Carlos

Carlos // Audio Engineer.. Loving life

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

How the Gorillas made the backing track for “Clint Eastwood”

[The Beatles Earth @BeatlesEarth]

The Beatles have officially broken the record for the longest gap between #1 singles in UK chart history (54 years).

[Super 70s Sports @Super70sSports]

Kids who watch Looney Tunes cartoons turn into better adults.

[Carlos @RevolutionRock2]

Jimi - 1967

[PunkAndNewWave @NewWaveAndPunk]

Monday...

[Carlos @RevolutionRock2]

living is giving - be yourself 🖤

[Laurent The Walrus @SgtPepper1710]

#PaulMcCartney by Linda in the 80s

[El Club del Arte 🎨📷📚🖼🕍🎼 @Arteymas_]

Un clásico de la historia musical… 😬😬�

[The Jazz Estate @thejazzestate]

Cuban trombonist Yudith Rojas performing “I Fall in Love Too Easily” by Jule Styne.

[Sheet Music Library @LibrarySheet]

John Coltrane 's "Tone Circle" (Circle of Fifths).
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[Sheet Music Library @LibrarySheet]

"Freedom is to make room where there isn't any to start with. You take a music part. It seems there's no freedom in there, but if you take the time, and if you understand what's in the part, you'll find as much freedom as you want.
Bill Evans

Interview Jazz Magazine, France,1965

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Max Fleischer's trippy version of "Snow White" from 1933 remains a fascinating and bizarre piece of animation history. In this short Betty Boop cartoon, Fleischer and his team condensed and twisted the classic Snow White tale, taking viewers on a surreal journey that defies expectations.

One of the standout moments in the cartoon is the inclusion of Cab Calloway, a renowned jazz singer of the time. In the middle of the animated film, Calloway appears and performs the hauntingly beautiful "St. James Infirmary Blues." The scene is a rare live-action segment, originally from another cartoon of the era titled "Minnie the Moocher," which was another iconic song associated with Calloway.

Interestingly, the footage and music used in the beginning of "Minnie the Moocher" are clearly the same recording as the song "St. James Infirmary Blues" featured in the Betty Boop cartoon. In a clever editing move, the two pieces of audio are seamlessly joined together, creating a seamless transition between the two cartoons.

Calloway's appearance in the cartoon is truly mesmerizing. He begins by singing the tune as Koko the Clown, a character created by Fleischer, and then undergoes a transformation into a ghostly figure. The animation beautifully captures Calloway's distinctive enunciation and signature dance moves, accompanied by a barrage of wild and imaginative visuals.

In addition to the captivating animation, the cartoon also incorporates scenes from the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers," in which Cab Calloway once again performs "Minnie the Moocher." This inclusion adds an extra layer of intertextuality, as viewers are introduced to Calloway through this iconic performance.

"Betty Boop in Snow White" is a testament to Max Fleischer's creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of animation. The cartoon showcases his unique vision and knack for blending different artistic mediums, resulting in a truly trippy and memorable viewing experience.

Directed by Dave Fleischer and animated by Roland C. Crandall, the cartoon exemplifies the Fleischer Studio's distinctive style, characterized by fluid animation, vibrant colors, and a surreal atmosphere. Their innovative techniques and bold storytelling continue to inspire animators and artists to this day.

Despite being a departure from the traditional Snow White narrative, Max Fleischer's version remains a remarkable piece of animation history. It stands as a testament to the power of imagination and creativity in bringing beloved stories to life in new and unexpected ways.

[Carlos @RevolutionRock2]

we’re always in the river - enjoy the experience #flow

[Classic Rock In Pics @crockpics]

Debbie Harry Polaroid shots by Andy Warhol, 1980

[Carlos @RevolutionRock2]

“Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle.”

—Paulo Coelho

[Classic Rock In Pics @crockpics]

Carl Sagan's letter to Chuck Berry.

[Stuff_By_Mark @The_Ren1981]

The Clash, if they happened to be Peanuts characters.

[Dust-to-Digital @dusttodigital]

R.I.P. Astrud Gilberto, March 29, 1940 - June 5, 2023. Here she is performing "The Girl from Ipanema" in 1964 with Stan Getz on tenor sax, Gary Burton on vibraphone, Gene Cherico on bass, and Joe Hunt on drums.