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song_of_copper wrote: James wrote: First priority is getting a passport. Then I have to find people to go with... I don't really want to travel by myself.  So if any of the British contingency fancy meeting in London, we could travel on the train together through to Toulouse and then we could travel onwards to Carmaux! It's certainly an idea.  I guess we'll arrange it nearer the time... And how much are tickets and how long will they be available for, do you think? I'd be happy to do that.  I'm quite happy travelling alone, but making the journey in good company would be a delightful novelty. Does anyone know if tickets are available yet?

You have seen images of Paris Station in a rush hour, haven't you?  I don't fancy doing that on my own.

It'd be a pleasure to travel with you.  I maybe able to convince some people to come with me yet... but we'll see.  They hate my music taste, so erm... it might just be me.

Syzygy wrote: rileydog22 wrote: James wrote: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dCl0jCQUjMQ Are you going in April?  I hope to see you there. I am SO there.    I'm definitelygoing to be there - I recommend booking accommodation on site if you can; it's very reasonably priced.

First priority is getting a passport.

Then I have to find people to go with... I don't really want to travel by myself.  So if any of the British contingency fancy meeting in London, we could travel on the train together through to Toulouse and then we could travel onwards to Carmaux!

It's certainly an idea.  I guess we'll arrange it nearer the time...

And how much are tickets and how long will they be available for, do you think?

song_of_copper wrote: Haha, me again.  Sorry, I'm being prolific today.  I'm home from work with a horrible ear infection - I'll have to restrict myself to minimal listening today, I think.  Anyway... I have 7 downloads left on emusic.  Tell me what to spend them on, please.

Depends what they have available.

Must edit post!

I do know Shub-Niggurath's Les Morts Vent Vite is on eMusic, so get it, NOW!  You won't regret it for one moment.

It's Chamber Zeuhl and very fine it is too.   You think Heresie is dark?  Pah!  This is darker!  Strangely though, their less chamber-sounding third album (that followed this one) is even darker!  Yep, even darker than Ceux du dehors!

If you ever find Pocket Orchestra, I recomment them as well.

As for others:

Zaar - Zaar
Sotos - Platypus
Another Koenjihyakkei album
Ruins albums
Korekyojinn albums
Rational Diet's first

Do you have any Miasma and the Carousel of Headless Horses yet?


Edited by James - September 18 2008 at 05:55

rileydog22 wrote: James wrote: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dCl0jCQUjMQ Are you going in April?  I hope to see you there. I am SO there.

Quick question: Mothlite.  The song 'The Untouched Dew'.  Anyone know what they're singing?  It doesn't sound English and I can't quite make out what it is.  (I've only got it as a download, so no liner notes...)

James wrote: I've made the mistake of listening to Bone's Uses Wrist Grab on the bus, as well as VdGG.  I find it immensely difficult to just sit still when listening to brilliant music and I want to air drum all the time! Even tapping my foot feels wrong... What's the most embarrassing travelling music experience you guys have had?

I no longer feel embarrassed about much, really.   Now that I've got an ipod I wear it whilst walking to work, and who cares if I hum a little as I trot along.  And at work, I sometimes sing in the corridor.  Well, it has a good acoustic, and working in a school, you are surrounded by eccentrics and teenagers.  Eccentrics don't care, and teenagers tend to think you're weird and lame whatever you do (exceptions apply, I daresay, for the teenage PA faternity!), so why worry?!

Oh James, I have exactly the same problem with 'K.A.', esp. Part 3.  This was on in the car once (I managed to sneak it past the Censor!!) and I actually got cramp in my arm trying NOT to flail around and clap like a mad thing.   It is fairly infectious stuff; even the Magma-hatin' guy in the driving seat was seen to tap the steering wheel in time to the music!

James wrote: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dCl0jCQUjMQ Are you going in April?  I hope to see you there.

I am SO there. 

No, I want that Kultivator album!

I can wait for the economy to get better, Patrick.

NaturalScience wrote: James wrote: That's a point, when do I get my paycheck from you Pat?  I don't give recommendations for free you know, it'll cost you! I could only pay you in dollars, wouldn't even be worth your effort to collect.

Maybe you could pay him in shipped albums. Too bad James already has everything he wants from your collection probably.

MovingPictures07 wrote: NaturalScience wrote: Syzygy wrote: song_of_copper wrote: MovingPictures07 wrote: I was listening to "Meet the Residents" on the bus today and it made me realize that it's probably one of the best starter albums for them. Great disc. Listening to avant garde classics on public transport is quite the epitome of cool, methinks.   Much of my 80 GB ipod is filled with RIO/Avant/Zeuhl, and I usually have it set on to shuffle. This was the soundtrack to yesterday's commute into work (today I listened to National Health - Playtime start to finish) :   I've been meaning to get that, and your post reminded me of it, so I ordered it immediately.  Wayside, emusic, and other places are absolutely indebted to you, Pat.

other places = usually caiman and importcds (Amazon sellers)