Ramblings.org http://ramblings.org Ramblings.org is a site devoted to the writing of one computer geek as he makes his way in the world. It will probably bore you. You've been warned. en-us Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:10:27 EDT http://ramblings.org/stuff/ramblings.xml RSS Writer 1.0 mreff@ramblings.org Don't Change http://ramblings.org/post.php?post=214 I started listening to INXS when I was ten or eleven years old. I think I still have the tapes kicking around here...although, I don't have a tape deck to play them in. Lame.

The song that always stuck with me was "Don't Change," off Shabooh Shoobah. That was a powerful song for a depressed, melodramatic kid like me during the ages of eleven, twelve and thirteen. By the time X came out in 1990, my interest in the band had waned, but looking back, INXS was definitely one of the better parts of the 80's.

Please ignore the hair and the fashion. The synth marks this as a totally 80's sort of song, but damn it's good.

]]> http://ramblings.org/post.php?post=214 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:06:27 EDT Zooey Deschanel is ridiculously cute http://ramblings.org/post.php?post=213 Evidence:

]]> http://ramblings.org/post.php?post=213 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:03:19 EDT White Denim http://ramblings.org/post.php?post=212 The most fun show I went to last year, and I went to plenty of shows, featured White Denim. It was an hour and a half of non stop psychedelic, rolling, rocking, wailing, and carrying on. It was easily the most energized show I attended. I went there not knowing much about the band and left it one of the converted.

The bassist, in particular, was sort of a little guy, playing a gigantic looking Rickenbacker bass with an amazing level of intensity and skill. He was a lot of fun to watch and listen to, and really captured the core energy of the band.

Check 'em out:

]]> http://ramblings.org/post.php?post=212 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:03:01 EDT The Trapeze Swinger http://ramblings.org/post.php?post=211 I have been lukewarm on Iron and Wine for a while, despite his wonderful cover of Such Great Heights. But one song has me completely reevaluating my stance on Mr. Sam Beam. Listen and enjoy...

]]> http://ramblings.org/post.php?post=211 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:11:07 EDT Women with Ukuleles http://ramblings.org/post.php?post=210 We're almost at the end of another year, so of course it's time for me to update my web site again. Of course, after false starts again and again and again, I doubt anyone ever comes by here anymore. Well, so be it. I'll post anyway, in case some is hoping to find a web site talking about women with ukuleles.

10 years ago, I would have never thought very many people, outside Hawaii, would have much interest in making music with ukuleles. But lo and behold, there are a plethora of people making fun little music videos all over youtube sporting that funny little instrument. Here are three of my favorite ladies who flex their golden pipes to the sweet sounds of the ukulele:

First up, Danielle Ate the Sandwich. She's funny, cute, a good song writer, and most importantly, an incredible singer. I encourage you to check out all of her videos.

Next is Liz Wood: College student, sporadic youtube poster, and cracking good singer.

And last we have Julia Nunes. She's opened for Ben Folds, and probably has the most notoriety of the ukulele women I've mentioned (She won her current ukulele in the Busman World Ukulele Video Contest).

Enjoy!

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