December 2007
4 posts
Bass Player Week | Wednesday: Cliff Burton
According to the Hesher Code, the words “CLIFF BURTON” scrawled in a sharpie/masking-tape entablature on the front of your Ibanez 6-string bass entitle you to the same forty-something groupie you would attract otherwise at your Tuesday night gig at the Central Saloon. However, in an act of reverence the following morning, she will offer to pay you gas money when she asks for a ride to...
No jokes, no movie clips at this year's Oscars →
I might actually watch it this year. -via slog
Bass Player Week | Tuesday: Charles Mingus
Fired by Duke Ellington because his temper scared the shit out of everyone, Charles Mingus decided to devote his energy to scaring the shit out of his bass and sound good doing it.
Bass Player Week | Monday: John Entwhistle
While Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend and Keith Moon chewed the scenery, John Entwhistle was stage left, politely devastating you with his groin-warming basslines.
November 2007
11 posts
Yes, people actually make drum videos like this
Jens Hanneman Complicated Drumming Technique
Elijah Pollack on the WGA Strike
-via suza
Radiohead - The Headmaster Ritual
- via fimoculous
Norman Mailer (1923-2007)
The news that matters
Not satisfied with a story of mere international murderous intrigue, the Seattle Times tears out the fluff in this A27 story to reveal something that will shake you to your very core. I know where my holiday donation is going this year.
It's okay, Meg White.
I’m here to help.
I'm Not Going to Teach Your Boyfriend How To Play...
While the rest of the music-crit world swoons to the blogger-friendly hooks of over-hyped, gimmicky bands, the seemingly-dormant practice of live musicianship continues apace.
Check-MATE, breakfast! →
Those of us who are dead tired of suckling at the Krusteaz teat may finally receive respite from their monopoly on morning pan-fried goo: there’s a new awkwardly-named pancake product on the loose. Note: Look into fast-tracking aerosolized eggs benedict patent.
