Here’s another top-notch interview conducted by Rick Beato, featuring Mike Mills, the bass player for R.E.M., one of my favorite bands. As always, Rick asks pertinent questions and brings out the best in his guests.
I’ve always loved Sting’s quirkiness, eloquence, and creativeness, his way with verse, chorus and bridge. I think back to such songs as Fortress Around Your Heart. I remember the first time I heard it, and how swept away I was with the not only the melody, but the words were fire, a blend of love and war! some people are Word men and he’s a significant one.
Some of my playlists were growing exponentially, so I had to divide them up so I’d have the chance to hear some of my favorite songs more than once every year. hahahaha! Mare’s Mellower Side had over 400 songs. Yikes! So, that yielded itself to slimming down.
After the storm woke me up at 5 am, I chose to listen to yet another Rick Beato video.
Now here’s something that will certainly make the world a better place (heavy on sarcasm)! Gag!
Seems Chechnya has recently ruled to ban music that’s too fast or slow. Say what? Yup, you heard that correctly. According to NPR, the Chechen Ministry of Culture announced the ban on its website last week…
