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| full name | Pete |
| age | 68 |
| location | Central Valley, Cali |
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Team Robot Member
Despite the fact that TEAM ROBOT was crushed like a Pabst can at a frat party by the might claws of TEAM MONSTER, you are still deserving of a badge... Loser.
awarded on 2006-10-18
TEAM 07 -- Second Place
When asked why you only got to second place, Timbaland told me that your mix didn't have the super fresh production to make it to #1. Next time, right?
awarded on 2007-06-17
Degrees of Separation Contest: Second Place
Second place, huh? Nice work. You must be pretty smart. You should make a mixtape connecting every song to Kevin Bacon in 6 steps or less.
awarded on 2006-11-12
Mixtape Contest XV -- Third Place
"It's very expensive to be me. It's terrible the things I have to do to be me."
- Anna Nicole Smith
Congrats on third place!
- Anna Nicole Smith
Congrats on third place!
awarded on 2007-09-10
The Halloween 2006 Badge
Happy Halloween from the MTC staff. Also, we put razorblades in your candy.
awarded on 2006-10-31
Favorite Music Artists
- Floyd/Pete Green/Gilmour/Modest Mouse
- John Martyn/Richard Thompson/PJ Harvey/Grindermasn
- Fleet Foxes/Tortoise/Love/Mogwai/Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
- Kinks/Nick Cave/Nick Lowe/Johnny Cash/Zappa
- Beatles/Clash/Smoky Robinson/Sufjan Stevens
Favorite Local Artists
- Cole Fonseca
- Ron Trammell
- The Stepsons
- StillBlueFunky
- Alex Edsell
Favorite Mo' Music
- Seasick Steve/Dan Arborise/Neal Casal/Neil Young/Decemberists
- BB King/Albert King/Albert Collins/Hound Dog Taylor
- Marvin Gaye/Lightnin' Hopkins/Miles Davis
- Dick Heckstall-Smith/Dylan/Hendrix
- Frusciante/Beck/Johnny Cash/Bjork
Favorite Socks
- Clean
- Almost clean
- Black so it doesn't matter
johnny_luddite's Highest Ranked Mixtapes
johnny_luddite's Mixtapes
1818 points (Level 4) · 12/10/10 8:22pm
I looked at the (very limited) amount of new music I purchased this year, and guess what, my age caught up with me. I am an old bastard. All of my purchases were pretty much the latest offerings of old farts. Some were working in new areas, some were collaborating with different old farts for the first time, but old farts is what they are. My main channel to newer music out of my self imposed "safety" zone was this community, and now this place is more museum exhibit than vibrant community, i have fallen back on what I know. Sad, really
1328 points (Level 2) · 10/13/09 7:40pm
A short mix of songs, mostly ancient, that feature lovely Hammond b3 like organ parts. As simple and as wonderful as that!
1459 points (Level 2) · 9/28/09 5:53am
This was going to be a mega deep mix featuring songs about the nature of time, but during my resaerch I realized I had enough songs in my collection with time in the title to come up with several good mixes. i left out some obvious ones, some that don't play well with others, and I boiled it down to this!
1362 points (Level 2) · 6/21/09 11:24pm
Songs with black in the title. Mixes like this are fun as they make you skip all over the genres to find stuff that fits, that you like and that you can use. I could make this one available if anyone wants it.
1292 points (Level 2) · 6/18/09 7:47pm
Some lovely old reggae. I have been making mixtapes for myself to convalesce to and I have really wanted to put together a Reggae CD for some time now. I got into Reggae in the early 70s and this mix reflects the kind of stuff I listened to back in the day.
1322 points (Level 2) · 4/21/09 12:49am
Songs that mention God or a close relation from the wunnerful world of secular music that we all know and love!
1262 points (Level 2) · 4/17/09 7:54am
Knives, forks, spoons, napkins, coasters. You get the idea!
1498 points (Level 2) · 4/2/09 3:25am
Life is finite. Everyone knows it but you only really believe it when you are personally affected. It has been a rough year thus far, one that has had me thinking long and hard about my own mortality, and that of those I love. Even without immediate worries I have hit that time of life when the percentage of people you know who are alive versus the number you knew who are dead is changing, often on a weekly basis. This is hard to take when you are still full of hopes, dreams, solid ambitions and a basic love of love that makes you ache not to have to quit. Maybe this is the classic mid life crisis made more urgent by current concerns about health and well-being. All I know is that earlier today I needed something to pick me up so I did something I rarely do anymore, I made a mixtape just for me, one to listen to when I am on my own, when I need to be reassured by comfortable things I love, when I need to be challenged by the harsher realities of my current situation. here it is then, a mishmash of colors and shades. This one's on me.
1445 points (Level 2) · 2/19/09 10:39pm
Who can say exactly why the music of Black America so affected so many white middle class English kids? I only know that I was one of them, and that for much of my life, the music makers who have moved me the most have been American blues artists. This is not meant as any kind of history, just a tribute to a few of the finest.
1464 points (Level 2) · 2/10/09 9:47pm
Margaret Thatcher first came into view politically as the MP for Finchley, London. There was a photo in the local paper of her opening a church fete and of some four year old kid crying in front of her. Experience later told me (yes, I was that teary eyed youth) that I had made my first political protest and didn't even know it.
Well, I went on to be me and she went on to be Britain's first woman Priminister, and as it turn's out, one of it's most hated. Yeah, the health service was dismantled, as was the coal industry and much else, but on the plus side, the protests against her led to some half decent music being put out...Take it away anti - Maggie groovers
Well, I went on to be me and she went on to be Britain's first woman Priminister, and as it turn's out, one of it's most hated. Yeah, the health service was dismantled, as was the coal industry and much else, but on the plus side, the protests against her led to some half decent music being put out...Take it away anti - Maggie groovers
1638 points (Level 3) · 2/9/09 12:55am
Songs that all say the same thing. Please stay with me, live with me, never let me go
1210 points (Level 1) · 1/14/09 6:44am
My pick through some of the music releases of 2008 that floated my aging but hopefully still reasonably eclectic boat. Musically, the year was the same as usual only more so. Some unexpected joys, some expected joys becoming disappointments, some business as usual and a few select re-releases. There are releases I haven't mentioned because I just don't know what to say about them yet, or because I played them a few times and then abandonned them for other toys. Anyway, this was 2008 music from my angle. Enjoy 2009.
1986 points (Level 4) · 1/7/09 4:18am
I have these neighbours who think I am odd. They are fascinated by my actions, which are not what they are used to. I like setting up musical equipment in the back yard and practicing, recording, jamming with friends. My neighbours watch, not to hear the music, but just in case I sacrifice a goat, throw one of their dogs on the barbie or do something really leftfield like read a book or something. Anyhow, it would be nice to put on a show for them, a folk/folk rock megashow in fact, held in my very own back yard. There is a natural stage behind my house, and enough room to seat about thirty people in some degree of comfort. The sky is very lovely here, so things will get started around dusk. As for an MC I have chosen Jethro Tull, not the band, but the guy the band was named after. His claim to fame was that he invented the seed drill in the 1800's. I am sure he would have no idea what was going on, but hey, how many festival M.C's can we say that of. Too Many, right. Let the teardrops fall and the music commence. The festival is spread over two nights, there are no headliners as such (except the Zim), although there are some obvious draws on each night so each of the thirty seats will be sold. I will indicate what era of an artists career I want them to appear from, his Bobness gets to go twice. Take your lawn chair, try some of Karmen's punch, some of my home made cheese straws and soak in the music!
1772 points (Level 4) · 12/22/08 9:55pm
People claim that Christmas has become too commercial, but Christmas pop music? That is supposed to be commercial! Here is some of the best with a smattering of the worst, plus some not so commercial but lovely stuff.! Have a great Christmas but remember not to leave your chestnuts roasting on an open fire for too long!
1639 points (Level 3) · 12/3/08 11:31pm
Ok, what is Henry the 8th famous for apart from the marrying wives then executing them thing and wrongly being credited with writing 'Greensleeves'? Yes, he was a fat bastard, and I can say that as I too am the porky side of having unwed parents myself. Henry was partial to a banquet or three, and I found this jolly description of the first course involved on www.the-tudors.org.uk) "The first course consisted of a civet of hare, a quarter of stag which had been a night in salt, a stuffed chicken, and a loin of veal. The two last dishes were covered with a German sauce, with gilt sugar-plums, and pomegranate seeds.... At each end was an enormous pie, surmounted with smaller pies, which formed a crown. Each contained a whole roe-deer, a gosling, three capons, six chickens, ten pigeons, one young rabbit. To serve as seasoning or stuffing, a minced loin of veal, two pounds of fat, and twenty-six hard-boiled eggs, covered with saffron and flavoured with cloves... (As for the second course) There was a roe-deer, a pig, a sturgeon cooked in parsley and vinegar, and covered with powdered ginger; a kid, two goslings, twelve chickens, as many pigeons, six young rabbits, two herons, a leveret, a fat capon stuffed, four chickens covered with yolks of eggs and sprinkled with powder de Duc (spice), a wild boar." Believe me, that was not the end of it, another four courses were to follow, and I am not sure that I could put together the same board of fayre but this mix represents my attempt to put together a menu just as fullblown, complex and over elaborate as a typical Tudor menu! Fullblown? Complex? Over elaborate? It has to be a Prog Rock menu!
1500 points (Level 2) · 11/11/08 8:20pm
Back in the day I always knew that someone somewhere was recording the amazing shows I saw. Sometimes it was an official recording, sometimes a not so official soundboard capture, sometimes a recording made by an audience member with a mono Phillips cassette recorder, a microphone on a flag pole and a lot of optimism. Now, all these years later, hardly a day goes by when I don't find something I have always wanted via the net. P2P and the net in general puts the world's collected bootlegs in your lap.
This is great, but having a recording, regardless of quality, is not the same as being there. What about the gigs I missed, or the ones I attended but have faltering memories of? Well, I can sit back and imagine a mega concert with all the live goodness I could wish for, and this, gentle reader, is what we have here, a never could be wish fulfillment great gig in my head. Yes, I am being a good boy and only using commercially available tracks, but even so, I wish I was there watching it all, and if I try hard enough maybe I almost am...
This is great, but having a recording, regardless of quality, is not the same as being there. What about the gigs I missed, or the ones I attended but have faltering memories of? Well, I can sit back and imagine a mega concert with all the live goodness I could wish for, and this, gentle reader, is what we have here, a never could be wish fulfillment great gig in my head. Yes, I am being a good boy and only using commercially available tracks, but even so, I wish I was there watching it all, and if I try hard enough maybe I almost am...
1617 points (Level 3) · 10/19/08 11:06pm
A staple of the costume party season back home used to be the Vicar and Tarts party, where the men and a few women would dress up as men of the cloth and the women and a few men would dress up as tarts. The more saintly and the more slutty the better.
1909 points (Level 4) · 10/2/08 6:55pm
heaven, heaven is a place where nothing, nothing ever happens...Soooooo
Let's spread the message of love, brothers and sisters. I love, you love, you love me too love, I love you love me love!
Let's spread the message of love, brothers and sisters. I love, you love, you love me too love, I love you love me love!
2620 points (Level 6) · 9/21/08 7:07pm
When I was doing my Theatre Studies degree I had this argument with one of my lecturers. Well, not an argument exactly, but certainly a difference of opinion. I had to write about a play, 'Bingo' which dealt with the death of Shakespeare. I had a pretty good idea what the writer was trying to say, but I also felt that the text was open to a different interpretation, and it was that different interpretation I wrote about. I was marked down, I knew I would be, but I went and saw the lecturer concerned and said that surely what makes an artist's work real is that the consumer, the audience at a play or movie, the music fan, the reader, must interpret the work before them in a a way that works for them. We talked for a while, she took my point and...still marked me down.
Why do I mention all this? Ah gentle reader, it's because one thing I love about an MTC Potpourri mix is that all the categories are open to interpretation. You can play it straight, or you can bend the words a little. I like to do a bit of both. Let the games commence...
Why do I mention all this? Ah gentle reader, it's because one thing I love about an MTC Potpourri mix is that all the categories are open to interpretation. You can play it straight, or you can bend the words a little. I like to do a bit of both. Let the games commence...
1637 points (Level 3) · 9/15/08 9:14pm
A few hours ago, I logged onto MTC to see a message or two from Sledg, always a welcome thing here at Luddite Manor. One of the messages contained truly sad news, that Rick Wright, keyboard player and founder member of Pink Floyd had died.
For some, the genius of the Floyd, after Syd had gone at least was Roger Waters. Yes, he was important, but for me the sound of the Floyd hung on the rich musical textures created by Rick Wright and guitarist David Gilmour. I think that it is so great that their musical relationship was still being explored in Gilmours solo work in recent years.
Rick Wright helped create the soundtrack of my life, he created beautiful music for an ugly world and I give thanks to him.
For some, the genius of the Floyd, after Syd had gone at least was Roger Waters. Yes, he was important, but for me the sound of the Floyd hung on the rich musical textures created by Rick Wright and guitarist David Gilmour. I think that it is so great that their musical relationship was still being explored in Gilmours solo work in recent years.
Rick Wright helped create the soundtrack of my life, he created beautiful music for an ugly world and I give thanks to him.
1578 points (Level 3) · 9/8/08 11:56pm
New MTC member RetroJoe is the inspiration here. Lots of songs by people called Joe or that have Joe in the title. From what I have seen of his mixes so far, RetroJoe might not like everything here, but I think there are a few he may approve of!
1885 points (Level 4) · 9/2/08 12:36am
About a month ago I was bored and so I did what I have been doing these last twelve years or so whenever boredom strikes. I did a little random web surfing. I found a web site where some guy had decided to share his extensive collection of 78 records. He was about halfway through the massive task of converting what he had to mp3 and making them available for free download. He hadn't done anything to clean up the audio, just transferred each song as was to the new medium. A lot of the stuff there didn't really interest me, but as I went through what he had I found some wonderful stuff, mostly blues and R&B from the fifties along with a few earlier things and even a few examples of rare 78 pressings from the 60's. I downloaded all I could, planning to go back in a few days and contact the brilliant person doing all this, and to get more musical swag.
Well, the days turned into weeks, and I finally got back to the site the other day only to find that the downloads were gone. It seems that when you have a server account with 'limitless' bandwidth, there is a limit to what 'limitless' actually means. So many people were downloading his entire collection at once that his server demanded he take them all down. The guy was looking at alternatives, but in the meantime, I thought I would pay forward his amazing gesture just a little by making a mixtape of some of the gems I downloaded. Some of this stuff is available on pristine CDs, but I am positive a fair bit isn't, so I will sendspace this mix for anyone who wants to hear it, scratches and all.
Well, the days turned into weeks, and I finally got back to the site the other day only to find that the downloads were gone. It seems that when you have a server account with 'limitless' bandwidth, there is a limit to what 'limitless' actually means. So many people were downloading his entire collection at once that his server demanded he take them all down. The guy was looking at alternatives, but in the meantime, I thought I would pay forward his amazing gesture just a little by making a mixtape of some of the gems I downloaded. Some of this stuff is available on pristine CDs, but I am positive a fair bit isn't, so I will sendspace this mix for anyone who wants to hear it, scratches and all.
2133 points (Level 5) · 8/20/08 8:22pm
The musical film Oliver with songs replaced by punk and new wave circa mid Seventies to early Eighties.
I recently directed a community theater production of Oliver as a favor and ran into many obstacles (read: enraged parents) because of my decision to dress the workhouse/Fagins Kitchen kids in hoodies and gang bandanas. I thought that there was a point there about child homelessness as it was in Dickens day and as it is now (in many ways just as dangerous, just as awful) but I was, not for the first time, in a minority. Anyhow, I pretty much did what I wanted anyway with the show as that is what I do, but in retrospect it would have been fun to substitute Lionel Bart's fine songs with this motley collection.
I recently directed a community theater production of Oliver as a favor and ran into many obstacles (read: enraged parents) because of my decision to dress the workhouse/Fagins Kitchen kids in hoodies and gang bandanas. I thought that there was a point there about child homelessness as it was in Dickens day and as it is now (in many ways just as dangerous, just as awful) but I was, not for the first time, in a minority. Anyhow, I pretty much did what I wanted anyway with the show as that is what I do, but in retrospect it would have been fun to substitute Lionel Bart's fine songs with this motley collection.
1652 points (Level 3) · 8/12/08 11:22pm
Following on from my disappointment mix, the other side of the coin. A mixtape for some of those moments in life when you just have to sit back and think, "YES!!!!!" When moments of supreme happiness/triumph/joy happen, they need to be celebrated. Here is where my celebration starts.
1852 points (Level 4) · 8/7/08 1:04am
To celebrate our very own Mr Sledgbrainerd being elevated to the ranks of moderation, I present a few urinary tracks in his honor.
2031 points (Level 5) · 7/14/08 1:43am
The day you discover Santa is just a bunch of drunk people who work in malls. The day your Dad isn't bigger and better than someone else's Dad. The day you find out that life doesn't go on forever, even for people and pets you love. The day your first love kisses someone else. The day you find out that work means just that. The day your hedonistic lifestyle fucks your health over big time. The day you discover that 90% of bands are in it for the money alone. The day you discover that it got as good as it's going to get a long time ago. The awful time you discover that the link between your brain and your genitals no longer works as it used to. Yes my friends, this is the Disappointment tango!
1427 points (Level 2) · 6/3/08 11:54pm
Bo Diddley is dead. As far as I can figure, that leaves just Buddy Guy and Etta James as the only surviving stars of the great fifties era of Chess Records.
Bo Diddley Beat was a throbbing primeval guitar stomp that runs through everything thats good in music. No Bo Diddley, no Stones, VU, Clash, or a million more people who knew what his guitar was saying to them every time that sound was heard. He was the man who established the guitar + rhythm = fucking equation. No Bo and all you are left with is diddley!
My friend Dick Heckstall-Smith played with him for three years in the 80s. They first met during the sound check for their first gig together. Diddley was positioning the musicians where he wanted them to be onstage. Dick, a tenor sax player, had the temerity to ask where he wanted him to stand. I won't say exactly what Mr Diddley said, because a) I can't remember exactly, and b) it was fairly abusive, but what it amounted to was that he wanted him to stand somewhere he couldn't see or hear him. This position changed, and they got on. Bo was all about the beat, Dick was all about the mathematical beauty the possibilities of music constantly gave him. Despite this seemingly unbridgeable gulf, they both understood one thing. Guitar + Rhythm = , well, you know the rest. Anyway, this mix is a tribute with a few examples of the man himself plus some of the many who followed his lead.
Bo Diddley was a gunslinger, Bo Diddley was one of the reasons people still use their ears. Hey Bo Diddley!
Bo Diddley Beat was a throbbing primeval guitar stomp that runs through everything thats good in music. No Bo Diddley, no Stones, VU, Clash, or a million more people who knew what his guitar was saying to them every time that sound was heard. He was the man who established the guitar + rhythm = fucking equation. No Bo and all you are left with is diddley!
My friend Dick Heckstall-Smith played with him for three years in the 80s. They first met during the sound check for their first gig together. Diddley was positioning the musicians where he wanted them to be onstage. Dick, a tenor sax player, had the temerity to ask where he wanted him to stand. I won't say exactly what Mr Diddley said, because a) I can't remember exactly, and b) it was fairly abusive, but what it amounted to was that he wanted him to stand somewhere he couldn't see or hear him. This position changed, and they got on. Bo was all about the beat, Dick was all about the mathematical beauty the possibilities of music constantly gave him. Despite this seemingly unbridgeable gulf, they both understood one thing. Guitar + Rhythm = , well, you know the rest. Anyway, this mix is a tribute with a few examples of the man himself plus some of the many who followed his lead.
Bo Diddley was a gunslinger, Bo Diddley was one of the reasons people still use their ears. Hey Bo Diddley!
2135 points (Level 5) · 4/20/08 2:03pm
There are lots of places around the world I would like to travel to, and maybe I might get to some of them. The one destination I have always coveted since I was a boy though is the great out there. Outer space, interplanetary travel. The whole shebang. (You did say 'dream vacation' Eric?)
1861 points (Level 4) · 4/11/08 1:52pm
One of the signs that I am getting old is that with each month that passes, there seem to be fewer and fewer new releases that attract me. In the past few weeks however, there has been quite a lot of stuff that I wanted, both new music and rereleased and archive stuff. Enough of it in fact that I can make a mixtape from stuff I have gotten hold of in the first ten days in April...
1893 points (Level 4) · 4/8/08 12:57am
Lots of songs in more styles than you might imagine that all have the word 'boogie' in the title. I've tried to make this one as diverse as my self imposed constraints will allow. Musically it is far more interesting than I thought it was going to be.
1814 points (Level 4) · 3/29/08 9:53pm
Following on from previous mixes culled from the music of the fifties, sixties and seventies, here is my forties mix. Blues was moving towards electricity, jazz was moving towards bebop and Hitler was moving towards my Aunties house on the south coast of England till he was stopped. This mix brings together some stuff mostly from the latter part of the decade which interested me when I first heard it and which interests me still! I have concentrated on jazz and blues mainly because I love jazz and blues and the forties tends to be overshadowed by the fifties stuff!
2146 points (Level 5) · 3/3/08 10:46pm
Some music has a special place in my heart, can evoke a time or place when I think of it. That is not what we are about here. Here is music I first heard in my formative years that I still play today, because I still need to hear it. No more, no less.
2967 points (Level 6) · 1/29/08 3:30am
...Can often turn out to be far better than the stuff you thought was brilliant when you first considered yourself to be some kind of expert! I thought I knew everything there was to know about music by the time I was 16. This is what I listened to when I was 14, when I was open to anything, closed to nothing. We are talking 1971/2. I went to Finchley Manorhill Comprehensive school. I had greasy long hair and looked unpleasantly like the teenage boy out of 'Family Guy'. (I had black hair, but that was the only difference.) M7y sister was married with children and I had a fair deal of her sixties singles and albums collection. That formed the basis of my musical taste for a long time, but by the early 70's I was watching music television, listening to John Peel and Alan Black on BBC Radio One's 'Sounds of The Seventies', reading Melody Maker and NME, and also listening to off the wall stuff my Uncle Jim put my way. I scooped it all up, keeping what I liked, discarding what I didn't. This was still an honest exercise, I wouldn't have followed a trend if it had been leaving a trail of five pound notes. Anyway, early seventies, spotty adolescent wanker, red plastic Fidelity mono record player, a Fidelity reel to reel (also mono) and a rather nice Phillips FM radio. If I could turn back time...
1941 points (Level 4) · 1/24/08 12:57am
This is a companion mixtape to "My Dad". This one is all about loss, coming to grips with losing someone or something you love. I am dealing with the death of a parent, but relationships end in many ways, lovers part, or maybe beliefs that were once held are shattered. Here is a mix of music which deals with some of the many ways in which loss can creep up on us...
2060 points (Level 5) · 1/20/08 9:22pm
My Dad is very very ill. This weekend they pulled the feeding tubes. Only a matter of time now. I feel so inadequate as people do at times like these, but I have been thinking a lot about him today, about the good stuff. He never really knew why I spent so much time in my room as a kid making mixtapes (reel to reel before I got a casstte recorder, then reel to reel again when I could afford hi-fi) but I think he would appreciate the fact that I am using that medium all these years later to make a little tribute to him. Some of the music here is stuff we shared, but as in many parent/kid relationships there was a lot of music we didn't share, so a lot of this is stuff he wouldn't have listened to, but that has some kind of releavance to me when thinking about my dad.
1959 points (Level 4) · 1/12/08 9:06pm
I was working on this mix a few days before this jolly seasonal contest was announced and then it got put to one side. Now it is no longer Christmas it feels safe to post this.
Most Christmas pop songs are so bad that rather than inducing a good measure of seasonal goodwill they are more likely to push someone into going postal. But... there are a few Christmas songs that are not so shite. Happy Crimbo one and all!
Most Christmas pop songs are so bad that rather than inducing a good measure of seasonal goodwill they are more likely to push someone into going postal. But... there are a few Christmas songs that are not so shite. Happy Crimbo one and all!
2157 points (Level 5) · 12/31/07 1:06am
I have a couple of friends back home in England, people I have always respected, who seem to have a severe brain fart when it comes to music made today. They are both around my age, fiftyish, and like me, they listen to the music that they have loved through the years. Also like me, they seek out the more obscure stuff that they missed out on at the time of release. At this point though, our paths diverge. They both contend that no good music is made anymore. Just none of it. They have become their parents in the worst way. Be prejudiced first, ask questions later! Their theory goes like this. The artists they loved in the past can no longer cut it these days (true for quite a few, but by no means all of them) and as for contemporary artists, well, there are just no good ones out there. As you all know, this is shit on a stick.
For this reason, I am presenting my gift to them, a mix of music put out this year, some by old fogies who do still know their arses from their elbows, some by some of the younger performers my generation seems to be programmed to detest. This is not exactly my 'best of the year' mix, although much of this would be on it. Rather, it is an attempt to bridge the gap and present some 2007 stuff to two old bastards in the hope that they come to the following conclusion. Music ain't dead yet, and to a lesser degree, neither am I!
(By the way, our picture shows Steven Seagal. Not even he could kill music, although he did stun it a bit and give it a nasty headache!)
For this reason, I am presenting my gift to them, a mix of music put out this year, some by old fogies who do still know their arses from their elbows, some by some of the younger performers my generation seems to be programmed to detest. This is not exactly my 'best of the year' mix, although much of this would be on it. Rather, it is an attempt to bridge the gap and present some 2007 stuff to two old bastards in the hope that they come to the following conclusion. Music ain't dead yet, and to a lesser degree, neither am I!
(By the way, our picture shows Steven Seagal. Not even he could kill music, although he did stun it a bit and give it a nasty headache!)
2116 points (Level 5) · 12/6/07 8:39pm
The world needs an album of some of the duets and collaborations Nick Cave has made with various people. If it did exist (to the best of my knowledge it doesn't yet) I think it would sound a bit like this!
2428 points (Level 5) · 12/1/07 10:31pm
QUALCA - THE MUSICAL
A fictitious musical for a fictitious MTC member!
You have been warned!
A fictitious musical for a fictitious MTC member!
You have been warned!
1905 points (Level 4) · 11/17/07 11:40pm
Some people called King (or bands who have King somewhere in the name) who made (and in one or two cases still make) bluesy/bluesy jazzy music.
2759 points (Level 6) · 11/14/07 3:30pm
There have been more than a few musicians whose talent/genius has been touched by madness. Some sung of insanity, some sang whilst being just a little insane, some did both and were as crazy as fuck... These are their stories...
Meanwhile, thought you might like to see this little morsel I found on a fundamentalist web site...
"Not every one who listens to rock music goes insane or becomes mentally imbalanced, of course, but it cannot be disputed that a spirit of insanity accompanies this type of music more than any other in modern times. The curse of God is upon the rock & roll scene because of its open rebellion against His laws. The divine curse is evident in the turmoil that envelopes the lives of rock and roll musicians, the countless early deaths, and the mental instability even open insanity that has accompanied this music" So now you know!
2055 points (Level 5) · 11/1/07 10:26pm
Remember, remember the 5th of December, gunpowder, treason and plot....
In dear old England on November the 5th, people will have bonfire/firework parties as they remember old Guy Fawkes, a man who tried to blow up Parliament back in the day, and who was hung, drawn and qaurtered for his trouble. His big problem was that the gunpowder he had stashed under the houses of parliament got wet, so it would not ignite! Anyhow, in the weeks leading up to Guy Fawkes night, kids used to carry around a stuffed effigy of Guy Fawkes, shouting 'A Penny For The Guy'. This was actually a way to hustle for money so they could buy fireworks to blow each other up with. There used to be a lot of exploded frogs round my way in the weeks leading up to the fifth. On the big day, folks have bonfire parties, (the Guy Fawkes dummies get thrown on the bonfire) let off fireworks and eat and drink a lot. If this paints a picture of a weird holiday, well, ok, but I always liked it, and here is a mix to go with the day!
In dear old England on November the 5th, people will have bonfire/firework parties as they remember old Guy Fawkes, a man who tried to blow up Parliament back in the day, and who was hung, drawn and qaurtered for his trouble. His big problem was that the gunpowder he had stashed under the houses of parliament got wet, so it would not ignite! Anyhow, in the weeks leading up to Guy Fawkes night, kids used to carry around a stuffed effigy of Guy Fawkes, shouting 'A Penny For The Guy'. This was actually a way to hustle for money so they could buy fireworks to blow each other up with. There used to be a lot of exploded frogs round my way in the weeks leading up to the fifth. On the big day, folks have bonfire parties, (the Guy Fawkes dummies get thrown on the bonfire) let off fireworks and eat and drink a lot. If this paints a picture of a weird holiday, well, ok, but I always liked it, and here is a mix to go with the day!
2055 points (Level 5) · 9/14/07 2:02am
It is sometime in the last hundred years. In some once beautiful, now faceless European city, the ghosts of Nationalism, Fascism, Communism, rampant consumerism and inevitable wars haunt the almost deserted streets. Once grandiose buildings lay crumbling as the detritus of a society that has woefully failed on all counts litters the filthy sidewalks. Here and there a few old women and young children beg for food and clothing stamps, some resort to selling their bodies for pennies. Others fall by the wayside, understanding all too late that theirs is a lost cause.
In one particularly disreputable avenue, disreputable even by the terms of the day, music can be heard. It comes from what on first glance appears to be an abandonned warehouse. A black guy called Steve stands by what passes for a door. He looks for all intents and purposes to be a late 19th Century prize fighter, oddly reminiscent of a minor character in a Sherlock Holmes short story. Next to him, Rice Miller, AKA. Sonny Boy Williamson II and a man who calls himself Snoop Dog swap pimp stories as they frisk anyone foolish enough to seek to enter the building in search of the music that wafts through the broken walls. Sonny Boy brandishes a knife and seems like he knows how to use it. If you can get by this pair, then you would find yourself in what appears to be an endless corridor. After some minutes you would reach the box office where someone vaguely familiar yet nameless sits smoking, ready to dispense a pass for the evening, providing the compensation proves to be to his satisfaction. Finally, you clutch the ticket in your hand and you are through the swing doors. Immediately, your senses would become assaulted by the entertainment on offer. The Eternal Cabaret, ladies and gentlemen. The living, the dead and the yet to be born up there singing to you, singing about you. The world as you know it would cease to exist as the Cabaret enfolds you...Bienvenue, Wilkommen, Welcome...
In one particularly disreputable avenue, disreputable even by the terms of the day, music can be heard. It comes from what on first glance appears to be an abandonned warehouse. A black guy called Steve stands by what passes for a door. He looks for all intents and purposes to be a late 19th Century prize fighter, oddly reminiscent of a minor character in a Sherlock Holmes short story. Next to him, Rice Miller, AKA. Sonny Boy Williamson II and a man who calls himself Snoop Dog swap pimp stories as they frisk anyone foolish enough to seek to enter the building in search of the music that wafts through the broken walls. Sonny Boy brandishes a knife and seems like he knows how to use it. If you can get by this pair, then you would find yourself in what appears to be an endless corridor. After some minutes you would reach the box office where someone vaguely familiar yet nameless sits smoking, ready to dispense a pass for the evening, providing the compensation proves to be to his satisfaction. Finally, you clutch the ticket in your hand and you are through the swing doors. Immediately, your senses would become assaulted by the entertainment on offer. The Eternal Cabaret, ladies and gentlemen. The living, the dead and the yet to be born up there singing to you, singing about you. The world as you know it would cease to exist as the Cabaret enfolds you...Bienvenue, Wilkommen, Welcome...
1763 points (Level 4) · 8/31/07 12:10am
Oh joy! I was going to do a birthday mix to myself to celebrate 50 years exposure to that dang infernal beat music, but instead, I was pleasantly suprised to see that all my pestering has paid off, and I have finally persuaded someone to join MTC. Bobobasso is a member of The Bobcat Blues Band www.bobcatblues.com as am I. He is also a good friend, a rare commodity in these troubled times. This mix is about his instrument of choice, the bass guitar. This is a bass heavy selection for a bass heavy dude!
2009 points (Level 5) · 8/30/07 1:56am
This mix does exactly what it says on the tin. I present it to you merely because I can!
2443 points (Level 5) · 8/29/07 12:05am
I did a funeral mix for myself here a while back, but I was never totally happy with it, so here is my chance to have another go. It has to be a balance between stuff I would like, and what would go well for the actual event and people that are there. I would like my funeral to be fun, a celebration of a not totally wasted life, but funerals are sad too. You are saying goodbye to someone you probably didn't want to say goodbye to, so I think that along with the fun choices there should be space for sentiment. My previous funeral mix ("From The Cradle...") was an attempt to use music I loved to tell the story of my life. This time out, I just want to play some music that means something to me, a few that mean nothing and one or two that mean everything. Most of all, I want people at the funeral/wake/party/rally to have fun, but be kept on their toes a little. Let the Dom Perignon, Ruddles County and tears flow!
2507 points (Level 6) · 8/14/07 7:45pm
Derhay is a pillar of this community and in light of recent posts and discussion, I felt like making him a mix. This is all old stuff, some you will know, hopefully one or two you won't.
2115 points (Level 5) · 7/30/07 12:36am
Musicians and drugs, a combo that has probably been around as long as there have been musicians and drugs. Here is a collection of songs about drugs, drug taking, the people who sell them, etc, etc
2123 points (Level 5) · 7/26/07 3:01pm
Back in the day I spent a lot of time on the road in the UK and elsewhere. Theatre tours, band gigs, we were always going somewhere to work. There were all kinds of stupid things we did to try and pass the time, but I liked it best late at night, maybe on the way back from a show up North, heading back to London in time for breakfast. I could curl up on the seat and imagine that every now and then, the road trip could be just about the road, and not the destination. Here is the soundtrack to that trip...
2908 points (Level 6) · 7/1/07 2:50am
My task was clear. Subvert the latest competition a little with my entry whilst broadly staying within the rules. I decided a few days ago that if the threatened potpourri contest emerged then I would try and come up with a theme of my own to run through the whole thing. There was only one solution...The return of the thin white duke...
I know, I have transgressed many of the unwritten rules of MTC and must forfeit my life as recompense. As I am led manfully to Madame Le Guillotine I will happily reflect that I spent a very happy two hours putting this together!
I know, I have transgressed many of the unwritten rules of MTC and must forfeit my life as recompense. As I am led manfully to Madame Le Guillotine I will happily reflect that I spent a very happy two hours putting this together!
2506 points (Level 6) · 6/25/07 12:09am
I have a cheap mp3 player which keeps me in touch with syncopated beat during times of stress. The music I listen to is all over the shop at the best of times, coming from many an era and genre. The other day though, the random play button produced a transition so perfect and so not at all obvious that I knew that a mix made up from some of the far flung corners of my musical taste was in order. Here we go then, with the accidental transition that prompted this whole thing kicking us off.
2717 points (Level 6) · 6/8/07 1:19am
Songs about murder and murderers seem to have been around pretty much since the beginning. Tales of murder seem to fascinate newspaper and tabloid readers today and those who enjoyed popular song hundreds of years ago were no different, it seems. Here are some murder songs, ancient and not so ancient.
2607 points (Level 6) · 6/3/07 10:27pm
Strictly speaking, I like to pick music from all over the shop, but for the purpose of this contest I had to make a choice. The early 1990's were without a doubt the hardest time of my life. From 94 way past 97 I was ill, and for the only time in my life, without music. There were exceptions, Portishead for instance, but I missed out on most of the best and worst of the era because in so many different ways, I wasn't really there.
10 years on, and here I am in a different country, inexplicably working back to being a full time musician once more, with music again a vital component of my life. I listen to new stuff by artists new to me, new stuff by old bastards I admire, and so I have no choice. It has to be 2000 - 2007 for me.
10 years on, and here I am in a different country, inexplicably working back to being a full time musician once more, with music again a vital component of my life. I listen to new stuff by artists new to me, new stuff by old bastards I admire, and so I have no choice. It has to be 2000 - 2007 for me.
2197 points (Level 5) · 5/18/07 11:39pm
The title for once really does say it all! Watdch out for 'Lies In Song Titles' coming to a computer near you soon!
2548 points (Level 6) · 5/7/07 11:52pm
A couple of incidents involving people I cared about in the last year got me to thinking about some of the musicians who took their own lives. I'm glad that they were able to share their music for a while at least, and mourn that they felt their lives had to end. This ones for the ones for whom the music wasn't enough...
2249 points (Level 5) · 4/28/07 2:43am
I feel good today, but not jumping up and down good, rather the kind of good where I feel just a little sad as well. Sad that people I have loved are either not in my life any more, or mostly not on the planet anymore. When the good stuff happens, however content I may temporarily feel, it is always tempered by just a thought for the ones who couldn't make this trip, and also the ones who didn't want to. Too much sadness is unhealthy, so this is a shorter mix than usual, it is just long enough.
2383 points (Level 5) · 4/23/07 9:08pm
There are those old old rock songs, the ones that you recognize instantly from the first couple of clanking chords, the same chords that every fifteen year old would be guitar god tries to master within three minutes of accepting delivery of their first electric guitar. The riffs we know and love, love to hate, hate not to hear, all of the above. Come with me now as we enter a simpler age where the only Air Marshalls were the practice amps onboard Led Zeps private jet. Let us travel to RIFF CITY CLASSIC...
2618 points (Level 6) · 4/19/07 12:34am
I would go to these parties in my youth, and being one of the 'heads', as pretend Hippies were known at the time, I would spend my time sitting around listening to Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin. I grew out of that though, roughly around the time I got a sex life that didn't just include me. From that time, whenever I was at a party or club and, say, James Brown started to play, instinct would take over. We couldn't dance well, we didn't look that good, but we loved dancing and we loved being seen. This is music that evokes that era and makes me want to put on my dancing shoes...
2603 points (Level 6) · 4/14/07 12:50pm
My fiftieth mixtape on the collective. Stuff I like, explanations of what it means to me, the usual stuff. Music does mean an awful lot to me, and I do enjoy the chance to mouth off about it, so please forgive me if the text runs on a bit.
2254 points (Level 5) · 4/11/07 2:13pm
Something of this nature has been done here before, but I wanted to have a go. Here we have a selection of dead musicians whose music still gets listened to by me. No more, no less. I have tried to pick less obvious but still good tracks, and then it hit me, why not a mix featuring live tracks by dead people. Here we are then.
2167 points (Level 5) · 3/19/07 10:17pm
I saw the Who a few weeks back. They have a song called 'Real Good Looking Boy' which is about Elvis. That set me to thinking about all the other songs out there that are about Mr P. I found a web site that has collected 232 such songs, and on a cursory glance I spotted at least three I know of that were left out. So, what would a mixtape of such gems sound like? Let's find out.... Please be advised, some of the more obvious selections are not here because that is the kind of man I am.
2610 points (Level 6) · 3/12/07 1:06pm
Greetings Earth dwellers of the future. As the actor and future President of the United States Johnny Depp once said, "What do you mean, the rum is gone?"
Many years have passed since the audio files on this compact disc were created, but by listening to them, you will be able to share what the folk of the 20th and early 21st century listened to by way of syncopated entertainment, or at least, what one of them listened to. Before rock and roll was made illegal by the Jeb Bush presidential administration of 2012 this is the sort of thing that would cause young people to gyrate madly, fall over drunk, fornicate, or in some cases, all three. (Please note the attached illustration which shows the gyrations of two such young people.) Please find attached an undeciphered message from an obscure person of the age.
"The text might be bollocks but the music doesn't lie!" - Johnny Luddite
Many years have passed since the audio files on this compact disc were created, but by listening to them, you will be able to share what the folk of the 20th and early 21st century listened to by way of syncopated entertainment, or at least, what one of them listened to. Before rock and roll was made illegal by the Jeb Bush presidential administration of 2012 this is the sort of thing that would cause young people to gyrate madly, fall over drunk, fornicate, or in some cases, all three. (Please note the attached illustration which shows the gyrations of two such young people.) Please find attached an undeciphered message from an obscure person of the age.
"The text might be bollocks but the music doesn't lie!" - Johnny Luddite
2192 points (Level 5) · 2/22/07 1:30am
Part 2 of my mixtape for Derhay featuring women who sing. This one gets more 'eclectic' shall we say, but I feel there will almost certainly be a part three at some point.
2774 points (Level 6) · 2/20/07 6:38pm
Derhay suggested that we could maybe do an exchange of mixtapes involving women who sing. This is part one of my response.
2658 points (Level 6) · 2/14/07 11:48pm
I only know the other people at MTC as screen names on this site. I have never met any of them in real life, yet many of them are more real to me than many of the flesh and blood folk that I deal with on a daily basis. One of the coolest things I have found about this site is that an enthusiasm for mixtaping can transcend all kinds of mostly self imposed barriers. I am of a 'certain' age, yet I have found acceptance here in an environment where most participants are of a much tender age than myself.
In that real life that we all use our music to escape from every now and then a fifteen year old guitar student recently asked if I remembered the holocaust, and if I was born during the depression. She asked this without a trace of irony. I replied that I was born with a depression, but that was a slightly different thing.. She seemed to think that it was impossible for someone like me to communicate with someone like her on anything but a teacher - student or parent - child level. Thankfully, you people are pretty much not like that.
There are many people here on MTC whose mixtape selections and personalities help me get through the day. I enjoy the thought that some people here might get to enjoy the music of some of the obscure old buggers I listen to still, and I in turn have discovered music that means a lot to me that I would not have been exposed to had I not joined up with MTC. Murder City Devils and the magnificent Mogwai are two such acts that spring to mind.
One of the things I get such a kick out of here is the fact that some of the youngest mixtapers on MTC seem to enjoy my mixes a lot. There are some common musical threads there. All my mixes are to some extent dedicated to everyone here, and this one certainly is no exception, but to get a little more specific, this one goes out to Osborne. His appreciation of both the old and the new is an inspiration to me. I mean that. I have selected music that (I hope) fits in with your musical taste and mine plus some stuff I suspect you will enjoy. Music is a gift, enjoy it always.
In that real life that we all use our music to escape from every now and then a fifteen year old guitar student recently asked if I remembered the holocaust, and if I was born during the depression. She asked this without a trace of irony. I replied that I was born with a depression, but that was a slightly different thing.. She seemed to think that it was impossible for someone like me to communicate with someone like her on anything but a teacher - student or parent - child level. Thankfully, you people are pretty much not like that.
There are many people here on MTC whose mixtape selections and personalities help me get through the day. I enjoy the thought that some people here might get to enjoy the music of some of the obscure old buggers I listen to still, and I in turn have discovered music that means a lot to me that I would not have been exposed to had I not joined up with MTC. Murder City Devils and the magnificent Mogwai are two such acts that spring to mind.
One of the things I get such a kick out of here is the fact that some of the youngest mixtapers on MTC seem to enjoy my mixes a lot. There are some common musical threads there. All my mixes are to some extent dedicated to everyone here, and this one certainly is no exception, but to get a little more specific, this one goes out to Osborne. His appreciation of both the old and the new is an inspiration to me. I mean that. I have selected music that (I hope) fits in with your musical taste and mine plus some stuff I suspect you will enjoy. Music is a gift, enjoy it always.
2255 points (Level 5) · 1/22/07 4:45pm
I tend to work 12 days on, two days off. Here is an example of the kind of music I would like to hear early on in the morning to get me going and get me through. There is a pretty obvious thematic link to the tunes, which deal with things on a day to day basis. Having put the mix together, though, it is one that would actually work for me.
What else? Oh yeah, the picture is of a statue at the top of my street that I pass everyday. It has been a pastime of mine since I arrived here in Porterville, CA to speculate on what the farmer portrayed might be thinking. I have narrowed it down to two possibilities. One is that he is praying for an end to his constipation. The other is that he is feeling rather perplexed because someone appears to have stolen his newspaper.
What else? Oh yeah, the picture is of a statue at the top of my street that I pass everyday. It has been a pastime of mine since I arrived here in Porterville, CA to speculate on what the farmer portrayed might be thinking. I have narrowed it down to two possibilities. One is that he is praying for an end to his constipation. The other is that he is feeling rather perplexed because someone appears to have stolen his newspaper.
2453 points (Level 5) · 1/19/07 8:16pm
I just listened to a radio documentary about the Mellotron, the early sampling keyboard that actually played taped notes of the instrument you were trying to emulate. That led me to a website dedicated to the instrument, and that in turn led me to this, a little trip through the world of the mellotron, from the Beatles to Modest Mouse and many stops inbetween.
1929 points (Level 4) · 1/14/07 8:42pm
One thing I used to like doing back in England was to be in a toasty warm room, drinking something nice, looking out the window at the freezing cold world outside. Not much opportunity to do that in the Californian Central Valley, but today it was possible. It got down to 19f here last night, and although I know it is colder elsewhere, I did feel justified in sipping by mocha latte and gazing through the window. Here is some music that I felt fitted the mood.
2323 points (Level 5) · 1/12/07 9:56pm
Ok, here is the premise. In the wake of the Beatles, a flood of British bands and artists came to America to seek fame and fortune by releasing records, appearing on the Ed Sullivan show, etc, etc. One of the things they all had in common was that they were all influenced by the rock and roll, blues, soul and country music that came from the land of the free. This could be proved by examining the early recorded output of many of the artists who were in the first wave of Brits to "invade" the unconquered shores. So, in the early days at least, the music being peddled was to an extent at least a rehash of what already existed Stateside. Here is a mixtape of some covers of American tunes by Brit bands. I mentioned 'rehashes', but some of this stuff does have a charm of their own!
2382 points (Level 5) · 1/3/07 2:03am
When we had our 'Degrees of seperation' contest a while back, I got a badge which came with this little message;
"Description: Second place, huh? Nice work. You must be pretty smart. You should make a mixtape connecting every song to Kevin Bacon in 6 steps or less."
I assume this was not meant to be taken literally, but I decided to do so anyway, and here it is. Each song can be linked to the meaty pork named one in six moves or less...
"Description: Second place, huh? Nice work. You must be pretty smart. You should make a mixtape connecting every song to Kevin Bacon in 6 steps or less."
I assume this was not meant to be taken literally, but I decided to do so anyway, and here it is. Each song can be linked to the meaty pork named one in six moves or less...
2192 points (Level 5) · 12/22/06 9:35pm
I tend to trawl back to the nethermost regions of the previous century for my mixtapes, so for a change, I will restrict myself to Cds that have been released in the previous year. Being me though, old bastards will appear liberally throughout the mix I expectl. I have not had much money to spend on cds this year, so the purchases I have made have tended to be of favorite artists. I like to think I am never closed to new things, and my horizon has certainly expanded since I landed on planet MTC, but that may not neccessarily be apparent in this selection.
By the way, the cover is Robert (Junior) Lockwood, one of the great losses to music this year. He was the step-son of Robert Johnson, and one of the last links to Johnson and the era of delta blues.
By the way, the cover is Robert (Junior) Lockwood, one of the great losses to music this year. He was the step-son of Robert Johnson, and one of the last links to Johnson and the era of delta blues.
2448 points (Level 5) · 12/16/06 7:00pm
Just like it's elder sibling, this mixtape takes some of the B sides and album tracks you won't find on oldies or classic rock radio and serves them up cold! This time, it is the era of a lot of my mad dog days, the seventies! I wanted this to work as a mix, but I also wanted it to be fairly chronological, so it proves to be an alternative skip through an odd decade.
2202 points (Level 5) · 12/13/06 5:07pm
Inspired by Immers two mixtapes featuring Scottish artists, I thought I would come up with one featuring Irish performers. I come from England, but have a mixed Irish and Scottish ancestry. Anyway, even if I didn't, this would be fun. A word of warning: If you are looking for a mixtape of traditional Irish tunes, this isn't it! Just a bunch of people I mostly like who come from Ireland. (North or South!)
2505 points (Level 6) · 12/7/06 5:16pm
David Bowie had five years, that's all he had. I have fifteen tracks...let the games begin!
2651 points (Level 6) · 12/5/06 11:31am
For many, the sixties is the decade that started it all, music wise. The decade before though had much to commend it. Rock and Roll and the cult of the teenager were born. Blues went electric, Sinatra was at his peak, and Jazz grew up as Bebop went to new and exploratory areas. Oh yeah, and it was the decade I was born in!
2920 points (Level 6) · 12/3/06 9:45pm
Immers recent mixtape inspired me to do a mixtape made up of of tracks I like from the sixties which came out as 'B' sides of singles or album tracks, or songs that were only minor hits or flops. The 'A' side might have got all the glory, but the 'B' side had some class, and even in an era when album tracks were seen as mostly filler by some, there were still some gems out there, and as the dacade progressed, so the LP grew in importance.
2287 points (Level 5) · 11/26/06 1:08am
A simple premise. More johns than a turn of the 20th century New Orleans brothel! If your favourite Johnny is not here, I apologize, but here are some of mine!
2475 points (Level 5) · 11/20/06 6:26pm
The early 70's. Rock ran out of steam a bit. Punk was just round the corner. All kinds of shit was just around the corner, but in Britain the kids were discovering shiny clothes, impossibly huge heels, and lipstick and glitter. Boys always would be boys, but just for a while they enjoyed dressing up as girls a bit as well. Glam rock, bless it.
2498 points (Level 5) · 11/16/06 2:18pm
As I bang away (on the computer) any aural stimulation can tend to make an old man's thoughts turn to lurve. It might be 'Sexual Healing' or it could be 'She'll Be Coming Round The Mountain When She Comes!" Any song can evoke thoughts of life betwixt the sheets if you are horny and desperate enough, but there are certain songs that I can hear during the day that paint a picture that truly needs to be unveiled at night. I was this way at 15, I will be this way when I am 65. (As if I will live that long!)
2608 points (Level 6) · 11/15/06 10:49pm
A simple concept. Here are acts that have taken their name from literature, either from a book title or something in the book, or from the name of the author! Err, that's it!
2553 points (Level 6) · 11/10/06 8:25pm
Another sleepless night, so another mixtape. I have been wanting to do another blues mix for a while. This time though, things will be a little different. There is an argument for tracing much of what happened in popular music post WW2 back to the musical canon of Robert Johnson, the blues singer and guitarist who legend has it sold his soul to the devil in order to be able to play and sing like no other. The story continues that the devil got the last laugh as Johnson was murdered just before John Hammond could invite him to take part in a black music gala at Carnegie Hall in what turned out to be one of the music businesses first attempts to legitimise black music as a marketable product for the white folk. Although Johnson missed out on the mass stardom he was said to crave (Leadbelly got that gig) his attacking vocal and guitar style has influenced Chicago blues, rock and roll and R&B amongst others. To illustrate that influence, this mixtape is a compilation of covers of Johnson tunes by a hopefully diverse bunch of people. Interesting thing about Johnson songs is that they all seem capable of flowing into each other, making transition planning virtually redundant. What I hope will make this mixtape interesting is the differences and similarities in approach that these different artists have taken towards Johnson's material.
2404 points (Level 5) · 11/8/06 8:55pm
As threatened, here is part two of the Mostly Old Obscure Buggers mixtape. Again, stuff I have collected over the years that I like a lot, but which hasn't quite met with any degree of commercial success. I think these people are worth hearing, or I wouldn't be doing this. Also, I think work and real life are worth avoiding, or I wouldn't be doing this...
2324 points (Level 5) · 11/6/06 11:48pm
Here is a mix of people whose music has moved or influenced me, but who were never that well known even back in the day, let alone now. These people are worth hearing, at least once, anyway. Just to break things up, there are one or two more contemporary but obscurish acts who are the moobs of tomorrow. I got the idea after looking at sledgbrainerd's badass mix! This is part one, and that fact alone suggests a part 2 might be on the way.
2118 points (Level 5) · 11/3/06 1:48am
I wasn't planning to do another mixtape for a bit, I have done a lot lately. Something haoppened today to change my mind. A friend died, took his own life. Not a close friend, but someone I liked and respected a lot. Someone who had been good to me since I arrived in California. The numbness that followed the news was soon replaced by sadness, celebration of the coolness of the guy, bewilderment that none of his friends were able to present enough good arguments from stopping this from happening, and then anger that it had. Anger in general, and anger at my friend. All those feelings are somewhere in the mixtape, which is made with all those elements included, but mostly with love. The tracks all mean something in relation to my friend. Sometimes I will explain, sometimes I won't. Sometimes it should be evident.
2048 points (Level 5) · 11/1/06 4:46pm
Everyone is going somewhere or coming back. Transportation has long been a theme in music. We sing about what we do. As good a place to hang a mix as any when you are trying to avoid work as I am! Do not expect good geography on this trip. We will be flung back and forwards between the four corners of the Earth. (Why do they still say that, I thought we had decided the thing was round a while back!) Doirect routes take a back seat as music takes the wheel!
2491 points (Level 5) · 10/30/06 3:25am
Ska was always around when I was growing up. An underground music, played in clubs, hardly ever on the radio. I discovered a lot of it as the music being played when I went on fairground rides. Reggae slowly tookover but people always played Ska. Then in the post punk sea of everything the Ska revival was born. This mix features original and revival stuff. Enjoy.
3427 points (Level 7) · 10/28/06 11:08pm
I thought that perhaps one way of approaching this was by trying to think of two people who at first thought shouldn't have any kind of link at all except for a last name, and then plotting a route between them. If you are reading this, it means it might have worked. Ok, lets see how we can link those Crosby boys, David and Bing! Each link will feature someone who has recorded with the act before. A warning: We are travelling a scenic and sometimes even bluesey route on this one.
2569 points (Level 6) · 10/26/06 7:24pm
I am working on a complicated mixtape, but other ideas keep getting in the way, like this one, for instance. This is a mix of songs by bands and artists who write songs inspired b/y dedicated to and sometimes even named after people they like (and occasionally those they don't.) Mostly musicians, but not quite always. As it says on Law and Order, these are their stories.
2295 points (Level 5) · 10/25/06 2:14am
A mix that is out of my comfort zone musically, but right in it thematically. I like feet. Not in a bad way. They are useful for walking, kicking, wearing shoes and being tickled, amongst other things. Back home in the UK, there was once a band called Juan Foote N' The Grave. Great name, but sad to say, not a great band. Feet don't fail me now!
2652 points (Level 6) · 10/21/06 12:05am
I saw a mixtape here which mentioned funeral music. I already have the music picked out for my funeral service (morbid, but enjoyable to plan for, strangely) so I thought I would carry it one stage further and come up with a mixtape to be played at the wake/celebration afterwards. As I thought about it, I realised that what I wanted to put together was a brief glimpse of a couple of aspects of my life with accompanying soundtrack. These are some of the songs I listened to along the way. Hopefully, I will be around long enough to do a volume 2, but you never know!
2327 points (Level 5) · 10/19/06 12:42pm
A simple enough premise this time. Cover versions by an odd hotch-potch of artists of well known 60's and 70's songs. Let the warped nostalgia begin! All but two of these tracks come from "tribute" albums, hated by many, but for some reason, lapped up by me!
2068 points (Level 5) · 10/16/06 11:36pm
Inspired by a recent mix of late night tracks that impressed me greatly, here is a mix based on the kind of tracks, long and not so long, that I would play late at night in those pre punk 70's days when I was, err, in a relaxed state of mind.
2740 points (Level 6) · 10/14/06 12:09am
When 2000 was fast approaching Playboy magazine asked various people to list their songs of the Millenium. Richard Thompson took this task literally, and compiled a list of music covering the previous thousand years. Needless to say, Playboy did not publish his fascinating list, although Thompson did get to perform many of the songs on it in several concerts that were recorded and later released! Anyway, I do plan to tackle music from the 20th Century in this mix. My aim this time is to create a mix that travels through the Century taking in a variety of musical styles along the way. I won't be starting from the early 1900's, as my music collection starts from about the late 1920's. I will take it from there up to 2000 though. Fasten your seatbelts, we are in for a bumpy ride!
3080 points (Level 7) · 10/7/06 7:26pm
Here is my self imposed mission, should I choose to accept it. 26 letters of the alphabet. 26 bands, one for each letter. A mix tape that can't be longer than 80 minutes. This is not my favourite band starting with each letter, but just a collection of bands starting with each letter in ordcer to make a fun mix. Let the insanity begin...
2296 points (Level 5) · 10/4/06 1:14pm
Guitar is my pasion. This is about some of the gu8itar work that truly floats my boat. It might be an instrumental, a solo that helps define a song, or some subtle background work. anyway, here are some of my favourite guitar bits.There is no getting round it. I am an old fart, so there is much old fart music here, and I offer no excuses. This is music I love, and I make no apology for it.
2150 points (Level 5) · 10/1/06 5:58pm
Some music to fit my mood. A mood everyone (except Barney The Purple Dinosaur) gets in every once in a while. The purpose of this mix is to allow wallowing, but with a few snap out of it ditties included as well as an escape clause!
2606 points (Level 6) · 9/29/06 7:58am
In England at least, the punk explosion of 1976/1977 served to pave the way for non punk artists who had struggled for record deals and recognition in the years before. New Wave was a catchall that embraced anything good that was denied an audience before punk, plus quite a lot that was not so good and had been rightly denied an audience. We had punk poets, ska bands, singer songwriters who played punchy rock pop songs. A breath of fresh air. Enjoy some of the good, the bad and the ugly now of some of the Brit artists that trotted into view alongside punk, and followed in it's wake! Yes, there will be those not on this mix that some may think should be there. I am basing this on my memories of the era as much as anything, and memory can play tricks!
2449 points (Level 5) · 9/27/06 10:44am
We are living in the material world! Music wise, this is by far my strangest mix. With some of them, you can play them in your head and no they are ok. This one, i will burn and hear for myself today!
2214 points (Level 5) · 9/27/06 8:03am
The idea here is that for various reasons, musicians you know and maybe even love have ofeten released records (yes, I am old, I still refer to 'records')under not so recognisable names. There may be many reasons for this. It might be that an artist or act record under one name, only to find fame and/or fortune under another. It might be that an established artist or act wants to do a little moonlighting from their regular career so does something under a different name. There is of course the bona fide side project as well, a close relative of this. You will hopefully find examples of all these and more in this mix.
2580 points (Level 6) · 9/25/06 12:36pm
My mixtape addiction knows no bounds. I am old enough to know better, which makes this all the more fun. I was introduced to much jazz late in life. Here are some of the things I grew to love in a 'shut the outside world out" kind of mix!
3312 points (Level 7) · 9/25/06 8:32am
Following on from my pre punk mix, here is a selection based on the early UK punk bands who recorded from 1976 onwards. It was an exciting time to be in London and hopefully this mix helps share some of the excitement. This time round, I don't have to have green spikey hair! Sorry if I have missed off bands you think should be here. It may be that I have forgotten a name or two, it was a long time ago, and I ewas not sober at the time. In other cases, such as The Boomtown Rats say, the ommission was deliberate. Anyway, enjoy!
2339 points (Level 5) · 9/23/06 7:03pm
Robots have feelings too! Monsters aren't funny, they aren't clever, so pay them no heed!
2198 points (Level 5) · 9/23/06 12:56am
I have always been interested by music that has a message, of songs of protest. Whether they be of the subtle variety or the hit you over the head with a mallet kind. There are examples of both here. There will be those who agree with the overall sentiment of these tunes and those who don't. Me, I am very much in the Edwin Starr camp, but I present this mix primarily as interesting thematic music.
2196 points (Level 5) · 9/22/06 5:56am
I live in California now, but I come from Finchley, a suburb of North London. I like the idea of obscure thematic mixes, so I wanted to try one with music that either came from or had some connection to my old home! Genre wise, this is a very mixed bag, with more than a little old fogey stuff thrown in. By stretching a point or two, I have managed to include some tracks I don't get to hear much these days!
2757 points (Level 6) · 9/20/06 4:09am
A blues mix to play at night. Well, play it any time, but night time really works. It has been a shitty day. I feel old. Work will never improve in my lifetime, I will never have enough money. I am 8,000 miles away from where I would like to be at this precise moment, but this mix and music like it can just about bring me back to a place where many things, even sleep, are possible! Nothin' but the blues!
2520 points (Level 6) · 9/19/06 6:30pm
"The music goes round and round, oh oh oh oh, and it comes out here!" Here we have songs about things that are round. No more, no less!
3343 points (Level 7) · 9/16/06 1:52am
There are stepping stones to every new genre. Long before 1976 and the 'Summer of Punk' there were nasty, feisty bands making scary sounds. These are their stories...
3076 points (Level 7) · 9/15/06 6:52am
A collection of music makers I have loved over the years who were to a greater or lesser extent outsiders, albeit from the music biz or from Society in general. Some of these people remain on the fringes today, some disappeared at the height of their talents, some I don't even know what happened to them. Enjoy, or not!
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Happy New Year. I've celebrated by listening to The Breeders and RJD2. THE REVIVAL starts NOW! (pause for effect) (crickets chirp) Any idea what song could be the theme for this revival?
1/2/11 8:01pm
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Thanks for the tags, good to see you round these parts.
12/10/10 11:32pm
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Well the new version is definitely in the works, so sit tight!
12/10/10 8:37pm
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No, you were definitely right the first time! I still have some hope though!
I know, it's a damn shame. I don't know when I'll be able to come back either. Hopefully it'll be sooner than later
I know, it's a damn shame. I don't know when I'll be able to come back either. Hopefully it'll be sooner than later
3/15/10 4:33pm
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Elegantly decaying? No Johnny! The boys are working hard, I assure you. These things take time though.. Glad you're so loyal
3/14/10 5:36pm
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Hey, I used to be osborne. You were one of my favorite MTC members, glad to see you still active as ever.
1/1/10 3:11am
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I saw your note below mine on beel's page. 50 CD mix! Damn. I 'm gonna have to check that out. Sakes.
12/16/09 2:03pm
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Hi dude- did the show! Didn't have that much in the way of sound and lights- was very minimal cuz of sucky producers and have a tape of show just waiting to edit it and get it out. Working on putting it up again in Jan/Feb for at least 4 shows, but it comes outta my pocket this time. I am broke like a mofo. trying to be good and all that jazz-- but most importantly HOW ARE YOU!
12/7/09 4:52pm
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Nice win for Spurs yesterday, must have brought some joy to your day :-)
11/23/09 7:44am
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Richmond or thereabouts. What's Peter up to now? Wikipedia puts him in Yarmouth.
Thanks for your kind words on the mix. I've made two more parts so I'll post those over the next few weeks. Lightning Hopkins on one of them. I hope you like them.
Thanks for your kind words on the mix. I've made two more parts so I'll post those over the next few weeks. Lightning Hopkins on one of them. I hope you like them.
10/11/09 2:00am
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Hey there! I am alive! Believe it or not. Had to battle some demons and continue to, BUT I am doing my own show Oct 24th!!!! I would still love to use your music if you are still interested. I can take one of your original songs and work it into my show and I am going to tape it and would absolutely send you a copy. Let me know what you think. My show is called Turk in Progress and it's all my original writing (including Greeky to Miki).
Wow- I had and have a bit of a struggle with life. Not complaining, but I am pouring tons load of salt into my own wounds. If you find yourself in NY in OCT, your ticket is on me! That's for sure. How are you doing? How's tricks, your health, your guts, your wife, your friends, your band, your life?
Patrick Wilson came into the shop I work at today and I was star struck, had butterflies and stuff. He was very nice and his son is ultra cute. It was like I had a bolt of happiness, which was nice for a change. I know it's kind of silly, but it kind of brought me back to earth in a weird way. I don't know what I am talking about. blah blah blah Salud! B
Wow- I had and have a bit of a struggle with life. Not complaining, but I am pouring tons load of salt into my own wounds. If you find yourself in NY in OCT, your ticket is on me! That's for sure. How are you doing? How's tricks, your health, your guts, your wife, your friends, your band, your life?
Patrick Wilson came into the shop I work at today and I was star struck, had butterflies and stuff. He was very nice and his son is ultra cute. It was like I had a bolt of happiness, which was nice for a change. I know it's kind of silly, but it kind of brought me back to earth in a weird way. I don't know what I am talking about. blah blah blah Salud! B
10/2/09 5:28pm
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I've actually never heard it, so I'm about to go check that out. Also, I'm a fan of goat cheese, too. haha.
9/28/09 11:59pm
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and p.s. thanks for the egoboost of realizing i was missed. im making an effort to pay more attention to this site. ive been working on a few mixes to put together over the course of the past 8 months or so.. just put one up dealing with clapping. i think i just got became burned out for whatever reason & neglected this site accordingly. so hows the life these days? i hear tell that youre performing with a band again?
8/14/09 12:57am
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i dont know if youve heard it, but check out the LCD Soundsystem track "Losing My Edge" and tell me if it amuses you as much as I think it will..
8/14/09 12:49am
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Ha I enjoy reading your writing! Hope the gigs went well and you were flying above the city when performing. Hope you didn't have to play den mother to your band to much. Maybe you should carry a switch and swipe it across their fannies every once in a while. I am hanging in there. Keepin on! Power to the people!
8/11/09 9:42am
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Hallo Johnny! Sprichts du Deutsch dann??? Ich habe ein Gefuehl, dass du 'Babelfish' benutzt haben.. Ich bin sehr gluecklich, wenn du wirklich Deutsch spricht! (Ich wohnte ein Jahr in der Schweiz und habe Deutsch gelernt da)
Es geht mir sehr gut. Ich liebe Portland! Die Leute sind sehr nett and das Wetter gefelt mir sehr. Wie geht es dir und deiner Familie?
Ja, meine Schwester und ich haben viel Spass gehabt. Ich vermisse sie sehr. Sledgypaints geht auch gut. Er ist immer am arbeiten, aber das ist besser dann kein Arbeit.
Ja, ich erinnere mich an Beel. Ich denke nicht, dass viele Leute diese Website mehr verwenden. Das ist klar. Ich kann nicht sprechen, ich verwende es nicht auch nicht. :( Ich hoffe, dass sie auf dich schließlich reagiert.
Es freut mich sehr zu hoeren, dass es dir viel besser geht. Begeisterung fuer was? Leben? Das ist nicht gut :(
Ich hoffe auch, dass wir uns noch treffen and besser kennenlernen koennen. Kommst du noch nach Portland??? Ian and ich koennen nicht im September zu reisen gehen, weil wir nicht genuegend Geld haben. Ich bin sehr enttaeuscht. Hoffendlich koennen wir spaeter gehen.
Das Schreiben auf Deutsch war Spass. Es ist eine lange Zeit gewesen seit ich Deutsch gesprochen oder geschrieben haben. :)
Tschuess! (Das sagen sie in der Schweiz!)
Es geht mir sehr gut. Ich liebe Portland! Die Leute sind sehr nett and das Wetter gefelt mir sehr. Wie geht es dir und deiner Familie?
Ja, meine Schwester und ich haben viel Spass gehabt. Ich vermisse sie sehr. Sledgypaints geht auch gut. Er ist immer am arbeiten, aber das ist besser dann kein Arbeit.
Ja, ich erinnere mich an Beel. Ich denke nicht, dass viele Leute diese Website mehr verwenden. Das ist klar. Ich kann nicht sprechen, ich verwende es nicht auch nicht. :( Ich hoffe, dass sie auf dich schließlich reagiert.
Es freut mich sehr zu hoeren, dass es dir viel besser geht. Begeisterung fuer was? Leben? Das ist nicht gut :(
Ich hoffe auch, dass wir uns noch treffen and besser kennenlernen koennen. Kommst du noch nach Portland??? Ian and ich koennen nicht im September zu reisen gehen, weil wir nicht genuegend Geld haben. Ich bin sehr enttaeuscht. Hoffendlich koennen wir spaeter gehen.
Das Schreiben auf Deutsch war Spass. Es ist eine lange Zeit gewesen seit ich Deutsch gesprochen oder geschrieben haben. :)
Tschuess! (Das sagen sie in der Schweiz!)
8/10/09 7:27pm
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You logged in 8 hours ago? Glad to know you are still among the mixing, brother.
8/10/09 9:26am
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Hello sir,
I enjoyed watching your video. It makes me realize how much I love live music and how much I haven't seen enough live shows in the late. I am happy that you are keeping on. Keeps the soul alive and the surrounding ones too. Thanks for inspiration. My project I guess is coming along. I was on vacation and just got back. I am trying to get back in the swing of things. One of my friends who had started filming is going back to New Zealand soon, so it's a little bittersweet. A lot of things going on. I have to be honest, at times I feel like throwing everything in the gutter, thinking "why bother" because it's trying sometimes, and then other times I feel like I have to keep going on. I know, I must sound silly. I still want to have original music so, I have you in mind. I also would love to have sledgebrainerd and paryen to do something, but must ask. I am working out the kinks in getting there. It's a journey. Hopefully I don't croak then. I am sad about John Hughes. We were just talking about him at work before we found out. Kind of creepy, but nonetheless very sad. So much a part of my growing up. Am I running on again? Oh well. I guess it runs in my family. I will keep running along. Until next time friend! Be well and please keep rockin'! You must...for all of us. :)
B
I enjoyed watching your video. It makes me realize how much I love live music and how much I haven't seen enough live shows in the late. I am happy that you are keeping on. Keeps the soul alive and the surrounding ones too. Thanks for inspiration. My project I guess is coming along. I was on vacation and just got back. I am trying to get back in the swing of things. One of my friends who had started filming is going back to New Zealand soon, so it's a little bittersweet. A lot of things going on. I have to be honest, at times I feel like throwing everything in the gutter, thinking "why bother" because it's trying sometimes, and then other times I feel like I have to keep going on. I know, I must sound silly. I still want to have original music so, I have you in mind. I also would love to have sledgebrainerd and paryen to do something, but must ask. I am working out the kinks in getting there. It's a journey. Hopefully I don't croak then. I am sad about John Hughes. We were just talking about him at work before we found out. Kind of creepy, but nonetheless very sad. So much a part of my growing up. Am I running on again? Oh well. I guess it runs in my family. I will keep running along. Until next time friend! Be well and please keep rockin'! You must...for all of us. :)
B
8/6/09 10:08pm
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Well cheers to a speedy recovery! Will def keep you posted about the wheels turning in my head. Hang in there! Thanks for the update and positive thinking. Every bit helps!! Right! I knight you the KING OF POP!
7/13/09 10:03am
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hey there! How's your recup going? Hope you are doing well. Been hanging in there myself. Some really low times, some good times. Just trying to keep my head above water I guess or learning how to swim underwater again. Been filming some stuff that I've written. Gonna film The Greeky to Micki thing that I wrote to. Working on making it a show or something. Might be looking for original music too- I am not at the editing process yet, but just throwing it out there to you. Wanna utilize friends, you know what I mean. Not sure if pay will be big, but at least it's activity in the arts. Right?
I think it's the only thing that's keeping me going. Been working so much as a shop girl, that's it's easy to just settle and succumb to a life of gift wrapping and cash register tape. That can't be all in life- at least not in my life. Well I hope to come back here and make a mix of some sort or something. Be well friend. I'll keep in touch! B
I think it's the only thing that's keeping me going. Been working so much as a shop girl, that's it's easy to just settle and succumb to a life of gift wrapping and cash register tape. That can't be all in life- at least not in my life. Well I hope to come back here and make a mix of some sort or something. Be well friend. I'll keep in touch! B
7/7/09 7:49am
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yesss, my music was about all i had other than the internet, haha. so i figured, i needed to like cool music.
5/26/09 6:26pm
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Interesting to see Robbie's lack of reaction when he scored.
Frustrating season, in as much as Utd won it, I believe Liverpool lost it, oh for some of those points at Anfield.
Frustrating season, in as much as Utd won it, I believe Liverpool lost it, oh for some of those points at Anfield.
5/25/09 4:01pm
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hi friend hope all is well with you and your family. Did they ever find your nephew? How is your health? I really hope everything is ok. I have been working and just puttering about. I don't know - I think I have ennui. Oh how boring, right? I feel real sad at times and then I feel nothing. Just been working most of the time. O whatever, I guess, hopefully it's just a spell and I will break free from it. take care friend, best B
5/23/09 8:10pm
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DAMN!!!! Oh well, I'm sure we'll get to meet up at some point! It'll work out eventually!
5/17/09 8:01pm
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I remember you too! Tricks? Life continues on. Mrs. D is great with child and has not felt well for some time. I'm not fulfilling 100% of my hubby responsibilities 100% of the time. Like tonight, I am going to see Star Trek, and will not be helping out much at home.
I have my tickets to see The Detroit Cobras next week, Dent May the week after and then the Gogol Bordello (w. Man Man) and Neko Case shows near the end of the month. May is ripe with great concerts.
How are tricks?
I have my tickets to see The Detroit Cobras next week, Dent May the week after and then the Gogol Bordello (w. Man Man) and Neko Case shows near the end of the month. May is ripe with great concerts.
How are tricks?
5/7/09 11:51am
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thank you very much! that means a lot to me coming from someone who makes such good mixes.
glad to hear you're doing well. i need to hear more black keys. O_O
glad to hear you're doing well. i need to hear more black keys. O_O
5/6/09 7:02pm
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hahahaha, that anecdote made my life a little better. you're truly lucky to have seen that! how are you doing?
5/6/09 3:01pm
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and I thought Spurs could complete the job yesterday, why can't UTD lie down and be beaten like a normal team...!
4/26/09 4:07pm
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We want to come too.I don't know if we'll be able to but we'll certainly try! As for september, we'll be doing a little bit of traveling too! At the moment it looks like we'll be gone from the 12th to the 20th. That's still up in the air though. When are you planning on coming up?
4/25/09 9:01am
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THANKS much for the comment on my first mix tape here. Hope to be hearing more from you in the future.
4/19/09 11:45am
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I'm going to London next month for two weeks. Tell me what to do and not do.
4/17/09 2:16pm
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Man, you really are having a rough time. I'm so sorry to hear that. That's awful. I hope your operations go well Pete. We'll be thinking of you.
Things are really lovely here in Portland. Ian is a fine man and i am very happy to be with him. I hope i hope i hope we can meet up with you in May. Take care friend!
Things are really lovely here in Portland. Ian is a fine man and i am very happy to be with him. I hope i hope i hope we can meet up with you in May. Take care friend!
4/17/09 12:54pm
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Doing well, sir. School's a royal pain in the ass, but I'm doing well. The only trouble is, my computer's broken so I can't make mixes anymore or even update my iPod.
4/15/09 9:48am
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Hey there! How are you doing? I hope Ian and I can make your gigs!
4/14/09 2:54pm
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Oh dear- I am so sorry. I hope your wife gets better and your operations help you feel better. My condolences to you and your family. Was your sister in law in the US? I really hope that your nephew makes contact soon. I hope your music is helping you through. Strange and odd year indeed. I am sending good thoughts your way. Be well Sir.
4/14/09 11:29am
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Mister mister!!!! I am back in some form or another!
No show in LA- was too broke. We did two shows here - one in Harlem and then in Bushwick, Brooklyn. We rocked the house- I have to say. Our piece was 3-4 minutes long and we ended the show. We also boxed with whole raw chicken on our hands. It was called I am not an animal. The whole show was called BY-Co-Astal- (they separated the words in a weird way- right? Anywho- getting ready to work on something else.
My dad finally got his operation and he is home doing WELL!!!! I am so relieved! It really threw me off. I am still a slob at home- kind of throw things about and such. I think that's it for now. Thanks for the messages.
How are you doing? Hope all is grand, fantastic and healthy!
cheers friend!
No show in LA- was too broke. We did two shows here - one in Harlem and then in Bushwick, Brooklyn. We rocked the house- I have to say. Our piece was 3-4 minutes long and we ended the show. We also boxed with whole raw chicken on our hands. It was called I am not an animal. The whole show was called BY-Co-Astal- (they separated the words in a weird way- right? Anywho- getting ready to work on something else.
My dad finally got his operation and he is home doing WELL!!!! I am so relieved! It really threw me off. I am still a slob at home- kind of throw things about and such. I think that's it for now. Thanks for the messages.
How are you doing? Hope all is grand, fantastic and healthy!
cheers friend!
4/13/09 11:30am
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Hi! Well i've only seen portland so far but so far so good! I love portland. It's fuckin cold though and it's spring!!!
How are you? I hope we meet soon!
How are you? I hope we meet soon!
4/2/09 12:38pm
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Here's hoping Pete, it's slim but preserving that record would mean a lot! ManU have become the Death Star of football in recent years...
3/24/09 6:05pm
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As Liverpool continue to try and claw their way back into a title race they look to have blown quite a while ago, Spurs are the only team to have beaten us twice this season.
3/24/09 3:07am
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oh man, i got real drunk last weds at a bar in austin and karaokeed "In The Air Tonight" and played the air piano... it was glorious
3/24/09 1:39am
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im trying for sure. i actually burned myself out on my music... blame the damned ipod. so im discovering new music and slowly building new mixes.
oh and the added bonus is i now have internet in my domicile!
oh and the added bonus is i now have internet in my domicile!
3/24/09 1:37am
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Spurs fan eh? Thanks for the 'loan' of Keane, pity it didn't quite work out, always nice to have a fellow Irishman in red...
I'm enjoying browsing your mixes while I find my feet!
I'm enjoying browsing your mixes while I find my feet!
3/18/09 8:54am
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Really, their Pet Sounds? Hm, I hope Hazards of Love lives up to it, especially as, like Monsieur Derhay, I greatly enjoyed The Rake Song. I can't wait for the 24th!
3/17/09 10:54pm
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Thanks 3D cat! I can't wait to give it a listen!
3/16/09 5:45pm
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I'm stoked for the new Decemberists album. My Brightest Diamond sings on it. "The Rake" is a amazing. The album will be played live for the first time, on my birthday, at SXSW in Austin! They really like me... too bad I'll be miles away.
3/16/09 8:26am
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Thanks for all of this. You sir, rock (and roll).
3/16/09 1:11am
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Oh man, Lucinda Williams. I am a big fan of Happy Woman Blues and her new one Little Honey. I also really like Car Wheels on a Gravel Road and West. My wife, who introduced me to Lucinda's music, loves Car Wheels on a Gravel Road and her self-titled album. You can't really go wrong with anything by her.
3/11/09 10:08am
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I think its funny how the blog wrote it up though. I trust you over any of them.
3/8/09 2:32pm
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You dont say. I guess its good i didnt download it yet then.
3/8/09 2:31pm
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I just stumbled on this:
http://fm-shades.blogspot.com/2008 /12/raven-and-enemy-withi n-featuring-peter.html
http://fm-shades.blogspot.com/2008 /12/raven-and-enemy-withi n-featuring-peter.html
3/7/09 2:00pm
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Oh god, what's happened? I don't mean to be nosey. I'm just concerned. Are you ok?
3/1/09 3:53am
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Thanks! Hopefully we'll be able to get together at some point!
How are you anyway?
How are you anyway?
2/25/09 7:39pm
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Well actually it's about 1 month now! I leave on the 29th of March and arrive on the 29th of March. (Cos y'all live in the past)
It's very exciting!
It's very exciting!
2/24/09 8:25pm
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Yeah no problem man, Im yelling at Eric to do it right now. I should really invest in a whip so I dont have to leave me room to get my point across while he is in his office.
2/23/09 9:58pm
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Thanks for recommending Seasick Steve - I went to his concert last night, and it was absolutely fantastic.
2/22/09 4:07pm
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YES!!!!!!!!! Thank you fantastic glorious sir!
2/20/09 9:59pm
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Been enjoying your john martyn post a lot. have reread it once or twice. That video that you posted from youtube really blows my mind. You sir, know how write about things you are passionate about. You are knowledgeable and have plenty of life-experience to relate it all to. And good taste to boot. Bravo sir.
2/15/09 7:28pm
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I still havent made up my mind. There are aspects I enjoy, but I think a lot of it sounds alike so I kind of get bored towards the end. Very interesting, beautiful and strange record though.
2/15/09 1:56pm
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Sorry to hear you had to go the ER. The bit about watching kids theatre on morphine made me laugh. I am glad to hear everything went well and the show was well received. Also glad to hear that you are working on band stuff. Also glad to hear that you got to relax and veg! That's the best!
I will check out your stuff on Mr. S. Brainerds blog too.
Thanks for your thoughts, I return them to you a millions time fold.
I am finally cleaning up my act. I'm starting with the kitchen. :)
Cheers friend- be well!
I will check out your stuff on Mr. S. Brainerds blog too.
Thanks for your thoughts, I return them to you a millions time fold.
I am finally cleaning up my act. I'm starting with the kitchen. :)
Cheers friend- be well!
2/10/09 1:44pm
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Hey there hi there ho there. I am still hanging on the hangings on, especially the stalactites in the subway. Gross. Florida was cold. Dad operation postponed. Find out more news on Thurs. Time spent with my parents was good. We laughed, we ate and watched good bad movies together. I am listening to Matt Pond right now and want to cry. A theatre in LA was booked. I get more information tonight. I ate some Thai Lemon and Chili flavored cashews from Trader Joes and I am belching not so pretty.
Must memorize lines for show. Home still a pigsty.
How was the show? Hope you are swell!!
cheers! B
Must memorize lines for show. Home still a pigsty.
How was the show? Hope you are swell!!
cheers! B
2/9/09 12:25pm
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Exciting things afoot my friend.
Take as long as you need sir. No rush.
Take as long as you need sir. No rush.
2/6/09 8:48pm
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That would be awesome! We will definately try and do that. It would be great if you could make it up for the MTC party too. Sledgy has his heart set on you being there
2/6/09 4:02pm
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Hi! I'm good. How are you??????
I just found out 5 mins ago that my work visa has been approved so I'm very very excited. Will i get to meet you? Are you staying in the U.S?
I just found out 5 mins ago that my work visa has been approved so I'm very very excited. Will i get to meet you? Are you staying in the U.S?
2/6/09 3:47pm
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Portland was definitely the right decision although, i am still unemployed. As far as Down Under, The ETA March 30th. Super jazzed about that. For reals.
I would love it if you had links to some music on there. Im gonna try to get the site listed on some mp3 blog websites so it would be cool to be able to say we have mix and mp3 stuff on there. YES!
PS. Top Secret Info: Eric, Corey, and I are meeting tonight in a Top Secret location to start MTC 2.0. YES my friend, It is happening.
I would love it if you had links to some music on there. Im gonna try to get the site listed on some mp3 blog websites so it would be cool to be able to say we have mix and mp3 stuff on there. YES!
PS. Top Secret Info: Eric, Corey, and I are meeting tonight in a Top Secret location to start MTC 2.0. YES my friend, It is happening.
2/5/09 4:42pm
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Hello there awesome sir!
How is it all going? I was wondering if whenever you get a chance, you would make a post introducing people to John Martyn on Spread Gun? I know you have a lot going on, so i honestly mean whenever. I like the idea of you introducing Spread Gun readers to a different musician every post.
How is it all going? I was wondering if whenever you get a chance, you would make a post introducing people to John Martyn on Spread Gun? I know you have a lot going on, so i honestly mean whenever. I like the idea of you introducing Spread Gun readers to a different musician every post.
2/5/09 1:32pm
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Hey! How did the show go? I am off to work right now, just wanted to touch base. Hope you are still not hospital bound? On a light note- I woke up with a huge zit on my cheek----I thought I finished going through puberty! Oh well- my home is still a pig sty and I don't care. :)))) I love being in denial!!! weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
1/31/09 6:42am
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Im so sorry. :(
Why am i always the one to be the bearer of bad news?
Anyway, on a lighter note you just gained like a million badges ,huh?
I also had a thought, that if you were still down for contributing to Spread Gun, that maybe your niche could be educating us less-informed folk about your favorite blues musicians and maybe posting an mp3 or two for us to hear them? Maybe focus on one per post? It was just an idea i had this morning while taking a shower. Im living in Eric's house for the time being and for some reason its could for brain storms.
Why am i always the one to be the bearer of bad news?
Anyway, on a lighter note you just gained like a million badges ,huh?
I also had a thought, that if you were still down for contributing to Spread Gun, that maybe your niche could be educating us less-informed folk about your favorite blues musicians and maybe posting an mp3 or two for us to hear them? Maybe focus on one per post? It was just an idea i had this morning while taking a shower. Im living in Eric's house for the time being and for some reason its could for brain storms.
1/29/09 11:36pm
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Its glorious. Ive missed it so. I cant wait to get a job rolling here though.
Unfortunately,
Here is some bad news:
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWB IZ/Music/01/29/john.martyn.dies/index.html
:(
Unfortunately,
Here is some bad news:
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWB IZ/Music/01/29/john.martyn.dies/index.html
:(
1/29/09 9:41am
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Hey there. what's up with the up up? Thanks for the message. Been keeping busy I guess, even though my apartment is a complete pigsty. I mean- wow! I literally just throw my clothes on the floor. It's actually laughable. I'll put the photo in my pics on my page. My old computer is still on my desk. I haven't finished transferring files, but at this point, who cares if it's done.
I'm going to Florida on Monday to see my Mom and Dad. Monday is THE day. My stomach will be in knots and since I hate flying, it will be the size of a walnut. I feel nervous writing about it. I don't want to jinx anything. I am just being superstitious I guess.
Your show is coming up soon right? I bet it will be great. You must be having a blast. Break a leg!
I'm doing a friend's show mid Feb. We have 5 shows, so I am happy about that. It's called For Pete's Sake and he wrote it. It's about a certain time in his life and how it has affected him today. If you want to read something about it: http://www.bytheriverblo g.com/2008/12/harry_and_pete.html
other than that, I've been trying to be good. I even decided to talk to the friend who I had a falling out with last April. Little steps. I just saw a real interesting stage version of Our Town, which was good, but I forgot how depressing the end was. I felt like walking in traffic. I guess that's what triggered my questions of mortality, cherishing "the now" and trying to let bygones be bygones. I hate to throw in the cliche, but life IS too short. Don't worry, I didn't "drink the kool aid". I drank the Chocolate milk.:)
Hope all is swell. Will try to touch base before I fly *urgh* . ps- no word yet on the bi-coastal show. We get confirmation of all the dates by Feb 1.
ciao!
I'm going to Florida on Monday to see my Mom and Dad. Monday is THE day. My stomach will be in knots and since I hate flying, it will be the size of a walnut. I feel nervous writing about it. I don't want to jinx anything. I am just being superstitious I guess.
Your show is coming up soon right? I bet it will be great. You must be having a blast. Break a leg!
I'm doing a friend's show mid Feb. We have 5 shows, so I am happy about that. It's called For Pete's Sake and he wrote it. It's about a certain time in his life and how it has affected him today. If you want to read something about it: http://www.bytheriverblo g.com/2008/12/harry_and_pete.html
other than that, I've been trying to be good. I even decided to talk to the friend who I had a falling out with last April. Little steps. I just saw a real interesting stage version of Our Town, which was good, but I forgot how depressing the end was. I felt like walking in traffic. I guess that's what triggered my questions of mortality, cherishing "the now" and trying to let bygones be bygones. I hate to throw in the cliche, but life IS too short. Don't worry, I didn't "drink the kool aid". I drank the Chocolate milk.:)
Hope all is swell. Will try to touch base before I fly *urgh* . ps- no word yet on the bi-coastal show. We get confirmation of all the dates by Feb 1.
ciao!
1/27/09 7:05pm
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How awful. When did you move to the States in the first place? I hope you get it sorted out soon, it must be frustrating not to be able to visit in such a long time.
1/27/09 1:06am
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It's the opposite for me. I have too many hours in the day and not enough to do.
I'm doing fine though. Glad to hear you're doing better. Congratulations on second place! (I've never won a contest before. It's weird)
I'm doing fine though. Glad to hear you're doing better. Congratulations on second place! (I've never won a contest before. It's weird)
1/22/09 3:33pm
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For the record, I'm still checking out Seasick Steve. This is a link to Vetiver covering Hawkwind's "Hurry on Sundown".
http://www.last.fm/music/V etiver/_/Hurry+On+Sundown?autostart
Vetiver's Thing of the Past album has a cover of Fairport Convention's "Road to Ronderlin".
http://www.last.fm/music/ Vetiver/_/Road+To+Ronderlin?autostart
http://www.last.fm/music/V etiver/_/Hurry+On+Sundown?autostart
Vetiver's Thing of the Past album has a cover of Fairport Convention's "Road to Ronderlin".
http://www.last.fm/music/ Vetiver/_/Road+To+Ronderlin?autostart
1/21/09 3:11pm
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:/ So you haven't been back before five years ago? That sucks. But the important thing is you can go now, right?
Sadly no gigs. We arrived Monday morning, and Tuesday I was in HMV for the new Animal Collective. A guy working there told me I had missed their show at Coco in Camden Monday night, and I was so bummed out. Even though it had sold out in advance. He almost had to comfort me in the store when I was buying the album. It was a school trip, though, so we didn't have any plans to go to concerts beforehand (no money and not a hell lot of planning either).
I really really want to go back sometime soon. It was awesome. We even saw the BFI and BBC. Just grreat.
Sadly no gigs. We arrived Monday morning, and Tuesday I was in HMV for the new Animal Collective. A guy working there told me I had missed their show at Coco in Camden Monday night, and I was so bummed out. Even though it had sold out in advance. He almost had to comfort me in the store when I was buying the album. It was a school trip, though, so we didn't have any plans to go to concerts beforehand (no money and not a hell lot of planning either).
I really really want to go back sometime soon. It was awesome. We even saw the BFI and BBC. Just grreat.
1/21/09 2:49pm
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Thanks for the birthday greeting. :) I wish I could see The Smiths live as well. They'd be one of the names to headline my contest mix, sure as hell. The one I haven't been around to making, because I've been so busy with other things. I came home from London last week, and I absolutely loved it to pieces!! (duh)
1/20/09 11:22am
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I watched The Go-Getter yesterday. Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward have a cover of Thompson's "When I Get to the Border" play during the credits. Both Zooey and M. are in the movie and Ward provides most of the musid for the film. Thought you might like to know on the Thompson love.
1/20/09 10:45am
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I just noticed that he's playing in Stockholm 21 feb. Worth seeing?
1/19/09 3:12pm
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No, I've never heard anything by Seasick Steve. Sounds like something I should remedy.
1/18/09 6:48am
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It says something about Nick Cave's catalogue, that my favorites are almost completely different (well, it's not that I don't like those three albums...) - Boatman's Call is the one I hold a step above anything else he has done, then I suppose Let Love In along with No More Shall We Part. Tender Prey and Kicking Against the Pricks belong there too.
1/15/09 9:23am
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Hey!! so much to catch up on!!! You ok?!!!!! Oh man!!! Thank goodness you guys were not hurt. What happened?
How is the show going? You having a good time with the kids?
I am collaborating on something that might be put up in NY and LA around March. Not sure yet about LA. I'd just rather just do it in NY, but we'll see.
I hate flying.
Just been working and trying to organize my home, getting rid of shit and stuff like that.
My dad went into the hospital last night. I am sad. He will need heart surgery. I think things will be ok. I am crossing every part of my body.
Oh well, that's all for me right now.
How is the show going? You having a good time with the kids?
I am collaborating on something that might be put up in NY and LA around March. Not sure yet about LA. I'd just rather just do it in NY, but we'll see.
I hate flying.
Just been working and trying to organize my home, getting rid of shit and stuff like that.
My dad went into the hospital last night. I am sad. He will need heart surgery. I think things will be ok. I am crossing every part of my body.
Oh well, that's all for me right now.
1/13/09 9:48am
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I'm fine. More importantly, how are you??? I read on sledg's page that you were in a car accident??? Are you or your wife hurt at all?
1/10/09 5:56pm
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I am so glad you are ok! Holy smokes man! Any damage?
I emailed Eric about your contest entry, should be fixed soon.
I emailed Eric about your contest entry, should be fixed soon.
1/8/09 4:53pm
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I've had fun reading your favorite artists list. Thanks for the videos too. Glad you like my concert mix. Sorry if I snaked Nighy and/or The Black Keys (whackedtoollie has Zeppelin). Tomorrow is Bowie's birthday.
1/7/09 8:51am
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Well I am very relieved to hear that indeed. I hate to see ya going through rough times. As far as music goes, any thoughts on Iggy Pop solo albums? Ive been digging on The Idiot and New Values a lot.
1/5/09 6:02pm
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Of course... what's that song without a little Bowie?
1/5/09 12:26pm
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Oh shit. I'm so sorry. That's awful. I hope 2009 treats you better.
1/3/09 3:39pm
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how cool is that! i like the material on "you are the quarry", but the smiths was far more epic. with the morrissey gig this summer i will have seen half of the original line-up for the band live - yes.
your gallery looks especially nice tonight!
your gallery looks especially nice tonight!
1/3/09 12:29pm
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Well Im keeping my fingers crossed for things to turn out in your favor.
1/2/09 9:11pm
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I haven't seen Cadillac Records yet, and it doesn't appear that any theater in the state is showing it right now. I drove 37 miles, yesterday, to see Frost/Nixonl There is only one theater in the state showing it, and it seemed to be the hot ticket on New Year's Day. I arrived to see the 1:10 show and was told I could sit on the first row, if I wanted to see it. So I watched Bedtimes Stories and caught the 4:10 F/N. Well worth the wait. Awards all around. Very compelling film. I'll read your inflluencial artists list on your blog and keep my eyes open for Cadillac Records. I'm making my list of 34 artists I want to be sure to hear throughout the year. So far, I have 8 artists/bands listed.
1/2/09 8:23am
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A Mixtapetastic New Year to you too, sir! I hope you had a blast!
PS. I just recently purchased my ticket for the Tour of Refusal. I hope he plays lots and lots of The Smiths.
PS. I just recently purchased my ticket for the Tour of Refusal. I hope he plays lots and lots of The Smiths.
1/1/09 3:57pm
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Where are you going to be living?
And Happy New Year right now back Sir Luddite
And Happy New Year right now back Sir Luddite
1/1/09 3:14pm
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Happy New Year!!! Cheers to 2009-2010. Hope you had a good one. I did. It was nice and relaxing. I ate too much chocolate cake though. I totally had a sugar crash.
More power to you for staying off the sauce. If it means that you will live a healthier life, so be it. Plus we need you around to write more lovely stories! Yes more stories. I will be sure to read your blog today! I have the day off--YAY!!!! I will totally send you my fringe stuff. I performed Greeky to Miki in my class about 2 weeks ago. I had a freakin brilliant time. I added more to it while performing. Hopefully you will see it one day!! Crossing fingers!
A ghost musical sounds fantastic! It just sounds like alot of fun. Let me know if you tape it, I would love to see it or even hear the original music!
Once again- Happy New Year!!!!
ps- did you see Dick Clark on TV? I was just a bit frightened. Oh Dick....He's holding on with all his might.
More power to you for staying off the sauce. If it means that you will live a healthier life, so be it. Plus we need you around to write more lovely stories! Yes more stories. I will be sure to read your blog today! I have the day off--YAY!!!! I will totally send you my fringe stuff. I performed Greeky to Miki in my class about 2 weeks ago. I had a freakin brilliant time. I added more to it while performing. Hopefully you will see it one day!! Crossing fingers!
A ghost musical sounds fantastic! It just sounds like alot of fun. Let me know if you tape it, I would love to see it or even hear the original music!
Once again- Happy New Year!!!!
ps- did you see Dick Clark on TV? I was just a bit frightened. Oh Dick....He's holding on with all his might.
1/1/09 7:06am
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Cool. :)
HAPPY NEW YEAR by the way. I hope you have a better one than i had.
HAPPY NEW YEAR by the way. I hope you have a better one than i had.
12/31/08 8:14am
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Oh!!!! The damn wagon. Hope you are ok. Everything alright? I think my liver is screaming for me to give it a break for awhile. I will try to comply. Got any interesting plans for New Years? What's on the music menu? My drum teacher is a real estate agent now...oh well...I guess I am on drumming hiatus.
Harold Pinter....RIP. :( Ever see or read any of his stuff. I didn't realize that he was still acting. One of last things was Beckett's Krapps Last Tape, which I have never read. Are you familar with this piece? Will you be doing a reading at your local theatre? Well there I go again...blah, blah, blah.... I think I am going to submit my writing to the NY Fringe festival for 2009. Oh what the right?! Happy New Year Friend!! Be well!! B
Harold Pinter....RIP. :( Ever see or read any of his stuff. I didn't realize that he was still acting. One of last things was Beckett's Krapps Last Tape, which I have never read. Are you familar with this piece? Will you be doing a reading at your local theatre? Well there I go again...blah, blah, blah.... I think I am going to submit my writing to the NY Fringe festival for 2009. Oh what the right?! Happy New Year Friend!! Be well!! B
12/30/08 5:28pm
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Don't worry about it if it's too much work! I would love to hear it, but i don't want you to go to too much trouble for me!
12/28/08 5:26pm
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I think it was Christmas Eve but it could have been Christmas Day.
12/27/08 10:41pm
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Merry Christmas Sir Luddite. I hope its been tolerable. Mine was barely so.
12/26/08 12:28am
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Merry Christmas to you too! May your day be filled with pie and laughter. xxx
12/25/08 2:36pm
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CHAKA KWANZA!!!!!! MERRY HAPPY HOWLADAYS!!!! CHEERY CHEERY!!! I am in my pj's and will be sipping eggnog in t-minus 10 minutes!!!! So good to just sleep in and chill. CHEERS SIR!!! HOPE YOU ARE DAMN FABULOUS!!! :)
12/25/08 7:11am
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Yes lunch is definitely still on. Very excited about that. Maybe not march though. I have noooooo money. I'm desperately trying to save money to get over there by mid March, but we'll have to see. Maybe i'll see you in april. :)
12/22/08 8:44pm
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I love your new badge! Congratulations!
And Merry Christmas!!!
And Merry Christmas!!!
12/21/08 9:54pm
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Cool. Take your time. I just made a new banner for the site.
12/21/08 4:19pm
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I found a guitar solo you might be curious to hear. Howlin' Rain sounds like lost (real lost) Faces tracks. Please to enjoy and happy holidays.
http://www.last.fm/music/Howli n%27+Rain/_/Calling+Lightning+With+A+Scythe
http://www.last.fm/music/Howli n%27+Rain/_/Calling+Lightning+With+A+Scythe
12/16/08 1:07pm
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Wanted to thank you for your comments on my latest mixes. I'll have to return the favor more often. Right now I'm watching the 1978 BBC TV serial "Pennies From Heaven", the soundtrack of which I'll be copying tomorrow and sending off to my Father for Christmas (British music from the '30s). That's just one of many musical gifts I have to prepare. I'll be posting my Christmas mix here in the not too distant future. Hope you have a good one, and a good New Year as well !
12/6/08 8:30pm
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Oh yes, that would actually be really nice. I can wait though, no rush. Thank you.
12/2/08 8:53am
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Hello!!!! How ya doin? No more band for you in the new year? Working on solo stuff or more writing?? Things are cool on this end. Colder here--a little bit of icey rain today, but not really that cold. Ate enough turkey for the year- I think, but I could always go for thirds. :) I feel like I haven't been on the site for awhile. Need to catch up and get some downloads out.
Need to do a lot of things....
Need to do a lot of things....
11/30/08 8:42pm
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I still haven't had a chance to listen to Black Ice, so I'm missing out on the fun!
11/26/08 3:59pm
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Hey Hi Hello!!!! I was in Florida visiting my mom and dad. They are both doing well! My computer was in repair for a week. I was limited to just checking my emails on a laptop from my old job. I have a new part time job as a shop girl. So far I love it. I am reorganizing my home office- getting rid of crap and making a space for me to start writing again!
I am glad to hear about the gigs. What else is going on? How are you feeling? Hope the weather is good, its getting chilly here. I think I still have the flu--it comes and goes, you know. Okey doke! Thank you for the notes!
Be well!
I am glad to hear about the gigs. What else is going on? How are you feeling? Hope the weather is good, its getting chilly here. I think I still have the flu--it comes and goes, you know. Okey doke! Thank you for the notes!
Be well!
11/23/08 8:11am
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I'm very sorry to hear that. I hope things get better for you.
Yeah, he did stuff like that with lots of celebrities. He was pretty funny. Some of the celebrities caught on that it was a joke, but most had no idea. His TV show was on before i was alive i think. I've seen best ofs though. When i was little he was in a TV show called 'Mother & Son', which i adored. The mother in that show was hilarious. I haven't seen it since i was a kid, but if you ever get the chance to see it you should have a look.
Yeah, he did stuff like that with lots of celebrities. He was pretty funny. Some of the celebrities caught on that it was a joke, but most had no idea. His TV show was on before i was alive i think. I've seen best ofs though. When i was little he was in a TV show called 'Mother & Son', which i adored. The mother in that show was hilarious. I haven't seen it since i was a kid, but if you ever get the chance to see it you should have a look.
11/20/08 7:58pm
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And I am indeed going where you think I am ;)
11/19/08 5:46pm
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Im sorry to hear that man. Health is a fragile thing, Im just now discovering.
Maybe this will make you feel better?
http://www. aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/1 1/18/bob-dylanjohnny-cash-1 968-sessions/#more-3756
Maybe this will make you feel better?
http://www. aquariumdrunkard.com/2008/1 1/18/bob-dylanjohnny-cash-1 968-sessions/#more-3756
11/19/08 5:44pm
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Why are you in a foul mood? I hate being in foul moods.
Yes, that name means a lot to me. He's an Australian comedian. Well I don't know the comedian's real name. Norman was the character he played. Like a stage name. Why?
Yes, that name means a lot to me. He's an Australian comedian. Well I don't know the comedian's real name. Norman was the character he played. Like a stage name. Why?
11/19/08 3:13pm
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Thankyou! I am doing well! How are you?
11/18/08 3:04pm
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Thank you sir. I actually did track down the Music Machine album. Is there anywhere you recommend starting with Richard Hell?
I know things have fallin off around here, but I assure you that things are in the works and I've just been really busy lately. Im going out of Country on friday and Im determined to have some new stuff going before I go. Also the Halloween badges are still coming, I just pisplaced them somewhere while consolidating hardrives. How are you doing? I enjoyed your new blog entry.
I know things have fallin off around here, but I assure you that things are in the works and I've just been really busy lately. Im going out of Country on friday and Im determined to have some new stuff going before I go. Also the Halloween badges are still coming, I just pisplaced them somewhere while consolidating hardrives. How are you doing? I enjoyed your new blog entry.
11/17/08 11:13pm
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Yeah I have a Stranglers cover of it on my BEST OF comp. Kick Out the Jam and Louie Louie are good calls, as I have many covers of Kick Out the Jams in particular.
11/5/08 11:04am
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Well HELLO!!!!!!
Had a interesting 2 weeks....In a nutshell,
A friend died.
My Dad went into the hospital last week- they thought it was a heart-attack- but he had a blockage of the heart. He is out of the hospital now and back home with my Mom.:)
I got sick again- then got better- then got sick, now getting better.
I parted ways with my company yesterday- so I don't have a job right now, but I got to say, I feel freaking great!!!
I feel like I shed a heavy itchy wool coat.
Thank you for the messages! Hope your wrist has recovered and you are jamming!!
Had a interesting 2 weeks....In a nutshell,
A friend died.
My Dad went into the hospital last week- they thought it was a heart-attack- but he had a blockage of the heart. He is out of the hospital now and back home with my Mom.:)
I got sick again- then got better- then got sick, now getting better.
I parted ways with my company yesterday- so I don't have a job right now, but I got to say, I feel freaking great!!!
I feel like I shed a heavy itchy wool coat.
Thank you for the messages! Hope your wrist has recovered and you are jamming!!
11/5/08 8:57am
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I was just driving to work and The Music Machine's cover of 96 Tears came on my ipod, and I realized that that has got to be the most covered (non-blues, standard, etc) song ever. I think I personally have about 40 different versions of i t, it seems like. Even Suicide and The Residents have covered it. I was hoping for some of your thoughts on this?
11/4/08 11:45am
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This blog seems to be pretty awesome
http://retrov inylcupboard.blogspot.com/
http://retrov inylcupboard.blogspot.com/
11/2/08 2:29pm
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Awesome! Thanks for the heads up!
Im in the process of moving still. I have so much shit its amazing. The funny thing is i cant find much to throw away though because i actually do use and enjoy said shit.
Im in the process of moving still. I have so much shit its amazing. The funny thing is i cant find much to throw away though because i actually do use and enjoy said shit.
11/2/08 12:35am
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Hi Sir,
How are you? Thanks for looking at my mix blog. Once I get everything down on there I am still interested in having you contribute if you would like. Things have been hectic around these parts, Im just now getting to all the badges I owe everyone. How's your wrist?
How are you? Thanks for looking at my mix blog. Once I get everything down on there I am still interested in having you contribute if you would like. Things have been hectic around these parts, Im just now getting to all the badges I owe everyone. How's your wrist?
11/1/08 9:11pm
Level 2
im not sure how this place works.
but thanks for the kind words about the mixes.
but thanks for the kind words about the mixes.
10/31/08 11:27am
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well then you better damn well take care of yourself or your royal ass will be kicked Brooklyn style!
Tonight ,I had a real nice cab driver that was playing real cool Indian music. His name was Butt Mohammed. No lie. I was giggling to myself. He was very cool though. :)
Tonight ,I had a real nice cab driver that was playing real cool Indian music. His name was Butt Mohammed. No lie. I was giggling to myself. He was very cool though. :)
10/27/08 10:34pm
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read about your fall! Hope no one tripped you up and tried to kick you in the head! I hope you have a fun AND educational week! :)
10/27/08 10:57am
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Holy shit man. Im glad you seem to be alright! I want to check you guys out on TV! Hopefully its on after the tenth because Im gonna be out of the country till then.
Im glad to be moving out of my current residence as my roommate situation has been fucked for awhile now. I dream of the day I dont need to do the roommate thing anymore. There has only been once I lived on my own but it was in dorms so it wasnt for real by myself. Anyway, after the third shooting right in front of my house in the last six months a few weeks ago, I decided to go ahead and live elsewhere. Although,the other day, I might have decided to move back to Portland fairly soon. So we'll see what happens when I get back from my trip.
Im glad to be moving out of my current residence as my roommate situation has been fucked for awhile now. I dream of the day I dont need to do the roommate thing anymore. There has only been once I lived on my own but it was in dorms so it wasnt for real by myself. Anyway, after the third shooting right in front of my house in the last six months a few weeks ago, I decided to go ahead and live elsewhere. Although,the other day, I might have decided to move back to Portland fairly soon. So we'll see what happens when I get back from my trip.
10/26/08 8:38pm
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Yes sir, im hoping ill get to it tonight or tomorrow night. Im in the middle of moving, which is my least favorite thing ever besides maybe watching videos of people breaking their bones and stuff. How are you?
10/26/08 6:35pm
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Hey there, Thanks I do feel better. I still have a tickly cough that really only kicks in at night when I am trying to sleep. Other than that-- I really feel like kicking someone I work with in the head.
10/24/08 9:05am
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Ohh I am still sick, but I am sooo happy to hear to your music. Thank you!!
How are you doing?
How are you doing?
10/21/08 3:11pm
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I really like what I've heard so far. I'm only sampling the songs. Let me know when they are on iTunes and I will purchase them for love, and not for German engineering. I had some choice names for you when I first read your Halloween mix. Yet another great mix, jerk. :p
10/21/08 11:00am
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I was only able to download, I GOT MAIL. The other link wasnt working for some reason. Enjoyed, cant wait to hear the rest!
10/20/08 4:49pm
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Totally will check them out. Thank you.
I am sick as a dog.
I am sick as a dog.
10/20/08 7:10am
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Thanks for the tunes! Made me check out more blues-- like Mississippi John Hurt---- Damn he was the shit!--pardon my french. cheers! B
10/18/08 7:28pm
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w00t! Where do you play? I'd love to see you sometime!
I'm trying to start a band myself. I've got a few possibilities for guitarist, and a bass player too. :D All I need is a drummer!
I'm trying to start a band myself. I've got a few possibilities for guitarist, and a bass player too. :D All I need is a drummer!
10/17/08 3:00pm
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Definitely dont stop. I havent gotten a chance to download yet, but tonight I will. Thanks a bunch for sharing!
10/17/08 11:20am
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What tags shall I add to the tracks, so that they show up on last.fm and beel and I can be the top listeners. Thanks for the music.
10/17/08 9:13am
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Wait a minute---will you do the honors of adding your music to the database.
10/17/08 8:54am
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Excellent and thank you! I hope you walk away with some good cash!
10/17/08 8:27am
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YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS THANK YOU SIR!
10/16/08 5:22pm
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Yahoo-- great. Listening to it now- then i have to go out- will chat later
Cheers!
Cheers!
10/16/08 3:59pm
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Hahahahaha. That's brilliant.
He's a funny one because i never thought much of him in his youth, but he's so attractive now. He's aged so well. I don't know what it is but i think he has more sex appeal now then he did back then.
Plus he's awesome. He's been EVERYWHERE. I'm green with envy.
He's a funny one because i never thought much of him in his youth, but he's so attractive now. He's aged so well. I don't know what it is but i think he has more sex appeal now then he did back then.
Plus he's awesome. He's been EVERYWHERE. I'm green with envy.
10/16/08 2:42pm
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You're really Michael Palin!?! No way!!! I like totally love you! Can you hook me up with John Cleese? He's my idol.
10/15/08 11:39pm
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What's most important is that you are generous with your rabies.
Hung out locally over the weekend. I think I am getting a cold, but I feel a change coming on in my life-----can't explain.
Hung out locally over the weekend. I think I am getting a cold, but I feel a change coming on in my life-----can't explain.
10/15/08 8:05am
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I video taped my nephew telling the funniest joke
http://www.vimeo.com/1951213
http://www.vimeo.com/1951213
10/14/08 2:31pm
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So did you make the gig? Did you get rabies from any coyotes?
10/14/08 10:36am
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All this talk is making me want to go back to the desert.
10/11/08 8:20am
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Ha! Fuckin' battery!! I hope you make it home to your gig.
Seedy motel, brokedown truck Betsy, Bullhead City,- now all you need is Robert Blake.
Seedy motel, brokedown truck Betsy, Bullhead City,- now all you need is Robert Blake.
10/11/08 7:13am
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http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/ showbiz/2008/10/10/vo.cash.does.elvis.sonyBMG
10/10/08 2:31pm
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Same old story with me.
Im sort of envious, Im one of those crazy people that loves the desert, and Joshua Tree in particular.
Hopefully have time to post a contest mix tomorrow.
Im sort of envious, Im one of those crazy people that loves the desert, and Joshua Tree in particular.
Hopefully have time to post a contest mix tomorrow.
10/10/08 2:22am
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Lambchop really is one of my favorite underrated bands. "Strangely beautiful" describes them perfectly.
10/9/08 4:00pm
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Did you find your modem? Eat delicious food?
You gonna play the slots and gamble?
I went away for a bit, went whale watching- amazing- felt like crying- froze my ass off and then lost my seat on the boat to two smoochy German tourists. Almost bust my head open in the bathroom while trying to keep my balance. The water was very choppy! I thought we were going to turn over.
For one second I thought I could puke and then got over it.
Ate enough clams to get my mercury fill for the year.
You gonna play the slots and gamble?
I went away for a bit, went whale watching- amazing- felt like crying- froze my ass off and then lost my seat on the boat to two smoochy German tourists. Almost bust my head open in the bathroom while trying to keep my balance. The water was very choppy! I thought we were going to turn over.
For one second I thought I could puke and then got over it.
Ate enough clams to get my mercury fill for the year.
10/6/08 8:06am
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Thank you very much. It means a great lot, even if it's "just a potpourri mix". I feel kind of taken aback. In a great way!! not sure how to describe it, but more than anyone, you must know the feeling. or I'm just a big loser.
Congratulations also!
Congratulations also!
10/5/08 3:20pm
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Yeah! It could be more about the fundamentals (like japanese baseball)
10/2/08 5:50pm
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We should start a new genre where its about the guys who come over to play baseball from japan who are considered rookies even though they are in their mid-30's.
10/2/08 4:54pm
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Have you had a chance to hear the new Kings of Leon?
10/1/08 11:29am
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Went to a friend's Oktoberfest party Friday--vegged out all weekend. It felt nice. You made me laugh with the bit about rookie, rocky, Hope you get your thing back. Have fun recording.
Vic Mackey!!! I saw that he was in that--he will always be a toughie. It's funny how he used to play The Commish.- a mushy police commissioner to The Shield.
Vic Mackey!!! I saw that he was in that--he will always be a toughie. It's funny how he used to play The Commish.- a mushy police commissioner to The Shield.
10/1/08 7:00am
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I like your new badge! I also really like your photos. Funny.
9/30/08 6:00pm
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Hello there! What's shakin'? Did you play the weekend?
9/30/08 6:56am
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I will look into it this evening ;)
Yeah its mainly a guy named Mayo thompson. The newer stuff Ive heard isnt as bad as one might expect.
Yeah its mainly a guy named Mayo thompson. The newer stuff Ive heard isnt as bad as one might expect.
9/26/08 1:19pm
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Moby Grape has been on the list for me to hear for awhile, but still havent gotten to them. I havent heard Skip Spence either.
The Red Krayola actually still put out music. They put out an EP and an album in 2006
The Red Krayola actually still put out music. They put out an EP and an album in 2006
9/26/08 8:03am
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AHHHHHH!!!!! Dead bunnies in the vagina!!!!! What a freakin good story! Thank you --gosh sometimes you really can't make shit up! Not that's it's a coincidence, but it kind of is, (no, no shoving of dead animals in the coochie) I was reading the play August: Osage County and there is a part where the daughters are talking about their mother hiding a bottle of pills in her cooch!
It is fuckin great writing. I recommend it highly-- I think you will like it.
It is fuckin great writing. I recommend it highly-- I think you will like it.
9/25/08 3:59pm
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Holy smokes! Thank you!
YEah I like that idea too. I will put it on my list of future possibilities.
YEah I like that idea too. I will put it on my list of future possibilities.
9/25/08 12:35pm
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Oh so dramatic and fabulous!
Wow, I went on a tangent last post huh? I think I am back to normal. I was so exhausted and misplaced. I felt like Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh.
How are your pants holding up? hee hee
I like this contest, so many fun mixes! I think there needs to be a Mixtapecollective book.
Wow, I went on a tangent last post huh? I think I am back to normal. I was so exhausted and misplaced. I felt like Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh.
How are your pants holding up? hee hee
I like this contest, so many fun mixes! I think there needs to be a Mixtapecollective book.
9/24/08 9:52am
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Thats an excellent idea! I put it in the notes!
9/23/08 9:08pm
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Isnt it grand? I just need to keep the momentum up.
9/23/08 6:41pm
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Thanks for the Pow Wow update. Very cool! How can you help but NOT fall asleep under a tree. It's delicious! You probably can find Branston on line, no?
Business trip was a business trip, what can I say. Went to Atlanta. Woke up extra early both Sat/Sun to attend meetings. I really wore me out, cuz we were in the hotel conference rooms all day long, and then they had a dinner for us, which was also in the hotel and they had a casino put in for everyone to chill out. Of course- fake money, raffle tickets and prizes. I played Texas hold-em all nite with co-workers, missed dinner and didn't win any prizes. But I was kicking ass in hold-em. I was a fake millionaire. I should have just thrown myself down the stairs at that point. So being that a couple of us missed dinner, we went to the restaurant in the hotel and ate and drank some more. The highlight of my nite was Slim Charles from the Wire was in the place. His real name is Anwan Glover. He was very very nice. He told us that he was going to play Snoop Dogg in a bio on him. Then typical, when douches get drunk fashion, one of the "attendees" says to him, "SO--Is Snoop Dogg's real last name DOGG or what??" I was thinking - "Gee, Great time to be a cracker...." He was totally cool and just answered him normally- I heard him say Calvin.. and then I zoned out on him because he was soooo tall. I just got caught up in his height and he has a great raspy voice. I was mentally done when one of my other coworkers was pushing a free porn site on them saying, "All you have to do is type in black women and...." Went to bed , woke up at 6 to finish the meeting the next day. Some people were a silent mess- you could just look at them and know they were hurting. THAT'S when I should have thrown myself down the stairs, but alas they were carpeted, so I would have just gotten rug burns and static electricity zaps. One of my favorite quotes I heard was from one of the sales managers when he was sauced, "If I wasn't in sales, I would totally be a massage therapist right now". Barf.
Business trip was a business trip, what can I say. Went to Atlanta. Woke up extra early both Sat/Sun to attend meetings. I really wore me out, cuz we were in the hotel conference rooms all day long, and then they had a dinner for us, which was also in the hotel and they had a casino put in for everyone to chill out. Of course- fake money, raffle tickets and prizes. I played Texas hold-em all nite with co-workers, missed dinner and didn't win any prizes. But I was kicking ass in hold-em. I was a fake millionaire. I should have just thrown myself down the stairs at that point. So being that a couple of us missed dinner, we went to the restaurant in the hotel and ate and drank some more. The highlight of my nite was Slim Charles from the Wire was in the place. His real name is Anwan Glover. He was very very nice. He told us that he was going to play Snoop Dogg in a bio on him. Then typical, when douches get drunk fashion, one of the "attendees" says to him, "SO--Is Snoop Dogg's real last name DOGG or what??" I was thinking - "Gee, Great time to be a cracker...." He was totally cool and just answered him normally- I heard him say Calvin.. and then I zoned out on him because he was soooo tall. I just got caught up in his height and he has a great raspy voice. I was mentally done when one of my other coworkers was pushing a free porn site on them saying, "All you have to do is type in black women and...." Went to bed , woke up at 6 to finish the meeting the next day. Some people were a silent mess- you could just look at them and know they were hurting. THAT'S when I should have thrown myself down the stairs, but alas they were carpeted, so I would have just gotten rug burns and static electricity zaps. One of my favorite quotes I heard was from one of the sales managers when he was sauced, "If I wasn't in sales, I would totally be a massage therapist right now". Barf.
9/23/08 10:14am
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Im glad we agree on that. Im sure ive mentioned this because I tell everyone this, but i share a birthday with mr. cash.
9/22/08 2:40pm
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Pow WOW! I never knew that they happened---well not here in NY at least. If they do happen here- I haven't seen one. Do you dance there? get to wear a headdress or something? Tacos! I just had Ploughman's with Stilton. They forgot the branston pickle and pickled onions. We have a chip shop in the neighborhood and I always see the cooks smoking doobies outside. Other than forgetting a few things, the food is good and they are pretty friendly.
Every once in a blue moon I will order the deep fried mars bar. Is that popular in England? Are you familiar with Derek Acorah/ Most Haunted? You must... anyway, my friends and I have been imitating him almost everyday.
especially from this episode:
http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=yPhIhL2ngBs&feature=related
CONFRONTATION! HAH!
Apologies if you are a fan--- :#
Ah shit I need to pack. Have a great POW WOW! Hope the tacos are deliciouso!! My native american name would be something like, Big Waster of Time who Sits by Light Box.
Every once in a blue moon I will order the deep fried mars bar. Is that popular in England? Are you familiar with Derek Acorah/ Most Haunted? You must... anyway, my friends and I have been imitating him almost everyday.
especially from this episode:
http://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=yPhIhL2ngBs&feature=related
CONFRONTATION! HAH!
Apologies if you are a fan--- :#
Ah shit I need to pack. Have a great POW WOW! Hope the tacos are deliciouso!! My native american name would be something like, Big Waster of Time who Sits by Light Box.
9/19/08 8:42pm
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HA- that's funny. I think the autumn has made me ravenous. I could eat a whole loaf of bread and drink a bottle of wine and then a bag of chips, cheese, french fries, hot wings, kimchee, bratwurst, more pasta, cake, vanilla shake, root beer, cherries, Pringles, cheeseburger, corn, and a caesar salad.
I have to wake up at 4am - maybe I will just stay awake until then. Ahhh whatever...
I have to wake up at 4am - maybe I will just stay awake until then. Ahhh whatever...
9/19/08 1:34pm
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Yeah, I can see what you mean, but I kind of like how kind of "out of nowhere" it is, you know? The thing i like about the vocal itself is that it almost seems like anyone could have sung it. I dont know if that makes sense, but what i mean is that you could probably drag anyone from a little girl to a member of a senior citizen choir in to record that song and it would still work i think. I know that makes it soound shitty probably, but i mean it in a good way.
9/18/08 9:12pm
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HAHA! That's awesome! That's so cute.
9/18/08 8:29pm
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Hey thank you for the story. Always very good to read. I feel like caca poo poo lately. I have to go on a business trip and don't want to go. I am eating cold pasta for breakfast.
9/18/08 9:03am
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The album is up on the server.
ALSO, I just stumbled onto this site:
mansonmusic.blogspot.com
ALSO, I just stumbled onto this site:
mansonmusic.blogspot.com
9/17/08 3:56pm
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I'll upload some earth stuff to server. I'll start you with their newest release "The Bees Made Honey in the Lions Skull"
Yeah it turns out im free to go to the show now but I dont think that im going to now because im tired of going to shows alone.
Yeah it turns out im free to go to the show now but I dont think that im going to now because im tired of going to shows alone.
9/17/08 11:12am
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Oh sorry, one more message,
My favorite tune on the new Mogwai is Scotland's Shame.
Also, I dont know if you noticed the "Batcat EP" on the server but that has 2 songs that arent on the album inclluding one called DEVIL RIDES that has someone singing on it.
My favorite tune on the new Mogwai is Scotland's Shame.
Also, I dont know if you noticed the "Batcat EP" on the server but that has 2 songs that arent on the album inclluding one called DEVIL RIDES that has someone singing on it.
9/16/08 5:28pm
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Did you end up getting a ticket for nick cave at the hollywood bowl tomorrow night?
9/16/08 5:16pm
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Thank you! That track was just as great as I had hoped. It was a pretty unique sound he got out of that guitar.
9/16/08 2:26pm
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Rick Wright (the one from Pink Floyd) passed today, btw. Cancer.
9/15/08 3:47pm
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I just read your reply on my blog, and I took a lot of it to heart.
Thank you sir. Your POV is always welcome in my world.
Thank you sir. Your POV is always welcome in my world.
9/15/08 3:28pm
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Totally cool my man.
I really am digging this new album, btw. I also stumbled upon a website that could kill a lot of time for you (it has for me) but Ill have to give you that link when I get home.
I really am digging this new album, btw. I also stumbled upon a website that could kill a lot of time for you (it has for me) but Ill have to give you that link when I get home.
9/15/08 3:23pm
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I wrote Roddy Mcdowell - it was Malcom - I always get their names mixed up. DOH!!
9/15/08 8:10am
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More gigs! Woo Hoo! My weekend consisted of some writing, some collaboration with friends on directing some pieces, playing with my niece and nephew, and just bumming around at home. I too have watched some really good shite tv this weekend. My favorite was Doomsday- I know I can kiss those brain cells good-bye. It was bad, had potential, but I think the movie was confused. It was like doomed futuristic one minute and then very much like Road Warrior and then it turned medievil and then went back to Road Warrior and then turned doomed futuristic again. It kind of left it open for a sequel- I think. Roddy McDowell and Bob Hoskins were in it, among some other recognizable faces. Then I watched Fido- zombie/pet film which was cute and funny. Then I watched the new HBO show True Blood- I think I like it- I'm getting into it slowly. Then I watched Entourage- I don't know what it is, but all the characters this season are real annoying.
I got the new Motorhead album, just listening to it, not sure yet how I feel about it yet. Blah blah blah- It was hot today. I guess that cool weather was like "I'm outta hear!" more blah blah blah...there are alot of new mixes, aye...hard to keep up with them all. My brain hurts.
I got the new Motorhead album, just listening to it, not sure yet how I feel about it yet. Blah blah blah- It was hot today. I guess that cool weather was like "I'm outta hear!" more blah blah blah...there are alot of new mixes, aye...hard to keep up with them all. My brain hurts.
9/14/08 9:09pm
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You didnt hear it from me, but there might be something that would interest you on the server with all my mixes on it.
9/13/08 4:20pm
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Oh dear yes Miz. Kidman did have a wood like appearance. I even think they greased up the lens ala Star Trek style when it was on her. Luckily she got botoxed up, cuz if you show emotion then they know you are not one of them...but she did sweat, although we know someone spritzed her in the face. I just know that if I was running around in that turtleneck like she was, I would have huge pit stains...especially in a grey turtleneck! In a weird way, I still like her. Did you see Fur- the Diane Arbus bio-fantasy. I liked it.
I heard good things about Blue Room.
I heard good things about Blue Room.
9/10/08 8:30am
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Hey, guess what movie is on that I am about to waste 2 hours of my life on?
9/9/08 6:16pm
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Sir, I am proud to be passed by such an awesome dude like yourself. Congrats. I have some mixes to post (including a late entry for the last contest) but am short on precious time at the moment. Soon.
9/9/08 8:29am
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Hey #1!!! Well done. It's hard work taking over the mighty sledg.
(I have no idea when i became most verbal and viewed. ????)
(I have no idea when i became most verbal and viewed. ????)
9/9/08 2:17am
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Hey there! Three nights!!! Glad to hear that news!! Keep rockin the house!
Does that mean you will have lots of gigs this fall/winter?
Did you replace a band member? was it the drummer?
I had a great weekend. Celebrated my gramma's birthday. My family has about 4 dogs, so it was nice to play with them all at the same time. And one parakeet appropriately named Pecky. Little guy has been known to break skin. It's still sweet though. In the morning it sings and then says, Hello Pecky! Other than that I am trying to enjoy the truly last days of warmish weather. I wanted to work on a mix too, just thinking of a theme for myself.
Das it!!
Does that mean you will have lots of gigs this fall/winter?
Did you replace a band member? was it the drummer?
I had a great weekend. Celebrated my gramma's birthday. My family has about 4 dogs, so it was nice to play with them all at the same time. And one parakeet appropriately named Pecky. Little guy has been known to break skin. It's still sweet though. In the morning it sings and then says, Hello Pecky! Other than that I am trying to enjoy the truly last days of warmish weather. I wanted to work on a mix too, just thinking of a theme for myself.
Das it!!
9/8/08 9:47am
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Yeah if you read about Modest Mouse's early years on wikipedia, the name Steve Wold keeps popping up. aka Seasick Steve.
9/4/08 11:56pm
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Yeah, thats next up on my plate actually. Ill be listening to it tomorrow.
PS. Are you aware of Seasick Steve's history of recording Modest Mouse both in studio and live?
PS. Are you aware of Seasick Steve's history of recording Modest Mouse both in studio and live?
9/4/08 5:07pm
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I just listened to Public Image Ltd. for the first time and their first album blows me away! I wasnt aware John Lydon was capable of such things!
9/4/08 3:31pm
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Hahahaha!
Im gonna make a T-Shirt that says that!
Im gonna make a T-Shirt that says that!
9/2/08 6:46pm
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So it sounds like you had a great day!! I had banana frozen yogurt on Sunday--coincidence??? hhhhhmmmm I think not. :) Saw Tropic Thunder and I have to say, although I am not a big Stiller fan, I sat through the whole film with a stupid grin on my face. how's the gig?
9/2/08 7:35am
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You have quite a collection of celebrities, don't you?
9/2/08 5:36am
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Why thankyou. Loving yours too. And your avatar!
9/2/08 5:36am
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I cant watch the Magnificent Ambersons. The thought that its not the way he wanted it and that all of the footage that was cut out was destroyed makes me feel sick. Im sure its still great but stuff like that depresses me.
9/2/08 12:58am
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The Third Man is in my top ten of all time easily. And yes, F for Fake is the biggest bright spot for OLD Orson. I think of him as the definition of a "True" Filmmaker, even in his older years. The man was amazing and under appreciated almost his whole life. There is still so much I havent seen yet though. The Trial and Chimes at Midnighgt are at the top of the shortlist along with his version of Othello. I own on DVD Citizen Kane, Touch of Evil, The Stranger, The Third Man, and The Lady from Shanghai. Any specific ones you are a fan of besides Third man?
9/1/08 11:11pm
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Haha. No, it was more supposed to parallel coming in third, ie. the third part of his life. As each "Third" as I thought of it progressed, it was a step down from what came before it so i thought it worked.
9/1/08 8:10pm
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Thanks! Yeah, I don't think I can even imagine a theme I'd find more difficult. Several times I said "screw this, it's too difficult", but I guess sometimes it's a useful trait being stubborn. :D
9/1/08 6:09am
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It's just too easy to have a miserable birthday. Make it hard on yourself and have a fabulous day! Hope that doesn't sound too cheesy.
I am sure your dad is right by your side.
I have a lot of family members that I don't talk to--not really a falling out, we just lost contact and there has been no attempt on either part to reconnect. It happens I guess.....
It's a gorgeous day and I will raise a beer or a pop in honor of your b-day!
Well then Mr. Miserable Bastard, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! You know I am just kidding about the bastard stuff. Hope you are having a fantasticalwonderfulmentjoyousridiculous day!!!
I am sure your dad is right by your side.
I have a lot of family members that I don't talk to--not really a falling out, we just lost contact and there has been no attempt on either part to reconnect. It happens I guess.....
It's a gorgeous day and I will raise a beer or a pop in honor of your b-day!
Well then Mr. Miserable Bastard, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! You know I am just kidding about the bastard stuff. Hope you are having a fantasticalwonderfulmentjoyousridiculous day!!!
8/31/08 12:35pm
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Hah! That's funny. Not something I had noticed, but maybe you're right... They're kinda similar. :)
8/30/08 4:53pm
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I just watched a demonstration on youtube---that is freakin hilarious!! when's yer birthday?
I'm glad you like the mix. My music on itunes was shuffling around and Sonic Reducer came on and I was like "Oh my god, I totally forgot I had Dead Boys on here!" I am happy about the long weekend!!!! Jam on!
I'm glad you like the mix. My music on itunes was shuffling around and Sonic Reducer came on and I was like "Oh my god, I totally forgot I had Dead Boys on here!" I am happy about the long weekend!!!! Jam on!
8/29/08 9:20am
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I think I've experienced Chimichunga's revenge! I was happy to see some stories!! I am gonna look into that toe thing--I wonder who got it and if they still have it. Kind of gross. I knew a guy who lost the tip of his pinky because he stuck it in between the spokes in the active wheel of an exercise bike. When it got chopped off, their cat name Kitten ran after it and ate it.
Sorry to hear that the sound guy is a dung beetle head- that's what it was right.
I am so happy it's Friday it hurts. I have been itching for this day for days!
I am trying to write out my mix first so that I can just cut and paste. I think it might work. Now off to get sushi with some pals!! Be well!!
Sorry to hear that the sound guy is a dung beetle head- that's what it was right.
I am so happy it's Friday it hurts. I have been itching for this day for days!
I am trying to write out my mix first so that I can just cut and paste. I think it might work. Now off to get sushi with some pals!! Be well!!
8/22/08 3:04pm
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Who's your avatar?
btw - my son's name is Oliver. He has a new soundtrack now, thank you.
btw - my son's name is Oliver. He has a new soundtrack now, thank you.
8/22/08 2:27pm
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Rezillos, Revillos. Perfect --sometimes I have dsylexia, so it works for me!!! :)
8/21/08 6:15pm
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How was the recording!! It sounds like a lot of fun. All those buttons and switches and levers and doodads and microphones and headphones and stuffs.
Is the song a story?
So Fripp has always been like that? I saw them about 8 years ago and never noticed Fripp hiding. Then again, I guess it depends on how the place is set up. I believe the audience looked down at them, so he couldn't really hide. Do you know if he is a germaphobe? At another point, a slightly inebriated girl walked up to the stage and stood right below Belew as he sung Walking on Air. He had this look of "uhhh, wtf?" She was just looking up at him dreamily all by her lonesome. It was funny and sweet too.
The contest is a tough one! I need to hustle my bustle if I want to enter at a decent time.
Is the song a story?
So Fripp has always been like that? I saw them about 8 years ago and never noticed Fripp hiding. Then again, I guess it depends on how the place is set up. I believe the audience looked down at them, so he couldn't really hide. Do you know if he is a germaphobe? At another point, a slightly inebriated girl walked up to the stage and stood right below Belew as he sung Walking on Air. He had this look of "uhhh, wtf?" She was just looking up at him dreamily all by her lonesome. It was funny and sweet too.
The contest is a tough one! I need to hustle my bustle if I want to enter at a decent time.
8/21/08 2:57pm
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KC was freak fuckin great!! No Bruford- Gavin Harrison and Pat Mastelotto were drums who were pretty amazing. Fripp sat behind this large black audio box like thing and a lot of people could not see him. Luckily I could see him from where I was sitting on the side. He also did not look at the audience once, but he did come out before the show and was playing around with the preshow music which was very Eno-ish and ambient. People were calling out Mr. Fripp- but he ignored them. They did play Red and Belew was great and goofing around and just having fun. I love Tony Levin! I could watch him for hours. He was taking photographs every once in a while. No cameras or picture taking was allowed. They had security watching everyone- just in case some one took out a cell phone. There was also an announcement that we should pretty much narc anyone talking on the phone. They did three encores. The show was tight and the highlight of the "week". Oh and Fripp stood on the opposite side of the stage while people were clapping. He just clapped with the audience for the rest of the band. He then turned around and walked off. After the last song- Belew looked over to clap back at Fripp, but he was already gone. Belew just giggled to himself.
I have been working non-stop- so I am half wired and half pooped. Hope what I wrote made sense and is not just one long continuous sentence!
What's shakin with you? How was the gig?
I have been working non-stop- so I am half wired and half pooped. Hope what I wrote made sense and is not just one long continuous sentence!
What's shakin with you? How was the gig?
8/20/08 4:56pm
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I definitely agree that this contest is hard. But I think people will come up with some cool mixes.
Thank you so much for the effort for the Music Machine stuff. If there is anything I can track down for you let me know. My super harddrive of music is up to 500 gb so I hopefully have something to offer.
Thank you so much for the effort for the Music Machine stuff. If there is anything I can track down for you let me know. My super harddrive of music is up to 500 gb so I hopefully have something to offer.
8/20/08 12:08am
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Wow! Thank you kind sir! If there is ever any way I can repay you please let me know!
8/15/08 8:01pm
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Got to love those marathons on TV. I haven't watched the Two Coreys. i catch snippets of it on Talk Soup, which I really like. I would be glad that is was Friday but I work all weekend. Oh well. Alan Thicke look familiar?
so anything interesting to listen to? I'm seeing King Crimson on Sunday. Other than that I am still useless but not as bad as yesterday.
so anything interesting to listen to? I'm seeing King Crimson on Sunday. Other than that I am still useless but not as bad as yesterday.
8/15/08 9:16am
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Glad to hear some one is watching quality entertainment. Not much can be said I guess for the "Project" type shows. Every once in a while I like watching "glazed ham" tv. Isn't it "annoying" when "people" "use" "quotations" "alot".
Yes I have seen M. I like Peter Lorre too. I think the closest we have to him is Alan Thicke. Just kidding- but wouldn't it be funny if he was in M? you don't have to laugh if you don't want. I am okay with my corniness.
Yeah its Thursday! I am a dork!
Yes I have seen M. I like Peter Lorre too. I think the closest we have to him is Alan Thicke. Just kidding- but wouldn't it be funny if he was in M? you don't have to laugh if you don't want. I am okay with my corniness.
Yeah its Thursday! I am a dork!
8/14/08 11:10am
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Haha! Thats priceless. What kind of cheese are you guys bringing him?
Yeah, Ive been meaning to get my hands on an anthology for The Seeds as well, but keep putting it off.
The whole reason why I came across The Music Machine was because I found out that the last two songs on one of my favorite albums, Rocket From the Crypt's The State of the Art is on Fire, are Music Machine covers (Trouble and Masculine Intuition).
Yeah, Ive been meaning to get my hands on an anthology for The Seeds as well, but keep putting it off.
The whole reason why I came across The Music Machine was because I found out that the last two songs on one of my favorite albums, Rocket From the Crypt's The State of the Art is on Fire, are Music Machine covers (Trouble and Masculine Intuition).
8/14/08 10:58am
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Hey just checked out the video. Cars, sun and music! That's cool that they used you guys for the ending. Not sure if I caught it, but do they credit your band?
Now I must watch Project Runway and become a vegetable.
Now I must watch Project Runway and become a vegetable.
8/13/08 6:01pm
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Hope you got your water back on. I'll check out the video-
8/13/08 8:27am
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Well, Jim Ford i read about on Aquariumdrunkard. I recommend starting there. His story is kind of interesting. I really cant wait to see what comes of you meeting this Sean Bonniwell. Is it just me or does The Music Machine's style of garagebandness seem extra abrasive than the others? I love what ive heard so far.
8/13/08 12:30am
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Ive got another, Jim Ford. Have you heard him?
8/12/08 9:43pm
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Drink a nice cool glass of iced tea!
--I totally should be working right now, but I am puttering on here and working on a mix too--although I SHOULD be working...oh well...
catch ya later!
--I totally should be working right now, but I am puttering on here and working on a mix too--although I SHOULD be working...oh well...
catch ya later!
8/12/08 9:36am
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The Music Machine? Thoughts?
I cant find their album "(Turn on) The Music Machine" anywhere thats not an online store.
I cant find their album "(Turn on) The Music Machine" anywhere thats not an online store.
8/11/08 12:13pm
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Hey there! Thank you very much. I really really appreciate you checking it out. Now my nerves can rest a bit. :)
I haven't heard Jimmy Boy. I will definitely check it out.
Wow were you jamming outside? The heat sound dreadful. It's been a hot here too. A lot of thunder and lightening storms recently. Today it's raining. Gonna see Batman finally. I was such a lazy bum yesterday. I watched the whole marathon of Damages on FX and of course it was gorgeous outside.
Thanks again for checking out my writing. Please keep me updated on anything new you have written. Do you have any fiction you've written? Be well.
Peace B
I haven't heard Jimmy Boy. I will definitely check it out.
Wow were you jamming outside? The heat sound dreadful. It's been a hot here too. A lot of thunder and lightening storms recently. Today it's raining. Gonna see Batman finally. I was such a lazy bum yesterday. I watched the whole marathon of Damages on FX and of course it was gorgeous outside.
Thanks again for checking out my writing. Please keep me updated on anything new you have written. Do you have any fiction you've written? Be well.
Peace B
8/10/08 2:20pm
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WOW. That is really awesome. I am really jealous. I wish i had something great like that near me.
So were you blown away when you saw them on tv for the first time? What's Rik like in person?
So were you blown away when you saw them on tv for the first time? What's Rik like in person?
8/8/08 10:55pm
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Nice midlife crisis list. Especially about the Fox News channel broadcast. :)
That quote was actually a discussion I had with a friend a couple of days ago. It was a very funny moment. We got on the subject of midlife crisis' and were trying to figure out why people only think it happens once in your life--when I think it's something that happens everyday. I think i had a mid life crisis at 16- wondering if it was the right time to shave my pits so I could wear a tank top.
oh oh - so you want to read my stuff. I can direct you to my little blog that I haven't posted on for about 2 years or so. It's a bunch of monologues that belong to bigger pieces. There are some typos and such so please be gentle....
I am getting a stomach ache just thinking about someone reading them...
my cousin's nose would just start bleeding if anyone read his writing. Me, I just feel like vomiting....hmmm you might too after reading it....hope not.
http://bilg inblog.blogspot.com/
Quick followup about my "friend" I kind of parted with. He is now on food-stamps! Mind you, he is 34 years old, very apt to work but refuses to look for a job, can't collect unemployment because he was fired, and got back together with his wealthy girlfriend who is taking him to Greece for a week. HOW ABOUT THAT!!! I tell ya......jeez!
That quote was actually a discussion I had with a friend a couple of days ago. It was a very funny moment. We got on the subject of midlife crisis' and were trying to figure out why people only think it happens once in your life--when I think it's something that happens everyday. I think i had a mid life crisis at 16- wondering if it was the right time to shave my pits so I could wear a tank top.
oh oh - so you want to read my stuff. I can direct you to my little blog that I haven't posted on for about 2 years or so. It's a bunch of monologues that belong to bigger pieces. There are some typos and such so please be gentle....
I am getting a stomach ache just thinking about someone reading them...
my cousin's nose would just start bleeding if anyone read his writing. Me, I just feel like vomiting....hmmm you might too after reading it....hope not.
http://bilg inblog.blogspot.com/
Quick followup about my "friend" I kind of parted with. He is now on food-stamps! Mind you, he is 34 years old, very apt to work but refuses to look for a job, can't collect unemployment because he was fired, and got back together with his wealthy girlfriend who is taking him to Greece for a week. HOW ABOUT THAT!!! I tell ya......jeez!
8/8/08 9:02am
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Haha! Wow that's brilliant! Was this a small kind of comedy gig? Did you ever get to meet any of them?
I love those episodes, especially the one where ade blows up the apartment. I can't think of a favourite though because it's been a while since i saw them all. I know i had a definate favourite episode.... i just wish i could remember which...
I love those episodes, especially the one where ade blows up the apartment. I can't think of a favourite though because it's been a while since i saw them all. I know i had a definate favourite episode.... i just wish i could remember which...
8/8/08 1:05am
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Thanks for the nice comment on the Siren mix. I'm curious who it was you really didn't like?
8/6/08 4:19pm
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oh and I agree with all the above with you moderating as well. I love being a minion!
8/5/08 9:54am
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Glad to hear that you got away and got to do some "homespeak". I was born in Brooklyn and grew up in Flushing, Queens (I know very pretty), but I have managed not to have a heavy New YAWK accent. A couple of months ago, I met friends of a friend who were from Flushing and when I started tawkin' to them, my Queens accent came out big time. The Queens button just went off in my head. All in all it was good times.
Good to hear that you are working on publishing something. I am sure you'll get back to the theatre book soon. Stay cool dude!!
Ohva an owt frum ohva heyah!
Good to hear that you are working on publishing something. I am sure you'll get back to the theatre book soon. Stay cool dude!!
Ohva an owt frum ohva heyah!
8/5/08 9:50am
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Hey buddy, how are you? You have my vote to be a moderator as well.
8/4/08 8:47pm
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For what it is worth, you have my vote as a moderator here at MTC. How bad is the heat where you are? I'm not a fan of dry, mountain heat, yet I'm still here.
8/4/08 11:38am
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Hey hey!!! What's shakin...other than L.A.? I was away for a week, no computer, TV or phone...well I did have a phone, but the service was pretty nil.
I got a tan, let my hair go back to it's crazy curliness, put Sun-In in my hair, and ate pop-rocks.
My birthday was very low key. I love parties but not really into my own- I think it's denial. My own silliness I guess. When I get around to it, I hope to plan something. We'll see. What's goin on? How are you feeling?
I really like your blog. You inspired me to start writing again and I actually finished something that I had been working on. Thank you!
Well back to work I guess.... cheers B
I got a tan, let my hair go back to it's crazy curliness, put Sun-In in my hair, and ate pop-rocks.
My birthday was very low key. I love parties but not really into my own- I think it's denial. My own silliness I guess. When I get around to it, I hope to plan something. We'll see. What's goin on? How are you feeling?
I really like your blog. You inspired me to start writing again and I actually finished something that I had been working on. Thank you!
Well back to work I guess.... cheers B
8/4/08 10:07am
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Gary Wilson and the Blind Dates are playing Aug. 5 at the Echo in LA. Ten days before his new album comes out.
Just thought Id give ya the heads up just in case ;)
Just thought Id give ya the heads up just in case ;)
7/31/08 5:56pm
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I found your blog very awesome. I like your insight into things. I will continue reading.
Also,
I know i probably mentioned this before, but Terry Callier did a song with massive attack called LIVE WITH ME. Its from their COLLECTED collection which is a greatest hits and rareties in one. Anyhow have you heard it?
Also,
I know i probably mentioned this before, but Terry Callier did a song with massive attack called LIVE WITH ME. Its from their COLLECTED collection which is a greatest hits and rareties in one. Anyhow have you heard it?
7/22/08 9:59pm
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That makes a lot of sense. Very cool. There is an 18 minute track on it that just puts you into the sweetest groove.
7/21/08 6:19pm
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Oh wait. Is Chrome Dreams II just the official release of the original Chrome Dreams? I though it was a sequel of sorts to an unreleased album. Interesting...
7/21/08 4:54pm
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That sounds so cool. All of it! I got to study with Wallace Shawn one summer and briefly got to meet Edward Albee. I had so much fun that summer, that's when I knew that I loved to write. Mind you, I was an fashion illustration/ illustration major in school. I totally took a turn somewhere. It's all for the better anyway I guess. I would jam with someone, as long as they didn't mind my awful drumming and singing, oh and singing in jibberish- gosh I love that.
Until next time, my friend. Be well!
Until next time, my friend. Be well!
7/21/08 1:17pm
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Neil Young's Chrome Dreams II? Have you heard it?
7/21/08 12:24am
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http://www. aquariumdrunkard.com/
Theres a good mp3 blog i go to occasionally. They have a show on sirius radio too. Good stuff on there.
Theres a good mp3 blog i go to occasionally. They have a show on sirius radio too. Good stuff on there.
7/20/08 4:03pm
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I am not familiar with Timberlake Wertenbaker. I will do some research.
Your tutor say anything about Sarah? Just curious.
Why not give the 9/10 season a shot. If of course they do something you like- or something you find challenging. I am always looking for new (new to me) stuff that I'd like to read. I will def. check out Timberlake.
Your tutor say anything about Sarah? Just curious.
Why not give the 9/10 season a shot. If of course they do something you like- or something you find challenging. I am always looking for new (new to me) stuff that I'd like to read. I will def. check out Timberlake.
7/20/08 1:29pm
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Yeah, I know! Im obsessed! My favorite album of his is actually Forgotten Lovers, which is the collections of odds and ends.
7/19/08 11:06am
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I do like Sarah Kane. I have her complete plays. I was obsessed with her for a bit. She is quite heartbreaking and complex. Very interesting. A couple of months ago Crave was being done locally here and I wanted to do it so bad, but alas - no audition.
Blasted always messes with my mind.
LaBute's style of conversation is cool.I like the monologue of the girl riding home with her mom from the rehab center. Does your theatre put up a lot of modern stuff? Will you get a chance to do some plays? I'd like to do a play soon.
Hope all is well today and your gigs are great. ttyl
Blasted always messes with my mind.
LaBute's style of conversation is cool.I like the monologue of the girl riding home with her mom from the rehab center. Does your theatre put up a lot of modern stuff? Will you get a chance to do some plays? I'd like to do a play soon.
Hope all is well today and your gigs are great. ttyl
7/18/08 7:19am
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Me too! I dig on Terry Callier big time. I saw a documentary about Gary last week and he performed afterwards. He lives in San Diego now and he works the night shift at a porn shop. Im gonna start uploading the two albums now. Forbidden Lovers is a collection of 7" from the same era as YOU THINK YOU REALLY KNOW ME? and then there is MARY HAD BROWN HAIR which was his return. His newest album just came out on tuesday but i havent gotten a chance to hear it yet. I cant wait!
7/17/08 9:06pm
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If you dig the Gary Wilson stuff I would be willing to upload his other 2 albums that I have for ya.
7/17/08 2:06pm
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Those mormons! LaBute has that affect on them, huh? I actually like Autobahn and I like most of his stuff. My teacher hates his stuff.
I have not really written anything worthwhile lately. I have been trying to rework some pieces just to put them to rest, but I am finding that hard to do. My motivation has been very melancholy. I have a whole sink full of dishes that I am going to force myself to do. I hate doing dishes. I will vacuum, do the laundry, clean the bathtub, all that other stuff, but I despise doing dishes. I would just rather eat out of paper cups and throw it away. I know- not very green. I do love cooking though.
I really hope your tests are ok. I know you'll be fine. Don't let the sterility of the place get to you.
I look forward to your satisfaction mix.
I guess I'll start those dishes--really this time!
You like Moondog? Listening to his stuff lately. He uses alot of sounds in his arrangements. It's nice- There's this one piece called Lullaby where it starts off with a baby crying and then goes into japanese singing with some native american influence and drums , then ends with a japanese lady talking to the baby. It's cool.
Well, it's off to the kitchen for me. Don't worry about Friday.
Cheerz!
I have not really written anything worthwhile lately. I have been trying to rework some pieces just to put them to rest, but I am finding that hard to do. My motivation has been very melancholy. I have a whole sink full of dishes that I am going to force myself to do. I hate doing dishes. I will vacuum, do the laundry, clean the bathtub, all that other stuff, but I despise doing dishes. I would just rather eat out of paper cups and throw it away. I know- not very green. I do love cooking though.
I really hope your tests are ok. I know you'll be fine. Don't let the sterility of the place get to you.
I look forward to your satisfaction mix.
I guess I'll start those dishes--really this time!
You like Moondog? Listening to his stuff lately. He uses alot of sounds in his arrangements. It's nice- There's this one piece called Lullaby where it starts off with a baby crying and then goes into japanese singing with some native american influence and drums , then ends with a japanese lady talking to the baby. It's cool.
Well, it's off to the kitchen for me. Don't worry about Friday.
Cheerz!
7/17/08 8:25am
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Thank christ for that. I seriously would have cried
7/17/08 4:09am
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I am uploading his whole first album to the endysis.org/ian server, should be done in a an hour or two. My computer is being slow. Did you read up on him?
7/15/08 11:33pm
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I can upload his "classic" album onto the server my mixes are on if you want. But yeah, check him up on wikipedia or something. I actually got to see him play last thursday.
7/15/08 11:22pm
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Thanks kind sir! I am gonna look into all of them. I just finished creating my ultimate external harddrive that holds every piece of music i have ever bought, burned, or stolen. Also recently i have become obsessed with a strange man named Gary Wilson. Are you familiar with him?
7/15/08 11:10pm
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With new inspiration, I've something up my sleeve. Details soon.
7/15/08 10:28pm
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Hello, sir, I need some of your wisdom. I was wondering if you could recommend an album from each of the following:
Billy Bragg
The Pogues (besides Rum Sodomy, I have it already and love it)
BB King
John Lee Hooker
Thanks sir!
Billy Bragg
The Pogues (besides Rum Sodomy, I have it already and love it)
BB King
John Lee Hooker
Thanks sir!
7/15/08 8:49pm
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Oh i'm sorry to hear that. Very sorry indeed.
I'm great, thanks. I wish there was a new contest.
I'm great, thanks. I wish there was a new contest.
7/14/08 7:22am
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I meant to write "taking the subway"- not "talking the subway" although that could be a great new term to use. ie: I got jumped cuz I been talking the subway and runnin my attitude wild.
7/8/08 10:41am
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Hey there! I'm good. Just been working like mad and I was without cable for about a week, so I had to do dial-up and my time on the world-wide-webs was limited. I have to tell you, it kind of felt nice. Other than that I watched the fireworks for the 4th on TV, even though it was happening about 2 blocks away from me. I know I'm lame. Other than that, just trying to figure out the meaning of life and why people suck. I was talking the subway home at around 5:30 am last week and some drunk guy on the train asked me if I wanted to take the train home, which I was already doing, but I told him "no" and he called me a creep. Funny though- it kind of hurt my feelings- I don't think I have ever been called that. Oh well. How's things?
7/8/08 10:38am
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thanks for noticing the baseball mix - you might have to clue me in to the mix-trading etiquette here at mixtapecollective - - what I've done in the past is mostly CDs in the mail, but I could probably crank up something for sendspace or yousendit if that works better for you -
7/4/08 10:03am
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Haha. That was a great way to put the Hollywood experience! Yeah, I dont understand what the big hullabaloo is about that place, besides the Belushi thing.
Things in sledgy world are slow again. My job ended working on a few flicks and now Im unemployed again with a looming actor's strike and the beginning of student loan payments starting next month. Im gonna be posting a mix tonight/tomorrow as well as uploading it. Its kind of a lovey dovey "for a girl" mix. Hopefully it doesnt make anyone throw up. Make sure to let me know when your band is playing around here btw. Also, sadly, I have to skip the Nick Cave concert as I have a short-term gig that whole week that wont allow me to do much. Im bummed out. Oh well. I guess there is always next time. Word has it that the next Grinderman album is done already. I dont know if its exactly your thing, but I got the Deluxe Edition of Dennis Wilson's OCEAN PACIFIC BLUE and Im digging it big time. It reminds me of living in Big Sur.
Things in sledgy world are slow again. My job ended working on a few flicks and now Im unemployed again with a looming actor's strike and the beginning of student loan payments starting next month. Im gonna be posting a mix tonight/tomorrow as well as uploading it. Its kind of a lovey dovey "for a girl" mix. Hopefully it doesnt make anyone throw up. Make sure to let me know when your band is playing around here btw. Also, sadly, I have to skip the Nick Cave concert as I have a short-term gig that whole week that wont allow me to do much. Im bummed out. Oh well. I guess there is always next time. Word has it that the next Grinderman album is done already. I dont know if its exactly your thing, but I got the Deluxe Edition of Dennis Wilson's OCEAN PACIFIC BLUE and Im digging it big time. It reminds me of living in Big Sur.
6/30/08 8:14pm
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I saw Cave in Stockholm a month ago, it was a great show. With the new album and the Grinderman project he really feels rejuvenated.
6/29/08 12:29pm
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hey hey hey! What's shakin? I am just happy it's the weekend. i have gotten to that pathetic point where I live for Fridays. How's the music going? I saw that you got some websites going on. That's cool. I haven't been on in a while. I want to try to put a mix together. I will probably put it together tonight/ morning somewhere around 3 am maybe....but we'll see. I want to see The Happening tonight. I am not a big fan of Shamalama but want to see how he ties this all up. I think it's funny how they are pushing it as his first R rated film.
How are you healing up? Hope all is swell.
How are you healing up? Hope all is swell.
6/14/08 10:28am
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I believe hes super swamped at work. No news yet, but I am back in Oregon right now and will most likely see him this weekend, so I'll talk to him about it more.
In other news, I just finished a new mix and will be uploading it along with a few older mixes as soon as I get a chance.
In other news, I just finished a new mix and will be uploading it along with a few older mixes as soon as I get a chance.
6/11/08 7:21pm
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Hello hello! My head has been buried in mindless but very time consuming computer entry for work---just what I always wanted to do with my life...
Anywho...two hour gig! Wow! I would be tired too. Good to hear that you actually had a honorable Memorial Day. I would really hate to see this site go. I try to be more active on it, but lately I haven't had the time to put a mix together or actually sit down and write. Well maybe reply to you and a few others on the site.
It's funny you mention Vic Mackey. I was thinking of doing a follow up mix. I also wanted to finish my Oren & Margaret Machine 2 mix. it's sitting in my mixes. Oh well....Just listening to Samiam right now and I think I will call it a night from computer entry. Did you know that 9 digit customer numbers can cause a person to go cross eyed? Cross I noW eyeD am
Found a site that had Blues Brothers music live from 79 and 80. It's pretty cool.
Do you like the Blues Brothers? I love the film. I was thinking that I needed to buy it and add it to my collection of DVD's.
You ever hear of Famous L. Renfroe? I just got it off of emusic. I really like it.
Something old is something new. Hey you ever hear of Mingering Mike. I won't say more, but if you don't know (you probably do) check him out. Interesting life and mind. I love that kind of stuff.
Ok, so I have rambled. ramble ramble. I will shut up now.
cheers!
Anywho...two hour gig! Wow! I would be tired too. Good to hear that you actually had a honorable Memorial Day. I would really hate to see this site go. I try to be more active on it, but lately I haven't had the time to put a mix together or actually sit down and write. Well maybe reply to you and a few others on the site.
It's funny you mention Vic Mackey. I was thinking of doing a follow up mix. I also wanted to finish my Oren & Margaret Machine 2 mix. it's sitting in my mixes. Oh well....Just listening to Samiam right now and I think I will call it a night from computer entry. Did you know that 9 digit customer numbers can cause a person to go cross eyed? Cross I noW eyeD am
Found a site that had Blues Brothers music live from 79 and 80. It's pretty cool.
Do you like the Blues Brothers? I love the film. I was thinking that I needed to buy it and add it to my collection of DVD's.
You ever hear of Famous L. Renfroe? I just got it off of emusic. I really like it.
Something old is something new. Hey you ever hear of Mingering Mike. I won't say more, but if you don't know (you probably do) check him out. Interesting life and mind. I love that kind of stuff.
Ok, so I have rambled. ramble ramble. I will shut up now.
cheers!
6/3/08 3:20pm
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The only time I saw him play was at a Tom Petty concert actually. He came out and played 3 or 4 songs with all of them. He was awesome.
6/3/08 1:33am
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The Portishead Bootleg sounds fantastic!
The only one Ive heard that is better from Coachella is this Daft Punk on I have, but the person combined a bunch of the bootlegs to get all the good sounding parts and layered some to get a fuller osund. This one is great though!
Thanks.
Also, if you have any ideas regarding the site as well feel free to let me know!
The only one Ive heard that is better from Coachella is this Daft Punk on I have, but the person combined a bunch of the bootlegs to get all the good sounding parts and layered some to get a fuller osund. This one is great though!
Thanks.
Also, if you have any ideas regarding the site as well feel free to let me know!
6/2/08 11:08pm
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I havent gotten a chance to listen to it yet. I just got back from out of town so I'll get to look soon.
As far as the community here, it does seem like it is dying isnt it? I dont want that either. Eric and I actually discussed it over a romantic Chinese food dinner this past weekend and there might be some small changes going on. I'll let you know when I find out more.
As far as the community here, it does seem like it is dying isnt it? I dont want that either. Eric and I actually discussed it over a romantic Chinese food dinner this past weekend and there might be some small changes going on. I'll let you know when I find out more.
6/2/08 6:58pm
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How was the gig!?
It was a gorgeous weekend---did nothing but relax and hang with friends.
It was a gorgeous weekend---did nothing but relax and hang with friends.
5/28/08 8:21am
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I love that story. Disgusting and entertaining at the same time!!
healing all the way?
healing all the way?
5/24/08 10:09am
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so the road to recovery is being paved! Take your time, rest and relax when you can, but you probably know that. hope your book isn't held up because of someone's sensitive feelings. what are going to do now about the band? figures they decide while you are recuperating. keep up the gigs anyway. I think it will help keep your mind at ease, right? Your new toy sounds great. I do the same thing with manuals. I try to figure it out as I go along. Sometimes reading instructions seem like wasting time especially when you want to play. Although I am sure it is beneficial to read everything before hand.
i say "what's shakin' all the time! I have been working a lot. Kind of doin' the do of work life. Other than that, nothing. Pretty boring huh? Yes! Bring on the stories. No pressure. anytime you can! cheers!
i say "what's shakin' all the time! I have been working a lot. Kind of doin' the do of work life. Other than that, nothing. Pretty boring huh? Yes! Bring on the stories. No pressure. anytime you can! cheers!
5/18/08 7:20pm
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well then hope your first meal of the week was satisfying! Ah yes Black Keys- good music to recoop to. Just been listening to a lot of different stuff. oldies-newbies. my dad sent me bose earbuds- excellent! I am so spoiled now, jamming out on the subway. AND they don't fall out of my ears. I hate that. My computer speakers on the other hand--i think i blew them out--oops.
I never learn. chow!
I never learn. chow!
5/8/08 11:46am
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oh dear well I hope you get some decent recoop time and any other procedures are not so bad. i love indian food too and i always feel gorged afterwards. Glad you got to groove for the mountain people or half mountain people. I am guessing Golightly is supposed to help things run smooooth. :) Hang in there. I wish you the best health! Go ROCKIN! (i know cheesy)
beep beep
beep beep
5/7/08 10:14am
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Yeah, she gave off a '60s vibe to me, too. Not that I've been there so, I I really liked nearly everything on her album (that I've heard, anyway). Thanks for the comment/rating too ^^
5/6/08 7:00pm
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That is hilarious. His face must have been priceless!
Hope you are resting from your surgical procedures. Do you have any left?
I went to see a friends show with some of my other friends and throughout the whole show we all had the giggles and could not stop laughing. Luckily it was somewhat of a comedy, but during some "serious" parts I totally lost it. It was fun. My friend said that he recognized our laughs and was trying not to laugh himself. We were trying so hard to break him. Good times.
Hope all is swell!!
Hope you are resting from your surgical procedures. Do you have any left?
I went to see a friends show with some of my other friends and throughout the whole show we all had the giggles and could not stop laughing. Luckily it was somewhat of a comedy, but during some "serious" parts I totally lost it. It was fun. My friend said that he recognized our laughs and was trying not to laugh himself. We were trying so hard to break him. Good times.
Hope all is swell!!
5/5/08 8:11am
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oh and the Barney pic is priceless-- on a side note- I watched an episode one time (nothing was on) and there was a thunderstorm in a park and Barney talked everyone to go into an empty cave to keep dry from the rain. All I kept thinking was, please let there be a bear or a snake in the cave--jump out and scare the crap out of everyone. But alas, no- so it IS safe to go into caves. There are so many in NYC. :)
5/1/08 7:22am
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oh surgical procedures never sound fun. Hope it's painless and you heal fast! You know, I was always like I would never go back to being 12, but i would love at least a week of it. I would freak out! Freak out I say!
Another story? Hells yeah! I love reading them.
Other than that- I have been real good. Don't want to jinx it, but so far, so good. be well! can't wait for the story!
Another story? Hells yeah! I love reading them.
Other than that- I have been real good. Don't want to jinx it, but so far, so good. be well! can't wait for the story!
5/1/08 7:19am
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Currently enjoying the Delta Sledg mix very much.
Side news: Nick Cave will beblessing us with his presence in September. He gonna play the Hollywood Bowl with Cat Power and Spiritualized opening it looks like. Other dates in San Fran, Portland, Seattle too.
Really liking Son House
Side news: Nick Cave will beblessing us with his presence in September. He gonna play the Hollywood Bowl with Cat Power and Spiritualized opening it looks like. Other dates in San Fran, Portland, Seattle too.
Really liking Son House
4/29/08 8:59am
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You sir, are my hero.
Thank you so much! I cant wait!
Thank you so much! I cant wait!
4/29/08 2:09am
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Thanks kind sir. Yeah, LA is awful for helpful signs.
4/28/08 12:18am
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That's funny. A BIG GROSS shout out to Mr. Freeballs though.
4/25/08 8:53am
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oh gosh gross-
why???!!!! was it hot that day?
My friend was doing a scene from a play for class one time and he was wearing satin boxer shorts- and then he sat down- not a good idea- funny thing is that everyone called him on it right after- even the teacher- there was even talk about burning the chair he sat in, so no one would sit on it. we still tease him about it. he's a good sport luckily!
why???!!!! was it hot that day?
My friend was doing a scene from a play for class one time and he was wearing satin boxer shorts- and then he sat down- not a good idea- funny thing is that everyone called him on it right after- even the teacher- there was even talk about burning the chair he sat in, so no one would sit on it. we still tease him about it. he's a good sport luckily!
4/24/08 9:45am
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That's awesome! I watched the other video you had up too! You look very comfortable on stage jamming- so you know you must love it. It shows!
You're right about musicians and actors unless you get an actor who is a musician as well. I kind am bummed that my friendship went sour, but then again I feel less stressed out. He has a lot of baggage- not that I don't but, I don't unload it everywhere I go. I know we will both come around. Unfortunately I feel it won't be for a while. I don't mind not winning the festival. I am satisfied nonetheless. Those voting things I feel are sometimes a stupid popularity contest.
Rest is next up for me- for about a week (really that means- catching up to my job-job which I kind of neglected- oops) I am writing a play/musical next. Comical musical. Not jazz hands- musical. Something cool- hopefully. it's a project I work-shopped last year and got a great response. It's a collaborative deal, so I am crossing my fingers! AND I can finally return to my drum lessons!!! I am psyched about that! I use pillows at home--not the same feeling after a while.:) Hopefully next year I will have a decent drum set!
Hey put me down for one book- I would love to read it. I will send you a check or you think I can get it through amazon? Let me know the release date!
EXORCIST! that's cool! you know I always liked Tubular Bells. That movie still scares the shit out of me. I say up and onward to both of us's!! Cheers! rah rah
You're right about musicians and actors unless you get an actor who is a musician as well. I kind am bummed that my friendship went sour, but then again I feel less stressed out. He has a lot of baggage- not that I don't but, I don't unload it everywhere I go. I know we will both come around. Unfortunately I feel it won't be for a while. I don't mind not winning the festival. I am satisfied nonetheless. Those voting things I feel are sometimes a stupid popularity contest.
Rest is next up for me- for about a week (really that means- catching up to my job-job which I kind of neglected- oops) I am writing a play/musical next. Comical musical. Not jazz hands- musical. Something cool- hopefully. it's a project I work-shopped last year and got a great response. It's a collaborative deal, so I am crossing my fingers! AND I can finally return to my drum lessons!!! I am psyched about that! I use pillows at home--not the same feeling after a while.:) Hopefully next year I will have a decent drum set!
Hey put me down for one book- I would love to read it. I will send you a check or you think I can get it through amazon? Let me know the release date!
EXORCIST! that's cool! you know I always liked Tubular Bells. That movie still scares the shit out of me. I say up and onward to both of us's!! Cheers! rah rah
4/23/08 9:35am
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
kindess has nothing to do with it. Yeah i noticed that. Hats off to you
4/22/08 8:32pm
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Aww thanks buddy. I tired to match the song either to the story or the feeling of it, and what I was listening to at the time. I guess it worked.
4/22/08 8:34am
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hey there! Well our play went up Friday night. It went well. One of the actors forgot one line- so that made them jump about 8 lines altogether. They fudged it well though. No one noticed. We didn't win our night. We came in second. We lost to a play called The Day Marlon Brando Died. They move on to the finals next weekend. I am happy regardless. I am also glad it's over. I was getting tired of arguing with the actors (who are also my friends). You would think it would be easier working with friends and I have in the past, but this time it was a little trying. I am still not really talking to one of them. He was the one who dropped the line. He got so pissed at himself that he started arguing with me right after the show. So I basically said "good riddance". Oh well. The celebration afterwards was great though. Alot of my other friends and family were there and I had the best time. The highlight for me was, one of the actors of "The Day Brando Died" is the voice of Fritz the Cat! Skip Hinnant! Now THAT was cool! Otherwise I am doing real well!
Glad to hear there was some kind of resolve to your theatre experience. Hope you can keep going on with your book. Is the book directly about them or is it about community theatre in general? Are they just a pissy group of clowns? They should just eat crow.
Yes I would like to see you bluesing out on youtube. Now THAT sounds grand!
Be well! cheers!
Glad to hear there was some kind of resolve to your theatre experience. Hope you can keep going on with your book. Is the book directly about them or is it about community theatre in general? Are they just a pissy group of clowns? They should just eat crow.
Yes I would like to see you bluesing out on youtube. Now THAT sounds grand!
Be well! cheers!
4/22/08 6:47am
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Wow, i didn't notice that at all. I'm definately not giving up on the album. It's just going to be a while before i get it out again. His past few albums grabbed me from the first track, and this one didn't. I had already heard 'Dig Lazarus Dig!', which is great, but the rest flew right by me.
I would never give up on nick and the bad seeds this early though. Especially when people i know and trust are enjoying it.
I would never give up on nick and the bad seeds this early though. Especially when people i know and trust are enjoying it.
4/17/08 5:00pm
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Quick question sir,
How do you feel about the band Television? Im a big fan, but I was wondering if you had heard the album they put out in 1992 and any thoughts on it you might have. I havent heard it but I have a feeling i shouldnt check it out. I also just read that they are recording a new album as i type this, which makes me scared also. Its without Richard Lloyd too.
How do you feel about the band Television? Im a big fan, but I was wondering if you had heard the album they put out in 1992 and any thoughts on it you might have. I havent heard it but I have a feeling i shouldnt check it out. I also just read that they are recording a new album as i type this, which makes me scared also. Its without Richard Lloyd too.
4/17/08 12:03pm
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Oh man. Way to fan the flames of my obsessive collecting habits. YES!
4/16/08 12:52pm
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Hey, you survive the shit storm from those peeps at the theater? Did you break the "fourth wall" over somone's head? :) Feeling better--thankfully- hope you are too. I wanted to tell you that I made to my local hang,Magnetic Fields last night. Boy was it a tearjerker- but it was a good one. You're a gem. Be well!!!
4/16/08 8:18am
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No i havent. Tell me more!
Ill check out those guys though! AWESOME!
Ill check out those guys though! AWESOME!
4/16/08 12:35am
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I think we have quite a bit overlapping but then the stuff that doesnt is quite different from each other. But i agree, i think we both love our rock n roll. Im finding myself interested in a lot of delta blues lately. Any suggestions?
4/15/08 11:14pm
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I'm well, how are you? I listened to the new nick cave album a few times and lost interest. I couldn't put my finger on the reason why i wasn't interested in it, but i've finally worked it out. I think i was wanting and expecting something new from them, you know? But this album just sounds like old bad seeds. So i was a bit disappointed. I haven't given up on it yet though. I'm going to listen to it again in a little while, but i think i need a break from nick for a while.
Have you heard it yet?
Have you heard it yet?
4/15/08 9:44pm
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My favorite tune on the new Nick Cave is MOONLAND. Holy Hot Dog that song is glorious. My fav on the new Black Keys is SO HE WONT BREAK. YAY!
4/15/08 2:06pm
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Thanks for the support. Have to go to rehearsal now, but wanted to touch base. If it's ok, I deleted my post. I don't want to read it anymore...y'know...
anyway ! cheers Auntie :)
anyway ! cheers Auntie :)
4/14/08 2:01pm
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love the story. no worries. Trying to get over a flu-cold thing that won't leave my body and just trying to deal with the goings on around me. So you taught drama too? I am directing a play for a 15 minute festival that's going up next week.
be well B
be well B
4/12/08 9:06am
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oh no was it something i said? been a tough week- only got miserable stories, not worth sharing.....yet
4/11/08 10:15pm
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Hello fine sir
Postede new mix for download, not sure if it will be your cup of tea though. it turned more and more metalish the more i played around with it.
Also, thoughts on new Racontuers album?
Postede new mix for download, not sure if it will be your cup of tea though. it turned more and more metalish the more i played around with it.
Also, thoughts on new Racontuers album?
4/5/08 6:42pm
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hey there- not a really a story but- One of my local hangs is throwing in the towel. It was a good place where I had great surprise birthday parties, sharpened my pool skills (until they got rid of the pool table), saw some great bands, took great black/white photobooth pics, played family guy pinball (which rocks), hung out with friends but regrettably never took advantage of their live band karaoke. DAMN. Bottom line is I will miss the place. Then I realized that I hadn't been there in such a long time. Bartenders left, the crowd changed a little, hanging out seemed less appealing. I fell in love with my couch again. Things changed I guess. Still feel sad though. It's like losing a friend- not to death or anything, but more to divergence. You know...you say potato, I say potato(e). I am sure I am not the reason for the closing, but wouldn't it be interesting if they laid that sort of guilt on me. I wish. The clencher is tonight, they are having a surprise concert with Yo La Tengo (not such a surprise anymore) and I will be celebrating a close friend's surprise birthday party- elsewhere. DAMN. I have to remember friendship is deeper than beer, a crowded hot room and music- RIGHT- Hah who am I kidding!!
I know I will miss the place. I know it. I will. I do already.
RIP Magnetic Field
cheers
I know I will miss the place. I know it. I will. I do already.
RIP Magnetic Field
cheers
3/28/08 12:42pm
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Well i'm glad to hear you don't identify with the republican bit. Denny is such a bastard.
Pssst. I really want the sheepy badge.
Pssst. I really want the sheepy badge.
3/26/08 7:08pm
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I understand what you mean. I think that its just all of the history of these places coming together at the same time while you are there. I went to Hearst Castle but I was young and definitely didnt appreciate it. Id like to go back. The house my aunt and uncle live in is apparently one Dylan shared with Joan Baez during that whole period. The backyard gives me a feeling something bad happened there though (could be pre-, during, or post- dylan). There is a giants wood deck in the beck that covers up an empty swimming pool. For some reason it just feels like to me like someone didnt want to look at that pool anymore. I doubt the house resembles what it actually looked like back then anymore. My aunt and uncle did a lot of work on it because by their standards it was a "fixer-upper". I hope I get to move into a cool old house like that someday. Im the type of guy that doesnt like to change that stuff around very much.
3/25/08 1:04pm
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Hahaha. Yeah i'm happy with mine. Bob Barker right? I'm australian and i know that (thanks to happy gilmore).
3/24/08 6:48pm
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PSs. The new Portishead is very interesting. I think it is a worthy follow-up and not a "Stooges The Weirdness" - level debacle.
3/24/08 10:55am
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Hi friend, Im going to be uploading a new mix sometime this week that I think you might be interested to check out. Its more on the "Really rockin'" end but I think you might find some stuff you havent heard before that you might enjoy.
PS. Random Clint Eastwood trivia:
He used to be the Mayor of Carmel, California. My Aunt and Uncle live there in Bob Dylans old house. Lets just say the town is populated by "Fancy types".
PS. Random Clint Eastwood trivia:
He used to be the Mayor of Carmel, California. My Aunt and Uncle live there in Bob Dylans old house. Lets just say the town is populated by "Fancy types".
3/24/08 10:54am
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Excellent!! One step beyond!!!! Food fights come in handy sometimes. hope you had a great mini vacation! I'll send you tale later too.
3/24/08 7:13am
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I'm glad you got a badge. And you got Clint! ahhhh so jealous
3/23/08 6:46pm
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ps --- it's actually Poppo and you can see his shows on youtube--- i just watched some and it brought back some memories--hee hee-- you might find it interesting- cheers again! B
3/19/08 5:35pm
The Yay! Badge XII
ok here I go- I used to video tape performance artists through a company called Rehab Video and there was a performance artist that liked what I did, filming wise and pretty much requested me all the time- so I became like his own "taper" if you will. His name was POPO- he was from Japan and he and his troop were always painted white - like kabuki (sp?) with a very modern twist.- He always ended his pieces wearing a wedding dress- I know- very 80's. So POPO was performing at PS 122 - (independent artist spot that used to be a school) and I had to stand on the window pane to film POPO , at his request. So while I was trying to balance myself on the ledge with a tripod and camera and trying oh so hard no to fall, I saw Iggy Pop come in and sit down right in front of where my window was. It was funny because through out the whole performance I was checking out what Iggy was doing instead of concentrating on Popo's dance moves. After the performance I joined everyone one the floor and was still a little googly eyed from seeing Iggy. I turned toward my friend and said in " Iggy Pop's here." Then I heard someone near us say, "Yeah he was." It was David Byrne and I just looked at him and was like " whhhaaaaa". I was embarrassed, but I remember thinking that it was such a cool night. -- I am easy to please, I guess. Cheers.
3/19/08 3:45pm
The Yay! Badge VIII
hahahaha. that reminds me of the scene in "almost famous" where the guy is yelling "i am a golden god!" from the roof. ginger must have been trippin' balls! that's a great piece of trivia...
3/16/08 11:25pm
The Yay! Badge XII
THANK YOU!!!!! I am eating up your stories!!! I love it!! Thank you for taking the time to write, I really appreciate it!!!! I miss the early rawness of music sometimes. I know there is some rawness now, but it's a little "shiny" if you know what I mean. I walked by where CB's used to be--it's going to be a clothing store- so I think it's important to keep stories alive! In return I'll trade a story with you. Cheers friend! B
3/14/08 8:35am
The Yay! Badge IX
Hey there!
You might enjoy a few of the bands featured on my newest mix i posted in my thread in the forums. Hope things are well!
You might enjoy a few of the bands featured on my newest mix i posted in my thread in the forums. Hope things are well!
3/13/08 6:59pm
The Patton Badge
thank you, and you're correct indeed. looking forward to those mixes you're working on :)
3/11/08 12:33pm
The Yay! Badge IX
PS.
I might have said this before but, my favorite is the OXES EP. Thats what its called. Theres also Oxes and OXXXES. they are silly guys.
I might have said this before but, my favorite is the OXES EP. Thats what its called. Theres also Oxes and OXXXES. they are silly guys.
3/7/08 8:21pm
The Yay! Badge IX
Did you ever end up getting your hands on some Oxes stuff?
3/7/08 9:37am
The Yay! Badge XII
That's pretty awesome about all the gigs!! I would love to hear about the punk festival of 1976 sometime. Maybe a weekly or monthly story? I am sure you got some great stories.
ps- i am glad you like my mix- i consider that a prize!
Cheers! B
ps- i am glad you like my mix- i consider that a prize!
Cheers! B
3/6/08 11:08am
The Yay! Badge VII
Thanks for the "Doctorin' the Tardis" track. Bitchin.
3/6/08 8:16am
The Yay! Badge XII
you know, Killing Joke is reuniting for a tour ---minus Raven of course, but it will be the original group. And by the way Congratulations on the May blues gig! I am real happy for you!!
3/5/08 4:25pm
The Yay! Badge VII
My nephew met Charlie Harper and "spoke" with him. He said all he understood from Charlie was "mate". He said the UK Subs was an excellent concert in Vegas last December.
3/5/08 7:46am
The Yay! Badge VII
Thanks again for your dedication mix to me and getting me to drink The Slits kool-aid. Any new music floating your boat?
3/4/08 6:35pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
Shhhhhh, your mix was great. Well deserved. I will hear no more of it.
Also the only reason why i get anywhere with my mixes is because of you and sledg. I make friends with the right people ;)
Also the only reason why i get anywhere with my mixes is because of you and sledg. I make friends with the right people ;)
2/19/08 2:17am
Mixtape Contest XX -- First Place
Hey you johnny_luddite can you reccommend some female (or male would do) singer song writers in this vein of Karen Dalton? I thought you might know...I have officially worn out my copy of In My Own Time and it seems like nothing can compare!
2/18/08 6:43pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
Congrats on first! Well deserved. And that badge is most excellent.
2/16/08 6:11pm
The Yay! Badge IX
If I answered the door and Bowie was there, I would crap my pants. Then after he left i would crap them again.
2/6/08 11:44pm
The MLK Badge
Haha well it was sort of purpley for me for awhile :p But I was outside and it was overcast so there you go.
Also thanks for the rec! I'll check it out :)
Also thanks for the rec! I'll check it out :)
1/31/08 11:32pm
The Bronze Badge
It's best if you don't. They're a pop-punk band from the 90s and I guess 00s that specialize in irritating, ill-composed songs about love and heartache. The singer has a nasal vocal range and ... ugh, I'm sorry for revealing this information
1/31/08 9:17pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
That sounds lovely! I'm sure it will sound great :)
I don't think i will actually. The only time i could do a mix from would be highschool, so i wouldn't exactly be contributing anything new to the contest. I don't know...i'll have a think.
I haven't entered the last few contests so it's definately due time...
I don't think i will actually. The only time i could do a mix from would be highschool, so i wouldn't exactly be contributing anything new to the contest. I don't know...i'll have a think.
I haven't entered the last few contests so it's definately due time...
1/30/08 10:32pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
:)
I love your contest entry. You got full points from me, yes sir!
I love your contest entry. You got full points from me, yes sir!
1/30/08 7:20am
The Level 5 Badge
Sorry bout your dad man.....sounds like a cool cat i must say
1/29/08 8:37pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
I'm very sorry to hear about your dad. I hope you're doing ok.
1/25/08 6:31pm
The Yay! Badge IX
Did I send you any of their stuff on the MP3 disc? The oxes i mean? I wanted to. They rock and they are the silliest guys ever. I saw them open up for Big Business and These Arms are Snakes a few years back in a venue thats the size of my living room (literally). They wanted to cover "These Bones" by Alice in Chains, but none of them knew the words so they had someone from the audience sing while they covered it to perfection. They also told a bunch of bad jokes and one of the guitar players went anjd hung out out front of the venue and hit on girls walking by as he solo'd. Now they are sueing Old Navy because Old Navy started using a print of one of their concert posters for a T-shirt design without their permission. I recommend looking them up on youtube. They have 2 full length albums an EP and a "Split EP" with Arab on Radar. I put quotation marks on "Split EP" because Arab on Radar doesnt really appear on the EP. They just wanted to have a split.
1/21/08 10:26pm
The Yay! Badge IX
Good deal. I was hoping you hadnt heard any but Im happy with just one.
1/20/08 8:12pm
The Bronze Badge
Thank you for keeping contact with my MTC profile, has Seasick Steve recorded much?
I fell out of love with the blues for a while, now I think I'm back in again.
He does more with three strings than I could ever hope to do with six.
I fell out of love with the blues for a while, now I think I'm back in again.
He does more with three strings than I could ever hope to do with six.
1/6/08 9:59pm
The Yay! Badge XII
Swap yes! Hmmm, I really have to give dig deep in my archive of music to make you the most specialestest mix. Artwork included. :)
1/5/08 10:16am
The Yay! Badge XII
Oh good ole community theater. It sounds interesting anyway. could i purchase a copy if it's out?
apple juice-nice and cold, raise high, drink fast, piss later. CHEERS!
apple juice-nice and cold, raise high, drink fast, piss later. CHEERS!
1/4/08 8:04pm
The Yay! Badge IX
I promise you im finally sending you the cd's tomorrow. Promise promise.
1/3/08 11:42pm
The Yay! Badge VII
I received an acoustic guitar album that you might like. It has scratch'n'sniffs and samples of each song. Here is a link to the label page.
http://numerogroup.co m/catalog_detail.php?uid=00329
I especially like, so far, "Strawberry Man" and "One Forty Eight". Cheers. How 'bout that new year smell?
http://numerogroup.co m/catalog_detail.php?uid=00329
I especially like, so far, "Strawberry Man" and "One Forty Eight". Cheers. How 'bout that new year smell?
1/3/08 1:03pm
The Yay! Badge XII
Hey there, you can still lift a glass no matter what is in it, so I lift a glass of yummy cherry soda your way!!! Happy New Year!! What is the title of your other book?
1/1/08 10:57pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
Oww that sounds lovely. I had a FANTASTIC christmas, thankyou.
New Years was shit as usual. I'm giving up on new years i've decided.
Yeah, have a good year. I think it's going to be a grand one.
New Years was shit as usual. I'm giving up on new years i've decided.
Yeah, have a good year. I think it's going to be a grand one.
1/1/08 3:50pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
Happy New Year to you too! Hope you had a good christmas!
12/31/07 10:37pm
The Yay! Badge XII
Hope you are doing well junior! lifting a glass of homemade eggnog to you!!! ching-ching!!
12/28/07 8:20pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
oww that sounds gooooooooood. Bring it on
12/20/07 2:57am
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
Ah damn infections. Sorry to hear that.
I guess being bored is a good sign. It's better than being in massive amounts of pain...
I guess being bored is a good sign. It's better than being in massive amounts of pain...
12/19/07 12:28am
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
Don't rush yourself! Hope you're doing well!
And yeah, fingers crossed that it works
And yeah, fingers crossed that it works
12/15/07 4:15am
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
Yeah but i'm really bad at downloading music. I only works for me half of the time. I'll give it a go. I can always order it in at my local cd store if all else fails.
12/13/07 3:52pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
Ok, i'll have a go tracking it down! Are they hard to find in normal CD stores?
YES! Very exciting. I hope it's good. I think it will be.
YES! Very exciting. I hope it's good. I think it will be.
12/12/07 8:13pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
Hmm ok, what album should i start with you think?
12/12/07 5:42am
The Halloween 2007 Badge
your the rockingest. that word exists now.
12/12/07 12:09am
Mixtape Potpourri I: Second Place
I like your Favorite Things that float.
12/11/07 3:57pm
Mixtape Contest XXIV - Hell - 3rd Place
Thanks for all the kind words.
12/11/07 2:19pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
awesome, can't wait.
I don't know any of those bands.... what do you think i should try first?
I saw grinderman a few months ago and they rocked my world. He's amazing live
I don't know any of those bands.... what do you think i should try first?
I saw grinderman a few months ago and they rocked my world. He's amazing live
12/10/07 11:57pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
Yes, if i had been there for her downfall i would have had a party in the street also. Horrible horrible woman.
I got sooooooo pissed on election night. You couldn't get the grin off my face.
Awww, thanks. You are one of my favourites also. ;)
I got sooooooo pissed on election night. You couldn't get the grin off my face.
Awww, thanks. You are one of my favourites also. ;)
12/1/07 8:30pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
P.S. I wish you had placed in the contest. :(
12/1/07 7:31pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
YES WE DID!!! I'm over the moon!
It was an incredibly embarrassing defeat for him, so i couldn't ask for more really. :)
It was an incredibly embarrassing defeat for him, so i couldn't ask for more really. :)
12/1/07 7:26pm
The Yay! Badge IX
Woah! Cool! Im glad you like it! Its pretty epic eh? Are you aware its a one man band? Joe Preston is the guy inn Thrones. He used to play in The Melvins, Earth, Sunn0))), High On Fire, a band called The Whip w/ Jared from Big Business/Melvins. My favorite Track is Obolus. If you enjoyed that, I would recommend the Album imtitled a Day Late, Dollar Short, which is really a collection of odds and ends but really goes together like an album. There are some interesting covers on there. The ones off the top of my head that i can remember is a residents song and a the who song.
Also, I should be sending you presents this week. Have you heard Pelican or Red Sparowes?
Also, I should be sending you presents this week. Have you heard Pelican or Red Sparowes?
12/1/07 5:13pm
The Yay! Badge VII
Yes, you certainly should make a dub mix. Just finished a mix for a kid I know that will be in Kingston, Jamaica for 23 months. I'm working on a car chase mix. Happy day o' thanks.
11/19/07 11:26am
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
It must get boring. You should make more weird and wonderful mixes to pass the time.
I don't know if i'll be able to enter this comp. I just can't think of a single god damn thing. That either means I'm boring or I'm too crazy to come up with a crazy mix. I think I'm getting boring.
Your mix was AMAZING
I don't know if i'll be able to enter this comp. I just can't think of a single god damn thing. That either means I'm boring or I'm too crazy to come up with a crazy mix. I think I'm getting boring.
Your mix was AMAZING
11/15/07 7:31pm
The Lotto Badge
Sorry to hear about the chest pain and the hospital. Bestest recovery wishes.
11/15/07 2:51pm
Team Robot - First Place
just read man, best wishes. cant having you go just yet! i propose "it" is anything more than making mixes for the collective ;) get well soon senor.
11/13/07 10:09pm
The Yay! Badge XII
You must keep farting and fighting!!! Be well friend!
11/13/07 6:17pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
I'm very sorry to hear that you've been unwell but I'm also glad to hear that you're ok! (Sorry, i saw your message on sledg's profile)
STAY WELL!
STAY WELL!
11/12/07 2:30am
The Yay! Badge IX
Give me your address. Also, any bands you have been wanting to check out that I can burn for you?
11/11/07 4:35pm
The Yay! Badge IX
SHIT MAN! Im glad that you are ok! Can I send you a mix?
11/11/07 1:42pm
The Bronze Badge
I haven't constructed a fully cohesive mixtape since June, and I've missed out on the past three (four?) contests. So I guess I already have left. I'm working on a behemoth double-mixtape which will hopefully be done before Christmas, if it's done by then I'll upload it to the MTC.
11/11/07 11:36am
The Lotto Badge
Oh yeah? I'll be sure to check that out! By the way, I want to say thank you for telling me about The The - I bought Mind Bomb (the one with Johnny Marr, yes) a while back and it is just great. So thanks!
11/6/07 10:22am
The Yay! Badge IX
I'm coping. I am a fan of Arrogant Bastard ale these days. How about yourself? How are you doing?
11/5/07 12:52am
The MTC Romance Badge
some of the bands on that tape i would be a little embarrassed to recommend to annyone, heh...
you should definitely check out baroness'(s?) "red album" though, very intricate sludgy/beautiful music. top notch.
you should definitely check out baroness'(s?) "red album" though, very intricate sludgy/beautiful music. top notch.
11/1/07 8:10pm
The Yay! Badge IX
Your November 5th party sounds like fun.
Unfortunately I am not dressing up this year. But I so enjoy seeing and hearing about other people doing so.
Have a great day!
Unfortunately I am not dressing up this year. But I so enjoy seeing and hearing about other people doing so.
Have a great day!
10/29/07 12:14pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
Nice to see you and your working computer!
10/11/07 11:04pm
The Yay! Badge IX
I agree with you on the radiohead business and I miss you
xoxo
sleddddddddd
xoxo
sleddddddddd
10/10/07 7:03pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
oh no! Man, that sucks. God damn computers!
10/5/07 8:15pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
Bea just told me that it doesn't work. SORRY! I just don't understand computers.
10/3/07 5:36pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
ok i'm not sure if this worked because i'm just terrible with computers, but here we go:
http://www.sen dspace.com/file/6t3uci
http://www.sen dspace.com/file/6t3uci
10/3/07 1:19am
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
Well cross your fingers for me. I'll let you know...
10/3/07 12:31am
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
haha. sensibility is something i've certainly never aspired to. It's much more fun this way.
I think I'm sendspacing the mix though if your interested. I'm just trying to work it out
I think I'm sendspacing the mix though if your interested. I'm just trying to work it out
10/3/07 12:28am
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
oh god, don't track down the cat empire just because they were used in mix with other artists you like. You won't like them.
I probably shouldn't like them, but they're just so much fun and if you sift through the absolute shit on their CDs you get these little gems.
Most sensible people don't like them, so please don't go out of your way to listen to them because of me. That would be very embarrassing
I probably shouldn't like them, but they're just so much fun and if you sift through the absolute shit on their CDs you get these little gems.
Most sensible people don't like them, so please don't go out of your way to listen to them because of me. That would be very embarrassing
10/2/07 6:51pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
It's definatley my fault using obscure australian bands in a contest mix.
10/1/07 6:57pm
The One Year Anniversary Badge
Hey if you want to hear the artists you don't know here is the link - http://www.s endspace.com/file/4glwlg
if you're into bjork you might like the first few tracks
if you're into bjork you might like the first few tracks
9/23/07 6:20am
The Bronze Badge
Hey, I just noticed your birthday was yesterday. I hope you had a happy one.
9/1/07 8:54am
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
You have no idea how cool she was. One of a kind.
Thanks man! You're contest entry is rockin
Thanks man! You're contest entry is rockin
9/1/07 2:15am
The Lotto Badge
Or August 30th... I just found out that she actually gave birth to him yesterday. Man, I should communicate more with my family.
Once again, hope you have a Super Nice Great Birthday but at the same time drink responsibly!
Once again, hope you have a Super Nice Great Birthday but at the same time drink responsibly!
8/31/07 6:59am
The Lotto Badge
Happy birthday!! :)
My mom gave birth to a boy today, still freaking me out.
My mom gave birth to a boy today, still freaking me out.
8/31/07 4:56am
The Yay! Badge IX
Happy Birthday!
PS I like your avatar a lot. And you.
PS I like your avatar a lot. And you.
8/30/07 10:31pm
The Yay! Badge VII
Yay! Happy 50th! I SAID, HAPPY 50TH!. tee hee I hope it is a great, memorable (in a good way) occasion.
8/30/07 11:15am
The Halloween 2007 Badge
Anyone who has a list of favorites minimalists would get an invite to my wedding
8/27/07 1:39am
The Level 5 Badge
? just played in chicago. I've liked this band since I heard 96 tears when I was younger and I really had no idea how incredible they were until recent years. I really like a lot of the 60's garage stuff any help?
8/21/07 12:54am
The Yay! Badge IX
All of the people that I'm "Super" compatible with have a lot of the same bands as me, but also listen to some horrible shit (ie Kelly Clarkson, the Rent soundtrack, etc)
8/20/07 8:19pm
The Bronze Badge
I feel like I should back up my johnny marr - man-whore comments. I lost a lot of respect for him after the smiths court case, you remember when it turned out that morrissy/marr paid the other 2 guys 80 quid a week and gave them no royalties
8/20/07 7:23pm
The Bronze Badge
school milk was always rank, i dont drink milk anymore because of it. It always tasted a little odd, maybe our janitor used to wank into it or something
8/20/07 7:22pm
Team Robot - First Place
THUNDERBIRDS GO!
dmb is sorta niche, i guess. their earlier work is brilliant, but i cant def see the overused & trite lables they get nowadays. even i hardly recognize anything theyve done after before these crowded streets..
&& that mix was made mainly because i get bored at night here at my aunt's and decided to keep going through my ipod until i stumbled upon a song i thought decent enough to include in something each night, then i shuffled them into an order that had a good flow.
dmb is sorta niche, i guess. their earlier work is brilliant, but i cant def see the overused & trite lables they get nowadays. even i hardly recognize anything theyve done after before these crowded streets..
&& that mix was made mainly because i get bored at night here at my aunt's and decided to keep going through my ipod until i stumbled upon a song i thought decent enough to include in something each night, then i shuffled them into an order that had a good flow.
8/17/07 9:50pm
TEAM 97 -- Third Place
i think you would like! it's so strange how different music can be when you don't understand the lyrics. but god it's great when you come to know through listening. shall i email the tracks over then? let me know!
8/17/07 7:33pm
Team Robot - First Place
word. not saying it wasnt a perfect mix [it was] it was just one of those "obvious" picks i thought was going to be onit :)
8/16/07 10:37pm
The Bronze Badge
Maggie stole my milk too! I only got it up till primary 3
I thought you would have long been finished school when it stopped. Although in Scotland in may have lasted longer.
I have a photo of me and maggie when I was three. She was only leader of the opposition at the time, but it was when she was campaging for election. I was more excited about getting to sit in a helicopter (she arrived in at and the pilot let me sit in his chair.
I thought you would have long been finished school when it stopped. Although in Scotland in may have lasted longer.
I have a photo of me and maggie when I was three. She was only leader of the opposition at the time, but it was when she was campaging for election. I was more excited about getting to sit in a helicopter (she arrived in at and the pilot let me sit in his chair.
8/16/07 12:34pm
The Bronze Badge
My dad had spike milligans war memoirs. I loved those. I am a little young for the goon show, but I did listen to tapes of it.
8/15/07 10:02am
The Yay! Badge VII
I think I just officially okayed the reset. I hope you can understand. I'll be plugging away like I was, but without the imagined aftertaste I had of point surplus. I have a mix almost ready to post that you might like. I'm also working on one called The Mercyhurst Talent Show, that I think you might enjoy more.
8/3/07 8:17am
The Bronze Badge
You are correct, Their bass player drowned in Spain while filming the video to 'Move Any Mountain'
7/30/07 10:30am
The Bronze Badge
thats ok, even the most perfect of us have imperfections..,., :p
7/28/07 9:48am
The Bronze Badge
Your crazy, First few simple minds albums are superb
7/28/07 5:58am
The Bronze Badge
things are great
I got a new house, new furniture
how is it with you?
I got a new house, new furniture
how is it with you?
7/25/07 12:39pm
Team Robot - First Place
awesome. im gonna have to give them a watch. godbless bbc on dvd. and to a somewhat similar extent, bbc-a.
7/17/07 6:01pm
Team Robot - First Place
& we share the same dream of what the future holds. i cannot wait until i am old enough to get away with anything. i long for the day that i walk out the emergency exit without a second thought.
7/17/07 4:04pm
Team Robot - First Place
best story ever. have you seen the new incarnation? im wondering if its any good.
7/17/07 4:01pm
The Yay! Badge VIII
it's like a regular Christmas in July, I tells ya...
7/14/07 7:24pm
The Beta Badge II
Hey fool, you should make me a mix or something.
7/9/07 1:31pm
TEAM 97 -- Team Badge
music recommendation time... thought you may like this.
paula fuga
http://www .paulafugamusic.com/
(navigate to the music link to hear 3 tracks. her stuff is also on itunes)
i really like her music. my wife hipped me to her.
paula fuga
http://www .paulafugamusic.com/
(navigate to the music link to hear 3 tracks. her stuff is also on itunes)
i really like her music. my wife hipped me to her.
7/8/07 8:57am
TEAM 97 -- Team Badge
i'm a fan of wolves. i think i might have been one in another life, or one is my guardian angel, or something. i feel a certain calming pull toward wolves.
7/8/07 8:48am
The Yay! Badge VIII
My pleasure! I think the * joke is probably over a lot of the non-techy people'es head, but oh well -- I went there. (* lame).
7/5/07 11:45pm
The Bronze Badge
Oh, and THANK YOU for The Last Waltz, it fits perfectly on the tape, and is highly enjoyable.
7/3/07 12:19pm
The Bronze Badge
I highly doubt the God thing, if I were a God I wouldn't be spending my time on the MTC.
And yes, Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere is definitely grunge or proto-grunge or whatever you want to call it. I've been listening to a lot of Neil Young lately.
And yes, Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere is definitely grunge or proto-grunge or whatever you want to call it. I've been listening to a lot of Neil Young lately.
7/3/07 11:56am
Team Robot - First Place
haha, i havent seen that one yet.. i prolly will one day.
i seriously hope you win this contest. the fact that you fit the format with bowie STILL makes my heart skip a beat..
i seriously hope you win this contest. the fact that you fit the format with bowie STILL makes my heart skip a beat..
7/2/07 6:33pm
Team Robot - First Place
if you liked the eraser, then youd prolly dig hail to the thief. it's more of that gloomy techno-beat with him wailing over it.. but more solidified in the rock realm than their previous offerings [kid a/amnesiac]
6/28/07 8:23am
Team Robot - First Place
i understand about the newer radiohead. they did completely switch directions on everyone... but then again, so did the beatles. i picked that track for the atmospherics & the fact that it doesnt contain vocals.
6/27/07 7:39pm
Team Robot - First Place
&&& congrats on this past contest!.. summer session started up, and i had no time/desire to enter. hell of a battle
6/23/07 6:29pm
Team Robot - First Place
sir, a listing of your top ten "must hear" albums would be awesome.. soulseek is my friend, i can find just about anything. plus, any other albums youd think i would like
6/23/07 6:28pm
The Yay! Badge IX
Smog has a song called Cold Blooded Old Times which was on the High Fidelity soundtrack. It's on the album Knock Knock. That might be a good place to start. Dongs of Sevotion is a good album.
6/23/07 11:58am
The Yay! Badge IX
Have I ever told you that you that I love you? Oh And the bands I recommend specifically to you from my mix that you might not have heard is Smog (honastly top notch songwriting almost along the lines of Velvet Underground) and Terry Callier (You have to hear his voice). I also recommend checking out Terry Callier's wikipedia entry as it is quite interesting. Awhile back I put a massive attack song on a mix and I mentioned how whoever sang it had one of the most soulful voices Id ever heard. Well I found out after I discovered Callier that it was him on the song.
6/23/07 2:55am
The Halloween 2007 Badge
glad i cold help to make your dad better, man!
keep your chin up.
keep your chin up.
6/21/07 8:57am
The Bronze Badge
Again:
Thankyouthankyouthankyoutha nkyouthankyouthankyouthankyou
Thankyouthankyouthankyoutha nkyouthankyouthankyouthankyou
6/16/07 9:51pm
The Bronze Badge
Words cannot describe, I think I've found a new idol.
6/16/07 9:51pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
well I got the spelling heaps wrong. It's Khe Sanh.
It's probably more aussie to some then the Men At Work song, I come from the land downunder.
It's probably more aussie to some then the Men At Work song, I come from the land downunder.
6/15/07 8:13pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
If you can find the correct spelling, listen to Kay Sahn. (It's a city in Vietnam if that helps.... i think it's in Vietnam anyway)
P.S. Secretly I love that song. It does go off in a pub full of drunks.
P.S. Secretly I love that song. It does go off in a pub full of drunks.
6/15/07 7:35pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
Thankyou!
Ever heard of Cold Chisel? Jimmy Barnes was the singer. They were from the 80s, they're Australian, they made a whole bunch of shit music. Then good ol' Jimmy decided he'd go solo.
Australians LOVE cold chisel. Kay Sahn is their most famous tune and is played EVERYWHERE you go on a friday or saturday night.
P.S. I don't know how to spell Kay Sahn. It's a city but I'm bad at spelling foreign words and places
Ever heard of Cold Chisel? Jimmy Barnes was the singer. They were from the 80s, they're Australian, they made a whole bunch of shit music. Then good ol' Jimmy decided he'd go solo.
Australians LOVE cold chisel. Kay Sahn is their most famous tune and is played EVERYWHERE you go on a friday or saturday night.
P.S. I don't know how to spell Kay Sahn. It's a city but I'm bad at spelling foreign words and places
6/15/07 8:48am
The Bronze Badge
Thankyouthankyouthankyouthan kyouthankyouthankyouthankyou
6/14/07 5:36pm
The Bronze Badge
I'd read what you'd written about John Martyn before, and I found two of his videos on YouTube, but I can't find anything else from this guy. Everything's gone digital now, the nearest decent record store is about thirty minutes driving distance, and I've resorted to using iTunes as a way of managing music. I hope I'll be able to find one or two of his CDs, the way he plays his acoustic with the Echoplex is just unbelievable.
6/14/07 4:56pm
The Bronze Badge
"it is not always a good idea to meet your heroes!"
Truer words have never been spoken.
And as to the music (or rather, noise) I recorded, keep in mind that it's tounge-in-cheek. Almost. Though I rather enjoy playing the last track.
Truer words have never been spoken.
And as to the music (or rather, noise) I recorded, keep in mind that it's tounge-in-cheek. Almost. Though I rather enjoy playing the last track.
6/14/07 4:50pm
The Bronze Badge
Oh, and since this site is about sharing music, I would recommend the new Battles album, in particular, the song Atlas, because it reminds me of Can's Tago Mago and is very ... modern? Modern's a good word for it, I think.
6/14/07 4:36pm
The Bronze Badge
Yeah, I use the words "album" and "film," even though I did not own an actual LP until about a year ago / watch motion pictures recorded onto digital cameras, not film.
And what band were you in? Did you ever meet Nick Cave?
And what band were you in? Did you ever meet Nick Cave?
6/14/07 4:23pm
The Bronze Badge
Nick Cave's new band:
http://tinyurl.com/ywxa8v
Remember to support them financially as soon as you get the chance.
http://tinyurl.com/ywxa8v
Remember to support them financially as soon as you get the chance.
6/14/07 11:43am
The Yay! Badge IX
Thanks for backing me up in the forum MTC discussion.
6/10/07 7:40pm
The Bronze Badge
Thanks for always being positive in your mixtape reviews
6/7/07 10:39pm
The Yay! Badge XII
"A Fool No More" is my weakness. There are more, but that one really gets me. Cheers!
6/3/07 4:11pm
The Lotto Badge
Thanks a bunch! I heard 30sec samples on www.last.fm - the start of Mind Bomb is so wicked... I'm referring to "Good Morning Beautiful". Hehe.
5/22/07 9:03am
The Lotto Badge
http://www.mercora.com don't seem to have any The The tracks available for listen? I looked up Mind Bomb as recommended by you, but other than the track list and the album art.. nothing. I would hate to download anything illegal, but on the other hand, I'd really like to hear their music. Maybe iTunes got some'in? Or last.fm, I'll have a look
5/19/07 11:49am
The Lotto Badge
Who are The The? - I would've given my right arm to see The Smiths in action!
Your mixes are great btw. (I have a sense you are aware already). I have a goal to download all your mixes for myself one day. You know, like, having my own johnny_luddite shelf complete, mmm.
Your mixes are great btw. (I have a sense you are aware already). I have a goal to download all your mixes for myself one day. You know, like, having my own johnny_luddite shelf complete, mmm.
5/17/07 8:04am
The Lotto Badge
Thanks for the tag. :) I also hope the [P] album is released this year!!
Oh, you've got Johnny Marr as a favorite guitarist... That's plain awesome! I will be attending the Modest Mouse show in a month's time, can't wait!
Oh, you've got Johnny Marr as a favorite guitarist... That's plain awesome! I will be attending the Modest Mouse show in a month's time, can't wait!
5/15/07 10:08am
The MTC Romance Badge
i would just like to say your profile pic is epic beyond compare
5/12/07 6:30pm
The 6/6/6 Badge
yay!...I'm glad I was able to make an old man happy
5/12/07 10:44am
The Yay! Badge XII
talking is over rated. i do like the sound of electric newt though. misheard stuff is the best. reminds me of benny hill
5/8/07 8:35am
The Patton Badge
repost:
dr. who is the shit. not even comparable. especially if you're speaking of the old dr. who. i'm reposting this on your page. +millions for talking about ol' who.
dr. who is the shit. not even comparable. especially if you're speaking of the old dr. who. i'm reposting this on your page. +millions for talking about ol' who.
5/7/07 2:35am
The Audiobiography II Badge
I don't know why The Clash became a summer only band to me. I listen to them at other times of year but it feels wrong and makes me miss summer. Summer driving in particular.
It's like the ear candy equivalent of drinking eggnog in summer to me.
It's like the ear candy equivalent of drinking eggnog in summer to me.
5/6/07 7:03pm
The Yay! Badge XII
getting it right now!! it's funny I have some of the music already but it doesn't stop me from downloading your mix. cheers.
4/29/07 8:34pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
hey can you let me know when you send space your last mix?
4/29/07 8:13pm
The Bronze Badge
Tech talk is only interesting when you're talking with a person who knows what you're talking about. I own an entry-level Fender Stratocaster (I bought the heaviest strings I could and tuned it down to Bb to make up for not knowing any bass players), a 1964 Gibson LG-0 acoustic (way overpriced, but it was definitely worth it), and a cheap Squier P-Bass (I couldn't help myself). And my first amp was a Line 6, too (the Spider II 15, I believe). Interesting.
4/26/07 10:12pm
The Bronze Badge
I know what you mean by the "buying equipment" thing. Two days ago I picked up a Kay 1966 Galaxie I amp (transistor, not tube, alas), for a mere $45.44. I've proceeded to plug it into a karaoke machine with the "Echo" setting all the way up, which was plugged into a one-track tape recorder, which was plugged into a microphone which was directed at the amp, which was also plugged into the headphones of the tape recorder. Now I have a thirty-minute cassette tape of insane echo-y feedback noises and a pair of annoyed parents. But it cheered me up!
4/25/07 10:44pm
The Yay! Badge VIII
Dude, I still can't believe you have posted 52 mixes. you rock.
4/23/07 9:50pm
The Yay! Badge XII
Vic Mackey likes to rock and throw rocks and catch them between his teeth!
4/23/07 2:17pm
Mixtape Contest XXV: 1st Place
I noticed that you're #3 here now, and I all of a sudden had a flashback to back when you first joined the site and i had just seen your profile for the first time and I had thought to myself, "oh, look, it's just some old dude."
How wrong I was. Congratulations, man.
How wrong I was. Congratulations, man.
4/22/07 9:40pm
The Yay! Badge VII
I give your mixes +5 anyway, with no conspiracy. I can't wait to pass the crown, so to b.s., to the next MTC'r. Have a great weekend.
4/21/07 12:59pm
Team Robot - First Place
a)pshaw, whatev
b) they dont know!!!
c) and thus, my plan, convincing everyone to +5 your mixes automagically. it will be a glorious day!
b) they dont know!!!
c) and thus, my plan, convincing everyone to +5 your mixes automagically. it will be a glorious day!
4/19/07 6:52pm
TEAM 97 -- Third Place
thanks, luv :) you ARE doing one as well, right? you'd better!
4/18/07 11:59pm
The Level 21 Badge
Apparently Icelandic is the hardest language to learn.
4/18/07 11:36pm
The Yay! Badge IX
I uploaded my last mix. the link is on the tagboard for the mix.
4/16/07 1:05am
The Level 10 Badge
Ah, I will now have to check out some more Murray Head!
4/14/07 12:29am
The Yay! Badge IX
Oh and thanks very much. That story is amazing.
4/12/07 8:08pm
The Yay! Badge IX
I'm gonna upload the mix when I get a spare moment.
4/12/07 8:08pm
Team Robot - First Place
you're too kind sir. im not all that familiar with collins' political views, all i know is i cant get enough of 'we cant dance' right now... i am forever doomed to be stuck in the 80s, and i like it ;)
im planning a 102, as i left off a good hour of music on this first one. it becomes obvious once you press activate, i find...
im planning a 102, as i left off a good hour of music on this first one. it becomes obvious once you press activate, i find...
4/9/07 3:30pm
The Audiobiography II Badge
I wish I could have favorite London anything. I've never been to Europe.
4/3/07 10:23am
The Yay! Badge VII
Congratulations on reaching the 19,000 point uh, point. Cheers.
3/25/07 12:45pm
The Yay! Badge IX
ps. I totally ate at a resteraunt called THE BIG BEAR on my last trip back from OREGON.
3/24/07 9:09pm
The Yay! Badge IX
All of the track numbers that you didnt know were the non-UK ones. All of them I highly recommend.
3/24/07 9:08pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
i most definately agree.
a bowie best of would be predominantly early work for me.
a bowie best of would be predominantly early work for me.
3/23/07 1:01am
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
woah that's a pretty big compliment. i really don't think i deserve it.
i also wanted to put 'as the world falls down' from the labyrinth soundtrack on there, but alas, i had already used bowie.
there should be an exception for bowie, don't you think?
i also wanted to put 'as the world falls down' from the labyrinth soundtrack on there, but alas, i had already used bowie.
there should be an exception for bowie, don't you think?
3/22/07 4:08pm
The Yay! Badge IX
Its ok, Ive lost touch w/ pretty much everything.
3/22/07 7:39am
The Level 10 Badge
WHOA! as in "HOLY SHIT" or "consider my mind blown"! Excellent work. More points to show gratitude!
3/19/07 9:04pm
The Patton Badge
aw, thank you dear!! i'm sure you would be a spectacular edition to the the 'beau club crew.'
3/17/07 1:33am
The Patton Badge
it's late and i'm enjoying 'up the junction.' i'd like to thank you for reminding me of that song. it makes me smile and bob my head in the dark.
3/14/07 1:47am
The Yay! Badge IX
ps. Which ones are you not aware of? Id say at least half are british or on british labels.
3/14/07 1:02am
The Bronze Badge
Thank you for the Johnny Guitar Watson recommendations, and for reintroducing me to Scotty Moore (I KNEW that name sounded familiar!), its always great to hear new things.
3/12/07 8:58pm
The Level 21 Badge
I don't think so. Mine was a rabbit mix: quick in the lead but it has already lost its momentum. I predict 6th place for me.
3/12/07 8:27pm
The Level 21 Badge
OK, I'm waiting for that incredible timecapsule mix... I know you are going to create something special.
3/12/07 11:53am
The Level 21 Badge
Thank you for your generous contribution. I put the Slade on there for you. I havn't made a mix in such a long time. It feels good to be back.
3/9/07 11:24am
The Patton Badge
thank YOU. you're such a dear. i always love your mixes. basically, you make this site better :)
3/8/07 11:43pm
The Bronze Badge
I haven't heard Scotty Moore, or Johnny Guitar Watson, would you be so kind as to recommend some tracks for a fellow blues fan?
3/8/07 4:40pm
The Bronze Badge
Yeah, you definitely hit that one right on the nose.
3/1/07 3:43pm
The Yay! Badge VII
Sorry it took so long. Here is the i love your voice, may i have its number mix http://download.y ousendit.com/4DD8C5CE23EAECB0
3/1/07 10:49am
The Bronze Badge
One of the positive (and hypothetically terrifying) aspects of the Mixtape Collective is I can see EXACTLY WHAT YOU'RE DOING. So I saw your post to Spectacularview, and wanted to ask what you thought of Neutral Milk Hotel. Their best song just might be Two-Headed Boy, Pt. II, but I haven't heard everything from their back-catalogue so I can't say for sure.
2/28/07 7:12pm
The Valentine's Day 2007 Badge
Thanks! And you should absolutely check out Neutral Milk Hotel. Seriously. You will not regret it.
2/22/07 6:23pm
Mixtape Contest X: First Place
great music choices! supposedly bjork is touring soon, i cant wait!
2/20/07 3:43pm
The Beta Badge II
yea... i like this place. awesome... awesome...
2/19/07 12:14am
The Yay! Badge VII
You wrote, "An excellent collection as you would expect. I would have added a blues diva or two, plus Joni and Bjork, but that is just me. Nice watercolor too. As Greg House quoted the philospher Jagger, "You can't always get what you want."
If space would have permitted, I might not have gone with Bjork, but I would include her song "Play Dead" for you. Part two would include Nina, The Mermaids, Marcia Griffiths, Billie, Cesaria Evora, Helene Smith, Gladys and others that make a wholly different blissed out compilation. You up for a trade?
If space would have permitted, I might not have gone with Bjork, but I would include her song "Play Dead" for you. Part two would include Nina, The Mermaids, Marcia Griffiths, Billie, Cesaria Evora, Helene Smith, Gladys and others that make a wholly different blissed out compilation. You up for a trade?
2/16/07 6:31pm
The Patton Badge
interesting. i'll have to check that out. i've always been in love with smokey robinson - pretty much since he came on sesame street and did "U really got a hold on me" with the giant blue "U." it's nerdy that i remember. also, your mix for osborne should win. it's very sweet, and the best thus far.
2/15/07 8:17pm
The Bronze Badge
Oh, and just to affirm the mix's positive effect on me, I had never heard tracks 1, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 15 until this mix's creation, so now I have even more music to obsess about. Thank you.
2/15/07 3:49pm
The Patton Badge
why, thank you :) and which song is your favorite, if you don't mind me asking?
2/15/07 3:03pm
The Badge of Mystery
Happy early Valentine's Day!
http://www.s endspace.com/file/c85pm3
http://www.s endspace.com/file/c85pm3
2/12/07 8:27pm
The Bronze Badge
let me get it together and then I will send you a link
2/6/07 7:00pm
The Bronze Badge
It is on twice
thats was a mistake, but I am sure you realise that.
And I thought I checked it carefully...
thats was a mistake, but I am sure you realise that.
And I thought I checked it carefully...
2/6/07 5:48am
The Patton Badge
have you heard the new Residents album "tweedles"?
2/2/07 4:11pm
The Badge of Mystery
Yeah, I know all about the Big Freeze of '07 as I work for a fruit gifting company and we get almost all of our citrus from that area this time of year. Our fruit buyer has had a hell of a time finding stuff that hasn't been affected. Although that's nowhere near the strife that your region is under, but having grown up closely tied to agriculture through numerous aspects, I completely understand.
1/31/07 5:00pm
The Bronze Badge
Its coming, I am struggling to be inspired.
but it will be up soon
but it will be up soon
1/24/07 7:03pm
Mixtape Potpourri II: Third Place
Thanks for the message. You're safe, i'm pretty sure Hugh grant is the only grant i hate.
1/23/07 2:56pm
Mixtape Potpourri I: Second Place
I saw a piece of where he plays john drake on the dvd extras. He was in Portmeirion in that part for the first time. (that's why it's on the dvd, eh)
I saw some pictures of the members of the fanclub playing chess like they did in the series. Man, that looked so cool.
I saw some pictures of the members of the fanclub playing chess like they did in the series. Man, that looked so cool.
1/20/07 4:42am
Mixtape Potpourri I: Second Place
I have the Prisoner on dvd at home. Stole it from my dad, who watched it on french television when he was a kid. I'm totally saving up to go to Portmeirion this year. (most important wish of 2007) So, was it totally mind-blowing? (say yes!)
Be seeing you, No. 20.
Be seeing you, No. 20.
1/19/07 10:29am
The Yay! Badge VII
Do you happen to have any Flying Lizards ((other than "Money (That's What I Want)?)) I'm really hoping to find "Dizzie Ms. Lizzie" but I'll settle for whatever I can find. I watched Hiding Out, which features this song and I absolutely love it.
I'm reading Simon Reynold's Rip It Up and Start Again: Postpunk 78-84 and I'm learning about a lot of new/old bands.
I'm reading Simon Reynold's Rip It Up and Start Again: Postpunk 78-84 and I'm learning about a lot of new/old bands.
1/16/07 11:04am
The Bronze Badge
Oh I did get a pretty decent Chemikal Underground DVD with a pile of Arab Strap and Mogwai videos
1/16/07 9:07am
The Bronze Badge
You made it to level 20!!!
I was the worst; the only thing I listen to when I was home was a band called Wolf something or other; one of my friends was loving them. Sounded like Ozzy Black Sabbath; and to be honest if I wanted to listen to that, I would listen to Ozzy Black Sabbath
I did pick up some DVDs though! (TV shows; not music)
I was the worst; the only thing I listen to when I was home was a band called Wolf something or other; one of my friends was loving them. Sounded like Ozzy Black Sabbath; and to be honest if I wanted to listen to that, I would listen to Ozzy Black Sabbath
I did pick up some DVDs though! (TV shows; not music)
1/16/07 9:04am
The Bronze Badge
Never saw stardust
but I did see david essex on the telly at christmas. He is looking old now
but I did see david essex on the telly at christmas. He is looking old now
1/12/07 5:47am
The Bronze Badge
I read you comment on Nick Drake lying on his back to record his vocal part. John Lennon did the same thing during Revolution (the B-side version)
Did I out trivia you????
Did I out trivia you????
1/11/07 2:26pm
The Audiobiography II Badge
I always hear people talking about how "Black Eyed Dog" is scary, but I never really saw it that way myself. Mellow, slightly haunting, balmy night-y, but never scary. That's really interesting about how it was recorded though, I've never heard that before.
I just adore learning random rock history trivia. Thank you.
I just adore learning random rock history trivia. Thank you.
1/11/07 11:32am
The Patton Badge
haha thank you - i thought it would be fun to make a little mix to, poke fun at myself, if you will... it was pretty enjoyable. and your autobio -- my favorite.
1/10/07 9:15pm
The Bronze Badge
Thats because the Decemberist had a great year in 2006.
1/7/07 1:14pm
The Lotto Badge
Well thanks there sir, for the taaag..I was a little nervous about the first, y'know, but hey, as long as it makes one person smile (besides myself) then there's hope yet.
p.s. digging zappa there, plenty respect for the old boy genius..
p.s. digging zappa there, plenty respect for the old boy genius..
1/7/07 6:08am
The Yay! Badge VII
Yes, reading about "Glory Box" was stirring. Thank you for sharing. That makes two times that I've been moved today. Seeing Children of Men and then reading your story about your life and Portishead. Have a great weekend, I'm glad to know you.
1/6/07 7:01pm
The Yay! Badge VIII
Sweet jesus. Thank you for posting your audiobiography track.
1/6/07 4:18pm
The Feedback Badge
Yeah, I really don't dislike that version of Man Who Sold the World that much, it is about the fans.
12/27/06 1:22am
The Audiobiography II Badge
Thanks for the compliments on my mixes! It inspires me to share more!!!
12/26/06 10:39pm
The Bronze Badge
I looked again, and I do have 4 versions of john, I'm only dancing
I leave on Friday and will be gone till the 5th of January
So have a good Christmas and a better New Year! I'll be partying it up hard on Hogmany and I'll raise a glass to you then!
I leave on Friday and will be gone till the 5th of January
So have a good Christmas and a better New Year! I'll be partying it up hard on Hogmany and I'll raise a glass to you then!
12/18/06 12:00pm
The MLK Badge
Ahh! I envy you. You seem to have seen so many legends live. :D
Thanks!
Thanks!
12/15/06 5:19pm
The Yay! Badge VII
Do you have some Suzi Quatro you could share? I've been reading in my NME Presents: GLAM magazine again and realized I still haven't heard anything from her. Do The Sparks really fall under Glam?
12/15/06 8:26am
The Level 21 Badge
My drinking days are slowing down. Recovery time is too great. Not quite as spry as I once was. We can always admire the simple beauty of a black pint with its beige cap... for art's sake.
12/14/06 9:03am
The Level 21 Badge
Yeah. It's very stange that my mixtapes shoot up to the top like that. I don't want to seem competitive or anything.
12/12/06 2:04pm
The Level 21 Badge
Thanks.
I almost didn't enter because my computer is off being fixed.
Congrats on your entrance into the top 10
I almost didn't enter because my computer is off being fixed.
Congrats on your entrance into the top 10
12/11/06 9:20pm
The Bronze Badge
its all yours; most of my music stops in the sixties.
I do have some stuff from the 20s; but to many same artist stuff
I do have some stuff from the 20s; but to many same artist stuff
12/6/06 10:09am
The Bronze Badge
when I used to work in a record shop we had a regular customer that maintained that there was no 'real' jazz recorded after the Hot Fives and Sevens sessions
he was a freak
he was a freak
12/5/06 9:36am
The Bronze Badge
My father always considers the sax as the instrument of the devil and it has no place in Jazz
He is a traditionalist at heart.....
I thought I would share that.
He is a traditionalist at heart.....
I thought I would share that.
12/5/06 8:33am
The Bronze Badge
I will have to get my father to find that tape. if he can i'll mp3 it and send it to you.
I know the battlefield band; but I dont really care for them that much. Me and Scottish folk music dont play nice together. Years of the Alexander Brothers and the Corries at new year, i'd imagine
I know the battlefield band; but I dont really care for them that much. Me and Scottish folk music dont play nice together. Years of the Alexander Brothers and the Corries at new year, i'd imagine
12/5/06 6:25am
The Newbie Badge
Think it's called Edge of the World. It was before he met up with Pressburger. Very mdoern in some of the affects he's using.
http://www.i mdb.com/title/tt0028818/
http://www.i mdb.com/title/tt0028818/
12/5/06 12:24am
The Bronze Badge
Nazareth came from Dunfermiline (same as the Skids) Although they may of had one Geordie. Although they didnt really hit the big time till they shifted down south.
and I dont know if I really have part 3 in me, I may have to put the Bay City Rollers on it, and do we really want that?
Or, you may actually know this guy; my father has a tape of a Humphrey Littleton Jazz show that used to go out on Radio 2 on a friday night. It featured some guy from Scotland that moved to Chicago (I think) and he rose to prominence as blues bagpiper; now the strange thing was he only had one arm, and its really difficult to play the pipes with one arm, (I think he filled the bag with bellows between his knees) He used to play with a twelve fingered pianist, (go figure). Anyway; I cant remember his name.
He was bad, but kind of funny
and I dont know if I really have part 3 in me, I may have to put the Bay City Rollers on it, and do we really want that?
Or, you may actually know this guy; my father has a tape of a Humphrey Littleton Jazz show that used to go out on Radio 2 on a friday night. It featured some guy from Scotland that moved to Chicago (I think) and he rose to prominence as blues bagpiper; now the strange thing was he only had one arm, and its really difficult to play the pipes with one arm, (I think he filled the bag with bellows between his knees) He used to play with a twelve fingered pianist, (go figure). Anyway; I cant remember his name.
He was bad, but kind of funny
12/4/06 6:07pm
The Bronze Badge
I believe he did
It bombed if I remember
He also used to do Grants Whisky Ads. I think it was grants
It bombed if I remember
He also used to do Grants Whisky Ads. I think it was grants
12/4/06 6:00pm
The Bronze Badge
Do you remember the fuss? E's are good E's are good!
The video to that song had Jerry Sadowitz in it. He was from Aberdeen with a really thick accent. Me and a friend saw him perform at a comedy club in London and I think we were the only people that were laughing as no one else could understand him
Best joke. The Jehovahs Witness visited someone in Dundee to tell them about the Kingdom of God, spent 2 hours teaching them basic arithmatic!
The video to that song had Jerry Sadowitz in it. He was from Aberdeen with a really thick accent. Me and a friend saw him perform at a comedy club in London and I think we were the only people that were laughing as no one else could understand him
Best joke. The Jehovahs Witness visited someone in Dundee to tell them about the Kingdom of God, spent 2 hours teaching them basic arithmatic!
12/4/06 5:22pm
The Newbie Badge
Jealous that you attened a Michael Poweel lecture. Haven't actually seen 'Peeping Tom' even though I keep meaning to. Seen all the big Powell & Pressburger films though: Canterbury Tale, Red Shoes, Black Narcissus, IKWIG, Blimp, Matter of Life and Death, and Powell's first film about a remote Scottish island. Really want to see Tales of Hoffman as well but can't find it anywhere.
12/4/06 9:16am
The Bronze Badge
not actual dixieland I suppose, but the UK trad movement
12/4/06 8:53am
The Bronze Badge
I would have to get my father to make a 50s mixtape
which would be great if you like dixieland!
which would be great if you like dixieland!
12/4/06 8:47am
The Bronze Badge
Bob Mould from Husker Du lives in DC now and he Djs a club night in one of the local clubs.
I also did a 70s mix at the same time, but there has been so many new mixes posted in the last 24 hours it vanished of the recent mixes board.
I also did a 70s mix at the same time, but there has been so many new mixes posted in the last 24 hours it vanished of the recent mixes board.
12/4/06 5:57am
The Newbie Badge
Cheers. Powell & Pressburger are the most genius filmmakers ever. 90% of the time A Matter of Life and Death would be one my top five films but was in mroe of a Colonel Blimp mood when I made that list.
12/4/06 1:21am
The Bronze Badge
I love the Move; A guy I used to work with got me into them, he still goes to see Roy Wood on every tour, and apparently they exchange Christmas Cards. As for the Steppenwolf; sorry about that I havent heard it for such a long time I thought it would be a good addition.
12/3/06 12:13am
The Yay! Badge IX
especially anybody else that is in the chili peppers. Frusciante pulls my heart strings.
11/28/06 1:27am
The Bronze Badge
My dad has seen Dr John a couple of times, and he took me once. I was twelve and hated it!
I also turned down the opportunity to see live aid. I went to Stonehenge instead.
I am such a loser
I also turned down the opportunity to see live aid. I went to Stonehenge instead.
I am such a loser
11/26/06 12:55pm
The Bronze Badge
Squanto says, "Bird Fly South Maize Pilgrim," which roughly translates to "Happy Thanksgiving."
11/23/06 11:25am
The Level 21 Badge
No worries. I wasn't trying to scold you or anything. You are like a journalist, in that you are reporting on the facts of a story. And it's a fact that Gary Glitter was a part of the glamrock movement. Thus to be complete he probably should be included. And you did put an asterisk in your description.
It is odd that the man has been on the run for so long and only just this year have sports teams banned playing the song at games.
It is odd that the man has been on the run for so long and only just this year have sports teams banned playing the song at games.
11/21/06 8:05am
The Bronze Badge
Sorry about the mistake :)
I only ever heard the original a couple of times, I knew the Costello one for years as the original!: but the friend that played it for me told me it was Nick Lowe.
Thanks for pointing that out. I love facts!
I only ever heard the original a couple of times, I knew the Costello one for years as the original!: but the friend that played it for me told me it was Nick Lowe.
Thanks for pointing that out. I love facts!
11/20/06 6:52pm
The Bronze Badge
How long have you been playing guitar?
Sorry, I ask everyone.
Sorry, I ask everyone.
11/17/06 8:54pm
Team Robot - First Place
im actually looking to your mix for the win in this contest sir! good selection AND PRINCE! :D
11/16/06 8:27pm
The Bronze Badge
I love the Divine Comedy, Alway great pop tunes.
Thats 3 mixes in about 24 hours from me, I need a break!
Thats 3 mixes in about 24 hours from me, I need a break!
11/16/06 9:13am
The Bronze Badge
I love Throbbing Gristle! usually their tunes sound like violent sex in a robot factory, but when I am in the mood, it really hits the spot!
11/16/06 9:13am
The Bronze Badge
skids dont make it because of the fact I dislike richard jobson with a passion. he used to present a programmes on BBC scotland, and he irritated me. I actually have we hate the revillos (or was it the rezillos??) on vinyl at my parents house, and thank you for not mentioning big country or simple minds :) I may go for a volume 2 soon though, as there was a lot I missed out on.
11/15/06 5:29pm
The Level 21 Badge
Cheers, Congratulations to you as well.
Poor ParYen got d-looted. And didn't we all have about 200 more points on our mixes?
Poor ParYen got d-looted. And didn't we all have about 200 more points on our mixes?
11/12/06 1:51pm
The Bronze Badge
Haha, actually it's quite alright, since I was only up to about twelve songs and that wasn't enough Johnson in my opinion.
11/11/06 4:34pm
The Bronze Badge
The Fat Slags are indeed still in Viz. Billy the Fish less often
11/11/06 12:50pm
The Bronze Badge
That could be right. Dennis Law was a football player for Manchester Utd and Scotland, he was from Aberdeen though. I am actually from Kirriemuir through (I only spent a couple of days in Dundee) Kirriemuir is also the home town of Bon Scott and J.M. Barrie (Peter Pan author)
11/11/06 12:50pm
The Level 21 Badge
Thanks. Top honors to you as well. I was sure you were going to take us to school on that one, I guess you made me work that much harder.
Cheers.
Cheers.
11/11/06 8:40am
The Badge of Mystery
Oh I definitely see why you chose who you did. I guess I was just a little excited when I first saw the mix and was all ready to demand an upload link, but then was a wee disappointed. But you definitely have the musical knowledge and mixtape capacity to put out great complex and well thought-out mixes like this one. You're like a mixtaping demon.
11/10/06 9:01pm
The MLK Badge
I don't know either, but I know he's crazy... even Lester Bangs thought so!
11/10/06 8:14pm
Team Robot - Second Place
Thank you.
Be thrilled that your music taste is exceptional, I don't know many people like you. Plus you crank out the mixes like no other, I feel like you've been here for 2 weeks and you're already at a level 15, probably a level 16 by the time I finish typing this.
Be thrilled that your music taste is exceptional, I don't know many people like you. Plus you crank out the mixes like no other, I feel like you've been here for 2 weeks and you're already at a level 15, probably a level 16 by the time I finish typing this.
11/9/06 6:20pm
Team Robot - Second Place
I think you should get a badge for advancing the most in the least amount of time!
11/9/06 5:20pm
The Bronze Badge
ummm.....I actually quite like danelion and burdock........
11/9/06 6:02am
The MLK Badge
That's very true. In fact, I think my little brother would proclaim the Dalek his hero, even if he didn't know what one was.
11/8/06 11:58pm
The MLK Badge
LOL! That's a scary-ass promotion, honestly, I'd be afraid to see the movie if a Dalek attacked me.
11/8/06 11:52pm
The Bronze Badge
I am lucky, the local supermarket here sells marmite and it isnt too expensive. I have to shell out for my Orange Squash and there is even a store here that sells irn-bru (which you may or may not know the cultural significance of that for a scotsman) but I cant find cheese and onion crisps anywhere, but I will be in scotland for christmas and new year so I will stock up then!
11/8/06 8:42pm
The Bronze Badge
I love marmite, it was the first decent picture I got when I google image searched shite
11/8/06 11:17am
The Yay! Badge VII
You need to listen to more music.
http://mixt apecollectivelobby.blogspot .com/2006_11_01_mixtapecoll ectivelobby_archive.html
http://mixt apecollectivelobby.blogspot .com/2006_11_01_mixtapecoll ectivelobby_archive.html
11/8/06 10:37am
The Bronze Badge
Yeah, Joshua Tree and Rattle & Hum both sucked; in all reality I was never really a big fan, funny thing is; my wife is a HUGE fan; which makes it interesting in my house! Oh and I find bono patronising all the time!
11/7/06 6:35am
The Bronze Badge
Negativland were famously sued by both U2 and Casey Kasem for a track that they did based on Still Havent Found What I am Looking for with Casey screaming and swearing over the top of it. I really went off U2 then; there was no need for the lawsuit, and U2 then turn around and rip them off for their entire ZooTV tour! Nice one boys
11/7/06 6:05am
Team Monster - Third Place
YOU ARE CORRECT AND IT IS TRUE THAT THE WRITER WAS NOT YOU. I HAVE POSTED FOR ALL TO KNOW MY WRATH
YOU ARE SAFE
YOU ARE SAFE
11/6/06 7:26am
The Yay! Badge IX
ps. Let me know what you think of the Murder City.
11/5/06 6:20pm
The Yay! Badge IX
Thanks for your opinion! Im also glad to hear about the Murder City Devils cds.
11/5/06 6:18pm
The Bronze Badge
I cannot stress how thankful I am for all of that information. Once I find a way of scrounging together $25 I will purchase it.
11/5/06 3:51pm
Team Robot - First Place
i know what you mean, bowie's slowburn was amazing.. and the newest bob dylan ive heard was what he did for WonderBoys, and i loved that. but, its also possible for once great artists to fall to the badbad wayside, a la michael jackson. i still love his earlier work, but im not so sure he should have been so popular for so long. prince kind of went insane, but i think thats forgivable given the situation (the 80s)
10/31/06 10:19pm
Team Robot - First Place
it's been said before (and i tend to agree with them) that andre 3000 has the potential to be our new prince. the love below is a masterpiece.
10/31/06 11:31am
The Yay! Badge VIII
I'm assuming you have, but have you heard Mile's cellar door sessions? I just got myself a copy.
...damn.
...damn.
10/29/06 11:01pm
The Yay! Badge VIII
No sir, thank YOU for your mix as well as dropping your 'knowledge bombs' on us kids. Much appreciated.
10/29/06 11:00pm
TEAM 97 -- Team Badge
well, i'd give you a 'coolest' badge. i like your mindstate and your mix ideas are sweet.
10/27/06 11:27pm
TEAM 97 -- Team Badge
you should get a badge for outright coolest member on this site.
10/27/06 10:05pm
Team Robot - First Place
possibly maybe is my second favourite bjork track ever. it's not up to you wins #1 spot tho. vespertine is her only album i can continually listen to.. everything else gets sort of worn after a time & i need to put it up so it doesnt get old.
10/25/06 9:11pm
Team Robot - First Place
glad my mix helped.
i always find its great to get musicians to be angsty for you, so you dont need to do it for so long.
thanks for the notes on my mixes as well.
you're still absolutely stunning at this. im in awe.
i always find its great to get musicians to be angsty for you, so you dont need to do it for so long.
thanks for the notes on my mixes as well.
you're still absolutely stunning at this. im in awe.
10/25/06 9:05pm
Team Robot - First Place
havent heard of the beth + rustin collab.
and yeah, bjork was kinna behind the scenes there i think. she dated tricky for a while, wrote some songs for him (and he for her). they prolly all did something together somewhere. :)
and yeah, bjork was kinna behind the scenes there i think. she dated tricky for a while, wrote some songs for him (and he for her). they prolly all did something together somewhere. :)
10/25/06 9:04pm
Team Robot - First Place
im enabling a function that will allow you to get my shitty mood mix.. see how you like it, expect a PM soon.
10/25/06 11:00am
TEAM 97 -- Team Badge
...it's a good thing my fiancee doesn't mind them.
10/24/06 10:58pm
TEAM 97 -- Team Badge
i've got weird feet. a few of my toes look like they're broken. and my toenails are often purple from blood underneath (basketball). and i had surgery in '98 to remove a bone in the ball of my foot and reattach the tendon running to through to my big toe... so now my feet are even weirder.
but i'm okay with it.
but i'm okay with it.
10/24/06 10:51pm
Team Robot - First Place
yeah, ive heard people say they hated F. Apple as well.. that song was actually what inspired my season mix, so i had to include it. i think the thing that stuck with me when i fell into her music/voice was she was only 16 years old when she wrote/recorded her first album
10/23/06 11:26am
The Newbie Badge
Way to make me eat my words. You really do have the vinyl thing going on. Far out. Ever see Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould?
10/20/06 9:51am
The Halloween 2006 Badge
Ah, well, that's understandable. :-) I was in love with his early shows, and then Sunset Boulevard, but not fond at all of his later stuff. Currently my theater composer of choice is Jason Robert Brown.
10/19/06 11:52am
The Halloween 2006 Badge
Well, there *is* only one Webber track on the entire CD... so that's not too bad, considering I used to be a crazed Webberite. :-) And I must say it's difficult to make a showtunes monster mix without mentioning The Phantom at least once.
Thanks so much for the comment!
Thanks so much for the comment!
10/19/06 9:31am
Team Robot - First Place
i had no idea he was releasing a new album. the last 'new' dylan i heard was the song he did for the film the wonder boys. i liked that, his voice was kind of waits-esque. cant wait to hear the new stuff!
10/13/06 11:39pm
The Level 21 Badge
I was just telling someone else how I wanted the Kinkajou Guinness tin. "Just think what Kink-a-jou can do!" Or something thike that.
I've only seen that one in Ireland though.
I've only seen that one in Ireland though.
10/9/06 9:15am
The MLK Badge
I LOVE "Disco 2000". One time I played it so loud in my room someone had to shout in my ear to turn it down.
9/28/06 6:07pm
The MLK Badge
Hehe, I was just reminded by the Clash song. Sorry :)
9/23/06 7:34pm
The Yay! Badge VIII
I have a custom '67 Paul, but I'd give my left teste for a '57 Goldtop. Yar.
9/22/06 1:06pm
The Audiobiography Badge
I think Bjork is relevant to all age groups and states of being. + for being a champ.
9/20/06 7:00pm
Team Monster - Third Place
HAVE YOU BEEN TO MY REALM? DO NOT BE ALARMED.
9/20/06 4:18pm
Team Monster - Third Place
THE UNIVERSE SHALL EMBRACE YOU AND YOUR OUTPUT. DO NOT BECOME DISCOURAGED. I COME IN PEACE.
9/15/06 6:38pm
The Level 21 Badge
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm reading a book of the letters of Paul Bowles. He mentions one of his short stories was rejected 17 times. I gues it happens to the best of us.
9/15/06 5:18pm
The Level 21 Badge
That's great. I've recently finished a novel and am querying agents at the moment. Rough going for the first-time novelist. But the rejections are getting more personal (not just the photo-copied form letter anymore) so that's positive.
9/15/06 11:15am
The non-denominational egg badge
+ for a excellent nickname! luddite's forever!
9/15/06 8:00am
TEAM 97 -- Team Badge
hello.
+ for "For my wife and I to get our health back".
best wishes.
+ for "For my wife and I to get our health back".
best wishes.
9/15/06 7:28am
