#darryl thompson

[myvinylplaylist]

Peter Tosh: Wanted Dread & Alive (1981)

Rolling Stones Records

#my vinyl playlist #peter tosh #robbie shakespeare #sly dunbar #mickey chung #darryl thompson #robbie Lyn #keith sterling #iziah thompson #noel Simms #the tamlins #gwen guthrie #rolling stones records #reggae #roots reggae #80’s music #record cover #album cover #album art #vinyl records

[c-40]

A-T-3 255 Gwen Guthrie - Seventh Heaven

Gwen Guthrie's second album Portrait is released in 1983. It was recorded at Compass Point in Nassau with the same all-stars as her debut, Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Wally Badarou, Darryl Thompson, and Steven Stanley. As you'd expect from such a prolific songwriter and backing singer with a great supporting cast It's a terrific album

Larry Levan had remixed It Should Have Been You which was released as a single from her debut album. Levan was given the master tapes for Portrait and to Island Records horror spent too much expensive studio time to their liking remixing it, and this was when record companies had budgets to spend on lesser known artists. I remember watching the Brian Duffy documentary The Man Who Shot the 60s, Duffy produced the now iconic sleeve artwork for David Bowie's album Aladdin Sane, his advice to Bowie was spend as much of the record company's money as you can and then to recoup there investment they have to promote you. Promotion budgets are a big deal, you could have made they greatest album of all time but if nobody knows about it it's going to get buried. It helped that by Aladdin Sane had had his breakthrough and was already being seen as a major star, Gwen Guthrie wasn't that fortunate

Perhaps Larry Levan didn't spend enough of Island's money because his remixes sat on a shelf for two years and other than his remixes for Peanut Butter and Hopscotch the only place you could here Larry Levan's other remixes from these sessions was at the Paradise Garage played off reel-to-reel tapes. Paradise Garage was one of the most famous clubs on the planet and it was Larry Levan that made that happen. Gwen Guthrie became known as 'The First Lady Of The Paradise Garage' because of her live performances there and Levan playing his remixes of her records in his sets.

In 1985 Island release some of Levan's remixes as the mini-album Padlock (Special Mixes). The mini-album is credited to Levan with Gwen Guthrie demoted to featured performer alongside Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Wally Badarou, and Darryl Thompson. We can extract from this decision that it was decided by the record company that Larry Levan was creating demand for these records to be put out and it was Levan' name that would get punters handing over their cash. Padlock sold much better than Portrait once it was released, Peanut Butter was reissued, Padlock was released as a single, as was Seventh Heaven (in the UK this came out around the time of Gwen's biggest success Aint Nothing Going On But The Rent in 1986, with Levan's remixes of Getting Hot and It Should Have Been You off Gwen's self-titled debut)

Going back to the issue of samples like I mentioned the other day Seventh Heaven, the Larry Levan remix, has been sampled in hip hop, rnb, and dance music over and over for tracks by the likes of Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, Busta Rhymes, Leaders Of The New School, Redman, Dilated Peoples, El-P, Public Enemy, Amil feat Beyoncé, Eric Sermon, Kenny Dope, Spinna, Tek 9, Dj Krust...

On a decent system with those synths and drums flying past you is my idea of heaven

#1983 #gwen guthrie #larry levan #sly and robbie #wally badarou #steven stanley #darryl thompson #disco #boogie #garage house #compass point #new york #usa #80s music

[diyeipetea]

Diez de... septiembre de 2022 (II). Por Pachi Tapiz [Grabaciones de jazz]

Diez de… septiembre de 2022 (II). Por Pachi Tapiz [Grabaciones de jazz]

Segunda entrega de Diez de… variada como siempre. Entre otras grabaciones, incluye varios homenajes: Ethan Philion a MIngus, Lluís Vidal y David Xiru a Carla Bley, Ray Paz a Sean Levitt, Pat Thomas a Anthony Braxton. Dos directos de Eddie Harris y las bandas de los hermanos Brecker. Y también un bonito disco de Duke Ellington junto a Billy Strayhorn. Diez de… 1: Ethan Philion: Meditations on…

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#Adam Nussbaum #Alexis Lombre #Antonis Anissegos #Billy Strayhorn #Bob Berg #Brendan Whalen #Carla Bley #Carme Canela #Celano / Badenhorst / Baggiani #Celano / Badenhorst / Baggiani feat. Wolfert Brederode #Celano / Badenhorst / Baggiani feat. Wolfert Brederode Carnet Imaginaire (Challenge Records 2022) #Challenge Records #charles mingus #Dana Hall #Darryl Thompson #David Kikoski #David Xirgu #Dieter Ilg #Dikeman / Gonzalez / Håker Flaten / Horne #Dikeman / Gonzalez / Håker Flaten / Horne Texas Butt Biters (Astral Spirits 2022) #Discus Music #Duke Ellington #Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn: Great Times! #Eddie Harris #Eddie Harris Live At Fabrik. Hamburg 1988 (2CD. Fabrik. Jazzline Classics. 2022) #Ethan Philion #Ethan Philion: Meditations on Mingus #Geof Bradfield #Gerhard Gschlößl #Guillermo Celano

[soupy-sez]

Darryl Jenifer, Adam Yauch, Doug E. Beans, and Tom Cushman of Brooklyn, 1987, photos by Greg Phillips and Dorothy Law [X]

#brooklyn band #darryl jenifer #adam yauch #mca #doug thompson #doug e beans #tom cushman #pics #b/w #music #soupy's #beastie boys #bad brains #murphy's law #why shoot near a passing car? He Don't Know

[peantbutter-honeycombs]

Next up Being Adaine Abernant’s little sibling would include…, and/or Being the actual 5th Dad in Dungeons and Daddies (this is not another Denis situation.) would include…

#dimension 20 #fantasy high #adaine abernant #adaine fantasy high #the bad kids #siobahn thompson #brennan lee mulligan #dropout #dungeons and daddies #dndads odyssey #anthony burch #henry oak #darryl wilson #glenn close #ron stampler #dnddads #dungeons and dragons 5e #dungeons and dragons #dnd shenanigans #dnd headcanons

[graphicpolicy]

Preview: Nubia Coronation Special #1

Nubia Coronation Special #1 preview. Amazons from around the world have come to Themyscira to witness history and the crowning of their new leader #comics #comicbooks

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#alitha martinez #becky cloonan #comic books #Comics #darryl banks #david mack #dc comics #jill thompson #marguerite sauvage #nikolas draper-ivey #nubia #nubia coronation special #stephanie williams #vita ayala

[smashpages]

Out this week: Nubia Coronation Special (DC, $5.99)

Following the Trial of the Amazons and the death of Queen Hippolyta, Amazons from around the world assemble on Paradise Island to crown a new queen. Stephanie Williams and Vita Ayala once again co-write the latest chapter for Nubia, champion of the three tribes, working with an all-star art team that includes Alitha Martinez, Darryl Banks, Colleen Doran and Marguerite Sauvage. 

See what other comics and graphic novels arrive in stores this week.

(cover by David Mack)

#new comics tuesday #dc comics #trial of the amazons #nubia #queen nubia #david mack #can't wait for comics #ncbd #comics #dc #comic books #new comics day #new comics #new comic book day #nubia coronation special #stephanie williams #vita ayala #colleen doran #darryl banks #jill thompson #alitha martinez #marguerite sauvage

[the-hottest-band-tournament]

Band lineups

This will include all the band and what lineups have been submitted. It will be updated as more submissions come in. (Not complete at all)

Guns’N Roses: Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan and Steven Adler

Mötley Crüe:  Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee

Queen: Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor

Hanoi Rocks: Michael Monroe, Andy McCoy, Nasty Suicide, Razzle and Sami Yafta

Iron Maiden: Bruce Dickinson, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Steve Harris and Nicko McBrain

Poison: Bret Michaels, C.C. Deville, Bobby Dall and Rikki Rockett

Rush: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart

Anthrax: Frank Bello, Joey Belladonna, Scott Ian, Charlie Benante and Dan Spitz

Possessed:  Jeff Becerra, Mike Torrao, Larry LaLonde and Mike Sus

Bon Jovi: Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, Tico Torres, Alec John Such and Richie Sambora

Skid Row: Sebastian Bach, Dave Sabo, Scotti Hill, Rachel Bolan and Rob Affuso

Talking Heads: David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth and Jerry Harrison

Warrant: Jani Lane, Joey Allen, Erik Turner, Steven Sweet and Jerry Dixon

The Cure: Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Lol Tolhurst, Roger O'Donnell, Porl Thompson and Boris Williams

The Bangles: Susanna Hoffs, Vicki Peterson, Debbi Peterson and Michael Steele

Def Leppard: Rick Savage, Phil Collen, Steve Clark, Rick Allen and Joe Elliott 

The Traveling Wilburys: Nelson Wilbury (George Harrison), Otis Wilbury (Jeff Lynne), Charlie T. Wilbury Jr (Tom Petty), Lefty Wilbury (Roy Orbison), Lucky Wilbury (Bob Dylan)

U2: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.

Dokken: Don Dokken, Mick Brown, Jeff Pilsen and George Lynch

Blondie: Clem Burke, Jimmy Destri, Nigel Harrison, Deborah Harry, Frank Infante and Chris Stein

Duran Duran: Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Andy Taylor and Roger Taylor

Quiet Riot: Kevin DuBrow, Carlos Cavazo , Rudy Sarzo and Frankie Banali

Aerosmith: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer

Dio: Ronnie James Dio, Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain and Vivian Campbell

Metallica: James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Cliff Burton and Lars Ulrich

Winger: Kip Winger, Reb Beach, Paul Taylor and Rod Morgenstein

The Human League: Ian Burden, Philip Oakley, Susan Ann Sulley, Joanne Catherall, Jo Callis, Jim Russell and Philip Adrian Wright

The Clash: Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon

Cinderella: Tom Keiffer, Eric Brittingham, Jeff LeBar and Jim Drinec

Nirvana: Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Chad Channing

The Smiths: Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce

The Police: Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland

They Might Be Giants: John Linnell and John Flansburgh

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Bruce Springsteen, Clarence Clemons, Garry Tallent, Roy Bittan, Danny Federici, Max Weinberg, Nils Lofgren and Patti Scialfa

R.E.M.: Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe

Spın̈al Tap: David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean), Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest), Smalls (Harry Shearer), Viv Savage (David Kaff) and Mick Shrimpton (Ric Parnell)

Tin Machine: David Bowie, Reeves Gabrels, Tony Fox Sales and Hunt Sales

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith and John Frusciante

ZZ Top: Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard

AC/DC: Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, Phil Rudd

Beastie Boys: Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz, Adam "MCA" Yauch and Michael "Mike D" Diamond

Depeche Mode: Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Alan Wilder and Andy Fletcher

The Pogues: Shane MacGowan, James Fearnley, Jen Finer, Terry Woods, Peter “Spider” Stacy, Andrew Ranken, Darryl Hunt and Philip Chevron

Bauhaus: Peter Murphy, Daniel Ash, Kevin Haskins and David J

Prince and the Revolution: Prince, Bobby, Brown Mark, Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman and Matt "Dr." Fink

Joy Division: Ian Curtis, Bernard Summer, Peter Hook and Stephen Morris

Fleetwood Mac: Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood

Devo: Gerald Casale, Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob "Bob 1" Mothersbaugh, Bob "Bob 2" Casale and Alan Myers

Van Halen: David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Michael Anthony and Alex Van Halen

Van Halen (Hagar era): Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen, Michael Anthony and Alex Van Halen

Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: Joan Jett, Ricky Byrd, Gary Ryan and Lee Crystal

Genesis: Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins

Primus: Les Claypool, Larry "Ler" LaLonde and Tim "Herb" Alexander

Ramones: Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone and Marky Ramone

Yes: Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Chris Squire, Tony Kaye andAlan White

Siouxsie and the Banshees: Siouxsie Soux, Steven Severin, Budgie and John McGeoch

Kraftwerk: Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider and Karl Bartos

The Alan Parsons Project: Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson

Hall and Oates: Daryl Hall and John Oates

Echo and the Bunnymen:Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant, Les Pattinson and Pete De Freitas

Tears for Fears: Curt Smith, Roland Ozabal, Ian Stanley and Manny Elias

The Psychedelic Furs: Richard butler, Tim butler, John Ashton and Vince Ely

Misfits:Glenn Danzig, Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, Jerry Only and Arthur Googy

Living Colour: Corey Glover, Vernon Reid, Muzz Skillings and Will Calhoun

XTC:Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding and Dave Gregory

Adam and the Ants: Adam Ant, Marco Pirroni, Merrick, Terry Lee Miall and Gary Tibbs

Run-DMC: Joseph "Run" Simmons, Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels and Jam Master Jay

King Crimson: Adrian Belew, Robert Fripp, Tony Levin and Bill Bruford

Public Enemy: Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Terminator X, The Bomb Squad and Professor Griff

KISS: Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Carr and Bruce Kulick

N.W.A.: Eazy-E, Ice Cube, MC Rend, Dr. Dre , DJ Yella and Arabian Prince

Whitesnake: David Coverdale, John Sykes, Neil Murray, Aynsley Dunbar and Don Airey

Black Sabbath: Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward

Deep Purple: Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, John Lord, Roger Glover and Ian Paice

L.A. Guns: Phil Lewis, Tracii Guns, Mick Cripps, Kelly Nickels, Nickey Alexander and Steve Riley

W.A.S.P.: Blackie Lawless, Chris Holmes, Randy Piper and Tony Richards

The B-52’s: Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Ricky Wilson and Keith Strickland

Vixen: Jan Kuehnemund, Janet Gardner, Share Ross and Roxy Petrucci

The Go Go’s: Belinda Carlisle, Jane Weidlin, Charlotte Caffey, Gina Schock and Kathy Valentine

The Residents: Hardy Fox, All other members have remained anonymous by choice, instead performing with masks on. There are four active Residents in live shows, though it is unknown how many have joined or left the group or been active at any given time.

Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde, Robbie McIntosh, Malcolm Foster and Martin Chamber

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Howie Epstein and Stan Lynch

Asia: John Wetton, Geoff Downes, Steve Howe and Carl Palmer

Jethro Tull: Ian Anderson, Martin Barre, Doane Perry, Peter-John Vettese and Dave Pegg

Green Day: Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and John Kiffmeyer

Journey: Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Gregg Rolie, Ross Valory and Steve Smith

Wham!: George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley

Pet Shop Boys: Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant

The Who: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Kenney Jones

Scorpions: Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker, Matthias Jabs, Francis Buchholz and Herman Rarebell

Heart: Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Howard Leese, Mark Andes and Denny Carmassi

Ratt: Stephen Pearce, Robbin Crosby, Warren DeMartini, Bobby Blotzer and Juan Croucier

The Beach Boys: Mike Love, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Bruce Johnston and Brian Wilson

Queensrÿche: Geoff Tate, Michael Wilton, Chris DeGarmo, Eddie Jackson and Scott Rockenfield

The Cars:

Foreigner:

Marillion:

GWAR:

Max Webster:

Twisted Sister:

Stray Cats:

Megadeth:

The Stone Roses:

Slayer:

Operation Ivy:

Bam Bam:

Cybotron:

#80s bands #hottest 80s band tourney

[why-i-love-comics]

Nubia: Coronation Special #1 (2022)

written by Stephanie Williams & Vita Ayala art by Marguerite Sauvage, Colleen Doran, Darryl Banks, Jill Thompson, Alitha Martinez, Hi-Fi, & Alex Guimares

#wonder woman #nubia #diana prince #DC #wednesday spoilers #spoilers #comic spoilers #wednesday spoiler #comic spoiler

[filmsdee]

In "They Cloned Tyrone," director Darryl Thompson masterfully weaves a captivating tale that melds science fiction with a profound exploration of identity and self-discovery within the Black experience.

The casting is a triumph in itself. The chemistry between leading stars, including John Boyega as the charismatic yet enigmatic Fontaine aka Tyrone. Teyonah Parris as the quick-witted and resourceful Yo-Yo, and Jamie Fox as something like a pimp, Slick Charles ignites the screen.

Boyega's dual portrayal of the original Tyrone and his cloned counterpart showcases his range as an actor, adding layers of complexity to the narrative.

"They Cloned Tyrone" delves into the essence of Black identity, touching on themes of resilience and the search for authenticity.

The cinematography by Malik Sayeed captures the essence of each scene, from the pulsating neon lights of underground labs to the serene, contemplative moments in a forgotten city like Detroit, Milwaukee or Little Rock.

"They Cloned Tyrone" is a triumph not just for the sci-fi genre, but for Black cinema as a whole. With its thought-provoking narrative, exceptional cast, and visually arresting presentation, the film heralds a new wave of storytelling that celebrates the Black experience.

#black film #black art #netflix #they cloned tyrone #film

[lboogie1906]

Jason William Mizell (January 21, 1965 – October 30, 2002) known by his stage name Jam Master Jay, was a musician and DJ. He was the DJ of the influential hip-hop group Run-DMC. During the 1980s, Run-DMC became one of the biggest hip-hop groups and is credited with breaking hip-hop into mainstream music. He was born in Brooklyn, the son of Jesse Mizell and Connie Thompson Mizell. He began playing the trumpet. He learned to play bass, guitar, and drums. He performed at his church and in various bands before discovering turntablism. At the age of 10, he discovered the turntables and started DJing at the age of 13. He was high school friends with Wendell "DJ Hurricane" Fite, known for his 13-year collaboration with The Beastie Boys. He lived in Atlantic City, where turntablism pioneer DJ Def Lou Hauck taught him to crossfade. After a year of DJing, he felt that he was good enough to play in front of people. Originally calling himself Jazzy Jase, he attended Andrew Jackson High School. He became a DJ because he "just wanted to be a part of the band". Before joining Run-D.M.C., he played bass and drums in several garage bands. He joined Joseph "Run" Simmons and Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels just after they graduated from high school and agreed to DJ. On Run-D.M.C's album Raising Hell, he played keyboards, bass, and live drums in addition to his turntable work. He remained in his childhood neighborhood in Hollis his entire life. He established Jam Master Jay Records. The label is most known for signing 50 Cent and Onyx. Jam Master Jay Records folded after Jason Mizell was murdered. His legacy includes the Scratch DJ Academy in Manhattan. The academy was created to "provide unparalleled education and access to the art form of the DJ and producer." Jam Master Jay was related to the Mizell Brothers, a popular production team for Gary Bartz, Johnny "Hammond" Smith, and others. Jam Master Jay was the father of three sons: Jason Mizell Jr. (who performs as DJ Jam Master J'Son), Jesse Mizell, TJ Mizell (also a DJ), and a daughter, Tyra Myricks. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence https://www.instagram.com/p/CnrS-DJLggn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[goalhofer]

Top 10 NHL Point Scorers By Draft: 1970

10: Bob Kelly; 32nd overall, Philadelphia (362) 9: Bill Clement; 18th overall, Philadelphia (364) 8: Loran Thompson; 22nd overall, Toronto (405) 7: Dan Maloney; 14th overall, Chicago (462) 6: Yvon Lambert; 40th overall, Detroit (528) 5: Mike Murphy; 25th overall, New York Rangers (592) 4: Reggie Leach; 3rd overall, Boston (735) 3: Rick MacLeish; 4th overall, Boston (766) 2: Darryl Sittler; 8th overall, Toronto (1,195) 1: Gilbert Perreault; 1st overall, Buffalo (1,429)

#Top 10 #Sports #Hockey #Goals #NHL #Buffalo Sabres #Boston Bruins #Detroit Red Wings #Philadelphia Flyers #1970s #Awesome

[c-40]

A-T-2 378 Gwen Guthrie

One of my favourites. Some of Gwen Guthrie's earliest writing credits were for pre-Chic Sister Sledge, including the magnificent Love Don't You Go Through No Changes On Me. She wrote hits for Ben E King, Roberta Flack, and Angela Bowfill. Gwen Guthrie was a sought after backing singer first though, she backed up some massive voices. I wouldn't put Madonna in the same category as Aretha Franklin or Stephanie Mills but in 1983 she is singing on Madonna's debut album. We're looking at 1982 though, the year Gwen Guthrie releases her solo debut

I'm guessing Gwen Guthrie met Sly & Robbie and other Compass Point members (All Stars) while recording vocals for Peter Tosh's 1981 effort Wanted Dread & Alive at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas. Gwen Guthrie's self-titled debut album uses pretty the same musicians. This had worked for Island Records and Grace Jones, her Compass Point albums Warm Leatherette, Nightclubbing, and Living My Life broke Grace Jones into the UK market and gained her much critical praise, as well as plenty of club hits. One of those was Pull Up To The Bumper which was popular with dj Larry Levan at the Paradise Garage. Levan never remixed Pull Up To The Pumper although there are a lot of files and even some compilations that will credit him to one of Steven Stanley's two remixes or Paul "Groucho" Smykle's 1985 remixed rerelease to promote the Island Life compilation. Steven Stanley engineered both Grace Jones and Gwen Guthrie's albums from this period, and he produced Guthrie's debut with Sly and Robbie. The confusion may come from Larry Levan providing an uncredited remix of Feel Up. Feel Up was the b side to Pull Up To The Bumper in the UK and Europe but the uncredited Larry Levan remix only appears on a US promo with Walking In The Rain on the b side. It's very clear Larry Levan remixed Gwen Guthrie though, a lot. The led to her being crowned the queen of Paradise Garage

Gwen Guthrie - It Should Have Been You (Larry Levan Mix) written by Darryl Thompson who played on the Tosh album

Gwen Guthrie - Peek-A-Boo ( Extented 12" Version)

There's also a 8.22 remix version of Peek-A-Boo that was released in the UK on the b side of the record below, both tracks were remixed but who knows who was involved, it was probably Sly & Robbie and Steven Stanley

Gwen Guthrie - For You (With A Melody Too) which is a great bit of modern soul. I'm sure it's been covered, losing my mind

Gwen Guthrie's track Getting Hot is also on this album and is remixed and put on the b side of the It Should Have Been You single, Levan's remix that finally appeared years later is so much better though

#1982 #gwen guthrie #sly and robbie #steven stanley #larry levan #disco #funk #soul #new jersey #usa #80s music

[unblogparaloschicos]

Cine: Another Gay Movie (2006)

“American Pie“ (1999) es una referencia absoluta en cuanto al cine de adolescentes de los noventa y de épocas posteriores. Su modo desenfadado de manejar la sexualidad teen se ve multiplicado en una franquicia de dispar acogida (tiene cuatro películas “oficiales” y cinco secuelas-spin offs que llevan la marca “American Pie Presents”) y calidad. Ya desde su afiche se da a entender que esta propuesta sirve como parodia y como homenaje, aunque, a diferencia de aquél clásico de fin de siglo, nunca vas a poder ver esta película en ningún canal de cable o servicio de streaming. Si aquella saga coqueteaba constantemente con lo absurdo, lo chabacano e incluso lo escatológico, ésta propuesta cruza la lìnea y aún más: no tiene ningún problema en mostrar desnudos masculinos y actos sexuales como si de una película pornográfica se tratara (por allí aparece un comediante y conductor de talk shows de la talla de Graham Norton, dispuesto a participar en un acto carnal e imaginario con uno de los protagonistas).

El argumento es simple: cuatro amigos gays se plantean perder su virginidad antes de iniciar la universidad y, desde luego, cada uno tiene una idea distinta sobre la pareja ideal. Por ejemplo, Jarod (Jonathan Chase) desea al apuesto Beau (James Getzlaff); el profesor Puckov, interpretado por Norton, es la fantasìa permanente de Andy (Michael Carbonaro); Nico (Jonah Bleachman) ansìa que su debut lo encuentre con una persona mayor y Griff (Mitch Morris) encuentra a su dios de èbano en Angel (Darryl Stephens) aunque sus sentimientos van por otro lado.

También director de la secuela, “Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild!”, estrenada en 2008, Todd Stephens (”Edge Of Seventeen”, 1998) no dejó títere sin cabeza a la hora de la crítica: Iglesia, boy scouts, pedofilia... todo cae bajo su ácida mirada, aplicada desde su rol como guionista y productor, el cual le permitió incluir actores y personajes que en el tiempo del estreno de la película recibieron cierta notoriedad en el ámbito de la cultura LGBTQ. Entre ellos: el comediante Scott Thompson (”The Kids in the Hall”) y el artista drag John Epperson en los roles de los padres de Andy, la estrella del cine pornográfico Matthew Rush o el mediático Richard Hatch, el primer vencedor del reality show “Survivor” y habitué del género televisivo, interpretándose a sí mismo. Una locura.

#cine #AnotherGayMovie #2006 #gay #adolescencia #AmericanPie #GrahamNorton #JonathanChase #JamesGetzlaff #MichaelCarbonaro #JonahBleachman #MitchMorris #DarrylStephens #ToddStephens #ScottThompson #JohnEpperson #MatthewRush #RichardHatch