My tweets of the last week:
- Sweating it in my home studio, trying to find the right arrangement for my 1989 tune, which goes live on Tuesday (if I work it out somehow). #
- Good morning! I'm pretty excited about it being Monday. What about you? #
- @lisamay77 Awesome! I too have an occasional dread of the The Mondays, but only when I don't have a cool week planned. What're you up to? in reply to lisamay77 #
- @gloriabell It's a nice feeling to wake up to, eh? in reply to gloriabell #
- @lisamay77 Now I remember, b/c I have next week off and contemplated driving with you! :) You're gonna have much fun, but Philly'll miss you in reply to lisamay77 #
- Must document my current "Who to Follow": Guns.com, Bieber, & Steve Martin. If it wasn't for Biebs I'd say they got my confused w/my dad. #
- @matropolis I tried not to go too neg on it – it was actually pretty entertaining, but I just don't care about any of those characters. in reply to matropolis #
- @matropolis If you want a downer, wait until my OMAC review. Meanwhile, what have your favs been so far? in reply to matropolis #
- @phillybosslady We ALL want you to start recording/performing. Lucky to have my career to distract fam from music, which they don't all get. in reply to phillybosslady #
- @phillybosslady Anytime I can tempt you over for a quick demo session I'm totally game! I wish I had the $ to see Anna, I could use her help in reply to phillybosslady #
- @phillybosslady Now that I have the studio permanently set it's easy to peel off quick demos. I've been recording all the covers as practice in reply to phillybosslady #
- @phillybosslady You must! I just need to get a nicer video camera so I can sync the studio audio to the footage for total hotness. in reply to phillybosslady #
- @IXiiVRecords Was debating "manager" w/@not_pele this weekend. Feel like it implies hands-on development but is it really just biz handlnig? in reply to IXiiVRecords #
- @IXiiVRecords Being DIY, I'd hate to have a manager tell me what I should do w/my music – but I would love someone to help with the biz side in reply to IXiiVRecords #
- Sometimes the most important thing you can give someone is your kindness and rapt attention. Trying to keep that in mind as I'm a busy bee. #
- @phillybosslady Haha, excellent! It would be a major turn-on to me if I could figure out what program I need to do this http://t.co/yKeJBal in reply to phillybosslady #
- @phillybosslady Maybe you know a local artist who has done similar. Don't get if they synced the videos while mixing the audio, or after. in reply to phillybosslady #
- @matropolis I'd say the week-1 must-buys are Action, Batgirl, & Animal Man; Detective & Stormwatch also strong. Undecided on Swamp Thing. in reply to matropolis #
- @brimil Ahhh, so excited for you!! @not_pele found affordable flights; we'll email to talk dates. in reply to brimil #
- @eddidit YES. All the Wildstorm characters were absorbed by DC when Jim Lee joined. Both Grifter & Voodoo from WildCATs getting solo books! in reply to eddidit #
- @eddidit A HC of the classic WildCATs is out in a few months, can pre-order on Amazon. Also, my review of SW: http://t.co/jMLCvLA in reply to eddidit #
- @matropolis My shop had that as well. Totally worth it, as they're going to pick up at least a handful of monthly subs from each reader. in reply to matropolis #
- @matropolis I do feel like DC is sacrificing their entire existing readership for this endeavor, though. in reply to matropolis #
- @matropolis Well, it's cool that you are. I would lose my mind if Marvel erased some or all of 25 years of X-Men continuity. in reply to matropolis #
- I can't lie…one of my favorite parts of covering "Man in the Mirror" was singing "sh'mon" one time at the end. See it: http://t.co/GfZvrFj #
- @matropolis If a company came out of the gate saying 10yrs then reset, that's 1 thing, but to wipe all continuity? Marvel has never done it. in reply to matropolis #
- @BuzzEdition I just wanted to say you've been SO NICE about listing me lately! I don't know how you keep up with all of your followers. #
- @matropolis Disagreed. Though some specific things have been retconned, you can still trace each major Marvel book back to it's 60s debut. in reply to matropolis #
- @matropolis Stories of X-Men #1 442 all still count…they still happened, are still referenced. DC cares about characters as brand, not story in reply to matropolis #
- @matropolis While I adore DC's Crisis of Infinite Earths (sorta my namesake) it signaled to me DC was forever disposable & not worth my time in reply to matropolis #
- @matropolis Ultimate U is cool because Marvel basically said, "we will give you a new jumping on point," and gave the uni a different MO. in reply to matropolis #
- That link is an editorial from a pair of Young Adult authors whose book was rejected SPECIFICALLY for LGBT main char. That's shocking to me! #
- I just stopped in the middle of my morning smoothie transaction to sing along to "Like a Prayer" on the radio. They must think I'm crazy. #
- My 2wks of b-day excitement have begun, culminating in our debut full-band gig as Arcati Crisis @tinangelphl next Sat: http://t.co/hYPZvtq #
- @geekadelphia Totally agreed w/ @DGoodman_NBD! Batgirl went beyond whatever controversy surrounds the book to be an all-around stellar debut in reply to geekadelphia #
- @matropolis We both love comics, but diverge on their stories. If an incredible story exists outside of continuity it's a waste of my time. in reply to matropolis #
- @schmidtultra Ha, that is hilarious. I recently tried to describe utter inanity of CATS to @not_pele, but I think it has to be seen 1st hand in reply to schmidtultra #
- Tori Amos grants my greatest wish and releases the COMPLETE SCORE to her newest LP packaged w/iTunes DL. http://t.co/hJJEsFn – HOLY CRAP! #
- @ladyinblue24 I've been begging for an actual Tori score forever! Wish it was for an LP w/guitar but I'll definitely do some crazy covers :) #
- @jptoto I wonder what margin they need people to overspend the $10 on their next trip to make that back. in reply to jptoto #
- @jptoto (Clearly, I mean in net, not gross) in reply to jptoto #
- @ANewBandADay I think our band may be nearly a high-quality enough recording to send to your ears, sir :) in reply to ANewBandADay #
- Indie woman rocker EXPLOSION in my mailbox: New LPs from Mates of State, St. Vincent, and Wild Flag! I'm overwhelmed! #
- @JamesHunt HA. I like the idea of it, since Cable didn't intersect too much with the outer Marvel U, but I trust Loeb to mess it up. in reply to JamesHunt #
- Finally watching X-Men First Class! Will I dig a swinging 60s version of my beloved X-Men or will departures from continuity kill it for me? #
- Creepy pre-pubescent Mystique buddies w/ Xavier? Shaw a Nazi sympathizer older than Magneto? This kid playing Magneto? Failed in 8mins flat #
- Though I suppose I have to give the leading men a chance… #
- Funny how I can enjoy a DC total reboot at the expense of their prior fans but loathe this movie on contact. Trying to withhold my loathing. #
- @CheapGNsdotcom Weren't his layouts just as odd last year when he won the Eisner? (Honestly question – I really don't know). in reply to CheapGNsdotcom #
- @CheapGNsdotcom Can't wait to see what your fav of wk2 is! So far my loves have been Batgirl, Action, Animal Man, & Stormwatch in that order in reply to CheapGNsdotcom #
- @Cecilyk @BabbleMomCrunch Wow! I love when Twitter brings features in house and does them well! in reply to Cecilyk #
- @CheapGNsdotcom Wow, I hope I agree with all of your snap reviews – all of them better my hopes for this week. in reply to CheapGNsdotcom #
- @LunaTechie I was just contemplating this same question… in reply to LunaTechie #
- @k8iedid So very true. in reply to k8iedid #
- If you're a fan of the DC comics relaunch you should check out @CheapGNsdotcom for tweet reviews from a comic shop as they unpack the books! #
- Public schools in Bachmann district wage campaign of bullying, silence & shame against gay students; 8 suicides in 2yrs http://t.co/FVAOqum #
- Everything described in the article is abhorrent. I *was* (and, hell, *am*) that kid who wears sparkly scarves & belts Gaga. #ItGetsBetter #
- If you think my stories about being fey/glam in HS are exaggerated wait until you see my next cover tune – I wear something I wore to class… #
- @MarinaInTheCity Well, according to the district/parents, tolerance training would only encourage alternative lifestyles – can't have that. in reply to MarinaInTheCity #
- Had a Vision Quest -esque dream with @angelashelton as my wise-cracking spirit guide. Daunting but inspiring, and totally apropos. #
- @angelashelton You kept telling me, "You can make any ambition a success, but you have to commit to doing it well." in reply to angelashelton #
- Dilemma: Take client's nearly illegible edits verbatim even though they're clearly incorrect or use the power of MATH to make correct edits? #
- I had no idea I would record Vogue in the silliest possible fashion & then write 1 of my heaviest posts about it. It just happened that way. #
- @amanda_nan JEALOUS. I would have totally cried when he said it back, because I sappy like that. in reply to amanda_nan #
- @ericsmithrocks Is that "about the author" box at the bottom of each @geekadelphia post a plugin, part of your theme, or some other thing? #
- @not_pele If you skip her chatting this gets mega adorable on two songs we know very well: http://t.co/O1TWj8YI #
- Read 1/2 of #DCNew52 books so far. A few strong ones, some intriguing ticklers, but nothing as good as last week. Did they front-load wk 1? #
- I react to indie rock as a former uncool kid reacting to a thing cool kids like. If its primary genre distinction is "hip" I will hate it. #
- I'm happy I went with "Losing My Religion" for today's cover, as I'm having a bit of a somber/reflective morning thanks to sad news at work. #
- @alexcmurphy Oh: the indie rock comment and the REM were two different threads! I meant present day indie. Certainly wasn't cool at the time in reply to alexcmurphy #
- Arcati Crisis rehearsal nearly killed me. Our set 4 @tinangelphl ROCKS, & we learned "End With Me"! I might have actually rocked my face OFF #
- @jshanley You don't like her new album? I'll agree she is amazing live, but I also LOVED the last LP. Have the new one to hear this weekend… in reply to jshanley #
- @amanda_nan I was going to record a '92 song for tomorrow, but I think after the rehearsal my voice might shrivel up and die. 4-a-week it is in reply to amanda_nan #
- @YumMarksTheSpot For a long time I didn't tout it quite so loudly connected to my name but that ship has sailed. I need to catch up on yours in reply to YumMarksTheSpot #
- @allieharch @FriedWontons4u @mikeyil I scored a 4, which probably means I can no longer beg out of choosing paint colors w/ @not_pele in reply to allieharch #
- I'm pretty sure the guy voicing our new Medicare campaign commercial is the same guy who does "The Dump" radio commercials. Which is awesome #
- My epic-length "Vogue" post & acoustic cover has sprouted an interesting comment convo w/ @onebabytwomoms & @allieharch http://t.co/w0lR07cF #
- @Not_Pele @mikeyil The only one that took a non-trivial amount of time was Green. I DO work in a design field, you know. in reply to Not_Pele #
- @IXiiVRecords What's your thinking on that? Seems to me that an artist stands to profit more from self-releasing if they can fund it. in reply to IXiiVRecords #
- @IXiiVRecords I think anything less than 51% for a band means they're in the wrong line of work. @suz925 in reply to IXiiVRecords #
- @IXiiVRecords Definitely interesting that 360 deals are the new long-term development, since labels stand to make longer term profit. in reply to IXiiVRecords #
- @IXiiVRecords Still, if a label improbably showed up at my doorstep & offered me one I'd turn it down. Major labels=prostitution for the man in reply to IXiiVRecords #
- @suz925 @IXiiVRecords I just can't imagine slaving not only over a song, but a whole album and then making less than $501 for every $1k sold in reply to suz925 #
- Music fans/artists should check out a great post by @suz925, COO of @IXiiRecords – she breaks down the 360 deal, how it can benefit artists. #
- Brief article from Insurance Technology on my big 1stQ 2011 project, an interactive health kiosk. http://t.co/TnJCiGnR #
- @suz925 I totally do that for weeks at a time still! Last year was Sarah Bareilles, the year before was Mozella. in reply to suz925 #
- @Not_Pele Catsuit uses: Our annual Christmas staging of rent. Dorian's Parlor. Batman-themed @filmstarband shows (or burglaring videos…) in reply to Not_Pele #
- @suz925 If you haven't heard Mozella before, check out anything from her Belle Isle, it's incredible front-to-back. in reply to suz925 #
- Pledge project from @miekapauley is a MUST to support: her last one was my 2007 fav LP & her pledge rewards are amazing http://t.co/0n1objrz #
- If that isn't convincing enough I'll have more incentive for you next wk: I'm mixing down an entire house concert from Mieka while I'm off! #
- @sayitrahshay Does she have a new album out? Love the last one – lots of playing it in the background while writing. in reply to sayitrahshay #
- Funding at least 1% of the new @miekapauley LP! Would give more if I didn't have my 2 bands' LPs to fund soon, too. :) http://t.co/hoHNCQcl #
- Goes to show how much we value music we love. I'd prefer not to pay more than $5 for most big releases but I'd pay $100 for an artist I love #
- I guess, being a songwriter, I feel like a song I want to sing along to for the entire next decade is worth a lot more than $.99 #
- @brimil That's how I felt in Paris…totally in place & content, not just b/c I was on vaca, but b/c they were MY PEOPLE. My v. stylish people in reply to brimil #
- Way to cry at a viewing for someone you have never met when no one in the entire family was crying. You are a pro, Peter. Also: not a robot. #
- @b_katt Wait, so i *AM* a robot? This is so confusing. in reply to b_katt #
- My parallel parking abilities have declined. #
- And now I'm hanging out in bro's college apartment with his friends and oh my word does it seem like more than 7yrs since I lived this. #
- @Not_Pele @brimil That's okay, I ate one by mistake one time. in reply to Not_Pele #
- @SmashleyDubs @romez @ryandaniel @melissa_shae @allthingsgwen So jealous of y'all hanging out together! I demand a repeat! in reply to SmashleyDubs #
- Long day of driving bro around to find the right guitar (Yamaha!), and now installed at home to watch Supernatural Season 6 on DVD! Awesome. #
- @Remysbaby E just built her own new PC in a single day. I'll never pay to have a new one built ever again. in reply to Remysbaby #
- @melissa_shae @smashleydubs @romez @ryandaniel @allthingsgwen Count me in! in reply to melissa_shae #
- @matropolis Can't wait to hear your favs! I'm halfway on week two but I'm liking week one better on the whole. Lots of reviews from me today in reply to matropolis #
- @Ssnyder1835 Scott, thanks for the note even though I trashed your ish a bit. I'll have to try American Vampire to see if it's more my thing #
- @Cecilyk I know, I even had lists with the same function as these new lists, only with different names – and the new ones are undeletable in reply to Cecilyk #
- Scary thing about reviewing stuff I dislike is the creator might read about me not liking their stuff & leave a comment http://t.co/bRpZWW60 #
- @Cecilyk When I hit the "more" next to the lists sidebar to head to the full screen all of my old ones are intact. in reply to Cecilyk #