With the new live action movie on the way, I had to get this out there. Don’t ask why. I’m complicated.
May 032007
May 032007
The afternoon I received my Hear/Factor CD was a jubilant one. The envelope had a business address on it, and I routinely (and sometimes randomly) get CDs in the mail from friends, so there was still the suspense of who this one could be from. When I opened it up, there was only a CD inside, a cut out paper listing prog-rock bands like Mahavishnu Orchestra, (put in to up the suspense was my third guess) and a white CD envelope, with the title on the blank CD being “DON’T FEAR THE DIGITS!” scrawled across it – ‘Oh God, a chain letter in CD form!’ were the first thoughts that popped into my head!
It wasn’t until further scrutinizing the CD that I noticed the writing on the back with the actual tracklisting and Hear Factor written on it; I was immediately intrigued. I had no clue who any of these bands were, let alone why there were only 10 tracks appearing on a full CD, 3 of them by different artists, and one a full album (I was guessing).
What had I gotten myself into (click)?
NEW! Here are two more tracks to see where I’m at: this one and this one!
May 022007
Anyone else here familiar with Famous Mortimer’s work?
May 022007
Today Rock Town Hall has gone where no rock music discussion blog has gone before. Townspeople General Slocum and BigSteve have received their mixes and are hunkering down and living with what fate’s dealt them. For 3 days, these music buffs will hear no other music than what’s been provided on their mix!
Other Townspeople have been receiving their mixes and will begin filing their reports. As these brave souls share their listening experiences, you will be encouraged to help them through the use of insider tips on appreciating the mix, empathy, and whatnot. You may be their lifeline.
To give you an idea of what’s playing at General Slocum’s place, click here.
Today, in the Comments section, the good General shared his disdain for Smokey Robinson’s “Being With You”. I’m curious to know what he thinks of one of my favorite tunes from this mix, The Radiants’ “Hold On”.
To give you an idea of what’s spinning at BigSteve’s pad, click here.
Today, in the Comments section, he discussed his love for the antiquated sound of the Fender Rhodes as well as his disdain for the sound of Stanley Clarke’s voice. You can hear examples of both in the track “Journey to Love”. You can also hear Deodato’s “Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)”, which he described as featuring a guitar player he could have sworn was John McLaughlin.
Tune in, won’t you?
May 022007
A Venutian lands near your record collection and asks you for one example of each of the following genres.
- Early Rock ‘n Roll
- British Invasion
- Soul
- Folk-Rock
- Psychedelia
- Singer-Songwriter
- Heavy Rock
- Bubblegum
- Prog-Rock
- Art Rock
- Funk
- Disco
- Power Pop
- Punk
- Indie
- AAA
Which one exemplary record of each genre would you pull from your shelves?
May 022007
Here’s top News story from Bob Dylan’s official website. Emphases added by us, because we don’t want The People to miss out on this historic opportunity!
Here is your chance to own a piece of American music history: an original handbill from Bob Dylan’s “Rolling Thunder Review.”
Bob Dylan wanted to “take the music to the people” and that is exactly what he did in 1975. Joined by Joan Baez, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and Bob Neuwirth, he posted handbills only a couple of days before each show, letting folks know the “Rolling Thunder Revue” was playing in their town. The shows were held at small local venues and solely advertised via these handbills. Now you can own one! This auction is for one ORIGINAL “Rolling Thunder Review” handbill, 22 inches by 14 inches, on textured parchment. (The thickness & color of a manila envelope.) Stop dreaming…and start bidding!
May 012007
Quien es mas macho? Bronson? Conrad?
