Music
Stack ‘O Lee
For the upcoming movie “Black Snake Moan,” Samuel L. Jackson, in addition to acting, contributed four songs to the soundtrack. In the film, Jackson portrays an aging blues singer that takes it upon himself to rehabilitate a promiscuous young lady, played by Christina Ricci. And by “rehabilitating,” I mean he ties a tow-chain around her […]
Where Have All The Good Times Gone?
Feeling a little melancholic tonight. Maybe it’s all the cold medicine I’m on. Regardless, I found myself wandering YouTube, watching videos that reminded me of years gone past. Howsabout a little EVH?
Sweep The Leg…Do You Have A Problem With That?
Every once in a while the stars align, the gods look down upon us and smile, and something so fantastic occurs that it almost defies belief. Such was today. I saw a music video on-line today that is quite possibly the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. I’m not exaggerating when I write that I’ve watched […]
Put On Your Yarmulke!
Yesterday at sundown marked the first day of Hanukkah, the Jewish celebration of lights. This holiday lasts for eight days, and it marks the re-dedication of the Temple of Jerusalem by Judah Maccabee after its desecration under Antiochus IV. Beginning at sundown on the first day of Hanukkah a candle is lit, and each night […]
Monday Merriement: Bob and Doug Edition
Only fourteen days till Christmas. Let’s get into the spirit of things with Bob and Doug: And now have a listen to Bob and Doug’s version of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”:
The Highwayman
I usually don’t like fan-made music videos, but I love this song, so I’m making an exception for this one. “The Highwayman” was written by Alfred Noyes. The music in the video is by Loreena McKennitt.
The Greatest Song In The World
According to ABC News, Britian’s Q magazine recently published the twenty most important songs in the last two decades, and guess which song took number one? Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” And no, I’m not kidding. Here’s the video in case you’ve never seen it: I would never write a disparaging comment about the grunge […]
Nerd Music: The Soundtrack Of My Life
After I read this CNN article about Weird Al’s new CD “Straight Outta Lynwood” debuting at #10 on this month’s Billboard chart, I started thinking about nerd music. In case you didn’t know, us nerds listen to very particular music. We can’t be bothered with mainstream dreck, and we tend to gravitate toward music that […]
Miss Me?
I’ll publish an actual post on Monday night. I’ve been preparing mid-term grades and haven’t had time for anything else. Until then, please take this opportunity to enjoy the video for Loreena McKennitt’s “The Mummer’s Dance.” As the hot summer days give way to the inevitability of fall’s embrace, this is the type of music […]