Tag: New York

  • Twenty-Ten

    2010 – It was a good year littered with unfortunate events – ranging from the devastation in Haiti to the BP Oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, tough economic times, the competitive media rallies of Fox vs. Comedy Central, the end of Lost, the rebirth of Conan, and so on. 2010 was a year…

  • GenghisBarbie.com

    Ladies and Gentlemen, I am proud to present www.GenghisBarbie.com. I have been working with the All-female Pop Horn Quartet on this site for a few weeks. The site started as more of a cream-colored, paint splattering event. Although it was a fun site, it didn’t quite capture the vibe they wanted to present. So then…

  • Short Reflection On My Cigarette-free 2 years

    Image via Wikipedia The nicotine patch works. I will start with that because ultimately it is the truth. Sure, one must be ready to quit and I will not discount that I was ready to quit; however, I have “quit” a handful of times before – unsuccessfully. Even our President sees the importance of not…

  • Genghis Barbie & the Grinch – Happy Holidays Vid

    Here is a little holiday spirit from Genghis Barbie … and the Grinch.

  • Loftiss says… Dec ’10 Blurb

    Emily Loftiss – TV Host, Performer, model, and NYC friend of mine – is a fashion expert.  She has a blog that focuses on celebrities, fashion, and dishes out GREAT advice on what’s “in.” She blogged about the video that Roz, Corey, and I made – “Bolero  – Hairstyle Time Lapse“. Read about what she…

  • Always Look To Tha Sun

    I wrote this track – “Always Look To Tha Sun” – while living in Queens in 2005. The title was inspired by the painting on the YouTube video. The painting entitled “Always Look To Tha Sun” was painted by NYC Hip-Hop artist Anthony Newton – who connected me to HeavyTone Music. John Elrod performing on…

  • YouTube Video – Haircut(s) to Bolero

    Outstanding footage documenting many different styles of haircuts by Alisha Roz Murray. Video shot by Corey Behnke of Monday Sessions Media. Ravel’s “Bolero” adapted by Brad Kerr Green.

  • Halloween with Genghis Barbie and the Osso String Quartet

    I had the pleasure of going to a live performance by Genghis Barbie with Kim Thompson and Osso String Quartet on Halloween. The all-female ensembles performed music ranging from Sufjan Stevens to Queen to James Brown to Queen to Toto (I had the pleasure of arranging Africa by Toto for Genghis Barbie). It was a…

  • Rent Is Too Damn High

    I’m not sure if he is going to be a flash in the pan after November 2nd, but Jimmy McMillan is an interesting man. And I find myself wanting to hear him speak. Now, I do not find him to Governor material. This is his platform… Lower the cost of living; lower income families need…