Next in our Jazz Series
I listened to this for two weeks in an attempt to coneptualize it. I did not succeed. http://everydamncd.tumblr.com/post/171853643113/126-miles-davis-bitches-brew
Category: Music
Miles Davis – Birth of the Cool
Tumblr Jazz
I may not have mentioned this before, but I have a blog on Tumblr that is devoted to a somewhat geeky and idiosyncratic project: reviewing every music CD I own. It’s called Every. Damn. CD. and it’s got quite a history. I’ve been working on it for a long time, because I have long spells… Read More Tumblr Jazz
Fisking Frank Zappa, Because Why Not?
Which is to say, fisking his liner notes, which are irritating and pretentions: the latest post over at Every. Damn. CD. Original text in italic, my responses in Bold. Notes on the Compositions Included Herein AKA, I’M A MUSICIAN AND A GENIUS AND I LIKE FISH STICKS IN MY MOUTH. 1. Hungry Freaks, Daddy…(3:27) Was… Read More Fisking Frank Zappa, Because Why Not?
Duke Bike Rider Lives.
You may not know this, but I fart around in my office with music as well. A little bit ago, I made this: Yesterday, I found some of the tracks that I didn’t put on Yellow, made a new one, and called it Other. Behold. Each album is a buck each if’n you want to download them for… Read More Duke Bike Rider Lives.
Does Every British Rock Star Have to Be a Knight?
I like the fact that they’re thinking of naming one of the new heavy metallic elements after Lemmy Kilmister. Science should be pop-cultural whenever possible. I don’t like this sentiment, expressed in the article: Speaking of why he started the petition, Wright said: “In terms of record sales impact, Lemmy should have been offered an… Read More Does Every British Rock Star Have to Be a Knight?
My Birthday Music
I completed another year above ground on Saturday. While the good wishes were flowing in on Facebook, I decided to give back by posting some YouTube videos of tunes that resonated with me on that particular day. Herewith, those same videos, in a concise playlist, for your Monday listening enjoyement. Muddy Waters “Mannish Boy” Obvious, sure.… Read More My Birthday Music
Comparing Apple Music and Spotify, angrily.
The definition of first world problems, sure, but if you want to pay money to curate your own music streaming experience, it’s good info. I like the snark at the top. For me, the only legitimate choices seem to be Spotify and Apple Music. I’ve chosen not to test other streaming services like Google Play… Read More Comparing Apple Music and Spotify, angrily.
New Content: Demon-Killing and Caliphates
I have long been fascinated by the Crusades, the Crusader states, and the military orders. Piers Paul Read’s The Templars is a magisterial book that fits in well with the newer generation of Crusade historians (good-bye, “ambitious younger sons”, hello “pious armed pilgrims”). The Templars, of course, met their brutal end before the Middle Ages were… Read More New Content: Demon-Killing and Caliphates
Best Albums Lists are Always Wrong. Always.
I’ve never even heard of 90% of this Best of the 80’s list. Therefore, they’re wrong. But they know more about music than I do, because they know and have listened to these albums. Therefore, they’re right. But they’re a UK mag, meaning their judgement only makes sense according to the British 80’s scene. And… Read More Best Albums Lists are Always Wrong. Always.
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