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Poison Melody
In 1990, hip-hop trio Bell Biv Devoe released Poison. B.B.D. was the first concert I ever saw. Gerardo and C+C Music Factory opened. B.B.D. came on stage in those tubes from the end of E.T. I’m not sure why I was listening to such sexually-charged music in grade school, but songs like “Do Me” seem […]
Vai’s Melody
Steve Vai has a melody. It’s his favorite melody. He uses it everywhere. It sounds like something Frank Zappa hummed in the shower and Vai transcribed for electric guitar. Vai’s melody is made of major thirds. It’s in the key of A above and makes an A Major seventh chord in passing. It first appeared […]
Eyeej
Well, Tracy had gone to work, but at the same time he had also written three lines to a song. Lost song from Tracy's Tiger by William Saroyan A video posted by Los Doggies (@doggieslos) on Aug 2, 2016 at 9:00pm PDT Here’s Thomas Tracy’s song from Tracy’s Tiger by William Saroyan, published in 1951. […]
Show in N.N.Y.
We’re playing the Wherehouse in Newburgh once again. Come join us for great food, drinks, and music. Event Page on Facebook
Stranger Tones
Occasionally, this blog is relevant—really relevant. Like shilling for a new Netflix Original series relevant. Stranger Things is a comfy creature feature throwback to the glorious ’80s with a strong Speilbergian vibe. The music also has a nice Carpenteresque feel to it. John Carpenter often composed the music for his movies with several iconic electronic […]
UK Ringback Tone
Stately, the UK ringback tone plays a whole tone chord. So soft and yet so dissonant. The North American ringback tone also features the chord with a G and A, but the rhythm is different; it holds for a half note and then rests. In the UK version above, the double tap is reminiscent of […]
