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Said the Gramophone, a blog dedicated to bringing the world good songs, one day at a time. Three Canadian music lovers post just one song everyday and well, there’s not much to it….you go to the blog and listen, and download the song if you deem it necessary.

I’m always quick on the draw when it comes to sites/blogs/apps/etc. I often give it one chance and a quick one at that and if it catches my attention that’s lovely, if not adios compadre. I listened to today’s song and was blown away. It was bizarre and beautiful, and now I’m committed to the Gramophone.

By the way, the song I heard was “Are You Devo? (The Spirituals remix)” by Shelby Sifers. Give it a try, and give Gramophone a try.

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This is Schroeder, my new toy. He’s a baby grand piano, approximately 20 inches tall, about 24 wide.

I miraculously found it on Craigslist for cheap, and after a little more research I found that the little guy retails around 250. And yes…it does play, and beautifully at that. The lady I bought it from claimed she didn’t want it because it was too big. What? Too big!! Crazy witch.

So why name the piano Schroeder? Some of you might know, but maybe not. Schroeder is spectacular piano player on Peanuts. He plays the theme song, obseeses over Beethoven, and is one of Charlie Brown’s close friends.

It seems appropriate, no?

More on Schroeder coming soon, and I’m thinking maybe a little music video would be appropriate.

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I hope you like it. More videos to come.

God damn – sbs

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I’ve been to a lot of concerts…many of them big names. The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, Dave Matthews Band, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson,Death Cab for Cutie, etc, etc, etc. I could go on for awhile.

But still one concert remains legendary above all others. Only one concert has grabbed me, pulled me down the rabbit hole, and spit me back out a person forever changed. Was I the only one? Were others around me experiencing the same thing? I’ll never know for sure, and I don’t care. I’m sure of one thing, that it was the greatest single concert I’ve ever seen…and it will never be topped.

What band deserves such praise??? Sigur Rós

I saw Sigur Rós play The Big Easy (aka Knitting Factory) a few years ago. If you’ve listened to the band, you’d have a hard time believing me when I say they rocked harder, and were even louder, than any concert I’ve attended. Not that shitty kind of loud that suffocates you. It’s a good loud, and it sucks you in, and you find yourself thinking “louder damnit, louder…I can take more.”

Even though the experience was nothing but phenomenal, it was a little depressing knowing it was the band’s first time in Boise…and probably their last. Being that they’re from Iceland and spend much time playing sets across the whole wide world (www), they have to be a bit choosy about where they tour in the U.S. I believed for a long time that I might not see them live again. Well, bullocks…I was wrong.

In two days I leave with the lady to Seattle. Why? In the Emerald City is a concert that could, by all means, top the greatest concert experience ever. Sigur Rós at Benaroya Hall, Seattle.

The concert is on Sunday…and I am giddy. I love Seattle, and I love Sigur Rós. I will keep you updated on the goings and doings in Seattle.

Here’s a video for Sigur Rós’ Gobbledigook, from their latest album:

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Peace – sbs

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So I’ve been out of town,as some of you may know.

Apparently the World Wide Web hasn’t made it to Mackay so that’s why I’ve been “off the grid,” if you know what I mean.

Anywho, I’ve taken 5 days or so and just been hanging out with family and relaxing.

It’s not always that simple though, especially when you’re leaving one family for another. But I’m making all sorts of darn good out of this trip, whether you like it or not…

And that’s why i got pics for y’all:

So the fist pic is at Craters of the Moon…and i know it really doesn’t seem that way but yes, it is @ Craters of the Moon…

In all honesty its nothing special but it’s definitely a picture i took on the way to the cabin and so it’s here, in an attempt to document my “times.”

The second pic…as you can see, is me playing like school boy on a sunny afternoon.

And that’s all I have to say about that. I love you MJ.

So don’t f$&# with me or something.

So tonight I saw the movie Burn After Reading and thought it was a fuckin’ shit show…all those reviews were simply bandywagon cards cuz they won the best oscar award…bullshit!…and I’m saying this as a Coens bros. fan. So what the hell? I’m beginning to believe that the Coens’ are what you call “Decade One-Hit Wonders.” By that, I obviously mean, they make one god-damned good movie every ten years. And maybe I’m exaggerating, but I’m pissed off and sick of their half-ass shows. Fuck.

Anywho…we were driving to Missoula, from Mackay (and this is Kyle and I), and I took random pictures here and there along the way.

So…as you probably know by now, I took this picture of the mountainside…because IT told me too.

And it came out pretty well damnit…I mean christ, it looks like a face…a rock face…and if you don’t see it you’re definitely ???????

Peace – sbs

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So I’m just going to ramble about some of the great things I’ve noticed lately in entertainment:

- The Big Lebowski has been around for 10 years…and that’s very dude. There’s a 10th anniversary DVD that’s supposed to have some sweet extras.

- More Coen Bros. news (that only Lucas will respect), they’re next film will be shot in Minnesota (like Fargo).

- There’s serious talk about another Ghostbusters movie. I love today’s Bill Murray, but hell, sometimes I miss the old one. Maybe another Ghostbusters is what I need.

- Michael Jackson just turned 50 on Aug. 29th…did i celebrate? I don’t know, but I sure as hell will. On occasion he makes me look cool.

- I’m supposed to leave town this Friday for Mackay, Idaho…and then onto Missoula. At this point, this may or may not happen, but only time will tell. Peace ya’all – sbs

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