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Comment on Borrowed nostalgia and the mid ’90s alt music scene by Elyse Howdershell

Elyse Howdershell — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 02:17:03 +0000

Nice post:) I’ve been really nostalgic lately as well..probably why I was so excited to hear about The Wallflowers coming out with a new album on 10/2..I’ve really been digging the new single
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/song-premiere-the-wallflowers-reboot-the-mission-20120723

Comment on Declaration of War: The music behind the movie by Alex

Alex — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:59:19 +0000

Excellent film and soundtrack!

Comment on Is Doo-Wop Dead? by I

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:03:30 +0000

I think doo-wop was needed for its time. It was very much born out of the era when music was still finding itself. Today you have so much that doo-wop, while head bopping worthy, may be too simple for today’s musicians but its not to say it didn’t inspire them to do what they do today, there is just so much more you can do with it now. Plus it still has that really old feel to it but not in a vintage way, so it might seem silly for a group today to somehow become a pure old school doo-wop band unless it’s a cover band for a wedding.
I am sure you have noticed but there not very many raw bands out there anymore. Not that I am complaining but most of those types of bands have to really fight for an audience, which is sad because they are probably our best jewels. It seemed like bands back then weren’t as corrupted, there seemed to be an innocence and purity we just don’t have anymore. I mean look at those videos, it wasn’t about being a performer or even entertainment, it was about the song and you dressed up for it but in a respectful way not in a way to put on some insane show. I don’t know, it’s sad, like most things that are fading that came from times of true hardship, when things really were bad and hard and you had to fight for rights, for life, etc. It’s not like that anymore, music isn’t just seen as making a mad world happy or a sad girl, smile like it used to be. Doo wop makes your soul hurt a little, while still putting that smile on your face. People have too much to choose from today and while it’s good, it’s also kind of overwhelming. OR maybe doo-wop was done so well that no one dare re-create it today and thanks to Youtube no one has to, so non-virtually I’d say it’s dead, or soon will be when all of our elders pass on.
But then again, all a doo-wop band really needs to do today is find its way to Saturday Night Live and they are sure to makes record sales sore again. womp.

Comment on Is Doo-Wop Dead? by Richard

Richard — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:14:37 +0000

Doo wop is alive for many people but you have to consider the age factor.
The 50′s early 60′s generation is fading. Many of the artists are passing on or just to old to perform anymore. There will always be a fascination for the group harmony sound though. There will be future generations that will discover it again. In the meantime though doowop is still alive on the radio and the internet. I invite you to tune into such a show on http://www.wnhu.net every Wednesday from 10am to 1pm (east coast time zone).

Comment on Declaration of War: The music behind the movie by rachelkowal

rachelkowal — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:03:23 +0000

Well, it's kind of tricky actually. It's available on the French version of Amazon. Then there are currently two people who are selling the physical CD through the American Amazon. It's also on the French version of iTunes. Your bank will probably make you pay some sort of international surcharge though. I'll let you know if I find it anywhere else!

Comment on Declaration of War: The music behind the movie by Robert D

Robert D — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:21:26 +0000

I loved this film, and the soundtrack almost more. Do you know where I might be able to find it online? I cannot narrow my searches to find it.

Comment on Chamomile Tea and Crème Brûlée with Sea of Bees by crn

crn — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:52:11 +0000

What a charming reflection of a charming lady. I admire her even more now that I have this insight into what she’s like as a person in addition to what she’s like as a musician.

Comment on Mangum Opus by TheMayor

TheMayor — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:13:01 +0000

I’ve never actually commented on WordPress before, but this was the first blog I’ve read where I just need to tell you that I liked this article a lot. I was at that show, and you wrote it just as magically as he sang it. Good job.

Comment on Taken by Swedes by Roberta Cucchiaro

Roberta Cucchiaro — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:28:14 +0000

I just posted about her too, her songs are so wonderful!

Comment on Seabear and friends by musik77

musik77 — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:19:39 +0000

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