Thundercats fan makes my day - Babylonian Barbarian Boiler cel

I currently received an email from a Thundercat's fan, Andrew Mackenzie, who was asking about a T'Cats animation cel he had  bought on Ebay.  In the end, it was a cel I sold on Ebay years ago, of Mumm-Ra with the Babylonian Barbarian Boiler cel from Episode 124, "Ma-Mutt's Confusion". I have to admit, the BB Boiler was one of my favorite prop designs, and there were times I regretted selling it.  But Andrew's email makes me feel better knowing the cel is being appreciated, instead of just being stashed away in my art files. So, Andrew was kind enough to give me permission to mention him in this post, and share his pic of the cel on his wall.

Thanks, again, Andrew.  All the best and ...THUNDERCATS HOOOO!

Sunday Music Muse Day - John Coltrane, Bradford Marsalis.

This post Thanksgiving Sunday Music Muse Day find me still recovering from eating leftovers from the holiday fest.  But the need to slow down, makes listening to some jazz easier.  My two selection this week, are a little out of guilt.  First up is John Coltrane Live at the Village Vanguard: The Master Tapes. What self-respecting jazz fan can pass up buying this CD with a title like that?  I admit to not being a big Coltrane fan, but I have to respect his legacy enough to give this a listen. There's enough for me to like, and some for me to say, "not my thing".  

My second selection causes a sense of guilt differently.  Bradford Marsalis I heard you Twice the First Time, leaves me feeling guilty of not liking his music as much as I feel I should.  I can hear echoes of John Coltrane in his playing, and his use of the spoken word reminds me of his Bop-Hop leaning music with his Buckshot Lefondue releases. Also, I respect hi for his gig as bandleader of the Tonight Show, and String's Bring on the Night tour.  But his jazz group recordings don't do it for me, plain and simple. 

 

Now the rush to Christmas begins.  Make sure their some good jazz music in between the standard Xmas tunes. Enjoy.