"Hidden Gems" & "Shame on Thems"

Ego! Ego! Ego!

2007-09-10T09:57:00.000-04:00

50 Cent: I'll quit if outsold by West

2007-08-10T19:33:00.001-04:00

I Can't believe I'm saying this but,
Gooooooooo, Kanye!!!!

The Police Should've Ticketed Kanye!!

2007-08-03T14:11:00.001-04:00

If there was ever an example of a music industry train wreck, this is it. I'm just very sorry my beloved Sting was a part of it.
Someone thought it was a good idea to expose The Police to some younger fans by bringing this opportunistic asshole on stage during a classic. Sting didn't even know who he was. At least it seemed that way since he pronounced Kanye's name incorrectly. The only credit I will give Kanye is that he seemed uncomfortable, possibly indicating he understood the company he was in. His non-musical rants and "huh!"s were only overshadowed by the lack of class he displayed in constantly interjecting over Sting's verse. In fairness to Kanye, he's a pretty good producer. In fairness to the truth, he's a pretty big asshole. (which can be seen here)....I do love the comedic value of Mike Myers' face in this clip, though.
John Mayer did show a tanker full of taste however, by standing to the side and quietly paying homage to the legends.
Thank you, John. You give us hope that someone can be in the music business these days and still have talent and a little class.....I told myself I wouldn't cry......anyone got a tissue?....

Arkansas couple welcomes 17th child

2007-08-03T13:50:00.001-04:00

There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, she had so many children her uterus fell out.
I know this has nothing to do with music, but Damn! Somebody had to say it. Does it help that I sang the nursery rhyme when i typed it?....guess not.
My congratulations to the Duggars, who from the looks of things in the pic are Pentecostal. So somebody give 'em a big HHHAALLLEEELLLUUIIIAAHH!!!!!!

Frou Frou

2007-06-19T00:56:00.000-04:00

Frou Frou & Imogene Heap

OK, it might take you a minute to adjust that "I only like what I know" part of your brain. Imogene Heap's vocal expressions are incredibly original. And as anything wholly original, at first you're not sure if you like it. But if you give it a second, you usually find yourself fully intrigued or repulsed. In this case, I think you find yourself captivated.
Guy Sigsworth is the other very talented part of this duo named Frou Frou, and his production skills are impressive. Between the two of them, beautifully crafted tunes emanate. The lyrics are provocative, the sound-scape is plush, and the the total effect is emotionally moving. This is something really rare in a lot of modern music. (God, I feel old just saying that).
Satisfy your mood for something that's really different and has substance. Listen to everything you can from Frou Frou.

Key tunes.....way too many to mention.

This is impressive.

The Modern Day Martin Luther King Jr.?

2007-06-14T13:46:00.000-04:00

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And the "Dumb-ass of the year" award goes to......
by unanimous vote........R. Kelly!

Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne

2007-06-14T13:32:00.000-04:00

"Girlfriend" video by Avril Lavigne
Watch as Avril Lavigne channels Toni Basil.
I hate myself for loving this song, but I'm a big, dumb animal, Folks.

ROBY DUKE: "Ghost"

2007-06-11T21:32:00.000-04:00

© 2004 MasaliMusic http://www.robyduke.com/

Having been a fan of the little known, Roby Duke since the early 80's, I was anxious to see what his instrumental CD would entail. I always appreciated his vocal stylings, songwriting, and musicianship, but didn't know if he could carry an entire CD with just instruments. Well he did....and he didn't.
The bottom line is this, "Ghost" is one of the most original and moving pieces of work I have been privy to. The textures are creative and awe inspiring. The tunes are executed brilliantly. Roby shows you a look into his soul that only his music could provide. And your spiritual itch gets scratched in places you didn't think it could. The catch is, this isn't just an instrumental CD. There are vocals, but Duke uses his vocals as an additional palette from which to create. Cleverly, he mixes his vocals beneath the surface of the melodies creating a human longing without the limitations of intelligible words. For a singer, this shows great restraint and appreciation for the power of just music.
This CD is something that must be experienced by anyone who feels the music go all the way down.
Stand-Out Tracks: "Walking in Georgetown", "Pandemic", "Lakota Dream", "Melizzma", "Boo Dancing", "Deception Pass"
Pick it up today and enjoy!

http://cdbaby.com/cd/robyduke