tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84660476160953362172024-02-20T09:45:01.511-08:00Pardon the StrangerPlease excuse us, but we're elbowing our way through regardless.Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-88663231044124034162010-03-23T16:57:00.000-07:002010-03-23T17:56:30.634-07:00Brooklyn. Hurricane Season. Lessons.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitXnB0Jf8DI-H6Ez8Uhi_wSNe4mNa3v-sKhjnM5UW-8hac2hWLfClO9v71cW6ClyKKmKfD5fsW_E-2WuIORd9PD66LKbHzbNirZlFbFjYoGnE4DrdpGU4-yOcDDIBhJacL2xpA1YHnOyw/s1600-h/DSC_0901.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitXnB0Jf8DI-H6Ez8Uhi_wSNe4mNa3v-sKhjnM5UW-8hac2hWLfClO9v71cW6ClyKKmKfD5fsW_E-2WuIORd9PD66LKbHzbNirZlFbFjYoGnE4DrdpGU4-yOcDDIBhJacL2xpA1YHnOyw/s200/DSC_0901.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451997162308621650" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV__sh08G6Z0aj6Fjz9VzH__YSP2nMo-GWWCgjUglbV5EoeqKo4Ng1R_boY55L0Jd1qrmD2rqaNpNw-MxHj-tK4p6uN30c9NLJXbtDWlBKvcIjRgQBptUFmuSMQY6w69dVH9FliIRA6RU/s1600-h/20100313-DSC_0322.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 140px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiteuG5MWGNJCbg1zKkqiRA5nf0el1weWFuNb7tAJ78Cg0l6HMzKhBZC7xhcEioYaXmnR5thCgegRCUSu8c8-Tm0FDcuvvm0eXuSAvrblNqCorbUItOfgd2Xc8z6f4L7mX2RhV-BoQQJIk/s200/resflyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451990106045029250" /></a><br />The Res show was March 12th, so I am admittedly ultra late on this, but I felt a reflection was in order. I know I speak for my partners in crime on this show, Terrance Wilmore and Talib Nelson (www.thisisrealmusic.com) when I say that we thank everyone that showed love that night and came through despite the terror of the Wizard of Oz weather. A million and one things went on that night. Writing about all of it would turn this into a mini thesis, but there is something that I learned and took away from the experience- The Strength of Energy. I seemed to have grossly underestimated the power of positive and negative energy. Not at all to be on some moonbeam hippie ish, but I would be remiss if I didn't note how important it is to be surrounded by people that not only give off that light and that warmth, but to expel those that bring the rain and the storm indoors. That's not news to anyone I'm sure, but it hit me hard on that particular night and a reminder never killed anyone. <br /><br />I also gained a jewel in overstanding why God blessed the child that's got his own. Simply put, bulding your own world means that you can let in who you want. Being a part of someone else's (however grand) means that you must deal with all the people that are already there-as well as the new unwanteds that haven't arrived yet. To my extended family, my hardworking musical and art adoring community, our kingdom is being developed. It's small, but it's lovely and most importantly, it's ours. As we continue to grow our circle from within, let nothing tear asunder.<br /><br />-Kendal<br /><br />A special shout: To my bandmates who played to perfection: Dave Chege, bass. Stephen Spencer, keys and guitar. Mark Bell, drums. To my sisters Shane and Keisha that held down the merch table ALL NIGHT and to Amanda that held down the front door ALL NIGHT. To Dj Metaphysic who played hit after hit. To Liz(www.nobodybeatstheliz.wordpress.com)and Joann (www.musiclookslikethis.com) for taking marvelous flicks. Thanks y'all!!Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-71433163221155156412010-02-21T16:07:00.000-08:002010-02-21T16:19:37.636-08:00Pardon the Stranger Tees!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEini9j2Q9QoMq-pK8jeqRJ4-3nACapTXypLucUk9MIn4RJSnRSKMwbBeWhtJKepJkTrgO2cl27UnwlkKjbs5Zi_1Vq_p7URB7z2BpuznR4duQSfDroAXWO6fPceHFmLsW-hAp-erPv-RIY/s1600-h/TaniaShirt2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEini9j2Q9QoMq-pK8jeqRJ4-3nACapTXypLucUk9MIn4RJSnRSKMwbBeWhtJKepJkTrgO2cl27UnwlkKjbs5Zi_1Vq_p7URB7z2BpuznR4duQSfDroAXWO6fPceHFmLsW-hAp-erPv-RIY/s320/TaniaShirt2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440855831416582850" /></a><br />PARDON THE STRANGER TEES AVAILABLE NOW!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfPCZC_Uh-vehIqmj3daTCk4xg72sZNq-wB9936PD2OyMi1fXuIBQWndPVr177UNXegFd1LEzm2cwOUCUyLqVV3dOUwISFzBpEHLPxWB27xZK0ppRLxtu6stOQt53ycOGOwij2ciqKnB0/s1600-h/dillatrib5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfPCZC_Uh-vehIqmj3daTCk4xg72sZNq-wB9936PD2OyMi1fXuIBQWndPVr177UNXegFd1LEzm2cwOUCUyLqVV3dOUwISFzBpEHLPxWB27xZK0ppRLxtu6stOQt53ycOGOwij2ciqKnB0/s320/dillatrib5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440853943626819602" /></a><br /><br />Wear us to the office. The boss won't mind!<br /><br />Bonus: Our debut album, "We're Here to Help" comes with your purchase. Winner=You!<br /> <form target="paypal" action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><br /><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"><br /><input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="EF2PULR9WCTNJ"><br /><table><br /><tr><td><input type="hidden" name="on0" value="Sizes">Sizes</td></tr><tr><td><select name="os0"><br /> <option value="Small">Small </option><br /> <option value="Medium">Medium </option><br /> <option value="Large">Large </option><br /> <option value="X-Large">X-Large </option><br /></select> </td></tr><br /><tr><td><input type="hidden" name="on1" value="Colors">Colors</td></tr><tr><td><select name="os1"><br /> <option value="Black">Black </option><br /> <option value="White">White </option><br /> <option value="Charcoal Gray">Charcoal Gray </option><br /> <option value="Army Green">Army Green </option><br /></select> </td></tr><br /></table><br /><input type="image" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_cart_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!"><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"><br /></form>Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-224336796020163312010-02-16T17:34:00.000-08:002010-02-16T17:58:28.944-08:00February MovementAs promised, keeping you informed of all the ups and forwards:<br /><br />First off, this Friday 2/19, come check me out on the turntables as I do my DJ thing for all you true music lovers. Have a drink, say hello, nod your head and move your body!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUGx35KX5lm_236lJ7t1LiN27PmyQfYNjPh-Y9Ly1kTPd6Jiw5JLi_aI8RxaWBdGCCmZ8L43hVYgJREYDJPzpI28COKFp0XSY4ljwYGwzEr5zEhN9T9lS2vHO0hBxg3qFgdgsRTH0DWdI/s1600-h/clutch+proof.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUGx35KX5lm_236lJ7t1LiN27PmyQfYNjPh-Y9Ly1kTPd6Jiw5JLi_aI8RxaWBdGCCmZ8L43hVYgJREYDJPzpI28COKFp0XSY4ljwYGwzEr5zEhN9T9lS2vHO0hBxg3qFgdgsRTH0DWdI/s320/clutch+proof.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439021699983817746" /></a><br /><br />Allow me to bask in my 10 seconds of glory in the new Letoya Luckett (formerly of Destiny's Child) video for "Good to Me". Peace to brother J-Harris on the the help out for this one. Me and my guitar against the world!<br /><br /><object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9397400&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9397400&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/9397400">LeToya "Good To Me"</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3004792">Music'N'BS</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /><br />And finally, the new Sade album is out and there have been some interesting discussions on it. Peep my review on www.thisisrealmusic.com and tell me if I'm either on target or deaf. Just click on "Articles", then "Reviews".<br /><br /><a href="http://WWW.THISISREALMUSIC.COM"></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxDArkjQJzuH7yGJDy5D0GHRrz5rSblCvyOXAWRBE2xHcqCnfIloVTsZb69iGJTNlRKftIQb8t23TWm8yYFjXaHYskzfG2BfDzbhqmjnygCzmp-KeSY20g-batMAZFz2PfV6vFBy9FCjE/s1600-h/soldier-of-love-album.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxDArkjQJzuH7yGJDy5D0GHRrz5rSblCvyOXAWRBE2xHcqCnfIloVTsZb69iGJTNlRKftIQb8t23TWm8yYFjXaHYskzfG2BfDzbhqmjnygCzmp-KeSY20g-batMAZFz2PfV6vFBy9FCjE/s320/soldier-of-love-album.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439025060887586610" /></a><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />Til next time kids.<br /><br />-KendalPardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-88830776640849373672010-02-06T08:46:00.000-08:002010-02-10T18:33:16.806-08:00Dilla Brought Us Here<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1jnIa2x0gSvycDKAVVIUvXdEQLTRGV2qpvGVeCU0pqlHKYwOlRpGM7VGnlBNGQPCaMGBHfv-Y4x95EsZbdbtXMpMQhUokV9Bc_tI5DQu55ivgJRZwGgoA4Hjp6fkcoAzd3VwY2kYCs0/s1600-h/dillatrib10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm1jnIa2x0gSvycDKAVVIUvXdEQLTRGV2qpvGVeCU0pqlHKYwOlRpGM7VGnlBNGQPCaMGBHfv-Y4x95EsZbdbtXMpMQhUokV9Bc_tI5DQu55ivgJRZwGgoA4Hjp6fkcoAzd3VwY2kYCs0/s320/dillatrib10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436808289601140690" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBJjxh52FTiKJSV95yiWAVLPPnGhZd1EEmFGRiP2u4vKoYOuIAZnmyi35KVudfJ19okTonI2LdJofwfM_5JfOBF8Ddj5fOx4onbkRVCPm88BnnpOL1Rr-smjQLKw4mpk32PX11OpL3Yw/s1600-h/dillatrib9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBJjxh52FTiKJSV95yiWAVLPPnGhZd1EEmFGRiP2u4vKoYOuIAZnmyi35KVudfJ19okTonI2LdJofwfM_5JfOBF8Ddj5fOx4onbkRVCPm88BnnpOL1Rr-smjQLKw4mpk32PX11OpL3Yw/s320/dillatrib9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436808287152558482" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzondNLXrBv5mWCMbsMyVJLNjCMWGY5bBfNTEctntR1e2pePuuPtnbsvJxNSDKDVVPAiGLnMKfynsTVDOb8FRx5Rh3ok4qY3uwavbfF5hIkOjjcNShEFmyV8fCwBPqQ1u5RJiTEAuNYoc/s1600-h/dillatrib1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzondNLXrBv5mWCMbsMyVJLNjCMWGY5bBfNTEctntR1e2pePuuPtnbsvJxNSDKDVVPAiGLnMKfynsTVDOb8FRx5Rh3ok4qY3uwavbfF5hIkOjjcNShEFmyV8fCwBPqQ1u5RJiTEAuNYoc/s320/dillatrib1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436808280634722866" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK0hAtzkeuda4Ek5-8vD7t3_qFtAg10KunphWbrP2g2jmqVv6m4N6YAZnyPW6M947qAyozadD7wZae-FL-Z9qUNpJnbS2faMLqOCIHxFNcYQbVy-vpONuQxA0lr2t7nhKZ40XEtlTrNIo/s1600-h/dilla.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK0hAtzkeuda4Ek5-8vD7t3_qFtAg10KunphWbrP2g2jmqVv6m4N6YAZnyPW6M947qAyozadD7wZae-FL-Z9qUNpJnbS2faMLqOCIHxFNcYQbVy-vpONuQxA0lr2t7nhKZ40XEtlTrNIo/s320/dilla.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435191933276129970" /></a><br />Last night was the "One Won't Do" J-Dilla tribute show at North 4 Bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. After getting off the stage and over the painting on the wall of Bill Cosby naked with rainbow swirls shooting out of his johnson, I took a second to look around and realize what was happening. I was surrounded by family. This is not family in the traditional sense of blood relatives or people that would take a bullet for you. This is something different. This family is born out of something very exclusive yet inviting. It's this thing... This love of music. This love of art. They seem to bind people together in a way that's indescribable. The collection of familiar faces when you are about to perform, the conversations about what's going on in each respective world of creativity, the exchange, the mutual admiration, the overall scene- it has value. Not to say that it doesn't have its fair share of salt and slight sense of competition as well, but those are minor dings and barely felt. What I'm talking about is the unified climb. The beautiful struggle we all go through as artists gets less painful and more pretty as the members of this community grow and continue to embrace each other. That is truly the only way any scene can expand. It gets bigger from the inside out and not the other way around. In the end, we're all still the youngsters rhyming in the cafeteria, singing in the school talent shows, painting on the walls and dancing in the community centers. The only differences now are that our canvasses have gotten bigger, our palettes more sophisticated and our vision more refined. We don't call it dreaming anymore. That's for kids.<br /><br />-KendalPardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-26473205014318104252010-01-31T07:47:00.000-08:002010-01-31T08:39:34.674-08:00Go (that way) DJ!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT2iM4N3oCTO1VAacAoKZP0Xdst_lslvV3V2UWRuxzmxqTx2iWN4fa6RhXakyIToWmMYlGNOV1_SYx6e0gzbyJZj2tA3ZNBM3v7ZxAETO7qcpd88MuOw60glDKik9aHTZhnv1GKq8TzYo/s1600-h/kill+the+dj.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT2iM4N3oCTO1VAacAoKZP0Xdst_lslvV3V2UWRuxzmxqTx2iWN4fa6RhXakyIToWmMYlGNOV1_SYx6e0gzbyJZj2tA3ZNBM3v7ZxAETO7qcpd88MuOw60glDKik9aHTZhnv1GKq8TzYo/s320/kill+the+dj.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432943723303978706" /></a><br /><br />There are times when very interesting, sincere and valid questions arise from a conversation. I embrace those moments. I sat down in a round table of sorts with a few DJ friends of mine and listened to years of turntable experience at work. It boiled down to something that I had not considered before: What is a DJ's responsibility? <br /><br />This past weekend, I went to my dude's party at a small Jersey lounge. With the exception of a quick guest spot by yours truly, he was the man on the wheels for the night. The place was packed with early 20-somethings celebrating birthdays- mostly girls in short skirts with their boyfriends thirsty for champagne, a chance to be noticed and a flashy night out. I must say that my friend is a DJ for the people, meaning he assesses the crowd and spins accordingly. Although the song selection of hardcore fist pumping, monotonous, synthetic drum sounds and radio fluff made me sea sick, it was clearly what the crowd craved. He did what he had to do. I respected that and swiftly made my exit.<br /><br />We debriefed the next day at the "roundtable". <br /><br />My argument: Something for everybody usually means nothing for anybody. I follow DJ's and go to venues that play what I want to hear. I seek them out, therefore I don't want the sounds to veer towards the Jersey Shore soundtrack just because there are a few greasy cats with glitter on their chests that want their horrid musical taste buds appeased. Regardless of the TYPE of music played, I want the VIBE consistent and I want to share space with people who desire the same. I stay away from the one-stop shopping clubs and bars that have to appeal to the masses and play whatever pop fodder that's considered safe and generic. I don't invade and criticize; I go where I call home and play my position. As I begin to delve into the world of DJing, I promote and reach out to like-minded heads that feel what I feel and can relate to the mood I'm creating. I know my audience and go after them. Hopefully others will join in the movement and help it to grow, but I maintain my direction. As far as I'm concerned, a city bus's route is clear. If it doesn't go where you want it to, wait for the next one. I feel the same way about the parties we attend. <br /><br />So I ask: Overall, is the responsibility of the DJ to adapt to the flavor of the spot at all costs and be a virtual jukebox, or is his job to set the tone and convince the crowd to see it his way at the risk of clearing the floor at any moment?<br />Obviously there are a million variables to this question that prompt more than a few non black and white answers, but I'm very interested in hearing your thoughts on the matter. <br /><br />-KendalPardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-20361787818503803772010-01-21T10:56:00.000-08:002010-01-21T12:18:22.912-08:00BlackFlag Shoppe Haiti BenefitPeace to O and Les of BlackFlag Shoppe for putting together this benefit for Haiti. Black Flag is one of my favorite stores, period. They truly connect with the community and really have a hold on what it is to be immersed in the culture they cater to. They do it the way it should be done. PTS was proud to be a part of it.<br />Make sure you check them out @ www.blackflagshoppe.blogspot.com<br /><br />*Special shout to Elete's jug of sangria: the new stage accessory.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9MdzXZuh8l3-lbpKOzaBTvkokm1yZz-YWlzc0Rhre1Rj3KRq03EtVmH23uQPbDzlsZU05m70EqmFzODEOOiiRX7rxUC2fBcnCWdlav6SwP6tzf4hNQZNeXEnIheR5EbZgoPq8yfG9uI/s1600-h/bf5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9MdzXZuh8l3-lbpKOzaBTvkokm1yZz-YWlzc0Rhre1Rj3KRq03EtVmH23uQPbDzlsZU05m70EqmFzODEOOiiRX7rxUC2fBcnCWdlav6SwP6tzf4hNQZNeXEnIheR5EbZgoPq8yfG9uI/s320/bf5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429273613495649170" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj69TNVUKWgdrNTuccT86ttKEslDm9EqisWsbSKZ8TjTXt4dFeP1rlxJBFVuHWPf8YTYAbUBPKs_-5XcFVytNt8769y2ImRTP53MibjZ5-Ky2TzZyycjUxUV9XlpIeO6cr3GcpPnBA5Gg/s1600-h/bf4.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibcIbi4dlEMEgnsTR24q8fhjhCJLuRTnNoR38T2iRgcPBuCJDxPwFycFSaQfjuoRhUOsChyphenhyphen5rIt382VK-v1ssr76ZZHMxhKrFXMxjS5U7LDXDcW1l18JVhlysyVlt6q7VI7gVmSbtL3PA/s320/bf7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429273962968143714" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga9YbF-coiinWihIWkYp462LARNVchshd7GvHw2EJr_z3zP_wD70vZG9QYyjfDGYA-QJnD1dvaoVw4yNFFd3S4FzDrc2BFuivftCe9P-ZCxjoIgXnodC7OXBdYedoL8OwfD532hAIuaOc/s1600-h/bf6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga9YbF-coiinWihIWkYp462LARNVchshd7GvHw2EJr_z3zP_wD70vZG9QYyjfDGYA-QJnD1dvaoVw4yNFFd3S4FzDrc2BFuivftCe9P-ZCxjoIgXnodC7OXBdYedoL8OwfD532hAIuaOc/s320/bf6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429273957146194834" /></a>Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-73262906646798397092010-01-18T09:52:00.000-08:002010-01-18T10:26:56.806-08:00Taking the Pajamas Off for 2010Ok. So I've definitely been sleeping when it comes to the blog updates. My vow for 2010 is to keep you all up on not only what's been going on with PTS, but also heads within our ridiculously talented extended family. Forgive the snoozing. The alarm has gone off<br /><br />1) Firstly, I have to show love to my brother Ed Marshall. He is an amazing photographer out of Brooklyn, NY that has kept his eye firmly fixed on the underground music scene. If you know Afro-Punk or URB ALT, then you know Ed. He has recently put out a collection of his work called <strong>PhocusED</strong> available at www.blurb.com. Luckily, he chose to show yours truly to be a part of the collection. Do the right thing. GET THE BOOK!<br /><br /><em><strong>www.flickr.com/photos/edmarshall/4164726342/</strong></em><br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRc5ttBSAGLUuLoKqy9bsbo6o4a8Ztob_mDNhJBwIAvbs0w_8zCzxUoj1-jHVBQkT7cywu6wWsxgEK0xbYw9ckHP58LmS8rC58R3rhzaVTwNxl2Lm9zk6nP8orRDqzihYKcpVyAMWqS-k/s1600-h/ed+marsh.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRc5ttBSAGLUuLoKqy9bsbo6o4a8Ztob_mDNhJBwIAvbs0w_8zCzxUoj1-jHVBQkT7cywu6wWsxgEK0xbYw9ckHP58LmS8rC58R3rhzaVTwNxl2Lm9zk6nP8orRDqzihYKcpVyAMWqS-k/s320/ed+marsh.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428147225625592146" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_XDxjb3XHEC6EjfFAkJ83kqiYqoYFz__i2NvPoWOWhAd6rVwa_X4LCtvYOMtPUJVN141ZC1ZLFIBpKJ6e7wxHMSKFCUWdIz5X6CxKcnizk2ZpHl0FbhBTk9ry5EQ1xKkBCUDPvmcsNo/s1600-h/phocused.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_XDxjb3XHEC6EjfFAkJ83kqiYqoYFz__i2NvPoWOWhAd6rVwa_X4LCtvYOMtPUJVN141ZC1ZLFIBpKJ6e7wxHMSKFCUWdIz5X6CxKcnizk2ZpHl0FbhBTk9ry5EQ1xKkBCUDPvmcsNo/s320/phocused.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428122285870737666" /></a><br /><br />2) You know Def Dom right? Of course you do. The man stays working. He just completed his project with Delinquent Soundz MC, Phonetic to create, <em>Phonetically Def</em>. Without hearing a note, you already know the beats bang and the lyrics don't falter. It will be available very shortly, so don't leave the computer screen. Yes, I already know I dropped the ball on posting the flyer for the listening party last week (just shut up about it), but still, the visual should be burned into your brains.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqnM3liNXQnT7-_Ls4qeiQjT4T5CIBCdwTs3OwYi8h_RHCHlFlQ1VXeUT42zcUUijKgtBkSkMsmLsGJv9R4mSGMFTqPiXr55WSbBT0iNytJypdLY0ndI4kcjYwJZjN8Ntya9ZkvTvkhR0/s1600-h/PhoneticallyDef_011009_eflyer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqnM3liNXQnT7-_Ls4qeiQjT4T5CIBCdwTs3OwYi8h_RHCHlFlQ1VXeUT42zcUUijKgtBkSkMsmLsGJv9R4mSGMFTqPiXr55WSbBT0iNytJypdLY0ndI4kcjYwJZjN8Ntya9ZkvTvkhR0/s320/PhoneticallyDef_011009_eflyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428127286077517410" /></a><br /><br />3)Hasan Salaam's latest album <em>Children of God</em> is a testament to why hip hop should remain in the forefront of our lives. The release party for his video for "Angel Dust" is approaching. Do your best not to lick the screen as you watch the trailer. Ameena Dove is difficult to turn away from. <br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HKA3pzF-Ihk&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HKA3pzF-Ihk&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br />Make sure you come to Public Assembly in BK on 1/23/2010 to see it all live and direct. Yes, PTS will be there to touch the stage as well.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKno-FnizFwzO425dWzGzQKqMAKCXiP5sVJYjrtahJ2SlyT0YTMhg3YBM_iwTVlA6lFXLNeIjiggT36w5LBrxMBVQgWvRBayA9K-Kv1wTZbxEa3h9_2c8GSB5o1bkdn6STXfHT8nUSM3g/s1600-h/dust1.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKno-FnizFwzO425dWzGzQKqMAKCXiP5sVJYjrtahJ2SlyT0YTMhg3YBM_iwTVlA6lFXLNeIjiggT36w5LBrxMBVQgWvRBayA9K-Kv1wTZbxEa3h9_2c8GSB5o1bkdn6STXfHT8nUSM3g/s320/dust1.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428132643736306498" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6zEmF9tlyTGCT5qZzU0tsqqkLn8hkZTNnoCc_EJx3wR7JCbJhyit_28oPeIZUvOWmBZ-N12_D9ez-xcppVrk0pDizTLCUaveJ1Dn_B5KYcnQ0UJ-8SdkiisSIVHCoWlLO21TBaE4BbE/s1600-h/dust2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6zEmF9tlyTGCT5qZzU0tsqqkLn8hkZTNnoCc_EJx3wR7JCbJhyit_28oPeIZUvOWmBZ-N12_D9ez-xcppVrk0pDizTLCUaveJ1Dn_B5KYcnQ0UJ-8SdkiisSIVHCoWlLO21TBaE4BbE/s320/dust2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428132642349223410" /></a><br /><br />4)J-Dilla could've been his own element in hip hop. He was responsible for countless hits and brought Slum Village to the world, so it's only right that we celebrate his contributions to our collective eargasmic experience. Come peep the Dilla tribute 2/5/2010 and understand why we salute this man. Peace to <strong>DJ Metaphysic </strong>for letting me be a part of the festivities.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmyCGtV73KfXkd5LTmGiLq7grWbWOdsyxg5qCVCmiZ0REFq39Qu1uJdpZWWn5O_Bi0lX327XPH-SfOiBP1m-eyqZ0e8hKcsSLJRIfwSckCjA91g4BumtIqGmbLZx4ahOnu33R27S4w-5k/s1600-h/dilla2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmyCGtV73KfXkd5LTmGiLq7grWbWOdsyxg5qCVCmiZ0REFq39Qu1uJdpZWWn5O_Bi0lX327XPH-SfOiBP1m-eyqZ0e8hKcsSLJRIfwSckCjA91g4BumtIqGmbLZx4ahOnu33R27S4w-5k/s320/dilla2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428134838058646994" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwg69SRdMnm8xOfFzb7Ht2Yx1ZzUfv6fwbt3ELayfHEBAmobX52mFfPKlfaoetWnOedAf4EM628DJ-tsCHglcvqkU2jt72ZJLIX2wu0ZDOHEqrJDVAkHQzO2aHWfh-cRQKsbEIdCTHG4/s1600-h/dilla1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwg69SRdMnm8xOfFzb7Ht2Yx1ZzUfv6fwbt3ELayfHEBAmobX52mFfPKlfaoetWnOedAf4EM628DJ-tsCHglcvqkU2jt72ZJLIX2wu0ZDOHEqrJDVAkHQzO2aHWfh-cRQKsbEIdCTHG4/s320/dilla1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428134840394285458" /></a><br /><br />5) Last but not least, I have to thank my longtime bredren <strong>J-Harris </strong>for thinking of the kid when he needed a guitar player for Letoya Luckett's new video "Good to Me". the day was long, but it was worth it to spend some time with some down ass folks. See the little plaid figure on the right? Yeah, that's me trying to play it cool and not pay attention to the camera shooting Letoya's twitter blast. <br /><br />Copy and paste the link to peep the post:<br />(sorry, blogspot is being difficult with the embed code)<br /><br />http://www.twitvid.com/9DC2C<br /><br />Alright family, that's all for now. I promise next time I will not wait so long to give you the scoop. A special apology goes out to my sister Shane, who consistently yells at me for having to find out about these events from elsewhere. Sorry doll, you know I love ya. And YOU too!<br /><br />-KendalPardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-35714195856339252632009-11-28T09:41:00.001-08:002009-11-28T10:02:26.834-08:00"Happy" Video<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3zYXPxEHyTPursNo3LGZuz-1LnyUxj5Tlqzkgc3sagMGkGpdIKwz63m2dd18fOs7svONtmCFg0pztJyU-WvSMe0BJaOo-t_s5EqvDt2LpwXSG53XpqBdgm4VWAJeOSQt6nfs-RTsqFAg/s1600/happy+video+shoot+047a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3zYXPxEHyTPursNo3LGZuz-1LnyUxj5Tlqzkgc3sagMGkGpdIKwz63m2dd18fOs7svONtmCFg0pztJyU-WvSMe0BJaOo-t_s5EqvDt2LpwXSG53XpqBdgm4VWAJeOSQt6nfs-RTsqFAg/s320/happy+video+shoot+047a.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409212031733086130" /></a><br />I can't lie. I normally hate video shoots. A lot of standing around and waiting. They're tedious too. Restlessness sets in, and I just want to go home. Shooting the video for "Happy" was a little different. It was my first time as director and I was surrounded with some beautiful people. Of course my brother Def was on board, and once again, the project could not have been possible without the help of Terrance Wilmore of www.thisisrealmusic.com as an incredible DP and all around positive force that helped carry out the vision all the way through. My sister Shane provided the set, my homegirl AJ provided the glam and Mom and Pops even came through to show love. Peace to guerilla filmmakers, musicians and artists worldwide that make it happen with creativity, resourcefulness and NO MONEY!! You are indeed the spooks that sit by the door...<br /><br />-Kendal<br /><br />And with no further ado... "Happy"<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jIQcEjxQWL4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jIQcEjxQWL4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-42082774103609846002009-11-09T15:34:00.001-08:002009-11-09T15:53:02.237-08:00Pretty Damn Ugly<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmA5Wtx0xoDYHwqKbnnz9RA53SmJmBXvLxR6I3kIskFlz5rICRR97xsvExGK6jyubdTmgs_73lftGAJE_7s-Juk4-SYfc7lxO9AHUpOzwzPKmFaMz5iUwnQTOUHidCXVI698KFI3UbyE/s1600-h/meanddefseed.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmA5Wtx0xoDYHwqKbnnz9RA53SmJmBXvLxR6I3kIskFlz5rICRR97xsvExGK6jyubdTmgs_73lftGAJE_7s-Juk4-SYfc7lxO9AHUpOzwzPKmFaMz5iUwnQTOUHidCXVI698KFI3UbyE/s320/meanddefseed.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402251607840143522" /></a><br />So Daniel Joseph's album release was glorious. The summary: I sang a little. Def danced and wore a cool jacket. Elete cracked me up. Alden held me down. I missed Brokn Englsh on stage. Dang. Black 45 gave us a dope intro. Ment cut. Girl had a Bad Brains t-shirt on. Nice! Ant told me about hot Jamaican spices. Sheena's so little. Like a Polly Pocket. Rewmec did what he does. Omar and Les, I see y'all! St. Joe Louis killed. Bullymouth killed. Poet reminded me of the singing lessons he gave me. Nekeya and Haiku are the sweetest things ever. A-Sharp's stomach recovered. EMAPhotography brought light to the dark. Love to the bridge that unites hip hop and soul music. If you missed it...well then you just missed it. Here's a piece:<br />-Kendal<br /><br /> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UJAKWWpj1K4&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UJAKWWpj1K4&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-71789489833779064142009-11-05T05:29:00.000-08:002009-11-05T05:36:53.713-08:00Daniel Joseph's Album Release Party Performance<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpeYyDqMJVGo3MAwL-PFaO0LJLnM64jlMpvJ1wDzP7BUl4ta-fV2i2uxMiVZIpr7uWfaoiIb0MsqszwgdmUFZn4rHwvjXMaWukG3r51wMs8IBuKRZcJlfn03gaVQ728mEomGn0KhPTeCg/s1600-h/DJARP.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpeYyDqMJVGo3MAwL-PFaO0LJLnM64jlMpvJ1wDzP7BUl4ta-fV2i2uxMiVZIpr7uWfaoiIb0MsqszwgdmUFZn4rHwvjXMaWukG3r51wMs8IBuKRZcJlfn03gaVQ728mEomGn0KhPTeCg/s320/DJARP.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400611802361067426" /></a><br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/F0hTf4lnqrA&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/F0hTf4lnqrA&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br />Yes, Pardon the Stranger shall be on that stage in full character, as will our Garden State bredren. Come show love for that good Jersey movement.<br /><br />-KendalPardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-59114466497628471772009-10-17T07:54:00.000-07:002009-10-17T08:56:48.845-07:00Big Shouts to Levar Burton, Shirley and the Rob's Place Staff.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhblAqhyu5UzIp9mM82Orupidhh5EKHnr5NxLOwOxSQKLwXqrbMxkC1g_4-YGADy728Y2jTrktZ2v5D8834Ru1q4vGvteGReZD1Ynk0b8Ov8AK180-Clt9xugSonLG-yvrsdvuFAf2Uy0A/s1600-h/readingrainbow.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhblAqhyu5UzIp9mM82Orupidhh5EKHnr5NxLOwOxSQKLwXqrbMxkC1g_4-YGADy728Y2jTrktZ2v5D8834Ru1q4vGvteGReZD1Ynk0b8Ov8AK180-Clt9xugSonLG-yvrsdvuFAf2Uy0A/s320/readingrainbow.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393598010900295762" /></a><br /><br /><br />You still read right? Hope so. The written word is dope. For musicians everywhere there are a few books that should be scattered among your shelves amidst the <em>What's Happenin!'</em> DVD box set and the incense holder. Some are industry standard, and some remind us of why we do what we do, how to do it and how to maintain our sanity while we get it done:<br /><br /><em>Ignore Everybody</em> by Hugh Macleod<br />Creativity comes from all angles and seems to have a few guidelines.<br /><br /><em>Ziglar on Selling</em> by Zig Ziglar<br />Now that you have your sound down. Learn how to peddle that ish.<br /><br /><em>On the Record</em> by Guy Oseary<br />Ahmet Ertegun (RIP), Rick Rubin and a gang of other names you should know have pretty interesting things to say on the biz and how they learned to rape it.<br /><br /><em>All You Need to Know About the Music Business </em>by Donald S. Passman<br />Bible<br /><br /><em>The Artist's Way</em> by Julia Cameron<br />Stop waiting for the inspiration to hit. Get up off that thing and work.<br /><br /><em>The Bedford Handbook for Writers </em>by Diana Hacker<br />You can't freestyle everything. At least <em>learn</em> the rules before you blatantly violate them.<br /><br /><em>This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession</em> by Daniel Levitin<br />Art and science for real. Freaky.<br /><br />Get your library card out or sit on the floor at Barnes and Nobles and get to knowing!!! <br /><br />-KendalPardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-33098783907144245732009-10-10T14:02:00.000-07:002009-10-10T14:41:13.874-07:00Brand New Me and You"I don't say 'I love you' 'cause the way I feel is greater."<br />-Black Thought<br /><br />A few weeks ago, Def, director Terrance Wilmore and I were discussing music, shooting a video and watching little Aidan revel in the wonder that is a matchbox car lightning loop track. The subject came up of music and the love for it all...<br />Here's the bottom line: Music is work. Even if it's the type you don't mind, it's still not as easy as making an impression on the couch. Video shoots are tedious, song writing and producing can be frustrating, promo is a constant, nervous balance between career advancement and integrity preservation, and rehearsals and recording take much time and patience. None of it is easy, but we press on not because we love it. We passed love years ago. We press on because we couldn't imagine NOT pressing on. It's not a choice. We're shackled to it for life. Talking about success or failure is a waste of time. It simply must be done.<br /><br />Bless Up,<br />-Kendal <br /><br /><object width="400" height="220"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=6999420&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=6999420&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="220"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/6999420">"Brand New Me" Video by Pardon the Stranger</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2159725">kendal good</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-62156606865861629422009-08-05T12:00:00.000-07:002009-08-05T12:05:07.806-07:00Buy the Damn Thing<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7IYxoccz6M5gSfVUm9oE6llqmRIR2BKi4cD2KvI6XngAM0lrPNckv7seD2aXMAOZ1MqHdKl8exSUn3ifKG-R5-TrQyIDeqyqQMvvKqEkZovd4lJHUn_3ID5x022taD9dDdNYAVHLyzDk/s1600-h/tania+cover+final.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7IYxoccz6M5gSfVUm9oE6llqmRIR2BKi4cD2KvI6XngAM0lrPNckv7seD2aXMAOZ1MqHdKl8exSUn3ifKG-R5-TrQyIDeqyqQMvvKqEkZovd4lJHUn_3ID5x022taD9dDdNYAVHLyzDk/s320/tania+cover+final.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366557033507144066" /></a><br /><br />BUY THE ALBUM HERE AND SAVE THE WORLD:<br />http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/PardontheStrangerPardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-5337527806769349422009-07-22T09:29:00.001-07:002009-07-22T10:14:43.196-07:00The Livest Ones<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNVaXwhAauKaWf0wzi1BJrNaPyZqd5ne9V7kSbcZ-Sk_ur1F9BzFN9nBKRFrsNWXDSGObS9PitlI1p3dVCB4dByGMgwoLF9J1KF-5UXnb_O_l4ZXGtp-Qs9FEec-eYDZ85q03VJdu6M6s/s1600-h/jimi_hendrix.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 249px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNVaXwhAauKaWf0wzi1BJrNaPyZqd5ne9V7kSbcZ-Sk_ur1F9BzFN9nBKRFrsNWXDSGObS9PitlI1p3dVCB4dByGMgwoLF9J1KF-5UXnb_O_l4ZXGtp-Qs9FEec-eYDZ85q03VJdu6M6s/s320/jimi_hendrix.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361333300737652418" /></a>
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<br />People continue to put out records that sound great in the living room, the car and the headphones. Seriously, it's quality music from reputable artists. But then something happens- the live show. Attending live shows is an increasingly risky enterprise for a couple of reasons:
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<br />1) They're expensive (relatively speaking)
<br />2) They require a lot of time (travel time, ticket line time, waiting time)
<br />3) They require a lot of faith ("I really hope this cat group/band/act doesn't have an off night on my dime.")
<br />4) Most are extremely uncomfortable to sit through (i.e. long periods of standing in crowded, cramped spots)
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<br />With all this on the table, why even bother going? It's simple. We hope to see our favorite group deliver that same explosion that came through on wax x 2. We want to see what can't be captured digitally- the crowd going nuts, the energy, the lights, the mood, the power that only a live experience can deliver. So, when our expectations aren't met, the disappointment goes waaaaay beyond what we would have endured with a wack CD. The whole damn night is shot. We're broke, tired, pissed and our faith in the artist dies just a little more.
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<br />Artists can't seem to figure this out. Standing in front of a mic isn't enough. Long drawn out speeches and unrehearsed rants aren't going to get it. Your song selection and sequence is important. How many artists do you think truly put a strong effort into their shows? I mean, really. How much rehearsing and planning do you think goes into them? Especially, hip hop acts. Please don't overestimate the entertainment value of you standing in one place and spitting monotone, mumbled verses Mr. Emcee. Where's the showmanship? Where's the ENTERTAINMENT!!!!!??? I'm through wasting my dough and energy. Until you all get it together, you're on time-out.
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<br />-Kendal
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<br />Peep some heads that knew how to get it started. God bless 'em.
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<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/slF1Y_inE4w&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/slF1Y_inE4w&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-33895203962403224262009-07-14T18:26:00.001-07:002009-07-14T18:32:23.094-07:00NJPAC Afterparty Performance<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnGNvPDF9cWAiM7LkdJVPo8yIl7ZCfwI-vDcT49odRH2x8xxdQtfM6N09yq4VbGEPBuqtoqws1ol2HWzBGjIorYUjZnNAGK7f_AW55iw5FUsDd3VDaBy95h3I94pku3egOXIg5nO2vZzA/s1600-h/njpac2+flyer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 151px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnGNvPDF9cWAiM7LkdJVPo8yIl7ZCfwI-vDcT49odRH2x8xxdQtfM6N09yq4VbGEPBuqtoqws1ol2HWzBGjIorYUjZnNAGK7f_AW55iw5FUsDd3VDaBy95h3I94pku3egOXIg5nO2vZzA/s320/njpac2+flyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358493686219643490" /></a>Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-36858376527343301122009-07-09T17:46:00.000-07:002009-07-10T09:17:38.323-07:00Moments with Def Dom<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierJIRKxHBVBjaMeUkm7IHeAR5WMpP5okkdaG2DOh5eYT_ixHIqVRXw4QIgCphq_OWC52iFxkK0p8uw6fmBe4CMpKNGBE-3l66OoKuBnP3wiN2IRtCtIOn3muyVxHP8wCXOLDF3YMD-8g/s1600-h/crazy+def.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356629005090469938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierJIRKxHBVBjaMeUkm7IHeAR5WMpP5okkdaG2DOh5eYT_ixHIqVRXw4QIgCphq_OWC52iFxkK0p8uw6fmBe4CMpKNGBE-3l66OoKuBnP3wiN2IRtCtIOn3muyVxHP8wCXOLDF3YMD-8g/s320/crazy+def.jpg" /></a> As we prepare to release our second project, we felt it only right to share some behind the scenes stupidity, give you a quick peek at our latest track and let you in on some of Def's innermost feelings about life. Enjoy the nonsense.<br /><br />-Kendal <br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6S9U88AeVLA&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6S9U88AeVLA&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-85010081225929147202009-07-06T10:07:00.000-07:002009-07-08T14:02:29.383-07:00Know the Difference<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS_zEfx2OMP2zLH45q_6su87AdVqywhpubmHmy_lNOM8vDAT2AHZrc663sMNeABOcfqLwCj-4mgghTyT1bFSmuHjIyejexjs8u0a3v94Fa0ynP7GyTFs3L11nt5egmKDQILVqkgGf6WAw/s1600-h/crystal6.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 302px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355409748289434418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS_zEfx2OMP2zLH45q_6su87AdVqywhpubmHmy_lNOM8vDAT2AHZrc663sMNeABOcfqLwCj-4mgghTyT1bFSmuHjIyejexjs8u0a3v94Fa0ynP7GyTFs3L11nt5egmKDQILVqkgGf6WAw/s320/crystal6.jpg" /></a> <div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_326L8b0Ajifz4fbAY9cbfEmdr_yF-iGQYuZLwWo4biKLJMfu_WNow9tkcXmLow5gyLMkJkDqKQhit8yp5rDg1Qk3j808UKorBUg3mEv8GXU8F5wwlXleVIsSgRFV-2mMj0ELIx0SmBE/s1600-h/crystal8.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355409697659257922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_326L8b0Ajifz4fbAY9cbfEmdr_yF-iGQYuZLwWo4biKLJMfu_WNow9tkcXmLow5gyLMkJkDqKQhit8yp5rDg1Qk3j808UKorBUg3mEv8GXU8F5wwlXleVIsSgRFV-2mMj0ELIx0SmBE/s320/crystal8.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIkbqdRF6cF7MWfQGGLfsYhw8VPn8B1DWBtLRR9SvHtQxz-zq9VCC51CLZu_Hbft-I6WHlJpr0FEQiaMEvVyaizb1c_ZP5YlA6wsxyt1FiMIxSF6S6zHndHpB3GIf0Vn4YN2m9rLiU9lU/s1600-h/crystal2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355409692041360002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIkbqdRF6cF7MWfQGGLfsYhw8VPn8B1DWBtLRR9SvHtQxz-zq9VCC51CLZu_Hbft-I6WHlJpr0FEQiaMEvVyaizb1c_ZP5YlA6wsxyt1FiMIxSF6S6zHndHpB3GIf0Vn4YN2m9rLiU9lU/s320/crystal2.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf6lo-9YtpUz2_kOnhPu9KuKjXycy0B54zj2bJr8cvF9oJJoudGO95VI6FUIy4LGy7X5qkGPIGBYcwSp3k9XAxRPP1Y9MiiJFHGtsNceXTW-EzjLewuQE9R92u77KM7liwsjTAOo_kyiE/s1600-h/crysal1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355409654180665202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf6lo-9YtpUz2_kOnhPu9KuKjXycy0B54zj2bJr8cvF9oJJoudGO95VI6FUIy4LGy7X5qkGPIGBYcwSp3k9XAxRPP1Y9MiiJFHGtsNceXTW-EzjLewuQE9R92u77KM7liwsjTAOo_kyiE/s320/crysal1.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I have to say that on behalf of my belly's hunger for the glow of creativity that truly moves and stirs, I've looked into some intensely hailed artists (of various disciplines) during my short tenure on this here little stone only to discover a blaze of mediocrity and banality. Then the search becomes exhausting and we get lazy. We look so hard for something to inspire us that we settle for damn near anything that comes close to standing out. When we're dying of thirst in the desert and there's no water, do we drink the sand because we're thirsty or because we don't know the difference? ( "The American President" Michael Douglas. Go watch it.) I honestly wonder. </div><br /><div></div><div>But when the ocean is presented, there is no question.</div><br /><div></div><div>Crystal Clarity is one of the most stunning visual artists that I've ever come across. She sees in a way that I (and most people for that matter) can't. I met Crystal the summer of 2002 while working in a little shop on 8th St. across the way from Electric Lady Studios. I got a chance to peep glances of her sketch book here and there and was impressed, but as the artist in her has grown over the years, she has reached mind bending status (at least for me). The connective tissue between her visual work and her obvious love of the soul/hip hop/jazz/house music that has given us all reason to breathe is probably what continues to pull me in. The speakers sang, and she drew us the city...</div><br />-Kendal<br /><br />See more of Crystal's work</div><div><a href="http://www.myspace.com/phenostar">http://www.myspace.com/phenostar</a><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-4488601311446130172009-06-29T17:51:00.000-07:002009-06-29T17:54:09.534-07:00Def Dom's Honorable Bumps Mixtape Vol. 3<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicIoG2UDiwxq-b5gTq9akuchXJw9Cobhq8FCWZNv6z1kpVRMzd5L4-mv_Z6LbiW2RMSPfn7ARZZbMvHEeeuqX7qexQ4t6SnSdtHNv9Agi6fMsjh_UgVwR1Ownh8gauBPlJGhb68pVRlrw/s1600-h/Honorable+Bumps+Vol+3+June+09.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 258px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352917271209030226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicIoG2UDiwxq-b5gTq9akuchXJw9Cobhq8FCWZNv6z1kpVRMzd5L4-mv_Z6LbiW2RMSPfn7ARZZbMvHEeeuqX7qexQ4t6SnSdtHNv9Agi6fMsjh_UgVwR1Ownh8gauBPlJGhb68pVRlrw/s320/Honorable+Bumps+Vol+3+June+09.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Def's at it again.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Frapidshare.com%2Ffiles%2F249697895%2FHonorable_Bumps_Mixtape_May_-_June_2009_Vol_3.zip&h=af3e0d4e4c4398b7c1a0828bbf3fedd5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Frapidshare.com%2Ffiles%2F249697895%2FHonorable_Bumps_Mixtape_May_-_June_2009_Vol_3.zip&h=af3e0d4e4c4398b7c1a0828bbf3fedd5</a></div>Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-57409839182441036022009-06-28T14:03:00.000-07:002009-06-28T14:15:11.820-07:00The Music of Withdrawal<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtrGw9dc4AfTJbrRpY6IQatCYzyuhUrDIcaxaIglIRRVRkjJbcpvLaQvUJ_n62ArPaaRb4eMRXDWjXgMVaCSgMdw6P0NUQJAzjkLHdf3nGEsh-W-smYHg-gSrnlvTMPvDDJJEAX6a1k10/s1600-h/MusicAddiction.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352489651863293586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtrGw9dc4AfTJbrRpY6IQatCYzyuhUrDIcaxaIglIRRVRkjJbcpvLaQvUJ_n62ArPaaRb4eMRXDWjXgMVaCSgMdw6P0NUQJAzjkLHdf3nGEsh-W-smYHg-gSrnlvTMPvDDJJEAX6a1k10/s320/MusicAddiction.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>So, I'm cleansing. Fasting. Hurting. Fighting through the headaches, weakness, light-headedness and all the colors that I see everytime I close my eyes. There's been no energy to do much except lay on my back and sweat it out. Even staring at any type of screen for too long makes the kid slightly woozy. This has to be good right? The detox. The rest. Every once in a while you have to slow it it down, I guess. Stop runnin'. Start floatin'.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>-Kendal</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://%3cobject%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22344%22%3e%3cparam%20name=%22movie%22%20value=%22http//www.youtube.com/v/Zk-eiRIvd4Q&hl=en&fs=1&%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowFullScreen%22%20value=%22true%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowscriptaccess%22%20value=%22always%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cembed%20src=%22http://www.youtube.com/v/Zk-eiRIvd4Q&hl=en&fs=1&%22%20type=%22application/x-shockwave-flash%22%20allowscriptaccess=%22always%22%20allowfullscreen=%22true%22%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22344%22%3E%3C/embed%3E%3C/object%3E">http://<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Zk-eiRIvd4Q&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Zk-eiRIvd4Q&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></a></div>Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-22045483599366735662009-06-24T03:04:00.000-07:002009-06-24T03:39:26.946-07:00Small Saviors<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlJVBdR4Lux0JerdQ9JhMa-bQUuhbCkZtSQmoNQrP8kHUkGTrH_oPqlZS7nxMzOfUmRd0lrlwIyCa3ggTP7Fuf39eK4EV6XMeeatQxzaF1EhQXN5g9J9KPN7jgIYJutkJ7eicU8Vm83vI/s1600-h/harriet.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350841761944693394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlJVBdR4Lux0JerdQ9JhMa-bQUuhbCkZtSQmoNQrP8kHUkGTrH_oPqlZS7nxMzOfUmRd0lrlwIyCa3ggTP7Fuf39eK4EV6XMeeatQxzaF1EhQXN5g9J9KPN7jgIYJutkJ7eicU8Vm83vI/s320/harriet.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>It doesn't just sound good. It's not just catchy.<br /><br />It has pulled you in from the ledge.<br /><br />We search for that new music to revisit the feeling. The high that lasts for however long the tune maintains. It's a necessity for the audio junkie. We're willing to pay for the fix ($21 for a Betty Davis UK import in 2002. What was I thinking?) It's the temporary panacea that will mitigate the blow of a life curve ball. Will it cure cancer? Depression? Not sure. But it <em>will</em> save you. Every sound addict has a few- the tracks that rescue. I've come across the following that have offered a paddle when needed. Please share <em>your</em> remedies.<br /><br /><a href="http://%3cobject%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22344%22%3e%3cparam%20name=%22movie%22%20value=%22http//www.youtube.com/v/BIneOLcZnwg&hl=en&fs=1&%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowFullScreen%22%20value=%22true%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowscriptaccess%22%20value=%22always%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cembed%20src=%22http://www.youtube.com/v/BIneOLcZnwg&hl=en&fs=1&%22%20type=%22application/x-shockwave-flash%22%20allowscriptaccess=%22always%22%20allowfullscreen=%22true%22%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22344%22%3E%3C/embed%3E%3C/object%3E">http://<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BIneOLcZnwg&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BIneOLcZnwg&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://%3cobject%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22344%22%3e%3cparam%20name=%22movie%22%20value=%22http//www.youtube.com/v/gh0g7vGw8jM&hl=en&fs=1&%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowFullScreen%22%20value=%22true%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowscriptaccess%22%20value=%22always%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cembed%20src=%22http://www.youtube.com/v/gh0g7vGw8jM&hl=en&fs=1&%22%20type=%22application/x-shockwave-flash%22%20allowscriptaccess=%22always%22%20allowfullscreen=%22true%22%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22344%22%3E%3C/embed%3E%3C/object%3E">http://<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gh0g7vGw8jM&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gh0g7vGw8jM&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></a><br /><br /><a href="http://%3cobject%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22344%22%3e%3cparam%20name=%22movie%22%20value=%22http//www.youtube.com/v/gAXAD7ObCZI&hl=en&fs=1&%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowFullScreen%22%20value=%22true%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowscriptaccess%22%20value=%22always%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cembed%20src=%22http://www.youtube.com/v/gAXAD7ObCZI&hl=en&fs=1&%22%20type=%22application/x-shockwave-flash%22%20allowscriptaccess=%22always%22%20allowfullscreen=%22true%22%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22344%22%3E%3C/embed%3E%3C/object%3E">http://<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gAXAD7ObCZI&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gAXAD7ObCZI&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></a></div>Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-41820772732641739462009-06-22T14:32:00.000-07:002009-06-22T16:07:43.996-07:00The Vinyl Dilemma<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAM1yeED38c0ImyDUgKda63Py2ml6jkoMVCAl03JXIKJoRmtJYvIcZBTO-r2uBR8cQn4IhlVWujNHfOE2lnmQtGjowZ7BVCPl1LkAlyChqDm168lhjaEJ-MSid66wBeBYTXCXSFNkcC0g/s1600-h/herbie.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350290343948756274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAM1yeED38c0ImyDUgKda63Py2ml6jkoMVCAl03JXIKJoRmtJYvIcZBTO-r2uBR8cQn4IhlVWujNHfOE2lnmQtGjowZ7BVCPl1LkAlyChqDm168lhjaEJ-MSid66wBeBYTXCXSFNkcC0g/s320/herbie.jpg" /></a> Records. Pops used to play them. My sister had a fierce Menudo/New Edition obsession, so I was forced to look at greasy pop stars on 12" x 12 " covers by the boatload everytime I snuck my nose into her collection. I don't remember Ma dukes dabbling in them too much. She was a Lite FM loyalist. The radio was her thing. She couldn't be bothered with the steady handed skill it took to put the needle on wax and the continuous movement associated with flipping the sides. But pretty soon, all that was over. <em>No one</em> wanted to be bothered with it.<br /><div></div><br /><div>Tapes. Smaller. Dub-able. Clearly the logical choice for consuming audio treats. They had a good run. Vanessa Williams' <em>The Right Stuff </em>was my first, with many to follow. </div><br /><div></div><div>CD's. The ultimate. Shiny. No rewinding. Wait. I can go right to the song I like? Nice.</div><br /><div></div><div>MP3's. Impersonal but fortified with convenience and speed. Slowly but surely the music became faceless with these jammies and ended up fueling the A.D.D. and diminishing the music <em>experience</em>. So what? I can have my entire music collection on a fun little box with a screen. I'll get over it.</div><br /><div></div><div>Back to Records. I have a problem...</div><br /><div></div><div></div><div>My parents aren't collectors anymore so they gave all of their vinyl to moi a few years back. 300+ pieces. The quintessential blessing/curse. More classic music than I know what to do with, but also the burden of lugging and storing literally hundreds of pounds of material through 3 states and 7 moves over the last 8 years- not to mention my own additions to the collection. They're heavy, big and impractical in this new day, yet "real music heads" all over the world still collect. Cool for them, but why am <em>I </em>still holding on.</div><br /><div></div><div>On occasion I'll take Herbie Hancock and CJ and Co. out for a much needed spin. And let's not overlook the warmth of the dust crackle as the horn blows on <em>Kind of Blue.</em> Or the sheer friggin' coolness of the photography on DJ Roger's <em>It's Good to Be Alive</em> album liner notes. No substitute for having these gems in your hands and I won't give them up. The truth is though, a lot of these records never see the light of day. I'm sure I could live a life worth saving without having 60% of them. Saying good-bye has become an obvious issue.</div><br /><div></div><div>Unfortunately, at a time when I'm doing everything I can to simplify, these things are taking up valuable real estate in my diminutive living quarters. I actually contemplated signing another year long lease at my former apartment simply because I didn't want to deal with the hassle of bagging these joints up. Now that's real.</div><br /><div></div><div>Am I being a pack rat? Am I just attached to the aesthetic aspect of having them displayed on a shelf and what they symbolize: a supposed true love and dedication to the authentic? Do I really need to validate my hugs and kisses for the classics? What's a man to do? Won't be able to sleep if I give them away. Not willing to go through the logistics of selling them on any real formal level. They're so beautiful though....</div><br /><div></div><div>Decisions.</div><br /><div></div><div>-Kendal</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-24257503147827411142009-06-22T03:13:00.000-07:002009-06-22T03:21:21.328-07:00No More Alcohol Before InterviewsWe actually kept it together relatively well. This was done right after our show at the Nuyorican Poet's Cafe in NYC in November of 08. Watch it and be hypnotized. Much love to <a href="http://www.thisisrealmusic.com/">www.thisisrealmusic.com</a> for the shine.<br /><br /><a href="http://%3cobject%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22344%22%3e%3cparam%20name=%22movie%22%20value=%22http//www.youtube.com/v/paj8QDZO12Q&hl=en&fs=1&%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowFullScreen%22%20value=%22true%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowscriptaccess%22%20value=%22always%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cembed%20src=%22http://www.youtube.com/v/paj8QDZO12Q&hl=en&fs=1&%22%20type=%22application/x-shockwave-flash%22%20allowscriptaccess=%22always%22%20allowfullscreen=%22true%22%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22344%22%3E%3C/embed%3E%3C/object%3E">http://<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/paj8QDZO12Q&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/paj8QDZO12Q&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></a>Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-20880487857265601832009-06-21T16:48:00.000-07:002009-06-21T17:11:32.514-07:00Def Dom's Honorable Bumps Mixtape Free Download<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVgFH7NoGSWHgKbo38NfE7xyPv7tyGuNYRn3t9yCc5770UHpB78D3RLA2hoeb79yLOvurxVAxxLCgOLLSA4XxrAFYD98vOQ1bOtotjGfAadu_BIcEiB1kq1PxAW3ajV5TT_mTs1u9qdE/s1600-h/June+09+Vol+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 317px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349937695742664290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkVgFH7NoGSWHgKbo38NfE7xyPv7tyGuNYRn3t9yCc5770UHpB78D3RLA2hoeb79yLOvurxVAxxLCgOLLSA4XxrAFYD98vOQ1bOtotjGfAadu_BIcEiB1kq1PxAW3ajV5TT_mTs1u9qdE/s320/June+09+Vol+1.jpg" /></a> <div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><div>Def turns into CSI, New Jersey when it comes to finding out where the new music is being held captive. I'm sure he spends a good chunk of the week doing it too. Here's the best part; you don't have to do jack. Just sit on your lazy ass and download his latest collection. It'll make you damp like the morning lawn.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Frapidshare.com%2Ffiles%2F244649244%2FHonorable_Bumps_Mixtape_May_-_June_2009.zip&h=e96ab6c7c81c8f5e3702c48d0291b017" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Frapidshare.com%2Ffiles%2F244649244%2FHonorable_Bumps_Mixtape_May_-_June_2009.zip&h=e96ab6c7c81c8f5e3702c48d0291b017</a></div></div></div>Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-34708493614687600602009-06-21T16:23:00.000-07:002009-06-21T18:16:21.229-07:00One of the last...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYQGKZ1YXJOMrPVzP0tGcqGctQ-KcHAfKyhbvI0sbdHWzjjnh2eXnlWw5q33suB5HkP4jTl_so_fN41bgl0i43LepmVUcSE4VkiUdPziSFM3SI1r6gTSmj3aV7gS3JJsi2gCFcfbh7iOo/s1600-h/be+blog.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 261px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349936360191239842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYQGKZ1YXJOMrPVzP0tGcqGctQ-KcHAfKyhbvI0sbdHWzjjnh2eXnlWw5q33suB5HkP4jTl_so_fN41bgl0i43LepmVUcSE4VkiUdPziSFM3SI1r6gTSmj3aV7gS3JJsi2gCFcfbh7iOo/s320/be+blog.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Brokn Englsh may be one of the last hip hop groups I believe in. They have superb chemistry, they write with insight and wit, and they perform like they believe in the idea of showmanship. I know I speak for Def as well when I say that it has been great working with these cats and trading guest appearances. Their album, "The Drawing Board" is set for release soon. Be on the lookout. They had a shot to sway the crowd at this year's Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival and ripped the seams. Peep for yourself. Bless up fellas.<br /><br />-Kendal<br /><a href="http://%3cobject%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22344%22%3e%3cparam%20name=%22movie%22%20value=%22http//www.youtube.com/v/Sn1NMtoYGqg&hl=en&fs=1&%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowFullScreen%22%20value=%22true%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cparam%20name=%22allowscriptaccess%22%20value=%22always%22%3E%3C/param%3E%3Cembed%20src=%22http://www.youtube.com/v/Sn1NMtoYGqg&hl=en&fs=1&%22%20type=%22application/x-shockwave-flash%22%20allowscriptaccess=%22always%22%20allowfullscreen=%22true%22%20width=%22425%22%20height=%22344%22%3E%3C/embed%3E%3C/object%3E">http://<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Sn1NMtoYGqg&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Sn1NMtoYGqg&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></a> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.myspace.com/broknenglsh">http://www.myspace.com/broknenglsh</a></div>Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466047616095336217.post-88272877973906852282009-06-21T11:46:00.000-07:002009-06-21T12:11:41.031-07:00Day 1<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9qMI_RdP4T29soFaED8ZFiMMryqzxykzg1zAC7f2fiF691YgvyadOqoirp7IYxtdSYE5da0xU8kc4UsnlDLHUjhYmspAdCmX4Avg_NiDtvjK4MOJTeHvLtaTJDgV1zHAvr5QlvoTIq8Y/s1600-h/aiden.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 368px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349860367000458546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9qMI_RdP4T29soFaED8ZFiMMryqzxykzg1zAC7f2fiF691YgvyadOqoirp7IYxtdSYE5da0xU8kc4UsnlDLHUjhYmspAdCmX4Avg_NiDtvjK4MOJTeHvLtaTJDgV1zHAvr5QlvoTIq8Y/s320/aiden.jpg" /></a><br /><div>We are indeed Pardon the Stranger. Kendal Good and Def Dom. Def is the illest producer and graf artist that has ever come through a vaginal canal. Kendal Good sings and writes like he should be paid for it. Together we make electro/soul music that changes lives and gives your ears a boner. We are audio junkies. Keep up. </div>Pardon the Strangerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473872679320734843noreply@blogger.com0