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Kingnickmalt
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
23 Posts |
 Posted - 10/10/2003 : 12:09:13
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I've noticed that on this current tour there is an absence of new (yet to be recorded) material + no real hint from the man himself about what he is up to as regards writing. This is not a moan. It may be that Frank is in the middle of a well earned creative rest. Or could it be that Frank's song writing of late is geared towards another project - A new Pixies album perchance? Or a solo offering?
What is a signature???? |
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Brackish Girl
~ Soul Eater ~
Ireland
1750 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2003 : 12:20:41
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but he just made a record!!!
 doo doo doo... |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2003 : 12:20:54
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| hmm..good question... |
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Kingnickmalt
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
23 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2003 : 12:23:13
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Of course, like I said it may be a well earned break, but he is such a prolific writer that i can't but help wonder
What is a signature???? |
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blarg007
= Cult of Ray =
USA
493 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2003 : 12:43:49
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true! ever since before the first catholics lp he has even on the heels
of a recent release had new stuff to throw out.
-his attitude and energy seem the same if not better.
for some reason i could see the rest thing coming up -or maybe new tunes
are brewing now for the american tour?
or maybeee....
froiderick homeorastapy |
Edited by - blarg007 on 10/10/2003 12:46:03 |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6212 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2003 : 13:39:16
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I'm with brackish girl on this one
He just made a record.
I'm not sure I understand this topic the good way
But,
He chooses not to play new songs on this tour
That doesn't have to mean he didn't write 100 new songs
''it's not a box, it's a submarine'' |
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Itchload
= Cult of Ray =
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2003 : 09:14:16
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| I'll bet when he next tours the US (which he hopefully will on this tour) you'll start to see some new songs cropping up in the setlist. |
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frank_black_francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
895 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2003 : 09:37:58
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Originally posted by Brackish Girl
but he just made a record!!!
doo doo doo...
WELL...when he toured last fall, he was playing Manitoba and Nadine....it does seem kinda odd that there wouldnt be any new (yet to be released) tunes. The black sessions attest to that (he plays Men In Black and Oddballs [1994]). Over the last ten years, he has pretty much played unreleased stuff while on tour....until now. Maybe he could test some of his new Pixies songs. He He He. |
Edited by - frank_black_francis on 10/11/2003 09:38:49 |
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Jason
* Dog in the Sand *
1446 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2003 : 10:01:57
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quote:
Originally posted by frank_black_francis
it does seem kinda odd that there wouldnt be any new (yet to be released) tunes. The black sessions attest to that (he plays Men In Black and Oddballs [1994]).
"Men in Black" and "Oddballs" actually had been released in 1994. They were both "Headache" b-sides.
The temp drummer in the band right now may be a factor in this thread's question. Maybe? |
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WolfManMikeLonely
= Cult of Ray =
USA
936 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2003 : 12:08:41
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Someone said that he played a new song at the Liverpool show in a thread on the Frank Black Live board, but that it might have been a song they just didn't recognize. I'm hoping for some new stuff if he does an US tour in the near future, I'm curious as to where his sound is going to go, but honestly I'm overjoyed just to SMYT and old stuff.
"Hey fuck you if you don't like it."
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misleadtheworld
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1222 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2003 : 13:15:05
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on the live board someone posted a set list claiming he played a new song in manchester. i was there, but i dont remember any new song. im rubbish at remembering setlists though. it was velouria, then...umm....
Joan my Clerk.... |
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BrendanT
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
907 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2003 : 13:57:18
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Don't ever read into anything he may or may not do. It is always the opposite! A new Pixies' album? Perhaps. Another year long North American tour with the Catholics? Most definately maybe! Who knows? Just enjoy. But keep pressuring him to do what we wnat! That's the trick!
Strummer-man
I had me a vision!
It's step, hip, step, pivot! Are you trying to piss-off the volcano?! |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2003 : 22:30:09
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Here's my logical path..
He's always writing. That's a given.
He's not playing new songs.
But we know he's writing.
Thus, there's a reason he's writing songs, but not playing the with the Catholics....
Anyone else wanna fill in the blank? |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2003 : 01:18:51
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Cause you want to promote one new record at a time, except, I suppose, in the case of a double release. :)
"Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6212 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2003 : 04:50:44
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Fare Thee Well isn't a FB original
But he never played it before
and isn't recorded
Here's your so called new song
I hope you don't see it as a sign:
''WHAT, OK HE DID PLAY A NEW SONG, BUT IT WAS A COVER.
FRANK BLACK STOPPED WRITING, HE HAS BECOME A COVER ARTIST. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!''
that would be insane
''it's not a box, it's a submarine'' |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2003 : 21:39:46
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a) he's been playing "don't clip your wings" solo which is apparently a SMYT outtake, just like he was playing "21 reasons" right after DITS - i guess that's a "new song" - ditto for his cover of "fare thee well"
b) he's been playing mainly with a sub drummer, who would have no real reason to learn new songs. i assume the band gave joe kidd a list of a certain ammount of their backcatalog to learn and he did just that - but i see no reason for them to teach him all new stuff just for a short tour
c) it seems to me like FB is more serious about this record than the last few - maybe he's really trying to feature the songs live to boost sales/acceptance of the record
just my 3 cents
-brian
- "I joined the Cult of Frank / And they tried to cut off my nuts and make me put on a blue jumpsuit"
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6212 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2003 : 04:52:25
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Brian is right
absolutely right
''it's not a box, it's a submarine'' |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2003 : 14:23:56
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2003 : 14:36:36
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Maybe just a hair-brained theory, but he is probably spending a lot more time dealing with personal issues these days as well. Major life crises certainly can have an effect on your "free" time... Just a thought?
When Buckminster Fuller came to Canada, he kept asking the same question:
"Have you ever really considered how much your buildings actually weigh?" --"The Big Top." |
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