From: owner-ammf-digest@smoe.org (alt.music.moxy-fruvous digest) To: ammf-digest@smoe.org Subject: alt.music.moxy-fruvous digest V1 #647 Reply-To: ammf@smoe.org Sender: owner-ammf-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-ammf-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk alt.music.moxy-fruvous digest Monday, September 21 1998 Volume 01 : Number 647 Today's Subjects: ----------------- Re: They All Have Guns: Expedition '98 [LONG] [dalevy@aol.com (DALevy)] Re: Halloween party - more schtuffs... [Chad Maloney ] Re: Revi: Frvous in Saskatoon, 09/17/98 [Chad Maloney Subject: Re: Halloween party - more schtuffs... Chad Schrock wrote: > > > I'm really sorry, but I have to say it; why not just swap > > clothes with Chad? `Hi! I've come dressed as Chad.' `But > > you *are* Chad.' `No, stupid, I'm chad. That's Chad over > > there, dressed as chad.' > > You know, I thought about doing that. > > What do you think about it, Chad? 1) I just bought some glasses (hee hee) 2) Dude, I'm probably like twice your size (and I mean that in a very PG way - sorry, IRC gutter mind at work). 3) I already got a costume *grin* - Chad ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 09:20:50 -0500 From: Chad Maloney Subject: Re: A couple of questions KPFruhead wrote: > So how did we get on the topic of holy grail anyway? Blame me. Everything is my fault. Been happening a lot lately. > Ken > "Listen, lad, I built this kingdom up from nothing. When I started here, all > there was was swamp... other kings said it was daft of me to build a castle in > the swamp, but I built it all the same, just to show 'em. It sank into the > swamp... so, I built a second one... that sank into the swamp. So I built a > third one, that burned down, fell over, *then* sank into the swamp... and the > fourth one, stayed up... and that's what you're gonna get lad, the stronges > castle in these isles" "But.... but... Mother!" "Father. Father, boy." "But Father!" - Chad ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 10:03:42 -0500 From: Chad Maloney Subject: Re: Revi: Frvous in Saskatoon, 09/17/98 Kayaa wrote: > At this point, it's worth noting the four members of Moxy Früvous. > Jian is the recognizable (and some would say babe-a-licious if they > were drunk and into that sort of thing) brown guy, Mike looks like a > cross between Aaron Peter Lang and a young Vince McMahon, David is the > guy with a shaved head (formerly known as the blonde guy), and Murray > is the other guy. The Man holding down the bass player again. > The Frü played the start of Sahara, and just basically checked sound > levels and joked around and stuff. This was really cool to see. The > only other band I've seen doing there soundcheck was The Rheostatics, > and I didn't care for them. Or about them. As they left the stage, I > went after them, CD booklet and marker in hand. Jian and Mike > promised they'd come out later, David and Murray stopped, signing > "Thanks James" and "B is for James!" respectively. See, I had brought > The B Album to get signed, and it has a big B on the cover, see, it > says B but it doesn't have a picture of a bee on it... Okay, this was doubly funny. Funny #1 was your simpsons reference which was very well done. Funny #2 is "B is for James!" which is just too hilarious, since Jaymz Bee is a person *grin* - Chad ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 09:47:05 -0500 From: Chad Maloney Subject: Re: CJUM Radio Interview Review: Sept 16th, Winnipeg (long) nafio@my-dejanews.com wrote: > > Vika wrote: > > On Fri, 18 Sep 1998 14:13:31 GMT, the following words of wisdom were > > uttered by Drea, in the guise of sirilyan@hotmail.com: > > >Bargainville' thread: It is me...I'm doing my Nome Chomsky (sp) > > >impression. > > > > *smile* Putting the knowledge forth - Noam Chomsky, who I happen to > > be studying right now, because he's a really big name in language > > acquisition theories. He is (was?) an "innatist" - his theory is that > > learning a language (this all applies to one's *first* language) is > > like walking - sooner or later, given a minimal set of requirements in > > your environment, you, as a human being, WILL start speaking A > > language no matter what, you're pre-programmed for it. According to > > Chomsky, there's a sort of a "black box" in the human brain that has > > in it the basic principles of language (communicative device, whether > > vocal or not). I'll stop boring you with this... though myself, I > > find it rather amazing. > > So do I. And in second year Noam Chomsky kept popping up all over the place. > In Science Fiction we discussed his linguistic theories in relation to one of > the novels we were studying. In Honours Critical Practice we talked about > "The Noam Chomsky Lectures", a play by.. 2 canadians I forget the names of, > which lead to a discussion of "Manufacturing Consent". "Manufacturing > Consent" is one of Noam Chomsky's works dealing with the politics/money > behind journalism. (to put it reallly simply) That side of Chomsky keeps > coming up in English classes all OVER the place now, and I wasn't at all > surprised that Jian, with his politics, knew of and has probably read Noam > Chomsky. I think it is fascinating too. And for the record, Computer Scientists will see Noam Chomsky also. We talked about Chomsky and his language work. I'm trying to remember exactly where, but I think it had something to do with classification of languages and a Chomsky Hierarchy. I also think he has a normal form grammar with his name on it too. It was in an analysis of algorithms class... or Theory of Computation... - Chad ------------------------------ Date: 21 Sep 1998 16:23:07 GMT From: dalevy@aol.com (DALevy) Subject: Re: Yet another Frvous article I've just sent this message to the folks who put out the Calgary FFWD Weekly. - --- September 21, 1998 Dear Ms. McEwen: I am sorry that you didn’t do a little more research into Moxy Fruvous and the phenomenon of fans traveling from gig to gig before labeling us as “psychos” or people who “have no life of their own.” Writing as one who just returned from a weekend in your beautiful city, I am quite sure that I have a very good life of my own (I am a journalist and a lawyer). My enjoyment of Moxy Fruvous’ performances and my relationship with the band members gives me an added incentive to visit places I’ve never seen or to arrange a stopover on a business trip or to visit other friends along the way. There are several of us who have very demanding professional jobs, in many cases requiring extensive travel. When the opportunity arises to see Moxy Fruvous and other friends along the way, we gladly seize it. I’ve wanted to visit Calgary for the past several years. Current low airfares and a weekend off from my work made this possible. Not only did I get to the two Fruvous shows, I got to tour around Calgary and drive toward Banff so that I can consider where to go when I return for a ski vacation. A strong factor that motivates us to attend shows is the unusual ability of the band to attract interesting fans. I am constantly amazed at the number of genuine friendships that have developed. We’re not all a bunch of drugged-out loafers trying to find the meaning of life. Friends that I have made after attending Fruvous shows include a biologist from Los Angeles, a foreign travel manager and a business consultant from Washington, D.C., a computer software professional from Boston, a teacher from Rochester, N.Y., an airline supervisor from Baltimore and a journalist in Chicago. Many of us have developed friendships and engage in social activities completely separate from Moxy Fruvous performances. The band merely is what brought us together and is one of many things that we have in common. If you look at the Internet news group on which many of the fans participate, alt.music.moxy-fruvous, you’ll see that the sometimes heated discussions cover everything from politics to literature to travel and yes, to Moxy Fruvous. The band’s support of the pro-choice movement generated considerable debate on the topic. Even some of the younger members of the “Fruhead” set have strong, well thought out convictions and values. I would be surprised if the level of intellectual curiosity comes from individuals who need “to bring more meaning to their lives.” Indeed, I am a dedicated fan of this band. Their creative music and inspired lyrics make me happy. Their tours have given me opportunities to visit new places and make new friends. Moxy Fruvous has added a lot to my life. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with this. In fact, I’m glad to know this band and its following. Sincerely, Doug Levy San Francisco ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 16:46:58 GMT From: nafio@my-dejanews.com Subject: A Better Frvous article In the past what.. 5 days? We've had a Mike article, a Dave article, and now a Murray article. (bets the interviews were all on the same day by phone.) Is Jian saving his voice or something? Not that I'm complaining at ALL. http://www.greatwest.ca/see/Issues/1998/0917/mus6.html This is an actual article. It talks about the band, about their non-commercial status, about Live Noise and the making of said album, no mention of how fanatical we are *g*. Interestingly enough SEE is a sister magazine to FFWD. It's just Edmonton-based. I've always preferred SEE for some reason. I think, instead of emailing FFWD to complain I'll email SEE to congratulate them. Fiona "Is that the article? Is that the article?.....Wicked!" Jian - -----== Posted via Deja News, The Leader in Internet Discussion ==----- http://www.dejanews.com/rg_mkgrp.xp Create Your Own Free Member Forum ------------------------------ End of alt.music.moxy-fruvous digest V1 #647 ********************************************