Rock Town Hall - Latest comments on Attn Berlyant: East Side Story Vs. Trust http://www.rocktownhall.com/blogs/index.php?disp=comments en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 epluribusgergely [Member] in response to: Attn Berlyant: East Side Story Vs. Trust Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:15:10 +0000 epluribusgergely [Member] c8000@http://www.rocktownhall.com/blogs/ Matt,<br /> <br /> Thanks for checking in with me about the MP3s. I did indeed believe you might have forgetten about them. Glad to hear you're a little less tied up.<br /> <br /> Talk to ya soon,<br /> E. Pluribus <br />
Thanks for checking in with me about the MP3s. I did indeed believe you might have forgetten about them. Glad to hear you're a little less tied up.

Talk to ya soon,
E. Pluribus
]]> http://www.rocktownhall.com/blogs/index.php/attn_berlyant_east_side_story_vs_trust#c8000 berlyant [Member] in response to: Attn Berlyant: East Side Story Vs. Trust Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:22:59 +0000 berlyant [Member] c7999@http://www.rocktownhall.com/blogs/ <blockquote>While "Is That Love" is far from my favorite Squeeze song, I too don't quite see Hrundi's problem with it. It's too wordy, but Difford's lyrics were almost always so. (He's kind of the Bernie Taupin of new wave; Tilbrook's melodies bailed him out time and again.) <br /> </blockquote><br /> This is by far the best comment in this entire thread (sorry I didn't get to it sooner). Furthermore, I would add that Difford and Tilbrook were the Bernie Taupin and Elton John of New Wave. Why? Well Bernie and Chris were the non-performers (well in Chris' case, he sang occasionally and played guitar, but nowhere near as well as Tilbrook) who wrote all the lyrics whereas Elton and Glenn were the musicians who, not coincidentally, also wrote all the music. In both cases, they were also unusually the lead vocalists in their respective bands, though of course Elton's a solo act, so it's a bit different. Nevertheless, I maintain my position and that this comparison is much more accurate than the new Lennon/McCartney tag that was brandied about in the early '80s.<br /> <br /> Also, count me in amongst the people who have no clue what Fritz's problem with "Is That Love" is. It's far from my favorite Squeeze song, but it's a fine tune otherwise. <br /> <br /> Oh and hey plurby, sorry for slacking on those mp3s. It's been on my to-do list for almost a week now. I'll get them out tonight. While "Is That Love" is far from my favorite Squeeze song, I too don't quite see Hrundi's problem with it. It's too wordy, but Difford's lyrics were almost always so. (He's kind of the Bernie Taupin of new wave; Tilbrook's melodies bailed him out time and again.)

This is by far the best comment in this entire thread (sorry I didn't get to it sooner). Furthermore, I would add that Difford and Tilbrook were the Bernie Taupin and Elton John of New Wave. Why? Well Bernie and Chris were the non-performers (well in Chris' case, he sang occasionally and played guitar, but nowhere near as well as Tilbrook) who wrote all the lyrics whereas Elton and Glenn were the musicians who, not coincidentally, also wrote all the music. In both cases, they were also unusually the lead vocalists in their respective bands, though of course Elton's a solo act, so it's a bit different. Nevertheless, I maintain my position and that this comparison is much more accurate than the new Lennon/McCartney tag that was brandied about in the early '80s.

Also, count me in amongst the people who have no clue what Fritz's problem with "Is That Love" is. It's far from my favorite Squeeze song, but it's a fine tune otherwise.

Oh and hey plurby, sorry for slacking on those mp3s. It's been on my to-do list for almost a week now. I'll get them out tonight.]]> http://www.rocktownhall.com/blogs/index.php/attn_berlyant_east_side_story_vs_trust#c7999 BigSteve [Member] in response to: Attn Berlyant: East Side Story Vs. Trust Sat, 11 Aug 2007 13:42:38 +0000 BigSteve [Member] c7943@http://www.rocktownhall.com/blogs/ 50 Cent's retirement would be a tragic loss for music. If he were half the man Kanye is, I'd call him Quarter. http://www.rocktownhall.com/blogs/index.php/attn_berlyant_east_side_story_vs_trust#c7943 2000 Man [Member] in response to: Attn Berlyant: East Side Story Vs. Trust Sat, 11 Aug 2007 12:41:26 +0000 2000 Man [Member] c7941@http://www.rocktownhall.com/blogs/ <blockquote>I'm not going to choose between the two albums, because I don't think music is like the WWF.</blockquote><br /> <br /> BigSteve, I hate to say it, but apparently music <strong>is</strong> the new WWF. 50 Cent says he'll quit if Kanye West sells more than he does on Sept. 11.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070811/ap_en_mu/people50_cent" title="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070811/ap_en_mu/people50_cent" rel="nofollow">http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070811/ap_en_mu/people50_cent</a><br /> <br /> Maybe we can get a steel cage match between Mick Jagger and Steven Tyler's lips. I'm not going to choose between the two albums, because I don't think music is like the WWF.

BigSteve, I hate to say it, but apparently music is the new WWF. 50 Cent says he'll quit if Kanye West sells more than he does on Sept. 11.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070811/ap_en_mu/people50_cent

Maybe we can get a steel cage match between Mick Jagger and Steven Tyler's lips.]]> http://www.rocktownhall.com/blogs/index.php/attn_berlyant_east_side_story_vs_trust#c7941 epluribusgergely [Member] in response to: Attn Berlyant: East Side Story Vs. Trust Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:13:19 +0000 epluribusgergely [Member] c7901@http://www.rocktownhall.com/blogs/ Fritz,<br /> <br /> A little advice. When all seems out of kilter, and one begins asking one's self "meaning of life" like questions, flop the Gang of Four Entertainment LP on the turntable. In the words of Paul Anka, they "slice like a fucking hammer" through the bullshit.<br /> <br /> Trust me. You'll find their essence rare in times of trouble.<br /> <br /> Yours,<br /> E. Pluribus
A little advice. When all seems out of kilter, and one begins asking one's self "meaning of life" like questions, flop the Gang of Four Entertainment LP on the turntable. In the words of Paul Anka, they "slice like a fucking hammer" through the bullshit.

Trust me. You'll find their essence rare in times of trouble.

Yours,
E. Pluribus]]> http://www.rocktownhall.com/blogs/index.php/attn_berlyant_east_side_story_vs_trust#c7901 epluribusgergely [Member] in response to: Attn Berlyant: East Side Story Vs. Trust Fri, 10 Aug 2007 15:03:06 +0000 epluribusgergely [Member] c7898@http://www.rocktownhall.com/blogs/ Berlyant,<br /> <br /> When you're through blowing Costello, e-mail me those MP3s.<br /> <br /> Sincerely,<br /> E. Pluribus
When you're through blowing Costello, e-mail me those MP3s.

Sincerely,
E. Pluribus]]> http://www.rocktownhall.com/blogs/index.php/attn_berlyant_east_side_story_vs_trust#c7898 andyr [Member] in response to: Attn Berlyant: East Side Story Vs. Trust Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:58:39 +0000 andyr [Member] c7897@http://www.rocktownhall.com/blogs/ Not to Worry, Mr Mod. I've have all of the various mixes, including just the naked 2-track drum mixes, and I've been working the stuff at "The Neptunes".<br /> <br /> Pharrell and I have been cooking up some dope NH mixes. I'll send them to you.
Pharrell and I have been cooking up some dope NH mixes. I'll send them to you.]]> http://www.rocktownhall.com/blogs/index.php/attn_berlyant_east_side_story_vs_trust#c7897 Oats [Member] in response to: Attn Berlyant: East Side Story Vs. Trust Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:56:56 +0000 Oats [Member] c7895@http://www.rocktownhall.com/blogs/ That reminds me. I wanted to comment on this.<br /> <br /> <blockquote>Any time an artist starts working acquired tastes into his or her art, it's "danger Will Robinson" time.</blockquote><br /> <br /> So, once you become a songwriter, stop seeking out new sounds, new avenues? Abandon curiosity! Create <i>with</i> prejudice!
Any time an artist starts working acquired tastes into his or her art, it's "danger Will Robinson" time.


So, once you become a songwriter, stop seeking out new sounds, new avenues? Abandon curiosity! Create with prejudice!]]> http://www.rocktownhall.com/blogs/index.php/attn_berlyant_east_side_story_vs_trust#c7895