the words and worlds of John Robinson
Once upon a time, I was an ardent fan of the Doors. When Oliver Stone's biopic of Jim Morrison and his bandmates was released, I was first in line. I loved the movie and blasted the soundtrack non-stop. It was thanks to The Doors soundtrack that I discovered Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground. The Velvet's …
A good movie can be ruined by its musical score. A bad movie can be redeemed somewhat by them (I've seen bad movies whose music I enjoyed). Music plays an important part in a horror movie, it helps build tension, lulls us into security (sometimes falsely). The music, when done properly, augments what we see …
I am an unabashed, and unrepentant, Marilyn Manson fan. I was a high school senior in 1994 when their/his debut disc, Portrait of an American Family, dropped on unsuspecting ears. All these years later we're still together and, like a fine wine, I think we're only getting better with age. This playlist presents some of …
So, you've come home from a grueling day at work, or just a trying day of listening to blah blah blah, and you're tired, maybe a little irritable and you need some downtime. We all need some time to relax. Maybe you have some Samhain Cider left from yesterday, maybe you need to make some …
For those doing some Halloween decorating, or those who have already decorated and just want to kick back for a break to admire your work, here's a short playlist to make it more enjoyable. There's something about the blues that makes it appropriate for all occasions. From Junior Wells to Muddy Waters to, of course, …
So, I thought I'd introduce some music to my little corner of the web. I decided to begin with Tom Waits because that's my recent mood: sitting in the corner of a late-night bar with a drink and exchanging stories with an old friend while we smoke a carton of cigarettes. I hope you enjoy. …
Curio Macabre 