mad things

Sadly, I spent my lunch yesterday in the queue too. Keine Karten für mich!

Update: and the inevitable Hitler meme video:

When I first heard In the Aeroplane Over the Sea I fell completely in love with Neutral Milk Hotel. I brought the cd to work and folks at first scoffed but soon a majority of them were singing along. When NMH was to play at the 9:30 Club, we all went. Alas, the band had van trouble, showed up late and played a pretty crappy show. However, we were all so much in love with their music that we forgave them. Then nothing…

Now Jeff Mangum is doing a tour of solo shows. I tried to get tickets when he played in Manhattan but no luck. When the shows at BAM were announced, I anxiously awaited, clicking refresh over and over on my computer. I managed to get tickets for one show. And then another one was announced so I got a ticket for that show as well. There is also a third show but I only bought tickets for two shows – I didn’t want to be too greedy, I figured other folks should have the chance to see him.

The first show was last night. And wow, from the first notes played I actually had tears in my eyes. I sang along with all the songs (trying not to be too loud so as to not annoy my seatmates). It was hard to stay in my seat, I really wish this was a standing show. In addition to the tracks from In the Aeroplane Over the Sea and On Avery Island, he did the song Little Birds which I absolutely adore. Give it a listen and get hooked.

You can still find tickets (at cost!) for tonight and tomorrow on Craigslist – I highly recommend this show!

well, call them – 1 719 266 2837. You know you want to.

Regan – The Exorcist

How about that excellent Mike Oldfield Tubular Bells soundtrack?

Vincent Price

Okay, Vincent Price is not technically a monster, but he’s played many deranged characters so he counts in my book. I absolutely adore Vincent Price!

Watch the wonderful Tim Burton film narrated by Mr Price

And who doesn’t like his addition to Thriller?

Two music videos via Dangerous Minds

Spoek Mathambo’s cover of S/He’s Lost Control

The Beatles “performing” Smack My Bitch Up

Fun!

via Dangerous Minds

Been a spate of deaths in the last two days – the AoD has been very busy.

R.I.P. Mick Karn

R.I.P. Pete Postlethwaite

R.I.P. Gerry Rafferty

R.I.P. Captain Beefheart

This week’s threesome are some summery beachy sort of songs from The Tom Tom Club. Enjoy!