Category Archives: Music

Saturday video break: Literally!

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The 80s is a gift that keeps on giving. Go here to see more of this silliness under the Related Videos. Happy Saturday! Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: Get your game on

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Next on the theme list: Songs about sports. 1. HOOPS Yes! (FC Dallas) – The Polyphonic Spree 2. The Stock Car Travels By Illusion – Austin Lounge Lizards 3. Centerfield – John Fogerty 4. Galway Farmer – Ceili’s Muse 5. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: The state you’re in

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Gonna switch gears here for a couple of Fridays and do some themed lists. I was inspired to put a few of these together back when I did the spring songs and good songs lists, and I’m finally getting around … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Threatened by opera

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I don’t normally think of opera as being particularly controversial or threatening, at least not in this day and age, but apparently it can be. The organizers of the second annual Opera Vista Festival suspected one of their featured operas … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: Couldn’t stand getting metaphysical

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Time for your weekly dose of random music. Ready, set… 1. Banish Misfourtune/Rabbit’s Moon – Paisley Close 2. My Manda – The Mollys 3. Couldn’t Stand The Weather – Stevie Ray Vaughan 4. Let’s Get Metaphysical – David Gilmour 5. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Faking it convincingly

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I totally relate to this. For classical-music fans, nothing ruins a good story about a violist beating the odds, or love in the woodwind section, quicker than musical fouls. So the moment in The Soloist when Jamie Foxx picks up … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: Now with more randomness

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Back to the well we go with ten more songs taken from the Every Song I’ve Got In iTunes pile. 1. The Boxer – Simon and Garfunkel 2. Guinness Dog – The Rogues 3. Take The “A” Train – Joe … Continue reading →

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“Quality rock”

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

In case you’ve ever wondered what “classic rock” will be called when the format is updated to include stuff recorded after Ronald Reagan left office, here’s your answer: Quality rock. KDBN/93.3 FM, which had aired the classic-rock “Bone” format for … Continue reading →

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“Quality Rock”

Posted on May 3, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

In case you’ve ever wondered what “classic rock” will be called when the format is updated to include stuff recorded after Ronald Reagan left office, here’s your answer: Quality rock. KDBN/93.3 FM, which had aired the classic-rock “Bone” format for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Saturday video break

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Because even mad scientists need love: Happy Saturday! Continue reading →

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Saturday video break

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Because even mad scientists need love: Happy Saturday!

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Friday random ten: The whole enchilada

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Finally, a Random Ten based on a shuffle of every song in the collection, not just a slimmed-down-to-fit-on-a-Mini playlist. What will the new much-bigger-than-a-Mini Touch give us? 1. The Mosstrooper’s Lament – SixMileBridge 2. Jim Malcolm – Losin’ Auld Reekie … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: The whole enchilada

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Finally, a Random Ten based on a shuffle of every song in the collection, not just a slimmed-down-to-fit-on-a-Mini playlist. What will the new much-bigger-than-a-Mini Touch give us? 1. The Mosstrooper’s Lament – SixMileBridge 2. Jim Malcolm – Losin’ Auld Reekie … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: If at first you don’t secede

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

More new music – more free downloads, more paid-for downloads, more CDs I hadn’t had as part of a playlist yet. You know the drill, so here we go. 1. So Young And In Love – Bruce Springsteen 2. Steel … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: If at first you don’t secede…

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

More new music – more free downloads, more paid-for downloads, more CDs I hadn’t had as part of a playlist yet. You know the drill, so here we go. 1. So Young And In Love – Bruce Springsteen 2. Steel … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: When the going gets tough, the tough download some free tunes

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I just passed 5000 songs in my iTunes collection, though that number includes a few duplicates, a couple of misplaced podcasts, and some CD tracks, from live performances and from things like the Beatles anthology, that are spoken intros or … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: When the going gets tough, the tough download some free tunes

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I just passed 5000 songs in my iTunes collection, though that number includes a few duplicates, a couple of misplaced podcasts, and some CD tracks, from live performances and from things like the Beatles anthology, that are spoken intros or … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: Good songs

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I was going to jump into some new music this week, but when I remembered that today is Good Friday, I figured I’d do a theme list instead. So here, for Good Friday, are ten good songs: 1. Two Good … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: Good songs

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I was going to jump into some new music this week, but when I remembered that today is Good Friday, I figured I’d do a theme list instead. So here, for Good Friday, are ten good songs: 1. Two Good … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: Once more to the well

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I have one more batch of Genius-gathered songs, also taken from recently ripped CDs, to go with the earlier group. This one is based on Pete Townshend’s “Save It For Later”, from his awesome “Deep End Live!” CD. As presented … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten, Hawaiian style

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Two weeks ago, I printed a Special Guest Star edition of the Friday Random Ten with an offering from Chron reporter Alan Bernstein. At the time, I asked if anyone else would like to submit a list for publication. I … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: Life is skittles and life is beer

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

You know what’s one reason why I love the onset of Daylight Savings Time? It means that spring is right around the corner. And what do you know, here we are on the first day of the spring season. So … Continue reading →

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Your weekend moment of Zen

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Via Mark Evanier, the opening number from The Music Man as performed on a subway by students from Boston University. Try doing that on the Katy Freeway. And if you’re feeling a little bluesy instead of show-tunesy, here’s a bonus … Continue reading →

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Your weekend moment of Zen

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Greg Wythe

Via Mark Evanier, the opening number from The Music Man as performed on a subway by students from Boston University. Try doing that on the Katy Freeway. And if you’re feeling a little bluesy instead of show-tunesy, here’s a bonus … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: Special guest star edition

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Today’s Friday random ten comes courtesy of Alan Bernstein. Take it away, Alan! 1. 1985 — Bowling For Soup 2. Chain Reaction — Joe Sample 3. Autumn In New York — Harry Connick 4. Thrill Of It — Robert Randolph … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: Special guest star edition

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Greg Wythe

Today’s Friday random ten comes courtesy of Alan Bernstein. Take it away, Alan! 1. 1985 — Bowling For Soup 2. Chain Reaction — Joe Sample 3. Autumn In New York — Harry Connick 4. Thrill Of It — Robert Randolph … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: You say “70s throwback” as if it were a bad thing

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Say what you want about Amy Winehouse and her trainwreck life. Here’s what Genius has to say about her and her musique verite hit “Rehab”. 1. Rehab – Amy Winehouse 2. Papa Was A Rolling Stone – The Temptations 3. … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: You say “70s throwback” as if it were a bad thing

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Greg Wythe

Say what you want about Amy Winehouse and her trainwreck life. Here’s what Genius has to say about her and her musique verite hit “Rehab”. 1. Rehab – Amy Winehouse 2. Papa Was A Rolling Stone – The Temptations 3. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: The eighties strike back

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Greg Wythe

I’ve said that 70s music goes with everything, and I think that’s true. But I also think it’s true of 80s music, and really, if you have enough of each of these, what more do you need? To demonstrate that, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: The eighties strike back

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I’ve said that 70s music goes with everything, and I think that’s true. But I also think it’s true of 80s music, and really, if you have enough of each of these, what more do you need? To demonstrate that, … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: You say it’s your birthday

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Greg Wythe

In honor of my birthday this week, here are ten songs related to birthdays, getting older, and stuff like that. 1. Birthday – The Beatles 2. Rock and Roll Never Forgets – Bob Seger 3. Happy Birthday – Weird Al … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: You say it’s your birthday

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

In honor of my birthday this week, here are ten songs related to birthdays, getting older, and stuff like that. 1. Birthday – The Beatles 2. Rock and Roll Never Forgets – Bob Seger 3. Happy Birthday – Weird Al … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: Beginning to see the light

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I’m not sure what motivated me to make a Genius list out of the Bobby Darin version of “I’m Beginning To See The Light” – I have two other versions of this song as well – because my experience with … Continue reading →

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Friday random ten: Beginning to see the light

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Greg Wythe

I’m not sure what motivated me to make a Genius list out of the Bobby Darin version of “I’m Beginning To See The Light” – I have two other versions of this song as well – because my experience with … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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