Category Archives: Music

Sinead O’Connor on Tavis Smiley

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

Sinead O’Connor on Tavis Smiley I am sick and yesterday was watching daytime tv. Sinead O’Connor was on Tavis Smiley. I just want to give Sinead O’Connor a hug. She admittedly seems very manic at times, but if you can … Continue reading →

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Stuck in My Head: Story of an Artist – Daniel Johnston

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

“Listen up and I’ll tell a story,  ’bout an artist growing old, some would try for fame and glory, others like to watch the world.” -Daniel Johnston

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In praise of the harmonica – Lentil

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

Another picture book! I  saw this at work and finally got around to reading it. It’s great. This book has character. Lentil wants to sing, but can’t. Neither can he whistle. All he can do is play the harmonica. There’s … Continue reading →

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Tree Record

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

Bartholomaus Traubeck: Check it out. A friend saw this on Reddit. It’s a record player modified to play pieces of wood. Now that’s innovation for you. Click the link to see it play.

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Mr. Spock’s Music From Outer Space

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Earth”: I really want to buy this album. It’s “highly illogical,” but  it’s a little hard to find! I looked this up because this song used be played on Dr. Demento. Note: Dr. Demento is the jam. … Continue reading →

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Space is the Place: Sun Ra

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

I was so excited when I discovered that Sun Ra’s Arkestra is still touring. I just sent them an email telling them to get their asses to Portland. So, if they do make it here, and you are in the … Continue reading →

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