February 25, 2005
NYT on Podcasting
Link. Of note in this article, the idea of inserting advertisments into podcasts. If that catches on, wouldn't there be a need for customizing audio ads to match the style and content of the podcasts? So far, the podcasts I've heard are really lo-fi. Part of that is a mp3 bit rate issue but part of that is amateurism. And to me, that's also what is so charming. The podcasts I've heard are lo fi transmissions where the sky's the limit as far as subject matter and language go. Neat. So how do ads fit into this kind of free form audio content? Any thoughts? Is podcasting really capable of being the next marketable media wave or is podcasting just one-way hamm radio over the internet? Man, I'm starting to sound like a podcast myself. Once again, its time to update that RSS feed.
Valley of the Vapors
The first annual Valley of the Vapors indie music festival is next month in Hot Springs. And I am going to defer any witty stabs you'd like to take at this festival's appelation to the comments area. Fire at will.
Pat Metheny
Here's an article in today's NYT with Pat Metheny. I like the format of this interview. The goal here is not to create a list of Metheny's favorite songs and musicians. Instead the pair (interviewer and musician) talk about music. Wow. What a novel idea.
February 24, 2005
February 23, 2005
Seeing Other People
Very funny. Not too quirky and not too cutesy. Woody Allen meets Wes Anderson (it turns out, they have something in common).
February 22, 2005
February 21, 2005
Something's Happening Here
Cool. Red Chuck is now forwarding emails when you guys post comments. Now I know when you are posting and knowing is half the battle.
So why not make this a two way street. Lemme know if you'd like to receive an email when I post a new entry and I'll put you on the Red Chuck notification list.
Muscle Shoals RIP
Speaking of studios, no one told me that Muscle Shoals Sound Studio had closed down.
Boondogs Analog Weekend
The recording session this weekend went great. 10 songs in a day — a new land speed record for the Boondogs.
The Chuck Mix
Track Listing:
- love theme from kiss-kiss
- this is hardcore-pulp
- moonage daydream-bowie
- wrong em boyo-the rulers
- rock n roll -the velvet underground
- il giardino delle delizie-ennio morricone
- friday on my mind-the easybeats
- diamond meadows-t-rex
- dino-harmonia
- all mine-portishead
- a quick one while he's away-the who
- cicle sky -the monkees
- crash street kids-mott the hoople
- we free kings-roland kirk
- cherry bomb-the runaways
- make a scene-chris bell
- needle in the camels eye-brian eno
- listen to me-baby huey
February 18, 2005
The Family Disc
Track Listing:
- serge gainsbourg & brigitte bardot-bonnie and clyde
- lonnie mack-from me to you
- loretta lynn&conway twitty-louisana woman,miss. man
- fuka vincente-tempura soul
- charles dickens- in the city
- dorothy ashby-soul vibrations
- funkgus-memphis soul stew
- tom jones-i thank you
- howlin wolf-evil
- antoine-ma ceinture de securit'e
- the steps-buzzsaw
- jhonny&june cash-darlin companion
- os mutantes-a minha menina
- muddy waters- i just want to make love to you
- madam loas house band-coming home baby
- rotary connection-memory band
- the sorrows-take a heart
- us army band 1970-school boy crush
- the jimmy castor bunch-just begun
- the travellers-slow soul
- cibo matto-sugar water(mike d mix)
- loretta lynn&jack white-portland oregon
Added
The Arkansas Times Daily Blog is now in my links section. So far they've been the best source of info on this Deltic Timber BS.
February 17, 2005
Water on the Brain
The Arkansas Times Blog and John Brummet sound off today on Central Arkansas Water and Deltic Timber.
Sir Loin's Inn
Its extremely rare that I get to dine at a steak house. That's part of the deal when your spouse is a vegetarian. So lemme ask you this. Is the primary color in most steak houses brown? Do all steak houses make their waiters wear culottes? Do all steak houses serve butter smothered bread with au jus? Have you ever liked au jus so much you poured it over your salad? Do people who enjoy steak houses often make photo gallerys out of their dining experience?
February 15, 2005
Lil' Activists
Harrison & Helen make great protesters. They love to shout "No!" and put on their sad faces.
Obviously we made it to the rally today.
Flyer
Since us Boondogs aren't distributing any flyers for our musical engagement tonight at White Water Tavern, I thought I'd share the handbill the singer for the Applescruffs made. Now if you would like to obtain one of these flyers, you need to go to Leo's and just happen to look on that shelf to the right of the cash register. No. Down and to the right. Just about at knee level. Right there, behind the stack of Redbook magazines, and don't be distracted by the baklava in the display case to the left! Keep looking... there's a little clear plastic box. Voila! Flyers. As you can see, I've been carrying mine around in my pocket for awhile. Anyway, sincere thank yous to the Applescruffs for promoting the show. It will be fun. See you tonight!
February 14, 2005
Happy Valentine's Day
I tried to make a card with Harrison and Helen inside a heart. This turned out so horrible I just had to share. Note to self, get a Photoshop book.
Save our Drinking Water
You are invited to a Rally Tuesday February 15, 2005 on the steps of the State Capitol at 12:30.
The Rally will last only 20 minutes but it could determine the future quality and cost of your drinking water.
The Arkansas State Legislature is deciding NOW Wednesday Feb 16th, 2005 who should have the responsibility of protecting drinking water – public officials or private commercial developers.
For more specific details you may turn to the following sources:
“League raises alarm over Condemnation bill”
“Here, kids, is how to make a law”
Spend your lunch time on the Capitol Steps and express NO to Senate Bill 230 by simply attending the Rally.
The Rally is sponsored by Citizens Protecting Maumelle Watershed a coalition of individuals and organizations working to save our drinking water.
501-223-2744.
Sign the petition.
February 10, 2005
Star Jack
Stylish and functional, the Star Jack is the perfect gift for all those... lets see... how to put this diplomatically... all those... talented, winsome, enigmatic, absent minded, flaky, irresponsible, fanciful, wandering, dreamy, unreliable... people in our lives.
February 09, 2005
Big Time
USA TODAY covers podcasting.
I guess its time to update those old RSS feeds.
The Farmer
Session notes for The Farmer:
Harrison — vocals, wind-up bird, shimmering flute
Dada — loops
Recorded on Sunday, 2/6/2005 (a cold and rainy afternoon). After vocals and initial tracks were laid, Harrison suggested that the song needed "woodwinds". We both agreed his third take on the keyboard was the keeper (by that time the novelty of holding down several keys at once had worn off).
Music for and inspired by the drawing "The Farm" © Harrison (see previous entry).
February 06, 2005
February 03, 2005
Presidential Protest
MoveOn is promoting an ACORN rally to counter Bush's Social Security tour this Friday in Little Rock.
WHEN:
Friday, February 4
11:30AM
WHERE:
Meet at 11:15 AM in front of the Federal Building, 700 West Capitol Ave, Little Rock, AR.
From the Federal Building, a march will proceed to the Robinson Auditorium, where the President will be speaking, at the corner of Markham and Broadway.
Speakers Include: Reverend Howard Gordon of First Presbyterian Church.