I looked all over for the scene from The Sandlot, but had no luck. Regardless, this is one of the best renditions of the song.
April 9, 2009
RuPaul – Cover Girl Cast Version
Two of my roommates followed the debut season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Since you heard this song every episode, it’s hard not enjoying it at this point. Not to mention this version includes, winner, Bebe Zahara Benet’s rap.
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March 26, 2009
Another Week, Another Show
Last night was Wednesday, which means a new episode of “The Unnamed Show with Alex, Eric and Natalie.”
We had a particularly good show last night. Plenty of new music, in particular a couple of cover songs. We highlighted some recent/upcoming shows – including a live recording from Rachael Yamagata’s performance last week at Hard Rock Cafe.
Eric, Natalie and I also discussed the new Social Activity App for Facebook, which allows you to share various top five lists with your friends.
We started on the topic of films, but quickly moved to television shows. This explains why theme of the late 60s cartoon Wacky Races appeared in the playlist…
Shonen Knife – “Little Tree”
Paul McCartney – “Ever Present Past”
Rufus Wainwright – “Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk”
The Apples in Stereo – “What’s the #?”
Missy Higgins – “More Than This” (Roxy Music Cover)
Ted Leo & the Pharmacists – “Timorous Me”
Wacky Races Theme Song
Rachael Yamagata – “Worn Me Down” [Live from Hard Rock Cafe]
The Gossip – “Are U That Somebody” (Aaliyah Cover)
The Bens – “X-Fire”
ok zombie – “Departed (Live)”
Chemic – “Ice Floor” [Louisville is for Lovers, Volume 9, Bonus Disc]
Teneia Sanders – “Shelter”
Michael Franti and Spearhead – “Hey World (Don’t Give Up Version)”
Miniature Tigers – “Like or Like Like”
Flight of the Conchords – “Mermaids”
Matt & Kim – “Daylight”
Voxtrot – “Trepidation Party” (Free MP3 download, from Voxtrot)
Bloc Party – “This Modern Love”
Wild Sweet Orange – “Either/Or”
Elliot Smith – “Angeles”
Radiohead – “Nude”
Thomas Newman & Peter Gabriel – “Define Dancing”
The Whigs – “Like a Vibration”
Fountains of Wayne – “Sing to the Bottom”
Audrye Sessions – “Turn Me Off”
March 24, 2009
Home Grown Greatness
Back in August I caught a little concert. “An Evening with My Morning Jacket,” on the Louisville Waterfront. This was one of the most incredible experiences of my music-loving lifetime.
I stumbled upon this video last week, and it had me listening MMJ.
Just on the tails of this, I heard news of a wonderful release party at EarX-tacy (April 17) for a new live EP, Celebración De La Ciudad Natal. All of the tracks were recorded during their visit in August, some during the in-store and some from the waterfront show.
Looking forward to the release, and the listening party.
March 23, 2009
Eyes Getting Heavy…
As you may have seen on our Bellarmine Radio Blog, we had a 24-Hour special this past Friday. Most of our regular staff and DJs collectively spent 12pm Friday – 12pm Saturday in the booth.
We didn’t have any particular playlists, instead it seemed like highlights from each of our shows. In honor of this, I’m reposting the playlist from my show (“The Unnamed Show with Alex, Eric and Natalie”) last week.
Natalie kicked us off w/ the first few picks, but I took over for the remainder. With some requests sprinkled throughout:
Lily Allen- “Mr Blue Sky”
Sufjan Stevens- “Chicago [Acoustic]“
Phantom Planet- “California”
Mates of State- “Blue and Gold Print”
My Brightest Diamond- “Golden Star”
Dr. Dog- “100 Years”
Chemic- “Don’t Go Close”
Andrew Bird- “Not a Robot, Not a Ghost”
Kaiser Cartel- “Okay”
Rachael Yamagata- “Worn Me Down”
Weber- “Nothing to Say”
Ben Folds Five- “Kate”
Peter, Bjorn and John- “Objects of my Affection”
Modern Skirts- “Seventeen Dirty Magazines”
Mika Nakashima- “Glamorous Sky” [NANA, Original Soundtrack]
The Format- “The Compromise”
Vampire Weekend- “Mansford Roof”
Zero Boys- “Civilization’s Dying”
The Cure- “Why Can’t I See You”
Voxtrot- “The Start of Something”
The Shins- “Caring is Creepy”
Deerhunter- “Heatherwood”
Outkast- “The Whole World”
Edwyn Collins- “A Girl Like You”
Be sure to listen live this Wednesday, 8pm-10pm, at BellarmineRadio.com.
March 23, 2009
Sentimental Guy
March 11, 2009
Like a Dark, Gothic Neil Diamond
Well, it’s been awhile. All of the deadlines leading up to midterms seemed to pile up and I haven’t been blogging. I’ll avoid any other self-loathing excuses and get back to it.
I’ve got a small stockpile of records I’m in the process of going through, but I thought it would be fun to show you what I discovered last night. “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” made it’s debut on HBO recently, and my roommates and I watched it last night. While the film was not what I was expecting, its comedic use of music (some original compositions, some forgotten hits) accompanied many of my favorite scenes.
Anytime “Nothing Compares 2 U” is featured in a film or television show it gets a giggle from me, this film was no exception (especially the Hawaiian cover, by the Coconutz). But the blue ribbon goes to songs from Jason Segel’s original pieces, in particular “Dracula’s Lament,” from the Dracula Rock Opera. Something Segel had supposedly been thinking about doing previously…
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February 12, 2009
Eye of the Storm
Amid wind storms and weather advisories, Bellarmine Radio stayed fully operational last night and delivered another installment of Alex, Eric and Natalie’s Unnamed Show.
Which airs Wednesdays, 8pm-10pm EST.
After having a bit of a boys night last week with Natalie gone, things were back to normal… The playlist was fairly eclectic, but we managed to highlight our favorite Grammy winners too. The last block of songs were dedicated to some of our listeners, who lost power during the show.
“Mercy” by Duffy
“Girls in Their Summer Clothes” by Bruce Springsteen
“Hometown Glory” by Adele
“Papers in Order” by The Old Ceremony
“Superman” by Lazlo Bane
“Too Young” by Phoenix
“Volcano [Instrumental]” by Damien Rice
“Shut Up and Let Me Go” by The Ting Tings
“Glamorous Sky” by NANA
“Let’s Stick Together” by KT Tunstall
“I Was Walking With a Ghost” by The White Stripes
“Down to Earth” by Peter Gabriel
“Nothing to Say” by Weber
“Electric Feel [MGMT Cover]” by Katy Perry
“Nothin’ to Worry About” by Peter, Bjorn and John
“15 Steps” by Radiohead
“Sons & Daughters” by The Decemberists
“The Galway Girl” by Steve Earle
“Baby Britain” by Elliot Smith
“Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” by Ian Drury and the Blockheads
“Raised by Wolves” by Voxtrot
“For Emma” by Bon Iver
“Get Lifted” by John Legend
“Fallen From the Sky” by Glen Hansard
“The Wind Cries Mary” by Jimi Hendrix
February 10, 2009
My Favorite Grammys
As usual, the Grammys largely ignored many of the standout releases from the past year. However, I did notice several bright spots among the winners.
If there had to be a Grammy powerhouse this year, I’m glad it was Allison Krauss and Robert Plant. It was nice to see the industry celebrate an unorthodox collaboration, though after so much success… it’s difficult not thinking of them working together.
Some other highlights included George Carlin, who’s final effort won for Best Comedy Album, Bruce Springsteen (doing his best attempt at Phil Spector’s wall of sound) won Best Rock Song with “Girls in Their Summer Clothes” and Radiohead’s performance of “15 Steps” featuring USC’s Marching Band.
Though not surprising, I was disappointed The Dark Knight beat WALL•E for Best Score. However, my favorite track from WALL•E, “Define Dancing” won for Best Instrumental Arrangement – Thomas Newman did a fantastic job. Not to mention Peter Gabriel’s win for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture with “Down to Earth.”
It speaks volumes about the depth talent and creativity of Pixar, when the song used for their Ending Credits is one of the highlights of the year. I can’t help but hope they’re rewarded come Oscar season.
-Alex
