I admit it: I'm a Gleek. I love this show! Could be because I was a band geek in high school, could be because I was never part of the "in" crowd. Could be because I always loved musical theater. I don't care why: I love Glee!
Like other Gleeks around the web, I'm excited about the October 26 Halloween show "The Rocky Horror Glee Show". Oh - did I mention that I used to go to Graceland Theater regularly for the midnight showings of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"? Did I mention I've had to pick rice out of my fishnet pantyhose? And other more uncomfortable places?
I've watched all of the teasers the Glee powers-that-be will allow - plus found a few other rumor mills to salivate over. Even though I know the actors are all over 18, it still feels kind of icky to look forward to an "abstastic" episode about high school kids. And, Matthew Morrison is too young for me, too! There's no teaser about John Stamos' abs, so the shirtless thing isn't doing it for me!
A lot of rumors are swirling about Columbia & Magenta - I'm not convinced that Quinn is Columbia. Even the photo of her in her pink wig doesn't convince me - she's dressed more like a Transylvanian Conventioneer than Columbia. I also haven't been able to pick out any of the cast members dressed as Magenta in a maid's outfit.
That said - I think I've figured out the "who plays who" for the most part. I'm still a little shocked that "Toucha-Toucha-Toucha-Touch Me" is included in the soundtrack, but after the "scissoring" comment between Santana & Brittany in "Duets" or "vocal masturbation" - CLASSIC! - I guess it's not so un-doable.
I've also included links to full studio versions of 4 of the soundtrack songs, available on EW.com -
"Rocky Horror Glee Show"
But - as much as I love Glee, nothing will ever compare to the ORIGINAL!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Sun Studio - The Birthplace of Rock & Roll
I embrace my music geekdom!
On my very first trip to Louisiana, my Mapquest had me driving through Memphis. Without a moment's hesitation, I told the boyfriend I was running away from that I wanted to leave a day early so I could stop at Graceland. I laughed at his "why?" - the simplest answer at the time was because I would be driving right by it and no self-respecting music fan could simply smile and wave as she passed the exit.
I learned on a lot on that visit to Memphis, but not enough. It wouldn't be until several years later that the man (THE man, not the boyfriend I ran away from) and I planned a stopover in Memphis on our road trip to New Orleans. Sure, we could have taken the much faster drive my son discovered, traveling through Alabama and cutting off at the pass, but this was to be a vacation.
And we specifically planned the trip to include a visit to Sun Studio. After I published this article about the trip, the man reminded me I had forgotten the story about Ike Turner's amp being lost on Highway 61. I did leave that tale out of my article. The legend, as related by the Sun Studio tour guide, was that the unique sounds that Ike Turner created weren't of his own doing, but that of the damaged amp that fell off of the car as the band was zooming up Highway 61 from Clarksdale, Mississippi to a gig in Memphis. They turned around and retrieved the amp and it worked "good enough".
The feelings are there - and if there is a Rock & Roll Heaven, it goes right through Sun Studio in Memphis.
Sun Studio Tours: The Birthplace of Rock & Roll
On my very first trip to Louisiana, my Mapquest had me driving through Memphis. Without a moment's hesitation, I told the boyfriend I was running away from that I wanted to leave a day early so I could stop at Graceland. I laughed at his "why?" - the simplest answer at the time was because I would be driving right by it and no self-respecting music fan could simply smile and wave as she passed the exit.
I learned on a lot on that visit to Memphis, but not enough. It wouldn't be until several years later that the man (THE man, not the boyfriend I ran away from) and I planned a stopover in Memphis on our road trip to New Orleans. Sure, we could have taken the much faster drive my son discovered, traveling through Alabama and cutting off at the pass, but this was to be a vacation.
And we specifically planned the trip to include a visit to Sun Studio. After I published this article about the trip, the man reminded me I had forgotten the story about Ike Turner's amp being lost on Highway 61. I did leave that tale out of my article. The legend, as related by the Sun Studio tour guide, was that the unique sounds that Ike Turner created weren't of his own doing, but that of the damaged amp that fell off of the car as the band was zooming up Highway 61 from Clarksdale, Mississippi to a gig in Memphis. They turned around and retrieved the amp and it worked "good enough".
The feelings are there - and if there is a Rock & Roll Heaven, it goes right through Sun Studio in Memphis.
Sun Studio Tours: The Birthplace of Rock & Roll
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Halloween Party Music...
Halloween!
Halloween parties are in the planning stages and along with the decorations and food, it's time to make your play-list of Halloween-themed music. Everyone can come up with a few off the top of their head - "Monster Mash" or anything from the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Think outside the box - there are several songs you hear on a regular basis that have a Halloween theme. The 70s and 80s were great for Halloween music and I've put together a list of songs for your Halloween party soundtrack.
Halloween Songs for Dancing
Did you ever try dancing to "Ghost Riders in the Sky"? Try this version! Oh - and Sam Elliot's voice doesn't hurt either.
Halloween parties are in the planning stages and along with the decorations and food, it's time to make your play-list of Halloween-themed music. Everyone can come up with a few off the top of their head - "Monster Mash" or anything from the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Think outside the box - there are several songs you hear on a regular basis that have a Halloween theme. The 70s and 80s were great for Halloween music and I've put together a list of songs for your Halloween party soundtrack.
Halloween Songs for Dancing
Did you ever try dancing to "Ghost Riders in the Sky"? Try this version! Oh - and Sam Elliot's voice doesn't hurt either.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Music and the outdoors...
Just a few weeks left to enjoy a crisp evening around a fire...
We listen to music more often than we watch TV. For a night around a campfire, a glass of wine - and of course, marshmallows! - I think I've created a great playlist of outdoors songs. Most of these weren't big hits, but I love them anyway...
10 Most Underrated Outdoors Songs
We listen to music more often than we watch TV. For a night around a campfire, a glass of wine - and of course, marshmallows! - I think I've created a great playlist of outdoors songs. Most of these weren't big hits, but I love them anyway...
10 Most Underrated Outdoors Songs
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