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MeTa post:
So broke they're changing their name to Vanilla Iceland
...expect Metafilter to be a chummy, head-in-the-sand collection of trivialities—fiddle music in the smoke.
Hey, people need music, man. In hard times, even more so. Don't go classifying music as a triviality.
posted to MetaTalk by flapjax at midnite
at 4:43 PM on October 9, 2008
Iceland Bankin' Blues (sung roughly to the tune of "Sweet Home Chicago")
by flapjax at midnite, copyright 2008, ALL rights reserved, this ain't creative enough for Creative Commons, etc. etc.
In Iceland ain't much ice,
In Greenland ain't much green,
The banks are failin' everywhere
And you know what I mean
I'm... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by flapjax at midnite
at 5:51 PM on October 9, 2008
...the drums of meltdown are only getting louder.
And you know what that means: the guitars of collapse are gonna go up to eleven.
But the basses of bailout are gonna save the day.
posted to MetaTalk by flapjax at midnite
at 6:25 PM on October 9, 2008
So what do they have in common?
Well, but for a c and an r, they're spelled the same.
posted to MetaTalk by flapjax at midnite
at 2:56 AM on October 10, 2008
Music post:
8 More Miles to Louisville
Nice lil' tune. This theme of being almost home, or almost at one's destination is an interesting one. Not quite there yet. Right off the top of my head, there's Dylan's relatively recent (from Time Out of Mind): "...I'm 20 miles outta town, and Cold Irons bound", and Edwin Starr's 25 Miles. But there's been tons of 'em.
Think I'll maybe make an FPP on that theme, if... [more]
posted to MeFi Music by flapjax at midnite
at 7:37 PM on October 9, 2008
MeFi post:
Yes, I remember the night...
Oh, and... sing it yourself!
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 8:16 AM on October 8, 2008
Well, the Louvin Brothers are sure great, Peter, and I wish I'd found a link to their version.
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 8:23 AM on October 8, 2008
thanks...I can never listen to that song by anyone every again ...
Hahahaha! You're so welcome! And please, stop by anytime!
BTW, I'm not 100% sure, but I think every version in this FPP is in the SAME KEY, which is kind of remarkable. I couldn't be bothered with determining that for certain, though.
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 8:26 AM on October 8, 2008
Hello Dad, I'm in Jail
... I just really like your username.
As someone who actually had to make that phone call (I'd just turned 20) and say that exact thing, I gotta say I really like that username too. Good times, man, good times...
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 6:31 PM on October 9, 2008
Thanks so much, roombythelake. Imagine my embarrassment! That's the ONLY one among the 37 links that I didn't bother to listen to: I had the FPP all ready to go, when I realized I was one link short. I'd bookmarked the Jones/Cassidy clip, but hadn't included it due to the fact that there were already 2 Norah Jones clips, and I'm not all that crazy about her other versions of the tune in the first place. But when I noticed I was one link short, well, there it went: popped it in!... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 7:06 PM on October 9, 2008
Music post:
Todo Los Dolores (Devendra Banhart cover)
Hey, as of right now this post is definitely eponysterical: since we're the only two so far to try it, you're definitely buried next to me!
Sounds great to me! Maybe native speaker micayetoca will drop by and give his opinion on the finer points of your pronunciation and delivery.
And I really like that guitar outro, man. I love it when things get a little jumbled and tumbled like that. Lotta juice there. I was hoping it would last longer,... [more]
posted to MeFi Music by flapjax at midnite
at 6:39 PM on October 9, 2008
MeFi post:
Searching For Robert Johnson: Guitar expert spots new photograph on eBay auction
Thanks for the heads up on this very interesting article, y2karl.
And concerning Johnson's buddy in that photo, the unjustifiably under recognized Johnny Shines, it was surely unfortunate for his subsequent career that he never recorded with Robert Johnson: had there been some aural documentation of their playing together, it may well have given some lift to his career back when that Robert Johnson box set was all the rage.
Here's a tasty little... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 4:33 PM on October 9, 2008
While compiling those Johnny Shines links, I came across this bizarre clip which is kind of like a car wreck, so awful you can't take your eyes off it. Someone has taken the two famous photos of Johnson and manipulated them so as to move. Well, anyway, if it gives you the creeps, you can always just shut your eyes and listen to some great Robert Johnson tunes!
Johnson fans might also want to check out this site. I haven't gone through every page or anything, so I can't... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 5:29 PM on October 9, 2008
MeTa post:
Tokyo Play Date
There you go, gomichild, that's what I was waiting for! Just don't throw the baby out with the bath water. I do wanna meet your little human genome experiment. Actually, I love being around babies, I miss the baby days of my daughter...
Now, the 25th is definitely out for me, and I'm not sure yet about the 26th, so I'm not here to commit, but rather just to say that I hear your call, and I'm potentially in. Perhaps with wife and offspring, or perhaps solo. I'll be... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by flapjax at midnite
at 4:21 AM on October 6, 2008
In fact, no, 18/19 are no go for me. October has turned into a busier-than-usual month for me as far as daytime commitments.
posted to MetaTalk by flapjax at midnite
at 4:29 AM on October 6, 2008
My daughter and I could make the 1st or the 2nd of November. Misozaki, think you could bring your son? My daughter would be happy about that. She'll also enjoy meeting the baby!
And all this kid talk reminds me of another Tokyo MeFite papa: bugbread! We haven't heard much lately from him, though. Where the hell are ya, bugbread?
posted to MetaTalk by flapjax at midnite
at 5:05 AM on October 6, 2008
So, maybe we can generally aim for Nov. 1 or 2, and wait a bit to see if anyone else chimes in here?
posted to MetaTalk by flapjax at midnite
at 5:35 AM on October 6, 2008
OK, me and the young'un are down for it.
posted to MetaTalk by flapjax at midnite
at 2:55 AM on October 8, 2008
Gen, if you don't come to this meetup, I'll never speak to you again.
That's not true, of course. But I hope you can make it.
FISH!
posted to MetaTalk by flapjax at midnite
at 2:15 AM on October 9, 2008
MeFi post:
Sad Guys on Trading Floors.
Sad guys on the trading floors? No thanks, this sad guy on the killing floor speaks to me a lot stronger. Speaks to my soul.
He's got more heart, y'see.
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 8:44 PM on October 8, 2008
Did the banks fuck up? Yes. Did borrowers fuck up? Yes again. Everyone owns a piece of this crisis. Myself included.
Hmm. I didn't fuck up. I didn't borrow, I didn't lend, I didn't speculate, gamble, charge interest, collect interest... I just played my drums and plucked my jew's harps, and scraped by as always. I am so far outside this economic loop that, well, I'm not part of your "everyone". And there's lots of others,... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 1:57 AM on October 9, 2008
MeFi post:
Waiting on you hand and foot
Everybody's got somethin' to hide
'Cept for me and my waiter
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 5:44 PM on October 7, 2008
If you do go to Japan, you're bound to be disappointed - especially if your idea of Japan is taken from Metafilter, or even the English-speaking Internet in general. The comic book/anime/wacky Japanese thing is only one very small slice of things.
Yeah, that's true. Mostly here in Tokyo it's just everyday stuff like naked tourists swimming in the Emperor's moat, attacking police, holding a squadron of police at bay, falling back into moat, stuff like... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 6:29 PM on October 7, 2008
MeFi post:
Plunka-plunka-plunk, plunka-plunka-plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk.
Oh, and that obligatory reaction shot of the sole black person in attendance: Classy.
Haha! Yeah, I noticed that too. "Look! See?! There's a Negro here, and he likes this!! SEE??"
That said, I think the Ukulele Orchestra of GB is a fine little ensemble, and they did a bangup job with this. It's not their fault that the filmmakers cut straightaway to the only black guy in the crowd, and it's not... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 7:44 PM on October 4, 2008
Pony request: ukulele.metafilter.com
Hey, jbickers, where you been, man? You've already got it.
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 7:48 PM on October 4, 2008
salishea: I would favorite that comment ten thousand, nay, one hundred thousand times, were I only able.
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 4:35 AM on October 5, 2008
Thing is, though, the white people were also clapping on the right beats, that is, the 2 and the 4. ZI¥¥It's just that one and three (the white beats) that we need to exorcize from white people's souls.
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 4:37 AM on October 5, 2008
And in case you were wondering, yes, I spell "it's" with a ZI¥¥. Got a problem with that?
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 4:41 AM on October 5, 2008
What kind? Why, one of perfect clarity and serenity, my friend. A thought process from a mind at one with the universe, at one with the mystic vibration of the cosmos. Cutting through the layers of illusion, and attaining the exalted state of bass ukulele receptivity.
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 8:04 AM on October 6, 2008
Music post:
Deixa Isso Pra La
Here's the Portuguese lyrics to the spoken part. Haven't found a translation in to English, though you'd think there'd be one around (I haven't looked too exhaustively). And by the way, there are syllables that I'm definitely mispronouncing. Apologies to native speakers!
Deixa que digam
Que pensem
Que falem
Deixa isso pralá
Vem pra cá
O que que tem
Eu não estou fazendo... [more]
posted to MeFi Music by flapjax at midnite
at 7:21 AM on October 6, 2008
Music post:
About this month's MeFiMu Challenge...
...and I won't care so much about what next month's Challenge is. Bummer.
Awwww... poowah widdle you.
Seriously, lothar, I was wondering when my efforts toward administrating this Challenge thing would get a little hate, and I see they finally have. Well, anyway, I see where you're coming from, but I happen to disagree with you: I don't think the September Challenge ideas were like nasty sushi, and I think they deserved a... [more]
posted to MeFi Music by flapjax at midnite
at 5:16 PM on October 4, 2008
You're right, melissa may: the sarcasm was inappropriate. Like I said, I'm only human. Apologies to lothar and anyone else offended by my above comment.
posted to MeFi Music by flapjax at midnite
at 9:39 PM on October 4, 2008
...you went and got all reasonable...
Yeah, I do that on occasion. Sorry.
posted to MeFi Music by flapjax at midnite
at 5:04 AM on October 5, 2008
When they're fun. When they're able.
Several people upthread have indicated that they were indeed unable to submit anything last month, due to time constraints and so forth. I had assumed that was one of the main reasons, in fact, for no Challenge submissions last month (I was one of those too-busy people myself), and that's why I decided to extend those Challenges into October. Like I said, that was a judgement call on my part, and it might turn out... [more]
posted to MeFi Music by flapjax at midnite
at 10:24 AM on October 5, 2008
I agree cortex, and much obliged for your even-handed comment.
posted to MeFi Music by flapjax at midnite
at 8:46 PM on October 5, 2008
MeTa post:
Mefi Suggestion Box
What would it be? Your post title! A MeFi Suggestion Box. A low-key, no-pressure place to drop your suggestion(s) for the site without the need to make a MeTa post. It would be something for the admins to take a look at every so often and think about. Something not open to comments like a normal MeTa thread. Maybe the suggestions could have a "vote for it" button, like we have on Projects. But maybe not even that... Anyway, a place to suggest site changes, features... [more]
posted to MetaTalk by flapjax at midnite
at 2:14 AM on October 5, 2008
Maybe we as users (we're users goddammit!) could choose old posts and post 'em as if new again?
An almost heartbreaking amount of old posts feature dead links, however. Ah, it's all so ephemeral...
posted to MetaTalk by flapjax at midnite
at 5:01 AM on October 5, 2008
*steps gingerly over pieces of post-explosion jonmc, grabs a few choice volumes off Strand bookshelf, slips them into oversize overcoat, and heads toward the exit*
posted to MetaTalk by flapjax at midnite
at 5:42 AM on October 5, 2008
MeFi post:
Om nom nom nom
Your 1st link: I cheered when the neutrophil finally swallowed up that pesky bacterium. Yay, neutrophil!
Your 2nd link: "...the blood of a graduate student..." Priceless!
Your 3rd link: Isn't it just cute as hell how all those cells bob around?
Your 4th link: Interesting.
posted to MetaFilter by flapjax at midnite
at 5:36 AM on October 5, 2008
MeTa post:
reasons for leaving
Hey, wait a minute, chuckd... you mean I didn't run you off with my carefully laid-out plan of daily intimidation?
Man, I gotta work on my intimidation skillz
posted to MetaTalk by flapjax at midnite
at 6:36 PM on October 4, 2008
Up with Alvy Ampersand!
posted to MetaTalk by flapjax at midnite
at 6:42 PM on October 4, 2008
