More proof of the Mainstreaming of Geek: Design Toscano has the following garden sculpture for sale for 90 bucks:
Zombie Garden Sculpture
Rock Star
The DNC just announced that Barack Obama’s acceptance speech for the Democratic Presidential Nomination is being moved. They’re not going to do it in the Pepsi Center (where the rest of the convention is being held).
They’re doing it in the 76,000-seat Mile High Stadium.
Meanwhile, John McCain will accept his party’s grudging acceptance of his nomination in front of a green backdrop, as he blinks uncomfortably in front of the teleprompters with a rictus “grin” on his face, thrilling the crowd of dozens.
Heh. You almost feel sorry for the Republicans. Almost.
Friday Music (Special Holiday Edition)
Since tomorrow is Safe Non-Threatening Rebellion By Blowing Up Fireworks Even Though They’re Technically Illegal In Many Municipalities Day, and most Americans have the day off…..that sorta makes today Friday.
So, this week’s music:
First up, the only vaguely themed entry. A look at the immigrant’s experience — specifically Irish expats living in NYC (and bearing no relation to the James Brown track of the same name): Black 47 – “Livin’ in America.”
Caught The Wicker Man on the telly a few days back. Not the laughable abomination that is the Nick Cage totally-missing-the-point “remake”, but the brilliant 1973 original that mixed mystery, horror, sociology and…oddly…musical. I’ve always loved the music in that film, and so I finally tracked down the soundtrack. Here’s my favorite track, the opening theme — based on a Bobby Burns poem: Paul Giovanni – “Corn Rigs.”
Last weekend,
A track from steampunk band Abney Park’s latest album. Extremely goofy, but I like it bunches: Abney Park – “Airship Pirate.”
One of my favorite tracks from the previous decade: James – “Laid.”
Lastly, for those of you who caught the Euro2008 final last Sunday, this is the Official Song ™ that was peformed during the opening ceremony. I found myself really liking it, so I went hunting the next day and tracked it down. Enrique Eglesias – “Can You Hear Me (Euro 2008).”
OK, I lied. I’ll close with another sorta-kinda holiday themed track. An absolute cheese-fest from 1986, but a song that never fails to cheer me up when I hear it, mostly out of memories of the film where it was used (Running Scared): Michael McDonald – “Sweet Freedom.”
Enjoy, folks.