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Ukuleleists for Obama

Ukulele enthusiasts may wonder what it means for us that so prominent a figure as Mr. O grew up in Hawai’i, the homeland of the instrument.  Did he play it when he was young?  No- but this very year, he was seen taking a ukulele lesson from virtuoso Abe Lagrimas, Junior! 

According to ukulelehunt, the web is now crawling with people strumming the ukulele to show their support for his campaign.  Ukelilli is an example. 

From ukulelia, a short film about “Ukes for Obama” with a couple of songs, including their anthem, “Aloha Mama, I’m Voting for Obama.”

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by acilius on October 23, 2008  •  Permalink
Posted in Campaign 2008, Ukulele Hunt

Posted by acilius on October 23, 2008

https://losthunderlads.com/2008/10/23/ukuleleists-for-obama/

Liberty Bell song

Phranc earns the “all-American” part of her favorite sobriquet (“the all-American Jewish lesbian folksinger”) with this song about one of the USA’s national icons and its meaning for the past and present.

by acilius on October 23, 2008  •  Permalink
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Posted by acilius on October 23, 2008

https://losthunderlads.com/2008/10/23/liberty-bell-song/

Wing Sings Your Favorite Songs

http://wingmusic.co.nz/listen.html

http://wingmusic.co.nz/index.html

by CMStewart on October 20, 2008  •  Permalink
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Posted by CMStewart on October 20, 2008

https://losthunderlads.com/2008/10/20/wing-sings-your-favorite-songs/

Satie’s Sonatine Bureaucratique

Here, Satie’s “descriptive text” (which describes nothing) appears as a series of subtitles.

by acilius on October 19, 2008  •  Permalink
Posted in Music

Posted by acilius on October 19, 2008

https://losthunderlads.com/2008/10/19/saties-sonatine-bureaucratique/

Birdbeat

http://www.geoffadams.com/birdbeat/movie.html

Birdbeat

by CMStewart on October 16, 2008  •  Permalink
Posted in Art, Music
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Posted by CMStewart on October 16, 2008

https://losthunderlads.com/2008/10/16/birdbeat/

Clara Rockmore plays Ravel’s Habanera

The theremin may suggest only 50s horror/scifi movies to you, but in the right hands it can sound almost like a viola.  Unfortunately for theremin enthusiasts, the actual viola was invented first.  But this number is worth a listen anyway.  I also recommend the 1994 theatrical documentary about Leon Theremin, his contribution to electronic music, and his remarkable life. 

by acilius on October 15, 2008  •  Permalink
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Posted by acilius on October 15, 2008

https://losthunderlads.com/2008/10/15/clara-rockmore-plays-ravels-habanera/

Pictures showing ukuleles

John Lennon holding a ukulele

A recognizable face above; artwork by Amy Crehore below.

Amy Crehore

Amy Crehore

by acilius on October 13, 2008  •  Permalink
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Posted by acilius on October 13, 2008

https://losthunderlads.com/2008/10/13/pictures-showing-ukuleles/

UkeToob

Ukulele Sam

Ukulele Sam

Ukulelehunt links to this new blog that features a selction of ukulele videos. 

(picture from http://www.myspace.com/trippinglily)

by acilius on October 10, 2008  •  Permalink
Posted in Quick Links, Ukulele Hunt

Posted by acilius on October 10, 2008

https://losthunderlads.com/2008/10/10/uketoob/

Victoria Vox’ “Tucson” for ukulele and cello

“Tucson,” written by Victoria Vox; ukulele and vocals, Victoria Vox; cello, melaniejane.

by acilius on October 8, 2008  •  Permalink
Posted in Victoria Vox

Posted by acilius on October 8, 2008

https://losthunderlads.com/2008/10/08/victoria-vox-tucson-for-ukulele-and-cello/

Everybody’s talking at Bosko & Honey

Here’s my favorite Australian ukulele duo playing a gentle version of a 60’s hit. 

Their cover of the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” is hypnotic.

by acilius on October 3, 2008  •  Permalink
Posted in Music, Ukulele

Posted by acilius on October 3, 2008

https://losthunderlads.com/2008/10/03/everybodys-talking-at-bosko-honey/

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