Hilarious

These things get me everytime


Very weird, but totally able to distill an episode of King of the Hill to its bare (and hilarious) essentials.

Sita Sings the Blues

I found out about this movie on www.metacritic.com, one of my go to sources for music and movies. Sita Sings the Blues tells the classic Indian myth the Ramayana in animated form, which parallels the end of a relationship taking place in modern times. Though most tellings of this story focus on the hero of the story, Rama, this version focuses on Sita, his devoted wife. Many of the scenes depict Sita singing the songs of Annette Hanshaw, which become her main vehicle of expression throughout the movie. I thought the movie was great and an incredibly original take on this story known to just about everybody in south and southeast Asia. Also, the animation is spectacular with several very cool, very trippy interludes. Not to undermine the movie itself, but one of the coolest things about it is that you can watch the whole thing for free online. You can also download it, show it, and distribute it however you please.

www.sitasingsblues.com

The Timeless, Ubiquitous AK-47

The Timeless, Ubiquitous AK-47

Gonjasufi

I am greatly looking forward to this album, A Sufi and a Killer, out March 9th.
UPDATE!!!!!
You can listen to the whole album online now!

http://www.clashmusic.com/feature/hear-gonjasufi-a-sufi-and-a-killer-album

Oldie, but goodie

Alright so I thought that I could use this blog as a vehicle for my music as well as others since some people somewhere at sometime claimed to enjoy it. But anyway, here's one I recorded almost exactly 4 years ago, when I was a senior in high school. It's an acoustic cover of the New Order song "Ceremony." Now, as many of you may know, Joy Division holds a very special place in my heart and this song was actually one of the last songs they wrote before Ian Curtis's suicide. A rough version played by Joy Division does exist, but the version most people know is the New Order one. The New Order version can be found as the first track on there 1987 singles collection Substance. Here is mine:
"Ceremony"
http://www.mediafire.com/?ymijjozjzem

Whiskey: great liquor or greatest liquor?

To me, no other spirit beats whiskey. I don't really drink any other liquor besides it. I find, that if I have money to spend on booze, there is no other booze I'd rather spend my money on. I tend to lean towards the bourbons and ryes, American whiskeys, but I do love Jameson and scotch is definitely a tasty treat. If you have any whiskey, I suggest you pour yourself a glass and check out this short and sweet guide to American whiskey from GQ:

American Whiskey History Facts Brands Wine + Cocktails: GQ.com

Bill Plummer and the Cosmic Brotherhood

I don't listen to much jazz besides the occasional miles, coltrance, and mingus, and jazz infused with anything eastern seems a little revolting totally goes against my gut reaction, but man this album is great. Journey to the East combines jazz and some sweet sitar playing that makes for a great listening experience. Doesn't seem like it would work? Well it does.
Check it!
Journey to the East (1967)
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