,
Michael Gunn

Reply author: bazza
Replied on: 09/26/2003 03:45:40
Message:

daniel o donnell :o) he is quite a hit with the ladies over here! whats got 80 legs and no teeth? the front row of a DOD concert! heh ;o) im sorry michael i shouldnt be laughing - enjoy the gig tonight you lucky fella. cheers

Television! Teacher, mother, secret lover.

Reply author: Devils Islander
Replied on: 09/26/2003 04:03:27
Message:

On Sunday October 12th, as you have no gig, there are much worse places to cool your kingly heels than in Cowes on the Isle of Wight (just over the water from Portsmouth and Southampton). Shitloads of cracking harbourside bars & restaurants, more sailin' and shorin' than you could wave a stick at, and the chance to chill without ever hearing the words "P****s" and "reunion" in the same sentence.
We've already had Iggy Pop here this year (playing the festival), and Glen Matlock lives here, so mayhaps you could get together and resurrect the Stax Pistols for an afternoon.
Don't hang out in Ryde though...it's awash with po' folk on holiday.

...where the Ballyhoos and the Tritons are.

Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/26/2003 05:26:01
Message:

http://forum.frankblack.net/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3205

sorry...
..iceland
..movie: cold fever
..silly post:




Posted - 09/25/2003 : 11:39:59


i know! lets all meet in iceland and each bring a boombox and we'll
each crank one of these songs simultaneously!
next thing you know dead animals are flying all around
and then frank black and the catholics will pull up in the catholics mobile
and jump out and beg us to stop...we crank 'em up a notch and then they offer to play
for us 'IF WE WOULD JUST TURN IT OFF' then frank sez 'O.K.,O.K. how about free admission
to all our gigs for one year AND an indian burn?!
THEN we shut it down, find a hotspring and a beer and all have a good laugh!






dunno man...indian burn from frank black would probably nip...although I suppose there would be glaciers nearby to douse the sting with

- Leo

Reply author: Malax
Replied on: 09/26/2003 06:02:48
Message:

quote:

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Originally posted by vilainde

Frank, I won't go to see you opening for Placebo in Paris, mainly because tickets are a bit expensive, but are there any chances of an in-store appearance in the afternoon that same day?

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quote:

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Originally posted by vilainde

Frank, I really really want to see you open for placebo. Oh wait no I don't or else I'd pay. Any chance you comin round to my house so I don't have to put any effort at all in?

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Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 09/26/2003 06:20:18
Message:

Fuck you, Malax. I already have my tickets for Paris & Evreux, so it's not like I'm asking for free passes or anything. I'm just saying that Frank often does in-store solo shows, and that he'll be in Paris on Oct. 18th because the Catholics open for Placebo that night, so he COULD play in the afternoon at some record store.


Denis

Reply author: Malax
Replied on: 09/26/2003 06:25:03
Message:

I could see something like that was coming. Read some of the things people are asking then read what you wrote originally. Sorry for assuming your were just being a skinflint but....well read your first post.

Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 09/26/2003 06:44:05
Message:

Well yeah, thinking of it, you could imagine I was being stingy, but that was not my intention. Put the blame on my inability to build proper sentences in english...

(Wow... That was the fastest fight ever)


Denis

Reply author: Malax
Replied on: 09/26/2003 06:48:29
Message:

I just enjoy reading this section of the board its so amusing how star struck people get and some of the posts are so laughable I can't help being a bit of a cunt from time to time. Apologies.

Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/26/2003 07:02:20
Message:

starstruck! thats the ticket.
yeah this must be a fairly unique msg forum thread as i wouldn't
even begin to guess what a subscription starstruck forum
would be like (david bowies' site for example)
-IT IS WHAT IT IS, laughable is good right?

ciao now, brown cow

Reply author: Malax
Replied on: 09/26/2003 07:46:09
Message:

I can't work out if you are trying to be funny or not.

Reply author: gracie
Replied on: 09/26/2003 12:23:17
Message:

Hey Frank, would you be interested in a ladies of Frank Black.net calander? Remember, it's not soft porn, it's art!

Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/26/2003 12:29:30
Message:

now we're cookin' with Crisco!

strange hair 'n pair o' dice

Reply author: badronald
Replied on: 09/26/2003 15:05:25
Message:

Frank - let me extend a virtual outstretched hand. I'm experiencing a personal FB renaissance which led me to this board & into the lap of jesus. I missed your last Portland show but now that it seems you live here - I look forward to some local gigs.

bad ronald

Reply author: babsy
Replied on: 09/26/2003 17:58:13
Message:

blah blah blah i like stuff and r are are poems and hash browns

Reply author: Kingmob999
Replied on: 09/26/2003 18:21:21
Message:

Frank-- Are you taking applications for guitarists. Im tired of construction work.

Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 09/26/2003 18:27:51
Message:

Frank, do you recall playing a gig in Pomona, CA at The Glass House with Mike Watt as your opener? It was June I believe of 2002. Well, this was one of your most rockin' shows I have ever seen...my brother and I were very near the front, and we couldn't believe the energy you guys had that night (the night before you played at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, and for some reason Scott was absent and David Lovering filled in on drums).

I have two questions for you:
1) Why (if you can recall of course) did they switch you from the main stage that night at The Glass House to the smaller room? (actually I'm glad they did because it was much more intimate and felt like a high school party!) Have wondered this since the show 'cause it all seemed so last second...

and

2) Where was Scott the night before at San Juan Cap? You had joked he was in jail...also that night you regaled us with a whimsical tale of the doomsday beehive in your backyard which you and Dave P. were frightened of!

Anyhow, take care and cant wait to see you in Cali again! OHH!!! Could you slip I SWITCHED YOU in there somewhere?



Catchin' blue in his eyes that were brown

-bRIAN

Reply author: Larry Norman Jr
Replied on: 09/26/2003 18:34:39
Message:

Hi Frank, love yr work!!

cooking v. suggested they maybe will release a 3rd single from smyt to coincide w/ FB+C euro tour.. if so, can you please include "don't clip your wings" as one of the b-sides.. it seems such a waste for such a great song to be sitting on the shelf.. please please please, or you will see my tears...

Reply author: babsy
Replied on: 09/26/2003 18:58:10
Message:

FRANK:
i was wondering if you like hash browns....

Reply author: grandsonofsemiramis
Replied on: 09/26/2003 19:44:29
Message:

Hash browns are tasty.

Reply author: Windom Earle
Replied on: 09/26/2003 20:09:06
Message:

Frank Black = Kingpin sans balls and criminal intelligence. Discuss...

Reply author: Blackolyte
Replied on: 09/26/2003 21:26:56
Message:

Windom Earle. Twin Peaks. Nice.

Reply author: miguel
Replied on: 09/27/2003 01:47:10
Message:

What the hell is going on here?

Reply author: Brackish Girl
Replied on: 09/27/2003 04:39:46
Message:

gracie, could we send frank a free copy?

Reply author: Atheist4Catholics
Replied on: 09/27/2003 08:06:09
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FB

If you don't mind me asking, what have you done to lose so much weight? You're looking mean and lean these days. - A4C

Reply author: Radcliffe
Replied on: 09/27/2003 08:21:49
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Hey Mr Black,
I just want to say thank you for making such wonderful pieces of art. On another note, don't know if your familiar with this book or not, but I thought that you might want to check it out. It's called Fugitives and Refugees: A Walk in Portland, Oregon and it’s by Chuck Palahniuk, the wonderful author that brought us Fight Club. Just thought it might be suiting with you moving to Portland and all. Once again, thank you so much for your annual gifts that you give to us, and for being such a down to earth guy to take time and come talk to your fans like this.

Reply author: anazgnos
Replied on: 09/27/2003 11:07:02
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Mr Black, I was wondering how, as a recent LA transplantee to Portland, you feel about the whole you can't pump your own gas thing in Oregon. I just don't understand the logic, are they afraid people will like, take too much?!?

Reply author: chud
Replied on: 09/27/2003 13:01:23
Message:

Hey Frank Black! Im a quabalist, look that word up mother fucker!

Reply author: Chris Knight
Replied on: 09/27/2003 16:41:25
Message:

This thread is more weird than a trip to the black lodge.

Reply author: mereubu
Replied on: 09/27/2003 18:28:42
Message:

Yup, weirdness abounds.

Dear Frank,

I was wondering if you could tell us a little bit about your involvement in the Wig In A Box project to benefit the Harvey Milk School/Hetrick Martin Institute. My husband & I are really excited to see so many of our favorite artists (and everyone is so perfectly matched to his/her/their song--it's as if someone rounded up my personal "dream cast" of performers for this!) contributing their talents to the making of this CD, and I'm particularly eager to hear your rendition of "Sugar Daddy". So did you have a good time? Do you think you might ever throw it into the Catholics' live repertoire? I can't wait to hear it.

Hope you guys swing back through Arkansas next year!
Sarah

Reply author: DruggedBunny
Replied on: 09/27/2003 19:27:22
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Frank, who's the stern looking 'older' gentleman that's been sitting at the back of the Scottish gigs? (At both Edinburgh and Aberdeen so far -- both nights rocked, though the Aberdeen audience did take a while to perk up!). I'm guessing Ken Goes? See ya tomorrow @ Glasgow!

(And if any of the Catholics noticed the stupid fight breaking out @ Aberdeen and some clumsy nerdy guy break it up, that was me!)

Reply author: Malax
Replied on: 09/28/2003 09:31:10
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Originally posted by Atheist4Catholics

FB

If you don't mind me asking, what have you done to lose so much weight? You're looking mean and lean these days. - A4C

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Reply author: El Barto
Replied on: 09/28/2003 10:50:50
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quote:

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Originally posted by Malax

quote:

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Originally posted by Atheist4Catholics

FB

If you don't mind me asking, what have you done to lose so much weight? You're looking mean and lean these days. - A4C

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Didn't he say somewhere he had been going to the gym alot lately?

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Reply author: fbforever
Replied on: 09/28/2003 21:27:48
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Question for "The King" : Black Francis is credited on Pigface's
Welcome to Mexico A**hole release, what was your role on that if
indeed were involved.
(From the jerk who had you sign a baseball after not one show
but 2 differant shows)
Thanks for the muse....

Reply author: Ten Percenter
Replied on: 09/29/2003 04:49:26
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Hi Frank,

Thanks for the Edinburgh gig and for giving me time after you had shifted all your gear up a 1 in 2 incline. It was a great gig. One question, I was intrigued by your choice of "Fare Thee Well" as the final song - how long have you been listeneing to Burl Ives?

No man is an island, unless he is in the bath

Reply author: Manta Ray
Replied on: 09/29/2003 07:44:56
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hello mister frank, i'm from paris, will be seeing you soon, here are my little questions:

1- why dont you say if the pixies reunion rumor is true or false?
2- was the badspelling of massif central(e) intentional?
3- when you get to paris, where do you hang around?
4- what is your favourite pixies, frank black, catholics album?
5- are you a good pong player?

Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 09/29/2003 10:50:29
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quote:

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Originally posted by Windom Earle


Frank Black = Kingpin sans balls and criminal intelligence. Discuss...

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Reply author: DrBone
Replied on: 09/29/2003 11:25:34
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Say Frank...

When you guys record live to TT, is it like all of you in the room with headphones on getting your levels down or is there a dude at the mixing desk taking care of all that while you guys rock the devil out of his hole?

The new material is amazing BTW.

-Dr. Bone

Reply author: neilefc
Replied on: 09/29/2003 12:01:10
Message:

frank,

i won’t pretend to have a clue what some of your records are about, but love them all the same. to me, that’s part of the attraction, making your own interpretations.
but “horrible day”, fan-fuckin’-tastic, hairs on the back of my neck stand up.
can’t wait for liverpool on thursday

Reply author: Elvisisme
Replied on: 09/29/2003 15:25:12
Message:

a few announcements from oldenburg,

- remember me? i've seen a concert of yours in bochum few years ago and when you were signing autographs after the show i asked you if you were selling drugs there - i was just kidding man ;-)

- my appreciation for you helping your crew packing the p.a. and stuff there after the show (never seen that before by someone who's been shown on one of our beloved music-channels)

- about 2 months ago i saw ya at the "oh-so-great" breminale in bremen performing solo in a tent. and boy - you seemed pissed by all means. to let that poor man come up the stage and have him translate your next song before you would sing it appeared to me - mh, let's say - at least a little bit strange.

- i found a band that somehow sounds related to the way you've been making music for the last 2 decades. it's a french band called dionysos. catch 'em if you get to. http://www.dionyweb.com/

- next tour to europe, especially germany is already settled as i read. see you there man

"Ya best piece is like Che Guevara - quickly throws a blow, draws back fast."

Reply author: babsy
Replied on: 09/29/2003 16:13:47
Message:

is frank a no show anymore? how will i know about the matter of the so called hashed browns that are all the rage these days?

Reply author: edward897
Replied on: 09/29/2003 17:45:55
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Frank, next time you're in Florida look me up for the best fried catfish in the state.

Ed

Reply author: obmeZ
Replied on: 10/01/2003 03:53:42
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ch-chatty Ch-Charles
crap I guess I missed the Q&A boat...huh?
C'mon back again now... Ya-heah!

Reply author: frnck blck
Replied on: 10/13/2003 07:45:38
Message:

TO ALL MY FANS...

There seems to be much concern over the fact that I don't say much during my gigs. I have never in 17 years chatted from the stage. It is not my style. Most of the crowd is there to hear music and could care less about what I might have to say as a citizen. If I made pop music and played to thousands of people a night, maybe my demeanor would be a little different. I play arty rock music on the arty rock music circuit. It has never been my expectation that one should be chatty in this arena. That has never been my experience when I am a patron. And if I don't do an encore it isn't because I'm "in a bad mood". It's because the audience didn't really ask for one. Basically, I, the artist, don't deserve to take an encore if it is not demanded. The oft performed encore is a classic example of theatrical tradition becoming watered-down, dumbed-down, and meaningless. It's a real shame. I am a guitar player. I am not a dancing bear....I am a singer. I am not a dancing bear... I am a guy loading a trailer. I am not a dancing bear... I am a cabaret singer. I am not a dancing bear... Sometimes people think that I am rude when I don't switch into that dancing bear routine. I am not complaining. I adore playing music to the people that support my art. But I am not a fucking dancing bear... I may look like a dancing bear! Sure. I admit it.

FraNK

Reply author: El Barto
Replied on: 10/13/2003 07:48:14
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Thanks for clearing that up FB! I always wished you would chat more from the stage...I don't know, it makes things a little more interesting and perhaps personable. I've always enjoyed when bands talk to the audience. To each his own.

Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 10/13/2003 07:57:41
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Someone please add "I am not a fucking dancing bear" to the 'Quote' part of the homepage...


Denis

Reply author: gary13th
Replied on: 10/13/2003 08:22:37
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thats fair enough
keep the great music coming !

They are about, dressed to deceive, architect David Vincent

Reply author: the swimmer
Replied on: 10/13/2003 08:39:53
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Shit, I thought this was DancingBear.net.

Looks like I wasted my life AGAIN.

Frank, for real, I think you are doing fine. I go to the shows to get to experience a legendary songwriter and his crack fucking band rip a hole in the sky.

I don't go for Beer, Broads, or Buddies.

Please come and play solo at the Radio Cafe if you are ever near Nashville again. Of course I'd like to see the Catholics as well, but you told me once you like to play smaller places possibly for a short run of nights.

This place would be right up your alley. In fact, it is right next to an alley.

Reply author: Retch
Replied on: 10/13/2003 08:45:06
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Hey Frank,
saw a production of the Oliver Goldsmith play " She Stoops to Conquer " quite recently...................the dancing bear didn't say a word..................

Retch.

This ain't no holiday.

Reply author: apl4eris
Replied on: 10/13/2003 08:56:42
Message:

"blarg007 via uncrippled and kindly fellow FBNetter":
yeah i saw that stuff about the couple shows in england recently where
people seemed to make note of the lack of 'chattiness', i for one have
not seen a show of yours that was like that.
i think i have seen some reviews of your solo shows where they mentioned that you were talking about a song before playing it or
whatnot and obviously that paints a pretty picture in ones' head of
an intimate moment i suppose.
the reality of you in a band seems to be that it's a lot of work i would think: to play and sing along with the band
-dynamically i might add.
i have thought before when nirvana name came up via articles/reviews of influences (for cobain via pixies
)i recall that he hired the new guitar player on their last LP because it was so much work to play
and sing (i suppose he WAS playing ALL the guitar before the new guitarist came along though).
I just thought it was quite the feat for you to do what you do for
the duration that you do it (doo doo de doo) with that as my only reference.
I'm sure the average fanboy(girl) on this web-thingy would be quite
happy to see a show of yours and not have so much as even a goodnight
as it really does come down to enjoying a one-time event.
i for one irregardless of weither it's a pixies song or a catholics
song enjoy seeing you guys smile or aknowledge the audience when we react to the opening of a song..
in Chicago earlier this year you gave a rather comic look to the audience at the opening and wagged your eybrows up and down (i think it was possibly
a mock menacing grimace)and that made my day as you looked like you were having fun and you set the stage for all of us to do so -and we did!
i would think coming off the flu would slow to a crawl any but the
most minimal stage presence, for that matter we should all remember that everybody has bad days (horrible days?) i for one am a master at the bad day and would care to lock horns with anyone about that.
(new thread: what was your most horrible day? -beautiful day?)
whatever -we luv ya frank,chris,frnk!
-oh and yes there was an encore ...

blarg via uncrippled and kindly fellow FBNetter

Posted on NUFORC's website, heard in the background of a ringing phone:
"there is no mourning for a world that is weeping".

Reply author: Itchload
Replied on: 10/13/2003 09:23:53
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Hey for the record, when I took my friend to see Frank she was impressed by his "all business" attitude. Has anyone ever seen Lou Reed? One of my favorite songwriters of all time, but the guy simply has to realize he's not a stand up comedian. He talks for like half an hour inbetween each song, often stopping a song mid-way to tell a story. Ever listen to "Take No Prisoners"? Man. I like when Frank talks, but it's because he's always funny when he does, and he does it in little short snippets that always leave you wanting more. When he doesn't say anything, c'mon, that's kinda punk right? Eez respectable.

Reply author: blarg007
Replied on: 10/13/2003 09:25:01
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>Subject: Please! Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 10:14:49 -0500
>
>The below text I tried to post a few minutes ago in the 'kings court
>thread'
>-damn if the internet guru
>
>Didn't shut us down practically seconds bofore I clicked 'post reply'
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>-could you PLEASE CUT/PASTE the text into a reply on that page as I am
>just frustrated that it isn't
>
>Being posted now as it seems timely -I put from blarg007 via a fellow
>Fbnetter at the end -thank you so much if you could do this!
apologies for having a post go through someone else.
-that was the second time just as i was about to post that some snafu
garbled the whole process -i appealed and another member came thru
thanks Apl4eris!
as for the content of my post...was it worth the effort?
..well maybe not but i suppose it helped make a horrible day less so...

strangely doo wopped

Reply author: steveplymouthuk
Replied on: 10/13/2003 10:06:46
Message:

Look forward to seeing you in Brighton and London Frank!

Reply author: mark t
Replied on: 10/13/2003 10:35:49
Message:

yea i met lou reed in 1989 backstage at a festival in belgium while on tour with the pixies we were alone and he was just a regular guy we talked about guitars and the weather to tell you the truth. i think i also met elvis costello and his wife. cuz

Reply author: titi
Replied on: 10/13/2003 11:22:30
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hello frank

je suis français et j'habite à Nantes (c'est pas dans le massif centrale )
Je vais au concert à l'Olympic mais est ce le samedi soir (date sur ce site) ou le lundi soir (date sur mon billet) ???
Parce que ça fait bien dix ans que je t'ai vu à l'élysée montmartre

Keep up the good work
Tang

Reply author: floop
Replied on: 10/13/2003 11:50:09
Message:

it doesn't bother me if Frank doesn't chat during a show.. i'm there to hear the music. but it is always enjoyable when he engages the audience, or tells a story or whatever..

i just find it odd that he says he doesn't like chatting, or isn't good at it, because almose every solo show i've been to (especailly at McCabes Guitar Shop) he's been very funny and talkative. i mean, i've got bootlegs of him talking up a storm..

but hey, to each their own.. that's a much more relaxed atmosphere anyway, then putting on a show for a huge audience.



mijn vriendin kan geen orgasme krijgen

Reply author: Ana Banana
Replied on: 10/13/2003 13:23:59
Message:

Mr. Frank Black,
I have a problem. My boyfriend, Thiago, is really,really mad about you. Sometimes I think about the possibility of getting him a serious medicine treatment.
Tomorrow we'll be flying from Brazil to London and we'll run behind you to catch some gigs of the European Tour (starting in Astoria).
A few months ago I saw him trying to hold his tears in front of the computer. I asked him why and he only asked me about the possibility of traveling to Europe on october.
Since then I've been listening to your music every day to get very well prepared, and now I can say he´s not that crazy. He´s a very smart guy.
He was at Reading Festival in 2001 and he can´t forget the way you ended the gig: with the right hand up,"like a god" as he said, joking.
Well, I have to pack my things, I´m late. He always write in here, but he can´t deal with the possibility of writing strict to you. So I did.
Two wishes Mr.:
Mine: Once my dear... let me tell you about Jane.
His: St.Francis, His Kingly Cave and Gouge Away.
I don´t know if you are going to see us, but we certainly will...
See you wednesday!!!
Ana Banana - BRASIL

Reply author: steveplymouthuk
Replied on: 10/13/2003 13:50:49
Message:

Wow.. an understanding girlfriend!

Reply author: billgoodman
Replied on: 10/13/2003 13:58:05
Message:

hey frank, maybe you're right about that most people don't like artist to be chatty
I do actually
But I was at this Guided By Voices concert, (and if you know Robert Pollard people you know what I'm saying), and Robert Pollard had chat bits of 4 minutes between songs. Most of the crowd started yelling things like ''Get on with it Bob'' and ''Play!'' and the dumb people ''Spelen!'' (like Robert Pollard will understand that one)

So maybe you are right

''it's not a box, it's a submarine''

Reply author: billgoodman
Replied on: 10/13/2003 14:06:28
Message:

ohh and frank,

what about those two covers for Cult of Ray? There's a thread about it in this section, maybe you can reply there...maybe....if you ever read this......boo-hoo.....

''it's not a box, it's a submarine''

Reply author: Dave Noisy
Replied on: 10/13/2003 14:20:35
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heh - Frank isn't Robyn Hitchcock. Good stand on the encore as well - i *hate* how it's expected, it really does diminish it. For most bands, it's just a brief 'break'..sad.

Reply author: floop
Replied on: 10/13/2003 14:24:53
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you want to talk chatty, go to a Flaming Lips show sometime..

not so much this last tour, but when i saw them for Soft Bulletin, Wayne Coyne would not shut the fuck up. people (myself included) started yelling "JUST PLAY!!!"



mijn vriendin kan geen orgasme krijgen

Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 10/13/2003 15:49:15
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I like it when musicians talk to the audience. At some shows, I think that's a large part of the fun, but it really depends on the artist, I guess. It's fair if they don't want to, but I've never understood the "SHUT UP AND PLAY!" attitude that some audience members seem to have. Maybe it's because I've never seen Lou Reed, GBV, the Flaming Lips, or some of the other bands mentioned here as big talkers, but I think the talking can sometimes be as interesting as the songs.

I'm certainly not criticizing Frank for not talking much, mind you, just saying that I wouldn't mind it if he did.

-Nathan
And how does lemur's skin reflect the sea?
http://vovat.blogspot.com/

Reply author: MikeW
Replied on: 10/13/2003 18:33:22
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The best show I have ever seen with Frank Black/Black Francis was in december of 1990 at the Universal Amphitheater. Francis did not say a word all night and I thought that was excellent. The Pixies must have played 30-33 songs. Sometime in the middle of the set he said "brand new acoustic guitar" and after they did their encore Wave of Mutilation(fast) he said "thanks, see ya later". That was it! It was non stop. Oh yeah and at the Mint in LA in 1999? That was excellent as well, he didnt say much there either. Then one time at the Roxy, I think he had the flu during that show though. Oh and then at Gibsons in Tempe, AZ. Frank played this rockin' version of Sir Rockaby, I have never heard them play it like that since......

Reply author: frankblacktaper
Replied on: 10/13/2003 19:05:46
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im with mike, hell the best frank shows i saw were the old pixies gigs with the surf set at the beggining where he didnt even sing there first 6-7 songs (velvety, brick is red, something against you without vocals, ana, cecilia ann)...heck there wasnt even like 2 seconds between songs...And i could care a less about some stories, although frank was cool at a show at the starry plough in berkeley where they showed up about 3 hours late due to his truck blowing up in oregon or something, and he explained that situation in rather humorous terms. Even though he showed up three hours late it was a great show, one of the best ones I ever saw the catholics perform. Do what you want frank, as long as the musics good who cares..I admit autographs do absolutely nothing for me whatsoever

Reply author: humpy-wheeler
Replied on: 10/13/2003 19:51:48
Message:

Personally, one of my favorite things about the "Death to the Pixies" live disc is how your only spoken words are "EdIsDead". Sounds like your saying "ItIsDead" (hmm). + Frank what's your favorite Mr. Show sketch? Mine is the Hunger Strike in season 3.

Reply author: mun chien andalusia
Replied on: 10/13/2003 20:50:22
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Originally posted by frnck blck
We don't like pauses between songs. Just a style thing. Good enough for the Ramones.
FraNK

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Reply author: Zsolt G.
Replied on: 10/13/2003 21:32:28
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See my old topic: Encores Suck a Mean Dick
http://forum.frankblack.net/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=309

Glad to see frank agrees.

Reply author: Thomas
Replied on: 10/14/2003 04:59:12
Message:

A new song in the works?

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Originally posted by frnck blck


I am a guitar player.
I am not a dancing bear....
I am a singer.
I am not a dancing bear...
I am a guy loading a trailer.
I am not a dancing bear...
I am a cabaret singer.
I am not a dancing bear...

I am not complaining.
But I am not a fucking dancing bear...

I may look like a dancing bear! Sure. I admit it.

FraNK

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