OFF: Arch Met & darXtar

[Jon Jarrett]

On Fri, 8 Dec 2000, ANDREW GARIBALDI wrote:

> several points - unusual story I hear re the Delerium guys but not for me to
> comment - there are usually pretty good reasons as to why a label like this
> takes such time.
> For my part as Dead Earnest label owner, if I want to do a CD with someone I
> will tell them, but if I'm not ready to do it right now, then I tell the
> band to try others and if, when I'm ready, they still haven't got a deal,
> then we can do it - fair to me - fair to the band.
> Actually I didn't know Darxtar had recorded a new album at all so if they're
> listening and the Delerium ink isn't dry then I'd like a shot at hearing it.

        Wouldn't we all! But from what I hear the tapes are with Delerium
and the release deal signed, it's just that Delerium isn't doing anything
at all any more as far as anyone can tell. Though their web-page was in
part updated last month to show some new Porcupine Tree dates, and they
had new product available (by two bands no-one's ever heard of) last
year. But since then, nada, and they don't answer e-mails anymore. I must
ask Ken at the Freak Emporium when next I see him.

        As far as I know no current members of Darxtar are on this list
though Captain Juba is sometimes seen here. I do have an e-mail address
fro the Commander if you want it, Andy, but I've no proof it works or that
he ever checks it if it does. Yours,
                                     Jon


> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "K Henderson" <henderson.120 at OSU.EDU>
> To: <BOC-L at LISTSERV.SPC.EDU>
> Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 1:27 AM
> Subject: OFF: Arch Met & darXtar
>
> > Chris asked...
> >
> > >Sorry to be off topic, but whatever happened to the new DarXtar album
> > >that was to come out?
> >
> > I seem to remember some discussion about this in Brixton.  I think the
> word
> > was - The Commander had given the final mixdown to Delerium long ago, and
> > he's now sick and tired of asking when it will be released, so they're
> just
> > going to sit on it until they get their ass in gear and put it out.
> Correct
> > me if I'm wrong.
> > I'm pretty sure that otherwise the band was pretty much on indefinite
> > hiatus.  Sad to see them treated so badly...they deserve better!  And
> > Delerium has zero presence in the US anymore, so hard to make a global
> > impact with any new release.
> >
> > >Also to be sort of on topic: I heard briefly mentioned here a few weeks
> > >ago the Acid Jam II by Bevis Frond members. Adrian Shaw plays on most of
> > >it, and Simon house one track. Also members from Magic Muscle and Edgar
> > >Broughton appear. I paid $16.99 for 2 CDs and it is mindbending. I
> > >cannot recommend this enough, especially if you like Bari Watts and Ric
> > >Gunther as well.
> >
> > Yeah, it's good.  And it is both on Woronzow (UK) and also Rubric (US), so
> > you can get it fairly cheap over here.  I dunno about the new Bevis, but
> > other Woronzow stuff (like the Alchemysts new one) is also on Rubric, so
> > maybe that'll continue...hope so!
> >
> > Scorch wondered...
> >
> > >> the new Architectural Metaphor live album - tremendous 20 minute cover
> > >> of 'Echoes' (yes - THAT 'Echoes') and what a fantastic end track - best
> > >> album I've heard this week.
> > >> Andy Garibaldi.
> > >
> > >Tell Me More! And, because I'm feeling dain-bramaged at the moment,
> > >remind me where I can get their stuff? I've only got Creature...
> > >that I stumbled across in a local shop.
> >
> > Viva is live from Quarkstock (I was there!) and despite a few bits of
> > extraneous noise (pops) on the source tape, the recording is pretty good.
> > And the performance is stellar.  They put it out themselves, so best to
> > email Paul or Greg (arcmet at yahoo.com I think) and get it direct.
> >
> > Tracks are:
> > Overture 1369 (2:34)
> > Sur Le Tour (8:39)
> > The Maker (4:59)
> > For A Few Moments (4:40)
> > Echoes (22:44)
> > Kairos (13:41)
> >
> > As far as Odysseum Galacti goes, I just ordered one from www.parasol.com
> for
> > a whopping $3.50.  You might want to check there to see if they have any
> > more copies at that price.
> >
> > Grakkl (FAA)
>

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     Jon Jarrett (01223 514989)       jjarrett at chiark.greenend.org.uk
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