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Five Pencil Songs You’ve Probably Never Heard

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I'm a California transplant living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For the most part, I love my new home - the accessible public transportation, the history, and of course the cheesesteaks. Still, every once in a while I get homesick. I made…
Huxley Quotation with image of Valley Oak

Lyrics: Songs to Remember and Tips From the Masters

Lyrics: What Makes a Good Lyric?   [quote] "After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music." -Aldous Huxley  [/quote]   [divider] Lyrics are often the most memorable part…
Jonathan Antoine

Jonathan Antoine shows “The Prayer” has Staying Power – PPC

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Pencils and Pop-Culture: Jonathan Antoine Shows "The Prayer" Has Staying Power It’s the video seen ‘round the Internet this week: a chubby, socially awkward, unkempt teenage boy takes to the stage with his more-polished looking partner,…
Mad Men

Introducing the Mad Men Water Cooler!

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Welcome to the first of a new series here at Studio 602: The Monday Morning "Mad Men" Water Cooler. Why is a site about pencils devoting so much column time to "Mad Men," you might ask? Well, not only is everyone on staff a huge fan of the show,…
Elvis Presley

Long Live the King: The Songwriters who made Elvis Presley a legend

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Long Live the King: The Songwriters who made Elvis Presley a legend This past Sunday would have 76th birthday of the King of Rock and Roll himself, Elvis Presley. The very name of this pop music icon immediately calls to mind a host of images…

Christmas Carols: Creating the Sounds of the Season

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Christmas Carols: Creating the Sounds of the Season “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…Jack Frost nipping at your nose…” Chances are you are probably singing the rest by now; ”The Christmas Song” is one of the most popular Christmas…