It's called Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland. The section of music from the beef commercials borrowed extensively from a folk field recording and when this was discovered a few years ago it caused a huge controversy.
God forbid Iggy try to make something other than a guitar rock album. Just think of the horrible records that would surely develop!
Oh wait... The Idiot and Lust for Life?
I think the ridiculous part of the Susan Boyle appearance is the response from news outlets. I believe the NYTimes article called her an "unlikely singer" in the headline. Unlikely model, maybe, but what's the supposition for that? Ugly people do not have talent.
The really sick thing about this is that Belle Glade and Pahokee are in the same county as those giant Palm Beach mansions.
If you really want a lesson in capitalism, start out on the island and drive straight west to the end of the county. You can go from a place that has streets lined with $10,000 palm trees to the other side of the county where slavery still exists.
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/hp/content/moderndayslavery/reports/peonageblurbs1207.html
I thought it was alright, but it had a tone that was closer to My Name is Earl than The Office. Of course, The Office this season has also become annoyingly broad. Still, the cast is great, especially Amy Poheler and Rashida Jones.
Truth be told, I'm annoyed by every network comedy that isn't 30 Rock.
In case I offend, I'd like to clarify....
I don't understand why stereogum is promoting interesting music and then insulting readers for being interested.
I imagine it'll be used in the same way OfficeTally is by the Office. Expect a lot of "exclusives" free of anything remotely challenging from the interviewer and some cheesy marketing.
Maybe that sounds a little bitter... but try posting a critical comment on that blog sometime and see if it ever makes it through the filter.
I blame Wes Anderson for this genre. Thankfully (hopefully?), he seems to be moving on by doing an animated movie about George Clooney as a clay fox.
If Nick Drake's estate and Bert Jansch stopped licensing their songs, I have a feeling these movies would go away.
Actually, I would be surprised. I don't find pretense in Radiohead's work and from the interviews I've read with Thom Yorke he's very honest and actually cuts through media pretense.
That being said, I suppose if you perceive the music press to be unpretentious, you'll probably read those same interviews and believe that Yorke is pretentious. It's all a matter of perspective.
This idea that he's a pretentious dick is based on what exactly? The informed opinions of Hannah Montana and Kanye?
Thing is, Radiohead makes good music with excellent writing and no artistic compromise. It wouldn't matter if Thom Yorke was a big asshole or the gentlest soul on earth, it's the music that matters. All this persona-celebrity bullshit is probably why Radiohead stays out of the press.
I'd like to see Jon kick Jim around the Daily Show set as much as the next guy, but I just know I'm going to squirm when the audience starts applauding and booing. What's that thing Conan used to say before he died? Professional Wrestling Audience.
When you apply for photography school most teachers tell you to leave pictures of old people and babies out of your portfolio, since it's considered cliche. Old people always look wise and babies always look innocent. I'm going to call this new face of Coca Cola "Wise Innocence."
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