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Fans? I wasn't even aware of Mr. Ray's existence prior to the trading thread. But I'm delighted to get introduced to some fine new tunes even in my advanced age.

Though, I should've known that you get nothing for free.

It is indeed. I think it's more than admirable that he's just come into the public domain.
Let alone with his first post dispelling the idea of "we might find the fabled James Ray TC demo" so well.

Major :notworthy:s to the man.

JAMES RAY wrote:what do you want in return for your souls?

sorry, i sold my soul to the devil and rock n roll at the age of 12

In a PM to me:

JAMES RAY wrote:if you want an interview to post on the forum then fire away. I will not be on-line until monday so you have the weekend to collate your questions.

So, go on get your questions together...

I don't know enough about the Gangwar or the Performance, so some Sisterhood questions:

Do demos or unreleased tracks exist for Gift, or the single version of Giving Ground?
Why were several lyrics from the single version cut out in the album version?
Did you have any other input in the songs other than singing?
What was Eldritch like to work with as a producer?

can we ask him about pants, seems only fair since Mr. James got two questions about pants?

Will he ever play Gangwar/Perfomance material Live again?,love all the Gangwar/Performance stuff.
I don't want to know about his pants tho' .

what does he recommend for the uninitiated?

emilystrange wrote:what does he recommend for the uninitiated?

I'll send you some tomorrow.

Dark wrote:I'll send you some tomorrow.

Please send me his 'linky' I've mislaid it, by mistake.
Its a bit like going on holiday.
To Tunisia.
A mistake, a Big mistake

Q) for Mr Ray :-Boxers,y-fronts, or commando?
cotton / silk /man-made fibres?

that's what I call 'pants' questions Lee

Q. Mr. Ray How does listening to The Sisters Of Mercy make you feel with regard to your emotions?
a. Are you the kind of person that when listening to their music idly stands by?
b. Are you that person allowing your soul to take over and throwing it all out there?

Q. Mr. Ray Why, in your opinion, would you suggest all the controversy, the fact that *Von* is the leader of Sisters and that no know knowledge of the dear man's life with regard to his personal background is not public knowledge?

Q. Mr. Ray Is it not indeed genuine jealously that The Sisters Of Mercy are thee most adored 80's band (no matter who was in the band when) that has captured the hearts of so many young and old and a legend that still lives?

Outstanding Pants!


MB

MadameButterfly wrote:Q. Mr. Ray Why, in your opinion, would you suggest all the controversy, the fact that *Von* is the leader of Sisters and that no know knowledge of the dear man's life with regard to his personal background is not public knowledge?

What utterly silly question is that?

Here's mine:

Ask him, if he's married.

Reminder for James Blast and others who need to give their souls to James Ray in exchange for his music.
I assure you, it's worth it:

http://thejamesray.co.uk/
All the Gangwar songs (omitting Coo Ca Choo, Blue Lover and Ridge), from Dios Esta De Nuestro Lado, A New Kind Of Assassin, Psychodalek, and even MK Ultra songs.

http://www.4080peru.co.uk/
Some mp3s of 4080peru songs.

Get them all. NOW.

canon docre wrote:Ask him, if he's married.

I don't think he is...

eastmidswhizzkid wrote:Q) for Mr Ray :-Boxers,y-fronts, or commando?
cotton / silk /man-made fibres?

i re-wrote that post after Blast took the p*ss out of my questions -sometimes i have to re-evaluate things posted in the "afterhours" - but as no-one seems to be posting questions here's mine:

Q.re. "Colours" -what did you think of the Floodland version compared to the Gift version?were you narked that Von re-recorded the vocal or pleased when it wasn't as good as the original?

Q.as the Doktor provided the Sisterhood drums,what role did lucas fox perform?

Q.are you going to be in leeds October the 9th -would you cameo on Giving Ground for the smurphs if asked?

don't care if they're dull/predictable/pants -they're what i'ld ask if i met him.

Ask about the Merciful Release debacle.

eastmidswhizzkid wrote:Q.as the Doktor provided the Sisterhood drums,what role did lucas fox perform?

Vox on Finland Red, Egypt White and AFAIK Rain From Heaven.

thanks for the linkys Dark

MadameButterfly wrote:

JAMES RAY wrote: I doubt very much that you've been anywhere near THAT and your lack of belief is niether HERE nor THERE

Do not doubt what you do not know
Lack of belief......reality check and hanging around HL...for awhile.

Q. Mr. Ray My soul has indeed been THERE and my belief after reading the *Trading section* got me intrigued by your offer. Here is mine...
a. Considering your statement about drinking "South African" wine and my choice is the red kind, and you claimed to drink gallons of it, me too and the ironic twist to this is that I am South African currently living in The Netherlands. An invitation to join me in having that drink whenever it suits you

b. Lyrics are what in my opion are past, current, and future events in the artists lives or thoughts regarding an emotion that gives insight into the bands' soul with regard to many issues be it political, religious, phases in people's lives. In your opion how far do artists go to bring their message across with help of the lyrics? And more personally how far do you go?

More to follow...

James Blast wrote:

Dark wrote:I'll send you some tomorrow.

Please send me his 'linky' I've mislaid it, by mistake.
Its a bit like going on holiday.
To Tunisia.
A mistake, a Big mistake

i did that once too

umm... what's in his soul? what would he sell / has he sold it for? and can i have something for my fanzine?

Chocolate or vanilla?

Top nite out or cosy nite in?

Cats or dogs?

Tea or coffee?

Blonde or br... oh no, we already know the answer to that one...

4080 Peru sound rather like a little know Belgian combo called For Greater Good , which is not a bad thing to these ears