Homophonic video blog (Ep. 6): Ron Morris

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."

...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.

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

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.

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.