Came across this band(band?)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xycnv87N_BU&feature=SeriesPlayList&p=DE53A978215C0424
AND I REALLY LIKE IT.
To be honest, it doesn't surprise ME so much, because I like electronic, tinkering music, and I like "Earth Wind and Fire" so...
It hurts me a little, though.
Because this band seems like the perfect band(band?) for RIGHT NOW.
Computer Savy, quirky, they make cool cover versions of songs, upload them, and get a million views.
PERFECT FOR RIGHT NOW.
Me, I become overwhelmed by technology/music.
And I long for the good old days.
The thing is, I know I can't beat them(not this band(band?), but "THEM" as an idea.
And I'm not going to join THEM-because nobody wants to see that. If I did that, the world would probably end before 2012.
That's comforting.
Damn. The more I watch that video, the more I think that it is everything that is RIGHT with music.
Unpretentious. Fun. good stuff.
I am officially a fan.
Pomplamoose may be the only band in the world that doesn't suck at all.
Well, them and Iron Maiden.
bye.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Okay, damnit...
So the deal is there is no deal.
I don't hate bands.
Its just this:
Bands, in general, when they decide they will invade your living rooms, bed rooms, cars, computers, Friday evenings...rather than just playing songs to noone...
Well........
They have to do things that "suck."
Music videos suck.
Shameless plugs suck.
Whether its U2 pushing ipods or a local band putting "flip" videos on youtube and announcing drink specials...bands have to do things that "suck."
This thing(blawg) is just a prank with words.
Just personified boredom.
And boozing.
But the thing is, some bands/artists get it.
John Mayer.
Yeah, he kind of sucks.
But......
He made a choice:
Be the best guitar player in his local scene OR:
Reveal his sexual encounters with celebrities and the fact that his genitals are apparently racist to the readers of Playboy magazine. a toss up?
BUT...If you and Johnny had a candid sit down, and you said, "Bro, you kind of suck," I think he would get it...
On the other hand...........
I think Nickelback probably scratches their heads daily...asking, "Why does everybody hate us?"
And they probably have conspiracy theories, etc...
But, if they would let down their guard, they would get it...yeah? maybe?
Probably not.
I was on Folly earlier.
Surf Bar.
I had some drinks.
Ended up here.
That should explain a lot.
Hearts. Hugs. Teddy bears.
I don't hate bands.
Its just this:
Bands, in general, when they decide they will invade your living rooms, bed rooms, cars, computers, Friday evenings...rather than just playing songs to noone...
Well........
They have to do things that "suck."
Music videos suck.
Shameless plugs suck.
Whether its U2 pushing ipods or a local band putting "flip" videos on youtube and announcing drink specials...bands have to do things that "suck."
This thing(blawg) is just a prank with words.
Just personified boredom.
And boozing.
But the thing is, some bands/artists get it.
John Mayer.
Yeah, he kind of sucks.
But......
He made a choice:
Be the best guitar player in his local scene OR:
Reveal his sexual encounters with celebrities and the fact that his genitals are apparently racist to the readers of Playboy magazine. a toss up?
BUT...If you and Johnny had a candid sit down, and you said, "Bro, you kind of suck," I think he would get it...
On the other hand...........
I think Nickelback probably scratches their heads daily...asking, "Why does everybody hate us?"
And they probably have conspiracy theories, etc...
But, if they would let down their guard, they would get it...yeah? maybe?
Probably not.
I was on Folly earlier.
Surf Bar.
I had some drinks.
Ended up here.
That should explain a lot.
Hearts. Hugs. Teddy bears.
Just to Clarify(part 2)...
So, the last part of the City Paper article, in which I stated, "Who are these turkeys?"
Yeah, that part...
Well, I started thinking that a lot of people will sit down at a bar, restaurant, toilet, etc, skim the City Paper, and think to themselves, "who is THIS turkey?"
Hey, I get it.
Its not lost on me.
Here's the thing:
I am NOT an elitist.
I do not think that I am better than YOU or anybody else.
However, I do think that your band sucks.
But, I also think that my band sucks.
Its about checks and balances.
(I think)
too big for britches.
Oversized noggins.
Halos.
Waiting in vain.
Walking in to parties, with apricot scarves-one eye on the mirror.
Christian Bale.
The skinny is this: songs make people happy, sad, dance, angry, bored,....................
But songs are songs. They don't build bridges and cure diseases and keep homeless folks warm.
Except for "Give Peace a Chance" because I think that song actually ended the conflict in Vietnam. Don't believe me? There were billboards to prove it.
http://www.ago.net/assets/images/assets/past_exhibitions/2002/ono_war.jpg
Busted.
So sometimes when there is an artist and a Jim Morrison moment, there needs to be the realization that we are not the Kings, but the Jesters.
Really, neither.
When you get to this point, IF you get to this point, (and I'm talking about reading, not a place in a career) refer to the headline under the title of this blog.
And don't say that you weren't warned.
I heart all things.
(except indie rock.)
Cheers.
Yeah, that part...
Well, I started thinking that a lot of people will sit down at a bar, restaurant, toilet, etc, skim the City Paper, and think to themselves, "who is THIS turkey?"
Hey, I get it.
Its not lost on me.
Here's the thing:
I am NOT an elitist.
I do not think that I am better than YOU or anybody else.
However, I do think that your band sucks.
But, I also think that my band sucks.
Its about checks and balances.
(I think)
too big for britches.
Oversized noggins.
Halos.
Waiting in vain.
Walking in to parties, with apricot scarves-one eye on the mirror.
Christian Bale.
The skinny is this: songs make people happy, sad, dance, angry, bored,....................
But songs are songs. They don't build bridges and cure diseases and keep homeless folks warm.
Except for "Give Peace a Chance" because I think that song actually ended the conflict in Vietnam. Don't believe me? There were billboards to prove it.
http://www.ago.net/assets/images/assets/past_exhibitions/2002/ono_war.jpg
Busted.
So sometimes when there is an artist and a Jim Morrison moment, there needs to be the realization that we are not the Kings, but the Jesters.
Really, neither.
When you get to this point, IF you get to this point, (and I'm talking about reading, not a place in a career) refer to the headline under the title of this blog.
And don't say that you weren't warned.
I heart all things.
(except indie rock.)
Cheers.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Just to Clarify...
Okay. Anybody that knows me knows I am a cynical bastard.
However, lately, I am trying to be more positive.
Funny, I've blogged about this before.
And if anyone is directed here from the City Paper article, I just want to say that I am not serious about any of the stuff I say on this blog.
I am not a hater.
I'm trying not to be one, anyway.
But, I am a crusty, old dude, that's seen his fair share of bullshit.
And sometimes, that bullshit gets under your skin until you just have to vent.
This blog is ironic, because the things that make "bandssuck" could be used to say "blogssuck:"
Self indulgence, delusion, bad taste.
Where am I going with this?
Nowhere.
Ahhhh...always nice to end up at square one.
Hugs.
Oh, go see "Crazy Heart."
However, lately, I am trying to be more positive.
Funny, I've blogged about this before.
And if anyone is directed here from the City Paper article, I just want to say that I am not serious about any of the stuff I say on this blog.
I am not a hater.
I'm trying not to be one, anyway.
But, I am a crusty, old dude, that's seen his fair share of bullshit.
And sometimes, that bullshit gets under your skin until you just have to vent.
This blog is ironic, because the things that make "bandssuck" could be used to say "blogssuck:"
Self indulgence, delusion, bad taste.
Where am I going with this?
Nowhere.
Ahhhh...always nice to end up at square one.
Hugs.
Oh, go see "Crazy Heart."
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