Ian Curtis - Control & Ride
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User1 at 10.16.07 - 1:21 am
Sorry Guys it was too painful watch such a person such as Ian being buried in a thread that was not about him at all.
I hope we are able to come up with a ride to celebrate his impact on the music scene. I'll be the first to say I'll be there when there's a ride posted. In the mean time, lyrics to New Dawn Fades seems like a good one that fits with the ridazz............
A change of speed, a change of style.
A change of scene, with no regrets,
A chance to watch, admire the distance,
Still occupied, though you forget.
Different colours, different shades,
Over each mistakes were made.
I took the blame.
Directionless so plain to see,
A loaded gun won't set you free.
So you say.
We'll share a drink and step outside,
An angry voice and one who cried,
'We'll give you everything and more,
The strain's too much, can't take much more.'
Oh, I've walked on water, run through fire,
Can't seem to feel it anymore.
It was me, waiting for me,
Hoping for something more,
Me, seeing me this time, hoping for something else.
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The word on the street is that a group of riders may be going to the matinée showing on Saturday at 1 PM, before heading over to Scoops for the Lights Out! meetup.
PC10.16.07 - 1:41 am
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i'd totally be down to throw this ride if there's enough interest. what time are you rolling out for lights out, russ? 7 right?
trekkie10.16.07 - 2:01 am
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Meet at Scoops, 6:00.
Roll out to the Observatory, 7:00. 7:00 sharp! I will be cracking the whip on this.
PC10.16.07 - 2:12 am
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Which theatre is showing the matinee on Saturday? I'd like to go too.
City Hobgoblin10.16.07 - 9:53 am
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It's playing at the Nuart on Santa Monica (at the 405 in West L.A.)
trekkie10.16.07 - 10:02 am
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So Saturday matinee show at 1pm it is. Now for the ride aspect. Do we meet and ride up to the new art... which I gather to be an hour to hour 1/2 from the Wishire vermont station. Or just meet up at the Nuart and ride out to our perspective 'after rides' like scoops.
DeKadenzy10.16.07 - 12:35 pm
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I wonder if I can take a 3 hr lunch break on satuday? nope sorry will have to see you guys at scoops
dannyzuko10.16.07 - 1:11 pm
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Santa Monica Blvd at the 405...doesn't seem like it's that far actually - well, from Hollywood anyway - what about a Sunset/Vermont or Sunset/Western start? Could roll down Sunset or Hollywood to Highland, Highland to Melrose, Melrose til it ends at Santa Monica/Doheny, then Santa Monica to the 405?
Or is Wilshire/Western actually closer? Time to check google maps...
trekkie10.16.07 - 1:50 pm
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From Wilshire/Western it's about 8 1/2 miles. From Hollywood/Highland it's about 8. Either way, assuming a medium pace and no slowpokes or major mechanicals, an hour should be plenty.
PC10.16.07 - 3:17 pm
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Wishire/Western is my vote. Up Wilshire to Santa Monica left to Nuart. Meet at 11:30 am Ride out at 12 sharp.... Can I get an AMEN?!!!!!!!
I have acces to lamination material. Does someone want to come up with a spoke card? Email me at.... louis.rojas@operationhope.org
DeKadenzy10.16.07 - 3:28 pm
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I'm jealous, I may have to watch it sunday or something
dannyzuko10.16.07 - 4:11 pm
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For those who can't make the EARLY matinee, Tren Way's gonna do a ride to catch the 4pm showing on Saturday. We're probably gonna leave at around 2pm from somewhere on the eastside. Starting point TBD.
waxmuseum10.16.07 - 4:38 pm
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well shit, should we just join forces with the tren ways? (assuming that was an invite)
trekkie10.16.07 - 4:44 pm
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As long as we can make the Lights out by 7, I'm all for it. What do you think trekkie out hopefully by 6 one hour to Scoops then with just a huff of a rest... up Griffith Park. I gets tired just thinking it.
DeKadenzy10.16.07 - 4:50 pm
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Fuck that, I want Scoops.
PC10.16.07 - 4:55 pm
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PC - would you be in if it was the 1pm showing then?
trekkie10.16.07 - 5:16 pm
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In for the 1 PM, yes. Not just because I want Scoops, but because I'm the fool who is organizing the Lights Out! ride so I need to be there on time.
PC10.16.07 - 5:21 pm
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dakenzy,
i just emailed you a spoke card - pdf format, 4-up.
so maybe the 1pm showing is safer since we wanna make it back for lights out...
trekkie10.16.07 - 5:56 pm
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I wish I could go. I'll be doing a century in Death Valley though.
kyber10.16.07 - 5:58 pm
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Sweet spoke card. 1pm it is. I'll post it on the ride list.
DeKadenzy10.16.07 - 6:05 pm
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Why don't we do this on Sunday the 21st? The date you have is the same date and time as I got the Miraical Mile Art Extravaganzas --->
Also the number 21 was Ian's favorite number!!!
User110.16.07 - 11:27 pm
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If we do it on Saturday, people have a choice. Look at art or see a movie about Ian Curtis.
PC10.16.07 - 11:42 pm
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can someone sneak a cam corder in the movie and bring it to lights out?
dannyzuko10.17.07 - 8:32 am
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lol, Danny. Should I wear an eye patch and and a sash around my waist as my new hobby is pirating.
Lets keep this one on Saturday 1pm. Post an additional ride for Sunday.
Unless.... more people agree for Sunday by this afternoon. Let this thread speak!
DeKadenzy10.17.07 - 9:21 am
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i'm down for either day, or both. ha.
trekkie10.17.07 - 9:45 am
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might I suggest an alternate route, riding on wilshire sucks, traffic sucks, the road sucks, it's hilly, and there are plenty of alternate routes to be taken.
FuzzBeast10.17.07 - 11:54 am
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yeah i was thinking the same thing - Wilshire Blvd. heading west from the metro station sucks balls. The entire right lane is torn up with potholes and uneven asphalt for miles at a time.
My vote is still the Hollywood to West L.A. route. Or maybe a Bike Kitchen start?
trekkie10.17.07 - 11:59 am
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how bout, Bike Kitchen start, west on Melrose, west on Santa Monica Blvd?
Kind of a boring route, but I think we'll wanna make it time to get seats and stuff.
Also, someone should scout Santa Monica Blvd as it gets into West L.A. I remember them doing construction between WeHo and West L.A. for years and years. Is all that shite done?
trekkie10.17.07 - 12:09 pm
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since we will be heading back to scoops. sounds cool. I will post the ride a little after 2pm, lets get alittle more input on riders that want to go. Start place... scoops or western/wilshire
DeKadenzy10.17.07 - 12:26 pm
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Well I thought if the ride was on the 21st, it would have more of an exclusive feature to it and wouldn't be competing with other rides. If Sunday turns out to be a nice day, it would be a great day to ride around Venice, SM and what not. Plus people wouldn't have to chose between rides.
I'm down for a Sunday ride, is there enough people to do a Sunday ride? Speak up or forever lose this option. Also DeKadenzy awesome spoke card! If you guys are still doing the ride Saturday, can you make some cards for the Sunday ride if we do it? I think I can do the laminating if needed.
User110.17.07 - 3:28 pm
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I hear ya! The date was tough. Not too many spoke for a Sunday ride. Props go more to Trekkie for the spoke card design. If you leave an email address I will ask if we can get one made up with a Sunday date too! Hell mabey I'll do both.
DeKadenzy10.17.07 - 3:46 pm
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Let me know if you got cards for Sunday so I can post. Just ten need to be made. I'm going more for the exclusivity of the cards than making a pile of them.
allanalessio@yahoo.com
Thanks man!
User110.17.07 - 3:56 pm
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if you guys decide to do a sunday one as well, i'll make a new version of the spoke card. lemme knows.
trekkie10.17.07 - 4:19 pm
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If people don't want to take Wilshire because of the road conditions, Hollywood/Highland is actually a little closer. You just have to be able to tolerate an ugly mall and a bunch of tourists--but then, if you can't tolerate a little of that, you picked the wrong city to live in.
Saturday!
PC10.17.07 - 4:20 pm
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Wilshire is a death wish past SM Blvd., and it's no picnic between downtown and SM Blvd. That said, it's a blast in heavy traffic getting to CM!!!! I love riding the streets with cars stopped like a big ass parking lot!
And of course riding in a big mob is fun toooooooooooooo!!!
User110.17.07 - 5:00 pm
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I think DeKadenzy posted the Bike Kitchen as the meeting point on the ride calendar. Hmm...does everyone think an hour will be enough time?
P.S. you can buy advance tickets
HERE.
trekkie10.17.07 - 5:03 pm
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According to Gmaps, starting at the Bike Kitchen adds two miles compared to Hollywood/Highland. Or one and a half miles compared to Wilshire/Western, but nobody wants to do Wilshire/Western.
PC10.17.07 - 5:10 pm
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Hollywood/Highland for safe measure? PC whats the estimate travel time from Kitchen to Nuart? I can change the meet place.
DeKadenzy10.17.07 - 5:12 pm
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possible route..?
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1397345
trekkie10.17.07 - 6:08 pm
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User1,
New version of the spoke card is in your inbox...
trekkie10.17.07 - 6:45 pm
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should we try and do some music for this thing or nah?
trekkie10.17.07 - 11:14 pm
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Remember, the movie will be over around 3-ish, which leaves a nice gap until Scoops at 6:00. So there's probably not much need to map out a route from the theater to Hel-Mel, because we will probably be hungry (= a lunch stop), and we will also be wanting to make a market stop to pick up the delicious boxed wine. We'll likely be improvising our way back east, is what I'm saying.
PC10.17.07 - 11:18 pm
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i have these joy division lps for sale if anyone is interested.
joy division - les bains douches vol 1 12" (red vinyl) get back
joy division - les bains douches vol 2 12" (picture disc) get back
joy division - still 2x12" (letterpressed cover) factory
ruinedbyidiots10.17.07 - 11:25 pm
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His Indian name would be...
He who speak much, say nothing.
How!
DeKadenzy10.18.07 - 10:38 am
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Alright RBI, how much are you slanging the Still double LP for?
City Hobgoblin10.18.07 - 11:30 am
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hobogoblin, id cut you a deal and ask for 40. i have a feeling that og factory presses of the joy division catalogue will skyrocket in value after this movie gets a full release. some copies on ebay are for like 65. id rather hook up a friend than a stranger. plus its got a velvet underground cover on the d side, if youre into that sort of thing.
ruinedbyidiots10.18.07 - 5:24 pm
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RBI, alright man, price is right, let me inspect the goodies. I almost bought the repress but it comes in that big obnoxious box. Like all those Sonic Youth represses. I ain't got time for that shit.
Velvet Underground cover -- Sister Ray?
Regarding the movie/ride, y'all may want to get advance tix. I've heard a lot of chatter about this film.
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/tickets/default.asp
City Hobgoblin10.19.07 - 10:21 am
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I wouldn't worry about it selling out. What the fuck kind of sick freaks would go to see a matinée showing of a movie about Ian Curtis?
PC10.19.07 - 1:09 pm
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the movie got a really good writeup in the this week's l.a. weekly.
it's a good read, but i hate those reviews sometimes because they often tell you too much.
trekkie10.19.07 - 1:25 pm
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Thank God we arent anything like that PC
DeKadenzy10.19.07 - 2:06 pm
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I can't read that!!!!
:-(::::::::........
User110.19.07 - 2:37 pm
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if you can't make it tomorrow a bunch of us are rolling over there tonight...
studiodrome10.19.07 - 2:53 pm
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User also talked about a bike group on Sunday.
DeKadenzy10.19.07 - 2:59 pm
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@trekkie -- dood, no kidding, that LA Weekly article was a bit of a spoiler (weird to say about a film that is a true biography, but still). I started reading it, and I was like "hey, wait..." and then I remembered your post so I slammed the sonofabitch closed.
LA Weekly = spoiler. Assholes.
@studiodrome -- tonight's show is sold out. Rubbing everyone's face in it? Studiodrome = Asshole.
City Hobgoblin10.19.07 - 3:28 pm
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OK, now you've got me nervous. Maybe I'll buy my ticket online after all.
PC10.19.07 - 3:42 pm
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OK, got it. But I still think we're going to be the only ones in there munching popcorn and watching a film about a tortured suicidal artist on an early Saturday afternoon.
PC10.19.07 - 3:46 pm
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SHIT!!! Is there THAT many hipsters in LA?!?!?!?
OK OK I would think that the theater would be hipster free Sunday afternoon right?
Regarding the ride on Sunday, I was just going to do a ride my lonesome, but if there's interest, we can get a ride going.
Is there interest in doing a ride Sunday?
User110.19.07 - 3:50 pm
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I hate crowded theaters. More seats for us to choose!
DeKadenzy10.19.07 - 3:57 pm
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I have never regretted getting a job this much before. Not only will the this ride not happen, I can't make it to lights out because of gay-ass work.
bone_yer_bike10.19.07 - 4:05 pm
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Oh shit, its sold out tonight. bummer dudes. luckily i got my tickets a few days ago... damn even baxter didnt get his pre-sale in time...
Well i'll try to have fun without you guys but hey Evil Dead 2 is at Midnight at the Nu Art so i might hit up a double feature...
studiodrome10.19.07 - 4:40 pm
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Sold out, huh? Well enjoy it anyway.
DeKadenzy10.19.07 - 5:00 pm
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City Hobgoblin, I heard you scored a six pack of tickets in the nick of time for your crew, is this true?
studiodrome10.19.07 - 5:12 pm
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do you guys want to meet for dinner or just meet at the theatre?
studiodrome10.19.07 - 5:19 pm
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City Hobgoblin,
Hey sorry I called you a girl and stuff.
So ah who are those tickets for?
LOL
User110.19.07 - 5:21 pm
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wait huh? a bunch of yous are goin tonight? bastards!
trekkie10.19.07 - 5:22 pm
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Sounds like we have at least a 12 pack for tonight's screening...
Pre-Show 7:40 at Native Foods, Westwood...
studiodrome10.19.07 - 5:41 pm
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oh it's tonite??? But I have a ride to do! I'll take my chances and go Sunday. Sunday sounds like a nice day to watch a depressing movie!
User110.19.07 - 5:50 pm
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hobgloblin - you're not rollin w/ us tomorrow then?
trekkie10.19.07 - 5:53 pm
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Aw shit, I don't have a computer at home so I missed the last posts. Sorry User1, I would have hooked you up. And dood, calling people names on the internet is one of the little joys in life. Carry on!
And yeah, I caught the film last night with Studiodrome & friends.
City Hobgoblin10.20.07 - 11:54 am
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Friday night was pretty awesome, Jon was working at the Nuart and gave some hook-ups... we had about 12 people there... good Movie, especially if you like Joy Division... Main actor will be there tonight...
Movie only plays until this thursday so hook it up soon...
Evil Dead 2 at midnight was pretty rockin if you were drunk as hell...
studiodrome10.21.07 - 10:42 am
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A friend or 2 and i are seeing the 950p show tonight. Mtg out front at 930p. Anyone else, feel free to join.
stevo
stevo410.22.07 - 7:05 pm
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Hey did anyone else see the subliminal messages in the movie or was it just me? I saw where it said I had to start a Cabaret Voltaire ride. Just so happens there's a shit load of stuff out there and I happen to have a video on them too!!
Johnny Yesno is a rather 'interesting" video that's best when taken with mind altering elicit drugs. That is of course just IMHO.
You can find the info on them at Wiki
User110.23.07 - 5:34 pm
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Allan, I'll have you know that I spent a good portion of my immediate post-high school years taking psychedelic drugs and watching Cabaret Voltaire videos. I'm sure it doesn't show in my personality, or anything.
Anyway, let's do this.
Sen..so..REE..ah!
PC10.23.07 - 5:42 pm
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Yo Russell,
I figured it was best to just start another thread.
User110.23.07 - 7:00 pm
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