jamesb.com http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:27:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en © contact@jamesb.com () contact@jamesb.com() 1440 Home of NavelCast and Face The Music, podcasts produced by jamesb contact@jamesb.com No no http://www.jamesb.com/images/jbclogo144.jpg jamesb.com http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress 144 144 The Bush from the Black Lagoon (minus the Black Lagoon) http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/08/11/the-bush/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/08/11/the-bush/#comments Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:07:56 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/?p=193 HPIM2209Since moving into our house in 2005 I have been haunted by a monster. IMG_2406But this summer the monster was cut to the ground and hauled away in little pieces. (I wonder if I’ve been reading too much Steven King?)

The monster that had haunted my dreams for 3 years was a pyracantha (firethorn) bush that measured 75 feet wide, 18 feet deep (to the fence) and more than 20 feet high. Presumable planted when the house was built in 1960, the bush had more than 40 years to amass it’s hold on my backyard.

We attempted to get bids from experts trained to deal with green pests and garden giants. One yellowpage add said, “no job too big or too small.” He would not even give us a price quote, nor would anyone else. I note now that his ad did not say, “no job too scary.”

So in mid June, with chainsaw in hand and a 40 foot dumpster on the way, a select group of brave comrads and I (family and neighbors) slew the monster and chipped it’s remains into a million little pieces. The battle was won, the foe has been vanquished.

What worries me is what lies under the ground. The battle was won, but what of the war? Already I see signs of life. Ever see Tremors?

]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/08/11/the-bush/feed/ The Price of Magic http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/08/03/the-price-of-magic/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/08/03/the-price-of-magic/#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:44:40 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/?p=183 What’s The Price of Magic? It’s a “game” or exercise taught by Orson Scott Card at a writing class I attended in San Diego recently. The purpose of which is to define rules of a fantasy world where magic is possible. For magic to be possible, there is bound to be a price.

Uncle Orson’s writing class was a wonderful two day course that finished off my relaxing Southern California trip. The class was more than inspiring, it gave me some real world experience with the writing process.

OSC talked about everything from characterization and viewpoint to submitting manuscripts. It was fun and fascinating to learn from someone so intelligent and prolific. When I read OSC’s books I’m always amazed at his understanding of human nature. For anyone interested in the writing process, I highly recommend his class. Maybe if he does one next year I’ll try for his boot camp, an extended course whepre you write a complete story under his tutalage. Sounds fun, huh!?! What’s the price of magic? $175 and two days with a master of his craft.

]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/08/03/the-price-of-magic/feed/ Home:Theater http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/05/28/hometheater/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/05/28/hometheater/#comments Wed, 28 May 2008 20:47:28 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/?p=169 I’ve been meaning to make this post for several months now It just took me a while to get around to it. (Or to get a “round tuit” as my mother used to say…never did figure out what a round tuit was, but wouldn’t you know it, they sell them on online.) Anyway, already off topic.

Last December I started turning my living room into a home theater room. It was a big project, but it turned out nice! It’s wonderful to be able to watch a movie on my own 150″ screen. It has almost all the benefits of being at a movie theater, without the drawback. Plus a few advantages such as pause, rewind, subtitles, light control, etc.

I was going to put a picture of a kitty, or a T-Rex on the screen, but I didn’t get around to it.

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The wall of my home theater screen all taped off and ready to paint. The screen is 150″ diagonal, I could have gone 170″, but then I wouldn’t have room for the speakers on the side, and the electrical plugs at the bottom would have been in the way.

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I applied the special screen paint that I purchased from DIY Projection Screens.

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The finished project. I have the room lights on and the camera flashed, so the screen is washed out, but in the right conditions, it’s really amazing.

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Here is the reverse look. You can see the projector mounted to the ceiling in the top, somewhat to the left.

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The projector is the Panasonic PT-AX200U

]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/05/28/hometheater/feed/ I’m Burning, I’m Burning, I’m Burning for you! http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/05/14/im-burning-im-burning-im-burning-for-you/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/05/14/im-burning-im-burning-im-burning-for-you/#comments Thu, 15 May 2008 03:33:14 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/05/14/im-burning-im-burning-im-burning-for-you/ More than sweet 16 I'm afraid

Okay, title is a lame reference to an catchy Blue Oyster Cult song…but it somehow seemed appropriate. You can almost feel the heat coming off those candles. And, yes, There ARE 38 of them. I’ve been saying that I’m 62 this year…since I’ve decided to count backwards. It’s been a birthday full of surprises, one worth remembering!

]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/05/14/im-burning-im-burning-im-burning-for-you/feed/ Looks Are for Free http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/05/01/looks-are-for-free/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/05/01/looks-are-for-free/#comments Thu, 01 May 2008 17:34:02 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/05/01/looks-are-for-free/ modernsplashcover_2.jpg100 Year Picnic, one of my favorite independent bands has released their newest full length release, Tales of a Modern Splash. The album is full of great songs; multi-layered and perfectly textured, each song has it’s own story to tell.One of my favorite songs on the new album is Looks Are for Free. It, like a few other songs on the album has properties that remind me of the Beatles, though to call Jeff Greeneberg and Edwin Pierce another John and George would be to misunderstand their motives. 100 Year Picnic’s music is mostly based around their families that they both love and tolerate, and this can be seen in their songs.Another favorite from the album is Isolation, an alt country ditty that paints a picture of a run down yard and a neglected relationship. The chorus is full of truth:
She said, you and your isolation,What are you trying to escape from,Can’t stand to walk away,So let me back into your life,It takes two to make one wrong thing right.

Don’t miss the song, Come On. It’s about living life to its fullest. It’s wonderful. I’m sure that I’ll have Tales Of A Modern Splash on my mp3 player quite a bit this year.BTW: one of my all time favorite songs is also by 100 Year Picnic, It’s called Mary Faye Tucker. It’s the story of an annoying sales-person selling resort timeshares.Enjoy! Life’s a 100 year picnic…

]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/05/01/looks-are-for-free/feed/ Simple Together http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/04/08/simple-together/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/04/08/simple-together/#comments Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:41:28 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/04/08/simple-together/ my-yaris.jpgI was sadly mistaken that I would have my ‘93 Pathfinder forever. Actually, I still have it, but just upgraded to this new ‘08 Toyota Yaris for my daily commute. The color is said to be “olive mist”. To me is just a nice shade of green. I like green. Some people would even say I look good in green. At 35 miles per gallon, I’m saving over $100 a month in green gas money and I’m living a little more green to help the environment. I didn’t go for anything fancy. It has just about manual everything…locks, windows, breaks…I like simple. Together I hope we have many happy miles going down life’s highways.

]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/04/08/simple-together/feed/ Book: The Penal Colony by Richard Herley http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/03/16/book-the-penal-colony-by-richard-herley/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/03/16/book-the-penal-colony-by-richard-herley/#comments Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:43:20 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/03/16/book-the-penal-colony-by-richard-herley/ pc.jpgI just finished reading The Penal Colony this morning. I started reading it Wednesday and had a difficult time putting it down. It’s a fast read and a great story. I’ve been simultaneously reading another book, but this one clearly held my attention. The great thing about this book is that the author, Richard Herley only asks you to pay him if you enjoy the book. I sent him my payment a few minutes ago. It came out to about $2 U.S.

Here is the book synopsis from his website:

It is 1997. The British government now runs island prison colonies to take dangerous offenders from its overcrowded mainland jails.

Among all these colonies, Sert, 25 miles off the north Cornish coast, has the worst reputation. There are no warders. Satellite technology is used to keep the convicts under watch. New arrivals are dumped by helicopter and must learn to survive as best they can.

To Sert, one afternoon in July, is brought Anthony John Routledge, sentenced for a sex-murder he did not commit.

Routledge knows he is here for ever. And he knows he must quickly forget the rules of civilized life.

But not all the islanders are savages. Under the charismatic leadership of one man a community has evolved. A community with harsh and unyielding rules, peopled by resourceful men for whom the hopeless dream of escape may not be so hopeless after all …

The story is one that fascinated me from the start. With the state of the prison system in the U.S., I have naturally wondered what would happen if convicts were placed on an island to work things out for themselves. This is a fascinating study into human nature and the nature of civilization in a vacuum. It also makes one grateful for many significant and insignificant luxuries we live with each day.

As for the writing and the story, you can’t ask for more. Mr. Herley is a writer in charge of his craft. The plot progresses steadily and the characters are developed carefully and expertly. I like a story that has deep and meaningful characters.

Again from the website, a note about age appropriateness:

The Penal Colony is exceedingly violent, although the worst is not so much described as alluded to. It also deals with homosexual rape and other matters which are best left to an adult sensibility: the book is not suitable for children.

This statement makes it sound worse than it is. Truly, this is not a kids book, but Mr. Herley handles the situation in the book with careful sensibility. Nothing is said for the shock factor as much as to paint a clear picture of what would probably be.

]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/03/16/book-the-penal-colony-by-richard-herley/feed/ Book: Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/02/28/book-pillars-of-the-earth-by-ken-follett/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/02/28/book-pillars-of-the-earth-by-ken-follett/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:45:18 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/02/28/book-pillars-of-the-earth-by-ken-follett/ pillars_05_620.jpgI bought Pillars of the Earth before I knew that is was Oprah’s Book Club pick for January…honestly! But I’m not sorry I did. It’s a great book full of all the elements of a great story. Ken Follett finished it in 1989, and it’s popularity has been growing for years through word of mouth.

Ken Follett has long been fascinated with the cathedrals of Europe, but it takes a work of genius to make others fall in love with those same ideas through the use of fictional characters in the middle ages.

He spins a wonderful tale of hardship and passion. His characters are truly believable; all have strengths and weaknesses and no one is perfect. Certainly, some are closer to perfection than others, but he doesn’t hide people faults and short comings. Maybe that is what I like best. The book also makes me thankful for everything we have in our modern age, especially the things we take for granted like food, security, compassion and reinforced steal.

]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/02/28/book-pillars-of-the-earth-by-ken-follett/feed/ Album: Keep Your Eyes Ahead by The Helio Sequence http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/02/25/album-keep-your-eyes-ahead-by-the-helio-sequence/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/02/25/album-keep-your-eyes-ahead-by-the-helio-sequence/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:13:50 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/02/25/album-keep-your-eyes-ahead-by-the-helio-sequence/ 3764.jpgI can’t put my finger on who Helio Sequence remind me of, but that is a good thing. I suspect it is because they have a unique yet familiar sound that is immediately appealing. There is something very Flock of Seagullsish about the title track, Keep Your Eyes Ahead. And close to the end of the album in Broken Afternoon you can hear Bob Dylan’s influence. It’s very beautiful and very transparent.

But my favorite song on the album is the first track, Lately. Listen to the song and think of each line as a fib, as if the singer is trying to convince himself that his words are true. It’s a very powerful song.

Helio’s lyrics are understandable, literate and interesting with enough vagueness but not too much to be meaningful.

This is my favorite album so far this year. I won’t be surprised if it ends up on my 10 best for the year.

Artist: The Helio Sequence
Album: Keep Your Eyes Ahead 5 Stars
Label: Sub Pop Records
Download: Keep Your Eyes Ahead (Linked from their website…go check it out.)

]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/02/25/album-keep-your-eyes-ahead-by-the-helio-sequence/feed/ Album: Gum by Cornelius, an amusment park in January http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/02/15/album-gum-by-cornelius-an-amusment-park-in-january/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/02/15/album-gum-by-cornelius-an-amusment-park-in-january/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:37:46 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/02/15/album-gum-by-cornelius-an-amusment-park-in-january/ 210136-small.jpg

Cornelius is the stage name for Keigo Oyamada, a highly creative Japanese artist who chose his name in homage to the movies of Planet of the Apes.

His newest album, Gum, is ears candy with nutrition, not just empty calories. It has the depth to satisfy the heart as well as the ear. It’s a fascinating journey, or as I like to see it, as enjoyable as a day at an amusement park.

Cornelius, by nature is experimental, but he provides just enough traditional pop/rock footholds to make the album approachable, even if you have never heard him before (assuming you are in the mood for something a little out of the ordinary).

As someone who has spent time in Japan and enjoys Japanese Pop/Rock and even the use of hard to understand and sometimes nonsensical English, this album doesn’t strike me a cheesy like so many uses of Japanese English. The use of English, Japanese, and in some cases voices for sound’s sake are reasonable, interesting and fun.

Every song on this album is enjoyable. My favorite is “Music”, both the English and Japanese versions, remind of me Manhattan Transfer. Kling Klang is as Zen as it gets. Linked here as an mp3 download is “Gum” the title track that I really wonder if the Japanese sounds mean something in code as they switch from one ear to the other. Listen and see what I mean.

Artist: Cornelius
Album: Gum 4 Stars - I Really Like It
Download: Gum (mp3)
Buy album at Napster

]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/02/15/album-gum-by-cornelius-an-amusment-park-in-january/feed/ Ask yourself…WWJB? http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/02/10/ask-yourselfwho-would-jesus-bomb/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/02/10/ask-yourselfwho-would-jesus-bomb/#comments Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:39:15 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/02/10/ask-yourselfwho-would-jesus-bomb/ Ten Story Relapse has been a indie favorite of mine for a long time. They just put this video on Youtube. It’s a great song with a great message from their newest album, Antidisestablishmentarianism. Yeah…that’s a mouth full. Enjoy.

]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2008/02/10/ask-yourselfwho-would-jesus-bomb/feed/ Face the Music 33 - Vague World http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/11/03/face-the-music-33-vague-world/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/11/03/face-the-music-33-vague-world/#comments Sun, 04 Nov 2007 04:26:10 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/11/03/face-the-music-33-vague-world/

It’s a tribute to all things vague and undefined…to all the times you find yourself saying “stuff” and “thingy” when what you really mean is “whatchamacallit” and “doohickey”. So sit back and enjoy the yada yada yada.

Featured Songs:

Song 1
Artist: Cowboy Junkies
Album: The Trinity Revisited
Song: I Don’t Get It
Label: Cooking Vinyl
Source: IODA

Song 2
Artist: Fancey
Album: Schmancey
Song: Fader
Label: What Are Records
Source: IODA

Song 3
Artist: Deon Blyan
Album: Lessons (And Other Things Learned)
Song: The Little Things
Label: Shameless Records Canada
Source: IODA
Buy Link: Buy at GroupieTunes

Mentioned Links:

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]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/11/03/face-the-music-33-vague-world/feed/ 22:16 It's a tribute to all things vague and undefined...to all the times you find yourself saying "stuff" and "thingy" when what you really mean is ... It's a tribute to all things vague and undefined...to all the times you find yourself saying "stuff" and "thingy" when what you really mean is "whatchamacallit" and "doohickey". So sit back and enjoy the yada yada yada. Featured Songs: Song 1 Artist: Cowboy Junkies Album: The Trinity Revisited Song: I Don't Get It Label: Cooking Vinyl Source: IODA Song 2 Artist: Fancey Album: Schmancey Song: Fader Label: What Are Records Source: IODA Song 3 Artist: Deon Blyan Album: Lessons (And Other Things Learned) Song: The Little Things Label: Shameless Records Canada Source: IODA Buy Link: Buy at GroupieTunes Mentioned Links: www.badmovieplanet.com Subscribe now to my rss feed or with iTunes contact@jamesb.com no No Face the Music 32 - Halloween Dance Party http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/10/20/face-the-music-32-halloween-dance-party/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/10/20/face-the-music-32-halloween-dance-party/#comments Sun, 21 Oct 2007 03:55:50 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/10/20/face-the-music-32-halloween-dance-party/

We are having a dance party and you are invited, even if you are sitting at your desk at work with ear bud headphones crammed into your ears. In this episode, we reminisce about a few Halloweens of yesteryear and play some music that would make a corpse groove. As an extra treat, we have included a fourth song!

Featured Songs:

Song 1
Artist: Benjamin Bates
Album: Two Flies Single
Song: Two Flies
Label: Be Yourself Music
Source: IODA
Buy Link: Buy at Rhapsody

Song 2
Artist: Cannonball Jane
Album: Knees Up!
Song: Take It To Fantastic
Label: Gaddycat Records
Source: IODA
Buy Link: Buy at Rhapsody

Song 3
Artist: Information Society
Album: Synthesizer
Song: This Way Tonight
Label: Dancing Ferret
Source: IODA
Buy Link: Buy at Rhapsody

Song 4
Artist: Amanda Jayne
Album: Swoon More On This Album
Song: Nine Whole Lives
Label: Whatabout Music, LLC
Source: IODA
Buy Link: Buy at Rhapsody

Mentioned Links:

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]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/10/20/face-the-music-32-halloween-dance-party/feed/ 25:24 We are having a dance party and you are invited, even if you are sitting at your desk at work with ear bud headphones crammed ... We are having a dance party and you are invited, even if you are sitting at your desk at work with ear bud headphones crammed into your ears. In this episode, we reminisce about a few Halloweens of yesteryear and play some music that would make a corpse groove. As an extra treat, we have included a fourth song! Featured Songs: Song 1 Artist: Benjamin Bates Album: Two Flies Single Song: Two Flies Label: Be Yourself Music Source: IODA Buy Link: Buy at Rhapsody Song 2 Artist: Cannonball Jane Album: Knees Up! Song: Take It To Fantastic Label: Gaddycat Records Source: IODA Buy Link: Buy at Rhapsody Song 3 Artist: Information Society Album: Synthesizer Song: This Way Tonight Label: Dancing Ferret Source: IODA Buy Link: Buy at Rhapsody Song 4 Artist: Amanda Jayne Album: Swoon More On This Album Song: Nine Whole Lives Label: Whatabout Music, LLC Source: IODA Buy Link: Buy at Rhapsody Mentioned Links: Dancing With Elephants 3 Blind Mice Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyersnbsp; Subscribe now to my rss feed or with iTunes Face,The,Music contact@jamesb.com no No Face the Music 31 - Girls Girls Girls http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/10/13/face-the-music-31-girls-girls-girls/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/10/13/face-the-music-31-girls-girls-girls/#comments Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:43:15 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/10/13/face-the-music-31-girls-girls-girls/ The theme today is all about girls. We have three songs that are about the fairer gender. It’s not hard to find songs that are written about girls, but these three songs are wonderful and moving. We are sure you will be humming along and tapping your feet from start to finish.

Featured Songs:

Song 1
Artist: Nibs van der Spuy
Album: Beautiful Feet
Song: Anna Rosa
Label: 2Feet Music
Source: IODA
Buy Link: Buy at iTunes Music Store

Song 2
Artist: Caribou
Album: Andorra
Song: Desiree
Label: Merge
Source: Podsafe Music Network
Buy Link: Buy at Amazon

Song 3
Artist: The Sadies
Album: New Seasons
Song: Anna Leigh
Label: Outside Music
Source: IODA
Buy Link: Buy at iTunes Music Store

Mentioned Links:

Dancing With Elephants

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]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/10/13/face-the-music-31-girls-girls-girls/feed/ 23:21 The theme today is all about girls. We have three songs that are about the fairer gender. It's not hard to find songs that are ... The theme today is all about girls. We have three songs that are about the fairer gender. It's not hard to find songs that are written about girls, but these three songs are wonderful and moving. We are sure you will be humming along and tapping your feet from start to finish. Featured Songs: Song 1 Artist: Nibs van der Spuy Album: Beautiful Feet Song: Anna Rosa Label: 2Feet Music Source: IODA Buy Link: Buy at iTunes Music Store Song 2 Artist: Caribou Album: Andorra Song: Desiree Label: Merge Source: Podsafe Music Network Buy Link: Buy at Amazon Song 3 Artist: The Sadies Album: New Seasons Song: Anna Leigh Label: Outside Music Source: IODA Buy Link: Buy at iTunes Music Store Mentioned Links: Dancing With Elephants Subscribe now to my rss feed or with iTunes Face,The,Music contact@jamesb.com no No Face the Music 30 - War http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/10/06/face-the-music-30-war/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/10/06/face-the-music-30-war/#comments Sat, 06 Oct 2007 17:12:39 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/?p=142 thesnowfariries-voila.jpg

I said in the podcast that I had taken a 6 month break. I just added it up and the break has been closer to 9 months. Well, after 9 months I’m back! During my break I’ve had many things going on in my life and I’ve listened to a lot music.

This episode is about war. I started to plan this episode before I took the break and decided that I would pick it up again. The songs are only loosely related to war. All three songs are outstanding tracks.

Also on this episode, I introduce you to a special guess that may become a permanent part of the podcast. It was fun to record this episode. I hope to bring you many more on a more regular basis.

Featured Songs:

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]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/10/06/face-the-music-30-war/feed/ 22:24 I said in the podcast that I had taken a 6 month break. I just added it up and the break has been closer to ... I said in the podcast that I had taken a 6 month break. I just added it up and the break has been closer to 9 months. Well, after 9 months I'm back! During my break I've had many things going on in my life and I've listened to a lot music. This episode is about war. I started to plan this episode before I took the break and decided that I would pick it up again. The songs are only loosely related to war. All three songs are outstanding tracks. Also on this episode, I introduce you to a special guess that may become a permanent part of the podcast. It was fun to record this episode. I hope to bring you many more on a more regular basis. Featured Songs: Additional Moog: The Bit War, buy at CD Baby Stars: In Our Bedroom After the War: The Night Start Here, buy at Rhapsody The Snow Fairies: Voila!: The Love Affairs of a Southern Belle, download the album FREE! Mentioned Links: iPhone Book: Your Brain on Music Subscribe now to my rss feed or with iTunes Face,the,music contact@jamesb.com no No Face the Music 29 - Three Rs http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/01/16/face-the-music-29-three-rs/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/01/16/face-the-music-29-three-rs/#comments Wed, 17 Jan 2007 05:51:36 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/?p=139 rilokiley.jpgThis episode started out being about science…but when the last song really didn’t fit the theme, I decided to name it the Three Rs…you know cellular Respiration, Romance, and aRithmetic. Okay so it’s a stretch…but I still got and episode done!

Featured Songs:

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Voice comment line: 206-350-FACE (3223)

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]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/01/16/face-the-music-29-three-rs/feed/ 21:30 This episode started out being about science...but when the last song really didn't fit the theme, I decided to name it the Three Rs...you know ... This episode started out being about science...but when the last song really didn't fit the theme, I decided to name it the Three Rs...you know cellular Respiration, Romance, and aRithmetic. Okay so it's a stretch...but I still got and episode done! Featured Songs: Science Groove: Oxidative Phosphorylation, PMN Rilo Kiley: Science Vs. Romance, PMN Jonathan Coulton: Mandelbrot Set, PMN Mentioned Links: Dancing With Elephants Kimo Watanabe Oxidative Phosphorylation on Wikipedia Mandelbrot Set on YouTube Daddy Panel DaddyCast.com 101 Uses for Baby Wipes Voice comment line: 206-350-FACE (3223) Subscribe now to my rss feed or with iTunes science,groove,rilo,kiley,jonathan,coulton contact@jamesb.com no No Face the Music 28 - HUSH http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/01/09/face-the-music-28-hush/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/01/09/face-the-music-28-hush/#comments Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:52:20 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/?p=138 norfolk_and_western3.jpgOn today’s show, I play three songs from three different artist who all operate from the the same Label, HUSH Records. This Portland, OR label has become one of may favorite sources of new music.

Featured Songs:

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]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/01/09/face-the-music-28-hush/feed/ 18:18 On today's show, I play three songs from three different artist who all operate from the the same Label, HUSH Records. This Portland, OR label ... On today's show, I play three songs from three different artist who all operate from the the same Label, HUSH Records. This Portland, OR label has become one of may favorite sources of new music. Featured Songs: Norfolk Western: The Longest Stare, NR on HUSH Records Graves: Dirty Bird, Graves on HUSH Records Super XX Man: Baby Song, Super XX Man on HUSH Records Mentioned Links: HUSH Records Dancing With Elephants Lost Cat Records All Songs Considered Voice comment line: 206-350-FACE (3223) Subscribe now to my rss feed or with iTunes Norfolk,western,graves,super,xx,man contact@jamesb.com no No Face the Music 27 - 2006 Retrospect http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/01/02/face-the-music-27-2006-retrospect/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/01/02/face-the-music-27-2006-retrospect/#comments Wed, 03 Jan 2007 05:51:09 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/?p=135 hpim1604.JPGOn today episode I pick three songs from 2006 that I had to hear one more time. 2006 was a great year for music. I have listened to hundreds of albums and I would pick these three songs as stand out track for 2006, podsafe or not.

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]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2007/01/02/face-the-music-27-2006-retrospect/feed/ 16:36 On today episode I pick three songs from 2006 that I had to hear one more time. 2006 was a great year for music. I ... On today episode I pick three songs from 2006 that I had to hear one more time. 2006 was a great year for music. I have listened to hundreds of albums and I would pick these three songs as stand out track for 2006, podsafe or not. Featured Songs: Jonathan Coulton: Shop Vac Additional Moog: Holy Jukebox, Lost Cat Records Finniston: Changes Mentioned Links: Dancing With Elephants Voice comment line: 206-350-FACE (3223) Subscribe now to my rss feed or with iTunes Face,The,Music contact@jamesb.com no No Face the Music 26 - Past, Present and Future http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/11/24/face-the-music-26-past-present-and-future/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/11/24/face-the-music-26-past-present-and-future/#comments Sat, 25 Nov 2006 03:57:05 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/?p=134 Thomas Dolby The Sole Inhabitant CDOn this episode I am joined by a very special guest, who just may become a regular. James Jr. has joined me in the studio to help me produce this episode. We have the honor or playing song from three musical visionaries from the past. They presently have songs on the Podsafe Music Network. My hope is that these artist continue to support podsafe music in the future.

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]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/11/24/face-the-music-26-past-present-and-future/feed/ 26:33 On this episode I am joined by a very special guest, who just may become a regular. James Jr. has joined me in the studio ... On this episode I am joined by a very special guest, who just may become a regular. James Jr. has joined me in the studio to help me produce this episode. We have the honor or playing song from three musical visionaries from the past. They presently have songs on the Podsafe Music Network. My hope is that these artist continue to support podsafe music in the future. Featured Songs: Howard Jones: "Build Our Own Futures", PMN, iTunes, eMusic, Amazon Thomas Dolby: "Europa And The Pirate Twins", PMN, iTunes, CDBaby Tom Waits: "Bottom of the World", PMN, eMusic, Amazon Mentioned Links: Dancing With Elephants News Spot about podcasting on the KSL 6:00 news Thomas Dolby - The Sole Inhabitant Podcast Series Howard Jones Tour Info Voice comment line: 206-350-FACE (3223) Subscribe now to my rss feed or with iTunes Face,The,Music contact@jamesb.com no No Film at 11:00 (actually make that 6:15) http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/10/30/film-at-1100-actually-make-that-615/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/10/30/film-at-1100-actually-make-that-615/#comments Tue, 31 Oct 2006 05:29:30 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/?p=132 It was entertaining to see myself on the news tonight. I was interviewed for a piece on podcasting over the weekend.

Just a couple of small corrections: It’s not that I have always wanted to be a DJ; maybe I did once. But I guarantee…podcasting is a lot more fun than being a DJ, especially in this modern age of canned radio.

Point two: you don’t need an iPod to listen to podcasts. Almost half the people that listen to podcasts, listen from their computers. Some listen from OTHER mp3 players.

Other than those small points…thanks for the coverage John Hollenhorst. I think you hit the mark.

]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/10/30/film-at-1100-actually-make-that-615/feed/ Face the Music 25 - Blood Sweat and Tears http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/10/28/face-the-music-25-blood-sweat-and-tears/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/10/28/face-the-music-25-blood-sweat-and-tears/#comments Sun, 29 Oct 2006 05:53:45 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/?p=130 nlfcover.jpgIn honor of my new job and Halloween, I’ve themed this episode as Blood, Sweat and Tears.

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]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/10/28/face-the-music-25-blood-sweat-and-tears/feed/ 17:30 In honor of my new job and Halloween, I've themed this episode as Blood, Sweat and Tears. Featured Songs: New London Fire: "We Don't Bleed", PMN, iTunes, ... In honor of my new job and Halloween, I've themed this episode as Blood, Sweat and Tears. Featured Songs: New London Fire: "We Don't Bleed", PMN, iTunes, Amazon Darren Geffre: "Sweat", PMN, CD Baby, iTunes The Critics: "Fail Without Tears", PMN, CD Baby, iTunes Mentioned Links: The Daddy Panel Dancing With Elephants 101 Uses for Babywipes The DaddyCast Voice comment line: 206-350-FACE (3223) Subscribe now to my rss feed or with iTunes Face,The,Music contact@jamesb.com no No NavelCast 2.2 - Names Revisited http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/10/11/navelcast-22-names-revisited/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/10/11/navelcast-22-names-revisited/#comments Thu, 12 Oct 2006 05:56:29 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/?p=129 jamesb2.jpgThis is a re-release of episode 2 of NavelCast. This is the third time I have recorded this episode. The first two were recorded last year (2005) and are long gone from my feed. I am happy to re-release this story from my life. It helps to explain a great deal about me.

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]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/10/11/navelcast-22-names-revisited/feed/ 21:50 This is a re-release of episode 2 of NavelCast. This is the third time I have recorded this episode. The first two were recorded last ... This is a re-release of episode 2 of NavelCast. This is the third time I have recorded this episode. The first two were recorded last year (2005) and are long gone from my feed. I am happy to re-release this story from my life. It helps to explain a great deal about me. I transposed a couple of numbers in the show for my voice comment line. The voice comment line number is: 206-350-FACE (3223). Featured Songs: Puckett: "James", GB.C The Hot Rods: "Lil Sue", PMN Silverwheel: "Black is the Colour", PMN National Bank of Morocco: "Susan Grey", GB.C 3 Blind Mice: "Jack and Billy" by 3 Blind Mice, PMN Mentioned Links: Dancing With Elephants Daddy Panel Voice comment line: 206-350-FACE (3223) Subscribe now to my rss feed or with iTunes NavelCast contact@jamesb.com no No Face the Music 24 - PME ‘06 http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/10/06/127/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/10/06/127/#comments Fri, 06 Oct 2006 19:50:35 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/?p=127 brotherlove-781470.jpgThis show contains music and thoughts about the Podcast and Portable Media Expo held September 29th and 30th, 2006 in Ontario California. I had a great time. I’m still walking on air.

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]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/10/06/127/feed/ 16:38 This show contains music and thoughts about the Podcast and Portable Media Expo held September 29th and 30th, 2006 in Ontario California. I had a ... This show contains music and thoughts about the Podcast and Portable Media Expo held September 29th and 30th, 2006 in Ontario California. I had a great time. I'm still walking on air. Featured Songs: Slau: "The Weight Of Words", PMN Geoff Smith: "Not on the Radio", PMN Brother Love: "There She Goes", PMN Mentioned Links: Podcast and Portable Media Expo Daddypanel 101 Uses for Baby Wipes Dancing With Elephants Podcast411 Love House Radio MommyCast Accident Hash CoverVille The Bitterest Pill The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd Lance Anderson IODA Promonet Daily Breakfast Looking Out The Window Insomina Radio Robert Scoble Chuck Chat SG Show TWiT Subscribe now to my rss feed or with iTunes brother,love,geoff,smith,slau contact@jamesb.com no No Face the Music 23 - Sun http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/09/26/125/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/09/26/125/#comments Wed, 27 Sep 2006 05:17:55 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/?p=125 slackstring.jpgFall is upon us, and it seemed to have turned cold overnight. Just when I thought we were going to bypass fall and go right to winter, the sun came out again last Saturday. So, in gratitude to the sun that has decided to grace us with some of the nicest weather all year, I present this episode.

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]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/09/26/125/feed/ 13:48 Fall is upon us, and it seemed to have turned cold overnight. Just when I thought we were going to bypass fall and go right ... Fall is upon us, and it seemed to have turned cold overnight. Just when I thought we were going to bypass fall and go right to winter, the sun came out again last Saturday. So, in gratitude to the sun that has decided to grace us with some of the nicest weather all year, I present this episode. Featured Songs: Recliner: "Hello Sun" Nathaniel Maloney: "Ocean Sunset" Slackstring: "Sun Again Will Shine", PMN Mentioned Links: AMPed show #41 Podcast and Portable Media Expo Daddypanel Subscribe now to my rss feed or with iTunes Recliner,Nathaniel,Maloney,Slackstring contact@jamesb.com no No I hosted this weeks AMPed show. http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/09/25/i-hosted-this-weeks-amped-show/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/09/25/i-hosted-this-weeks-amped-show/#comments Mon, 25 Sep 2006 18:42:36 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/?p=123 I had the pleasure of hosting AMPed #41, the official podcast of the Association of Music Podcasting. Check it out.

]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/09/25/i-hosted-this-weeks-amped-show/feed/ Face the Music 22 - Heroes and Monsters http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/08/30/face-the-music-22-heroes-and-monsters/ http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/08/30/face-the-music-22-heroes-and-monsters/#comments Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:43:17 +0000 jamesb http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/?p=121 potts8.jpgIn life, it seems that we all know some heroes or monsters, we may even have in us a little of both at times. Here is my tribute to the hero and monster in each of us.

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]]> http://www.jamesb.com/wordpress/2006/08/30/face-the-music-22-heroes-and-monsters/feed/ 16:55 In life, it seems that we all know some heroes or monsters, we may even have in us a little of both at times. Here ... In life, it seems that we all know some heroes or monsters, we may even have in us a little of both at times. Here is my tribute to the hero and monster in each of us. Featured Songs: Dave Potts: "If I Broke The Record", PME Goat: "Monsters", PME Halfwayhome: "On the Passing of Fairytale Heroes", PME Mentioned Links: Journey Inside My Mind Podcast Dancing With Elephants Podcast Let's Speak Italian Podcast Ogden Raptors Subscribe now to my rss feed or with iTunes dave,potts,goat,halfwayhome contact@jamesb.com no No