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quoted 65 lines From jsd@cyborganic.com Tue Oct 18 12:32:48 1994
> From jsd@cyborganic.com Tue Oct 18 12:32:48 1994
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> From: jsd@cyborganic.com (Jon Drukman)
> Subject: Re: OT: more notes, less filling
> To: lfs@netcom.com (Larry Spence)
> Date: Tue, 18 Oct 1994 12:33:47 -40962758 (PDT)
> In-Reply-To: <199410180015.RAA18402@netcom19.netcom.com> from "Larry Spence" at Oct 17, 94 05:15:08 pm
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> Larry Spence writes:
> > Bad timing, Jon, I just saw Ozrics last Friday night. OT are IMHO the
> > equivalent of being constantly stoned -- something that might be a
> > nice spice once in a while totally loses its impact through overuse.
>
> Well, it's true that their albums have more diversity than the live
> show. But I still think the live show has a lot to recommend it.
>
> > interminable "cosmic" jams that go nowhere (unless you're stoned?),
>
> no, pete namlook is interminable cosmic jams that go nowhere...
>
> > the flute guy saying stuff like "who has the biggest smile? hold your
> > hands up!!!" etc.
>
> gee, he said "good evening and i hope you're all tripping your faces
> off!" in SF...
>
> > shudder to think of what Ozrics lyrics would be like
>
> there is a song where someone sings, on "erpland"... fortunately, it's
> short. also fortunately, it seems to be the only one in their entire
> catalog.
>
> > the ambient parts
> > were good, we were treated to some great analog sounds, and they have a
> > good light show. And they played Eat Static over the PA before they came
> > on, which was nice. Some of the Deadhead types were even dancing to it,
> > so maybe there's hope for them yet... %) %)
>
> the last show i saw had two sets: the first was pretty straight,
> faithful to the records, and very rock-heavy, with only one or two
> trippy dub pieces. the second set, though, was amazing- much more
> experimental, with long synthy improvs and an almost techno-ish track
> in there. that's what makes it worthwhile for me, definitely. and
> yeah, the rock stuff does get a bit samey after two solid hours of it
> at incredibly high decibels. just get the albums, they're more
> diverse, with more mellow bits.
>
> > As far as the IRS CDs go, I keep listening to used copies at the store,
> > going, "this seems like the kind of stuff that I would normally like, but
> > it just seems too slick and predictable..." I think the synth guy should
> > quit OT and do Eat Static full time, myself.
>
> you got your wish. the keyboardist and drummer (who are Eat Static)
> left before this tour started. the ones you saw are replacements
> (rather good, i thought!).
>
> Now Playing: Delerium - "Semantic Spaces". Sorry kids, I gotta give
> this the thumbs down. "Spheres" totally whips its ass.
>
> Jon Drukman
> jsd@cyborganic.com
>