Some of the most colorful, descriptive and (in some cases) just plain nutty e-mails, letters and guestbook entries we’ve received over the years!
Hi–I fight combat robots (Mauler) on BattleBots (Comedy Central and The Tonight Show) and Robot Wars, and other local events. These battles usually have pounding techno going during the intense three-minute bouts. I just came back from the Las Vegas Street Fight, an event taking robots up to 340 pounds, but that couldn’t take our big spinner safely in the arena. My son and I did the sound system and DJ duties instead. We cranked up the 1200 watt PA from my rock band, with 18″ GB subs, and played a bunch of Liquid Soul for fight music instead. The crowd loved it–wanted to know who the band was, if they could buy the albums at Tower or??? We pointed them to your website. On the way back we were having a fantasy: promote an event in Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. This has a main floor, stage, and large balconies on three sides. Have Liquid Soul on stage, the BattleBox Arena on the floor, and the Builders’ Pits at the back of the main floor. Combine the live music with the fighting robots. Could be a great evening, but this is just loose talk. I will discuss the idea with the BattleBot organizers….
–Charles Tilford, Portola Valley (by Stanford) CA
Sept. 25, 2001
I work at a fire station in the San Diego area of California. A few shifts ago I was cooking and I needed some music to cook by. I put in your second CD and everyone stopped what they were doing and listened. The next shift I brought in the CD where the drunk chick says, “Who said I didn’t want to come here?” They all laughed.
–Jack Glassford
February 20, 2001
I came across Liquid Soul whilst checking the list of 2001 Grammy Award nominees on the CDNOW website. I ordered the most recent CD which is nominated for the award, was elated by the vibrance and brilliance of this contemporary jazz style, and proceeded to order the only two other albums produced by this outstanding band. Pity that they have not been more productive in terms of quantity, although I hasten to add that their works so far are simply excellent and original.Although different in style, I would liken Liquid Soul to the timeless Crusaders in regard to creativity and my personal listening pleasure. Keep it up guys and work harder to increase the supply of pure listening ecstasy! By the way, I thought that you could all only be black to produce such quality of jazz, and that’s a compliment!
–Ashok Prayag, Republic of Mauritius, Indian Ocean
August 5, 1998
I was traveling cross-country with my brother and we stopped in Chicago. A friend we met there took us to Double Door on Sunday. I shouldn’t have even been there since I am only 16 but we knew the guy at the door so he let us all in. Anyway, Liquid Soul was playing and they were great. I loved how Dirty came on stage casually with a beer and a cigarette. They sounded really good. I liked how the show wasn’t over after their set. Dirty and some guy stayed and freestyled, and after that Ajax stayed on the turntables. I won’t forget that night because it was the first time I got really drunk.
–Patrick, Honolulu, HI
October 5, 2000
LIQUID SOUL BETTER BUY A PLANE THAT A BUS. LIQUID SOUL IN FRANCE! GET YOUR MEMBER CARD: THE “L.S.I.F” (Liquid Soul In France) Subcrive at the active mouvement for “liquid soul in france!” the army full of fonk soldier and all the persons who are present in the representative mouvement to get “liquid soul in france” are ready to fight! Don’t stay on a U.S stage! that why we believe that the speech of L.S.I.F Liquid soul must be here soon! the rest of humanity depend about it so take a plane to france!
–Thierry
Dec. 12, 2000
Did my part as a Liquid Souldier today. Had cracked a tooth and managed to get a quick appt. Brought in my “Here’s the Deal” cd and they played it through the whole office! What better way is there than to recline while being drilled and filled (now remember….I’m talking about a painful dentist visit… so get your mind out of the gutter {;^P), breathing in the nitrous and listening to LS! My dentist and his assistant WILL be purchasing cd’s quite soon. Two more visits to go, so a different disc for each visit.
–Lisa
Oct. 9, 2000
Thanks for the fun time in Japan. I did enjoy your performance of course, and moreover I was so glad that everybody in there loved and enjoyed your sound. You got thousands of new fans!… Here are some words to each of you. • Mars: You are such a mysterious musician. When I see a band, I usually pay less attention to a sax player, but you are different. Since my first saw in Toronto, you’ve caught my heart… Your sounds and sense of music are really respectable. Also I tried WITCHES AND DEVILS. It is good to know what you’ve been doing in your musical life. I want to try it in live. • John: Trombone is one of my favorite horns. I enjoyed your sounds to the full. It is appreciated that you always reply my e-mail. You are the one who makes the distance between the band and I shorten. I’m curious why you are called “show time.” • Ron: I also like Trumpet. At the gigs, I can tell that many jazz lovers paid attention to you. I think you are one of the reasons that they accept liquid soul’s sound. • Rick, Dan, and Tom: Your groovy rhythms and sounds absolutely fit my type. And your writing sense also attracts me. Ricky, next time you come to Japan, stay in cities so that you won’t have rooms without air conditioning! • Brian and Ajax: You both put additional taste to the band’s sound. It made the sound more exciting. I heard some Japanese from Brian. It worked very well. Well done! • Break Dancer (Mr. D): In such a short time, you entertained us well. It suited the band’s color. The other day, I heard STOP BY MONIE’S from TV. It was used as a BGM in a short film to introduce American city life. I can see that Liquid Soul is gradually getting into Japanese music scene. Before your coming, I could wait for you for 2 years but I’m already missing you. Whichever I go to the states or you come to Japan, I desire to see your gigs. I hope the day comes soon.
Stay cool! Love you all,
–Reiko from Osaka, Japan