May 21 2010
On his latest album, Kenny G overdubs himself on top of Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World”. It’s a sad tale of the bastardization of one of jazz music’s greatest figures, but it certainly is an entertaining read. Pat Metheny is erudite, passionate and pulls no punches in describing Kenny G’s “lame-ass, jive, pseudo bluesy, …
Apr 19 2010
Is it just me or are their times when the dulcet tones of Neil Hannon remind you of our man Scott ? Not to mention their appearance >>
Sep 27 2009
Having tried to buy ‘The Incident’ from Virgin – (forgetting that they are of course now defunct – even in America) … I was thinking where do you go to but a CD for INSTANT gratification. Bobby G put me on to Best Buy. I looked them up – and will sail down to my …
May 05 2009
OK – so every now and then I get an email from someone – I might not immediately react – BUT – I do get round to it. These were words from one JP (the other one) … “great song by the white stripes but the flaming lips absolutely kill it live watch youtube vid” …
Feb 10 2009
I have no idea how real this is – but no matter, enough people are signing it – and it is on the DOT GOV site in the UK – so it isn’t a hoax … but really A petition to NOT introduce sound control devices as a legal requirement in entertainmment venues!. Think about …
Feb 10 2009
I watched the Grammys last night. Don’t know why I bothered. I twittered a few comments at the time – but my typing couldn’t keep up with my thoughts. I noted that Target was the sponsor. You know the guys : ‘Target – Expect More – Pay Less’. One of my Twitters: Dear Target – …
Sep 27 2003
Lately I haven’t derived the same pleasure from my music collection, or even music in general, that I’ve been accustomed to my whole life. I’m trying to figure this out. It used to be simpler, I think. You would reach an age – let’s say 30 on average – and pretty much drop out of …
Jun 16 2010
Powerpop – Origins
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by Fractals
It was one David Wilt that introduced me to the term ‘Powerpop’. At that time – I associated the term with bands like The Wondermints, Fountain of Wayne – and more recently The Orange Peels. Until last night I had not given it much more thought – except that it is one of the …
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