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Posted by audiori on 07-20-2007 at15:06:
'doh! Sorry - poor choice of words on my part. I mean unavailable, not unreleased.
Posted by Mountain Fan on 07-20-2007 at15:08:
OK ... so what is still "available" that is NOT included in this 10 song pick-your-hits offer?
songs from Lost Cabin & The Mystery Trees? MBD? Fun With Sound?
Posted by audiori on 07-20-2007 at15:15:
I might be wrong on this, but from what I understand, they are not including anything thats currently available in the stores. So out of the three you mentioned, only Buechner's would be a part of this deal unless I'm mistaken on that. I know when we were getting everything ready for them, they didn't ask for the first DA album for example...
Lost Cabin is available in the store.
MrBuechners isn't at the moment - should be once again in the not-to-distant future.
Fun With Sound is available in the store.
Posted by Mountain Fan on 07-20-2007 at15:20:
Well, that's a little disappointing. I had hoped to include Get Me Ready on the CD. It's not like I'm gonna buy another CD. Guess we'll find out before too long and make do with whatever is available. Still a kinda cool thing anyway.
Posted by peawinkel on 07-20-2007 at15:23:
Hey Mountain Fan!
Is Bereal starting to get antsy about seeing Derri tonite?
Are butterflies starting to flutter?
Posted by Mountain Fan on 07-21-2007 at04:22:
It was fun! We both got hugs from Derri and got to sing on stage with a lot of other people from the audience! br was on one side of derri and I was on the other, between derri and terry!
Talking with the guys afterwards, Steve even remembered br's name!
It was a great show! Steve was awesome on the full drum kit. All the guys seemed to be having fun and playing really well. Mike constantly played electric just about perfect for the Dogs tunes and did his thing without quite making it into the 77s (he did not really seem to be exercising any restraint, though - just enjoying playing). Mike had a small VOX amp that sounded pretty good with his Strat. Terry looked kinda funny playing Derri's little Gibson acoustic when I have been used to seeing him with his big jumbo Guild, but he sounded great too. Derri was really getting into the bass playing just as much as I have seen him get into guitar sometimes.
They had a little different set list than before, but I really enjoyed it. It fit the "electric" setup perfectly.
Imagine That
Bullet Train
It All Depends (new Swirling Eddies tune)
Rocky Mountain Mines
If You Loved Here (referred to by Terry as "medley of our hit", also "big country hit" I think)
Get Me Ready
Broken Like Brooklyn (Terry gave some writing background on the song)
No Room For Us (I believe they dedicated this song to Gene. Derri told a neat story about them recording that song. It was cold and rainy, unusual for that time of year in Orange Co., CA. They were sitting around a crackling fire playing and recording their acoustics and a gurgling, bubbling coffeepot was going. Supposedly you can hear these sounds in the background and the guys decided to keep it.)
That's Where Jesus Is (After neat brief intro, Terry said "Hopefully this offends at least 1 person in the crowd".)
Eleanor It's Raining Now
maybe the encore started here?
They did the spirit-o-meter thing I think here.
Breathe Deep (They called for audience participation. I was a little confused at first because earlier Mike had said something about dancing, so I thought maybe they were going to do Let's Spin since there was a clear area in front of the stage actually suitable for dancing. Then I realized that they actually wanted people on stage like they had done for some of the earlier shows of this tour. There was probably about a dozen folks on stage and everyone was even singing the verses really well. At one point I noticed that big smile and look on Terry's face that seemed to say he was really digging it and it was a special moment.)
Bob Dylan's Knockin' on Heaven's Door (audience participation)
I probably left 1 or 2 songs out, although I saw If You Want To 2nd on the guys' set list and I think they skipped it.
THIS WAS THE FIRST NIGHT OF THE TOUR THAT THEY HAD THE NEW SWIRLING EDDIES DISC FOR SALE!
We went ahead and bought one so we could get it signed in person, even though we preordered. I was much more impressed with the overall finished product than I thought I would be based on the 2 rough mixes that I heard. I even dig the Cardboard Box song with the xylophone a little now. Overall it is different than past SE releases but I think lyrically still a definite Eddies' thing. Musically I think it leans more towards Terry's solo efforts over the years than anything else SE I have heard. The songs are a variety of styles and speeds musically, so there's probably at least a few tracks every fan could really dig regardless of their favorite past music from Terry/DA/SE.
They had cool Lost Dogs t-shirts in different colors that I actually liked and were printed on both sides, so I got one. I think they could do really well in the store.
The custom CD hits thing had a little hiccup at first, but they got 'er done. They are offering all the Lost Dogs catalog (including Mutt and Lost Cabin and the Mystery Trees which are still available, maybe Island Dreams too but I wasn't interested in that and don't remember). They were NOT offering the recently re-released 30th Anniversary Daniel Amos tracks. They seemed to have most of DA, SE and 77s/Mike catalog (not sure about Mike's more recent still available releases, didn't look that close). They include a custom-inked CD that gets burned, a Custom Paperboard Sleeve, and a Polaroid with the band. You get your pick of 10 tracks for $15 and you can add additional tracks for $1 each. (Like the guy that got MBD). We got 2 custom Lost Dogs hits CDs to give to friends back home watching our kids.
Posted by wes berlin on 07-21-2007 at14:46:
glad you had a good time
Posted by bereal on 07-23-2007 at11:15:
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Originally posted by Mountain Fan
It was fun! We both got hugs from Derri and got to sing on stage with a lot of other people from the audience! br was on one side of derri and I was on the other, between derri and terry!
Talking with the guys afterwards, Steve even remembered br's name!
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well, mf, you got it partially right, but not quite..........
i was between derri and terri and you were kinda behind and in between me and terry
i was singing into the mike with derri, although i didn't get too close to the mic b/c i didn't want to steal his glory
Posted by bereal on 07-23-2007 at11:20:
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Originally posted by peawinkel
Hey Mountain Fan!
Is Bereal starting to get antsy about seeing Derri tonite?
Are butterflies starting to flutter? |
hey pea.........i can speak for myself!
i don't get antsy about seeing derri.......and i don't get butterflies.
derri's a great guy!
kinda like a buddy of mine. when i got on the stage, he turned and saw me coming, smiled at me and said, "hey, how are you?" and hugged me on the stage in front of everyone. getting to see derri is like getting to see an old friend i haven't seen in a while. glad to be getting to see him? yes.....antsy w/butterflies? nah.
Posted by sprinklerhead on 07-25-2007 at17:00:
Does anyone know anything about the show tomorrow night in Dallas? I went to the website of the club listed and do not see anything about the Dogs.
Posted by jiminy on 07-25-2007 at22:25:
wish I could see em on any leg of this tour..
not close enough for this Northern Songboy.
Posted by ladrtrk55 on 07-25-2007 at23:18:
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Originally posted by sprinklerhead
Does anyone know anything about the show tomorrow night in Dallas? I went to the website of the club listed and do not see anything about the Dogs. |
dude, no Austin gig? Wasssup with that?
Dallas is like in a whole 'nuther state or something.........
Posted by Mountain Fan on 07-26-2007 at00:24:
oops
Posted by Mountain Fan on 07-26-2007 at00:24:
double oops
Posted by sprinklerhead on 07-26-2007 at08:14:
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Originally posted by ladrtrk55
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Originally posted by sprinklerhead
Does anyone know anything about the show tomorrow night in Dallas? I went to the website of the club listed and do not see anything about the Dogs. |
dude, no Austin gig? Wasssup with that?
Dallas is like in a whole 'nuther state or something.........
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I tried but some people (you know who you are) had to have them get to MO by 2:00 on Saturday.
I hate going to Dallas so I'm not sure I'll make it tonight.
Posted by jordan2 on 07-27-2007 at04:36:
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Originally posted by jyroflux
This is good news. I had a friend ask me if Terry would be playing anywhere besides the West Coast this year. I hope my friend gets a chance to catch The Dogs live. |
yeah,a great news,good luck to your friends
!
Posted by joey on 07-27-2007 at19:02:
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Originally posted by Mountain Fan
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Originally posted by joey
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Originally posted by ladrtrk55
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Originally posted by sprinklerhead
Does anyone know anything about the show tomorrow night in Dallas? I went to the website of the club listed and do not see anything about the Dogs. |
dude, no Austin gig? Wasssup with that?
Dallas is like in a whole 'nuther state or something.........
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well.... somebody asked if they would be in dallas anytime soon...... 
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why are the Wacky Fan lyrics not on the website? |
some dork, a.k.a. the NEW wacky fan transcribed them a while back....
Wacky Fan Letter
Hi, this is Camarillo Eddie. As you may or may not know, I’m in hiding right now. But every once in a while I get a letter passed on to me from my friend Terry Taylor of Daniel Amos.
Anyway this is a letter from a guy in a Dallas Texas. On the outside of the envelope it says “Read this important personal letter, your career depends upon it.”
Now this is a real letter, it’s no put on. It goes on:
Dear Terry and the rest of DA and The Swirling Eddies,
I just purchased Bibleland today. Tomorrow I plan to return it. Sorry to say, but your music has become mediocre so I’m spewing it back to the store. As a long time Daniel Amos fan this is a very sad day. However I do have some comments and questions and would appreciate a response.
First, is it possible to obtain Horrendous Disc on CD? My vinyl copy is a pain to turn over at the end of side one. This is your best album except for Shotgun Angel. And I’m terribly disappointed that I don’t have the CD version.
Related to the lousy state of you band right now, I have some suggestions as well as comments on what made your early music great. First of all your best albums are Daniel Amos, Shotgun Angel, Horrendous Disc and Alarma. I loved Vox Humana in the 80’s and still listen to it occasionally today. I became a Daniel Amos fan listening to Vox Humana and did not acquire Daniel Amos and Shotgun Angel until they were released on CD.
Now as to why I think your music has deteriorated in quality.
First, lately you seem to throw out albums every year without practicing adequate quality control in regards to what gets put on your CDs. Fans want to hear the good music that you write, not everything that pops into your mind.
Second, Sinicism and obtuse, cease to be useful when they squeeze out hope, joy and praise of God. There’s more to life than complaining about the sad state of affairs in the world, in the church and in your comprehension of our Lord.
Third, you need to add more piano and acoustic guitar to your recordings.
Forth, sometimes simple three to six chord songs actually sound good.
Finally, you should stop the wining sound in your vocals and increase harmonies.
Your return to the using the Daniel Amos name for the band rather than DA Swirling Stinking Eddies or Edward Daniel, Dumb Daniel Taylor, is to be applauded. But this return to sanity is fraudulent with your recent music does not live up to the standards the Daniel Amos name connotes. Kalhoun and Motorcycle provide me with the limited hope that you were attempting to begin producing decent music again. But my hope has been dashed with Bibleland. Perhaps my deception is made all the more complete by your association with the two fine releases JT’s Knock, Breath, Shine and Stonehill’s Wonderama.
In appreciation for your years of work recording and in the hope that I will help you get back to the right track musically. I’m providing you with a semi-comprehensive analysis of your recordings to date. It follows.
1. Daniel Amos, A-.
Good album all the way through. I’m from Texas and don’t mind the country sounds. I like vibe of Losers And Winners, Dusty Roads and the various 70s sounds of the cool Don’t Light Your On Fire.
2. Shotgun Angel, A+.
Completely excellent album in all ways, even if it sounds like the eagles at times. I even bought your Revelation album.
3. Alarma, A-.
Pretty good. Thanks for the bonus tracks on the CD.
4. Horrendous Disc, A.
Please get this one out on CD as quick as possible and let me know about it. My record has a scratch. You sound like The Beatles, but keep in mind that The Beatles sold lots of records.
5. Doppelganger, Incomplete.
I’m still trying to figure this one out.
6. Vox Humana, B.
It was very good in it’s time.
7. Fearful Symmetry, B-.
Was the name change to DA symbolic to the bands decline?
8. Darn Floor, Big Bite, C.
Glad I found this on sale.
9. Let’s Spin, C.
Thanks for not putting your names on this. At least I can think someone else was responsible for it. Big Guns and Ed are the reasons this album gets a passing grade.
10. Outdoor Elvis, C-.
Didn’t you already do your tribute to Mr. Graham on your first album? I find no joy in listening to songs about Swaggert, Baker and other quote unquote Masters. Were you trying to reassure yourself that you have some ability with Don’t Hate Yourself?
11. Telethon, C.
I’m On Your Team, The Pool, Sprinklerheads, Only One, Sudden Heaven and Soon are all good. Especially Team, but who wants to listen over and over again to the rest of the trash on the CD. And who wants to take the time to program a CD player for 24 recordings.
12. Live Bootleg, D
The Surf Suite is great, and other songs are good too, but the recording quality is too poor to get this album over the hump.
13. Kalhoun, B
Interior Glory and Glory Hound are excellent, but Kalhoun and Virgin Falls are Hideous. (hideous hideous)
14. Motorcycle, B
Pretty decent, only Guilty seriously annoys. Unfortunately this CD doesn’t have other really great songs. Traps and Snares, What’s Come Over Me and Noel are all good.
15. A Briefing Of The Ascent, B-
Applaud able effort
16. Bibleland, F
I’m getting my money back tomorrow. I’m sick of having to make an effort to like any of your music. And it is time for you to record something encouraging and less muddled sounding Christian.
17. Knowledge and Innocence,
I’ve ordered it.
18. Dogs Albums,
Their fine, but you guys should better than (?)
I realize that there are a few albums that I’ve missed including a special release or two. Please provide me with a list or recording that did not make it onto my list here.
And tell me if they are worth purchasing and where I can purchase them. Also forgive me please, I’ve never seen Daniel Amos in concert. Will you be in Dallas any time soon? Please keep in mind that some albums are better than the sum of their songs. In addition it is extremely annoying to have to program a CD to have to skip certain lousy songs. I encourage you to listen to some of your old music. And some Stonehill, Keith Green, early Second Chapter, early Resurrection Band or early Jacobs Trouble in order to be reminded of what good music is.
Thank you in advance for prompt personal response to my letters. (questions are in bold type) If you have the time? I would be even more grateful if you heed my suggestions and start making better music.
Finally, does Daniel Amos have a specific purpose, mission or goals as a band? And if so, what are they?
Sincerely and In Christ,
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