http://geeksofdoom.com Stuff by geeks, about geeks, for geeks. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:00:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/17/contest-paul-mccartneys-good-evening-new-york-city-cddvd/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/17/contest-paul-mccartneys-good-evening-new-york-city-cddvd/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:39:20 +0000 The Geeks of Doom http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=32471 Paul McCartney played the inaugural concerts at New York's Citi Field, the site of the former Shea Stadium, the same place the musician performed with The Beatles back in 1965 to thousands of screaming fans.

Now, McCartney's three-night run at Citi Field has been captured in his latest live album Good Evening New York City, which was released today in both standard and deluxe formats.

We here at Geeks of Doom have both formats to give away to some lucky readers!

Two (2) winners will each receive:

-- One (1) Good Evening New York City Deluxe 3-disc CD/DVD by Paul McCartney

Two (2) winners will each receive:

-- One (1) Good Evening New York City 2-disc CD/DVD by Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney's historic three-night musical christening of New York's Citi Field, witnessed by 120,000-plus attendees and universally hailed as a concert experience for the ages, will be immortalized November 17 when Hear Music/Concord Music Group releases Good Evening New York City [...] ]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/17/contest-paul-mccartneys-good-evening-new-york-city-cddvd/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/15/lita-ford-talks-runaways-movie-meets-star-scout-taylor-compton/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/15/lita-ford-talks-runaways-movie-meets-star-scout-taylor-compton/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:12:14 +0000 Empress Eve Lita FordScout Taylor-ComptonThe Runaways http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=33264 Lita Ford broke her silence regarding the bio-pic about The Runaways, the bio-pic based on the 1970s all-girl band of the same name of which Ford was the lead guitarist.

"Most people would want to be in a movie, but I sure didn't want anything to do with this one," admits Ford about the film, which has the working title of The Runaways. "They're using my name and that makes me nervous as some of the people involved have tried to destroy my career since 1980."

The film, written and directed by Floria Sigismondi based on Runaways singer Cherie Currie’s memoirs, stars Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett, Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie, and Scout Taylor Compton as Lita Ford, and is scheduled for theatrical release in 2010

Apparently, Ford's apprehension about The Runaways has changed a bit now that she's actually met the 20-year-old actress who will portray her in the movie. Compton made a special trip out to Harrah's in Lake Tahoe, Nevada last week to see Ford perform with Queensryche and to meet the musician. (See pictures from the meeting here.) [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/15/lita-ford-talks-runaways-movie-meets-star-scout-taylor-compton/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/15/judas-priest-frontman-releases-holiday-album/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/15/judas-priest-frontman-releases-holiday-album/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:48:05 +0000 Empress Eve ChristmasHeavy Metal MusicJudas PriestRob Halford http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=33254
And glory be, because Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford has just released a holiday album with his solo project Halford!

Halford III: Winter Songs is a collection of classic holiday songs given a heavy metal arrangement, like on "Oh Holy Night" and "What Child Is This?", along with new holiday songs written and arranged by Halford ("Get Into the Spirit").

Seriously, do I need to explain any further why this album is a must-have? I didn't think so.

I'd say this is going on my Christmas wish list, but I can't wait that long. I'm buy it right this minute on MP3 [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/15/judas-priest-frontman-releases-holiday-album/feed/ 3 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/14/mp3-album-deal-the-cars-candy-o/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/14/mp3-album-deal-the-cars-candy-o/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:51:39 +0000 Empress Eve http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=33219 Candy-O by The Cars for only $2.99.

The quadruple-platinum album, originally released in 1979, was the sophomore effort for the Boston-based new wave pop band and included the popular tunes "Let's Go," "Dangerous Type," and the title track -- three great songs definitely worth the three bucks on their own.

Written by frontman Ric Ocasek with vocals by bassist Benjamin Orr, "Let's Go" is probably the most recognizable by the general public, especially since its currently being used in TV ads for Lee Jeans.

Note, this sale is today only [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/14/mp3-album-deal-the-cars-candy-o/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/10/video-the-music-of-disneys-the-princess-and-the-frog/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/10/video-the-music-of-disneys-the-princess-and-the-frog/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:22:15 +0000 CrueChik Anika Noni RoseDisneyThe Princess and the Frog http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=32926 The Princess and The Frog. Like many wannabe princesses, I’m anxiously awaiting my chance to become acquainted with Tiana and her friends from the bayou of New Orleans, and we get a chance to do just that in this new video featuring Anika Noni Rose, the voice of Princess Tiana.

Check out the video here below.

Rose is truly lovely, and her love for her role shines brightly through as she talks about some of her favorite characters and music from the movie.

Fortunately, there’s no need to wait for the film's November 25th limited release to hear the music that accompanies this latest Disney masterpiece! The Princess and the Frog Soundtrack is being released on November 23 and may be pre-ordered right now [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/11/10/video-the-music-of-disneys-the-princess-and-the-frog/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/31/halloween-deals-ghostbusters-video-game-nightmare-revisited-mp3-more/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/31/halloween-deals-ghostbusters-video-game-nightmare-revisited-mp3-more/#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:50:50 +0000 Empress Eve CandymanDanny ElfmanDraculaGhostbustersThe MunstersThe Nightmare Before Christmas http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=32200
Yes, the holiday of witches, goblins, and ghouls has arrived, and there's a lot of great deals out there to take advantage of on this glorious day. Check out today's offerings, including some low-priced movie rentals!

As I was compiling this list, the first "Lightning Deal" at Amazon went up, so I'm adding it quickly to the top of this post so you can see it before it runs out at 9am PST (or while supplies last before that): Zombie Bundle: Day of the Dead, Dawn of the Dead, Evil Dead II on Blu-ray.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game - Slimer Edition

First up, the Gold Box deal of the day over at Amazon is Ghostbusters: The Video Game - Slimer Edition for Xbox 360 for only $44.98 (that's 36% off the list price of $69.99). This deal is for today only while supplies last [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/31/halloween-deals-ghostbusters-video-game-nightmare-revisited-mp3-more/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/16/mp3-deal-twilight-saga-new-moon-soundtrack/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/16/mp3-deal-twilight-saga-new-moon-soundtrack/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:39:12 +0000 Empress Eve Death Cab For CutieNew MoonThe Twilight SagaThe Twilight Saga: New MoonTwilight http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=31174 The Twilight Saga: New Moon Soundtrack CD is out today and the album has been streaming pre-release for free on MySpace for the last few days.

Now, Amazon is offering up the MP3 version as their MP3 deal of the day for only $4.99.

That's means, no waiting -- get it right this minute!

The soundtrack features songs by Muse, Death Cab For Cutie, Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, The Killers, and more.

Grab this deal while you can, these usually last one day only [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/16/mp3-deal-twilight-saga-new-moon-soundtrack/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/14/presenting-the-sirius-xm-radio-monty-python-channel/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/14/presenting-the-sirius-xm-radio-monty-python-channel/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:43:02 +0000 The Movie God ComedyEric IdleJohn CleeseMichael PalinMonty PythonSiriusTerry GilliamTerry JonesXM http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=31081 Monty Python. The channel will start the day after the five remaining members -- John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin -- are in New York to receive their Outstanding Contribution to Film and Television award from BAFTA (Read: Monty Python’s Flying Circus Officially Turns 40).

The new channel is being put on the air for the comedy troupe's 40th anniversary celebration, and it will feature 24-hour a day Python songs and clips from their many different skits and popular movies. Members of the gang will show up from time-to-time to reflect on their many classic contributions to comedic history, and some of the clips and songs aired will be introduced by different celebrity fans.

Sadly, good things never last forever, and fans of Monty Python will have to get their fill. The Monty Python channel will only be available for a depressingly short 10-day period. [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/14/presenting-the-sirius-xm-radio-monty-python-channel/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/13/twilight-new-moon-soundtrack-release-date-moved-up-first-look-at-eclipse/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/13/twilight-new-moon-soundtrack-release-date-moved-up-first-look-at-eclipse/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:29:27 +0000 The Geeks of Doom EclipseNew MoonTaylor LautnerThe Twilight SagaThe Twilight Saga: New Moon http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=31031 Twilight Saga news today, this time regarding the New Moon soundtrack, the first image from Eclipse, and images and video from star Taylor Lautner's Rolling Stone magazine shoot. First up, is the big breaking news from Twilight on Twitter…

“Due to overwhelming demand, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON soundtrack is being released this Friday!”

NICE!!! I’ve already pre-ordered it so be sure to check out my review shortly after its release. You can pre-order The Twilight Saga: New Moon - Soundtrack right now!

Also, The Twilight Saga New Moon: The Score, composed by Alexandre Desplat, will be released on November 24th and is available for pre-order now for $16.99.

Now, 39 days before the premiere of New Moon, a first look at Eclipse is out in the form of a People magazine New Moon special edition issue [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/13/twilight-new-moon-soundtrack-release-date-moved-up-first-look-at-eclipse/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/11/anvil-to-make-cameo-in-seth-rogens-the-green-hornet-story-of-anvil-first-screener-out-of-the-oscar-gate/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/11/anvil-to-make-cameo-in-seth-rogens-the-green-hornet-story-of-anvil-first-screener-out-of-the-oscar-gate/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:57:14 +0000 The Movie God AnvilAnvil! The Story of AnvilLittle Miss SunshineMetallicaMichel GondryRobb ReinerSeth RogenSteve KudlowThe Green Hornet http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=30849 Anvil is one of the better ones we've seen as of late. Their documentary, Anvil! The Story of Anvil has received almost purely raving reviews (98% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes), and has re-entered the band into the public eye, where they surely deserve to be.

In their re-acquired fame, the band -- consisting of Steve Kudlow, Robb Reiner, and Glenn Five -- have found themselves playing festivals and shows again, recording a new album, and appearing on many different popular talk shows. Better yet, they've apparently even netted themselves another movie gig: a cameo appearance in Seth Rogen and Michel Gondry's The Green Hornet adaptation. As it turns out, Gondry is one of the many fans of the band and brought them in to film a brief scene where they actually explode while playing a rock club -- likely to be the work of a villain that the Hornet will have to pursue and apprehend. [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/11/anvil-to-make-cameo-in-seth-rogens-the-green-hornet-story-of-anvil-first-screener-out-of-the-oscar-gate/feed/ 1 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/09/behind-the-scenes-peek-making-the-where-the-wild-things-are-soundtrack/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/09/behind-the-scenes-peek-making-the-where-the-wild-things-are-soundtrack/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:42:41 +0000 The Movie God Catherine KeenerForest WhitakerJames GandolfiniKaren OMax RecordsPaul DanoSpike JonzeWhere The Wild Things AreYeah Yeah Yeahs http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=30815 Spike Jonze's Where the Wild Things Are by Karen O was up to listen to free of charge (Read: New ‘Where The Wild Things Are’ Images Set To The Full Soundtrack). You can still head over there and listen if you have not yet done so (it's very good), and now you can peek at an equally good little video showcasing the making of said soundtrack.

The feature talks about how Jonze always had Karen O in mind for the music, and how her work with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs always had a that childlike innocence to it. You'll see the movie's young star, Max Records, in the studio to do some small voice recordings for the tracks; a peek a what looks like a really beautiful snowy scene using a Daniel Johnston (The Devil and Daniel Johnston) cover song; as well as their use of a children's choir in some of the recordings. [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/09/behind-the-scenes-peek-making-the-where-the-wild-things-are-soundtrack/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/09/kiss-lends-their-likeness-to-mms-candy/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/09/kiss-lends-their-likeness-to-mms-candy/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:43:45 +0000 Empress Eve Gene SimmonsKissMars CandyPaul Stanley http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=30742 KISS concert at New York's Nassau Coliseum, I thought I'd pass along the news that Mars Direct Inc has created a special KISS® Blend of their popular M&M's candy.

All four current members of the rock band -- Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer, and Eric Singer -- each have their iconic KISS in make-up faces on the colorful chocolate candies.

The MY M&M'S® KISS® Blend features four customized packages and is available for a limited time only, exclusively at Walmart locations nationwide with a suggested retail price of $6.00.

KISS is pretty much known to stamp their name and faces on anything that will make them an extra buck (hence the reason why they're still rolling in it 35 years after their musical debut). They even have a KISS Koffin! So, adding their faces to a popular candy is not so shocking [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/09/kiss-lends-their-likeness-to-mms-candy/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/08/watch-new-death-cab-for-cutie-video-has-exclusive-twilight-new-moon-footage/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/08/watch-new-death-cab-for-cutie-video-has-exclusive-twilight-new-moon-footage/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:53:21 +0000 Empress Eve Death Cab For CutieNew MoonThe Twilight Saga: New MoonTwilight http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=30718 soundtrack for Twilight: New Moon hits stores on October 20 featuring artists such as Muse, Death Cab For Cutie, Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, and The Killers.

The video for Death Cab for Cutie’s “Meet Me on the Equinox” has been released and it contains exclusive footage from New Moon. Watch the video, which shows the band performing cut with scenes from the upcoming film, here below.

Vanity Fair recently interviewed a few of the lesser-known bands on the soundtrack [well, lesser known to me at least] -- Sea Wolf, OK Go, Bon Iver, and St. Vincent -- asking each performer if they knew during which scene their song would appear, along with other questions about their career and their thoughts on Twilight.

Some of the musicians did know where their songs would appear; one in particular -- Sea Wolf's “The Violet Hour” -- will be during a house-party scene. (We can guess which house party this is, right?) [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/08/watch-new-death-cab-for-cutie-video-has-exclusive-twilight-new-moon-footage/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/06/dvd-review-anvil-the-story-of-anvil/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/06/dvd-review-anvil-the-story-of-anvil/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:26:00 +0000 Obi-Dan AnvilAnvil! The Story of AnvilChris TsangaridesRobb ReinerSacha GervasiSteve 039Lips039 KudlowSteve Kudlow http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=30588 Anvil! The Story Of Anvil
Directed by Sacha Gervasi
Starring Steve 'Lips' Kudlow, Robb Reiner, Chris Tsangarides
Release date: October 6, 2009

In the big hair and spandex-filled summer of 1984, a huge music tour took Japan by storm. A collection of the world's biggest metal bands like Twisted Sister, W.A.S.P., Scorpions, Whitesnake, and Bon Jovi were on the bill. Also sharing the stage was Anvil, a young band gaining notoriety and respect thanks to their incredible musicianship and a lead singer who enjoyed playing his guitar with a dildo. After this tour the bands involved continued their ascent to rock stardom each selling millions of records and playing sell-out tours. All, that is, except Anvil. For them it didn't work out and never again would they reach those heights.

In Anvil! The Story of Anvil metal icons like Scott Ian (Anthrax), Slash (Guns n Roses), Lars Ulrich (Metallica), and Lemmy (Motorhead) talk about how highly they rated Anvil. In the early 80s, Anvil was the band they wanted to emulate, the band that made them perform better, and afterwards the band that they couldn't believe didn't make it. But, as Lemmy says here, “You've got to be in the right place at the right time.” Anvil never was. After Japan Anvil could have given up playing, content to live off their 15 minutes of fame, ready to tell the grandkids about that brief moment in time they were rock stars. But no: In the decades since, the band has continued to play live shows, record albums and attract new fans. Anvil! The Story Of Anvil documents the band as they continue to try and 'make it' and record their 13th studio album, This Is Thirteen [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/10/06/dvd-review-anvil-the-story-of-anvil/feed/ 1 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/09/30/new-where-the-wild-things-are-images-set-to-the-full-soundtrack/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/09/30/new-where-the-wild-things-are-images-set-to-the-full-soundtrack/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:12:47 +0000 The Movie God AmazonMaurice SendakMax RecordssoundtrackSpike JonzeWarner BrothersWhere The Wild Things Are http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=30134 Spike Jonze's Where the Wild Things Are is about to finally be released in theaters on October 16, 2009. It's been a while since the trailer was released and our excitement was at an all-time high, so right here and now you can listen to the entire movie soundtrack free online. Even better, while listening to the music that shall accompany this beautiful film, you can also check out a bunch of new images from the movie and its production. The soundtrack contains original songs by Karen O And The Kids -- Karen O as in the singer of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

As you all likely know, the movie has endured a battle to get to our eyes, with rumors at one point claiming that the movie had been entirely scrapped and Jonze taken off the job by Warner Brothers because it was too dark and they wanted it more aimed at kids. Thankfully it was decided that the original vision was obviously the best, and things moved forward as planned.

Where the Wild Things Are is based on the novel by Maurice Sendak about a young boy named Max (Max Records) who becomes angry with his mother and travels dangerous seas to mystical lands inhabited by large creatures known as the Wild Things who decide to make Max their king.

Click on over to the other side to listen to the soundtrack and check out the images. The soundtrack was also released yesterday on CD, MP3, and vinyl. May I suggest throwing on the music before enjoying the pictures. Sets the tone quite nicely. Head on over to io9 for more images [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/09/30/new-where-the-wild-things-are-images-set-to-the-full-soundtrack/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/09/27/mp3-deal-the-wizard-of-oz-original-soundtrack/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/09/27/mp3-deal-the-wizard-of-oz-original-soundtrack/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:35:35 +0000 Empress Eve soundtrackThe Wizard of Oz http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=29996 The Wizard Of Oz: Original Soundtrack for only $3.99.

This deal coincides with the upcoming release of the 70th Anniversary of the film on Two-Disc Special Edition DVD and its first time on Blu-ray with the Ultimate Collector's Edition Blu-ray Box Set (both scheduled for release this Tuesday, September 29, 2009).

The MP3 album comes with 17 tracks, all of which are the original performances from the 1939 classic starring Judy Garland as Dorothy, the young girl from Kansas who one day finds herself in the merry old land of Oz. "Over the Rainbow," the Munchinland sequence, and "We're Off To See The Wizard" are among the many songs on the album [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/09/27/mp3-deal-the-wizard-of-oz-original-soundtrack/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/09/25/video-sneak-peek-boyz-ii-mens-psych-theme-song/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/09/25/video-sneak-peek-boyz-ii-mens-psych-theme-song/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:57:10 +0000 Empress Eve Dule HillJaleel WhiteJames RodayKenan ThompsonMichael JacksonPsych http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=29922 Psych is all of its throwbacks to '80s music and culture.

Oftentimes, the show's main characters, childhood friends turned 'psychic' detectives Sean (James Roday) and Gus (Dule Hill), will put on their old '80s duds and bust out a song by the likes of Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Wham.

Tonight's new episode, titled "High Top Fade Out," will feature a version of the show's catchy theme song "I Know You Know" as performed by '80s boy band sensation Boys II Men. You can check out the video of tonight's special opening credits here [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/09/25/video-sneak-peek-boyz-ii-mens-psych-theme-song/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/09/25/mp3-deal-absolution-by-muse-299-free-song-by-the-donnas/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/09/25/mp3-deal-absolution-by-muse-299-free-song-by-the-donnas/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:20:37 +0000 Empress Eve MP3MuseThe Donnas http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=29911 Absolution by the band Muse for only $2.99.

This is the third album by the UK band and contains two of their American hits "Time Is Running Out" and "Hysteria," and a total of 15 songs. Muse is current the support band on U2's tour.

Another worthy MP3 mention is the FREE download of the song "Perfect Stranger" by The Donnas from their recently released Greatest Hits album (a deal in and of itself at $8.99 for 16 songs) [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/09/25/mp3-deal-absolution-by-muse-299-free-song-by-the-donnas/feed/ 0 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/09/22/6-legal-ways-to-share-and-discover-music/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/09/22/6-legal-ways-to-share-and-discover-music/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:23:40 +0000 Tom Cheredar technology http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=22988 Fucking ecstatic does not begin to adequately describe how happy I am that the dark period of music socialization is over. And in case you aren't sure the time frame I'm speaking of, it's the period in which people had to really work in order to discover and share new music by listening to FM radio, buying overpriced albums at a retail store or my *least* favorite, speaking to a group of self important douchebag music snobs. None of those options were ideal for the sake of discovery, but they were even worse for the sake of sharing.

Technology has ushered in so many new (legal) ways to socialize about music, none of which involve an abundance of black t-shirts or $5 covers at the door.

Blip.fm

If you've ever had the urge to communicate solely through notes and lyrics, then blip.fm will become an addiction. It's by far my favorite new way to socialize about music. Blip.fm is a service that allows you to listen to virtually any song by "blipping" it to your own personal stream -- similar to Twitter. Also like Twitter, each song you blip is accompanied by an optional 150-character message. Users "listen" or "follow" other people's blips, which are aggregated in real time to a custom feed that acts as a playlist. However, if you get tired of this playlist you can always navigate to someone else's [...]]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/09/22/6-legal-ways-to-share-and-discover-music/feed/ 2 http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/09/17/dragoncon-09-video-unknown-hinson-performance/ http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/09/17/dragoncon-09-video-unknown-hinson-performance/#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:01:08 +0000 Tom Cheredar DragonConSquidbilliesUnknown Hinson http://geeksofdoom.com/?p=29548 Adult Swim's Squidbillies, never had there been an animated program that so eloquently embodied the life of an alcoholic talking squid and his illegitimate son in the rural foothills of Georgia.

Such is true of the voice acting for Squidbillies's hillbilly squid Early Cuyler, who routinely provides a plethora of thought provoking philosophical quotes such as his dinner table prayer:

"Dear lord... please allow this dangerous combination of hair spray, bat slobber, and D.O.T. four automatic transmission fluid to excite my mind, occupy my spirits, and enrage my body, provoking me to kick any man or woman in the back of the head regardless of what he or she has or has not done unto me."

Lines of dialog like that can only be delivered effectively by one man, Stuart Daniel Baker a.k.a. the legendary Unknown Hinson. And long before becoming the voice of Early Cuyler, Hinson made a name for himself as a Rockabilly musician who is still touring. His songs are exactly how you'd imagine them to be (ridiculous and offensive). Actually, the amount of ridiculous shit that comes out of this man's mouth is pretty much exactly like his Squidbillies character.

For proof I've provided videos of Unknown Hinson's performance at the Dragon*Con 2009 Squidbillies panel...]]> http://geeksofdoom.com/2009/09/17/dragoncon-09-video-unknown-hinson-performance/feed/ 0