Throughout history, popular music has existed as different genres of music that “have popular appeal.” This has always been short, simple, and easily digestible music that can be sold to and memorized by the masses. Usually, pop music has a derogatory connotation to those that write, study, and play more serious types of music. Every […]
Imagine this: you’re taking a hike up a mountain in Oregon. You get to the top to find a beautiful panorama of the Columbia River, Washington State, and miles of forest. While you’re enjoying the view and the solitude, you hear something that sounds like an acoustic guitar. On the other side of the peak […]
Okay, I need you to accept my sincerest apologies for waiting so long to post another blog. It’s completely unacceptable for me to expect you to show up here and read my ramblings and not have new ramblings for you to read. And yet, I have excuses! First off, for the 100 greatest novel project, […]
All over the world small towns and their unique cultures have always had a strong influence on nations, citizens, and especially artists. Sometimes the attitudes of the small town citizens aren’t much different whether you’re in Ohio or India. These next two books from the 100 greatest novels are about those small towns and the […]
One day during my junior year of high school I noticed that way more people than usual were wearing DSOTM shirts. Multiple friends and many others had the prism on a black shirt as if we called each other and planned to coordinate this coincidence. From that came the completely made up holiday: Dark Side […]
Here are two more titles from the 100 Greatest Novels. Sorry for the wait, the U.S.A. Trilogy took a while to get through. Enjoy: Appointment in Samarra by John O’Hara This was a short novel that packs a lot of punch (sorry for the cliche!). The events unfold in about 36 hours that start with […]
This morning I picked up (read: bought off iTunes) three great records (read: digital files). They were so good I thought you might want to know about them: Amok – Atoms for Peace This band consists of Thom Yorke (Radiohead), Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), and Joey Waronker (Beck). And yes, it’s as great as […]
This weekend I came across a Netflix exclusive show, House of Cards. The entire first season was released on February 1st so all 13 episodes are ready to be watched. Being a political drama, I decided to check out the first episode. Already halfway through the season, I am really enjoying the show. Kevin Spacey […]
I have found the definition of a band “making it.” If you can open a show with a mid-tempo bonus track and the audience reacts like it is your biggest single, you have made it. And that is exactly what fun. did last night. Starting with Out on the Town, the bonus track off their […]
These next few books from the 100 greatest novels mainly focus on race. We hear a lot about the Civil War and the freeing of slaves and we hear a lot about the 1960s, MLK, and the fight for equality. What many people forget is that there were 100 years of oppression, discrimination, and abuse […]
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