Tym-pan-o-gram (noun)

an examination used to test the condition of the middle ear and mobility of the eardrum, and the conduction bones by creating variations of air pressure in the ear canal.

Basically, it sounded like a cool name for a blog intended to be primarily about music. We’d both had other blogs previously, but over beers it was decided that more damage could be done as a joint venture. And here we are.

We share a passion for the undiscovered and under-appreciated, and hope that you’ll be able to find something you love as well.

About the Author: Dave

I like music. I can't describe how I came to like the music I do, because I don't know how or why, I just do.

Many years ago, Napoleon's brother, my great-great-great-great-great-great Grandfather, came to America. He was asked his name on Ellis Island while being processed as an immigrant. Not understanding English, he was under the impression that he was being asked how he had arrived in the new land. So he turned around and pointed at the sea vessel and said, 'LaBarge.'

Upcoming Western NY Concerts

NOTE: All concerts are in Rochester unless otherwise noted.

8/28: My Morning Jacket and The New Pornographers
9/2: The Black Keys (Buffalo)
9/3: Coheed and Cambria (Syracuse)
9/4: These Electric Lives and Mikey Jukebox
9/8: Chali 2na
9/10: Vampire Weekend and Beach House
9/16: Wavves (Buffalo)
9/16: Jesse Malin and The St. Marks Social
9/16-9/19: Rochester Indie Fest
9/19: of Montreal with Janelle Monae (Buffalo)
9/21: Holy Fuck (Buffalo)
9/22: Stars and Wild Nothing
9/25: Broken Social Scene and The Sea and Cake (Buffalo)
9/29: Bear In Heaven (Ithaca)
10/18: Dr. Dog and Here We Go Magic (Buffalo)
10/22: Tympanogram Presents (at Bug Jar) - TBA
10/28: Matt and Kim
11/14: Sarah Harmer

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Oct 092009

With the weather already having turned here in Rochester, and the rain gutters filling with orange and yellow leaves, I’ve been feeling the need to listen to Bon Iver again. There’s something comfortable and worn-in about his music, and putting For Emma, Forever Ago on just feels right when you’re putting storm windows down, saving up the warmth left over from the summer in preparation for what lies ahead.

When it comes to this particular song, I like this version better. It seems a little quicker in pace, but at the same time, it’s far more heartbreaking; you can hear his voice cracking while he’s singing. And the extended instrumental middle is beautiful in and of itself.

Bon Iver – Blindsided (The MySpace Transmissions Version) (mp3)

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