Rainy window watchings effortlessly transformed into useless blog fodder.noreply@blogger.com (Tanner M.)Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:35:33 -0500Blogger http://www.blogger.com601125http://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/en-usnovermont burlingtonCastings from a Burlington Vermont record store jerkCastings from a Burlington Vermont record store jerktanmccuin@gmail.comhttp://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/2008/02/highgate-is-dead.htmlSat, 9 Feb 2008 03:19:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18284726.post-6729116905786260523just kidding. Rather, has transmographied into it's new butterfly like form and can be foundHEREor directly here.BOOKMARK IT.LOVE IT.SAY HELLO, (and that goes double for you, mr. or ms. nevercomments)Don't come here anymore afterwords, cause nothing is going to change. This page is not unlike the empty Cocoon video case after the VHS has been removed from it's protective case and inserted into 1tanmccuin@gmail.com (Tanner M.)http://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/2008/02/blade-runner.htmlTue, 5 Feb 2008 21:52:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18284726.post-5208449645549660835Over the weekend Jenny Jay and I headed a couple blocks down the street to the Roxie, Burlington's answer to the indieplex, to see Blade Runner, on the big screen. I was giddy - Blade Runner is one of those films that i was too young to have seen in the theater, and having watched it years back now on a degenerated VHS, i was now certain i was going to see this film the way it was intended.I 3tanmccuin@gmail.com (Tanner M.)http://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/2008/02/beach-house-coming-back.htmlFri, 1 Feb 2008 10:58:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18284726.post-4691527820353153163All right, you guys. This is a combination social announcement/call to arms for all readers of Highgate and their respective circles! Some of you may recall that a couple of weeks ago, I provided you with the coolest picture you saw all day, and proceeded to go on and on about Beach House's brilliant forthcoming effort, Devotion. And if you've paid attention to anything Tanner, Jay, or I have 8tanmccuin@gmail.com (Tanner M.)http://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/2008/01/good-while-not-long-while.htmlSat, 19 Jan 2008 15:34:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18284726.post-7527671224633455129My childhood dog Bean died today. My father called me and told me that she had had three seizures this morning and was having trouble breathing so that i should come up to Highgate as soon as possible, because she needed to be put down.When i showed up to the Vets office my dad's truck was parked in front and his black lab Ebony was sitting patiently in the drivers seat. I popped Oldham into the 6tanmccuin@gmail.com (Tanner M.)http://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/2008/01/just-watch-it.htmlFri, 18 Jan 2008 14:20:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18284726.post-3934654505636496841Scientology-Awards-Show-Video---Tom-Cruise - Get Video CodeAs JB and I say, don't this just boggle tits. I don't even know where to begin - But please, for your sake, for your children's sake watch this... and laugh. Laugh harder than you've ever laughed before, for your sanities sake.Sorry for the redirect, this is the only source i could find that is still able to host this video - L Ron is 1tanmccuin@gmail.com (Tanner M.)http://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/2008/01/jennys-year-at-pictures-2.htmlWed, 16 Jan 2008 19:55:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18284726.post-1592641552886339407.) Chinjeolhan Geumjassi (Sympathy for Lady Venegeance) (2005)If I thought Buffalo '66 was original, I'm also the first to admit that it doesn't even hold a candle to Sympathy. In my book, this Korean film from director Can-wook Park is revelatory, not only for its crisp execution of cinematography, or sumptious mise-en-scene, but it's all around-ness. yes, the ever-allusive all-aroundness4tanmccuin@gmail.com (Tanner M.)http://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/2008/01/beach-house-devotion.htmlTue, 15 Jan 2008 10:22:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18284726.post-6390423934841165817This past Thursday night, the moons sadly did not line up for Aether Everywhere. Tanner and I once again ran into some, um, studio access issues, and those of you who were listening may have noticed some not-so-psychedelic, not-so-Japanese music emerging from your speakers. So no, that was not us playing Salad Days, Marie and Marie’s bowling buddies. Shudder. You’re obviously not getting 2tanmccuin@gmail.com (Tanner M.)http://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/2008/01/state-government-vs-tanner-m.htmlFri, 11 Jan 2008 17:44:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18284726.post-4802965258084451404Oh, baby where to begin... I've had a long week, just when unemployment was starting to seem a bit monotonous, i get some serious return on all the resumes i sent in, 4 interview in a week is alot for me, and involved going to old gold and buying some new clothes, you know slacks and button up shirts - instead of slacks though i bought this great pair vintage Lee stretch jeans/slacks... don't 4tanmccuin@gmail.com (Tanner M.)http://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/2008/01/hauntology.htmlWed, 2 Jan 2008 16:49:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18284726.post-9186342090811380421I was sitting with my grandmother this afternoon; she was telling me about her childhood, i forget how we got onto the subject. When she was a girl, living the town of Bedford just over the border in rural Quebec, she remembers that all the boys and all the men had gone off to war, and that in their absence she and her friends had to do some of the jobs that the boys in town more often did. She 2tanmccuin@gmail.com (Tanner M.)http://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/2008/01/happy-new-year.htmlWed, 2 Jan 2008 11:59:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18284726.post-687377377688297656From all of me at Highgate, happy new year - you can expect to see more posts starting up again any day now!3tanmccuin@gmail.com (Tanner M.)http://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/2007/12/oldy-in-mornin.htmlWed, 19 Dec 2007 10:15:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18284726.post-8148176623571126541This morning Oldham woke me up to go out, and then jumped up for a morning cuddle session. This is the way to start out a good day. He doesn't spend the night on the bed, namely because he prefers his crate, but also because he's huge now and pushes us all over the place. But damn if he isn't the biggest cuddle bug in Burlington. And when he's not cuddling he's staring thoughtfully out the 4tanmccuin@gmail.com (Tanner M.)http://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/2007/12/human-tetris.htmlTue, 18 Dec 2007 14:35:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18284726.post-7725121558799023541AHAHAHAHA HAAH AHAH AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA AHA HAHAHA!And now for my impression of what Society does to the individual.2tanmccuin@gmail.com (Tanner M.)http://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/2007/12/mommy-wow.htmlSat, 15 Dec 2007 18:20:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18284726.post-5663934772398774869The other night, I was talking with Tanner about how musicians like Keith Fullerton Whitman and Tetsu Inoue can get by using only a couple of notes because they’re the right notes. This invariably led to Tanner talking about the right notes on that big bone organ in The Goonies. (the human mind works in strange and mysterious ways. -ed) Now, whenever The Goonies is mentioned, I think of one 12tanmccuin@gmail.com (Tanner M.)http://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/2007/12/top-10-albums-of-2007.htmlFri, 14 Dec 2007 18:25:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18284726.post-20141972955074676610. The National - Boxer10. Magnolia electric Co - SojournerOk, i had to add this album in after listening to it 4 times in the last 24 hours. I've only had it for a couple of weeks, and listened to it no more than 10 times, but i think it's safe to say this album deserves a spot on this list. It's truly under stated and stately, heavy and dour, hopeful and even occasionally celebratory. And his10tanmccuin@gmail.com (Tanner M.)http://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/2007/12/neil-young-sunset-strip.htmlFri, 14 Dec 2007 11:42:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18284726.post-124691185388873218I was contacted this morning by a reader asking me to repost Neil Young's "Roll another Number" from this bootleg that came my way through pure pop a year or more ago. I figure I'll do you all one better and post the whole album.A few side notes - from what i understand and judging by the on stage banter and set list, this is a recording from the heart of Neil's infamous ditch period. The tracks 5tanmccuin@gmail.com (Tanner M.)http://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/2007/12/putin-it-to-you.htmlThu, 13 Dec 2007 16:10:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18284726.post-7220444314945912449Awesome. Take a long hard look into Puties eyes.... there's love in those eyes. I needed to come up with a blog to go with this picture, cause it was just too good to let slide. How's the holidays everyone? Good? No? Not so good? Feeling Grinchy? I gotta say - I'm feelin good. This whole unemployment bit is way cooler than i remember it being in the past. Sure i got this ever approaching 0tanmccuin@gmail.com (Tanner M.)http://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/2007/12/arthur-rackham-1867-1939.htmlTue, 11 Dec 2007 17:36:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18284726.post-6455801232159849603I was stopped cold when i stumbled upon the artwork of this man, Arthur Rackham. I'm a fan of illustrators, evidenced by my interest in graphic novels and the Gorey prints on my arm and walls. Though i'd never seen Mr. Rackham's work before, after looking through a collection of his illustrations; specifically on the piece above, i realized why i felt it familiar; Guillermo Del Toro sited 3tanmccuin@gmail.com (Tanner M.)http://highgatecenter.blogspot.com/2007/12/how-not-to-party.htmlSun, 9 Dec 2007 18:23:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18284726.post-3734302944490729054My friend Jared was nice enough to invite me to his Christmas / friend's birthday party over the weekend, unfortunately that was also the same night as the Excellent Plastic Ono cover band and the Greg Davis curated night of avant spectacular. Needless to say, it was a busy night. To top it off, Jared lives in Stowe.But like good friends JB and I piled into my truck around 9:30 and hit the road. 7tanmccuin@gmail.com (Tanner M.)