Old Man at the Music Show

Freeeeak It. I'm not doing anything.

2010-10-12T22:19:00.000-07:00

Hey Gang,

Yeah, this has been a while. I have been drinking, smoking, and essentially trying anything that is going to kill me. 45s (the weapons, not the music accoutrement's) still did shit. As of now, Ida Maria still emits raw sax, Juliana, needs a freaking 5 album deal, and by God, I should be an A&R scout. Sadly, GLEE still makes the world think that vocal singers cannot sing without engineering (or, fuck off, autotune), and that bites ass.

So, of course, I am still here. I have not died and arisen for your sins, so you know you are still hosed.. whomever you are. Good freaking luck, you are now highlighted. Bruno Mars, you are up. Go back to sleep the rest of you, it's "The Lazy Song."

Ok, this song was highlighted by the phrase ".. didn't I fuck this up this time.. Didn't I my dear ?..." Mumford and Sons. Great song, good lyrics. Better than I deserve in quoting you.

"Oh. My. God." Ida Maria.
Seriously, is there no song you would never start having sex in the first 4 bars? Angry, sloppy kisses, meddling into fervent, clutches with welty fingernail souvenirs? Damn, that is totally sad. You may as well have gone to school at BYU*. I laugh at your situation, I cry at your history.

*I have "known" a few BYU girls, and they would laugh and challenge this post. They would all lose.

Ok, I wanted to stop here with this song. Sung by a cutie (Juliana Richer Daily) with short hair and a guitar. Death Cab For Cutie's "I Will Follow You Into the Dark." I just purchased her whole album... she needs a record deal.

This is her with Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance..."

Ok, I'm going to stop with a sad, yet beautiful song Glen Campbell's "Rhinestone Cowboy."

Yeah, the song Totally Sucks (the capitalizations are correct, in this case). However, Tony Clifton sag this for me and my friends. I think I may have sang this song on his CD. In any case, Tony is the singer we need in these times. There was nothing better over these last two year... I would be hard-plussed to find even an equivalent.

Cya in a week. GLEE's "Rocky Horror Picture Show" comes out next Friday, I await it with baited breath.
-om

A Cup of Coffee?

2010-10-01T18:07:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe that I have never posted a song from the band Garbage. Probably one of the sexiest bands I have heard or seen. Sad.

So, I heard this song on the way back from drinking with an afficionado. He loves the band better than I. Anyway, one of my favorite tunes. "Cup of Coffee" off the Beautilful Garbage album. My favorite from this band. This whole album rocks, but this sone was way too understated.

Thanks for indulging on my friday. Have a fun weekend.
-om

Ok, hose this.

2010-09-29T00:58:00.000-07:00

So, I don't know what the fuck is going on, but I feel pretty old. I feel like I am going to spew. Hah! I am a professional, I will not spew.

Now, that is.

Anyway there is a song in my head. I have no idea what it is. Nothing is helping.
Ok, the Human Centepede 2 trailer isn;t helping. Don't Google it! You have been warned.

I have to GTFO of here. Squeeze's "Tempted" should cover my tracks.

-om

Songs to Pull Teeth By

2010-09-28T03:20:00.000-07:00

So kids, take care of your teeth. Yesterday I just went to the dentist, to have part2 of a root canal performed. It wasn't so bad, but then again, I am used to pain. Of course, I got the pleasure to listen to Dentist's Office Music. Music that you want to have your teeth pulled to.

First up is a hipster favorite, Jason Mraz. Of course, I still like him now that he has gotten immensely popular (I would be a tool not to). "Sunshine Songs" is quite a good one.

Ok, now for something pretty painful. The cast of Glee sings "Highway to Hell." I'm kinda enjoying the "Glee Backlash," since now most people equate what they are doing to actual Glee and Acapella groups. Far freaking from it.

Ok, this one is a pretty rare one. Thanks to YouTube, we can find this stuff. +44 sings "Baby Come On" acoustically. Beautiful song.

Last two. I'm putting Dido's "Thank You" first. A pretty song, but I heard it so much on a trip that it does feel like pulling teeth.

Of course, that end us with Eminem's "Stan." The song is a story of fan obsession that goes really scary. This is one of my favorites. Also, the sample from Dido is pretty evident.

So, which one would relax you more? I know my choice.
-om

Yes, I Know it's Late...

2010-09-09T09:18:00.000-07:00

... and it's only 3. I am travelling, and in kind of a crunch. Barely time for bathrom breaks, let alone this. However, these were three that were somewhat fun this week.

Smash Mouth, with "Why can't We be Friends?"

Suburban Legends with, "I want more." It totally starts off like a high school band brass line. Awesome.

Next up, Fishbone's "Party at Ground Zero." Love Fishbone, probably one of the classic Ska bands.

Have a great week, cya in a few. Need a better way to do this remotely...
-om

5 Disconnected Songs With No Theme

2010-08-31T03:24:00.000-07:00

You know, I really couldn't think of 5 more random songs to put together. Actually, I could, but I have played them already and I don't want to put them here. Here are 5 songs I haven't played, that somehow made sense when I put them on.

Let's start it off with, Blues Traveller, with "Hook."

Why? Because the Hook always brings me back.

Sixpence None the Richer -- "Don't Dream it's Over." A great Crowded House cover, since I probably wouldn't go to a CH show (anymore, I don't have feathered hair or parachute pants), listening to their covers make things better.

Seriously, I mentioned them for almost two years, and I didn't link any of the songs?
Social Distortion, with "Ball and Chain." One of the best songs, ever.

I'm lovely, and I'm tired, and I can't take any more pain.

Let's speed it up a bit. Love the way this song starts. I feel better listening to this. English Beat, with "Tears of a Clown." I still love the fact that I saw this band within the last 10 years, and they rocked hard.

And wow, we have to end this with Party Ben's -- "Alive Part 2."

That was fun. Random. This is the Universe. Big, isn't it?
-om

A MidWeek, Birthday 5.

2010-08-26T01:36:00.000-07:00

So, Today was the day after my birthday. This is the first time in about 15 years that I really didn't make a "Big Freaking Deal" about the day. I guess it's because it doesn't matter to me anymore. However, some of my friends thought differently. I created my Grandmother's steak, we drank G&Ts and went to my favorite live cover band, 2 Buck Chuck.

2 Buck Chuck has to be one of the greatest Seattle Bands around today. With a huge request list, a loyal following and a varied set list, 2BC should be seen if you have the opportunity to grace the PNW. Seriously, a totally fun group. Anyway, to today's choices.

First off, the Zac Brown Band, with "Toes." Life is good, today.

Also covered a great version of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance." This video is dirty hot. Excellent.

And now, let's change it for a bit of Cash. Johnny Cash. With "Ring of Fire." My favorite Social Distortion song. Well, one of them anyway. Here's the original rock and roll bad boy. Most others are pussies.

I have never had The Cure on here? Seriously? Wow, I don't channel 80's Goth as much as I thought I did. Here's "Just Like Heaven," cause it was played and it was fun. I am breaking out the black hair dye right now.

Ok, we are going to stop with this one from the Counting Crows: "Big Yellow Taxi."

Happy Birthday to me. Thanks to all who wished me a happy birthday, to all who sang, to all who cared.

And to my little girl, who read Dr. Seuss to me; You are the greatest thing in this world. You are loved.
-om

Happy Birthday!

2010-08-23T18:32:00.000-07:00

Have a good week all! I am going to celebrate with a bottle of Islay's greatest, and a ton of music. Today's 5 are Birthday songs that make me smile.

Let's start it off with the Soup Dragons, singing "Divine Thing."

Now we go off to Susanna Hoffs, singing a Boingo cover of "We Close our Eyes." Maybe one of the best Boingo covers out there. I don't know, I need to see if I can catch the Boingo cover band when I am down in LA.

Aerosmith's "Living on the Edge." Definitely. Something is wrong with the world today, I may know what it is...

Amazulu. You is? Just kidding. Amazulu's "Montego Bay." This was my ultimate driving summer song. 1987, wow, so long ago.

OK, I think I'll end it with Blondie's "Hanging on the Telephone." An amazing, classic tune.

One last one. I didn't include this last year. Altered Images' "Happy Birthday." I had too much going on with all the stuff I had lined up, I must have missed this one.

Enjoy my Birthday, folks! Actually, to the heck with that, enjoy the songs.
-om

Cover songs in the key of crap.

2010-08-16T21:19:00.000-07:00

Why not? I'm going to get flack over this first pick, that I know. Starting this one of with Jay-Z's version of Alphaville's "Forever Young." Don't care, this song blows, and kills a perfect set of memories. Don't like it, get your own blog.

Archive, covering The Smiths' "Girlfriend in a Coma." This version is probably the most unemotional effort to date. Hard to top this one.

Next up, Suspiria, with Depeche Mode's "Behind the Wheel." Not bad. Kinda grew on me. Wait, they sang. Darn it. Next.

At least that was better than Jazzhole's "Enjoy the Silence." Look that one up, I dare you.

Ok, now we're cooking. David Hasselhoff, covering Madonna's "La Isla Bonita." Like a sexy Shatner. I can almost see this crappy video in my head, gauzy lens, bellbottoms and the smoulder.

Finally, there is the Immortal William Hung. Balls as big as churchbells, and two more albums than I have. Here he is butchering Elton John's "Rocketman." The backup music track sounds straight from a bloody karaoke machine. Didn't even rate session players. Awesome.

Go out and conquer. William did. Have a great week.
-om

Midweek Folk Tune

2010-08-11T02:03:00.000-07:00

The Decemberists, "The Legionnaire's Lament." Because the world is better due to Portland Oregon bands like this. How could you not like the instrumentation, the lyrics of the story, the vocals? That ending layered chord rocked.

Lord, I don't know if I'll ever be back again...
-om

Five Time Travelling Tracks

2010-08-08T05:36:00.000-07:00

Ever heard a tune that immediately takes you back in time? The one that stops you dead in your tracks, immediately making you think, wonder and imagine? It may not be the actual tune, but even a version of it can do it to me. Here are my five.

Not the best video, but what can you do? Hammond Organ, Paul Carrack, Squeeze? "Loving You Tonight." Great White Buffalo.

The Bangles, with "If She Knew What She Wants." Yeah, enough with the gay jokes. This song was in heavy rotation in So Cal, heard it almost every day on the beach. Surfing, bonfires, sun and Coppertone come into sharp relief when this song is played. This song was all about the last summer with zero responsibility.

Jimmy Buffett's "One Particular Harbour." More beach. This time, I'm in Guantanamo Bay, far away from everyone, drinking too much (since there is nothing left to do), relaxing in the sun, waiting for that C-130 to take me back to the states. No thoughts other than getting home, getting out, and getting some.

R.E.M.'s "Superman." While people were humming "Stand," this was the tune in my head. This song played to my narcissism, my confidence and my state of mind as a high schooler. I still feel that this song speaks to be, but wouldn't anyone?

The Vega Choir's version of "Creep." It is the centerpiece of the trailer for The Social Network coming out this fall. This song takes be back to the military. Specifically, the day before my birthday, when I was in Basic Training, holding a rifle in a foxhole. I kinda lost it for a few moments of insane introspection. If there is any more poignant, more defining moment in my life, it's that 5 minute perfect, impossible juxtaposition of everything and nothing.

You know what, I'm glad that's the last one. I'm wiped.

-om

Top Five Random Summer Songs...

2010-08-02T00:10:00.000-07:00

So, we are going to start out with Paramore's "The Only Exception." I am a sucker for a cute redhead singer. Except for Tori Amos... the sideways perch on the piano bench is completely retarded. Seriously? We know you are a female, but sit correctly on the bloody bench.

The next hip song is Neon Tree's "Animal." Electric, fast and fun. I can see myself writhing to this song at a really hip club. Of course, it would be a clip of the tune, and not the full one. If you are longing for the fun tune, come out anytime I am tending bar. I guarantee awesome tunes and stiff drinks.

Slowing it down. What we need to do for the third tune. This is Christina Perri, singing "Jar of Hearts." Quite a good song, for a first chart hit. The only thing that stands out as a strange thing for me is the fact that she doesn't deviate much from the initial major chord that she creates in the beginning of the song. The chord progression is pretty predictable, nothing really difficult about the tune. Good lyrics, great vocals. Seriously, the vocals save the song.

The fourth one out of the 5 is kinda poppy, but I like it. We Are Kings, with "We'll be a Dream (with Demo Lovato)," Yeah, Disney, what of it? It's not bad. Classic power pop, great vocals, decent sound. If I were marketing to the heartland, this would be a great song. And it is. Suck it up and listen, get off the high horse.

Ok, the last one is a request of a great song. This is the Zombies tune of "This is Our Year." Overlooked, since everyone knows "Time of the Season." Such a lame, stoner song, this is a great one to end the week's top five on.

Have a great week, kids. Already thinking of the next year.
-om

PS -- And a Late Addition... Amanda Palmer doing "Creep" by Radiohead. This took by breath away. Awesome.

-om

The Monday Post

2010-07-26T22:21:00.000-07:00

So, I always get the "Mix Tape!" request. Screw that. every week, until the end of the year, I'll give the "Top Five" request, in honor of the book High Fidelity. I'll try not to dupe my previous songs.

The title of this mix is: Top Five Fun Summer Songs.

We will start it off with "Bad Reputation" by the Hit Girls. Yes, I know that Joan Jett and the Blackhearts did it earlier, but my daughter loves singing this out loud. For a shy little girl born to an outspoken father, this kicks ass. First.

Next up, Streetlight Linoleum's cover of NoFX's "Linoleum." Such a great punk song, yet, crazy fun in this version. Hip, quiet and fun. And you get to actually hear the lyrics!

Green Day's "J.A.R. (Jason Andrew Relva)" from the movie Angus. Such a great movie. Loved it. I wish I were a teenager watching this movie.

What Next? Slow it down. Completely different. Stevie Wonder. "Sir Duke" can fit the bill. seriously, if you can't smile to this song, you need to turn in your music card. Shut up and listen.

Finally! Closing it down with a bit of a slower song, Michael Buble singing "All of Me." Off the album Crazy Love, the chops here are awesome, the pacing nice, and the arrangement amazing.

One last bonus: something I have kinda posted before. Jonathan Coulton's "Stil Alive."

"... I may be dying, but I'm still alive."

Great words.
Mahalo,
-om

Looks like this one may be fun...

2010-07-21T01:48:00.000-07:00

So, continuing this new music emo mood people are seeming to enjoy (I'm just prepping for when my daughter hits her teen years), I have a great new one. Heartfelt ballad, boy loves girl, boy loses girl, boy stalks girl.

What?

Yeah, damned emo dudes. Get up off yor pillow, throw off your shawl, comb your hair and tell the girl you like her. Don't be the "best friend." Gay.

A Rocket To the Moon's "Like We Used To."

And a fun acoustic version of this years hip summer song: Travie McCoy's "Billionaire."

And finally, to round this fun morning out, is a live recording that Weezer made of a mashup of MGMT and Lady Gaga. Insanely hip.

I think that should be enough for now. Have a good day, kids.
-om

Something new and random for a Tuesday

2010-07-20T09:08:00.000-07:00

Ladies and Gentlemen, Christina Perri with "Jar of Hearts." Interesting tune. Liked it. I rarely hear new stuff I like now. Every now and then, things like this suprise me.

Anyway... enjoy!
-om

tuesday...

2010-06-30T00:15:00.000-07:00

.. Suprisingly, I'm not Papa. Those of you literates would know that, yet, I really dont know why. Meter? Dialog? Conveyance of a theme? Probably all random bullshit, I don't even care.

All I know is that some group covered NoFX's Ljnoleup, from the album Punk in Drublic. Great album. Makes me forget the computer-spins.

So, that's me, inside your head.
-om

The sad highway...

2010-06-14T00:57:00.000-07:00

So, I'm taking a clue from my friends at AC~DC. I can do little right, I'm as old as these venerable souls, and I really don't give a fuck anymore. All I really want to do is play music, drive fast, and see a smile from my little girl.

That's my notification, I'll ping the world if I return.

A Summer Song

2010-06-09T04:57:00.000-07:00

I was asked to actually put up a summer song, to see if I was alive.

Before I do, let me tell you a little bit of why I like Buffett. During my last year of Military service, I was deployed to Guantanamo Bay to do taxes for all the on-base personnel. Not necessarily the most glamorous of positions, but I had an air conditioned office and all the $5 gallons of Bacardi a soldier could buy. Of course, the music I could take was limited. This was well before MP3s and iPods, so i was kinda screwed.

My girlfriend at the time and I were on the "on again" portion of a 3 year long distance relationship (they never work, but still, it was fun and a little secure knowing I didn't have to try that hard with other girls, but anyway...), and she was sending care packages pretty randomly,but often enough to know that she was thinking of me. One of the first care packages had a mix tape in it, with Jimmy Buffett's "Stars Fell On Alabama." A cute, little ditty, with harmonica, piano and a mandolin as the featured instruments (a classic standard, btw).

Of course, I played that tape every day, at least twice. I still have it, even if I don't have a functioning cassette player any more. I like the song, even though I don't talk to the girl any more. Jimmy Buffett got me through Gitmo, and once I returned to the states, I bought every CD he puts out. Because, every once in a while when I listen to a Buffett tune, I'm back on that still-hot-from-the-sun beach, looking up at the darkening sky, seeing the stars, thinking about a lovely time with a lovely girl.

JB, Stars Fell on Alabama

JB -- covering The Beach Boys' "In My Room"

G'night yall.
-om

An '80s Flashback...

2010-05-04T03:58:00.001-07:00

From an unsing band (and unsung meaning I did not list them last year), Men Without Hats. As most everyone knows, the broke on the scene with the Safety Dance via MTV. The second album had a lot of play on pop and dance charts (and really huge in homeland Canada), but never really made it very far after that... but I digress.

What made this album, Pop Goes the World, much more interesting than the first one was the fun weave it made through the songs. Not as heavy and forceful as, say, Tommy or American Idiot, where one knows that it's a concept/theme throughout everything. It's still effective without saying such. However, it took me getting older to realize such. When I was younger I was too busy dancing int he car with the tunes turned too far up.

Moonbeam...

And the classic, "Pop Goes the World."

Enjoy the light-hearted pop.
-om

Another Late Night...

2010-04-28T03:59:00.000-07:00

...and I knew I'd buy the damned album. The Broadway edition of American Idiot. I must be gay.

And of course, the comparison. I don't know why I liked it, but I think the whole "mashup" quality was interesting.

-om

Chances...

2010-04-21T04:39:00.000-07:00

It's been a while.

"Chances," from Five For Fighting. Enjoyed the piano part. Just sounded it out, actually. Quite nice.

-om

Totally in a funk...

2010-04-10T14:59:00.000-07:00

... not really sure about everything or anything.

Except, i'm sure I like this song. Classic Stevie Wonder, sings "Isn't She Lovely."

Because, you know, of course she is.
-om

"Don't Kill Anybody for a Few Days..."

2010-04-01T05:06:00.000-07:00

...Sage Advice. I may take it.

"Blister in the Sun" from the Violent Femmes.

Why not an acoustic cover? Adrianne did it pretty well. I'd deal with pretentious, broke coffee-house morons for this.

-om

Ok, this Chior Teacher Rocks

2010-03-30T08:50:00.000-07:00

Personally, if my kid were in this person's choir, I would make a personal award of half thier salary.

The Gifford Children's Choir with one of my top-ten favorite songs of all time, "Still Alive."

I'd double it if my daughter were singing the solo. I'm just saying.
-om

Have you missed me? I missed you...

2010-03-27T07:10:00.000-07:00

And so, I have been "Up All Night." By the Suburban Legends. This song was too stupidly funny, (complete with Whoot - Whoot sounds in the chorus) and had a rockin horn section.

Ok, I just watched the video...that was pretty cool as well. Skazilla! Yeah, I know we have been ska heavy lately, so this is my last ska-centric vid for a few months. Enjoy it or not...
-om

Sick. Tired. Out of sorts.

2010-03-21T12:21:00.000-07:00

This is what happens when alcohol isn't in my system to kill viruses. I get sick. So miserable, and on top of that, allergies are kicking my ass.

At least I have The Pacific to look forward to. Not as great as Band of Brothers, but then again, it doesn't have to be.

So, I wanted something mellow today. Carly Simon, with "Nobody Does it Better." I like being a nobody.

-om

Got Soul?

2010-03-20T18:41:00.000-07:00

The Killers, with "All the things that I've done."

Catchy tune, liked it. Thought I'd share.

-om

Friday Morning Beats

2010-03-19T05:51:00.000-07:00

So, I was up watching "Hackers." What a great, crappy movie. Seriously, the whacked macs were totally cool, but the visuals? The dialog? "RISC is going to change everything... It's fast, triples the speed of the Pentium..." Aaaugh.

The music rocked serious ass in this movie, though. I already featured Underworld's "Cowboy," so here's Stereo MC's "Connected."

In that same "Connection" string, here is Elastica. Hearkening back to the 90s... where androgyny ruled the day.

Happy Double Friday, kids.
-om

Another Bishop song?

2010-03-18T05:20:00.000-07:00

Wow, I have another Stephen Bishop song. I blame Family Guy, they were playing this at the end of Sunday's episode.

For the record, i never actually saw Tootsie. I still consider my life to be complete.
-om

Kick Ass!

2010-03-17T02:58:00.000-07:00

Kick Ass. Cannot wait to see this movie.

From the Movie "Kick-Ass!" is Mika. Queen wannabe? Possibly. Bubblegum? Definitely. Still a catchy tune, even if I have to watch "Glee" to be less swishy.

-om

Some Angry, Fun Ska

2010-03-16T03:28:00.000-07:00

Streetlight Manifesto's "Point/Counterpoint." Long for ska, but still a fun song.

Never die with your song unsung.

Wow, I'm feeling a bit funky. Adding another song. Yup, cuz I'm crazy like that. It's how I roll. Reel Big Fish's "Thank you for not Moshing (In the Pit)."

And yes, it is awesome to punch someone right in the face.
-om

Ok, I'm giving you all time to learn this one...

2010-03-15T03:44:00.000-07:00

The Pogues. "Boat Train." You have two days.

Here are the lyrics:
I met with Napper Tandy and I shook him by the hand
He said hold me up for chrissake, for i can hardly stand
the most disgraceful journey on which i've ever been
the last time that i traveled on the boat train
i had a couple of drinks in town, a few more in the port
i puked up on the gangway but some kind folks helped me board
they sat me at a table, poured whiskey down my throat
sat me at a table and i lost my watch and coat
First we drank some whiskey
then we had some gin
then we had tequila i think that's what did me in
then we had some brandy and the women had a dance
the steward then announced that we could play the game of chance
we crowded round the table with our money in our hands
i landed on the other side without a penny in my pants
woke up in the toilet when we got to Holyhead
the doors were all a-banging and i wished that i was dead

then we went through customs
a couple of credited thugs
first they looked for bombs and guns
then they looked for drugs
stuck a flashlight up my ass
told some Irish jokes
said fuck off now paddy
so i headed for the smoke
on the boat train
we got on board the train and then we had a drink or two
started playing poker but the booze ran out at Crewe
some people started sleeping, others looked for duty free
some bastard started singing little cottage by the lee
he then sang paper roses, boolavogue, eileen aru
somebody started slagging off the Pakis and the Jews
found a bottle of whiskey
found a bottle of gin
i sat down in the corner and i read the daily news
first i drank the whiskey
then i drank the gin
i tried to make the toilet
but i broke my fucking shin
the next thing that i knew i was in London in the rain
staggering up the platform on the boat train

Fun, wasn't it?
-om

I want you to.

2010-03-12T01:51:00.001-08:00

Can't sleep, clowns will eat me.

So, a little Weezer is called for. Enjoy your Friday, kids. Methinks it will be a long day. Weezer's "(You're wondering if I want you to) I Want You To."

Wow, I'm still awake after that one. How about "Perfect Situation?" It is Double Friday, after all. Interesting thing about this video, the actual chorus differs from the original LP recording. However, the video was so enamored by fans, that the chorus was sung back to them at concerts... so they sing both chorus types, depending on the pervasiveness of the crowd.

Before there was Weezer... there was Weeze.

I'm kinda feeling in the mood for one more. "Say it Ain't So" from the immortal Blue Album. I think I cranked this album more while in Guantanamo Bay than any other. I was there for work, I stayed for the pie. While blaring up high, one can hear all the raw edges, the miscues, and the uneven engineering that just make this perfect.

Rivers Cuomo is a rock God.
-om

Vegas, Baby!

2010-03-08T08:55:00.000-08:00

So, while I was on the Royal Links Golf course (the driving range, specifically), they had Dino playing. There are certain things about Vegas that I love.

Dean Martin's "Ain't that a kick in the head." And it is. Enjoy.

-om

Get Outta Town!

2010-03-03T03:06:00.000-08:00

You don't have to tell me twice.

Lucky Soul's "Get Outta Town." Like the Beatles homage.

Cya in a few.
-om

To all you Blondes out there...

2010-03-02T12:44:00.001-08:00

America's "Sister Golden Hair."

Folk rock lives in all of us, people. Especially in the highlights.

-om

Semper Ubi Sunscreen...

2010-03-01T05:23:00.000-08:00

Heading out to Sin City soon, I thought that this was somewhat good words to heed.

I wanted to put it up last year, just never got around to it. Baz Luhrmann, reading Mary Smirch's "Advice, Like Youth, Probably Wasted on the Young." Hopefully my daughter will read or listen to these words.

I should remember to pack that sunscreen...
-om

It's been a while...

2010-02-24T04:32:00.001-08:00

... and of course, I cannot sleep again. It's not like I'm not tired. I am just irritated on a level beyond normal, and I can't put my finger on it. I think it's stress. I think I may be going crazy.

I'm tired as hell. I need to sleep, but I lay there and get irritated at the fact that I don't get any sleep. I think I'm getting 3 hour increments, then up for another 12. At least I am getting work done.

Wah wah wah... to the music.

"Punk Rock Girl" by the Dead Milkmen (have I done this one before? I don't think so).

And a little East-Coast Ska (hey, that kinda shocked me as well) from Big D and the Kids Table -- "Shining On." I like the sound, the beat and the arraingement.

And why not, this is a different genre as well, Animal Collective's "My Girls." New and hip. Enjoy.

I should do this more. Seeing as how I am not sleeping and all...
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Happy Valentine's Day

2010-02-13T22:09:00.001-08:00

This one is for the laaaadies.

Yup, you never hear that at the strip club. Fun.

Stephen Bishop, with "On and On."

Colbie Callait -- Bubbly

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A Screwed Up Dream

2010-02-10T04:34:00.000-08:00

American Concentration Camp. One of the first to go. Chosen by lottery, since America was too full. No one was spared, except the children. War heroes, doctors, lawyers. Boy, those guys were pissed. I was in there with a random assortment of people, given military fatigues. In my backpack, I had a cell phone, music player, and a gas mask. Strange.

I was grouped in with a bunch of guys, some from my old high school, some from the military battalion that I had served with. We were all grouped together in a barracks room. The first weekend we got to spend with our families (and were told that the execution wasn't going to happen for about a year, so we had plenty of time to get our affairs in order), and had a really enjoyable time. I remember that it was a memorable visit. Right before the second weekend, we were on a bus, lined up, on the way to death.

It was amazing. It was terrifying. I remember thinking that I should have ran when I had the chance. There were whispers all around about how it was going to happen, where it started to happen (a couple of guys mysteriously died in the barracks room, we thought it was something that was sprayed onto the sheets). I looked at the issued gas masks and thought it may be the air filter canister was mucked with.

I had a busy signal calling my family when I actually realized that this was a dream. I was on the bus, looking for a way, any way, to escape, yet trying to formulate communication to my family if in fact it shouldn't happen. Always multi-tasking, that's me. It was an incredibly vivid, frightening dream. Obviously, I woke up. I never got to find out really why, or even how this nefarious scheme was to be played out. Thankfully, I never got through to my family. I kinda wonder, if I actually got through and was talking, would I still be there now?

Fuck.

Miss Those Blue Eyes

2010-02-10T02:36:00.000-08:00

Here is good old Willie Nelson, with "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain." There is a really funny joke about this song, about a guy who wants this played at his funeral, while people he wronged take turns urinating over his body.

You have to admit, it would be one hell of an interesting funeral.

Anyway, a little more country this morning.

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This Time Tomorrow

2010-02-09T03:43:00.000-08:00

The Kinks. Great band. This song was featured recently in Wes Anderson's "The Darjeeling Limited," a fine work. See it if you want something interesting on a weekend when you aren't doing much.

So, those of you who may not know, I have been drinking a bit too much lately. So, very soon, I will be giving it up for a full year. Period. No bets, nothing that will make me welsh on it, just for the sake of doing so. I kinda want to get my demons straight, and this will help me along that road. If I give it up for good, I'll be selling off my wine collection.

Actually, I won't go that far.

Wah, wah, wah, enough of that. "This Time Tomorrow" by The Kinks.

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I. AM. FUCKED.

2010-02-03T02:09:00.000-08:00

And not in a good way.

I'm pretty sure I posted the missive that I had here a few hours ago. The Blog gods have fucked with me. So I have nothing to give you.

Nothing but anything I really want to covey. Porn? Nah. Bluegrass? Twist my arm.

Liven up your aleman left, jerks. Here is "Road to Nowhere" by Greensky Bluegrass.

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Happy New Year, Everyone.

2010-01-01T06:58:00.000-08:00

Get some rest. Nothing to see here. Move along.

I'll be back, never fear. I miss it already. Not daily, mind you, but enough to keep myself interested or interesting.
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Goodbye, Goodbye!

2009-12-31T00:01:00.000-08:00

Well, here it is. The end of the line. Thanks to all of you that have tuned in over the year. So, I'm going to take the easy way out and go with one of my favorites growing up.

Oingo Boingo's "Goodbye, Goodbye." Most people don't remember it as the final song over the credits of Fast Times at Ridgemont High (or that Ridgemont was based on Clairemont High School in San Diego, down the road a ways from me), but it is. Great song, great band. I last saw this song in 95, played live the night before Halloween. Awesome.

Thanks for a fun year. It's been crazy. Love, joy and pain, not counting all the other emotions in between. Maybe I'll do a little retrospective here in a week or so (or so, probably) as to what I liked, disliked and wanted to do more of on this medium.

Who knows, I may be back.

"Peace, Love, Jovi, Biff, Trees, Yogurt, John, Paul, George, Ringo, Kumbaya" -- GC saying

Mahalo,
The Old Man

Auld Lang Syne

2009-12-30T13:32:00.000-08:00

Coming down to the wire kids. Normally, I would have posted this one tomorrow, but I have been thinking of tomorrow's song for a year now.

So, the tune today is Dan Fogelberg's "Same Old Lang Syne." A cute, schmaltzy ballad about young love revisted years later. As a kid, this was one of my favorites. As an adult, I never knew who sang it until a few years ago. It's a great song. Enjoy.

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An Actual, Hip Request

2009-12-29T07:33:00.000-08:00

Wow, just wow. An excellent end to a fun year. With one of the more prolific mashups I have seen in a while (most mashups are 1-5 artists), here is DJ Earworm with "United States of Pop, 2009."

Where this one is hip and different is pretty simple. He layers the vocals over a couple of consistent beats, electronic voices and bridge elements. Actually, there are points where he even manipulates the original song (the Jason Mraz tuen comes to mind), but does it to very good effect.

Well done, DJ Earworm. And thanks for the request.

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God...

2009-12-28T00:44:00.000-08:00

... Surprisingly, has been somewhat absent in this blog. Of course, after a drunken night with the co-pilot, God and belief was brought up.

Long story short, belief in a higher power is there for some, but not all. Personally, I don't believe in the "Zombie Jesus" story, but I do hold most others in regard. I still say the bedtime prayer, like I have since I was 8, so if that makes me a tool, so be it. You still have to contend with being you, good luck with that.

Anyway, here is XTC, first with "Dear God."

And since I have never had an XTC post, here is "Generals and Majors." For all you military personnel out there. Except you squids. Gotta draw the line somewhere.

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Life's been good... so far

2009-12-27T08:49:00.000-08:00

Well, I can't really leave this blog without one of the great icons of Rock and Roll, Joe Walsh. Here he is performing the classic "Life's Been Good."

Not really a great example of his guitar work, but it's the message of the song that I'm enamored of today. Life, with all it's up and downs, has been pretty good to me. I'm glad I'm blessed with a decent palate, a fondness for the crazy things, and a larger-than-average... intellect.

Yeah, you thought I would have said penis there, didn't you? That would have been totally true.

Enjoy your Sunday! It's the last one for at least 6 days.
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Wow, so hard to pick a song today.

2009-12-26T20:11:00.000-08:00

It's been at least 30 minutes of trying to figure out the song.

Here is Unwritten Law with "Cailin." Three reasons: 1.) This is a San Diego band (Poway, CA), 2.) They recorded the album in Seattle, and 3.) This song is about the songwriter's daughter.

Someone once said, "...if you are a musician, and you don't write a song about your little girl, you are going to hell..."

So, on my last official Saturday, I'm throwing out a song that reminds me of my little girl. She's smart, she loves football, and will be a great sk8r some day. What can I say, I'm really proud to be her Dad. She is the soul that is missing from any song.

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Christmas Day

2009-12-25T00:03:00.000-08:00

Christmas in Heaven, from Monty Python's Meaning of Life.

Wow, Christmas came on a Double Friday. Then I should actually take it seriously, for once.

So, you can't have Christmas without a little bit of Bing. Bing Crosby sings "White Christmas." From the classic movie Holiday Inn.

Have a safe and happy holiday! Where ever you are, whomever you are, you are loved. Even if you drive slow in the fast lane.

But not tomorrow. That starts Kwanza, crackers.
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Since I don't really take Christmas that seriously....

2009-12-24T03:51:00.000-08:00

Here is Cartman singing "O Holy Night." With the help of a cattle prod.

And also from South Park, Mr. Garrison sings "Merry Fucking Christmas." The lyrics, understandably, are NSFKids.

Merry Christmas!
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An Interesting Choice...

2009-12-23T23:46:00.000-08:00

One of the better, overlooked songs from Chingon. You may have heard it only in Kill Bill but I actually played this in a band. Total fun. The amazing guitar work, the really awesome harmonization of tones...

Here is "Malaguena Salerosa" from Chingon. Also, really enjoy what the contributor did with the KB images.

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One Bannana, Two Bannana, Three Bannana, Four!

2009-12-22T15:07:00.000-08:00

The Dickies crank "Tra la la (The Bannana Splits Song)."

This tune is featured in the new trailer for "Kick Ass." God I love punk rock music. The energy makes me not tired anymore. Plus, if this flick is half as good as the trailers, next year is going to rock.

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An Awesome Ghetto Christmas Video

2009-12-21T09:00:00.000-08:00

Run DMC's "Christmas in Hollis." Yeeeah, boyeeee.

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A Reality show I can get behind.

2009-12-20T23:49:00.001-08:00

Screw Survivor, American Idol sucks sweaty taint. Of course, you all know where this is going: Sing-Off.

From The Sing-Off, here is USC SoCals singing "Somebody to Love."

The interesting thing is, this band was voted off. The performance was tight, but not as tight as favorites, The Beelzebubs, hailing from Tufts. The SoCals have to be one of the best groups in Collegiate Acapella, but mixed-gender groups seem to do well (historically in competition), but not always taking the top honor. I don't know what it is, since one of the remaining final bands, Nota, didn't seem to put up a performance half as good.

Bummer. Still, great show. So, I'm going to also post up the Episode three finale, "Mr. Blue Sky" from ELO.

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The Second-to-last Saturday Post...

2009-12-19T00:13:00.000-08:00

Wow, it's coming down to the wire, kids. Since I'm back, we need to get you some really, really incredible tunes. Well, that, and a day with Christmas Effluvia.

In any case, here is Aerosmith's "Blind Man." I had a girlfriend who was a huge Aerosmith fan. Wel, huge, since she loved the album "Get a Grip." She knew that there were other albums and tunes, but never really listened to them. Sad, actually. I never met a Mega-Beatles fan that headn't heard anything before Sgt Peppers...

Anyway, "Blind Man" was a single released on the Greatest Hits album Big Ones. Funny that I ended up liking this song better than some of the actual hits on the album. oingo Boingo did the same thing with "Cinderella Undercover," but I digress. This tune rocked. Rocked hard. I could not believe all the ways that this tune was amazing, but there it was, in music form. Slow to fast progressions. Cresendos. Wailing guitars, lyrics that beg to be screamed. F, and yes. if you can't listen to this song, you can't listen to rock and roll. Good luck with your life.

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Home Sweet Home

2009-12-18T00:16:00.000-08:00

A hair band? Hey, it's my blog. I'm coming home from China, and it's a Friday. I'll be travelling for 16 hours, on top of a full day of work and a work party that I need to attend on my return. So, here is a bit of the Crue, and two of their most awesome tunes.

Motley Crue's "Home Sweet Home."

"Without You." One of the most bad ass Glam-Rock ballads out there.

Enjoy your weekend kids! I'm going to be suffering from jet lag. Hard.
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Last Christmas!

2009-12-17T01:14:00.000-08:00

Smaltzy Christmas Songs. To get you in the mood. Wham's "Last Christmas." I almost used the Glee version, but I didn't want too much of Glee.

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I'm Homesick

2009-12-16T00:34:00.000-08:00

Really. Homesick. I need new music. I heard this on the last few minutes back in the states, and can't even DL it to my iPhone. Thank goodness for anonymous web surfing. It's from the Canadian band Metric, featured here a little while ago.

I was in a hired car this morning, stuck in traffic. If you have never been in traffic in Beijing, you really have never been in traffic. There does not seem to be any real speed limit, from what I see. The driver had to have grown up on speed, and drove with the brass balls of Satan. He passed inches away from hitting cars, pedestrians, you name it. And he did it with one hand on the wheel, one hand giving us chocolates. This dude is my new hero. The real detraction from this was the fact that he did this with the Chinese version of Howard Stern blaring on the car radio. It made a surreal experience into a harrowing 45 minutes of churn.

Anyway, onto the music. Here is Metric, with "God Guns Girls."

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I'm so Ronery

2009-12-15T00:49:00.000-08:00

It's hard in North Korea. Therefore, Kim Jong Il bemoans his fate for your amusement and listening pleasure.

"I'm so Ronery."

I'm seriously going crazy here.
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The Girl all the Bad Guys Want

2009-12-14T17:26:00.000-08:00

I just need to get this stuff out here. "Girl all the Bad Guys Want" by Bowling for Soup.

Viva la China!

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Damn, I'm Gay.

2009-12-13T01:33:00.000-08:00

More Glee. This time, doing Kelly Clarkson's "My Life (Would Suck Without You)." Seriously, love the arraingement here. If this is the 12 people on the show in the show choir, I would eat my hat.

If I had a hat, anyway.

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My Orphan Year

2009-12-12T01:45:00.000-08:00

Not really, but sometimes I feel like it is. Alone and here. Wronged, yet not.

So, where the hell is all the equitability? Where is the fairness? Do we see this? Honestly, I don't care. Life ain't fair, life is what it is. Good, bad, indifferent. Amazingly, there are too many experiences that one actually happens upon for fairness to be really adjudicated.

Unless one sits alone on a Saturday night, feeling sorry for oneself. Get out of the house while you can. While there is something to motivate you: Food, culture, air. Else the world will spin, and you will lose.

No one wants to lose. No one has to lose. Freaking go for it.

My parents weren't the best, apparently. I love them. I always will. I learned from them to never give up, to always fight, and to drive the car like it was stolen.

Thanks to them, life will never be boring. Sometimes a stuggle, but never boring.
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I Really Don't Hate Christmas

2009-12-11T00:37:00.000-08:00

Doof!

And of course, Weird Al... "The Night Santa Went Crazy." The best Christmas song ever.

Of course, I won't be able to put any more Weird Al, so one more...
"Christmas at Ground Zero."

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Babe

2009-12-10T00:04:00.000-08:00

No, not the pig. Styx. Liked this song. Needed.

The TV Show

2009-12-09T01:26:00.000-08:00

Ok, this one has been gathering the rounds, but is completely hypnotic. The music is by Manabe Takayuki, for an Animation music video. Serious electronic hardcore, combined with excellent visuals. Takayuki is in a Japanese band named Balzac, who routinely opens for such groups as The Misfits and Agnostic Front. Hip.

Anyway, rock on to the vid. Enjoy your day...

-om

Need Something Harder...

2009-12-08T05:07:00.000-08:00

Yes, thank you all for thinking of the double entendre. Here is Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, with "I Hate Myself for Loving You." Classic, 4 chord song. Good guitars, good drums, lame audience.

This would have been much better at CBGBs.

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An Actual Cool Christmas Song

2009-12-07T23:55:00.000-08:00

Sometimes, Christmas songs are good for reminiscing. This one is. Anberlin's "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)." Short and sweet, I always love screaming the Christmas as loud as I can.

Damn, it's cold.

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It's Snowing!

2009-12-06T05:07:00.000-08:00

So, we need the Snow Patrol. Here they are with "Hands Open."

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I need someone

2009-12-05T07:03:00.000-08:00

..."Someone To Watch over me," by Ella Fitgerald. I'm in a Jazz mood.

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Go? Gos!

2009-12-04T00:45:00.000-08:00

So, a friend of mine stated that his sister's band wouldn't amount to poop. After 2 years and a few garage practices later, the Go-Go's were scooping up male groupies like popcorn.

"We Got the Beat."

"Our Lips are Sealed." Obviously not a Tiger Woods song.

What, too soon?

And cuz I want some Huey...

Enjoy!
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Ska, like it should be played

2009-12-03T23:39:00.000-08:00

Reel Big Fish's "She's Got a Girlfriend Now." Guest vocals from Save Ferris's Monique Powell.

I love good, fun, quirky videos. I don't need to think. Guess who had MTV as a kid growing up? Love, love, LOVE the trombone work in this song.

No, I wouldn't cut my penis off, for anyone.
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No, not a nowhere man

2009-12-02T01:19:00.001-08:00

Out from the archives comes B-Movie's "Nowhere Girl." The tune is one of the fun dance numbers from the 80s, if you were clubbing at the time. Seals be damned.

The piano work in this is fun and light, but gets drowned out by the drum machine and the sound effects of an over-exuberant engineer. Still, a fun song. The intro to the song takes 3 minutes.

The video is a classic video from the 80s. They don't even pretend to be playing or singing, the instruments being used or hit don't match the beat of the song, the singer moves his mouth away from the mic on long notes... and I'm pretty sure that the sax player is there for show. This is one thin black girl away from a Benneton ad.

I miss my Benneton sweaters. Benneton, making the world that much better for young, hip models.
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Were They Really the Beatles Second Coming?

2009-12-01T01:10:00.000-08:00

I kinda hoped so, since I really liked the Beatles. There should be another group with that much impact. No, I refuse to believe that such a group is U2. Fuck. Off.

So, here you go, "Don't Look Back In Anger" from Oasis. Yes, obnoxious wankers. Idiots. However, the talent was there, the tunes were great (the album was stupidly good, 3rd best selling UK album of all time), and the live performances had energy and soul.

If you have ever heard this song before, I defy you to sing with it. Impossible. I'll be singing this in my sleep.

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The Least I Could Do...

2009-11-30T22:52:00.000-08:00

...Is provide you with what you came for: some somewhat coherent thought on music that I am picking. Well, I will try to do that with the last bit of breath that I have.

Every now and again, you may be in a bar, a library, a reading room, where a song hits your ears, and tugs at your soul. Something that makes you put down your drink, your book, your tea. You close your eyes, and you are transported. An earlier time, the wisp of a hair, the smile long gone. Every now and again, you get that song, that flash, that feeling. Painful, harsh and fleeting, yet somewhat nostalgic; something you wish to continue so you can pin down exactly, where, who when.

Sadly, awesomely, today it's all about a singer, James Morrison. Excellent vocals, great use of the guitar. James Morrison, with "If You Don't Want to Love Me." I had to put down my drink, let my book fall to the floor, and I took off my specs.

I still can't figure it out. I'll enjoy the quandary.
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Rock Your Body!

2009-11-29T10:10:00.000-08:00

Cuz, on a Sunday, you just have to. "Rock Your Body," by JT.

Happy Sunday!
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We kinda need Fruitcakes!

2009-11-28T22:55:00.000-08:00

From Jimmy Buffett... It sounds much better when 1/2 drunk on margaritas, believe me. "Fruitcakes" from JB!

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A one hit wonder...

2009-11-27T03:50:00.000-08:00

You gotta love R&B videos in the 90s. This is Paperboy's "Ditty." Gyrating, exotic, voluptuous femmes, kids wavin thier hands in the air (possibly, like they just don't care), and backward baseball caps.

In any case, this was a fun song. Enjoy on the double Friday!

And since you really can't have double Friday with a one-hit wonder... here is "I Gotta Feeling" from the Black Eyed Peas.

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Starting the Christmas Season off Right

2009-11-26T16:02:00.000-08:00

So, Christmas songs are now starting on November 1st. I think that is insane. A friend of mine pointed me to this song, which I agree is the saddest Christmas song ever. Ever. Actually makes me want to commit self-harm, this song does.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you "The Cat Carol." I don't really care who sings this. One octave, sad guitar, depressing lyrics. Happy freaking Thanksgiving, I'm going to go get sloshed.

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Mad Caddies

2009-11-25T23:48:00.000-08:00

A little bit of fun ska for the masses... The Mad Caddies with "Drinking for 11." A football team, perhaps? In any case, the horn section is nice and bright, the lyrics are catchy. A great tune.

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Need a bit of the 'Uke!

2009-11-24T08:31:00.001-08:00

Here is Train with "Hey, Soul Sister." Good vocals, nice arraingement. Pleasant. Just what I need on a tuesday. Enjoy!

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A Stunning Bout of Insomnia

2009-11-23T01:20:00.000-08:00

...Lead to reading of a new TPB. The Umbrella Academy kept me up. I am awake after reading it. Devouring it. Amazing, compelling, yet something about it was somewhat formulaic. Maybe it was the juxtaposition between comic and music, but I could sense what would happen and when... maybe I've read too many comics and books and the plotlines intersect once to often in my head. But I digress...

So today's musical episode is from Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich. I don't know what it is about Russian composers... the use of heavy brass, the penchant for waltzes, the grand, over-the-top movements? Whatever it is, it fit the mood perfectly. I wanted a violin for tonight, this selection seemed to soothe my quest.

Valse No. 2 from Jazz Suite. Perfect, but damnable short. The world needs more of these, yet I'm glad these pieces are so rare. It makes finding them all that much more worthwhile.

Also, Gerard Way, from My Chemical Romance wrote Umbrella. I found that incredibly interesting.
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I Never Knew the Answer to This...

2009-11-22T07:08:00.001-08:00

So, anyone out there... what is an "Around the way girl?"

Hopefully LL Cool J will elucidate us.

After watching the video, her dancing makes my head hurt, and the outfit is atrocious. I changed my mind, I don't need to know. Ugh, I need a song about nerdy girls with glasses.
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Obsession!

2009-11-21T01:58:00.000-08:00

No, not the fragrance, the song... by the 80's wundergroup, Animotion. This is a classic 80s song, from the teased hair in the video to the awesome drum machine.

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Wow, this was a horrible Request...

2009-11-20T08:42:00.001-08:00

I asked for a request. I received "Nitty Gritty Dirt Band."

Wow. I know it's double friday, but I couldn't do it to you. Here's "Fishin' in the Dark."

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Ever feel like Beatrix Kiddo?

2009-11-19T01:48:00.000-08:00

If you do, I feel sorry for you. However, I am taking a bit of solace in this. I'm cranking it up. I'm feeling it again.

From the movie Kill Bill 2 comes Ennio Morricone's "Il Mercenario (La Arena)." A little bit of fuck you, tempered with I rule.

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Goin' all Gangsta

2009-11-18T17:39:00.000-08:00

Had a completely shit day. Definitely in a "people suck" mood. So, from the Bad Boys II soundtrack, here's Nelly, with "Shake Ya Tailfeather."

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Pressure!

2009-11-17T00:11:00.000-08:00

Ok, so I'm awake. I just heard this song earlier, and I thought I would post it. Billy Joel's "Pressure."

I remember cranking this song. Putting it on a cassette, having it blare while trying to throw up serve after serve. Everything fast-paced and loud. Even though now it's kinda poppy and too bright and happy... back then it was edgy enough.

45 minutes a side. I miss cassettes. 2 sides led to a great workout. Carrying around an ipod seems somewhat sad, comparatively. I can put about 3 days worth of music on my phone... not that I'm going to work out any time soon.

That being said, I'm going for a walk. I think I need to stretch my legs. Where the hell is that cassette player? I wonder if I still have batteries.

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Feeling in a Violent Mood...

2009-11-16T17:32:00.000-08:00

So, My Chemical Romance's video "Honey, This Mirror isn't Big Enough for the Both of Us" seems appropriate.

About the video, it's created in the same vein from John Armson as Takashi Miike, the same guy who gave us Ichi the Killer and Sukiyaki Western: Django. Over-the-top violence and surreal imagery, with a slight dark comedic edge to it.

Enjoy! Hope this starts your week off well.
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Up the Creek

2009-11-15T00:07:00.000-08:00

Wow, I thought I would have to actually rent the movie to hear this song again.

From the 1983 movie "Up The Creek," comes the title song, sung by Cheap Trick.

Yeah, I agree, it was much better as a 14 year old.

Ok, that one kinda blew, here is "Surrender." Much better.

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Wow, what a great Wedding Song.

2009-11-14T23:53:00.000-08:00

This is a great wedding song, I'm surprised I don't hear it more.

"I Do," by the J Geil's Band.

And of course, since when you think J. Geils, you think "Centerfold," here it is:

Funny story, I had once sang this on video when I was 18, for a girl I was dating. Yes, sang and danced to this on video. Never saw it again until 30 years later at my wedding. Embarrasing? Hell yes. But damn, I looked good.

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Old Skool!

2009-11-13T03:36:00.000-08:00

First off, an oldie, but a goodie. Kinda.

Oran Juice Jones. What an awesome name. "The Rain." Really, it's the Rap at the end that sets this masterwork apart. Maybe it's the guys with the tuxedos and cummerbunds.

"...Now close yo mouth, cuz you cold busted!" Awesome.

Now, this, this is a classic. Grandmaster Flash, kids. "White Lines."

Ok, I feel that I would be remiss if I didn't include the Sugar Hill Gang on this post. The incredible "Rapper's Delight." Holy God, was this excellent.

Werd. Enjoy your Friday.
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A bit of Madness

2009-11-12T07:05:00.000-08:00

No, not "Our House." Not even "One Step Beyond."

From the great album The Dangermen Sessions comes today's selection. Madness, with "Taller than you Are."

And, as a surprise second, "Shame and Scandal." Because I love this band.

1 Working Day until the weekend! And from there, it's 2 working days to Monday...
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I Didn't Belong There.

2009-11-11T03:12:00.000-08:00

Ok... so in honor of Veteran's Day, this song got me through basic training. Radiohead's "Creep."

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Call of Duty, Modern Warfare ships today.

2009-11-10T05:37:00.000-08:00

So... looks like a day off is in order. Suitable, since tomorrow is Veterans day. Hoo-freaking-rah!

Eminem's "Till I Collapse (featuring Nate Dogg)." Was pretty hip in the Trailer for the game, so I thought I would post it.

Red-bull? Check. Panasonic Plasma? Check. 7.1 Cranked? Check. Xbox360 Elite? Check.

Day off? Check.
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Overkill...

2009-11-09T16:11:00.001-08:00

It's been a while. Time to bring back the Men. Men at Work, with "Overkill."

Watching the video makes me think back to the times when I would just wander the streets at about 3 or 4 am. Different kind of world. Everything is so muted, yet so colorful. Makes the brightness of the day pretty surreal.

"...Ghosts appear and fade away..."
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Rejects...

2009-11-08T17:24:00.001-08:00

Well the All-American Rejects, anyway. "Move Along."

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Almost!

2009-11-07T23:21:00.000-08:00

Bowling for Soup, "Almost." Like this video.

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Eve Covers

2009-11-06T03:39:00.000-08:00

Cover songs! I totally spaced on this mornings post, so here it is, a bit late.

Eve's Plum -- "If I can't have you"

Eve's Plum -- Save a Prayer

Have a fun weekend!
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