Oh the irony.
I want to see Mumford and Sons play, but the closest they come is Sydney; and even when they're there I'm in America. But when I'm in America, they've already left to visit Sydney
I want to see Parachute Band before I go, but They're over in America atm. And when I get to America, they'll be back home.
Warped Tour is happening from mid-June to mid-August. Sweet.. something will finally work out, right? Wrong. When I'm in Cali, Warped will have just played in Atlanta. When I'm in Atlanta, Warped tour will be done. I do have one show I could catch in CA, but I have no way of getting there.
Newworldson seem to be heading evrywhere but CA and GA
Sigur Ros doesn't seem to play outside of Iceland. Damien Rice doesn't seem to play outside of Ireland.
This better not be the start of a new trend :/
Friday, April 30, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Hiding in the cave: go stand on the mountain
Not very sane right now. Not very awake. Not living in the place I should be. Figuratively speaking.
I really don't have the greatest grip on life, and I really should care more.
I really should start living outside my own head for a change.
I spend more time creating this fictional alternate reality than I do living in the one I belong to. Lecturer made and interesting comment about Plurality today which got me thinking in turn about the idea that there are other universes out there in which things really do happen in the way we know (or don't know) they could have, and that maybe that means it really all did happen. That maybe in another universe I join forces with that amazing male singer and we create duets that rock the face of the earth; or that the guy who I met by chance hiding backstage listening to rehearsals sees me there; or that I didn't leave England and I still talked to the people I didn't want to say goodbye to; or that God would chuck a burning bush in somewhere, or come in a literal quiet whispering voice; or that I would have the guts enough to look... to care.
I really should focus on straightening out my sleeping patterns. Or lack thereof.
I really should tidy my room. And sort through all this paperwork. And drink more water. And do my assignments.
Did I mention I should care more?
I really should start living outside my own head for a change.
I spend more time creating this fictional alternate reality than I do living in the one I belong to. Lecturer made and interesting comment about Plurality today which got me thinking in turn about the idea that there are other universes out there in which things really do happen in the way we know (or don't know) they could have, and that maybe that means it really all did happen. That maybe in another universe I join forces with that amazing male singer and we create duets that rock the face of the earth; or that the guy who I met by chance hiding backstage listening to rehearsals sees me there; or that I didn't leave England and I still talked to the people I didn't want to say goodbye to; or that God would chuck a burning bush in somewhere, or come in a literal quiet whispering voice; or that I would have the guts enough to look... to care.
I really should focus on straightening out my sleeping patterns. Or lack thereof.
I really should tidy my room. And sort through all this paperwork. And drink more water. And do my assignments.
Did I mention I should care more?
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Singing melodies and harmonies...
Have been thinking lots about music over the past few weeks, at both an academic level and an enjoyment one.
Academic because I did this speech for one of my uni papers titled "music can save the world" so I've had thoughts buzzing about it's social impact and effects on physical health etc.
But mainly I've been wasting away the hours on youtube and itunes and the like, adding to the playlist of my slowly decreasing life. Which is slightly ironic, I feel - finding music to live life to, but taking so long enjoying the finding that I forget to live. But if I'm enjoying it then I guess I'm living, right?! who knows...
Anyway. Music.
Below is a video from Sam Tsui and AHMIR (produced by Kurthugoschneider) doing a mashup of Nothin On You and Hey Soul Sister. Tis pretty amazing, hence me wanting to share, and it's done so beautifully.
Also, if ya like it, Sam is auditioning to get on the cast of GLEE for Season 2, so go give him a gold star on the glee myspace page.
Also been hitting up a bit of Mumford and Sons, and also trawling through the numerous bands that I've accepted friend requests from on myspace.
A cappella still retains its place in the forefront of my mind (and heart), esp. UC Men's Octet, The Duke's Men of Yale, and UGA Accidentals.
But BEST OF ALL! Yeah Boy and Doll Face were reunited on the streets - or rather, street - of Wellington when Davy and I did a minor busking sesh. Money was pretty low for us, but we sounded good, got heaps of compliments, and approving looks from fellow musos, and even a business card from a guy who does a bit of event coordination. We're on the up, Doll Face!
Hopefully we'll get to do a repeat at least once before I head off overseas, since it may well be my favourite activity in the world ever, and therefore the best gift I could get. Unless someone wants to gift me $4500 to pay for my second semester's food and accommodation.
Cos Lord only knows where I'm gonna come across that amount of cash.
Davy will hopefully also be doing some recording towards the end of June, so I will claim the title of 'girl vocals' on that EP, yes I will. His myspace is here, if you're interested in hearing a couple of older recordings.
And that's actually all that is new, because as I said before, I really don't have a life.
Academic because I did this speech for one of my uni papers titled "music can save the world" so I've had thoughts buzzing about it's social impact and effects on physical health etc.
But mainly I've been wasting away the hours on youtube and itunes and the like, adding to the playlist of my slowly decreasing life. Which is slightly ironic, I feel - finding music to live life to, but taking so long enjoying the finding that I forget to live. But if I'm enjoying it then I guess I'm living, right?! who knows...
Anyway. Music.
Below is a video from Sam Tsui and AHMIR (produced by Kurthugoschneider) doing a mashup of Nothin On You and Hey Soul Sister. Tis pretty amazing, hence me wanting to share, and it's done so beautifully.
Also, if ya like it, Sam is auditioning to get on the cast of GLEE for Season 2, so go give him a gold star on the glee myspace page.
Also been hitting up a bit of Mumford and Sons, and also trawling through the numerous bands that I've accepted friend requests from on myspace.
A cappella still retains its place in the forefront of my mind (and heart), esp. UC Men's Octet, The Duke's Men of Yale, and UGA Accidentals.
But BEST OF ALL! Yeah Boy and Doll Face were reunited on the streets - or rather, street - of Wellington when Davy and I did a minor busking sesh. Money was pretty low for us, but we sounded good, got heaps of compliments, and approving looks from fellow musos, and even a business card from a guy who does a bit of event coordination. We're on the up, Doll Face!
Hopefully we'll get to do a repeat at least once before I head off overseas, since it may well be my favourite activity in the world ever, and therefore the best gift I could get. Unless someone wants to gift me $4500 to pay for my second semester's food and accommodation.
Cos Lord only knows where I'm gonna come across that amount of cash.
Davy will hopefully also be doing some recording towards the end of June, so I will claim the title of 'girl vocals' on that EP, yes I will. His myspace is here, if you're interested in hearing a couple of older recordings.
And that's actually all that is new, because as I said before, I really don't have a life.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Small Beginnings...
So.
Blog Number One.
Never really done this before, so it may take a while for me to get my footing in regards to translating myself well into html format.
But yeah!
Life at the moment is consumed with plans for my up and coming study exchange in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Will be an international student at Agnes Scott College for a full academic year, starting mid-August, and I am really excited... vaguely delusional also, as I have ideas of what it will all be like which are likely to be completely false. But the culture shock has gotta be just as exciting as the planning, right?
Agnes Scott is a pretty small liberal arts college in Decatur, which is a sort of suburb of Atlanta, and is a women's college (?!). I'll be sharing a room with some poor soul too; I'm not so flash at sharing space. I'll be taking papers for my majors in English and Psychology, as well as a few extras. And it turns out I can gain credit for joining a choir and taking singing lesson so I'll definitely be taking up that option.
And to be honest, music is the main reason for me going on this wild excursion. Family Force 5 is a crunk rock band from Atlanta, who initially got me interested in that part of the country. My brother now mocks me for planning a whole year of my life around a band. I am keeping myself updated on all the bands who might end up playing shows in Atlanta, via Myspace and Facebook... subsequently my computer sees more of me than my flatmates atm.
And since deciding on going to America I have fallen in love with a few male a cappella groups from around the country, and I am already envisioning a trip to New York in the Spring to the ICCA finals! Obsession is a big issue here.
But as for now, I am stuck with a ticket from Los Angeles to Atlanta which arrives about 5 hours later than I need it to, with no way of getting it changed cheaply. And it seems I was semi-ripped off getting it in the first place. Thank you STA Travel.
Ah well, we live and learn
And occassionaly we get our parents to fight our battles, and demand refunds, for us - which is my next course of action.
Blog Number One.
Never really done this before, so it may take a while for me to get my footing in regards to translating myself well into html format.
But yeah!
Life at the moment is consumed with plans for my up and coming study exchange in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Will be an international student at Agnes Scott College for a full academic year, starting mid-August, and I am really excited... vaguely delusional also, as I have ideas of what it will all be like which are likely to be completely false. But the culture shock has gotta be just as exciting as the planning, right?
Agnes Scott is a pretty small liberal arts college in Decatur, which is a sort of suburb of Atlanta, and is a women's college (?!). I'll be sharing a room with some poor soul too; I'm not so flash at sharing space. I'll be taking papers for my majors in English and Psychology, as well as a few extras. And it turns out I can gain credit for joining a choir and taking singing lesson so I'll definitely be taking up that option.
And to be honest, music is the main reason for me going on this wild excursion. Family Force 5 is a crunk rock band from Atlanta, who initially got me interested in that part of the country. My brother now mocks me for planning a whole year of my life around a band. I am keeping myself updated on all the bands who might end up playing shows in Atlanta, via Myspace and Facebook... subsequently my computer sees more of me than my flatmates atm.
And since deciding on going to America I have fallen in love with a few male a cappella groups from around the country, and I am already envisioning a trip to New York in the Spring to the ICCA finals! Obsession is a big issue here.
But as for now, I am stuck with a ticket from Los Angeles to Atlanta which arrives about 5 hours later than I need it to, with no way of getting it changed cheaply. And it seems I was semi-ripped off getting it in the first place. Thank you STA Travel.
Ah well, we live and learn
And occassionaly we get our parents to fight our battles, and demand refunds, for us - which is my next course of action.
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