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RE: [Yello] Sorting out issues
by Rory Filer 11 Jan '05

11 Jan '05

Not you, the other guy. ________________________________ From: yello-bounces+rfiler=sierrawireless.com(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:yello-bounces+rfiler=sierrawireless.com@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Laurens van Graft Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 4:33 PM To: The moon: beautiful. The sun: even more beautiful. Subject: Re: [Yello] Sorting out issues I think you're right, I have been so busy, I haven't gotten out at all... Laurens van Graft The Grip Guy All your gymnastics grip needs right here! Abolish Daylight Savings Time; it's past its usefulness On Jan 10, 2005, at 2:24 PM, Rory Filer wrote: I think you to get some fresh air. - RF From: yello-bounces+rfiler=sierrawireless.com(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:yello-bounces+rfiler=sierrawireless.com@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 6:38 PM To: The moon: beautiful. The sun: even more beautiful. Subject: [Yello] Sorting out issues I found Solid Pleasure too experimental, perhaps Diertar was sorting out his issues during that one, and "You Gotta Say Yes To Another Excess" very commercial, perhaps Dieter was sorting out his issues during that one. Oh, and I found Baby kind of poppy, perhaps Dieter was sorting out some issues during that one, and I found Stella very in your face, perhaps Dieter was sorting out some issues during that one and I found...*yawn*...I guess you get the jist. Perhaps, just perhaps, Dieter intended those albums to sound they way they did on purpose because he likes to experiment with different moods. But then, I could be wrong. Jabberwoc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Laurens van Graft" <lvangraft(a)mac.com> To: "The moon: beautiful. The sun: even more beautiful." <yello(a)mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 8:15 AM Subject: Re: [Yello] topaz > I found ZEBRA to be on the Dark side, both harmonically and lyrically, > perhaps Dieter was sorting out his issues during that one! > Laurens van Graft > The Grip Guy > All your gymnastics grip needs right here! > > Abolish Daylight Savings Time; it's past its usefulness > On Jan 9, 2005, at 1:40 PM, Rory Filer wrote: > > > I find Pocket universe and, to a lesser extent, Motion Picture, to be > > too dark sounding. Boris must have been going through some issues :) > > when he produced that album. Happy to say, with The Eye he seems to > > have > > broken through and return to more joyful sounding music. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Yello mailing list > Yello(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/yello > Report list abuse to list-abuse at studio-nibble.com _______________________________________________ Yello mailing list Yello(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/yello Report list abuse to list-abuse at studio-nibble.com

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RE: [Yello] Sorting out issues
by Rory Filer 11 Jan '05

11 Jan '05

I think you to get some fresh air. - RF ________________________________ From: yello-bounces+rfiler=sierrawireless.com(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:yello-bounces+rfiler=sierrawireless.com@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 6:38 PM To: The moon: beautiful. The sun: even more beautiful. Subject: [Yello] Sorting out issues I found Solid Pleasure too experimental, perhaps Diertar was sorting out his issues during that one, and "You Gotta Say Yes To Another Excess" very commercial, perhaps Dieter was sorting out his issues during that one. Oh, and I found Baby kind of poppy, perhaps Dieter was sorting out some issues during that one, and I found Stella very in your face, perhaps Dieter was sorting out some issues during that one and I found...*yawn*...I guess you get the jist. Perhaps, just perhaps, Dieter intended those albums to sound they way they did on purpose because he likes to experiment with different moods. But then, I could be wrong. Jabberwoc ----- Original Message ----- From: "Laurens van Graft" <lvangraft(a)mac.com <mailto:lvangraft@mac.com> > To: "The moon: beautiful. The sun: even more beautiful." <yello(a)mailman.xmission.com <mailto:yello@mailman.xmission.com> > Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 8:15 AM Subject: Re: [Yello] topaz > I found ZEBRA to be on the Dark side, both harmonically and lyrically, > perhaps Dieter was sorting out his issues during that one! > Laurens van Graft > The Grip Guy > All your gymnastics grip needs right here! > > Abolish Daylight Savings Time; it's past its usefulness > On Jan 9, 2005, at 1:40 PM, Rory Filer wrote: > > > I find Pocket universe and, to a lesser extent, Motion Picture, to be > > too dark sounding. Boris must have been going through some issues :) > > when he produced that album. Happy to say, with The Eye he seems to > > have > > broken through and return to more joyful sounding music. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Yello mailing list > Yello(a)mailman.xmission.com <mailto:Yello@mailman.xmission.com> > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/yello <http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/yello> > Report list abuse to list-abuse at studio-nibble.com

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Solothurner Filmtage
by TofP＠aol.com 10 Jan '05

10 Jan '05

Is anyone local going to this? Those of us in the USA will obviously be missing it, but would like to hear from someone whom does make it.

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Solothurner Filmtage
by Franz Gall 10 Jan '05

10 Jan '05

http://www.filmtage-solothurn.ch/ What do you think? Is it worth going there? Did anybody say, Dieter or Boris will be present? Would be a 4 hours car drive for me. Is anybody else from the list coming? http://www.filmtage-solothurn.ch/programm/progr_srch.asp?q=yello&btnSubmit4… Some pictures of Boris and Dieter: http://srv2.picturepark.ch/frm_pp.cfm?K=33&DisplayMode=ImgList Regards Franz

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Solothurn Fim Festival info
by Jon Kamm 10 Jan '05

10 Jan '05

“Yello – Elektropop made in Switzerland” is a portrait of the most successful Swiss pop band of all times and includes a number of their international hits and cult videos. Sound experimenter Boris Blank and multi-talented Dieter Meier reflect on their achievements, their teamwork and friendship, offering insight into their method of working. Some 25 years on, YELLO still continues to create new sounds and songs with pure delight in experimentation. Solothurn – the city Restaurants, narrow streets and people have contributed to the fact that the Solothurn Film Festival has become an important and popular meeting place. Solothurn (pop. 15,000) is well known for its 'Hospitality and culinary culture', as well as for its lively cultural life and old town, which is free of cars. The architecture in Solothurn contributes in particular to the city's ambience. From 1530 to 1792 Solothurn was the residence of the French ambassadors to the confederation. The lavish baroque buildings, city residences, fountains, churches and towers date from this time. This all contributes to the Festival’s unique ambience, particularly because some of the events are held in the historic buildings. Since 1980, the "Landhaus" along the river Aare has been the center of the Solothurn Film Festival. Once a landing place for wine transport on the river, the building serves as a meeting place and center for information and documentation during the Festival. The press foyer is also located here, equipped with work and screening stations. The films from the main program are screened here on the first floor. Opposite the "Landhaus" is the "Kreuz", which was the first "alternative" restaurant and hotel run on a cooperative basis in Switzerland. All further 'Events and screening' locations are centrally located and only a few minutes on foot from the train station. About the festival In 1966, with a low turnout rate and lack of means and educational opportunities for young and independent filmmaking in Switzerland, the stage was set for a meeting on "Swiss film today". Its success called for a repeat; those who represented a new appreciation for film had found a platform for their films and film concerns in Solothurn. The initiator of the meeting, at that time called the "Film-Gilde Solothurn", evolved into the "Schweizerische Gesellschaft Solothurner Filmtage". Since that time, the occasion has been called the Solothurn Film Festival. In addition, the foundation for a Swiss Film Center was also established in Solothurn in 1967 and, since 1998, the awarding of the Swiss Film Prize has taken place at the Festival. The Solothurn Film Festival has always been an integral part of the history of Swiss film and socio-political issues. While the program focuses on 'Works' with current films and videos from all four linguistic regions, there are also 'Special Programs' which deal with works from film schools and from abroad, television and co-productions, as well as a retrospective of a particular individual in film industry. In addition, various 'Events', which are associated with institutes and professional organisations, provide the opportunity for discussions concerning the politics of and pending issues in the world of film. Like no other form of artistic expression, contemporary film reflects the mood of a society. The Solothurn Film Festival portrays the Swiss film production and is therefore at the center of interest of both the media and a broad public. Filmmaking is always a country’s most important cultural export, too. Being a prominent public and media event, the Solothurn Film Festival encourages the development of Swiss film culture by pursuing an active information policy and by offering its help in creating international contacts. Over the course of the years, the Solothurn Film Festival has established itself as the most important meeting place for Swiss filmmakers, the media and the public. Contacts are made, opinions formed and the basis for new projects is laid here. The increasing number of box office admissions bear witness to continuing interest in "internal affairs". More info here http://www.solothurnerfilmtage.ch/

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RE: [Yello] topaz
by Rory Filer 10 Jan '05

10 Jan '05

I find Pocket universe and, to a lesser extent, Motion Picture, to be too dark sounding. Boris must have been going through some issues :) when he produced that album. Happy to say, with The Eye he seems to have broken through and return to more joyful sounding music. -----Original Message----- From: yello-bounces+rfiler=sierrawireless.com(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:yello-bounces+rfiler=sierrawireless.com@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Jon Kamm Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2005 12:20 AM To: yello(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Yello] topaz Topaz sorta sounds like a speeded up version of How How (Doo Dee Dub Mix). At 2:35 into Topaz you hear the beginning of Shake And Shiver speeded up a little. Seems like a mixture of many songs. I love Topaz and Eccentrix is great! Now you got me listening to Motion Picture and Pocket Universe again. Man those are great albums! That's what I love about Yello. You leave an album sit for a while then listen to it it's like listening to a brand new album. So much fun! ,Jonathan _______________________________________________ Yello mailing list Yello(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/yello Report list abuse to list-abuse at studio-nibble.com

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RE: [Yello] Solothurner Filmtage
by Rory Filer 09 Jan '05

09 Jan '05

Franz, It would be a 15 hours flight for me, not to mention the expense of the ticket. But if I had the time and the money I would go for sure. If you are sure you can get in to see the event, my advice would be GO! And bring a camera so we can see some highlights. - RF ________________________________ From: yello-bounces+rfiler=sierrawireless.com(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:yello-bounces+rfiler=sierrawireless.com@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Franz Gall Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2005 4:37 AM To: yello(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Yello] Solothurner Filmtage http://www.filmtage-solothurn.ch/ What do you think? Is it worth going there? Did anybody say, Dieter or Boris will be present? Would be a 4 hours car drive for me. Is anybody else from the list coming? http://www.filmtage-solothurn.ch/programm/progr_srch.asp?q=yello&btnSubm it4.x=10&btnSubmit4.y=9# Some pictures of Boris and Dieter: http://srv2.picturepark.ch/frm_pp.cfm?K=33&DisplayMode=ImgList Regards Franz

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The Eye Bonus CD
by Jon Kamm 09 Jan '05

09 Jan '05

The second CD has the same tracks as the Planet Dada CD maxi. The only difference in this new release is the fact they are packaged together and you get a copy of the Video which I am assuming is in QuickTime or mpeg format and playable on your computer. Below is a scan of the Planet Dada CD Maxi you can see that the music was originally composed by Boris and vocals done by Dieter then remixed by the different artists. Hope this helps, Jonathan http://homepage.mac.com/jonathankamm/Planet-Dada-Maxi-CD2.jpg

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canadian releases.
by vtchatman＠webtv.net 09 Jan '05

09 Jan '05

wonder if they have better luck with the imports.

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Blankety-Blank names!
by Charles Bronson 09 Jan '05

09 Jan '05

Boris Blank is one of the best names ever uttered. My wife had an old cat named Dieter. A female cat, the name was a variant on the animal's original name (Clauditte) prior to my wife's adoption. That name cloyed so it was truncated to Ditte, later Dieter. In July '03, a stray moved into our garage. We adopted him and I suggested we name him Boris, of course. It didn't stick, somehow, possibly because Dieter was very old and not interested in "collaborating" with a Boris of any color. Fritz (a la R. Crumb) worked better as a name and so he became. Dieter the cat died in August so the possible pairing of Yello cat names was not to be. To: yello(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Yello] Re: Monsieur Bronson When I fill out forms, I use the name "Princess". Now all my junk mail is addressed to Princess Tasha. The household gets a laugh out of it. Now what about Inglebert Humperdink? Now that's got to be the most silliest/complicated stage name of all time. But I think, being on the Yello list, we must all agree Boris Blank is the BESTEST. P.s. My real last name is Vice, so I am inclined to believe when I see other unlikely, yet cool, names. And no, its not likie miami vice. It's like Vice President, ok?Q@! Ever since that show came out I've had to endure those jokes. -----Original Message----- From: yello-bounces+tourguide=austexecotours.com(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:yello-bounces+tourguide=austexecotours.com@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Charles Bronson Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 1:04 AM To: yello(a)mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Yello] Re: Monsieur Bronson Some time ago I decided that Charles Bronson was not the best actor ever but he did have the best name of all time, despite it being a stage name only. After his death, I merely chose it as my "From" name. You too, can be Chas. Bronson in this fashion via the world of e-mail options.

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