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Eyes:
Understanding Thomas Jefferson - E.M. Halliday
Ears:
“Candy Says” has been a constant companion.
The original:
Velvet Underground – Candy Says
The always-amazing Antony Hegarty’s cover:
Antony & the Johnsons – Candy Says
Moving On…
Walker Brothers – Make It Easy On Yourself
I’ve been listening to a lot of Burt Bacharach songs recently (“Make It Easy On Yourself” was written by Bacharach).
Here’s another favorite Bacharach song rendition of mine:
Dionne Warwick – Anyone Who Had a Heart
My friend Jack Early showed me this absurd & possibly brilliant video/group:
Die Antwoord – Zef Side
Efterklang – Swarming
Bill Callahan (Smog) – River Guard (Black Cab Sessions)
For good measure, lest I forget its existence:
Bill Callahan – Jim Cain ; Rococo Zephyr ; Too Many Birds (Tiny Desk Concert)
M83 – Kim & Jessie
And, finally, for those muted, sleepless nights:
Cocteau Twins – Cherry Coloured Funk
Eyes & Ears:
Been watching a lot of Star Trek: The Original Series recently; I am constantly drawn to shows/movies of this ilk. There seems to be a purity in them that is linked to the over-acting, the ridiculous sets, the horrible alien costuming, etc.; they are simply using whatever they have to tell the story that they need to tell. Similar to Ed Wood‘s films and early episodes (1959-1964) of The Twilight Zone.
Star Trek (TOS): The Menagerie Pt. 1
Rediscovered this gem recently; amazingly endearing film.
Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird!
P.s., There’s a Waylon Jennings/Big Bird sing-along.
Waylon Jennings & Big Bird – Ain’t No Road Too Long
I guess that’s as good a way as any to leave you.
Been having a hard time for a while, but starting to find notches for my hands & feet.
I hope you are well.
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