Monday, May 24, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Live Music Matters - Part 3
What do you get when you combine three guitars, Jeff Tweedy and some shredding solos? The answer: one of my favorite Wilco songs "Impossible Germany", from their 2007 album "Sky Blue Sky". Lame Volkswagen advertisements aside, "Sky Blue Sky" contains some of Wilco's finest music to date. Performed live, the aforementioned track is a prime example with newest Wilco member Nils Cline bringing a new dimension to the band's sound. Great footage of a legendary band at work:
Monday, May 17, 2010
RIP Ronnie James Dio
Ronnie James Dio passed away earlier today from stomach cancer at the age of 67. This news saddens me terribly, Dio was and will forever be one of the most influential heavy metal artists to ever live. Perhaps the best way we can remember him is by listening to his music:
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Television
Ricky Gervais is a comedian from the UK that some of you may or may not have heard of. Before making it 'big' in Hollywood, Gervais co-wrote a great sitcom called "Extras" with him in the starring role of a 40-something year old background actor trying to break through into major TV and movie roles. Each episode guest stars one or two different celebrities (Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro and Ian McKellan to name a few) who play major parts in the maturation of Gervais' character. If you're not into British humor you might want to avoid watching it but I highly recommend it to those of you that do. Every episode of both series is available for viewing on YouTube and each episode has it's hilarious moments (wait until you get to the Patrick Stewart episode). Here's the first episode:
As a bonus, here is what Gervais was doing before acting and writing:
As a bonus, here is what Gervais was doing before acting and writing:
Monday, May 10, 2010
Galactic Empire State of Mind
This is a parody of Jay-Z's ode to New York "Empire State of Mind". It encompasses all of the Star Wars movies that matter.
'Keep fencing mister, 'cause now I sense a sister...'
'Keep fencing mister, 'cause now I sense a sister...'
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Update: I'm Still Here!
Dear readers,
Activity has been lacking of late on the blog and I apologize. Looking for some insight into what 'matters' you've been coming here for answers and have been hugely let down. Truth be told I'm not finding much in the way of inspiration in a lot of the music I've been listening to lately and haven't had much reason to post. I've thought about it and have narrowed it down to three possible explanations:
1. Shortage of time.
2. Not being completely truthful with myself about what I want to/think I should be bothering to listen to.
3. Music sucks.
Option one is just an excuse and option three is just plain insanity so I therefore can only think that my only relief in this period of frustration is to remedy option two. I pledge to fix the problem and bring some excitement and intrigue back into DMAT Matters. Hopefully sooner rather than later... Let's begin now!
New Music that Matters
Bonobo - Black Sands
I listened to this album three times today and although it hasn't completely sunk in I'm already quite enamored with it. Much of it reminds me of Thievery Corporation, heavy on the horns and latin vibes but with an Asian twist and some great synth touches. Three tracks have vocals, "The Keeper" in particular standing out with it's memorable guitars and cool flow. My favorite moment on the album is the finale title track which plucks along perfectly before flourishing into a medley of clarinets, horns and strings.
Activity has been lacking of late on the blog and I apologize. Looking for some insight into what 'matters' you've been coming here for answers and have been hugely let down. Truth be told I'm not finding much in the way of inspiration in a lot of the music I've been listening to lately and haven't had much reason to post. I've thought about it and have narrowed it down to three possible explanations:
1. Shortage of time.
2. Not being completely truthful with myself about what I want to/think I should be bothering to listen to.
3. Music sucks.
Option one is just an excuse and option three is just plain insanity so I therefore can only think that my only relief in this period of frustration is to remedy option two. I pledge to fix the problem and bring some excitement and intrigue back into DMAT Matters. Hopefully sooner rather than later... Let's begin now!
New Music that Matters
Bonobo - Black Sands
I listened to this album three times today and although it hasn't completely sunk in I'm already quite enamored with it. Much of it reminds me of Thievery Corporation, heavy on the horns and latin vibes but with an Asian twist and some great synth touches. Three tracks have vocals, "The Keeper" in particular standing out with it's memorable guitars and cool flow. My favorite moment on the album is the finale title track which plucks along perfectly before flourishing into a medley of clarinets, horns and strings.
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