Art is the music we make from the bewildered cry of being alive. ~Maria Popova
03 Jul 2014 Leave a comment
in Video of the Week Tags: mick jagger
30 Jun 2014 Leave a comment
in On a Lighter Note, Video of the Week Tags: total eclipse of the heart
Shit got a little weird in the early days of MTV as the keys to the pop music kingdom were handed over to young cinematographer-types and the music was often interpreted in…interesting ways in the visual medium.
An excellent way to display the weirditude of the typical early 80’s pop music video is to simply alter the lyrics of the song to reflect what’s going on onscreen.
Hence, the Literal Video Version, of which Bonnie Tyler’s ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ may be the finest example. Of course, the songs of Jim Steinman–who was (or should be held) responsible for most of Meat Loaf’s most memorable (and overwrought) material–are ideally suited for this particular brand of ridicule.
Enjoy.
30 Jun 2014 Leave a comment
in On a Lighter Note Tags: eminem
(via The Onion)
ROCHESTER, MI—Hip-hop artist Marshall Mathers, a.k.a. Eminem, said he was left wholly terrified today after meeting his daughter Hailie’s new boyfriend Justin Denham, an 18-year-old who was reportedly raised on the rapper’s music…
28 Jun 2014 Leave a comment
in General Posts Tags: waltz
(Via NPR)
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
One, two, three, one, two, three, one, two, three: That’s the rhythm of a waltz. It’s one of the world’s most common dance forms. And you’d be forgiven if this triple-time pattern conjures up mental images of ball gowns and fancy-pants manners. But this quintessential high-society dance has some surprisingly indecent roots…
27 Jun 2014 Leave a comment
in General Posts Tags: george jones
Rick Diamond, Getty Images
(via Taste of Country)
Every Moment Has A Song 