Scott Price wrote:
> <<Thanks to Ashara, Simon, all the other contributors, and my branch, Brian,
> for the latest JMDL video tree. Some really great stuff there!
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> The early Joni performances are amazing. She is strikingly beautiful and
> the audio has been well preserved. This is most precious. I had not seen
> her play the guitar like that before, sometimes forming barres with her
> left hand on top of the neck, instead of the more-conventional under the
> neck position.
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> The "Much Music" segment is fantastic as well. Joni looks very relaxed in
> her bib overalls, and seems genuinely happy to be on stage. She was in fine
> voice that evening and it's always a treat to see and hear her play an
> acoustic guitar.>>
and now mags:
Ohhhhhh take my breath away with these tapes!!!! I need to jump in here and say
thank you so much to everyone involved in creating this recent set of videos
for our tape tree. I know there is a lot more work put forth than meets the eye
and I sincerely appreciate the effort and time. Ashara, Simon and everyone
responsible, my heartfelt thanks.
I remember seeing bits of the Mendel at Asharas and it is fantastic to see it
all intact/edited.
Thank you Brian for bringing my copies up with you ;)
It is wonderful to see and hear Joni in her early years! And yes, I noticed
Joni's technique of fingers holding strings over top rather than underneath.
Anyone want to comment on that from a technical point of view? so cool.
I love the MuchMusic segment because she is so relaxed and funny and having a
grand old time. (and it was filmed in Toronto!!) I remember seeing it when she
was here and it brought back great memories. Joni talks about using the
technique of open tuning and how and why it works. It was very interesting and
helped non-guitar playing me to understand the concept better.
A woman in the audience asked her to explain the origin of Magdalene Laundries.
While I have heard this on the audio tapes, to see the expression on her face
as she tells that story, well I lost it. Heart wrenching and so moving knowing
Joni's experience as a woman who I am certain could/can relate to the silence
and shame they felt. One of those things that stays with you always.
thank you again for the wonderful gift of the tapes and the list. Life
altering.
love,
Mags
np: Delirium Poem ... our daughter Mimi's latest acquisition ;)
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