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Until Black Sabbath Monday XIII !!!

In the meantime, check out some moments from BSMVI:

BSMVI !!!

also, for your enjoyment. An historic photograph:

“The “Murder” of WF on BSM X”:

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Yes, we had the good fortune to celebrate Visitor Blim’s birthday at the mega-posh Zone Duxbury locale. Moreover it marked the 49 day countdown to BSMXIII.

Three Full Circles at the Olympic Standard were spun, and a short fourth to conclude.

Set List:

I

Opium 5:45 Dead Can Dance
Wintertime Love (New Stereo Mix) 1:57 The Doors
The Writ 8:46 Black Sabbath
I Take Comfort in Your Ignorance (Tycho Remix) 5:47 Ulrich Schnauss

Agape 6:54 Dead Can Dance
Quand Vas Tu Rentrer 4:21 Melody’s Echo Chamber
Bhairveen (Raag of the Morning.) 5:11 Igbal Jogi & Party
Trees and Flowers 4:01 Dum Dum Girls

II

Saltwater 4:09 Isidore
If (2011 – Remaster) 4:31 Pink Floyd
Under The Sun/Every Day Comes and Goes 5:51 Black Sabbath
Reply (Vitaminsforyou Remix) 4:36 Madrid

Vessel 4:42 Zola Jesus
A Forest 3:21 Bat for Lashes
Onomatopoeia 5:20 Max Roach
If Not For You 3:34 George Harrison

III

Rollercoaster 4:18 Red House Painters
Turquoise 3:29 Donovan
The Meditant (Dialogue With the Stars) 10:14 Blut Aus Nord
Elephant (Canyons Wooly Mammoth remix) 7:20 Tame Impala

Hag 6:28 Storm Corrosion
Going To California 3:32 Led Zeppelin
Sit Down If You Can 5:13 Elwood Haygood With The Campbell Brothers
The Mistress of the Night Terrors 4:05 The Midsummer Nightmare Ensemble

IV

P.S.Y. 12:12 Butthole Surfers
Swamp Thing 5:58 The Chameleons
Return of the She-King 7:51 Dead Can Dance
Like a Ghost in Your Own Life 5:49 Ulrich Schnauss

pretty nice, right?

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Wow … three way Circle Game on Presidents Day 2013.

We went with the “Full Olympic Standard” for three persons.

Brother Jerome
Winthrop Frank
The Host

Seated, seated, seated
mingling, danse, mingling

Seated, seated, seated
danse, mingling, danse

two full circles. half of a third. then Turkish Coffee.

After Turkish Coffee, the Wife drove us all to Hong Kong Dragon … Good Times, Damn Good Times: Live.

Here’s the set list:

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Always a happy sight:

… and a vista never to be seen again:

Here is an excel spreadsheet of the history of BSM:

BSMHistory

Until BSMXIII
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… and don’t forget, we’ll just be coming back from this:

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I think the Holidayz are winding down …

I’m sure the May 14th audience is wondering “Whats going on?”

Well, as of today, Now Today tis a mere 12 weeks until Black Sabbath Monday XIII

(85 days as of this writing)

What’s it gonna be?

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My holidays go until the end of biz on the 13th.

Busy times ahead.

When we return to “Ordinary Time” we’ll see where the chips stack and how many … etc

until then, here is The New Winter Nightmare Ensemble as they were, performing “Azneovlantusis”:

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Just like that, 2013.

I think the previous seven years paved the way for the glory that was last night.

Of course, we needed to develop through those years to begin to approach the idea of getting a programme into focus.

Three Sets.

Three album sides.

Sides one and Two before dinner.

Dinner.

Side three (or the third set)

Dessert.

FireWorks

Auld Lang Syne (with dansing)

divination

Clean up.

Now Today.

a few pictures to get the party going, many hours of film to digest …

The first is from the pre VIP Exclusive Pre-Party music Workshop:

note the new bowtie (thanks to the wife for the assistance):

a glimpse into the dining hall:

Our Best to You and Yours for the Year (and forever) ahead.

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By far the best part of “The Hobbit” pt 1 was the scene including Sir Christopher Lee as Saruman:

A delightful film, it was good to see The Master, still at it.

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In other news, Herr O paid a surprise visit to TNGHbtS last night. We had a few laughs and managed some music as well. A new bit he played on the mellotron app, and then he was on cymbal for a go at Nightmare I and The Call.

More rehearsing is needed …

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Between various obligations, illnesses, and the “weather” this is proving to be a trying, if not un-EventFULL NTW.

We may see “The Hobbit” today.

Perhaps if there’s a rally there could be a rehearsal tonight.

For those that missed it, here’s SCL’s Christmas Message:

SCL2012

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It remains unclear whether or not this will be a week or fortnight of Good Times.  Everything remains unclear, with the holidays and all that.  Moreover, few seem able to commit to a programme or even perceive what the possiblilties are.  Again, the holidayz and We, here at The New Great Hall by the Sea overstand.

But, the kick off event, the Sabitathica Welcome Party was a smashing event.  He, Elizabeth, me (the Host) and the Wife were pleasantly surprised by the addition of Mr Y.

After a fantastic Persian dish we watched the epic monster “Now Today Fortnight 2011 parts I and II”.  Although some questioned the editing, the time, and the choices, even with reminders of the staggering 75 hours of raw footage, it seemed to pass in the blink of an eye.  Exceedingly excellent Good Times, not only on film, but the act of watching in fellowship.  

… and Then, the inaugural trial of “The New Winter Nightmare Ensemble”.  Playing the music of “The Midsummer Nightmare Ensemble” and augmenting the programme with “side three”: “Too Much Time on My Hands” and the dreaded “Azneovlantusis”.

To wind the Event down (well past the Midnight hour) we were blessed with a listening of Sabitathica’s new album “No One Knows Her”.

Here are some photographic proofs of the words above:

Truly a fantastic time!

Christmas Eve I had my annual breakfast with Brother Jerome at The Pour House. A lively cognac fueled walk followed as we promenaded the Commonwealth Avenue Mall and made our way to a music store outside Fenway to pick up a new ride Cymbal for PH.

Later, one of the highlights of the year, the Good Times at The Abington Ale House featuring a magnificent round of “The Ministers Cat”.

more photos to come.

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So, lets see if we have any more Good Times this Now Today Week 2012 …

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