tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67544171930953837252011-11-27T15:46:03.543-08:00Cocktail pop, lounge music and spy jazz make even the most boring tasks seem enjoyable. Listen to cool jazzy tunes (and the occasional lame, work safe joke) from within your cubicle, office or dungeon. It's prozac for your ears - TriviaCompanion!Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.comBlogger216125http://www.triviacompanion.com/img/rss-box-logo-dark.jpgtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-82255252997635684192011-04-04T17:49:00.000-07:002011-04-04T17:56:47.035-07:002011-04-04T17:56:47.035-07:00<p>We're in the middle of upgrading the server. The old one was getting a little out-dated. </p> <p> For the moment, this means there are TWO streams, a private one (which will be phased out) and a new one. As this is based on DNS (stream.triviacompanion.com) the changes should be transparent for most of you. </p> <p> The old server will be disconnected very shortly, which may cause some people to become disconnected. If this happens to you, please keep trying. </p> <p> Sorry for any inconveniences, please contact us via facebook or this blog if you have any problems. (this also involves breaking email and several other things it may difficult to contact us using the contact form or email)</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-8225525299763568419?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/1sNlEcrTrv8" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2011/04/new-server.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-748351203658404262011-03-11T04:49:00.000-08:002011-03-11T04:51:43.565-08:002011-03-11T04:51:43.565-08:00Due to the tsunami event, triviacompanion will be running the news MUCH more frequently. This is only temporary, unless people want the news more frequently. We hope you're safe.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-74835120365840426?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/VS3gCzcacyo" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2011/03/temporarily-running-more-news.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-7479958089305398572011-03-05T00:40:00.000-08:002011-03-05T00:42:24.573-08:002011-03-05T00:42:24.573-08:00<p> Hope you're having a swingin' weekend!</p> <p> Check out the new website improvements, we've incorporated a voting system, now you can vote on the songs you like, or, vote against the songs you don't! </p> <h2>New Tracks</h2> <ul> <li>Percy Faith - Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You</li> <li>Laurie Johnson Orchestra - My Favourite Things</li> <li>Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly With His Song (Remastered Version)</li> <li>King Sisters - Easy To Love</li> <li>The Mexicali Brass - Song Of The Volga Boatman</li> <li>Enoch Light - Put A Little Love In Your Heart</li> <li>John Barry - The James Bond Theme</li> <li>Ray Conniff - The Way You Look Tonight</li> <li>Nelson Riddle - Magic Moments</li> <li>Leonard Nimoy - Mission Impossible</li> <li>Pete Moore Orchestra - Mas Que Nada</li> <li>Chaquito and the Quedo Brass - Milord</li> <li>Ray Conniff - I'll See You In My Dreams</li> </ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-747995808930539857?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/Sug54zk336o" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2011/03/roberta-flack-spy-jazz-and-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-91209966599205692402011-02-28T20:20:00.000-08:002011-02-28T20:21:32.945-08:002011-02-28T20:21:32.945-08:00<p> Hope everyone is having a great week! </p> <h2>New Tracks</h2> <ul> <li>John Schroeder - Name Of The Game</li> <li>Joe Loss &amp; His Orchestra - Soul Bossa Nova</li> <li>Piero Piccioni - Amanda's Train</li> <li>Bob Crewe Generation - Theme For A Lazy Girl</li> <li>Nancy Wilson - Wave</li> <li>Fantabulous Strings - Pink Panther</li> <li>Andre Previn - Salty Sophie</li> <li>John Barry &amp; His Orchestra - The Ipcress File</li> <li>Della Reese - Blue Skies.mp3</li> <li>International Sudio Group - Singing Surf - Theme to Junkin</li> <li>Herb Alpert &amp; The Tijuana Brass - More And More Amor</li> <li>Lena Horne - Poka Dots and Moonbeams</li> </ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-9120996659920569240?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/aSgGhs4kT68" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2011/02/pink-panther-spy-jazz-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-29355377340842922472011-02-26T19:11:00.000-08:002011-02-26T19:13:27.804-08:002011-02-26T19:13:27.804-08:00<p>Hope you're having a nice weekend! (Can't wait for the beach eh?) </p><h2>New Tracks</h2><li>Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love (Remastered Version)</li> <li>The Mexicali Brass - Thunderball</li> <li>John Schroeder - Theme From The Persuaders</li> <li>Strings For Pleasure - I'll Never Fall In Love Again</li> <li>The Young Lovers - Carmen</li> <li>Stan Reynolds - Downtown</li> <li>Percy Faith - For Once In My Life</li> <li>The Brass Ring - The Disadvantages Of You</li> <li>Ronnie Aldrich and His Two Pianos - Popcorn</li> <li>Nelson Riddle - Lisbon Antigua</li> <li>Johnny Mann Singers - Like To Get To Know You</li> <li>Al Caiola - A Taste Of Honey</li><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-2935537734084292247?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/ERZjq5uQS78" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2011/02/roberta-flack-carmen-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-41718914589403129202011-02-22T17:30:00.000-08:002011-02-22T17:34:51.140-08:002011-02-22T17:34:51.140-08:00<p>Hope your week is going well, can't wait for spring! (will it <i>ever</i> get here?</p><p> </p><h2>New Tracks</h2> <li>Roberta Flack &amp; Donny Hathaway - Where Is The Love (Remastered Version)</li> <li>Pete Moore Orchestra - Chiba Do Brasil</li> <li>The Mike Samms Singers - Something's Gotta Give</li> <li>Arthur Lyman - Moanin'</li> <li>Ronald Stein - The Car Chase</li> <li>Ted Heath &amp; His Orchestra - Out Of Nowhere</li> <li>George Shearing - Autumn Leaves</li> <li>Nelson Riddle - Night Lights</li> <li>Laurie Johnson Orchestra - It's Love</li> <li>The Tony Hatch Orchestra - Call Me</li> <li>Andre Kostenlanetz - Desafinado</li> <li>Shirley Bassey - Let There Be Love</li><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-4171891458940312920?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/xzXDgGZTQ1g" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2011/02/roberta-flack-arthur-lyman-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-67774478004589118982011-02-21T11:24:00.000-08:002011-02-21T11:27:53.203-08:002011-02-21T11:27:53.203-08:00<p> Hope you're not burried in snow! it has been one crazy winter here in Minnesota, this was the year to have a snow blower. Hope your week is going well. </p><p>We're always looking for feedback, let us know how we're doing! now would be a good time to mention, you can donate to triviacompanion <span style="font-style: italic;">without</span> spending any money. (of course, a little cash goes a long way too!) </p> <h2>New Tracks</h2> <li>Andy Williams - So Nice</li> <li>Johnny Dankworth - Tomorrow's World</li> <li>David Rose and his Orchestra - Four Twenty AM</li> <li>Pete Winslow &amp; The King Sized Brass - I Love Paris</li> <li>Roy Budd - Bossa Nova U.S.A.</li> <li>Sydney Dale Orchestra - The Brass'illian Band - TV Interval Music</li> <li>Nelson Riddle - I Get Along Without You Very Well</li> <li>Earl Grant - Black Coffee</li> <li>Norrie Paramor &amp; The Midland Radio Orchestra - Dance In The Old Fashioned Way</li> <li>The Mike Samms Singers - Things Are Swingin</li> <li>Ray Conniff - I've Got You Under My Skin</li> <li>Robert Gaulet - What A Wonderful World</li><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-6777447800458911898?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/TDOYoBgEwyw" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2011/02/bossa-nova-nelson-riddle-and-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-62526765421418146642011-02-19T12:29:00.000-08:002011-02-19T12:34:11.707-08:002011-02-19T12:34:11.707-08:00The weather has been gradually warming up, I hope it's warm and comfortable wherever you are! Some more music for your weekend enjoyment, including an interesting version of Up Up and Away, some spy jazz, vocals, mellow music from Percy Faith, something for everyone, enjoy! <h2>New Tracks</h2> <li>John Barry - On Her Majesty's Secret Service</li> <li>Percy Faith - Theme From A Summer Place</li> <li>Pete Winslow &amp; The King Sized Brass - Up, Up &amp; Away</li> <li>The Mike Samms Singers - This Could Be The Start Of Something Big</li> <li>Nelson Riddle - I'll Get By</li> <li>Pete Moore Orchestra - Sweet Water</li> <li>Ted Heath and his Music - Love Me Tonight</li> <li>David Rose and his Orchestra - Waltz Of The Bubbles</li> <li>Andre Penazzi Organ/Andre Penazzi, Organ - Samba Da Madrugada</li><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-6252676542141814664?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/X_rDTK9nqV8" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2011/02/up-up-and-away-in-my-beautiful-balloon.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-1491388797377938782011-02-17T04:05:00.000-08:002011-02-17T04:09:05.218-08:002011-02-17T04:09:05.218-08:00Some more music for your enjoyment, including another rendition of "I Say a Little Prayer" by Paul Mauriat. Did you know you can donate to triviacompanion <span style="font-weight: bold;">without</span> spending any money? it's true! we're always looking for help! <h2>New Tracks</h2> <li>Laurie Johnson Orchestra - It's A Raggy Waltz</li> <li>The Anita Kerr Quartet - Charade</li> <li>Alberto Baldan Bembo - tropical club</li> <li>Ray Anthony - Chop Sticks</li> <li>Paul Mauriat - I Say A Little Prayer</li> <li>Garry Blake Orchestra - Soul Coaxing</li><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-149138879737793878?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/kuZRXOcM0ho" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2011/02/ray-anthony-laurie-johnson-and-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-39702779883652705002011-02-15T22:10:00.000-08:002011-02-15T22:43:45.303-08:002011-02-15T22:43:45.303-08:00It's been awhile since the last post, but that doesn't mean we haven't added some music! <h2>New Tracks</h2> <li>Cy Pane and his Orchestra - Dr Who</li> <li>The Tony Hatch Orchestra - Call Me</li> <li>Ted Heath and his Music - Love Me Tonight</li> <li>Joe Loss &amp; His Orchestra - Soul Bossa Nova</li> <li>Ted Heath &amp; His Orchestra - Cherokee</li> <li>Cyril Stapleton and his Orchestra - Hello Dolly</li> <li>Chaquito and the Quedo Brass - A Walk In The Black Forest</li> <li>Mitchell Ayers Orchestra - Cheek To Cheek</li> <li>Gerry Mulligan - Feeling Good</li> <li>The Lou Stein Trio - Glad</li> <li>Mark Duval And His Music - The Loner</li> <li>Roy Budd - A Man And A Woman</li> <li>Mel Torme - Puttin' on the Ritz</li> <li>King Sisters - Sweet And Slow</li> <li>Canto Xpresso - Tante Tempo (Romanca vocal jazz mix)</li> <li>Garry Blake Orchestra - I'm Gonna Walk Out</li><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-3970277988365270500?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/GRxSdxTw0OQ" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2011/02/doctor-who-for-your-bachelor-pad.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-23354180971486586822010-07-12T05:36:00.000-07:002010-07-12T05:38:27.101-07:002010-07-12T05:38:27.101-07:00<p> Hope you had a great weekend! we had sort of hit and miss, storms a few miles away, but sunny skies here! Spent most of the weekend looking for projects to do, haven't had much luck. If you know anyone who is hiring perl programmers and general linux/freebsd folk, I'd sure like to hear from you! </p> <p> A mix of female vocals, spy jazz and other fun stuff for your monday morning get up and go. I'm rather fond of <i>Around The World</i>, by Chaquito and the Quedo Brass. </p> <h2>New Tracks</h2> <ul> <li>Piero Piccioni - tremendous stars</li> <li>Mario Migliardi - Splowg's</li> <li>King Sisters - Imagination</li> <li>Ray Anthony - Deep River</li> <li>Geoff Love Orchestra - Theme From The French Connection</li> <li>Chaquito and the Quedo Brass - Around The World</li> <li>European Sound Stage Orchestra - Leisure Complex</li> <li>Norrie Paramor and his Orchestra - Theme From New Scotland Yard</li> <li>Nicola Conte - il cerchio rosso</li> </ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-2335418097148658682?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/w_QWr5ppISE" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2010/07/let-spy-jazz-continue.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-67589583322376481402010-07-07T13:24:00.000-07:002010-07-07T13:46:29.120-07:002010-07-07T13:46:29.120-07:00<p> The week is 1/2 over, good news if you're waiting for the weekend! </p> <p> Some more groovy spy jazz, including another version of Hawaii Five-0 and a couple tracks from Joanie Sommers. Hope your week is going well! </p> <p> While I have your attention, please <b>feel free</b> to drop us a line once in awhile, let us know what kind of music you like and, if you're sick of hearing a certain song, let us know! (after-all, how are we supposed to know what your music tastes are if you don't tell us?) </p> <h2>New Tracks</h2> <ul> <li>Les and Larry Elgart - Music To Watch Girls By</li> <li>Joanie Sommers - I Could Have Danced All Night</li> <li>Leonhardt and his Orchestra - Soul Of A City - Theme to The Unforgettable</li> <li>Stephane Grappelli &amp; Yehudi Mehuhin - The Continental</li> <li>Ray Anthony - Anne Laurie</li> <li>Bill Berry Quartet - Almost Like Being in Love</li> <li>Francesco De Masi - Gordon Blues</li> <li>Norrie Paramor and his Orchestra - Hawaii Five-0</li> <li>Joanie Sommers - Watching The World Go By</li> <li>John Schroeder - The Troubleshooters</li> <li>The Brass Impact Orchestra - Tequila</li> <li>Chaquito and the Quedo Brass - String Of Pearls</li> </ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-6758958332237648140?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/EkTxZ8wIg3s" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2010/07/music-to-watch-girls-by-and-watch.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-818688427309873092010-07-05T07:07:00.000-07:002010-07-05T07:09:23.052-07:002010-07-05T07:09:23.052-07:00<p> Hope everyone had a good weekend, we had a lot of fireworks going off all directions here. I kind of felt sorry for the rabbits living in my area, not sure what they thought of all this racket! </p> <p> Continuing with the spy jazz, the Pandora Orchestra brings you "Eurocrat", The Tony Hatch Singers with a nice version of "A Man and a Woman" (with lyrics), a really singing tune from the Brass Impact Orchestra, with Goin' Someplace. </p> <h2>New Tracks</h2> <ul> <li>Tony Hatch Singers - A Man And A Woman</li> <li>The Brass Impact Orchestra - Goin' Someplace</li> <li>The Pandora Orchestra - Eurocrat</li> <li>Ron Goodwin and his Orchestra - Walk On By</li> <li>Pete Moore Orchestra - Route 66</li> <li>John Gregory - Love Is Blue</li> <li>Pete Moore Orchestra - Natalie</li> </ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-81868842730987309?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/dr1prjWrHtY" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2010/07/more-spy-jazz-route-66-and-man-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-91335492519932330592010-07-03T23:12:00.000-07:002010-07-03T23:13:37.960-07:002010-07-03T23:13:37.960-07:00<p> Happy Canada Day!! We were going to do something special to celebrate it, but it seems my network setup here sort of had different ideas... </p> <p> We've had a request for <b>more spy jazz</b> and I couldn't agree more! So we've added another version of Peter Gunn along with Men on the Move, and the F.B.I Theme. Hopefully more spy jazz will surface, but, being <i>spies and all</i>, that type of music is good at hiding! </p> <h2>New Tracks</h2> <ul> <li>Herb Alpert &amp; The Tijuana Brass - Casino Royale</li> <li>Keith Mansfield - Men on the Move</li> <li>John Evans - Gualione</li> <li>Ole Jensen And His Music - Daisy Bird</li> <li>Pete Moore Orchestra - A Girl Is A Girl</li> <li>John Evans and the Big Band - Peter Gunn</li> <li>Don Lusher - Moonlight Serenade</li> <li>The Brass Impact Orchestra - On My Mind</li> <li>Phil Tate and the Windjammers - Lucy</li> <li>John Evans and the Big Band - Habanera</li> <li>The Brass Impact Orchestra - Let's Get Away From It All</li> <li>Norrie Paramor and his Orchestra - F.B.I. Theme</li> </ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-9133549251993233059?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/R-KhFEtZ4Lo" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2010/07/herb-alpert-and-more-spy-jazz.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-43235681414011615182010-06-26T14:24:00.000-07:002010-06-26T14:27:22.530-07:002010-06-26T14:27:22.530-07:00<p> Ah, good old summer in Minnesota.. hopefully this update will be complete before the next batch of storms forces me to shut everything down and hide in the basement again. (I've been trying to move for some time now.. if you know anyone hiring... outside of Minnesota... drop me a line!) </p> <p> Some more from the King Sisters, a classic from Herb Alpert and a really up-beat track from the Brass Impact Orchestra. Enjoy! </p> <h2>New Tracks</h2> <ul> <li>Garry Blake Orchestra - La Playa</li> <li>Ron Goodwin and his Orchestra - I Say A Little Prayer</li> <li>Phil Tate and the Windjammers - Delilah</li> <li>King Sisters - Early Autumn</li> <li>Lisa Ono - Samba de Verao</li> <li>Herb Alpert &amp; The Tijuana Brass - A Banda</li> <li>Chaquito and the Quedo Brass - Swiss Miss</li> <li>Pete Moore Orchestra - Wichita Lineman</li> <li>The Brass Impact Orchestra - Song Of India</li> </ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-4323568141401161518?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/iXxqXszwjLM" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2010/06/whichita-lineman-king-sisters-and-music.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-25572904859638291932010-06-24T17:39:00.000-07:002010-06-24T17:45:31.537-07:002010-06-24T17:45:31.537-07:00<p> Hope everyone has had a great week, getting ready for friday! </p> <p> According to <a href="http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100613/D9GAHQGO0.html">This story</a> drive-thru food can lead to aggressive behavior, either that or wendy's is a <b>terrible</b> place to work! </p> <p> Some new music for the start of your weekend, friday counts as the start, doesn't it? including a really wild rendition of the Star Trek theme, as well as some really hoppin' music from the Laurie Johnson Orchestra and Jack Hawkins. </p> <h2>New Tracks</h2> <ul> <li>Joanie Sommers - You Can't Go Home Again</li> <li>The Brass Impact Orchestra - The Japanese Sandman</li> <li>Chaquito and the Quedo Brass - Brazil</li> <li>Piero Piccioni - Easy Lovers</li> <li>Mel Torme - Hi-Fly</li> <li>Garry Blake Orchestra - Change Feet</li> <li>The Singers Unlimited - Put Your Dreams Away</li> <li>Mitchell Ayers Orchestra - Mimi</li> <li>Laurie Johnson Orchestra - Baubles, Bangles and Beads</li> <li>Jack Hawkins, His Orchestra - Hawaii Five-0 Theme</li> <li>Cy Pane and his Orchestra - Star Trek</li> </ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-2557290485963829193?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/kitiridW5SU" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2010/06/star-trek-laurie-johnson-orchestra.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-47422711591956414402010-06-22T16:34:00.000-07:002010-06-22T16:35:26.728-07:002010-06-22T16:35:26.728-07:00<p> Good news for shallow future mothers who want to have <a href="http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/press/beautifulpeoplecom-launches-virtual-sperm-bank,1351984.html"> beautiful children</a>, it seems the website <i>BeautifulPeople.com</i> has launched a virtual bank of genetic material, it's a shallow and crazy world out there. </p> <p> Hope your week is going smoothly, and that if you have children, they are not only beautiful, but actually capable of having a thought, or two. </p> <h2>New Tracks</h2> <ul> <li>Phil Tate and the Windjammers - Sunny</li> <li>Laurie Johnson Orchestra - Call Me Irresponsible</li> <li>Ron Goodwin and his Orchestra - Do You Know The Way To San Jose</li> <li>John Gregory - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head</li> <li>Chaquito and the Quedo Brass - Witchcraft</li> <li>Canto Xpresso - Mas Que Nada (Samba jazz mix)</li> </ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-4742271159195641440?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/LwisxxRGMH4" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2010/06/now-would-be-shallow-moms-can-have.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-63189413495628288202010-06-20T23:19:00.000-07:002010-06-20T23:21:11.224-07:002010-06-20T23:21:11.224-07:00<p> Hope everyone had a great weekend, some more music to help you forget you're at work this Monday morning. (or, if you're unemployed, help you forget about it :-) ) </p> <h2>New Tracks</h2> <ul> <li>Laurie Johnson Orchestra - Bali Ha'</li> <li>The Singers Unlimited - Deep Purple</li> <li>Orchestra Copacabana - Solamente Una Vez</li> <li>Piero Piccioni - Italia Vista Dal Cielo (Lombardia)</li> <li>Mitchell Ayers Orchestra - Put On A Happy Face</li> <li>Lisa Ono - Edmundo (In the Mood)</li> <li>Joao Donato / Wanda Sa - Minha Saudade</li> </ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-6318941349562828820?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/mMMYkh7J64U" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2010/06/monday-morning-orchestra-have-good-week.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-4518306038400567702010-06-18T19:24:00.000-07:002010-06-18T19:25:21.166-07:002010-06-18T19:25:21.166-07:00<p> Some music from Frank Sinatra with Learning the Blues, also some more from Quincy Jones (and several more.) </p> <p> A cool Brazil tune from Joanie Sommers with "Quiet Nights", the Garry Blake Orchestra with "The Odd Couple" theme, and "Two Note Samba". A musical variation of "Wives and Lovers". </p><p> You know, I don't really care for the lyrics of <i>Wives &amp; Lovers</i>, seems a bit sexist for our current enlightened era, but I do like the music behind it and I hope you enjoy it as I do. </p> <p> Hope everyone has a <b>great</b> weekend! </p> <h2>New Tracks</h2> <ul> <li>Orchestra Copacabana - Hernando's Hideaway</li> <li>Joanie Sommers - Quiet Nights</li> <li>Garry Blake Orchestra - The Odd Couple</li> <li>Stephane Grappelli &amp; Yehudi Mehuhin - Puttin' on the Ritz</li> <li>Frank Sinatra - Learning The Blues</li> <li>Mitchell Ayers Orchestra - Wives &amp; Lovers</li> <li>Quincy Jones - Abso-Bleedin'-Lutely</li> <li>Garry Blake Orchestra - Two Note Samba</li> </ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-451830603840056770?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/dkJVm5mNd7w" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2010/06/frank-sinatra-and-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-40683349064613851152010-06-16T00:48:00.000-07:002010-06-16T00:49:47.621-07:002010-06-16T00:49:47.621-07:00<p> Happy Wednesday! finally stopped raining. Hope you like the music from Honey West, here's another track from Joseph Mullendore, &qiot;Bolero". </p> <h2>New Tracks</h2> <ul> <li>Anita Kerr - Love</li> <li>Riz Ortolani - Golden Gate Bridge</li> <li>Lee Selmoco Orchestra - Blue Media</li> <li>King Sisters - You're My Thrill</li> <li>Piero Piccioni - I Cavalli</li> <li>Billy May &amp; His Orchestra - Once Again</li> <li>Joseph Mullendore - Bolero</li> <li>Jerry Fielding - It's Not Unusual</li> </ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-4068334906461385115?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/dNnmoUsTgnQ" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2010/06/music-from-honey-west.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-31199625643002227492010-06-12T19:31:00.000-07:002010-06-12T19:32:42.920-07:002010-06-12T19:32:42.920-07:00<h2>Dangerous mission for you</h2> <p> Shoutcast changed the way they handle their categories recently, specifically, they made it impossible list under "Standards" (what, they've never heard of Frank Sinatra ?!?). </p> <p> Because of this restructuring, millions of music fans <b><i>really</i> need your help</b>, why not use the share icon on the left of the page to <i>tell others</i> about this radio station and spare them from the inhumanity that is popular, mainstream music? </p> <p> It's a tough mission, but remember, those less fortunate are <b>counting on you</b> to help them escape from dulldrum of rock &amp; country. </p> <h2>New Tracks</h2> <p> Some new tracks, including something new from Nate Collinsworth. More female vocals from Astrud Gilberto, Lena Horne, the King Sisters and some smooth tracks from Augusto Martelli and Bernardo Pisano. </p> <ul> <li>Nate Collinsworth - Blue and Deep</li> <li>King Sisters - That Old Feeling</li> <li>Lena Horne, Gabor Szabo - Watch What Happens</li> <li>Augusto Martelli - La Bikina</li> <li>Bernardo Pisano - To Jean</li> <li>Astrud Gilberto &amp; Walter Wanderley - A Certain Smile</li> </ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-3119962564300222749?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/m1Gw2ZijnJw" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2010/06/dangerous-mission.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-77297245924873518122010-06-11T17:13:00.000-07:002010-06-11T17:18:45.925-07:002010-06-11T17:18:45.925-07:00<p>Fred Bongusto with "World Of The Blues" a mellow tune I hope you'll likeas well as I do. More from Mary Rademacher, Elmer Bernstein and Johnny Mann, plus an extremely up-beat tune from the King Sisters.</p><p>How about that oil spill.... if you had the chance to talk to the head-cheese at BP,what would you tell them?</p><h2>New Tracks</h2><ul> <li>Fred Bongusto - World Of The Blues</li> <li>Mary Rademacher - Somewhere Over the Rainbow</li> <li>Elmer Bernstein - The Chase</li> <li>Johnny Mann - At Last</li> <li>King Sisters - Four Brothers</li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-7729724592487351812?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/__Cw1eC3p-c" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2010/06/elmer-bernstein-and-more-for-friday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-55257611141155004582010-05-25T12:50:00.000-07:002010-05-25T12:52:38.855-07:002010-05-25T12:52:38.855-07:00<p> It's hot and humid lately in Minnesota, hope you've got a good supply of iced tea! </p> <p> Some more from Ennio Morricone, this time not cowboy music, <i>I promise!</i> and a really cool tune from the Lee Selmoco Orchestra, with Blue Media. Some more from the King Sisters, Bernardo Pisano, Percy Faith, and Shirley Bassey -- enjoy! </p> <h2>New Tracks</h2> <ul> <li>King Sisters - Deep Purple</li> <li>Bernardo Pisano - To Jean</li> <li>Ennio Morricone - Citta' Viva</li> <li>Percy Faith - It Must Be Him</li> <li>Shirley Bassey - I'm Shooting High</li> <li>Lee Selmoco Orchestra - Blue Media</li> </ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-5525761114115500458?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/J06KqgaImZw" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2010/05/ennio-morricone-not-cowboy-music-this.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-6822629188352661812010-05-19T19:01:00.000-07:002010-05-19T19:03:16.475-07:002010-05-19T19:03:16.475-07:00<p> Some new music from Diane Michelle/Opus One Studios with "We Haven't Got a Home to Our Name", a song referencing an era in the united states when there was a housing shortage, just before the baby boom. Hope you enjoy! </p> <p> Also, Elmer Bernstein with "Santiago", from Honey West, Shirley Bassey, the King Sisters and a mellow tune from Armando Trovaioli. </p> <p> If you have any requests, lame jokes or just have something to say, please do contact us over at triviacompanion.com and leave a message, we'd be delighted to hear from you! </p> <h2>New Tracks</h2> <ul> <li>Diane Michelle - We Haven't Got a Home to Our Name</li> <li>King Sisters - What's New</li> <li>Shirley Bassey - If I Were A Bell</li> <li>Armando Trovaioli - Vivere Felice</li> <li>Elmer Bernstein - Santiago</li> </ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-682262918835266181?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/EPHX8YVMznM" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2010/05/diane-michelle-and-opus-one-studios.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754417193095383725.post-3310580772895005002010-05-14T23:47:00.000-07:002010-05-14T23:49:52.936-07:002010-05-14T23:49:52.936-07:00<p> Been a busy month here in trivialand, lots of technical issues to iron out, that sort of thing. </p><p> Hope your spring is proceeding nicely and that you don't live in any flooded areas. </p> <h2>New Tracks</h2> <ul> <li>Alvino Rey - How high the moon</li> <li>Percy Faith - Goin' Out Of My Head</li> <li>Joseph Mullendore - Silk 'N' Honey</li> <li>Piero Umiliani - L'uomo e La Citta</li> <li>Herb Alpert &amp; The Tijuana Brass - More And More Amor</li> <li>Johnny Mann; Simon Zenther - Little White Lies</li> </ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6754417193095383725-331058077289500500?l=officetang.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Spy_Jazz_n_Cocktail_Pop_for_Excitement/~4/irVLRTxSi2c" height="1" width="1"/>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10297516243968779636noreply@blogger.com0http://officetang.blogspot.com/2010/05/music-from-honey-west-and-more.html