#EddieHolland

[victoriatheodoremusic]

This past week, I rehearsed and performed a reading of a new musical here in LA. The room was full of luminaries and legends. It was a thrill to play the songs by @gmalkin and #LisaRafel , arranged by @kimscharnberg , directed by @jeffsaver The cast and band were fantastic and I received a beautiful compliment on my playing from songwriting legend, #EddieHolland 🥰 Congratulations to everyone! #PianoDiva #OriginalMusic #MusicalTheater (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl-hldCugya/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[doomonfilm]

Review : French Exit (2021)

There is something truly special about discovering a movie you’ve not heard of, purposely avoiding promotional materials in order to go in with the purest approach possible, and then, despite years of film viewing and analysis, finding yourself truly captivated by the journey a film presents with little to no clue where the journey will leave you.  Pardon that extremely intense run-on sentence, but it best describes my experience with French Exit.

Initially, it is hard to put a finger on how one is supposed to take French Exit in, but as the story unfolds (especially in two key areas where it takes the boldest of giant steps), the idea of passive-aggressive value starts to take hold, which is a concept that mirrors the melancholy dark humor that fuels the narrative.  The boldest example of this can be found in the way that Frances Price literally sets her money up as a timer for her expiration, which is ironic considering she played life previous to our entry point in the story in a reverse manner where she assumed she’d expire before the money did.  With this new assignment to the last thing of “value” she holds (other than her son Malcolm, who she ultimately wants to be free though she never outright states it), her nonchalance towards the way she doles out the money is both alarming to us while being unburdening to Frances, which creates that rare situation in which the tension exists between onscreen characters and viewers.  With this self-appointed sense of urgency in the air, the value of everyone’s relationship dynamics and interpersonal communication is suddenly thrown under viewer examination in light of how striking Frances’ choice is.

Much like Frances marches into the unknown with a private sense of knowing, we as viewers are pushed into two moments of panic that gives us an indication of how fragile things are : Frances removing Malcolm from his school (which we later find out took place immediately after Frances was released from jail in light of her actions after discovering Frank was dead), followed by a flash-forward to her notification that Frank’s money and assets are going back to the bank (which will leave Frances and Malcolm penniless).  While not directly spelled out, Joan’s recommendation that Frances head to Paris is a subtle indicator of where Frances will end up (which is nicely tied up in the penultimate scene).  The general stillness and acceptance of these fates creates a sort of blank slate aura that somehow allows us as viewers to accept the initial baby step (and eventual forward leap) into the world of the mystic, which helps cleanly separate the story into a beautiful rise and fall.

The odd mood that the story sets is bolstered by the muted, worn-out book page look that the color-timing employs.  There are also moments of striking use of lighting, especially in the apartment, which is especially impressive in light of the fact that the production team used the cheat code of making New York and Paris the main locations.  Speaking of great locations, the interiors and the exteriors of the ship that takes Frances and Malcolm to France is also a great set piece.  The way that the extremely dark humor is balanced against very nuanced and reserved performances is an achievement in terms of strong direction, and while this film will likely not get a Best Director nod during awards season, it is worth recognizing how well Azazel Jacobs is able to walk his cast down the path.  The muted chamber-style score helps sell the dark tone while also giving the film the feel of a play in the vein of Death of a Salesman.

Michelle Pfeiffer has carved herself a long and fruitful career out of using her stunning beauty and stirring intensity to great effect in her roles, and that practice continues with French Exit, but without making it blatant, she adds in touches of despair, romantic longing and existential dread in her march towards her accepted ending.  It took me a while to peg where I recognized Lucas Hedges from (it was Mid90s), and while I wasn’t necessarily the biggest fan of how stoic and defeated he played his role for the most part, it does seem necessary, as it makes the two moments that he accepts his inner pain and sadness pop, meaning the performance was clearly a calculated choice.  Danielle Macdonald does a fabulous job of being the first indicator of where things will take us with her standoffish persona and seeming mystic ability, and when she is not around, her energy is counterbalanced by the fabulously abstract and sincere humor that emerges from Valerie Mahaffrey’s consistent scene-stealing appearances.  Isaach de Bankolé brings some additional sincerity to the table in tandem with a dose of healthy curiosity, while supporting appearances by Imogen Poots, Daniel Di Tomasso, Susan Coyne, Eddie Holland and a voice only role by Tracy Letts fill out the small but powerful ensemble cast.

I think I’m going to hold on to French Exit for a bit... I am intrigued by it, and while I really enjoyed it, I am unsure if I “get it” fully (though I did find the end very moving).  I also need to see if I’m ready to hitch my wagon to any awards season stars yet, particularly in terms of Michelle Pfeiffer for Best Actress and Danielle Macdonald for Best Supporting Actress.  I’d love to know if others out there have seen French Exit, and if so, what their thoughts were about it... I would certainly recommend it, I just don’t know for who yet.

[nasu-no-hana]

Various Artists / UA Singles Collection (1980) ユナイテッド・アーティスツの1959年から63年のシングル・コレクション。収録されているのはマーヴ・ジョンソン６曲、ファンタスティックス１曲、エディー・ホランド２曲、ファルコンズ３曲、ガーネット・ミムス２曲の全１４曲。収録曲の約半分を占めるマーヴ・ジョンソンは艷やかな���声が魅力的。ファルコンズは全曲ジョー・スタッブスがリード・ヴォーカルを担当、迫力のあるヴォーカルが素晴らしい。 #Marv Johnson#Fantastics#EddieHolland#Falconns#GarnetMimms #vinyl#vinylcollection#coverart#albumart#33rpm#lp#nowspinning#nowplaying#アナログ盤#レコード#records #soul#funk#blues#gospel#rhythmandblues#UnitedArtistsRecords#TamlaRecords#MotownRecords#1980 #miyakojima #宮古島 #coffee#コーヒー (宮古島) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzSFlw6JEjm/?igshid=10lrdo97vu926

[elrefugiodelabuenamusica]

Desire (1986)

Artista: Gene Loves Jezebel (Reino Unido)

Álbum: Discover

Año: 1986

Género: Rock, Alternativa, Independiente

Compositores: Lamont Herbert Dozier, Eddie Holland, Brian Holland, Troy Donald Jamerson, Alan Maman y Luroner Lethel Brooks

Sello: DGC Records

Letra

Sugar I've been missing you And I've been wondering, where it is you're hiding I've been a ball of fire in your arms desire And I've been wondering, where it is you're hiding

What you get is what you seek Desire What you get is what you seek Desire

Honey, I won't be kissing you 'Cause I've been wondering, where it is you're hiding I've been a ball of fire in your arms desire And I've been wondering, where it is you're hiding

What you get is what you seek Desire What you get is what you seek DesireI've had my ears to the ground, to the ground I'm just trying to find out what you're hiding What is the mystery?

What you get is what you seek Desire What you get is what you seek Desire

What you get is what you seek Desire What you get is what you seek Desire

What you get is what you seek Desire What you get is what you seek Desire

[rodtalks]

"Stop! In the Name of Love", "Baby Love", "Heat Wave" and "You Keep Me Hangin' On" are just a few of the US No. 1 singles written and produced by the songwriting production team of Holland-Dozier-Holland! Join us for a celebration of their magnificent careers on the next "Success Talks With Rodney Saulsberry" on Monday, December 18th. To subscribe and listen, click on the link in my profile. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/success-talks-with-rodney-saulsberry/id1282720748?mt=2&i=1000394554482 #hollanddozierholland #successtalkswithrodneysaulsberry #itunes #podcasts #volife #playerfm #iheartradio #ivoox #podknife #spodify #googleplay #webgram #lamontdozier #briandozier #eddieholland #motown #thefourtops #thesupremes #berrygordy #detroit #detroitmusic #marvingaye #hitsvilleusa #hitpodcast #thefunkbrothers #rayparkerjr #marywilson

[wiseblood]

Happy Birthday #EddieHolland...

[johnhmatthews]

What is The South Coast about?

THE SOUTH COAST by John H. Matthews Eddie Holland is on a leave of absence from the FBI after more than ten years in anti-terrorism. He returns home to Austin, Texas, to relax. For fun, and extra income, he takes some small detective jobs from his sister's law firm. But after a few cheating husbands and dead beat dads not paying child support, he gets a simple case that pulls him right back into the world of the FBI.

[nasu-no-hana]

Hitsville USA - The Motown Singles Collection 1959-1971 (1992) モータウン・レーベルのヒットシングル集。CD4枚組、67ページの英文ブックレットと日本語解説付き。この続編で同1972-1992というのがあるのですが、見当たらないので買いそびれていたようです。 写真2､3　nana片桐はいりに釘付け。 #SmokeyRobinson #TheTemptations TheMarvelettes #MarvinGaye EddieHolland MarryWells #DiannaRoss TheContours #StevieWonder MarthaandtheVandellas #TheSupremes #FourTops #TheJacksons #MichaelJackson #cdcollection #vinyl #vinylcollection #coverart #33rpm #lp #nowspinning #nowplaying #アナログ盤 #レコード #records #soul #funk #rhythmandblues #pop #MotownRecords #1992 #coffee #コーヒー #cat #猫 (宮古島) https://www.instagram.com/p/CImxupApFfq/?igshid=1qd66iy384dk8

[nasu-no-hana]

モータウンの歴史〜第1巻〜 The History of The Motown Sound Vol. 1 (1983) モータウン・レーベルの25周年を記念して全5集組まれた企画の最初のアンソロジー、1960年から64年までを収録。 モータウンの全盛期は1964年から67年頃だと思うのですが、それより前の時代でもほとんどが聴いたことがある有名曲というのは、さすがモータウンです。 #SmokeyRobinson #TheTemptations #TheMarvelettes #MarvinGaye EddieHolland #MarryWells #DiannaRoss TheContours #StevieWonder #MarthaandtheVandellas #TheSupremes #FourTops #vinyl #vinylcollection #coverart #33rpm #lp #nowspinning #nowplaying #アナログ盤 #レコード #records #soul #funk #rhythmandblues #pop #MotownRecords #1983 #coffee #コーヒー #cat #猫 (宮古島) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIkN7ADpV0e/?igshid=19v2by8i8eqm0