Bret McKenzie (Flight of the Conchords) Wins Best Original Song at the Oscars
Who would’ve thought a song from the Muppets, essentially a children’s puppet movie, could win an Oscar? Dare to dream – as Man or Muppet (I choose muppet!), written by Bret McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords fame, took home the prize last night. After winning, McKenzie said: “I grew up in New Zealand watching The Muppets on TV and never dreamed I’d get to work with them. I was genuinely starstruck when I finally met Kermit the Frog, but once you get to know him he’s just a normal frog – and, like many stars here, he’s shorter in real life.”
I thought the camera added pounds, not inches? Maybe it’s time to give my porn career a second go.
Is this necessary? Kid Rock to Perform with Detroit Symphony Orchestra
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is in trouble, and it is turning to Kid Rock, which means it must REALLY be in trouble. Detroit native Kid Rock is teaming up with the DSO for an event on May 12 to raise money for the DSO, which needs a life line (read: cash injection) (via Detroit Free Press). Tickets are priced out of the market for the trailer dwelling fans that Kid Rock has carefully cultivated, as they will be $100-$350 with higher-priced VIP packages expected to go up to $1,500, including admission to an post-concert party.
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Tag Archives: Spiritualized
Watch! Spiritualized – Little Girl
UK band Spiritualized released the album Sweet Heart Sweet Light earlier this year. We’ve shown you the video for the song Hey Jane, and now we bring you the video for Little Girl (via pitchfork.com).
This is a video for motorbike enthusiasts. Well, sport-bike enthusiasts anyway, Harley-riders will think this video is shite. It’s basically a fictional glimpse into a day-in-the-life of an odd assortment of bike riders There are a few incredibly beautiful-looking camera shots in the video, that would make wicked photographs. Watch it below.
Spiritualized – Little Girl
Watch! Spiritualized – Hey Jane
You might have listened to the Spiritualized track, Hey Jane, when it was posted on PHM earlier. It’s a monster at 10 minutes. Well, now there’s a video and if you’re at work
you’re a sucker!be careful when you watch it – it’s NSFW. The song is off of Sweet Heart, Sweet Light, which is out April 16 in the UK, April 17 in North America.The video features a drag queen, which is a bit of a trend of late. The drag queen does what all drag queens do – makes money, turns tricks, and gets into fights. Sounds like all of the drag queens that I know. Watch it below (reminder: NSFW)
Spiritualized – Hey Jane
Morning Music Notes
New Def Jam Prez:
Jay-Z is out, and longtime Warner Music exec Joie Manda is in.
Via Daily Swarm…
New Music From Spiritualized:
Check out a gorgeous new tune from Spiritualized – performed live in BBC 6 studios. Video after the jump.
Via Pitchfork…
Listen to The Boss!
NPR is streaming Bruce Spingsteen’s keynote speech from SXSW. Listen after the jump.
Via NPR…
Ex QOTSA Bassist is in serious trouble:
Nick Olivieri always looked a bad mother… the proof is in the criminal record. He has pled not guilty, but is up against a list of charges, including domestic battery, resisting police, possession of methamphetamines, and more… Nick could face up to 15 years in prison if found guilty. Yikes!
Via Pitchfork…
Bob Marley doc gets a release date:
Any guesses? Yep – April 20th. 4/20. Hippies… Here’s the trailer:
Via Billboard…
Flaming Lips Musical Coming in 2012:
Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots will debut at the La Jolla Playhouse in California later this year. It is about a young Japanese artist’s journey into a robot world where she has to overcome something… probably evil?
Via ChartAttack…
New Hot Chip Video:
The song is called Flutes, and the video will make you dizzy.
New Orbital Music:
The song is called New France (isn’t that Canada?) and features a beer-drinking lion.
Morning Music Notes – Trailer Trash Meets Elegant Symphony
Bret McKenzie (Flight of the Conchords) Wins Best Original Song at the Oscars
Who would’ve thought a song from the Muppets, essentially a children’s puppet movie, could win an Oscar? Dare to dream – as Man or Muppet (I choose muppet!), written by Bret McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords fame, took home the prize last night. After winning, McKenzie said: “I grew up in New Zealand watching The Muppets on TV and never dreamed I’d get to work with them. I was genuinely starstruck when I finally met Kermit the Frog, but once you get to know him he’s just a normal frog – and, like many stars here, he’s shorter in real life.”
I thought the camera added pounds, not inches? Maybe it’s time to give my porn career a second go.
Is this necessary? Kid Rock to Perform with Detroit Symphony Orchestra
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is in trouble, and it is turning to Kid Rock, which means it must REALLY be in trouble. Detroit native Kid Rock is teaming up with the DSO for an event on May 12 to raise money for the DSO, which needs a life line (read: cash injection) (via Detroit Free Press). Tickets are priced out of the market for the trailer dwelling fans that Kid Rock has carefully cultivated, as they will be $100-$350 with higher-priced VIP packages expected to go up to $1,500, including admission to an post-concert party.
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