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tobafett
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1713 Posts |
 Posted - 10/13/2005 : 22:41:26
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exciting news about working with Eric Drew again...I dig his music though i've only seen him live once. At a Frank Black show in Dallas, oddly enough! killer keyboards and one helluva goatee.
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ScottP
= Cult of Ray =
USA
618 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2005 : 23:31:15
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Hi Charles,
Every time I have recorded in a studio, I am completely uncomfortable. I have tried to prepare many different ways. How do you get comfortable in the studio?
Maybe a stupid question, but you sound so confident and at ease on Honeycomb surrounded by legends, and all of it live to 2. Who better to ask? |
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Ten Percenter
- FB Enquirer -
United Kingdom
1733 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 01:11:59
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Originally posted by frnck blck
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Originally posted by Ten Percenter
Damn, I missed him. I was wondering if any folk/roots cds had reached Frank from Edinburgh.
Indeed, great news re Feldman and "the Broken Face tapes."
"Fried food, cigarettes, no exercise, chest pain..." (Excerpt from the Angina Monologues)
yes. i think so. archie was it? i listen to those...
Ah, you've made my day. A late, lamented member of the Percenter family wrote some of those songs - I hope you like them, as well as the others! Great gig at Meadowbank by the way, never have "Blown Away" and "Stormy Weather" sounded so appropriate.
"Fried food, cigarettes, no exercise, chest pain..." (Excerpt from the Angina Monologues) |
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hWolsky
= Cult of Ray =
France
696 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 01:54:20
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Dear frnk,
Do the things you have to do I.E the things you want to do.
As usual.
You are a great source of inspiration for many people. Keep on being worth it.
Many thanks. I went on stage because of you!
J. "a so-called fascist fan spreading little wind"
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1965
= Cult of Ray =
Australia
799 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 06:14:25
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Thank you FB for your great work of late: recorded & live.
I have waited many years for a Pixies venture to Australia, but took the plunge in August and went to see P at Lansdowne Rd, Dublin. A beautiful experience! Hopefully you can still make it to Aus sometime soon, maybe 2006. Btw a club tour would be much much better than the Big Day Out/Festival circuit. Looking forward to new FB solo album too.
Many thanks again!
** I’m a snake oh yes I’m very smart ** |
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Nemesis
- FB Fan -
24 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 06:35:05
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| Frnck, if you were marooned on a tropical island, which would you prefer for company - a dog or a monkey? |
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two reelers
* Dog in the Sand *
Austria
1080 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 07:02:57
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ah, and before i forget, frnck:
thank you for the music. thank you for the music. thank you for the music. thank you for the music. thank you for the music. thank you for the music. thank you for the music. thank you for the music. thank you for the music. thank you for the music. thank you for the music. thank you for the music. thank you for the music. thank you for the music.....
I joined the cult of Souled American / 'cause they are a damn' fine band |
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thefague
- FB Fan -
Ireland
20 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 08:45:07
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Frank,
What's your opinion of the "Oral History band called PIXIES" book and it's author?
Reading it at the moment and find it very well written and produced.
Loving the reunion and especially the pixidisks.
Some NEW work in that vain would be nice, but then to quote a wise man -
"Probably nothing in the world arouses more false hopes Than the first four hours of a diet".
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 12:12:47
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Originally posted by tobafett
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Originally posted by Carolynanna
Its cool to think of Frank enjoying hanging out with the little ones.
Nice to see he's happy about that.
I wonder if and what he sings to the baby.
I wonder that, too!
some rock songs are t'riff nitey-nite songs: Monkey's Gone..., In Heaven, Break On Through (to the other side), yellow submarine. stuck inside of mobile with the memphis blues again. all good blankie songs, them.
What do you like to sing to the young'uns, Señor Charles?
Hehe, Monkey's a good niteynite song???
I'd like to know, because I know I'm the biggest jackass when it comes to singing to the babe. I usually just insert his name somewhere, for instance today I was singing No Jonas no cry...heehee.
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5456 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 12:33:05
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| "Pajama, I want to pajama with you" is my favorite bedtime butchering of Marley's lyrics. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 13:05:53
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I love it darwin!
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Don't believe the hype. |
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jtanner
- FB Fan -
89 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 16:49:26
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Frnck,
Have you been to Globe, AZ?
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Stevio10
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1141 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 16:59:11
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Hey Frank, what has been your most enjoyable collaboration with musicians outside of honeycomb? (assuming that is your most enjoyable)
Who would you most like to have a session/make an album with?
One of my favourite collaborations is the recent Calexico/Iron and Wine session. Given the opportunity would you like to do something with Calexico? I would personally love to hear that.
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Devils Islander
- FB Fan -
United Kingdom
101 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 17:12:44
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Hi Charles,
Have you ever made any particularly frivolous purchases over the internet while under the influence of alcohol?
...where the Ballyhoos and the Tritons are. |
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frnck blck
-= The Man =-
312 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 23:11:28
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Originally posted by ScottP
Hi Charles,
Every time I have recorded in a studio, I am completely uncomfortable. I have tried to prepare many different ways. How do you get comfortable in the studio?
Maybe a stupid question, but you sound so confident and at ease on Honeycomb surrounded by legends, and all of it live to 2. Who better to ask?
do it a lot. be prepared to fail. be prepared to suck. and enjoy it. and really enjoy it when it goes great and you sound great! |
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frnck blck
-= The Man =-
312 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 23:15:59
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Originally posted by jtanner
Frnck,
Have you been to Globe, AZ?
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ah. the el rey cafe. the original one. that's where I had my first Bohemia. Been there 2 or 3 times. And Miami. |
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kfs
= Cult of Ray =
USA
889 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 23:25:11
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| Hi Frank! Thanks for the music!!! |
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tobafett
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1713 Posts |
Posted - 10/14/2005 : 23:26:18
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Read any good sci-fi lately?
(oh yeah--nice interview in MacDirectory--you ever need some mac tech support, holler!) :) |
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ccuadros
* Dog in the Sand *
Chile
1315 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2005 : 09:21:59
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Hi Frank!! please come to Latinoamerica again...and visit Chile, you have thousands of fans here, I swear that you´ll enjoy here a lot  . Any plan  ??
Saludos y un abrazo
P.D.: Always I have a big doubt in the lyrics of Rock Music...what does it mean "encatuse"...(may be you want say "me conoce"?) |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2005 : 10:24:54
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| Sorry you got soaked at Lansdowne! Thank you for moving, inspiring and fullfilling me over the years. You're a unique artist and my hero! |
Edited by - Carl on 10/15/2005 10:38:04 |
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theonecontender
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
565 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2005 : 10:35:50
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Frank, can you please give us an update on the box set? Is the bonus material determined yet? I am still crossing my fingers for 2 extra cds instead of one..
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jtanner
- FB Fan -
89 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2005 : 11:20:53
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Originally posted by frnck blck
quote:
Originally posted by jtanner
Frnck,
Have you been to Globe, AZ?
j
ah. the el rey cafe. the original one. that's where I had my first Bohemia. Been there 2 or 3 times. And Miami.
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klikger
= Cult of Ray =
693 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2005 : 11:22:29
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| Frank, please come to Madison, WI and do a set with every song you've ever written. Or at least 25. |
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Ten Percenter
- FB Enquirer -
United Kingdom
1733 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2005 : 12:34:16
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Hi Frank,
A few questions for you to answer or ignore!:
What attracted you to the myth of the Selkie?
Which version of "Dirty Old Town" did you first hear? Are you a fan of any other Ewan MacColl songs?
How would you describe the difference between the "Honeycomb" cd and the catchily-titled "no longer to be called the Sicilian" sessions/album? Did you get any good Townes van Zandt anecdotes from Cowboy Jack Clement?
All best
TP
"Fried food, cigarettes, no exercise, chest pain..." (Excerpt from the Angina Monologues) |
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Ronzilla
- FB Fan -
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2005 : 13:52:26
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| I missed him again! |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2005 : 14:31:20
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Frank, what's your favorite snack? It's nighttime, the kids and woman are asleep, you're wandering downstairs, kinda hungry. Me, I'd go for some chips and salsa? You?* Thanks!
*This is an earnest, nay important question, Charles.
Swimming in the heavy water, buried in the sand
Happy hearts fall from my shaking hands
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OldManInaCoffeeCan
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1467 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2005 : 16:25:06
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Hey Pops, how's Jack? I guess he's scooting around the house pretty good now, huh, probably pulling up on things and standing. How 'bout that personalty, are you getting a glimpse of it yet?
Are you and the Mrs. ready for the next one? Sooner rather than later I bet.
Enjoy!
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"I'm more of a self-indulgent epic kind of guy." King Charles IV
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1462 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2005 : 19:05:07
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Hello Frank,
thanks for stopping by. a real treat. really looking forward to "not the sicilian/ honeycomb II". i really dig honeycomb! and excited to hear that you're planning on getting together with edf again. would this be material for a frank solo project or possibly for the pixies?
and would you ever consider being involved in a fbnet ping pong tourny?
 "I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!" |
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OldManInaCoffeeCan
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1467 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2005 : 20:41:34
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Hey Boss, I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin', if you can't get the 'Comb Cats together I know some boys
that'll fill in just fine, The Duke (who we understand went in the studio with you
on some of your Nashville stuff), Joshua Black Wilkins (you met him at your Nashville solo electric show),
Steve, and Scott.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/jbwilkins for a listen, and http://joshuablackwilkins.com/index2.htm
You know you can play here in Guitar Town for a week or two and get good and sweaty,
and then set-up residency in Chicago, New York And London.
And next time your here in Nashville don't rent a car, my '66 is your '66!
Good way to get your Poetry MoJo going, top down, open road, huh.
(I'm not so generous with my woman, she don't come with the car)
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"I'm more of a self-indulgent epic kind of guy." King Charles IV
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OldManInaCoffeeCan
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1467 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2005 : 21:26:48
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Hey Chuck, your Nashville Solo Electric show was incredible. You sang your heart out.
Have you seen the thread over in "Frank Black Live"?
Your set list was posted and it showed that you had thought about playing Atom in my Heart, Selkie Bride, My Life is in Storage, and Violet.
Anyway, helluva show man
Here's two links to two videos from your set, I bet you haven't seen these yet:
Sing for Joy
http://s55.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0E60NK95YOP9138ZEG8RJVB4PN
Goodbye Lorraine
http://s55.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3JZ80ZKPIUQ0D3CI45RNI23UPY
Oh yeah, and some folks were asking about your guitars you had with you. So what's the story with those, if you don't mind sharing it with us.
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"I'm more of a self-indulgent epic kind of guy." King Charles IV
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1965
= Cult of Ray =
Australia
799 Posts |
Posted - 10/16/2005 : 02:32:42
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FB, could you enlighten on the origins of SNAKE OIL please. I understand it is a cover, but I do not know by who - as I cannot find any reference to it anywhere.
Also, will your song MY NAME IS GARY [from Low Budget Time Machine] make a commercial release someday? I do not know what it sounds like, but am very curious about this track.
Thanks!
** I’m a snake oh yes I’m very smart ** |
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Stevio10
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1141 Posts |
Posted - 10/16/2005 : 03:07:06
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Dear Frank,
Have you ever been asked to refrain from using expletives during a performance? |
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tobafett
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1713 Posts |
Posted - 10/17/2005 : 20:03:58
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| What songs are you replaying ad nauseum on your iPod? (or other mp3 player) |
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frnck blck
-= The Man =-
312 Posts |
Posted - 10/17/2005 : 21:33:24
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quote:
Originally posted by tobafett
Read any good sci-fi lately?
(oh yeah--nice interview in MacDirectory--you ever need some mac tech support, holler!) :)
why thanks. i might take you up on that offer. i just got a couple of g4s. that's why i go mac. easy most of the time. but i don't do complicated stuff...yet!
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frnck blck
-= The Man =-
312 Posts |
Posted - 10/17/2005 : 21:35:02
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Originally posted by tobafett
What songs are you replaying ad nauseum on your iPod? (or other mp3 player)
no ipod yet. i think about it. but i listen so much in the car and on boom boxes. i like those new little ones.
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