Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (April 16, 1999)
aprii 16.1999 * Ju s t o u t 39 ▼ Harcelle XV Productions presents ditte* As someone who appreciates a great film soundtrack— such as the Trainspotting, Basqiioit and All C h er M e discs— this is definitely one of the better collections. W hether you’re a movie buff or appreciate subtle drama with your music, this is a divine package. So make sure to open your ears— there are five more volumes to come. *+MrS~ th e S e co n d A n n u a l BEAU BHUMMELL A pageant to crown the gentleman with personality, wit and buff * fa formal— Theme. ( 0 ^ D ance w ith A ngels Various artists • C en tau r Entertainm ent *his latest release from Centaur is the sev enth in a line o f dance compilations devot ed to promoting A ID S awareness. D ance with Angels includes an unlikely group of cele brated artists and musicians such as Gloria Estefan, Sting, A retha Franklin, Janet Jackson and Barry Manilow, among other notables. Highlights in clude Madonna’s i ! |»/»- g * “Frozen (Club tlOH® É lr tlli® M ix),” a gorgeous song at any tempo; as well as Taylor Dayne’s cover of by “W hatever You Rosemary M orrow W ant,” formerly popularized by Tina Turner. But not every song works in the dance format. “Kiss the R ain" by Billie Myers suffers from the musical facelift, and Cyndi Lauper’s rendition of Marvin G aye’s “W h a t’s G oing O n ” may leave listeners asking the same question. Centaur also chose to include “T h e Song T h at Won’t G o Away”— the love them e from Titanic by Déjà Vu. O th er current covers include “You’re Still the O n e” and “How Do I Live.” As memory serves, several of these songs are nearly identical to those in the G b b a l Pride collection, only more enjoyable. N o question, I’d put my money on this one any day. Plus, 100 percent o f the profits from D ance with Angels benefits A ID S charities. «■ Sunday/ May 1 6; Doors at 7 pm, Pageant at 8 pm, $8.00 H arcelle XV, 208 XW T h ird Ave., P ortlan d, O R 97209 R e s /In fo : ( 5 0 3 ) 2 2 2 - 5 3 3 8 V esica P iscis Kingfisher • First Light M usic ingfisher’s first national release is an aural mystery. Classic and sad, flute- and xylo phone-heavy, it attempts religiosity, but turned me into an atheist. Drawn from Greek myths and lucid-dream images, it’s as philo sophical as recent Sting solo projects, only more New Agey. His voice is soft and plain tive, like a soulful Duncan Sheik. I was left empty, thrown into this strange, sad land of depressing music. This music pricked the same feelings as the film T he Red Balloon, which I was forced to watch in ele mentary school. This is music to paint by— Picasso during the Blue Period. T he intent may have been peaceful, lush melodic landscapes, but all I got was shivers and the urge to play- the Pixies. www.citysearch.com/pdx/darcellexv It’S a big d e c is io n ... r ig h t s a le s K a s s o c ia t e : It’s the expert management of all the small details that make for any successful real estate transaction. Begin with a professional who’s qualified to negotiate those details and who takes the time to understand your personal needs. 286-5826 VoiC© mail:291-7703 W H A T TO DO 8040 North Lombard Street ON A SAAB T E S T DR I VE W hen nobody’s behind you, stop suddenly. This will be a good time to ask about the world’s first active head restraint designed to prevent whiplash. R adio Q uiet Cris W illiamson and Tret Fure • W olf Moon Records I n Y our E ar Various artists • 1M l TraxJH ybnd Recordings his is a real treat. T h e Independent Film Channel has culled the best songs from films it presents on its cable station. Vol ume 1 is the first in a series o f six planned albums. As a whole, this first release reminds me of that old T-R ex song “Bang a G ong”— “you’re dirty sweet, clad in black don’t look back and I love you." T here is a veil o f darkness and intrigue cast over this collection, perhaps a reflection o f the musicians featured or the films themselves. It includes musical pioneers Jo h n Lurie, Victoria W illiams, Tom W aits and the Pogues. Due to numerous requests, the previously unre leased “Post Mortem Bar” by Zane Campbell is included from the 1990 film Longtim e Compan ion. Particularly good are Sam Phillips’ “Raised on Promises,” from Ruby m Paradise; Mila Drumke’s “Som eone,” from the lesbian flick Go Fish; and M orphine’s “Sh eila,” from Spanking the M onkey. T h e highlight is the title track to Todd Solondz’s W elcom e to the D ollhouse. T S t a r t w ith th e he title track on Radio Q uiet begins with a few soft piano bars and then breaks into an uplifting melody, carrying a positive feeling throughout the album. After a combined 30- plus years of making music, Williamson and Fure have had time to hone their craft. This is their third effort as a duo and it speaks of thfeir love for life and for each other. Throughout the decades, they have gar nered praise from the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Patty Larkin and Janis Ian— all talented musi cians in their own right. The inspiration for Williamson and Fure’s latest release came from various sources: travels to Australia and Belize, the work of Joseph Conrad, Edward Hopper’s painting Nighthawk, and their own personal losses. Their voices combine to create one beautiful sound; these women are not dwelling on the past of their sorrows, hut have turned those experiences into a powerful storytelling loom. O ne of the best examples on the album is “Tomboy G irl," a joyous and finely melodic praise of female adolescence. If you missed this dynamic duo when they rolled through town last month, don t fret. They are scheduled to play Emerald City Arts in Seattle on June 19, completing a 28-city, three-country spring tour. T $299 Per mo .*/39 mos. Cap. cost reduction/Down payment....$ 999.00 Refundable security deposit..................$ 300.00 Acquisition fe e .........................................$ 450.00 First month's payment ...........................$ 298.81 Amount due at lease inception.............$2,047.81 GARRY SMALL SAAR www.saabusa.com 1 800 SAAB USA • Subject to credit approval. Delivery must be taken out of dealer inventory by March 31, 1999. Terms apply to a 1999 Saab 9-3 5-door w/5-speed manual transmission with sunroof, heated front seats and in-dash C D based on MSRP of $28,675.00 (including destination charge). Lease payment for the 9-3 5-door is $298.81 for 39 months total ing $11,653.59. Option to purchase at lease end for $16,208.00 (including purchase fee) (plus any license and title fees and taxes). The customer is allowed 39,000 miles during the term of this lease. The customer is liable for a mileage charge of $.15 per mile over 39,000 miles and for excess wear and tear. Taxes, insurance, title and registra tion fees extra. Not to be combined with anyother program offer. Active head restraint front seats only. SEE YOUR PARTICIPATING SAAB DEALER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS O N THIS A N D OTHER LEASE A N D FINANCE OPTIONS © 1999 SAAB CARS USA, INC. ------ j------ ----------------------------------------