"Hollywood Babylon" by VINTAGE QUIXOTIC

I Stalk Mina · April 10, 2011, 01:15:51 PM

I've got this project Vintage Quixotic: Songs for Old Hollywood - the Scandals, the Myths, the Legends.
Previously, I posted my Helen Chandler tribute song & vid, now I'd like to share this one based on the book by Kenneth Anger.
I literally just uploaded it, so your feedback is appreciated!

"Hollywood Babylon" by VINTAGE QUIXOTIC

Scatter · April 10, 2011, 05:53:23 PM

Awesome video, awesome music!! Just wish you hadn't dedicated it to a loathsome POS like Kenneth Anger. Please don't confuse his books with anything even remotely resembling fact.

Is that you singing?? Man, that song is off the chain!!

I Stalk Mina · April 10, 2011, 06:38:12 PM

Quote from: Scatter on April 10, 2011, 05:53:23 PM
Awesome video, awesome music!! Just wish you hadn't dedicated it to a loathsome POS like Kenneth Anger. Please don't confuse his books with anything even remotely resembling fact.

Is that you singing?? Man, that song is off the chain!!

Thanks, Scatter! I know, it sucks 'cause this project is in it's infancy and I'd like to eventually have the endorsement of guys like Kevin Brownlow - who also despises Anger. Thing is, there wouldn't be a Vintage Quixotic w/out those books, they were responsible for my mad interest in Old Hollywood. And overall, they are generally accurate, really. I mean, maybe Clara Bow didn't bang the entire USC football team, and maybe in wasn't Christian Science that killed Jean Harlow (but it was her mom's negligence). I believe there was some professional jealousy re: the success of those books.
No, that's not me singing, that's Lorenz, but I wrote it and played all the instruments.

Scatter · April 10, 2011, 07:52:04 PM

Quote from: I Stalk Mina on April 10, 2011, 06:38:12 PM
Thanks, Scatter! I know, it sucks 'cause this project is in it's infancy and I'd like to eventually have the endorsement of guys like Kevin Brownlow - who also despises Anger. Thing is, there wouldn't be a Vintage Quixotic w/out those books, they were responsible for my mad interest in Old Hollywood. And overall, they are generally accurate, really. I mean, maybe Clara Bow didn't bang the entire USC football team, and maybe in wasn't Christian Science that killed Jean Harlow (but it was her mom's negligence). I believe there was some professional jealousy re: the success of those books.
No, that's not me singing, that's Lorenz, but I wrote it and played all the instruments.

Hey, I read those books too, and they helped spark that interest in me as well . I can relate!! But the books are not accurate I'm afraid. 5 minutes on Google will illuminate that fact profoundly, so I'll leave the subject there.

Your terrific work and commendable interest in Old Hollywood (which I share passionately) having sprung from reading "Hollywood Babylon" doesn't diminish your work any more than having a rose spring to life next to a sewer diminishes the rose. But I think we both agree that a rose would flourish far more under more enlightened care.

Again, the song is cool beyond words and the video is simply perfect. You are an extremely talented individual. What is your vision for the project as a whole?? And BTW, Brownlow is a genius, so we are of like mind there too. I'm reading "The Parade's Gone By" right now in fact!!

monsterphile · April 10, 2011, 08:17:20 PM

Another great song. It was not only catchy, but haunting as well. Keep on truckin'.

Rob

I Stalk Mina · April 10, 2011, 10:57:48 PM

Quote from: Scatter on April 10, 2011, 07:52:04 PM
Hey, I read those books too, and they helped spark that interest in me as well . I can relate!! But the books are not accurate I'm afraid. 5 minutes on Google will illuminate that fact profoundly, so I'll leave the subject there.

Your terrific work and commendable interest in Old Hollywood (which I share passionately) having sprung from reading "Hollywood Babylon" doesn't diminish your work any more than having a rose spring to life next to a sewer diminishes the rose. But I think we both agree that a rose would flourish far more under more enlightened care.

Again, the song is cool beyond words and the video is simply perfect. You are an extremely talented individual. What is your vision for the project as a whole?? And BTW, Brownlow is a genius, so we are of like mind there too. I'm reading "The Parade's Gone By" right now in fact!!

As a whole, I want to complete a minimum 10 song album. I have someone working on vintagequixotic.com that'll feature a Old Hollywood forum. I'd like to look into licensing - say, if someone was producing a documentary about an Old Hollywood theme, I'd like to establish myself as the go-to guy for music. Also, I'd like to perform multi-media concerts with a huge projection screen, etc... at Hollywood conventions.

Scatter, have you seen the Thames "Hollywood" miniseries from 1980, hosted by James Mason? I am so obsessed with that right now!

I Stalk Mina · April 10, 2011, 10:58:28 PM

Quote from: monsterphile on April 10, 2011, 08:17:20 PM
Another great song. It was not only catchy, but haunting as well. Keep on truckin'.

Rob

Thanks, Rob, man. Keep truckin' I shall!

Wich2 · April 11, 2011, 10:46:46 AM

The "Hollywood" series is the template for such; it made the new series covering some of the same subject by TCM last year look like dishwater!

And Brownlow's work beyond that is foundational, too. I had the honor to say hi to him, & have him sign my "Parade" (isn't it great, Scat?), in the lobby at RCMH just after the "Napoleon" re-premeire.

-Craig

I Stalk Mina · April 11, 2011, 05:12:41 PM

Quote from: Wich2 on April 11, 2011, 10:46:46 AM
The "Hollywood" series is the template for such; it made the new series covering some of the same subject by TCM last year look like dishwater!

And Brownlow's work beyond that is foundational, too. I had the honor to say hi to him, & have him sign my "Parade" (isn't it great, Scat?), in the lobby at RCMH just after the "Napoleon" re-premeire.

-Craig

You are so right, Craig. I was greatly looking forward to that TCM series. It was a disappointment. Everything, the overall presentation... considering the material TCM has at it's disposal! They didn't need to rely on interviews with children and grandchildren - dig up actual interview footage with the figures in question!

Thames' "Hollywood", is perfect. Awesome James Mason narration, extended footage (not just clips) plus interviews with the people who were actually THERE! I picked up a dvd bootleg set on iOffer, and I can pop in any disk at any time and know I'll enjoy it!

Scatter · April 11, 2011, 09:36:01 PM

Quote from: I Stalk Mina on April 10, 2011, 10:57:48 PM
As a whole, I want to complete a minimum 10 song album. I have someone working on vintagequixotic.com that'll feature a Old Hollywood forum. I'd like to look into licensing - say, if someone was producing a documentary about an Old Hollywood theme, I'd like to establish myself as the go-to guy for music. Also, I'd like to perform multi-media concerts with a huge projection screen, etc... at Hollywood conventions.

Scatter, have you seen the Thames "Hollywood" miniseries from 1980, hosted by James Mason? I am so obsessed with that right now!

Stalker, that all sounds fantastic!! I want in!!

As for Brownlow's "Hollywood", I've got it as well and I just keep running it (we got it from the same source as well!). Never gets old. We are 2 of a kind my friend!!

Scatter · April 11, 2011, 09:38:44 PM

Quote from: Wich2 on April 11, 2011, 10:46:46 AM
The "Hollywood" series is the template for such; it made the new series covering some of the same subject by TCM last year look like dishwater!

And Brownlow's work beyond that is foundational, too. I had the honor to say hi to him, & have him sign my "Parade" (isn't it great, Scat?), in the lobby at RCMH just after the "Napoleon" re-premeire.

-Craig

You met Brownlow AND saw Gantz's "Napoleon" with him in attendance?? Have I mentioned that I hate you lately??

Did Kevin discuss the film afterwards?? Tell me you or someone else recorded it Craig!! Brownlow is my hero!!

I Stalk Mina · April 11, 2011, 09:48:31 PM

Quote from: Scatter on April 11, 2011, 09:36:01 PM
Stalker, that all sounds fantastic!! I want in!!

As for Brownlow's "Hollywood", I've got it as well and I just keep running it (we got it from the same source as well!). Never gets old. We are 2 of a kind my friend!!

You're "in", man!
I need help, too, 'cause now I'm faced with, "OK, how do I get this out there?"

Scatter · April 11, 2011, 09:57:06 PM

Quote from: I Stalk Mina on April 11, 2011, 09:48:31 PM
You're "in", man!
I need help, too, 'cause now I'm faced with, "OK, how do I get this out there?"

You live in Hollywood Stalker?? (if so I hate you too

). I'm stuck here in Hell's Waiting Room with all the blue hairs in South Florida. HATE IT!!

My wife and I get out to LA every chance we get (which hasn't been for 2 years now, sadly).

I Stalk Mina · April 12, 2011, 09:10:47 PM

Quote from: Scatter on April 11, 2011, 09:57:06 PM
You live in Hollywood Stalker?? (if so I hate you too ). I'm stuck here in Hell's Waiting Room with all the blue hairs in South Florida. HATE IT!!

My wife and I get out to LA every chance we get (which hasn't been for 2 years now, sadly).

No, Scatman, I'm actually 20 miles east of LA.
You're not missing much, really!

Scatter · April 12, 2011, 10:31:57 PM

Dude, we have a ball in LA. Always something to do. Ideally, I'll hit the Lottery, buy a condo above Sunset, and jet in and out on the slightest of whims from my home in Colorado.

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