Who are the Stone Hill All-Stars. What makes their album ‘Wilson Comes Home’ stand out. How does the band blend various musical styles. What themes are explored in their lyrics. Why is their live recording approach significant.
The Stone Hill All-Stars: A Musical Force to be Reckoned With
The Stone Hill All-Stars have been making waves in the music scene with their unique blend of genres and exceptional songwriting. Their latest album, ‘Wilson Comes Home’, released in 2017, showcases the band’s evolution and musical prowess. This talented group consists of John Shock (accordion, piano, vocals), Paul Margolis (guitar, bass, vocals), Dan Naiman (saxophone, bass), Hoppy Hopkins (drums, percussion), and Tim Pruitt (guitar).
What sets the Stone Hill All-Stars apart from other bands? Their ability to seamlessly fuse different musical styles, creating a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly novel. From Latin rhythms to folk-rock vibes, the band demonstrates their versatility throughout the album.
A Deep Dive into ‘Wilson Comes Home’: Track by Track Analysis
The album opens with “Just These Things,” a track that immediately captivates listeners with its Latin-inspired rhythm. As the song progresses, it evolves into a rich tapestry of sound, featuring John Shock’s accordion and Dan Naiman’s saxophone work. The straightforward vocal delivery complements the intricate instrumentation, creating a perfect balance.
“Hammer In Her Hand” follows, showcasing Paul Margolis’ storytelling abilities. Through vivid imagery and carefully chosen details, the song paints a picture of a complex relationship, demonstrating the band’s knack for creating fully-realized characters within their lyrics.
Standout Tracks and Musical Highlights
- “The Mark Of A Man”: A ska-influenced track that gets listeners moving while still delivering a meaningful message.
- “To Be Her Man”: A sweet folk-rock number that exemplifies the band’s ability to create memorable characters through lyrics.
- “Viscous Meniscus”: An unusual and intriguing song featuring Jim Hannah on kalimba, adding an unexpected element to the album’s soundscape.
The Art of Storytelling Through Music
One of the most striking aspects of ‘Wilson Comes Home’ is the band’s ability to tell compelling stories through their lyrics. How do they achieve this? By focusing on specific, evocative details that bring their characters to life. For example, in “To Be Her Man,” lines like “She leans backwards when she dances” and “She slouches when she stands” create a vivid image of the song’s subject.
This attention to detail extends beyond character descriptions to encompass entire narratives. “Hammer In Her Hand” tells a complete story, touching on themes of fear, addiction, and resilience. By weaving these elements together, the Stone Hill All-Stars create songs that resonate on both an emotional and intellectual level.
Musical Versatility: A Hallmark of the Stone Hill All-Stars
Throughout ‘Wilson Comes Home’, the Stone Hill All-Stars demonstrate their ability to navigate various musical styles with ease. From the Latin-inspired opener to the ska-tinged “The Mark Of A Man,” the band refuses to be pigeonholed into a single genre.
This versatility is further enhanced by the diverse instrumentation featured on the album. The combination of accordion and saxophone, for instance, creates a unique sonic palette that sets the band apart from their contemporaries. Additionally, the inclusion of guest musicians, such as Jim Hannah on kalimba, adds depth and variety to the overall sound.
Genre-Blending at Its Finest
- Latin rhythms
- Folk-rock
- Ska influences
- Elements of spoken word
- Jazz undertones
Lyrical Themes: Exploring the Human Experience
The Stone Hill All-Stars don’t shy away from tackling complex themes in their songwriting. Throughout ‘Wilson Comes Home’, listeners are treated to explorations of relationships, personal growth, and the struggles of everyday life. How do these themes manifest in the album’s lyrics?
In “Just These Things,” the lyrics touch on nostalgia and the desire to revisit the past: “Let the road run a little longer/It doesn’t have to run forever/That I could go back and say things better.” This sentiment of longing and reflection is a recurring theme throughout the album, providing a sense of continuity and emotional depth.
“Hammer In Her Hand” delves into the complexities of a troubled relationship, addressing issues of addiction and fear. The song’s narrative structure allows for a nuanced exploration of these themes, avoiding simplistic portrayals in favor of a more realistic and empathetic approach.
The Power of Live Recording: Capturing the Energy of Performance
One of the most remarkable aspects of ‘Wilson Comes Home’ is that it was recorded live in the studio. Why is this significant? Live recording captures the raw energy and spontaneity of a performance, allowing listeners to experience the band’s chemistry and musicianship in its purest form.
This approach to recording presents unique challenges, requiring a high level of skill and cohesion among band members. The Stone Hill All-Stars rise to this challenge, delivering performances that are both tight and emotionally resonant. The result is an album that feels immediate and authentic, as if the band is playing directly to the listener.
Benefits of Live Recording
- Captures the energy of a live performance
- Showcases the band’s musical chemistry
- Creates a more authentic and immediate sound
- Highlights the musicians’ technical proficiency
Paul Margolis: The Songwriting Mastermind
At the heart of the Stone Hill All-Stars’ success is Paul Margolis, the primary songwriter for the band. Margolis’ ability to craft compelling narratives and memorable melodies is on full display throughout ‘Wilson Comes Home’. What makes his songwriting stand out?
Margolis has a knack for creating vivid characters and situations, often using small details to paint a larger picture. His lyrics are both poetic and accessible, allowing listeners to connect with the stories and emotions conveyed in each song. Furthermore, his versatility as a songwriter is evident in the range of styles and themes explored on the album.
Key Elements of Margolis’ Songwriting
- Vivid imagery and attention to detail
- Compelling narrative structures
- Emotionally resonant themes
- Versatility in style and genre
- Memorable melodies and hooks
The Impact of ‘Wilson Comes Home’ on the Music Landscape
‘Wilson Comes Home’ represents a significant achievement for the Stone Hill All-Stars, showcasing their growth as a band and their ability to create music that is both artistically satisfying and accessible to a wide audience. How does this album contribute to the broader music landscape?
By blending various genres and styles, the Stone Hill All-Stars create a sound that is uniquely their own while still paying homage to their musical influences. This approach helps to bridge the gap between different musical traditions, appealing to fans of multiple genres and potentially introducing listeners to new styles of music.
Furthermore, the album’s focus on storytelling and character-driven narratives demonstrates the continued relevance and power of songwriting as a form of artistic expression. In an era where music consumption is often focused on individual tracks and playlists, ‘Wilson Comes Home’ makes a compelling case for the album as a cohesive artistic statement.
The Album’s Lasting Impact
- Demonstrates the value of genre-blending in creating unique sounds
- Highlights the importance of storytelling in songwriting
- Showcases the potential of live recording techniques
- Provides a model for balancing artistic integrity with accessibility
As the music industry continues to evolve, albums like ‘Wilson Comes Home’ serve as a reminder of the enduring power of thoughtful, well-crafted music. The Stone Hill All-Stars have created a work that not only entertains but also engages listeners on a deeper level, inviting them to explore the stories and emotions woven throughout the album.
By combining musical versatility, strong songwriting, and a commitment to live performance, the Stone Hill All-Stars have produced an album that stands as a testament to their talent and artistic vision. ‘Wilson Comes Home’ is more than just a collection of songs; it’s a journey through various musical landscapes, guided by skilled musicians who are clearly passionate about their craft.
As listeners continue to discover and appreciate ‘Wilson Comes Home’, it’s likely that the Stone Hill All-Stars will cement their place as an influential force in the music world. Their ability to blend genres, tell compelling stories, and capture the energy of live performance sets them apart from many of their contemporaries, making them a band to watch in the years to come.
“Wilson Comes Home” (2017) CD Review
The country is a mess, and once again I am turning to
music for sanity, for joy, for reason, for relief. Today I turn to The Stone
Hill All-Stars, a band I’ve been enjoying for several years, a band I can count
on to provide excellent, well-written material to lift my spirits. Wilson Comes Home, the group’s latest
release, features all original material, written or co-written by Paul
Margolis. The Stone Hill All-Stars are John Shock on accordion, piano and
vocals; Paul Margolis on guitar, bass and vocals; Dan Naiman on saxophone and
bass; Hoppy Hopkins on drums and percussion; and Tim Pruitt on guitar. On this
release, they are joined by a few guest musicians.
The album opens with one of its best tracks, “Just These
Things,” which has a delicious Latin rhythm, and lets that rhythm develop into
something wonderful, for a moment making me think it might be an instrumental
track. But then a minute into the song, the vocals begin, and then the song
just gets better.
I love the straight-forward vocal delivery here. “Let the road run a little longer/It doesn’t
have to run forever/That I could go back and say things better/Answer each and
every one of your letters/Unfettered, time suspended/Just these things and
nothing more.” I love that work on guitar in the second half of the track, and
of course the horn. Saxophone and accordion are a great combination, don’t you
think? What a delight this track is. It’s followed by “Hammer In Her Hand,” a
more serious song which tells a story, creating vivid characters and a
relationship through some strong, key images, like “And sweat stung both her eyes” and “He spent a month in rehab in a wheelchair” and of course “She had a hammer in her hand.” Check out
these lines: “She had slowly come to
fear/The worst of it was drawing near/Maybe he grew tired of hearing/The list
of all her grievances/Spent more time on fishing/And his periodic binges.”
“The Mark Of A Man” immediately announces itself as more
fun, with elements of ska, a rhythm to get you moving.
And yet, it still has
something to say. “What keeps us from
going under/What keeps us from going numb/He’s well aware/He’s halfway there.”
But perhaps the best part of this track is the saxophone over that rhythm. That’s
followed by “To Be Her Man,” one of my favorites. I love the sweet folk rock
vibe established right at the beginning. There is another well-defined
character here, with details like “She
leans backwards when she dances” and “She
slouches when she stands” creating a clear image of her in the listener’s
mind. Some of the lyrics are delivered almost as spoken word, putting those
lines and details into stronger focus, and these sections segue naturally from
and back to the other sections. I just completely love this song.
“Soft As A Sponge” has a lighter, fun tone, emerging
brightly from the previous track (several of the tracks flow into each other),
with some breezy work on drums. Again, this band delivers well-crafted
characters, with charming details like “But
she won’t see a doctor or try medication/Her eyes the most beautiful dilated hazel. ”
Yeah, this album features some excellent songwriting. “Viscous Meniscus” is another
delight. This is the second song with
the word “meniscus” in the title that I’ve heard in the last week or so. Was
that word always used in songs, and I just missed it? I am much more aware of
the word these days, after tearing the medial meniscus of my left knee several
months ago. But so many other words and lines stood out to me the first time I listened
to this song, such as “He’d have more
elbow room in the next town over” and “Like
overripe fruit in the stink of a boot” and “If you see some way that we can uproot him/Other than shoot him.” This
one has an unusual vibe. And is that a kalimba? Yes, that’s Jim Hannah on
kalimba. The CD then ends on a more serious note with “Wilson Comes Home,” the
title track. I love that moment when the saxophone rises above the action,
echoing down the street, followed quickly by guitar. Wonderful stuff.
CD Track List
- Just These Things
- Hammer In Her Hand
- The Mark Of A Man
- To Be Her Man
- A Hundred Answers
- Alexander Grothendieck
- Soft As A Sponge
- It Weighs Nothing Against Her Neck
- Viscous Meniscus
- Wilson Comes Home
Wilson Comes Home
was released on August 15, 2017.
The Stone Hill All-Stars ‘Away’
The Stone Hill All-Stars are seasoned crew of players who play a tasty mix of roots fusion music that displays their collective skills from Paul Margolis’ songwriting and vocal prowess to the tight playing of the band and their guests. This is emphasised by the fact that the entire album was recorded live in the studio. It was committed to tape in a single afternoon session which requires a deep understanding of each other’s abilities and a solid knowledge of the songs themselves.
Margolis is joined by guitarist Tim Pruitt, bassist and saxophonist Dan Nainman with Hoppy Hopkins on drums and John Shock on keyboards and accordion as well as vocals. Collectively they make a sound that is immediately full of juke-joint jubilance, loose limbed jazz, border reggae and old world rhythmic rock ’n’ roll. This is a sound that gets feet tapping and suggests that they are the perfect band to cut a rug or two to. These are players who each bring a wealth of experience to bear on the songs and a host of different influences that has them described as ‘the Pogues but with polka’.
Not strictly accurate but I see the comparison, especially on the accordion led songs. Another cross reference has been to Ry Cooder which, in truth, might give a clearer picture of the eclectic nature of the overall sound.
This is the band’s third album and one that shows them to be musicians playing music for the joy it brings them rather than as any career move. Several members of the band were previously in The Polkats, a similarly minded collective, and they are in it for the long haul. Songs such as Out Across the Frozen Lake, Jones et al v Petrie and Away all evoke images based on the lyrics that are well enhanced by the music. The All-Stars take them beyond just being words over the music, rather they are something more precise and perceptive. They are many reasons that suggest that The Stone Hill All-Stars will have a wider appeal than just a self-released album; this Baltimore band have made an album well worth checking out.
Sleepy LaBeef & The Stone Hill All Stars
For half a century, 79-year-old, 6’4 rockabilly singer/guitarist Sleepy LaBeef has lived his life on stages, in honky-tonks, and on the road.
He has released records over six different decades and has had chart success as far back as the sixties and as recently as 2000. He has shared bills with many of the great musician in history: Elvis Presley, George Jones, Roy Orbison, Wanda Jackson, Carl Perkins, and is an admitted influence to talents as varied as Brian Setzer, Bruce Springsteen, and the Beatles.
Sleepy LaBeef’s live sets are truly indescribable as he gives himself up to the spirit of the music and TESTIFIES! Tonight Sleepy is thrilled be backed up again by his favorite Baltimore band, The Stone Hill All-Stars.
The Stone Hill All-Stars formed from members of three of the great dance bands in Baltimore history — Two Legs, Mambo Combo, and The Polkats — play poetic dance music that romps through styles from folk and country to Tex-Mex and rhythm & blues. Tonight they play songs from their newly-released third album (“Away”) and a slew of crazy brand new tunes. This is sure to be one of the wildest shows of the year! 8pm | Adv.
$15, $12 mbrs. | Door $18, $15 mbrs.
“Mr. LaBeef is a living, breathing guitar-picking history of American music…a national treasure.” – The New York Times
“…eclectic and encyclopedic sets…fluid guitar and subterranean rockabilly baritone…a set with LaBeef is an American musical education that shows he remains an original and a contender.” – Chicago Tribune
“Some music cooks, La Beef roasts.” – Los Angeles Herald Examiner
This 15-track disc demonstrates why this combo is the cornerstone of the local roots music scene. Paul Margolis spins poetic yarns over guitar parts Ry Cooder might envy, as accordionist/pianist John Shock bobs and weaves through polka/reggae/rock rhythms conjured by drummer Hoppy Hopkins and bassist Dan Naiman.
John Lewis, Baltimore Magazine
“The Stone Hill All-Stars Live” [is] a fine record, boasting Margolis’s sharp, sardonic lyrics and a sound that blends beatnik cool with juke-joint dance rhythms.
Geoffrey Himes, Roots Cafe Baltimore
http://www.sleepylabeef.com/
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Alumni Game Highlights: Cabrini, Lehigh, Stonehill, Siena & Syracuse
I love a good alumni game! Fall scrimmages are great, but for my money, there is nothing quite like a good game between current players and former players. It’s all done in the name of improving the program, and it gives a chance for older guys to test their mettle against the best their program has to offer today.
Alumni games are getting more and more attention, and are being used by a number of programs in place of fall scrimmages, which can be considerably more expensive.
Let’s dive in the highlights from some of this year’s best alumni games!
Cabrini (NCAA D3) Vs Alumni:
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Stonehill takes on their Alums:
Lehigh (NCAA D1) battles their Old Men:
Siena Hosts Annual Alumni Game:
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Syracuse Alum Looks GREAT!
Ben Kaminow heads back up to ‘Cuse religiously to play in their alumni game. The old man has still got it, and is looking padded up and sharp!
I am still jealous of Ben’s calves!
STARS Certified | Stonehill College
Stonehill College has earned a STARS Silver Rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education.
Stonehill’s Sustainability Plan, formally published in 2014, set goals of achieving a STARS Bronze Rating in 2015, followed by the STARS Silver Rating in 2018. By the fall of 2015, the college had earned a score well above what was needed to obtain a bronze rating and also very close to achieving a silver rating.
Therefore, the college chose to wait until able to submit at the silver level. Completing the application and providing the required documentation to achieve this goal required an extensive review of Stonehill’s sustainability efforts in academics, engagement, operations, purchasing, and governance. The final report is over 200 pages and is publically available on the AASHE website.
It took approximately one year to pull all of the requisite information together and complete the survey. Input from many departments throughout the college was required. These departments include Operations, Facilities Management, Institutional Research & Assessment, Purchasing, IT, Academics, Intercultural Affairs, Human Resources, and the Mission Office. The rating expires in 3 years; therefore, the Office of Sustainability will begin this process again in 2018.
Key initiatives & endeavors included in the STARS survey:
- Implementing a campus wide energy management system (EMS) that lead to reductions in the College’s greenhouse gas emissions.
As of April 2016, the EMS has complete coverage in 9 buildings and partial coverage in 4 buildings, so that 55% of the College’s gross square footage has at least partial coverage. Between 2012 and 2015, the College reduced its energy intensity (energy use per gross square foot) by more than 10%. - Growing and distributing organic produce at The Farm with student and staff volunteers using sustainable practices to our neighbors with limited access to fresh and affordable food. Also utilizing The Farm as a living laboratory where Faculty engage students in issues related to sustainability.
- The activities of the student body were also key. Some of their contributions include the Students for Environmental Action, Food Truth, dining hall composting program, Eco-Reps, Sustainability Fair, bike share, Mindful Living Community, Enactus furniture fair, and abundant student body volunteerism.
- An extensive review of the academic catalog was conducted to determine which courses include sustainability.
- Stonehill’s commitment to diversity and affordability also proved to be key and earned nearly all of the points available in its section of the survey.
As of April 2016, the EMS has complete coverage in 9 buildings and partial coverage in 4 buildings, so that 55% of the College’s gross square footage has at least partial coverage. Between 2012 and 2015, the College reduced its energy intensity (energy use per gross square foot) by more than 10%.
With more than 760 participants on six continents, AASHE’s STARS program is the most widely recognized framework in the world for publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university’s sustainability performance. Participants report achievements in four overall areas: operations, academics, engagement, and planning, administration. While STARS is a sustainability-focused system, it does not only assess environmental factors but also social and economic factors.
Unlike other rating or ranking systems, this program is open to all institutions of higher education, and the criteria that determine a STARS Rating are transparent and accessible to anyone. Because STARS is a program based on credits earned, it allows for both internal comparisons as well as comparisons with similar institutions.
“The process of implementing our Sustainability Plan and completing the STARS report has helped us to better link academic study and research with real-world impacts, which only enhances our educational mission. Similarly, by being transparent as we evaluated and benchmarked our sustainability efforts, we saw improved communication and understanding among the various campus departments and community partners on how they can continue contributing to the process.”
– Fr. John Denning, President
Stonehill’s Brandon Twitty to play basketball in Ireland
Jim Fenton
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He had appeared in 69 consecutive games over 2 1/2 seasons after joining the Stonehill College men’s basketball program in 2016.
Brandon Twitty quickly developed into a reliable option for the Skyhawks following a top-notch career at Catholic Memorial, becoming a full-time starter as a sophomore in the 2017-18 season.
But midway through his junior year, Twitty had to deal with a stress reaction in his leg, causing him to sit out four games in January and five more in February.
The consecutive game streak was over, and Twitty, a Randolph resident, was missing basketball as he was forced to sit and watch from the bench.
“That was obviously frustrating,’’ said Twitty, a 6-foot-2 guard. “That time away my junior year, it made me realize how much I love the game and how much I wanted to get back out there.’’
Basketball has always meant a lot to Twitty, and now he is going to get the chance to keep playing, a couple of months after graduating from Stonehill with a degree in communications.
Twitty signed a contract this week to play on a professional team, the Sligo All-Stars, in Ireland’s first division. He will be living in the seaport town of Sligo, located in the northwest part of Ireland.
“I came back my senior year and played every game, which is more than I can ask for,’’ said Twitty, “and I’m fortunate to be able to continue my career professionally now.’’
Sligo finished eighth in the 12-team Basketball Ireland League last season, going 6-15.
The season is scheduled to begin in October and runs until March.
Two former Stonehill players, Brian Hamor and Andre Tongo, played in Ireland after their NCAA careers ended. Hamor was with the Ulster Elks while Tongo played for the Titans Basketball Club of Galway.
“I talked to Andre Tongo and he loved his experience there,’’ said Twitty. “He told me all about it and spoke highly of it, said it was a really good time.’’
Twitty made the All-Northeast-10 Conference third team this season, averaging 13.8 points to help Stonehill reach the NCAA Division 2 tournament. He received all-conference honorable mention as a sophomore after averaging 14.6 points.
In 105 career games, Twitty scored 1,246 points (23rd on Stonehill’s all-time list) after getting 1,157 points at Catholic Memorial, winning a state championship.
“Brandon’s been so talented, even when he was a high school kid back at CM and won a state championship,’’ said Skyhawks coach Chris Kraus. “I knew he was an incredible player when we got him, a special one.
“He just got better and better and more confident and saw he could do it at this level. He became one of the elite scorers in the league and in the country. It’s so awesome to see and we’re so excited for him and proud of him.’’
Twitty is scheduled to leave for Ireland in the middle of September, though that is dependent on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic.
He is gathering as much information as possible about his new team and new league, looking forward to starting a new basketball chapter.
“I’m excited to get over there,’’ said Twitty, who visited England and Italy several years ago. “I’ve never been to Ireland, so I’m excited to experience life there. It’s going to be different.
“Since I picked up a basketball and started learning what the NBA was, I had a dream about playing professionally and now I’m getting the chance to do it.’’
Twitty is getting that opportunity because of the way his game progressed during four years with the Skyhawks.
He came off the bench for 22 of 27 games as a freshman, scoring 5.
1 points per game, then was a double-digit scorer the rest of his career.
“I definitely grew as a player and a person at Stonehill,’’ said Twitty. “I’m a grown man now. I went in there as an 18-year-old, just figuring out my way and went through the trial and tribulations of college.
As Twitty embarks on his European basketball adventure, he wants to make it last for as long as possible.
“I’m going to play this game as long as I can,’’ he said. “Obviously, it’s nice to finally get paid to play basketball because I love it. As long as my body allows me to play, I’ll play.’’
Twitty is the second member of the 2019-20 Stonehill team to sign a professional contract.
Will Moreton, the NE-10 player of the year and an All-America guard, became a pro player last month when he joined Donar Groningen of the Dutch Basketball League.
“For Will and Brandon to have the opportunity to go play professionally, it’s part of their goals and dreams and they’ve both accomplished that,’’ said Kraus.
“I think it shows that our program, we have the ability for kids to come in and get a tremendous education, play at a really high level and have opportunities after graduation, whether it’s in the working world or in basketball.’’
Jim Fenton may be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at @JFenton_ent.
Hollywood stars Stone, Hill turn to TV in Netflix’s ‘Maniac’
LONDON – Reuters
Actors Emma Stone and Jonah Hill join the list of Hollywood stars turning to television with Netflix’s “Maniac,” a dark comedy mini-series looking at human connection.
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Oscar winner Stone and “The Wolf on Wolf Street” star Hill play Annie and Owen, two strangers with personal problems who take part in a pharmaceutical drug trial.
A trailer shows the two characters in multiple, sometimes fantastical, settings during the experiment where they are told by the doctor leading the trial that “pain can be destroyed, the mind can be solved.
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“It seemed like a great opportunity to dive into this world that was sort of different from ours but talking about a lot of the themes that we deal with today in modern society,” Stone said at the show’s red carpet premiere on Sept. 13.
“Disconnection from each other and trying to fix problems in a certain way and realizing that human connection really is a balm for all of us.”
The show, which premieres on the streaming service on Sept. 21, is directed by Cary Fukunaga, known for “Beasts of No Nation” and his work on the series “True Detective.”
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“The biggest challenge of the show is that it reinvents itself each episode, that puts a lot of pressure on everybody,” writer Patrick Somerville said. “We just had to make new worlds over and over again.”
Stone and Hill, who worked together on 2007 comedy “Superbad,” both starred in television shows earlier in their careers, but “Maniac” proved a different project for both actors, who are also executive producers on the series.
“I thought that it would be an exciting challenge to get to explore a character, in this case five characters, over five, six hours,” Stone said.
“That’s not something I’ve gotten to really do very much of. I did some TV at the beginning but never in this long form of 10 episodes… It was a really fun process.”
The actors are the latest major stars picking leading roles on the small screen. Recent examples include Amy Adams in HBO’s “Sharp Objects” and Julia Roberts in Amazon Studios’ upcoming “Homecoming”.
“Everybody is turning to TV and the stuff that they’re producing it’s… critically-acclaimed, winning Emmys so it’s proving to be incredibly fruitful for them,” Alex Ritman, UK correspondent for The Hollywood Reporter said.
“And off the back of that…being a big name on TV is beneficial to your film career. I don’t think we live in a world where you’re one or the other anymore.”
randy stonehill – teen king lyrics
Words
Teen King
You were a small time session man scuffling around L.
A ..
Nights at the troubadour waiting for a chance to play
And I remember you were hanging around cause you had no place to stay
Man that seems like a long long ways away
Baby you’re the teen king
Now they call you the teen king
Now that you’re a star
All the chicks in the bar
Know what you’re drinking
Well you made yourself a name and you’re
Sitting on top of the world
And you smile like a heartbreaker shaking up the little girls
And every night when you walk on stage it’s always just the same
You’ve got twenty thousand people screaming out your name
They come to see the teen king
Now they call you the teen king
And all the crazy nights
And the flash of the lights just leave you blinking
Oooh when are you gonna slow down
Oooh when are you gonna slow down teen king
Now you’re living so high that you’re walking on a dangerous line
And don’t you know when you fall it’s always unkind
Hey you were right when you said that it’s hard to tell the night time from the day
But you’re ending up a desperado anyway
They call you the teen king
Now they call you the teen king
Well they say they love you so
But you never know just what they’re thinking
Baby you’re the teen king
Now they call you teen king
All the crazy nights and flash
Of the lights just leave you blinking
Baby you’re the teen king
Now they call you the teen king
Now that you’re a star all the chicks in the bar
Know what you’re drinking
Tequila sunrise
Transfer
King of Teenagers
You were a little session man who drove around Los Angeles.
Nights at the troubadour while waiting for the opportunity to play
And I remember you stuck out because you had nowhere to stay
The person who seems so far away
Baby, you’re the king of teens
Now they call you the king of teens
Now that you’re a star
All the chicks in the bar
Know what you drink
Well you’ve made a name for yourself and you’re
Sitting on top world
And you smile like a heartthrob shaking little girls
And every night when you go on stage it’s always the same
You have twenty thousand people shouting out your name
They come to see the teenage king
Now they call you the teen king
And all the crazy nights
And the flash of lights just makes you blink
Ooh, when you gon slow down
Oooh, when you gon ‘slow down the teen king
Now you live so high that you walk the dangerous line
And don’t you know when you fall, it’s always unkind
Hey, you were right when you said it was difficult to tell night time from day
But you are all equal but you end up in despair
They call you the teen king
Now they call you the teen king
Well they say they love you so
But you never know what they think
Baby you’re the teen king
Now they call you king teens
All crazy nights and flashes
Out of the lights just leave you blinking
Baby, you’re the king of teens
Now they call you the king of teens
Now that you’re a star, all the chicks in the bar
Know what you drink
Tequila Sunrise
Randy Stonehill – Christmas At Denny’s Lyrics & traduction
Lyrics
they got Christmas Muzak
piped in through the ceiling
and the refills of coffee
are always for free
and the waitress on graveyard
and the surly night manager
are wishing that all of us losers would leave
there’s a star on the sign
at the Texaco Station
like the star long ago
on that midnight clear
as I look all around
at these cold, empty faces
I doubt that you’d find many wise men here
and I’m dreaming about
a silent night
holy night
when things were alright
and I’m dreaming about
how my life could have been
if only, if only, if only
but somewhere down the road
I gave up that fight
merry christmas
it’s Christmas at Denny’s tonight
once I had a home
and a wife and a daughter
had a company job
earning middle-class pay
then Lisa got killed
by a car near the schoolyard
and my wife started drinking
just to get through each day
I will never forget that little red wagon
turning to rust all alone in the rain
one morning I flagged down
a truck on the highway
I just couldn’t bear to go back there again
and I’m dreaming about
a silent night
holy night
when things were alright
and I’m dreaming about
how my life could have been
if only, if only, if only
well, it’s not just the blind man
who loses his sight
merry christmas
it’s Christmas at Denny’s tonight
they say
life’s made of cruel circumstance
fate plays the tune and we dance
dance til we drop
in the dust and we’re gone
and the world just goes on
the cop at the counter
he’s the guardian angel
he watches these orphans
through dark mirrored shades
and the register rings
like a bell sadly tolling
for the fools we’ve become
and the price that we paid
oh when I was a boy
I believed in Christmas
miracle season to make a new start
I don’t need no miracle, sweet baby Jesus
just help me find
some kind of hope in my heart
and I’m dreaming about
a silent night
holy night
when things were alright
and I’m dreaming about
how my life could have been
if only, if only, if only
but I’ll still be here
at the morning’s first light
merry christmas
it’s Christmas at Denny’s tonight
merry christmas
it’s Christmas at Denny’s tonight
lyrics
they have a Christmas
Muzak, laid through the ceiling,
and coffee refills
always free,
and the waitress in the cemetery
and sullen night manager
want all of us losers to leave.
there is a star on the sign
at the Texaco station,
like a star a long time ago
that midnight
when i look around
to those cold, empty faces.
I doubt you will find many wise men here
and I dream about
silent night.
holy night,
when everything was fine
and I dream about
how my life could be,
if only, if only,
but somewhere along the way
I gave up this battle.
Merry Christmas,
it’s Denny’s Christmas.
I once had a home
wife and daughter,
I had a job in a company,
earned a middle-class salary,
And then Lisa was killed
by car next to the school
yard, and my wife began to drink,
to get through every day.I’ll never forget that little red van
turning to rust all alone in the rain
one morning i stopped
truck on the highway,
I just couldn’t go back there again,
and I dream about
silent night.
holy night,
when everything was fine
and I dream about
how my life could be,
if only, if only …
well it’s not just a blind man
who loses his sight.
Merry Christmas,
it’s Denny’s Christmas.
they say life is made of cruel circumstances, fate plays a melody and we dance, dance until we fall into dust and we leave and the world just goes to Cop at the counter, he is a guardian angel, he watches these orphans through dark mirrored shadows and the register rings like a bell sadly tinkling for the fools we’ve become and the price we’ve paid.
oh when I was a boy.
I believed in Christmas.
a miracle season to start over.
I don’t need a miracle, sweet Jesus
just help me find
at least some hope in my heart
and I dream about
silent night.
holy night,
when everything was fine
and I dream about
how my life could be,
if only, if only,
but I’ll still be here,
at dawn.
Merry Christmas,
it’s Denny’s Christmas.
Merry Christmas,
it’s Denny’s Christmas.
90,000 7 best places for stargazing
Interest in astronomy has increased in the community recently.If you want to be the first to see a meteorite approaching the Earth or just admire the cloudless starry sky, you will need a high altitude, a dry climate and a complete absence of artificial lighting sources.
Hortobagy National Park
Hortobagy National Park, Hungary
The area of the park is 800 square kilometers, which avoids light pollution, plus a dry climate, so clouds are also excluded.
Needless to say, these factors played an important role in the fate of the park, which joined the IDSA list in 2011.
IDSA Classification: Silver.
Brecon Beacons National Park, UK
The 1344 square kilometer park has been added to the IDSA list just this year.
In addition to the starry sky, Brecon Beacons is famous for its historic sites, hiking and biking trails and restaurants serving national Welsh cuisine.
IDSA Classification: Silver.
Exmoor Timelapse from Vfilms – DUUC Studio on Vimeo.
Exmoor National Park, UK
First European park to receive IDSR status. Even without a telescope, stars are clearly visible here, which cannot be discerned within the city. Best Points of Interest: Holdstone Hill, County Gate, Brendon Two Gates, Webbers Post, Anstey Gate, Haddon Hill, Wimbleball Lake.
IDSA Classification: Silver.
Galloway Forest: A Dark Sky Park Timelapse from Lilac Films on Vimeo.
Galloway Forest Park, UK
There are about 7,000 stars visible in this part of Scotland, and best of all is the Milky Way. What you can see for yourself depends only on the power of your telescope and its location – there are a dozen of recommended places for contemplation in the park.
Mont-Mégantic
Mont-Mégantic International Dark Sky Reserve, Canada
The first park to receive the status of an International Dark Sky Association reserve is located around the Mont-Mégantic Observatory in Quebec.On its territory, with an area of 5,500 square kilometers, there are practically no sources of artificial lighting, so the park is considered one of the best places for stargazing.
IDSA Classification: Silver.
Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park, USA
This 3,242 square kilometer park is located on the border between Mexico and Texas.
