I've written about movie music a number of times, and not just about its importance to the audience's enjoyment of the film but also about how a lot of it can also be appreciated as stand-alone music. A good example would be just about anything written by French composer Maurice Jarre, a multiple Oscar-winner who … Continue reading Movie Music Maven Maurice Jarre
Author: BG
BG (aka The Big Geez) is a retiree who who has spent over a decade generating the Geezer Music Club, where he tries to prove that geezers can stay in touch with today's world. . .and still find time for the trimming of ear hair.
Not To Rush The Season Or Anything
I'm usually not one to rush the season. In fact, I'm more inclined to turn into a Grinch as the holidays approach. But since I'd already decided that today was a good day for a slideshow, and everywhere you look is Christmas stuff. . .well, you get the idea. Ella Fitzgerald - "Santa Claus Is … Continue reading Not To Rush The Season Or Anything
Whatever Happened To R.B. Greaves?
One of the original goals of the GMC was to provide a place for fans of the music of the past to participate -- not only by reading about the music and the performers (and listening to it!) but also by taking advantage of the 'comment' feature to have lively and informative discussions. A good … Continue reading Whatever Happened To R.B. Greaves?
Johnny Cash’s Surprising OOPS
Although he died in 2003, Johnny Cash is still a favorite for those of us who have always enjoyed his music while also finding his erratic path through life a little fascinating. But even though Cash was known to have gone through a few rough patches along the way, his fans might be surprised to … Continue reading Johnny Cash’s Surprising OOPS
The Musical Journey Of Marvin Rainwater
Now in his eighties and still entertaining fans, Marvin Rainwater can look back on a long career that has included everything from rockabilly to pop music, and a persona that often took 100% advantage of the fact that he is 25% Cherokee. Although he is probably most remembered now for his 1957 country-pop hit, "Gonna … Continue reading The Musical Journey Of Marvin Rainwater
Black Friday Insanity
I stayed home on Black Friday, and even though I'm not describing all of those who did go shopping as crazy, there were certainly a lot of nuts out there. It seems like every year there is someone who rises to new heights -- or maybe I should say sinks to new depths -- and … Continue reading Black Friday Insanity
An Unexpected Use For Part Of The Turkey
One thing you can predict with certainty around this time of the year is the abundance of ideas for using leftover turkey. But today the ol' GMC is offering up something you might not have seen before -- a way to utilize the turkey's feathers. It seems that painting on turkey feathers is a sub-specialty … Continue reading An Unexpected Use For Part Of The Turkey
Cruising On The Clouds
As someone who is a frequent visitor to the Amazon website, I have naturally enough been inundated with offers for their free cloud service. Up until now I've pretty much ignored them, but since I have been thinking about the new Kindle Fire I decided it was time to try Amazon's cloud. After all, one … Continue reading Cruising On The Clouds
Roger Ebert’s Amazing Memory
I'm currently reading Roger Ebert's newest book, Life Itself: A Memoir, and in the midst of all my thoughts about how difficult it must be for him to cope with his physical problems (he can't eat, drink, or speak, and can barely walk) I quickly realized something else. His ability to recall names, events -- … Continue reading Roger Ebert’s Amazing Memory
The Walker Brothers Were Not What They Seemed
It's interesting to note that even though the 1960s included a period that's been described as the British Invasion, music actually flowed both ways in those days. A good example would be an American trio called the Walker Brothers that reached its highest popularity in Great Britain, hitting the top of the charts in 1965 … Continue reading The Walker Brothers Were Not What They Seemed
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