Pygmalion Festival 2023 @ Urbana, IL
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Pygmalion Festival 2023 @ Urbana, IL

NOTE: Original Post Title: 2023.09.24 - Weekly Wrap Up (09.17.2023 - 09.23.2023) I am bad at selfies.  I added one last week to these little journal posts and I wanted one for this week but they are kind of bad.  Or maybe I am just bad at looking excited. Anyway, I'm not late, I am intentionally not on time, because I was busy yesterday.  I spent almost all day in Champaign (Urbana technically) at the Pygmalion event at the Rose Bowl Tavern.  I'm actually not sure if there is one of these or more of them per year, but it's…
Music Monday – One Take Edition
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Music Monday – One Take Edition

I am an absolute sucker for one-take media. Movies and music. I'm sure this won't be the last time I do a series of one-take videos. I prefer it when the one-take is real, but sometimes well-hidden cuts are acceptable. Dodie - Cool Girl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI2eAwHM9uE I just love this song and this video. I really enjoy this style of sort of, "raw dancing" where it's a little messy and unstructured. I also like the sort of, symbolism of Dodie being slightly "off" from the other dancers, it fits with the themes of the lyrics and theme of the song. It…
Nirvana – Unplugged in New York
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Nirvana – Unplugged in New York

Nirvana's "Unplugged in New York" album, recorded for MTV's Unplugged show, holds a special place as a fan favorite. Released after Kurt Cobain's passing, the album stands out for its intimate and unconventional "Unplugged" set, featuring electric effects and covers of lesser-known songs. Notable tracks include their rendition of David Bowie's "The Man Who Sold the World," "Lake of Fire" by Meat Puppets (with their participation), and the haunting folk song "Where Did You Sleep Last Night." This album allows Nirvana to showcase a different facet of their music, blending their signature grunge style with a more polished yet raw sound, making it a cherished classic for fans and music enthusiasts alike.