Category Archives: Music

Favorite Music of 2009

We’re in a culture that is obsessed with making lists and calling things the ‘best’. It’s all subjective. Here’s my list. If I re-did this tomorrow, it’d probably be different. Please argue with me. Grizzly Bear – Veckatimest :: Gets better with every listen. Mos Def – The Estatic :: Really glad he’s back, the last two [...]
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The Muppets do “Bohemian Rhapsody”

This makes me so happy. The muppets and rock ‘n roll will save us all.
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Ultimate Music Throwdown 2009

I have a Republican (he says he’s “libertarian”) friend that listens to metal. We argue often. We’re both stubborn. Recently there was a discovery that we both love REM (must have been a sensitive time in his life?). I can’t argue with a man about the album Monster. It’s a great album and defined a [...]
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the July two music report

Grizzly Bear Veckatimest This album is sonic candy. I heard once that they are the east coast’s version of the Fleet Foxes. That’s kind of true. I really enjoy the timbre, melodies and how the bass player blends in with the rest of the band. It’s authentically catchy. These guys were meticulous in their song crafting. I [...]
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Bonnaroo 2009

I spent this past weekend in the middle of Tennessee. It took me 24 hours to get there via plane, and I spent the next 24 hours without any luggage. But I’m not going to talk about that here, I’ll save that for a future post about how American Airlines could have used Social Media [...]
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Mr. Ayers and Mr. Lopez

Watch CBS Videos Online everyone should learn how to play an instrument
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I miss you

Elliott Smith at the Oscars, 1998.
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Bonnaroooooooo 2009

The lineup came out this morning. I’m a wee bit impressed. From top to bottom it’s awesome. I’ll probably go for Phish, cause I’m a sucker. The rest of the lineup is crazy good, to boot.  The lineup is below …
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Nothing to see, keep on walking

My friend John told me about this story … Joshua Bell, one of the world’s best violinist stopped in a subway station in D.C. a year ago and played a concert on a $3.5 million dollar violin. So, you say, “I didn’t hear about that.” Yes, that’s true. Hardly anybody stopped to watch. It’s a fascinating [...]
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PR is 98% of it

I love YouTube. It gives me old Miles Davis interviews with awkward msm wannabe anchors.  “Don’t tell ‘em nothin, let ‘em guess. … What’s he gonna do next?” Gumbel, “You like the Mystery” “They like it, I’m cool.” Miles with Bryant Gumbel: I’ve read more books about Miles Davis than anybody else. His Autobiography at least twice, end to end. [...]
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