I apologize for being several days behind on this.
This song has been stuck in my head for weeks. Hypothetical country western side projects aside, I've been thinking a lot about the way we're socialized, how it relates to what we think we deserve, and how we get what we want.
One of the results of it is tales like this burning themselves deep into who we are.
Oh, and the hair. OH MY GOD THE HAIR.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Song of the Day 5/5/2011
Some accents work well for rock music, some might even make the music sound more "authentic", for some reason one that works in my head is a Scottish accent. Thinking about it, that probably says more about the state of my mind than it does about music so let’s not pursue this line of inquiry any further.
For whatever reason I've been listening to a lot of scotch* music over the last few weeks, probably the best record that fits into this category is Guide For The Daylight Hours by Ballboy, which is magnificent from start to finish. I love the first song, so I dug around on YouTube for a version to post here and found a lovely 2007 recording from New York. The first two minutes are funny story that turns into an explanation of the song.
Ballboy – Avant Garde Music
*Yeah, I know
For whatever reason I've been listening to a lot of scotch* music over the last few weeks, probably the best record that fits into this category is Guide For The Daylight Hours by Ballboy, which is magnificent from start to finish. I love the first song, so I dug around on YouTube for a version to post here and found a lovely 2007 recording from New York. The first two minutes are funny story that turns into an explanation of the song.
Ballboy – Avant Garde Music
- That line "I wish the queen would leave me alone" has bothered me for ages – I'm delighted that this recording explains it.
- More guitar players should wear ties – I might start doing this.
- Never read YouTube comments about anything for any reason.
*Yeah, I know
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
SotD 5/3/11 - Aqueduct's The Suggestion Box
I feel so lucky whenever a band I like turns out to be from Seattle. The first time I saw Aqueduct I remember being surprised because they looked nothing like I expected, immediately followed by thinking that was really cool.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Song(s) of the Day, 5/2/2011
Today I am sharing more than a song - a whole album. I play with the Seattle Rock Orchestra, and today Shenandoah Davis released the full set from the show we played with her on 4/2/2011!
Give it a listen. It sounds fantastic, I can't hear any of the mistakes I totally know I made. The dynamic range is large, so don't be surprised if it gets a little loud.
(Yay! I did this! Yay!)
Give it a listen. It sounds fantastic, I can't hear any of the mistakes I totally know I made. The dynamic range is large, so don't be surprised if it gets a little loud.
(Yay! I did this! Yay!)
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Summer Concert Report
OH, so apparently Doe Bay Fest sold out in about 20 minutes this morning. I wasn't real on top of it, so I didn't even try to buy tickets -- but even last year, when it took days to sell out, I ended up being the only person who I talked with about going that actually got a ticket. (Draaaaaag.)
Well friends. I guess we ought to get planning for What the Heck Fest, right? (Not that there really ought to be one or the other, but seriously. Let's not mess this up. Party in Skagit County!)
Lois
Liturgy
Wyrd Visions
Ben & Bruno (BB)
Earth
Angelo Spencer et les Hauts Sommets
For The Birds
LAKE
Arrington de Dionyso’s Malaikat dan Singa
Takhoma
Laura Leif
Bitpart
Broken Water
Sam Lohmann
The Drink Up Honey
D+
Lovers Without Boarders
Mount Eerie
Ô Paon
Mecca Normal
Thrones
Brave Irene
the Zaps
Purple & Green
the Violins
Stephen Steinbrink
Karl Blau
Well friends. I guess we ought to get planning for What the Heck Fest, right? (Not that there really ought to be one or the other, but seriously. Let's not mess this up. Party in Skagit County!)
Lois
Liturgy
Wyrd Visions
Ben & Bruno (BB)
Earth
Angelo Spencer et les Hauts Sommets
For The Birds
LAKE
Arrington de Dionyso’s Malaikat dan Singa
Takhoma
Laura Leif
Bitpart
Broken Water
Sam Lohmann
The Drink Up Honey
D+
Lovers Without Boarders
Mount Eerie
Ô Paon
Mecca Normal
Thrones
Brave Irene
the Zaps
Purple & Green
the Violins
Stephen Steinbrink
Karl Blau
Song of the Day, 5/1/2011
I'm doing a terrible job of enjoying today, the most perfect beautiful day May Day that has ever happened. I had one short rehearsal for Queen, and have spent most of the day learning about iOS development. Aww. Nerd life.
I think the truth is that sunlight is inspiring - it makes me want to create. Produce. (I always want to create and produce in the darker times, but it can be such a battle to sit down and get started.)
Anyways. About creation and creating. Last night, I saw Boy Eats Drum Machine play at the Comet as part of the like, uber-Pop-Quadruple header. And I'm totally in love with this! He's my favorite one man band that I've seen to date. He's got turntables. He sings. And he plays the saxophone.
And he dances. I love when you can get a glimpse of what it means to really love something. He dances.
He was selling handmade vinyl, and I'm really disappointed in myself that I forgot to buy some before I stumbled home.
I think the truth is that sunlight is inspiring - it makes me want to create. Produce. (I always want to create and produce in the darker times, but it can be such a battle to sit down and get started.)
Anyways. About creation and creating. Last night, I saw Boy Eats Drum Machine play at the Comet as part of the like, uber-Pop-Quadruple header. And I'm totally in love with this! He's my favorite one man band that I've seen to date. He's got turntables. He sings. And he plays the saxophone.
And he dances. I love when you can get a glimpse of what it means to really love something. He dances.
He was selling handmade vinyl, and I'm really disappointed in myself that I forgot to buy some before I stumbled home.
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