Tag Archives: music

In which I am described as Chicago’s resident tikiphile.

Posted on March 6, 2014 by robchristopher

Really? Aww shucks. Here Comes The Bum! I’ve already written about why you ought to come out to Three Dots and a Dash this Sunday evening. But here’s the convincer: they’ve asked me to DJ! Yes, from 5 till 9ish … Continue reading →

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3 things about Walt Disney’s THE THREE CABALLEROS

Posted on February 21, 2014 by robchristopher

The Three Caballeros [1944] 1. “When they’re beak-to-beak, they can’t get cheek-to-cheek.” 2. Magenta Baia. 3. Calliope cacti.

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3 things about Walt Disney’s SALUDOS AMIGOS

Posted on February 21, 2014 by robchristopher

Saludos Amigos [1942] 1. Frolicking cows on the map of Argentina. 2. Perpetual motion below the equator. 3. Flamingo samba.

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A taste of PAUSE OF THE CLOCK.

Posted on February 19, 2014 by robchristopher

This is a test, and only a test, but I figure I might as well give everyone a peek at what some of the footage looks like. No color correction, no sound sweetening; I haven’t even adjusted the aspect ratio. … Continue reading →

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Pete Seeger’s letter.

Posted on January 31, 2014 by robchristopher

It’s a weird coincidence that Pete Seeger has passed away at the very moment I’m resuming work on Pause of the Clock. One of his songs served as an early creative spark for the movie. I dug out the letter … Continue reading →

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Pete Seeger.

Posted on January 28, 2014 by robchristopher

What an amazing guy. I have my own story about him, which I will save until I have more time to write it out properly. Till then, just drop what you’re doing and listen to The Bells of Rhymney.

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3 things about Todd Haynes’ VELVET GOLDMINE

Posted on January 19, 2014 by robchristopher

Velvet Goldmine [1998] 1. Gatefold sleeve. Wrapped from the waist down in crushed red velvet. 2. “It’s funny how beautiful people are when they’re walking out the door.” 3. Coils of microphone cable on the stage’s scuffed wood floor. He … Continue reading →

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And the sound rolls on.

Posted on July 5, 2013 by robchristopher

I’ve digitized sixteen of the original location sound rolls. About halfway done. Here’s a snippet, one of the live musical numbers we recorded: We never really named this jam, so I’m just calling it “POTC Blues.” Scot Livingston: vocals, guitar; … Continue reading →

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3 things about Walt Disney’s FANTASIA

Posted on September 30, 2012 by robchristopher

Fantasia [1940] 1. The two harpists are female; but apparently the rest of the orchestra is male. 2. Lonely centaur is introduced to lonely centuarette. 3. Writhing flames twist into creatures.

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R.I.P Donna Summer

Posted on May 17, 2012 by robchristopher

David Bowie: “One day in Berlin … Eno came running in and said, ‘I have heard the sound of the future.’ … he puts on ‘I Feel Love’, by Donna Summer … He said, ‘This is it, look no further. … Continue reading →

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