Keith Moon's Korean Brother

Spooky Korean reggae with a funky drummer ta boot. Check it out.

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The Approach of Summer

With the approach of summer comes the sweet increase of temperature and the warm Western breeze. The gypsy moths are in full swing, cross-pollinating in a ballerina frenzy outside my window. They are driven crazy by a fragrance that secretly pours from the blooming trees that surround. The smell of summer is indescribable. It's better seen or felt. With 2 more months until summer, I can't allow myself to be completely swept up in its emotion. In the meantime, I can escape for a weekend to my favorite resort, where summer is a mode of operation (Trumpets in the pool, free jeeps for all guests, and of course, free beverages). Let my friends, George & Andy, tell you all about it.

Thanks for the absurdity, Mr. Heston

As many of my friends know, Planet of the Apes is one of my all-time favorite movies. Of course, the film's appeal is mostly due to Heston's screaming, cursing performance as Taylor, the cynical Earthling astronaut who left the world of "maniacs" behind, in search of something better; only to find that they had blown the whole thing up with... well, with guns and stuff. With an ironic twist of fate that parallels the surreal turn of events in the movie, Heston later returned to Earth and became an advocate for the NRA.

Watch the following clips in order. It has a strange effect.

MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT - Howard Jones "New Song" (1983)

Thumbing through the 50 cent bins at Nickelodeon Records today, I stumbled upon a 12" single for Howard Jones' "New Song." Having just endured a 3 week obsession with "No One Is To Blame" I was jonesin' for some more Jones. I'd never heard of "New Song." It was Saturday morning; I was feeling adventurous and took the plunge. I walked out with "New Song" under my arm and skipped down the sidewalk, flaunting the cool artwork, high on the expectations of enjoying the song. 30 minutes later I was listening to the song. Simply put, it's a beautiful pop classic with optimistic lyrics that match the whimsical synths; blipping and chirping along with the song's infectious beat. To top this off, the 12" includes an extended remix. My expectations for this additional version were low. Most 80's remixes are laden with an emphasis on terrible drums that deconstruct the song that you like. Today was my lucky day. The remix is even better than the original. The drum intro alone is the stuff of a laptop sampling, electronic musician-thief's ultimate dream. I've posted the video for the original tune. If you want to hear the remix you'll have to cruise by my house and endure one of my listening parties. Take note (and it'll be hard not to) of the mime in chains who acts out the lyrics to the song. The audience appears to be oblivious to the creepy hilarity of this. Enjoy.

Cell Phones Are Bad

This proves that cell phones have a negative effect on their masters. This is only the beginning. Soon, cell phones around the planet will begin ordering helpless users to do unthinkably stupid things. Mark my words.

I've Seen The Ray of Light

It's easy to feel sorry for oneself. It's easy to wallow in the mundane drudgery of everyday banality. One must consider the safety that an everyday, average lifestyle provides. So many of us dream of sailing away into some promising horizon where adventure awaits. Judy Kay Zagorski was such a person. Rarely is the risk or danger of such an adventure considered. One must consider Judy's death and the complicated web of circumstances that surround this uncanny event. I don't think there's any real significance to any of this. I'm feeling a bit existential this week. There is no meaning to be found. Poor Judy.

Leaping ray kills Florida boater

Denouncing & Renouncing

"Usually we denounce our opponents, not our friends or associates or loved ones (unless we are living in a totalitarian state where denunciations are offered as proof of loyalty)." Stanley Fish reminds us of the similarities between McCarthyism and the current spree of denunciations/renunciations.

New York Times: "Denouncing & Renouncing" (March 24, 2008)