I just got back from the Sgt. Pepper tribute at the Hollywood Bowl with the orchestra and Cheap Trick plus many cool guests. GREAT fun and loads of interesting performers. They did a range of Beatle's songs in the first half, and then performed the whole Sgt. Pepper album in the second. Highlights: Joan Osborne kicking major ass on "Lady Madonna," Aimee Mann singing "Lovely Rita," The lead singer from Ministry wailing on "She's So Heavy," the conductor coming out for the second half of the program in a Cheap Trick t-shirt, and Ian Ball (from Gomez), who was adorable, singing "When I'm 64". Zander was in really great voice all evening and of course Rick Nielsen was amazing on guitar. A very cool night!
Nice acronym, Mom!
Buffy ,'Showtime'
Buffista Music III: The Search for Bach
There's a lady plays her fav'rite records/On the jukebox ev'ry day/All day long she plays the same old songs/And she believes the things that they say/She sings along with all the saddest songs/And she believes the stories are real/She lets the music dictate the way that she feels.
Scrappy - Aug 11, 2007 10:35:54 pm PDT #6216 of 10003
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
DavidS - Aug 11, 2007 11:09:43 pm PDT #6217 of 10003
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Zander was in really great voice all evening
He's a very chameleonic singer. Sort of underrated because he can absolutely wail like Roger Daltry, but he can sell Nielsen's snarky lyrics. He can also get a very Beatleseque Lennon or McCartney voice as necessary.
Sean K - Aug 12, 2007 8:14:59 am PDT #6218 of 10003
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Awesome, Robin! I've been listening to plugs for that concert for weeks, and thought it sounded fun. And the guests sound wonderful. Plus, you reminded me that I really need to pick up some Gomez.
The lead singer from Ministry wailing on "She's So Heavy,"
Al "Alien" Jorgensen.
Fiona - Aug 12, 2007 9:33:54 am PDT #6219 of 10003
Plus, you reminded me that I really need to pick up some Gomez.
I'd start with one of their first two albums, "Bring it On" or "Liquid Skin". Their subsequent ones just aren't so good, sadly, though most do have their moments, and the most recent one ("How we Operate") was a bit of a return to form.
I have some interesting rarities and EP stuff, if your appetite is sufficiently whetted.
tommyrot - Aug 12, 2007 11:16:24 am PDT #6220 of 10003
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I just saw The Simpsons movie a second time. And to think I was earwormed with "Spider Pig" before....
Also, have people seen this trailer for Spider Pig? It's pretty funny. [link]
And I'm going to be incredibly anal and post a link to the correct lyrics to "Spider Pig" [link]
eta: And the "operatic" version of "Spider Pig" is available from iTunes!
Sean K - Aug 12, 2007 11:25:11 am PDT #6221 of 10003
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
And I'm going to be incredibly anal and post a link to the correct lyrics to "Spider Pig" [link]
t is shamed by tommyrot
tommyrot - Aug 12, 2007 11:29:46 am PDT #6222 of 10003
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
The only reason I posted that is the correct version is a little funnier in that last line....
Laga - Aug 12, 2007 11:38:07 am PDT #6223 of 10003
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
I only know the Polkaholics.
Still impressed. All three are bands I had hung out with at some point in Chicago. The guys from Ulele went to high school with my bestest friend and two guys from New Rob Robbies worked with my ex hubby. One of those guys used to also be in The Polkaholics.
Theodosia - Aug 13, 2007 5:05:30 am PDT #6224 of 10003
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I'm late to the Favorite Album Title discussion, but why didn't anyone mention What Were Once Vices Are Now Just Habits? (I've probably got that screwed up in memory.)
Hayden - Aug 13, 2007 5:53:27 am PDT #6225 of 10003
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
McLusky's album titles were extraordinary: My Pain and Sadness Are More Sad And Painful Than Yours, McLusky Do Dallas, and The Difference Between Me And You Is That I'm Not On Fire.