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18 Aug '04

More protests against Rachel Whiteread... http://www.thechapmagazine.com/protest.html THE CHAP ART PROTEST On 25th May 2004, twenty seven followers of The Chap handcuffed themselves around Rachel Whiteread’s ‘Untitled (Room 101)’ in the Cast Courts of the Victoria and Albert Museum, as a protest against the pointless intrusion by contemporary art pieces into public areas. The Chaps and Chapettes formed a “human cufflink” around the 18X12-foot sculpture and recited the final lines of John Keats’ Ode on a Grecian Urn: “Beauty is truth, truth beauty, - that is all/Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.” The human cufflink produced no reaction whatsoever from security officers at the V&A, so the Chaps climbed on to the sculpture and continued the protest from its surprisingly wobbly surface. Even then, they were able to dispatch the contents of several hip flasks of fine whisky before attracting any attention. A stand-off ensued between the tweed-clad protesters, emboldened by their unassailable height and whisky, and security guards. The Chap's spokesman agreed with a negotiator for the V&A to come down, if provided with a stepladder and an ashtray. The latter, alas, was not forthcoming, and the Chaps descended, one by one, with unsmoked pipes and cigarettes clasped between their teeth. Various members of curating and conservation staff then appeared, and attempted to herd the Chaps into a corner to give them a good ticking off. The exit to the Cast Court had been sealed off by security by then. There was only one course of action. The Chaps politely but firmly asked to be let out, and, showing remarkable dignity, filed out of the V&A with a security escort. For over a century, the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Cast Court has been a repository of plaster reproductions of the world’s great monuments, including life-size replicas of Trajan's column, the Pórtico de la Gloria in Santiago de Compostela and Michelangelo's David. Originally intended as a reference for classics and arts students unable to visit the originals in European cities, the Cast Court provides a place to contemplate some of the wonders of the cultural world. Until, that is, November 2003, when Modus Operandi, public art consultants who have developed the BBC's art programme, invited Rachel Whiteread to install a piece of her work in the Cast Courts, because “the resonance and mythology of the space might fascinate her.” It seems, however, that the resonance and mythology of the space didn’t fascinate Ms Whiteread, because she decided to make yet another plaster cast of an empty room, this time Room 101 at the old BBC Building. George Orwell purportedly used it as a reference for his Room 101 in the novel 1984 – probably because he saw it every day during the two years he worked at the BBC and it was as good as any other number. But hold on a minute – what has this got to do with Trajan’s Column? “Room 101,” says Ms Whiteread, “stands as a metaphor in the collective memory and the popular imagination for the worst thing that can happen to you.” Indubitably, but where does Michelangelo’s David fit in to that? Not at all, is sadly the answer, since many of the plaster reproductions had to be moved out of the way to squeeze in Ms Whiteread’s gargantuan cube of plaster. Studying the informative placard displayed next to the sculpture, we read that, in fact, “Other casts in the gallery have been arranged by Rachel Whiteread”. The result is that, from every angle, one’s view of the other exhibits in Cast Court 46B are obscured by ‘Untitled (Room 101)’. The Chap objects to the V&A giving a single artist the exclusive privilege of reflecting on the contents of the Cast Courts, thus denying the same pleasure to the general public. Visitors to Tate Modern are not, conversely, forced to peer around classical sculptures in order to view someone shouting on a giant video screen. This clumsy bit of curating seems to reflect the fear held by all public museums of being perceived as stuffy and old fashioned. The Chap says: it’s alright to be stuffy and old fashioned, and better than trying to keep up with the trendy crowd and getting it hopelessly wrong in the process.

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Re: Fwd: Re: Fwd: Re: [KLF] Mu / Riven / Myst
by Raymond Baal 18 Aug '04

18 Aug '04

This is great fun and everything but although I'm all for anarchy and everything, it being the only type of government that lets me play Motorhead at my preferred volume after misnight, I really take issue with someone representing me as a Bush-voting right-wing Nazi. I don't vote at all because it's a pain in the arse to have to get up early and not get wasted immediately as usual in order to prevent awkward stares from 'the judging panel' that you find at these Polling Stations. And my old school teacher. Chill Out Ray Raymond Baal <raymondbaal(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: I don't know who this smart-arse thinks he is but authoring these kind of phony emails can be interpreted as an offence under federal law and I'm warning you to stop. Vote Bush in 04. NeoCon Ray Raymond Baal <raymondbaal(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 16:59:31 +0100 (BST) From: Raymond Baal Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: [KLF] Mu / Riven / Myst To: Raymond Baal Sorry, Ray...it was me. It being the 23rd and everything, that KLF list-member's reply has inadvertently triggered your other selves into quais-consciousness with only myself being fully aware of what's going on. Just relax and have a spliff. It'll be alright after the full moon has waned. Raymond Baal <raymondbaal(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Someone just sent me this strange sequence of emails. Is someone playing a joke on me? -One of the other rays Raymond Baal <raymondbaal(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 16:55:07 +0100 (BST) From: Raymond Baal Subject: Re: [KLF] Mu / Riven / Myst To: Raymond Baal That last email was a lie. I don't drive. I'm against the use of fossil-fuels for personal transport as I don't want to be responsible for George Bush. The Other Ray Raymond Baal <raymondbaal(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: Of course I already knew it was 23% but didn't want to admit it to the 22 alter-egos who currently inhabit my psyche as it causes havoc when I'm driving. Ray seeklektek <eclectics(a)comcast.net> wrote: ----- Original Message ----- From: Raymond Baal Yes. Put down that Wilson! I've had a Chapel Perilous experience or two where everything starts to look like a giant conspiracy, even the use of Compacta font in otherwise innocuous newspaper headlines (Compacta having been invented for just that purpose, fact-fans). I'm sure that at least 53% of people on the list have not admitted similar affliction to THEIR psychiatrist. -------------------------- The actual number has been scientifically determined to be 23%. http://www.artopea.com/thompson.html seek _______________________________________________ KLF mailing list KLF(a)mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/klf --------------------------------- ALL-NEW Yahoo! Messenger - sooooo many all-new ways to express yourself --------------------------------- ALL-NEW Yahoo! Messenger - sooooo many all-new ways to express yourself --------------------------------- ALL-NEW Yahoo! Messenger - sooooo many all-new ways to express yourself --------------------------------- ALL-NEW Yahoo! Messenger - sooooo many all-new ways to express yourself --------------------------------- ALL-NEW Yahoo! Messenger - sooooo many all-new ways to express yourself --------------------------------- ALL-NEW Yahoo! Messenger - sooooo many all-new ways to express yourself

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Re: [KLF] Contemplating sale of KLF Vinyl- Advice please
by TheMgnt＠aol.com 18 Aug '04

18 Aug '04

> Question is, has anyone out there sold off their collections and later > regretted it? I'm seriously in two minds about selling but don't see the > point of the stuff gathering dust when it could be buying my imminent bundle > of joy a better cot or push chair. While I don't have an answer I understand your delima. I've occasionally looked in the Archives and wondered if I should just compile all the rarities (say all my KLF singles) onto a series of CDRs and just sell the originals. I mean, when was the last time I pulled out my Kylie Remix 12"? Stick it on CDR and sell it. I think I would keep cool stuff like an original 1987, etc. Ultimately, tho, I just like having them around. Plus I enjoy occasionally sending my wife a link to an outrageous auction to aid her understanding. :) It is good to know, tho, that if we ever faced some financial disaster I could sell some of this stuff and make a quick couple of bucks. If you do decide to sell, I'd make a backup archive. Convert the wav files to shn or flac or some other lossless compression and stick em on a couple of DVD-Rs. I also use PAR2 to make recovery files in case one of the files gets damaged. -paul Currently in rotation: Sparks - various

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Early Jimmy Cauty on CD
by John Milne 18 Aug '04

18 Aug '04

I recently managed to get hold of a Japanese promo CD from 1988 called "Under the Covers". Hidden amongst acts like Aztec Camera and Simply Red is Brilliant's cover of James Brown's "It's a Man's Man's World" from "Kiss The Lips of Life". I wonder - is this the only legitimate appearance of Brilliant on CD? John PS - Apart from Tim's soiree with Gimpo, is anyone else doing anything else for the tenth anniversary of the money burning (this Monday, August 23rd)? -- Whatever you Wanadoo: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/time/ This email has been checked for most known viruses - find out more at: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/help/id/7098.htm

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burn 1m dvd
by Andy Bassett 18 Aug '04

18 Aug '04

I have a copy of the burn £1000000 dvd. It costs £10 My copy is orginally from oaksterforce I mailed him sometime asking if i could distribute because he was unavalable. He said i could. Other dvd's available. Waiting Staduim House Tril White room motion picture The work (2 DVD) _________________________________________________________________ Use MSN Messenger to send music and pics to your friends http://www.msn.co.uk/messenger

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Contemplating sale of KLF Vinyl- Advice please
by Thorpe1uk＠aol.com 17 Aug '04

17 Aug '04

Right guys, after collecting and loving the work of the KLF since the glory days, I am now considering flogging the lot. Times have changed, needs have changed, and I've got all the music on CD and mp3 if ever I want to hear it. Question is, has anyone out there sold off their collections and later regretted it? I'm seriously in two minds about selling but don't see the point of the stuff gathering dust when it could be buying my imminent bundle of joy a better cot or push chair. Next question is, which is the best method of sale. Private to list members or bang it all on ebay? I have pretty much everything ever on vinyl, right back to WKTJ and 1987 (original non-boot!). Advice please before I lose an impotant part of my youthful years for good. Thanks Tony

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RE: [KLF] Cyberstalking Lost in My Mind
by James Parker 17 Aug '04

17 Aug '04

Nice one John As inventive as ever with your searches and questions. Isn't the net great for going off at a tangent. I see in the Stockwell history says that in 1948 500 West Indian migrants were housed in the newly constructed deep bomb shelters. What a welcome to Blighty for them. ____________________________________________ This OUTBOUND message from Frontline Limited has been checked for all known viruses by the MessageLabs Virus Scanning Service.

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Cyberstalking Lost in My Mind
by John Milne 17 Aug '04

17 Aug '04

Thanks to Andy for the information on Trancentral's address. A surreal moment of cyber-stalking has thrown up this: http://www.mail-archive.com/britdisc@csv.warwick.ac.uk/msg01138.html. The people who live there now (and maybe bought it off Jimmy) seem to be frisbee enthusiasts! And also, here's where the KLF moved to next: http://www.stockwell.org.uk/Word/historyshorts.rtf (St. Michael's Road - presumably, Jimmy moved there after the "Benio Over and Out" mix of LTTT before moving to Brighton) Also nice to see that the pinnacle of Stockwell's history is ambient house (and that Trancentral doesn't seem to have turned into flats). Yours, Avid Merrionly, John -- Whatever you Wanadoo: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/time/ This email has been checked for most known viruses - find out more at: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/help/id/7098.htm

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another tracklist question
by Fritz von Runte - Onze MC 17 Aug '04

17 Aug '04

OnzeMC StationaryNow I've found this compilation: Tracks ; 1. Liberace - Open (120 BPM) 0'11 2. ABC - Say It (122 BPM) 5'43 3. Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy (124 BPM) 6'42 4. OMD - Call My Name (124 BPM) 6'01 5. KLF - Last Train To Trancentral (124 BPM) 6'51 6. KA22 - Metamorphism (125 BPM) 5'56 7. 2 Unlimited - Get Ready For This (126 BPM) 5'40 8. Pet Shop Boys - Music For Boys (126 BPM) 5'57 9. Malcolm McLaren - Magic's Back (127 BPM) 7'17 10. Atomizer - Time To Time (127 BPM) 6'51 11. Sbam - Just Can't Get Enough (128 BPM) 6'27 12. The Other Two - Tasty Fish (130 BPM) 6'03 Track 10 is Atomizer, and this CD is from 1992. Is it related to Cauty's Atomizer? all the best Pete

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Re: WTKLFBAMQ
by Tony Stuart 17 Aug '04

17 Aug '04

wizard wrote: >has anyone on this list got any of the burnt £50 notes? i read somewhere that people had gone to Jura after hearing about the burn and found some part burnt or just small pieces of the £50 notes... haven't got any myself, but people were still finding burnt £50 notes well after the event. there was an article in the Sun newspaper where a guy had found a bunch of them, and handed them in to the police. they apparently got in touch with b&j to offer the notes back, but received no reply, so the notes were handed back to the finder to keep. t -- ___________________________________________________________ Sign-up for Ads Free at Mail.com http://promo.mail.com/adsfreejump.htm

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