how utterly, sublimely happy was i to discover that a previously unreleased collection of jeff buckley material is being released?!?!?!

hmm...do we think i will have to make this a new addition to my musical collection?

the answer is a big hells yeah. it comes out today. if i'm good and don't drink too much this weekend, i will buy it on sunday. whee!!!!

TRACK LISTING:
1. "Hymne à l'Amour" - duet; rehearsal tape; recorded at Lucas residence, New York City; 2/92 * 11:30
2. "How Long Will It Take" - duet; soundboard tape; recorded at CBGB's, New York City; 4/23/92 * 5:17
3. "Mojo Pin" - duet; soundboard tape; recorded at the Knitting Factory, New York City; 4/18/92 * 5:44
4. "Song To No One" - duet; rehearsal tape; recorded at Lucas residence, New York City; 10/91 * 3:41
5. "Grace" - band; studio demo, recorded at Krypton Studios, New York City; 8/17/91 ** 4:15
6. "Satisfied Mind" - solo; live broadcast from the Knitting Factory on Nicholas Hill's Music Faucet, WFMU; 3/22/92 **** 3:24
7. "Cruel" - band; live broadcast from the Knitting Factory on Nicholas Hill's Music Faucet, WFMU; 3/22/92 *** 5:29
8. "She Is Free" - duet; rehearsal tape; recorded at Lucas residence, New York City; 1/92 ***** 4:30
9. "Harem Man" - duet; rehearsal tape; recorded at Lucas residence, New York City; 1/92 * 5:45
10. "Malign Fiesta (No Soul)" - band; live broadcast from the Knitting Factory on Nicholas Hill's Music Faucet, WFMU; 3/22/92 *** 4:21
11. "Grace" - duet; soundboard tape; recorded at club Roulette, New York City; 4/5/92 * 6:27

the only other thing i would have liked to see is a released version of "forget her"--but i'm well aware of the fact that jeff didn't want that released as a single, so i guess i'll just have to deal with that.

but how much does that rock!??!?!

so i saw this online and thought i'd answer before i resume tackling phone calls (hey, i've been working hard today, i'm entitled!)

i'm realizing as i look at this that i haven't done one of these in forever...

1. What do you most like about your body? at the moment, my hair.
2. Least?: edgar.
3. How many fillings do you have?: don't remember. some, but not a ton.
4. Do you think you're good looking?: i guess i'm alright-looking?
5. Do other people often tell you that you're good-looking?: if they do, it's because my parents paid them to. ;) i get told i'm cute from time to time.
6. Do you look like any celebrities?: i don't think so, but i've been told i look like donna from 'the west wing' and, in extreme randomness, i was told a couple of weeks ago that i looked like kate hudson (i know, i don't see it either).

Fashion:
1. Do you wear a watch?: i feel naked without one.
2. How many coats and jackets do you own?: a bunch--but a few that i wear regularly.
3. Favourite pants/skirt color?: black
4. Most expensive item of clothing?: probably one of my suits or a weak b moss moment purchase
5. What kind of shoes do you wear?: depends on the situation. loafers for work, sneakers or my comfy brown folky shoes at home.
6. Describe your style in one word: ever-evolving...

Friends:
1. Do your friends 'know' you?: my good friends do.
2. What do they tend to be like?: they like me. other than that, he or she is each his or her own person.
3. Are there traits in you that are universally liked?: er...you guys tell me.
4. How many people do you tell everything to?: a few people.

Media:
1. Favourite band ever?: no way i could answer that...it's changed too much over the years.
2. Most listened to bands: jam bands (dmb, pmb and the like), singer-songwriter types (howie, jeff buckley), brit rock (coldplay, travis, radiohead, belle and sebastian) and a bunch of various and sundry bands/artists like averi, tori, ani, etc. a wide variety.
3. Do you find any musicians good looking?: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. no. of course not. you guys know me. ;)
4. Can you play an instrument?: flute and i'm constantly struggling in my quest to conquer mayerday, my guitar.
5. Type of music most listened to?: alternacoustic
6. Type never listened to?: country or rap
7. Favorite books?: well-written ones.

General:
1. Whom do you believe is the smartest man alive at the moment?: probably someone i've never heard of.
2. What do you prefer, a sunny or rainy day?: depends.
3. Do you consider yourself lucky?: yes and no
4. Do you feel pity for people?: depends on the people and the situation
5. Choose one word to describe how you feel most often: introspective

Basics:
1. Name: victoria marie
2. Do you like it?: very much
3. Nicknames: vickie, (queen) smoothie, cricket
4. Screen names: magdalena281
5. Age: 21
6. Birthday: soon. :) 11-03-80
7. Sign: scorpio
8. Born at: beverly hospital
9. School: graduate of saint michael's college
11. Natural hair color: blonde
12. Current hair color: blonde
13. Eye color: blue
14. Height: 5'7
15. Birthplace: beverly, ma
16. Shoe size: 7

Favourites:
1. Numbers: 13, 28
2. Colour: blue and yellow at the moment, but orange is always right up near the top of the list.
3. Day: anything but monday
4. Month: october and november
5. Song: at the moment? averi, "in tune"
6. Movie: don't even get me started on this one...it'll take too long.
7. Band: my, aren't we being redundant...
8. Season: autumn
9. Sport: to play: soccer. to watch live: hockey or baseball.
10. Class: defender (did i just say that?!?!?!) or theater classes (play prod or kirk classes--yes, i said kirk classes)
11. Teacher: louns
12. Drink: non-alcoholic at the moment: water (i know, weird, huh?). alcoholic: vodka cranberry
13. Veggie: green peppers, carrots or brocoli
14. TV Show: west wing, inside the actor's studio and real world (in that order)
15. Radio Station: DOES ANYONE KNOW A GOOD ALTERNATIVE STATION IN D.C.? BECAUSE I'M GOING NUTS HERE!!!! um...yeah, i've been listening to a lot of cds as of late...
16. Store: depends on what i want. clothes? b moss. music? dccd (a kickass music store in adams morgan)
17. Word: crikey
18. Animal: wow...i have no idea...
19. Flower: daffodils (but i think this has to do with my association with the song) or daisies.

Love:
1. How long was your longest relationship?: too long. ;)
2. How long was your shortest relationship?: the actual relationshipy part of it was what--two days (over the course of what--a year...)
3. Who was your first love?: not going to make myself rehash THAT lack of judgment.
4. What do you miss about them?: absolutely nothing. :)

Have you ever:
1. Drank?: yeah
2. Smoked?: yes
4. Stolen?: i was young and foolish
5. Done anything illegal?: breakin the law...breakin the law...
6. Wanted to die?: ja.
7. Hit someone?: as in actually throw a punch? no.

Past:
1. What is the one thing you would change about your past?: said goodbye before it was too late.
2. What is the biggest mistake you've made in your life?: not figured out how to gain self-confidence.
3. Last thing you heard: the senate buzzer.
4. Last thing you saw: that question
5. Last thing you said: "smile tonie...you're having fun"
6. Who is the last person you saw?: tonie (who was not having fun)
7. Who is the last person you fought with?: some angry thurmond fan.
8. What is the last TV show you saw?: biography: james dean. :):):)
9. What is the last song you heard?: "brace yourself"--howie day
7 Location: i'm sitting in an office in washington d.c.
8 Birthday: didn't i already answer this?
10 Status: single
**what happened to No. 9**

16 Quote: "the only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it."--oscar wilde
18 Scent: vanilla or citrus
22 Element: surprise
23 Author: me. ;) don't really have a favorite author...i like a bunch of works.

GiRlY qUeStIoNs
i skipped most of these because i didn't feel like answering them. but i liked this one.
27 perfect boy: an artistic, well-spoken, fun, funny, attractive guy, ideally with some musical ability and either a british accent or the ability and desire to slip into a british accent.

PointLeSs
28 How many rings before you answer the phone: how lazy am i?
29 Future Career plans: theater critic or other form of reporter/writer. i plan on making a living writing.
30 Do you sleep with stuffies?: i have a lot of pillows, but that's it.
31 Do you want kids: depends on if orlando bloom wants them or not. ;)
32 Are you popular: i hate thinking about popularity--it's foolish
33 Are you pretty: jesus, i answered this already. are you trying to bash my self-esteem even more?!?!?! ;)
34 Do you have your own phone line?: cell phone...and my own mailbox on our answering machine...
35 Do you get along with your family?: yep
36 Do you have any piercings or tattoos?: ears pierced. used to have belly button, tongue, and both cartiledge pierced. never strayed into the tattoo realm.

Do YoU LiKe
37 Giving hugs?: very much
38 Taking walks in the rain: when it's warm, i love it
39 Going to the mall?: depends on my mood
40 Go on stage?: i miss it so much

Do YoU
41 Drink: deja vu
43 Drugs: i'm older and wiser now. ;)
44 Eat meat: not too much
45 Insomnia: rarely
47 Eat sushi: i have enough issues with cooked fish. but i like california rolls.
48 Bake: i like to--i do it once every millenium, but i like to...

Personal Stance On
73 Homosexuality: besides the fact that it's currently october (hehehe), i say if you're happy, i'm happy.
74 Brand names: not a big concern to me.
75 Abortion: i don't think i could ever fully know how i feel about it until i'm in that situation. and even then, i wouldn't know. so i won't even pretend to have a position
76 Religion: still out to lunch on this one
77 Animal Rights: i like them
78 Love at first sight: lust at first sight is a definite. love is something i'll say i hope is possible
79 God: already answered this...
80 Aliens: probably, but who knows?
81 Horoscopes: they're fun to read and see how they work into my life.
82 Heaven: ...
83 Hell: ...
84 Reincarnation: ...
85 Transvestites: sure
86 Pop music: i admit it
87 Rap: it's ok
88 80's music: unappreciated at the time, but now we're making up for it.
89 Punk: damn straight. although i'm a wussy punk.

Quick Addiction
90 what's the prettiest instrument?: guitar
91 what's the prettiest part of the body?: eyes
92 biggest fault: please let me know...but be kind...i'm gentle. ;)
93 biggest fears: being alone
94 Do you live in the moment?: sometimes. i try to.
95 Do you care about looks?: i'd be lying if i said i didn't.
96 Do you like your handwriting?: yes
97 Obsession: music, writing
98 looking forward to: immediately? going running. down the road: being happy
99 Favorite weather: fall--a cool breeze, but a warm sun.
100 Do you ever wish you were somebody else?: don't we all?