One Sentence Review: A decent flick about being a 20 something in the early 90s with a lot of flannel and such, set against the backdrop of the Seattle grunge music scene.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Live Video Clip of the Day: Third Eye Blind "Losing a Whole Year"
Do you know what an earworm is?
It's not a creepy bug that crawls in your ear, but rather "a portion of a song or other music that repeats compulsively within one's mind." I'm not making this up. It is a legit term.
Studies show that everyone has been affected by earworms, however some people are more susceptible. Count me as one of those people.
Here is a classic earworm of a tune for me. I previously talked of my friends' odd obsessions with Third Eye Blind and this is a classic example of Third Eye Blind's pop/alternative vibe.
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It's not a creepy bug that crawls in your ear, but rather "a portion of a song or other music that repeats compulsively within one's mind." I'm not making this up. It is a legit term.
Studies show that everyone has been affected by earworms, however some people are more susceptible. Count me as one of those people.
Here is a classic earworm of a tune for me. I previously talked of my friends' odd obsessions with Third Eye Blind and this is a classic example of Third Eye Blind's pop/alternative vibe.
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Friday, August 20, 2010
Vintage Tune of the Day: Gene Kelly "Singing in the Rain"
A bit of a different take on today's vintage tune.
Probably the best scene from any movie. EVER.
Fun fact: Gene Kelly was sick with 103 degree fever on the day he filmed this scene and refused to go home at the request of the director. Oh, and the rain, yeah that was a mix of water and milk to make it show up on camera more than just water. Probably smelled really good after a few hours.
You're welcome.
Probably the best scene from any movie. EVER.
Fun fact: Gene Kelly was sick with 103 degree fever on the day he filmed this scene and refused to go home at the request of the director. Oh, and the rain, yeah that was a mix of water and milk to make it show up on camera more than just water. Probably smelled really good after a few hours.
You're welcome.
Live Video Clip of the Day: Counting Crows "Anna Begins"
This song gives me serious goosebumps.
Every time she sneezes I think it's love.
Gosh those are some sweet lyrics. What nice vintage performance by these guys, as well.
Every time she sneezes I think it's love.
Gosh those are some sweet lyrics. What nice vintage performance by these guys, as well.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
First Giveaway Rules!
So, you heard about that whole giveaway thing, we are rocking at Inflamed Temperament, right?
If not, here it is: you can score a brand new copy of Singles on DVD. This particular DVD comes in a package with the flicks Home Fries and Mickey Blue Eyes. I am sorry for that.
So, I have decided that this flick will be the subject of next week's Move Music Monday's post, but for now, I will tell you the rules, so you can start entering right away. The contest will run until September 15th at midnight...eastern style. I'm from NY, I can't wait for you west coasters. A girl has to sleep. It is open to residents of the United States, only.
There are three ways to enter:
1. Become a follower of this blog. It has been around a while and still has less than twenty people who want to admit to reading it. Come on, people, we see the stats and know that more than 12 people read this guy every day. We don't bite. Follow us with pride. If you already do follow us, then hey, you're golden. We will automatically enter all followers.
2. Comment on next Monday's post with your favorite line of the movie, your favorite scene of the movie, your favorite song on the soundtrack, why you want to see the movie for the first time, whatever. You can comment as often as you'd like, but only one entry will be counted.
3. Spread the word. You will be entered one time for your help in spreading the word about this contest. Post it to your blog, tweet it, put it on the book (cool kid talk for Facebook), do whatever, but make sure you let us know via a comment, either on this page or next Monday's. Again this will count as one entry, but feel free to preach about it as often as you'd like.
So that's it. These rules will be posted again next Monday, so don't fret if you should forget them.
Best of luck!
If not, here it is: you can score a brand new copy of Singles on DVD. This particular DVD comes in a package with the flicks Home Fries and Mickey Blue Eyes. I am sorry for that.
So, I have decided that this flick will be the subject of next week's Move Music Monday's post, but for now, I will tell you the rules, so you can start entering right away. The contest will run until September 15th at midnight...eastern style. I'm from NY, I can't wait for you west coasters. A girl has to sleep. It is open to residents of the United States, only.
There are three ways to enter:
1. Become a follower of this blog. It has been around a while and still has less than twenty people who want to admit to reading it. Come on, people, we see the stats and know that more than 12 people read this guy every day. We don't bite. Follow us with pride. If you already do follow us, then hey, you're golden. We will automatically enter all followers.
2. Comment on next Monday's post with your favorite line of the movie, your favorite scene of the movie, your favorite song on the soundtrack, why you want to see the movie for the first time, whatever. You can comment as often as you'd like, but only one entry will be counted.
3. Spread the word. You will be entered one time for your help in spreading the word about this contest. Post it to your blog, tweet it, put it on the book (cool kid talk for Facebook), do whatever, but make sure you let us know via a comment, either on this page or next Monday's. Again this will count as one entry, but feel free to preach about it as often as you'd like.
So that's it. These rules will be posted again next Monday, so don't fret if you should forget them.
Best of luck!
Monday, August 16, 2010
The First Blog Giveaway!
Well, I have been wanting to do this for some time, but here it is, the big first blog giveaway.
Drumrolllllllllll.
Inflamed Temperament's first blog giveaway will be a DVD copy of the amazing early 90s flick, Singles.
Why Singles you ask? Isn't this a music blog? Well, tomorrow I will delve deeper into the contest rules and such, but for now I will just say that Singles has an amazing 90s soundtrack and we all know of my love for 90s music. It also has surprise appearances by various rock gods such as Eddie Vedder.
Here's the trailer and as I said, details on how to enter tomorrow:
Drumrolllllllllll.
Inflamed Temperament's first blog giveaway will be a DVD copy of the amazing early 90s flick, Singles.
Why Singles you ask? Isn't this a music blog? Well, tomorrow I will delve deeper into the contest rules and such, but for now I will just say that Singles has an amazing 90s soundtrack and we all know of my love for 90s music. It also has surprise appearances by various rock gods such as Eddie Vedder.
Here's the trailer and as I said, details on how to enter tomorrow:
Vintage Tune of the Day: The Animals "The House of the Rising Sun"
What a nice little tune about...a brothel, no bigs.
The most surprising thing you might learn today is that this song is claimed to have been made all the way back in the 16th Century and over time adopted in the late 19th/early 20th Century by Americans who changed the location to New Orleans.
In any event here is the most famous of all the different renditions this song has offered.
The most surprising thing you might learn today is that this song is claimed to have been made all the way back in the 16th Century and over time adopted in the late 19th/early 20th Century by Americans who changed the location to New Orleans.
In any event here is the most famous of all the different renditions this song has offered.
Songs That Should Be (or Should Have Been) More Famous: Nine Days "Wanna Be"
Welcome to a new column that will appear randomly on the blog, bringing songs that you may have forgotten or never heard. These tunes deserved more airplay (or just airplay in general).
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Ten REALLY Good Breakup Songs
I've been rocking a lot of break up songs these days. Ha, don't ask.
Even when you aren't going through one, sometimes these tunes can bring you back to those ultra dramatic moments in your life and I mean that in both bad and good ways.
For some reason, when we go through these times, breakup songs are all we want to listen to. Our friends get mad at us, our family gets concerned, but we don't care. We want our daily dose of sad song medicine.
Perhaps we want to hear about a situation we can relate to or a chance to point out that at least we aren't as messed up as the couple in that song, but whatever it is, these little nuggets can be quite cathartic. So you can call me Dr. Phil for the day. Wait, please don't do that. I hate that guy.
Here is a list of ten great break up tunes:
Even when you aren't going through one, sometimes these tunes can bring you back to those ultra dramatic moments in your life and I mean that in both bad and good ways.
For some reason, when we go through these times, breakup songs are all we want to listen to. Our friends get mad at us, our family gets concerned, but we don't care. We want our daily dose of sad song medicine.
Perhaps we want to hear about a situation we can relate to or a chance to point out that at least we aren't as messed up as the couple in that song, but whatever it is, these little nuggets can be quite cathartic. So you can call me Dr. Phil for the day. Wait, please don't do that. I hate that guy.
Here is a list of ten great break up tunes:
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Live Video Clip of the Day: The Cranberries "Zombie"
This is not a strictly 90s music blog, but man, so much of the music I love was rocked during that decade.
Here's a tune I just can't get out of my head. This has been a three day issue. I'm passing it on to you now. So much better than passing you the flu or something.
Here's a tune I just can't get out of my head. This has been a three day issue. I'm passing it on to you now. So much better than passing you the flu or something.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Vintage Tune of the Day: The Drifters 'Under the Boardwalk'
I apologize to loyal readers (all three of you) for the slacking lately. It's summertime. In fact today's song is quite summer inspired.
On with the show.
Today's vintage song is a tune that I adore. It brings a smile to my face every time I hear it.
The Drifters, man, now that was a band. So many great songs.
On with the show.
Today's vintage song is a tune that I adore. It brings a smile to my face every time I hear it.
The Drifters, man, now that was a band. So many great songs.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Live Video Clip of the Day: Alanis Morissette "Uninvited"
This tune was on the City of Angels soundtrack. Alanis just rocks.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Live Video Clip of the Day: The Killers 'Jenny was a Friend of Mine'
People are always shocked when they ask me my favorite band of all time and I respond with The Killers. Not sure why. Amazing band with a sound that incorporates so many influences, they're like a cornucopia of music goodness. That mixed with lyrics that are another nice blend of honesty and fantasy, makes them amazing.
Oh, and it doesn't hurt that Brandon Flowers is the most gorgeous person...ever. Siiiigh. (*Dreamy*)
They are on hiatus for a while while Brandon Flowers does his solo stuff, but I can't wait until these guys are coming out with more music. The bass on this clip is bananas.
Damn, they're so good. Give them the respect they deserve...because I say so.
Oh, and it doesn't hurt that Brandon Flowers is the most gorgeous person...ever. Siiiigh. (*Dreamy*)
They are on hiatus for a while while Brandon Flowers does his solo stuff, but I can't wait until these guys are coming out with more music. The bass on this clip is bananas.
Damn, they're so good. Give them the respect they deserve...because I say so.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Live Video Clip of the Day: Arctic Monkeys 'Fluorescent Adolescent'
One of my favorite modern bands. Amazingly catchy tune. Awesomeness.
You might be interested in an earlier post featuring these guys, as well.
You might be interested in an earlier post featuring these guys, as well.
Vintage Tune Of the Day: The Platters "Only You"
This song has to be one of the best love songs...ever. That might make a good blog post. Ten best love songs. Watch for it.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
11 Questions With...Jennifer Haase
Here is another new series we will be having on the blog. It is a chance for us to bring to you some great talent that we feel is on the cusp of big things. Have an act you think we should know about? You can let us know via comments below. Also, a simple email sent to inflamedtemperament@gmail.com would work as well. Please don't spam us. It hurts our feelings.
This week we tackle 11 Questions with singer-songwriter, Jennifer Haase.
After you finish reading the questions below, how about you go check out her website? You can help with the completion of her new album by donating some cash (as low as $15, which gets you a copy of her album when it drops). I strongly suggest it. This chick rocks and you can always tell people you knew about her way back when.
Now, drum roll please...
This week we tackle 11 Questions with singer-songwriter, Jennifer Haase.
After you finish reading the questions below, how about you go check out her website? You can help with the completion of her new album by donating some cash (as low as $15, which gets you a copy of her album when it drops). I strongly suggest it. This chick rocks and you can always tell people you knew about her way back when.
Now, drum roll please...
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Go Check Out Levi's Pioneer Sessions for Free MP3s
Do you dig Jason Mraz? The Swell Season? The Shins?
All of these acts and many others are featured on the Levi's Pioneer Sessions website. You will find them covering some classic tunes and you can download each song for free.
Yep, free.
All of these acts and many others are featured on the Levi's Pioneer Sessions website. You will find them covering some classic tunes and you can download each song for free.
Yep, free.
Live Video Clip of the Day: Matchbox 20 'Rest Stop'
This is an excellent song and that's all there is to say.
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