December 2008
29 posts
Put on a happy face →
WatchBlend- Terry Rodgers
profile of an American realist painter. his work portrays the Gatsbys of our time and tries to imagine what’s behind their various facades. he has an interesting take on American idealism and the complexities of social interaction. it’s funny that i stumbled upon the this today, cause i also just found this, a doc on rich kids and their inner lives.
Yvonne Gray- Keep the Music Alive from her album...
Kitch- Curfew Time
Amazing 70’s calypso...
Mirror Image- White Christmas
nothing like...
The Associated Press: Cake request for 3-year-old... →
randomonium:
The father of 3-year-old Adolf Hitler Campbell, denied a birthday cake with the child’s full name on it by one New Jersey supermarket, is asking for a little tolerance. Heath Campbell and his wife, Deborah, are upset not only with the decision made by the Greenwich ShopRite, but with an outpouring of angry Internet postings in response to a local newspaper article over the weekend...
Watchoptimisto:
Showalter interviews Ian Black
WatchN.A.S.A- “Money”
cool video feat. david byrne, chuck d, ras congo, seu jorge, and z-trip
[via pitchfork]
Watchoptimisto:
Excellent conversation between an icon of social liberalism (John Stewart) and social conservatism (Mike Huckabee)
Watchsome historic circle rules football footage from prague
featuring the world’s youngest and first non-English speaking player.
11.30.08 at Lenta Park
In Defense of Teasing →
WatchPart III….
This album’s great overall. Such an interesting mix of old/new influences (16th Century English folk songs, avant garde orchestral/keyboard parts, electronics). Consists of 3 large vocal works/sound collages (each very different in concept). While Nico’s writing is full of difficult harmonies, rhythms, and sound layering, it’s nicely balanced with simple...
Watchpart II
WatchJust started getting into Nico Muhly’s album Mothertongue. Check it out, I’ll put up all 3 parts of his final work on the album, The Only Tune.
