Category Archives: Music

10 Great Movie Soundtracks

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

Lately, I’ve been bagging on movie soundtracks. Didn’t like Prometheus, didn’t like the Hunger Games. I thought I’d spotlight some movies that did get it right. The Harder They Come (1972), Jimmy Cliff and various artists This was the first … Continue reading →

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My Own Personal Whitney Tribute

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

Whitney Houston just died, like so many too-young people with addiction problems, in a hotel of unknown causes. The new and old media will be buzzing with the story, with breathless updates of any new detail, showing clips of the … Continue reading →

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More Great Story Songs of Yore

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Previously on Great Story Songs of Yore: I honored some doozies. Here are some more: Ode to Billie Joe What was Billie Joe throwing off the Tallahatchie Bridge? And why did he kill himself again? These were some of the … Continue reading →

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My Guilty Pop Playlist

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

In case anyone is ever in danger of being intimidated by my sophisticated musical tastes, here’s my secret shame: I have a playlist for when I’m in the mood for sappy pop songs. Some highlights: 1. Your Love The Outfield … Continue reading →

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What Writers Can Learn From Eminem

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

Taking off from the notion that good writing can be found in the unlikeliest of places, here are some lessons from the volatile rapper: (Potentially offensive material ahead–proceed with caution.)

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Great Story Songs of Yore

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Is it just me or is the melodramatic story song a lost art? Here are some gems from the long-ago time before “niche programming” made pop songs about cannibalism all but impossible to pull off. Run, Joey, Run Thank you, … Continue reading →

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