It has been pushed to 2009. But that’s not so far now, is it? I need some New Weird America. It’s called God Has A Voice, She Speaks Through Me and the lead single by the same title is so glamofolk.
Introducing… Microfilm
Not many acts can fuse two working genres and make it work. Microfilm’s sophomore album does just that. The duo have transgressed the chill-out of the likes of Zero 7 and given it a lush of electro.
The Slingshot Orchestra is a collection of pleasantly saturnine beats that borrow from a myriad of musical genres to fashion an elaborate set of songs. There are songs that can unwind the weary, like the melancholic opening track “Flooded Ballrooms,” and others that can get you prancing like “We Are Terribly Sorry For Your Loss,” which is robust with attitude yet fittingly moody.
Snow in Kuwait…
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As we see the rain showers escalate in Kuwait, the weather takes a sharp turn to cold. I have to say that that is the fastest switch to winter I have experienced here in the desert. I heard of reports last year that the Northern Saudi desert got a thin coating of snow.
What a great time to listen to Anggun’s “Snow On The Sahara.”
I keep wondering if this will ever reach Kuwait. I have experienced hard hailing here, but never snowflakes. And as we near the next Ice Age because of the affects of global warming, it is not as unlikely to see snowfall as it used to be. It’s not like it will happen now, but it’s not far-fetched. According to wikipedia: “planar crystals (thin and flat) grow in air between 0 °C (32 °F) and −3 °C (27 °F),” which are not unfathomable numbers. So, we might see it.
Mariah’s new song…
It’s not exactly Willie Nelson, like we heard, but it can pass for something Southern. ”It’s not really country,” said Nelson, “It’s more Mariah.” I am watching the trailers and they look promising. She has performed well in her first indie flick – WiseGirls – and I expect the same. Even though she refused to uglify herself for the role, a la Charlize Theron. It’ll be in theaters December 19th.
Fashion Is Our Passion: A jacket for here…
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This is the Apolis Activism shawl collar cardigan. Isn’t it perfect. It’s warm, but not too heavy. It’s formal and casual. It 100% wool. It’s stylin’ and mute. And it is lux, yet affordable. It screams “I’m a recessionista.”
Movie Trailer: Milk (2008)
Last time I was so excited for a movie to come out it was Glitter. I am really happy they finally made this. I have been hearing about it for a while. It’s a special one. I have actually had to write a research paper about this in college. I never knew I’d get to see two of my favorite actors on it: Sean Penn and James Franco. And I hear they make out. I think it’s going to be oscar-worthy.
Don’t Quote Me, Vol. 145
“The dogmas of the quiet past, are inadequate to the stormy present”
-Abraham Lincoln
