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Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

Elaine — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:42:05 -0000

It sounds like alien Christmas carols. This stuff would probably be at home in an SNL skit that also thinks it's clever and fun. And what is the story with the background noise? It sounds like dishes being washed in a very large cafeteria.
Is this guy Julian Koster kindof a mental patient or something? Maybe we shouldn't be making fun of him.

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

Beau — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:29:51 -0000

Funniest comment on that video: "I can't help but think there's someone out there trying to cut a log in half with a cello."

I remember reading about the saw as a classical music instrument, but it was used by all the 20th-century guys who turned classical music into something played only on university campuses.

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

Old_Davy — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:24:11 -0000

Engineer Steve Reynolds said "It's like Julian Koster entertaining you in your living room." And for an extra $10, Wing will come over and do the dishes.

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Old_Davy — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:19:53 -0000

Know why that video is only 1:35 long? Cause at 1:38, the woman picks up the cast iron skillet from the stove and konks Julian on the head with it.

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

ozarkmatt — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:47:49 -0000

Hey, wine glass music is cool, check out that new Gilmour live album in the previous post. But only if you watch the DVD will you see what makes the surreal "hum" at the beginning of "Shine On . . . "

It's a trip that they can amplify wine glasses enough to fill up an entire Polish shipyard. . . . .

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

Beau — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:53:23 -0000

I want "Metal Machine Music Christmas"!

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

DwDunphy — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:59:37 -0000

Acoustic 80s... Now featuring more fatal saw mayhem.

I said it before - I'll say it again. YIKES.

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

jefito — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:34:25 -0000

There's an entire FESTIVAL? Thanks for the tip. I will purchase tickets for Jason.

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jefito — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:33:47 -0000

Oh, NOW you tell us. We could have had you write a post! "Julian Koster Live: My Night with the Singing Saw."

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

Curt — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:18:46 -0000

Have you tried playing this shit for your pets? It's gotta be cool - just don't let PETA know...

If anyone doubts the authenticity of this, here's the You-Tube proof: http://www.youtube.com/watc... Santa Claus is coming to town! And what's up with the Stepford wife/girlfriend/sister? I want whatever drug she's on that allows her to keep cooking dinner and not run out of the room screaming.

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

Mike — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:01:52 -0000

I love the Saw Lady - I see her at Union Square a lot. Do you know that she is the organizer of the annual NYC Musical Saw Festival? Here is a video to prove:
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

jabartlett — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:31:49 -0000

Julian Koster played in Madison back before Thanksgiving. There was no fixed venue--he asked people to e-mail him and then he'd come to their house to play. Seriously.

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

jefito — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:37:24 -0000

Funniest comment of Mellowmas!

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Beau — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:29:49 -0000

Are you sure this isn't the new Radiohead?

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

jasonhare — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:22:12 -0000

I repeat. I WILL KILL YOU!!!! *kicks and screams on floor*

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

jasonhare — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:22:00 -0000

SHUT UP. I will KILL YOU.

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

DwDunphy — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:12:12 -0000

What a fantastic new angle. Do you think if I learn how to play the builder's level and stud-finder Merge Records will finally give a crap about me too?

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

BenW — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:59:33 -0000

This same guy played on the "One Flew Over the Cuckoos' Nest" soundtrack

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

Old_Davy — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:08:59 -0000

Up next, "The Budget Band" They're going to play Jingle Bells with the melody spun out on wine glass rims and make the clopping sound of the horses' hooves with spoons.

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

cleek — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:34:57 -0000

the singing saw is the Luddites theramin

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

MichaelWSP — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:45:53 -0000

I have nothing to add here, except to confirm that Jason is totally a 6 year old when he throws temper tantrums.

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

MichaelWSP — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:45:03 -0000

I couldn't advocate this more than I do.

Jason, learn to play the damn saw by next Friday. Chop Chop!

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

JonCummings — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:38:54 -0000

True. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" forced me to poop a ginormous Jarreaumas.

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

Bob — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:23:44 -0000

That was horrifically awful. What's next -- "The Singing Butt Cheeks"?

Re: The Tenth Day of Mellowmas: The Singing Saw at Mellowmas Time

JonCummings — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:41:26 -0000

I thought that was Wing for a minute.

I think Jason had better damn well teach a saw how to sing by next week's gig. I only want to hear "Last Christmas" at Acoustic '80s if it's being sung by a saw.