Ben Dillon says:
I did some voltunteer work for True/False, thereby earning a pass for the festival, so I'll also be spending my entire weekend seeing movies alone. I might wear my Moxie shirt on Saturday, so if you happen to see a scrawny guy sporting one, feel free to say hello. (I suppose you know what I look like from my "Moxie Shirt Adventure" photos.) I'll be going to the Of Montreal show on Saturday night, but I may try to see Why We Fight beforehand and just hope I don't miss their set.
I have yet to eat at Lion's Choice, but if it's vomit-inducing good, I don't know why I've been waiting.
And I'm sure Motel 6 is better than the "Econo Lodge."
¤ Posted on February 23, 2006 @ 10:48 pm
brian of moore says:
when you come back be prepared to describe every movie in perfect detail.. and act out the interesting parts.... for those of us that couldnt make it to such a thing
and while youre there.. say hi to my media 120 teacher
¤ Posted on February 24, 2006 @ 2:56 am
Scott G. says:
i read the blog on the weekend :)
¤ Posted on February 24, 2006 @ 6:13 am
Nate says:
What, precisely, are your issues with live shows?
Just curious.
¤ Posted on February 24, 2006 @ 9:10 am
Dan says:
I like my music polished and manufactured, not improvised and off-key.
¤ Posted on February 24, 2006 @ 9:39 am
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Caleb says:
You can tell how truly talented a band/musician is based on their live performances.
¤ Posted on February 24, 2006 @ 10:25 am
Nate says:
Well, "talent" can also mean talent at songwriting, which usually happens when no one's watching.
And "live" does not necessarily mean "improvised." You are thinking of the word "Phish."
So ha! I am much, much smarter than both of you put together. And taller. And skilled at curling and other various, obscure European winter sports.
¤ Posted on February 24, 2006 @ 10:29 am
Nate says:
For example: Coldplay in St. Louis.
Live. Not improvised. Definitely not improvised.
And it goes the other way too.
¤ Posted on February 24, 2006 @ 10:31 am
Dan says:
You're not taller than me.
¤ Posted on February 24, 2006 @ 10:41 am
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Nate says:
What the hell are doing up and responding to comments before noon, anyway?
¤ Posted on February 24, 2006 @ 10:42 am
Nate says:
Taller than you "put together." That was implied.
You or Caleb could not very well stand on the other's shoulders. Neither of you is that coordinated; I've seen you scoop popcorn.
We could, however, stack the two of you like cordwood.
Thus, with this arrangement, I would be taller.
¤ Posted on February 24, 2006 @ 10:45 am
tim says:
HEY! Of montreal has really rad live shows! they always have a couple cover songs, one year they covered rappers delight, and another year they belted out come sail away, PLUS! Puppet shows!!! seriously, its a much better time then "why we fight"
whose only purpose is to piss you off and make you feel utterly helpless. Embrace the invincible military-industrial complex and go see a fun show!
¤ Posted on February 24, 2006 @ 2:33 pm
Caleb says:
Whoa! You OBVIOUSLY missed the time Dan stood on my shoulders and juggled flaming torches while I gave the introduction to a movie. And it was for Duma no less!
And girls don't care about curling skills or popcorn-scooping skills. Girls want a guy with great skills, you know, like nunchuck skills, bowhunting skills, computer hacking skills...all of which I am fluent in. I don't know about Dan though.
And by talent I meant performance talent I guess. I agree about songwriting skills. Some of the worst-sounding bands have written great lyrics, while some of the best-sounding bands have written stupid lyrics. Don't ask me to name any examples of this theory though.
¤ Posted on February 24, 2006 @ 2:33 pm
Nate says:
But by songwriting I meant more than lyrics too. The melody, rhythm and all that, the song itself in other words, has to be written as well. In fact that's more what I was talking about. I like all of it, but I'm a music guy before I'm a lyric guy.
Some of the best songwriters, musical composers, etc., step out of the studio and are crap, because they are not showmen.
¤ Posted on February 24, 2006 @ 2:55 pm
The Four Finger Soc Em says:
Speaking of...uh, Of Montreal. I just came across this page and noticed that halfway down the page under "The Early Four Track Recordings" is the greatest song title I've ever seen.
http://www.relativetheoryrecords.com/blog/2006/02/24/of-montreal/
¤ Posted on February 24, 2006 @ 11:05 pm
brian of moore says:
there are certain types of music that should most often be listened to via a CD/mp3 or what have you.... not .. that those types of bands shouldnt occasionally be seen live.... the experience is definately worth it...
but... there are other types of bands that should be seen live if you get the opportunity... and could be much better live than listening to a cd......... yes improvisational music can be very good... ie.. jazz
and yes jamband music
editors note: phish was good... pre-2002 they shouldnt have came back after the first 'hiatus'
¤ Posted on February 25, 2006 @ 4:22 am
tim says:
every song on the early four track recordings is dustin hoffman...
my two fav songs: dustin hoffman needs a bath and, dustin hoffman gets a bath. if anyone is into legit mp3's it looks like selections from the of montreal catalog are onle $4.50 on itunes right now!
neat!
¤ Posted on February 25, 2006 @ 12:35 pm
Caleb says:
Yet another movie suggestion from me...
Lonesome Jim
¤ Posted on February 25, 2006 @ 10:39 pm
Ben Dillon says:
Of Montreal was amazing tonight. They played the intro to "The Final Countdown" leading into Lysergic Bliss, I believe.
I'd elaborate more, but I'm tired. Goodnight.
¤ Posted on February 26, 2006 @ 1:52 am
CJ says:
I'm at the true/false im festival this weekend too.....I saw This film is not yet rated this afternoon and why we fight later today and plan to go see american blackout and the big questions tomorrow.
¤ Posted on February 26, 2006 @ 1:56 am
tim says:
dude!!! how was "this film is not yet rated"!??
did it earn its NC-17?
¤ Posted on February 26, 2006 @ 2:17 am
Jeremy says:
please tell us how the screening went at Awesome I Fuckin Shot That ...
¤ Posted on February 27, 2006 @ 1:43 am
CJ says:
This film is not yet rated was pretty good and really bought out the truth abt the MPAA, hence the reason y this is called true/false film festival....haha....i was so glad that they picked Kirby Dick to receive the true vision award for the festival......the movie is definitely a must see and is definitely one of the best ones ive seen this year
¤ Posted on March 7, 2006 @ 9:26 pm
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