I've been quiet lately because I've been really busy working on things to improve my life in 2004. For starters, the Repercussions EP "Don't Fear" is at the plant waiting to be manufactured, and should be in our grubby mitts within a couple weeks. This is the first release on my fledgling label Example Such Cloth Hammer Engine (ESCHE), and I am truly excited at the prospect of throwing lots of money away for something I believe in -- the Rock! It's one of my favorite EPs in recent years, and I am proud to be releasing it. I'm not at liberty to discuss other projects publicly, but suffice to say that I have at least 2 other releases planned for the immediate future, and some freelance help from my friends to help make this work. A big thank you to everyone who ever said a kind word, lent a hand or encouraged my lunacy thus far. Most of all, thank you to the Repercussions for being so kick-ass. Oh man, I am totally so tired...I've not slept much the last couple days...time to crash now that my house is warm again and no longer colder than a welldigger's ass.
Oh, and at Borders tonight with the visiting Shauna and the esteemed Charles K, I found and purchased yet another Television Personalities cd for my burgeoning collection (there is one more Fire reissue avaliable in this series, and then several other random CDs, including the two I burned from the station). I still need time for it to sink in, but I love it.
Wednesday, January 14, 2004
Sunday, January 04, 2004
Hey you, don't watch that, listen to this! If it's still Sunday night and you're reading this...I, J-Ro, am on the radio tonight from midnight until 3am spinning whatever wacky shit I usually spin and stuff...I just bought the Earlimart cd, so expect me to play something from that, along with some TV Personalities and other crazy crap I like. 90.1 FM WUSB. http://www.wusb.org
hope to be heard by you.
hope to be heard by you.
Thursday, January 01, 2004
Happy New Year friends and internet voyeurs. I have no exciting New Year's Eve stories because I worked all night. From 7pm-7am. I don't know whose pantleg I pissed on to get such a bum rap, but so it goes. I almot got drunk at work, though. Almost. For some reason I just felt compelled to post the lyrics to one of my favorite songs ever, which I discovered this year (a mere few months ago in fact), and am ever so glad I did. For those of you who are not familiar with the Television Personalities, let me just say that I love Dan Treacy and his revolving cast of musicians. I recommend starting with the album "Mummy Your Not Watching Me" as it contains this song and is the strongest of the 5 cds I've acquired in the last few months. There's still a ton more TVPs that I need, so feel free to hook a brother up. Anyhows, if you are interested, you can find out a lot at this website. Enjoy. I wish I could write lyrics as amazing as these. Maybe I have and just don't believe it.
If I Could Write Poetry
by Daniel Treacy - Twist and Shout Music
All those times we spent together
All the love I had I gave to you
Sitting on a park bench in the autumn
Holding hands under a cloudless sky
Happiness is knowing you care for someone
And never having to give a reasons why
For love is never having to say anything
My love is yours to keep till the day you die
If I could write poetry
I would write a thousand poems
To tell the world that I love you
Dreaming we would always be together
Chasing rainbows in a happy sky
Thinking we would always be together
But now I find there's no tears left to cry
If I could catch a falling star I'd give it to you
Even though it's never been done before
And now I'm on a park bench in the autumn
I watch the rainbow disappear from view
If I could write poetry
I would write a thousand poems
To tell the world that I love you
Thinking all the time we spent together
All the love I had I gave to you
Sitting on a park bench in the autumn
Holding hands under a cloudless sky
Dreaming we would always be together
Thinking we would always be together
Hoping we would always be together
But the rainbow disappeared from view
If I could write poetry
I would write a thousand poems
To tell the world that I love you
sleepytime for J-Ro now.
If I Could Write Poetry
by Daniel Treacy - Twist and Shout Music
All those times we spent together
All the love I had I gave to you
Sitting on a park bench in the autumn
Holding hands under a cloudless sky
Happiness is knowing you care for someone
And never having to give a reasons why
For love is never having to say anything
My love is yours to keep till the day you die
If I could write poetry
I would write a thousand poems
To tell the world that I love you
Dreaming we would always be together
Chasing rainbows in a happy sky
Thinking we would always be together
But now I find there's no tears left to cry
If I could catch a falling star I'd give it to you
Even though it's never been done before
And now I'm on a park bench in the autumn
I watch the rainbow disappear from view
If I could write poetry
I would write a thousand poems
To tell the world that I love you
Thinking all the time we spent together
All the love I had I gave to you
Sitting on a park bench in the autumn
Holding hands under a cloudless sky
Dreaming we would always be together
Thinking we would always be together
Hoping we would always be together
But the rainbow disappeared from view
If I could write poetry
I would write a thousand poems
To tell the world that I love you
sleepytime for J-Ro now.
Tuesday, December 30, 2003
I just finished watching "Alex & Emma" starring Luke Wilson and Kate Hudson. I'm still drying the tears from my eyes, because I am a wuss who loves sad sad cry crap. I won't give away the ending...but I mean, it's probably obvious. The twists and turns were really good, though. The whole premise is that Alex is a writer working on his second novel, and a year or more later, he's still got nothing...except a large gambling debt and a Cuban mafia that wants the money. Kate Hudson answers his ad for a stenographer, and that's when the story starts, as does the novel.
I really enjoyed the way things were dicated, and then bits were scrapped and reworked. It was cool to show that the process of writing isn't all easy and straightforward. He writes himself into a dead-end a couple of times, and it is interesting to see him fix it, and how. Of course, there is a parallel between the novel and the true-life romace developing between Alex & Emma, and I know this isn't the first time this has been done, but I think it was done very well, and you could at least believe the chemistry, unlike many other movies where the two leads have no reason to like each other.
It was nice to see a good romantic comedy that I haven't already watched 20 times. Of course, I would be saying that about "A Life Less Ordinary," except the tape it was on ran out before it ended, because my brother is a jerk. I still need to see the end of that movie. Grrrr. I would, without a doubt, say that "Alex & Emma" is the best movie Rob Reiner has done since "When Harry Met Sally." Even though I haven't seen "North" starring Elijah Wood, something tells me I'm not missing a contender.
Saw "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" on X-mas Eve with Matt, and it was so fucking awesome. Words simply cannot do it justice. I am so glad I finally saw it, since most of the people I know saw it when it opened. Never before has a week seemed so long as that one week between it opening and my finally being free to see it. I cannot wait for the extended edition. Hell, I think I might wanna see it a couple more times in the theater, too. But first, I have to see "Elf." Any takers?
Meanwhile, I was at least not depressed today, although my plan to only nap this morning backfired bigtime. I fell asleep on the couch in the den (in the main house) watching tv about 10:30 I think..maybe 11am. I came to around 3:30pm, but my neck was a little cricked... so I went bacl to my house, in order to take a shower, etc... I ended up taking off the clothes I wore for 21 hours, and putting on my sleeping clothes (boxers), and decided to nap for an hour or so. When I awoke after turning off my alarm, it was 6:30 or something. I know I didn't get out of bed until about 7pm. I still had to shower and drink coffee before I had to meet Shannon at the Green Cactus at 8:30. It was a race against time, and i lost. Again. I mean, I was only 8 minutes late, but late nonetheless.
Speaking of sleep, I should try getting some now, as it is 6:45am and I have a dentist appointment at 11:30am. I finally get my real crowns for my teeth, as opposed to these Howdy Doody plastic teef I've had for 3 weeks. Guess I'm only sleeping for four hours. I really don't wanna take a nap afterwards. I feel like I've been sleeping too much lately. I mean, granted I work a twelve hours shift, but there should be more to life than sleeping during the day, waking up at 5pm to drink a cup of coffee and maybe eat while watching thirty minutes to an hour of television before working twelve hours, coming home at 7 something, watching thirty minutes to two hours of television (or being online for two hours), and then going to sleep around 9am. Man I hate working nights. I really don't recommend it. When it's nice and sunny, it's hard to go to sleep. So I must go to sleep now before the sun changes my mind.
xo,
J-Ro
song of the day:
"I'm Not Allowed" - Buffalo Tom
-or-
"Kickaround" - Tarkio
I really enjoyed the way things were dicated, and then bits were scrapped and reworked. It was cool to show that the process of writing isn't all easy and straightforward. He writes himself into a dead-end a couple of times, and it is interesting to see him fix it, and how. Of course, there is a parallel between the novel and the true-life romace developing between Alex & Emma, and I know this isn't the first time this has been done, but I think it was done very well, and you could at least believe the chemistry, unlike many other movies where the two leads have no reason to like each other.
It was nice to see a good romantic comedy that I haven't already watched 20 times. Of course, I would be saying that about "A Life Less Ordinary," except the tape it was on ran out before it ended, because my brother is a jerk. I still need to see the end of that movie. Grrrr. I would, without a doubt, say that "Alex & Emma" is the best movie Rob Reiner has done since "When Harry Met Sally." Even though I haven't seen "North" starring Elijah Wood, something tells me I'm not missing a contender.
Saw "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" on X-mas Eve with Matt, and it was so fucking awesome. Words simply cannot do it justice. I am so glad I finally saw it, since most of the people I know saw it when it opened. Never before has a week seemed so long as that one week between it opening and my finally being free to see it. I cannot wait for the extended edition. Hell, I think I might wanna see it a couple more times in the theater, too. But first, I have to see "Elf." Any takers?
Meanwhile, I was at least not depressed today, although my plan to only nap this morning backfired bigtime. I fell asleep on the couch in the den (in the main house) watching tv about 10:30 I think..maybe 11am. I came to around 3:30pm, but my neck was a little cricked... so I went bacl to my house, in order to take a shower, etc... I ended up taking off the clothes I wore for 21 hours, and putting on my sleeping clothes (boxers), and decided to nap for an hour or so. When I awoke after turning off my alarm, it was 6:30 or something. I know I didn't get out of bed until about 7pm. I still had to shower and drink coffee before I had to meet Shannon at the Green Cactus at 8:30. It was a race against time, and i lost. Again. I mean, I was only 8 minutes late, but late nonetheless.
Speaking of sleep, I should try getting some now, as it is 6:45am and I have a dentist appointment at 11:30am. I finally get my real crowns for my teeth, as opposed to these Howdy Doody plastic teef I've had for 3 weeks. Guess I'm only sleeping for four hours. I really don't wanna take a nap afterwards. I feel like I've been sleeping too much lately. I mean, granted I work a twelve hours shift, but there should be more to life than sleeping during the day, waking up at 5pm to drink a cup of coffee and maybe eat while watching thirty minutes to an hour of television before working twelve hours, coming home at 7 something, watching thirty minutes to two hours of television (or being online for two hours), and then going to sleep around 9am. Man I hate working nights. I really don't recommend it. When it's nice and sunny, it's hard to go to sleep. So I must go to sleep now before the sun changes my mind.
xo,
J-Ro
song of the day:
"I'm Not Allowed" - Buffalo Tom
-or-
"Kickaround" - Tarkio
Sunday, December 21, 2003
J-Ro Plays the Best of 2003 tonight at midnight on WUSB!
Hey peoples, it's time for another J-Ro mass-posting. I don't think everyone is on my mailing list because I am an idiot. Conversely, if you don't want me to write you telling you when I'm on the radio, or playing a show, let me know and I'll remove you. Email me at TheCrazyPablo@aol.com
But yeah, the end is near...so it's time to kick into high gear and play the best before the odometer resets and we begin a new year. How's that for mad flava? Yeah, I know I'm soooo white. But am I whiter than Special K (the white chick) in Breakin'? I thought not.
the important stuff....Sunday night, midnight, 90.1fm WUSB.. http://www.wusb.org
Also, happy merry KwaanzaHanuMasSolstice to those of you who practice.
If I haven't seen you in a while, I'm sorry. It just means you need to show up where I'm at more often.
love,
J-Ro
Hey peoples, it's time for another J-Ro mass-posting. I don't think everyone is on my mailing list because I am an idiot. Conversely, if you don't want me to write you telling you when I'm on the radio, or playing a show, let me know and I'll remove you. Email me at TheCrazyPablo@aol.com
But yeah, the end is near...so it's time to kick into high gear and play the best before the odometer resets and we begin a new year. How's that for mad flava? Yeah, I know I'm soooo white. But am I whiter than Special K (the white chick) in Breakin'? I thought not.
the important stuff....Sunday night, midnight, 90.1fm WUSB.. http://www.wusb.org
Also, happy merry KwaanzaHanuMasSolstice to those of you who practice.
If I haven't seen you in a while, I'm sorry. It just means you need to show up where I'm at more often.
love,
J-Ro
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