Bruno Mars did his thing on the Grammys last night… started off shaky but then did a Motown soul take on “Grenade” and the fun began. Janelle Monae came on and did her thing… and while there were a couple of rough spots… they entertained — which is all I ask of any entertainer [...]
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There are many good reasons to hate the Grammys (their preaching of the DRM gospel in the name of “free speech”, Jethro freaking Tull beating Metallica, etc.) but the show is light years ahead of The American Music Awards in the array of music they show in their live telecast. Sadly, it’s lighter on jazz [...] Esperanza Spaulding with Bobby McFerrin in a pre-telecast performance…. kudos to them for giving it to her when Justin Bieber had to be the most popular choice. Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Terry Teachout — over at Commentary Magazine — bolsters the case for the genius of Cab Calloway and his signature tune “Minnie the Moocher” in this review of a new Calloway biography. Few cinematic cameos have been more galvanizing than Cab Calloway’s in The Blues Brothers. In the 1980 film, he plays a [...] Quincy Jones has had a helluva career. I ran across this interview with Quincy Jones by US Magazine on Yahoo!’s omg! entertainment site and while it’s typical fluff he did have something to say about Kanye West and I love a good put down (ed. — question bolded by me): Us: Kanye West is similar [...] Share on Facebook Share on Facebook A new album of re-mixed Elvis tunes — based on the Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil show Viva Elvis is set for release in November. Here is the first single — Suspicious Minds. The vocal track is original. Comments? Anything that sends people back to listen to Elvis songs is not necessarily bad. This [...] Tell Tchaikovsky the news I’m out of my league, here, but a recent post by Floyd and comments by Stephanie reminded me of a Post I have wanted to write for a while. Unfortunately, I don’t have the knowledge to write it, but Stephanie’s comment made me think our readers could do [...] I made the above for my lecture today in Humanities (1500-present) — thought I’d share…. Henry Purcell and a brief collection of Restoration-era art and architecture (and some Dutch Baroque mixed in) Two kings are Charles II and King William III (of Orange) — the music is a clip from the Restoration soundtrack. I [...] Share on Facebook The bride receives a surprise wedding toast — and while the quality is iffy… the sentiment and the overall impact is awesome. Veruckt… may your wedding be as joyful! Share on Facebook I found this at the UK’s Daily Mail: When Kristian Anderson was diagnosed with cancer he opted for a unique way to show how much he loved his wife on her birthday. The 35-year-old made a video to thank her for supporting him throughout his cancer treatment and managed to convince actor Hugh Jackman [...] Everyone knows how much I love dogs — especially no on in particular. Share on Facebook Johann Sebastian Bach… not just good for your ears and good for your soul… good for you period. From Miller-McCune: A newly published study from Mexico reports repeated listening to certain classical works — including one by Mozart — helps ease the debilitating symptoms of clinical depression. “Music offers a simple and elegant [...] Eric… I have found the perfect way… when that day comes decades hence — that you should be memorialized. L.P. = Late Porvaznik — What record would you be memorialized as? The company at the link will take your ashes and make them into vinyl records. Share on [...] |
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