I’m sure many of you are wondering how I spent the summer of 2002. Well, wonder no more and check out these pictures. I recently “discovered” these pictures on an old hard drive I was preparing for use in a file server. 2002 Repertoire Chicago Fanfare BallyHoo March Watermelon Man Alexander’s Ragtime Band John Brown’s … Continue reading “2002 Chicago Royal Airs”
Category: Music
Friday Random Ten: 2006-08-25
| Name | Artist | Album | Genre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Solitary Shell | Dream Theater | Live At Budokan [Disc 3] | Metal |
| 2. | The Sun Road | Bozzio, Levin, Stevens | Black Light Syndrome | Rock |
| 3. | At The Sign Of The Prancing Pony | Howard Shore | The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring | Soundtrack |
| 4. | Cletus Awreetus-Awrightus | Frank Zappa | The Grand Wazoo | Alternative & Punk |
| 5. | This Dying Soul | Dream Theater | Live At Budokan [Disc 1] | Metal |
| 6. | Anna Lee | Dream Theater | Falling Into Infinity | Metal |
| 7. | Evenstar | London Philharmonic Orchestra & London Voices Feat. Isabel Bayrakdarian | The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers | Soundtrack |
| 8. | Sound Chaser | Yes | Relayer | Rock |
| 9. | Everybody’s Song (Early Demo Of “Does It Really Happen?”) | Yes | Tormato | Rock |
| 10. | Experiment IV | Kate Bush | The Whole Story | Alternative & Punk |
Onkyo MP-1000J
(via Ubergizmo) Having had good experiences with Onkyo audio equipment, I find this intriguing: Onkyo has developed a portable media player that requires some basic technical know-how to put together. It is also very different from other standard issue PMPs as it does not come with any screen – you will have to plug it … Continue reading “Onkyo MP-1000J”
Friday Random Ten: 2006-08-18
| Name | Artist | Album | Genre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Temenos | Terry Bozzio + Metropole Orkest | Chamber Works | Rock |
| 2. | Misty Mountain Hop | Led Zeppelin | Led Zeppelin IV | Rock |
| 3. | Good Time | Leroy | Scrubs | Soundtrack |
| 4. | Pink Parakeet | Stan Ridgway | Black Diamond | Alternative & Punk |
| 5. | Radio Silence | Thomas Dolby | The Golden Age Of Wireless | Alternative & Punk |
| 6. | Tongue | R.E.M. | Monster | Rock |
| 7. | Shelob’s Lair | Howard Shore | The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King | Soundtrack |
| 8. | One Of Our Submarines | Thomas Dolby | The Golden Age Of Wireless | Alternative & Punk |
| 9. | As I Am | Dream Theater | Live At Budokan [Disc 1] | Metal |
| 10. | Cotton Tail | Neil Peart | Burning For Buddy | Jazz |
2006 DCI World Championships – Madison, WI
August 12, 2006 Division I Finals August 11, 2006 Division I Semifinals Division II/III Finals August 10, 2006 Division I Quarterfinals Division II/III Semifinals August 8, 2006 Division II/III Prelims
Friday Random Ten: 2006-08-11
| Name | Artist | Album | Genre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Just One Step Away | Billy Cobham | The Traveler | Jazz |
| 2. | State Of Independence | Jon & Vangelis | The Friends Of Mr. Cairo | Rock |
| 3. | Jezebel Boy | Frank Zappa | Broadway The Hard Way | Alternative & Punk |
| 4. | Twice In Every Show | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Original Cast Recording | Soundtrack |
| 5. | Owner Of A Lonely Heart | Yes | 90125 | Rock |
| 6. | Quien Sabe (Who Knows) | Stan Kenton | Cuban Fire! | Jazz |
| 7. | Island Magic | Dave Weckl | Master Plan | Jazz |
| 8. | Solo in 4 Movements – 2nd Movement – Marche Violent | Terry Bozzio | Solo Drum Music (Disc 1) | World |
| 9. | Jesus Thinks You’re A Jerk | Frank Zappa | Broadway The Hard Way | Alternative & Punk |
| 10. | Space Station Docking | Alex North | Alex North’s 2001 | Soundtrack |
Friday Random Ten: 2006-08-04
| Name | Artist | Album | Genre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Friends Of Mr. Cairo | Jon & Vangelis | The Friends Of Mr. Cairo | Rock |
| 2. | Barbara H. | Fountains Of Wayne | Fountains Of Wayne | Alternative & Punk |
| 3. | Straight, No Chaser | Thelonious Monk | The Best Of Ken Burns Jazz | Jazz |
| 4. | Ohio | Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young | Greatest Hits | Rock |
| 5. | Clap | Yes | The Yes Album | Rock |
| 6. | Carnival | Stan Kenton | Cuban Fire! | Jazz |
| 7. | Echoes | Dar Williams | My Better Self | Folk |
| 8. | Had a Dream (Sleeping With the Enemy) | Roger Hodgson | In the Eye of the Storm | Rock |
| 9. | Into The West | Annie Lennox | The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King | Soundtrack |
| 10. | Main Theme | Alex North | Alex North’s 2001 | Soundtrack |
Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club
The 25th anniversary of MTV brings to mind the Buggles‘ “Video Killed the Radio Star” — the first video to air on MTV. I remember Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club‘s version of “Video Killed the Radio Star”, which featured keyboardist Thomas Dolby (which is why I’m familiar with them). Bruce Woolley, with Trevor Horn, … Continue reading “Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club”
Friday Nonrandom Non-ten
In honor of this site getting over 20,000 comment spam attempts…
| Name | Artist | Album | Genre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tuning | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 2. | Overture | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 3. | Historian’s Introduction to Act I | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 4. | Finland/Fisch Schlapping Dance | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 5. | Monks Chant / He Is Not Dead Yet | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 6. | Come With Me | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 7. | Laker Girls Cheer | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 8. | The Song That Goes Like This | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 9. | He Is Not Dead Yet – Play Off | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 10. | All For One | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 11. | Knights of the Round Table/The Song That Goes Like This (Reprise) | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 12. | Find Your Grail | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 13. | Run Away! | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 14. | The Intermission | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 15. | Historian’s Introduction to Act II | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 16. | Always Look On The Bright Side of Life | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 17. | Brave Sir Robin | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 18. | You Won’t Succeed On Broadway | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 19. | Diva’s Lament (What Ever Happened To My Part?) | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 20. | Where Are You? | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 21. | His Name Is Lancelot | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 22. | I’m All Alone | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 23. | Twice In Every Show | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 24. | Act II Finale | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
| 25. | Always Look On The Bright Side of Life – Company Bow | Eric Idle, Hank Azaria, David Hyde Pierce, John Du Prez, Tim Curry, etc. | Monty Python’s Spamalot | Soundtrack |
Friday Random Ten: 2006-07-21
| Name | Artist | Album | Genre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jesus Thinks You’re A Jerk | Frank Zappa | Broadway The Hard Way | Alternative & Punk |
| 2. | After The Goldrush | Neil Young | Greatest Hits | Rock |
| 3. | America | Spinal Tap | This is Spinal Tap | Soundtrack |
| 4. | Suicide Chump | Frank Zappa | You Are What You Is | Alternative & Punk |
| 5. | Dionysus | Jocelyn Pook | Gangs Of New York | Soundtrack |
| 6. | The Test That Stumped Them All | Dream Theater | Live At Budokan | Metal |
| 7. | Comes A Time | Neil Young | Greatest Hits | Rock |
| 8. | Where Will You Be | Yes | Talk | Rock |
| 9. | Stacy’s Mom | Fountains Of Wayne | Welcome Interstate Managers | Alternative & Punk |
| 10. | Stranger | Pretty & Twisted | Pretty & Twisted | Alternative & Punk |