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Two Bits unmasked Breakin’ up the ‘Pack ENTERTAINMENT Our resident sage bids you beware of Check out the ‘Nique’s prediction those giant robots. Sit back with the on the Jackets homecoming match Two Bits Man. Page 21 against NC State. Page 27 Technique • Friday, October 3, 2003 plays it loud in The ‘Nique sits down with the hilarious star in Midtown to discuss his movie and undertakings with

By Jason Allen When he’s tossed from his Contributing Writer and finds himself pressed for cash, he takes advantage of the opportu- Even Jack Black suffers from ex- nity to become an impostor substi- haustion. Understandable, consid- tute teacher at a rigorous elementary ering he had just flown in after prep school. performing a tribute at The dandy uniforms and strict O’Brien’s 10th anniversary special rules get thrown out the window He keeps busy with performances once he discovers that his young like these, which include a stint as a charges have abundant musical tal- presenter at the 2003 MTV Video ent, and he begins the initial steps Music Awards. That Michael Jack- to reclaim his throne as the lead son parody, by the way, was Black’s singer of the greatest band in town. own creation. From rock history to the swag- He appreciates that the King of ger needed for commanding the stage, Pop hangs “around to do the dumbest the pupils receive a thorough musi- possible things. He brings us all so cal education at the expense of tra- much pleasure and joy. Without ditional lessons. him, life would be a What exactly is little more boring.” Black doing in a Now running the genuinely funny press circuit in pro- film that reeks of motion of his latest cross-generation- movie, School of Rock, al appeal? After all, Black has been hit School of Rock this is the same with the gauntlet of ttttt man whose band, radio, television and Comedy Tenacious D, has print interviews. Starring: Jack Black churned out such Holed up in the Directed By: Richard inimitable fami- presidential suite of Linklater ly classics as “F— a top-notch Atlanta Her Gently.” hotel, with snacks on tables lining He views that as more of “an Photo Courtesy the walls, he appears visibly tired as instructional song. I think it’s a Jack Black stars as Dewey Finn in the School of Rock which opens everywhere today. The multi-talented actor he sits in his chair and spars with the public service...I think that the ten- and musician took time out to speak with the press in Atlanta. Of course, the interview never offered a dull moment. last journalists on his schedule— derness has been lost.” the five college kids. Despite his previous works, see- especially for him. only his comedic skills but his mu- Tenacious D ten years to put out However, his eyes soon begin ing him on screen exuding chemis- He said, “It’s like if someone sical ability as well. Tunes pepper our .” doing that side-to-side dart, and he try and instant charm with children builds a Ferrari for you and puts the film, although Black only takes However, the classroom scenes turns on the devilish grin. He em- proves his versatility. Black recog- blue flames on it...it was just a creamy credit for one in the “part of the feature him generating lyrics off- ploys his full body in expression, nizes that here he finally carries the experience, very creamy.” movie, [where] we needed kind of a the-cuff. He demonstrates here by gesturing with his hands and curl- weight of a feature on the shoulders Black relished the opportunity shitty song.” bursting into a chorus, elongating ing his upper lip as he changes tone of his 5’6” frame. to take his game to the next level. In When Dewey takes his students each word into an operatic display, from serious to mocking in a single No longer content to lurk in the order to prove he has what it takes to the big competition, they require “There’s no way you can stop—the breath. shadows as the irreverent record store to be a leading man he, “‘let it rip. I a hit to wow the audience into sub- school of rock!” In School of Rock, Black plays the clerk in High Fidelity or as the sec- went out full guns-a-blazin’. If it mission. So, the filmmakers brought Sitting around in jeans and street character of Dewey Finn, an unem- ond fiddle to a plump Gwyneth Pal- bombs, then it’s definitely my f— in outside help for a catchy single. shoes, while sporting a scruffy beard, ployed bum who mooches off of his trow in , Black has the ing fault.” Black said he feels, “like I could’ve Black comes across during conver- rent-paying roommate and spends spotlight to himself because direc- The performance sequences give written the song…” he pauses for his days playing electric guitar. tor Richard Link crafted the script him ample space to show off not effect. “…if I had time. But it took See Rocking, page 20 Exploding sensation tickles the ivories at Ferst Whole Foods cooks it up right By Erich Hansen Cincotti, naturally enough, has Contributing Writer been compared to Frank Sinatra and As if the Whole Foods Market Harry Connick, Jr. with good rea- wasn’t great fare already, this Satur- Peter Cincotti gave a stunning son. All three are known in and out day nine top chefs from around At- performance last Saturday at the Ferst of jazz communities as cultural icons. lanta will host in-store culinary Center. He received a standing ova- This young performer is well on his demonstrations. The event is part tion for his show, which included way to achieving icon status. of a larger undertaking known as original compo- His musical the Chefs Panel, wherein various sitions and jazz fa- lineup was a chefs will meet regularly to discuss vorites. Joining “Ever since the age of unique combi- pertinent food issues, ultimately re- Cincotti were nation of con- laying new recipes and food issues Scott Kreitzer on three, Cincotti has temporary jazz to consumers. The Whole Foods saxophone, Bar- been musically and swing with Market is committed to natural and ak Mori on bass, a solid founda- organic foods and culinary wellness. and Mark inclined...By the time tion in blues. McLean on he was in his mid- Classics by Fats M.C. Escher’s drums. teens, [he] was a Waller, John Audience Mandel and works on display members were legitimate virtuoso. ” Cole Porter charmed by Cin- were played as This free showing of one of the cotti’s youthful, well as tunes world’s premier graphic artists not yet sophisticated, made famous by only displays Escher’s more famous style. The blend of transcendent pi- Dean Martin and Billie Holiday. pieces, but also showcases his devel- ano melodies with sax and bass ac- However, Cincotti does not just opment. The gallery has several other companiment was intoxicating. play old favorites. artists on exhibit—including Picas- Cincotti’s meaningful lyrics and bril- Original works included the up- so, Miro and Warhol. The exhibit Photo Courtesy Robert Ferst Center liant arrangements ensure that he beat “I Changed the Rules” and the runs through Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 6 Last Saturday, Columbia University student and jazz phenomena Cincotti will earn his place with the jazz leg- p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays performed at the Ferst Center. The audience gave him a standing ovation. ends he admires. See Jazzy, page 21 at Skot Foreman Fine Art. 18 • Friday, October 3, 2003 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

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by Brian Lewis ([email protected]) ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, October 3, 2003 • 19 Medu Records releases Dave loses band, stays similar in sound By Edward Tamsberg first hip-hop, soul album Contributing Writer By C. Jason Mabry the first opportunity for most of the Something is missing from Dave Senior Staff Writer artists to market their sound. The Matthews’ newly released solo al- artists already have plans to contin- bum . It’s the Band. Brady The young record company ue writing tracks to produce a full Blane on drums and percussion, Tony Medu Records, co-founded by grad- length CD within the coming year Hall on Bass, on acous- uates of Morris Brown and Georgia or two. tic guitar and many, many more Tech, recently released a promo- Sine Language, a young hip-hop replace them. tional compilation entitled Medu artist from Toronto, recently signed The album is for the most part Movements. The disc encompasses with Medu. As far as influences, all Dave, but he also collaborates the efforts of five of the company’s Sine Language has drawn from ear- with Stephen Harris, producer of six artists. Artists include Rhythm ly favorites such as Snoop Dogg, the Band’s latest and Blues singers Raine and Vonet- Jay-Z, TuPac and the Wu Tang album , and gui- ta, as well as Hip-Hop performers Clan. tarist . Sine Language, Frank Legato, and He said joining Medu has been Some may remember Tim Rey- Noah and K-Raw of the Lost Soulz. instrumental in helping promote his nolds from the VH1 special and The individual artists all con- music. He is currently working to top-selling album Dave Matthews tribute a different feel to the label, further promote both himself and Band: Live at Luthor College. His thereby creating a very diverse and Medu Records, and ultimately de- interesting mix of styles. Whereas sires to help place Toronto on the many labels seek a standard sound hip-hop map. “I had written a few and feature lineups consisting of Frank Legato, another indepen- many very similar artists, the only dent artist, is one of the founders of songs that never standards Medu seeks are innova- Medu Records. Legato arrived in really had a place Photo Courtesy RCA Records Publicity tive sounds and raw talent. Atlanta in 1995 after having grown Dave Matthews ventures out on his own only to pick up a new group of Medu Movements showcases the up in Harlem. He saw Atlanta as a with the band...,” supporting musicians. His sound is more mellow with complex lyrics. major hip-hop center with a musi- talent of each of the Medu team Dave Matthews members and serves as an initial step Musician “The sessions grew into a sort of coheres with its name the second for many of them. The release marks See Medu, page 21 writing and recording experience— time through. Each track flows to- something I hadn’t really planned gether with the next seamlessly. No on. Eventually the tracks began to single song overshadows or under- skill on the acoustic guitar and place take on a personality and grew into scores another, putting an empha- outside of mainstream music has an album. I’m really excited and I sis on the album’s slow and easy made him a respected artist in many hope people like it.” style. circles, but as of yet relatively un- The personality of this album is Past songs known to others. He and Matthews a clear departure from Matthews’ have been bold in their chords and bring with them into the limelight a previous works, as he indulges in the lyrics have struck out at each of new group of skilled and eager art- electric sounds, a symphony of strings us as we caught ourselves singing ists. and a completely new style. Fans them aloud in the car. Die-hard and casual fans alike might find it difficult to accept this The music Matthews produces are apt to enjoy the album because, apparent schism from the band, but in this album, though, is not that just as in all his works, Matthews’ Matthews has not left his first love, way. Matthews’ lyrics border on to- genuine, honest touch as an artist as he tours with them right now. tal introspection, and at points, his comes through the music. The album is playful, soothing metaphors are a hard nut to crack “I had written a few songs that and a side of Matthews that hard- the first time through. never really had a place with the core fans have always known. How- Ultimately, this feeling seems to band, so during a break I decided to ever, it’s completely overshadowed seep entirely into the music and makes Photo Courtesy Medu Records go into the studio to see what might by the expectations and success pro- Some Devil something you will put Lost Soulz is just one of the many artists featured on Medu Records’ first develop,” explains Matthews in a duced by the Dave Matthews Band. on when friends come over or for release. Many of the artists cite Atlanta as a key influence on their work. press release. Initially unimpressive, the album that long drive home.

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oping Va-poo-rize, a “spray that crime , Black did reveal a selling the t-shirts. Buy the new J.B. Championship, courtesy of his per- Rocking from page 17 makes dog turds evaporate,” and tidbit about their planned theatri- ‘Rock-o-scope.’ You can pick it up— sonal video recorder. then follows the ensuing revenge of cal onslaught penciled in for fall of it’s like a periscope. And you can “I love the TiVo. I really like sation as a regular guy, a very rich his jealous friend. . f—ing see the rock. And don’t even Survivor. It’s kind of embarrassing. regular guy who struck it big simply After a delay due to a re-shoot of For Tenacious D In the Pick of think about it, I’ve already patented I got sucked in to the f—ing reality by being himself. the initial depressing ending, Black Destiny, he hopes to cast it,” he said. thing. I’m looking forward to the He has never held much of a recognizes that “There’s a lot of swirl- as the father of a ten-year-old boy Black went from interview topic new season. Starts tonight, 8 p.m. I normal job, except for a week-long who runs away from home to go on know that.” stint as a telemarketer. an epic quest in a band. Uh, Jack, that was yesterday. “A lot of my motivation and what Will that lengthy scrawl fit across “F—ing Thursday night! Doesn’t I’ve accomplished is just out of fear “A lot of my the marquee at the local megaplex? “Buy the new J.B. matter—TiVo,” Black said. that I’m gonna end up back at my motivation and what “It’s like Indiana Jones and the Tem- ‘Rock-o-scope.’ You Black also offered some words mom’s ,” Black said. ple of Doom. Did they ever just say of wisdom: he confidently recom- “It’s not natural to live at home I’ve accomplished is The Temple of Doom?” can pick it up—it’s like mends that for people, “way too at 25.” just out of fear that I’m After invading the entertainment a periscope. And you drunk, that night before you go to He spent his younger years in a universe with his music and mov- bed, eat a f—ing wedge of lettuce. public grade school in gonna end up back at ies, it seems only natural to branch can f—ing see the Soaks up the alcohol into the let- and was not a good student, simply my mom’s house.” out into other ventures for total dom- rock.” tuce.” falling asleep when the teacher talked. ination. Despite the flurry of his current A freshman class in improvisation Jack Black Black shares the inside scoop on Jack Black itinerary, his oh-so-good advice could acting changed all that, providing a Actor/Musician a scheme that will aid his fellow Actor/Musician add another title to his multi-hy- dramatic spark that showed him his height-challenged attend- phenated resume: Jack Black, Ad- calling. ees. He’s fed up with only hearing vice Columnist. He seems to already Future projects include the com- ing rumors that it’s a shitty piece of the music and not being able to to topic with ease, leaving the as- have the movie-star thing down pat pleted Envy, with , which shit. I’m here to tell you that it’s view the stage, instead glimpsing sembled group in laughter at every with School of Rock. should finally be hitting screens in not.” only the sweaty back of the person stop along the way. He admitted to the spring. A high-concept storyline, Short on news from the musical in front of him. indulging in a few guilty television School of Rock opens today nation- it finds Black getting rich by devel- front about “The D” or partner in “Just go over to where they’re pleasures such as the World Poker wide. Runtime is 108 minutes. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • Friday, October 3, 2003 • 21

Noah’s music and that of late rap- Medu from page 19 per TuPac. Noah explained the con- nection by asserting TuPac is his cal style of its own, and thought of it favorite artist, and that he most ad- ...10101101 10101010101010101...... Two Bits as a perfect locale in which to start a mires his passion. new record company devoted to This has certainly infused itself unique sounds. into Noah’s work, where he has tak- Beware of geeks bearing anime, along with their robots Legato stressed that the artists en a hand in producing. Music re- on the label do not necessarily hail mains his focus, but Noah now Originally, for this piece, I was duce a series in which the entirety of fervor towards something a bit more from one back- notices he dis- going to write about how I had noth- the Book of Revelations is played constructive than the latest series ground, but he sects every song ing to write about. I was going to go out almost entirely through gigan- out of Japan in which a battle for hopes that soon he hears. on at length about all my delight- tic, fighting robots must have some control of the universe is waged by Medu artists will The Medu fully hair-brained schemes to come merit, damn it (see note one). (you guessed it) giant fighting ro- represent all re- “As the record is a up with something even remotely That being said, a whole lot of bots. I would suggest some form of gions of the transgresses between close-knit funny, my discoveries as to why they the people that enjoy this fine art political activism. Nothing makes world. Concern- group. On weren’t really all that funny, and along with me are—how can I put for a good rally quite like people in ing his own in- artists, the quality Medu Move- finally, a desperate attempt to squeeze this delicately—terrifying. In my time dressed in ludicrous costumes. Per- fluences, Frank varies from rough and ments, the art- the blood of hilarity from a stone of, at the con, I saw grown men walk- haps some kind of chibi-Dick Cheney Legato cites Hip- ists worked with well, not hilarity (for you CS ma- ing around dressed as teenage girls, mask made out of macrame? Hop originators heavy to smooth and one another on jors, !hilarity). Naturally, I failed people with hair of every imagin- However, we all know that’s not Public Enemy, sensuous.” various tracks, because that was obviously a very able color, size, and oddly enough, going to happen. The Otaku would LL Cool J and thus lending a bad idea. shape and one gentleman with a set just show up at the rally and within Run D.M.C. as full and intense Then something wonderful hap- of piercings that I will, for the sake five minutes, everyone would be sit- well as innovators feel to the songs. pened. I went to an anime conven- of diplomacy, describe simply as ting around watching Sailor Moon Biggie Smalls, TuPac and Nas. As the record transgresses between tion, a virtually endless fountain from unique. The really great thing is and debating the merits of fighting Noah, of the duo Lost Soulz, artists, the quality varies from rough which to draw the sweet, sweet nec- that quite a number of these people extra-dimensional super-villains in also said Atlanta has a major influ- and heavy to smooth and sensuous, tar of humor. Now, for the record, I would describe these ensembles as a miniskirt using only the power of ence on his life, increasing his drive while bridging the wide spectrum love anime. So shoot me—or rath- “daily casual wear.” love as your defense. Posing and to reach his goals. He noted that in between. Medu Movements hints er, have me shot by a thirteen-year Understand now that I do not invoking various stellar bodies ev- Atlanta holds more opportunities at the vitality of the individual art- old schoolgirl superhero wielding a mock from a place of hatred. I ery five seconds probably isn’t go- than his home town of Detroit. ists and speaks highly of what is to gun easily thrice her size and wear- love these peo- ing to help your chances of survival A certain similarity exists between come from Medu Records. ing a sailor dress. I feel that any ple, and I re- either. art form that can pro- spect their So, I guess they’ll just have to dedication to return to watching cartoons all day, their passion whilst I devote my incomprehensi- Jazzy from page 17 said onstage, he received no credit in life (see bly huge brain to the task of devis- for his original composition. These note 2). I just ing for them a purpose in life that is, unreleased “Girl that I Knew,” a days it seems that 20-year old music wish that perhaps, a bit more meaningful. Until melancholy song with poignant lyr- sensations are not at all unusual. they could then, this is the Two Bits guy saying ics. The artistic flairs of his home- However, 20-year old jazz prodi- perhaps “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em, and town of Manhattan shine through gies that write, compose and arrange turn this if you can’t join ‘em, mock ‘em.” his compositions. Mood lighting was their own music are quite rare. used to capture the soulful innards Ever since the age of three, Cin- 1. Now, I can hear some of you out of each song. Fiery red and melan- cotti has been musically inclined. there saying to yourselves, “Hey, there’s choly blue dashed the stage mani- First, he played on a toy piano be- no giant, fighting robots in the Book festing the meaning of each song. fore quickly graduating to a real one. of Revelations.” To you I pose this Combined with the music, the light- By age nine he had begun compos- question: Can you find one single pas- ing was a powerfully emotional de- ing. Soon thereafter, he was singing sage in the entirety of Holy Scripture vice used to convey feelings of the as well. By the time he was in his that says there won’t be giant, fighting beautiful and sublime. mid-teens, Cincotti was a legitimate robots present at the end of the world? A sophomore at Manhattan’s Co- virtuoso. In 2001, he was the youngest Yeah, that’s what I thought. lumbia University, Cincotti knows performer to grace the Algonquin 2. No I don’t (see note 3). the bane of a heavy workload. After Hotel’s famous Oak Room. Recently, 3. Just kidding (see note 4). putting off a term paper until the Cincotti obtained a record deal with 4. No I’m not. (see note 5). last day, he wrote “I Changed the Concord Records. The performed 5. I’ve totally killed this comedic de- Rules” instead. Unfortunately, he songs are available on his CD. vice. 22 • Friday, October 3, 2003 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT Theme Crossword: Chain of Lakes By Robert Zimmerman 80. Bottom line 14. Lana Turner, for one United Feature Syndicate 81. Congo neighbor 15. One-time movie censor 83. Race track shape 16. Send out ACROSS 84. Upper house 17. Verb with over, up or out 1. Indian state 86. Ancient Italian 18. Large herring 6. Hellions 88. Revoke a law license 24. Owns 10. Miss - LuPone 91. Gumbo ingredient 26. Occasion 15. Their lines rise and fall 92. Display 29. Comprehend 19. Actress - Hayek 93. O’Neill’s was hairy 34. Alpert and Edelman 20. Sleeping quarters 94. Lake in Saskatchewan 35. LSU great 21. Story of Achilles 96. Minister’s house 36. Martinez of the Red Sox 22. Bombay housemaid 98. Chooses 38. Aft 23. Lake in Florida 99. “One - - time” 39. Soak to soften 25. Lake in Africa 100. Miss - Ward 40. WWII Aleutian base 27. Of the U.S. government 101. Georgia’s Sam - 41. “A Delicate Balance” play- 28. Long stories 104. Waking up wright 30. Wrote for another 108. Sports surprise 42. Atoll 31. Soprano - Ponselle 109. Traverses 43. Recruits in training (col- 32. Goofs 113. Lake in Minnesota loq.) 33. Time for geologist 115. Lake in Mexico 44. Preposition 34. Brewer’s supply 117. On the briny 46. Foamy beverage 37. Country’s - Tucker 118. “Forever -” 47. “ - Anyone?” 39. Lake in Venezuela 119. Woman’s name 49. Coal oil 45. New Orleans-Mobile dir. 120. Decorate 52. Pianist - Tatum 46. Bikini event: 2 wds. 121. Hardy heroine 53. Religious neckwear 48. Card game 122. Make fun of 54. Wheel part 50. Ozzie or Ricky 123. Movie backdrops 58. Ceylon, today 51. Urgent warning: 2 wds. 124. Clean up a program 60. Sault - Marie 53. Motes DOWN 63. Egyptian symbols 55. Soak up a spill 1. On this date: 2 wds. 64. Jack tops it 56. Lifeless 2. Tokyo serving 66. Poet’s pause 57. Computer key 3. “Rosebud” was one 67. Hostilities 59. Harvest 4. Muslim princes 68. Speaks 60. Look after: 2 wds. 5. Large: prefix 69. Ship’s crane © 2003 United Features Syndicate, Inc. 61. Staff position 6. Worshiper 70. Embarrass 62. He does voice-overs 7. Rabble 71. - toast 85. Subdues 98. Legal, on the playing field 108. Downsized guitars 65. Chamber music groups 8. In attendance 73. Regular or super 87. WWI battle scenes 100. Short of a strike 110. Lummox 67. Lake in New Hampshire 9. Smudged 74. Open 89. Degrade 102. Swiss canton 111. Color of muslin 69. Lustrous fabric 10. They may be stuffed be- 75. Get used to change 90. Woodpecker’s signal: 103. Wanderer 112. “Brian’s -” 72. Crescent-shaped windows fore eating 76. Heads of hair hyph. 104. Amo, amas, - 114. Knicks’ org. 73. Agana’s island 11. 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