I managed to catch this film in Sacramento while I was visiting. It’s really fantastic. It walks a fine line between depicting Orson Welles as an asshole and a genius. That’s not easy. I also thought Zac Efron was adorable. I can see why all the tweens love him. The best performance hands down is [...]
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Me and Orson Welles
Posted in Film, History, Music on December 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Julie Andrews on the Muppet Show
Posted in Animals, Humor, Music on December 15, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The Sound of Music is one of my favorite movies of all time, but I’ve never seen it this way.
The monster mash
Posted in Music, Video on October 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Unoriginal, perhaps. But this is my favorite Halloween song.
Police question Azerbaijanis about their Eurovision song contest voting
Posted in Humor, Music, Video on September 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Truly bizarre. Last month, an Azerbaijani man told the BBC he had been accused of being unpatriotic and a “potential security threat”, after he sent a text backing Armenia’s song, Jan Jan. The country’s authorities said people had merely been invited to explain why they voted for Armenia. The two states fought over the disputed [...]
The best band name ever
Posted in Music, Video on September 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
That would be We were promised jet packs. We saw them last night as the opening band for Frightened Rabbit at Neumo’s. They were fun.
Spinal Tap at Wembley
Posted in Humor, Music, Video on September 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Last night we watched the DVD commentary on one of my favorite movies: This Is Spinal Tap. No matter what Christopher Guest has done since, This is Spinal Tap will always be my favorite.
Meryl Streep: I’m Checking Out
Posted in 90's, Film, Music, Video on July 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Busy busy busy with not much to say. Danton is doing fabulously; thank you all for your inquiries into his health. Here’s Meryl Streep in one of my favorite movies Postcards from the Edge.
Telekinesis: Tokyo
Posted in Music, Seattle, Video on July 8, 2009 | 3 Comments »
We saw this local band a few months ago at the Crocodile and loved the show.
Willie Nelson: Cowboys are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other
Posted in Music, Video on June 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Would this be an inappropriate time to post this video of Jarvis Cocker…
Posted in 90's, Humor, Music, UK, Video on June 25, 2009 | 4 Comments »
upstaging Michael Jackson at the 1996 Brit Awards? While Jackson’s death is certainly a shock to anyone in my generation, I can’t say that have a lot of fond feelings for the guy. He was very likely a child molester. Sure he was completely nuts also, but… I will speak no more ill of the [...]
David Byrne
Posted in Humor, Music, Seattle on June 25, 2009 | 4 Comments »
I went to the Paramount show last night in Seattle. He’s a great performer. I loved how he opened the show by saying that anyone could take pictures but when they post them to only post the flattering ones. Here’s a an old skit.
John Lennon: Jealous Guy
Posted in Music, Video on June 23, 2009 | 3 Comments »
A great song.
The IO’s last painful Sextette moment
Posted in 70's, Film, Humor, Music, Video on June 18, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Alice Cooper in Sextette
Posted in 70's, Film, Humor, Music, Video on June 17, 2009 | 2 Comments »
It’s getting painful to watch, but if you can’t resist, click here.
Sextette continues
Posted in 70's, Film, Humor, Music, Video on June 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’m glad that Timothy Dalton was able to make something of his career after this film.
Tammy Wynette & Lyle Lovett 1993
Posted in Music, Video on June 8, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Sing Stand By Your Man more about “Tammy Wynette & Lyle Lovett 1993“, posted with vodpod
Neko Case: Hold on Hold on
Posted in Music, Seattle on June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Great show last night at the Paramount.
Roxy Music: Ladytron
Posted in 70's, Music, Video on May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
You don’t often hear the oboe in a pop song. This is a great song, but watching Brian Ferry sing it in such a dated way really doesn’t seduce me. You’ve got me girl on the run around run around You’ve got me all around town You’ve got me girl on the run around And [...]
Northwest Folklife 2009
Posted in Music, Photography, Seattle on May 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I was finally able to get a chance to edit some photos, so expect a lot of posts with photos in the near future. I went to Northwest Folklife yesterday and got some good pictures. My favorite is the one below of Rebecca Lomnicky. It was hard to find a tent without a lot of [...]
Another love song from Cherubino
Posted in Music, Video on May 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
At the risk of having two opera posts in one week, I found this video of another aria from the character Cherubino in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro. This video translates the very romantic lyrics. Update: Actually it looks like only the beginning is translated. Here are the lyrics below. You who know what love [...]
Cameron Crowe’s Top 10 music moments in film
Posted in Film, Music on May 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Interesting. Here’s what I would add. 1. Just about anything from The Graduate. 2. In the Name of the Father, both title track by Gavin Friday and “You Made Me the Thief of Your Heart” by Sinead O’Conner. 3. Interview with the Vampire “Sympathy For the Devil” by Guns N’ Roses. (Practically the only part [...]
The Marriage of Figaro
Posted in Music, Seattle, Video on May 16, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I saw The Marriage of Figaro for the first time last night at the Seattle Opera. While I haven’t been the most ardent supporter of opera, I am a big fan of Mozart. I have to say this was by far my favorite opera in the handful or so that I’ve seen. What a great [...]
My Bloody Valentine: Soon
Posted in Music, Video on April 28, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Just saw them last night.
John Denver: Leaving on a jet plane
Posted in Music, Video on April 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I’m learning guitar currently and this is the song I’m learning. I guess I never really appreciated this song before, but now I realize it’s quite lovely. And very popular for beginning guitar players.
Natalie MacMaster
Posted in Canada, Music, Video on April 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Please enjoy some Scottish fiddle music.
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