Tag Archives: music

3 things about the Ross Brothers’ CONTEMPORARY COLOR

Posted on August 3, 2020 by robchristopher

Contemporary Color [2016] 1. Nighttime. Practicing in the middle of the street. 2. Catching the flag by the silk. 3. Writing the song in a day, recording the song in a day; crafting the routine in 26 weeks.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Derek Jarman’s WAR REQUIEM

Posted on April 26, 2020 by robchristopher

War Requiem [1989] 1. The futility of digging trenches in mud. 2. Helmet sprouting grass. 3. The soldiers form a tableau.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about John Pirozzi’s DON’T THINK I’VE FORGOTTEN: CAMBODIA’S LOST ROCK AND ROLL

Posted on March 12, 2020 by robchristopher

Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten: Cambodia’s Lost Rock & Roll [2014] 1. When two elephants fight, it’s the grass that gets trampled. 2. One week later he was dead. 3. Emulating The Shadows. An excellent portrait of creativity’s resilience. Really nourishing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Jean-Jacques Beineix’s DIVA

Posted on January 31, 2020 by robchristopher

Diva [1981] 1. Glimpse of a Harry Nilsson album at the record store. 2. Smearing blood on strangers at the video arcade. 3. How’d he get into the theater? Or the control booth? It’s also hard to believe that his … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Robert Altman’s JAZZ ’34: REMEMBRANCES OF KANSAS CITY SWING

Posted on October 24, 2019 by robchristopher

Jazz ’34: Remembrances of Kansas City Swing [1997] 1. Water pitcher as mute. 2. He takes off his jacket, carefully buttons his vest, proceeds to blow. 3. BBQ wagon on the street.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Compton Bennett’s THE SEVENTH VEIL

Posted on November 28, 2018 by robchristopher

The Seventh Veil [1945] 1. “If you can’t think anything better, play chromatic scales or a five fingers exercise. But spare me that suburban shopgirl trash!” 2. Hugh McDermott’s murky American accent. 3. Those last two shots nearly ruin the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Lori Felker’s FUTURE LANGUAGE: THE DIMENSIONS OF VON LMO

Posted on July 13, 2018 by robchristopher

Future Language: The Dimensions of Von LMO [2018] 1. “The life of a head of lettuce is very short.” 2. A cat explores the manuscript. 3. The color green is an evil octagon. Far out.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Sophie Fiennes’ GRACE JONES: BLOODLIGHT AND BAMI

Posted on June 18, 2018 by robchristopher

Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami [2017] 1. Her lipstick on the mic. 2. Opening an oyster. “I wish my pussy was this tight.” 3. Mirrored bowler and green lasers.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

One year ago today.

Posted on February 17, 2018 by robchristopher

On 17 February 2017 Jason Adasiewicz, Hamid Drake (and, just out of frame, Joshua Abrams, Josh Berman, and Jon Doyle) convened at Electrical Audio in Chicago and, with the assistance of engineer Greg Norman, started laying down some sweet tunes … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Colin Hanks’ ALL THINGS MUST PASS: THE RISE AND FALL OF TOWER RECORDS

Posted on September 16, 2017 by robchristopher

All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records [2015] 1. The first record Russ ever bought was “San Antonio Rose,” by Bob Wills. 35 cents. 2. A display: Sinatra–Basie: An Historic Musical First next to A Taste … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment