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yosoyunpistolero
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 Posted - 06/15/2004 : 21:41:43
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Hello all,
I saw all your profound elaborations on the seven horrors plus just one more and was sincerely impressed and excited. I was wondering if anybody had any takes on the connection between "Blast Off" and the writing of Samuel Beckett, beyond the fact that Beckett's name is mentioned in the song. I'd like to hear any ideas you come up with--please write!
Cheers,
I'm not shakin in my boots
"Who's in charge here?"
"Ain't you?"
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two reelers
* Dog in the Sand *
Austria
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Posted - 06/16/2004 : 00:19:09
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according to the man himself, it refers to "sam beckett mentioning to travel to the sun with solar sails" - or something like that
 I joined the cult of this mouse / and now I occidentally tic-tac |
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the thing
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/16/2004 : 03:15:10
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Like those space ships in Tron? - cool
 How does lemur fur, reflect the sea? Someone should do tests |
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frank_black_francis
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
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Posted - 06/16/2004 : 03:21:01
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| Ive said it before.....there are many nods to 'Waiting For Godot'.....his beckett rant may be a reference to the character Lucky's rant....as well, both Beckett and his mentor, James Joyce where both Irish 'Exiles' who lived in France.... |
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yosoyunpistolero
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Posted - 06/17/2004 : 22:19:45
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Thanks to those who have responded to my query. two reelers, where did you read that Frank Black said that about traveling to the sun with solar sails? I'd like to read the entirety of that interview. frank_black_francis, thanks also for your information--this is helpful to me. I'm planning to write an essay comparing the works of Beckett to the lyrics, exploring the references, etc. Anymore info or ideas from anybody would be excellent.
Cheers,
I'm ruler of this moon, boy
"They were gonna make me a major for this...and I wasn't even in their fuckin army anymore."
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two reelers
* Dog in the Sand *
Austria
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Posted - 06/20/2004 : 03:52:45
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quote:
Originally posted by yosoyunpistolero
where did you read that Frank Black said that about traveling to the sun with solar sails? I'd like to read the entirety of that interview.
well, not an interview, but at least a citation for your work:
http://members.cox.net/fbsi/blastoff.html
the whole <http://members.cox.net/fbsi> - site is amazing.
good luck with your essay - i was once also quite interested in beckett. a friend of mine wrote also an essay on him, 30 pages or more - but that was 10 years ago and i haven't seen him since...
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two reelers
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 06/20/2004 : 11:57:23
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I wonder if that comment about his wife being reincarnated from Cleopatra has anything to do with "Letter To Memphis."
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yosoyunpistolero
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Posted - 06/21/2004 : 11:26:08
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Thanks for all yours help, yinz guys as we say here in Pittsburgh. If you think of anything else, email me cause I think this thread is spent.
Pistolero
"They were gonna make me a major for this...and I wasn't even in their fuckin army anymore."
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Connection between "Blast Off" and Samuel Beckett
