Tandem With The Random 001 - 01.24.2011 The inaugural episode of the Tandem With The Random podcast features an interview with artist/technologist/open-source evangelist John LeMasney, as well as thoughts on Steve Jobs' latest health issues, the iPhone's arrival to Verizon Wireless and a great new L.A. band, Fitz & The Tantrums. Host: Brian Kelley. Time: … Continue reading Tandem With The Random 001 – 01.24.2011
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This inaugural installment of the Tandem With The Random podcast features an interview with artists/technologist/open source evangelist John LeMasney as well as thoughts on the following topics: Steve Jobs takes another leave of absence from Apple The iPhone finally comes to Verizon Fitz & The Tantrums - A great new band from Los Angeles that … Continue reading Show Notes for TWTR Podcast 001 – 01.24.2011
I was hoping to launch the Tandem With The Random podcast this coming Monday (January 24), but my first guest, John LeMasney, took ill the day we were to record our chat for the episode. We haven't rescheduled yet, but hopefully we can do that soon and bring you the inaugural TWTR podcast.
While listening to WXPN, the radio station out of the University of Pennsylvania, the other day, a song I hadn't heard before started playing. The opening piano chords had this certain timbre that intrigued me. Then, when soulful horns, bass line and vocals kicked in, I was really drawn into the song. Finally, the male … Continue reading Artist to Watch: Fitz and the Tantrums
My friend, singer-songwriter Christian Beach (with Gorgo on mandolin), recorded a cover of The Band's "Christmas Must Be Tonight" for a holiday compilation CD from Main Man Records called "Santa's Soundtrack for the Happenin' Holidaze" that was released last year. I put together a little video to accompany the song so Christian could share that … Continue reading Video: Christian Beach – Christmas Must Be Tonight (The Band cover)
The teaser trailer for the Kenneth Branagh-directed film version of Marvel's "Thor" -- starring Chris Hemsworth ("Star Trek") in the titular role, Sir Anthony Hopkins as Odin and Natalie Portman as Jane Foster -- made its official Internet debut yesterday...and it looks awesome. Enjoy! Yahoo! Movies - "Thor" trailer "Thor" is scheduled for U.S. theatrical … Continue reading Movie Trailer: “Thor”
In the fifth and final installment of Overshadowed Originals and Classic Covers, we take a look at "Jersey Girl." The song was written and originally recorded by the great storyteller Tom Waits for his 1980 album, "Heartattack and Vine." The inspiration was his future wife and collaborator, Kathleen Brennan, who was living in New Jersey. … Continue reading Overshadowed Originals and Classic Covers: “Jersey Girl”
The fourth part of this five-part series on Overshadowed Originals and Classic Covers takes a look at "Broken Arrow," which was made into a hit by Rod Stewart, who recorded it for his 1991 album, "Vagabond Heart." But the song was written and originally recorded by Robbie Robertson -- formerly of The Band -- for … Continue reading Overshadowed Originals and Classic Covers: “Broken Arrow”
The third installment in my five-part series of posts on Overshadowed Originals and Classic Covers looks at "Hallelujah." The version of this song recorded by the late, great Jeff Buckley is regarded by some music authorities as one of the greatest recordings of all-time. Strangely, Buckley's take is based on John Cale's cover of the … Continue reading Overshadowed Originals and Classic Covers: “Hallelujah”
For the second part of my planned five-part series looking at Overshadowed Originals and Classic Covers, we turn to "The Greatest Love of All." Of course, everyone knows the version recorded by Whitney Houston that became an international hit. However, the song was originally performed and recorded by George Benson for the 1977 film "The … Continue reading Overshadowed Originals and Classic Covers: “The Greatest Love of All”
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