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Brent Felix
- FB Fan -
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 Posted - 11/17/2006 : 12:53:09
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Hello everyone,
My name is Brent Felix and I’m working on the DVD for the new Frank Black chRISTMASS CD/DVD. I also worked with Myles Mangino on The Pixies ‘On the Road’ documentary awhile back.
I met Myles while I was living in Connecticut about five years ago. My band at the time, The Altairas, recorded a few songs in his studio, Planet of Sound, in Hartford. Myles did a terrific job working on our demo and it was then that we started talking about The Pixies. He told me all these great stories about touring with The Pixies. Please keep in mind that The Pixies hadn’t reformed at this time and it still seemed like that day would never come, so I really enjoyed hearing these. I told Myles that I was a video editor at an ad agency so when he got the call from 4AD to put some home movies of the Pixies together for a forthcoming DVD, Myles gave me a call to see if I wanted to help. Of course I did! We only used a snippet of Myles’ footage and he still has tons more great vintage footage of the band that hopefully will see the light of day someday.
Okay so that’s a little background on me, hopefully I haven’t bored everyone. Today I own my own company, Imaginary Boy Studios, which is based in California. Myles called me a few months ago to see if I wanted to help tape and edit a show for this acoustic tour. Of course I did! I showed up in Sacramento and we did a 2 camera shoot. Anyways I just wanted to let everyone know that so far everything is going great. I think we’ve got a great show on DVD for your viewing pleasure. Myles has mastered the audio at the Planet of Sound Studio for this DVD and it’s sounding fantastic!
All in all there will be twelve tracks on the bonus DVD. I was thinking that in order to build a little suspense I would reveal a track a day for the next couple of weeks. But that seemed a little cruel. So instead I figured I’d post the first 6 songs today and then the final 6 next week. The first 6 songs are:
1.Brackish Boy
2.I Burn Today
3.Cactus
4.Nadine
5.Holiday
6.Sing for Joy
That’s all for now. If you have any questions I’ll be more than happy to answer any.
Brent Felix
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2006 : 12:59:30
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Brackish Boy?? That's awesome!
Thanks for popping in, we always appreciate some background from the people doing the work.
 "Now you're officially my woman. Kudos. I can't say I don't envy you." |
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2006 : 13:03:10
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Thanks for the information. Can't wait to hear what the other six are. So glad you're including Nadine. Any chance of I'll Be Blue? If not, I WILL be blue. One more question: Has the sticker price been set?
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Brent Felix
- FB Fan -
USA
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Posted - 11/17/2006 : 13:14:57
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No information yet on the sticker price. That's out of my hands. But I do know that there will some sort of packaging for the cd/dvd. That's all being put together right now.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2006 : 13:24:54
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Hi Brent, thanks for the info.
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2006 : 13:25:33
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| Exciting stuff. Tis the season to be jolly. |
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mantaraysallright
- FB Fan -
USA
110 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2006 : 15:43:56
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| Thanks for the update, that sounds great! |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2006 : 16:46:00
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| Fiddle Riddle. Fiddle Riddle!! Fiddle Riddle. Please!!!!!! He did an awesome version at that Sacramento show. |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
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Posted - 11/17/2006 : 17:19:57
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great news! Welcome Brent Felix!
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God save the Noisies |
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Brent Felix
- FB Fan -
USA
6 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2006 : 19:50:32
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(Fiddle Riddle. Fiddle Riddle!! Fiddle Riddle. Please!!!!!! He did an awesome version at that Sacramento show.)
Ummm, he didn't play Fiddle Riddle at the Sacramento show. He did play 2 Reelers off of 'Teenager' though... 
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2006 : 20:13:04
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I get those two confused all the time, too. Two Reelers was so amazing at the show I saw (Omaha). This song was destined for video. Watching FB's hand slide up and down the neck of his guitar on Two Reelers just blew me away. It was the first time it ever occurred to me that he's not just a rock god, a great songwriter and a true entertainer, but he's an accomplished and skillful guitar player.
Does the smiley face mean it's gonna be on there, Brent?
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 11/17/2006 : 21:24:05
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| I'm an idiot. I meant "Two Reelers", but my enthusiasm despite being misdirected was sincere. I do hope Two Reelers makes it on the DVD. |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2006 : 02:30:22
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quote:
Originally posted by coastline
I get those two confused all the time, too.
Very easy to do. They're two of the best songs on TOTY and of Frnck Blck's career. |
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2461 Posts |
Posted - 11/18/2006 : 14:32:12
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| Hey, thanks for the info! Looking forward to it :D |
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1965
= Cult of Ray =
Australia
799 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2006 : 14:35:25
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California Bound and/or My Life Is In Storage would be great inclusions.. Although I imagine the 12 tracks have already been chosen. Thanks for the info Brent F. much appreciated!
(( I'm a Snake... )) |
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FranknWeezer
= Cult of Ray =
USA
356 Posts |
Posted - 11/19/2006 : 20:58:32
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Calif. Bound is one of his top 10 solo efforts since FB&C's came out in '98, IMO. That would be a tremendous addition.
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johnc
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Posted - 11/22/2006 : 06:46:27
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Hi Brent, I'd just like to take the time to thank you for posting on the forum. It's contributions from the likes of yourself, Myles, Jon Tiven and The Man himself that keep me coming back to the forum for news and updates. The Podcasts are pretty great as well - thanks Guys!
Very much looking forward to the forthcoming CD and CVD. Thanks!
Cheers
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Mac E. Doobage
= Cult of Ray =
503 Posts |
Posted - 11/22/2006 : 17:36:11
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| Live version of 666--the new arrangement, would be great. |
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lumpy
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 11/23/2006 : 17:50:21
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I'm assuming we'll find out the other 6 tomorrow?
By the way, to Brent and Myles, thank you soooo much! |
Edited by - lumpy on 11/23/2006 17:50:50 |
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