see the film "The Switch" with Other Viewz' song "Summer Night"

Other Viewz "Summer Night" in the film "The Switch" (with Jennifer Aniston & Jason Bateman)

this weekend please go see "The Switch" and listen for Other Viewz song "Summer Night"

in praise of BBC mini-series

How many times have you wished that your favorite film was longer? (A sequel isn't the same because it comes 2 years or more later.)

Welcome to the BBC 6-hour dramas. This format is unique to England, and never caught on here in the U.S. It's resulted in some of the best TV shows of all time. In almost all cases, they're based on great novels. Here's our top 4 list:

1. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
2. A Very British Coup
3. Cambridge Spies
4. House Of Cards

What's your favorite?

The power of music is still most under-appreciated.
Try to imagine today's "tech revolution" without music.

Computers in the home would not be 1/2 as fun without mp3s & videos
No one would need high-speed internet from cable companies for downloading
No one would buy CD burners or blank CDs.
Tower Records would be open.
Apple Computers would be a division of IBM.

Doesn't it feel like someone owes rock music a couple of billion dollars?

short comedy film with our song "Bidibodi Bidibu"

out of Miami comes a new comedy video featuring our song "Bidibodi Bidibu" by the artist Bubbles from Milan, Italy. The film stars Matt Angel (My Super Psycho Sweet 16) and Julianna Guill (Friday the 13th (2009)). Go to FunnyOrDie to check it out.

Great Food Ordering Website

You have to try this website. You can order online from thousands of great delivery and take-out restaurants. Most of the restaurants offer discounts only available through SeamlessWeb!

And now it's expanding beyond Manhattan into Brooklyn, Jersey, Boston, Philly, DC, San Fran, LA, Chicago, and London

Go to SeamlessWeb and thank me later.

film "Solitary Man" with Michael Douglas to feature songs by Eljuri and Mangana

We're excited about the upcoming film "Solitary Man" starring Michael Douglas, Mary-Louise Parker and Susan Sarandon. The film features two latin songs from LoveCat Music:

Eljuri "Yo Soy"
Mangana "Conga Senores"

cover songs for July 4 movie or party

cover songs for July 4

4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy) - Ben E King
America - Yes
Philadelphia Freedom - Esther Phillips
Satisfaction - Paul Revere & The Raiders

though it's not a cover song, we recommend
Evan Olson's "This Is America"

Revenge is a dish best served cinematically

Revenge is a great premise for a film. Everyone can relate because every one fantasizes about getting revenge. Here are 7 revenge films:

Burnt By The Sun (Russian)
Gangster Number 1 (the best revenge is NOT getting revenge)
The Godfather
Munich
Once Upon A Time In America
Point Black
Revenge Of The Nerds

Michael Jackson - fallen angel

I remember when the Jackson 5 became superstars "overnight". Every girl in my class wanted to marry Michael. (The Partridge Family suddenly seemed very square.) The Saturday morning J5 cartoon series was must-see TV. (Did the Jacksons do their own voices?) Michael saw mommy kissing Santa Claus. Michael covered the song "Rockin' Robin" and made it better.

Michael was the ultimate Beatles fan. His collabo with Sir Paul, "Say Say Say" is a great song that should be covered soon. He adapted the Sgt. Pepper jacket and made it his own.

Graham Parker recorded a great cover version of "I Want You Back." Mariah Carey did "I'll Be There". Madder Rose did a sweet version of "Stop The Love You Save". No one has the nerve to cover "ABC" (but it's been sampled). MJ's initial Motown hits are my favorites. Respect.

good books about rock

I'm reading two great music books:

1. Lonely Avenue - a bio of Doc Pomus, who co-wrote many rock classics including "This Magic Moment," "Viva Las Vegas," and "Save The Last Dance For Me."

2. Bill Graham's autobiography. An oral history with contributions from many, including Jerry Garcia, Pete Townshend and Robert Plant.

fave music biz books in alph. order:
Exploding - Warner Music story until 1980.
Laurel Canyon - by Barney Hoskins
Mansion On The Hill
The Operator - David Geffen bio

father's day songs

this past sunday was father's day. If you were making a film about Father's Day, what songs would you consider?

Jermaine Jackson "Daddy's Home"
Horace Silver "Song for My Father"
John Mayer "Daughters"
Harry Nilsson "Daddy's Song"
John Lennon "Beautiful Boy"
Harry Chapin "Cats And The Cradle"
Cat Stevens "Father And Son"
Paul Simon "Slip Sliding Away"
Pearl Jam "Daughter"
and anything recorded by Freddy Lennon or Murray Wilson

and from our artists?
Evan Olson "Shining Son" and "Daddy's Little Girl"

Athenaeum's "Family Tree"

good links, especially to blogs

Beach Boys outtakes sessions

Beatles covers from the Muppet Show

The Blog of Tim Ferriss

Casablance Records story (Neil Bogart, Cecil Holmes)

Cupcake Cafe

Vanity Fair list of News blogs

Gawker published in response

Lifehacker for blogging tips

Some of our favorite films are foreign

Why make a top 10 list when you can make 5 shorter lists? That's what happened when we tried to list our top ten movies. One critic challenged our list and scoffed, "you like Sexy Beast more than The Godfather?" To him I ask, what good is another list with The Godfather, Citizen Kane, Close Encounters and all the other Usual Suspects? Our credo is to love films that do not typically make top 10 lists. And yes, I really like Sexy Beast.

Crime: a 4-way tie: The Long Good Friday [UK], Gangster No. 1 [UK], Prince Of The City [USA], Sexy Beast [UK].

Documentary: The Weather Underground [USA]

Drama: a 3-way tie: Naked [UK], Chuck And Buck [USA], Point Break [USA]

Historical Fiction: a tie: Burnt By The Sun [Russia], The Downfall [Germany].

Musical: Oliver [UK]

radio recommendation

I enjoy KCRW's "On The Beat" program about the music industry. The host (Celia Hirschman) has a passion for the business and she knows her stuff.

KCRW has a lot of other good shows about the entertainment business. Respect!