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Karl's Corner - 11/22/2000

...Today me and Mikey went looking for a particular old bass, but our searches turned up empty. However, I scored a great Casio sampling keyboard from the mid-80's, a real piece of lovable junk, so the quest wasnt wasted. Later everyone met back at the studio for another meeting with Geffen's president, to listen to the latest batch of new demos, which were worked on for the last 5 days incessantly. The meeting went really well, and all agreed that the new songs were dynamite! Also discussions officially started today on what songs to keep for the album. At this point its quite a big list to choose from!!
...i just put up a massive update on the "Fan's news reports" page. The link is up above, check it out for some good weezer news reading!
...There have been a ton of Yahoo tour questions, I have some possible answers: I THINK (but dont know for sure) that: the "free gift" is redeemable at the show you attend. I believe that these online-only tickets come in 6 different "styles", named after different weezer songs, and each style gets you a different gift. One gift (again, I think) is a weezer guitar pick with built-in (printed) autographs by the band. This would be the first ever "official" weezer pick! Also, I beleive that the ticket prices you see online already reflect the 5$ off thing, in other words, after Dec. 31st out in the "real" world, tickets will go up 5$ in price (assuming there are some left at that point...) Some people have mentioned seeing a 5$ rebate page at Ticketmaster.com. We dont think that this has anything to do with our own "hard-core fan special", but more power to you if you can work that thing too. Remember that the outloud.yahoo.com site will be continuously updated, with details on all this kind of stuff, as well as video stuff that I shot (dont worry youll still be getting new clips on the WFO page here too!), and other stuff as well...
...also, today I got this angry e-mail about yesterday's concert story:
"Limp Bizkit? F**k all that s**t. All the reasons I liked you guys have just
been s**t on. I am very disappointed in you guys. You will do anything to
make sure you make your f**king million dollars.. even trying to get a
picture with Fred Durst. You might as well give Axel Rose a r** j**. Same Caliber.
Yuck.
--A very disappointed =w= fan"
...to which I responded with:
J--, youve got to cool down! remember: it was free, it was done for laughs, it was
basicly like a scientific expedition into the jungle or something. Lighten up!
and what million dollars? I only recall losing 8 bucks for parking.
The picture would have been funny! A study in contrasts, etc.
anyway, dont fly off the handle or we'll start going to Slipknot shows...(joke!)
-karl
Category:Karl's Corner - November 2000
Karl's Corner - 11/22/2001

...well, there was a problem with our server for a bit, so this report is a bit late. But! Now there are 2 new mp3s over on the a-v page, so check it out!
Also, 2 more summer 2000 songs (one all new, one upgrade) have been sent to summersongs2k.com , and I see that 'robot 700' has updated...
...on this day we're all giving thanks that despite all the crazy things that have been going on both in the world and to this band, we're still able to get out and share the rock with the peeps. Everyone hopes that this trend continues and all the postponed and overdue touring takes place soon, and that all the band's plans to get more music out to the world happen, and happen on schedule! Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Category:Karl's Corner - November 2001
Karl's Corner - 11/22/2002

...a quick 'fyi': For those who signed up for the mailing list, the email you got today regarding the Harvard Survey, IS LEGIT. Yes indeedy.
Note that the second email, with "*updated*" in the title, is probably a lot easier to read, so you can ignore the other one.
Once again, its real, and really from weezer.com! thanks for filling out the survey! 
Category:Karl's Corner - November 2002
Karl's Corner - 11/22/2003

...no pre-production work this weekend. Songwriting, housecleaning, grocery shopping instead.
...according to a bunch of rock stars and music critics, The Blue Album is the 297th best album of all time. See rollingstone.com [or the current issue of RS, #937 12/11] for more.
..."actually, we're here about your roomate, Ross Jensen. You know where we can find him?" "uh, actually I havent even seen him since last Friday... I had Weezer tickets and we were supposed to go but uh, he blew me off" - CSI, last week. [actually, we think maybe "Ross" wised up and checked the weezer.com tour page - and correctly surmised that his roomate had foolishly bought tickets to a show that didn't exist! "Ross" knew that if it ain't on weezer.com, its not happening...and why should he want to hang out with such a clueless roomate?]
...Blue Album Deluxe Edition: now definitely a 2004 release. Liner note writing and final tracklist selection should be wrapped up in December.
...DVD: also now definitely a 2004 release. All editing finally *really* finished at last, but possible additional footage to be added as time/space permits. Still a few nagging footage clearance issues that only patience can solve at this point. Packaging 95% done, awaiting pending text revisions. Menus in construction phase. Next up: authoring/architecture programming, including marrying the commentary tracks to video. Light at end of the tunnel! 
Category:Karl's Corner - November 2003
Karl's Corner - 11/22/2013

2013/11/22 Show: Rama, Ontario, Canada: Casino Rama
Hi people - well, we've been off the tour buses for a while, but were back again for a 3 show late season run, starting tonight in Rama, Ontario at Casino Rama. This is our second time here, the first being a little over a year ago. We never expected a venue in such a seemingly remote place to be so full, and so full of stoked weezer fans, but it certainly was, and we hope it is again tonight. Its looking a lot like winter is about to hit up here, but we know from past experiences that the Canadians are a hearty bunch who can stand the cold to get to the rock...
Category:Karl's Corner - November 2013
Karl's Corner - 11/23/2000

...Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Today there was a breif break from rehearsing and making demos, but they'll get right back into it tomorrow. I dont know whats up with certain cities' tickets not showing up on the Yahoo ticket site thing, but i think it means theyre not on sale yet. I think it will get sorted out pretty soon.
...anyway, I got some more video clips up in the "WFO" page, one of which has some more of "The Christmas Song" in it. The link is up above, check it out!
Image:Karlscorner-20001123-a.jpg|...Mikey: "this one goes to eleven"...
Image:Karlscorner-20001123-b.jpg|...Pat: "this is not my favorite album"...
Category:Karl's Corner - November 2000
Karl's Corner - 11/23/2013

2013/11/23 Show: Bethlehem, Pennsyvania: Sands Casino Resort
After an all night drive down from Rama Ontario, we awoke in the pastoral Lehigh Valley, home of the once mighty original Bethlehem Steel mills. Wisely, once Bethlehem Steel folded up shop, the gigantic historic complex was cleaned up and re-purposed rather than knocked down. The Sands Casino was built on the grounds, and so here we are amongst the towering blast furnaces and old coke ovens... and slot machines. Tonight we have an opening act, Harkland, who are a local alt rock band. Were not familiar with them (yet) but its nice to have an opening act... it gets kinda lonely doing a headline show with no other bands. Also, it appears they employ a banjo at times to good effect.
Category:Karl's Corner - November 2013
Karl's Corner - 11/24/2000

...today the guys learned another new song as well as running though a whole bunch of songs, ranging from older ones from earlier in 2000, up to recent days. The idea was to see what songs felt better, to start eliminating possibilities from a list that may be in excess of 75 "serious enough to think about" songs. And indeed, several songs were "X'ed" off the list, which made the ones that are still on the list look that much better together. The plan is to continue this practice of actually running through all the songs, and figuring out which ones feel best as a band. Hopefully by the time Ric comes out it will be narrowed down to 25 or 30.
WFO page: new Goat Punishment mp3! follow the link above to check it out...
...weezer is now crossing their fingers, having been informed that they are in the running to play either one or both of the KROQ Christmas concerts, which take place on Dec 16th and 17th in L.A. The guys will find out at the same time you do, as KROQ should be making their announcements for the shows on this coming Monday. As fun as these shows would be, there is a concern as well, that they will interrupt the album recording process and possibly push things back a bit. Everyone is committed to working their tail off on this album, so hopefully a small delay like that can be overcome...
...mp3 warning!! There is a deliberately mis-named Napster mp3 floating about (as usual), this time its a fake "The Christmas Song". This, it turns out, is a punk cover of "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" by the band Wizo.
...weezer movie report: in the last couple of days, I've attended "the 6th Day" and "Unbreakable", with Rivers and Mikey. Rivers liked "The 6th day" (he has a soft spot for Shwartzenegger), and I thought it had peaks and valleys. All three of us really liked "Unbreakable", it definitely got a lot more complex and interesting than it seemed it would from the previews, and everyone felt that Bruce Willis has found the type of movie that he excels in. Me and Rivers thought that it wasnt quite as well done as "The 6th Sense", but Mikey couldnt comment because he hasnt seen that movie yet (somehow!).
Category:Karl's Corner - November 2000
Karl's Corner - 11/24/2004

...the weezer world continues to chill for the moment as Fall slowly transforms into Winter. Rivers continues his schooling, and the behind the scenes plotting for a weeztastic '05 continues to gather momentum between the band and management. Still nothing to announce in terms of album completion, album release, touring, etc., but rest assured the right people are doing their work on this stuff and doing it well, and things are still on track for action somewhere in Spring of the new year. Meanwhile the website coding, sketching and planning continues with Julie and I working on additions, revisions, and the first full weezer.com redesign since 2001, in time for the new album. While things will look different and be tighter, cleaner and clearer, expect a continued emphasis on info and content, as thats what the site was founded on!
...If you had to pick the 500 greatest songs of all time (er, assuming "all time" meant the pop/rock era), what would you pick? This question was put to the illuminati of rock n' roll for the second ever tallying of the Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Songs list. This is a list that has all the super heavyweights on it, like "Stairway to Heaven", "A Change Is Gonna Come", "Walk on the Wild Side", etc... And who slipped in at #497? Weezer, with "Buddy Holly". Now that's all right, mama!
...Word has been recieved from the old 'homegrown' Weezer Street Team, that re-registration for old members has been opened up at rawktastic.net and new registration will be opening up sometime in the next few weeks.
...Courtesy Pete C. over at (temporarily(?) down) weezerisland.com, a whole slew of new weezer icons! Enjoy! 
Category:Karl's Corner - November 2004
Karl's Corner - 11/24/2008

Today is the release date for Rivers' "Alone II", his second collection of home demos! Check it out!
Also, 11/25 Rivers is doing a very special record release instore performance at Fingerprintz Records in Long Beach CA (sold out), a true jam session with the audience, where just about anything can happen and probably will. More reportage later, but for now, if you were there and/or have something to say about the show or the album, please add your comments here!
Category:Karl's Corner - November 2008
Karl's Corner - 11/24/2010

Here's a nice way to score some weezer goodies - go and download Gowalla at Gowalla.com for your smartphone - iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Palm, etc. Then use it to check-in at any Memories Tour date and get a free Weezer download, an exclusive Weezer badge, and connect with fellow weezer fans at the show!
Brian Bell's other band The Relationship will be releasing their debut album on 11/30. At the upcoming Memories shows, Brian will be signing copies of The Relationship CD shortly after Weezer's set is over, up at the merchandise booth. For more, check out this video!
...Mtv News reports on the scene of Weezer's recent taping at Hard Times With RJ Berger.
...REMINDER: Weezer's all new online store is up now!
...todays photo by member Wahyu Purnomo.
Category:Karl's Corner - November 2010
Karl's Corner - 11/24/2013

2013/11/24 Show: Huntington, NY: Paramount Theatre
Today we awoke in central Long Island, for the 3rd of this weekend's shows, at the Paramount Theater. There have been very few New York City area Weezer shows in a long time, and although this place is pretty far from the city proper, many area fans are making the trip up to Huntington to receive the rock package that is weezer in 2013. The Paramount is a really nice venue that people say is definitely worth the trip out from the city to catch the bands you like. Tonight we have an opening act, Elliot & The Ghost, a fairly new band from Brooklyn who sound pretty cool.
Category:Karl's Corner - November 2013
Karl's Corner - 11/25/2002

letter o' the week!
"hey i'm about to record a ten song album thats rocks. how do i get a record deal?" ---dan 
...okay, Paul, fine. But weez fans innovated the "index-plus-middle" fingered style...
...bad news: its official, the MTV2 Europe "Weezer Weekend" was replaced by the "Green vs Dick Weekend"
...Well, over on livejournal.com, its seems that Weezer is the 23rd most talked about subject, and the most talked about music artist, period. Currently ranked at #23, right below "stars", and just above "boys"
...Scavenger Hunt Contest thread has been moved to here.
..."Island In the Sun" has been making the mafia TV rounds. After it popped up during a recent "Sopranos" episode, it has surfaced again, this time on Fox's "Fastlane", during a scene where a mobster kills his golf pro with a club. So...what is it with putting that particular song in such violent context?
...Okay, you might have heard something about the New Zealand band Zed covering the weezer song "Starlight". Well, yes, they did. Zed is an up and coming band from New Zealand who asked to cover the song upon hearing the b-side last year.
Now this song is Zed's new single. Its featured as the end title song to the new Rob Schneider film "Hot Chick" on Touchstone Pictures opening on December 13th. In Zed's video for "Starlight," "Hot Chick" star Rob Schneider plays a role. "Starlight" is also included in the "Hot Chick" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack album which also features songs by Fu Manchu and Loudermilk. The track will also be included on Zed's U.S. debut album, set for release by Geffen Records in February 2003.
To see the Starlight video: click here for Windows Media player version,
or click here for Real Player version.
"...The entire school (900-1000 people) went to the Gym to watch a multi-media presentation, telling us that drugs are bad. The show featured a number of popular artists. There WAS an incident involving a portion of a Creed song somewhere in the middle of the show. However, the Finale of the show was the Keep Fishin' video in its entirety. Me and my friends almost pissed ourselves. Needless to say we gave a healthy cheer after the Heckler's had pulled the last line (before the screen faded to black). Nothing thrills me more than my entire school being exposed to my favorite band." ---Jeff N., Stienbach, Manitoba, Canada 
Category:Karl's Corner - November 2002
Karl's Corner - 11/26/2000

...The "pairing down" process continues, even as more brand new songs join the fray! I dont know how those guys can remember how to play them all, It's getting crazy!
..I'm sorry to hear about the confusion some of you are having with the tickets. Ive heard that stuff should be fairly straightened out as of tomorrow (Monday).. I hope so.
...well, you asked for the song titles, you got 'em!: this is The List as of yesterday. Today a few of these bit the dust, but I don't know which ones. Some of these are really old. like 1998-1999, some are from the spring of 2000, some (the ones you'd recognize) are from the summertime, and a bunch are from the fall up to present day. From this point, at least half of these will be eliminated in the next 2 weeks. The final "Ric cut" will be no more than 30 songs. Keep in mind that Rivers is **still** cranking out a great song almost every day... and I mean great!
    Oh Girlfriend
    Hash Pipe
    New Joint
    Starlight
    Homely
    Ayleen
    Gimmie Some Love
    Sister-Brother
    Modern Dukes
    Burning Sun
    Sugar Booger
    No More Confusin'
    Mad Kow
    Oh Lisa
    Dope Nose
    Slob
    Ev'rybody Go Away
    Superstar
    The Badger
    Childhood Ties
    Castles In The Sand
    The Prettiest Girl In The Whole Wide World
    Preacher's Son
    Cryin' and Lonely
    O-Girl
    Ska Song
    Too Late to Try
    You're Fun To Play With
    Knock-down Drag-out
    Crab
    Sister Song (Your Sister)
    Inside A Smile
    Don't Let Go
    I Hear Bells
    Tough Guy Hat
    My Best Friends Are Gone
    Beautiful Demons
    Island In The Sun
    It's A Game
    No More Disappointments
    My Brain
    Rosemary
    If You Want It
    Ev'ry Night
    Peace And Quiet
    Move It On
    Baby
    Take It Slow
    Jewish Cat
    Teenage Victory Song
    Seeds Fall Down
    Sunshine
    Cherry Berry
    Somebody Save Me
    Left Foot Down
    Fun Time
    On The Edge
    I Wish U Luck
    Always
    New Day
    I Hip
    Happiness Together
    Mr. Taxman
    Drink In The Water
...Tonight was the benefit show for Petra Hayden, which was apparently a sell-out success. Though weezer is simply not prepared to go do a show right now, after rehearsal Rivers checked out part of the show and was happy to report seeing Petra up and about, getting around fairly well on her crutches. As I understand it, more benefit shows are planned in other cities, and I think all the support Petra is getting is awesome. Hopefully weezer will have a chance to help out.
...on 12/31/00, Where you gonna be at? If its in San Diego, it might just be spent watching a weezer show. More details when they are known...
...Skate video recommendation : "Destroying America" by Hook-Ups. Funny!!!
Category:Karl's Corner - November 2000
Karl's Corner - 11/26/2010 (a)

...Brian Bell's other band The Relationship will be releasing their debut album on 11/30! At the upcoming Weezer Memories shows, Brian will be signing copies of The Relationship CD shortly after Weezer's set is over, up at the merchandise booth. For more, check out this video! 
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...All this Thanksgiving weekend on Sirus XM Radio's Lithium channel, hear songs from the Blue Album and Pinkerton, with inside stories for each song from Rivers and Pat!
...REMINDER: Here's a nice way to score some weezer goodies - go and download Gowalla at Gowalla.com for your smartphone - iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Palm, etc. Then use it to check-in at any Memories Tour date and get a free Weezer download, an exclusive Weezer badge, and connect with fellow weezer fans at the show!
...REMINDER: Weezer's all new online store is up now!
Category:Karl's Corner - November 2010
Karl's Corner - 11/27/2008

People, Tuesday's Rivers + fans jam at Fingerprints in Long Beach was, in the words of Borat, "great success". Read the many comments on the 11/25 story for eyewitness accounts. And for all who werent in attendance, SPIN.com is hooking you up SOLID with tons of video from the event this coming Monday! In the meantime, they currently have an introduction and one song ("Across The Sea") posted up here at SPIN.com.
There are several photo galleries online from fans who were at the show. Check them out here and here for starters. Article and some great pix up at Pitchfork, here. Todays .com pic courtesy of ohjonas. Thank you!
...Meanwhile, the album Rivers was promoting at the jam, his new "Alone II" is on sale and chock full of great songs and detailed liner notes for you. And if you happen to be buying it at Best Buy, theres a special promotion going on right now. They are offering an exclusive Weezer mini-greatest hits EP, called "Six Hits". "Six Hits" plus Alone II (or any Weezer album in stock) is avail for just $20 for the pair. "Six Hits" includes the classics "Buddy Holly", "Say It Aint So" "Hash Pipe" "Island In The Sun" "Beverly Hills" and "Perfect Situation".
...Weezer tribute band alert!
JUST ADDED: The Sweaters are playing Saturday Nov. 29 at Walters on Washington in Houston, TX. 
Tweezer is playing tomorrow, Friday 11/28 at The Cup in Linden, NJ. And also on Saturday 11/29 at Marita's Cantina in New Brunswick, NJ. 
...Weezer plug time!
Hey, longtime weezoids may recall Ridd, who was our main message board mod many years ago, and has been a strong pal of weezer for a very long time, recently designing cool t-shirts and whatnot for the band. Well, he's got a band called "Satellite Tragedy", and their debut album 'New Beautiful' just came out. Nice stuff! Check it out here.
Weezer Drawminos. Yeah.
Category:Karl's Corner - November 2008