Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category
Tuesday, March 27th, 2007
I've extolled the virtues of emusic on several occasions. When I joined backed some time ago I used it as opportunity to discover artists that will never get played on popular radio today. Let's face it, truly good music isn't on radio stations that are prone to offer ...
Posted in Entertainment, Top 10s, YouTube | 2 Comments »
Friday, March 23rd, 2007
I know I owe you after yesterday's video. Here is one of the most beautiful and moving songs I've heard in a while.
I haven't done any listening to Nick Cave before, but I plan to after hearing this song. Wikipedia says that he is a Christian but a troubled ...
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2007
Last week I chronicled the contemporary worship tunes that I could do without. In the interest of equal time I thought I would share the recent tunes that have failed to grow old but have instead developed a timeless quality for various reasons.
10. Shout To The Lord--There is a ...
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Thursday, March 8th, 2007
I'm a huge fan of protest music and have done a fair bit of study of this history of using music to express dissatisfaction with social, political and other problems throughout history. A little over a year ago, I compiled my list of the greatest protest songs ever recorded. ...
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Friday, March 2nd, 2007
Just incredible. Scrubs has introduced me to so many classic tunes. This is at the top of my list, by Augustana. Seriously, listen. Great song.
And here is my all-time favorite Scrubs moment featuring the beautiful Colin Hay song "Waiting For My Real Life To Begin"
Posted in Entertainment, YouTube | 5 Comments »
Thursday, March 1st, 2007
I watch too much TV. It's keeping me from watching movies :D (And there is a whole slew of documentaries I want to see. And yes, I am that much a nerd.) I also find myself overwhelmed with keeping up with them all and keeping the ...
Posted in Entertainment, TV | 33 Comments »
Friday, February 23rd, 2007
I'm an Academy Award wonk and have a pretty good track record of picking the winners each year. However, this year is the most wide-open field since 1995. There are scenarios where all five best picture nominees could walk away with the top prize.
If you are interested ...
Posted in Entertainment, Oscar | 22 Comments »
Friday, February 16th, 2007
I can't get this tune out of my head. I first heard it a few months back on the best show on TV that nobody's watching, What About Brian. Seriously quit watching Studio 60, if you haven't already, and switch to ABC.
Anyway, this song is titled "All Will ...
Posted in Entertainment, Favorite Songs, YouTube | 10 Comments »
Thursday, February 15th, 2007
How many times have you sat at your computer and asked aloud "how great would it be if I could listen to what Scott is listening to right now?"
Well, ask no more. Let me direct your attention to Finetune. You can make playlists and share it with others. ...
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Tuesday, February 6th, 2007
So, I'm already jazzed to see The Police perform this Sunday night at The Grammys. I'm pumped that Genesis has reformed for a tour and are talking about recording again.
Then, I get the great news this morning that Wham! might be getting back together. Yes, I'm a ...
Posted in Entertainment, Top 10s | 12 Comments »