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Aug
25
Jeff Hanson’s Melodies
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Jeff Hanson is mistaken for a female singer songwriter all the time, but believe it or not that is Jeff Hanson singing those beautiful melodies. It is quite different I must say, a little hard to get over… Is it just me? Does anyone else have a hard time listening to these beautiful melodies that sound as if they are being sung by a female vocalist but indeed it is male?
Regardless, the music is indeed beautiful… Hopefully it will be easier for you to get over then it has been for me… I am still tripping a bit over here.
mp3: Your Only Son
mp3: If Only I Knew
Madam Owl 2008 (Kill Rock Stars)
Jeff Hanson on myspace
Album also available on emusic
Aug
21
Woody Allen #44
Hey folks, Pip here, that’s right I’ve returned!
Of course it’s really no surprise that a new Woody Allen film is out. There’s always a new Woody Allen film coming, here, or going and it’s almost to the point now where we take him for granted. All of his films, be they amazing or bad or something in between, are worth watching. The man has so much to say and do I can’t even think up a good metaphor… allegory… hell I can’t even come up with something that rhymes that can show my appreciation for his vast body of work. As a student of film I’m quite ashamed to say that I haven’t seen them all, but I’m slowly working on it.
Preface aside, I really enjoyed his latest even if I do wish he was the narrator instead of that guy. Who the hell was that guy anyway? Some guy that played a photographer technician in The Good Shepard? Weird… Anyway, for a man that’s got a love affair with New York – Woody, not the narrator, he sure is treating Europe like a passionate mistress that has brought out an old man’s inner fire. I think it’s great that the melieu of his films have changed as has the tone and characters to suit. His European films have a special sort of laziness and tension that coalesce into something that’s decidedly Woody.
The players of this film are all known from their previous work and their reputations hold fast here. Given Woody’s witty, yet realistic, words the actors make the sordid things in life look good. Javier Bardem could probably seduce me, so he’s got no problem taking down two beautifully difficult women, make that three! Sweet! Not only is it entertaining, but it puts relationships under a microscope showing more truth there than most writers, directors and actors dare give us in an entire career. The wonderful thing about a Woody Allen film is they all make it look so easy.
The movie is part romantic weekend, part insane ex-wife and part Spain. Mix together, add sugar and a pinch of Jewish cynicism and you’ve got a wonderful story that allows all parties to walk away having learned something, including me.
Aug
18
Ratatat
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This new Ratatat album is just a fantastic summer album and since the summer is winding down I thought I must post about it before it is too late. An unexpected fun and enjoyable electronic album.
I am a little cranky this evening as I have had a headache for the last two days… So I will let the music speak for itself tonight and I will be around a bit more this week ;-) I hope Ratatat brightens up your day.
mp3: Mi Viejo
mp3: Dura
LP3 2008 (XL Recordings)
Ratatat on myspace
Album available at emusic
Aug
15
Olympic Fever
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Oh yes. I have been totally engrossed in the Olympic games this past week, which is why I have been M.I.A. I have been enjoying watching Michael Phelps swim his way to victory in every event and the women’s gymnastics as well.
Also, my grandma flew out so I was visiting with her for a bit before her, my mom and my Aunt flew to Cancun Mexico for my grandma’s 80th B-day. Three Jewish women in Cancun Mexico… WTF? I don’t know it wasn’t my idea. I will be back Sunday with a new post. Till then my sweets! :-)
Aug
7
A Mini Mix Up
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Just for shits and giggles… And because there is a lot of good stuff out right now and I want to highlight some of the tracks, which have tickled my fancy. Cheers!
mp3: The Ark
mp3: The Beach
Two of the tracks that have the most soul… I love it!
Fate 2008 (Park the Van Records)
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mp3: The Takers
mp3: Change No Change
Migration 2008 (Ernest Jenning Record Co.)
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mp3: Cape Canaveral
Conor Oberst 2008 (Merge Records)
You may know Conor Oberst better as the frontman for Bright Eyes.
Aug
3
An Afternoon With Brendan Canning
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And I am so, so lazy…Quiet and contemplative… All I want to do is just put on some music and bring out a good book or the last issue of Paste Magazine and chill.
Brendan Canning shows us that he can hold his own with a groovy well composed solo album much like his other band mates have done. A respectable solo debut that contains a few stand out tracks that have made it onto the iPod for some shuffle love. Hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend. I am sharing two of the more mellow tracks on the album that are befitting for my mood, but he does get funky don’t you worry. ;-)
mp3: Antique Bull
Something for All of Us 2008 (Arts & Crafts)
Brendan Canning on myspace
Broken Social Scene on myspace
Also available at emusic and amazon
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