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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
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 Posted - 04/25/2005 : 11:46:27
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I posted this somewhere else, but then I realized a bunch of you might be interested too, and after all it was a suggestion from one of you fine folk that led me to it. I'll just be lazy and c&p though, 'cause that's just how I roll now.
"Looking for a Thrill"
I was recommended this dvd by an acquaintance, and I'm really grateful they mentioned it. Really unexpected stuff, from a ton of musicians and a few industry folks. I rented it from Netflix, but it's so good we're gonna buy it. Great idea, with surprisingly good editing. We've had to watch it in portions, it's so chock full of concentrated goodness. I can't recommend it highly enough, especially for musicians, artists, or fans of any of the musicians/labels involved. I don't know if I'm doing it any justice, but I had to pass it on. This thing is priceless.
A few standouts off the top of my head (too many but wtf) Mike Watt blew my mind, as did Ian Mackaye (Nugent?!? thank god for the Cramps), Vic Chestnutt was hilarious, the stories about Sun Ra! oh god I've forgotten them all! There is way too much to go into, but I'm convinced there's something in here for just about everybody.
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"Looking for a Thrill is a collection of personal stories about defining musical moments of inspiration (a record, a show, a musician, etc) for 112 musicians who themselves have inspired so many. The interviews on the DVD include recollections by Mike Watt, Thurston Moore, Hamid Drake, Bjork, Yo La Tengo, Tortoise, the Butchies, Jon Spencer, Vic Chesnutt, Kurt Wagner, Fred Anderson, and Giant Sand - as well as members of the Urinals, Califone, Jesus Lizard, the Boredoms, Mekons, Slint, the Sea and Cake, and Calexico (just to name a few). Over five hours of inspiration in total!
Although all were asked one simple question - to tell a story about a musical moment that inspired - the responses are as varied as the people interviewed. The film is a great resource for all those interested in the independent musical mind. As a collection it reveals much about the moments that inspire so many to pick up a guitar or a microphone, to start a label or a band."
We smoke while we flip the bird. |
Edited by - apl4eris on 04/28/2005 10:29:45 |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/25/2005 : 12:04:06
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This sounds absolutely brilliant. Thanks Apl. Now I just gotta find it.
I joined the secret forum, and all I got was this lousy secret
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2005 : 12:15:12
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Damn it! I just checked and I can't rent it from Amazon. They only sell it. Grrrr!
I joined the secret forum, and all I got was this lousy secret
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2005 : 12:59:38
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Huh, not really anything like Looking for a Thrill. looks more like a "old-school vs. new school" debate. Looks possibly interesting though, if it's not too much about that.
Homers, is amazon the only Uk-based dvd rental? That blows you can't find it.
We smoke while we flip the bird. |
Edited by - apl4eris on 04/25/2005 13:01:57 |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/25/2005 : 14:52:17
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No but it's the one that I am a member of.
Thanks for that Carl, I saw it mentioned in NME the other week, but I had forgotten about it.
I'll have to keep my eye out for a cheap copy of Looking For A Thrill.
I joined the secret forum, and all I got was this lousy secret
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 04/27/2005 : 18:54:24
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From the title, I thought this was going to be spam from a prostitute. :P
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
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Posted - 04/27/2005 : 19:52:24
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LOL I thought along similar lines. Then I am like it's from Apl, its gotta be legit.
Thanks for the heads up on these they look cool!!! |
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 04/28/2005 : 04:42:19
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Looks pretty cool.
I remember the first Thrill Jockey release I bought was "Nassau" by the Sea and Cake.
...actually I think that's the only Thrill Jockey release I own.
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No. I have a couple of CD's by ADULT.
I know there are a couple of little 7"ers someplace, too.
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Edited by - ObfuscateByWill on 04/28/2005 04:43:18 |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
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Posted - 04/28/2005 : 10:33:58
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hehe you bet, ladies and johns. I just bought the dvd from Thrill Jockey's site last night. I imagine it's going to get watched many many times.
I wish I could tell a couple of stories from the thing to illustrate how great it is, but I just can't seem to do it justice. Maybe I'm just getting stupider.
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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 04/28/2005 : 10:37:25
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Try telling Mike Watt's story. Not that I know what it is, but I know it would be a challenge to tell a story in the manner that he would, for there is nothing else quite like him in the universe.
P.S. - There's probably many people on this forum who are not Sublime fans, but I guarantee if you heard Mike Watt talking about them on the Sublime documentary, Stories, Tales, Lies and Exaggerations, you'd gain some respect for and/or interest in them simply because of the way Mr. Watt talks about his fascination with them and analyzes them.
Let 'em riot. We're Sonic-fuckin'-Death Monkey. |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2005 : 10:41:57
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Originally posted by TarTar
Try telling Mike Watt's story.
He made me cry.
in a good way though.
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Monsieur
* Dog in the Sand *
France
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Posted - 04/28/2005 : 11:40:50
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quote:
Originally posted by ObfuscateByWill
Looks pretty cool.
I remember the first Thrill Jockey release I bought was "Nassau" by the Sea and Cake.
...actually I think that's the only Thrill Jockey release I own.
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No. I have a couple of CD's by ADULT.
I know there are a couple of little 7"ers someplace, too.
Take a bite of the chocolate coffin.
I have a whole collection of adult CDs.
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2005 : 11:48:03
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quote:
Originally posted by Monsieur
quote:
Originally posted by ObfuscateByWill
Looks pretty cool.
I remember the first Thrill Jockey release I bought was "Nassau" by the Sea and Cake.
...actually I think that's the only Thrill Jockey release I own.
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No. I have a couple of CD's by ADULT.
I know there are a couple of little 7"ers someplace, too.
I have a whole collection of adult CDs.
And you're a prostitute!
The forum has come full circle.
ewww ... stop thinking that!
 Let the Klugman revolution begin! |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
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Posted - 04/28/2005 : 12:09:41
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and who recommended it to you on Netflix Jen?
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2005 : 12:28:32
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Some guy with really cool taste in movies.
Why, do you think you might know him?
Let the Klugman revolution begin! |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2005 : 12:32:12
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i might.
but in all honesty, i too whole heartedly endorse this film. i wish i had thought to make a film like this. sigh
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
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BLT
> Teenager of the Year <
South Sandwich Islands
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Posted - 04/28/2005 : 12:32:45
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quote:
Originally posted by apl4eris
Some guy with really cool taste in movies.
Why, do you think you might know him?
Let the Klugman revolution begin!
I've decided to form a cult based around your idea, apl.
 "Join the Cult of Quincy, M.E. / And never settle for the obvious answer" |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 04/28/2005 : 12:49:15
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<moved to the Klugman thread>
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Edited by - darwin on 04/28/2005 12:50:30 |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2005 : 13:40:43
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quote:
Originally posted by BLT
quote:
Originally posted by apl4eris
Let the Klugman revolution begin!
I've decided to form a cult based around your idea, apl.
"Join the Cult of Quincy, M.E. / And never settle for the obvious answer"
Bitchin'!
Let the Klugman revolution begin! |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2005 : 13:44:02
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Originally posted by Broken Face
i might.
but in all honesty, i too whole heartedly endorse this film. i wish i had thought to make a film like this. sigh
-Brian
If you move I shoots!
You still can. But ask even less-well-known musicians kathryn's 12 non-Frank-related questions.
Have you ever read K Composite?
Oh, and seriously, thank you for the recommendation. You rock.
Let the Klugman revolution begin! |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2005 : 13:53:34
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| Who's that on the K composite page! She's a cutie! |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2005 : 14:44:11
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Looks like it's Taylor Guthrie.
K Composite is generally about Louisville locals.
http://www.kcomposite.com/about.html
Lots of field hockey players were interviewed in the first issues. No idea why. Perhaps it was an attraction to Catholic school girls. Or maybe Scott had a thing for field hockey players in particular.
Let the Klugman revolution begin! |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2005 : 14:50:32
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| Taylor Guthrie-yeah, I checked that article at first, but it did'nt seem like it was her, but I guess your right. Field hockey players, eh?! "They were rumours....";) |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 04/28/2005 : 19:00:35
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LOL I thought along similar lines. Then I am like it's from Apl, its gotta be legit.
Yeah, I figured as much. It would have been funnier my way, though.
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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Looking for a Thrill. I am not a prostitute, geez!
