Talking with Mike The Knife awhile ago we got onto the subject of Nico (it’s a popular topic) and it reminded me of my role in her career as press officer. The memories sank again into the deep, but then "Spike’s post":http://mog.com/Spike/blog_post/146543 on Nico once more reminded me of those happy times.In 1974 I worked as a press officer at Island Records. It says something of the artisti
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I drove to work today with Nico and 'Chelsea Girl'...it really took the pain out of the traffic.These are great 'life change' songs, which is SO appropriate for me....an excellent way to start the first week of the rest of my life.
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We all agree, incest is WRONG...but never before has it sounded so right.When Margo and Richie Tennenbaum are reunited at the bus depot in Wes Anderson's new classic 'The Royal Tennenbaums', Nico's timeless 'These Days' helps me to forget just how creepy that scene should be! And as an added bonus...Mates Of State covering the same song:
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Whether it’s Iggy Pop’s jackhammering “Lust for Life” scoring the heroin-crazed introductory chase scene from Trainspotting, or Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore going all clay-crazy over the Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody” in Ghost, directors have always seemed to love scoring big scenes with a well-chosen song. Here are five of my personal favorite scenes with songs.Sigur Rós
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In honor of MOG's rebirth I thought I'd put up another favorite of mine from the Chelsea Girls album - Nico's version of Jackson Browne's "These Days".This tune showed up in Wes Anderson's "The Royal Tenenbaums" which was pretty cool. I figured I was the only one in the theater who had ever heard it before so I gave myself (and Wes) big music geek points.For more on the Jackson Browne/Nico thi...
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"The 80's are an extension of the 60's. And the 70's was a broken bridge." - Nico*Nobody* has ever meant "My Funny Valentine" as much as Nico did.Happy Valentine's Day, all
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To choose a song one must consider all senses before the song can be realized.1. Rockets bursting in the background spewing majesty incurring visions of pompous Luwig Van or the mighty Zeppelin or mellodramatic servant- Sigur Ros, no that does not fit the glove that feeds, no there is more to the scene.2. The slight hint of chocolate in my mouth (from a cookie) drowned by the icy water sitting ...
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To celebreate the launch of Universal / 7Digital online music store LostTunes.com, Delays were invited to record their favorite "lost tunes" for an exclusive digital EP. They decided to go with: "These Days" - Nico "Bad Moon on the Rise" - Creedence Clearwater Revival "Christine" - The House of Love "Tonite" - The Go Go's You can download a free [...]
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I was checking out Michael Goldberg's post on the "I'm Not There Soundtrack":http://mog.com/Michael_Goldberg/blog_post/122538 and couldn't resist posting one of my own favorite Dylan covers - Nico's version of "I'll Keep It With Mine" off the Chelsea Girl album.Happy Thanksgiving!
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One of three songs sung by Nico on the first Velvet Underground album, "All Tomorrow's Parties" would remain in her live set for much of her solo career -- indeed, although the song is frequently described among Lou Reed's finest compositions, it is difficult to even imagine it being sung by anyone else But Nico. VU + Nico summed up so many feelings of joy, despair, inadequacy and dependency. S
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Here is disc two. This one is all about her. I think that it's much easier to make a mix about someone else than it is to make one about yourself with the intent of giving it to another person. Plus, if you are trying to describe youreself as an individual but also how you feel you fit into the relationship, that just adds to the complexity. She was obviously a fan of Ani Difrancos (as am ...
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Here's young Christa before Warhol and the horse got her. I'm Not SayingFilmed down the docks in London's East End apparently. That Loog Oldham knows how to treat a girl!
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We all agree, incest is WRONG...but never before has it sounded so right!When Margo and Richie Tennenbaum are reunited at the bus depot in Wes Anderson's new classic 'The Royal Tennenbaums', Nico's timeless 'These Days' helps me to forget just how creepy that scene should be...Nico - 'These Days' MP3and as an added bonus for your listening pleasure...Mates Of State covering the tune:Mates Of S...
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What are your favorite soundtracks? I was just at a friend's apartment, and we sat and listened to the Royal Tenenbaums soundtrack...I'd never really bothered to listen to it, but it was great. Now I want more.
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A little something from this band called Wavves out in California. Kind of ran into them on myspace randomly, the influences on on their page kind of describe them perfectly. They're like.. a beach-y Lightning Bolt meets Sonic Youth and Spacemen 3. Distorted pulsating rock.MP3: Vermin - Wavves (YSI)MP3: The Boys Will Love Us - Wavves (YSI)Here's something completely opposite of Wavves that my r...
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