The Grammy Drinking Game
Here’s what I have so far. By all means, feel free to add more rules in the comments. I’ll be adding live commentary beginning at 7:00pm MST.
- Every time someone thanks God (or any higher power) during an acceptance speech – point to the sky – 3 drinks
- Every time music cuts off an acceptance speech – laugh – 1 drink
- Rihanna sightings – nod – 1 drink
- Every time anyone mentions “Rehab” – 1 drink
- Every time the name “Bublé” is mentioned – 1 drink
- Every time an American Idol (contestant or winner) is shown – 1 drink
- Every time an American Idol wins a Grammy – put your drink down – that’s how we ended up with these people in the first place
- If Bruce Springsteen wins a Grammy, stand, salute the television, and drink the rest of your beer.
- During the Foo Fighters performance take 1 drink every time: 1. Dave Grohl spits 2.Dave Grohl screams like a madman 3. Taylor Hawkins spins his drumstick a la Tommy Lee
- During the Rihanna / Time performance:
- If they go into ”The Bird”, stand up and join in for at least 5 seconds, then sit down – 3 drinks
- If it’s “Jungle Love”, exclaim “Somebody bring me a mirror!” – 3 drinks
- Should Prince win a Grammy for “Future Baby Mama” do a shot of Purple Motherf**ker (Recipe Below)
- Should Prince win a Grammy and accept it during the broadcast drink a pint of Purple Motherf**ker
Purple Motherf**ker
Over Ice pour:
1 Part Blue Curacao
1 Part Triple Sec
1 Part Vodka
1 Part Pineapple Juice
Top with 7-UpOne shake and serve as a shot or drink in the glass!
Prince and the Boss: Nominations at Tonight’s Grammys
Here are the categories where Bruce and Prince are nominated tonight. [Source: Grammy.com]
Coming Sunday: The Ickmusic Grammy Drinking Game with Live Commentary
If you’re watching the Grammys on Sunday night, don’t forget to dial up Ickmusic for some live commentary from me and Michael, as well as the premier Ickmusic Grammy Drinking Game ®. If somebody thanks a higher power during an acceptance speech? Point to the sky and take 3 big gulps! Kanye West appearing visibly upset after losing another award? One hearty laugh and chug a beer.
So bring your laptop and a six-pack over to the TV and join us, won’t you?
More rules to follow…
Ickmusic’s Friday Five: February 8, 2008
While science has yet to prove that everybody is working for the weekend it is undeniable that when Friday’s post-lunch dip occurs there is nothing better than tying on a red headband, hitting shuffle and letting the music soothe your soul.
Last week’s five found us all over the map, from heading down south with ‘The Man in Black”, up north to Newfoundland with our friends in Great Big Sea, to LA for a one-two punch from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Black Flag. Joining in the musical voyeurism, our readers have proven that diversity is the rule. For those new to the concept it’s quite easy, I hit the shuffle button on my iTunes and share the first five tracks along with thoughts, memories and the occasional fun fact.
The rest is up to you, feel free to add your random ‘Friday Five’ in the comments and remember be honest!
Here are this week’s tracks:
1. Peter Gabriel – In Your Eyes (from So)
This is an appropriate start to the five being the Friday before Valentines Day. This was the first song that I danced with my wife to at our wedding and it under no uncertain terms holds a place dear in my heart. I can still clearly picture her eyes welling as we danced to the band performing the song. This song is to me timeless and perfect in every way.
2. Prince – Kiss (Extended Version) (from Ultimate)
I find it curious that in three weeks this is the first Prince track to surface. The extended version of this track includes a predecessor to the “Mashed Potato Girl” intro from the brilliant (and much overlooked) Exodus record. I’ll admit to truly enjoying the moments where His Royal Badness is trying to be funny.
3. George Michael – Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me (from Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael)
I have very little issue admitting to being a fan of George Michael. For all his flaws the man has a golden voice and there are few who can write a better pop song. This performance with Sir Elton John was one of those moments where you could see that there was so much more to his talent.
4. Coheed and Cambria – Once upon Your Dead Body (from Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear through the Eyes of Madness)
If there is any hope for progressive rock then Coheed and Cambria are it. They’ve taken the concept record to a new level with a story spanning three records (so far). And while that might be intimidating for the casual listener, the trick in the tale is that you do not need to know what any of the songs are about (in the context of the greater story) to enjoy them.
5. Kanye West – Roses (from Late Registration)
As we head into Grammy weekend it’s been revealed that Kanye will perform during the show in tribute to his mother. This is one of my favorite tracks from his sophomore effort. Lyrically he paints pictures with metaphors that are as impossible as they are clear.
What tunes are getting you through your day?
Ickmix Podcast: Alternative Thursday Night, Vol. 1
The Pre-Game Show
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away I spent my evenings working in a tiny little club in a college town somewhere in upstate NY. It was the mid-90’s and while the other establishments in town focused on “Ladies Night” and “All Request Dance Night”, the bar I called ”home” was featuring “Alternative Thursday Night”. Originally helmed by DJ “Mad Man” Ray, I took over a few years later and dubbed myself DJ Flood. (There’s a long story that goes with that name but we’ll save that for another week.)
Pete’s recent trip down Cripple Creek inspired me to revisit the tunes that I used to spin to the masses and I got to thinking that this could be a great opportunity to regale in some short term nostalgia and put together some killer mixes. At the moment my plan is to make this a bi-weekly feature with the prior week’s mix only being available until the next one is released. I’ll keep the mixes to about 30 minutes at a clip but in the end you’ll be able to play the set back to back and get the full experience. Without further adieu, here’s Volume 1:
Download: Alternative Thursday Night, Vol. 1 (24.0 MB MP3)
Playlist (26.03):
“Something I Can Never Have” by Nine Inch Nails
(from Pretty Hate Machine)
“Under the Gun” by The Sisters of Mercy
(from A Slight Case of Overbombing: Greatest Hits, Volume One)
“Hell Is Round the Corner” by Tricky
(from Maxinquaye)
“Glory Box” by Portishead
(from Dummy)
“Paraffin” by Ruby
(from Salt Peter)
“Condemnation” by Depeche Mode
(from Songs of Faith and Devotion)Comments on Vol. 1:
When setting up and getting ready for the night I usually would run through two or three tunes to make sure everything sounded right. I was usually coming in the night after “80’s Night” and the previous night’s DJ inevitably left the EQ a mess and I had to make sure that I wasn’t going to blow the system up. There were usually only a few patrons in the place that early and generally it was just staff so I could get away with leaving longer and mellower tracks on and bellying up to the bar for my first round of shots and “Seinfeld”.
“Something I Can Never Have” by Nine Inch Nails was always my opening. There is something about that tune that despite all its tortured measure is quite peaceful and beautiful. Following that are the haunting lyrics behind “Under the Gun” which features the vocals of Terri Nunn formerly of Berlin. For a very long time that was one of my favorite songs and to this day holds a spot in that goth part of my heart. The paring of “Hell Is Round the Corner” and “Glory Box” is a no-brainer as they both borrow heavily from “Ike’s Rap II” by Isaac Hayes. “The Bristol Sound” was coming up and I fully embraced it for all its Trip-Hop goodness. “Paraffin” by Ruby keeps with the Trip-Hop and is probably the only song that I can recall that is about an old man’s ass. Closing volume one is “Condemnation” by Depeche Mode which is, for me, one of their defining songs. The emotion in David Gahan’s voice is nothing short of breathtaking.
So that’s it for Vol. 1, feel free to leave any requests (because a good DJ always takes requests), comments, compliments or complaints below and I’ll meet you all back here in 2 weeks for Vol. 2.
A Nudge in the Right Direction
- Passion of the Weiss bestows upon us a MONSTER Fela Kuti post. Get there now!
- Revisit some tunes from that classic 80’s movie we all love, Valley Girl, over at The Vinyl District.
- Did you miss Popdose‘s Weekend of Wham!? For shame! Catch up on all the Wham! goodness here and here and here and here and here!
- Ben gives us a Southside Johnny / Little Steven show from ’93, and a Bobby Womack Appreciation Day over at A Deeper Shade of Soul.
- And finally, Matt at Ben loxo du taccu gives us Mauritius Week – Mauritius is an island country in the Indian Ocean, not far from Seychelles, where my wife is from.
Into the Dark
I realize that I’m about a week or two behind the curve of the blogosphere in gushing over the new Hot Chip record. Much like their last record I needed to listen to it a couple of times before forming my opinion. It’s not a bad thing, but I find that with many of these ‘hyped’ acts there is not much to sustain the hysteria past the initial listen. That aside, Made in the Dark merits more than the casual listen and is clearly deserving of every bit of hype. Running the gamut from full-on electronica to the soul bearing solo piano ballad, the record delivers on many levels. And I could be wrong, but I have a feeling that the track “Wrestlers” will end up on more than a few Valentine’s Day mix tapes. Check it out and let us know what quirky tune you’ll be singing to your Valentine.
Hot Chip – Wrestlers (MP3)
You can also check out the entire album at Last.fm.
Buy Made in the Dark: Amazon | iTunes
Links: Official Site | on Last.fm | on MySpace
The Boss at Harley’s 105th
[via FoxyTunes / Bruce Springsteen]
So is anyone out there planning on catching Bruce & the E Street Band at Harley’s 105th Anniversary Celebration? He’ll be in Milwaukee rocking the crowd on August 30th. Now that would be something to see…
As for his Magic tour, I still check every day to see if a Phoenix date has been added. Still nothing. There’s a big fat gap between April 8th in Anaheim and April 13th in Dallas. Plenty of room for a swing through Arizona. But the closer we get, the less I think it’s gonna happen. But – must…keep…the faith.
Bruce Springsteen – Gypsy Biker (Full track @ LastFm)
Happy Fat Tuesday
How did Mardi Gras sneak up on us so quickly? Happy Fat Tuesday to all. Check out Home of the Groove for some quality New Orleans flavor. Let the beads fly…
And you can watch all the folks party down in the French Quarter from the comfort (and saddening solitude) of your office chair by checking out this Live Cam from Bourbon St.
Beausoleil – Cochon de Lait (mp3)
BUY
Ohmega’s Platypus Strut
Ohmega Watts is a hip-hop producer / MC from Brooklyn. Nestled within his impressive most recent release, Watts Happening, is this funky, old-school, afrobeat-licious instrumental groove called “The Platypus Strut”.
Everyone should have a personal theme song or two to play in their head (or iPod) while they’re walking down the street. For me, this may have to join the Commodores’ “Machine Gun”, Kool & the Gang’s “Jungle Boogie”, and Prince’s “Sexy MF” in my list of “walk down the street like a bad-ass” theme songs.
What’s your theme song?
Ohmega Watts – The Platypus Strut (mp3)
Buy Watts Happening
OhmegaWatts.com | myspace.com/ohmegawatts
On the Road: Ohmega Watts is spending February on the road with New Orleans funk-jam-meisters Galactic. Details here.
