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1965
= Cult of Ray =
Australia
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 Posted - 01/30/2011 : 10:08:59
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From Facebook, Jan 2011:
"We are working on catholics set now, which will include remastering albums from the old 1/4" tapes. the set will include all the b-sides and cool outtakes we can dig up and hope to release it on vinyl as well later this year."
Sounds promising... 
I have the key to #902 |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 01/30/2011 : 10:48:32
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That actually means I'm gonna have to spend a lot of cash on stuff I already have.
And yet... CAN'T F'IN WAIT
Denis
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 01/30/2011 : 10:51:22
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BTW...
Which facebook account did you read that from?
Denis
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1965
= Cult of Ray =
Australia
799 Posts |
Posted - 01/30/2011 : 11:15:13
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Originally posted by vilainde
BTW...
Which facebook account did you read that from?
Denis
It was from black francis facebook page, a quote from BF.
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trobrianders
> Teenager of the Year <
Papua New Guinea
3302 Posts |
Posted - 01/30/2011 : 12:16:47
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Originally posted by 1965
remastering albums from the old 1/4" tapes.
I cannot imagine how those albums can be made to sound any finer. But I bet BF will manage it. Cannot wait.
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ccuadros
* Dog in the Sand *
Chile
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Posted - 01/30/2011 : 12:24:01
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Jose Jones
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1758 Posts |
Posted - 01/30/2011 : 12:47:04
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my weiner... is so firm.
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they were the heroes of old, men of renown. |
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MajorKey
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Posted - 01/30/2011 : 21:23:29
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Exciting news, but is it just the Catholics albums? I hope his first couple albums are going to be included in this remastering/re-releasing scheme as well. And how cool would it be if an official release of SSMVGD managed to work its way in there somewhere?
The only downside are the words "later this year." It's still only January. |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7438 Posts |
Posted - 01/30/2011 : 21:36:31
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Originally posted by trobrianders
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Originally posted by 1965
remastering albums from the old 1/4" tapes.
I cannot imagine how those albums can be made to sound any finer. But I bet BF will manage it. Cannot wait.
I don't think much can be done from a "live-to-2-track" recording. But some of the Caholics records could have sounded better (basically, BLD & DW).
Denis
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1592 Posts |
Posted - 01/31/2011 : 08:01:48
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This would be awesome.
It would inspire me to buy the limited edition Minatour. |
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Grotesque
= Cult of Ray =
France
777 Posts |
Posted - 01/31/2011 : 12:13:54
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There is a lot to do in the equalization. BLD have a strange equalization, a lot of mediums, but I think the mix is alright (i know edf hates it!). It's kinda what led to the excellent vintage mix of SMYT: something very warm and very american, the total opposite of his britpop records (Orange album, TOTY: very hi fi).
On the other hand, DW is to my point of view the worst catholic mix ever. Kingly Cave and Modern age are very good songs but I much prefer the other versions (on SSMVGD isnt it?) |
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Grotesque
= Cult of Ray =
France
777 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2011 : 14:12:04
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| This reminds me (aw, another grotesque lame-tass coment!) that I always thought the catholics should have been FB's alternate "local" band and play even more like that kind of bar band you can find in every city of the states. When they do that bar country punk, like for example the b sides Constant Sorrow man, Flip Your Wings, Preacher'sDaughter or most song on Show me your tears, they're totally unique and true. For something a bit more epic (like the other b sides pan american highway, pray for the girls or most Black Letter Days songs) they can sound a bit small, like they dont really take off. Show me you tears is the moment where they totally found out what really worked, so they could stop playing! Horrible Day is such a great song. It's si common and so unique at the same time: you feel like in a bar in the middle of nowhere listening to a local band you actually find great. |
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Arm Arm Arm
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 02/07/2011 : 19:21:38
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ccuadros
* Dog in the Sand *
Chile
1315 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 11:37:09
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from bf facebook:
in the studio today beginning to transfer FB & the C's tapes for remastering. Starting with the first album. 95 songs to go... -the bureaucrat
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misterwoe
= Cult of Ray =
Greece
675 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 22:57:20
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I don't know what to say! Sometimes re-masters sound the same, sometimes noticeably different. Haven't really done a lot of comparing. Any examples?
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Thomas
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1615 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2011 : 01:24:29
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Anyone gonna take a stab and list all 95 or so songs to see what may or may not make the cut.
"Our Love is Rice and Beans and Horses Lard" |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7438 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2011 : 05:46:11
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Wait, this list is all wrong! You forgot 1826, SSMVGD and Sister Isabel and you put Atlantis in there! What kind of fan are you?
Denis
Obsidiana Bijoux |
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Grotesque
= Cult of Ray =
France
777 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2011 : 05:48:43
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He he, I love the "What kind of fan are you?".
Appart from sound changes, the most interesting could be to re evaluate the Catholics Heritage without having to judge the albums.
At least when he was with the catholics, FB used to be a bit self indulgent: it's a very good way to be prolific and create a huge repertoire, but not a very good way to make a good pop album.
I dont say that as a critic, because the self indulgent thing is part of the Catholics projects: being more like himself, rockier, simpler ("snaker"?). |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5448 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2011 : 16:35:24
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
2787 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2011 : 17:10:19
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Originally posted by darwin
It's understandable to not want to include 1826.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7438 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2011 : 21:06:06
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Originally posted by darwin
It's understandable to not want to include 1826.
The more you post, the more I believe in creationism
Denis
Obsidiana Bijoux |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5448 Posts |
Posted - 02/09/2011 : 21:21:47
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Thomas
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1615 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2011 : 01:44:48
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Would a catholics revival resurrect fb.net?
"Our Love is Rice and Beans and Horses Lard" |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11674 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2011 : 03:15:57
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It would certainly help... we really aren't very relevant aside from being an archive with all the Pixies stuff going on. I suppose there's Grand Duchy and solo BF stuff but now he's video blogging, has a website, etc, etc. I still would like it to be kept more up to date but since the Pixies reunion volunteers keep dropping off...
 "Now you're officially my woman. Kudos. I can't say I don't envy you." |
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realmeanmotorscutor
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1764 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2011 : 12:07:21
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Originally posted by Jose Jones
my weiner... is so firm.
I've been quoting this a lot lately. |
Edited by - realmeanmotorscutor on 02/10/2011 17:31:54 |
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Arm Arm Arm
* Dog in the Sand *
1034 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2011 : 20:10:15
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This is a great site and I love the look---it's so easy on the eyes. Maybe the next leg of the Doolittle Tour (how many legs does it have, is it a spider, maybe a millipede?) will stimulate this site. Or perhaps whatever he does post-Pixies...?
Even if it were to only remain as an archive, it would be a great resource for future fans. There are a lot of interesting archived interviews, q & a's with Frank, guitar tabs, song analysis etc.
cheers to the site and those who run it! |
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cargro
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Posted - 02/10/2011 : 20:34:46
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| I really like the idea of catholics stuff and re-issues. This album, the last b-sides album and the pixies tours...it's all nice. But I want a NEW black francis album and a tour he did when the bluefinger album came out. |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6009 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2011 : 10:14:17
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This is a great place, but the pixies reunion keeps my interest in everthing frank very very low
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trobrianders
> Teenager of the Year <
Papua New Guinea
3302 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2011 : 10:54:34
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Originally posted by vilainde
I don't think much can be done from a "live-to-2-track" recording. But some of the Caholics records could have sounded better (basically, BLD & DW).
Denis
Good to get a reply from someone who's given the matter some thought. BLD & DW. I forgot how those two don't sound as good as they might have done. What chance they'll produce magical results Denis? Good? Very good? 50-50?
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 02/14/2011 : 10:50:22
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quote:
Originally posted by trobrianders
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Originally posted by vilainde
I don't think much can be done from a "live-to-2-track" recording. But some of the Caholics records could have sounded better (basically, BLD & DW).
Denis
Good to get a reply from someone who's given the matter some thought. BLD & DW. I forgot how those two don't sound as good as they might have done. What chance they'll produce magical results Denis? Good? Very good? 50-50?
I haven't read much of the criticism of their sound (vaguely remember EDF saying something). I don't think either sound as poor as NSE.
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realmeanmotorscutor
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 02/14/2011 : 13:23:21
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Originally posted by Ziggy
I haven't read much of the criticism of their sound (vaguely remember EDF saying something). I don't think either sound as poor as NSE.
I'll agree with that. Do we all just hear things differently? |
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franktaper
- FB Fan -
USA
158 Posts |
Posted - 02/14/2011 : 15:14:08
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Nate in the PDX
- FB Fan -
USA
144 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2011 : 06:13:20
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I'd be more excited about the Pixies reunion at this point if they were (a) producing new music or (b) breaking new ground with their live show. But I don't think either is happening, as far as I know.
I love the Pixies' music, I always will, but I direct all my excitement and hope to BFB's non-Pixies work. Precisely because he HAS been working all these years, producing a steady stream of diverse, interesting projects, and continues to do so.
Even revisiting the Catholics' catalog is interesting to some extent, though I agree with others that it's hard to imagine what could be accomplished by remastering some of those records. Come what may, I'm on board with Charles, is all I'm saying. |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7438 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2011 : 06:49:57
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Originally posted by Ziggy
I haven't read much of the criticism of their sound (vaguely remember EDF saying something). I don't think either sound as poor as NSE.
I kind of remember FB himself saying something about it, maybe on here? That they started with the lo-fi sound of the self-titled album, then reached perfect sound quality with DITS, then built the mobile studio and worked on it until they got a great sound again on SMYT. Maybe I just dreamed all this.
Anyway, yeah - NSE does sound pretty bad (not all of it though) (and I still like the album quite a lot).
Denis
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Grotesque
= Cult of Ray =
France
777 Posts |
Posted - 02/15/2011 : 11:12:30
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Maybe they could just forget the albums and show it as a list of sessions, like jazzmen do when they make that kind of retrospective.
Ok, you've got Coltrane in 63, he did that session, then that one, then that one... it would be perfect with the catholics because they're all live just like the jazzmen.
And they need to include all SSMVGD versions! |
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/15/2011 : 12:59:59
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Originally posted by vilainde
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Originally posted by Ziggy
I haven't read much of the criticism of their sound (vaguely remember EDF saying something). I don't think either sound as poor as NSE.
I kind of remember FB himself saying something about it, maybe on here? That they started with the lo-fi sound of the self-titled album, then reached perfect sound quality with DITS, then built the mobile studio and worked on it until they got a great sound again on SMYT. Maybe I just dreamed all this.
Anyway, yeah - NSE does sound pretty bad (not all of it though) (and I still like the album quite a lot).
Denis
Obsidiana Bijoux
I'm sure I read him say 'Devil's Workshop' is a favourite, since it has a hard sound that comes from recording in a rehearsal space with a concrete floor! |
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