Q: What do Don Draper and Homer Simpson have in common? A: Satire. The much-lauded Mad Men is a jaundiced commentary on an impression, a tainted recollection. By highlighting the excesses of marketing executives in a time of license, the show calls up the moral laxity tolerated among the upper crust. Similarly, The Simpsons was part of […]
Tag: Song a Week
An Awesome Wave by Alt-J
Tonight is a beautiful night. It’s a full moon. I’m an artist, I think. I’m still trying to figure out what that means. But I do know that I deeply need to be overwhelmed every so often. I guess that’s why I like really hot food, super bitter beers, abundant amounts of garlic and onions, and other strong […]
Head On (Hold On To Your Heart) by Man Man
One of the tough parts about writing a music blog is to switch from what I’m currently listening to (“Baker Street” by Gerry Rafferty) to what I’m going to write about (“On Oni Pond” by Man Man). But I must soldier on, because this album has some truly standout tracks.
Dr. Strangelove and Hozier
I apologize for having been away for a while. Tonight I offer a picture: For some reason, Dr. Strangelove has been on my mind. (Well, to be honest, Peter Sellers’ unsettling and funny performance is seldom far from my mind.) So I thought I’d try and capture some of his malicious glee. I added […]
“Two Weeks/Head Over Heels” Mashup by Kimbra
If you have not yet discovered the delightful strangeness of mashups, then let me introduce you. This is the art form whereby a performer (DJ, singer, instrumentalist, etc.) combines two distinct songs into one. Mashups provide a sound case against the absurd contention that electronic musicians are not artists, since most mashups are done with […]