mtn goats on archive.org

It turns out that our old friend archive.org not only archives the internet, but live music recordings as well, as might be made by concert-goers such as yourself. In particular I've been enjoying the recording of The Mountain Goats at Park West, Chicago from this past October. I think I love the live-show recordings even more than the ones done in the studio: I can't help but love the audience cheering and singing along, the stage banter, glasses clinking, and even the talking in the background. The same guy who made that very good Park West recording apparently also recorded the New Orleans show here in Louisiana. I think I like the Chicago show better (the fans are more enthusiastic), but the New Orleans show does have a cool intro and a longer setlist.

best thing ever: stringberg the musical

Posting about Alex's mad science week (note:updated) reminded of the amazing musical he made about August Strindberg, the famous Swedish playwright and absinthe fiend:

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Entirely performed by residents of the Oscar Wilde co-op! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥