kurtster wrote:

Fight the good fight and rock on!

Update on my annual December mix.

Due to a medical issue on Wednesday after my monthly treatment the right half of my body went numb. CT's and most likely not a stroke is the initial diagnosis.  We're working on it.  The main residual mechanical effect is the numbness persists with the thumb, first finger and wrist on my right hand, making using a mouse rather tricky.  Not Carpal Tunnel as before this there were no issues with my hand.

I've got the songs picked and have some work to do on them and I should have little problem getting something out this month.  It is most unlikely that there will be anything extra like I intended this year.

I'll give a heads up when they ship.

  

 ColdMiser wrote: Yes Tiny Tim. His album "God Bless Tiny Tim" had some pretty interesting stuff on it. I have the album and a CD copy even.
This mix was fun to do and came together quickly.
Most times I fret... "Is this good enough. And will club members think "What the heck is wrong with Kurt?" "

Thanks for the review. And the kind words.
It's good to see somebody out there is paying attention. 

 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:

In the words of the GREAT John Cleese "And now for something completely different". And Terry Gilliam would be proud of the artwork as well. It's funny you got the idea from listening to an old Flo & Eddie show. Dr Demento was popular when I was growing up. Just this past X-mas Mrs. Miser had bought a Vinyl package on line that was like one of those books you buy with the brown wrapper, having no idea what is inside. This one had The World's Worst Records Vol 2 in it that was chock full of funny nuggets like these. So as I was on my merry way here is what came to mind.

1 - Joe Perkins - I tried like hell to replicate the vocals in the refrain, almost ended up in the ER
3 - Napoleon XV1 - Wow! I haven't heard this in EONS! I actually may have this on a long lost mixed cassette somewhere. Blast from the past! Love it!
5 - Some Velvet Morning - Has a cinematic quality to it. Nice to hear something from Nancy other than the Boots song.
6 - The Other Side - Tiny Tim? Really?
7 - The Bonzo Dog Band - I like stuff with this late 50's, early 60's vibe
9 - We Don't Know How Lucky We Are - Sounds like a failed Political Slogan, though it rings true at times
11 - Rheostatics - Hey a normal sounding tune!
13 - Cotton Mather - I've got this on CD, really like these guys. They are very Beatlesque. And a band named after a preacher from the Salem Witch Hunts is a bonus in my book.
15 - Tangerine Speedo - LOL my mind went to a weird thought which I won't bother sharing. I love the juxtaposition of musical styles here. My fav of the Mix!
16 - Typhoon - Good sounding group. I looked them up and they are HUGE, up to 14 members at some points. Portland OR is a great place for indie music (and Frog costumes).
18 - We Couldn't Dance to Billy Joel - Clever but true!
20 - Shopping in the Toothpaste Aisle - Good closing track. Just a song about daily life shit with a catchy jingle. 

I liked how this mix developed from campy curiosities to good grooving tunes. Had it all been zany tunes it probably would have gotten dull after awhile. Shows good mix craftsmanship! I guess it was aptly named. Well done! 

 miamizsun wrote:
First off, sorry to hear about losing your friends. I can relate all too well and recall making my own melancholy mixes to help get me thru. Your mix held that vibe throughout. Music soothes the soul in so many situations, glad somebody invented it. Some thought as I sunk in.

1. The Road to Nowhere - Good start to the mix. Song was pretty diverse, dare I say radical even ;)
3. Boy and Bear - These guys are good! Part Big Star, Part Fountains of Wayne
4. Lord Huron - Mrs. Miser Approved! She got into them BECAUSE they write a lot of songs that deal with death and grief. We saw them at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, home of the original US Open Tennis Championship and host to the Fab 4 back in the day. Magical night!
5. Correatown - Back in my growing up days in the old neighborhood I had a BIG crush on Angela Correa who lived 1 street over. She was about 4 years older than me and alas the crush was not reciprocated. 
8. Frankel - If Anonymity is the New Fame does that mean we all get our 15 minutes of Anonymity? 
10. Ian Post - I like Godley/Creme and this song reminded me of Godley/Creme. So I guess I really liked this one. 
13. Pat Tierney - Australia sure grows some good musical artists don't they. If he came around here I would definitely go see him. 
16. It's Real - Nice groove, I liked this more than the Palace track. Dr Google says Will Dorey was in both. 
17. Someone you Love - If Tina Dico grew up in my neighborhood I DEFINATELY would have had a crush on her. 
19. Farewell - This one Bookends nicely with the opening track

Well you set out to capture your mood/feelings at a time of one of life's most challenging moments. I'd say you succeeded and then some. Lots of good music, just about all of it fresh to my ears. This was a good detox for me personally after 10 weeks of Sirius XM radio in the truck. Well Done! 

 kurtster wrote:
2013! I wasn't sure what year that was. I was about 40 lbs heavier back then. I don't know about taller. That was fun and you really gave us some good tourist info for Cleveland. I especially remember you took us by the church where they filmed the wedding scenes for the Deer Hunter. Hope to get together again one day. And if you are ever in the New England area get in touch. 

 kurtster wrote:

 ColdMiser wrote: 
That is now.

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Our first meeting 12 years earlier July 2013.  Me about 60 lbs more and 2" taller.

 Steely_D wrote: We are.
I just don't act like it. 

 ColdMiser wrote: 
Glad you made it home safely.  It was good to see you again and meet your lovely wife.  

And to be clear, there is very little hair in my lair, just sayin' ...

 ColdMiser wrote:
first reading i saw his secret HAIR not lair...

enjoy 

 ColdMiser wrote:

Wait, you people are old?

Back home after a long West Coast trip. Stopped in the Cleveland area to say Hi to another RP mixologist. Kurt was deep in the weeds of his upcoming December mix like a mad scientist in his secret lair. 

I see a few discs came in while I was away and I will peck away at those and get my thoughts out for what they are worth. 

 Lazy8 wrote:

Ok. Let's see what i can come up with. I have a theme in mind, just not sure if i can find enough songs to do it. And then there's time...we'll see.

 Lazy8 wrote: Me agree.

 SeriousLee wrote:
Doooo eeeet

 ColdMiser wrote:

I had two of those Sony guys that I could link together and shuffle. I spent SO MUCH time typing in album names. Gave them away when I went hard drive storage, and very much regret it.

Smart money would be to recreate that, using current disc-reading and info storage and LCD screen tech and bluetooth, etc. I bet there are plenty of people that would snap up a multi-disc player that kicked the llama's ass.

 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
I'm "old school" like that too. Prior to moving I had loaded up all the RPMCC discs into a 110 disc player I have and just put it on shuffle. Not in the "spirit" of the original mixes but I at least get to hear the stuff. I miss having a CD player in the car/truck. But then again since I retired I normally don't spend much time in a vehicle anyway. I plan on getting that player loaded back up and spinning soon. 

 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
I hear ya.

 SeriousLee wrote: Time it is.
But it's worth it to me.
I just hope it's worth it to others.
The hardest for me is the reviewing of others music. I just don't feel as confident in that.
I think maybe others have this issue because they don't seem to do it at all. 

And I like the CD in hand.