VideoFuzzy the Soundtrack

Hiya! My name's Terry J. Aman and in this, my sixth episode of VideoFuzzy the Soundtrack titled "Taking Over Me," I focus on artists in my music collection whose names begin with the letter E.

In my Title Track, I talk about Evanescence and Amy Lee's haunted, ethereal vocals paired with delicate piano and thrash metal. Specifically I explore their song "Taking Over Me" off the "Fallen" CD and Lee's comments that the song is an exploration of obsession. I also talk about other compilations in my collection including their live LP "Anywhere But Home" and "The Open Door."

In Lost Tracks, songs that did not transfer properly from one PC to the next, I added "Llorando" by Escencia, and "Veronica" by Elvis Costello. Then under Influences, artists with entire LPs in my collection, I talk about Enigma and Enya, Eve 6 and Edie Brickell.

In my Breakouts segment, bands with multiple tracks in my collection, I talk about Elton John and I want to share a couple of side-by-side comparisons I found on YouTube. First, the side-by-side video for "I'm Still Standing" that appeared in the movie at https://youtu.be/VSKKfDT083o. Then, I found where someone put together "Rocketman" vs. Elton John videos at https://youtu.be/6WLXin59owM -- truly astonishing presentation. Also, comments on Eminem, Earl "Fatha" Hines, EmmyLou Harris, En Vogue, Elvis Costello, the Eurythmics and covers of early Tori Amos releases by E-Clypse.

In Sparks, artists with one song in my collection, I chat with my friend John Allen about Ed Sheeran's "Give Me Love," largely on the strength of his having called it "the worst song ever" in a Facebook post a thousand years ago, and me taking the opportunity to broaden my insights into the music in my collection. Other artists I chat about Eric Heatherly, Everlast, Erasure, Elastica, E.G. Daily, Edwyn Collins, Elliot Goldenthal, Eliza Gilkyson and Eileen Barton.

Any "music" anyone thought they heard in this tiny indie podcast was simple sketch reference included for illustrative purposes to prompt listeners to track down and explore commercially available music through officially licensed commercial sources and is by no means meant to infringe on anyone's copyright or licensure.

And for more, please add, subscribe and follow me wherever you get your podcasts, or contact me through the link above or by emailing [email protected]. Happy listening!

Hiya! I'm Terry J. Aman, host of VideoFuzzy the Soundtrack, and in "Ep. 6: Taking Over Me," I talk about Evanescence and obsession, and then I check in with my friend John Allen about what's wrong with Ed Sheeran's "Give Me Love." For that, plus comments on Enigma, Enya, Elton John, Elvis Costello, Eminem, Edie Brickell and more, add, follow and subscribe to VideoFuzzy the Soundtrack, wherever you get your podcasts!

Hiya! My name's Terry J. Aman and in this, my fifth episode of VideoFuzzy the Soundtrack titled "Listen to What the DJ's Spinning," I focus on artists in my music collection whose names begin with the letter D.

In my Title Track, I sneak my way on topic by a deep cut from Deee-Lite, "ESP" with the line: "Listen to What the DJ's Spinning." I chat with my friend Drew Brady, a DJ in Denver who has produced hours of ambient music, available on Apple Music and Band Camp. I chat with him about his background, his influences and what drives him in his creation. I was even able to share some of his original work, which he shared in a video on his Facebook page. Drew has a performance scheduled at the Wax Trax record shop in Denver in July, and you can check out his other work on his Brother Saturn Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@BrotherSaturn

I also mention ambient soundcraft put together by my friend Leonard Mason including GhostLodgeMusic's "Glacier" (1-hour) at https://youtu.be/uOzvjgmkn3Y and GhostLodgeMusic's "Glacier" (12-hour) at https://youtu.be/AE0-5C3Yo4o

For Influences, artists with entire LPs in my collection, I talk about Deep Purple's "House of Blue Light," Dorthy Fix "Yourself" with a Dorthy Fix YouTube playlist at https://bit.ly/3M20e6Y and the Abandoned Scout Camp Soundcloud listing with Dorthy Fix tracks at https://bit.ly/3Bo0kAM. While talking about the Dandy Warhols "Come Down," I mention my friend Aunt Arlene's fanvid for the Scissors Sisters' "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" at https://youtu.be/XBM8-NHcVTs, check that out. Plus, Duran Duran -- I'm looking for helpful suggestions for alternate titles for their "Greatest" LP, send to [email protected] -- closing the segment with Dido's "No Angel."

In Lost Tracks, I reacquired four songs from Dolly Parton along with the new release from her "Rockstar" LP, "World on Fire." I just bought Duran Duran's "Greatest," The Dandy Warhols "Come Down" and "We Used to Be Friends." I got Hall & Oates "Maneater" and Debbie Gibson's "Foolish Beat." Dusty Springfield's "Son of a Preacher Man," Duffy's "Mercy," Dixie Cups "Iko Iko" and Dr. Hook's "Cover of the Rolling Stone." Also, Destiny Child's "Bootylicious," and songs by Death Cab for Cutie and the Decemberists.

In my Breakouts segment, bands with multiple tracks in my collection, I celebrate the de-groovy and de-gorgeous energies of Deee-Lite, grateful for the sneaky backdoor title track from their "ESP" entry and its ties to Edgar Allen Poe, as well as their "What Is Love" single and of course, "Groove is in the Heart." I get after Dolly Parton some for both-sidesing and vaguebooking her message in "World on Fire," available at https://youtu.be/MLIGxNZeW78. Plus, songs by the Dave Matthews Band, Def Leppard, Dokken and Dio.

In Sparks, songs by DISL Automatic -- that work available at DISL Automatic official site: https://getbigonem.com/, Disturbed, Detroit Cobras, Dokken (they fit better to talk about up there but actually go here), Dryadia, Dia Frampton, Dusty Springfield, Donna Summer, Doxology, David Lee Roth, Dullen and Dwayne Johnson.

Any "music" anyone thought they heard in this tiny indie podcast was simple sketch reference included for illustrative purposes to prompt listeners to track down and explore commercially available music through officially licensed commercial sources and is by no means meant to infringe on anyone's copyright or licensure.

And for more, please add, subscribe and follow me wherever you get your podcasts, or contact me through the link above or by emailing [email protected]. Happy listening!

Hiya! I'm Terry J. Aman, host of VideoFuzzy the Soundtrack, and in episode 5: Listen to What the DJ's Spinning, I chat with friend and Denver DJ Drew Brady about his ambient music. For that, plus comments on Deee-Lite, Deep Purple, Dorthy Fix, Dandy Warhols, Donna, Duffy, Dolly and more, add, follow and subscribe to VideoFuzzy the Soundtrack, wherever you get your podcasts!

Any "music" anyone thought they heard in this tiny indie podcast was simple sketch reference included for illustrative purposes to prompt listeners to track down and explore commercially available music through officially licensed commercial sources and is by no means meant to infringe on anyone's copyright or licensure.

Hiya! My name's Terry J. Aman and in this, my fourth episode of VideoFuzzy the Soundtrack titled "Fascination Street," I talk about the origins of my music collection with a focus on artists in my collection whose names or works begin with the letter C.

In my Title Track segment, I talk about the history of my music collection, some of my influences, and the addition of the first two commercially released studio cassettes to my music collection, purchased in 1989, "Disintegration" by The Cure, and "Sonic Temple" by The Cult.

In Lost Tracks [music reauthorized to my Apple Music collection], I've added tracks by Chignon, Cyndi Lauper, Carly Simon, The Cab, Chronic Future, Christina Aguilera, Cascada and I talk a bit about Coda's cover of "California Dreaming," and my philosophy behind adding covers to my collection. I also added music by Lizzo and Taylor Swift and several different ambient music entries by my Denver DJ friend Drew Brady, who submitted original work to NPR's Tiny Desk contest as Brother Saturn -- check that out here: https://youtu.be/pUSwV30NXyM

In my Influences segment [full LPs], I talk about The Cure and The Cult, a concert LP by Chevelle, "Anam" by Clannad, "No Need to Argue" by The Cranberries. I talk about my recent experience with Neoni's "Carry On Wayward Son" cover of Kansas's work in "Supernatural." Also, Concrete Blonde's "Recollection," Cowboy Junkies' "Pale Sun, Crescent Moon" and "Zoot Suit Riot" by The Cherry Poppin' Daddies.

In my Breakouts segment [artists with multiple entries], I talk about Chantal Chamberland her website at https//chantalc.com, The Cascade Sun and their contest entry from 2012 at https://youtu.be/LP5bZvYTATo, Tim Blais with A Capella Science, Carly Simon, Cause & Effect at https://youtu.be/2sIWl8XOThs, and Car Stereo Wars.

In my Sparks entries [artists with one song], I talk about The Cab, Cascada's fast and slow versions of the same song, Chronic Future, Childish Gambino's "This is America," Chignon's "Malaguena Salerosa," Civil Twilight's "Letters from the Sky," and Cher, Nancy Sinatra and Chantal Chamberland's versions of "Bang Bang."

Finally, in my Followup segment, I talk about Paul Durham's "A Sweet Life." Check it out at https://www.blacklabworld.com.

Any "music" anyone thought they heard in this tiny indie podcast was simple sketch reference included for illustrative purposes to prompt listeners to track down and explore commercially available music through officially licensed commercial sources and is by no means meant to infringe on anyone's copyright or licensure.

And for more, please add, subscribe and follow me wherever you get your podcasts, or contact me through the link above or by emailing [email protected]. Happy listening!

Hiya! I'm Terry J. Aman, host of VideoFuzzy the Soundtrack, and in episode 4: Fascination Street, I talk about the first commercially produced cassettes added to my music collection circa 1989, including The Cure. And for more on The Cure, The Cult, Chignon, Civil Twilight, Carly, Christina and more, add, follow and subscribe to VideoFuzzy the Soundtrack, wherever you get your podcasts!

P.S.: Any "music" anyone thought they heard in this tiny indie podcast was simple sketch reference included for illustrative purposes to prompt listeners to track down and explore commercially available music through officially licensed distribution agreements and is by no means meant to infringe on anyone's copyright or licensure.

And for more, please add, subscribe and follow me wherever you get your podcasts, or contact me through my show notes at VideoFuzzy the Soundtrack or by emailing [email protected]. Happy listening!

Hiya! My name's Terry J. Aman and in this, my third episode of VideoFuzzy the Soundtrack titled "I Need to Be Bold," I lead with comments on, well, episode 2 -- this project is still a little bit "seat of my pants" and I'm still figuring things out, formatwise. This episode focused on artists in my collection beginning with the letter B.

But I do get into my title track commentary soon enough, talking about having taken in a couple of Brenda Weiler concerts in the 1990s and the circumstances around having four album releases worth of material in my music library and three tracks from a fifth. I dig into her lyrics and explore the song "Bold" from her 2000 "Fly Me Back" release, link to that one here: https://youtu.be/zGdxQ475ah0

In Lost Tracks, I talk about welcoming her "Cold Weather" LP back into my collection and wonder aloud about the other eight tracks of her 2007 "End the Rain" release that I seem to be missing. Other additions for this category include Buster Poindexter's "Hot Hot Hot," Bruce Springsteen's "Radio Nowhere," Blues Travelers' "Hook," Billy Joel's "Pressure," Blue October's "Hate Me," Brooke's cover of "Time After Time," the Bangles cover of "Hazy Shade of Winter," Big Red Button's "Let The Old Ways Die," Better Than Ezra's "Desperately Wanting," and Beth Orton's "Anywhere."

In Influences, I talk about Alanis Morissette's "Jagged Little Pill" and "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie" in my collection and almost seeing her in concert a long time ago when Tori Amos opened for her in Minneapolis. Then I talked to my friend Marc Bailey about Black Lab, a group who based on his recommendation I purchased their "Greatest Hits" compilation. We also talked about their LP "A Raven Has My Heart," and Black Lab lead singer Paul Durham's 2023 solo LP release "This Sweet Life." Link: https://www.blacklabworld.com

Then I interview Minot, N.D., artist Brent Braniff about now three album releases in my music collection, including "So Who Am I Supposed to Impress?" and "Saving the World," his past work with producer Chad Wheeling, and his 2022 solo release "Proof," as well as his plans for upcoming projects. I also include a comment from Brent after my closing, shaping some of his longtime musical philosophy. Brent's work is available to review and purchase on Apple Music.

Other influences in my collection include "Time Capsule: Songs for a New Generation" by The B-52s, "Star" by Belly and "A Slow Dance" a DJ friend of mine in Denver named Drew Brady released as Brother Saturn. Also, "Kept the Key to Get His Stuff" by Ben Wilinski, "No Parking" and "Wasteland" by Brakelazy, "On Flame with Rock 'n Roll" by Blue Oyster Cult, Blind Melon's self-titled release, "Church of Scars" by Bishop Briggs and "Sixteen Stone," "Razorblade Suitcase" and "The Science of Things" by Bush. As well as "Heaven on Earth" by Belinda Carlisle, "All I Want" by Bernadette Moley and "From the Mouth" by The Blenders.

My Breakouts section includes "If U Seek Amy" and "I Wanna Go" by Britney Spears, "Bottoms Up" and "Kick It in the Sticks" by Brantley Gilbert, "Livin' on a Prayer," "Keep the Faith," "It's My Life," "We Weren't Born to Follow" and "Have a Nice Day" by Jon Bon Jovi, "French Kiss" and "The Middle" by Bosco Rogers, and an EP titled "Fathers as Robots" by Billy Schuh & The Foundry, now Foundry Field Recordings.

And under Sparks I talk about "Radio Nowhere" by Bruce Springsteen, "It's All About Me" by the Bit Players in "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog," Baz Luhrman's "Sparkling Diamonds" suite from "Moulin Rouge," Billy Crystal as his Fernando character with "You Look Mahvelous" and Bree Sharp's "David Duchovny."

I had Broadcast's "The Book Lovers" and Burt Bacharach's "What the World Needs Now is Love Sweet Love" from the "Austin Powers" soundtrack, The Black Keys' "I'll Be Your Man" from the "Rescue Me" soundtrack, Bone Thugs n' Harmony's "Look Into My Eyes" from the "Music from and Inspired by Batman and Robin" soundtrack, and I added Bloody Civilian's "Wake Up" feat. Rema, Burna Boy's "Alone" and Blue Rojo's "Inframundo" from the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" soundtrack. Also, Billy Thorpe's "Children of the Sun," I heard that as part of the second season of "Fargo" on FX. I also touch on Bryan Adams' "Run to You," Bob Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues," Breathe Carolina's punk cover of Miley Cyrus' "See You Again," Blu Cantrell's "Hit 'em Up Style" and Blondie's "Rapture."

Finally, I want to thank my friend Paul Johnson [his bitingly clever "Luminol (Circumstantial)" is available on Apple Music and Spotify] for introducing me to Bo Burnham's comic original "White Woman's Instagram," which I thought was a fun cultural comment.

Any "music" anyone thought they heard in this tiny indie podcast was simple sketch reference included for illustrative purposes to prompt listeners to track down and explore commercially available music through officially licensed commercial sources and is by no means meant to infringe on anyone's copyright or licensure.

And for more, please add, subscribe and follow me wherever you get your podcasts, or contact me through the link above or by emailing [email protected]. Happy listening!

Hiya! I'm Terry J. Aman, host of VideoFuzzy the Soundtrack. In episode 3 I chat about Brenda Weiler, Black Lab, Brent Braniff, the B-52s, Belly, Brother Saturn, Billy Schuh & the Foundry, Britney Spears, Brantley Gilbert, Bishop Briggs, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi and Bush. This episode is brought to you by the letter B!

Hi! My name is Terry J. Aman, and welcome to "VideoFuzzy the Soundtrack," the soundtrack of my life, a nostalgic grab bag of how now and what's that, this episode focused on artists in my collection beginning with the letter A.

Songs highlighted in this episode include:

Aimee Mann "Whatever," 1993: https://bit.ly/3tjDs1f

Fifty Years After the Fair: https://bit.ly/3EkY0g1 I've Had It: https://bit.ly/3TmXd2x I Could Hurt You Now: https://bit.ly/3A3QQuq 4th of July: https://bit.ly/3NSk98R Could've Been Anyone: https://bit.ly/3UnawRU I Should've Known: http://bit.ly/3G9b0H1

ABBA, ABBA Gold, 1992: https://bit.ly/3fSS8Bl

Ace of Base, Official Music Videos: http://bit.ly/3NVx7CI

Aerosmith, Big Ones, 1994: https://bit.ly/3hxqGcY

Alabama 3 "Too Sick to Pray," 2000: http://bit.ly/3tkSxzK

Alison Krauss, "It Doesn't Matter," 1997: http://bit.ly/3G2pzMA

Alison Krauss, "I Never Cared for You," 2017: https://bit.ly/3A538mh

AmaLee "Again," Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood, 2016: http://bit.ly/3Emr4E5

Ani DiFranco, "Little Plastic Castle," 1998: http://bit.ly/3fRgvzB

Ani Difranco, "Not So Soft," 1991: http://bit.ly/3A4nOL9

Ani Difranco, "Puddle Dive," 1993: http://bit.ly/3tkMdrZ

Anna Nalick, "Breathe (2 A.M.)," 2005: http://bit.ly/3UMwnC5

Annie Lennox, "Diva," 1992: https://bit.ly/3UtraPN

Annie Lennox, "Little Bird, 1992: http://bit.ly/3Trm3P0

Soundtrack: "Slumdog Millionaire," 2008: https://bit.ly/3DUyQDL

Outliers:

"As Fourty Sleeps" self-titled LP, 2007, is available through Apple Music.

Amanda Stark's "Stark Raving" from 1993 appears to be entirely unavailable.

This episode will introduce you to VideoFuzzy the Soundtrack, and what I'm hoping to accomplish here. As my friend Angelina Caskin says: "If a person's got a music collection, they ought to listen to it." In that spirit, I'll be exploring my collection of analog and digital entries dating back to the late 1980s, assessing and discussing them as I go.

I set a few ground rules as I begin this process. 1) Limit inside baseball - I'll try to avoid getting into the weeds of sound levels and transfer quality as I talk about this collection, and focus on ... 2) Limit trivia - We're all connected to the same internet. As I'm talking about my collection, I want to share more of the memories the songs themselves bring up, less what we could all find on Wikipedia, and 3) Reach out. If I talk about a song or an artist and that sparks some interest for you, I'll be sharing links made available by labels, license-holders or the artists themselves; you can check them out and buy them or add them to your streaming service playlist. I feel artists should get paid. I don't intend to interfere with that at all.

This is the brand-spankin'est new episode for a project that is still in the earliest of days, but getting us started, for this one I talk about R.E.M.'s "So Fast, So Numb" off their 1996 release "New Adventures in Hi-Fi" LP; the "Title Track" in this case references the lyric "This is Me." Link: https://youtu.be/et3y8hqKwCM Happy listening!