[The Elliott]

Listen to this: http://youtu.be/sGB_zgo0aTM

Now listen to this: http://youtu.be/VSOdiigrzX4

Identical vocal style unique to SD era. Not earlier, not later.

[RottingApples]

ArticulateEric, on 04 May 2012 - 01:43 PM, said:

I hope not. This isn't super strong.

Hence why it was a "lost" unfinished song.

The Elliott, on 04 May 2012 - 03:03 PM, said:

Identical vocal style unique to SD era. Not earlier, not later.

Indeed. Just because it's an acoustic demo (like many MCIS b-sides) does not equate it as being from that period. There are acoustic demos from all eras. It being reminiscent of Meladori doesn't equate MCIS either (especially since Meladori was an SD era track anyway).


As far as the track goes, I quite like it. It's grown on me over multiple listens. Very nice.

This post has been edited by RottingApples: 04 May 2012 - 03:11 PM

[paulandgemm]

just thought it sounded A LOT like the tonight, tonight b-sides...

[Deleted User Account]

RottingApples, on 04 May 2012 - 03:10 PM, said:

Hence why it was a "lost" unfinished song.

Billy had previously mentioned SD era tracks that had the kernel of something special. I believe he also said they were of him playing on the piano, so I'd wager a guess this wasn't one he was referring to. Regardless, unfinished tracks can be quite special and be abandoned for any number of reasons. Look at She Says-- not necessarily a great song, but one that had promise. I think Blissed was dropped because there's nothing much there to work with.

Of course, it's nice to hear.

[chadbrochillington]

ArticulateEric, on 04 May 2012 - 03:45 PM, said:

Billy had previously mentioned SD era tracks that had the kernel of something special. I believe he also said they were of him playing on the piano, so I'd wager a guess this wasn't one he was referring to. Regardless, unfinished tracks can be quite special and be abandoned for any number of reasons. Look at She Says-- not necessarily a great song, but one that had promise. I think Blissed was dropped because there's nothing much there to work with.

Of course, it's nice to hear.

I can't be bothered to dig up the quotes, but the piano song was something entirely different than the stuff that was found on the same tape as the acoustic Rocket demo.

[Arachnea]

Are these the quotes you two are referring to? Around the 14 minute mark and on?

I am not banking on Billy having any time to go back and "finish" some of those songs. It is a nice idea but he is probably going to be too busy to do it.

[chadbrochillington]

Arachnea, on 04 May 2012 - 04:07 PM, said:

Are these the quotes you two are referring to? Around the 14 minute mark and on?

I am not banking on Billy having any time to go back and "finish" some of those songs. It is a nice idea but he is probably going to be too busy to do it.

That's one of them. There was another instance where he talked about finishing up some acoustic things that were on the same tape as an acoustic demo of Rocket. I can't recall if it was a video/audio interview or Bill's Corner or what

[Fernando]

CoolAsIceCream, on 04 May 2012 - 11:57 AM, said:

because vanilla was written around sd/mcis?

I said it sounded as an early pumpkin song (like Vanilla), but I bet it's from SD/MCIS... Purr Snickety came to my mind too.

[breathesgelatin]

I believe it to be a Gish era track. Wait and see.

[ShamanO]

Monte can you ask Billy what the scoop is with this song? please and thank you :)/>

[standing]

I'm loving this song. listening to it though, it really reminds me of Dave and Tim live recordings. go sample the album Live at Luthor College. the style is very similar.

[mayday27]

it reminds me of meladori magpie

[calla lily]

i got 2 separate packages

:what:/>

This post has been edited by calla lily: 05 May 2012 - 05:43 PM

[ShamanO]

calla lily, on 05 May 2012 - 05:43 PM, said:

i got 2 separate packages

:what:/>

:what:/> you said packages and separate at that :sick:/>

[FLSPNUT]

calla lily, on 05 May 2012 - 05:43 PM, said:

i got 2 separate packages

:what:/>

Cool lily, let me know if you figure out how to sync up your turntables.

[calla lily]

i don't even have a record player.

[standing]

I just got mine today! I'm not in to vinyl, and have never seen a flexi. do I use it as is, or am I supposed to "punch it out" of the square, so that its a circle?

[MonteLDS]

standing, on 07 May 2012 - 07:38 AM, said:

I just got mine today! I'm not in to vinyl, and have never seen a flexi. do I use it as is, or am I supposed to "punch it out" of the square, so that its a circle?

use it as is.
but beware that you will likely have to weigh down the edges (use a quarter or some tape). Otherwise it might sound weird when you play it

[Sophie]

The Elliott, on 04 May 2012 - 03:03 PM, said:

Listen to this: http://youtu.be/sGB_zgo0aTM

Now listen to this: http://youtu.be/VSOdiigrzX4

Identical vocal style unique to SD era. Not earlier, not later.

Is this your youtube channel.
Considering its name do you by any chance live in Paris?

[redsox]

Very cool song indeed, hopefully it will show up somewhere along the lines, be it on Itunes, or on the Pumpkins store/record club page or whatnot...

[HypnoRaygun]

Sophie, on 07 May 2012 - 09:48 AM, said:

Is this your youtube channel.
Considering its name do you by any chance live in Paris?

It's mine.. I don't live in Paris, although I've been there several times.

[Claude]

So unreeaaaaaaaaall!

[jjbjjbjjb]

I'll play... The lyrics have that blend of meaninglessness and stupidity that marks the Gish era, but I doubt it's a studio outtake from the Gish sessions, because they were too short and focused. So I'll guess it was recorded before Gish, but not too long before because the music sounds a lot more 1990-91 than 1988-89. That'd put it in the 'missing link' pile with Translucent, Jesus Is the Sun, etc.; too late to be '1989 demos', and not good enough to be considered for the debut.

[Claude]

jjbjjbjjb, on 07 May 2012 - 05:15 PM, said:

I'll play... The lyrics have that blend of meaninglessness and stupidity that marks the Gish era, but I doubt it's a studio outtake from the Gish sessions, because they were too short and focused. So I'll guess it was recorded before Gish, but not too long before because the music sounds a lot more 1990-91 than 1988-89. That'd put it in the 'missing link' pile with Translucent, Jesus Is the Sun, etc.; too late to be '1989 demos', and not good enough to be considered for the debut.

I think it's pretty cool.

[cleric]

standing, on 07 May 2012 - 07:38 AM, said:

its a circle?

yes

[standing]

cleric, on 08 May 2012 - 05:56 AM, said:

yes

I dont know what you meant by this misquote. the flexi is a square.

[ShamanO]

so why is it square and not circular?

[crestfallen73]

ShamanO, on 08 May 2012 - 10:29 AM, said:

so why is it square and not circular?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexidisc

[ShamanO]

thanks! pretty interesting infoz

now they seem even more special.

[Sophie]

HypnoRaygun, on 07 May 2012 - 11:08 AM, said:

It's mine.. I don't live in Paris, although I've been there several times.

Oh OK, I hope you enjoyed your stay there. ;)/>
Thanks for the videos.

[ChrisHill]

jjbjjbjjb, on 07 May 2012 - 05:15 PM, said:

That'd put it in the 'missing link' pile with Translucent, Jesus Is the Sun, etc.;

That's a good way to refer to those songs. I'm really hoping the archive project someday sheds more light on the "missing link" era, especially considering my love of Translucent.

[paulandgemm]

Mine arrived today (UK)

[dreamover]

does anyone want to get rid of theirs or have an extra? please PM me.

[jjbjjbjjb]

start Translucent appreciation thread

[FragmentofGlass]

Chuffed out my mind!!!

[JukeboxFuckup]

CoolAsIceCream, on 26 April 2012 - 05:44 AM, said:

haven't people reported that topspin came back to them after they lost their order number?
i think you'll be fine.

and otherwise, NO GIFT FOR YOU! CONFIRMED BY TOP SPIN!

i'm going to laugh so hard if jukeboxfuckup shows up on the 1st of may only to see he just missed out on this opportunity. lol. that would be glorious.

sorry, i got my gift as well as my free copies of both deluxe box sets and my refund. zing

[Hater]

lol

[frednirv632]

JukeboxFuckup, on 10 May 2012 - 02:29 PM, said:

sorry , i got my gift as well as my free copies of both deluxe box sets and my refund. zing

pics or it didn't happen.

[CoolAsIceCream]

JukeboxFuckup, on 10 May 2012 - 02:29 PM, said:

sorry , i got my gift as well as my free copies of both deluxe box sets and my refund. zing

i feared that might be the case. :(/>

just to make it clear: did you receive one copy of each deluxe box, or two?

[orchidaii]

JukeboxFuckup, on 10 May 2012 - 02:29 PM, said:

sorry , i got my gift as well as my free copies of both deluxe box sets and my refund. zing

The same thing happened to me. I was honestly surprised to get the e-mail for the flexi disc. I thought that I got removed from the list after complaining and that Brad guy from TopSpin realizing that he gave me a refund after the product got shipped lol
On a side note, I gave away both box sets as part of a contest on Crestfallen.com...it didn't feel right to keep them x)

[StevieJ]

Anyone else found the little hole in the middle is too small for their spindle? I have tried three different turntables - same issue :(/>

I guess Americans prefer a tight hole ;)/> but this is just OTT, I've never had to vandalise a record before - especially in order that I can actually play it... summoning up the courage now, and trying to work out the best way of doing it...

[whywontyoulisten]

Mine still says "pending"; I don't think they're going to fall for it. :cry:/>

[ShamanO]

keep your fingers crossed.

I'll keep mine crossed too!

[standing]

StevieJ, on 14 May 2012 - 03:36 AM, said:

Anyone else found the little hole in the middle is too small for their spindle? I have tried three different turntables - same issue :(/>

I guess Americans prefer a tight hole ;)/> but this is just OTT, I've never had to vandalise a record before - especially in order that I can actually play it... summoning up the courage now, and trying to work out the best way of doing it...

dude don't break something like that. just listen to it on youtube.