I struggled a bit trying to figure out what was allowed into this list and what doesn't qualify. First, it has to be a series that lasts more than one season (no mini-series or made for TV movies). Second, it can't be a news program of any type (CNN, Sportscenter, KSTV, etc). Again, these shows might not be academy award winners, but they are shows I can watch over and over again and still enjoy, so I need to have access to watch them (either they are on TV constantly or I have them on DVD). There are shows not on this list I currently watch and feel are better (i.e. The Walking Dead on AMC), but that's not what this list is about. Ask me next week and this list could be a bit different. Like comfort food, these are my comfort shows...in random order:
Seinfeld
http://youtu.be/BveKDWXqyRU
The Simpsons
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Futurama
The Big Bang Theory
Monday, October 10
Top Tens (or Sometimes Fives)
For a long time I have been wanting to do some posts listing my favorites of this, that and the other. My criteria for these lists is pretty loose. If I were to do the lists at a different time, they may vary slightly. Simply understanding the value of something and realizing it may be the best of the best doesn't necessarily mean it will make the list. For example, I feel "Saving Private Ryan" is one of the best films I have ever seen, but it won't be in my top ten. My top ten movies will be movies I find myself watching over and over again because they provide me comfort, make me laugh or envoke some enjoyable reaction from me everytime I see it. The same goes for music or whatever else I decide to make a list about. Hopefully you'll learn a little more about Buckle B in the process.
Let's start off with music. Here is a list of Buckle B's Top Ten Favorite Bands/Musicians, in NO PARTICULAR ORDER:
Amos Lee - This is the type of music I wish I could play. I have become a big fan of Amos Lee and hope he comes back to Louisville for a concert soon.
Blues Traveler - I first started listening to Blues Traveler when I was living in Colorado. We drove to Denver and bought standing room tickets outside the Paramount Theater. We stood right in front of the stage and I was "hooked." I wish I could play the harmonica like John Popper.
They Might Be Giants - Mark got me started on TMBG a long time ago and my fanship was reaffirmed driving to school in the mornings with a friend of mine who was a TMBG fan as well. It's hard to be in a bad mood when listening to them, although some of the lyrics are quite sad. Anyway, here is a happier song that may teach you something as well.
Jimmy Buffett - This Parrothead has been to several of his concerts and they are a blast. Anytime is a good time for a little Jimmy. I think the stories he tells in his music are some of the best in music.
Tom Waits - You either love his stuff or hate it. The bottom line is nobody's voice is like his and his songs evoke more emotion (not all pleasant) than anyone else I lsten to.
John Coltrane - Sometimes you just want everyone to shut up and let the music speak for itself. I often find myself saying, "it's a John Coltrane kind of day." I have several albums and he never disappoints.
The Grateful Dead - I seem to always forget about The Grateful Dead. Then I will put a few of their albums on and I'm always suprised how many great songs they have. They had a sound that I seem to constantly crave. Do they put weed in their music, too?
Barenaked Ladies - This is the most fun music on my list. Slightly odd and never taking themselves too seriously, even in ballads, Barenaked Ladies is another "must have ready to play at any moment."
Old 97's - A great southern rockabilly band that has a great sound, lyrics and style. My steering wheel has been drummed on a lot because of them. I hope my airbag still works.
As a footnote, I had a hard time leaving out Old Crow Medicine Show...I could easily swap them The Grateful Dead. Ask me next week...
Let's start off with music. Here is a list of Buckle B's Top Ten Favorite Bands/Musicians, in NO PARTICULAR ORDER:
Queen - Possibly the best harmonizing rock band of all time, no drive time in the car is waisted when you have a "Best of Queen" CD.
Amos Lee - This is the type of music I wish I could play. I have become a big fan of Amos Lee and hope he comes back to Louisville for a concert soon.
Blues Traveler - I first started listening to Blues Traveler when I was living in Colorado. We drove to Denver and bought standing room tickets outside the Paramount Theater. We stood right in front of the stage and I was "hooked." I wish I could play the harmonica like John Popper.
They Might Be Giants - Mark got me started on TMBG a long time ago and my fanship was reaffirmed driving to school in the mornings with a friend of mine who was a TMBG fan as well. It's hard to be in a bad mood when listening to them, although some of the lyrics are quite sad. Anyway, here is a happier song that may teach you something as well.
Jimmy Buffett - This Parrothead has been to several of his concerts and they are a blast. Anytime is a good time for a little Jimmy. I think the stories he tells in his music are some of the best in music.
Tom Waits - You either love his stuff or hate it. The bottom line is nobody's voice is like his and his songs evoke more emotion (not all pleasant) than anyone else I lsten to.
John Coltrane - Sometimes you just want everyone to shut up and let the music speak for itself. I often find myself saying, "it's a John Coltrane kind of day." I have several albums and he never disappoints.
The Grateful Dead - I seem to always forget about The Grateful Dead. Then I will put a few of their albums on and I'm always suprised how many great songs they have. They had a sound that I seem to constantly crave. Do they put weed in their music, too?
Barenaked Ladies - This is the most fun music on my list. Slightly odd and never taking themselves too seriously, even in ballads, Barenaked Ladies is another "must have ready to play at any moment."
Old 97's - A great southern rockabilly band that has a great sound, lyrics and style. My steering wheel has been drummed on a lot because of them. I hope my airbag still works.
As a footnote, I had a hard time leaving out Old Crow Medicine Show...I could easily swap them The Grateful Dead. Ask me next week...
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