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TOGETHER THEY’RE HEAVY...LITERALLY. | AUGUST 5 - 11, 2004
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An army of sound BY SHADIE ELNASHAI | STAFF WRITER
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wenty-four musicians clad in pillowy white robes cram onto a small stage with musicians ranging from a ten-member choir to a harpist and theremin player. Their neo-psychedelic chamber-pop is so energetic that the intimate venues they frequent are barely able to contain it. This is The Polyphonic Spree. “We’re like a choral symphonic pop band, but seeing us live is like rock theater. It’s two different things,” says James Reimer, the trombonist of The Polyphonic Spree. Considering their extreme idiosyncrasies, it’s hardly surprising that a lot of literature about this Dallas ‘happening’ is dedicated to the fabrication of rumors, such as them being Heaven’s Gate-type cult or that they are constantly tripped out on psychedelics. “I don’t even drink caffeine,” says Reimer, “I am sure that there are a couple of people that probably use very minor drugs recreationally, but it’s not an issue. They make up things about every band. People will let their imaginations run wild. I think we’re past the point of being tired of it, and we just get a kick out of reading it.” In fact not only is the band’s behavior neither erratic nor extreme, but the truth is that they have generally neither embraced celebrity status nor attempted to attain it.
“We’re very, very normal,” says Reimer, “A lot of us can’t wait to get back to the bus to play video games, or read, or do whatever. [The band] is kind of our life, but at home we take the robes off and we can still buy our groceries in peace.” The majority of bands find extensive touring to be stressful, with the claustrophobic conditions under which they travel straining relationships between bandmates. For The Polyphonic Spree, who have required up to a dozen full-sized vans to accommodate all of their members, such extravagance hasn’t been so much of an added stress, as an extra degree of freedom. “It’s an expensive endeavor but it’s like one continuous class trip,” says Reimer, “You think it would be a nightmare but it’s a lot of fun. It actually eases a lot of tensions a lot of bands normally have, because if you feel some animosity towards someone you can just go talk to a bunch of other people.” Upon its emergence a few years ago, the band was labeled as a novelty act, but since escaping that title their rise to fame has been exponential. Their single “Light and Day” has featured in both a Volkswagen and an iPod advertising campaign. Meanwhile they had a couple of songs on the soundtrack to The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind as well as composing original music for the forthcoming indie flick Thumbsucker which stars Vince Vaughn, Keanu Reeves and Vincent D’Onofrio. They have played at and headlined several notable festivals in Europe and the States, including Coachella and the world renowned Glastonbury Festival in England.
“The short story is that when Tim was putEven David Bowie asked them to accompa- ting together the band for the very first show, it only had a few people in it”, says Reimer, ny him in support of his recent tour. The Polyphonic Spree is adjusting to “Word kind of got out from there. I noticed their newfound success, but four of its mem- that they didn’t have a trombone player, so I ebers, have been in the limelight for quite some mailed the manager out of the blue and ended time. Vocalist-guitarist Tim DeLaughter, up getting a response telling me to go to pracbassist Mark Pirro and drummer Mitch tice. A lot of people knew someone or knew Marine were three of a quartet that comprised someone who knew someone.” Whilst synchronizing the creative processes Tripping Daisy. The year after the alternative grunge outfit released the lauded 1998 album of two dozen individuals might seem another difficult task, The Jesus Hits Like The Polyphonic Spree Atom Bomb, they hasn’t encountered were dropped from much of a problem. Island Records, caus“Tim’s the instigaing them to form tor of the band,” says their own label, Reimer, “We have our Good Records, – James Reimer, own sphere of influthrough which to trombonist of The Polyphonic Spree ence to put on the release an eponyfinal product. He mous CD. Shortly comes in with a piano before its release guior guitar written song tarist, Wes Berggren, died of an overdose of cocaine, propoxyphene and brings it to us and it’s our job to color it in and benzodiazepine. The band broke up, and with our own musical crayons.” The first song DeLaughter wrote after the after taking some time off, frontman DeLaughter attempted to form a new band. death of his Tripping Daisy band-mate was He saw this as both an extension of and a reac- “Section 2 – It’s The Sun”. Its lyrics include tion to Tripping Daisy that embraced the same lines like “Suicide is a shame” and “Hope has joie de vivre found in bands such as The come / You are safe”. “It’s very obvious lyrically that that’s spawned Flaming Lips. “It came out of Tripping Daisy, it’s a natu- right out of those feelings,” says Reimer, “There’s ral process,” says Reimer, “when you listen a hint of sadness but it’s a lot more hopeful about to the last two records it seems obvious. I getting through the situation.” The band’s music is enriched by the fact that think Tim was just going for a specific sound at that point and had been thinking about it though the musicians have diverse backfor a while, but wasn’t getting it from just grounds, their influences are at the least within the same realm. five guys.” “The sound Tim’s going for is influenced by To form his huge ensemble, DeLaughter didn’t really pursue musicians, but assumed ELO and a lot of late 60s and 70s rock and pop,” says Reimer, “but everyone brings to the they would find him.
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Parkland College has an opening for a part-time, 10 hours per week, nine-month, replacement position in the Natural Sciences Department, available August 16, 2004. Responsibilities include providing laboratory and tutorial instruction primarily in Microbiology, as well as lab set up and take down. Minimum requirements are a bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related area, with a master’s degree preferred; previous teaching or tutorial experience; skills including those normally found in microbiology courses; knowledge of preparation and care of biological lab materials and equipment. Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts and an official Parkland College application to Parkland College, Office of Human Resources, Room A184, 2400 W Bradley Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please call 217-353-2643 if you any questions. Parkland College, in accordance with applicable laws, ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, Vietnam veteran status, ancestry or disability. Questions in reference to employment opportunities may be directed to the Assistant Director of Human Resources. JOB LINE: 217-373-3861 APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED ON OUR WEB PAGE: WWW.PARKLAND.EDU
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Nice couch. 70’s style plaid. Fold out bed. $125. 708-638-7694.
CAMPUS APARTMENTS Furnished | Unfurnished 1 bedroom lofts $497 2 bedrooms $585 3 bedrooms $750 4 bedrooms $1000 Campus, parking. Fall 04, 367-6626
Very new spacious 2,3,4 Bedrooms in Urbana. Washer/dryer in each unit & Jacuzzi in some apartments. Fully furnished with central A/C. Internet connection available. 2BR from $420-$665 3BR from$545-$785 4BR from $705-$945
(217) 328-3030 2 BR apt. Clean, quiet, well maintained. Responsible owner. $520. Includes parking and water. 808 W. Springfield, U. 684-2226. 2 BR. with loft near First and Green. Skylights, deck. Own W/D. Parking. Have to see! Aug-Aug. $365 each. 356-1991.
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Renting Aug 2004. Quiet building in nice Urbana neighborhood. 2 bedroom apts furnished $510/mo. Parking optional, central A/C, Carpet, laundry facilities. Gas heat. Daily Showings 7 days a week. BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com
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Large studio in old house. Quiet area near Lincoln and Green. Beautiful new kitchen. No Pets. $375 plus some utilities. 359-5115
Renting Aug 2004. Classic older building with Unfurnished 1 BR + sun room, 1 BR + den. Furnished 2 BR apts across from Jimmy John’s on Lincoln Ave. Near Krannert, Law School, Music, etc. Features hardwood floors in upper units, laundry on site. Parking $45/mo. Shown 7 days a week. 1 BR + Sun Roomfrom $575/mo (UF) 1 BR + Denfrom $575/mo (UF) 2 BRfrom $495/mo (F) BARR REAL ESTATE, INC. 356-1873 www.barr-re.com
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APARTMENTS FOR RENT 1,2 & 3 BR Boutique vintage hip! URBANA 209 Coler. Hardwood floors and stained glass windows. $615 308 W. Green. Split level floor plan. Pet friendly! $615-660. 704 W. Stoughton. Hardwood floors, tree-lined streets. $425 402 S. Race. Near Lincoln Square Mall. Charming studio, hardwood floors, unique woodwork. Free parking, steam heat. $465. 1105/1107 W. Oregon. 100 yards to the QUAD. $615. 1108 Nevada. Vintage - hardwood floors next to Music/Landscape Architecture. 100 yards to QUAD. $555 CHAMPAIGN 310 Chalmers. 200 yards to the QUAD. $555-775. 407 E. Stoughton. Two blocks to Green St. $340-595. 605 S. Fourth. 300 yards to the UNION - Altgeld! $430-455 1012 & 1010 S. First. Two blocks to IMPE. On the busline. $300-465. Ramshaw Real Estate (217) 359-6400 www.ramshaw.com
Available Now. 2 bedroom on campus. $550 per month. 367-6626. BEST VALUE 1 BR. loft from $480. 1 Br. $370 2 BR. $470 3 BR. $750 4 BR $755 Campus. 367-6626. COUNTRY FAIR APARTMENTS 1 & 2 bedroom, furnished or unfurnished, FREE gas heat, water, trash removal, basic satellite TV & FREE parking! Pool, tennis court, inside laundry. On 4 MTD bus routes. Small pet O.K. Ask about our student leases. M-F 9-5:30, Sat. 9-12 Call 359-3713 or just stop by our office in the red barn, at 2106 W. White, C. www.myapartmenthome.com
202 E. White Two, three, and four bedroom apartments in secured building with beautiful courtyard. Furnished units, some with fireplaces. Central air. $630-840. Contact Allison. Ramshaw Real Estate 217-359-6400. www.ramshaw.com.
Landmark Apartments at 502 W. Main, Urbana. 384-5876, landmark@aol.com. Quiet, one bedroom available Aug. 15, 600 sq. foot. $470/month.
Available now. Efficiency, 2 BR apartments. $370-$520. 766-4746 or 356-2790
Large 2 BR/ 1 BA. Downtown Champaign, D/W, W/D, basement. $650/mo. 217-377-6411, 359-2843.
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Large 3 BR. Clean, quiet, well maintained. Hardwood floors, laundry. Responsible owner. Near law school and IMPE. $800. 684-2226.
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Prime campus, brand new 502 S. 5th 1 BR. REAL NICE, A MUST SEE. Laundry facilities and park. $550. 352-3829.
RALLY APARTMENTS 1 BR at 106 E Stoughton, C 303 E White,C 310 N Busey, U 703 W Clark, U Prices start at $395/mo. CAMPO RENTAL AGENCY 344-1927
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Now Leasing for August 2004. Extra large 1 bedroom and efficiencies Price ranging from $375-$500. Off-street parking, security building and 4 floor plans to choose from. JTS Properties 328-4284.
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Nice, safe, quiet neighborhood near Lincoln & Green, furnished, A/C, Ethernet, balcony, laundry, parking, etc. Shown Monday- Saturday. $640/mo. 398-6677.
1 bedroom furnished efficiency apartment, w/d included. No smoking, no pets. $450/mo, low utilities. 367-8793.
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