The Martian Hop

While we wait for Aggie to give us the inspirational tracks she says she has for us, here is something to take us into the weekend:

Bella!

I have been investigating fashion boutiques for inspiration for ALT costumes. I found one little gem, bella bella boutique, at 102-240 Bank St. (corner of Lisgar). The owners were friendly and thrilled that I took an interest in their shinny fashions. Below are some items that, had I not already spent my cash on a few necessities, I would have bought for us.

Silver skulls and crossbones for David:



Silver money theme for Jimmi Jettz:



Short but sweet little black and silver number for Aggie:



Sexy hoodie with silver studding for Sassy:



Silver animal print with snake bosom brooch for Manny Blue:

More inspiration: Banana Splits!

Inspiration for the ALT Song

This opening sequence from the 60s B&W TV show that was one of Gerry & Sylvia Anderson's very early precursors to another "Supermarionation" show, Thunderbirds, is very cool and groovy. But the main event, the Fireball XL5 Theme, begins at about 1:30. I think we can learn great things from this!

Check out Laurie Anderson - another Space Punk

Interview with her on Smithsonian.com. Excerpt:

What do you need to "escape" from?

At heart, I'm an anthropologist. I try to jump out of my skin. I normally see the world as an artist first, second as a New Yorker and third as a woman. That's a perspective that I sometimes would like to escape. It's why in my performances I use audio filters to change my voice. That's a way to escape as well.

To become somebody else?

Yeah, to have another voice. If you sound different you find that you have different things. If you sound like (high voice) a little kid or (low voice) you sound like a guy that's just sort of lost. It's just a way to switch perspectives and that's really important to me.

And if you read the interview, you'll see that she became the first artist-in-residence at NASA. I don't imagine we're in line for that gig.

A New Objective for the Band

1. Write a song with some numbers between 1 and 10, or letters of the alphabet.
2. Record the song.
3. Release the song.
4. Have it become well known.
5. Say "yes" when the Children's Television Workshop asks if they can do a modified version for Sesame Street.

Springtime Mixed Tape Meme

Pandora tagged Astronaut Love Triangle, and asked us to name 7 songs that we are into right now. How about the 7 below? Jimmy, Aggie, David, Sassy, do you all agree?

* What I Don't Deserve - Astronaut Love Triangle
* May Cause Heartburn (The Side Effects Song) - Astronaut Love Triangle
* Haben Sie Ein Plattenspieler? - Astronaut Love Triangle
* Dave's French Song - Astronaut Love Triangle
* Academic Wanker - Astronaut Love Triangle
* If You're Holy and You Know it - Astronaut Love Triangle
* Cyberstalking Blues - Astronaut Love Triangle

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