| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| frnck blck |
Posted - 09/15/2003 : 12:48:09
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. |
| 35 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Jason |
Posted - 09/23/2012 : 15:15:50
The first few pages of this thread are great. |
| The Maharal |
Posted - 09/23/2012 : 04:14:54
quote:
Originally posted by floop
Also, random question.. is there beef between you and Henry Rollins? have you guys ever met? just curious because it seems like you guys run in some of the same musical circles, yet I've never heard either of you refer to the other, in an interview or wherever.
whateves
If it matters anything FB appeared on Rollins' show to play I Burn Today a few years ago http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0EXJU355ao |
| pot |
Posted - 09/22/2012 : 22:54:36
He should sample some real ales while he is Wales. Best beer in the world on this Island, but it's not so good for the old waistline as I found out again this summer having started brewing my own. |
| floop |
Posted - 09/22/2012 : 17:24:44
Frank, we all know you're a wine aficionado, but what kind of beer do you like? Are you into beer at all?
Also, random question.. is there beef between you and Henry Rollins? have you guys ever met? just curious because it seems like you guys run in some of the same musical circles, yet I've never heard either of you refer to the other, in an interview or wherever.
whateves
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| IceCream |
Posted - 11/23/2010 : 04:51:32
Ben, you're not the only one for whom it's been 4 years (and counting) since last forum post. I haven't really thought about this forum at all since Erebus died. That was the final nail in the coffin.
It's nice to see you reminiscing. I thought of you not too long ago, actually. It may seem random, but you're responsible for my knowledge of bokeh.
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| Chroneos |
Posted - 11/17/2010 : 02:10:36
Oh boy, I can't believe this thread was active as recently as mid-last-year (alas, forgive me for bumping it!). I just spent some time skimming through the earlier pages and had memories brought back of tethering my cellphone while in class during my sophomore year of college to post in this exact thread (yes, tethering in 2003, no, my school didn't have wifi at the time, yes, I'm a nerd). Incidentally, I think it's been more than four years since I've posted on this forum.
'Sup?
 "I forgot what to put here / So I'll wing it" |
| Jose Jones |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 15:32:00
frank, frank, frank...
i'm seeing you in milwaukee on sunday, and i can't wait. i haven't seen you since november 1, 2006, in chicago. to hear that frank's playing in my town in a week... what a fucking treat. can i make a request? "don't cry that way."
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they were the heroes of old, men of renown. |
| Skatealex1 |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 14:52:16
Frank once told me on this forum that he is not into jamming but he like to make records.............................
It likely wont happen to any of us- but doesn't hurt to ask------------making cookies might be a better idea
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| fumanbru |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 13:51:24
i think there would be greater odds to go with the E-Z bake oven route but you never know
"I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!"...long live snitz!! |
| BLT |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 12:40:02
If Skatealex has an E-Z Bake oven, maybe he and Frank can make cookies.
The lowest forms of socializing:
3) Message boards
2) Mustard gas
1) Twitter |
| speedy_m |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 12:35:08
quote:
Originally posted by darwin
quote:
Originally posted by Skatealex1
Frank if you are ever in New York and want to make a live record you should come over - I got a drum set, bass, electric guitar that can get lots of distortion, and a music recorder!
Do you have a clue?
I think he's 8 years old.
www.myspace.com/thepeacoats |
| speedy_m |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 12:35:03
quote:
Originally posted by darwin
quote:
Originally posted by Skatealex1
Frank if you are ever in New York and want to make a live record you should come over - I got a drum set, bass, electric guitar that can get lots of distortion, and a music recorder!
Do you have a clue?
I think he's 8 years old.
www.myspace.com/thepeacoats |
| darwin |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 11:03:30
quote:
Originally posted by Skatealex1
Frank if you are ever in New York and want to make a live record you should come over - I got a drum set, bass, electric guitar that can get lots of distortion, and a music recorder!
Do you have a clue? |
| Skatealex1 |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 09:10:20
Frank if you are ever in New York and want to make a live record you should come over - I got a drum set, bass, electric guitar that can get lots of distortion, and a music recorder!
That would be amazing!!!! ether way- looking forward to see what new music you come up ith!!
All of the things that go to make heaven and earth are here-New Pornographers |
| 1965 |
Posted - 07/06/2009 : 21:11:35
Thread resurrection - attempt 1.0
I have the key to #902 |
| treetime |
Posted - 10/22/2007 : 11:07:58
Not sure if you are responding to this much anymore, but what's going on man? |
| wolperdevelop |
Posted - 08/30/2007 : 21:22:26
glad to give back |
| pixiestu |
Posted - 08/30/2007 : 18:28:04
Thanks for that wolperdevelop! I'd never heard it until now.
"The arc of triumph" |
| mixedbizz |
Posted - 08/30/2007 : 18:03:42
Where is our fearless leader aka Charles? He hasn't posted for a while huh? I guess he's busy with the family? |
| coastline |
Posted - 08/29/2007 : 04:55:10
Thanks, wolperdevelop. I've been looking for that song for a couple years. Ironically, I see now that it's available on iTunes too. What a funny little song. Weird how Frank made it into a serious song for "Honeycomb," though he has had fun with it in concert.
 Please pardon me, for these my wrongs. |
| wolperdevelop |
Posted - 08/29/2007 : 00:11:45
SONG OF THE SHRIMP: I've read all the interviews where Frank/Charles says he's never heard the original Elvis version. I was playing it earlier (my kids are bizarrely into Elvis, thanks to LILO AND STITCH, luckily for them, I'm as obsessive about Elvis as I am about FB).
Anyway, if there's a way to email Frank/Charles the file without posting it (and thus incurring Lisa Marie's eternal wrath), I'd be happy to.
(For sampling purposes only, of course, to be immediately deleted, etc.)
It's faux calypso and pretty hysterical.
UPDATE: Somebody wanted it, but I lost their email, so, for the record: http://www.sendspace.com/file/bj31b6
On a personal note, I date back to 1988 on the whole ride, have bought everything in a timely fashion and greatly appreciate everything. However, I must say that there is a part of my brain that is being tampered with by the tracks of BLUEFINGER I've grabbed off the net... in a good way. Seriously amazing, amazing work. But then, I listened to Cult of Ray, incessantly, too, so shows what I know, right?? It's as if the throbbing power chords of IGGY & the STOOGES and British art punk like WIRE got blended. Some powerful rock mojo at work. Violet is a secret weapon, too. I know what a stone freak you are for the latter-day Leonard Cohen records (me, too) and his growl and menace always sounded better with an angelic female vocal floating above all his acerbic, apocalyptic misanthropy.
BLUEFINGER DESERVES TO BE A BIG ASS HIT. You got a little army here. Who's cage do we need to rattle? Maybe you should send Zach Braff a copy. He seemed to be a one man "street team" for the Shins (who I don't get). Seriously, I add my name to the chorus of people thanking you for your tremendous work, thanking you mostly for your continued commitment to exploring and creating new sonic landscapes, unexpected hooks and lyrics that stick in the gray matter for weeks on end. |
| Ronwell Quincy Dobbs |
Posted - 08/13/2007 : 09:12:19
quote:
Originally posted by FranknWeezer
Frankus,
Great to see you added All My Ghosts to your setlists this tour. Sorry to see you waited until after I saw you in Memphis to do so.
Your dusting off AMG got me thinking...back in 2001 you and your previous band did an incredible rendition of Fiddle Riddle w/ slide steel, etc. If you're up to it, alot of us would love to hear you rework more of your lesser-played solo works. Say, St. Francis Dam Disaster, the Cult of Ray, Pie in the Sky, etc. Whad'ya say?
-Ryan
I have to agree, I went to the two Troubador shows in L.A. and heard the reworked version of Fiddle Riddle and have been desperate to hear it ever since.
I count the second Troubador show as the single best concert I've been to
It's crack. It's great. It gets you really high. |
| myshutup |
Posted - 08/10/2007 : 17:41:00
frank play my wedding too! better yet come drink/ jam with me! |
| Daisy Girl |
Posted - 08/08/2007 : 16:38:12
Killer, DarkBride!! Rock out at your wedding and stick around here for awhile.
bluefinger |
| Superabounder |
Posted - 08/07/2007 : 22:01:00
Ummm , I live in Texas and don't have plans 11/3...hint...hint! (sounds like a fun wedding!)
Seriously though, congratulations and good luck. Hope Mr. Thompson shows up and does an impromptu bluefinger show for you guys.
I'd rather be anywhere or doing anything |
| DarkBride |
Posted - 08/07/2007 : 21:26:33
Aww ya'll are so sweet! Thanks so much Carl & Daisy Girl! Frank's version of Duke of Earl is perfect for the prelude (when the mothers and grandmothers are seated FYI), as our wedding isn't exactly normal. The decor is a fall wonderland but the guests will get a shock when the wedding party and I walk down the aisle to The Smashing Pumpkins - Ava Adore and then at the reception when its garter time and my black fishnet's get shown off. Rockin good times are expected -- especially with music from Frank, the Catholics and the Pixies! |
| Daisy Girl |
Posted - 08/07/2007 : 19:13:19
Hi DarkBride, Duke of Earl will make such a cool prelude. Congrats on your wedding and your cool new Frank fandom.
bluefinger |
| Carl |
Posted - 08/07/2007 : 13:24:58
Hi and congrats, Jessica, good luck with the wedding!
"I hate how the reptile dreams it's a mammal. Scaley monster: be what you are!!" - Erebus. |
| DarkBride |
Posted - 08/07/2007 : 07:55:35
Thank you tisasawath! |
| tisasawath |
Posted - 08/07/2007 : 02:26:15
congratulations, and great choice for the prelude
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| DarkBride |
Posted - 08/06/2007 : 23:31:51
So, yeah, this is a shot in the dark but I have to try!
Mr Black, Frank, Charles, Black Francis: =)
Hi! I am marrying one of your biggest fans in early November. Casey owns at least one copy of all your records as well as the singles and live discs (as well as your work with the Pixies of course) and the few rarities he doesn't have, he is desperatley seeking! He also introduced me to your music and has thus forth given you another big fan. You have no idea how psyched he was when I told him that our daughter was born (4/25/6) quite closey to one of your children -- by the way, congrats on the new one on the way!! Anyways, my point is that I would love to give him some amazing gift on our wedding day, like an autograph or something seeing as how it would totally make the day extremely awesome for him. Originally I had delusions that somehow I could talk you into surprising him during the wedding ceremony by playing a live interlude - but dont worry, I've gotten over that pipe dream! (Unless you'll be in TX on Nov 3rd! haha!) We are actually playing your cover of 'Duke of Earl' as the prelude and many of your tunes during the reception. Anyways, if there is anything at all you could do - that would be truly awesome. I know this is a shot in the dark and you are a super busy man. I just would regret it if I didn't at least try. Thanks for at least reading and for rockin our world with great music! --Jessica |
| raasclaat |
Posted - 07/31/2007 : 01:25:54
Frank: your help has been requested.
http://forum.frankblack.net/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=17558&SearchTerms=mantra.
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| TRANSMARINE |
Posted - 07/27/2007 : 11:00:16
Frank...if you like theater and you happen to be in Orange County, CA between Aug 17th and Sept 16th, come see me in my show! It's called BOOK OF DAYS, and it's at STAGES in Fullerton.
stagesoc.org
Anyone else is welcome too! Fred Willard will be there Sept. 29th doing improv. Good times!
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His name is Dalton. He's got a degree in philosophy.
-bRIAN |
| wolperdevelop |
Posted - 07/27/2007 : 03:12:53
SONG OF THE SHRIMP: I've read all the interviews where Frank/Charles says he's never heard the original Elvis version. I was playing it earlier (my kids are bizarrely into Elvis, thanks to LILO AND STITCH, luckily for them, I'm as obsessive about Elvis as I am about FB).
Anyway, if there's a way to email Frank/Charles the file without posting it (and thus incurring Lisa Marie's eternal wrath), I'd be happy to.
(For sampling purposes only, of course, to be immediately deleted, etc.)
It's faux calypso and pretty hysterical. |
| Leah |
Posted - 07/25/2007 : 15:06:21
quote:
Posted - 07/16/2007 : 00:57:15
leah, threshold apprehension has been released on 7" vinyl.
BUGGER.
Another item on the "should have been paying attention" list.
Time for another question then;
Love that you bought the Kinkster to the masses, will there be any kind of literary output any time soon?
I ask cos I'm listening to the BBC6 music session and it seems like a relatively short step to something like a lyric/poetry/short fiction anthology - for some reason I have this image in my head of a cross between Tim Burtons The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy: and Other Stories and Leonard Cohen's Beautiful Losers - but that could be the Gin talking...
I'm sure this has been asked before and its probably in the FAQ somewhere but hey; times they do a'change...
Every choice human being strives instinctively for a citadel and a secrecy where he is saved from the crowd -
Nietzsche |
