Oh hey, I didn't see you there. lol jk. I would like to share with you the fact that The Arcade Fire puts on an AMAZING live show!!!1! Seriously, they sound so great live, they even sound better than their recorded stuff, but that isn't really what I wanted to talk about (even though it rocked). What I did want to talk about was the fans at Arcade Fire. For the most part, I didn't mind them, but they were kind of a drag. Especially these two SUPER WASTED chicks that happened to end up where we were. They were the worst people that I have ever seen at a concert. At multiple points they almost started fights with two different groups of people. They were awful.
I just want everyone at a concert to be happy, and be there for the music. instead you have people that are crashing through you to get a better view of the band, and everyone harshing the mellow. If you wanted to be up front, show up to the show and wait in line for six hours like the rest of the people that do.
I don't want to rant and rave, but just have a good time, and don't be a douche, okay?
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
"Good Morning"
Here it is. The first post since who knows when, and all I can say is, "Meh".
I have got a great number of things on my mind, and I am ready to force them upon whoever reads this blog. (that is, if anyone reads my blog.)
The first thing that I would like to talk about is Arcade Fire winning the Grammy's. This isn't as huge as you think it is --It would be huge if someone like Beirut, Sleighbells, or Tapes'n'tapes won the best album of the year-- mainly because, if you haven't noticed, Arcade Fire is pretty huge. They sold more records than eminem! They were #1 on the billboard top 200. So, don't say it was a big deal because an "indie" band won the best album of the year, because they had all the cards and if you know how the grammys work (winner is picked by a group of producers, artists, and other respected music figures bases off sales and quality of the album) and The Suburbs had both of those things. Don't get me wrong, I love Arcade Fire and I am counting down until their concert, but everyone needs to calm the freak down.
Another thing that I would like to make known is that in Pat's lady-dude article, he makes valid points, and I would like to agree with all of them. Don't just come into the crew and expect everyone to love you. That is a big pet peeve of mine. I hate it when a girl comes into the crew and rips us apart. Now, I am not pointing any finger (Rachael Wadley) but we had a huge rough patch back in the day, and I am not going through that again, so don't assert yourself into the group of friends, or I WILL DESTROY YOU. **Caps locks got accidentally turned on there, but I liked how it looked, so I left it.
I would like to shout out to my bro Shea. Congrats on proposing. I know it's a whole 3 months late, but I wanted to put it out there on my blog somewhere, so there you have it, bro.
My final point is that of a high note. I have been mezmerized by the band Starfucker, and would challenge any of you out there ready to "get your mind blown out your butt" - Cory Cooper. I would say listen to their stuffs
http://www.nialler9.com/2011/02/album-streams/stream-strfkr-starfucker-reptilians/
I have got a great number of things on my mind, and I am ready to force them upon whoever reads this blog. (that is, if anyone reads my blog.)
The first thing that I would like to talk about is Arcade Fire winning the Grammy's. This isn't as huge as you think it is --It would be huge if someone like Beirut, Sleighbells, or Tapes'n'tapes won the best album of the year-- mainly because, if you haven't noticed, Arcade Fire is pretty huge. They sold more records than eminem! They were #1 on the billboard top 200. So, don't say it was a big deal because an "indie" band won the best album of the year, because they had all the cards and if you know how the grammys work (winner is picked by a group of producers, artists, and other respected music figures bases off sales and quality of the album) and The Suburbs had both of those things. Don't get me wrong, I love Arcade Fire and I am counting down until their concert, but everyone needs to calm the freak down.
Another thing that I would like to make known is that in Pat's lady-dude article, he makes valid points, and I would like to agree with all of them. Don't just come into the crew and expect everyone to love you. That is a big pet peeve of mine. I hate it when a girl comes into the crew and rips us apart. Now, I am not pointing any finger (Rachael Wadley) but we had a huge rough patch back in the day, and I am not going through that again, so don't assert yourself into the group of friends, or I WILL DESTROY YOU. **Caps locks got accidentally turned on there, but I liked how it looked, so I left it.
I would like to shout out to my bro Shea. Congrats on proposing. I know it's a whole 3 months late, but I wanted to put it out there on my blog somewhere, so there you have it, bro.
My final point is that of a high note. I have been mezmerized by the band Starfucker, and would challenge any of you out there ready to "get your mind blown out your butt" - Cory Cooper. I would say listen to their stuffs
http://www.nialler9.com/2011/02/album-streams/stream-strfkr-starfucker-reptilians/
Thursday, October 7, 2010
A Brave, New World.... You'll Never See?
Hey folks, it's been way too long since I've posted on this blog- seeing as I have a school blog to keep up, because it is graded- and I am ready to do some unsolicited blogging!
I decided today, that I wanted to talk about how people always tell me that they want to travel, and get out of Utah. Then why don't you? What is really holding you back? If you are still in high school, that could be the answer. What about the people that have long since graduated, finished college, and are working at Texas Roadhouse? All you are doing is whining(and giving me a headache) I digress. You have nothing holding you back, get out there and see the world. I know I am going to. I think the main antagonist of our desire is procrastination/laziness. You always want to, but you find excuses to blow it off, or you plan it all out, and procrastinate actually going. What are you thinking? Stop that, you are being a dream killer! Give me back my radio! I want you to get off your lazy butts and go outside and live.
Don't think of this post as having a negative connotation, but I really want you all to get out there and see the world, I hear it's amazing Break out of your lazy habits of saying that your going to, putting it on the back burner, never act upon the thought, and repeat the cycle. I wish the best of luck to all of you future travelers, get out there and make me proud!
I decided today, that I wanted to talk about how people always tell me that they want to travel, and get out of Utah. Then why don't you? What is really holding you back? If you are still in high school, that could be the answer. What about the people that have long since graduated, finished college, and are working at Texas Roadhouse? All you are doing is whining(and giving me a headache) I digress. You have nothing holding you back, get out there and see the world. I know I am going to. I think the main antagonist of our desire is procrastination/laziness. You always want to, but you find excuses to blow it off, or you plan it all out, and procrastinate actually going. What are you thinking? Stop that, you are being a dream killer! Give me back my radio! I want you to get off your lazy butts and go outside and live.
Don't think of this post as having a negative connotation, but I really want you all to get out there and see the world, I hear it's amazing Break out of your lazy habits of saying that your going to, putting it on the back burner, never act upon the thought, and repeat the cycle. I wish the best of luck to all of you future travelers, get out there and make me proud!
Monday, August 9, 2010
(Double Bonus) Required Listen: Four Year Strong & Portugal. The Man
Hello bouys, and grrls. I was feeling pretty excited about two bands, and I didn't want to split it up into two different posts, so I ate a green mushroom, and now you get to have a "1 UP" with the required listens. The Bands I chose were Four Year Strong, and Portugal. The Man.
I am going to start out with Four Year Strong.
"Four Year Strong is an American pop punk/ melodic hardcore band from Worcester, Massachusetts, formed in 2001. The group consists of vocalists and guitarists Dan O'Connor and Alan Day, bassist Joe Weiss, keyboardist and back-up vocalist Josh Lyford and drummer Jackson Massucco." (Wiki)
I've seen them once in concert, and they are one of my favorite bands, I will post some links below, and a music video.
Next, Portugal. The Man. I was browsing through Graywhales selection, and stumbled across their album Censored Color. I had heard good things about this band, and I really wanted to know more, so I bought it, and listened to it, gotta say, it blew my mind. You should check them out.
Four Year Strong links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Year_Strong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS3PoOQT_T8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YNVSoCnoUs (my Fav)
Portugal. The Man. Links:
I am going to start out with Four Year Strong.
"Four Year Strong is an American pop punk/ melodic hardcore band from Worcester, Massachusetts, formed in 2001. The group consists of vocalists and guitarists Dan O'Connor and Alan Day, bassist Joe Weiss, keyboardist and back-up vocalist Josh Lyford and drummer Jackson Massucco." (Wiki)
I've seen them once in concert, and they are one of my favorite bands, I will post some links below, and a music video.
Next, Portugal. The Man. I was browsing through Graywhales selection, and stumbled across their album Censored Color. I had heard good things about this band, and I really wanted to know more, so I bought it, and listened to it, gotta say, it blew my mind. You should check them out.
Four Year Strong links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Year_Strong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS3PoOQT_T8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YNVSoCnoUs (my Fav)
Portugal. The Man. Links:
Monday, August 2, 2010
"If I had a dollar bill for every time I've been wrong..."
Here I am again, getting back into the groove of things. It is now August, and skool is right around the corner ready to fill my life with uncontrollable emotions. Needless to say, I can't wait to get it over with. No, this post isn't about Scool, or about emotions, although, you would think it would be, I was just trying to set a scene. Fail'd terribly, but still. My post is about how I am wrong about a lot of things, a lot of times.
Through-out my lyfe I have had huge mis-calculations that have thrown me into a tailspin of self-loathing, and you know, all that jazz... I can think of a couple that are still pretty fresh in my mind. I wish I had had better understanding to fix these mistakes of my youth.
Getting a Girlfriend Sophomore Year: Some would not call this a mistake, but I would. I didn't need a girlfriend, I wass just following in the path of my friends, I remember we had that stupid competition to see who would be the last person in the crew to kiss a girl. I got so caught up in that, that when I met this girl, I had no intrest in her personality, I was looking at her looks, and the fact that she was willing to kiss me. I also remember getting tormented with a running joke of "if I didn't get a kiss from a girl, I was going to get kissed by a guy" this was not even close to funny, it made me nervous to hang out with people I thought were my friends. I was in a constant defense-mode. To those who partook in this "joke", Screw you. (it's harsh, but it has to be said. Aren't friends suppose to support their friends?) But as it turns out I got incredibly annoyed by her, and eventually -but not surprising- she cheated on me. It ruined what could be a great friendship, and I said some things that were hurtful, so did she. I would just like to say I ma sorry for all that happened in that period of time.
Leaving Early from Beirut: I am actually pretty sad that I missed this concert. I really liked this band, but my ride wanted to leave, and I did not want to try and find another way home (Which I found out could have been Cory Cooper). I am not mad at my ride, I am mad at myself for not being presistant. I am also upset with their shirt selection... I mean it was almost as bad as Ben Folds' shirt selection, which consisted of one shirt that really just plained stunk. I wanted a cool shirt like all the shirts I saw others wearing. What the heck. I digress- I vow never to leave another concert early again*.
Not Being More Nice Last Year: I wish I would have had a better attitude about people last year, no offense to anyone, but people suck. I just wish I had taken the time to make more friends, and complimented more people, more often. I saw this as a real kick in the pants, people don't like mean people. I was a loner, and being a loner is not the way to be. Good thing I have one more year to make that up...
These are the things I could think of....
enjoi
Through-out my lyfe I have had huge mis-calculations that have thrown me into a tailspin of self-loathing, and you know, all that jazz... I can think of a couple that are still pretty fresh in my mind. I wish I had had better understanding to fix these mistakes of my youth.
Getting a Girlfriend Sophomore Year: Some would not call this a mistake, but I would. I didn't need a girlfriend, I wass just following in the path of my friends, I remember we had that stupid competition to see who would be the last person in the crew to kiss a girl. I got so caught up in that, that when I met this girl, I had no intrest in her personality, I was looking at her looks, and the fact that she was willing to kiss me. I also remember getting tormented with a running joke of "if I didn't get a kiss from a girl, I was going to get kissed by a guy" this was not even close to funny, it made me nervous to hang out with people I thought were my friends. I was in a constant defense-mode. To those who partook in this "joke", Screw you. (it's harsh, but it has to be said. Aren't friends suppose to support their friends?) But as it turns out I got incredibly annoyed by her, and eventually -but not surprising- she cheated on me. It ruined what could be a great friendship, and I said some things that were hurtful, so did she. I would just like to say I ma sorry for all that happened in that period of time.
Leaving Early from Beirut: I am actually pretty sad that I missed this concert. I really liked this band, but my ride wanted to leave, and I did not want to try and find another way home (Which I found out could have been Cory Cooper). I am not mad at my ride, I am mad at myself for not being presistant. I am also upset with their shirt selection... I mean it was almost as bad as Ben Folds' shirt selection, which consisted of one shirt that really just plained stunk. I wanted a cool shirt like all the shirts I saw others wearing. What the heck. I digress- I vow never to leave another concert early again*.
Not Being More Nice Last Year: I wish I would have had a better attitude about people last year, no offense to anyone, but people suck. I just wish I had taken the time to make more friends, and complimented more people, more often. I saw this as a real kick in the pants, people don't like mean people. I was a loner, and being a loner is not the way to be. Good thing I have one more year to make that up...
These are the things I could think of....
enjoi
Thursday, July 29, 2010
The Day The Music Died? As If...
I remember a time sitting in busk's class, learning about Tin Pan Alley, Skiffle, and all that Jazz... We were learning about the sad day when Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and the big bopper, all died. It is a terrible day in music history. During this discussion, Busk -wait no, it was Ellen Carr- said something that got me thinking. She said (paraphrased) "This is the day that the music died". How could one day kill music? Sure you can say that they were the most popular, the most influencial, and coolest artists of their time. Are you serious though? look what came after them:
The Beatles
Led Zep
The Who
The Ramones
Pink Floyd
The Rolling Stones
The Doors
Julian Casablancas (The Strokes)
Radiohead
Ben Folds
Looking at this list, can you honestly tell me that music died? I know that, that saying is just a saying, but still, don't say music died...
enjoi
The Beatles
Led Zep
The Who
The Ramones
Pink Floyd
The Rolling Stones
The Doors
Julian Casablancas (The Strokes)
Radiohead
Ben Folds
Looking at this list, can you honestly tell me that music died? I know that, that saying is just a saying, but still, don't say music died...
enjoi
Thursday, May 6, 2010
I haven't posted in a blue moon, and you know, I probably won't post for a while after this post, it is just too nonchalant for me to keep it a weekly/day-ly thing, but I would like to address a few things that I have been thinking about lately.
1. Skool Spirit: I don't get what it is, why do we have spirit for a school that you hate all throughout your high school experience, take, for example, I remember 'Geek Pride Day' and I dressed as nerdy as possible, but I got to thinking while wondering the halls "What does this have to do with Viewmont?" The dress up days that they have don't show school spirit, it just shows that we like to be weird and this is the only time you can let your true self out with out ridicule from your peers. I say School Spirit isn't cool.
2. La Roux: This band is tight, I have been listening to them, for about a week now, and I really like the synth-pop style they have, you should check them out, I will post a video right there ---->
3. This blog: I am not sure why I post on this thing, I literally only have one person that reads it, and I believe that is pat, I may be wrong, but he is the one that regularly posts, and tells me to update the thing. Honestly, this whole post is just to satisfy his "Blog-Needs". I need more interesting things to post about, I look at other blogs like Bambi, Ellen, and Shea's, where their blogposts are 3 to 4 times longer than mine, and 5-6 times more relavant to knowledge. I guess this blog is a good place to get out all my anger, and self-pity.
enjoi
1. Skool Spirit: I don't get what it is, why do we have spirit for a school that you hate all throughout your high school experience, take, for example, I remember 'Geek Pride Day' and I dressed as nerdy as possible, but I got to thinking while wondering the halls "What does this have to do with Viewmont?" The dress up days that they have don't show school spirit, it just shows that we like to be weird and this is the only time you can let your true self out with out ridicule from your peers. I say School Spirit isn't cool.
2. La Roux: This band is tight, I have been listening to them, for about a week now, and I really like the synth-pop style they have, you should check them out, I will post a video right there ---->
3. This blog: I am not sure why I post on this thing, I literally only have one person that reads it, and I believe that is pat, I may be wrong, but he is the one that regularly posts, and tells me to update the thing. Honestly, this whole post is just to satisfy his "Blog-Needs". I need more interesting things to post about, I look at other blogs like Bambi, Ellen, and Shea's, where their blogposts are 3 to 4 times longer than mine, and 5-6 times more relavant to knowledge. I guess this blog is a good place to get out all my anger, and self-pity.
enjoi
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