ONE OF MY FAVORITE SOUNDS


...taken from the latest edition of Erick Lyle's SCAM Zine (full of great and challenging ideas)

So, I really do not have much to share today. I had a really nice dinner with an old pal from Boston, Doug. It was really nice seeing and visiting with him.

But, as I was coming home this evening and listening to the musical journey dictated by my Mini iPod I realized that the chorus portion of a particular song is acutally one of my favorite sounds. In fact, I would be happy hearing this small part of the chorus over and over again and never tire of the sound. The harmony and discord all at once is like a bit of musical rapture.

Oh, thank you, Ms. Newton-John and Mr. John Farrar! From their 1981 release, "Physical" --- the 9th track called "Recovery" features this great blend of two male voices mixing with what sounds like 3 different recordings of Olivia Newton-John's voice. As the chorus goes, "Lover, don't you worry about my recovery" --- these 5 different voices sort of harmonize together and yet fully apart -- and, just for maybe 2 seconds, almost go out of tune but then pull in together making the prettiest sound. I love that part of the song and listened to it all the way home. Does anyone know of what I "speak"?

...Far from punk, but former Prez Reagan is still dead.

Oh, if you have a bent toward the far left --- or if you enjoy getting a view far from your own or what you read/hear from the mainstream media ---- pick up a copy of Scam #5. I believe it can be found at various stores/newstands in the Bay Area and in NYC. A most refreshing read! Technically, it is the January 2005 issue, but I am only seeing it pop up now. ? There is a great interview with Mattilda (AKA Matt Bernstein Sycamore) of Gay Shame fame and recent editor of THAT'S REVOLTING. Also, features some interesting interviews with artistes on the fringe -- and a great tribute to Joey Ramone!

OK -- time for bed!