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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
 Posted - 03/28/2007 : 02:26:20
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 03/28/2007 : 04:39:28
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Maybe it should be Brooding Francis.
 Please pardon me, for these my wrongs. |
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awestruck
= Cult of Ray =
USA
377 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2007 : 21:28:26
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In the wild craziness of my life recently, I have depended on your music in the last few weeks. I listen to you at night before bed to wind down. I listen to you while I write my papers for school (and you help me stay awake). And now that I have you on a mp3 player, I can enjoy peace while chaos is happening all around.
Thank you!!!
P.S. I even listen to you while I am grocery shopping. I look forward to my time alone with you!(promise I am not a stalker) oh I do want to see you live somewhere before I die. So it would be great if you could come to Tennessee soon.
Favorite Quote: awestruck is a she, she's a she. -trobrianders |
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tworeeler
- FB Fan -
17 Posts |
Posted - 04/02/2007 : 19:38:07
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| Frank, you mentioned being a fan of Bob Odenkirk...have you seen Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job? He's very involved in the show, even appearing (along with other Mr. Show cast members) in some sketches. Just thought I'd give you a heads up if you hadn't...it's on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network). |
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endofmiles
- FB Fan -
Switzerland
69 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2007 : 15:46:12
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Mr. Black,
I was just wondering about a acoustic guitar of yours. There's a hole under the strings. I've seen you on some pics playing with it. Is this guitar something special? Are you too busy to fix it? Is it still alive?
I bought a guitar in Argentina and it still has some dust from the desert..
See you this sommer in Interlaken.. |
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Jefrey
= Cult of Ray =
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 04/10/2007 : 23:01:15
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Originally posted by endofmiles
Mr. Black,
I was just wondering about a acoustic guitar of yours. There's a hole under the strings. I've seen you on some pics playing with it. Is this guitar something special? Are you too busy to fix it? Is it still alive?
I bought a guitar in Argentina and it still has some dust from the desert..
See you this sommer in Interlaken..
The guitar with the hole finally died, pretty sure. He said so in an interview or live show recently.
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endofmiles
- FB Fan -
Switzerland
69 Posts |
Posted - 04/11/2007 : 06:15:26
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This is very sad Jefrey,
Do you know where the guitar remains now? So I can buy some flowers..;-)
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 04/11/2007 : 08:02:38
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Originally posted by hadjoke
I actually just moved to Santa Barbara, Ca from Traverse City, MI. I packed up the van and went with the winds and ended up here. So here I am 25 years old no commitments, any advice?
there's a free outdoor skatepark down by the beach.. south of State street
jamming good with Weird and Gilly |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 04/11/2007 : 08:24:46
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| HAs aneone heard aboot new album lol? |
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Ernesto
- FB Fan -
Netherlands
99 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2007 : 10:23:18
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| Charles, will the european tour this summer be a best of 93-03 tour or a bluefinger tour ??? see you in Rotterdam !!!! |
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HeywoodJablome
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1485 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2007 : 23:57:57
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Originally posted by Kees
HEY!
(Been trying to meet you.)
Charles, or should I say Mr. Thompson (or Frank or Mr. Black for that matter),
There is something that has had me wondering for a while. Having read through as much material as I could, it seems to me that you often talk dismissively of your work with the Pixies. I fully understand your frustration as said by yourself: “everything I ever do as a solo artist seems to be overshadowed by this other band called the Pixies”.
The point is this, you wrote nearly all the Pixies material yourself, and in my book certainly all truly great material. In spite of the insufficient recognition you have been getting as a solo artist, can you genuinely say that you are not proud of the songs that you wrote as frontman of the Pixies?
I had typed a whole lot of text here with me rambling on about how great your music is; for the sake of brevity I decided to summarize it as follows:
To me and doubtlessly countless others, you are one of the greatest songwriters and performers of all time. Should you ever feel somewhat down about the lack of recognition you get as a solo artist, I beg of you to remember the thousands upon thousands who do realize that the Pixies were merely another group of people fortunate enough to play in a band with you, Charles Thompson…
(I must sound like a 14 year old girl, when in fact I am a 32 year old guy, how sad is that...)
Are you by any chance the guy who runs the Tom Waits website at keeslau? If so, kudos young man! A scarily in depth site on a great artist but amazing nonetheless!
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trobrianders
> Teenager of the Year <
Papua New Guinea
3302 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2007 : 04:52:55
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Violet's vocals on Bluefinger are perfect. A perfect compliment. Yes, give her a Queen Holds Court thread immediately.
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turk99
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Posted - 04/23/2007 : 18:49:38
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| I view TLM as a rock opera. It starts w/ a record, the song reaches outer space, the alien comes to earth, and is destroy. it's really one big story, i'm assuming it was done on purpose...oui? non? |
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mitzrael
- FB Fan -
Brazil
7 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2007 : 13:07:17
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Charles, I´m a big fan, and i really enjoyed A LOT the opportunity of seem you guys on Curitiba, Brazil. Thanx for coming down here. Me and my wife travelled a lot just to see you guys, we also have a lots of kids, 3... You know how it is. They stayed with my mom so we could make a trip and see your gig. Anyway, thanx, that meant a lot for me. Next time you guys should try São Paulo, instead of Curitiba, much more fans here, big city, but im afraid you would have to play in a stadium, or else, it wont fit the crowd.
I was wondering if by any chance you will be back to Brazil someday, with the Pixies or solo. I mean, im sure you guys liked the gig and the brazilian reception, but, does a gig here is worth the trip for you the musicians and the crew? I mean, im trying to understand that so i know exactly if by any chances i WILL see you again.
Your fan
Alex
PS: My wife recently bought me as a birthday gift FMRM... the economy of my country is really hard on us, so, sometimes i gotta wait a lot in order to get your material. Anyway, its a BLAST!!! We have been listening to "In the time of my ruin" many times, over and over... the same happened to "fast man" last week... thanx again, sorry for my rusty english... cant wait to be able to buy the new album. |
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 04/24/2007 : 13:50:04
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What a lovely post.
Please pardon me, for these my wrongs. |
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treetime
- FB Fan -
USA
217 Posts |
Posted - 05/19/2007 : 09:55:42
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| What is Frank's favorite song written in the nineties, not written by himself? |
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Surfer Rosarita
- FB Fan -
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - 05/19/2007 : 20:37:50
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Dear Frnck,
How did you come up with the title "The Real El Rey"? It is a wonderful song and I can't wait to hear back from you at your convenience.
Surfer Rosarita |
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frnck blck
-= The Man =-
312 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 14:27:06
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I am here for a bit...
feel free if you are here, too.
bf |
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langdonboom
= Cult of Ray =
USA
260 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 14:28:07
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| What's up with the EDF project? |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 14:29:41
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(Don Francis. I hope Europe is treating you well.)
oh yeah. i've always wondered why the keys solo was cut form Kiss My Ring but i'm happy to keep wondering. |
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langdonboom
= Cult of Ray =
USA
260 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 14:31:42
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also, I'm curious to hear your thoughts on Bluefinger being so widely dispersed at this time. And what exactly is the nature of Grand Dutchy? Ft. Wayne has been on constant repeat for me, which again, I wonder how you feel about - ie the fact that we all have it.
Needless to say, I personally have bought every one of your albums and many even the Japanese versions and I intend to do the same for Bluefinger and Grand Duchy, as I assume for most of those on this board.
Thanks for whatever you can say! |
Edited by - langdonboom on 06/16/2007 14:33:16 |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 14:33:14
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hey Frank,
i'm going to be going camping through Oregon this summer (and Washington & Montana).. any must-see places you can recommend?
ps. how about a McCabes gig in old Los Angeeleze this Fall? for old times sake?
i'll buy you a burrito |
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frnck blck
-= The Man =-
312 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 14:36:43
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Today is Saturday. I am in Austria. It is evening. The wine is gone. The buses wait as they always have. On to the next. On to the next. Next to Switzerland. Switzerland again. The wine is gone.
bffffffffffff |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 14:37:50
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| but the music it remains. |
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frnck blck
-= The Man =-
312 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 14:38:22
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[quote]Originally posted by frnck blck
I am here for a bit...
feel free if you are here, too.
bf
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Today is Saturday. I am in Austria. It is evening. The wine is gone. The buses wait as they always have. On to the next. On to the next. Next to Switzerland. Switzerland again. The wine is gone.
bffffffffffff |
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langdonboom
= Cult of Ray =
USA
260 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 14:40:00
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| Some pain is good - sometimes its good to be blind! |
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frnck blck
-= The Man =-
312 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 14:40:57
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Originally posted by langdonboom
What's up with the EDF project?
i suppose on hold. logistics more than anything. |
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Ernesto
- FB Fan -
Netherlands
99 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 14:43:19
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| charles, interested in a herman brood towel ?? see you in rotterdam muahhhh!!!!! |
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frnck blck
-= The Man =-
312 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 14:43:37
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Originally posted by fbc
(Don Francis. I hope Europe is treating you well.)
oh yeah. i've always wondered why the keys solo was cut form Kiss My Ring but i'm happy to keep wondering.
hmmm...i wish i could remember myself. probably thinking too much. yes. it was a good solo. apologies. |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 14:44:35
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| no apologies needed. atom in my heart made up for it's disappearance. |
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langdonboom
= Cult of Ray =
USA
260 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 14:46:20
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Originally posted by frnck blck
quote:
Originally posted by langdonboom
What's up with the EDF project?
i suppose on hold. logistics more than anything.
Well, its nice that you're busy! Thanks for the update, and definitely keep that thing alive if you can, I think you guys are great together. |
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frnck blck
-= The Man =-
312 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 14:52:19
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Originally posted by langdonboom
also, I'm curious to hear your thoughts on Bluefinger being so widely dispersed at this time. And what exactly is the nature of Grand Dutchy? Ft. Wayne has been on constant repeat for me, which again, I wonder how you feel about - ie the fact that we all have it.
Needless to say, I personally have bought every one of your albums and many even the Japanese versions and I intend to do the same for Bluefinger and Grand Duchy, as I assume for most of those on this board.
Thanks for whatever you can say!
well thank you for all the purchases past and present!
i usually email a few copies out there to a small circle, but usually nothing comes of it. perhaps a BIT of chatter here, but certainly nothing like the recent bluefinger discussion and downloading that has been going on. i'm fine with all of it. i appreciate the interest!
grand duchy is about halfway through an "album". we have certain delightful little people who require our attention which means violet and i move at a slow pace on the project. we hope to finish this summer while on vacation in france. who knows when we will have live gigs; WE HAVE ANOTHER LITTLE PERSON ON THE WAY! we are truly blessed.
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Ernesto
- FB Fan -
Netherlands
99 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 14:52:45
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| one more question about our dutch hero herman brood, what's your fave song from him? |
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Ernesto
- FB Fan -
Netherlands
99 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 14:53:50
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| congrats with the new one on the way !!! |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2007 : 14:55:11
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The King holds court...
