“Anything big and dead serious is perfect for comedy. The bigger the target and the more it takes itself seriously the better.” – Bill Coker (retired director)
My neighbor was the 1st asst director on the Smokey and the Bandit movies and we were discussing the personal nature of what people think is brilliant comedy when that gem came out of his mouth.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfGgorajsro
COURTNEY TAYLOR-TAYLOR
Alright I know how to solve this problem of Autotune® that is tearing this great nation apart. How about we do some songs with autotune and some without? Go ahead, call me crazy, because this is the same jibber jabber that comes from the same part of my brain that believes Dallas and Guadalajara are both cities in Texico. Like Austin. Which as soon as we have the technology will be transplanted to Eastern Oregon where it belongs.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9JB2ETgatI
This is one of the greatest songs without autotune. Ever.
COURTNEY TAYLOR-TAYLOR
I think it was FatHead and I who saw this band open for I know not who (it was a long time ago). And they were without a doubt the most singular band I’ve ever seen. By the third song they had dudes yelling “fuck you” at them from the crowd. I guess I just don’t get it. We loved them.
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOr_L5BebS0
Oh, I think they were opening for Malkmus. Maybe Dino jr.
COURTNEY TAYLOR-TAYLOR
I went to the beach with a couple of my old friends from high school. Time moves very slowly at the beach and there’s not much to do. Or rather time moves slowly anywhere when there’s not much to do. Yes that’s the Goonies rock. We used to call it Haystack Rock.
So of course we watched a couple movies: Team America and Spinal Tap. You could read my review of Team America but I’ll save you the time… TEAM AMERICA IS THE FUNNIEST MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wmw8UB4HCU
Now, Spinal Tap on the other hand is not funny at all. It’s very serious. Very real. It also got me thinkin about my time spent in the industry. I did so much bitching about it when i was on Capitol Records but really, the first group of people there were amazing. And I miss it’s ability to get art into the world.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv5FwzRBc_Y
For example, these were people who got very good at their own little tweaker things. This can only really be done alone, without the immediate rewards of applause or even a big pat on the back. Generally in teenage bedrooms. Here are three examples from my alma mater:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV74PsUo1dc
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_anbEJsr6s
COURTNEY TAYLOR-TAYLOR
Hey there whoever is reading this, it’s Courtney and I have recently acquired a handheld personal wireless device so I’m going to have Gothman (or whomever) put up anything cool that I run across in my daily wanderings about.
We are going to put up a new website (which is currently under construction) and it will be far simpler to navigate, so for now he will just stick it in the “news” section.
Okay. Yesterday whilst finishing my “Amigos” remix with Jacob, he showed me this:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae7Ld_8Y6tE
It reminded me that Bauhaus is indeed my favorite band ever and why. Also that I was the singer for Bauhaus for a few minutes in DC once. I like to call it that cuz it’s funny but really all I did was sing “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” with Daniel, Kevin and David J. which is pretty much the same as when sammy hagar sang for van halen but that we were smart enough to limit it to one song. Ever.
Sorry for the cheap shot, Sammy, but it was just right there, ya know.
Anyhoo.
This next clip is dark, sweet and campy and basically everything I love about old film. the lighting is so beautiful and the story is obviously very sad. Marlene just looks amazing. She actually did have Bette Davis Eyes back when they called them “bedroom eyes”.
Now here’s a quick look at Marlene Dietrich, my favorite female archetype ever:
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BniYAiuQBeg
Incidentally she is also my favorite singer from the 20’s / 30’s era largely because she has a low voice that never gets shrill as many of those old recordings do. btw the movie is called Dishonored.
COURTNEY TAYLOR-TAYLOR
You might as well watch these videos while you are waiting for [that thing you are waiting for]. Roll up a fatty and play them all at once. I just did. (A lie.)
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67F7lIXK9tw&fmt=18
httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrBAQvQy928&fmt=22
GOTHMAN
While the band was in DC this last time, Zia and Fathead sat down with Cozy for a little session. You can check tout the video HERE, if it pleases you.
GOTHMAN
| Date | City | Venue | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour: 2024-12 30th Anniversary | |||
| 12/02/24 | Los Angeles, CA | Moroccan Lounge | US |
| Time: 7:00pm. Address: 901 1st St. with guests Tremours Buy Tickets | |||
| 12/03/24 | Los Angeles, CA | Moroccan Lounge | US |
| Time: 7:00pm. Address: 901 1st St. with Bysts Buy Tickets | |||
| 12/04/24 | Los Angeles, CA | Moroccan Lounge | US |
| Time: 7:00pm. Address: 901 1st St. with Escape Artist Lovers Buy Tickets | |||
| 12/06/24 | San Francisco, CA | Bimbo’s 365 | US |
| Time: 7:00pm. Address: 1025 Columbus. with Pink Breath Of Heaven Buy Tickets | |||
| 12/07/24 | San Francisco, CA | Bimbo’s 365 | US |
| Time: 7:00pm. Address: 1025 Columbus. with Secret Smiles Buy Tickets | |||
| 12/11/24 | Portland, OR | Mission Theater | US |
| Time: 7:00pm. Address: 1624 NW Glisan. Venue phone: 503-223-4527. ** Little Cloud Records Showcase with LSD & The Search For God, Sun Atoms, and Tremours ** Buy Tickets | |||
| 12/12/24 | Portland, OR | Crystal Ballroom | US |
| Time: 7:00pm. Address: 1332 W. Burnside. Buy Tickets | |||
| 12/13/24 | Portland, OR | The Odditorium | US |
| Time: 7:00pm. ** Odditorium Fan Party Event – No Band Performance ** Buy Tickets | |||
| 12/14/24 | Tacoma, WA | Spanish Ballroom | US |
| Time: 7:00pm. Address: 565 Broadway. Buy Tickets | |||
| 12/15/24 | Tacoma, WA | Spanish Ballroom | US |
| Time: 11:00am. Address: 565 Broadway. ** Special Fan Brunch – No Band Performance** Buy Tickets | |||
