It's been a good while since we looked into the past for an enlightening dose of entertainment. Plus I've just finished a 12 pager on the trial of John Peter Zenger, so I'm recovering from a history hangover. Let's hop in our De Loreans, speed it up to 88 MPH and blast into the past.
Of course December 7, 1941 reverberates in the minds of many educated Americans as a "day of infamy", an atrocity on American soil that was shocking as much it was horrific. Japanese Admiral Yamamoto feared that the Pearl Harbor offensive would only instigate unnecessary conflict, reflecting after the attacks, "Gentlemen, we have just kicked a rabid dog." Of course that line would later be dramatized for the silver screen as the "we've just awakened a sleeping giant" line, a somewhat distorted interpretation. Regardless, Yamamoto's comments were extremely accurate as F.D.R. further cemented a glorious legacy by delivering a fervently patriotic speech and initiating America's successful assault on Japan.
[MP3] Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Pearl Harbor Response
[MP3] Wilco - Ashes of American Flags
Say what you will about the benefits and/or curses of technology, this innovation would later add a new element to football and further alter the game's dynamics. During an Army-Navy game in 1963, instant replay was utilized for the first time. CBS director Tony Verna first ran back tape showing Army quarterback Rollie Stichweh's 1-yard touchdown as announcer Lindsey Nelson reiterated to people, "This is not live! Ladies and gentlemen, Army has not scored again!" A few things have changed since then, make no mistake: the greatest weapon in the NFL is the red flag stowed in a Coach's sock.
[MP3] Belle & Sebastian - The Boy Done Wrong Again
[MP3] The Postal Service - Suddenly Everything Has Changed
Lars Ulrich represented the evil force that was curbing our downloading frenzies, our free access, our self-professed liberty. The line between "sharing" and "stealing" became extremely blurry, somewhat unrecognizable. Before anyone ever "followed the white rabbit", everyone was clicking the headphoned white cat to plug into their own Matrix of ".mp3" and ".wav". It was eight years ago today that the RIAA sued Napster and temporarily halted the popularized innovation, conversely eliminating the single instance when the majority of those downloading music were congregated on the same network. I'd venture to say that's a missed opportunity that a record exec would sell his soul to redo.
[MP3] Modest Mouse - Missed The Boat (Live)
[MP3] Amanda Rogers - The End
9 comments:
You give way too much credit to RIAA and recording industry execs... They are still beating their drums and investing in a system by which has passed them.
that napster screen shot brings up some FANTASTIC memories!!
Thanks for the FDR radio clip. We need to know and remember the past or, to paraphrase a important quote, we will certainly repeat it.
FANTASTIC MEMORIES
http://www.spymac.com/details/?2315603
It makes sense that the article you posted with the headline "WAR "
should be answered with this,especially at this time...
http://www.imaginepeace.com/
Love the Weblog you have here!As always!
hahah yeah that interface. The new napster is quite different. Good times..
Amazing to me how many people our age don't realize the significance of 12/7. Etched in my grandparents minds much like 9/11 is in our minds today. Thanks for not taking this important date in not only American, but World History for granted. Another reason that of the plethora of music blogs out there, this has got to be the most interesting and informative. Keep it up.
hey i'd like to leave a suggestion to you two. i'm not sure if either of you have heard of/listened to/had a chance to fall in love with madeline adams. shame on me if you have, but she's wonderful and if you don't know of her music you reeeeaaallllyyy should. my name is rachel, if you want to check it out i can send either of you some music or you can check out her myspace.
myspace.com/madelinesongs
if you need me to send you stuff, my screenname is fieldsyfunkfresh.
also can i make a request for you guys to post a song on here? i'm having trouble finding it and i have faith that one of you could. it's called, "don't kiss me goodbye" by ultra orange and emmanuelle. i heard it in a trailer for the movie the diving bell and the butterfly which looks grrrreeeatttt.
-rachel
Napster was like the Saddam hydra, cut it's head off and it only gets replaced by multiple sets of warlords...
God bless the slow-turning wheels of justice, the proletariat can share faster than the RIAA can sue...
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