Meet our Movie Musicals Podcast: The Hills are Alive

Posted Tue December 1, 2020

If you’re moved by the drama of Les Miserables, titillated by Dr. Frank N. Furter or brought to tears by the “Rainbow Connection,” you’re going to love our latest podcast. Please meet The Hills are Alive, a show all about the enchanting nature of movie musicals. The show is brought to you by Alex Caress and Kelsey Jayne; two longtime Nashville residents with an even longer love of movie musicals.

The show is available on every streaming platform that you like to hear podcasts – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, et al. You name the platform, they’re there ready to be streamed directly into your ears.

The first episode tackles The Sound of Music, the titular film for the show’s namesake. Alex and Kelsey dissect, recap and reimagine this classic film with the perspective that only a Nashville resident could. Musical critique comes quickly and swiftly in our city but our hosts keep it light and enjoyable.

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Commentary Special: Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Posted Tue December 1, 2020 from Filmography Club

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Cue up a copy of Gremlins 2: The New Batch (available on Amazon, YouTube, etc) and play this episode alongside it as an enjoyable commentary experience. Host Jason Caviness, San Dimas Today host Kelly Hoyle Bolick, Memento Stori host Rebecca Delius and We Own This Town curator Michael Eades talk their way through this absolutely zany sequel. The infamous Key & Peele sketch mocking this film is not, at all, inaccurate.

If a viewing of the film with bonus commentary isn’t enough Gremlins 2 for you, spend some time with the exhaustive Oral History, the CNN End of the World video (cited in the movie), some behind the scenes video, the Home Video fourth wall break, the fan made DVD fourth wall break or some Gremlins fan/fic if you dare.

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Music by Uncle Skeleton

226: Elevate Your Existence

Posted Mon November 30, 2020 from WOTT Music
Love Montage

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With four episodes remaining in the year, we’re hurtling towards the inevitable Christmas mix and possible Year End Roundup episode. But First, another blast of dynamic music offerings from the Nashville area to keep your head spinning with the sheer volume of greatness our city produces. It’s a proper roller-coaster of genres, paces and styles but I know you ain’t afraid of no rolley-coaster.

Check the playlist links below for more music and follow Josh Halper, The Lees of Memory, Dale Hollow, Love Montage, Les Ailes, Reaux Marquez, H.A.R.D., Snooper, Vern, Sann-Man, Yours Truly Jai, The Loogies and Majestico for updates direct from the artists.

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Josh Halpern
“Prelude in E Major”

The Lees Of Memory
“Grave Mistake”

Dale Hollow
“It’s Always Good to Tell Someone You Love Them”

Love Montage
“Flyin’ Home From Bali”

Les-Aisles
“Lately”

Reaux Marquez
“Jugular”

H.A.R.D.
“Dabbed Out”

Snoopr
“Pod”

Vern
“Ceiling Fan”

Sann-Man
“Stay Blessed”

Yours Truly Jai
“Say You Love Me”

The Loogies
“Fun Gus” / “Rocky Springs”

Majestico
“Be Still My Soul”

VH1 Classic
“Classy Evening”

“Main Theme” by Upright T-Rex Music. Cover image: Love Montage

Oops, the Federation are Colonizers, Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted Thu November 26, 2020 from Into the Wormhole

With Lauren on maternity leave, Larissa invites Ashley and Tavius from “The Mixer” to have an entertaining and intense conversation about how the heart of Trek can sometimes be in cognitive dissonance with its presentation of the Federation as a military style hierarchical empire. Is the Federation even a democracy? Is Bajor basically Puerto Rico? Do we want to see “Star Trek XVII: Fall of the Federation”? It’s a great time to come to terms with our inherent colonialism! Happy Holidays! 🦃

Check out The Mixer! https://www.legaltobrew.com/
Check out Spooning in the Apocalypse! http://spooningintheapocalypse.com/

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The Alex Winter Interview

Posted Wed November 25, 2020 from San Dimas Today
Alex Winter

The guys sit down with Alex Winter to discuss his new film Zappa, how he and Keanu approached playing Bill & Ted, and how Face the Music developed over time. Later, Kelly gives Jason a Zappa primer.

Watch the Zappa trailer here and check the film’s official site for ways to watch on Nov 27th. Keep up with Alex Winter on Twitter at @winter.

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Intro Music: “Walk Away” by Scott Bricklin

Thanksgiving Pairing Party!

Posted Tue November 24, 2020 from Liquid Gold

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Mike is joined by contributor Jessica Backhus (of Delaney Oyster House) for a discussion about all things Thanksgiving. They discuss some of the pillars of the Thanksgiving table and cover wines that pair well with any side dish — or Turkey, if that’s your thing. They give some helpful cooking tips and advice for making herb oils, cooking stock on the fly and how to start gluten-free gravy. Then Kenneth joins the fun to give some Booze News™ updates on a beer made for dogs, Elon Musk’s venture into tequila and why Pepsi wants you to screw up your Thanksgiving pie this year.

Order Lost Spring: How We Cocktailed Through Crisis on Amazon.

Hear the companion playlist over on Spotify.

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Logo by Jess Machen

B. Stokes – “My N*g” (Official Video)

Posted Tue November 24, 2020

The latest single and video from B. Stokes features Da Real A1yo providing a supporting verse, loads of flashing lights and just the right amount of mind warping green screen as the partying cast dances with each other, and themselves, in all directions. It’s a simple concept but it’s got production values in spades.

The combination of B. Stokes and Da Real A1yo is a spot-on pairing. The track itself is fast paced but Stokes keeps it grounded as the energy increases, making just the right pocket for Da Real A1yo to deliver his speedy insights as the track concludes. It’s over in less than three minutes total but that brevity mixed with the bravado of the song – not unwarranted pride but earned triumph over expectations – makes for a fantastic re-listenability.

Nashville hip-hop has been getting some much deserved recognition as of late. From the Tenn Toes Down compilation to the NPR Feature but the music video contributions coming from the genre are often overlooked. The track stands on its own in terms of enjoyability but the video amps it up at least three levels. Enjoy both.

“They Can’t Take That Away From Me”

Posted Tue November 24, 2020 from Let's Face the Music

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On this episode of Let’s Face The Music, we hear early versions of “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” that left those involved bitter and disappointed. And we find out from Nashville composer and arranger Larissa Maestro how Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong were able to bring new life to the tune, one of the last songs George Gershwin ever wrote.

Sources:
Philip Furia, Ira Gershwin: The Art of the Lyricist, 1996
Charles Waring, “Cheek To Cheek: Celebrating The Perfect Partnership of Ella and Louis,” April 9, 2010
Tad Hershorn, Norman Granz: The Man Who Used Jazz for Justice, 2011
Michael Feinstein, The Gershwins And Me, 2012
Tom Maxwell, “The Story of Ella and Louis: 60 Years Later,” Nov 7, 2016

audio:
Fred Astaire “They Can”t Take That Away From Me,” 1937
Fred Astaire “Shall We Dance,” 1937
Shall We Dance excerpts 1937
Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong “You Won”t Be Satisfied (Until You Break My Heart),” 1946
Thelonious Monk “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” 1947
Frank Sinatra “They Can”t Take That Away From Me,” 1954
Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong “They Can”t Take That Away From Me,” 1956
Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong “Stompin At The Savoy,” 1957
Jimmy Smith “”S Wonderful,” 1957
Art Pepper “Fascinating Rhythm,” 1957
Ella Fitzgerald “The Song Is Ended,” 1958
Ella Fitzgerald “They Can”t Take That Away From Me,” 1959
Oscar Peterson Trio “Easter Parade” 1960

Norman Granz, interview with Binny Lum, 1960
Louis Armstrong, Desert Island Discs, BBC, 1968
Ella Fitzgerald, interview with Bill McNeil, 1971
Michael Feinstein, Broadway or Bust, PBS, 2012

Theme Music:
“Let”s Face The Music And Dance,” Ella Fitzgerald, 1958
“Let”s Face The Music And Dance,” Nelson Riddle, 1966

225: We Own This Town Mailbag

Posted Mon November 23, 2020 from WOTT Music
Katy Kirby

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This week, we’re taking a trip down the WOTT Inbox of submissions. We’re always combing through music that comes in via our contact page, or via email or maybe just a heads-up DM over on Instagram but we found ourselves with a bit of a backlog and decided to clear the decks. The resulting playlist – a mix of submissions and our regular curation – is surprisingly musically diverse and, absolutely, filled with music that we could not have found on my own. There’s no shortage of music flowing out of Nashville and keeping up with it all can be a difficult task; so we really appreciate the submissions. Finding new music is always a thrill.

Check the playlist links below for more music and follow Peachy, Flesh Eater, Virghost, Jessica Breanne, PLSR, Keeps, ENZI, Katy Kirby, Veinmelter, Brad Lee Curtis, Mighty Joe Nolan, NBHC, Lou Turner / Trevor Nikrant, Mama Would Be Proud and Stuffed Spider for updates direct from the artists.

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Peachy
“Waiting”

Flesh Eater
“extinguisher”

Virghost
“60 Feet”

Jessica Breanne
“Fireflies”

PLSR
“Radio Capsule”

Keeps
“I Was the One”

ENZI
“Mad Chemistry”

Katy Kirby
“Traffic!”

Veinmelter
“Murmuration”

Brad Lee Curtis
“Surrender”

Mighty Joe Nolan
“Lone Wolves, Together”

Mama Would Be Proud
“Stephen Wins This Time”

NBHC
“Earth Angel”

The Ground Keepers
“Hazmat”

Stuffed Spider
“Old Wood”

“Main Theme” by Upright T-Rex Music. Cover image: Katy Kirby

Shots! Espresso Martini and Bonus Booze Newsâ„¢

Posted Fri November 20, 2020 from Liquid Gold

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Mike and Kenneth are joined by cocktail correspondent Jessica Backhus of Delaney Oyster House in Charleston to discuss the crazy history behind the drink that won’t go away, the Espresso Martini. They also discuss some unique recipes and go over their favorite coffee liqueurs. Jessica shares her Hot Toddy preparations for pre-gaming Thanksgiving and the keys to toasting spices. Kenneth dives into Booze News, giving the world a little good news: The 2020 Beaujolais Nouveau reviews are in, and it looks like a stellar crop this year. Finally, why set a Christmas tree on fire when you can just make gin with it?

Order Lost Spring: How We Cocktailed Through Crisis on Amazon.

Hear the companion playlist over on Spotify.

Music by Upright T-Rex Music.
Logo by Jess Machen

Good Feelings Prevail

Posted Wed November 18, 2020 from This Is The Place

Matt and Michael embark on a mission to get feed by a handful of new restaurants and get shut down due to a lack of To Go options. Despite the mind boggling choice to not have pick-up food in the time of quarantine, good feelings prevail as they chat about Sunflower Cafe, Jaspers, Waldo’s Chicken and Beer, Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream and who has the best fried pickle in town?

Oh, and for anyone looking for that single serving train app that gets mentioned, it’s here.

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Intro Music by Uncle Skeleton, Outro Music by Jay Leo Phillips.