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| TarTar |
Posted - 03/06/2004 : 13:41:53
This is a topic that I haven't seen too much of around here. I must begin by saying that I am not much of a drug user. My experimentation with mind-altering substances is limited to alcohol and marijuana. I have tried mushrooms one time. I didn't trip, but I had a body buzz going, and it was a beautiful experience. I've also tried opium and DMT, but I didn't really feel anything different when I tried those, besides for maybe a moment of bubbliness.
As for pot, I never really did drugs in high school. I tried smoking pot once and nothing happened. When I got out of high school, I started hanging around people who smoked, and suddenly it seemed like it was everywhere. In the group that I hung out with, the music to listen to while stoned was Pink Floyd. Ooooh, so original, I know. But a lot of that music was still relatively fresh to me at the time, though I honestly spent my personal time listening to Ween, Zappa, Queen and Sublime. But Floyd really was the shit back then to listen to while stoned. There were so many levels to the music. I have become a bit cynical towards Floyd's music since I feel they are overplayed, but back then, my ears and mind hadn't yet been exposed to the true underground sound that is just so much nicer than the sonically ubiquitous. So Floyd was amazing music while under drugs.
Ween was quite a trip, too, especially the early stuff like The Pod. For those of you who know The Pod album, there's that song Molly. Oh man, I remember laying on my bed with headphones on, baked outta my gourd, listening to that, and just laughing hysterically at the fact that these two guys went to the trouble of recording such a fucked up song. And I'd heard the song hundreds of times before that. My brother says that he never truly appreciated Ween's music until he heard them while stoned. Then he understood what angle they were coming from.
The thing with being stoned is that I'm so much more in tune with the senses, especially how I hear things. I can actually appreciate the different layers that are going on in the music, I can seperate them, and then see how they all fall together as a whole. I just think so much more heavily on things when I'm high. This can be a disadvantage, like when you smoke down with someone who you don't know too well and they're a bit strange, and then they just seem weirder and odder and they begin saying paranoid things and acting odd. That can be unnerving to be thinking heavily on what's going on. But when I can just relax and enjoy music or a movie while stoned, and just appreciate the artistic side of it, weed is a magical thing.
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| benji |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 07:10:10
quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
ISIS??? Who are they? What kind of music is it?
ISIS are a kind of heavy-metal post-rock band.
well they're not heavy metal, but much heavier than your usual post-rock.
you can download an mp3 of a song below...but i can't remember what the song's like though....
http://www.southern.com/southern/band/ISIS0/sounds/false_light.mp3
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/14/2004 : 09:49:38
Will do yeah. It was a pretty friendly crowd, got chatting to a few people. One lad went to see if my mate was OK when he was curled up in the corner, rocking back and forth, pretending to be breaking down. I thanked him anyway and he saw the funny side of it.
Damn that Robocop arcade game sure is hard when you're pissed. 
I'll try and let you know when I am next in but we tend to leave these decisions very late. We're an indecisive bunch.
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| bumblebeeboy2 |
Posted - 03/14/2004 : 09:45:11
quote:
Originally posted by Bluish Black
And, Andy Rourke is DJing on Sat 21st Feb.
andy rourke dj's every wednesday (i believe) at fab cafe in manchester... clint boon used to do the night...
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| bumblebeeboy2 |
Posted - 03/14/2004 : 09:42:04
thanks mate, glad you had a good time! just spoke to a mate who was there as well and he said it was good... let me know when you next go anyway, or if you see me just say hi!
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/14/2004 : 05:24:33
Hey BBB2! We went last night and had a really good time. Thanks for the recommendation. We will definately be going there again. And you were right, absolutely no Madchester. He played Stellastarr*'s 'My Coco' for me too which had me dancing like a maniac before anyone else.
Shame you weren't there. Hope your cold clears up!!!
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/14/2004 : 05:20:46
quote:
Originally posted by Bluish Black
quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna
Kyuss is all I have to say...
One Inch Man, Gloria Lewis, been really into it lately.
You should check out the new album by your compatriot Melissa Auf Der Maur (ex Hole bass player). It is called Auf der Maur as is her new band.
The album features most of the old Kyuss crew and was produced by Chris Goss. There are around 6 or 7 classic tracks on there and they sound like Rock Anthems the first time you hear them.
I saw her band, which I think is mostly Canadian in London a couple of times in February, they are very good and you should try and see them if you get chance.
Yeah I have that album and it's very good. I'm going to see her at Manchester Uni on 12th April. Should be good.
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| Bluish Black |
Posted - 03/14/2004 : 04:47:47
Concerning clubs down south I lifted this intresting flyer from the BSP forum
#PRESS RELEASE - HOLDUP @ ARC, BRIGHTON SEAFRONT
HOLDUP continues after a blazing first month onward and upwards, from march onwards we will be presenting special guest djs twice a month - however don't forget we are open EVERY saturday.
our guest line up for this month surely surpasses february!
on march 13th we have indie supremo Alan McGee, founder of everything cool,
from Primal Scream and My Bloody Valentine through to Teenage Fanclub and
Oasis. He will be djing for a minimum of 2 hours, so as always arrive early!
On march 27th we have appearing yet another legend, the one and only Peter
Hook of New Order, we have been promised remixes of classic New Order tracks that have never seen the light of day outside a studio until now.
Entry is just a fiver so see you down the front. #
And, Andy Rourke is DJing on Sat 21st Feb.
In London I would check out what is happening at the Barfly in Camden or the Borderline off Charing Cross Road
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| Bluish Black |
Posted - 03/14/2004 : 04:26:08
quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna
Kyuss is all I have to say...
One Inch Man, Gloria Lewis, been really into it lately.
You should check out the new album by your compatriot Melissa Auf Der Maur (ex Hole bass player). It is called Auf der Maur as is her new band.
The album features most of the old Kyuss crew and was produced by Chris Goss. There are around 6 or 7 classic tracks on there and they sound like Rock Anthems the first time you hear them.
I saw her band, which I think is mostly Canadian in London a couple of times in February, they are very good and you should try and see them if you get chance. |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/13/2004 : 03:53:49
No! Was I hell!!! I was gonna stear clear of the place if it was. When I'm pissed my Chinese kickboxing skills go right out of the window. Especially the move where you seperate the bottom half of the leg from the top half.
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| bumblebeeboy2 |
Posted - 03/13/2004 : 00:40:48
quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
Oh by the way BBB2, I have just been on the Star And Garter website again and on the forum a couple of people mentioned fights, one of them last Sauturday. Does it kick off there much?
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!
erm, not really, i've never been in a fight there, despite my best efforts... i normally try and start on someone, if they've been bumping into my gf or something... (i have lots of friends there, obviously!)... but no, it's not that rough... or were you hoping it was rough? in that case, yes, very rough!!!
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/12/2004 : 14:45:42
Oh by the way BBB2, I have just been on the Star And Garter website again and on the forum a couple of people mentioned fights, one of them last Sauturday. Does it kick off there much?
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/12/2004 : 11:38:10
quote:
Originally posted by benji
homer, i suggest going to see ISIS play at ULU on the Friday in London.
it's gunna be an awesome gig.
"I joined the Cult of Frank / I think that man deserves a DB!"
ISIS??? Who are they? What kind of music is it? We were kind of on the look out for a gig on the Friday but nobody seems to be playing London that night except a band called The Bees, and I have no idea what they are like either.
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| bumblebeeboy2 |
Posted - 03/12/2004 : 05:24:59
the guy is german dan, or jan. jan dan. i know what kind of clubs you have in brighton! lol!
yeah, you can request whenever you want...
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| benji |
Posted - 03/12/2004 : 02:50:57
homer, i suggest going to see ISIS play at ULU on the Friday in London.
it's gunna be an awesome gig.
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| Little Black Francis |
Posted - 03/11/2004 : 23:09:56
I've never tried "the drugs" before
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| TarTar |
Posted - 03/11/2004 : 20:05:00
Digress, digress, digress. Come on, people. Listening to music on drugs, listening to music on drugs!
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/11/2004 : 13:18:09
I don't remember anyone saying that there were crap indie clubs in the south. Gee you're on one tonight girl.
I suspect that London has many good clubs, more than Manchester but then it is a lot bigger so it is to be expected really. I am going to London on 19th of this month for two nights. It's all part of my borthday celebrations and I can't wait. I have looked into which clubs to go on Friday and Saturday night, but any recommendations from a girl with such obviously impeccable taste, would be greatly appreciated. 
And you know I love Brighton 'cos I have said it before. It's the best place in England.
Hey Barto watch out! Your girl is asking after other guys. It's obvious she wants him.
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| GypsyDeath |
Posted - 03/11/2004 : 11:29:30
Is this the place you are gonna show me if I come up to scumchester?
And crap indie clubs in the south! pfft. nah, its just you have to be 'in the know' to know where to go. COme to brighton/london, and ill show you some fabtastic places!
and in the pic, the guy with the grey jacket and badges next to you - whats his name? Who is he??
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Girls go to Mars, Become rock stars
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/11/2004 : 10:59:43
Ahh it's all good fun though Simon. I will no doubt be making a bigger tit of myself on Saturday. But then it is for my birthday.
I think I am gonna change my request now, but I am not sure to what. Can you not ask the DJ in person, later on, for a request?
There a couple of new tracks that I wouldn't mind hearing in a club. Does he play much new stuff?
Oh by the way I meant the club South but I assume she doesn't otherwise you would have twigged.
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| bumblebeeboy2 |
Posted - 03/10/2004 : 15:40:56
happy 700 posts! i'm right behind you! erm, my gf is from down south, from chelmsford, but we live together in withington now, both students at moment...
you should defo say hi. he might play that for you, there's a request sheet, get in around 11pm if possible and put it down... heck i'd dance with you!
erm, he was 'feeling' the music i think, hehehehe, dancing to "who's got the crack" i was later told... one of the guys was trying to convince us to dance on the bench for ages, as he was wasted, but in the end we gave in and got up there... and ended up looking like tits...
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/10/2004 : 14:47:10
Oh by the way, does your girlfriends work in South 'cos she looks like someone who does?
Also that guy on the right of that picture looks in terrible pain. Is he OK? What the hell were you dancing to?
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/10/2004 : 14:45:06
Oh we're there!!! We are so fuckin' there!!!
Do you think he might play Isla De Encant for my birthday if I ask?
Might ask him for some Breeders too.
What do you think?
IF I recognise you from that photo then I will definately say hi(and more besides no doubt 'cos I will be drunk and therefore chatty as hell)
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| bumblebeeboy2 |
Posted - 03/10/2004 : 14:16:29
oh i promise there won't be any madchester rubbish. the dj this weekend is andy woods, top bloke, will be at least 2 pixies songs! he's been playing manta ray and river euphrates recently.
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| bumblebeeboy2 |
Posted - 03/10/2004 : 14:14:57
lol! no hpm, that's actually sweaty-bill! lovely lad, but gets a little carried away at times. that was just unnessecary.
erm, looking through the photo's...
(in green and black) - don't ask, we were very drunk!
my girlfriend on the left
the flyer
if you see me say hi!
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| Carolynanna |
Posted - 03/10/2004 : 13:33:02
Hey try not to choke on your own vomit there rock star ;) |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/10/2004 : 13:12:53
Hey Bummblebeeboy, thanks for the link. I have just been there and I have to ask..........erm...........is this you???
I think I might pay a visit this Saturday night for my birthday celebrations. I'll be the stupidly pissed one, dancing like maniac to the Pixies songs they play. I hope I am not alone in that though.
Do you promise they won't play any Stone Roses, Oasis, Happy Mondays or Charlatans?
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/09/2004 : 15:10:44
I won't bother trying to explain. I'll only get mad.
I VERY much doubt you are one though, CW.
I noticed Cheeseman is conspicuous by his absence.
Should I assume, therefore, that you believe EVERYONE from Manchester is a knobhead, Cheeseman???
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| Crispy Water |
Posted - 03/09/2004 : 00:26:42
Hey, what do people outside of the UK call scallies? I want to figure out if anyone I know is pure evil. Maybe I myself fall into this category...
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/08/2004 : 15:53:03
Come 'ere Cheesebell you little bastard!! I'm gonna punch your lights out!!! 
Hehe, only kidding. I think I know what you mean (or I'd better or you're in trouble). There are a lot of knobhead scallies and lads who think they are better than scallies, but really just have a little more money and are actually no better (ie - they can afford real Burberry instead of fake). Three scalies had a fight at my bus stop on my way home from work today, right next to me. I moved eventually 'cos I didn't want them to throw a stray punch, but I was deeply saddened by the whole event. You don't actually see much violence in Manchester but I think it helps that I try and stay clear of the pricks. I just hate scallies with a passion, they are the most pointless evil scum in all the earth. Well perhaps not worse than Saddam and Hitler. Though at least they had a mission, even if it was evil as fuck. Scallies have no mission, no drive and are STILL evil as fuck. Most of them are just too chicken-shit to act upon their evil fully.
Ooh you've gotten me started now!!!
But you must realise that my rant then was about scallies in general, not just Manchester scallies. They are everywhere. Even where you live Cheeseball, wherever that is!!!
But if it's not for the scallies, why else don't you like people from Manchester?
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/08/2004 : 15:50:51
Come 'ere Cheesebell you little bastard!! I'm gonna punch your lights out!!!
Hehe, only kidding. I think I know what you mean (or I'd better or you're in trouble). There are a lot of knobhead scallies and lads who think they are better than scallies, but really just have a little more money and are actually no better (ie - they can afford real Burberry instead of fake). Three scalies had a fight at my bus stop on my way home from work today, right next to me. I moved eventually 'cos I didn't want them to throw a stray punch, but I was deeply saddened by the whole event. You don't actually see much violence in Manchester but I think it helps that I try and stay clear of the pricks. I just hate scallies with a passion, they are the most evil scum in all the earth. Worse than Saddam and Hitler. At least they had a mission, even if it was evil as fuck. Scallies have no mission, no drive and are STILL evil as fuck. Most of them are just too chicken-shit to act upon their evil fully.
Ooh you've gotten me started now!!!
But you must realise that my rant then was about scallies in general, not just Manchester scallies. They are everywhere. Even where you live Cheeseball, wherever that is!!!
But if it's not for the scallies, why else don't you like people from Manchester?
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| Cheeseman1000 |
Posted - 03/08/2004 : 15:08:50
quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
What's the crowd like? (many knobheads?)
Its Manchester, do you have to ask?
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| bumblebeeboy2 |
Posted - 03/08/2004 : 15:06:38
lol! i wrote a big reply and then i hit 'reset fields' instead of 'post new reply' by accident! lol!
to sum up...
£2 in with student id (or claiming to be student), £3 without
£2 for a double shot (whisky or vodka) and a mixer
lots of pixies (on request), pavement, sonic youth, hefner, early pulp, suede, blur and so on... mixed bag really, as it gets later they start playing the electric sixs, and franz ferdinands of the world...
sometimes have bands playing acoustically downstairs...
not a massive place, but a good crowd or like-minded people! no stone roses or monkey dancing in sight!
http://www.starandgarter.co.uk
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| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/08/2004 : 14:07:49
quote:
Originally posted by bumblebeeboy2
quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
Smile? Smile, Smile, Smile??? Hmmm, sounds familiar. Where is it?
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!
at the star and garter, behind pic station. it's on saturday nights, not to be confused with the crappy smiths nights they do on some fridays...
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Thought that was where it was. Tell me more Bummblebeeboy. Sell it to me. We are always on the look out for new places to go and dance like maniacs.
Soooooooo:
What's the music like? (give song/band examples)
What's the crowd like? (many knobheads?)
How big is it?
What are the prices like? (not that important but I thought I'd ask)
Cheers busy bee!!!
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| GoddessTheory |
Posted - 03/08/2004 : 11:00:13
Ye welcome. |
| Carolynanna |
Posted - 03/08/2004 : 10:50:03
Why thank ye GT. |
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