The Limey Report » music

Are all Teenagers Aliens or just too wired?

thelimey — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:57:04 +0000

Is it me or are today’s teens just divorced from all forms of logic? The current fetish for texting is one good example – Here you have seemingly sensible people pressing 60+ buttons to send some vague thoughts to a friend, when they could tell them the self-same ideas by just pressing three.

This is clearly a sector of adolescent humanity so devoid of plain common sense, they’d buy a car and just push it.

Music is another example – When the Walkman was invented by Sony in 1979 it was a revolution in personal sound. You could have two hours of music that fit in your pocket, yet it played like a fine concert hall.

Not any more.

Now you have teenagers with MP3 players fused to their hands and long fibrous weeds growing out of their ears, existing in a world where every sentient experience is accompanied by the atonal utterances of people feted as stars because they can rhyme four-letter words or handle two chords.

Sadly, there is a simple but painful conclusion: If the average 20-something ever runs out of batteries, the entire future of humanity is irredeemably doomed…

Is Memphis finally losing its tune?

thelimey — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:21:48 +0000

For decades the musical hub of this wondrous country has been Memphis, Tennessee. The mere mention of Elvis proves that. But lately there has been a new challenger in town – Branson, Missouri.

This tiny town of just 6,100 people has been draining Memphis’ title as musical capital for several years, and Branson vacation packages are now a big business – especially among country music fans, with such names as Ann-Margret, Gladys Knight, Barbara Mandrell, Wayne Newton, Charley Pride and Andy Williams now calling it home.

I’m no fan of country tunes myself, but any town that can lay claim to so many former stars must have something special. If you feel the same, maybe that’s the place for your next vacation?

If you like music, you’ll love Branson, MO

thelimey — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:11:32 +0000

Branson. Missouri is gaining a hold on the hearts and minds of music fans everywhere on a level far beyond what you might expect for town of just 6,200 people.

Nestled among forty glistening lakes in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, many music fans believe this quiet town is destined to be bigger than Nashville. Eight million people a year already visit and this demand to see the new mecca has made Branson vacation packages a hot item among those who love country.

Whether you love country music, or would just like to be there at the start of a quiet revolution, this is a place you need to make a ‘Must See.’

Call your agent or click on that link, and let me know how you feel when it’s over…

Has MP3 truly changed people’s lives?

thelimey — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:27:12 +0000

Fifty years ago, the idea of carrying high quality, static-free stereo music in your pocket would have seemed like pure science fiction.

Today, MP3 players are among the most popular assets of modern humanity.

Apple’s iPod has gained the biggest profile, of course – especially among those with more cash than brains – but the sheer range of sizes, features and prices is amazing. And if you have one, there’s one thing you can count on – there’s now something better out there.

Browse around and see what you find…

From Menlo Park to MP3

thelimey — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:55:44 +0000

When the first recording technology was invented I’d seriously doubt if the fortunate few who were there to witness its birth in Thomas Edison’s lab could have even dreamed of the impact their shiny new gadget would go on to cause.

A century later and the whole nation’s wired. People can play their favorite sounds on devices that would leave Mr. Edison’s team almost slack-jawed with wonder. One compact flash memory card can hold more flawless music in the size of a stamp than your parents could fit in one room.

I’m a geek, so I’m biased, but let’s face the facts – Sometimes you just gotta love progress.

Family TV is Sadly Too Rare

thelimey — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:56:21 +0000

Television is a wondrous invention. The dramas, joys and everyday lives of people all over the world can be beamed to your home in unbelievable quality. But it can have its down-side; If you follow strict Christian values, or perhaps have small children, you need to be sure your program choices will be suitable for your needs.

Family-friendly entertainment is a challenging niche but if you want the finest Christian books, videos or music, Nest Entertainment is a name you should know. Their range is already extensive, but they pride themselves on being able to source any Christian-themed media you need. Visit their site and browse through the choices – it’s a welcome escape from the dubious shows put out by most networks.

The Food of Love

thelimey — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:34:18 +0000

When the very first recording technology was invented I’d doubt those who were there as its witness could even have dreamed of the depth and scope of effect their shiny new trinket would go on to cause.

Today, everyone’s wired! People play music 24/7 on iPods and cellphones, and one SD card can hold more songs than your Father’s entire vinyl-encrusted collection. But of course, you need the right gear.

Check out that link and see for yourself if your flavor is there. I’d be willing to bet you’ll find that it is…

Photo by J.Durczak

Your Favorite Memory

thelimey — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:51:58 +0000

Is it my imagination or do all modern teens have weeds in their ears? Everywhere you look there’s some guy [or girl] with tuberous wires hanging out of their head?? Digital music has become one of the few benign addictions in modern society – Everybody’s tuned in! Thomas Eddison would be dumbfounded – and flattered! But whether you’re hooked on MP3′s or JPG’s, the one thing you’re going to need more of is memory cards.

With typical, uncaring avarice the makers have created a vast range of formats – You can easily waste hours looking for yours. Or you can search memorysuppliers.com and find just what you need in a blink. Drop by and stock up – just don’t blame me when you get chased by a whacker!

Janus is Alive and Well

thelimey — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:54:17 +0000

The [temporary] passing of Prop. 8 last week is already having effects. And none of them good. The Artistic Director of a Sacramento-based theater company donated $1,000 to the ‘Yes on 8′ campaign. Gay rights groups learned of the gift and began organizing a boycott of the theater, and after what the Director, Scott Eckern, called ‘prayerful consideration’ he resigned from the post. Mr. Eckern said he made the donation ‘so the traditional definition of marriage could be preserved,’ but claimed in his defense that he had no idea his contribution would cause such a problem.

So let’s see if we’ve got this right; A man who has worked in the world of musical theater for over 20-years, a realm whose brooding passion and intense creativity form an irresistible flame to which gay people have responded for generations, had ‘no idea’ that his co-workers and peers would be greatly upset and risk losing their rights if his donation’s recipients achieved their well-publicized goal. If you need stupidity like that, you can probably get it wholesale.

But it gets worse: Ron Prentice, chairman of the ‘Yes on 8′ campaign to whom the donation was made issued a statement criticizing the plans for a boycott, saying the gay rights groups apparently, “cherish tolerance and civil rights, but are unabashedly trampling on the rights of others.”

This from the leader of a group whose sole cause for existence is to revoke any rights Gay people have, to which his self-appointed coven of judgmental retentives do not choose to give their consent.

If that wasn’t such a peerless example of brainless hypocrisy, it would almost be funny. Apparently, plotting to deny other people their freedom is only offensive when playing the victim gets you on TV. When the plot is your own, that’s perfectly fine.

Is it me, or is anyone else having trouble comprehending that logic?