The last few nights spent hitting the Preston rush hour have been softened greatly with the radio presence of some of the Glee cast: last night, Artie (Kevin McHale) aka Glee Radio1 superfan, appeared with Scott Mills and again at 5 today my heart turned to mush as Matthew Morrison aka Schuester graced the airwaves and let slip his solo album plans. I swear I can hear that cute crooked half-smile of his.
Of course, it's all been in aid of plugging the hard sale of Glee MP3s and promoting the season finale, shown on E4 last night which finally tied up all the questions we'd been waiting to be solved...since they'd tied them up and then unravelled again mid-way through the season. Rachel and Finn, Schue and Emma, Sue's malice, baby questions... it's like someone's just pressed a massive re-set button and we're back to the beginning.
Don't get me wrong, I bloody love Glee, and it was a fantastic end to the season; I was still mopping up the tears long after the credits rolled. However I think the scriptwriters need a bit of a shake-up. They may have sung a Journey medley last night but I found it hard to recall how much the cast have really progressed with every episode being laid out the same way: big drama, Sue vs. Schue faceoff, assignment for the week, more drama, solution through song. It would be interesting to veer away from this tried-and-tested formula and mix it up a little,although I can’t help thinking of the old adage “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.”
I often find that the storyline jumps about quickly and enormously: for instance, even though the Quinn/Queen mashup was mind-blowing (how many mothers mid-labour do you get quoting Bohemian Rhapsody lyrics ?), it was a little too far out of the realm of believability and just a little shallow - I was hoping for greater focus on the relationship between her and her baby rather than the quick-fix the Glee scriptwriters conjured up. What about the other week when Schue decided to "seduce" Sue (wrongwrongwrong)? That little diversion was over with pretty quickly. Sometimes the script romps along so merrily that it simply skims the surface of the point it's trying to make.
On another note, I hope that the next series brings greater depth to some of the characters who have been sidelined. I’m a complete Gleek (even though use of that word does make me shudder) and yet find it terrible that I still can’t remember those other two football players’ names. What happened to that hilarious whorish teacher who leapt on Schuh in the staffroom? Glee teeters on developing the other characters but when it comes to taking the plunge and making them more interesting and 3D it just can’t take bring itself to do it.
In a dream world, I'm hoping that next season not only brings greater depth and clarity to some of my favourite characters but that musically they might push the boundaries. I'm not talking thrash metal. I'm not talking Irish folk. I'm talking more of Matthew Morrison doing what he bloody does best and setting TV screens across the globe on fire with his scorching rapping and delicious dance moves. I hence prescribe a rampant recipe of Bobby Brown, Tyrese, Montell Jordan, Blackstreet et al. If there ever was a time for '90s r'n'b cheese to make a serious comeback, my belief is that Glee is the one to do it.
A cheeky taste here with the Thong Song:
Glee: its safe to say that I never will (and never have) stop believing in the magic of this show!
Originally wrote a version of this in response to Anna Pickard's article on the Glee finale
© Miranda Thompson 2010.
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Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Monday, 12 April 2010
Piste Off
Apologies for the blogging absence: blame can only be directed towards the totally lush, snowy last ten days spent en famille zipping between mountains bridging the craggy border between France and Switzerland.
To make it up, (and generally indulge my predeliction for photo taking), here's a few snapshots to try and sum up the general gist of what happens when you mix lots of cheese, lots of bantaaar and shedloads of snow. Strictly PG rated; don''t want to get the Justin Bieber lookalike in trouble.
TARTIFLETTE - tummy warming delight of reblochon cheese, lardons (bacon bits), chunky potato slices and slivers of onion goodness.
Obligatory Dog shot. You don't know how lucky you are not to also be seeing "small pug waddling" and "dog wearing neckerchief".
Much of the time not spent skiing/eating/boozing/lying down groaning with fatigue was spent industriously getting the elusive "jump" shot. Because we ARE cool like that.
Family T spent a glorious morning teetering on the edge of the universe; in between avoiding hordes of seven year olds let loose on freshly waxed skis it was all about chasing that powder into the deepest blue.
Not content with jumping on mere concrete, the more adventurous among us took to ze snow parks.
Every year I compile a fairly epic playlist with which to tackle the mountains of neige, heavy on the '90s dance and with a large slice of cheese on the side. Somewhat surprisingly, it was Glee's Somebody to Love which proved to get my juices going, though shout outs must be accorded to the Fine Young Cannibals, Iyaz and JX accordingly. Not to forget the godly Michael Bolton, bane of chalet life.
To celebrate, you're getting an eyeful of the Glee lovelies performing for Barack. The world works in strange and beautiful ways.
I'm also super happy to announce that I've finally worked out how to link my spotify to my blog - scroll down to the right to access my current playlist which I start afresh every month. Guilty pleasures and new favourites abound: as well as the toetapping Daryl Hall and John Oates, it's currently playing host to some classic Blue, Chase and Status and T.I to name but three.
Lovely stuff, but it's this angsty treat from the Kick Ass soundtrack which is rocking my world just at this precise moment in time. Taylor Momsen of Gossip Girl fame wields her punk face with The Pretty Reckless and the result is somewhat mesmerising. I do feel about 14 listening to it.
This is also fit: Jeffmix featured it about a month ago on his podcast and I've also noticed it's popped up on who else but Grimmy's "future pop playlist". You've got to admire the guy for the curls/'tache combo as well as flashing the flesh. Beautiful chirpy spring pop.
© Miranda Thompson 2010
DISCLAIMER: The video links hosted on my blog are not being presented as my own. If you believe that the copyright in your work has been violated through this post, please contact me through the blog.
To make it up, (and generally indulge my predeliction for photo taking), here's a few snapshots to try and sum up the general gist of what happens when you mix lots of cheese, lots of bantaaar and shedloads of snow. Strictly PG rated; don''t want to get the Justin Bieber lookalike in trouble.
TARTIFLETTE - tummy warming delight of reblochon cheese, lardons (bacon bits), chunky potato slices and slivers of onion goodness.
Obligatory Dog shot. You don't know how lucky you are not to also be seeing "small pug waddling" and "dog wearing neckerchief".
Much of the time not spent skiing/eating/boozing/lying down groaning with fatigue was spent industriously getting the elusive "jump" shot. Because we ARE cool like that.
Family T spent a glorious morning teetering on the edge of the universe; in between avoiding hordes of seven year olds let loose on freshly waxed skis it was all about chasing that powder into the deepest blue.
Not content with jumping on mere concrete, the more adventurous among us took to ze snow parks.
Every year I compile a fairly epic playlist with which to tackle the mountains of neige, heavy on the '90s dance and with a large slice of cheese on the side. Somewhat surprisingly, it was Glee's Somebody to Love which proved to get my juices going, though shout outs must be accorded to the Fine Young Cannibals, Iyaz and JX accordingly. Not to forget the godly Michael Bolton, bane of chalet life.
To celebrate, you're getting an eyeful of the Glee lovelies performing for Barack. The world works in strange and beautiful ways.
I'm also super happy to announce that I've finally worked out how to link my spotify to my blog - scroll down to the right to access my current playlist which I start afresh every month. Guilty pleasures and new favourites abound: as well as the toetapping Daryl Hall and John Oates, it's currently playing host to some classic Blue, Chase and Status and T.I to name but three.
Lovely stuff, but it's this angsty treat from the Kick Ass soundtrack which is rocking my world just at this precise moment in time. Taylor Momsen of Gossip Girl fame wields her punk face with The Pretty Reckless and the result is somewhat mesmerising. I do feel about 14 listening to it.
This is also fit: Jeffmix featured it about a month ago on his podcast and I've also noticed it's popped up on who else but Grimmy's "future pop playlist". You've got to admire the guy for the curls/'tache combo as well as flashing the flesh. Beautiful chirpy spring pop.
© Miranda Thompson 2010
DISCLAIMER: The video links hosted on my blog are not being presented as my own. If you believe that the copyright in your work has been violated through this post, please contact me through the blog.
Monday, 25 January 2010
Just Because
I feel like sharing some absolute tunes I can’t get enough of at the moment. Just because.
Ellie Goulding’s Starry Eyed is dominating radiowaves and my head with her deliciously sparky futuristic pop. Her voice is mesmerising, veering from the delicately gravelled-y to soaringly sweet and just dances over this swirling combination of languid pianos and relentlessly frenetic beats. It’s a bloody fit video as well; I’m a more than a bit in love with all the blue and gold and stars and lights, not to mention Goulding’s enviably flawless flicks of eyeliner. I can’t wait for her album to come out enough – 1 March is too far away.
Another piano heavy beauty is “Daylight” by utter sweethearts Matt and Kim. I’ve dug this out of my summer Spotify playlist with the sole intention of brightening up late January essay deadlines. A properly stripped back pop song with lots of fortissimo piano chuntering, it is actually impossible not to listen to this song and not feel a trickle of a ray of some golden sunshine smoothing off the winter’s stress and strains.
And finally, because I am a complete goon and can’t get enough of the boybands – the recent Acafellas episode of Glee nearly finished me off – here is some melodramatic early Noughties cheese. Point Break are proper lads. They like bumping and grinding and wearing their hair in lairy dreadlocks or centre parted curtains. In this slightly melodramatic video for slightly melodramatic song ‘You” (think slowly bashed drums and soaring vocals redolent of footy supporters) the boys mix in a detective trail around the bleak surroundings of New York slash stalking a vaguely fit girl with some truly epic dance routines. We’re talking pointing at the camera, stomping around AND spinning on toes. The move where they pretend to zip their trousers up will probably remain indelibly printed in your mind. Sorry.
Sorry this final, fabulous video's quality is so dire - am sure that the amazingness of the content will more than compensate - Glee shows the others how it's done. I heart Matthew Morrison.
© Miranda Thompson 2010
DISCLAIMER: The video links hosted on my blog are not being presented as my own. If you believe that the copyright in your work has been violated through this post, please contact me through the blog.
Ellie Goulding’s Starry Eyed is dominating radiowaves and my head with her deliciously sparky futuristic pop. Her voice is mesmerising, veering from the delicately gravelled-y to soaringly sweet and just dances over this swirling combination of languid pianos and relentlessly frenetic beats. It’s a bloody fit video as well; I’m a more than a bit in love with all the blue and gold and stars and lights, not to mention Goulding’s enviably flawless flicks of eyeliner. I can’t wait for her album to come out enough – 1 March is too far away.
Another piano heavy beauty is “Daylight” by utter sweethearts Matt and Kim. I’ve dug this out of my summer Spotify playlist with the sole intention of brightening up late January essay deadlines. A properly stripped back pop song with lots of fortissimo piano chuntering, it is actually impossible not to listen to this song and not feel a trickle of a ray of some golden sunshine smoothing off the winter’s stress and strains.
And finally, because I am a complete goon and can’t get enough of the boybands – the recent Acafellas episode of Glee nearly finished me off – here is some melodramatic early Noughties cheese. Point Break are proper lads. They like bumping and grinding and wearing their hair in lairy dreadlocks or centre parted curtains. In this slightly melodramatic video for slightly melodramatic song ‘You” (think slowly bashed drums and soaring vocals redolent of footy supporters) the boys mix in a detective trail around the bleak surroundings of New York slash stalking a vaguely fit girl with some truly epic dance routines. We’re talking pointing at the camera, stomping around AND spinning on toes. The move where they pretend to zip their trousers up will probably remain indelibly printed in your mind. Sorry.
Sorry this final, fabulous video's quality is so dire - am sure that the amazingness of the content will more than compensate - Glee shows the others how it's done. I heart Matthew Morrison.
© Miranda Thompson 2010
DISCLAIMER: The video links hosted on my blog are not being presented as my own. If you believe that the copyright in your work has been violated through this post, please contact me through the blog.
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