4AD is going to release a box set of Dead Can Dance’s albums! DCD is essential listening, folks. Lisa Gerrard’s voice is really something else. If you’re not familiar with her, you would have heard her voice in the Gladiator Soundtrack. Remember that? Yes, that was her. Anyway, the box set will contain 9 remastered albums of DCD. I have a few of their albums but I still want this. The box set is quite expensive though. £120.00 in particular.

I was looking for the video of Gothic Archies’ “Smile, No One Cares How You Feel” when I stumbled upon this neat video by the said band. There’s no video for the song I mentioned but ANYTHING by Stephin Merritt (aka God) and his gazillion bands is good. This video is for Lemony Snicket’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events” where Mr. Snicket aka Daniel Handler collaborated with Stephin and his Gothic Archies to produce a series of songs based on the books. There’s this funny video of Snicket and Merritt during a book signing. It made me realize how funny Mr. Snicket really is. He’s bigger than life. I’ve only read up to book 2 and got tired of it. The movie was amazing though. Loved the actors, the costumes, the end and beginning credits, etc. Stephin Merritt is one of my idols so combine this awesome lyricist/musician with an author who wants to make children depressed, hahaha that’s fun times!

At least for a day. I want to watch the concert of My Chemical Romance this January 29 (or is it 25?). I don’t like their music but I find the lead singer hawt.

What can I say? I like guys pasty white guys with eyeliner. He also looks young (!!!) even if he’s just my age. I don’t want to waste my money for the concert though. If I can drag a friend with me, I’ll hang out outside the concert venue and buy from a scalper maybe halfway through the concert so I can get cheap front seats. Or maybe we could bully some high school kids there and steal their tickets. I doubt I could convince any of my friends to go with me though. Pfft.

Speaking of emo, my friend said I am one since I’m depressive and sometimes whiney. I was so offended when he said that but maybe he’s right. Now I find his comment funny. But I still don’t want to be emo. I associate it with angsty teeny bopper sissy mallrats. Then again, I have the maturity of one. Oh no!

Just a bonus. I found this somewhere on the net. David Bowie can kick Gerard Way’s butt anytime

I don’t think Bowie was bad in Labyrinth!!!

Cabaret has been in existence since the turn of the 20th century. It was clumped together with Burlesque and Vaudeville which were notorious for being risque back then. Sadly, these forms of musical entertainment died down when the world wars ended.

With the threat of another world war looming, the Cabaret resurfaced in the late 70’s in a different and more sinister form - Dark Cabaret. It became a sub-genre of goth music and was dabbled into by the likes of Marc Almond, The Virgin Prunes, Christian Death, Sex Gang Children, Lydia Lunch and Jill Tracy all through the 80’s and 90’s.

The present metamorphosis of Dark Cabaret is now more distinct. Led by Rasputina, The Dresden Dolls, Katzenjammer Kabarett, Revue Noir and other burgeoning artists, the cabaret has undergone a revival complete with stylized shows reminiscent of burlesque shows at the turn of the century. Characterized by low vocals and a centerpiece instrument such as a cello, piano, or violin.

Projekt Records has come up with a compilation CD in honor of Cabaret’s new era. It is a must-buy and I highly recommend it. While you’re at it, grab copies of CDs by The Dresden Dolls and Katzenjammer Kabarett and try to listen to distant echoes of the original cabaret we almost lost.

cross-posted from Coffin Talk
BTW, I have 1 song by The Dresden Dolls in my radio blog. Check it out!