INSTA-SAX.
Posted on May 14, 2013 6 Comments
ATTN: Fans of the legendary Tim Cappello:
Unless you’ve followed the man’s career for the past 3 decades, prepare to indulge in the full-course-feast of sweaty saxophone that you’ve been longing for since 1987. For those of you dwelling in a cave, Tim Cappello is the oily, mega-muscled, tanned-skinned beast behind the saxophone in 1987’s ‘The Lost Boys’. His moves and charisma have been documented in the TNUC history books since he first stormed the stage at Santa Carla’s annual summer boardwalk concert series. But what else do you know about this greasy biceped behemoth? Every person I’ve ever watched ‘The Lost Boys’ with always asks about him and asks if there’s “more”. Well hold on to your long butts, because we’ve narrowed down every mandatory Tim Cappello crotch-thrusting saxophone moment you’ll need for survival.
Let’s first begin with a brief history behind the ponytailed warrior of the wind. In the late 70’s Tim went from recording & touring with Peter Gabriel to becoming a full-blown heroin addict. He kicked smack in 1979 and began bodybuilding. History books don’t confirm when the oil and crotch-thrusting techniques came into play, but we believe it was somewhere during this off-time between projects. In 1980 he began touring with Carly Simon during which one performance saw Cappello being lead on stage by Carly in a leather g-string, dog leash and chains. For the next few years Cappello would perfect his sexual stage performance in miscellaneous projects.
In 1984 he was hired by Tina Turner as her keyboardist & saxophonist. He scored big with an appearance in her mega-hit ‘We Don’t Need Another Hero’, from the Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome soundtrack. Hungry fans have the following choices:
1) Watch the entire video from the beginning, letting the build-up consume you until the saxophone explosion.
OR
2) Experience INSTA-SAX @ 3:05.
The buzz-saw entrance of the saxophone is an eruption that no other instrument could hold a candle to. Cappello also provided sax duties on the soundtrack’s 2nd single and video ‘One of the Living’, in which you’ll see his wardrobe and general moves are pretty much identical to those found in the ‘I Still Believe’ concert experience (The Lost Boys). Watch for over-the-top sax crotch-thrusting into the night on this one. Once again, you have the choice of..
1) Watching the video and attempting to wait for you know what.
or
2) Experiencing INSTA-SAX @ 2:52.
Next up is strictly for the sax-junkies who’s mottos are “excess is better”. Here we go…E V E R Y ‘We Don’t Need Another Hero’ sax solo caught on tape from the years 1985 to 2008. Total, nonstop, uncut saxophone brought to you by Timmy C. Don’t hurt yourself with this one.
You’ve got to really hand it to Cappello for giving pure power to that instrument. If you’re with us and still breathing, let’s cool down with the one that started it all. The classic Tim Cappello sax moment that defines so much we stand for at Camp TNUC. I’ll leave you with one last dose of information, TNUC is currently in talks with Cappello to provide music for an upcoming, official ‘TNUC Theme’ that would be used for a future project. More on that later..
TRENCHCOAT-NOIR.
Posted on May 2, 2013 4 Comments
The late-great Benjamin Orr (The Cars) released a song in 1986 that would remain forever in our hears but lost in the shadows for years after it’s initial success. ‘Stay the Night’ is the musical equivalent to that brisk breeze at night that makes the little hairs on your arm stand up. If you have a state-of-the-art stereo system, this would be the prime time to use it. Otherwise, find a solid pair of headphones and get ready to dive into this slice of trenchcoat-noir splendor.
You read that right, trenchcoat-noir is a genre filled with songs that are drenched in that steamy, late-night darkness that we discuss frequently here. It makes me want to throw on the TNUC personal trench’ and roam empty streets, smoking cigarettes and reflecting. Another appealing aspect of this song is that it has fallen head-first into forgotten gems territory and it somehow makes the song more sacred and special. When was the last time you heard ‘Stay the Night’ on the radio, or on your old man’s stereo? It’s most likely been a while. Or possibly never?
As with most of the catalogue from The Cars, production on ‘Stay the Night’ is top notch and crisp. I can’t help but think of the moon room scene from Revenge of the Nerds, when Louis seduces Betty in the dark room full of air mattresses. “Wanna do it on the moon?” Ultimate background music for that frisky business.
**BONUS** Even though you wouldn’t consider the following track to be trenchcoat-noir, we had to make this last minute addition of Ric Ocasek’s ‘Emotion in Motion’, due to the fact that it’s Benny’s fellow Cars brethren and it’s yet another blissful tune lost at sea. There’s no stalking-the-streets vibes on this one at all. It’s more of a mid-afternoon snack on the deck of your beachfront property. Play and enjoy the free downloads.
Have a trenchcoat-worthy track in mind? Share them on the TNUC Facebook page and i’ll re-post them for all to indulge in.
WATERING FLOWERS.
Posted on April 23, 2013 2 Comments
On each repeated viewing of Risky Business, I find new scenes to appreciate. I don’t think a Tangerine Dream score has worked so flawlessly and complemented scenes so greatly in any film as much as this one. Pieces such as ‘Watering Flowers’ are short + sweet, but clearly portray deeper meaning, like some of the lusty thoughts that consume Joel’s mind.
How do you feel when you watch this video? Does it ease your body? Some have reported elevated levels of tranquility. Or do you think it’s just random/pointless and TNUC should be fitted for a straightjacket? Please share your thoughts with your #1 Uncle.
**I had to upload this to Mike Ballermann’s Vimeo page due to issues with the shaved apes at YouTube. Can someone please tell me why the 100,000 other Tangerine Dream uploads on YouTube are totally accessible but TNUC’s 1-minute video with UNRELEASED music from the Risky Business soundtrack is blocked? Pretty infuriating. Time to go pop a ‘lude and veg out on my sofa.
[Free Download here]
STEVE MOORE LIVE ON THE RADIO.
Posted on April 17, 2013 1 Comment
Steve Moore, Stevie Wayne…two masters of their craft.
One creates pulsating synth spectacles, the other just happens to have both the sultriest voice in broadcasting AND the hottest program in Antonio Bay on KAB radio.
But today we’ve shifted frequencies to Philadelphia’s WXPN 88.5, where Steve Moore recently performed live on the station’s ‘Star’s End Radio’ show at the early hours of 2:03 AM. Surrounded by a circle of synths and multiple pots of coffee, here’s what happened:
Earlier that evening, Steve performed at St. Mary’s Church in Philadelphia as part of a series called “The Gatherings’. Yes, you read that right and yes, TNUC is insanely jealous he couldn’t witness this. Besides up in space, I can’t think of any setting more fitting to see a Steve Moore performance than in a cathedral.
WHISTLING SHURIKENS.
Posted on April 2, 2013 2 Comments
Shuriken is a common name used for traditional Japanese concealed weapons which translates in English to “sword hidden in the hand”. These small bladed objects are used for slashing, stabbing and throwing, but are often mistakenly referred to as “throwing stars” or “ninja stars” in western culture. Truth is, these deadly pieces of ninja arsenal come in many different shapes and designs, and can be made from a variety of different everyday items including needles, nails, knives, coins and other flat chunks of metal.
The following composition comes from producer Highway Superstar, a self proclaimed synth-junkie from Tel Aviv, Israel who has brought back many misty memories around our camp from listening to his track ‘Whistling Shurikens’. If you’ve experienced deep combat training sessions or excursions through the jungle to locate temples cloaked in secrecy, this track will surely hit a nerve.
This skillfully crafted piece would have added even further intensity on last year’s Deep Mountain Meditation Mix, which in one year’s time we’ve received reports that it’s played across the globe in dojos, monasteries, high priest ceremonies and various abandoned warehouse training operations. The track also works great for rope-swinging in the jungle with red-headed, loin-clothed babes like the one below.
Buy Whistling Shurikens here ($1)
LOU FERRIGNO VS. WEIRD AL YANKOVIC.
Posted on March 21, 2013 1 Comment
No, this isn’t some zany hijink I dreamed of last night after drinking too much Ecto Cooler. This is an actual moment in history. In 1987 on a special episode of the popular Nickelodeon show Double Dare, a lucky family got the insane opportunity to team up with Lou Ferrigno, the star of our most beloved workout tape ever, to compete against another family who snatched up funny man Weird Al Yankovic. [Unfortunately the episode was removed by YouTube recently, but here’s a commercial at least!]…
Weird Al ends up winning. But who cares, Ferrigno already won the moment he put the blue Double Dare polo shirt on.
There’s just way too much to love about this show. First of all the prizes, which in this episode include a tropical island vacation, VCR, Chevy S10 Blazer and a Funk & Wagnall’s 29-volume Encyclopedia & Dictionary set! Maybe i’m out of touch, but why did the desire for encyclopedia collections decline over the years? It’s a lost art, that’s for sure. More great elements of Double Dare include the gigantic waste of food, psysical challenges, the squeakly-clean blue flooring, Marc Summer’s flawless voice/unbelievable delivery and lastly, THE MUSIC. What could be more pleasing to the ears than the combined powers of Marc Summer’s voice over multiple Double Dare musical themes?
On Your Mark – Get Set – GO!
My all-time favorite stop in the obstacle course was the GIANT EAR. Nothing seemed more fun than trying to find a little red flag in a walk-in, waxy ear. Share your favorite episodes and memories of this timeless TV spectacle on the TNUC Facebook page.
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