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Homophonic video blog (Ep. 6): Ron Morris

Join Alex and special guest Ron Morris with a look back at Ron's meteoric rise in music — an adventure that started on the road through the American West and soared with a music-video breakthrough thanks to a little megahit called "Boyfriend."

Ron gets a mite introspective while hanging with Alex and Lee, going all the way back to his musically influential grandmother and leaping forward to his much anticipated release, "Truth Stained Lies," premiering June 24th.

Your special Homophonic treat-of-the-week? A brand new track performed *live* in the Homo-studio called "Fear of Falling."

Enjoy Ron's (folk)story right after the jump!

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  • SASiPR's picture

    Growl

    Two bears one couch...what a hot visual. Love Ron's music. Keep the interviews coming.
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    James GF's picture

    Hah!

    Well, yeah, there's that, too! 

    "I walk with dignity. I step with pride."

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    leewnyc's picture

    I'd Call Alex an Otter

    But don't tell him I said that.

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    lostinmiami's picture

    I can be clueless...

    I knew "bear" and I knew "cub" - yet I had to look up "otter" where I discovered "wolf" as well.  No idea there was such animal kingdom diversity.  I can copy with a cute otter though.  ;)
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    I can be clueless...

    I knew "bear" and I knew "cub" - yet I had to look up "otter" where I discovered "wolf" as well.  No idea there was such animal kingdom diversity.  I can copy with a cute otter though.  ;)
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    In the words of Pinnochio...

    But I'm a *real* boy!

     

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    Homophones, unite!

    (you'd look fabulous in a Homophonic Tshirt...)

    http://www.homophonic.net

     

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    lostinmiami's picture

    Real boy?

    Based on a couple of the past vlogs like the robe and the NewNowNext, I'd say real *man*!
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    Well, yes, in the greater bear pantheon ...

    ... Alex would be in the subcategory "Otter" (or possibly "Wolf"), and Ron would be in the subcategory "Cub" (on his way to "Daddy Bear" in years to come). But Category, Schmategory -- what a great interview, Alex and Ron. (And you, too, Lee. Mustn't forget the little people.)
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    Cheers on another great one, guys!

    That was a great interview, Alex ("Bearded Boys Music Extravaganza", HA!)- I LOVE Ron Morris' music, the "Boyfriend" video is ADORABLE (obviously, my boyfriend and I get all mushy whenever we hear the song), and it's great to know another album's on the way. And he comes off as a really nice guy on the interview, so kudos to him!

    I'd like to comment on a specific point - Ron's totally right in that he shouldn't try to be "angsty", or angry (as if only an anguished musician could be taken seriously) if his thing is to be upbeat. And I think he pulls the upbeat thing off wonderfully.

    And, man, you guys should have mentioned his myspace page, it's got a really nice selection of songs to hear!;)

    Loved the performance at the end of the episode - The song is great, there's another video of him playing it at Bearpalooza on YouTube, check it out!

    Finally, on a somewhat unrelated note, can we get some Gay Pimp love here soon?;)

    Best,

    J.

    P.S.: Alex, I TOTALLY agree with you on "A Case of You".

    P.S.2:Won't Lee ever decide to step in front of the camera for Homophonic? Or better, bring in Marc so you can do an "Angry Puppy"/"Homophonic" crossover!

    "I walk with dignity. I step with pride."

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    With Your Face Sketched on It Twice

    Thanks, James!

    Joni: I'm sure there are people who don't like her, but I've never met any who'd admit it.

    Ron Morris: We just got back from Ron's release party/concert at the Metropolitan Room earlier tonight. If any of you get the chance, you should definitely see him live.

    Me: I'm camera shy, so you won't see me on camera here! No one watches Angry Puppy but us geeks so that's OK. :)

    Marc: When Alex and I do our next music video, we'll get Marc to play the tambourine. I think his musical background has prepared him for that much. :D

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    James GF's picture

    C'mon...

    ...Like we're not ALL geeks here, Lee! :) 

    I'm sure Ron must kick serious ass on the stage, from what little I've seen on YouTube! And now you MUST make a video with Marc going crazy on the tambourine, man...

    Best,

    J.

     

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    Ron Morris coming to live with me!

    I was so taken with this vlog -- Alex's great interview with Ron and Ron's wonderful singing and songwriting that, on Tuesday (when his new CD dropped), I went straight -- er, directly to Ron's website and ordered all 3 of his CDs.

    May I also say that I love love LOVE CD Baby -- their confirmation email was hysterically funny. And the CDs will be arriving at my office on Monday. Of course, I'm CIG (Calling In Gay) on Monday, following Gay Pride Weekend, so I won't be able to listen to them until Tuesday -- damn!

    Thanks, Alex, for introducing me to my next new favorite singer/songwriter, and thanks, Ron, for your sensitive, beautiful, heartfelt and heartwarming work.

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    Ron Morris Triple Header

    As CD Baby promised, my 3 Ron Morris CDs arrived at my office on Gay Monday, July 1. I arrived at my office on Tuesday morning and picked them up from the mailroom, and I have been listening to them over the last day or so. Wow. I don't know what I like best -- the new one's soothing sounds, the lyrics of all the originals (which will bear repeated playings -- man, what a poet this guy is), the different arrangements of "Boyfriend" -- thanks again, Alex, for introducing me to this extraordinary artist; and thanks, Ron, for sharing your gifts with all of us. And thanks, Ken Jr., for sharing him with us and for your remarkable artwork.

    And to those of you who are still Ronless -- you are missing out.


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