tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91084302417587472282024-03-13T21:50:25.997-04:00Ellie's CouchWhether you think of it as a couch, sofa, or something else, it's that comfy piece of furniture where you can relax with a good book, TV show, movie, or music CD.Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-14970883323237727202012-10-15T11:49:00.001-04:002012-10-15T11:52:46.845-04:00Nineties Blogfest: TV and Music<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-HX2kwXY5AmWF4XvxtKf86Llw1QaJgpTI0cNRRoAND3WVa8w__L-vcY8GxN4bC3Szp4KecNcVojE2mVM0Tw13e9XmhqaNG7PDoLLbUEz-s3bZwy3l-kgHSIrgCez6S8K_s_K1DMAVRVi/s1600/ninetiesblogfest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-HX2kwXY5AmWF4XvxtKf86Llw1QaJgpTI0cNRRoAND3WVa8w__L-vcY8GxN4bC3Szp4KecNcVojE2mVM0Tw13e9XmhqaNG7PDoLLbUEz-s3bZwy3l-kgHSIrgCez6S8K_s_K1DMAVRVi/s200/ninetiesblogfest.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>When I first read about the <u><a href="http://davewrotethis.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/the-nineties-blogfest_13.html">Nineties Blogfest</a></u>, I wanted to sign up but just wasn't sure I'd have the time. I also couldn't make up my mind about how I wanted to approach each year in the challenge. I finally signed up last night and then decided on a theme.<br />
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For the Nineties Blogfest, participants were challenged to write about their favorite things from each year in the 1990s. I narrowed my choices down to music and television.<br />
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1990 - I was hooked on <i>Twin Peaks</i> from its first episode, and not just because I wanted to know who killed Laura Palmer. From Kyle MacLachlan's quirky portrayal of Special Agent Dale Cooper to Julee Cruise's musical perfomances at the roadhouse, <i>Twin Peaks</i> was <b>the</b> show to watch.<br />
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1991 - Queensryche's "Silent Lucidity" hit number 1 on Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks after its release the previous year.<br />
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1992 - Metallica released "Nothing Else Matters." A live version was released a few years later in 1999.<br />
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1993 - Warren Zevon's <i>Learning to Flinch</i> was released. This is a live solo acoustic album that was recorded at various locations.<br />
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1994 - <i>Friends</i> premiered in 1994, and it had a lot of memorable moments and catchphrases. "You are a strong, confident woman," "We were on a break," boyfriend bonfires, and Joey as Dr. Drake Ramoray on <i>Days of Our Lives</i> are just a few of my favorites. <br />
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1995 - <i>Nowhere Man</i> had a short run that left fans wanting so much more. With only one season lasting 25 episodes, the show took us through Thomas Veil's quest to learn who he really was and why his identity had been erased.<br />
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1996 - Pink Floyd was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.<br />
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1997 - <i>Buffy the Vampire Slayer</i> became one of my all-time favorite shows. I never missed an episode and have actually seen them all numerous times over the years. My favorite episode? It's hard to say, but "Hush" is definitely in the running.<br />
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1998 - Journey released their <i>Greatest Hits Live</i> album, which was a compilation of songs from <i>Infinity</i> through <i>Frontiers</i>, when Steve Perry was still the frontman. <br />
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1999 - I can't mention <i>Buffy the Vampire Slayer</i> without also including <i>Angel</i>, another show I've seen many, many times over the years. One of my favorite things about <i>Angel</i> was the character development of Wesley. I also enjoyed Andy Hallett as Lorne.<br />
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Thanks to Dave for hosting <u><a href="http://davewrotethis.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/the-nineties-blogfest_13.html">this challenge</a></u>. Be sure to check out what the other participants said about the 1990s! Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-85941646013603079432012-10-12T15:10:00.000-04:002012-10-12T15:10:59.641-04:00Second Chance to See Arrow and Beauty and the Beast PilotsIf you missed the premieres of <i>Arrow</i> and <i>Beauty and the Beast</i>, two new shows for the CW's fall lineup, you'll get a second chance. Both pilots are airing again tonight. <i>Arrow</i> is first at 8:00 Eastern, followed by <i>Beauty and the Beast</i> at 9:00 Eastern.<br />
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<i>Arrow</i> is based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow and features Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen, the millionaire playboy who became a superhero when he returned home after being shipwrecked and presumed dead for five years.<i> Arrow</i>'s premiere was <u><a href="http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/11/arrow-most-watched-cw-show-most-watched-premiere-in-3-years/152567/">the CW's most-watched premiere in three years</a></u>. <br />
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<i>Beauty and the Beast</i> is an updated version of the original series from 1987 that starred Linda Hamilton and Ron Perlman. In this new version, Kristen Kreuk and Jay Ryan star.Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-80815584811957389602012-10-09T11:14:00.001-04:002012-10-09T11:33:46.984-04:00Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvB5fuFkyGTUNo0R0FniDgu16S9FtbnpTS4FmGsa2SxznzB1wcpxvdug6aKyCyUwrRFs4ppkQ3exbe1LVS3u7XbqFlP7It_tGewqVqFlkYwVmo1xXCtU50KjUoENHp0Rf85cIQtmCAs-LS/s1600/Doctor_Horrible_Banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="200" width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvB5fuFkyGTUNo0R0FniDgu16S9FtbnpTS4FmGsa2SxznzB1wcpxvdug6aKyCyUwrRFs4ppkQ3exbe1LVS3u7XbqFlP7It_tGewqVqFlkYwVmo1xXCtU50KjUoENHp0Rf85cIQtmCAs-LS/s200/Doctor_Horrible_Banner.jpg" /></a></div><i>Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog</i> has its television debut tonight at 9pm Eastern on the CW.<br />
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For those who have no idea what I'm talking about, <i>Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog</i> is a three-act musical web series starring Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion, and Felicia Day. It was written by Joss Whedon, Zach Whedon, Jed Whedon, and Maurissa Tanchareon.<br />
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The series has won several awards, and it placed #15 on <i>Time</i> magazine's Top 50 Inventions of 2008.Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-73348416099584733082012-10-08T13:34:00.000-04:002012-10-08T13:34:09.294-04:00Book Review: Audrey's Guide to WitchcraftWith more than a few YA novels on my "to read" list, I chose to begin with <i>Audrey's Guide to Witchcraft</i>, by Jody Gehrman. It was a good decision.<br />
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<i>Audrey's Guide to Witchcraft</i>, the first in the Audrey's Guides series, is a terrific book about a 17-year-old girl who discovers that she's a witch right after her mother disappears. She struggles to adjust to this knowledge, follow the rules, and keep her experiences secret from almost everyone--all while trying to help bring her mother home safe and sound.<br />
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Along with a fun story, the author has created lifelike characters and relationships that would translate well to the big or small screen (presuming good casting decisions). She's also included some recipes; although I haven't tried it yet, Bridget's flourless chocolate cake recipe looks fantastic.<br />
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<i>Audrey's Guide to Witchcraft</i> is an enjoyable novel suitable for fans of YA and/or paranormal stories. I will definitely be on the lookout for future books about Audrey's adventures in witchcraft--and Bridget's recipes.<br />
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Crossposted from <u><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/371739364">Goodreads</a></u>.<br />
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Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the author, which did not influence my review.Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-80141319100052136902012-07-20T12:46:00.007-04:002012-07-20T15:44:55.130-04:00Will Your Favorite Shows Be Back?If you haven't been keeping up with the news from the television networks, you may still be wondering whether your favorite shows will be back for a new season.<br /><br />Some shows ended their run and got a proper finale, while others ended on a cliffhanger that left fans in suspense, never knowing what would have happened if the network had decided differently. Still others were yanked from the air early on.<br /><br />If you still don't know the status of your favorites, check out this list of <u><a href="http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/12/list-of-canceled-and-renewed-scripted-shows-for-the-2011-12-season/133799/">canceled and renewed scripted shows</a></u> from TV by the Numbers. <i>TV Guide</i>'s scorecard includes the status of both <u><a href="http://www.tvguide.com/News/Fall-TV-Schedule-1005618.aspx">scripted and reality shows</a></u>.Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-4783176637814334792012-06-12T14:14:00.004-04:002012-06-12T15:03:23.296-04:00Bunheads: First ImpressionsWhen I first saw the previews for <u><a href="http://abcfamily.go.com/shows/bunheads">ABC Family's <i>Bunheads</i></a></u>, I thought it could be interesting but wasn't sure about the dance aspect. I considered checking it out anyway since it was a new show from <i>Gilmore Girls</i> creator Amy Sherman-Palladino.<br /><br />Then I found out that <u><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0084105/">Kelly Bishop</a></u> would be playing the mother-in-law. That was the deciding factor for me; I had to see this show. After all, she had portrayed one of my all-time favorite characters, Emily Gilmore, and I knew she would also be great in the role of Fanny Flowers. <br /><br /><i>Bunheads</i> premiered last night at 9:00 pm EDT. Since the episode will be repeated several times, I don't want to give away anything terribly crucial, so any spoilers here will be minor.<br /><br /><i>Bunheads</i> stars <u><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1900397/">Sutton Foster</a></u> as Michelle, a Las Vegas showgirl who's been putting off an ardent admirer named Hubbell (Alan Ruck) for quite some time. After a bad experience at an audition, she gives in and goes out to dinner with him. She gets pretty drunk while he goes on about how he just wants to take care of her. Michelle eventually wakes up to find herself in the passenger seat of Hubbell's car--wearing a wedding ring.<br /><br />Hubbell takes Michelle to their new home in Paradise, on the coast. However, he has neglected to mention one crucial detail: although he owns the house, his mother lives there, and he's allowed her to decorate every room but his bedroom.<br /><br />After Hubbell breaks the news of his marriage to his outraged mother, Michelle finds out that her new mother-in-law operates a ballet studio on the property. Could this mean they have something in common other than Hubbell?<br /><br />Like Stars Hollow from <i>Gilmore Girls</i>, Paradise is a very small town with very quirky characters. The writing for <i>Bunheads</i> is good, as is the casting and pacing. I definitely plan to watch this show again, and I hope it does well in the ratings.<br /><br /> <i>Bunheads</i> airs Monday nights at 9:00 pm Eastern. Full episodes are also available on the official website and will probably be available On Demand.Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-42242740703716742022012-06-09T12:01:00.007-04:002012-06-09T12:26:55.902-04:002CELLOS Perform Guns N' Roses ClassicI saw this video yesterday and knew I had to share it here. As a fan of both Guns N' Roses and Finnish cello rockers Apocalyptica, I was intrigued with the history and idea behind this new cello version of the classic "Welcome to the Jungle." <br /><br />In a nutshell, classically trained cellists and former rivals Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser decided to team up as <u><a href="http://www.2cellos.com/us/home">2CELLOS</a></u>.<br /><br />Their <u><a href="http://www.2cellos.com/us/node/165">debut album</a></u> was released last year and includes a few more songs I'll have to check out, such as "The Resistance" (Muse), "Where the Streets Have No Name" (U2), and "Hurt" (Nine Inch Nails).<br /><br />More of their videos are <u><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/2CellosVEVO">available on Youtube</a></u>, but since I've only seen "Welcome to the Jungle" so far, that's the one I'll include here. I hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you think.<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mSByjqMGtaU?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-15017433228393002772012-05-18T12:18:00.002-04:002012-05-18T12:30:17.227-04:002012 Outdo Yourself Reading ChallengeI found another reading challenge to tell you about. It lasts all year, and you can sign up anytime.<br /><br />The Book Vixen is hosting the <u><a href="http://www.thebookvixen.com/2011/10/sign-up-2012-outdo-yourself-reading.html">2012 Outdo Yourself Reading Challenge</a></u>. Lasting from January 1 through December 31, the idea is to read more books than you read last year. <br /><br />Of course, it's good to have some idea of how many books you read last year. When you figure out how many more you'd like to read this year, you can choose from the five challenge levels. It's very flexible, though; you can change levels whenever you want, depending on how you're doing with the challenge.<br /><br />To sign up and get all the details you need, check out the <u><a href="http://www.thebookvixen.com/2011/10/sign-up-2012-outdo-yourself-reading.html">official sign-up post</a></u>.Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-84562826251821584982012-05-12T13:51:00.006-04:002012-05-12T14:17:20.250-04:00Reading ChallengeI realize this is short notice, but I found out about a read-a-thon and wanted to include a heads-up in case anyone wants to participate.<br /><br />This is actually the fourth <u><a href="http://boutofbooks.blogspot.co.uk/">Bout of Books</a></u> read-a-thon; it starts May 14 and lasts seven days. Participants make their own goals and have the opportunity to enter to win a <u><a href="http://boutofbooks.blogspot.com/p/giveaways.html">fantastic giveaway</a></u>! The idea is simply to read more that week than you normally do. You'll need to sign up on the host blog and then be sure to post your updates somewhere. See <u><a href="http://boutofbooks.blogspot.co.uk/">Bout of Books</a></u> for all the details.<br /><br />I don't think I'll be participating this time (I'm in the middle of a few books and would prefer to start a read-a-thon from scratch), but I'll definitely think about doing it in the future. I'd love to know if any of my readers sign up, so please leave a comment if you do!Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-5988862146512559652012-05-09T14:27:00.006-04:002012-05-09T14:41:46.777-04:00Wrapping Up the A to Z Challenge<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKY2YUFviVk1EtdBVlebYpvQTf3lBn6FuiGJmwuTDbvFfbXtRuwo-mgtzqGaeJ-vTqxmioGGmzQjK1alc20upiWkUtCjjucGZYorbVtYf9Ijh-OWTZZg-D0ewJj9_ErA-zvoyJW2jUdA/s1600/az2012survivor.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKY2YUFviVk1EtdBVlebYpvQTf3lBn6FuiGJmwuTDbvFfbXtRuwo-mgtzqGaeJ-vTqxmioGGmzQjK1alc20upiWkUtCjjucGZYorbVtYf9Ijh-OWTZZg-D0ewJj9_ErA-zvoyJW2jUdA/s200/az2012survivor.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5740594385937871266" /></a> After completing the <u><a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/">Blogging From A to Z Challenge</a></u> last week, I took some downtime, but now it's time for a reflections post. My main wrap-up post is at <u><a href="http://elliesblankbook.blogspot.com/2012/05/wrapping-up-a-to-z-challenge.html">Ellie's Blank Book</a></u>, but I also have a few thoughts to include here.<br /><br />1. For this blog, I had everything all figured out before the challenge started. Even though I didn't write the posts in advance, I knew exactly what my topics would be. Well, that didn't last long. I changed my mind several times over the course of the challenge. <u><a href="http://elliescouch.blogspot.com/2012/04/zz-top-tv-dinners.html">My Z post</a></u> is one of the few I was adamant about from the beginning.<br /><br />2. I started doing research several weeks ahead of time by watching videos. Some were new to me, while I had first seen the others many years ago.<br /><br />3. The challenge has made me more determined than ever to come up with a regular (and feasible) blogging schedule.<br /><br />4. I'm behind on return visits and comments, but I'll be working on that now that the challenge is over.<br /><br />The challenge was fun, and I hope to participate again in the future.Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-29937696844217230912012-04-30T10:04:00.003-04:002012-04-30T10:16:31.150-04:00ZZ Top - TV Dinners<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSaBkY-x3lgpBunJ3CWqEhndQxx8OR9QF5RrSabiGfJYfoeDpW3D1-060sIME4csqc7U37fbuCpOylZvDDdSbNbkw0lCYRUi4RsFhZN3vd3shuMwkZ3l3ArsuIv3RhouatJmbS4cL4W9m/s1600/tvdinners1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSaBkY-x3lgpBunJ3CWqEhndQxx8OR9QF5RrSabiGfJYfoeDpW3D1-060sIME4csqc7U37fbuCpOylZvDDdSbNbkw0lCYRUi4RsFhZN3vd3shuMwkZ3l3ArsuIv3RhouatJmbS4cL4W9m/s200/tvdinners1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5737192769088393618" /></a>ZZ Top - "TV Dinners"<br />From <i>Eliminator </i> (1983)<br /><br />Many of us remember a time when frozen dinners were called "TV dinners." ZZ Top took this cultural icon and recorded a song, which then was made into a music video. Like the band's other videos, it's quite entertaining.<br /><br />The video for ZZ Top's "TV Dinners" demonstrates the danger of putting foil in the microwave. Although it isn't as well known as some of their other videos, such as "Legs" or "Sharp Dressed Man," it's certainly a classic worth watching.<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/T1nMC6kLOYA?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-13849757130598881912012-04-28T09:54:00.004-04:002012-04-28T10:26:12.318-04:00Yazoo - The Other Side of Love<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrN8kpRWZsLADwYZ5IXwcevuGxG49sKkCKDZf4wFWdT03pLaU4XQL0rkICfqDSKPx8Iz1aJik2t5vFhYjaW9RxrXXlGzRdCGI6L0j1acYFk_0spoco2KR1Hs9s-86f4McKn1jmwhcsgDC2/s1600/othersideoflove.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrN8kpRWZsLADwYZ5IXwcevuGxG49sKkCKDZf4wFWdT03pLaU4XQL0rkICfqDSKPx8Iz1aJik2t5vFhYjaW9RxrXXlGzRdCGI6L0j1acYFk_0spoco2KR1Hs9s-86f4McKn1jmwhcsgDC2/s200/othersideoflove.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736456552636234594" /></a>Yazoo - "The Other Side of Love"<br />Single release (1982) later added to reissue of <i>Upstairs at Eric's</i> (1996)<br /><br />Yazoo, a synthpop duo also known as Yaz, released a fun music video for "The Other Side of Love." The video shows members Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet going dancing, with Moyet seeming to have the time of her life. Things get interesting when Clarke falls and starts seeing some unusual things on the dance floor.<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/uP1UQDnpy4k?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-71332082023155097252012-04-27T11:18:00.003-04:002012-04-27T11:24:21.725-04:00XTC - Making Plans for Nigel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnnTy49qsuF_53-RHAScfYHKtE616EiKaMeNXX2bLve82SU6oxOfdbb_r416dXGDpFfHHY7RQiy6M8kP_Zqia8uaHZnCyd4ia65-5YA6avv_NiKkbu5Dj5DSOu16DecK-iyn1QENwA6ntA/s1600/nigel.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnnTy49qsuF_53-RHAScfYHKtE616EiKaMeNXX2bLve82SU6oxOfdbb_r416dXGDpFfHHY7RQiy6M8kP_Zqia8uaHZnCyd4ia65-5YA6avv_NiKkbu5Dj5DSOu16DecK-iyn1QENwA6ntA/s200/nigel.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5736096852877350370" /></a>XTC - "Making Plans for Nigel"<br />From Drums & Wires (1979)<br /><br />The video for XTC's hit song "Making Plans for Nigel" is all about Nigel, a man who has no control over his own life. <br /><br /><u><a href="http://chalkhills.org/reelbyreal/s_Making.html">According to XTC bassist/songwriter/vocalist Colin Moulding</a></u>, the song is "partly biographical," having been inspired by his father's strong desire to choose Colin's career path. The reference to British Steel caused the company to survey their employees named Nigel in an effort to find out whether they were happy.<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0C6bVckO_CM?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-48106813242427498102012-04-26T11:37:00.004-04:002012-04-26T11:59:24.625-04:00Wolf Parade - Shine a Light<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEyDxP4_KFx55gaPnfFjC3Z1rPWgjqxWyfj_I4Lbc5KNr3Lf6bhBAFRyc6vx00BUv2DJyqBsQ_rJ7S7KmVfz0-udRZzT8nIolbDevbOKNRDzUjVF1mybBeIHL8fhCdk3EL1d6owgA1hLCu/s1600/shinealight3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEyDxP4_KFx55gaPnfFjC3Z1rPWgjqxWyfj_I4Lbc5KNr3Lf6bhBAFRyc6vx00BUv2DJyqBsQ_rJ7S7KmVfz0-udRZzT8nIolbDevbOKNRDzUjVF1mybBeIHL8fhCdk3EL1d6owgA1hLCu/s200/shinealight3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735735211967919554" /></a>Wolf Parade - "Shine a Light"<br />From <i>Apologies to the Queen Mary</i> (2005)<br /><br />The video for Wolf Parade's "Shine a Light" is the story of a man who is subjected to ridicule and discrimination everywhere he goes, and it's all because of his physical appearance. Watch the story unfold to see what he goes through on a daily basis.<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Kh8-r6O43Rw?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-34970498828558635812012-04-25T16:35:00.006-04:002012-04-25T17:02:34.573-04:00Van Halen - Dreams<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMZApH_2fndUMh6djq8t5R0ocPvH3JOXdy_dDcB4qeFRd3lDkFx_J0vgmNYYgQ0KN-9NdMZ5WtIHnrUflk0PmFHjjei8h3lGNZQgregrEWHrm6rlu6LHlpAtfK0R1Si18OCGhNZ8m70XKw/s1600/dreams.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMZApH_2fndUMh6djq8t5R0ocPvH3JOXdy_dDcB4qeFRd3lDkFx_J0vgmNYYgQ0KN-9NdMZ5WtIHnrUflk0PmFHjjei8h3lGNZQgregrEWHrm6rlu6LHlpAtfK0R1Si18OCGhNZ8m70XKw/s200/dreams.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735445075868084578" /></a> Van Halen - "Dreams"<br />From <i>5150</i> (1986)<br /><br />Van Halen shot three different videos for "Dreams." The first one, featuring the Blue Angels, is the most popular. The other two versions were filmed in 1993 and consist of concert footage, fans, and commentary.<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Bwi8m4SIejE?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-32688822422990965532012-04-24T16:20:00.005-04:002012-04-24T16:29:54.109-04:00U2 - I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtuhjAwbt5-MMEgpup83WrMstw5-1nq1F9CR9K4WC54doHG3NNUw17NJ7iPLyQ4s0H0dJc0yt8y4zZogt57GCWwPK1gn8EpTaDKY-z1Lj_FHWd4QCULw_gdxIE36m1OMYVBIt95MIVTBWO/s1600/illgocrazylarger.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtuhjAwbt5-MMEgpup83WrMstw5-1nq1F9CR9K4WC54doHG3NNUw17NJ7iPLyQ4s0H0dJc0yt8y4zZogt57GCWwPK1gn8EpTaDKY-z1Lj_FHWd4QCULw_gdxIE36m1OMYVBIt95MIVTBWO/s200/illgocrazylarger.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5735066160273610802" /></a>U2 - "I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight"<br />From <i>No Line on the Horizon</i> (2009)<br /><br />"There are two music videos for U2's "I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight." This animated version was the first to be released; the second was from a live performance.<br /><br />Set in the city, this video shows several people who are having a bad night for one reason or another. It was entered in the 2009 Ottawa International Animation Festival.<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4q_AHAMVQ9c?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-85288459515577389452012-04-23T10:02:00.006-04:002012-04-23T11:04:09.183-04:00Thomas Dolby - She Blinded Me With Science<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rGRTI0-IrUeHsWF_BV_NfMkF_VAv_5LEhJaZqryg-6tiUGqHRGk7hIPNRNTLKdfHn8QHQzjQ2iaTc-9ramysKHn6MmW_-uwheftiApF1i9embZgr-5LB9R2H0LIWXjQSeSvV7TPi1CNZ/s1600/sheblinded.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 185px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2rGRTI0-IrUeHsWF_BV_NfMkF_VAv_5LEhJaZqryg-6tiUGqHRGk7hIPNRNTLKdfHn8QHQzjQ2iaTc-9ramysKHn6MmW_-uwheftiApF1i9embZgr-5LB9R2H0LIWXjQSeSvV7TPi1CNZ/s200/sheblinded.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5734610709611645170" /></a>Thomas Dolby - "She Blinded Me With Science"<br />From <i>The Golden Age of Wireless</i> (1982)<br /><br />Thomas Dolby directed and starred in his video for "She Blinded Me With Science," in which he goes to the Home for Deranged Scientists to have himself committed. While there, he has a therapy session with the head of the institution, portrayed by British scientist and TV personality Magnus Pyke.<br /><br />In a <u><a href="http://m.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/thomas_dolby/">2011 interview</a></u> with Dan MacIntosh of <u><a href="http://m.songfacts.com/">Songfacts</a></u>, Dolby explained how the video came about. He was a big fan of silent movies, and he actually thought of music videos as silent movies with soundtracks. He came up with the concept for the video, wrote the script, and then wrote a song to go with it. The result was the unforgettable "She Blinded Me With Science."<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2IlHgbOWj4o?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-52277101753474265912012-04-21T16:25:00.004-04:002012-04-21T17:05:05.690-04:00Stone Temple Pilots - Sour Girl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7w5PGfWPPbKlwMJVbFunyLVmZZEFOdT37v3GETXnljjg4H0M398TB-rxZ0Ar8AY7rSvjCK5C0kY8UPwIhny_RnruwtIf40rzxrTLJ3aJc8ZzZXi8yO1hB7L0tJrk-pDOZqdXlC_yg-Yph/s1600/sourgirl.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7w5PGfWPPbKlwMJVbFunyLVmZZEFOdT37v3GETXnljjg4H0M398TB-rxZ0Ar8AY7rSvjCK5C0kY8UPwIhny_RnruwtIf40rzxrTLJ3aJc8ZzZXi8yO1hB7L0tJrk-pDOZqdXlC_yg-Yph/s200/sourgirl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733962493135763714" /></a> Stone Temple Pilots - "Sour Girl"<br />From <i>No. 4</i> (2000)<br /><br />The video for "Sour Girl" features Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and rabbit costumes eerily reminiscent of the Teletubbies.<br /><br />An episode of MTV's <i>Making the Video</i> featured "Sour Girl." The video was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award for Best Cinematography, as well as a Billboard Music Video Award for Best Modern Rock Track. Unfortunately, it did not win either award.<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YxS4lqppZ6Y?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-61006270490500483832012-04-20T09:25:00.003-04:002012-04-20T09:45:30.266-04:00Radiohead - There There<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8z3Vn8vBHoXwjWIdthqMjCMFrqovB1wsacFpqq-B7YHpC6v6PBz49R8DhhTsVCCWF6FXuSCtIMwpfNkj4EHXPadwKQVDPJ94fP-hKnFL6CeJkNFuOiVPZfyCbUogdnINUmktWWXTyHYpM/s1600/therethere.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8z3Vn8vBHoXwjWIdthqMjCMFrqovB1wsacFpqq-B7YHpC6v6PBz49R8DhhTsVCCWF6FXuSCtIMwpfNkj4EHXPadwKQVDPJ94fP-hKnFL6CeJkNFuOiVPZfyCbUogdnINUmktWWXTyHYpM/s200/therethere.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733473760980288898" /></a> Radiohead - "There There"<br />From <i>Hail to the Thief</i>(2003)<br /><br />The video for Radiohead's "There There" was inspired by <i>Bagpuss</i>, a British TV show for children. It features frontman Thom Yorke in a forest, where he is stunned to encounter woodland creatures engaged in activities he never expected to see in species other than human beings.<br /><br />In 2003, "There There" won Best Art Direction in a Video at the MTV Video Music Awards.<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7AQSLozK7aA?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-37063164247876638332012-04-19T09:34:00.006-04:002012-04-19T10:01:38.994-04:00Queens of the Stone Age - No One Knows<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN1t01rOSIGkdqaRnWUYbPj7sPG230InbF3AdnZ7KuarnXqiBB9814LJir2RTx6BX2kboMLWXn7A2XCw7cWhmz5OePuTXy9WbrKdFUP1Qyq87bHpXoXJWJfEBXNOyyusMQcBKoP1plNP8L/s1600/nooneknows.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 136px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN1t01rOSIGkdqaRnWUYbPj7sPG230InbF3AdnZ7KuarnXqiBB9814LJir2RTx6BX2kboMLWXn7A2XCw7cWhmz5OePuTXy9WbrKdFUP1Qyq87bHpXoXJWJfEBXNOyyusMQcBKoP1plNP8L/s200/nooneknows.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733109148148975266" /></a>Queens of the Stone Age - "No One Knows"<br />From <i>Songs for the Deaf</i> (2002)<br /><br />Queens of the Stone Age have a hilarious music video for their hit song "No One Knows." <br /><br />Although the video starts out with the band members hitting a deer while driving at night, there's no need to worry--at least not about the deer, which attacks them and then proceeds to wreak havoc on their lives. The scenes with the deer alternate with scenes of the band performing against a black background. <br /><br />"No One Knows" was nominated for the MTV2 Award at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/s88r_q7oufE?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-15721649034196172392012-04-18T13:21:00.005-04:002012-04-18T13:38:47.022-04:00Peter Gabriel - Big Time<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgU89Pcj61F9sBQlcE6wocuQe5dtGxbn_uSYjsJB_hHA-i0lNyw2nn9ty8eJbi25KucBZmkgvpcT5i26mffPOykbVmiyiGZ8asy5riK1eUSwOfUNzsv_5MMdcwFKkY-t8ci49jTb57TlEI/s1600/bigtime.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgU89Pcj61F9sBQlcE6wocuQe5dtGxbn_uSYjsJB_hHA-i0lNyw2nn9ty8eJbi25KucBZmkgvpcT5i26mffPOykbVmiyiGZ8asy5riK1eUSwOfUNzsv_5MMdcwFKkY-t8ci49jTb57TlEI/s200/bigtime.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732794368192051762" /></a>Peter Gabriel - "Big Time"<br />From <i>So</i> (1987)<br /><br />Peter Gabriel stars in the video for his hit song "Big Time," about a guy who's on his way to making it big. This highly entertaining piece uses both stop-motion and strata-cut animation, and the result is a stunning work of art. <br /><br />The video for "Big Time" is similar to Gabriel's <u><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1tTN-b5KHg">"Sledgehammer" video</a></u>, with which more people are probably familiar. <br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/F0FBi5Rv1ho?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-68505758127290492802012-04-17T09:04:00.011-04:002012-04-17T09:45:23.607-04:00OK Go - White Knuckles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRi9gXg68weqoeQKtMsj_-UJaUioelF4mR5J_yc1v5uPFzPQsjonov3pWPq1F0A8mtaI6OP6ue_vOmkUCu0FzE-8wTy1MjKC2nC9DQ5dqmImKEPAfhi_T7TZg7-QgeRNelJU8expz6wpnd/s1600/whiteknuckles.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRi9gXg68weqoeQKtMsj_-UJaUioelF4mR5J_yc1v5uPFzPQsjonov3pWPq1F0A8mtaI6OP6ue_vOmkUCu0FzE-8wTy1MjKC2nC9DQ5dqmImKEPAfhi_T7TZg7-QgeRNelJU8expz6wpnd/s200/whiteknuckles.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732358116480396626" /></a>OK Go - "White Knuckles"<br />From <i>Of the Blue Colour of the Sky</i> (2010)<br /><br />The video for OK Go's "White Knuckles" is a huge hit with dog lovers. It features the band members, a few props, a dozen shelter dogs, and a goat.<br /><br />The video was completed after a grand total of 124 takes. Why so many? The band wanted the final product to be filmed in one shot, with no editing.<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nHlJODYBLKs?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />See why the trainers called "White Knuckles" the "<u><a href="http://talentedanimals.com/blog/?p=426">greatest music video ever</a></u>." That's not all, though. They also have <u><a href="http://www.talentedanimals.com/whiteknuckles.htm">a page that introduces these talented animals</a></u>; it's well worth reading. To complete the experience, check out <u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXJflIGDE-o">this outtake video</a></u>.Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-19378256984966646432012-04-16T11:50:00.006-04:002012-04-16T12:18:07.480-04:00Neon Trees - Everybody Talks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw7lcx8yRhRCfaHITs2se1nziPtYa63m3Py9vq0K2ZwA43yV49OE5nOzpiCa6JVEQbVPiIwFp_B06ZjXuqcyOE7E1nL82M3W_2-c9W30Rb1NH0iuKMW4PHKhXuP2PnRgqdvxcmxYlB8zI4/s1600/everybodytalks2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw7lcx8yRhRCfaHITs2se1nziPtYa63m3Py9vq0K2ZwA43yV49OE5nOzpiCa6JVEQbVPiIwFp_B06ZjXuqcyOE7E1nL82M3W_2-c9W30Rb1NH0iuKMW4PHKhXuP2PnRgqdvxcmxYlB8zI4/s200/everybodytalks2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732030454563034482" /></a> Neon Trees - "Everybody Talks"<br />From <i>Picture Show</i> (2011)<br /><br />There are two videos for "Everybody Talks," by Neon Trees. Each video tells a different story, although both feature the band and a girl with heart-shaped sunglasses. Both are included in this post.<br /><br />The first one is an animated video that was released in January 2012. It's both a ghost story and a love story.<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-Rgf7enIgoc?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />The second video for "Everybody Talks" takes place at a drive-in theater showing <i>Zombie Bikers From Hell</i>. The girl with the heart-shaped sunglasses has a very different role in this video, which was released approximately three months later than the animated version.<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/X5G9tIe84lE?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />I like both videos, but the animated one is my favorite. Which one do you prefer?Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-32396799986992477902012-04-14T14:19:00.005-04:002012-04-14T14:53:32.055-04:00Matchbox Twenty - Unwell<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-o7WaC0pEPadHHVIf3FiuRvYy8pSwAadxJU7batBN6k3xYBbL2cP2yXmpc3spC1sacqiYmtWD9L9_H2kyMpDvocRzQFn8ZEoL2bFZKf9U3Cm9UV-sDaEkc47XrTpQ0pEMjc1Ph4aRSE7J/s1600/unwell.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-o7WaC0pEPadHHVIf3FiuRvYy8pSwAadxJU7batBN6k3xYBbL2cP2yXmpc3spC1sacqiYmtWD9L9_H2kyMpDvocRzQFn8ZEoL2bFZKf9U3Cm9UV-sDaEkc47XrTpQ0pEMjc1Ph4aRSE7J/s200/unwell.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731329228387538834" /></a> Matchbox Twenty - "Unwell"<br />From <i>More Than You Think You Are</i> (2003)<br /><br />This super-fun video for Matchbox Twenty's "Unwell" features frontman Rob Thomas having a very strange day in which he sees and experiences things that just can't be real. He's "not crazy," though; he's "just a little unwell." His faithful dog keeps him company throughout the weirdness.<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/WziA88-n02k?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108430241758747228.post-54937922439130087342012-04-13T13:52:00.004-04:002012-04-13T17:11:36.738-04:00Lenny Kravitz - Stand<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBponBbbhI9UGy0D4sq7yu0MbHmSxijx5ouiGnWHvB_CliRCWQc9i2CDFrQFX-fUSDyU4D2dMkIzPX6P20CxKRYCeGsW4PhIDKsNQONpTi4IqSd7lQ5RvRNo5OAOXY3q51t4CRXIHh0flT/s1600/stand2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBponBbbhI9UGy0D4sq7yu0MbHmSxijx5ouiGnWHvB_CliRCWQc9i2CDFrQFX-fUSDyU4D2dMkIzPX6P20CxKRYCeGsW4PhIDKsNQONpTi4IqSd7lQ5RvRNo5OAOXY3q51t4CRXIHh0flT/s200/stand2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730948663208859154" /></a>Lenny Kravitz - "Stand"<br />From <i>Black and White America</i> (2011)<br /><br />The video for "Stand" is a takeoff on the old game show <i>Let's Make a Deal</i>. In the video, Lenny Kravitz portrays three different characters on a game show called <i>Run For Your Money</i>; he plays the crooked host as well as both the singer and the drummer of the house band.<br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/X100qe-TnpQ?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Eliza Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.com0