Friday, January 7, 2022


 
So did everyone have a nice New Year? This week I wanted to talk for a minute about lofi music and Artstation. As many of you know I post a lot of art from Artstation and I've been posting lofi music as well (in fact, my Song of the Week is a lofi playlist) and I've noticed that most of these lofi mixes incorporate art to set a tone. There's nothing like listening to awesome music with an image of something otherwordly. I feel like it's a neat juxtaposition and awesome how two of my favorite things just come together.     

This week I did more viewing than anything. I watched Silent Sea on Netflix and got back into Cobra Kai as well. I'm still recommending Vigil to anyone who will listen, and I finished up the Mandalorian also. I forgot how great that is.       
  
    

Song of the week


PULP COVER OF THE WEEK: 


I saw this and had to smile. Part of the tagline for These Deadly Games  

You have 24 hours to win. If you break my rules, she dies. If you call the police, she dies. If you tell your parents or anyone else, she dies.


Reminds me of


Comiket returned after an absence of a couple years due to Covid but the mad dash that usually characterizes the opening of the otaku convention was more muted this year.  


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64 comments:

  1. Lark January 7, 2022 at 10:32 AM

    Happy first week of January, Greg! :D

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  2. Samantha@WLABBJanuary 7, 2022 at 12:44 PM

    I am still astounding that there is a Cobra Kai series. Yes, art set to music is fantastic, and I hope you have a wonderful new year!

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  3. J.P. AlexanderJanuary 7, 2022 at 1:17 PM

    Me gustan los videos y a mi tambien me gusta cobra Kai. Te mando un beso

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  4. Rachel @Waves of FictionJanuary 7, 2022 at 2:09 PM

    I got sick on New Years and we came home early, so not the best one. Oh well. Now I feel like hell because of the 2nd shingles vaccine shot! Can't win this week, lol!

    I would love to get to The Mandalorian someday! Never heard of Vigil. Will have to look that up.

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  5. Jordan @ForeverLostinLiteratureJanuary 7, 2022 at 4:05 PM

    Ooh, liking the sound of These Deadly Games. I love all the music/videos you share, they are so interesting and always introduce me to new things.

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  6. Susan KaneJanuary 7, 2022 at 5:02 PM

    I think my gr-daughters could inform me about Cobra Kai.

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  7. Emma at Words And Peace / France Book ToursJanuary 7, 2022 at 6:38 PM

    Cool fireworks to start the year!

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  8. WendyW January 7, 2022 at 7:09 PM

    I haven't watched The Mandalorian yet, but my sister says it's great. I'll have to check it out.

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  9. BiblioSanctumJanuary 7, 2022 at 8:25 PM

    Still working my way through the latest season of Cobra Kai! Love this show.

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  10. Teresa Isabel SilvaJanuary 8, 2022 at 2:46 AM

    Great Post! So amaizing!

    Bjxxx
    Ontem é só Memória | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube

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  11. Azka KamilJanuary 8, 2022 at 4:21 AM

    Happy first week of January, Greg

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  12. Becky BakerJanuary 8, 2022 at 5:07 AM

    I love lofi music for when i need to focus so I didn't really realise they always come with such pretty art but they do! I've been meaning to watch Silent Sea, is it good? I've been more focused on reading the past week so haven't gotten to starting it. I feel like everyone has started the new season of Cobra Kai and I've still yet to start the show.

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  13. Królowa KaroJanuary 8, 2022 at 7:14 AM

    I like this music ...

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  14. CindyJanuary 8, 2022 at 11:20 AM

    Have a great weekend, Greg!

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  15. Roberta R.January 8, 2022 at 12:11 PM

    I didn't know lo-fi hip-hop existed LOL.

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  16. Lectrice VoraceJanuary 8, 2022 at 2:16 PM

    I sometimes listen to lo-fi when I need to concentrate.

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  17. Literary FelineJanuary 8, 2022 at 9:58 PM

    That is cool that lofi combines music and art. I enjoy listening to music and have started putting it on while I'm working from home. I hope you have a good week, Greg!

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  18. Kit @ Metaphors and MoonlightJanuary 8, 2022 at 10:37 PM

    Yeah I listened to a lot of lofi Christmas music in Dec, and now I keep getting recs on YouTube, and they do tend to have a nice artwork. Lofi music is nice.

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  19. BlodeueddJanuary 9, 2022 at 12:30 AM

    Been waiting for the new Mandalorian season, I can wait some more

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  20. FormaldressauJanuary 9, 2022 at 12:37 AM

    Happy new year
    https://www.formaldressau.com/collections/black-formal-dresses

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  21. Beware Of The ReaderJanuary 9, 2022 at 1:54 AM

    I should do like you and write more reviews Greg because I am so behind! Also I have only noticed now that I didn't follow you!!! So I clicked follow and hope to read everything from now on! Have a great week!

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  22. Gayathri LakshminarayananJanuary 9, 2022 at 2:10 AM

    I am trying to get back to blogging after a long gap and I hope it will stick. And not surprisingly, I have a quite a huge backlog on reviews to catch up. Happy new year, Greg!

    Gayathri @ Elgee Writes

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  23. Anstice BrownJanuary 9, 2022 at 3:24 AM

    I had a good New Year, thanks. After a busy Christmas we decided to just have a quiet night in.
    I like those Lofi mixes and it's relaxing to look at art alongside the music. I must make more time for both in my life this year. I listen to music in the background while doing tasks quite a lot, but it's rare I sit down and do nothing but enjoy the music.

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  24. LoriJanuary 9, 2022 at 6:02 AM

    I keep meaning to watch Cobra Kai!

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  25. Elza ReadsJanuary 9, 2022 at 6:03 AM

    First week was good, a bit more relaxing than the rest of the holidays. Tomorrow I am back at school, but I hope for a quieter and less stress-full year.

    I need to listen to more diverse music for sure.

    Have a good week Greg!

    Elza Reads

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  26. crackercrumblifeJanuary 9, 2022 at 6:43 AM

    We just got back into Cobra Kai too! Lol. Johnny cracks me up and has really grown on me!

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  27. StormiJanuary 9, 2022 at 6:53 AM

    That is funny you mentioned These Deadly Games, I got approved for it...lol. I am curious about it.

    Hope you have a great week!
    Stormi
    Week in Review

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  28. InkvotaryJanuary 9, 2022 at 6:55 AM

    Happy first week of January, Greg. Mine was a quiet one without any music. Well ... Happy reading and stay safe and well!

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  29. Tammy SparksJanuary 9, 2022 at 7:04 AM

    I really like the lofi song you linked up. Very cool. Have a great week, Greg!

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  30. Billy BurgessJanuary 9, 2022 at 7:53 AM

    I've watched the new Cobra Kai season twice. I have three episodes left of I Know What You Did Last Summer on Prime.

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  31. Laurel-Rain SnowJanuary 9, 2022 at 7:54 AM

    Great videos! Happy New Year, and thanks for visiting my blog.

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  32. splendeurcaisseJanuary 9, 2022 at 8:31 AM

    Loved the lo-fi hip hop!
    That pulp cover is great and These Deadly Games sounds interesting. I'll have to add that to my library requests.

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  33. TheaterwriterJanuary 9, 2022 at 9:02 AM

    Happy Frist week of January Greg! I hope your enjoying your reviewing and TV watching. Here is my post-https://paigesofbook.wordpress.com/2022/01/09/the-sunday-post-1-9-22/.

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  34. Suzanne @ The Bookish LibraJanuary 9, 2022 at 9:24 AM

    Hope your January is off to a good start. Those last few episodes of The Mandalorian were so great. My son and I also just watched the first two episodes of Boba Fett and really enjoyed them.

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  35. SnapdragonJanuary 9, 2022 at 9:45 AM

    I don't think I ever listen to lifi music before. It sounds nice.

    Have a great week.

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  36. vvb32 readsJanuary 9, 2022 at 9:55 AM

    Haven't gotten around to Cobra Kai, but plan too. Karate Kid was a fave way back.

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  37. Tanya @ Girl Plus BooksJanuary 9, 2022 at 10:27 AM

    I enjoy the mix of music + visuals. I find it soothing. I still find it amusing that Cobra Kai is a thing. I love the concept. I'm not a TV watcher so I don't even know how it airs/streams, but it sounds fun. :)

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  38. jessicabookwormJanuary 9, 2022 at 10:39 AM

    Thank you, I did have a nice New Year with friends, Gregg. I hope you did too. Here's to more books, art and music in 2022! 😃

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  39. YvonneJanuary 9, 2022 at 10:45 AM

    These Deadly Games looks good. It's been a quiet first week for me. I hope you have a great week!

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  40. BuffywnabeJanuary 9, 2022 at 11:07 AM

    I need to look into Vigil. I always love the art and music you share! Have a great week!
    Lisa Loves Literature

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  41. LynnJanuary 9, 2022 at 11:57 AM

    Happy New Year.
    Love that Dead in Bed cover.
    And I like the look of these Deadly Games too.
    Lynn :D

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  42. The Butterfly ReaderJanuary 9, 2022 at 12:26 PM

    I love the cover for Dead in Bed!

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  43. Mary KirklandJanuary 9, 2022 at 2:29 PM

    I just finished watching the 2nd season of Cobra Kai and am loving this show.

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  44. Emma at Words And Peace / France Book ToursJanuary 9, 2022 at 4:52 PM

    Always fun to mix music and images. Actually, when we drive in very scenic areas, we try to find a CD to match. Fun!
    https://wordsandpeace.com/2022/01/09/sunday-post-48-1-8-2022/

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  45. Jen at Introverted ReaderJanuary 9, 2022 at 5:12 PM

    I'm anxious to start Boba Fett but we're trying to finish up Hawkeye first. I was excited that we finally get to learn more about him but Kate is getting on my nerves a bit so we're dragging our feet on it. I hope she does some growing up soon.

    Dead in Bed :-D What a title and cover!

    Enjoy your week!

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  46. Jinjer-The Intrepid AngelenoJanuary 9, 2022 at 5:27 PM

    I'll consider checking out Vigil. Can't tell if you enjoyed Silent Sea or not

    Have a great week!

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  47. NorthwomanJanuary 9, 2022 at 6:15 PM

    I always think I'll watch tv; I used to watch more. But these days I read more and watch little. Maybe if I get going on some sewing or knitting projects but audiobooks are good for those also. Have a great week Greg!

    Anne - Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post

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  48. Ronyell (a.k.a. Rabbitearsblog)January 9, 2022 at 10:21 PM

    I need to get back into watching Cobra Kai too! Hope you have a great week!

    Here’s my Sunday Post!

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog

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  49. The Fantasy PrincessJanuary 10, 2022 at 5:45 AM

    Hope you had a nice weekend and have a great week!

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  50. ellieJanuary 10, 2022 at 7:34 AM

    Oh, those vintage bookcovers you find. Amazing! Love the lo-fi music too. Have a good week. COVID is really getting bad here. All the best to your blogging and reads!

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  51. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzJanuary 10, 2022 at 7:49 AM

    I've been fighting a cold, but I think it's finally starting to wind down.

    Love Charlie Brown!

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  52. La La in the LibraryJanuary 10, 2022 at 9:36 AM

    Happy New Year! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    I started following Blue Turtle on YouTube because of you. I love the animation they have with their music. 🎶

    I hope you are having a great start to 2022. 🌞

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  53. KarenJanuary 10, 2022 at 11:10 AM

    We watched Silent Sea. I wasn't blown away but it was good. And it wasn't as crazy as so many of those Korean shows are lol

    Karen @For What It's Worth

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  54. Natalie @ The BiblioholicJanuary 10, 2022 at 4:58 PM

    Used your 'song of the week' as background music to my reading. Thanks for that!! Have an amazing week :D

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  55. Amber EliseJanuary 10, 2022 at 7:54 PM

    Happy new year! We've been watching Queer Eye and Witcher over here.

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  56. MellianeJanuary 10, 2022 at 10:53 PM

    Have a great week!

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  57. Maria SoulJanuary 10, 2022 at 11:36 PM

    Happy New year!! Amazing blog!

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  58. Rocío G. TizónJanuary 11, 2022 at 12:40 AM

    As a I said many times, love these pulp covers!
    Regards and have a nice day!

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  59. Louise @ Foxes and Fairy TalesJanuary 11, 2022 at 6:40 AM

    Happy New Year :)
    The Dead in a Bed looks like such pulpy fun!

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  60. AnankaJanuary 11, 2022 at 12:54 PM

    Hope you had a good New Year! I am just getting back to blogging after a few weeks off. Had a busy time with work over the holidays!

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  61. Lauren StoolfireJanuary 11, 2022 at 1:17 PM

    I enjoyed The Silent Sea quite a bit! Happy New Year!

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  62. Malindha ErbaJanuary 13, 2022 at 7:40 AM

    Great song ^^

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  63. Mar @ BOOKIVERSEJanuary 13, 2022 at 2:42 PM

    hope These Deadly Games is good I'm reading it next week :) oh man I haven't been able to get into Silent Sea!!! I Want to read it!

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  64. ClaireJanuary 14, 2022 at 9:04 AM

    I so appreciate that you shared the lofi -- those playlists have been my bedrock for studying the past few weeks! I love how calming they are.
    claire @ clairefy

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