How have I not heard of the Black Cab Sessions until now? A cabbie in London picks up a musician, the musician plays a song while riding around, and the whole thing is videotaped. Here's Calexico: [link]
I like pancakes 'cause they're stackable. Ooo, and waffles 'cause you can put things in the little holes if you wanted to.
Buffy ,'Potential'
Buffista Music 4: Needs More Cowbell!
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.
Jon B. - Apr 10, 2009 10:36:35 am PDT #955 of 6436
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
Sue - Apr 10, 2009 3:42:17 pm PDT #956 of 6436
hip deep in pie
It's very similar to the Take-away Sessions, in look and premise...I wonder if they are somehow related.
tommyrot - Apr 11, 2009 5:41:34 am PDT #957 of 6436
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Am in a cafe, waiting for breakfast while they play the radio. "Come On Eileen" was just on. One verse from that song always seemed weird to me:
These people round here wear beaten down eyes
Sunk in smoke dried faces they're so resigned to what their fate is,
But not us, no not us we are far too young and clever.
Remember Toora Loora Toora Loo-Rye-Aye
Eileen I'll hum this tune forever.
That verse always struck me as ironic; I foresee Eileen and the singer ended up just like all the other "people round here." (If Eileen and the singer are even together in the future.)
ETA: It's the "We are far too young and clever" that seems ironic. Obviously, they won't be young forever.
Thoughts?
Perhaps I should have coffee....
Jon B. - Apr 11, 2009 11:05:21 am PDT #958 of 6436
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
See also, "Born to Run"?
Jon B. - Apr 11, 2009 11:06:32 am PDT #959 of 6436
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
That is to say: I don't know if ironic is the right word, but I think we're supposed to recognize that escape is unlikely.
Tom Scola - Apr 13, 2009 2:25:36 pm PDT #960 of 6436
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
Phil Spector: Guilty
Juliebird - Apr 13, 2009 4:20:48 pm PDT #961 of 6436
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
Does anyone have the lyrics to Clayhill's "Afterlight"?
Laga - Apr 15, 2009 5:37:33 pm PDT #962 of 6436
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
I was trying to remember the words to Ain't Got No and I found this.
Barb - Apr 17, 2009 8:33:19 am PDT #963 of 6436
“Not dead yet!”
Uploaded a very cool song to brawk. Cuban-American artist named Nil Lara--
billytea - Apr 19, 2009 4:06:47 am PDT #964 of 6436
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.
Having a little too much free time these days, I've made a list of some Australian music I've been enjoying of late. I'm sure some of them have received some play in the States, but I don't know which ones.
First up, Adelaide artist Sia discovers how to use the powers of French mime for good, in "Soon We'll Be Found". [link] She's already known for the haunting song "Breathe Me", which I believe was used in Six Feet Under. Bonus track for those looking for a more disturbing video clip (yes, the one without French mime is the disturbing one), "Buttons": [link]
Next song is "Black And Gold", by Sam Sparro. I'm a sucker for syncopated rhythms. I believe there are other people here who may appreciate the men in top hats. [link]
For people who are having trouble meeting their recommended daily intake of whimsy, the pixie-esque Lenka offers "The Show". [link]
Something with more of a beat, the Rogue Traders' "Voodoo Child". Fans of Doctor Who may recognise it from the penultimate episode of Season 3. [link]
A rather wonderful animated video to accompany Gotye's atmospheric "Heart's A Mess". [link]
I don't quite know how to describe this one. Overload of ghost children in Pnau's "Baby". [link] I also rather enjoy their collaboration with Ladyhawke, "Embrace". The dancing strawberry and friends make their appearance here too. [link] Speaking of Ladyhawke, her latest song, "Delirium", manages an enjoyoable beat. [link]
Half of Pnau is also half of Empire Of The Sun, whose first single is "Walking On A Dream". They shot this video in Shanghai, no doubt to the bemusement of the locals. Fortunately, the Shanghainese have considerable practice in waiting until one is out of earshot before giving voice to their mockery. [link]
Finally, Missy Higgins (no relation) and her song "Where I Stood". Similar sentiments to Fergie's "Big Girls Don't Cry", except Missy sounds like she actually means it. I couldn't find the official video, so this is a live performance. [link]
Thank yez. Thank yez all. Australia will be here all week. Try the veal.