http://www.adambaran.net/blog A Blog Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:29:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I got word this morning the short film I was producing has to be postponed indefinitely due to various reasons - none of them my fault tho. Bummer. But I'll always have the retarded letters from unqualified applicants to keep me smiling. I've combined letters from this ... http://www.adambaran.net/blog/2008/08/05/application-letters-from-hell/ Saw the two big musical movies out now this week. Mamma Mia! and Lou Reed's Berlin. They couldn't be further on the opposite ends of the spectrum musically, and yet now I have the syrupy pop harmonies of Abba on shuffling with the depressing tale of speed freaks ... http://www.adambaran.net/blog/2008/07/28/some-thoughts/ I've been really into this video for a long time and watch it whenever I need to have a quick laugh. Bunny cracks me up and I love Billy Beyond as one of the Strawberry elfs. Only recently however have I come to realize that "I took the ... http://www.adambaran.net/blog/2008/07/28/strawberry-shortcut/ On the theme of amazing black singers, and comebacks - Kenny Mellman and Bridgett Everett have brought their Millie Jackson show SEXERCISE! back to Joe's Pub tonight and tomorrow. I missed it the last time around, but won't this time. Josh and I are going tomorrow. Here's ... http://www.adambaran.net/blog/2008/06/23/slow-tongue/ Amazing. New album this fall - Corporate Cannibal. Grace receiving rave reviews for her performance at last weekend's Meltdown festival in London. Far from a meltdown, her performance is breathtaking. I can't wait! From far away: And the concert opener - visuals amazing as always... http://www.adambaran.net/blog/2008/06/22/what-grace-jones-was-doing-last-weekend/ Another comeback blast from the past is the return of Les Rita Mitsuoko, playing the Highline Ballroom in July. Here's a few favorite tracks of theirs, great videos too. "ANDY" "MARCIA BAILA" "LE PETIT TRAIN" "SINGING IN THE SHOWER" (w/ Sparks) http://www.adambaran.net/blog/2008/06/20/another-comeback/