Good news from the South of France...
U2, potentially the greatest band in all of history (at the very least in terms of longevity and relevance), and very palsy-walsy with Jaime Camil (from the Siete Días days), has been heard working on some new songs. The fansite,
U2Exit, features a surreptitiously-recorded 18 minutes of songs, including one obscure Strokes cover (7.30). Enjoy!
I finally saw U2 live this past November, when they played the day before my birthday in L.A. Although I wasn't really in love with HTDAAB, the energy and devotion of their performance totally swayed me. I left with one souvenir like a brand on my heart - my ears haven't stopped ringing. It comes like an ocean tide, singing me to sleep at night. Although I regularly wear earplugs to see live shows, I took them out *just this once* to fully experience the force that is U2 - well then, thanks dear boys for the memories - they will always be with me...
Here's to the La Fea "It must be love" Rotation
These songs have been running a rotation on itunes, which became a mix that turned into a commentary on the relationship of the beloved Lety y Don Fernando.
1. Para Machuchar Meu Coração - Stan Getz & João Gilberto
2. A Man Needs A Maid - Neil Young
3. Hang On, Siobhan - The Walkmen
4. Gema - Johnny Albino
5. Working - p:ano
6. Kicking the Heart Out - Rogue Wave
7. Her Eyes Are A Blue Million Miles - Captain Beefheart
8. The Way Young Lovers Do -Van Morrison
9. Postcards From Italy - Beirut
10. The Dress Looks Nice On You - Sufjan Stevens
11. The Last Beat Of My Heart - DeVotchKa
Perfect for a drive in the twilight of summer...
A confession is in order...
So, I have been studying Spanish with varying levels of success over the years, and married into a Spanish-speaking family, who, although very loving, would hint their preference that I speak Spanish when we visited la abuelita en Mexico.
I had heard about a new telenovela, that was supposed to be a big hit in Mexico, and began watching "La Fea" as a way to improve my comprehension. We had not watched any television since my husband and I married three years ago, but had a TV around to watch DVD's via Netflix, so it was a big change for me to become so utterly absorbed in a television program.
I attribute this fascination to the genuine talent of Angelica Vale and her counterpart, Jaime Camil. Known as "La Vale", Angelica is an absolute charmer and supremely talented. She first appeared onscreen, in the womb, when her mother, Angelica Maria, "la novia de Mexico", starred in "El Milagro de Vivir" and has consistently worked in theater and on television since. Her fearlessness and ability to take risks, with regard to her acting choices, her characterizations and appearance, in a culture that venerates a particular kind of Latina beauty, makes Vale a standout. In 2003-2005, she starred in "La Parodia", a sketch comedy show, nearly unrecognizable in her transformations into popular singers and other social and celebrity types.
Here is her take on the gossip show, "El Gordo y La Flaca", where she turns Lili Estefan (La Flaca) into a "Gorda", with bizarre and somewhat scary results.
Muchas mas chismes a venir. Pues, bienvenidos a la frontera y la tierra de la Fea. A sus ordenes y muchisimas gracias a todos.
