...I also had this blog to assist me in finding some of the music I shared in the last post. It's called Feel It! So, take a look and see what kind of musical lessons you can take home with ya!
www.darcysfeelit.blogspot.com/2008_08_01_archive.html
Darcy, the blog owner, offers quite the amazing bit of info/insight on some pretty obscure musicians, as well as some we all know quite well...but either way, the blog is definitely worth a view if you love music!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Recent musical discoveries!
I mentioned in a previous post that my bro recently came to visit. As a fellow music lover, we had a blast taking the tour of a few of our local record stores and I had fun being overwhelmed by the amount of musical knowledge he has to offer...record shopping with him is also quite a HUGE music lesson! Whew! Wipe that sweat off the brow! Anyway, he recommended this band, Cymande...I'm really digging 'em, especially this song:
And for a pretty cool mix, take a listen to this Jurassic 5/Nightmares on Wax/Cymande - Linguistics on the Slide Mash-up I came across on YouTube, incorporating the above song. I'm honestly not usually one to like remakes of any original anything, but this dude combined a couple of my fave musical artists to come up with this successful tune. Check it here:
He also made me a bit more hip to The Yardbirds...where've I been??!! The following clip is a bit from the 1966 flick Blow Up by Michelangelo Antonioni. It features perhaps the first notable guitar smashing scene that became such a legendary thing for future bands, such as The Clash (see cover of London Calling)
And here are a couple of tunes I came across during one of my YouTube forays:
Chris Bartley- Gotta Tell Somebody (About My Baby)
Dee Edwards - Why Can't There Be Love
and this one, thanks to both my friend and my bro, for introducing me to Gloria Scott:
Hope you enjoy my musical foray for the night!
And for a pretty cool mix, take a listen to this Jurassic 5/Nightmares on Wax/Cymande - Linguistics on the Slide Mash-up I came across on YouTube, incorporating the above song. I'm honestly not usually one to like remakes of any original anything, but this dude combined a couple of my fave musical artists to come up with this successful tune. Check it here:
He also made me a bit more hip to The Yardbirds...where've I been??!! The following clip is a bit from the 1966 flick Blow Up by Michelangelo Antonioni. It features perhaps the first notable guitar smashing scene that became such a legendary thing for future bands, such as The Clash (see cover of London Calling)
And here are a couple of tunes I came across during one of my YouTube forays:
Chris Bartley- Gotta Tell Somebody (About My Baby)
Dee Edwards - Why Can't There Be Love
and this one, thanks to both my friend and my bro, for introducing me to Gloria Scott:
Hope you enjoy my musical foray for the night!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Some Things I find Interesting...
Over the weekend I watched quite a few programs on the local PBS station. One of which was a special devoted to Mike Douglas, host of one of the most ground breaking talk shows of the 20th Century. I found him to be quite fun and inspiring to watch and spent some time on YouTube watching clips of his show. Notable guest(s) John Lennon & Yoko Ono offered an amazing bit, while they support one of Rock & Roll's legends, Chuck Berry on stage.
**Plus, you gotta check out Chuck's kicks & the shirt sleeves dripping with fringe! Pretty cool!
If you'd like to know about Mike Doughlas and his show, you can find more info about him here: http://www.themikedouglasshow.com/
AND!...my brother came to visit me a few weeks back and we got to talking about shows we loved as kids and he reminded me about "Mad Monster Party?"...do you remember this one?! Why don't they make things like this anymore????!!!!
I think the closest to this might be Coraline (and in retrospect, Nightmare Before Christmas), which seems pretty enchanting. :D
But somehow still not the same!
**Plus, you gotta check out Chuck's kicks & the shirt sleeves dripping with fringe! Pretty cool!
If you'd like to know about Mike Doughlas and his show, you can find more info about him here: http://www.themikedouglasshow.com/
AND!...my brother came to visit me a few weeks back and we got to talking about shows we loved as kids and he reminded me about "Mad Monster Party?"...do you remember this one?! Why don't they make things like this anymore????!!!!
I think the closest to this might be Coraline (and in retrospect, Nightmare Before Christmas), which seems pretty enchanting. :D
But somehow still not the same!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Zombies are coming!!! Look out!
Some hackers had the good fortune of being able to pull a joke on many unsuspecting drivers in their early morning commutes. Check it out!
Reading about this and watching the clip reminded me how much I thoroughly enjoy zombie movies, especially the ones from the 80s or before! This would include "The Return of the Living Dead" & "Day of the Dead (both 1985), "Dawn of the Dead" (1978), "Night of the Living Dead" (1968)...well, you get the picture. I don't really go for remakes of any movie and this definitely goes for these flicks too. I must say I did enjoy "Shaun of the Dead" quite a bit and "28 Days Later" was pretty good too, and these are both newer. For a slight twist on the zombie genre, you've gotta look up some old Hong Kong flicks, such as "Mr. Zombie" & "Haunted Cop Shop I/II" which are technically considered 'Vampires', but seem like more of a vampire/zombie cross breed. You've gotta see for yourself to see what I mean!
For a bit more in depth details about Haunted Cop Shop, check here:
http://www.lovehkfilm.com/reviews/haunted_cop_shop.htm
Enjoy!
Reading about this and watching the clip reminded me how much I thoroughly enjoy zombie movies, especially the ones from the 80s or before! This would include "The Return of the Living Dead" & "Day of the Dead (both 1985), "Dawn of the Dead" (1978), "Night of the Living Dead" (1968)...well, you get the picture. I don't really go for remakes of any movie and this definitely goes for these flicks too. I must say I did enjoy "Shaun of the Dead" quite a bit and "28 Days Later" was pretty good too, and these are both newer. For a slight twist on the zombie genre, you've gotta look up some old Hong Kong flicks, such as "Mr. Zombie" & "Haunted Cop Shop I/II" which are technically considered 'Vampires', but seem like more of a vampire/zombie cross breed. You've gotta see for yourself to see what I mean!
For a bit more in depth details about Haunted Cop Shop, check here:
http://www.lovehkfilm.com/reviews/haunted_cop_shop.htm
Enjoy!
Unusual observation for the day...
...so, in reading over the MSN news page this morning, I came across this headline: "Wife pleads guilty in death-by-exercise case". HUH????! So, I had to click on it and read the story...
"Cops say video shows her pulling 73-year-old man around in swimming pool". Apparently, this woman, age 41, was pulling her husband, age 73, around in the pool and not letting him rest. He later died of a heart attack. What a crazy story and such a terrible thing to read about. For more crazy twists, you should read the article.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29195978/?GT1=43001
And, as an aside, while we're in the line of unusual observations, if you have not seen Joaquin Phoenix on Letterman's Late Show this past week, it's worth a viewing:
"Cops say video shows her pulling 73-year-old man around in swimming pool". Apparently, this woman, age 41, was pulling her husband, age 73, around in the pool and not letting him rest. He later died of a heart attack. What a crazy story and such a terrible thing to read about. For more crazy twists, you should read the article.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29195978/?GT1=43001
And, as an aside, while we're in the line of unusual observations, if you have not seen Joaquin Phoenix on Letterman's Late Show this past week, it's worth a viewing:
Happy 50th Birthday, BARBIE!
Yes, 2009 marks the 50th birthday of America's favorite fashion doll! Barbie Millicent Roberts turns 50 this year! Congratulations and a very Happy Birthday to you!
Barbie in 1959
and Barbie's 50th Anniversary edition 2009
In honor of her 50th, there was a most amazing fashion show at Bryant Park's NY fashion week. "Fifty designers, including Vera Wang, Betsey Johnson, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Carmen Marc Valvo and Marchesa, all created special looks for everyone's favorite fashion icon." For an article about the show and photos, take a look here: http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-look/fashion-week/article.aspx?cp-documentid=17839530>1=32013
Barbie has meant many things to me throughout the years, a fantasy land of fashion, trips in the Barbie motorhome, parties in the Dream House, concerts with the Rockers...so many experiences lived out with friends and our dolls. My mom made me some really amazing clothes from official Barbie patterns from the 60s (which I still have, BTW!). When I was learning to crochet, I made orange crochet ponchos for my dolls. And when I finally got too old to play with them, they became a collection and then it was the hunt for the old ones from the 60s and early 70s. The details put into the clothing from 1959 thru to the early 70s was just amazing! Lined with satin, real zippers and buttons, quality fabrics...they were made as if for a real person, only in miniature! Quite impressive!!!
A couple of years ago, I decided to sell off the majority of my collection, because I wanted them to go to someone who would enjoy them more than I was...I felt that it was a shame that they were packed up in boxes and not on display to be enjoyed and played with...so, off they went to new homes, thanks to eBay. :D I did keep a big red trunk full of the dolls and clothes that I played with as a child. Those were too personal for me to part with!
I think Barbie is an amazing doll...to have stood the test of time and to be celebrating 50 years of existence says so much about Mattel and the many creative people who have worked on the Barbie & family dolls all these years. Always at the forefront of fashion and trends, I think she will be around for many more years to come! Congrats and Happy Birthday Ms. Roberts!
For pics of dolls from the '09 collection, take a look here: http://www.angelicdreamz.com/store/Barbie_2009.html
For a bit on the history of the doll (& links to shopping, news & events) take a look here: http://barbiestyle.barbie.com/history.html
and here:
http://groups.msn.com/barbiessecret/thehistoryofbarbie.msnw
And Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbie
Barbie in 1959
and Barbie's 50th Anniversary edition 2009
In honor of her 50th, there was a most amazing fashion show at Bryant Park's NY fashion week. "Fifty designers, including Vera Wang, Betsey Johnson, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Carmen Marc Valvo and Marchesa, all created special looks for everyone's favorite fashion icon." For an article about the show and photos, take a look here: http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-look/fashion-week/article.aspx?cp-documentid=17839530>1=32013
Barbie has meant many things to me throughout the years, a fantasy land of fashion, trips in the Barbie motorhome, parties in the Dream House, concerts with the Rockers...so many experiences lived out with friends and our dolls. My mom made me some really amazing clothes from official Barbie patterns from the 60s (which I still have, BTW!). When I was learning to crochet, I made orange crochet ponchos for my dolls. And when I finally got too old to play with them, they became a collection and then it was the hunt for the old ones from the 60s and early 70s. The details put into the clothing from 1959 thru to the early 70s was just amazing! Lined with satin, real zippers and buttons, quality fabrics...they were made as if for a real person, only in miniature! Quite impressive!!!
A couple of years ago, I decided to sell off the majority of my collection, because I wanted them to go to someone who would enjoy them more than I was...I felt that it was a shame that they were packed up in boxes and not on display to be enjoyed and played with...so, off they went to new homes, thanks to eBay. :D I did keep a big red trunk full of the dolls and clothes that I played with as a child. Those were too personal for me to part with!
I think Barbie is an amazing doll...to have stood the test of time and to be celebrating 50 years of existence says so much about Mattel and the many creative people who have worked on the Barbie & family dolls all these years. Always at the forefront of fashion and trends, I think she will be around for many more years to come! Congrats and Happy Birthday Ms. Roberts!
For pics of dolls from the '09 collection, take a look here: http://www.angelicdreamz.com/store/Barbie_2009.html
For a bit on the history of the doll (& links to shopping, news & events) take a look here: http://barbiestyle.barbie.com/history.html
and here:
http://groups.msn.com/barbiessecret/thehistoryofbarbie.msnw
And Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbie
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Still here...
...okay, so this time an entire season has slipped through my fingers without me even really realizing it. Whew! Not that you all are so anxious for a post from me, but here goes:
First of all, I'd like to wish everyone a very Groovy Valentine's Day!
I've recently been working hard at putting together a promo catalogue for the Questionetc. Handmade Fashion Accessories collection. Here's a couple of the sample pages:
In addition to this, I have posted a slew of new items in my etsy shop and will be posting more over the next week...please visit! http://www.questionetc.etsy.com/
Since last you've heard from me, I've been invited to join the Ace's High Rhythm & Soul Society DJ crew! Springtime will be our debut and if you're in the San Francisco area, keep an eye out! To stay on the track for our upcoming events, check in or sign up with us here: www.myspace.com/aceshighrythmandsoul
And one final notice...if you're into classic reggae tunes of the Original Skinhead era from '69-'73, you've gotta visit Mad Dog in the Fog for it's monthy DJ 'do, WAKE THE TOWN! Three of S.F.s top selectors, Bryan Martin, Shawn from the old Upsetter and Mr. Ryha, along with top notch guest DJ's, throw down the boss tunes every first Saturday of the month! Come join us March 7th!!!
...and as an aside, if you're in need of a flyer or other graphic design creation and like what you see with my Wake the Town flyer and the Questionetc. catalogue , feel free to send me a message. I'd love to hear from you!!!
Until next time, have a wonderful weekend and stay warm and dry where ever you are! Cheers!!!
First of all, I'd like to wish everyone a very Groovy Valentine's Day!
I've recently been working hard at putting together a promo catalogue for the Questionetc. Handmade Fashion Accessories collection. Here's a couple of the sample pages:
In addition to this, I have posted a slew of new items in my etsy shop and will be posting more over the next week...please visit! http://www.questionetc.etsy.com/
| Etsy Buy Handmade Questionetc |
Since last you've heard from me, I've been invited to join the Ace's High Rhythm & Soul Society DJ crew! Springtime will be our debut and if you're in the San Francisco area, keep an eye out! To stay on the track for our upcoming events, check in or sign up with us here: www.myspace.com/aceshighrythmandsoul
And one final notice...if you're into classic reggae tunes of the Original Skinhead era from '69-'73, you've gotta visit Mad Dog in the Fog for it's monthy DJ 'do, WAKE THE TOWN! Three of S.F.s top selectors, Bryan Martin, Shawn from the old Upsetter and Mr. Ryha, along with top notch guest DJ's, throw down the boss tunes every first Saturday of the month! Come join us March 7th!!!
...and as an aside, if you're in need of a flyer or other graphic design creation and like what you see with my Wake the Town flyer and the Questionetc. catalogue , feel free to send me a message. I'd love to hear from you!!!
Until next time, have a wonderful weekend and stay warm and dry where ever you are! Cheers!!!
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