Hey there, you, you lovely person you. Here’s my 2011 mix. I was tempted to entitle this one “Thru Being Cool” because it seems just so incredibly mainstream and predictable to me, but . . . well, I have to be true to myself, yes? And cripes, is this, what, the fifth of these I’ve [...]
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For fans of “new music”
Or “contemporary classical” or what you will. Bang on a Can are celebrating their 25th anniversary by giving away downloads of their latest release. Check it out here.
Christmix 2011
Click on the photo of Ferdinand, the dog J-Man and I helped rescue recently, for a little holiday listening treat. I tried to keep the cheer to a minimum, for those of you who aren’t so cheery around the holidays. An itty bit of cheer came through all the same. Deal. Christmix 2011 Blue Holiday [...]
Serenity now!
At the risk of seeming like an Apple worshiper, I will recommend to you the Buddha Machine app. Once you play around with it and figure out the Chinese characters, you can customize up to six different drones for simultaneous play on an iPad. Ommmm.
What you had and what you lost
I’d love to take this hypothetical class on Stevie Nicks, and I have a hunch some of you might too.
What’s news?
This afternoon I was reading the LA Times on line, catching up on Frank McCourt’s latest flailing attempts to maintain control of the Dodgers. When I was done, I scrolled to the bottom and glanced at the links there. Sometimes I’ll make my way through the news like this, instead of returning to the homepage [...]
Cops, robbers, and soothing electronic music
I’m still trying to figure out exactly what this is, but I do know that it’s amazing. There are ones for NY, SF, Chicago, and Montreal, too.
The funniest review, ever
This review almost makes me want to watch this show, but I’m sure that the thing itself could never live up to this take on it.
Love is in the Mix
Here’s a mix I made for the cocktail hour before a friend’s wedding a few years ago. 1. There is No Greater Love – Dinah Washington 2. Isn’t it Romantic? – Chet Baker 3. My Funny Valentine – Miles Davis Quintet 4. Pretty-Eyed Baby – Roy Eldridge & Dizzy Gillespie 5. Come Rain or Come [...]
