In the March 2010 Newsletter the Legendary Pink Dots have officially announced the departure of members Martijn de Kleer and Niels Van Hoorn. Martijn first appeared on Shadow Weaver in 1992 and has been an on and off member of the group over the years, however Neils has not departed the group since his debut on The Crushed Velvet Apocalypse from 1990. Martijn will be replaced by Erik Drost once again on guitar (re-joining the dots) but for the first time since 1989 the group will perform as a trio with Raymond behind the mixing console. Concert dates and catalog updates available after the jump.

 

THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS MARCH 2010 NEWSLETTER

A TIME OF CHANGE

Sometimes change creeps up on you while sometimes it explodes inches away from your eyes.

The Dots experienced the latter in this , the 30th year, when first Martyn opted to step out , and then Niels followed suit.
The good news is that Erik Drost has rejoined the Dots on guitar, and for the first time since 1989, the band will  be playing as a trio onstage with Raymond remaining behind the controls at the mixing board.

In fairness Martyn had been indicating for some time that he needed to find a more stable income, as nobody can argue that times have become much tougher for every small band in the last few years.

However Niels' decision was surprising ,but it can be that the occasionally rough circumstances the Dots encountered on the last tour represented a step too far.It was hard- EUROPE as a whole is very hard now.Attempts to play in even the cities which have always guaranteed large crowds have come to nothing (Stockholm? Strasbourg?), and it may be the point when we will call time on longer tours of this continent.

Happily the shows slated for April ARE going ahead, although there remains a disturbing gap where Greek shows should be, and we do hope for some positive news sometime in March.

Beyond April ,The Dots have a one-off in Amsterdam planned for 14th May, while a Polish festival appearance (July)  and a concert in Moscow (September) should also go ahead.

It goes without saying that we wish Martyn and Niels success and joy in all their projects in the future.

Meanwhile some serious sessions are taking place in this new line-up and after the shock there is a feeling of real excitement once more.

UPCOMING SHOWS

 2  Apr  Brussels,B .............................

Botanique
 7  Apr  Frankfurt,D..............................das Bett
 8  Apr  Prague,CZ...............................Jazzdock
 9  Apr  Breclav,CZ
10 Apr  Lomnice nad Papelkou ,CZ........Aion
11 Apr  Kosice, SK...............................Tabacka Kulturfabrik
13 Apr  Budapest (tbc)
14 Apr  Cluj ,RO...................................Irish Music Pub
15 Apr  Bucharest,RO...........................Club Controle
17 Apr  Thessalonika,GR (tbc)
18 Apr  Athens ,GR (tbc)
21 Apr  Roma ,I....................................Init
22 Apr  Torino,I.....................................Union Club
24 Apr  Geneva,CH...............................L'Usine
14 May Amsterdam,NL..........................Wilhelmina Pakhuis

If you can help with plugging those gaps , please contact Edward at :
l_khata at yahoo.com

A full USA/Canada Tour is scheduled to begin in Vancouver BC on October 15.

NEW RELEASES

Plenty of news here as The Dots launch the second wave of CDRs for their 30th Anniversary actions.All are now in stock and ready to order.

1.THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS /ANY DAY NOW-THE SECRETS (TOQ CDR)

From 1987 and the last recordings made by the band on British soil. A real find in a box of dusty cassettes.Unheard sessions, ideas, miniatures and a colossal demo of "True love". Sound has been lovingly enhanced as we want it to be more than a document. Price: 13.50 euros plus postage.

2.THE SILVERMAN/ ELEMENTAL  (TOQ CDR)

Floating in a pool that stretches far beyond that wistful horizon where the orange sun spreads instead of simply setting.And the memories stand to attention and blow tender kisses. One of those places you do want to leave, and why should you anyhow? 13.50 euros plus postage

3. EDWARD KA-SPEL & ALENA BOYKOVA/ RED SKY AT NIGHT (TOQ CDR)

An hour in the company of Edward and Alena in a landscape that begins with desolation and finishes in ,well, paradise. Five lovingly recorded , meticulously
finished pieces from the last 2 years.13.50 euros plus postage.

4. THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS- Live 1991 DVD-R
Filmed with one camera in LPDs home town of Nijmegen.Hugely nostalgic (one of martyn's first shows) and very wild and intimidating at a time when "Maria Dimension" was new. Consider this as a companion release to "The Maria Sessions".Available from TEKA in mid-November and on tour before then.Price : 15 euros (plus postaged/packing)

5.THE TEAR GARDEN- Have a Nice Trip (CD)
Now finished and primed for production in the near future. Songs composed and recorded in Los Angeles early in 2008. A sumptuous audio rollercoaster.
Pre-orders from TEKA now being taken..20 euros plus postage.

6.EDWARD KA-SPEL- Trapped in Amber (LP)
Limited Vinyl only release from EK on the Dutch Plinkity Plonk label .Colourful and precious, a natural follow-up to "Painted River of Regrets".
 - 20 euros plus postage.

7..EDWARD KA-SPEL-Dream Loops (CD)
Originally planned as a CDR release on TEKA, it was decided to make it
a silver disc on Beta-Lactam Ring Records after a chat between Edward and Chris at the label.All proceeds go towards a a good cause (go to www.blrrecords.com for full details).-15 euros plus postage


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NEW COMPILATIONS FEATURING LEGENDARY PINK DOTS AND
MEMBERS OF THE BAND.

1.TWISTED CABARET

Absolutely delightful collection featuring The Dots, Dresden Dolls,The Residents, Baby Dee and a brilliant side-splitting song from Tiger Lillies.
Available from : www.volvoxmusic.com
The Dots' song "Man or Mouse" is exclusive to this compilation.

We have just a few copies so please contact us first if you wish to order.
It costs 15 euros plus postage and packing and comes with a promtional video featuring The Dots and live version of "The Wedding" with Edward Ka-Spel, The Silverman and Amanda Palmer.

2.KORM PLASTICS 25th ANNIVERSARY CASSETTE

A cassette release from long term LPDs friend Frans de Waard which features exclusive pieces from Edward Ka-Spel and The The Silverman.
Also features Z'ev, Illusion of Safety,Idea Fire Company and a host of others.
Order from Korm Plastics directly at:www.kormplastics.nl


3.VARIOUS ARTISTS-Mom

An excellent compilation from Beta Lactam Ring Records featuring an exclusive track from LPDs, as well as contributions from Nurse With Wound,
Nadja,Andrew Liles,Troum and many others.All proceeds go to a very good cause...For more information contact: www.blrrecords.com
From us it costs 15 euros plus postage.
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BACK IN STOCK!!

THE TEAR GARDEN- The Secret Experiment (CD)
Just a handful in the cupboard-  20 euros plus postage.

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A LINK
We'd like to bring your attention to www.loveandloudcolours.com.
This is a website dedicated to Edward Ka-Spel's book of lyrics which was released a few years ago.The site has been updated and visitors will find
a section where Edward reveals the origins for many of his outpourings.

AND ANOTHER LINK
Long term Pink Dots' friend Eric Lanzilotta of Anomalous Records has opened an excellent new music shop in Seattle .Music lovers should check this out ....Here is a description in Eric's own words...

Dissonant Plane is a record store selling experimental, avant garde classical, psychedelic rock, drone, electroacoustic, free improv, noise, weird soundtracks, out rock, ambient, free jazz, metal (black, death, heavy, speed, power, thrash, symphonic, doom, gothic, experimental, grindcore, industrial, brutal death, viking, folk, noodlecore, avante, patriotic, electronic, shred, progressive, "deathphonic", dark, satanic, religious, hateful,...) vinyl, compact discs, videos, books, and tapes.

5459 Leary Ave. NW
Seattle, WA 98107

http://www.dissonantplane.com/
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BEAUTIFUL THINGS THAT CAME OUR WAY.Watch this space for new entries in months to come. Meanwhile we direct you to previous newsletters
for precious pearls in this series.
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AT LAST!!! THE UPDATED TEKA CATALOGUE
All orders can be made by sending me a message at l_khata at yahoo.com
All out-of-stock items have been removed from the previous list.Remember to read the ordering instructions at the end of the lists..
1.LEGENDARY PINK DOTS
4 Days (Big Blue re-issue)
15.00 EUR
9 Lives To Wonder CD
15.00 EUR (out of stock)
9 Lives to Wonder CD (Big Blue reissue)
15 EUR
25th Anniversary Single (shocking pink vinyl)
10 EUR
Alchemical Playschool 2 x 10"vinyl LPs (Soleilmoon ,2 copies left)
35.00 EUR
Alchemical Playschool CD
(Second edition on Soleilmoon)
20 EUR
All The King's Horses CD (Big Blue)
15.00 EUR
All The King's Horses CD
15.00 EUR
All The King's Men CD
15.00 EUR
Ancient Daze CD
15.00 EUR
Any Day Now CD (Big Blue re-issue)
15.00 EUR
Asylum CD (Soleilmoon re-issue)
15.00 EUR
Asylum CD (Big Blue re-issue)
15.00 EUR
Basilisk CD (out of stock ) 20.00 EUR
Brighter Now CD (OUT OF STOCK!)
15.00 EUR
Brighter Now CD (Big Blue re-issue)
15.00 EUR
Chemical Playschool 3/4 2 X CD
20.00 EUR
Chemical Playschool 10 CD
15.00 EUR
Chemical Playschool 11/12/13 3 X CD
40.00 EUR
Classics & Rarities 3 X CD (Big Blue)
25.00 EUR (1 copy in stock)
Crushed Mementos CD (OUT OF STOCK)
20.00 EUR
The Crushed Velvet Apocalypse CD (Soleilmoon re-issue)
15.00 EUR
The Crushed Velvet Apocalypse CD (Big Blue re-issue)
15.00 EUR
Curse CD (Soleilmoon re-issue)(OUT OF STOCK)
15.00 EUR
Curse CD (Big Blue re-issue)
15.00 EUR
A Dream is a Dream DVD LPDs live in 1987
20.00 EUR
Faces In The Fire CD (soleilmoon)
15.00 EUR
Faces in the Fire (Big Blue reissue)SPECIAL OFFER
10.00 EUR
Farewell Milky Way CD
15.00 EUR
From Here You'll Watch The World Go By CD
15.00 EUR
The Golden Age CD (Soleilmoon re-issue)
15.00 EUR
The Golden Age CD (Big Blue re-issue)
15.00 EUR
Hallway Of The Gods CD
15.00 EUR
Human Radio CDR
13.50 EUR
Island Of Jewels CD (Soleilmoon re-issue)
15.00 EUR
Island Of Jewels CD (Big Blue re-issue)
15.00 EUR
Kollabaris CDR
15.00 EUR
The Legendary Pink Box 2 X CD
20.00 EUR
Live in Hildeshem 1991 CDR
10.00 EUR
Live in Los Angeles 2002 DVD-R
15.00 EUR
Live in Montpelier 2 x CDR
20.00 EUR
Live 85-88 CDR
15.00 EUR
Live 89 CDR
15.00 EUR
Live At La Luna DVD
15.00 EUR
Live At The Metro CD
15.00 EUR
The Lovers CD (Soleilmoon re-issue)
15.00 EUR
The Lovers CD (Big Blue re-issue)
15.00 EUR
Malachai CD (Soleilmoon re-issue)
15.00 EUR
Malachai CD (Big Blue re-issue)
15.00 EUR
The Maria Dimension CD (Soleilmoon re-issue)
15.00 EUR
The Maria Dimension CD (Big Blue re-issue)
15.00 EUR
The Maria Sessions CDR (TOQ)
13.50 EUR
Nemesis Online CD
15.00 EUR
A Perfect Mystery CD (Soleilmoon)
15.00 EUR
A Perfect Mystery CD (Big Blue reissue)
15 EUR
The Poppy Variations CD
15.00 EUR (last copies)
The Poppy Variations (Big blue reissue)
15.00 EUR
The Poppy Variations 2 x LP (very last copies)
30.00 EUR
Prayer For Aradia CD (Big Blue re-issue)
15.00 EUR
The Pre-Millennial Single (Mini CD)
15.00 EUR
The Pre-Millennial Single (Vinyl EP)
15.00 EUR
Remember Me This Way (Mini CD)
10.00 EUR
Shadow Weaver CD (Soleilmoon re-issue)
15.00 EUR
Shadow Weaver CD (Big Blue re-issue)
15.00 EUR
Stained Glass Soma Fountains 2 X CD
20.00 EUR
Sterre (CD Single)
8.00 EUR
The Tower CD (soleilmoon)
15.00 EUR
The Tower CD (Big Blue reissue) SPECIAL OFFER
10.00 EUR
Traumstadt One CD
15.00 EUR
Under Triple Moons CD
15.00 EUR
The Whispering Wall CD
15.00 EUR
The Whispering Wail CDR (EK/Silverman)
13.50 EUR
Your children Placate you from premature Graves
15.00
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TEAR GARDEN (E.Ka-Spel,Cevin Key)
Eye Spy with my little eye  20 EUR (out of stock)
Secret Experiment  20.00 EUR
For those who walk with the gods (russian comp with exclusive tracks--extremely limited stock)-20 EUR
Have a nice Trip 20.00 EUR
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THE SILVER MAN
Dream Cell 2 x LP -bonus 4th side (LOW STOCK)
25.00 EUR
Nature of Illusion  (w/bonus CD)
20.00 EUR
Nature of Illusion LP plus bonus CD (low stock)
25.00 EUR
Requiem Settings CD
15.00 EUR
Spectral Artifact CDR
10.00  EUR
State of Union CD (300 only) expanded and remastered from deleted CDR issue
20.00 EUR
Sun with a Beating Heart CDR
10.00 EUR
Woodland Calling CDR
10.00 EUR
(Blank) for your own message CD
20.00 EUR
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EDWARD KA-SPEL
An Unlikely Event CDR
15 EUR
The Blue Room CD
15.00 EUR
The Blue Room 2 X LP (OUT OF STOCK)
25.00 EUR
Caste O' Graye Skreeens CD  SPECIAL OFFER
12.00 EUR
DNA LE DRAW D KEE CD (Edward, Elke, Ryan & Calyxx)
15.00 EUR
Down In The City Of Heartbreak & Needles Volume II CD
20.00 EUR  (OUT OF STOCK)
Eyes China Doll CD (original vinyl replica sleeve with bonus material)
15.00 EUR
Fragments of Illumina CD (very low stock)
20.00 EUR
Fragmants of Illumina (double vinyl w/bonus 4th side) (last copies0
30.00 EUR
Laugh China Doll CD (original vinyl replica cover with bonus tracks
from dance China Doll and unreleased)
15.00 EUR
Live in Basel CDR
15.00 EUR
Long Red Ladder to the Moon CD
15.00 EUR (Back in stock)
Dream Logik Part 1 CD (last copies of deluxe book style cover)
20.00 EUR
Dream Logik Part Two (single CD only)
20.00 EUR
Dream Logik Parts 1-3 (4x LP box set plus exclusive CD) (low stock)
70.00 EUR
Dream Loops
15.00 EUR
Melancholics Anonymous CD (300 only)
20.00 EUR (last copies)
Love & Loud Colours Lyric Book & CD
40.00 EUR
Needles III CDR
15.00 EUR
O Darkness O Darkness vinyl only LP
25.00 EUR (back in stock)
Pieces Of 8 CD
15.00 EUR
Pieces Of 8 2 X LP (out of stock)
30.00 EUR
Red Letters CD
15.00 EUR
The Scriptures Of Illumina CD
15.00 EUR
The Textures Of Illumina 2xCD
20.00 EUR
The Painted River of Regrets (CDR ltd to 399)
15.00 EUR
The painted River of Regrets (vinyl-ltd to 300)
20.00 EUR
Trapped in Amber (vinyl-ltd to 400 )
20.00 EU
Ulkomaalaiset 1 CD (improvisational trio of E.Ka-spel,Alena Boikova and Martin Heuser)
20.00 EUR (last copies)
Ulkomaalaiset 2 CD
20.00 EUR
Kissing Frogs is Fine (Russian compilation)- 15 EUR

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MIMIR (The Silverman, E.Ka-Spel,Christoph Heemann, Andreas heemann,Jim O'Rourke)
15 EUROS (OUT OF STOCK)

Mimiryad -second album originally on vinyl now as CD.It is NOT the reissue .LAST COPIES of the orginal Mimyriad Cd which was different to vinyl version.
15.00 EUR
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MARTIJN DE KLEER
Flow CD
15.00 EUR

So Close Yet So Far Out CD features Cevin Key and LPDs.
15.00 EUR
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NIELS VAN HOORN
Colours CD
15 EUR
Klaverland Klompen CD (with mark Spybey of dead Voices on Air)
15 EUR
Strange Attractor LP (very low stock)
20 EUR
Strange Attractor 2 LP (very low stock)
20 EUR
Strange Attractor CD (2 albums combined -features Edward Ka-Spel a.o)
15 EUR
Strange Attractor/Mettle CD
15 EUR
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MISCELLANEOUS
LPD:
Canta Mientas Puedas CD
(Compilation)
15.00 EUR

LPD:
Guide Vol. I: Best Ballads CD
(Compilation)
15.00 EUR

MINIZZA:
Music for Girls CD
(Collaboration - Edward Ka-Spel lent vocals and lyrics to one track)
15.00 EUR

SILVER STARS:
Silver Stars CD SPECIAL OFFER
(Collaboration - Edward Ka-Spel lent vocals and lyrics to one track)
10.00 EUR
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HOW TO ORDER!!!

OUR MAILING ADDRESS:
THE LEGENDARY PINK DOTS
c/o PHIL KNIGHT
BLOEMENHOF 16-1
6663 BL LENT
THE NETHERLANDS

E-MAIL CONTACT INFORMATION:
Before ordering please email this address to check for availability:
l_khata at yahoo.com
IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT OUR SHIPPING POLICY (NOVEMBER 2009):
Due to escalating postage prices in The Netherlands, Terminal Kaleidoscope has had to change its pricing policy. Items listed no longer include postage costs so please consult the shipping chart before sending us the total for your order. If you have questions, please send us an email for an exact quote.
WITHIN EUROPEAN UNION:
1-2 x CDs =  5.50 Euros
3-5 x CDs =  8 Euros
6-10 x CDs = 12.50  Euros
More than 10 CDs, please contact us before placing your order.
1 -2x LP (Standard Mail) = 9.55 Euros /Priority - 11.20 euros
3-5 x LPs = 18 euros
More than 5 LPs, please contact us before placing your order.
Lyric Book =6.50 Euros
OUTSIDE EUROPEAN UNION (USA/ISRAEL/JAPAN/AUSTRALIA/NZ/SOUTH AMERICA):
1-2 x CDs = 5.50 Euros
3-5 x CDs = 11.20 Euros

More than 5 CDs, please contact us before placing your order.
1 x LP (Priority Mail) = 12 Euros
2-5 x LPs (Priority Mail) = 22 Euros
Book = 10 Euros
GENERAL ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. All prices are listed in Euros .Always check for availability of items before ordering by emailing:
l_khata at yahoo.com
2. . Under normal circumstances, we process orders within five working days, though CD-R orders may take longer. Trans-Atlantic deliveries usually take an average of three weeks for items that are in stock. However, since the postal service can take significantly longer than three weeks in some instances (and considerably shorter than three weeks in others!), we cannot be held accountable for fluctuations in your delivery time. If you are in a real hurry, your package can be sent by a service of your choosing such as UPS, FedEx, Overnight or Priority Mail. It is very important that you discuss delivery options and preferences with us at the time you place your order so that we can add the appropriate shipping fees to your total.
3. When placing your order, please remember that it is your responsibility to let us know if you would like your parcel sent via insured or registered mail. Keep in mind that we live in an imperfect world with an imperfect postal system. Alas, we *cannot* accept responsibility for uninsured/unregistered parcels that are lost or delayed. If you would like us to send your parcel via registered mail, we will be happy to do so, but please add 5 Euros or 6 USD to your payment.
4. Orders of 10 or more copies of the same title will qualify you for wholesale prices (much cheaper). Get back in touch with us for more details.
5. Alas, we cannot accept credit cards or cheques.
6. All payment must be made in advance, though we'll be happy to reserve anything for you for up to three weeks. Please remember that we sometimes have an extremely limited stock of some items. To reserve items, please contact us through the e-mail address listed above.
7. Please make sure you include a note with your payment letting us know which item(s) you are ordering and your shipping address. If you are paying with a bank transfer or money order, make sure to list the individual titles on the transfer note or money order. In other words, please write: 1. "All The King's Horses" CD, 2. "Requiem Settings" CD, 3. "Tanith & The Lion Tree" CD instead of "3 CDs." If you are sending cash, please remember to enclose a list of the items you are ordering with your payment and again, please include the shipping address.

TO ORDER FROM THE KNOWN UNIVERSE
1.PAYPAL to:
zilvermail at yahoo.com
Always state your actual shipping address with the transfer and actual items you are ordering.
2. Carefully disguised cash in Euros, USD, English Pounds, Swiss Francs, Danish, Swedish or Norwegian Crowns. Wrap the cash in carbon paper, disguise the contents of the letter and  send it via registered mail. If you do not use registered mail, we cannot be held accountable if your letter is lost. Remember to enclose a list of items you are ordering as well as your shipping address. This will help us to process your order quickly.Contact us BEFORE sending your letter .
3. By direct bank transfer in Euros made out to P.W.Knight; ABN/AMRO Bank (Keizer Karelplein 33; 6511 NH Nijmegen; The Netherlands); IBAN: NL23ABNA0492667705; bank identification number: ABNANL2A. Please remember to list your shipping address and the individual titles you are ordering on the transfer note. This will help us to process your order quickly.
4. THE NETHERLANDS ONLY!!! Payment via the postbank to P.W.Knight a/c no.582 1180.Note: It takes the Postbank an eternity to confirm transactions-please be patient with this option..
TO ORDER FROM THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, ISRAEL, JAPAN, CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND:
1. Well disguised USD wrapped in carbon paper and sent via registered mail. We cannot be held accountable for lost letters if you do not use registered mail. Remember to enclose your shipping address and a list of items you are ordering. This will help us to process your order quickly. If you are nervous that your payment hasn't arrived, send us an e-mail and we'll let you know straight away.
2. By direct bank transfer in USD made out to P.W. Knight; ABN/AMRO Bank (Keizer Karelplein 33; 6511 NH Nijmegen; The Netherlands); IBAN: NL23ABNA0492667705; bank identification number: ABNANL2A.
Please remember to list your shipping address and the individual titles you are ordering on the transfer note. This will help us to process your order quickly. Please add 10 USD or accept the charges when you make your payment.
TO ORDER FROM RUSSIA:
1. Only by courier as regular mail does not tend to work. Please contact us first and we'll work it out.We may be able to arrange postage inside Russia,but contact us first.
Please remember to list the individual titles you are ordering and include your shipping address on the transfer note. This will help us to process your order quickly.