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Village of reproduced paintings

December 19, 2007 10:47am

Reminds me of Orson Welles' "F for Fake" -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F_for_Fake
-- in which said Elmyr de Hory (of his forged masterpieces): "If they are hanged long enough in the museum they become real."

Thesixtyone: Music discovery game connects indies and fans

December 13, 2007 8:55am

Finally got around to checking out thesixtyone, and despite the inherent flaws of a "popularity" system, I've heard lots of new, good, and diverse songs just by listening to the random "rack" player, let alone listening to what has become popular.

And despite my band's blend of pseudo-bluegrass (http://www.thesixtyone.com/bluemoonshine) being outside the bulk of the fare on thesixtyone, one of our tunes has gotten 14 bumps in little over a day and some kind words. That does not displease me.

Funny news photo from 2004

October 18, 2007 11:50am

That article / photo was published back when I was working for The Roanoke Times... that was a fun week. There were a couple of follow-up columns about Ms. Williamson and the criticism she received...

First, "Criticism doesn't bother smoker"
http://www.roanoke.com/columnists/kennedy/wb/11293

Then, in December, "Criticism stung new mother..."
http://www.roanoke.com/columnists/kennedy/wb/15601

Sigur Rós documentary film: Heima

August 31, 2007 10:51am

If ever a band was suited for a Koyaanisqatsi-esque documentary, oh-goodness it is Sigur Ros. I was riveted by the trailer -- can't wait to see the whole thing.

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