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Friday, March 18, 2022
E2TG 3/18/2022 - Featured Friday - Swamp Sistas Mix (Intercom Remix)
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Monday, July 17, 2017
Music City Monday Morning Shuffle - Have a Nice Flight Mix
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Much on my mind, as we muddle through this post-fact, post-truth, post-decorum, post-civility, post-shared humanity, post-(you-name-it) world. Look, corrupt politicians are nothing new. But, it does seem like in the past, there was at least some effort to conceal that corruption and often when it was exposed, it had real consequences. Nowadays, it seems like corruption is worn like a badge of honor, and it is at best denied or at worst accepted.
Also thinking about social media and Facebook in particular. People tend to use this platform in many different ways. I still contend that all technology is neutral, that is only through man's use of the technology that it becomes good or evil. That being said, I have friends who use Facebook solely to share political posts, those who use it (almost) exclusively to promote their music, those who post humorous posts, those who post pictures of children, grandchildren, or pets, etc. I think all of those are fine. There is, though, one phenomenon that I just don't get.... There are some people who feel th need to chime in and comment on things that really don't have any thing to do with them. I'll give a hypothetical example: A friend posts something on my wall that is basically on inside joke or a reference that makes sense to only a small group of people. Some people will jump in and make irrelevant comments. Another example, a celebrity passes away, and people are posting remembrances of that person and what they and/or their work meant to them. There is always that person who feels the need to add either by comment or post, "Eh, I never was a fan" or "I don't know who that is but...." I guess it's a pet peeve of mine, but if a post doesn't directly address you or you have nothing meaningful to add, then just let it go.
To be honest, the only time I have "un-friended" AND blocked someone was for this very thing. They were a friend who I had not really interacted with at all for several years. Someone important to me made a heartfelt post about something and this person (who did not know the original poster at all) jumped in and made a totally insensitive comment basically discounting the original poster's experience. Since I was the only link between the original poster and the person making the comment, I felt responsible for their behavior and so I deleted them as a friend and blocked them.
There is something maybe important in all my ranting, but I'm not sure what it is... something about how divided we are as a nation and the amount of incivility that exists in that divide....
Well, it's Monday when we jump in with our Music City Monday shuffle - songs with some connection to Nashville, Tennessee....
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Much on my mind, as we muddle through this post-fact, post-truth, post-decorum, post-civility, post-shared humanity, post-(you-name-it) world. Look, corrupt politicians are nothing new. But, it does seem like in the past, there was at least some effort to conceal that corruption and often when it was exposed, it had real consequences. Nowadays, it seems like corruption is worn like a badge of honor, and it is at best denied or at worst accepted.
Also thinking about social media and Facebook in particular. People tend to use this platform in many different ways. I still contend that all technology is neutral, that is only through man's use of the technology that it becomes good or evil. That being said, I have friends who use Facebook solely to share political posts, those who use it (almost) exclusively to promote their music, those who post humorous posts, those who post pictures of children, grandchildren, or pets, etc. I think all of those are fine. There is, though, one phenomenon that I just don't get.... There are some people who feel th need to chime in and comment on things that really don't have any thing to do with them. I'll give a hypothetical example: A friend posts something on my wall that is basically on inside joke or a reference that makes sense to only a small group of people. Some people will jump in and make irrelevant comments. Another example, a celebrity passes away, and people are posting remembrances of that person and what they and/or their work meant to them. There is always that person who feels the need to add either by comment or post, "Eh, I never was a fan" or "I don't know who that is but...." I guess it's a pet peeve of mine, but if a post doesn't directly address you or you have nothing meaningful to add, then just let it go.
To be honest, the only time I have "un-friended" AND blocked someone was for this very thing. They were a friend who I had not really interacted with at all for several years. Someone important to me made a heartfelt post about something and this person (who did not know the original poster at all) jumped in and made a totally insensitive comment basically discounting the original poster's experience. Since I was the only link between the original poster and the person making the comment, I felt responsible for their behavior and so I deleted them as a friend and blocked them.
There is something maybe important in all my ranting, but I'm not sure what it is... something about how divided we are as a nation and the amount of incivility that exists in that divide....
Well, it's Monday when we jump in with our Music City Monday shuffle - songs with some connection to Nashville, Tennessee....
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
#E2TG is not at SXSW (This is a CXCW plug by the way)
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If, like me, you are not at the South by Southwest confab (conflag?) (whatever), you probably have some good reasons. Can't get off work, lack of funds, the beer is too expensive, too many damn hipsters, it involves putting on shoes --- the list goes on.
For the last four years, there has been a great alternative to SXSW. I hope by now, you are familiar with Couch by Couchwest -where the beer is cheap and the only hipster is you. CXCW is an on-line music festival featuring a staggering number and variety of talented folks who submitted specially made videos specifically for the festival. Often, the videos feature couches. Often they don't. They may be filmed in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, on front or back porches, or in wide-open fields. Jonny Fritz when he still went by Jonny Corndawg recorded one from the inside of a drainage pipe.
The atmosphere
If you are a regular Ear to the Ground reader you probably already know about CXCW and I hope you've been keeping up. The festival is on day four, and if you haven't tuned it yet, you have some catching up to do. Go now to Couchbycouchwest.com.
Ear to the Ground favorites like:
The Foresters
Sci-Fi Romance
MAKAR
Tim Lee 3
The Imperial Rooster
Tipi Valley
Todd Farrell, Jr.
Jeanette Lynne
(And probably some I'm forgetting (sorry!))
have already made an CXCW'14 appearance. Plus - we've been introduced to some amazingly talented folks who will more than likely grace our pages soon.
We expect to see The End Men, Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray, and much, much more the before the festival wraps up.
Among the most buzz-worthy moments so far has been Jamie Painter's cover of Jason Isbell's Cover Me Up which has earned a recommendation from Mr. Isbell himself. Oh and Two Mule Blues set shit on fire.
So, in conclusion, I get why you're not at South by Southwest. I'm not there with you, but why the heck aren't you at Couch by Couchwest? Shoes are optional and probably not encouraged.
If, like me, you are not at the South by Southwest confab (conflag?) (whatever), you probably have some good reasons. Can't get off work, lack of funds, the beer is too expensive, too many damn hipsters, it involves putting on shoes --- the list goes on.
For the last four years, there has been a great alternative to SXSW. I hope by now, you are familiar with Couch by Couchwest -where the beer is cheap and the only hipster is you. CXCW is an on-line music festival featuring a staggering number and variety of talented folks who submitted specially made videos specifically for the festival. Often, the videos feature couches. Often they don't. They may be filmed in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, on front or back porches, or in wide-open fields. Jonny Fritz when he still went by Jonny Corndawg recorded one from the inside of a drainage pipe.
The atmosphere
If you are a regular Ear to the Ground reader you probably already know about CXCW and I hope you've been keeping up. The festival is on day four, and if you haven't tuned it yet, you have some catching up to do. Go now to Couchbycouchwest.com.
Ear to the Ground favorites like:
The Foresters
Sci-Fi Romance
MAKAR
Tim Lee 3
The Imperial Rooster
Tipi Valley
Todd Farrell, Jr.
Jeanette Lynne
(And probably some I'm forgetting (sorry!))
have already made an CXCW'14 appearance. Plus - we've been introduced to some amazingly talented folks who will more than likely grace our pages soon.
We expect to see The End Men, Miss Shevaughn and Yuma Wray, and much, much more the before the festival wraps up.
Among the most buzz-worthy moments so far has been Jamie Painter's cover of Jason Isbell's Cover Me Up which has earned a recommendation from Mr. Isbell himself. Oh and Two Mule Blues set shit on fire.
So, in conclusion, I get why you're not at South by Southwest. I'm not there with you, but why the heck aren't you at Couch by Couchwest? Shoes are optional and probably not encouraged.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Tuesday Morning Music Shuffle - Reflections Mix
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A lot of ground to cover.... as promised, I added a virtual ton of music to the playlist - 196 songs in all bringing the total before today's post of 471 songs - which I think is a record.
First off - you have to understand that Lou Reed tributes are not going to stop anytime soon. His death seemed to affect people who make and listen to all kinds of music. Today, we have a very special video offered as a tribute to Mr. Reed. It's a cover of the Velvet Underground classic (aren't they all?) and one of my favorites (I know I say this about quite a few VU and Reed songs - but really I mean it) - "I'll Be Your Mirror" here performed by Richard Barone with the amazing Jane Scarpantoni on Cello from the 25th Anniversary concert for one of the most lovely records ever made (Cool Blue Halo). Richard Barone (Bongos) is offering up the song as a tribute to his late friend and influence.
Now - let's get to the shuffle.... we have a long one today - so join me after the JUMP
A lot of ground to cover.... as promised, I added a virtual ton of music to the playlist - 196 songs in all bringing the total before today's post of 471 songs - which I think is a record.
First off - you have to understand that Lou Reed tributes are not going to stop anytime soon. His death seemed to affect people who make and listen to all kinds of music. Today, we have a very special video offered as a tribute to Mr. Reed. It's a cover of the Velvet Underground classic (aren't they all?) and one of my favorites (I know I say this about quite a few VU and Reed songs - but really I mean it) - "I'll Be Your Mirror" here performed by Richard Barone with the amazing Jane Scarpantoni on Cello from the 25th Anniversary concert for one of the most lovely records ever made (Cool Blue Halo). Richard Barone (Bongos) is offering up the song as a tribute to his late friend and influence.
Now - let's get to the shuffle.... we have a long one today - so join me after the JUMP
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