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Category Archives: Music
10 Great Movie Soundtracks
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
My Guilty Pop Playlist
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
Posted in Music, Pop Culture, Reviews
Tagged Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, David Boreanaz, Dido, Jesse McCartney, Jordin Sparks, Journey, Justin Timberlake, Lifehouse, Nickelback, Sheena Easton, The Outfield
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What Writers Can Learn From Eminem
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.)
Posted in Commentary, Marketing, Music, Self-Promotion, Writing Craft
Tagged branding, Dido, Eminem, Grammys, hip hop, John Gardner, Marshall Mathers, Oscar award, platform, rap, Slim Shady, Stan, The Art of Fiction
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Great Story Songs of Yore
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
Posted in Music, Pop Culture
Tagged cannibalism, Glee, Run Joey Run, Rupert Holmes, Story Songs, Timothy, Vicki Lawrence
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My Own Personal Whitney Tribute
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 →