Full screen music software

[jeff elkins <jeffelkins@earthlink.net>]

I currently have a debian sid box connected to a large screen LCD HDTV and 
stereo system. It's used mainly as an MP3 player/server. MP3 playback in 
other rooms is accomplished via Zaurus 5500s running XMMS, connected to 
powered speakers. Currently, to play music via the central stereo, I either 
ssh to the server from my office PC to start XMMS playlists or I use a 
wireless keyboard and run XMMS directly from the large screen LCD. Which 
sucks, since the XMMS display can't be easily read from couch distance.

To make a long story short, I'm looking for music playback software that will:

1. Run full screen, (the so-called "10 foot display") and be easily readable 
from the couch or chair. 2. Be controllable via a remote (LIRC?)

I've tried MythTV's MythMusic module and it's way overkill for my needs and 
runs very slowly besides. Nowhere near as fast as XMMS. Any suggestions on 
software or pointers to any projects out there?

Thanks!