Ragtime is the music style of the week. We’re continuing to celebrate Black History Month with a discussion of ragtime, it’s origins, and it’s influence on jazz. And, of course, three vintage tunes.
Month: February 2025
Three Tune Tuesday
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Early Blues Women
It’s Black History Month. Here at Blind Skeleton we’re celebrating with a discussion about three early female blues trailblazers, including the first ever recording of a blues song by not just a woman, but a black woman! Lyrics Crazy Blues I can’t sleep at night I can’t eat a…
A Blind Skeleton/Skeleton Brew Update
Breaking Away: Why Blind Skeleton and Skeleton Brew Are Leaving Traditional Social Media At Blind Skeleton and Skeleton Brew, we have always stood for creativity, independence, and a respect for history and culture. But as we look around at the state of traditional social media and mass media, we find…
Friday Night Movies
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A Sammy in Siberia (1919, Harold Lloyd)
Silent comedies thrive on chaos—the faster, the funnier. And in A Sammy in Siberia, Harold Lloyd finds himself in one of the most chaotic settings imaginable: post-revolutionary Russia. Released in 1919, this short film blends slapstick comedy with action-adventure, dropping Lloyd’s everyman hero into the frozen wilderness of Siberia, where he…
The Evolution of Moving Pictures
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The Art of Cinematography
Visual Storytelling and Technological Innovations Cinematography is the visual heartbeat of filmmaking, shaping how stories are told and experienced. From the earliest silent films to the rich, immersive visuals of modern cinema, cinematographers have continually pushed the boundaries of their craft. In the early days of film, limited technology forced…