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Tag Archives: Radiohead
“I grew up believing that I was fundamentally powerless.” — Thom Yorke
It’s his birthday today. My associative memories involving Radiohead are a little bit too intense and specific, and so I find it difficult to listen to them anymore. Some music is like that. It’s so associated with something specific you … Continue reading
I want you to notice when I’m not around
There are different organizations around the world who put together “one day choirs”. Anyone can sign up. You show up, you are handed a piece of music, you are separated into different parts, you rehearse, and then you perform. The … Continue reading
Music Monday: Hollywood Bowl, Pt. 2: Radiohead Is Not There, by Brendan O’Malley
My talented brother Brendan O’Malley is an amazing writer and actor. He’s wonderful in the recent You & Me, directed by Alexander Baack. (I interviewed Baack about the film here.) His most recent gig was story editor/writer on the hit … Continue reading
Wacky June Shuffle
Here is the ongoing Shuffle I’ve had running for a couple of weeks. I pop in and out of it, as I travel by bus, by car, or take a run along the cliffs. The Shuffle is eternal, always waiting … Continue reading
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Tagged Alanis Morissette, Bleu, Bob Dylan, Brendan Benson, Brian Setzer, Britney Spears, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Clancy Brothers, Cliff Eberhardt, Dolly Parton, Elvis Costello, Elvis Presley, Eminem, Everclear, Foo Fighters, Glee, Jack Black, Joan Jett, Johnny Cash, Liz Phair, Madonna, Mike Viola, Pat McCurdy, Pink, Queen, Radiohead, Ricky Nelson, Rufus Wainwright, Sam Cooke, shuffle, Sinéad O'Connor, The Beatles, Tori Amos, Tracy Bonham, Wynona Carr
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A Week to Remember, a Shuffle to Save
“(Marie’s the Name Of) His Latest Flame” – Elvis Presley. 1961 Elvis. Post-Army Elvis. It was originally recorded by Del Shannon, but it will always be associated with EP, I’m thinking. It’s unique: very interesting beat, not easily classifiable as … Continue reading
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Tagged Carl Perkins, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Glee, Green Day, Jack Black, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Mozart, Nirvana, Pat McCurdy, Radiohead, Robbie Williams, Russell Crowe, shuffle, Sinéad O'Connor, The Beatles, Tracy Bonham
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