A. Native Hawaiian attacked by man-eating Habiscus
B. Aretha Franklin donates to charity auction
C. The Kentucky Derby equivalent of Mardi Gras beads
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Pick the Correct Caption
A. Native Hawaiian attacked by man-eating Habiscus
B. Aretha Franklin donates to charity auction
C. The Kentucky Derby equivalent of Mardi Gras beads
Friday, May 01, 2009
Pick the correct caption
Bollywood has a message for Richard Gere.
India voters represent.
Pakistan sends a message to US about spy drones.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
My Green Monkey Music Mix (covers version)
from I, Splotchy the latest version of the Green Monkey Music Mix is about "covers".
So without further ado, here are my 6 picks for this latest version.
1. Cry Me A River - Aerosmith / Julie London/Ella Fitzgerald
the first time i heard this song was the mid-80s with aerosmith doing it. I knew right away that it must have been an old jazz tune from the late 40s/early 50s era. I now have versions by London, Fitzgerald, Etta James, and Joe Cocker, but my favorite is still Aerosmith.
2. All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix / Bob Dylan
Dylan has always been an amazing song writer and this song is no exception. But much like he did to Billy Robert's 'Hey Joe', Hendrix gave it life where it otherwise would likely have faded quickly into obscurity.
3. Bridge of Sighs - George Lynch / Robin Trower
Built between 1600 and 1603, the Bridge of Sighs provided the last view of Venice that convicts saw before their imprisonment. As if the mysterious lyrics weren't haunting enough to depict the scenario, Trower's wailing guitar work would undoubtedly have brought many a convict to his knees his sorrow and repentance. Fast-Forward to today's guitar virtuosos, George Lynch is a guitarist who could easily be grouped into that class of shredders who cram a ridiculous amount of notes into a single measure. Thank god, he chose to do this beautiful piece tastefully, making it his own, without losing the original passion.
4. Effigy - Gov't Mule / Creedence Clearwater Revival
CCR did some awesome anti-war songs during the vietnam era, and while a lot of otherwise talented musicians have attempted to do covers, they just didn't feel right. Maybe because Warren Haynes has been around forever and can relate to the sentiments of that era, but whatever the reason, he was able to make this song distinctively his own, without losing the original. (Yes i know i said the same thing about "Bridge of Sighs", above.)
5. (I Know) I'm Losing You - Richie Kotzen / The Temptations
This is one of those WTF moments. Richie Kotzen, hair band guitarist for Poison, Mr. Big, and god only knows what else, does some stunning work with this classic R&B tune. Some damn fine funky guitar work, and as a bonus, he even scats.
6. Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) - Stevie Ray Vaughan / Jimi Hendrix
I was a big Hendrix fan and never had much appreciation for people who tried to cover his songs. The Eric Clapton/Duane Allman cover of Little Wing was disappointing despite the incredible talent behind it. One day in 1984, I heard this amazing guitar work on the radio. Some guy named Stevie Ray Vaughan doing Jimi's "Voodoo Chile" and doing it well. I said to myself, "This guy has some chops, he could make it big". I'd say I was right.
So without further ado, here are my 6 picks for this latest version.
1. Cry Me A River - Aerosmith / Julie London/Ella Fitzgerald
the first time i heard this song was the mid-80s with aerosmith doing it. I knew right away that it must have been an old jazz tune from the late 40s/early 50s era. I now have versions by London, Fitzgerald, Etta James, and Joe Cocker, but my favorite is still Aerosmith.
2. All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix / Bob Dylan
Dylan has always been an amazing song writer and this song is no exception. But much like he did to Billy Robert's 'Hey Joe', Hendrix gave it life where it otherwise would likely have faded quickly into obscurity.
3. Bridge of Sighs - George Lynch / Robin Trower
Built between 1600 and 1603, the Bridge of Sighs provided the last view of Venice that convicts saw before their imprisonment. As if the mysterious lyrics weren't haunting enough to depict the scenario, Trower's wailing guitar work would undoubtedly have brought many a convict to his knees his sorrow and repentance. Fast-Forward to today's guitar virtuosos, George Lynch is a guitarist who could easily be grouped into that class of shredders who cram a ridiculous amount of notes into a single measure. Thank god, he chose to do this beautiful piece tastefully, making it his own, without losing the original passion.
4. Effigy - Gov't Mule / Creedence Clearwater Revival
CCR did some awesome anti-war songs during the vietnam era, and while a lot of otherwise talented musicians have attempted to do covers, they just didn't feel right. Maybe because Warren Haynes has been around forever and can relate to the sentiments of that era, but whatever the reason, he was able to make this song distinctively his own, without losing the original. (Yes i know i said the same thing about "Bridge of Sighs", above.)
5. (I Know) I'm Losing You - Richie Kotzen / The Temptations
This is one of those WTF moments. Richie Kotzen, hair band guitarist for Poison, Mr. Big, and god only knows what else, does some stunning work with this classic R&B tune. Some damn fine funky guitar work, and as a bonus, he even scats.
6. Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) - Stevie Ray Vaughan / Jimi Hendrix
I was a big Hendrix fan and never had much appreciation for people who tried to cover his songs. The Eric Clapton/Duane Allman cover of Little Wing was disappointing despite the incredible talent behind it. One day in 1984, I heard this amazing guitar work on the radio. Some guy named Stevie Ray Vaughan doing Jimi's "Voodoo Chile" and doing it well. I said to myself, "This guy has some chops, he could make it big". I'd say I was right.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Resolutely Apathetic
Here are my non-resolutions for 2009...
1. I'm not going to lose any weight despite going to the gym 3-4 times/week.
2. I'm not going to become more enlightened by spending more time reading and less time watching TV even though I can't find anything on TV worth watching.
3. I'm not going to become more passionate through music and art despite spending more time practicing guitar.
4. I'm not going to be more productive at work despite spending less time surfing the web.
1. I'm not going to lose any weight despite going to the gym 3-4 times/week.
2. I'm not going to become more enlightened by spending more time reading and less time watching TV even though I can't find anything on TV worth watching.
3. I'm not going to become more passionate through music and art despite spending more time practicing guitar.
4. I'm not going to be more productive at work despite spending less time surfing the web.
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