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Re: Who Else Is Snowed In?

jenn ·
Definitely the worst part of a snow storm is having to clear out your car or drive-way and then actually drive in it. And believe me, even in Minnesota, people do not know how to drive in bad weather! Another bad kind of storm is an ice storm. Those are super scary! I remember a particularly bad storm a few years ago. I got home from work OK, but the next day my car locks were frozen! And we are talking frozen. My dad came over and used a flame torch to "thaw" the locks and he also had to...
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Re: Researching My Welsh Heritage

paimaopi ·
How wonderful to read all of your posts! Thank you for responding. That's funny, Sam and Tina, that you mention the stay-at-home feeling relative to folks from Wales. Perhaps that's why I've always been such a home-body. It took a big deal of negotiating for me to leave my childhood home for good, and since I have I've often noticed a strong pull to stay in the immediate area of whatever new home I've set up. Perhaps I come by that honestly! Sam, thanks for your offer to send me something...
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Re: Starstruck

Electric Elf ·
Thanks so much, John, for sharing your memories of that time and shedding so much light on this for me. I searched a bit online for some insight into whether Starstruck had much impact, but only came across synopses and credit listings. You've given me the answers I was looking for. And thank you both for sharing your favorite moments in the soundtrack. I need to listen to it more closely and I will look for the things you've mentioned. Chris Knox has often been referred to as the "father of...
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Re: 5 Random Things About Yourself

BEDLAMITE ·
1. i was in a hit an run a couple of years ago (i was the hitee not the runner) which left my leg an inch shorter then my other one an slightly bowed an lookin like someone has been at it with a blow torch or something, it also left me unable to fully straighten my right arm due to Elbow Damage 2. i have lived in many places through out the world for months at a time due to my parents business, weve always had a home in sydney to come back to an live in for the majority of the time though.
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Re: NEWS: Nick Seymour Slams Neil Finn

Secret God (Stew) ·
Thanks for the great post Peter. Exactly. He lived off the genius of Neil Finn for more than 10 years playing bass lines already written, enjoying the life of a rock star, earning heaps of money... and yet he still wants to make Neil look bad to the general public (and a page 9 article in Australia's highest selling tabloid is appealing to the dumbest demographic - people who's perception of Sir Neil will change for the worse). Make that Nick living off Neil for... 18 years? Neil (IMO) had...
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Re: What are you listening to right now?

AGM155 ·
Feeding The Gods, Torch The Moon by The Whitlams, Underwater Mountain from Say It Is So on repeat play.
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Re: What are you listening to right now?

AGM155 ·
Just got back from the local library and borrowed Handheld Torch by Tarmac Adam. Bought Automatic For The People (REM) with DVD-A a local record store closing down sale. Echoboy - Volume 1.
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Re: What are you listening to right now?

Seany ·
That Tim Guy is not bad. Maybe we should all go & hang out with Stephen. My fave song from Orange Crate Art, would have to be...hmm, tough one. Wings Of A Dove, at the moment. Although i really like Hold Back Time, Summer In Monterey, Sail Away & Orange Crate Art. Love the lyrics "I carried a torch for her in the orchard, apples were hers that day", "We painted inside & out with just a galon of joy, we had the girl then the boy, & love was never a toy", & "at her window...
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Re: Crowded House In New Zealand.

alucidor ·
Well, last night Neil had no need to encourage the crowd to stand up. I think it may have been down to the support acts, who were both very good and very energetic, so the audience was well warmed up I almost thought that CH were going to be upstaged by Supergroove, wow did those guys put on a show! Opening song was Private Universe, with Matt almost sounding like a full complement of Maori log drummers on his own. Very powerful. Second song (I think) was Don't Stop Now, and two guys went...
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Re: skeletons in the closet - dr hfuhruhurr

tonguetied ·
And so the torch passed on........this one is now closed
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Re: Skeletons in the closet - Tonguetied

geddy ·
Wow... Thanks Ingrid!! That's very cool of you. I'd LOVE for you to be me for a day if that's gonna be the outcome! Not only would my cats have some fun, but I could use that "help" at the end too. Umm, and yes - I was thinking what you thought I was thinking. :edit: Oh, I should ask another question before you pass the torch -- So since you are actively looking for a job right now, tell us all what would be the perfect job scenario for you?
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Re: Skeletons in the closet - Tonguetied

tonguetied ·
Off on the school run! Will answer rest and pass torch on when I get back xxTTxx
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Re: I got you film clip

iceered ·
Paul Hogan show...?? Really? How did I miss that one (living in Sydney at the time)? To fourteen year old school girls in 1980-- the film clip from that American music show.... (argh what was the name?)... Solid Gold! was 'da bomb' to put in modern venacular. Remember that one Gryphon? Neil in his yellow and black stripped pants (that were rather, ah, tight let's say ) , extra pointy shoes and one of Noel's great Enz tops. We watched that one played on the top 10 programs for weeks (the song...
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Re: Track Listing for New Finn Brothers CD

de.FIN.e? ·
In all due respect, knowing the record companies (and an article stating Neil's dad is a very buisnessman minded) the bonus disc/CD would come out when they come to tour a particular country/territory...like Bic Runga's albums in NZ, or One All when Neil toured the USA. Bonus discs always come out when an artist is touring. We all know how us fans feel ripped of by it all, but that's the industry for you. The Whitlam's latest album Torch The Moon has 2 re-issues/2 bonus CD editions. The...
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Re: Debate: Crowded House...or not?

BRANDO BRANDT ·
I just got a copy of "Handheld Torch" a new CD from TARMAC ADAM (Nick Seyomur and Paul Hester�s new group). While listening to it last night, it reminded me of this topic and certainly sheds some new light on this topic. Even though the music and melodies are great (to me its a mix of 2 of my favourite groups Coldplay and The High Llamas), they show "0" resamblance to anything even remotely close to the Crowded House "sound". I understand that musicians evolve (thus the case of both Tim and...
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Re: Tarmac Adam vs. Crowded House

JavaMaven ·
"Handheld Torch" is a well-done album. As with any music, it needs to be listened to on its own, not compared to others. The musicianship is excellent, lush 'soundscapes' and lyrics that need multiple listens to appreciate the layers. The sound swirls and dances around and is ever-changing. Everyone needs to listen without expectations and decide for themselves. Get a copy and check it out. www.abc.net.au/dig/stories/s1025324.htm (live performance) www.tarmacadam.com.au (official website)
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Re: Your Dream Album

Azzza ·
Cool idea, but I'd have to have two albums so I could have an Enz related one and a non Enz one, so here goes (also to make it that little bit harder no one act is on more than once). Non Enz 1) Stranglers - Golden Brown 2) Damned - Alone Again Or (cover of a song originally by Love, but I prefer the Damned version) 3) Bob Dylan - Ballad Of A Thin Man 4) Rembrandts - Just The Way It Is Baby 5) Johnny Cash - A Boy Named Sue 6) Stray Cats - Runaway Boys 7) Geaorge Harrison - My Sweet Lord 8)...
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Re: Children's TV when you were young...

Blue Balloon ·
Wow - I've just been to the TV cream one - I can see all my spare time being used up Ulysses 31 was the other one along the same lines of Dogtanion & Cities of Gold - oh how I'll have the theme tunes going through my head all afternoon! They do seem to blend into each other though (the songs - not the cartoons) Rhubarb & Custard is worth another look - we got the vid recently and it's still funny Oh and Dangermouse - still fab. Ooh, Jamie & the Magic Torch. Willow-the-Wisp James...
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Re: My top 10 albums

missingperson11 ·
ooohhhhhh toooo hard! but I'll give it a go... 1) Silverchair - Diorama 2) The Whitlams - Torch The Moon 3) Crowded House - Live At The Fleadh 94 4) The Whitlams - Etarnal Nightcap 5) INXS- The Greatest Hits 6) Hunters And Collectors - Under One Roof 7) Bic Runga - Drive 8) Neil Finn - One Nil 9) Crowded House - Together Alone 10) Split Enz - The Living Enz (I'm listening to it now ~ mmmm nice! ~~~who's next?~~~
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Complete List of Split Enz & Beyond Studio Releases

Secret God (Stew) ·
Below is a generated folder list of every available Enz-related studio album/EP/project I can think of. I own a physical CD copy of everything listed (with the exception of a few that are digital only), and everything in these folders are lossless FLAC files (all tagged properly, with cover art). However, I am missing the bold/italic releases. So I guess my question is, aside from the bold/italic releases, am I missing anything obvious? Also, has anyone managed to find themselves copies of...
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Re: adam tarmac feat paul hester

BRANDO BRANDT ·
tarmac adam is a band. I came to know of it because both Paul Hester and Nick Seymour played with the band on their debut and am pretty sure they toured for some time playing live. Their only CD is called "Handheld Torch" and has a COLDPLAY-HIGH LLAMAS feel to it. It has a very tight sound and I for one love it. Even before Paul's death, he had stopped playing with them and I think even NIck was no longer with the Band (could be wrong though). If you have a chance, give it a spin. Its worth it
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Re: adam tarmac feat paul hester

Dollea ·
I've ordered this cd, & at this date, I'm still waiting (immpatiently) for it to come! As far as I know, unless things have changed, Nick is still, or was, producing Tarmac, & playing/singing back up with them
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Re: Best/worst song titles

vieoray ·
hehe hk sure... 'all the guys that turn me on turn me down' 'double parked heart' 'get your biscuits in the oven and your buns in the bed' 'don't give me a plastic saddle cuz i want to feel the leather when i ride' 'i fell in a pile of you and got love all over me' 'wanna be a blue light special in the kmart of your heart' 'if love were oil, i'd be a quart low' 'one day when you swing that skillet (my face ain't gonna be there)' 'i've been carrying a torch for you so long it's burned a great...
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Re: Reactions from North America

likerain ·
but how do people like it? curious to hear. i think my first reaction confused me - i wanted it to grab me like when i heard their first album when i was 22. but then i thought, how could i expect that of this mature, textured album - so it was a different kind of resonance for me that is completely in keeping with their, and hopefully my, time on earth. i've played it 4-5 times and i feel mixed, and often moved, and some things i could really do without, and some just brilliant. i think...
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Re: Webcast Of Chicago Concert

Paināporo ·
Liam, seriously, nobody comes close to carrying the Paul Hester torch like he does. I mean the high harmonies and the energy, not the drumming. I would love to see him as a permanent member of Crowded House. I understand how it is though, he's got to be his own man, he's got to make his own rules, but I saw CH both with and without him on this tour and there's no comparison. BTW, I've got Liam's solo disc and it's got some great stuff on it. Very creative and often feels like a more...
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Re: Portland reviews

justacat ·
So one of my biggest dreams (besides meeting Neil) was to meet Nick. Have a tiny thing for him , adore his funky catlike basslines, and just wanted to see if he looked as good up close as he did in pics, and thank him for his cool lines all these years, and his never giving up hope. Wasn't *too* upset when we got separated from the other frenz at Bumbershoot, since I got to be right in front of Nick So were DH and DD. Hence the story. I noticed that at one point when I was leaning into her...
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Re: Bic Runga in Auckland

Anchorme ·
Big thanks to treegrrl for the heads up on this one. There is a concert at Auckland’s Civic Theatre on 28 November 2005 For the New Zealand Fans. To celebrate the release of her new album "Birds", Bic will be playing songs from the album for the first time ever live in a special event at Auckland’s Civic Theatre on 28 November 2005 with her studio band, which includes Neil Finn, Anika Moa, Shayne Carter (Dimmer), Ricky Gooch (Trinity Roots), Ben Maitland (Boxcar Guitars), Tim Arnold (Pluto),...
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Re: New music from Tarmac Adam

Dorthonion ·
New bonus material for "Handheld Torch" featuring Nick and Paul is being packaged with the album - a limited run. See website above.
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Collection Available

Eastern Shore Craig ·
I pulled my old CD collection out of storage in response to a recent request here on this forum. My music is all digital now, so if any of my stuff fills a hole for someone on this forum feel free to speak up -- not looking to profit, and don't really care whether any of these go or stay ... just making available here. I've sold a number of things in the last week, so folks can vouch for me! Here's what I've got that I'm willing to part with, in no particular order: Bootleg - Live In New...
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Re: MELB Gig Reviews

Lisa Love this Life ·
Hello! I finally got accepted onto this forum, I applied last week and finally got the approval email today. You�ve heard other people�s versions of this night and I�ve had lots of fun reading them all and seeing it through other�s eyes. This is my (long) story�. What an amazing adventure I had at the 2nd Melbourne show! I almost didn't go because my best friend couldn't make it for family reasons and I was a bit broke when tix went on sale. But as my finances improved and I thought about...
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Re: Your album of the year?

Ciarán ·
Hello Sir! My album of the year has been Antony and The Johnsons' "I Am a Bird Now". Not the most radical opinion you might think (it won the Mercury Music Prize after all). It is a staggering record though. I still can't quite make sense of it. Transexual torch songs, if you're interested. The guest spots from Rufus Wainwright, Lou Reed, Devandra Banhardt and Boy George could have stifled things, but in fact they're all great contributions. The whole record's only 36 minutes long too. I...
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Re: Neil to play at the new Largo!

Havelin ·
Thanks Cali-Girl (sorry no underscore on my phone!) I will keep the torch lit in desperate hopes of attending. Maybe they are just slow because....they know I'm coming to see Boh too....(grasping at straws here).....
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Re: On polular demand - a questionaire

Sara ·
Well, not a new member, but I haven't done this yet so.... 1. Time now: 10:26pm 2. Name as it appears on your birth certificate: Sara Ann 3. Nickname: S, Little s, Sars, Sare 4. Parent's names: Ann & Frank 5. Number of candles that appeared on your last birthday cake? 20 6. Date that you regularly blow them out? July 11 7. starsign: Cancer 8. Pets: Zippy c.80% border collie, 20%GSD 9. Height: 5'6" 10. Eye color: Blue 11. Hair Color: Blonde with red streaks 12. Most Influential Person in...
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Re: Newspaper articles/reports/reviews from North America

In Love With It All ·
Nice interview just posted in the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/...finn-m_b_658603.html An Intriguing Neil Finn Makes Crowded House Call Michael Bialas Entertainment and Sports Journalist It might only be a temporary home, yet Neil Finn is so glad to be living in the USA. His house is crowded again. Well, actually, at the moment, just days before the start of Crowded House's North American tour, he's chatting from a hotel room in New York. Finn and his wife Sharon were...
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Re: Neil Finn Songwriters Circle

Mike Davies ·
I was lucky enough to attend the recording of BBC 4 In The Round on Friday night at Bush Hall, Shepherds Bush The line up consisted of Neil, the American singer songwriter Janis Ian and the American Ryan Adams After queuing up for some time we were let in and were fortunate to find ourselves on a table with candles right in the middle second table back on a table which said Janis Ian’s guests! There was very little air in the room what with the extra lighting for the show so we were in for...
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Re: Let's play High Fidelity, boys and girls!

Evvie ·
Top 5 exercise songs, no order: 1) "Rehumanize Yourself," The Police. This song always gets me working so hard I'm gasping by the time it's over. 2) "Rock Lobster," B-52s. Who wouldn't be motivated? 3) "Funky Town," Lipps Inc. Yeah, a lot of people would disagree, but it's a great step aerobics song. 4) "Kick It Out," Heart. Perfect for the end of a long run. 5) Multi-way tie among a bunch of songs off Fastball's first album ("Human Torch," "Make Your Mama Proud," "Eater," and "Knock It...
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Re: T.A. in C.H. section

missingperson11 ·
I saw the Tarmac Adam album Hand Held Torch here the other day. I was only passing through. Stew - I saw it at leading Edge Ballarat if you're interested I was at JB in Chadstone a week or so ago and the last time I was there they had Enzso 2 which i was gonna get but didn't. Anyway when I was in there a week or so ago I couldn't find it anywhere, does anyone know where I'd be able to find a copy (NOT on the net) Ta, K8
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Re: take two

wuntie ·
RAAAAAAARRRRRR! Don't tell me this stuff during a full moon...too many remakes...raaaaaarrrrr...must eat torch-wielding villagers! I loved the Ladykillers (Alec was the man, period) and I think that anyone who was a kid in the 70's will be horrified to hear of the Charlie remake...cripes, is there nothing new under the sun?! Sure, these films sound promising enough, but can nobody come up with some new material? Yeesh.
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Re: Skeletons In The Closet

tonguetied ·
Closing this as the torch has been handed on
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Re: Skeletons In The Closet - Geddy in the "hotseat"

tonguetied ·
Topic closed as the torch has been handed on!
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Re: skeletons in the closet - jenn

tonguetied ·
Er...mmmmmmmmm.........topic closed *gulp* the torch is in my hand
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Re: Until Joanna resurfaces -- pfellah in the Hot Seat

tonguetied ·
When you are ready Jason can we renominate Joanna? When a nomination is accepted I can close a thread. Remember it's the thread holder who passes the torch on so to speak. If no reply after 2 days maybe the thread holder can renominate?
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Re: Liam Finn dates for Auckland - March 2011

Finngirl ·
http://www.mtv.co.nz/news/d53dcf64-liam-finn-returns/ Liam Finn proved himself more than worthy of carrying the torch for the Finn dynasty when he released his first solo album ‘I’ll Be Lightning’ in 2009. Now the prodigious offspring of Neil and nephew of Tim is preparing the release of his as-yet-unnamed follow-up, which was preceded last week by the brand spanking new single ‘The Struggle’. And as if that wasn’t enough to get the attention of his many fans, Finn will also be playing two...
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Re: Neil in Melbourne, 27 May 2015

Texas Rose ·
It was a fabulous show. I don't have the experience of lots of Neil solo shows (its only in recent times that I've gotten into Neil in a solo capacity) so I can't really compare it to previous performances because its the first time I've seen him essentially by himself. A very intimate, and glorious performance. I'd never been to the venue before, but thought the sound was beautiful. There were a couple of times where Neil seemed to be regulating the sound, not through machines or anything,...
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Covering Neil

Heidi in Pittsburgh ·
I've noticed in my travels that many of NF's fans are musicians. That said, even if you're not, pretend for a minute that you are. Now...you're making a CD, playing in a club...which NF song would YOU personally like to cover? I know in my bygone days...
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Re: edible flowers

gryphon ·
I've managed to do the infamous Spinal Tap walk onto the stage.... the change room was quite away from the stage and yours truly with his trusty stage torch walked the band for what seemed like an eternity... into a glass room cul de sac! Thankfully the band found it funny- I felt like a total tool (and was probably punished with Eddies wet towel!!!) From that day on I always double checked that we had "TO STAGE"(arrow) signs stuck to the walls!
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Re: edible flowers

thepearls42 ·
The 'torch' is a nice touch,must have made it twice as embaressing knowing you were carring the tool of importance!
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Re: Collection Available

Eastern Shore Craig ·
Updated list above to remove six items ...
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Re: So who is crowded house 2020?

renzo ·
I have a feeling there was not enough unique input by the other band members (the last lineup) and Neil is trying to make this version of the band very strong with better songwriters and possible better musicians involved. (We don't need another Intriguer....) There could be a thought of a passing of the torch to his sons who will one day take over the band. All in all I think it is a great move. The band definitely needed a shot in the arm and more energy....and his sons will do that. And...
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Re: So who is crowded house 2020?

stuartjb ·
Take over the band ?! How would that work ? So what you are saying paul could ask James , Dhani , Zak , Sean and Julian to “ take over “ the Beatles ?!
 
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