Music Muse (Book) http://www.Writing.Com/main/profile.php/blog/wsrib/action/archive Video for AP's new single--nice teeth! [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVkX-D1bgf4'] Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:35:20 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/784681 Norway's Icon of Coil--their first recording in 10 years! While it doesn't have the oomph of Shelter or Dead Enough For Life, it's not bad. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6of3X2h7bSc'] Sun, 09 Jun 2013 06:04:28 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/784497 New single from Daft Punk. Catchy and oh so 70's! [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NMPUcMeyvo'] Tue, 28 May 2013 10:12:40 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/783666 [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH7dMBcg-gE'] Sun, 19 May 2013 08:33:06 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/782996 Funny! [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJNR2EpS0jw'] Sat, 18 May 2013 07:52:39 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/782908 New song from Mr Daniel Graves. Reading comments is especially entertaining. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3ha-Obl2-g'] Sun, 05 May 2013 07:24:20 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/781945 [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptINdWHLtX4&list=PL0867F9C9741676CF'] Sat, 20 Apr 2013 06:50:54 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/780962 [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBKzCpkXJR4'] Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:39:33 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/778007 [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naRAQAS_feM'] Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:32:37 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/775336 The new single from Project Pitchfork [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCPVLjrHDTs'] Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:30:43 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/775335 An older song, but a good one. It's so nice when an artist can actually sing outside the studio. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K851vIUK37Q'] Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:05:01 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/771680 Extreme creepiness! This is an old song off of their iconic Mutter album, but always a favorite. There are actually two videos of this song, a piano version, and this one. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOccqGkT5mw&list=LLPiiMPqp5g7RtQ3ygT1fZ2g'] [Image #1422921] [Image #1738788] ...[Read Full Post] Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:30:42 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/770595 From ISC's new album Utopia. This duet between Dennis Ostermann and Nina de Lianin is one of the standout songs on the album. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vhwM5jdETE'] Sat, 05 Jan 2013 12:57:55 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/770452 A surprisingly good rendition of the Christmas song. I'd actually never heard this song before this year. It's a great one. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1ptNwE7K8o'] Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:44:44 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/768962 The punk/Celtic group's new single. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d8SzG4FPyM'] Thu, 22 Nov 2012 07:53:55 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/766578 Not their most popular single (that would be 'Don't Forget Me (when I'm gone) but it's the song I always like best, way back in 1986. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prFTCAdx-qc'] [Image #1422921] [Image #1738788] Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:38:04 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/764443 A Frankie Goes To Hollywood cover by Germany's Oomph!, a band frequently compared to Rammstein. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFR6nulP0Lo'] Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:02:19 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/762524 This song s off of their album 25 ON album, a greatest hits collection with some new songs included. These KCMO natives might be grayer, but they still sound good. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w4z8QinDWU&feature=my_liked_videos&list=LLP...'] Fri, 05 Oct 2012 06:40:08 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/762089 [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HWP0VB6tHE&feature=plcp'] Fri, 28 Sep 2012 05:52:32 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/761604 [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB3U0O6PlmE'] Sat, 15 Sep 2012 07:10:33 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/760742 Never heard of these guys or this song, but it's kind of cool. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tBw3l7v-_w'] Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:53:00 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/760584 New video from Germany's In Strict Confidence, from their forthcoming album (September21) Utopia. Featuring a lot of guitar, "Tiefer" (deeper) is somewhat of a departure for Mr. Ostermann and company, at least according to a few FB commenters. I like the song, and the kind of weird video. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/...[Read Full Post] Sun, 06 Jan 2013 07:48:39 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/760576 [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvBW23hLRkA&feature=g-all-u'] Fri, 10 Aug 2012 22:02:15 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/758252 One of the best songs on the album Cex Cells, from 2 members of AFI, Davey Havok and Jade. A new album is to be released soon. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCGCO69r1nM&feature=list_other&playnext=1&li...'] Sun, 22 Jul 2012 16:52:22 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/757076 ISC's newest video and single, remixed by Hecq. Not one of their better videos, in my opinion. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVuEZm4b5jQ&feature=g-all-u'] Tue, 03 Jul 2012 07:55:33 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/755997 In a world where minds live in boxes, every one of them has to make a decision... [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvEVz6H8hRE'] Fri, 08 Jun 2012 08:40:51 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/754383 Beborn Beton is from Germany, and have been making noise about a new album for quite some time. Their last album was a greatest hit compilation in 1999. I always wonder what's going on to make a band fall away from making music. On their facebook page they said they are in the studio recording, so maybe 2012 will be their comeback year. I mean, look...[Read Full Post] Tue, 29 May 2012 06:52:15 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/753697 A repeat, but what a great song. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cm82Sktdvg&feature=related'] I try to breathe...I try to think of you...I don't know if trying will do... the silence...a mirror.... that breaks the light in two come to me... and with violence we'll discover what will make us free accelerate...we'll tr...[Read Full Post] Sun, 13 May 2012 18:11:29 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/752800 First single from the Timewave Zero album from Grendel of "Zombie Nation" fame. This video is ok; I'm not as impressed as a lot of people are, as evidenced on the Facebook page. It's cyberpunk and kinda reminds me of Tron. The music, though...it's awesome. Might have to get this album. [Link: 'http://www.youtube....[Read Full Post] Sat, 05 May 2012 09:34:51 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/752317 One of his funniest videos! [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVkUvmDQ3HY&ob=av2e'] Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:10:33 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/751664 So good to see Squeeze again! This song is about 30 years old, hard to believe! This is a live version from last year. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOgWO73ZB1Q&feature=my_liked_videos&list=LLP...'] Here's the original video: [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQciegmLPAo&feature=relmfu']...[Read Full Post] Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:58:27 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/751259 Yeah, baby. They don't make songs like this anymore. Classic tune from Golden Earring. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1sf2CzEq0w&feature=related'] Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:00:49 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/751115 I can't believe how hilarious this is!! I love it! [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_TuUgDGgnY'] Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:57:47 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/750800 I hadn't realized these guys from Britain had been around since the early 1990's. While they do have their fans in the U.S., they really aren't that popular, although I do remember seeing 'Meds' on MTV at one time. This is a good song. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSvkfy3ddrk&feature=my_liked_videos&list=LLP...']...[Read Full Post] Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:03:56 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/749713 Music video modeled after old skool video games. Kind of amusng. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajlCLQqhiOg'] Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:23:42 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/749579 These rockabilly dudes from Kansas City, Missouri have been around since 1985 and recently released their album celebrating 25 years of sarcastic and rockin' music. I love these guys and first saw them at Washburn University's Homecoming (Topeka, KS) and then saw them not long after that at Liberty Hall in KC. They sound exactly like the album live, somethi...[Read Full Post] Sun, 25 Mar 2012 06:49:15 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/749559 The second of two new videos from Aesthetic Perfection, otherwise known as Daniel Graves. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvK1-dBWejA&list=LLPiiMPqp5g7RtQ3ygT1fZ2g&in...'] Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:55:23 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/749293 Nice ballad from Daniel Graves with the companion video. Very lovely, kind of a Phantom of the Opera thing going on there. There's another new video too, but I like this one better. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptINdWHLtX4&feature=g-all-u&context=G244bf4f...'] Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:51:45 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/749192 New single from Erasure! These guys make such great, happy music. It's easy to see why Vince Clarke left Depeche Mode. DM is so dark and depressing, not happy music at all. Erasure, on the other hand..vastly different. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngHs4mfOBUQ'] Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:46:09 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/748901 Now here is a song that was the germ of my book. It went from a short story to its current incarnation, a nearly finished full-length novel. The comments are interesting; do you think the beginning of this song sounds like Lady GaGa's "Poker Face"? It's pretty darn close. Here's DM from 1982: [Link: 'http://www.youtube.co...[Read Full Post] Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:01:31 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/748416 This guy sure doesn't need any introductions. I love Weird Al and his hilarious parodies. This tune is a lot of fun, especially with Donny Osmond dancing in the background. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9qYF9DZPdw&context=C354c798ADOEgsToPDskLCmO...'] Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:57:55 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/748341 These guys were so great! Rockabilly rules! It's funny going back and watching the videos. I didn't realize Brian Setzer's hair was so tall, especially in 'Stray Cat Strut'. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZynIhCs27Xs&feature=relmfu'] Sat, 03 Mar 2012 06:45:21 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/748206 I dont' really know what RZK is talking about in this video, but who cares?? If you like guitars and making music, then you'll enjoy this video of Rammstein's guitarist talking about a Rammfire amp. If you have no idea about that kind of stuff (like me), you'll still enjoy this video. Rrrrrr [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...[Read Full Post] Fri, 02 Mar 2012 07:16:39 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/748149 The best angry song. Ever. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME3Ahe8z16k&context=C39b5b80ADOEgsToPDskIrtU...'] Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:11:44 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/748113 A classic from the British supergroup Depeche Mode, from their 1984 album Some Great Reward, with Martin Gore on vocals. I used to adore Depeche Mode and Martin in particular. Alas, after Violator I lost interest in their music (Songs of Faith and Devotion was such a disappointment) . I did purchase Playing the Angel, but I ...[Read Full Post] Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:08:22 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/748095 New song from ISC!!!!!!!!!!!! "Yf they say the mone is blew, we must believe that it is true." --1528 [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YY9mJUoOq4'] Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:04:26 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/747978 Here's another good song from the 1990's. Smash Mouth had couple of good singles, but then dropped off the face of the earth. I wonder what they're doing now (besides playing state fairs)? [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQj--Kjn0z8&feature=related'] Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:40:14 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/747936 Third Eye Blind is an American alternative rock band that had a few its in the mid to late 90's. Surprisingly, I actually know two of their hits, 'Never Let You Go' and 'Semi-Charmed Life'. Know and sort of like, although I wouldn't want them on my iPod. I know I know. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kiHBF...[Read Full Post] Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:37:46 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/747935 I always liked this song and video. The singer has the most amazing blue eyes. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbHfgXJKn1Y'] Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:53:57 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/747844 Another catchy song related to 8 Bits. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RoilEVFuKU&list=PLF0D2516070B8D55C&index=10...'] Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:54:44 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/747404 Futurepop/progressive trance group from Austria. From Wiki: In 2010, mind.in.a.box released R.E.T.R.O., a new album separate from the story lines of Lost Alone, Dreamweb and Crossroads. R.E.T.R.O. pays homage to the days of computer gaming on 8-bit computers, with some remixes of classic game soundtracks as well as songs themed around 8-bit comput...[Read Full Post] Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:38:25 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/747120 Kind of jazzy, with a 40's feel, this song is fun. Check it out. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHV04eSGzAA&list=LLPiiMPqp5g7RtQ3ygT1fZ2g&in...'] Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:23:26 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/746416 This is so cute! [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxQSEvHdyjQ&feature=g-all-lik&context=G2b166...'] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:06:56 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/746046 Andy LaPlegua's first band and one of their best songs. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DICcciXLrMc&feature=related'] Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:34:39 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/746001 X Marks the Pedwalk's amazing comeback single from 2010! And am I the only one who thinks the singer looks a little like Captain Picard? Cool song. Seriously. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8q0oJG_-dY&feature=plcp&context=C3e8fc53UDO...'] Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:42:51 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/745860 Great bluegrass old time gospel song. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMtL_kqUxN4&list=LLPiiMPqp5g7RtQ3ygT1fZ2g&in...'] Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:30:21 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/745517 A lovely tune from Wolfsheim (anyone noticed how the most incredible music comes from Germany??)--one of my favorites. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cm82Sktdvg'] Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:46:52 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/744479 A cover of Camouflage's hit from the 80's by Germany's And One. A nice cover. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zc7wmTEZcM&feature=g-vrec&context=G28fa71bR...'] Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:57:57 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/744430 New Wave band from Norway. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB4qfC6HpwE'] Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:48:12 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/744205 Ah, for the times when the Pet Shop Boys were all you heard on the radio...including this little gem from 1986 [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di60NYGu03Y&feature=artist'] Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:13:34 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/744059 I've been on a sort of Erasure kick lately. This is one of my favorite songs (there are many). Andy Bell has an incredible voice! This a rehearsal video for their 2011 tour. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hU4dDZrX0U&list=LLPiiMPqp5g7RtQ3ygT1fZ2g&in...'] Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:43:13 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/743879 In honor of Bowie's 65th birthday,(yesterda) here's his performance of 'Rebel,Rebel' at 1985's Live Aid concert. I can't believe he's that old!! [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9yn3mH77xA'] Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:16:14 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/743791 Five people playing one guitar--awesome! And it's a really good cover. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9NF2edxy-M'] Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:26:59 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/743647 After Wolfsheim dissolved, vocalist Peter Heppner stepped out on his own. 'Vorbei' (It's over) is a song full of sorrow and regret, even if sung in German. It's the sign of a good song, that it transcends the language barrier. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbKQUmgL4JY&feature=related']...[Read Full Post] Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:19:53 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/743550 Amazing song by Erasure set to Lord of the Rings [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ItjP89idHA'] Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:31:40 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/743065 This song by Gotye is amazing. I mean, it really is a thrilling song, and that doesn't happen very often. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UVNT4wvIGY&list=LLPiiMPqp5g7RtQ3ygT1fZ2g&in...'] Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:56:07 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/742536 It's been about 11 years since CF has put out an album but I have it on good info that some music is in the works. Here's Steffen Schuhrke and the dude from Aghast View on guest vocals: [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0gZ4Vox93k'] Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:17:43 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/742021 I really like this song. The only Moby song I've ever paid attention to was the one he sang with Gwen Stefani, 'Southside'. This one is much better. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed0yPQjuqkw&feature=share'] Sun, 18 Dec 2011 07:25:51 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/742015 No, it's not a cover of the Jeff Buckley/whomever song; this one is all Rammstein and probably one of the most offensive songs ever. Sadly, it's so true. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHXMpAfJ7t8'] Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:07:23 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/741825 Alien vs Predator [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMX0353eZtw&feature=related'] Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:52:03 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/740228 Completely mental video from Rammstein. Lots of cheesy grins and bikinis. Flagged on youtube for appropriate audiences, which ought to tell you something. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0-TfWOVhpw'] Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:30:15 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/739278 German industrial/EBM trio. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJXP4fX3jws&feature=related'] Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:05:25 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/739057 Theme song for The Walking Dead. Zombies!!!!! [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2nleyXnPLw&feature=feedlik'] Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:13:57 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/738535 Daniel Graves's newest single from the forthcoming (Nov 8 on Metropolis records) All Beauty Destroyed. Interesting video. One of my daughters said she didn't get it, but she did like the music while the other said it was killing her brain cells and began playing Lady GaGa. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAA5XCdUe1Q&feature=...[Read Full Post] Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:09:05 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/738534 Without you, day is nothing but a waste of light [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXpD_KOiP78'] Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:34:07 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/738508 Great video, decent song for an actor turned rock star. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yvGCAvOAfM&ob=av2n'] [Image #1422921] [Link: 'don't hold it in, spit it out'] [Image #1738788] Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:56:24 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/736432 Not really a 'halloween' video, but scary nonetheless. Anything, actually, by Combichrist is a little scary. Evidently Andy LaPlegua thinks he's a vampire. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMGCebbYuW0'] Sun, 09 Oct 2011 05:38:27 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/736285 Creepy song! [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rve7Po5aKFw'] Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:07:28 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/736091 In honor of the month of October, I'll be posting spooky music videos. The first one is from Norway's Apoptygma Berzerk. Here's Stephan Groth's tribute to horror flicks. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSaypG-XEnw'] Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:39:54 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/735951 80's New Wave/Sythpop! It doesn't get any better than this. Youtube comment: "Don't you just miss the days when a man could wear full make-up without his sexual orientation coming under question?" [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNVLRPSEVaE']...[Read Full Post] Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:08:32 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/735644 These guys were so good--Roland Gift had an amazing voice. I wonder where he is now? Seems a waste of talent. He had an interesting face, too. A worthy remake of the Elvis classic. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnDkESCyw4Y&feature=related'] [Image #1422921] [Link: 'don't hold it ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:28:33 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/734022 A nice way to start the day. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bfNajLT3c0'] Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:00:09 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/733658 [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ht5RZpzPqw'] Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:53:31 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/733348 This is one of the few,perhaps the only, songs that I actually like by this British/Irish band. These guys are legends in the synthopop world, having been around since 1990. I normally find the vocalist's voice to be kind of boring and monotone, but it suits this tune and lyrics. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsFlzhzxTlA'] ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:02:11 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/733225 This is pretty wild. A choir performing Rammstein's iconic 'Du Hast' a cappella. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7AblTjKTHk'] apparently this choir does a lot of this type of thing. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:07:10 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/731898 If you're going to have one hit, it's gotta be a song like this. Cha! [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll9wr3SRd30'] Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:46:17 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/731047 Kraftwerk are pioneers in the electronic music world. Das Modell (the model) was recorded by Rammstein and reportedly Kraftwerk were not amused. Judge for yourself: Kraftwerk (original) [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQIYEPe6DWY'] Rammstein (with footage from 'Metropolis') [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe5M3...[Read Full Post] Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:43:05 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/730266 This is the California punk band's song that launched them into the popularity they're enjoying today. Singer Davey Havok has since toned down his look (see 'Beautiful Thieves). [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU4hhNKsPog'] Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:47:27 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/730226 Here's Michael Hutchence and the rest with one of their best tunes. It still makes me sad that he ended his life in 1997. They were a great band and he had one of the most distinctive voices in rock. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOOJsfu6_Ig'] Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:10:18 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/730003 Mesh are a trio from Bristol, England. They've released several albums and while they enjoy a large following in Germany, they are virtually unknown in their country and USA, of course. A shame, because they deserve more fans. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scG0t8PXn4g'] one hour on a Sunday that's all we ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:08:16 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/729120 Look at this guy! (and his awesome New Rock boots) [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/user/tankNmary'] Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:24:17 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/727612 'Desire' in English. I really like this video and song. There are all of these sad people, and the girl/angel/whatever, is right there with them. Very touching, even if it is in German. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9KWLTjjRts'] Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:00:51 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/726840 Today's vid is the amusing 'Haifisch', the third single from Rammstein's newest album Liebe ist fur alle Da. Funny because it pokes fun at all the rumors about the band members not getting along. Mostly true rumors. Funny stuff! [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP0_MNj8f1Q&feature=feedlik'] ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:35:30 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/726177 Continuing on the De/Vision tangent is one of my favorite songs from these German dudes. The audio is a little off, which is annoying, but for some reason all the vids of this song are like that. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs2Los4MWMo'] I suffer from a tumor Here inside my chest I gotta lay to rest A strange kind of humor...[Read Full Post] Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:34:03 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/726127 Great music, still not totally sold on the screaming, and the lyrics def not the best, but an enjoyable song all the same. makes you want to put on your New Rock boots and start dancing around! Ok, maybe not you, maybe me if I had any New Rocks.... [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx4Zw34MOY4'] [Image #142292...[Read Full Post] Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:01:43 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/726082 'What You Deserve' is my latest favorite song. I especially love the chorus. So romantic! [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7440kGrPvk&feature=related'] let me suffer in silence take me to where the mind ends make me feel like a giant make me feel like a giant killer make me believe i come for you in the first li...[Read Full Post] Sun, 12 Jun 2011 07:51:30 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/726065 [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgT9zGkiLig'] Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:22:50 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/723048 I know, I can hardly believe it myself! Still, it is a catchy little tune with dark lyrics. [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR6iYWJxHqs'] Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:37:02 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/722974 Today's song is Rotersand's 'A Number and a Name', a catchy tune that tends to come to mind when someone mentions a number or a name. Get it? What can we say? What can we do? Just a number and a name [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCCNvvgBc38']...[Read Full Post] Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:20:53 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/721143 [Link: 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ8_dswW-18'] The bassist has the most awesome boots ever! Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:39:35 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/719373