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Post by analuisa on Sept 24, 2010 23:22:42 GMT -5
From Los Angeles Times: lat.ms/d4JEamBen Gibbard and Mark Lanegan to join John Cale for performance of 'Paris 1919' at Royce Hall On Thursday, John Cale, composer, producer, songwriter, and cellist/bassist for the Velvet Underground, will be performing his classic 1973 album "Paris 1919" at UCLA's Royce Hall. We've just received news that the concert will be featuring some guests, and the first two names to trickle out are Death Cab for Cutie/Postal Service singer Ben Gibbard and singer Mark Lanegan, best know for his work with Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age. Those not familiar with Cale's gorgeous, introspective "Paris 1919" are missing a quiet masterpiece. Recorded in Los Angeles with most of the members of the band Little Feat (along with producer Chris Thomas), the concept album, about the signing of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I (but don't let that scare you away) has become a cult classic among fans of orchestral pop. Cale and guests will perform the album during the first set, and, according to the press release, in the second will "showcase his modern side, deconstructing classics and performing new material." We'll keep you posted on any new guest announcements. |
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Post by caitlin on Sept 25, 2010 6:38:34 GMT -5
I have to confess complete ignorance about this album but searching youtube brings up quite a few songs. This one is lovely and Lanegan must be a shoo-in for it.I'd love to hear him singing it www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfTBovkpYiQ |
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Post by analuisa on Sept 25, 2010 8:12:49 GMT -5
blogger.xs4all.nl/werksman/archive/2010/09/25/572350.aspxJohn Cale When Past & Future Collide – Paris 1919 Live featuring members of the UCLA Philharmonia and special guests Ben Gibbard and Mark Lanegan Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 8:00 PM Royce Hall $38/48/68 ($15 UCLA students) **Just added*** Alt-rock stars Ben Gibbard from Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service and vocalist Mark Lanegan, known for his myriad rock collaborations including Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age - will join Cale on stage for this not-to-be-missed event! Co-founder of The Velvet Underground, John Cale is legendary for his avant-garde pop-music aesthetic. Cale performs his seminal 1973 album Paris 1919 in its entirety with his band and members of the UCLA Philharmonia. Dubbed "a masterpiece" by Rolling Stone, the magazine calls the record "one of the most ambitious albums ever released under the name of pop." With evocative melodies, sweeping orchestration and poetic lyricism, Paris 1919 effortlessly blends rock, soul and classical music. The second set will feature Cale's more modern side — whether that's debuting new material or deconstructing a classic, it's sure to be an unforgettable evening. Join us for an after party! To celebrate the launch of our season, we're inviting ticket holders to an exclusive after-party in the west lobby of Royce Hall immediately following the show. ~ Complimentary wine and desserts ~ Live DJ set with KCRW's Jason Bentley ~ A chance to mix and mingle with the artists Space is limited and will go fast. RSVP Deadline: TUE, 9/28 at 5PM.
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Post by RominiBikini on Sept 26, 2010 15:04:57 GMT -5
oh damn. it's sonic youth night  |
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Post by carlito on Sept 29, 2010 11:29:48 GMT -5
if only they could beam some video into my garden box at the bowl.
pavement youth!
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Post by analuisa on Sept 29, 2010 20:03:46 GMT -5
mobile.latimes.com/wap/news/text.jsp?sid=294&nid=23288422&cid=16698&scid=1857&ith=0&title=Entertainment"Mark Lanegan, who appeared during a series of Cale-organized tribute concerts in honor of former Velvet Underground chanteuse Nico's 70th birthday, will also be performing with Cale on Thursday night. "When John asked me to do the Nico shows, I said, 'Absolutely,'" Lanegan says. "I've been a huge fan forever. In fact, in 2003 I tried to get him to produce an album for me. I've also covered his song 'Big White Cloud,' which I'm releasing soon."
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Post by Iago on Sept 29, 2010 21:55:50 GMT -5
I think that mark'll releasing one the most cool song of all your carrer, even as a cover!  |
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Post by spentbullets on Sept 30, 2010 3:02:49 GMT -5
mobile.latimes.com/wap/news/text.jsp?sid=294&nid=23288422&cid=16698&scid=1857&ith=0&title=Entertainment"Mark Lanegan, who appeared during a series of Cale-organized tribute concerts in honor of former Velvet Underground chanteuse Nico's 70th birthday, will also be performing with Cale on Thursday night. "When John asked me to do the Nico shows, I said, 'Absolutely,'" Lanegan says. "I've been a huge fan forever. In fact, in 2003 I tried to get him to produce an album for me. I've also covered his song 'Big White Cloud,' which I'm releasing soon." after listening to 1 minute of the John Cale original (I always d/l original versions of Mark's covers) I can clearly hear the song's tempo slowed down by half, and Mark singing in the lowest end of his register with female backing vocals ala Soulsavers |
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Post by analuisa on Sept 30, 2010 19:13:37 GMT -5
mobile.latimes.com/wap/news/text.jsp?sid=294&nid=23288422&cid=16698&scid=1857&ith=0&title=Entertainment"Mark Lanegan, who appeared during a series of Cale-organized tribute concerts in honor of former Velvet Underground chanteuse Nico's 70th birthday, will also be performing with Cale on Thursday night. "When John asked me to do the Nico shows, I said, 'Absolutely,'" Lanegan says. "I've been a huge fan forever. In fact, in 2003 I tried to get him to produce an album for me. I've also covered his song 'Big White Cloud,' which I'm releasing soon." after listening to 1 minute of the John Cale original (I always d/l original versions of Mark's covers) I can clearly hear the song's tempo slowed down by half, and Mark singing in the lowest end of his register with female backing vocals ala Soulsavers I'm sure Mark's version will be even better than the original one! |
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Post by Iago on Oct 1, 2010 9:51:05 GMT -5
Of course! |
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Post by panouououls on Oct 1, 2010 10:00:26 GMT -5
after listening to 1 minute of the John Cale original (I always d/l original versions of Mark's covers) I can clearly hear the song's tempo slowed down by half, and Mark singing in the lowest end of his register with female backing vocals ala Soulsavers I'm sure Mark's version will be even better than the original one! As usual! |
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Post by ♫ ♪ on Oct 1, 2010 10:10:23 GMT -5
I'm sure Mark's version will be even better than the original one! As usual!  |
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Post by kyselina on Oct 1, 2010 19:12:27 GMT -5
LA Times review, says almost nothing about Mark. LAT review |
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Post by kyselina on Oct 1, 2010 19:17:03 GMT -5
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Post by Iago on Oct 2, 2010 9:26:29 GMT -5
AHAHAHAHAHA! As usual [2]
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Post by magicdairyfairy on Oct 2, 2010 11:56:45 GMT -5
Mark Lanegan - "an aged Jim Morrison to make the over-39 ladies swoon"... I'm not sure if I think this is funny or just cruel!
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Post by analuisa on Oct 2, 2010 12:09:36 GMT -5
Mark Lanegan - "an aged Jim Morrison to make the over-39 ladies swoon"... I'm not sure if I think this is funny or just cruel! It's a cheesy and silly quote. |
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Post by Mitya on Oct 2, 2010 22:19:46 GMT -5
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Post by Grumpella on Oct 2, 2010 23:17:20 GMT -5
Mark Lanegan - "an aged Jim Morrison to make the over-39 ladies swoon"... I'm not sure if I think this is funny or just cruel! It's a cheesy and silly quote. Seriously cheesy and silly, and I happen to be under 39 and he makes me swoon-y. |
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Post by analuisa on Oct 2, 2010 23:52:52 GMT -5
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing! |
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Post by analuisa on Oct 2, 2010 23:55:40 GMT -5
It's a cheesy and silly quote. Seriously cheesy and silly, and I happen to be under 39 and he makes me swoon-y. I'm a little tired of reading these all-the-same phrases, reviews and articles saying that Lanegan looks like Morrison, sounds like Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave, etc. Some weeks ago, Guardian newspaper tried to compared him and Isobel to Big Bad Wolf and Little Red Hood. How ridiculous. |
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Post by magicdairyfairy on Oct 3, 2010 4:54:29 GMT -5
Well, newspapers are full of a lot of absolute rubbish about everything else, so I don't suppose we should be too surprised when their music reviews are lazy and stupid, too.
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Post by spentbullets on Oct 3, 2010 11:35:55 GMT -5
Re: Big White Cloud
Could whoever is able to rip this please contact me privately, or I will attempt to do it myself on my days off. My 2 cents: this version is OLD, from the same sessions in '99 as ITCOY if we are to infer from Mark Boquists myspace post about Don't Forget Me / his history with MLB
So, this version may cease to exist, esp if Mark were to re-record his vocals or the song
Christopher
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Post by comejanuary on Oct 3, 2010 16:28:45 GMT -5
It seems to have already ceased to exist. I hope it reemerges, I miss the Screaming Trees style rock singing.
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Post by ken on Oct 4, 2010 2:51:38 GMT -5
It's been replaced by a link to download the song - get here quick before that goes too!
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