If I could interview Prince

I was just watching Prince being interviewed on The Today Show. It was an old interview. He seemed normal- totally fine- and maybe he is, but I've gotten the idea that he's gotten a little crazy over the past few years. I don't know. Maybe he's always been a little strange. Anyway, I like him, even though I haven't really been into any of his music since around the time of The Hits/ The B-sides. I was thinking about what it would be like if I could interview him and what I would ask. Here's what I have: What do U think of Cyndi Lauper's version of "When U Were Mine"? What was it like when U wrote and recorded "Love Song" with Madonna? What do U think of Kevin Smith? Regarding the liner notes 2 The Hits/ The B-sides- how involved were U in the writing? Also, the guy wrote about the Purple Rain-era B-sides and when he came 2 "Another Lonely Christmas", "Last, and probably least...". Do U agree? (Note: I live in western MA.) In 1979 U went on tour opening for Rick James and U played in Springfield, MA? Do U remember anything about that night? The Outkast song "Hey Ya" reminds me of U. What do U think of that song?

New obsession

Ever since I first saw a picture of him, I've been interested in the new guitarist for The Red Hot Chili Peppers- Josh Klinghoffer. He's 32 and has a certain look that I like. The other night I watched the induction ceremony for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (JK is the youngest member, beating out Stevie Wonder) and my interest in the band grew. Even though it isn't really my type of music, they've got some great songs and I've always liked them, especially Flea, doing those Gus Van Sant movies and everything. Anyway, I just really like this JK guy and the way that he's so into music. I wish I was into that. From what I've read he was very close to John Frusciante, someone else who's life revolves around music. I'm always interested in people who have a one-track-mind like that. I think it's cool.

Some "Trompe Le Monde" Stuff

I don't have Trompe Le Monde on vinyl (I don't even have it on CD- just cassette) so I've never seen the labels they used. I saw this the other night and I really like it; not only is it striking, it's kind of funny-looking. Just like the Red Heaven poster below, I don't know if these two posters are black and white or if these are just black and white reproductions.

Some Kristin Hersh Posters

One for Strange Angels and two for Hips and Makers.

Another "Red Heaven" Poster

I don't know if this poster is black and white or just this image is. Either way, it's pretty nice, but not as good as the other Red Heaven poster that I've posted here a hundred times.

3D!!!!!!!!!!!

If you have 3D glasses (I have a pair. I don't know where I got them- they say "Sharkboy and Lavagirl". I never saw that movie) go grab them. Here are some 3D photos I found on the internet.

"Echo"

"Echo" (1999) Kristin Hersh Design: v23 Portrait Photography: Andrew Catlin Photography: Jim Friedman

"Echo" Krsitin Hersh

Echo EP (1999) Kristin Hersh I love the song "Echo" and I love these B-sides. One thing I really like about them is that they're really TM songs- look at the credits. Like I've said in the past, I think that the two EPs from the Sky Motel LP were done based on themes: A Cleaner Light's B-sides are basic accoustic versions of intense TM songs- a cleaner light. And the B-sides for Echo are both covers- echos. Design: v23 Photgraphy: Jim Friedman

"We're Gonna Rise" The Breeders

"We're Gonna Rise" (2008) The Breeders I think "We're Gonna Rise" was the second single off Mountain Battles. If I remember right, "Bang On" was the first and "Walk It Off" was the third. I love "Walk It Off". Now that I think of it, I don't know if a single actually came out but I know they made a video for it. Anyway, I really like the sleeve for this one. The photos are amazing; great colors. Art direction and design: Vaughn Oliver/ v23 Photography: Marc Atkins

"Mountain Battles" The Breeders

Mountain Battles (2008) The Breeders I like this record, but not as much as the one before, Title TK. That one is amazing and probably their most consistent record ever. Art direction and desing: Vaughn Oliver/ v23 Photography: Marc Atkins

"A Cleaner Light" Kristin Hersh

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"A Cleaner Light" EP (1999) Kristin Hersh I love this EP. I picked it up at Newbury Comics in Amherst, MA before they moved to Northampton, MA. It was new accoustic versions of old TM songs "Garoux des Larmes", "Hate My Way", and "Cry Baby Cry".

Holy shit

I was just looking at my "Edit" page. It last all my posts and shows how many times each one has been viewed. Some of my newer ones have 4 or 5 views which is new and exciting enough, but then I saw that my post "New "Real Ramona' poster" got 89 views. Sadly, none of the posts had comments. I wish people would comment. It doesn't have to be positive, I don't care. I just want this to be more than jus me writing and posting pictures. I'd like other peoples' views and ideas and opinions. Please don't be shy. I'd love to hear from you.

"Ed Wood"

Ed Wood (1994) One of my movie stations has been playing Ed Wood lately. I watched it the other day and I'm watching it now, but I've still never seen the beginning. I really like it. The black and white looks great- it's a really attractive movie. Good acting all around and it's always good to see Bill Murray. I'd like to read the book that the movie was based upon- there are a lot of interesting stories behind all the characters. Also I love the movie, especially the theme that's played at the closing credits (I think it's by Howard Shore- if I'm right, this is one of the few Tinm Burton movies that danny Elfman didn't score). I mostly like Tim Burton movies- Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, Batman & Batman Returns, evne Sleepy Hollow had some good moments, but I really dislike Mars Attacks. I've only seen 1/2 an hour of it but I hate it. By the waywas on last night. I've got a lot of problems with all the Scream sequels. 2 and 3 have some good parts (Laurie Metcalf and Carrie Fisher) but the endings are so preachy and lame and 4 ands the same way. Still,I have to say, 4 was a step in the right direction. It wasn't as jokey as the last two and it was a little darker. And even the lighting was scarier. I have one big complaint about 4 though: I hate Trevor's last scene- I think it's terrible what happens and it 's very upsetting. Almost ruins the whole movie, seriously.

Guess what I got for $1

So it's payday and when I got out of work I picked up a slice of pizza and headed to the two records storesd in town, first Newbury Comics, then Turn It Up Records. There wasn';t anything at the first place, but the second place had a lot of good stuff. I got three things. First I saw a live Frank Black CD- the one with the cover picture that's the same as the one above. It's called Thursday June 24 1993 10pm EST. It was only $1. I'm listening to it now. It's got a great version of "I Heard Ramona Sing". This CD is a very clear recording. It sounds perfect. I can't wait to hear "This Is Where I Belong". I bought a cassingle too, also $1. It's The Sugarcubes's "Hit". It has a B-side I've never heard before: "Theft". The final thing I bought was kinda pricey- $10- but i think it's worth it. 2 CDs, 50 songs, Get Happy from Elvis Costello. This is the Rhino version. I had the Ryko version and I've wanted this newer one forever. This has a lot of demos and alternate versions of Get Happy songs plus songs Trust songs.