November 2008 – Page 7 – The Designer Monologues

November 7, 2008April 19, 2010

Friday Music

I had briefly considered doing an Obama victory-themed installment, but then decided against it as way too cheesy.

I did include one track, though, that John Legend performed on Bill Maher’s show last week, and which he also made available as a free download from his personal page at Obama’s website. When I heard him perform live on Maher’s show, I got chills. John Legend – “If You’re Out There.”

Here’s a new song from a new artist — Swiss singer-songwriter Sophie Hunger. Not sure what to write about this, so just listen: Sophie Hunger – “House Of Gods.”

My favorite track from The Smiths — and not one of their better-known ones. The Smiths – “London.”

A lot of people claim that “The Final Countdown” has the best over-the-top cheesetastic synth riff. I humbly disagree. The true king of that particular category is this mid-80s track from Emerson, Lake and ….Powell (They couldn’t get Palmer for this one album, so they found another P….sad, really.) Behold the might: E.L.P. – “Touch & Go.”

The best Bond-theme rework EVER. The Propellerheads and David Arnold rip it up (and, during the bridge, add in *another* bit of Bond music — the space theme from “You Only Live Twice”): The Propellerheads and David Arnold: “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.”

Again, with the cheese — overly long intro? Check. Goofy Sci-Fi lyrics? Check. Still, love this, in a Heavy Metal (the animated film) sorta way. Billy Thorpe – “Children of the Sun.”

Enjoy. Remember, if any link gives you trouble, try copy-and-paste.

November 6, 2008

Non-Political Posting Resumes!

Um, yeah — wow. I realize that most of my posting since the primaries began has been of a political nature — sorry about that. It’s one of my most abiding interests.

Now that the election is over, though, you can expect to see a sharp increase in non-political posting. Like this general life update, f’rinstance.

* Writing continues. Juggling a number of projects, as interest dictates. I’m not participating in NaNoWriMo — mostly because the projects are already underway, which would be a violation of the NaNoRules. I wasn’t interested in starting up something new, just for the month. (Alright — I was interested, but my responsible side won out, for a change. Better to stick with the projects I’m already working on.)

* Social Life: Largely non-existent. Lack of money is a contributor, of course, but lack of options even more so. I want to game, I want to have movie-watching get-togethers, etc. No real social circle to speak of, locally. Sucks.

* Work stuff: Adamant has been hit with a massive downturn in sales. October was 40% down from last year. OUCH. Debts to a handful of freelancers have piled up — some of whom have made this public, which is frustrating. Having been in their position in the past, I know how they feel, which makes it even more frustrating. Everyone will be paid — that I’m sure of. Still, it’s not a good place to be. Of course, then Porter takes the opportunity to lecture– while also revealing that he currently owes about 3 times as many people. So, perhaps my particular case isn’t as dire as it seems.

November 6, 2008

This was on FOX News?

If I was listening to the audio, I would’ve assumed MSNBC. HOLY CRAP:

Between this, and the same anchor (Smith) grilling Ralph Nader over calling Obama an “Uncle Tom” (No shit — check the video — I was stunned)… could it be that FOX is genuinely making small movements towards balance and actual journalism?

Has the world changed that much?

I doubt it — but still: Wow.