2012
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My Internet Radio Playlist, 8/7/12
EPISODE #36: OLYMPICS WEEK 2, THE COUNTRIES The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] The Pixies Three — “Summertime USA” Shop Assistants — “Somewhere in China” Camera Obscura — “French Navy” The Beatles — “Back in the U.S.S.R.” Jimmy Cliff — “Miss Jamaica” The French — “Canada Water” The Spinto Band — “Japan is an Island” […]
Similar Names, Different Callings
Motion picture composer Alexandre Desplat and Canadian diver Alexandre Despatie
Great, Grand.
It started in a backyard in Tucson, back in April. We’d gathered out there for a memorial for my cousin Jimmy. Among the photos people were perusing was one I didn’t recall seeing before. It was my great-grandparents, David and Jennie Heiden. I was a little taken aback. I can’t say I ever gave much […]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 7/31/12
EPISODE #35: 2012 SUMMER OLYMPICS The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Pooh Sticks — “Opening Night” New Order — “Ceremony” Pogues — “London Girl” British Sea Power — “Waving Flags” Fire Town — “Carry the Torch” Super Furry Animals — “(Drawing) Rings Around the World” Laura Veirs — “Summer Is the Champion” Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah […]
Movie Review: The Dark Knight Rises
3.5 stars out of 5 Batmeh. Somewhere in the middle, I was seriously considering giving this a “Batmeh.” But there are many high points, many thrills, and a strong enough ending to warrant a thumbs-up. To me, the second installment remains the best film in the trilogy, even if the Harvey Dent/Two Face story felt […]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 7/24/12
EPISODE #34: MUSICAL QUESTIONS The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Arthur Godfrey — intro R.E.M. — “What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?” Dolly Mixture — “How Come You’re Such a Hit With the Boys, Jane?” Bill Withers — “Who Is He (And What Is He To You)?” Billy Nicholls — “Would You Believe?” The Just Joans — […]
I’m Walkin’ Here
For some, walking is a pedestrian activity. But not me, brother. I love it. And though I can pinpoint the genesis of my current wanderlust to July 5, 2010, the truth is that I’ve always enjoyed a nice long stroll. I associate them with adventure. Around 3rd grade in suburban California, my buddy Chris and […]
Hey, Look, Another Article About Music, and This One Is Longer
Here’s a profile of the twee-pop band the Marshmallows that I wrote for the Jersey City Independent.
Jack Silbert, curator