Joni Mitchell Turns 62 Today!

[Nixxxed]

Originally Posted by markolas

You *have* to get Hejira...it's f*cking beautiful.

The only one of her '80s albums I had was Chalk Mark in a Rain Storm, which I didn't care for. I think I sold it at a used CD place. I'm thinking of getting Wild Things Run Fast, though...it sounds good, from what I've heard of it.

Chalk Mark was my first Joni album ever. I saw the "My Secret Place" video on VH1 one morning, and bought the LP that afternoon. So it holds a special place in my heart. It's a little cheesy in places *cough*BillyIdol*cough*, but in a good way. And "Cool Water" is one of my faves.

And I'm sure Hejira is fantabulous, but I just can't right now. Maybe I'll type in the David Sedaris chapter & you'll understand.

[Jyqm]

Originally Posted by Nixxxed

Tonight these crowds
Are happy and loud
Children are up dancing in the streets
In the sticky middle of the night
Summer serenade
Of taxi horns and fun arcades
Where right or wrong
Under neon
Every feeling goes on!
For you and me
The sidewalk is a history book
And a circus
Dangerous clowns
Balancing dreadful and wonderful perceptions
They have been handed
Day by day
Generations on down

Eesh. Well I like this verse (a lot, actually), but I gotta say, the rest of it seems really awful and trite and doesn't look like it adds much of anything that wasn't already embedded in the notes of the song.

How does she even sing along to this song? Is it really sped up and rearranged?

I love Mingus and I love Joni, but I've been afraid to pick up this album because I think it might - just a little bit - destroy my perceptions of them both.

[rbs3676]

HEJIRA literally saved my life. It's a gorgeous album, right on par with TUSK to me. It's that good.

I've been a huge fan of Joni's since I was about 13 (I just turned 41), so she has always been a constant source of light for me...especially in the darkest of times...her lyrics, her wit, her music...have become a part of the soundtrack to my life. I just adore the woman!!

rbs

[markolas]

Originally Posted by Jyqm

Eesh. Well I like this verse (a lot, actually), but I gotta say, the rest of it seems really awful and trite and doesn't look like it adds much of anything that wasn't already embedded in the notes of the song.

How does she even sing along to this song? Is it really sped up and rearranged?

I've always liked it. And no, she doesn't really alter the music at all.

I love Mingus and I love Joni, but I've been afraid to pick up this album because I think it might - just a little bit - destroy my perceptions of them both.

[Nixxxed]

Originally Posted by Jyqm

Eesh. Well I like this verse (a lot, actually), but I gotta say, the rest of it seems really awful and trite and doesn't look like it adds much of anything that wasn't already embedded in the notes of the song.

How does she even sing along to this song? Is it really sped up and rearranged?

I love Mingus and I love Joni, but I've been afraid to pick up this album because I think it might - just a little bit - destroy my perceptions of them both.

Have you tried listening to any of the Amazon clips?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...music&n=507846

Definitely rearranged - much slower & smokier. I always liked Joni's addition, but have only heard the whole original a few times. But it's just the main theme/chords without the brass horn parts (if that makes any sense - not sure how to describe the elements).

[Nixxxed]

Originally Posted by markolas

I've always liked it. And no, she doesn't really alter the music at all.

I love Mingus and I love Joni, but I've been afraid to pick up this album because I think it might - just a little bit - destroy my perceptions of them both.

[/QUOTE]
I'm confused now:

This is the Pork Pie Hat I'm familiar with:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=music

So, I'm guessing it's not the original. Joni's version sounds almost exactly like the one on this CD:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=music

(Obviouly not up on my Mingus...)

[Jyqm]

Originally Posted by Nixxxed

Have you tried listening to any of the Amazon clips?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...music&n=507846

I'll give those a listen tomorrow, but I've grown to really hate Amazon clips. There's just no way you can get a good sense of a song in 30 seconds.

Definitely rearranged - much slower & smokier.

Slower?! How much slower can "Goodbye Porkpie Hat" possibly get?! It's a dirge!

[Jyqm]

Originally Posted by Nixxxed

I'm confused now:

This is the Pork Pie Hat I'm familiar with:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=music

So, I'm guessing it's not the original. Joni's version sounds almost exactly like the one on this CD:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=music

(Obviouly not up on my Mingus...)[/QUOTE]

Mingus Ah Um (the second link) is the original appearance of "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat." I just can't imagine Joni singing over that.

Could one of you throw up an mp3 on YouSendIt or something? Suddenly I really want to hear this now.

[Nixxxed]

Originally Posted by Jyqm

Mingus Ah Um (the second link) is the original appearance of "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat." I just can't imagine Joni singing over that.

Could one of you throw up an mp3 on YouSendIt or something? Suddenly I really want to hear this now.

Sorry, I can't tonight - diaulp. I might have time tomorrow, though, if someone else doesn't beat me to it.

[Sorceress]

Originally Posted by Brwn_eyes0511

A case of you


Oh I am a lonely painter
I live in a box of paints
I’m frightened by the devil
And I’m drawn to those ones that ain’t afraid
I remember that time that you told me, you said
Love is touching souls
Surely you touched mine
Cause part of you pours out of me
In these lines from time to time

Oh you are in my blood like holy wine
And you taste so bitter but you taste so sweet
Oh I could drink a case of you
I could drink a case of you darling
Still I’d be on my feet
And still be on my feet

I met a woman
She had a mouth like yours
She knew your life
She knew your devils and your deeds
And she said
Color go to him, stay with him if you can
Oh but be prepared to bleed
Oh but you are in my blood you’re my holy wine
Oh and you taste so bitter, bitter and so sweet
Oh I could drink a case of you darling
Still I’d be on my feet
I’d still be on my feet

This is one of my favorite songs of all time. Just gorgeous. Joni is the best.

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Originally Posted by Sorceress

This is one of my favorite songs of all time. Just gorgeous. Joni is the best.

I picture Nicole kidman riding in a car singing this song everytime I hear it!!!

Practical Magic is my drunk movie! I always seem to watch when I'm wasted!

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Brwn_eyes0511

Practical Magic is my drunk movie! I always seem to watch when I'm wasted!

I wouldn't be able to tolerate that movie drunk OR sober.

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Originally Posted by dissention

I wouldn't be able to tolerate that movie drunk OR sober.

OMG! Really? I just have a lot of great memories with that movie...

[ragandbone]

I wore out each of her records one by one. I don't think I could even begin to count all of the ways she has inspired me, saved me, and sustained me. I stood next to her once, backstage and couldn't say a thing, just watched her with my peripheral vision.

Here is "Sweet Bird" from the Hissing of Summer Lawns Acoustic Demos collection. It is an aiff file (which should play in Quicktime, or Windows Media Player, Itunes, etc. I didn't encode it to MP3, because I think there was some agreement in the original download of the the Torrent. It is about 50 megs, but beautiful, and worth it.

http://s23.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2...209FBBA5J2AVK0

[sparky]

Nothing compares to Joni at the height of her powers - and you can pull something off any record from any era that is the pinnacle. She has always aimed for perfection. Nothing and no one comes close.