Matthew Barney - Cremaster 2 film still (1999) [Steve Tucker as the voice of Johnny Cash singing over the phone to a jailed Gary Gilmore] Matthew Barney 's own personal restraint, Matthew Ryle, stood behing a strangely normal wooden podium in a Madison lecture hall on Thursday and illuminated the studio world behind Barney's sweeping metaphorical landscapes (arbitrarily focusing on Cremaster 2 ). It's his job as Production Designer to execute surrealist whims, craft a timely decision-making process, and polish [...]
Here's a mix CD that is full of romantic songs, both in sound and in lyric. And since The Duke loves the ladies, it is an all-female vocalist CD. I have given you ample time to download and burn as the 14th is a week and a half away. Throw this one on; and let the flames flitter in your loved one's eyes. 1 ~ Kaki King: Nails We begin with a warm instrumental that conjures up a romantic evening starting with some peppermint tea. 2 ~ Beth [...]
A look and a listen into the future… Jan 23 The Shins: Wincing The Night Away ~ Phantom Limb The Good, the Bad & the Queen: The Good the Bad & The Queen ~ 80's Life Jan 30 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah: Some Loud Thunder ~ Love Song no. 7 Feb 6 Patty Griffin: Children Running Through ~ Heavenly Day Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter: Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls Of The Soul ~ [...]
Vet singer-songwriter Patty Griffin has been covered by the esteemed likes of Emmylou Harris, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, and Jessica Simpson -- and now is set to follow-up the awesome Impossible Dream with her forthcoming, fifth effort, a collection of folk-inspired tunes...
This is a picture of the Millau Viaduct in France, the tallest vehicular bridge in the world. Pretty amazing if you ask me. It opened on December 14th, 2004. Guess what else opened on Dec. 14th, 2004? Why, this web site of course... Yep, today marks the 2nd birthday of Ickmusic. 429 different posts, 715 comments, and still plugging along. Sing it with me: R-I-A-A Stay Awayyy, let me blog another dayyy Looking back, here are a few milestones: First Post & Song: [...]
Well I am glad everyone is enjoying my Sub Pop Singles Club collection. I had more fun compiling it than any other post I can recall, so I share in your joy. One of you commented "What a tremendous act of public service" and (ha!) that is kind of exactly what I was aiming for. It's almost like getting to create a living musical museum exhibit, isn't it? That's part of why this is such a cool
I've been feeling under the weather off and on for the past week. Today's been the worst and sometimes, when family and loved ones are not around for comfort, I can find comfort in music. Unlike many people, a "cheer me up" song (meaning fast and upbeat) isn't really in order when I am not feeling well. I prefer a pretty delicate voice soaring through some melancholy lyrics that just feels like your stereo is giving you a hug. I thought I'd share a few of the songs that make me feel that way and while I was uploading them [...]
... red is an indication of raw energy, force, vigor, intensity, aggression, power, courage and passion. the color red has deep emotional and spiritual connotations. red is also the color of danger, shame, sexual impulses and urges. if yr dreaming in red, perhaps you need to stop and think about yr own actions. elbow :: red zero 7 :: red dust okkervil river :: [...]
I’ll admit it, I went a little overboard here…but sometimes you just wanna listen to Patty Griffin. Her gut-wrenchingly power voice. Her heart-breaking lyrics. Her simple guitar-plucking. All add up to an amazing singer-songwriter. She has visited the KCRW Studios three times. Here are all three performances in order from newest to oldest. Each session showcases one of her albums. One (Impossible Dream) Love Throws a Line Standing Useless Desires Kite Song [...]
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