It's a credit to one's abilities as a composer when people all over the world can vocalize the instruments that play your songs. Every hook The Beatles got on the radio proved their expertise at this. Plenty of album-oriented rock bands have accomplished similar feats. In terms of worldwide appeal, however, Koji Kondo may have them all beat. Though few know his name, a simple vocalization - "Doo-doo-doo-do-do-DOOT" - solidifies his status as a legend. And to think, his most successful music
Archives for December 17, 2010
Another Sabbath Reissue Coming in the U.K.
Yet another Black Sabbath deluxe reissue is happening in the U.K. in February, and this time it's another Dio-led album. After a year that saw seven Sabbath reissues across the pond (not counting that cross box), Sanctuary/Universal has another one in the pipeline. This one, 1992's Dehumanizer, is actually licensed from the I.R.S. label and featured the return of Ronnie James Dio to vocals after an 11-year absence. Like all the other Sanctuary/Universal remasters, it's augmented with a bonus
Back Tracks: The Music of the Pink Panther
Back Tracks takes a break from holiday merriment to celebrate the life of Blake Edwards, who died yesterday at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of laughter.“[Sometime] ago when I first began, one of my early films was run at a producer’s home one night, and someone who shall remain nameless for the moment came to me and said, ‘Billy Wilder was there and the saw it and you know what he said? He said, ‘You know it’s shit, but it’s funny shit.’ Now, had anybody else said that – this is proof