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, , , , of Bare Naked Ladies ARE STUNT MEN

That headline shouldn't seem too shocking, since Barenaked Ladies have become ing about how they'd sung the national anthem at that afternoon's Philladelphia Flyers one of the biggest success stories of the rock world this year. I first heard of them years game and this somehow lead to a medley of every Hall and Oates song they could ago when they sang an anti-racism song on a Fox Saturday morning PSA where remember. Earlier, they rapped about Scooby-Doo and cheesesteaks completely off the _ singer/guitarist Ed Robertson was painted green as a space alien. top of their heads. The setlist was made up mostly of songs from Stunt. The crowd joey Odorisio Their 1992 debut Gordon was a huge hit in their native went nuts for "One Week" and knew every word. Canada, and had a few college hits here in the U.S. with "Be My The band's silliness continued throughout the show. A guy was lowered from the SruFWRIIER ------" and "If I Had $1,000,000." Two years ago, Barenaked rafters during "Shoebox" to merely playa tambourine, and a giant flashing "BNL" sign Ladies (BNL for short) had their biggest U.S. radio hit with ''The came down behind the band' at one point, leading to jokes about KISS. Robertson got Old Apartment" and another one last year with a live version of Gordon s "Brian a security guard to play "Smoke On the Water" with him, then the whole band played Wilson." However, this summer they exploded with "One Week" from their fourth stu­ some of the song, singing "meet the security guard!" "" was anoth­ dio album Stunt and played on the H.O.R.D.E. tour. er crowd-pleaser. The last song of their regular set was the fan-favorite sing-along "If Their Stunt tour brought BNL to the Spectrum on Saturday, October 3, with an I Had $1,000,000." This had the band doing all sorts of funny stuff during the breaks amazing, sold-out concert showing how popular they have become. BNL has a repu­ tation as a great live act that make up silly songs on the spot and tell jokes, and they in the songs, including covering bits of other songs like "Building A Mystery" and certainly lived up to it. Opening with Stunts "It's All Been Done," they got the crowd "One Of Us." Following that, they reprised their MTV Video Music Awards routine of into it all instantly. ' a medley of the nominated songs, with a few more songs added to it. The first encore BNL are amazing crowd-pleasers, singer/guitarist Steven Page jumped in the air and of "Life, In A Nutshell" and "" was amazing, and after the crowd chant­ danced all over the stage when he didn't have to be at his microphone. Early and often ed "B-N-L! B-N-L!" along with the flashing sign, they came back for a final encore of through the show, they showed their sense of humor. Page and Robertson started talk- the ballad "." BNL fans Patty Raysor and Scott Taney summed the experience up as ,simply "awesome." B2 Entertainment

, Billy Martin, Chris Wood BLUE NOTE Spontaneous

Medeski Martin & Wood take a basic jazz element into some spooky organ work. Chris Wood keeps a solid Medeskl MartIn & Wood and expand from there. Their jazz style is not traditional melody for the rhythm section that supports John Combustication like Miles Davis or Charlie Mingus but it is legitimate. Medeski's'solo pieces. Overall, the track has a laid-back Reviewed by: Chris Reznak _ They add different ambient factors feel. "Start Stop" opens with some very trippy and With: John Medeskl: Keyboards of percussion and electronic music glassy sounds. The bass kicks in with some quick punc­ Bmy Martin: Drums &Percussion Chris Reznak to their jazz situation. tuations while the organs get really gloomy. DJ Logic Chris Wood: Basses & Bass Drum M;r F.NmmIN. FDrroR. "Latin Shuffle" is a smooth piece scratches some frightening effects over the second half of Steve Cannon: Spoken Word on 'Whatever Happened To Gus' ------with improvisational piano and the track. He contorts the sound of a woman singing to OJ logic: Turntable on 'Sugar Craft,' 'Start Stop,' &'Church of organ solos throughout. The drums keep a Latin feel create a scary feel. "Nocturne" starts out with a melan­ logic' incorporating cymbal bells and cowbells to accentuate choly bass line and some metallic percussion noises, It's most noticeable on the last track. Basically, your CD the edgy feel. Billy Martin takes the spotlight midway which creates the foundation for the entire track. The player will be running for a few minutes without any through the tune to show off his chops then leads the flute sounds contribute to the spiritual vibe the song pos­ music playing. It's an annoying attribute of the album but band back in to a spacey organ solo. "Whatever sesses. it's the only major flaw. If you want a jazz-type disc Happened To Gus" is the spoken word track on the Overall, Medeski Martin & Wood have a dark sound­ that's a bit "out" then check Medeski Martin & Wood. album. It gives off a Beatnik feel almost as if Allen ing album that's both traditional and modem. There is a This would be the perfect album to mellow out to after a Ginsburg were in the studio with the band. "Coconut loose 70's vibe going throughout the entire album. The long and hard day. It will put you in the eclectic Boogaloo" has a bouncy groove to open it up that leads only bad thing to report is that there is some dead space. zone. Arm yourself for Homecomming: LSMJ , . .

There was Red hot Chilli Peppers, The band themselves admit that they themselves exhibit a variety in their Delaware beach where, according to Crash Test Dummies, Goo Goo Dolls and enjoy their Psycho-krack-o-matic-swing­ tastes. When asked about their favorite Jamie, they would sing to the girls, just now there is Love Seed Mama Jump. The ing shows and are always excited to play bands, the choices varied from The for fun. This is when the idea of forming ==~---- 90's can easily be for free beer and sandwiches. Beatles, Bob Marley and Elvis Presley to a band struck. - called the decade of When asked what kind of music they Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin and Van Halen. But why Love Seed Mama Jump? Mudit Sibal "outrageously play, Jamie, one of the band managers, Except for Paul (drummer), the others did Where does the name come from? This whacko band was blank for a while and said" write this not even anticipate a career in music. SrAFF WIUIER was my most awaited question during the names." Don't let the conversation. Not surprising at all, the ------Love Seed part of it name does not mean a thing! It was sug­ mislead you into thinking that they play sentimental blues. Here are the opening LSMJ Is: gested by Pete (bass player and vocals) lyrics from their song "Free" to give you Ride. Ant • Lead Singer and Harmonica Player and the band went ahead with it. a clearer idea as to what they're about: Incidentally, the Love Seed web sight has Will Stack • Player and Vocals a competition. For those of you interset­ Sexy dreams and cocktail queens ed, answer the question. "What does Heteros, homos and in between Pete ·Weldmann - Bass Player and Vocals Love Seed Mama Jump mean?" A sure Axl Rose, whoa, which one is he? Brian COre • Guitar Player and Vocals indication that the band members them­ .. free. selves would like to know! Voshell - For those of you who have seen the Paul Drums LSMJ's music can be best described as LSMJ posters on the notice boards but Dave james· Percussionist aggressive, adventurous, and certainly don't know much about the band. LSMJ noticeable. The band is getting on to be is a Rock Band from Sussex County, the local favorites and it's no surprise that Delaware. They have been around for the Philadelphia Inquirer calls it seven years, and have three CD's to their "Irreverent, energetic, iconoclastic and credit. Currently they are working on a down. LSMJ is a Hyper chotic I proto pop Rick was ready to go to LA and try the acrobatic." The Love Seeds look forward band." Wow! Then for obvious reasons I movies, while Will washed dishes at new one. Most of their concerts are in to having fun and a good time at Widener. Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, was blank for a while, till he continued to Kupchicks in Lewes and Brian expected New York, and Maryland. So, if you have say "Well, basically we play rock." That to become a teacher and cool off the sum­ As for us, we can all look forward to a not seen them before, why go far? Just did make a little more sense. mer! Incidentally, the band grew up Hyper chotic I proto pop evening. check them out at Widener this saturday. At the same time, the band members together. They worked as lifeguards at the Basically, a rocking Saturday night! MOVies• 83 ra

'Beloved "

You may have heard that media diva Oprah Winfrey had made a movie recently. -Doug Ferguson Now I know the first thought in your EN1F.RrAINMENr EDITOR head ... "Oprah does not make movies, she does her television show!" Well , normally that woulO be true but once in awhile a project comes along that must be undertaken to fulfill personal dreams. For Oprah Winfrey, thi s project was the film version of Toni Morri son's prize wining novel Beloved. Recently I had' the opportunity to share conversati on with Ms. Winfrey, director 10hnat~an Demme and co-star Thandie Newton.First- to join the press table was Beloved herself, Thandie Newton. Ms. Newton is probably best known for her role as a slave in Jefferson in Paris. What most don't know is that she holds' a degree in anthropology from Cambridge Universi ty in England where she resides. I first asked her if she had seen the final print of the film that will hit the theaters soon. "I have and I am fascinated by it, stunned by it. I think it trul y ~s a masterpiece." She ·went on !o add "The production was so crafted that it focused on details .s uch as sweat, heat and freezing. a room so as to see our breath on camera. Six hours went into that, it was money well spent." Sitting next to Ms. Newton, I noticed. she was wearing casual slacks and a sweater. I foun.d it hard to concentrate knowing that I just spent time watching thi s person shed her clothing through portions of the film . Next at the table came the film 's director 10hnathan Demme. Mr. Demme won an Academy A-.yard for hi s work on Silence of the Lambs and directed Tom Hanks in hi s first Oscar-winning role in Philadelphia. "My it is chilly in here" he says as he sits down while I procee~ to bash my kneecap on a table leg. Most of Beloved's interior shooting took place at the Civic Center; Sethe (Oprah Winfrey) and Beloved (Thandie Newton) where a special sQund stage was set up for the production. When • .asked why he chose the city of brotherly love for production he answered "The defin­ ing reason why Philadelphia for a home base because it offered the greatest variety of locations that we would need. There is also a strong talent pool here filled with actors and lechnicians, I also like to walk the 'Streets of Philadelphia,' to quote a famous song." Finally, his thoughts on the city's hosting of the premiere: "We lived here to­ shoot and we brought the movie back to show it. There is a dimension of homecom­ ing. It is a completion, a slightly nostalgic experience." Last but not least, the star of the film, Oprah Winfrey takes a seat with our group of college reporters. To sit near a multi millionaire who also happens to be one of the most recognizable people in the world is a powerful experience. One question asked of Ms. Winfrey "When you first bought the rights to the book, did you ever think of turn­ ing it into a TV mini series?" "No, never ~ mini series" she answers "I always thought of this as a feature film. It was gut instinct becaus!'! some things feel l~rger than others do." As it came around to my turn I asked Ms. Winfrey "When you stepped out of your Thandie Newton as Beloved physical scars at the end of the day, were there mental ones remaining?" 'To this day I still have some Sethe. I took away her best parts and will have them forever. A cer­ tain fusion occurs as an actor and it is hard to loose that when you finish. " When asked if the author, Toni Morrison,had seen the film and what her response was, Ms. Winfrey stated that Ms. Morrison was both amazed and pleased by the final product. Finally, I delved into the television side of her career and asked "Is it hard to shoot in front of a live studio audience to go to shooting a movie for an audience that you -.yill never see?" ... "No they are very different but they are not difficult. It was hard the first time with ~j " ,.~ Steven Speilberg because because I would look into the camera, which is the 'wrong thing to do. It is the opposite in television. You look to the camera because that is where your audience is. In film, thougl!, the camera doesn't exist. Once I got that, I got the hang of it." So that was the end of my 10 minutes oname. With Beloved opening on October 16th and a sure favorite come Oscar time, I can hone ~ tly say that the world has not heard or seen the last of Ms. Oprah Winfrey, the dramatic actress.

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Status: Married and joe. TUllo. *Expecting* witar and Vocals fave Food: Liver Age: 22 Drink of Gloice: Mountain Status: Single and Content Fcive Food: Lasagna Dew Drink of Oloice: Jack Daniels Musical Inspiration: Michael Musical Inspiration: Jimmy Hendrix, Dave W. Smith, , Seal, and Live. . Mavarro, Janes Addiction, Olilli Peppers, U2, and One musician you would like to play with: Billy Radiohead. joel. One musician you would like to play with: Tim Outside Activities: Plays on his computer. Reynolds and Paul, Westonburg Best thing about your job: I wake up whenev­ Outside Activities: Watching movies and buying er I want. things. Education: B5 in Music Education. Best thing about your job: Free beer and I like the College: West Glester hours. Jave Venue: CoreStates Education: High School How has Mr.Greengenes changed your life? "I Fcive Venue: Stone Balloon How has Mr.Qeengenes changed our life? "I don't never know from week to week or even year really know anything else but being a part of this to year what will happen:' because I started right out of high school:'

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... ,:<:~ A;..~.f " , _...... ~~~:.:. ).;: . Timmie Loveland Drums Age: 29 Status: Married and has two .. , Bryen O'Boyle children Lead Singer lave Food: Cows Age: 28 Drink of Oloice: Tanguaray and Tonic Status: Single lave Food: Red Meat Musical Inspiration: Animal, from the Drink of Choice: Hot tea with lemon Muppets '~ ' Musical Inspiration: Artist formalltknown as One musidan you would like to play with: Prince, Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, 'and the Paul Westonburg Beetles. Outside Activities: changes a lot of diapers One musician you would like to play with: and art work. Jeffery Gaines Best thing about your job: Not having to Outside Activities: Staying out of the bars and get up early in the morning going to the theatre. Education: High School Best thing about your job: meeting people lave Venue: Stone Balloon because when not with the band l'm shy. How did Mr. Creengenes change your life? Education: B5. in Music education. lilt has achieved my goal of playing music College: West Otester lave Venue: Paddock full-time:' How has Mr.Greengenes changed our life? "It has given me hope to achieve the goals I .... always wanted to do musically speaking:' ...... ~ How did it feel sitting on the sidelines all sum­ mer? "It was harder than I thought because I couldn't even go to see the band play because I wasn't "aloud into the clubs due to the smoke. It was extremely hard and frustrating and still is:'

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