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I was a big fan of Charles Schultz and Peanuts as a kid, and I think it was my gateway to appreciating jazz and then the blues. I am a fan of all music and an expert on none (for the record), but jazz has always had a special place for my ear. Many years … Read more
Merry Christmas! And yes, posting could be light today, and not just because a chunk of our authors lost power yesterday and may not have it back yet. It’s Christmas, and we wish you all a Merry One.
“It’s Christmas Eve! It’s the one night of the year when we all act a little nicer, we smile a little easier, we cheer a little more. For a couple of hours out of the whole year, we are the people that we always hoped we would be!
If you’ve not yet seen or heard this one, drop everything (unless it’s fragile) and check this out. It’s a song by Austin Forman called “Pallets of Ballots.”
As Maskapalooza 2.0 (the second covering) looms on the horizon -for some it’s already crept over and surrounded them- it seemed appropriate to ask this question? Does the Maskasaurus have its own theme music yet?
Are all things equal? Do you like music? Is all music equal? Do you find pleasure and joy there? Should we be free to listen to and to make music without fear or intimidation? What about liberties?
The left and Islam are totalitarian, they are allies and that is cause for concern. Political correctness has its own rules. The iron law of political correctness and cultures is that all cultures are equally valid. One culture is not better than another. The blasphemy of this is saying our civilization of art, sculpture, painting, … Read more
I recorded this as a standalone video. The long, (nearly five-minute) wild, crazy, exciting, crowd energizing build-up to President Trump’s arrival at the podium. Music, noise, energy.
A humorous (and well done) spin on the Immigrant Song from Led Zeppelin. (Video/Music)
Radio stations pressured to drop the holiday classic Baby It’s Cold Outside are doing an about-face. Sales of the single soared after word got out that some stations had pulled the song. Local listener polling showed overwhelming support for the tune. It’s not creepy. This isn’t some date-rape scenario. It’s an innocent flirty standard from a different era. … Read more
Radio Station STAR102 in Cleveland, responding to listener pressure, has removed a song from its seasonal playlist. “Baby It’s Cold Outside” will no longer air. Why? If you read the lyrics, it has a bit of a date rape vibe to it. The neighbors might think – Baby, it’s bad out there – Say, what’s in … Read more
No, not my dog, well, maybe. I’d like to think our “relationship” is voluntary on my part. I chose it.
But back to the music. This song by Bryan Lewis was sent to me by Jim. It’s amusing and as Jim notes, light-hearted…to brighten up your Sunday Morning. See if you agree.
The song you perverts.
Eva Cassidy singing in 1996 in Washington, DC— she would die before the end of the year at age 33—here combined with a performance from London in 2008: (A deep bow to Gerard Van der Leun’s American Digest where this video appears.)
I’ve been quiet this weekend– Bathroom remodel, closets, floors, and much more on the way. I expect with but a few exceptions it will consume my spare weekend hours for several weeks. So I have not had my finger on the pulse of politics and culture but I find myself no worse for wear. And … Read more
I know. But I had to.
No point in avoiding it any longer. This Music Video has penetrated the global culture and inspired hilarity at every level. My kids make jokes about it. The internet is cranking out parodies and memes at breakneck speed. This link has over 531 million views. And I must confess…I like the song and the video. … Read more
SING it! (And watch it through to the end…to the end of…the countdown.)
Courtesy of Hot Air–I confess that this is just cool. It is a live concert (the band is live) at which a holographic Anime pop singer, performs for the crowd. Whether or not you like the song, or Anime, the holographic technology is…to quote my teenage boys…sick. Check it out. Then follow the link–there’s another … Read more
