"Isms"

      ImpressionISM was a type of music that resulted from the general art sense of the era (if we exclude all of the other "isms" that were revolting here and there).  Even neo-classicISM has the art form of ballet to coincide with it (think Stravinsky).  So I ask you this:  what "ism" are we in?  Janet proposed this question yesterday, but dug even deeper as we analyzed the patriarchal influence of each movement.  All I want to know is, what are we going to call the popular music movement?  And does it coincide with an art movement?  The latter question was blatantly stolen from Janet.  I wish I could call it populism.  Unfortunately, this has a completely different meaning.  Maybe I'll refer to it as popular musicalism.  Maybe there is an actual answer for this question, but I don't want the real answer - I want a made up word.

     In the mean time, I would like to leave you with my band of the day: Deer Tick.  Check out the bass player's rat tail, and tell me you're not immediately in love.

     My brand new record player is still in its box.  I had a wonderful conversation today about all the albums I need to go out and purchase... one of them being Schoolhouse Rock!  What a brilliant suggestion.  Sadly, record stores are closed on New Years Day AND Sundays.  The anticipation of playing my first album on the Pioneer is just building and building and building.  I will gladly take any and all of your suggestions.