By Martin Gonzalez
So this is a mashup of Billy Idol's White Wedding and Chris Issak's Wicked Game.
The video isn't that good so I'd suggest just clicking and maybe go emo for 5 minutes and start shoe-gazing, but the song is just too cool.
Beyond just liking the two songs combined the skill that was involved to mesh these two songs together left me a bit awestruck.
DJ Schmolli appears to have slowed White Wedding down to match Wicked Game without changing Billy Idols vocals (or at least to my ear).
Anyway I didn't even notice that the first ten times I listened to it, it took Steve wondering about the speed before I noticed.
To me that is the mark of a true artist when effort to produce a work is not even noticeable (course I could just suck).
So I hope you all enjoy,
Wicked Wedding by DJ Schmolli
Lyrics:
Hey little sister what have you done
Hey little sister whos the only one
Hey little sister whos your superman
Hey little sister whos the one you want
Hey little sister shot gun!
Its a nice day to start again
[This love is only gonna break your heart]
Its a nice day for a white wedding
[This love is only gonna break your heart]
No, I don't want to fall in love
[This love is only gonna break your heart]
No, I don't want to fall in love
[This love is only gonna break your heart]
With you
Hey little sister who is it you're with?
Hey little sister what's your vice and wish?
Hey little sister shot gun (oh yeah)
Hey little sister who's your superman?
Hey little sister shot gun!
It's a nice day to start again
[This love is only gonna break your heart]
It's a nice day for a white wedding
[This love is only gonna break your heart]
It's a nice day to start again.
[This love is only gonna break your heart]
There is nothin fair in this world, girl
There is nothin safe in this world
And theres nothin sure in this world
And theres nothin pure in this world
Look for something left in this world
It's a nice day to start again
[This love is only gonna break your heart]
It's a nice day for a white wedding
[This love is only gonna break your heart]
It's a nice day to start again.
[This love is only gonna break your heart]
It's a nice day to start again.
[This love is only gonna break your heart]
It's a nice day to start again.
[This love is only gonna break your heart]
Its a nice day for a white wedding
[This love is only gonna break your heart]
Nobody loves no one
Monday, February 16, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Music Night: February 2009
Josh Boyle - Kids by MGMT
Sarah Scoville - Tire Swing by Kimya Dawson
Jordan Glass - Title & Registration by Death Cab For Cutie
Christine Fujino - Big Girl (You Are Beautiful) by Mika
Adam Brown - Me And Aurthor by a guy Adam served with
Sarah Scoville - Tire Swing by Kimya Dawson
Jordan Glass - Title & Registration by Death Cab For Cutie
Christine Fujino - Big Girl (You Are Beautiful) by Mika
Adam Brown - Me And Aurthor by a guy Adam served with
Monday, February 2, 2009
Song Share: Paraan
By Kohl Glass
Once upon a time there was a guy named Matt Harding who had a deep love of travel and an odd little way of dancing. While in Vietnam one of Matt's travel companions suggested that they video Matt doing his little dance in front of a famous land mark. It was a success and Matt started recording his dance at all the landmarks he visited, then uploading the videos to the Internet. These videos grew in popularity and in 2008 Matt was sponsored by Stride Gum to dance in 42 countries over 14 months, with a cast of thousands . . . the end product being Where the Hell is Matt? (2008).
For the production Matt had Garry Schyman compose the song Paraan, which in my opinion totally makes the video. Dancing is harmony. Seeing Matt dance with people all over the globe to this beautiful slowly building exotic song stirs up joyous feelings of a literal brotherhood of Man . . . at least in me any way. I rushed out and purchased Paraan from iTunes shortly after seeing this video. I love this song so much. It lifts me every time I hear it. Keep dancing, Matt, keep dancing.
Paraan by Garry Schyman
Once upon a time there was a guy named Matt Harding who had a deep love of travel and an odd little way of dancing. While in Vietnam one of Matt's travel companions suggested that they video Matt doing his little dance in front of a famous land mark. It was a success and Matt started recording his dance at all the landmarks he visited, then uploading the videos to the Internet. These videos grew in popularity and in 2008 Matt was sponsored by Stride Gum to dance in 42 countries over 14 months, with a cast of thousands . . . the end product being Where the Hell is Matt? (2008).
For the production Matt had Garry Schyman compose the song Paraan, which in my opinion totally makes the video. Dancing is harmony. Seeing Matt dance with people all over the globe to this beautiful slowly building exotic song stirs up joyous feelings of a literal brotherhood of Man . . . at least in me any way. I rushed out and purchased Paraan from iTunes shortly after seeing this video. I love this song so much. It lifts me every time I hear it. Keep dancing, Matt, keep dancing.
Paraan by Garry Schyman
Monday, January 19, 2009
Song Share: Alone Again
By Angus McKay
I was first introduced to this song in my songwriting class my first term at LIPA. Our project for that term was to write a "break up" song, and this was one of the examples of an approach we could take.
For a little history: Gilbert O'Sullivan is an amazing songwriter who missed out on a lot of money and glory because he was duped into a contract in which his manager paid him £10 a week and let him live in a little shack on the manager's property while Gilbert wrote songs that the manager would then record and sell for millions. Eventually he got wise and walked out to start his own career. He's done much better since then.
I really dig this song because it's about incredibly painful events, yet it takes a rather playful approach, lyrically and musically, to conveying the stories. I also really like how he is able to lay his lyrics over the meter he's set . For example, note how he places the word "whoever" in the first verse: it's one of those situations where most songwriters would try to find another word to fit, rather than stretch the same word over two different melodic phrases, but Gilbert maintains the lyric and it flows nicely.
Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Lyrics:
In a little while from now,
If I'm not feeling any less sour
I promised myself to treat myself
And visit a nearby tower,
And climbing to the top,
Will throw myself off
In an effort to make it clear to who
Ever what it's like when your shattered
Left standing in the lurch, at a church
Where people 're saying,
"My God that's tough, she stood him up!
No point in us remaining.
May as well go home."
As I did on my own,
Alone again, naturally
To think that only yesterday,
I was cheerful, bright and gay,
Looking forward to, but who wouldn't do,
The role I was about to play
But as if to knock me down,
Reality came around
And without so much as a mere touch,
Cut me into little pieces
Leaving me to doubt,
All about God and His mercy
For if He really does exist
Why did He desert me
In my hour of need?
I truly am indeed,
Alone again, naturally
It seems to me that
There are more hearts
Broken in the world
That can't be mended
Left unattended
What do we do? What do we do?
Now looking back over the years,
And what ever else that appears
I remember I cried when my father died
Never wishing to have cried the tears
And at sixty-five years old,
My mother, God rest her soul,
Couldn't understand, why the only man
She had ever loved had been taken
Leaving her to start with a heart
So badly broken
Despite encouragement from me
No words were ever spoken
And when she passed away
I cried and cried all day
Alone again, naturally
Alone again, naturally
I was first introduced to this song in my songwriting class my first term at LIPA. Our project for that term was to write a "break up" song, and this was one of the examples of an approach we could take.
For a little history: Gilbert O'Sullivan is an amazing songwriter who missed out on a lot of money and glory because he was duped into a contract in which his manager paid him £10 a week and let him live in a little shack on the manager's property while Gilbert wrote songs that the manager would then record and sell for millions. Eventually he got wise and walked out to start his own career. He's done much better since then.
I really dig this song because it's about incredibly painful events, yet it takes a rather playful approach, lyrically and musically, to conveying the stories. I also really like how he is able to lay his lyrics over the meter he's set . For example, note how he places the word "whoever" in the first verse: it's one of those situations where most songwriters would try to find another word to fit, rather than stretch the same word over two different melodic phrases, but Gilbert maintains the lyric and it flows nicely.
Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Lyrics:
In a little while from now,
If I'm not feeling any less sour
I promised myself to treat myself
And visit a nearby tower,
And climbing to the top,
Will throw myself off
In an effort to make it clear to who
Ever what it's like when your shattered
Left standing in the lurch, at a church
Where people 're saying,
"My God that's tough, she stood him up!
No point in us remaining.
May as well go home."
As I did on my own,
Alone again, naturally
To think that only yesterday,
I was cheerful, bright and gay,
Looking forward to, but who wouldn't do,
The role I was about to play
But as if to knock me down,
Reality came around
And without so much as a mere touch,
Cut me into little pieces
Leaving me to doubt,
All about God and His mercy
For if He really does exist
Why did He desert me
In my hour of need?
I truly am indeed,
Alone again, naturally
It seems to me that
There are more hearts
Broken in the world
That can't be mended
Left unattended
What do we do? What do we do?
Now looking back over the years,
And what ever else that appears
I remember I cried when my father died
Never wishing to have cried the tears
And at sixty-five years old,
My mother, God rest her soul,
Couldn't understand, why the only man
She had ever loved had been taken
Leaving her to start with a heart
So badly broken
Despite encouragement from me
No words were ever spoken
And when she passed away
I cried and cried all day
Alone again, naturally
Alone again, naturally
Monday, January 5, 2009
Song Share: Vaka
By Alex Madrigal
It was very hard for me to choose a song from this band, but i finally settled on this song, vaka. This album "( )" originally had no song names, so the other name for this song is "untitled 1" The singer sings in no real language--his voice is usually used simply as an instrument. [it's funny, but sometimes i think i hear him sing real words... and they usually go with what the song is meaning to me at the time] This is a great Sigur Ros song, like many other songs of theirs-- there's a build-up, there's a climax, and finally a great explosion/resolution/falling apart at the end... and the pure emotion manifested in their music is really what grabs me. Sometimes their songs can sound happy, or sad, or hopeful, or proud, or that feeling of letting go and losing hope... sometimes it's the same song. I find that my own state of mind usually dictates what the song is to me at the time. I hope everyone likes it, i encourage everyone of watch the sigur ros videos (the untitled tracks are the my personal favorites) on youtube... also, they give away mp3s of their songs on their web page (media tab)
It was very hard for me to choose a song from this band, but i finally settled on this song, vaka. This album "( )" originally had no song names, so the other name for this song is "untitled 1" The singer sings in no real language--his voice is usually used simply as an instrument. [it's funny, but sometimes i think i hear him sing real words... and they usually go with what the song is meaning to me at the time] This is a great Sigur Ros song, like many other songs of theirs-- there's a build-up, there's a climax, and finally a great explosion/resolution/
i hope i didn't ramble too much.
peace.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
An Open Song Share Invitation
Until now Song Share has been done by random invitation, but now I'd like to open it up to everyone. If you would like to do a Song Share (or if you want to do another Song Share, or if you want to do many and multiple Song Shares) write it (them) up and send it to me at: kohlglass@gmail.com
Where's what I will need from you for a Song Share.
1. A write up on the song
2. A link or some place we can hear the complete song online, traditionally this has been Youtube.
3. The lyrics to the song, if the song has lyrics.
4. The band's website and/or any other pertinent links you might want to include.
5. Anything else you can think of.
I'll take as many Song Shares as you want to do. This way we can build up a store that I will gradually post every (or every other) Monday. So please start sending them in!
Where's what I will need from you for a Song Share.
1. A write up on the song
2. A link or some place we can hear the complete song online, traditionally this has been Youtube.
3. The lyrics to the song, if the song has lyrics.
4. The band's website and/or any other pertinent links you might want to include.
5. Anything else you can think of.
I'll take as many Song Shares as you want to do. This way we can build up a store that I will gradually post every (or every other) Monday. So please start sending them in!
Concert: Devotchka and Crooked Fingers
Crooked Fingers will be warming up your winter months by supporting friends Devotchka on the road, including a Crooked Fingers headline show in LA.
01/27 Aspen CO @ Belly Up Aspen w/ Devotchka tix
01/28 Salt Lake City UT @ In the Venue w/ Devotchka tix
01/29 Reno NV @ Grand Sierra Resort & Casino - Grand Theatre w/ Devotchka tix
01/30 San Francisco CA @ The Fillmore w/ Devotchka tix
01/31 San Francisco CA @ The Fillmore w/ Devotchka tix
02/03 Los Angeles CA @ Bordello (901 E. 1st St.)
02/04 Solana Beach CA @ Belly Up w/ Devotchka tix
02/05 Tempe AZ @ The Clubhouse w/ Devotchka tix
02/06 Tucson AZ @ Rialto Theatre w/ Devotchka tix
02/08 Austin TX @ La Zona Rosa w/ Devotchka tix
02/09 Housotn TX @ Warehouse Live - Studio w/ Devotchka tix
02/10 Dallas TX @ House of Blues - Pontiac Garage w/ Devotchka tix
Check out the Daytrotter Session that Crooked Fingers recently recorded. Songs are up and available for download.
If anyone has concert announcements, or any other Music Night pertinent news, please send it to me and I'll put it up.
01/27 Aspen CO @ Belly Up Aspen w/ Devotchka tix
01/28 Salt Lake City UT @ In the Venue w/ Devotchka tix
01/29 Reno NV @ Grand Sierra Resort & Casino - Grand Theatre w/ Devotchka tix
01/30 San Francisco CA @ The Fillmore w/ Devotchka tix
01/31 San Francisco CA @ The Fillmore w/ Devotchka tix
02/03 Los Angeles CA @ Bordello (901 E. 1st St.)
02/04 Solana Beach CA @ Belly Up w/ Devotchka tix
02/05 Tempe AZ @ The Clubhouse w/ Devotchka tix
02/06 Tucson AZ @ Rialto Theatre w/ Devotchka tix
02/08 Austin TX @ La Zona Rosa w/ Devotchka tix
02/09 Housotn TX @ Warehouse Live - Studio w/ Devotchka tix
02/10 Dallas TX @ House of Blues - Pontiac Garage w/ Devotchka tix
Check out the Daytrotter Session that Crooked Fingers recently recorded. Songs are up and available for download.
If anyone has concert announcements, or any other Music Night pertinent news, please send it to me and I'll put it up.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Song Share: Year Of The Rat
By Amy McKay
i have to admit that i probably may not have latched onto this song if i hadn't seen the video accompanying it. but, i did see it and i liked it. i think i just liked the idea of being able to hug away the world's and people's problems, as well as the idea that, when one and one come together, we're not two, but a stronger one (i.e., unified).
informational tidbits, per wikipedia:
Lyrics:
(One, one, one, one, one, one. One, one, one, one, one, one)
June is on the run for so long
Pushed and pulled then shunned
It was so wrong
These fours walls crashing in won't stop me now
Cause I'm alive, I'm out tonight, all night
Everybody needs to know it's the year of the rat
Every day we've got to hold on
'cause if we hold on we could find some new energy
Streets with flags unfurled like treasure
Thank me for my words, it's a pleasure
Just don't ask me to stay 'cause I'll be gone
But it's alright I'm OK - always
Everybody needs to know it's the year of the rat
Every day we've got to hold on
'cause if we hold on we could find some new energy
One plus one is one - together
One plus one is one - forever
One plus one is one - together
One plus one is one - forever
Everybody needs to know it's the year of the rat
Everybody needs to know it's the year of the rat
Everybody needs to know it's the year of the rat
Everybody needs to know it's the year of the rat
Every day we've got to hold on
'cause if we hold on we could find some new energy
"One plus one plus one plus one is four"
"One"
"Plus one"
"Plus one"
"Plus one"
"Four"
i have to admit that i probably may not have latched onto this song if i hadn't seen the video accompanying it. but, i did see it and i liked it. i think i just liked the idea of being able to hug away the world's and people's problems, as well as the idea that, when one and one come together, we're not two, but a stronger one (i.e., unified).
informational tidbits, per wikipedia:
Damon Gough chose his stage name from the title character in the TV show Sam and his Magic Ball. In 2002, Q magazine named Badly Drawn Boy in their list of the "50 Bands To See Before You Die", although this was as part of a sub-list of "5 Bands That Could Go Either Way" on account of Gough's tendency to talk and tell stories for extended periods rather than playing songs. The album One Plus One Is One (which contains "Year of the Rat") was a portrait of his personal life. Documenting a death of a close friend and the loss of a grandfather. Released in 2004, it was not a great commercial success, and Gough decided to leave his contract with XL Recordings after only one single was released.As best as i can understand, the rat in the chinese zodiac is associated with protection and material prosperity, whatever that adds to it for you.
Lyrics:
(One, one, one, one, one, one. One, one, one, one, one, one)
June is on the run for so long
Pushed and pulled then shunned
It was so wrong
These fours walls crashing in won't stop me now
Cause I'm alive, I'm out tonight, all night
Everybody needs to know it's the year of the rat
Every day we've got to hold on
'cause if we hold on we could find some new energy
Streets with flags unfurled like treasure
Thank me for my words, it's a pleasure
Just don't ask me to stay 'cause I'll be gone
But it's alright I'm OK - always
Everybody needs to know it's the year of the rat
Every day we've got to hold on
'cause if we hold on we could find some new energy
One plus one is one - together
One plus one is one - forever
One plus one is one - together
One plus one is one - forever
Everybody needs to know it's the year of the rat
Everybody needs to know it's the year of the rat
Everybody needs to know it's the year of the rat
Everybody needs to know it's the year of the rat
Every day we've got to hold on
'cause if we hold on we could find some new energy
"One plus one plus one plus one is four"
"One"
"Plus one"
"Plus one"
"Plus one"
"Four"
Friday, December 19, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Song Share: AM180
By Scott Stinocher
This is a band that i really love. Sadly, they are no longer making music, but this is still one of my favorite songs all time. I don't really have a ton to say, so you will just have to enjoy it.
A.M. 180 by Grandaddy
Lyrics:
Don’t change your name
Keep it the same
For fear I may lose you again
I know you won't
It's just that I
Am unorganized
And I want to find you
When something good happens
If you come down
We'll go to town
I haven't been there for years
But I’d be fine
Wasting our time
Not doing anything here
Just doing nothing
We’ll sit for days
And talk about things
Important to us like whatever
We'll defuse bombs
And walk marathons
And take on whatever, together
This is a band that i really love. Sadly, they are no longer making music, but this is still one of my favorite songs all time. I don't really have a ton to say, so you will just have to enjoy it.
A.M. 180 by Grandaddy
Lyrics:
Don’t change your name
Keep it the same
For fear I may lose you again
I know you won't
It's just that I
Am unorganized
And I want to find you
When something good happens
If you come down
We'll go to town
I haven't been there for years
But I’d be fine
Wasting our time
Not doing anything here
Just doing nothing
We’ll sit for days
And talk about things
Important to us like whatever
We'll defuse bombs
And walk marathons
And take on whatever, together
Monday, December 8, 2008
Song Share: As Tall As Cliffs
By J.C. Glass
Richard Edwards formed the band named Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s in 2004. He named the band after Gwyneth Paltrow’s character Margot Tenenbaum from Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums. After recording 25 songs for their second albam with Epic Records in October 2007, the band disagreed with Epic over which songs to include on the album. Consequently, two versions of the album were released: “Animal”only on vinyl, the band's preferred version, and “Not Animal”, a traditional CD release chosen by the label. This song appears on both versions. I hope you enjoy it!
As Tall As Cliffs by Margot and the Nuclear So and So's
Lyrics:
I tell tales tall as cliffs
You've got a lisp
Kid, those things are hard to miss
When you're drunk you just make love, honey please
Like you've got somewhere to be
But I can't bear to hear the things about last year
I've been up all night, up all night
And I can't bear to hear the things about last year
I've been up all night, up all night
You came well-equipped
With a gun on your hip
And some poison on your lips
But when we wake up in our makeup
We'll be clean 'cause we ain't got nowhere to be
And I can't talk to you the way I wanted to
I've been telling lies, but I'll tell you the truth
And I can't talk to you the way I wanted to
I've been telling lies, but I'll tell you the truth
Darling, I'm tired
I should be leaving, leaving
You know I'm tired
I should be leaving, leaving tonight
Darling, I'm tired
I should be leaving, leaving
You know I'm tired
I should be leaving
Baby I'm tired
I should be leaving, leaving
You know I'm tired
I should be leaving, leaving alright
Richard Edwards formed the band named Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s in 2004. He named the band after Gwyneth Paltrow’s character Margot Tenenbaum from Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums. After recording 25 songs for their second albam with Epic Records in October 2007, the band disagreed with Epic over which songs to include on the album. Consequently, two versions of the album were released: “Animal”only on vinyl, the band's preferred version, and “Not Animal”, a traditional CD release chosen by the label. This song appears on both versions. I hope you enjoy it!
As Tall As Cliffs by Margot and the Nuclear So and So's
Lyrics:
I tell tales tall as cliffs
You've got a lisp
Kid, those things are hard to miss
When you're drunk you just make love, honey please
Like you've got somewhere to be
But I can't bear to hear the things about last year
I've been up all night, up all night
And I can't bear to hear the things about last year
I've been up all night, up all night
You came well-equipped
With a gun on your hip
And some poison on your lips
But when we wake up in our makeup
We'll be clean 'cause we ain't got nowhere to be
And I can't talk to you the way I wanted to
I've been telling lies, but I'll tell you the truth
And I can't talk to you the way I wanted to
I've been telling lies, but I'll tell you the truth
Darling, I'm tired
I should be leaving, leaving
You know I'm tired
I should be leaving, leaving tonight
Darling, I'm tired
I should be leaving, leaving
You know I'm tired
I should be leaving
Baby I'm tired
I should be leaving, leaving
You know I'm tired
I should be leaving, leaving alright
Monday, December 1, 2008
Song Share: The Girl
by Francisco Manzo-Flores
Alright, so this is my first attempt at Song Share, so I am starting out by tipping the toes into the water so to speak and going in with an easy-to-like entry from City and Colour. Those of you that know me are aware that my taste in music is pretty broad, and in time I expect to be able to bring into this forum a variety of music, but I felt it might be wise to start out with something that will serve as a good foundation for the rest. No need for me to wreck my reputation before I get started :D.
This particular song was one of those accidental finds during one of many downloading sessions where a name catches your eye and you download it simply out of curiosity. As it turns out City and Colour has a lot of pretty good stuff, most of it on the acoustic rock vein, of which this is a pretty good sample. Though not overly complex in formula, I think it is the simplicity of this song, the paired guitars and straight froward lyrics that make it so approachable. Anybody that has ever been in a relationship (I think that is all of us), knows how easy it can be to lose perspective, become selfish and take a partner for granted when they have been next to you for so long, or here and there one might hit that bump on the road that wakes you up to the treasure you may be holding to. Without being overly preachy or beating the subject on the head with a mallet, this song expresses the spirit of gratitude in a folkishly charming way. I do hope you guys like it.
The Girl by City and Colour
Lyrics:
I wish I could do better by you,
Cos that's what you deserve.
You sacrifice so much of your life,
In order for this to work.
While I'm off chasing my own dreams,
Sailing around the world,
Please know that I'm yours to keep,
My beautiful girl.
And when you cry a piece of my heart dies,
Knowing that I may have been the cause,
If you were to leave, fulfill someone elses dreams,
I think I might totally be lost.
But you don't ask for no diamond rings,
No delicate string of pearls,
That's why I wrote this song to sing,
My beautiful girl
Alright, so this is my first attempt at Song Share, so I am starting out by tipping the toes into the water so to speak and going in with an easy-to-like entry from City and Colour. Those of you that know me are aware that my taste in music is pretty broad, and in time I expect to be able to bring into this forum a variety of music, but I felt it might be wise to start out with something that will serve as a good foundation for the rest. No need for me to wreck my reputation before I get started :D.
This particular song was one of those accidental finds during one of many downloading sessions where a name catches your eye and you download it simply out of curiosity. As it turns out City and Colour has a lot of pretty good stuff, most of it on the acoustic rock vein, of which this is a pretty good sample. Though not overly complex in formula, I think it is the simplicity of this song, the paired guitars and straight froward lyrics that make it so approachable. Anybody that has ever been in a relationship (I think that is all of us), knows how easy it can be to lose perspective, become selfish and take a partner for granted when they have been next to you for so long, or here and there one might hit that bump on the road that wakes you up to the treasure you may be holding to. Without being overly preachy or beating the subject on the head with a mallet, this song expresses the spirit of gratitude in a folkishly charming way. I do hope you guys like it.
The Girl by City and Colour
Lyrics:
I wish I could do better by you,
Cos that's what you deserve.
You sacrifice so much of your life,
In order for this to work.
While I'm off chasing my own dreams,
Sailing around the world,
Please know that I'm yours to keep,
My beautiful girl.
And when you cry a piece of my heart dies,
Knowing that I may have been the cause,
If you were to leave, fulfill someone elses dreams,
I think I might totally be lost.
But you don't ask for no diamond rings,
No delicate string of pearls,
That's why I wrote this song to sing,
My beautiful girl
Monday, November 24, 2008
Song Share: Sally's Song
by Todd Hamilton
I chose a cover of a song this week. The song is "Sally's Song" from The Nightmare Before Christmas, performed by Amy Lee, found on the album Nightmare Revisited. I felt this song fit this season, the time between Halloween and Christmas and I feel Amy's interpretation gives this song a little more depth than the film version. Plus, as socially inept girls are to the Twilight series, I am to Amy Lee's voice.
Lyrics:
I sense there's something in the wind
That feels like tragedy's at hand
And though I'd like to stand by him
Can't shake this feeling that I have
The worst is just around the bend
And does he notice my feelings for him?
And will he see how much he means to me?
I think it's not to be
What will become of my dear friend?
Where will his actions lead us then?
Although I'd like to join the crowd
In their enthusiastic cloud
Try as I may, it doesn't last
And will we ever end up together?
no, I think not, it's never to become
For I am not the one
I chose a cover of a song this week. The song is "Sally's Song" from The Nightmare Before Christmas, performed by Amy Lee, found on the album Nightmare Revisited. I felt this song fit this season, the time between Halloween and Christmas and I feel Amy's interpretation gives this song a little more depth than the film version. Plus, as socially inept girls are to the Twilight series, I am to Amy Lee's voice.
Lyrics:
I sense there's something in the wind
That feels like tragedy's at hand
And though I'd like to stand by him
Can't shake this feeling that I have
The worst is just around the bend
And does he notice my feelings for him?
And will he see how much he means to me?
I think it's not to be
What will become of my dear friend?
Where will his actions lead us then?
Although I'd like to join the crowd
In their enthusiastic cloud
Try as I may, it doesn't last
And will we ever end up together?
no, I think not, it's never to become
For I am not the one
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Song Share: Lightning Crashes
by Angus McKay
A few months back, I was singing to myself at work. I do this mostly to get the annoying songs that they play at work out of my head. Anyway, on this particular day I decided to dig a little deeper in my song memory bank for something I hadn't heard in a while. I found a place that had been locked and hidden away for many years. It was the music of my high school years. As I played through these long-forgotten songs in my mind, I found that I still loved them like I did before. Pearl Jam, Spin Doctors, Collective Soul, Tonic, Nirvana, and others all came flooding back to me. It was great.
One song in particular stood out to me. I kind of consider it the anthem of my high school class (whether the others of the class of 97 will agree may be questionable). Anyway, for those of you who know it: I hope it brings back good feelings the same way it did for me. For those who are hearing it for the first time: welcome to my world.
This is Live: Lightning Crashes.
Lyrics:
lightning crashes, a new mother cries
her placenta falls to the floor
the angel opens her eyes
the confusion sets in
before the doctor can even close the door
lightning crashes, an old mother dies
her intentions fall to the floor
the angel closes her eyes
the confusion that was hers
belongs now, to the baby down the hall
oh now feel it comin' back again
like a rollin' thunder chasing the wind
forces pullin' from the center of the earth again
I can feel it.
lightning crashes, a new mother cries
this moment she's been waiting for
the angel opens her eyes
pale blue colored eyes,
presents the circle
and puts the glory out to hide, hide
A few months back, I was singing to myself at work. I do this mostly to get the annoying songs that they play at work out of my head. Anyway, on this particular day I decided to dig a little deeper in my song memory bank for something I hadn't heard in a while. I found a place that had been locked and hidden away for many years. It was the music of my high school years. As I played through these long-forgotten songs in my mind, I found that I still loved them like I did before. Pearl Jam, Spin Doctors, Collective Soul, Tonic, Nirvana, and others all came flooding back to me. It was great.
One song in particular stood out to me. I kind of consider it the anthem of my high school class (whether the others of the class of 97 will agree may be questionable). Anyway, for those of you who know it: I hope it brings back good feelings the same way it did for me. For those who are hearing it for the first time: welcome to my world.
This is Live: Lightning Crashes.
Lyrics:
lightning crashes, a new mother cries
her placenta falls to the floor
the angel opens her eyes
the confusion sets in
before the doctor can even close the door
lightning crashes, an old mother dies
her intentions fall to the floor
the angel closes her eyes
the confusion that was hers
belongs now, to the baby down the hall
oh now feel it comin' back again
like a rollin' thunder chasing the wind
forces pullin' from the center of the earth again
I can feel it.
lightning crashes, a new mother cries
this moment she's been waiting for
the angel opens her eyes
pale blue colored eyes,
presents the circle
and puts the glory out to hide, hide
Monday, November 10, 2008
Song Share: One Beat
By Martin Gonzalez
One Beat by Sleater-Kinney. Girls Rock, game over!
Yeah sometimes I really enjoy just rocking out and these fine ladies can throw down some serious rock love.
With this track in particular I have many a fond memory of turning around to find I have an audience. A laughing audience.
Oh and for you science freaks this song is about fusion! The power of the future!
Lyrics:
I'm a bubble in a sound wave
A sonic push for energy
Exploding like the sun
A flash of clean light hope
All you scientists can hold your breath
Shall I decide to show myself? Oh oh
If you think like Thomas Edison
Could you invent a world for me
Now all that's on the surface
Are bloody arms and oil fields
Could I turn this place upside down
And shake you and your fossils out? Oh oh
Should I come outside and run your cars
Should I run your rockets to the stars
Could you invent a world for me
I need to hear a symphony
If I'm to run the future
You've got to let the old world go Oh oh
Your word for me is fusion
But is real change an illusion
Could I turn this place all upside down
And shake you and your fossils out
If I'm to run the future
You've got to let the old world go
Could you invent a world for me
I need to hear a symphony Oh oh
One Beat by Sleater-Kinney. Girls Rock, game over!
Yeah sometimes I really enjoy just rocking out and these fine ladies can throw down some serious rock love.
With this track in particular I have many a fond memory of turning around to find I have an audience. A laughing audience.
Oh and for you science freaks this song is about fusion! The power of the future!
Lyrics:
I'm a bubble in a sound wave
A sonic push for energy
Exploding like the sun
A flash of clean light hope
All you scientists can hold your breath
Shall I decide to show myself? Oh oh
If you think like Thomas Edison
Could you invent a world for me
Now all that's on the surface
Are bloody arms and oil fields
Could I turn this place upside down
And shake you and your fossils out? Oh oh
Should I come outside and run your cars
Should I run your rockets to the stars
Could you invent a world for me
I need to hear a symphony
If I'm to run the future
You've got to let the old world go Oh oh
Your word for me is fusion
But is real change an illusion
Could I turn this place all upside down
And shake you and your fossils out
If I'm to run the future
You've got to let the old world go
Could you invent a world for me
I need to hear a symphony Oh oh
Friday, November 7, 2008
Concert: Crooked Fingers
I've never shared a Cooked Fingers song at Music Night before, and neither has any of my siblings, despite us all being huge fans . . . but I'm sure it's bound to happen eventually. Regardless, Crooked Fingers is coming in concert to Tucson AZ Friday, Nov 14, 2008 9:30 PM MST (9:00 PM Doors) at Plush. A bunch of us are planning on going down, and I wanted to invite any and all who are interested to come with us. All you have to do is let me know via email, blog comments, or phone call. Crooked Fingers is some of the best concerts I've ever been too. If you are lukewarm on their music, concert attendance will change all that.
So come! You won't regret it.
So come! You won't regret it.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Song Share: Wise Up
By Marcus Howard
Wise Up by Aimee Mann. Almost word-for-word how I've been feeling over the past year..... Not much more to say than that.
Lyrics:
It's not
What you thought
When you first began it
You got
What you want
Now you can hardly stand it though,
By now you know
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
'Til you wise up
You're sure
There's a cure
And you have finally found it
You think
One drink
Will shrink you 'til you're underground
And living down
But it's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
'Til you wise up
Prepare a list of what you need
Before you sign away the deed
'Cause it's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
'Til you wise up
No, it's not going to stop
'Til you wise up
No, it's not going to stop
So just...give up
Wise Up by Aimee Mann. Almost word-for-word how I've been feeling over the past year..... Not much more to say than that.
Lyrics:
It's not
What you thought
When you first began it
You got
What you want
Now you can hardly stand it though,
By now you know
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
'Til you wise up
You're sure
There's a cure
And you have finally found it
You think
One drink
Will shrink you 'til you're underground
And living down
But it's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
'Til you wise up
Prepare a list of what you need
Before you sign away the deed
'Cause it's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
It's not going to stop
'Til you wise up
No, it's not going to stop
'Til you wise up
No, it's not going to stop
So just...give up
Monday, October 27, 2008
Song Share: Heart of Steel
by Jake Parker
This song is called Heart of Steel by ManOwaR on their album Kings of Steel (1988). It tells of a lone warrior coming home from a long battle. Though the battle was hard, he prevailed and is returning triumphantly. Heart of Steel is about more than just that. It's about standing up for your beliefs, for what you know is right, even in the face of ridicule and scorn. And though the forces that rise up against you may be powerful, and all you want to do is give up, throw in the towel and quit, ManOwaR reminds you that you were born with a heart of steel. That if you live by your heart there is always one more try. And in doing so you will prevail.
What about the band itself? I think this quote from founding band member says it all: "I believe in the fans. I believe in metal more than anybody you've ever met. And another thing, I'm prepared to die for metal. Are you?"
Lyrics:
Build a fire a thousand miles away
To light my long way home
I ride a comet
My trail is long to stay
Silence is a heavy stone
I fight the world and take all they can give
There are times my heart hangs low
Born to walk against the wind
Born to hear my name
No matter where I stand Im alone
Stand and fight
Live by your heart
Always one more try
Im not afraid to die
Stand and fight
Say what you feel
Born with a heart of steel
Burn the bridge behind you
Leave no retreat
Theres only one way home
Those who laugh and crowd the path
And cut each others throats
Will fall like melting snow
Theyll watch us rise with fire in our eyes
Theyll bow their heads
Their hearts will hang low
Then well laugh and they will kneel
And know this heart of steel was
Too hard to break
Too hard to hold
Stand and fight
Live by your heart
Always one more try
Im not afraid to die
Stand and fight
Say what you feel
Born with a heart of steel
This song is called Heart of Steel by ManOwaR on their album Kings of Steel (1988). It tells of a lone warrior coming home from a long battle. Though the battle was hard, he prevailed and is returning triumphantly. Heart of Steel is about more than just that. It's about standing up for your beliefs, for what you know is right, even in the face of ridicule and scorn. And though the forces that rise up against you may be powerful, and all you want to do is give up, throw in the towel and quit, ManOwaR reminds you that you were born with a heart of steel. That if you live by your heart there is always one more try. And in doing so you will prevail.
What about the band itself? I think this quote from founding band member says it all: "I believe in the fans. I believe in metal more than anybody you've ever met. And another thing, I'm prepared to die for metal. Are you?"
Lyrics:
Build a fire a thousand miles away
To light my long way home
I ride a comet
My trail is long to stay
Silence is a heavy stone
I fight the world and take all they can give
There are times my heart hangs low
Born to walk against the wind
Born to hear my name
No matter where I stand Im alone
Stand and fight
Live by your heart
Always one more try
Im not afraid to die
Stand and fight
Say what you feel
Born with a heart of steel
Burn the bridge behind you
Leave no retreat
Theres only one way home
Those who laugh and crowd the path
And cut each others throats
Will fall like melting snow
Theyll watch us rise with fire in our eyes
Theyll bow their heads
Their hearts will hang low
Then well laugh and they will kneel
And know this heart of steel was
Too hard to break
Too hard to hold
Stand and fight
Live by your heart
Always one more try
Im not afraid to die
Stand and fight
Say what you feel
Born with a heart of steel
Song Share
We are going to try something new with the Music Night Blog, something we're calling Song Share. It will work like this: One person will be chosen to share a song. That person will write a short summary about the song and why they selected it. Then using the comments we can have a discussion about the song . . . just like a real Music Night. I am hoping we can do a new Song Share every week. I'm also hoping it is going to be an awesome supplement to Music Night.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Music Night: October 2008
Time: October 25th, 2008, 7:30 PM
Location: The Glass House
Order: Birthdays
Kohl Glass - The Sun Always Shines On T.V. by a-ha
Chris Glass - Helter Skelter by the Beatles
J.C. Glass - To the Dogs or Whoever by Josh Ritter
Martin Gonzalez - Suffer in Silence by Apoptyma Berzerk
Nancy Andersen Hamilton - Electric Field by MGMT
Todd Hamilton - Jenny by Flight of the Conchords
Chris Smith - A Moment of Silence / A Moment of Violence by Street Light Manifesto
Heather Glass - At the Hop by Devendra Banhart
Marshall Glass - You Are the Best Thing by Ray LaMontagne
Location: The Glass House
Order: Birthdays
Kohl Glass - The Sun Always Shines On T.V. by a-ha
Chris Glass - Helter Skelter by the Beatles
J.C. Glass - To the Dogs or Whoever by Josh Ritter
Martin Gonzalez - Suffer in Silence by Apoptyma Berzerk
Nancy Andersen Hamilton - Electric Field by MGMT
Todd Hamilton - Jenny by Flight of the Conchords
Chris Smith - A Moment of Silence / A Moment of Violence by Street Light Manifesto
Heather Glass - At the Hop by Devendra Banhart
Marshall Glass - You Are the Best Thing by Ray LaMontagne
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