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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
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 Posted - 05/18/2004 : 16:31:56
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What will the 5000 or so fb.net forum members receive for Christmas this year from their respective loved ones? How about a Pixies book!
from www.pitchforkmedia.com:
Frank Black's Solo Pixies Reworkings Delayed; Band Tells Own Story in New Biography
SpinArt reps warily watch fax machine for update
Ryan Schreiber and Micah C. Harding report:
Just prior to the great Pixies reunion, Frank Black had been at work compiling a two-disc set called Frank Black Francis, but with the band booked solid on a tour currently scheduled to take them through the end of 2004, the release has been put on the backburner. Though originally scheduled for a spring release, SpinArt Records, the label slated to release Frank Black Francis, have been unable to pin Black down on a definite street date, and suspect that the record could be delayed until fall-- and possibly longer.
The first of Frank Black Francis' two discs is said to feature Black reworking Pixies classics with all new arrangements, with help from an experimental duo known as Two Pale Boys. Known for their work with Pere Ubu frontman David Thomas, Two Pale Boys features Andy Diagram, who plays trumpet through radio receivers and operates echo machines, and Keith Moliné, who manipulates sound with a MIDI-based guitar setup. Indeed, the recordings (some of which have leaked to filesharing networks) have Two Pale Boys doing just that, while Frank plays guitar and croons the classics. Presently, little is known of the second disc, although sources close to the label confirm that it is likely to compile Black's early pre-Pixies solo demos.
The good news is, every other remotely Pixies-related item and production is coming along as planned. And 4AD's Wave of Mutilation: The Best of the Pixies compilation and newly released Pixies DVD are just the tip of the iceburg:
For the past three years, writer Josh Frank has been conducting interviews with members of the Pixies and their affiliates, compiling an archive of material that he's poured into his musical Teenager of the Year: The Frank Black Musical, which is set to premiere this September in New York City. Additionally, along with Spin writer Caryn Ganz, he's compiled a book that represents the Pixies' legend as told by band members themselves, as well as their friends, family and acquaintances. It also features the comments of such Pixies followers as Tom Yorke, David Bowie, Bono, PJ Harvey, and Dave Grohl.
Translating the title of the Pixies' final album, Frank and Ganz are calling the book Fool the World: An Oral History of the Pixies. The title also parallels a similar biography, Legs McNeil's classic Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk, and is reportedly told in a similar fashion, relying more heavily on quotes than authorial narrative. As Frank and Ganz are still in talks with potential publishers, no definitive date has been set for Fool the World's release, but they're hoping to have it on shelves in time for Christmas.
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ShakeyShake
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/19/2004 : 01:53:56
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Wow its pixies mania,hope the frank black musical comes over to the UK
"I joined the Cult of this guy / 'cause they took my other picture away |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
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Posted - 05/19/2004 : 13:47:20
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Cool, its good to hear everything is panning out.  Does anyone know if this is something that will tour or is this decided @ some later point? Thanks . I am guessing it prob. won't be decided until at least September/Oct. This is something I would definately want to check out... where I see it depends on if it tours or not. I haven't been to NY for a few years I am due to visit some friends there...what a good excuse.  Hopefully the new discs and book are out in December becasue they will definately go on my wish list! Very cool! Thanks to everyone who is putting all this together for the fans!  |
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PsychicTwin
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 05/19/2004 : 14:13:11
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Shakey-
Pixies mania is right. They're no longer the "well-kept secret" so many of us considered them before the reunion. The Pixies are becoming....*gasp*....MAINSTREAM? ok, not quite. But closer to that categorization than I ever thought they would be.
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IceCream
= Quote Accumulator =
USA
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Posted - 05/19/2004 : 21:46:26
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| Thank you very much, Mister/Sir Mike Velonas - fantastic read. |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
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Posted - 05/20/2004 : 03:43:45
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that is in works for quite some time
I guess
wasn't there a boardie here
who wrote a book about them
wilson was in is screenname
he also mailed me twice
if I had some dutch interviews
and stuff
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
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Posted - 05/20/2004 : 03:45:27
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cool that the musical is about frank black
and not just the pixies
great!
"I joined the Cult of Frank/Nobody wanted to join my Culf" |
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/20/2004 : 03:50:28
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crikey! it's all go...  hadn't heard anything about the book. that sounds good. and good to hear TOTY musical is back on track!
Is it like today? Oh, oh, oh-oh. Then there followed days with kings, empires and revolutions. blood just looks the same when you open the veins. sometimes it was faith, power or reason as the cornerstone. but the furrowed brow has never left his face. he said, how did it come to this?
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
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Posted - 05/20/2004 : 10:18:45
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| I should hardly be thanked, let alone addressed as Sir/Mr, for simply cutting and pasting an article, but you are welcome Saint Egan. |
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ShakeyShake
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/20/2004 : 11:21:45
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Yeah it was great when they were a "well kept secret" cos they felt like my special little band.Ahh well
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the thing
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/21/2004 : 02:18:51
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I used to feel the same way about the Flaming Lips - unfortunately their getting big also seemed to coincide with their getting shit - and I think we need not fear that with the Pixies
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Pixfork? Nay. Pitchfrank.
