[ASTRO] Re: MST3k/MOAM records/MOAM live

[kepler@metro1.com (Michael Kepler)]

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> From: Andreas Lux <alux@rz.Uni-Osnabrueck.DE>
> To: Multiple recipients of <astro-list@furball.slime.org>
> Subject:  [ASTRO]  MST3k/MOAM records/MOAM live
> 
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> 
> hello listees!
> 
> It is not that I would not try, but it is rather difficult, to get tapes
> from the MST3k in Germany. If some of the european (or even the US-)
> listees could help me, would be great. I am anxious to see some of that
> stuff, but it was never broadcasted in Germany. Even special
> Sci-Fi-Mailorders do not know that series, some kind of strange, I think.
> 

Do you have web access?  Try "http://www.rhino.com", this is the
company that is releasing the official mst3k episode vids.  There are
only about 4 or 5 released so far, but more are on the way.  Maybe
Rhino will accept foreign orders.  If they don't, I'm sure somebody
could send you a tape of two.  Can you deal with VHS or PAL only?
This could be a problem with the Rhino releases, come to think of it.
I couldn't send you PAL tapes either, not that I'm volunteering.
I've got enough tape trades sent out with nothing back for now.

> 
> Another thing:
> 
> Does anybody have an idea, how much records MOAM is selling? I was
> discussing it with a friend, he said "a maximum of 5000 per records", I
> said that it must be more. Who is right, are we totally wrong, or what? If
> you know something, please mail.
> 

I'm curious about this, too.  Is Coco still monitoring the list?

> 
> And yet another:
> 
> How long are the MOAM shows in the US? On the upcoming tour in Germany
> they will play 50 minutes (perhaps som eesupport act will play longer) Is
> it more in the US? Anyway, as I hope to seen them more than once, I think
> I will get enough of their stuff.
> 

It seems all astro shows on both sides of the atlantic are between 50
and 60 minutes (depending on how much time is spent bantering while
someone replaces strings, etc).  There are usually at least a couple
of support acts that play for about 40 minutes each or so.  Most recently,
they have also been opening with a cute little video that lasts about
20 minutes.
 
I doubt that MOAM, being trapped in human form, could rock as hard as
they do for more than 50-60 minutes.  I know the show seems kinda short,
but it's better to be left wanting more than to end the show with some
ragged, exhausted performances.  I have been wondering how MOAM could
deal with playing longer shows.  I'll bet they could play a couple of
40 minute sets if they had a good 20 minute break in the middle, which
could be handily filled by some kind of film or video entertainment.

> Bye and remember: the pedal between the accelerator and the clutch is
> called brake!
> 

It is remarkable how many people forget this essential detail.  Just
last month somebody was unclear on this concept at did $4000.00 U.S.
damage to my jeep.

> Andreas
> 

Mookie

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