Friday and the Random 10 (Hot Seat Edition)

Wow, that was a quick week. I have a schedule I try to keep up with during the week so I know which shows are on and what posts to write (you know, to develop that cult following). It has been a lot easier since I switched to morning shifts and can watch prime time shows. I'm also trying to find a sponsor. I'm looking at you Chek and all your delicious flavors! At some point maybe someone will pay me money to NOT use their product.

So anyway, back to the matters at hand. Looking back at last week, some people should just buy a permanent home on Exile Island. 

Maybe I should do something like Monopoly and the number of times you get exiled you get island credit to build a house or hotel or something. Hmm, see this is how I get my dumb ideas for stuff. My brain is exploding right now...

As usual the rules and whatnot are up there ↑ at the top. I still feel like a badass knowing how to do arrows. Hey sometimes it's the small victories in life.

Shut up and play your music Von!

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1) Jon Anderson/Flowers of the Morning - This is from his Celtic album "The Promise Ring". He sounds like an elf anyway and belongs in the shire.

2) Alabama/Old Flame - This is how I like my country music. That, and the name obviously.

3) Journey/Open the Door - Great old school stuff. How's this for an album cover:

4) Rick Wakeman/Men in Suits - Viggle has no idea and neither did I.

5) Rush/High Water - Intelligent rock from the masters. We are from the water and wish to return there.

6) Jimmy Buffett/Volcano - Well the IQ level just dropped from that last song, but hey sometimes we need to grab a cocktail and head to the beach. It's just a different way of heading to the water.

7) Emerson, Lake and Palmer/Change - Never heard this song before or even this album. Most appropriate album cover for my life though. Train!

8) Nektar/Away from Asgard - They show up a lot and Viggle still has no clue. Maybe because they're European or something. I know they aren't British. Wiki says German. Okay then.

9) Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Soundtrack)/Mean Mr Mustard - From one of my guilty pleasures. I love this movie with Peter Frampton and the Bee Gees and do not care who knows it.

10) Snow Patrol/Open Your Eyes - Wait, that's after 1986! I do try to be somewhat contemporary. I just don't find much that I like. Always open to suggestions.

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Well that wraps it up. I will say that at this point at least one act is making it off the island! I didn't want to jinx it by saying anything before, but since we are down to the STCS I feel that the odds are pretty good.

Here we go. Deep breath. The STCS is The Beatles/Piggies. Dammit, so close. I shouldn't have said anything. One more try: The Commodores/Sail On. Oh yeah, the pride of Tuskegee, Alabama. This song hits me inside so I'm going to let it play us out.

Friday and the Random 10 (Stumping Viggle Edition)

You know what I love about Friday's now? I get to sleep in! I mean I thoroughly enjoyed my week at Town Square Theater being a bouncer for the Big Cheese, but it's nice to NOT have to go there, or anywhere towards Disney actually. And on top of all that, it's a three day weekend for me. Woop Woop! (do people still say that?)

And now down to business. Looking back at last week I see that Exile Island has new company in Styx, while Chicago just can't seem to escape.

However, now that it's October, RW has immunity and gets sent back to the active list. Wonder how long that will last? I give it two weeks.

Lost? Check out the rules and whatnot up there ↑ at the top. Explains everything.

Here we go!

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1) Chicago/It Better End Soon

1) Cherry Poppin' Daddies/Shake Your Love Maker - They should use this song at the MiSiCi instead! So much better than a tail feather. I would spend so much time on M-04...

2) Anderson Wakeman/Morning Star - These two guys did an album together where it's just RW on piano with JA singing. I was hoping for a lot better than the way it turned out. Viggle has no clue.

3) Steve Howe/Beginnings (Themes) - From one of his 10 or 20 Homebrew albums of demos. Meh. BTW, in the last two songs we have had 3/4 of ABWH! Viggle has now clue to this one either.

4) Yes/The Clap (Studio Version) - Technically just SH and should get him banned, but it is listed as Yes so I am going to let it go. This was a bonus track from The Yes Album which was so different from the live album version. I am working on a post of my favorite instrumentals and this is on the list.

5) The Beatles/I Will - Sing it Paul.

6) Nektar/On the Run (The Trucker) - Once again, Viggle strikes out. Hell I had no clue what song this was either.

7) The Beatles/Don't Pass Me By - Meh, and it gets them sent to Exile Island.

8) Kansas/Lonely Wind - This is a little gem of a song from their very first album. Doubt anyone has heard it. Album cover winner:

9) The Police/Synchronicity II - Great song from a great album.

10) Pink Floyd/One of My Turns - From The Wall. You may have heard of it. I try but I just can't get into them.

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Well there we have it. Chicago just can't seem to get the hint, though the song title was appropriately funny. Styx is free to return to the rest of the tribes, however The Beatles take their place.

Viggle had a hard time keeping up with me this week. On a side note, I have earned enough points to redeem for a MLB t-shirt! That's done and I will model it for everyone when it gets in. I know you ladies will be looking forward to that. Whatever.

The STCS for this week is Chicago/Where Were You Nektar/That's Life. If I remember right this counts in the banning process so off goes Nektar as well.

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As always stay cool and dry wherever you are, and Roll Tide!

Enjoy this gem:

Friday and the Random 10 (Testosterone Edition)

So the time has come to roll out another random 10. Sometimes it feels like a very short week in between doing these. Other times it feels like we week is just empty with nothing to blog about.

I mean I throw different things out there to see if any of them get any traction (like the polls). Also I have long term "projects" like the magnet challenge up top. Also up there is something new this week I'm trying with license plates. I'll see how that goes.

So basically if you have any ideas of something you would like to see every week just hit me with your suggestions. I'll probably make it mine in some weird way, but I will def give you credit for it.

Now let's get back to that music thing. Looking at last week, no one got banned so all is good. As usual the rules and whatnot are up top as well.

Bring it on? Oh it's been broughten!

Friday and the Random 10 (Zig Zaggety Edition)

Man, the life of a Disney cast member can be so time consuming during the summer. There is always a need for you to work somewhere so it's not unusual to put in 60-70 hours a week for several weeks in a row if you can handle it. I am in the middle of a stretch like that now.

I certainly do not get to blog as much as I want to, but I do try to update Twitter or Instagram with stuff where I can to fill in the gaps. You should be able to see them over to the right of this blog. Follow me there for more of my day to day life, especially if you are interested in the Disney side of cast member life.

And now for the real reason everyone is here. Last week's countdown was pretty straightforward with no one getting banned so everyone is fair game. I'm still thinking about that "Viggle" rule though. As usual the rules and whatnot are up there ↑ at the top.

On with the show...

Friday and the Random 10 (Tragic Kingdom Edition)

August is finally in full bloom and I'm not sure what I am most excited about: Doctor Who in 16 days(!) or Alabama football in 23(!!). At least they won't be on at the same time so I won't be faced with a difficult dilemma like the whole Capt Jack/Tony Stark debate (still time to vote...just saying...).

Anywayz, let's focus on the here and now and get down to the random 10. Last week shows us how persistent some bands can be, with The Moody Blues still trying to sneak past the Tarkus to no avail. Hopefully they can stay away for just one week and make themselves eligible again. Here's hoping.

Time to spin the wheel of fate...

1) Dream Theater/Only a Matter of Time - My brother Scott has been on me for a long time to listen to these guys. I finally relented and they show up right away. You know what that gets:

2) No Doubt/Happy Now? - Gwen Stefani. Yes please. Album cover winner:

3) Def Leppard/Stagefright - Oh yeah we're rocking now.

4) Dennis DeYoung/Pilate's Dream - DDY did a Broadway album with this song from Jesus Christ Superstar. I give him a lot of crap but he has an amazing voice.

5) Van Halen/Little Guitars (intro) - Eddie plays a mean acoustic guitar too.

6) Nektar/You're Alone - Thanks for pointing that out guys. Oh and Viggle has no clue what song this is.

7) The Nice/Rondo (69) - This is Keith Emerson's band before he was in Emerson Lake & Palmer. Great experimental stuff.

8) Return to Forever/Celebration Suite Pt.1 - Here's more of that late 60's/early 70's jazz fusion rock stuff.

9) Bronz/Harder Than Diamond - Viggle has no idea from this one hit wonder. Once again, this wasn't the hit. You know what, time to bring the Cybermen Award back:

10) Jon Anderson/Hurry Home (Song for the Pleiades) - This was JonJon's solo album (with members of Toto) that he did right before the ABWH album. I see some elements here that he used later.

And there we have it. I'm thinking of making a "Viggle rule" that if it cannot be identified then it gets deleted. I'm not sure about that though. I'll have to think on that some more.

The STCS song for this week is Trans-Siberian Orchestra/The Safest Way into Tomorrow. Let us rejoice for The Moody Blues have finally been set free! Also, no one got banned this week either. Awesome.

As always stay cool and dry central Florida, and Roll Tide!

I'm gonna let Jon play us out.

Friday and the Random 10 (Friday the 13th Edition)

Well it looks as if the rainy season has finally hit the sunshine state. Thunderstorms daily. Back to the norm. Today also happens to be one of my favorite days, Friday the 13th. I've never considered it a bad luck day seeing that I'm not one of the Knights Templar (for those of you that know your history). I even wore 13 in high school and college.

Either way, it's time to roll out another random 10. You know what? Let's make that a random thirteen! Looking back at last week I see that AC/DC and Foreigner are banned for this week.

As usual the rules and whatnot are there ↑ at the top.

Get lucky!

1) Love Conquers All/Yes - This is a demo/Trevor Rabin song that didn't make it onto 90125.

2) A Day in the Life/Soundtrack (Sergeant Peppers) - One of my guilty pleasures. The Bee Gees singing this with Peter Frampton.

3) Vultures (In The City)/Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe - Bonus track that did not make it onto the ABWH album. How, I have no idea since this song is awesome. Give a listen:

4) Droned/Phil Collins - From his album with his face on the cover. No not that one. Or that one or that one or that one. Yeah, that one.

5) Mainstream/Kansas - The 80's were not too good to them either.

6) First Time/Styx - This is the song that actually broke the band up when they refused to release another wimpy love song.

7) Piano Concerto in E Flat/Soundtrack (Amadeus) - I've already told you of my love for Mozart.

8) It's Getting Better All The Time/The Beatles - You may have heard of this album:

9) 51st Anniversary/Jimi Hendrix - Just added this and it shows up right away. Cool.

10) Send Her My Love/Journey - Right smack dab in the middle of the 80's love song destruction.

STCS: More About You/Steve Howe - Another one of his demos that ended up rewritten for ABWH.

12) Simply Irresistible/Robert Palmer - Classic.

13) Recycle Countdown/Nektar - One day I'm going to actually listen to their music.

Well there we go for another week. No one gets banned and we didn't have an opportunity for the Tarkus to show up either. At least we added some new blood with the Hendrix. I'm still fine tuning my music y'all. Don't give up on me yet. I'm always welcome to suggestions!

So stay cool and dry central Florida, and as always Roll Tide!

Play us out Robert!

Friday and the Random 10 (Meh Edition)

Well another week has passed us by, unfortunately this week was filled with work instead of vacation. Me no likey. It's the reason this is coming out so late today.

Anyway, let's get right to it. Looking back at last week I see that Yes gets banned again (I feel a Tarkus or two coming up), but I won't let that deter me any. As usual the rules and whatnot are up there ↑ at the top.

Here we go!

Friday and the Random 10 (Catcher in the Rye Edition)

So I've finally gotten my books that I ordered on my year long quest to read as many books as I can (and throw in a review or two as well). Right now I'm 30 or so pages into The Catcher in the Rye and I feel... I dunno...erratic? Maybe it's just the style of the writing, but I figured maybe it will have some effect on the outcome of this week's Random 10. You never know. Also, I hope I'm not on some CIA/FBI watch list now because of the book. Maybe they will see this all and understand I'm harmless. Mostly.

Friday and the Random 10 (The Moment is Coming)

Another Friday is upon us and what a special Friday it is! It's Doctor Who Eve! Yes, the Doctor returns tomorrow. Cannot wait! Until then I will have to pass my time with trivial things like work and, oh I don't know, how about a Random 10!?!

Giving a look at last week I can see that no one got banned or even Tarkus'd. Been awhile for that. As usual the rules and whatnot are over there → to the right.

And now, the oncoming storm!

Friday and the Random 10

Well it's been a whole week since Halloween so you know what that means: Disney has gone into full Christmas mode. Thanksgiving? Never heard of it. The only turkeys around here are some of the songs that show up on the countdown. Like for instance, DDY went and got himself banned last week and Chicago got Tarkus'd three different times. This week? Hard to say, but we will see how it goes. Oh, and pass the mashed potatoes...

Friday and the Random 10 (From the Jaws of Disaster Edition)

So almost a moment of complete panic last night. I keep ALL of my music and a lot of movies/videos on an external hard drive. I think everyone is about to see where this is about to go. So, yep, I go to play some music last night and the hard drive is unresponsive. Like the computer doesn't even recognize it as having anything on it.

Friday and the Random 10 (New Roommate Edition)

You may have noticed recently that I have been re-posting a lot of my older posts dealing with relationships. Well the reason behind that is that my collaborator, co-conspirator, and just plain evil muse Kerra (from The Levels of Awkwardness) is moving back to Florida today. We plan to do some creative and mind bending "blogwork" in the upcoming weeks. Be on the lookout for that.