farangbah

That dude in the water sure looks like he's having fun snatching off bikinis of unsuspecting ladyboy passersby... But Snick, you were hands down the most hilarious in the pool. Good on ya, mate...

Putting together my ensemble now. High and tight (just like my women)...

Truth be told, I do likes my life in Bangkok. I'm not gonna lie to you fine gentlemen. But no matter how many times you go, even if you live a mere two hours away, there's something fuckingawesome about going to Pattaya. Running around running into fellow merry makers at every turn, too many parties and events to get to in one evening, having Nancy trying to use her assets to gain favor in the volleyball tourney, feeling the full brunt of Kwang's sexuality on the dance floor, waking up and having absolutely no idea where you are but dimly making out that you're in a bed with Bow on one side of you and Noon on the other, all naked. Getting back to your room and instinctively flirting with the chamber maid, gazing upon your Ladyboy Volleyball referee uniform... You know, the usual stuff... Another day in paradise. Tonight we are tasked with the responsibility of welcoming the Belfast Boys. Somehow I feel they'll get adjusted just fine...

So, there I am, standing on the front steps of the Areca Lodge, talking to Rossco about the big event, and who pulls up in a taxi straight from the airport but my fellow referee, the as-always smartly dressed, the one and only: 9Wives, Ladies & Gentlemen...! 9Wives has landed. And we'll be picking up where we left off, in about an hour, at the La Bamba party, bitches!

That fag Fried Frunk dragged me in there when it first opened. Some mincer latched on to me like a hug-monkey. Couldn't even go in the vicinity for the rest of the trip -- he would literally chase me down Walking Street, "Go with youuuuuuuuuuu...!" And I ain't been back since...

Now that's more like it, June!

We got into this thing with the best intentions...

What, drive a Cadillac? You gotta be kidding me...

Is there any updated list of who else is on the team that is coming up...?

Apparently, Sting is the next night at the same venue...

Now that I'm on a roll... My favorite track that many people don't know: "Hey, hey what can I do" -- Never on an original LP (edit: I originally typed "LB" -- Freudian slip, to be sure), but a B-side to the Immigrant Song single. If you ever hear it in Baby Boom or Famous: you're welcome! [media=] [/media]

How it was recorded, the transcription and videos: "Taken from this great book which I recommend: "When the Levee Breaks: The Making of Led Zeppelin IV by Andy Fyfe: "When the Levee Breaks" is a rewrite from 1928 blues song by Memphis Minnie 1897-1973. Minnie was born in Memphis, Tennessee and one of the few women blue artists of any era. "When the Levee Breaks" was conducive in bringing a new era of music, and Bonham's true legacy to the world. It was used at the earliest rap block parties when they wanted more power. The Beastie Boys used it in the opening track of Licensed to Ill "Rhymin' & Stealin'". The drum track and "Funky Drummer" by James Brown are two of the most sampled drum tracks. Jimmy Page said, "Nobody other than John Bonham could have created that sex groove". How the legendary drum sound was recorded: According to producer Andy Johns, he and John Bonham set up a new drumset in the "Grange's Hallway, which double as the house's central stairwell, climbing three stories above their heads. Hanging two stereo mics above the kit, one about 10 feet from it, the other 20, John then ran the drums into two channels on the desk outside through an old echo unit." Apparently the bass drum was not mic'd. Johns compressed the sound even more and was so moved by the result that he ran in to the house shouting for Bonham to come listen quickly. However, Paige did not remember it that way and that he rightly figured that if the microphones were pulled away from the drums, or amps, this would create a much fuller ambience capturing the true live sound of the drums. Basically the sound you hear is not just Bonham's drumming but the way the drums reacted to the acoustics of the room. Albeit a slight echo was put on the recording, what you hear is pretty much what was played." [media=]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IXh074Zlr8[/media]

I love the story that I was recently reminded of about how sometime in the early days they were all living in some big house or had convened there to record. They'd just come into their first big paydays and Bonzo was anxiously awaiting the arrival of his dream kit that he'd ordered. It arrived and, like the kid he was, and like a kid on Christmas day, he just started ripping open the boxes and setting up the kit right there at the entrance of the house, in the foyer. Turned out to be one of those artistic happy accidents... He starts wailing away and the acoustics are like a cathedral in this open foyer, and the rest of the band is just lured to the alter of Bonzo, set up their rigs, and right then and there produce either The Ocean, or When the Levee Breaks, or one of those stanky stanky Bonham-licked tracks. I have had the honor, privilege, and ecstasy of hearing several of the greatest percussionists of all time, live and in person. And none of them were better than John Bonham on wax. There's no such thing as "The Greatest Ever" when it comes to music. But John Bonham was the greatest ever. And I also contend that Michael Lee does a better John Bonham than Jason Bonham does. And I know that Robert Plant agrees with me...

Will do. I've had The Wanton Song stuck in my head for a few days now... PS -- Hefe, you were dead on with your JPJ comment -- the unsung hero of that band...

What happened?

Thanks for the heads-up there, Hefe! I'm a huge Zep-head. Though not old enough to have seen them in their original incarnation (God rest Bonzo's soul), I actually worked on their last reunion (Page & Plant's Walking into Clarksdale) -- seeing them perform Madison Square Garden was the thrill of a lifetime. I've also got a pretty cool story about meeting them. Worth telling over a beer, if anyone's interested...

Just saw her obit. Had to go to Google Images to reminisce... Growing up my siblings were all older than me and never paid me much mind -- my brothers certainly never slipped me any Playboys or anything. But my brother-in-law was super cool -- drove a Corvette and let me drink wine coolers at their house when I stayed over on weekends. I used to wait for him to pass out on the couch so I could rifle through his box of Penthouses in the closet and wait for the late night shows on their naughty cable channels to come on. Those were the days, shaking like a leaf, all those chemical reactions coursing through your body. And Emmanuelle was my introduction to sex. Man, I couldn't wait to grow up and for life to be like that -- women would just look at me and then we'd start doing it!

SteelVagina, I'd have to think about this for a while, and I don't know that I could contribute anything. But I do want to applaud you for one of the more original, honest, and refreshing threads I've read in a while. Cheers. I hope some members of this board can help with some insight...

She was also in the recent LB documentary, innit...?

I know you're "down lo", but do try to keep up, hmmm...

Jer! Haven't heard from you in ages, dude. Glad you're ok. Hope to see you soon... (and your hot wife! ). I'll be down at ye olde ladyboy volleyball... (if you've forgotten me already, I'll be the macho stud poolside with the black-and-white referee shirt on that all the ladyboys are trying to gain sway with... ).

Yessir, it's where I got the name "farangbah"...

Big Kahuna Burger. That's that Hawaiian burger joint. I hear they got some tasty burgers. I ain't never had one myself. How are they?

Hmmm... She looks familiar too. Can anyone help me Guess where she used to work...?