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| From | "Matt Whitby" <matt.whitby@gmail.com> |
| Subject | Re: [JELLY-L] Bryan Scary gear stolen |
| Date | Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:48:58 +0100 |
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Can I just add that I did contribute and did so for the reasons noted
above. If they were in this for the money then i'm quite sure that
the music business sure isn't the way to go. I also love their music
and would like to hear much more of it. If I can help in a small way
and it does nothing more than to show them that people care and have
them not pack everything in then it's worth it.
2008/4/28 Steve Turnidge <stevet@arsdivina.com>:
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> Hi Saul and Dickey,
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> This boils down to the old question: Why does anyone do anything?
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> Bryan Scary and company could have spent their time flipping burgers or
> being law clerks, but they have chosen the more difficult path. They follow
> their heart and make incredible music. Then, to top it off, they take the
> highly risky and anti-rewarding move of a national tour, in a van, towing a
> trailer, driving across the country at a breakneck pace playing that music
> (also awe-inspiringly) mostly to people who couldn't care less.
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> I saw them in Seattle as the opening act of three bands at a tiny club – the
> people that were there for them was maybe 10 – and half of those I brought.
> Then, I was impressed enough to take my own cross country trip and drive to
> Portland to see them. In Portland they played in a little room that was
> probably a speakeasy in the 30s – to: 1. The opening bands and 2. My wife
> and I plus one Jelly lister.
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> At both of these shows, they played their hearts out with skill and passion
> unmatched in any show I've seen in a long time. To three people. How much
> income do you think is coming from these shows? Sure, they may be selling
> some CDs and T-shirts. How much was the price of gas again? Oh yeah.
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> Why the hell would anyone put themselves through that kind of discomfort? I
> was uncomfortable just driving to Portland! (About 300 miles) and paying
> $150 for a hotel room there. But it was worth it to me to see history in the
> making.
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> Plus – this was a theatrical show. A big Flight of the Knife backdrop; hats,
> space helmets, a wooden alligator – and a counterfeit Mark Ryden painting by
> Bryan's girlfriend. And – that micromoog was the same model as the first
> synth I ever owned, and the keyboard player actually set up each patch on
> the fly! Like in the good old days before presets!
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> Also, I had a chance to get acquainted with them… They are the new knights
> of the round table on a quest for the holy grail, undertaking great
> discomfort to accomplish their aim (my words, not theirs).
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> So, what do they deserve from us? Or from me? Why would I send them money?
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> Because I want more of what they offer. This is why I actually buy music of
> bands I like. This is why I founded Weedshare and released Roger's work. Was
> to get the artists paid so they don't have to live as burger flippers or law
> clerks. To keep art and music alive in this backwards culture where evil is
> so ably rewarded. How much was the price of gas again?
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> So, sure. I'm going to donate to this cause. I sure don't to a whole lot of
> causes that people try to guilt me into. But this cause, I will.
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> The same goes for my latest projects – the Jellyfish tribute last year and
> the Posies tribute this year. I do these things to support the part of the
> world I want to see live and live well.
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> Insurance can't replace the opportunity costs of what Bryan Scary and The
> Shredding Tears have lost by an act of mindless crime. Insurance isn't Bryan
> Scary's patron. Insurance doesn't encourage these artists to keep going and
> not to give up. I do.
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> …Steve>>>
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> From: Jellyfish (Musical Group) Discussion List
> [mailto:JELLY-L@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU] On Behalf Of Duck, Saul
> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 7:22 AM
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> To: JELLY-L@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU
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> Subject: Re: [JELLY-L] Bryan Scary gear stolen
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> Thank God for that.
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> I've been feeling guilty all day for sending that message.
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> Especially on receipt of a few responses suggesting (although very nicely)
> that I should be more prepared to do good turns for others.
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> From my limited view point I too think the real tragedy is the sentimental
> and non-replaceable nature of the gear.
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> No amount of money is likely to solve that problem.
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> So I'll keep hold of mine thanks ;-)
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> From: Dickey Meuller [mailto:dickey_meuller@glimmer-disc.com]
> Sent: 28 April 2008 15:05
> To: Duck, Saul
> Cc: JELLY-L@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU
> Subject: Re: [JELLY-L] Bryan Scary gear stolen
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> That was my first thought as well. Perhaps if they had said something like
> "because so many of our fantastic fans have offered to help us out we've set
> up a PayPal donate link on our website to make it easier for them." It would
> have seen a little less presumptuous. Although after looking at the gear
> list money couldn't replace (easily) some of the moogs or the Grand daddy
> drum kit.
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> I can see both sides but I'm still more on the heartless side with you Saul,
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> -dickey-
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> On Apr 28, 2008, at 3:09 AM, Duck, Saul wrote:
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> This is a tragic and un-just turn of events for Mr Scary and chums. And I'm
> really, really loving Flight of the Knife.
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> However I'm not convinced that it's my job to help get them home or aid gear
> replacement.
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> Do they not have insurance?
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> Heartless Saul.
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> From: Jellyfish (Musical Group) Discussion List
> [mailto:JELLY-L@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU] On Behalf Of Sam Lewis
> Sent: 27 April 2008 18:55
> To: JELLY-L@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU
> Subject: [JELLY-L] Bryan Scary gear stolen
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> Bryan Scary and the Shredding Tears are on tour in support of their
> fantastic record "Flight of the Knife" http://www.flightoftheknife.com (key
> tracks: Imitation of the Sky, The Zero Light, Mama Waits) – check them out!
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> Tragedy recently struck mid tour in LA and their tour van and gear was all
> stolen, leading them to be stranded in LA and having to cancel many shows.
> They are asking for donations via PayPal to the following email address:
> bauer_brian@yahoo.com
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> From the myspace page: "Among the stolen instruments was my 42-year-old drum
> set. My grandfather passed-away before I had a chance to meet him, but he
> played on that kit. Needless to say, I'm devastated."
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