Just a heads up that there will be a new stream in a few days. The one I did recently was more of a test but both Manny @thetooneytenor.bsky.social and I are going to get serious with streaming more often on various animation topics.

Today I’ll be doing something I haven’t done in a long time and that’s doing a Livestream! My buddy Manny Cruz @thetooneytenor.bsky.social will be joining me and this will be something more laidback so you guys can get to know the people behind the page and the YouTube channel!

New Review now live on the channel! The wonderful parody of Dragnet and Racket Squad (along with other police shows of the 1950s). This one is one of my favourites and I am glad to finally tackle this one in a review along with my good friend Manny Cruz @thetooneytenor.bsky.social !

People living under fascism didn’t survive by giving up joy—they protected it. They held onto the things fascism tried to erase: art, friendship, jokes, rituals, language, memory. Not as escapism but as resistance. As proof they were still human. Joy isn’t frivolous under fascism. It’s strategic.

To those out protesting today, power to ya! #nokingsday

🎵She’s the daughter of Rosie O’Grady, a regular old fashioned goil🎵

This Sunday: I will be one of the soloists performing in a concert of African American and Latin music titled DISCOVER ANGELITOS NEGROS at Grace Church in Newark, NJ at 3 PM. The concert IS FREE, but please make sure you reserve your tickets. Details are in the post. Hope to see you there!!

Full Review with my good friend @thetooneytenor.bsky.social can be seen here: youtu.be/3RJvsr1gUGI

This short has always been a favorite of mine from director Friz Freleng, and I had a blast recording with @aanimationtalk.bsky.social and talking about the music of this short, whether it was piano music of the Romantic period or 1920s jazz! Head to YouTube for the full commentary on his channel!

A recent addition to my “on repeat” playlist. My musical tastes lean heavily to the 1960s-1980s, but this song from 1984 has escaped my ears. 1984 IMO was a great year for pop music. Loving the synth work on this and of course George Michael’s vocals are great. RIP George. youtu.be/C8xt5BGegj8?...

youtu.be/9Wy5RT5F3ek?... Today is Lui’s birthday, my brother from another mother and a fine musician. He’s not on Threads but I wanted to share his new video for all to see. Give the birthday boy some love.

Porky at the Crocodero (1938) review is live! Join me as I dive into this classic and explore the musical brilliance! 🐷🎶 #LooneyTunes #PorkyPig #MusicMagic #CartoonHistory #ClassicAnimation Here is the full review: youtu.be/wsWLtcMP9RU

I am grateful to be a working pro musician, but I would be lying if a part of me didn’t feel like the second mouse in this clip after all that singing I did these past two days. 😂 Merry Christmas to all who celebrate and to my fellow gigging musicians during this season: you earned your rest. Enjoy!

Check out @aanimationtalk.bsky.social latest review and I chime in about the music of this short!

The Tooney Tenor 2024 Christmas Tour! Some of these dates have passed but if you’re around, come hear me sing! 🎄🎅🏽

I’m in this commentary! Check it out!

Yesterday before singing in a quartet for an anniversary Mass in Rockaway.

This commercial was a constant in my childhood. I still sing parts of it to this day.

Nina and Bear. The youngest and oldest dogs in the family. 🐶🐶

Your voice and music lives forever, Freddie.

Now on the channel The Stupid Cupid (1944) Directed by Frank Tashlin! Here is a sample of this review of a short that is hilarious only let down by an abrupt cut at the end. Check it out! #animation #looneytunes

Behold, the mighty Nina

This photo sums up nicely what the Tooney Tenor is all about. As a friend of mine said: the Duality of Man…ny 😂

Happy 40th Birthday to my big brother! Me and him back in 1993 (and of course I have a TMNT toy in my hand) 😂🐢

GAUCHO by Steely Dan came out 44 years ago today (11/21/1980). I’m trying to make my dog Nina a fan of their music. 😂

I contributed on this masterpiece cartoon’s commentary. Check it out!

Premiering tomorrow: a nearly hour long video on one of the greatest shorts in Looney Tunes history! You Ought To Be in Pictures (1940) Directed by Friz Freleng. You don't want to miss it! #looneytunes #animation #porkypig #daffyduck

It all started with a mouse, 96 years ago today.

Firing on all cylinders today! Finished another review this time of a franktashlin classic! This one is now available on Patreon and YouTube members before going live for everyone else #animation #looneytunes #daffyduck

Check out all of @aanimationtalk.bsky.social for full reviews of every Merrie Melodies/Looney Tunes short from the beginning!

November 15, 1994. 30 years ago today, I sang in public by myself for the first time, with my first music teacher, Mr. Walker (RIP) accompanying me on the piano. That was the beginning of my life as a musician. Still at it after all these years. 🎵