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50 Randy Newman Songs You Need To Hear (1 of 2)
Part 1: Our Randy Thoughts
We love celebrating our favorite musicians and songwriters around here with some words and also a playlist of our favorites. This week it might be our #1 very favorite: Randy Newman. Part 1 here, we make our case for Randy (as if anybody should need us to tell them).
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-05-30 Read post
Artificial Intelligence - It's Here
Case Study: A.I. in Music
We're scratching the surface on A.I. by taking a look at how artificial intelligence can help and hurt composers. And stick around for the dramatic twist ending.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-05-23 Read post
Bands As NBA Teams
Did You Ever Wonder What Band The 1995 Houston Rockets Would Be?
High-concept blog post from us this week. Picturing which great (or near-great) NBA team is the embodiment of which legendary band.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-05-09 Read post
10 Goofball Celebrity Encounters
Famous, Infamous & Nonfamous
Fun change of pace from writing about music; this week I write about celebrity encounters. When you spend enough time in L.A. you're gonna have some oddball anecdotes of celebrities. I'm limiting it to 10 - and two of them involve Bill Cosby.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-05-02 Read post
"Key To A Door" (live)
Video from Goodbar, San Diego
Live video from Goodbar double-CD release party with Spud Davenport. Big thanks to Goodbar in San Diego for the venue, Rick Bowman and Backyard Green Films for filming, Andrew Zahariak for the sweet saxophone and everybody who was there. ENJOY THE VIDEO
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-04-11 Read post
Our Polka Moment
I Wish That I Were Gay - Polka Version
Once upon a time we made an EP with some remixes of our song "I Wish That I Were Gay". If you can turn that song-loving market over to polka: bingo! Jackpot! (That joke works if you've seen The Last Polka with John Candy and Eugene Levy.)
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-03-14 Read post
Why I Released An Album On 8-Track
Yeah, You Read That Right
Call me a "tracker". I have a soft spot for 8-tracks. Which partially explains while I (along with Hank Williams III) are the only two people to release a new 8-track record.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-02-28 Read post
100 Covers of Beatles Songs
Spotify List For You
Nobody has been covered more than The Beatles. So there are a lot of great songs to choose from for a list like this. Dive in.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-01-31 Read post
Gig Story: Halloween At A Nudist Colony
No Need For A Subtitle
People love shaggy dog stories from bands; here's a great one. A gig at a nudist colony at Halloween. On a cold night.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-01-17 Read post
Best Songs Of 2022 Playlist
Sorting Through New Music With A Machete
Our annual year-end exercise to do the research on what people liked in new music, we comb through it and add it to what got us excited during the year.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2023-01-10 Read post
12 Comedies To Stream Right Now
Underrated, Until You Watch Them
We all know to watch Arrested Development and Veep. But if you loved those, you're also going to love these underrated gems.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-12-27 Read post
How To Produce A Music Album
Or At Least Be A Co-Producer
This year I co-produced an upcoming 2023 album from Spud Davenport. Here's what I learned in a new role as co-producer ... and basically I learned that golf caddies make for great music studio producers.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-12-13 Read post
Best of Peter Gabriel
Playlist, Factoids, Thoughts
We shouldn't say this is THE definitive Peter Gabriel playlist. But this is THE definitive Peter Gabriel playlist, whether you're also a huge fan or a newbie.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-12-06 Read post
Dollar For Every Dime
aka "The Lotto Song"
Why don't more people write songs about money and more specifically: not having enough money? We're doing our part.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-11-29 Read post
Best Fictional Bands
That I Wish I Could See Live
What band that never existed did you wish you could see live in concert? We're omitting Spinal Tap, The Monkees, etc since they did end up touring. But enjoy these would-have-been-great acts all in one place
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2022-11-22 Read post
