MMM: I Can't Get No Relief...

But in this case, I don't need any relief. This song's awesomenicity has forced itself back into my life.

In fact, this Monday Mood Music has it's tentacles embedded deep within my brainpan. How crazy is this? This song was recorded on my birth date, November 6 (albeit eight years before I was born). It was originally written and performed by Bob Dylan then covered by Jimi Hendrix less than a year later. Since it was a cover and not an original song by Hendrix was all that kept me from choosing it two weeks ago for that mood music.

Composer Bear McCreary arranged same said song for one of my favorite shows, Battlestar Galactica. In another weird coincidence, McCreary also composes music for Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, another favorite of mine...and not only because of my adoration of Summer Glau (there's the Lena Headey and ass-kicking factors, too).

This weekend was the clincher. As part of my new 'Watchman' commitment I made last week, I went to see Watchmen. Amid the film's great soundtrack selections, which song stands out to me most? All Along the Watchtower as performed by the aforementioned Jimi Hendrix!!! Not surprising since Alan Moore used the lyrics in the graphic novel, Watchmen, but still, that's some kind of freaky! If you could see my face, you'd see the same frakking expression Colonel Saul Tigh has every time a new revelation unfolds on Battlestar!


Maybe it is coincidence, or maybe this song holds the key to some fateful destiny for the Reel Whore. Most likely, it's just a kick-ass tune that draws my attention like a moth to a flame. At any rate, thanks to it's greatness, and in honor of Battlestar's impending series finale, here's McCreary's arrangement:

Bear McCreary - All Along the Watchtower

FYI: Just to add another level of freaky, I've been tinkering with a Battlestar post these past few weeks but wasn't sure it was worth posting. Guess I need to get on it!

MMM: A Case of the Mondays

The Oscars ran late last night; shock! This means I went to bed late and woke up tired, sluggish and not excited about heading into another week of work. Though, I am never bouncing off the walls with glee to head into work, so I shouldn't blame the Oscars. It's simply safe to say I am suffering from a case of the Mondays.

To rev me up a bit this morning, I needed some rocking guitar to get the blood pumping. I figure, who is more awesome than Jimi Hendrix? My next dilemma was to choose from all those great hits; would it be Purple Haze or All Along the Watchtower or Foxy Lady? Decisions, decisions. Ultimately, I went with a song that became an favorite of mine the instant I heard it years ago. It also fits surprisingly well for the condition my condition is in.

I couldn't find a great video for this, but the montage of photos works. As long as I can feel the notes reverberating in my brain, I am satisfied. Today's mood music selection is:

Jimi Hendrix - Manic Depression

Enough goofin' off already, get back to work!