From:
Albert Thorn [albert_thorn_audio@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 11:09 PM
To: albert_thorn_audio@yahoo.com
Subject: KickAss Newsblast 11-27-01
KickAss Newsblast
November 27, 2001
KickAss Martians @ AJ's in Corvallis
December 1st, 2001
I smashed my thumb very badly while putting
up posters for this gig, so I hope it was worth it. It's throbbing as I
type this, so I'm expecting some unbridled wild times this Saturday night !!!
I love playing shows at AJ's because it's one of the few chances I get to shout
obscenities in the middle of a conservative family restaurant. Well, I
guess it's more of an Irish Pub, but it sure seems conservative when I walk in
there during the day.
I'm thinking of dusting off the KickAss Lightshow for this performance.
That should be real ill.
Also, I was able to modify my live rig significantly over the Thanksgiving
weekend. I'll be trying out several new modifications at this show:
- New synth engine based on the EMU XL7
- All synth patches have been ported from the EMU E5000
to the XL7 and reprogrammed
- New vocal microphone
- Customized AX1 (that's the strap-on keyboard) power
supply
New (or recently added) songs on the 12/1 setlist: VEGAS, CRUSH ON YOU, BE
LIKE ME, OVERDRIVE MANIFESTO
Who:
KickAss Martians in your face! High chance
of solo electronica from Albert Thorn.
What: KAM
unleashed. This is the full show that out-of-towners rarely get to see.
When: Saturday
night December 1, 2001. 9pm - close
Where: AJ's
- 137 SW 2nd - Corvallis
Why:
You can't keep this much spunk stopped up in a
bottle.
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Albert Thorn on KBVR Radio 12/4/01
If you live in the Corvallis/Albany area, you
should listen to KBVR radio every day. They rock. In particular, you
should tune in to Matt LaPlante's show on Tuesday morning December 4th from
9-10am. Albert Thorn will be in the studio talking with Matt about a
variety of controversial subjects. The focus will be on the latest KAM CD
and recent live performances, but I am guessing that the conversation will touch
on world events, gender politics, free speech, dream therapy, relationship
counseling, and Eastern mythology. Callers are always welcome
(541-737-4962).
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KickAss Martians: Rock and Relationship Counseling ???
If you feel that you have been marooned in someone
else's life, KickAss Martians thinks it can relate to you. If you are
having trouble dealing with the people in your life, KickAss Martians wants to
help you cope.
Cock McConnell spoke at Tuesday's press conference and announced a major
reorganization at KAM Corporate Headquarters. Cock has named himself
Vice-President in charge of Relationship Counseling for KickAss Martians.
"Rock and Relationship Counseling; it just makes sense" Cock was
quoted as saying. "From now on, KickAss Martians will dedicate an
appropriate amount of time during every live performance to dealing with the
core issues that challenge our fans' ability to experience intimacy, meaningful
communication, and general connectivity with their partners. We are mostly
interested in issues relating to trust, but we certainly are not going to
dictate the sorts of issues that will be tackled." When asked about
how much performance time would be devoted to relationship counseling, Cock
firmly reiterated, "An appropriate amount."
Ruth Peterson, former head of Relationship Counseling was apparently blindsided
by the news and stormed out of the conference along with her bodyguards.
She has since been unavailable for comment.
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KAM Now Available On Morpheus
Do you remember Napster? I don't.
I've been using Morpheus for months, and it's *way* better. You can
find mp3's, video, software, and pretty much any computer file. The only
problem for us MacAddicts is that it only works with a WinTel PC. Hence, I
have use a friend's computer to access the thing. That's OK though.
When I want to get rowdy I travel to Vegas. When I need a little
danger, I get myself to New Orleans. When I want to download illegal
music, I use a Windows PC.
Anyway... KAM is now available on Morpheus. That is, I was able to find
several tracks from VEIN
the other day and one track from Albert Thorn's solo CD. You know you've
made it big when people start stealing from you. Yes!!!
Download Morpheus here:
http://www.download.com [search for Morpheus]
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Day-To-Day Woes Of A Public Enigma
When I walk into bars (and certain stores)
these days, people who I have never seen before come up to me and accuse me of
being associated with KickAss Martians. They smile, shout out my name, and
tell me how much they like my work.
People: "I am the
singer/songwriter for an avant garde electronic rock band featuring cutting edge
musical textures and desperately introspective lyrics. In order for me to
function, I need to believe that the world hates me and that I am somehow
unworthy of enjoying even the simplest of human pleasures. When strangers
come up to me and innocently give me love, it makes it difficult for me to
believe that I am despised, underappreciated, misunderstood, and deeply wronged
by people who probably don't even know I exist. I know my fans don't mean
any harm, but in truth, I have a hard time imagining a way for them to do more
harm. Would these people go up to their favorite hockey player and break
their little stick? Would they go up to their favorite golf player and
break their little stick? I'm not particularly interested in sports, but I
know how to construct a good analogy in order to sway public opinion."
All I am asking for is for people to be a little more sensitive of my needs when
they see me out in public. When you talk to me, keep in mind my need to be
enigmatic, antisocial, and emotionally disconnected. If you come up to me
with adoration and appreciation all the time, don't be surprised if my next CD
sounds like Elton John's Greatest Hits. That's all.
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Korg Triton 88-Key Synth For Sale
Is anybody in the market for a new
top-of-the-line Korg Triton synth? I have a friend who is selling one
under full manufacturer's warranty. $2500 = dirt cheap. Send me an
email and I'll hook you up.
http://www.korg.com
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Roland MC-505 Groovebox, EMU ESI-32
Turbo Sampler for sale
What's with all this used synth gear? I'm
selling my Roland MC505 Groovebox ($500 obo). It'll probably go up
on eBay in a month or so, but I thought I'd give Newsblast readers first crack.
http://www.rolandgroove.com
Also on the chopping block: EMU ESI-32 Turbo sampler ($400 obo).
One sampler too many in my studio, but it works great and the sound is
identical to my E5000. This unit has the Turbo option, so it has built-in
effects, extra filters, outputs, SCSI, etc. This is the one with the
buttons on the front panel for triggering sounds (very useful for DJ's).
I'll throw in some sound CD's too.
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Ass-Kicking Auction
In keeping with the tradition of providing our
readers with news from all things Ass Kicking, here's an interesting link:
http://home.houston.rr.com/surrenderownz/auction.htm
Confession: I stole this link from Nino Rebel's always-amazing Nervous
In Suburbia Yahoo! Club... http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/nervousinsuburbia
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OK, that's it.
- A.