Hey oh,
I realized that I've been posting mostly live performances for a bit so I thought I'd revert back to some awesome music videos for a change.
Atlas Sound is a solo venture by Bradford Cox, the well known lead singer from the psycho-ambient band Deerhunter. What I find super interesting about this guy is he believes in "stream-of-consciousness" writing. That is to say, he sits down and presses record and out comes the music. He doesn't write any lyrics beforehand. Nor any chords or melodies for that matter. By the end of the process if he doesn't like what he's made, he presses delete and starts over.
This whole process came about when he was ten and had a tape player (brand name Atlas Sound) with two tape decks. He would play around with looping and overlapping and would record whatever came out. This eventually led to many of his early songs as an aspiring artist with Deerhunter.
Bradford refers to his second Atlas Sound album, Logos, as "not about me" and "the view is a lot more panoramic and less close-up. I became bored with introspection". He is referring to his first album as Atlas Sound which is mostly autobiographical with its lyrics.
He's been picked to open up at the "All Tomorrow's Parties" fest by Animal Collective, who will be overseeing the whole shindig. The song below is from Logos and it's called "Walkabout" ft. Noah Lennox aka Panda Bear. The video is made up of old stock footage of boys and their astronaut dreams. Enjoy.
3.30.2011
3.29.2011
Ah yeah solid. 3.29.11
How's it be,
Just finished a mashup of "Fools" by The Temper Trap and "Absynth" by Woolfy. Sounds good in a sort of meditative electronic trance kind of way (hmmm). Anyway....
Thought I'd bring y'all some homecookin' straight from Spin magazine's CMJ showcase. Everyone knows the song "Sweet Disposition" by 'Trap, mostly from the 500 Days of Summer soundtrack. What they don't know is this is one of THE absolute best sounding live bands out there. Almost all of their sound live is created by the instruments on stage rather than some pre-recorded BS pumped through the PA system. The lead singer, Dougy Mandagi, is a rare treat. Their debut album, Conditions, is full of hits top to bottom. The band is from Melbourne, Australia and they represent their country well. Take a listen, look past the one or two pitchy notes, appreciate the precision, and enjoy.
Just finished a mashup of "Fools" by The Temper Trap and "Absynth" by Woolfy. Sounds good in a sort of meditative electronic trance kind of way (hmmm). Anyway....
Thought I'd bring y'all some homecookin' straight from Spin magazine's CMJ showcase. Everyone knows the song "Sweet Disposition" by 'Trap, mostly from the 500 Days of Summer soundtrack. What they don't know is this is one of THE absolute best sounding live bands out there. Almost all of their sound live is created by the instruments on stage rather than some pre-recorded BS pumped through the PA system. The lead singer, Dougy Mandagi, is a rare treat. Their debut album, Conditions, is full of hits top to bottom. The band is from Melbourne, Australia and they represent their country well. Take a listen, look past the one or two pitchy notes, appreciate the precision, and enjoy.
3.28.2011
Food for thought. 3.28.11
Oh hey,
Mission complete: Apartment fully cleaned and smelling like a fresh can of febreeze (ah!).
UB40 (Unemplyment Benefit, Form 40) is a band that was always on in the background when I was a kid, especially the song "Red, Red Wine". My mom and I used to dance to that song, and she'd twirl me up in the air and back down again. Very good memories needless to say.
The band was formed in 1978 out of England. They've had so many chart topping hits (I think 40 or so) that any person who was born in the fifties or sixties will automatically start singing along to songs of theirs. They started out as mostly a pure reggae band but transitioned to pop covers in the style of reggae, which ended up serving them well because these were the songs that became popular chart-toppers. Call me crazy but I still think they're earlier albums are better.
Here is a track off of their debut album Signing Off called "Food For Thought". Enjoy.
Mission complete: Apartment fully cleaned and smelling like a fresh can of febreeze (ah!).
UB40 (Unemplyment Benefit, Form 40) is a band that was always on in the background when I was a kid, especially the song "Red, Red Wine". My mom and I used to dance to that song, and she'd twirl me up in the air and back down again. Very good memories needless to say.
The band was formed in 1978 out of England. They've had so many chart topping hits (I think 40 or so) that any person who was born in the fifties or sixties will automatically start singing along to songs of theirs. They started out as mostly a pure reggae band but transitioned to pop covers in the style of reggae, which ended up serving them well because these were the songs that became popular chart-toppers. Call me crazy but I still think they're earlier albums are better.
Here is a track off of their debut album Signing Off called "Food For Thought". Enjoy.
3.27.2011
Nobody said it was easy. 3.27.11
Hey,
So I find myself sitting here listening to "The Scientist" by Coldplay. There's something about this song that is insanely comforting to me. Almost like a reset button being pushed. It's been a tiring weekend so far and it's not over yet. Major house cleaning on the slate for tomorrow. I don't know if it's the cold temperatures or the earthquake in japan or still readjusting from spring break but these past few days have felt just off, not necessarily in a bad way, but definitely slanted off the regular balance of things. At first I thought I was just crazy but after talking to numerous people I calmed down. Everyone has said they feel something but have no idea what it is.
I've been slightly jet lagged and full of creative energy lately so I've been doing some writing, some sketching and some poetry. All under the category of "wow, this is kind of cool but I'm keeping it to myself for the time being". It's been immensely therapeutic.
Saw the movie "Limitless" tonight as well. Really well done flick, just sort of made me think "I want to be really rich, right now". I sort of envy that lifestyle. Not sure if it's a good lifestyle, it just seems mysterious and everybody is dressed all nice and proper and they get special treatment. For the people out there who have busted their ass and gotten to that point then I tip my hat to them, but for the ones who get lucky, I'm envious.
This is officially the longest rant I've had so far on here, feeling sort of proud of myself for stringing together so many sentences. For those of you who want a reset, check out the song. Enjoy.
3.26.2011
I want to go to there. 3.26.11
Yo,
Millionyoung is so new to the scene he doesn't even have a wikipedia yet. His music is catchy and uplifting and his songs always make me feel good. Check out this video for his song, "Cynthia", it's bound to inspire. Enjoy.
Millionyoung is so new to the scene he doesn't even have a wikipedia yet. His music is catchy and uplifting and his songs always make me feel good. Check out this video for his song, "Cynthia", it's bound to inspire. Enjoy.
3.24.2011
"Like the soundtrack from there will be blood" but better. way better. 3.24.11
Hey everybody,
Grew up a stone cold fan of LCD Soundsystem. They were one of the first bands in the mid 2000's to bridge the alternative rock and electronic music gap. Fronted by songwriter and producer James Murphy, their 2010 release, "This is Happening", charted in the Billboard Top 10 list. I personally love their second full-length album, "Sound of Silver", especially the song below, "Someone Great". I just think the overall orchestration of this piece is phenomenal. While Murphy's live singing abilities are sub-par, the live shows LCD puts on are resoundingly memorable, due in large part to the atmosphere the band creates.
This clip was taken at the Fox Theater in Pomona CA in 2010. Enjoy.
Grew up a stone cold fan of LCD Soundsystem. They were one of the first bands in the mid 2000's to bridge the alternative rock and electronic music gap. Fronted by songwriter and producer James Murphy, their 2010 release, "This is Happening", charted in the Billboard Top 10 list. I personally love their second full-length album, "Sound of Silver", especially the song below, "Someone Great". I just think the overall orchestration of this piece is phenomenal. While Murphy's live singing abilities are sub-par, the live shows LCD puts on are resoundingly memorable, due in large part to the atmosphere the band creates.
This clip was taken at the Fox Theater in Pomona CA in 2010. Enjoy.
3.22.2011
So nuch thing. 3.22.11
At first it looks like a music video...but think again.
Nosaj Thing (Patrick Chung) is a master Dj/Mixer/Producer of beats and anything electronic and experimental. I've been a fan of his since he self released his first album in '06. In 2009, Alpha Pup records picked him up and he released his EP "Drift" to immense success (at least within the electronic scene). Besides putting on amazing shows and producing unique music, he often remixes tons of songs just for fun (Radiohead's "Reckoner" and Flying Lotus's "Camel"). This is a clip from his Brainfeeder Sessions, at the Independent, with digital art coming from Fair Enough.
Nosaj Thing (Patrick Chung) is a master Dj/Mixer/Producer of beats and anything electronic and experimental. I've been a fan of his since he self released his first album in '06. In 2009, Alpha Pup records picked him up and he released his EP "Drift" to immense success (at least within the electronic scene). Besides putting on amazing shows and producing unique music, he often remixes tons of songs just for fun (Radiohead's "Reckoner" and Flying Lotus's "Camel"). This is a clip from his Brainfeeder Sessions, at the Independent, with digital art coming from Fair Enough.
3.21.2011
American apparel elephants in the woods. 3.20.11
Hey all,
Special treat for you today. Casiokids is a Norwegian band that was formed in 2005 and is slowly catching on here in the states. NME (britain's rolling stone for new artists) has raved about these guys for years now. They have two full albums and an EP so far and their newest one, "Topp Stemming Pa Lokal Bar"(great vibe at local bar), comes up swinging for the fences. The songs "Fot i Hose" and "En Vill Hest" are chart toppers in the making and the song I'm bringing you today is absolute crackerjacks. It's called "Finn Bikkjen"(find the dog) and it rocks. Check it out. Now.
Special treat for you today. Casiokids is a Norwegian band that was formed in 2005 and is slowly catching on here in the states. NME (britain's rolling stone for new artists) has raved about these guys for years now. They have two full albums and an EP so far and their newest one, "Topp Stemming Pa Lokal Bar"(great vibe at local bar), comes up swinging for the fences. The songs "Fot i Hose" and "En Vill Hest" are chart toppers in the making and the song I'm bringing you today is absolute crackerjacks. It's called "Finn Bikkjen"(find the dog) and it rocks. Check it out. Now.
3.20.2011
There's a man with a gun over there. 3.19.11
Yo,
Realized last night my computer was still on east coast time so I put the wrong date. For all of you groundhog day movie fans out there March 19 just happened twice.
In the 1960's, the Smothers Brothers Comedy hour was the hippest, funniest show around. They frequently had bands drop by to showcase their stuff and this time Buffalo Springfield was the lucky guest. This song gets me every time, especially given it was written and popularized during the Vietnam war era. It made a lot of people stop and think about things in a time where that was very much needed. For what it's worth, here's "For what it's worth" by Buffalo Springfield. Enjoy.
Realized last night my computer was still on east coast time so I put the wrong date. For all of you groundhog day movie fans out there March 19 just happened twice.
In the 1960's, the Smothers Brothers Comedy hour was the hippest, funniest show around. They frequently had bands drop by to showcase their stuff and this time Buffalo Springfield was the lucky guest. This song gets me every time, especially given it was written and popularized during the Vietnam war era. It made a lot of people stop and think about things in a time where that was very much needed. For what it's worth, here's "For what it's worth" by Buffalo Springfield. Enjoy.
3.19.2011
Is it summer yet? 3.19.11
Hello hello,
One evening when I was doing my rounds on itunes for new music I stumbled across the band "Real Estate". They only have one album out so far (self-titled, released in '09) but they've garnered a lot of attention over the past year, due in large part to playing the Primavera Festival in Barcelona and the Pitchfork Fest in Chicago. After listening to their whole album, I can't say I found a song that truly disappoints. Many of the songs are downtempo but all are uppers in the sense that they make one think of better times ahead. This recording is from their set at the Primavera, in Juan Miro park in Barcelona. Sit back and check this out.
One evening when I was doing my rounds on itunes for new music I stumbled across the band "Real Estate". They only have one album out so far (self-titled, released in '09) but they've garnered a lot of attention over the past year, due in large part to playing the Primavera Festival in Barcelona and the Pitchfork Fest in Chicago. After listening to their whole album, I can't say I found a song that truly disappoints. Many of the songs are downtempo but all are uppers in the sense that they make one think of better times ahead. This recording is from their set at the Primavera, in Juan Miro park in Barcelona. Sit back and check this out.
3.18.2011
Shruggin. 3.17.11
Thought this video was supremely unique. Super catchy song that makes your head start bobbing whether you like it or not. Enjoy.
3.17.2011
Happy St. Pat's Day. 3.17.11
Hola,
It's a green wave of people out there today so I thought I'd post something with some Irish significance.
I'm sure most of you out there have either seen the movie "Once" or at least heard of it. The movie features two artists,Glen Hansard (of the popular Irish band "The Frames") and Marketa Irglova, that come together to record an independent EP and in the process form an intense emotional and artistic bond with each-other.
Because of the immense success of the movie and its songs, the two form an actual band called "The Swell Season" and release an album and go on tour. One of the stops on tour was the Amoeba Records on Haight street back home in SF, which many of my friends were fortunate enough to go to. After enough digging, I found a video from that concert. Their voices sound even better than they do on the actual album recording and their faces show how much emotion they put into their performances. Listen past the 2 min mark to get tingles and enjoy.
It's a green wave of people out there today so I thought I'd post something with some Irish significance.
I'm sure most of you out there have either seen the movie "Once" or at least heard of it. The movie features two artists,Glen Hansard (of the popular Irish band "The Frames") and Marketa Irglova, that come together to record an independent EP and in the process form an intense emotional and artistic bond with each-other.
Because of the immense success of the movie and its songs, the two form an actual band called "The Swell Season" and release an album and go on tour. One of the stops on tour was the Amoeba Records on Haight street back home in SF, which many of my friends were fortunate enough to go to. After enough digging, I found a video from that concert. Their voices sound even better than they do on the actual album recording and their faces show how much emotion they put into their performances. Listen past the 2 min mark to get tingles and enjoy.
3.16.2011
Prog rock at its finest. 3.16.11
When I first saw this video I instantly fell in love with pre-Phil Collins Genesis. Lots of people don't realize that the band Genesis almost has two halves of its existence. One with the great Peter Gabriel as the frontman (with Phil Collins on the drums) and the other with Phil Collins leaving the drums for the microphone. Gabriel was famous for his costumes and decorations during early-Genesis live performances, and here is a perfect example of that. Enjoy.
3.15.2011
Girl, step inside my Hyundai. 3.15.11
Oy,
I've decided to post twice today because my flight home is tomorrow and we all know jet lag is a bitch.
Beck needs no introduction. This song needs no explanation. Laugh and enjoy.
Lyrics:
I met you at JC Penney
I think your name tag said "jenny"
I cold step to you with a fresh pack of gum
Somehow I knew you were lookin' for some
Like a fruit that's ripe for the pickin'
I wouldn't do you like that, Zankou Chicken
'Cause only you've got a thing
That I just got to get with
I just got to get, get with you
And you know what we're gonna do
I wanna get with you
Oh girl, and your sister
I think her name's Debra
I wanna get with you, only you
Girl, and your sister
I think her name's Debra
Girl, I only wanna be there with you
'Cause you got something that I just got to get with
I pick you up late night at work
I said, "Lady, step inside my Hyundai"
I'm gonna take you up to Glendale, yeah
Gonna take you for a real good meal
'Cause when our eyes did meet
Girl you know I was packin' heat
Ain't no use in wastin' no time
Gettin' to know each other, you know the deal
'Cause only you got a thing
That I just got to get with, got to get with
I just got to get with you girl
And so on......
I've decided to post twice today because my flight home is tomorrow and we all know jet lag is a bitch.
Beck needs no introduction. This song needs no explanation. Laugh and enjoy.
Lyrics:
I met you at JC Penney
I think your name tag said "jenny"
I cold step to you with a fresh pack of gum
Somehow I knew you were lookin' for some
Like a fruit that's ripe for the pickin'
I wouldn't do you like that, Zankou Chicken
'Cause only you've got a thing
That I just got to get with
I just got to get, get with you
And you know what we're gonna do
I wanna get with you
Oh girl, and your sister
I think her name's Debra
I wanna get with you, only you
Girl, and your sister
I think her name's Debra
Girl, I only wanna be there with you
'Cause you got something that I just got to get with
I pick you up late night at work
I said, "Lady, step inside my Hyundai"
I'm gonna take you up to Glendale, yeah
Gonna take you for a real good meal
'Cause when our eyes did meet
Girl you know I was packin' heat
Ain't no use in wastin' no time
Gettin' to know each other, you know the deal
'Cause only you got a thing
That I just got to get with, got to get with
I just got to get with you girl
And so on......
Get your bounce on. 3.15.11
Hey all,
Today I've decided to mix it up a little and bring you a band that has it's roots with Berklee School for Dub Musicians. They're called Crush Club and they're quickly rising on the scene. This is one of their most popular singles and it's called "Love-Aholic" featuring G-Eazy. Check it out and enjoy.
3.13.2011
First Post. 3.13.11.
First off, let me just say that I've always wanted to have a blog about life and music and my aim is to bring you a good mix of both.
The first video I'm going to post is by a great up and coming band called Toro y Moi (or rather Chazwick Bundick and Co.) Chaz and fellow musical luminary Ernest Greene (of Washed Out) have been key players in the new Chillwave movement. Toro's first album for Carpark Records, "Causers of This", came out in the summer of '10 and they recently released their second full length LP "Underneath the Pine"on 2/22/11.
Here's their new video for the song "Still Sound" off their new album. Enjoy.
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