Sleeping In The Devil's Bed

[karaokegal]

Random update post, with random song title header. (Although that would make a good drabble prompt.)

Comments

[babykid528]

I'm sorry about your finch!! :-/

[karaokegal]

Thanks! I needs to sweep up all the seed and clean the cage and get it out of here. I always wondered if she was happy or not.

[damigella_314]

Whoever had the idea that kids would bring music in one's life must be somewhat misguided, or have had much more musical kids than mine.
On the other hand, finches probably won't wake you up at eight on a Sunday morning by laughing their heads off to "A bit of Fry and Laurie".
I'm following your advice and not measuring my weight either. I don't do any exercise but I've switched to public transport, which means I walk a lot. I also bought some running gear and occasionally look at it. Does it count?

[cuddyclothes]

It counts, even if only by osmosis.

[karaokegal]

It counts for awhile. :)

The spiritual adviser in question isn't part of our lives anymore, but it meant something to hubby at the time.

[cuddyclothes]

SO glad to find another blasphemer! Last night I had dinner with a friend who is mildly interested in House. I asked if she had heard any of the album, and she made the universal "it stinks" gesture of pinching her nose with her fingers. We both agree with srsly_yes. It's not enough to love the music. She mentioned Jeff Bridges, saying he's good but not a real singer. A real singer was born to sing. I've belted out Nirvana songs onstage but I don't kid myself that it's like listening to Kurt Cobain.

To be honest, I find HL's singing and playing somewhat embarassing. AND he always mentions that a producer asked him to make a record, not the other way round. Said producer is/was hoping HL's huge fame would make for a hit album among his fans. As it did.

Wow, it's a relief to be honest about this subject. I'm glad he loves what he's doing, but I'd rather listen to Son House or B.B.King or even Mick Jagger.

[karaokegal]

I honestly think it's just the wrong performer and the wrong project. Something more along the lines of the material he did as Bertie in the Jeeves and Wooster, or some of the BOFFLE sketches would have been fine. I do think he's a really good Jazz pianist and has a nice voice. Jazz standards would have been perfect. But the Blues are something special. You don't have to be black and you don't have to have been brought up in poverty, but there's something you need more than just being a fan, and in this case, there's just a little too much of the celebrity ego project. I know the Don Johnson comparison may be a BIT much, but there are some similarities, including the big-name guests.

It's possible to love Hugh and still be honest about this.

[tourmaline1973]

I know you won't be surprised to hear my dissenting voice, but having seen Hugh play the blues live I can confirm you'd be in for a fabulous event (weather permitting) - it's true he doesn't have the big voice that other singers do, which means that some of his live show (eg Careless Love, for which you need a big voice) is less successful, but he can sing and play well, he's definitely got the music in his soul. And his band are terrific too.

It's rather bizarre to comprehend that the CD's only just been released in the USA. I know in the UK we're used to getting movies, TV shows etc a few months later than the USA, but it still feels odd that they waited, even though I know it's to fit in with publicity & Hugh's availability.

[karaokegal]

Well some stuff never gets released here at all. Without a Virgin Megastore, it's almost impossible to get John Barrowman, Robbie Williams, or Cliff Richard for instance.

I believe you about the live performance, and if all the pieces fall into place, I may well be there. But I do think that the voice he uses on the album just doesn't do the music justice, regardless of his personal love for it. Whereas if he'd done an album of Noel Coward songs, or Cole Porter, or something that played to his jazzier sensibilities and the natural range of his voice, I'd be all over it.

[sharp2799]

So sorry to hear about your pet! (((hugs)))

About Hugh...I think he's a fabulous musician but the few pieces I've heard him sing on talk shows for this and the video just left me cold. You're right, it's his voice for the blues. I wasn't impressed, which is saying something, because I'm predisposed to love his music. ;)

[karaokegal]

I still feel guilty about the finch. It's not rational, but there you go.

Yeah, I love Hugh Laurie. I love his singing and piano playing. There's just something about the execution of this project that seems to have gone amiss.