Give Muzak a Chance?

I'll admit that this is a strange post, even for me.

If I hear the word "Muzak," I think of tacky elevator music, often lame songs that have been stripped of their lyrics to become more lame. I don't have a completely changed perspective, yet, but I'm getting there. It appears that Muzak has reinvented itself (or maybe I just never understood it before) in the age of satellite radio and streaming digital music.

I ended up at the Muzak site thanks to Qdoba who apparently is in cahoots with the music service provider. I'll simply say that I was treated to some cool music.

Anyway, this is really just a post to share the following image borrowed from Muzak's site:

Not only do I find this to be a cool ad, but I agree with the message (in general, not necessarily in promotion of a music provider). I am an iPod shuffler. Generally, I love it! However, as much as I appreciate no longer flipping through my CDs and picking out 6 to go in my changer, I do find myself missing the album experience. Granted, Muzak is not selling the "album" concept--they are selling non-so-random mixes. Regardless, full albums often reveal the real story of songs.

I think I'll start playing full albums more often. Do I actually owe Muzak "thanks" for waking me up?

Love and Luck

Sorry it has been so long since posting. I must admit that the dissertation and associated efforts have kept my attention recently.

I decided to post song lyrics today, although I try not to make a habit of such activity. Somewhat fittingly, my last post was for Valentine's Day. The song is Jimmy Buffett's "Love and Luck" (which, for some reason, does not appear on his own lyrics page). I have no lessons here within--take from it what you will. Cheers!

LOVE AND LUCK
Better days are in the cards I feel
I feel it in the changin' wind
I feel it when I fly
So talk to me I'll listen to your story
I've been around enough to know
That there's more than meets the eye

Everybody needs a little good luck charm
A little gris gris keeps you safe from harm
Rub yours on me, and I'll rub mine on you
Luckiest couple on the avenue

Chorus:
With a little love and luck you will get by
With a little love and luck we'll take the sky
In this megalo-modern world you've got to try
Try a little love and luck and you'll get by

Mysteries don't ever try to solve them
We're just players in a game
And no one's keeping score
So have your fun
Go ahead and tell your story
Find yourself a lover
Who will glue you to the floor

Everybody needs a little good luck charm
A little gris gris keeps you safe from harm
Rub yours on me, and I'll rub mine on you
Luckiest couple on the avenue

[CHORUS]

Kole Sere, Kole Sere
Kole Sere, Kole Sere
Kole Sere, Kole Sere
Kole Sere, Kole Sere

[CHORUS]