Or, “Am I Going to Get Arrested?“, by Amanda Ameer.
Would you believe me if I told you that I received an album request from the company that apparently handles “in-flight entertainment” for…Air Force One? They asked for a CD for consideration – I’m not telling you which one. I e mailed back, “Like, the President’s plane?” ((consummate professional)), she’s like, “Yep, that’s the one!”, smiley face. “Um, yeah, I’m sure that’s fine.”
Now, I don’t think I have to spell out the comedy for you, but I can’t help but wonder:
1. The President and his people have time for in-flight entertainment?? According to The West Wing, everybody’s supposed to be working on these plane trips. Aren’t C.J. Cregg and The Press Corps on board??
2. “Which President?”
3. What other albums should I sneak into the package “for consideration”? I am overwhelmed with possibilities. If this were a blog on which people participated en masse ((sob)), I would encourage suggestions. For the time being, I think I’m going to slip in: Godspell (2008 Off-Broadway Original Cast Recording), Lucky Soul – The Great Unwanted, The King’s Singers – Gesualdo, Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday, and Margot & The Nuclear So & So’s – The Dust of Retreat. And McCain/Palin are getting Hair/Spring Awakening, respectively, if it comes to that.
Sun Ra – “Nuclear War”
How about Frank Zappa’s “We’re Only In It For the Money” or “When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Sh** Gold” by Atmosphere. Just a thought. 😉
That’s easy. Lou Harrison’s “La Koro Sutro” for the warmongers.