Hi everyone!

[t59]

Hi everyone.

I am new here, so Id just like to say hi, and introduce myself to other fans of Janis Ian.

It was not at 17 when I first heard a Janis Ian tune, but at 16. In the summer of 1975, At 17 was a fresh new chart-topper played on every pop-rock radio station in Toronto, Canada. I remember how the bluesy-jazzy strains, and the kind of bitter lyrics caught my ears. It really stood out among the other songs that were popular that summer. Funk was king, disco on the rise, and the Eagles string of hits dominated the charts. Janis Ians At 17 truly stood out as daringly original and fresh.

I heard a couple more tunes: In the Winter, When the Partys over, and new I just had to hear more. I purchased the album Between the Lines, and it is one i never tire of hearing, even after 32 years. The frenzied coda of Between the lines, the subtle nuances of the string octet in tea and Sympathy, the wry lyrics and stylistic variations among the songs have given me many years of pleasure, and many more to come.

I think University music programs should offer course in the analysis of her music.

Thank you Janis for your artistry, and best wishes for 2007 to everyone.

Bye!

[Randy & Betty in Pa]

Good morning and welcome T59...

I think I once dated your cousin R47... but alas it didn't work out.... As to being here on the JIMB you will find the folks here are a cordial enough group and most likely far less restrictive then most message boards while also being far more civil.... Like you many of us have been exposed to the music of Janis from decades gone by... I first heard her perform "At 17" back when Noah still had an ark.... Still your in a good place... Welcome and enjoy...

Best wishes

R. from Pa

[Darlene]

Welcome t59, I am new here also but it is a lot of fun, great people. There are some interesting rules here and the one that sticks out in my mind is always blame everything on Redjack. You sound as if you know quite a bit about music, more than I will ever know. All I can say is sit back and be ready to have some fun, or lean forward and give someone some comforting words. Have lots of fun!

[Mimi]

Welcome to you! And have fun on the board!

Mimi

[Marcia Drummergal]

Hi t59! Welcome to the board. Would seem we're the same age! ;) And you live in one of my favorite cities too!!

Glad to have you here. Don't be a stranger. Welcome to the wonderful world of Janis Ian!!

Marcia :)

[Amy in Vermont]

I think University music programs should offer course in the analysis of her music.



When I was a freshman in college, my first year seminar was called "Society, Women and Music", taught by a wonderful compers/conductor named Marilyn Ziffrin. I wrote my term paper on Janis's music ( I still have it somewhere!). Marilyn was blown away by it (the music, not the paper).

Prior to that, I used cuts from Present Company as the sound track to a high school video project. This was quite a feat, given that it was 1971, the film was done on Super 8 mm and the soundtrack was on reel to reel!

[Kathleen Brogan]

And, most of the songs are strung together!!!!

[Agnes]

Welcome, t59. Enjoy the folly and the fun around here! :)

[Eva]

Welcome to the messageboard! It's fun here.

Eva (from the Netherlands)
a.k.a.
The Evil Pirate Queen
a.k.a.
The only sane person on this messageboard

[Dee]

Hi Toronto, Ottawa here. ;)

Welcome to the message forums.

Daniel

[GodSistah]

Welcome t59!

Great introductory post!

;)

~Andrea~

[hoops]

welcome t59...make yourself comfy, put your feet up and enjoy the ride. we're glad to have you with us
peace
hoops

[Oak Kitten]

Welcome aboard, t59.

Oak

[corolla girl]

Welcome t59 you will ejoy yourself here.....Best to you.....corolla girl.....

[Rickster]

T59, Welcome! Enjoy Janis's fantastic site!

[t59]

Thanks for your warm welcomes, everyone! I am in good company here. Look forward to chatting with you all.

[david uk]

welcome welcome welcome from the UK :)

[Seth]

Glad 2 c u made it here!
Toronto great city!
(So is Ottawa ;) )
-Seth

[SongDragon]

Hi! Welcome to the board!

I wasn't seventeen when I first heard Janis, either. Personally, I think Janis' music is for all ages!

Welcome aboard, and I hope to see you around.

~Song