Lets see, I was going to go with a sort of mellow piece this week, but I decided I'd leave that until tuesday. You know, when my hangover will make me really want to listen to softer music. For today... hmmm... I'm not sure... I'll save a band spotlight for Sunday...
That leaves randomly deciding on something completely stupid to shape this particular entry... how about... a few tracks that are (according to last.fm) joint 42nd in my top listened songs? 42 is pretty geeky number, so sure, that works :P.
Lets start with something that people will at least recognise the sound of if not out right know it. Because giving you music you've already heard is what mp3 blogs are for, right?
# Hanging By A Moment - Lifehouse
Next is a song by band you probably haven't listened to in a while, unless you're Jon or one of my other friends. Then you are at the very least, subjected to it. Off of the album Have A Nice Day.
# Unbreakable - Bon Jovi
And, finalmente. A song by a band I've only got to see live once. Would have gone to see them at Download but they clashed with Reel Big Fish, and as awesome as they are I stand by my choice. This is a song off of their second album, originally labelled "II".
# Burn The Evidence - Billy Talent
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Revival and Download Special!
So, in honour of the fact that I'm no way near as hungover as I thought I would be, the fact that I went to Download Festival a while back and... Oh, I don't know, awesome music. I'm going to update this little blog thing a little bit.
So, as I just typed a little while ago, me and my friends went to download. So this fine tuesday afternoon, I'll be putting up some mp3s to go with the festival's highlights as I saw them! Because I can, I'm even going to seperate them into days!
Friday, caught a little bit of Paramore, who Jon had previously recommended. While he didn't seem to be impressed with how over the top their performance was I was impressed by the music itself. They have a new album coming out, so here's a song off Riot!
# That's What You Get - Paramore
Saturday, much to the chagrin of some of our friends Jon, Lisa, Josh and I went to see Head Automatica rather than Linkin Park. In our defense Head Automatica are absolutely fantastic and Linkin Park's new album isn't. That said, we still caught a nice chunk of LP anyway. So, Automatica were amazing, high energy performance with good crowd reaction. I have to put Please Please Please here, just by virtue of the hilarious band crowd interaction that came before it.
"This is a song about L.A."
"BOOOO!"
"Wait, you actually Booed Los Angeles? We're not from there. Anyway this song is called Please Please Please."
"WOOOO!"
# Please Please Please - Head Automatica
And, just because it was so perfect when everyone was singing along, and because it gave a perfect festival atmosphere despite most of donwload being at Linkin Park...
# The Razor - Head Automatica
Sunday, final day. Reel Big Fish not only played an awesome tent headlining act, unhampered by the hoardes of people watching Iron Maiden. They also did a little unplanned 6 song set while Evanescence were playing which was so awesome. The set was fantastic from beginning to end. We were even taught the rock-sign-language for lesbian sex.
# She Has A Girlfriend Now - Reel Big Fish
For some more Download Highlights, check out the music Jon picked up at the festival here.
So, as I just typed a little while ago, me and my friends went to download. So this fine tuesday afternoon, I'll be putting up some mp3s to go with the festival's highlights as I saw them! Because I can, I'm even going to seperate them into days!
Friday, caught a little bit of Paramore, who Jon had previously recommended. While he didn't seem to be impressed with how over the top their performance was I was impressed by the music itself. They have a new album coming out, so here's a song off Riot!
# That's What You Get - Paramore
Saturday, much to the chagrin of some of our friends Jon, Lisa, Josh and I went to see Head Automatica rather than Linkin Park. In our defense Head Automatica are absolutely fantastic and Linkin Park's new album isn't. That said, we still caught a nice chunk of LP anyway. So, Automatica were amazing, high energy performance with good crowd reaction. I have to put Please Please Please here, just by virtue of the hilarious band crowd interaction that came before it.
"This is a song about L.A."
"BOOOO!"
"Wait, you actually Booed Los Angeles? We're not from there. Anyway this song is called Please Please Please."
"WOOOO!"
# Please Please Please - Head Automatica
And, just because it was so perfect when everyone was singing along, and because it gave a perfect festival atmosphere despite most of donwload being at Linkin Park...
# The Razor - Head Automatica
Sunday, final day. Reel Big Fish not only played an awesome tent headlining act, unhampered by the hoardes of people watching Iron Maiden. They also did a little unplanned 6 song set while Evanescence were playing which was so awesome. The set was fantastic from beginning to end. We were even taught the rock-sign-language for lesbian sex.
# She Has A Girlfriend Now - Reel Big Fish
For some more Download Highlights, check out the music Jon picked up at the festival here.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Get thyself into The Mars Volta
Oh yes, thats right, I'm going to plug Mars Volta. Beware my fandom and behold my offerings to you, for they are awesome and worth some time with your ears. Or in the very least, i deserve some time with your eyes before you decide! Read on!
The first song is from my favorite Mars Volta album, De-loused in the Comatorium. Sadly it is the song they probably wish they never wrote, because it turned out to be more popular and stand-out than they might have liked. So alot of people are dissapointed when they don't play it at concerts. I however, can live with them not playing it live, because it keeps a place in my music library without that extra bonus.
# Televators - The Mars Volta
Next up, we have a song that has been editted so as to trim down its size. Because apparently, you normal folk prefer your songs to be of roughly three or four minutes length. The full version of this wonderful song is actually just under 6 minutes, and much better if you have the extra minutes to spare. Its from the B-side of the single, and is rather cool.
# The Widow (Edit) - The Mars Volta
Finally we have another song from de-loused, sort of. Its a demo of possibly my favorite track from the album. There aren't many noticeable differences between this original idea and the album version, but as is the way with songs of this type, a little bit can mean a hell of a lot.
# Take the Veil - The (no, you've got to be kidding...) Mars Volta
Enjoy.
The first song is from my favorite Mars Volta album, De-loused in the Comatorium. Sadly it is the song they probably wish they never wrote, because it turned out to be more popular and stand-out than they might have liked. So alot of people are dissapointed when they don't play it at concerts. I however, can live with them not playing it live, because it keeps a place in my music library without that extra bonus.
Next up, we have a song that has been editted so as to trim down its size. Because apparently, you normal folk prefer your songs to be of roughly three or four minutes length. The full version of this wonderful song is actually just under 6 minutes, and much better if you have the extra minutes to spare. Its from the B-side of the single, and is rather cool.
Finally we have another song from de-loused, sort of. Its a demo of possibly my favorite track from the album. There aren't many noticeable differences between this original idea and the album version, but as is the way with songs of this type, a little bit can mean a hell of a lot.
Enjoy.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Theme Tuesday
Ok, so here's what I thought I'd do for tuesdays. First off, it is tuesday, right? Good. Well, I'm going to put together songs that fit whatever theme I may have drunkenly concocted during the previous week. This week the theme is different reactions to similar ideas!
First off, the one basically every band likes to make a song about at one point or fifty: Breaking up! Do you assess the situation rationally, do you get angry at the other person, at yourself, sit alone and cry? Whatever you choose, there's probably a song out there that fits your mood exactly. Well here we have two songs for you to choose between. Would you prefer 'Ok, I messed up. I suck.' or 'Wait a minute, you bitch!'? Listen and see!
# Bowling for Soup - A Hole / # Bon Jovi - Why Aren't You Dead
Now, wasn't that fun? No? Moving on!
Everyone has dreams of being famous, and if you've never thought of starting a band and becoming a star... well thats probably a good thing, since you wont. You suck. What about the reactions if you manage though! Two more songs!
# The KGB - Fortune and Fame / # Reel Big Fish - Don't Start a Band
# Thank You / # Go Away
First off, the one basically every band likes to make a song about at one point or fifty: Breaking up! Do you assess the situation rationally, do you get angry at the other person, at yourself, sit alone and cry? Whatever you choose, there's probably a song out there that fits your mood exactly. Well here we have two songs for you to choose between. Would you prefer 'Ok, I messed up. I suck.' or 'Wait a minute, you bitch!'? Listen and see!
Now, wasn't that fun? No? Moving on!
Everyone has dreams of being famous, and if you've never thought of starting a band and becoming a star... well thats probably a good thing, since you wont. You suck. What about the reactions if you manage though! Two more songs!
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
The 'Technically Thursday' Covers!
In light of a 'pick your favorite band of two' thing I saw going around on MySpace. I thought I'd make a post with a few 'pick your favorite of two songs covering the same topis in different ways'...
Oh right, the title says covers. Thats because I decided the other thing would take too long, so you'll get that some other time. For now, you're getting my favorite or possibly only versions of some classic and/or cheesy songs.
First up, a disco classic! (but please keep reading anyway)
# YMCA - The Skunks
Well, as some of the people who read this may or may not know, I have weakness for disco music that stems from having been very obsessed with music in my youth. Problem being basically no exposure to decent music or possession of any kind of musical talent. As is such, I'm one of these sad people who does know all the words to songs he really shouldn't. But what am I gonna do?
# No Woman No Cry - [Spunge]
The next song is less of a direct cover than the others, being that I'm not entirely sure that the lyrics are even remotely close. :-p None-the-less, a nice take on an old classic. Give it a listen, and don't linch me.
# Hotel California (Live) - The Eagles
Second from last, the excellent live rendition of Hotel California, by the Eagles. I refuse to say anymore, on the grounds that you should listen to the song. Now.
# We Are The Champions - Gavin DeGraw
Y'know what I said about the last song? That goes almost double for this. ... yes, this song is a double live rendition of the Hotels Californias by those Eagleses...
The Listening Thing! Do it!
Oh right, the title says covers. Thats because I decided the other thing would take too long, so you'll get that some other time. For now, you're getting my favorite or possibly only versions of some classic and/or cheesy songs.
First up, a disco classic! (but please keep reading anyway)
Well, as some of the people who read this may or may not know, I have weakness for disco music that stems from having been very obsessed with music in my youth. Problem being basically no exposure to decent music or possession of any kind of musical talent. As is such, I'm one of these sad people who does know all the words to songs he really shouldn't. But what am I gonna do?
The next song is less of a direct cover than the others, being that I'm not entirely sure that the lyrics are even remotely close. :-p None-the-less, a nice take on an old classic. Give it a listen, and don't linch me.
Second from last, the excellent live rendition of Hotel California, by the Eagles. I refuse to say anymore, on the grounds that you should listen to the song. Now.
Y'know what I said about the last song? That goes almost double for this. ... yes, this song is a double live rendition of the Hotels Californias by those Eagleses...
The Listening Thing! Do it!
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