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A note from Chris on what’s to come in 2011
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
By Chris Moore:
This has been quite a year, one of new beginnings and of new avenues pursued. I’ve spent much of the year working on my weekly music reviews, so as the new music year begins for me today with the release of the Decemberists’ The King is Dead, I thought this would be the best time to put things in perspective and set goals for 2011.
First of all, I’ll be taking the month of February off and plan to return to the blog some time during March or so. At that point, I’ll have had time to think over what specific commitments I’ll be making in terms of videos and the Weekend Review, and I’ll return to posting the decent number of Guest Sessions that have been submitted over the last couple months. Until then, here’s a quick sketch of what I’ll be spending my time on.
The 2010 Project
I was a little less than halfway through the recording of my first solo album in four years when I stalled for school (both teaching and being taught). Since my graduate class ended a month ago, I have yet to delve back into recording, and it hasn’t been for a lack of desire. So, over the next month, I’m making the time for these songs before they gather so much dust that I lose the passion and momentum I feel for them now. (If you’re interested, I’m keeping a detailed record of my recording process at the all-new www.chrismooremusic.com.)
52 Pickup
I’ve kept a notebook with me much of the past year, and the result (which is more than three-quarters complete) is what will be my third collection of poetry, to be titled 52 Pickup. It’s a fifty-two poem sequence that tracks the dissolution of relationships (both romantic and otherwise) and how one copes with loss and subsequent reassessment. I’ve been writing often the past couple weeks and many of the poems I’ve written should make the cut. (You can also read updates on that as they come at my website.)
Other Pursuits
Other January/February obligations and activities will include midterm exams, the closing out of the first semester of the school year, helping to organize two charity benefit events at school, and a slew of one-off commitments. Thanks to my friend Mike, I’m hooked on Arrested Development and Dexter and nearing the end of both, and I’m gearing up to be as supportive of my girlfriend Nicole’s student teaching as she has been during my past several years of teaching. And last, but certainly not least, there’s a tremendous music opportunity that has presented itself to me. It’s called the Dry-Knuckle BedHeads, and while it pains me to say this, I’m going to keep that under wraps until I return.
So, until we meet again, take care and “see you next session”!
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Jim Fusco Reaches 800,000 YouTube Video Views- Cover songs, music videos, and more.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011
Around Christmas Day, Jim Fusco (a musician, singer, and songwriter who’s recorded over 220 cover song music videos on YouTube) reached 800,000 total views on his videos! Jim began posting videos in late 2007 and is now 80% towards his goal of a million total views. Jim has recorded these cover song music videos in his home studio and prides himself on doing songs in the original key. But, his solo acoustic renditions give songs new life and a fresh perspective. Since the start of the Laptop Sessions, Jim Fusco’s goal has been to put an end to bad YouTube cover videos forever!
Jim’s cover song music videos have been featured in many Top 10 Cover Songs lists and at this point, he pretty much holds the title of most cover song music videos ever recorded by one artist! Join Jim Fusco on his quest to rule the world of cover songs both on http://laptopsessions.com and http://youtube.com on a weekly basis!
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Announcing: end of the year WEEKEND REVIEW festivities!
Saturday, December 18th, 2010
By Chris Moore:
To put it lightly, this has been a groundbreaking year for the Weekend Review and all its various off-shoots. Featured here weekly on the Laptop Sessions acoustic cover song music video blog, the Weekend Review has gone “one-a-week” for what will be a combined total of 52 full-length album reviews by the end of the year. In addition, there will have been over 30 “Yes, No, or Maybe So” one-sentence reviews, the “Top Five Rock Artists of the Decade (2000-2009)” five-part series, and various other one-off segments.
As 2010 draws to a close, it’s time to go out with a bang. Thus, I am happy to announce that — starting tomorrow — there will be a music review list posted every day for the rest of the year. In many cases, this will be in addition to other posts, such as the regularly scheduled sessions. These lists will include the biggies like the top twenty albums and the top twenty-five songs of 2010, as well as lesser ranked items such as the top three debuts and the top ten music videos.
Be sure to check your LS Blog. Check it often, as there are still six more Weekend Reviews, the New Music 2010 Special Report, and so much more before the year is over.
It all kicks off tomorrow — fittingly — with the Best Cover Songs of 2010 list. Don’t miss it!
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WCJM Mobile – Free Internet Radio – Launches for iPhone, iPod Touch, and Other Mobile Devices!
Thursday, October 21st, 2010
That’s right, folks- a big day is finally here for WCJM Free Internet Radio!
If you have a mobile device such as the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android Phones, etc., then head on over to m.wcjm.com and visit the all-new WCJM Mobile!
WCJM Mobile is a port of the original WCJM free internet radio website that’s optimized for use on a mobile device. Plus, all the free internet radio shows and hilarious comedy segments are in mp3 format so you can listen to them right on your mobile device! No Flash or RealPlayer necessary!!
WCJM Mobile features over 30 quality radio shows and over hundreds of great comedy clips. You’ll have weeks of entertainment that you can listen to over Wi-Fi or 3G service. Best of all, the music file sizes have been compressed. So, if you have a limited data plan, you can listen for HOURS each month! For example, a standard 2-hour radio show only uses up about 20 mb of data. That’s over 20 hours of programming over 3G service a month on AT&T’s lowest plan! And of course, you can listen to all you want over Wi-Fi for free anytime, too.
We’d love to hear what you think of the new WCJM Mobile and hope this will finally bring this quality programming into everyone’s busy, mobile lives. There’s nothing better than kicking back to work or relax with a hilarious, entertaining, and commercial-free radio show.
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