Category Archives: Tunes

My kingdom for a drummer

Posted on November 27, 2004 by Solonor

We’re all alright. Really, we are… Surrender.mp3 (Right click and save, pleeeeeze.) Continue reading →

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Masters of Karaoke?

Posted on November 14, 2004 by Solonor

OK, so now I know what I’m not supposed to sing… I spent the better part of the weekend working on a cover of the Psychedelic Furs “The Ghost in You.” The music came out pretty good, but the vocals … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Because you’re never too old for Barney!

Posted on November 9, 2004 by Solonor

In this post-election season, it seems like you’re either with the haters, or you’re being hated upon. The way I see it, everyone needs a hug. Well, a while back, I recorded a little musical hug for one of my … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Within a Mile of Home

Posted on September 14, 2004 by Solonor

I just downloaded the new Flogging Molly album from iTunes. Wheeeee! My review of the third album from this most awesome band is at Blogcritics. Continue reading →

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When the going gets tough, the tough bake cookies!

Posted on September 3, 2004 by Solonor

Mmmm… cookies… Yep, with Hurricane Frances crawling like a crippled monkey slowly heading towards us, the womenfolk are in the kitchen baking cookies. Why not? Gotta keep up your strength in a crisis. Check out Metroblogging Orlando for other perspectives … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I am the egg man!

Posted on August 11, 2004 by Solonor

I was talking to Whiny in the car the other day when he said, “I wish they’d play I Am the Walrus on the radio.” “Wow,” I thought. “That’s wicked cool.” But my joy turned to horror when he further … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Admitting you have a problem is half the battle

Posted on July 28, 2004 by Solonor

Good evening. *ahem* I, um… well, my name is Lester… Hi, Lester. Right. Well, yeah…um, like I said, my name is Lester, and I’m a… I’m a… Shatner Fan… Wait! Don’t go! I mean, how could you not be one … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Music with Taste

Posted on July 19, 2004 by Solonor

The first viennese vegetable orchestra consists exclusively of vegetable-based instruments, although where necessary, additional kitchen utensils such as knives or mixers are employed. All I can think of to describe what they sound like is “Timothy Leary Goes to the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More Groovy Times

Posted on July 8, 2004 by Solonor

Guardian Unlimited | Arts news | Return of the Clash Two dozen Clash tracks that had been lost for 25 years have been found in guitarist Mick Jones’s lockup. Many were at one time intended for the band’s classic album … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Movie Songs

Posted on June 23, 2004 by Solonor

AFI did another one of their 100 Years, 100 whatevahs last night. This time it was the 100 best movie songs. I don’t think I can argue with the top few. A few of them I don’t recall ever hearing, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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