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It’s all about the lyrics and the message with this pair of videos suggested by Jessica. I can’t say I was happy with some of the language by Hopsin, but it’s probably my age. I remember when “damn” was a bit much for a song. For I am old. So, don’t play Hopsin loudly at work, but pay close attention to his lyrics and ask yourself if his message isn’t better than a lot of the rap you remember…
JJ – Black Veil Brides “In The End” — I love Black Veil Brides, to me they sing well, and I can actually understand them, unlike heavy rock.
A beautiful song from the Montreal band, Les Cowboys Fringants, with French lyrics and English translation.
BlogJazz will explore the music we like…primarily through sharing video. I hope to learn a little more about why they like what they do, and they’ll have more opportunities to make fun of what I like.
It might be fun if you join us and offer your own finds and suggestions.
I have a stray observation: Doesn’t D’arline seem to bring to song Richard Feynman’s letter to his deceased wife Arline? Continue Reading →
Posted here because I want it always close. Continue Reading →
Devo. Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert. If you’re old enough to remember either, you want to watch the video below. Someone posted two Devo sets from ’79 & ’80 transferred from the pre-broadcast tape. I’d like to thank them ever so much. Continue Reading →
Rufus and Martha Wainwrights’ Christmas 101 is a charity concert for The Kate McGarrigle Foundation. In addition to Rufus and Martha Wainwright, the show featured Emmylou Harris, Maria Muldaur, Van Dyke Parks and many members of the McGarrigle /Wainwright clan. Continue Reading →
