...From the United States classic to global fun...
Happy New Year's Eve
(well, many years later)
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Friday, December 29, 2023
The Day After - Keyboards
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- Keyboards and MDI -
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Keyboards-and-MIDI-2666
- Digital Pianos -
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Digital-Pianos--2690
- Personal Keyboards -
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Personal-Keyboards--2698
- Synthesizers and Workstations -
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Synthesizers-and-Workstations--2704
Thursday, December 28, 2023
The Day After - zZounds Acoustic & Electronic Drums
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- Acoustic Drum Sets -
zZounds Brand Shoutouts -
Yamaha
Tama
- Electronic Drum Sets -
zZounds Brand Shoutouts -
Roland
Alesis
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The Day After - zZounds Bass Guitars
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- Electric Bass Guitars -
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Electric-Bass-Guitars--2407
As well as Gibson, Fender, and Epiphone.
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
The Day After - zZounds Electric & Acoustic Guitars
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Artist Signature Gear
- Electric Guitars -
zZounds Brand Shoutouts -
Epiphone
Fender
- Acoustic Guitars -
zZounds Brand Shoutouts -
Taylor
Breedlove
Martin
Gibson
Monday, December 25, 2023
26 Popular Traditional Christmas Carols w Festive Art by Thomas Kinkade
December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas - Happy Holidays
Sunday, December 24, 2023
Merry Christmas Eve
On this Merry Christmas Eve, I thought I would share the sentiment in global words. My only known heritage is German and English, so I will share words in German. My mother was adopted at birth, so the only words I can share are in Italian and Swedish - my grandfather was pure Italian and my grandmother was pure Swedish. (Both were American born.)
English - Merry Christmas 2023
German - Frohe Weihnachten 2023
Italian - Buon Natale 2023
Swedish - God Jul 2023
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English - I love you, Grandma. ... I love you Grandpa.
Swedish - Jag alskar dig, MorMor.
Italian - Ich liebe dich, Opa.
...and a Happy New Year...
Saturday, December 23, 2023
London Symphony Orchestra - Christmas Classics 🎄 Christmas Songs 2023 (F...
December 23, 2023
Day 23 of the 25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Friday, December 22, 2023
Cozy Christmas Ambience 2024 🎁 Instrumental Christmas Music with Crackin...
December 22, 2023
Day 22 of the 25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Christmas Eve / Sarajevo (Timeless Version) (...
December 21, 2023
Day 21 of the 25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Last Minute Holiday Gift - Novice & Pro Musicians
December 20, 2023
Day 20 of the 25 Days of Christmas - Set List
zZounds Gift Certificate
$25 ... $50 ... $75 ... $100 ... $150 ... $200 ... $250
$300 ... $400 ... $500 ... $1,000
- Link -
(Affiliate disclosure applies)
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Michael Bublé - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas [Official HD]
December 19, 2023
Day 19 of the 25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Monday, December 18, 2023
Leon Redbone & Zooey Deschanel - Baby, It's Cold Outside
December 18, 2023
Day 18 of the 25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Sunday, December 17, 2023
1951 Louis Prima - Shake Hands With Santa Claus
December 17, 2023
Day 17 of the 25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Michael Bublé - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town [Official HD]
December 16, 2023
Day 16 of the 25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Friday, December 15, 2023
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer With Lyrics | Christmas Songs and Carols
December 15, 2023
Day 15 of the 25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Michael Bublé - Jingle Bells (ft. The Puppini Sisters) [Official HD]
December 14, 2023
Day 14 of the 25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Nat King Cole - Deck The Halls (Lyric Video)
December 13, 2023
Day 13 of the 25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Michael Bublé - It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas [Official HD...
December 12, 2023
Day 12 of the 25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Monday, December 11, 2023
Pennies From Heaven - (Elf Soundtrack)
December 11, 2023
Day 11 of the 25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Michael Bublé - Winter Wonderland [Official HD]
December 10, 2023
Day 10 of the 25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Friday, December 8, 2023
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Sleigh Ride / Santa Claus Party - Ferrante and Teicher (feat. Les Baxter)
December 7, 2023
Day 7 of the 25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The Nutcracker Suite Full Album Tchaikovsky
December 6, 2023
Day 6 of the 25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
25 Days of Christmas - Day 5
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December 5, 2023
25 Days of Christmas - Set List
- When stuck for the perfect zZounds gift -
Will they like an electric guitar or acoustic guitar?
Will they like a bass guitar?
Will they like electric drums or acoustic drums?
Will they like personal keyboards or digital pianos?
Do they have a preferred brand?
If your response to any or all of the questions above is "I really don't know," consider a zZounds gift certificate. Win-win for you and the recipient. You save the day and they get to choose what they like.
Gift Amounts
$25 ... $50 ... $75
$100 ... $150 ... $200 ... $250
$300 ... $400 ... $500
$1,000
Day 5 of the 25 Days of Christmas on Set List
Monday, December 4, 2023
25 Days of Christmas - Day 4
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December 4, 2023
25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Gifts for Keyboardists
Keyboards
- Gift Guide -
Beginner's Gear Guide
Newbie Personal Keyboards
Beginner Digital Pianos
zZounds Notes -
Workstations and Arranger Keyboards
Performance Synthesizers
Keyboard MIDI Controllers Buying Guide
Keyboard Accessories
Day 4 of the 25 Days of Christmas on Set List
Sunday, December 3, 2023
25 Days of Christmas - Day 3
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Electronic Drums
December 3, 2023
25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Gifts for Drummers
- Gift Guide -
- Gifts for Beginner Drummers -
zZounds Notes -
Roland V-Drums Buying Guide
Alesis Drums Buying Guide
Acoustic Drums
- 3 Piece Acoustic Drum Sets -
- 4 Piece Acoustic Drum Sets -
- 5 Piece Acoustic Drum Sets -
- 6 Piece Acoustic Drum Sets -
- 7 Piece Acoustic Drum Sets -
zZounds Notes -
Tama shout out
Yamaha shout out
Drum Kit Buying Guide
Drum Kits Under $1,000
Day 3 of the 25 Days of Christmas on Set List
Saturday, December 2, 2023
25 Days of Christmas - Day 2
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December 2, 2023
25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Gifts for Bassists
Bass Guitars
- Gift Guide -
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/gift-guide-bass/45
Beginner's Gear Guide
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/Beginners-Gear-Guide-Bass/21
- Overall -
4 String Basses
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--4-String-Electric-Bass-Guitars--2408
5 String Basses and Up
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--5-String-or-More-Electric-Bass-Guitars--2409
Fretless Electric Basses
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Fretless-Electric-Basses--5007
Left Handed Basses
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Left-Handed-Bass-Guitars--2410
Signature Model Basses
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Signature-Moddel-Basses--5061
All Electric Bass Guitars
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Electric-Bass-Guitars--2407
zZounds shout outs - Fender Vintera II, Spector, Epiphone
zZounds Note - Bass Buying Guide
Day 2 of the 25 Days of Christmas on Set List
Friday, December 1, 2023
25 Days of Christmas - Day 1
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December 1, 2023
25 Days of Christmas - Set List
Gifts for Guitarists
Electric Guitars
- Gift Guide -
- Gifts for Beginner Guitarists -
Electric Guitar Packs
- Gifts for Advanced Guitarists -
(Refer to the Gift Guide link.)
- Overall -
Electric Guitars - 6 String
Electric Guitars - 7 String
Electric Guitars - 8 String
Electric Guitars - 9 String
Electric Guitars - 12 String
Left-Handed Electric Guitars
Signature Model Electric Guitars
All Electric Guitars
zZounds shout outs - Gibson, Epiphone, Fender
Acoustic Guitars
- Gift Guide -
6 String Acoustic Guitars
12 String Acoustic Guitars
Left-Handed Acoustic and Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Acoustic Guitar Packs
Signature Model Acoustic Guitars
All Acoustic Guitars
zZounds Honors -
Taylor Holiday Sale
Breedlove Holiday Sale
Day 1 of the 25 Days of Christmas on Set List
Thursday, November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023 - Set List
November 30, 2023
Set List
1. Clocks
2. Where Are You Going
3. Save a Prayer
4. Over the Rainbow
5. Nothing But the Night
6. Tonight, Tonight, Tonight
7. Blue on Black
8. Touch of Grey
9. The Mummers' Dance
10. Planet Earth
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Seinfeld farewell song (Green Day)
A collage collection of Seinfeld cast chemistry, humor, and love built over nine seasons.
A fitting way to conclude the November Freeform series.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Two for Two - Van Halen
In this final edition of the Two for Two series, I am featuring Van Halen and the songs "Eruption" and "I'll Wait."
Honors -
No. 2 in Guitar World's 100 Greatest Guitar Solos (U.S., 2009)
No. 29 in Q's 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks (UK, 2005)
No. 6 in Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks (U.S., 2008)
From sixth album, 1984
Chart position in 1984 -
No. 2 on Billboard Mainstream Rock
No. 13 on Billboard Hot 100
No. 85 on UK Singles
No. 21 on Canada Top Singles
Monday, November 27, 2023
¡¡¡Kaley Cuoco Sings The Big Bang Theory Theme Song!!!
In this concluding edition of Arts & Entertainment Cover, Kaley Cuoco is going out with a bang on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
After 12 seasons, "The Big Bang Theory" lives for an eternity as reruns on the cable network, TBS.
After 12 seasons, "The Big Bang Theory" theme song draws in new audiences and generations before, now, and future.
To the cast - Chemistry is a real science and came naturally to a set of actors whose bond and friendship is clear and lasting even if they moved on to other projects.
It all started with a big bang.
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Thanksgiving
Dear readers and passersby,
In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, I will be off Set List through Sunday, November 26th.
I will return on Monday, November 27th.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Singin' in the Rain (Full Song/Dance - '52) - Gene Kelly - Musical Roman...
November Freeform
Did you know that Gene Kelly was running a 103 degree fever during the filming of the "Singin' In the Rain" scene?
An actor dedicated to his passion.
Truly inspired.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Two for Two - Depeche Mode
In this edition of Two for Two, I am featuring Depeche Mode and the songs "Precious" and "Personal Jesus."
"Precious" from Depeche Mode's 11th album, Playing the Angel (2006)
"Precious" released in October 2005 as lead single
No. 4 on UK Singles Chart (As of 2023. las Top 10 in the UK.)
No. 2 on Canadian Singles Chart
No. 4 on Eurochart Hot 100
No. 71 on Billboard Hot 100
No. 1 on Billboard Hot Dance Club Play
No. 1 on Billboard Hot Dance Singles Sales
No. 6 on Billboard Adult Alternative Songs
No. 23 on Billboard Modern Rock Tracks
No. 32 on Billboard Adult Top 40
No. 1 in Denmark, Hungary, Italy, Spain, and Sweden
Top 10 in Austria, Canada, Finland, Germany, Greece, and Norway
Top 40 in the Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland
No. 12 on Irish Singles Chart
Certified Gold in Germany
Lead single from Depeche Mode's 7th album, Violator (1990
No. 13 on UK Singles Chart
No. 28 on Billboard Hot 100
First Gold-certified single in the U.S.
Certified Gold in Denmark, Portugal, and the UK (as well)
Certified Denmark in Italy
No. 368 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (2004)
Monday, November 20, 2023
Arts & Entertainment Cover
In the launch edition of Arts & Entertainment Cover, stars in the golden age of Hollywood danced in seamless time to 21st Century "Uptown Funk" music. The experience is intriguing as if the song actually aired in the early 20th Century.
Fast forward to the song actually airing in live performances, music video production, and the inspiration for flash dance mobs seeing who can impress the most.
For example, consider the cast of "The Big Bang Theory" tapping into a lively groove.
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Set List Sunday Favorite
In this edition of Set List Sunday Favorite, my personal favorite is:
Weekly's Best - Special Edition
As a refresher, the post featured sample signature model acoustic guitars backed by names such as Johnny Cash, Slash, Eric Clapton, Jeff Bridges, Garth Brooks, and Elvis Presley.
The special edition was meant to highlight zZounds as an affiliate noted long ago and the acoustic guitar used in the concluding series scenes of "Friends" and "The Big Bang Theory."
In this way, Set List was just about music...the defining reason for the blog.
Therefore, my Set List Sunday Favorite is a special edition bringing a music website back to where it started - music.
Always,
Play it!
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Fashmuse Saturday
In the launch edition of Fashmuse Saturday, I split the one word into two so the grammar would make sense - Fashmuse into fashion and music.
In this edition of Fashmuse Saturday, I am featuring mystic jewels and mysterious ways.
Get it?
Let's try Cents of Style.
Discount code - HOVIS20
Embrace The Phase Necklace
Moon & Stars Necklace
Let's try Pura Vida.
Discount code - LAURENHOVIS20
12 Day Advent Box
8 Night Advent Box
The mystic pearl moon and sparkling night stars define a sky to universe that is forever mysterious in exploration. There will always be so much to consider and study.
Mysterious ways indeed.
Friday, November 17, 2023
Weekly's Best - Special Edition
Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made at no cost to you.
Where Fridays are dedicated to reader favorites from throughout the week, I am opting for a special edition of Weekly's Best...an edition once common now rare.
Consider zZounds -
Acoustic Guitars
Overall
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Acoustic-Guitars--2561
Signature Model Acoustic Guitars
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Signature-Model-Acoustic-Guitars--5059
Signature samples -
Martin DX Johnny Cash Acoustic-Electric Guitar
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--MRTDXJOHNNYCASH
Epiphone Slash J-45 Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--EPIEISLASHJ45
Martin 000-28EC Eric Clapton Auditorium Acoustic Guitar with Case
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--MRT00028EC.
Breedlove Jeff Bridges Oregon Dreadnought Concerto CE Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Bag)
https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--BREORCO04ECTakamine GB7C Garth Brooks Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)
Gibson Elvis Presley SJ-200 Jumbo Acoustic-Electric Guitar (with Case)
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Wedding Bells
In November 2011, wedding bells chimed in Santa Monica, California. The bride - Rebecca. The groom - my father. I was unable to attend so I thought I would dedicate this post to him and her.
"Rolling in the Deep" by Adele was the best-performing single in 2011, reaching No. 1 on Billboard Year End Hot 100.
21 by Adele was off and on the No. 1 album on Billboard 200 and sold 5 million copies.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Adele was named Top Pop Artist of 2011.
Adele clearly defined 2011 (and to date). The only other artist I would include in this post is Sting and his romantic ballad "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You."
Cover by Lady Gaga - 2014 Kennedy Center Honors
And so it goes -