Category Archives: Music

These posts deal with my eclectic taste for music

Due South

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Manoj

Back in the mid 1990′s, I was a poor university student, living on my own in Glasgow, working part time, and generally trying not to screw things up, as I was prone to doing. One day, turning on the TV, … Continue reading →

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Sideways – Citizen Cope

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Manoj

This was a song that I heard recently while watching a very funny movie called “Ghost Town”, starring the brilliant Ricky Gervais, the delectable Tea Leoni, the ever charming Greg Kinnear, and the increasingly funny Aasif Mandvi (watch The Daily … Continue reading →

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Music in the movies, and on TV

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Manoj

I like movies and TV shows. Anyone who knows me knows this. I also like music. So, this post is going to be a combination of both! Or rather than a combination, it’s about the existence of one within the … Continue reading →

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Another song!

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Manoj

So my friend Bejoy showed this to me last Friday night, and I couldn’t help but feel sorry for this gentleman, as he obviously doesn’t know that he is being recorded. Having said that, it is one of the funniest … Continue reading →

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Bulgarian Idol

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Manoj

I posted this video on my Facebook page earlier today, and I would be remiss if I didn’t post it here too. On Saturday night, my friend Strat, who happens to be Bulgarian, told me about a video on YouTube … Continue reading →

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Faith

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Manoj

While getting ready this morning, I had VH-1 Classic on, and they played a video (yes, an actual music video and not reality tv/talk shows!!!), and it was one that I hadn’t seen in a very long time. The artist … Continue reading →

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Christmas and the family reunion

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Manoj

On December 10th, my parents, along with my younger sister, flew in from London to spend Christmas and the New Year with me. Earlier this evening (24th), my younger brother flew in from London too. It’s the first time that … Continue reading →

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Watch over you

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Manoj

As I was getting ready this morning, I had the TV on, and for once, VH-1 was actually playing music! No, I am not “yanking your crank” – there really was music on VH-1. Don’t worry, I checked MTV and … Continue reading →

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Lost

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Manoj

The TV program “Lost” is a worldwide sensation. Most of my friends at work are big fans, but I’ve never been a fan. Actually, I should clarify that – it’s not that I am not a fan, it’s just that … Continue reading →

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Jesse Cook

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Manoj

My cousin has often touted the virtues of Jesse Cook – while I have liked his music, I must admit that I haven’t listened to as much as he has. One of the earliest songs that I have ever heard … Continue reading →

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