Today is the last day of my quartet of lovely ladies. Today is a song from a girl on my "Artists I Support" list, Zoe Boekbinder. I saw her perform yesterday with Shenandoah. I had a long story typed out about her for this post, but I later found it unnecessary. Basically all you need to know is that she's a joy to see and hear. She's about to go on a Southern tour so if you live on the South side of the U.S. of A. then I suggest you make your way out to see her. But be warned... her shows are addicting.
I figured this song would be perfect to put up because it was actually written about Shenandoah and her lovely words. Shenandoah also happens to be producing Zoe's upcoming record. It just all connects!
Today I went to see Zoe Boekbinder and Shenandoah Davis at The Shack in Davis. I was very excited to finally see Shenandoah perform. I heard many great things about her (mostly from Zoe) so I had high expectations. I must say... I was not disappointed. I would highly recommend seeing her perform if she's ever in your area. She's worth it.
It's 7am now. I've yet to sleep. I'm going to make today's dose a continuation of yesterday's dose. this is another artist i was not familiar with and looked up. I was instantly drawn when I saw that one of her songs title was "Spider Song". I'm a sucker for insects. Spiders especially. So this song is hands down no contest....... but unfortunately I couldn't find this song on Youtube to share with you guys. So I'll go with another song by her which describes how I should be feeling right about now (I'm strangely energetic for not getting any sleep).
It's Friday! Which means the weekend is here once again. My plans? I have possible plans to go to San Francisco tomorrow night to see a show at Viracocha. There will be Kacey Johansing, Zoe Goes Boom (Zoe Boekbinder), Shenandoah Davis, and Eliza Rickman playing all under one roof. What a dream boat, right?
Of course I didn't know all of the artists when hearing about the show so, as usual, I looked them up and I have to say I thoroughly enjoy them. One of which is the artist for the song of today. Perhaps you will enjoy them as well and actually make it out yourself. Especially because this show has it all. It's a fantastic venue (vintage shop upstairs, show area downstairs, and the bathroom is absolutely rad.), it's cheap ($10 suggested donation), and you have wonderful music coming from not one, not two, not even three, but four attractive women! Where can you go wrong?!
So make it out there if you can.
Especially if you like this cool chick.
Today I was helping my friends put up some shelves on the wall. We had some music on in the background (background music always sets a good mood.). Every once in a while you'd hear one or two people singing along. There would be a few moments when someone would make a dancing gesture.
But then there was one song that had everyone dancing and singing with each other. We belted out so that each room was filled with our voices. It was such a warming moment that I could only have with those people. The feeling of us working together was so intense. We were all one.
So here's the song that brought us together for that moment. A song that represents our family of friends.
Today was a day of wild thrift store shopping for a red and white outfit. While I was searching for red and white things, this song came into my head. Next thing you know, that whole day of shopping, my friends and I would burst into this song. Someone would start singing or making the beat and the other would fill in the rest. It's officially our shopping song.
Today I was hanging out with a few of my friends and we got into the discussion of 21st birthdays. My friend, Yara, was talking about how she didn't get to drink for her birthday because she got stuck in a snow storm trying to get to the bar. Once she mentioned "bar", I instantly thought of this song.
BAM!... song of the day.
Funny how a single word or phrase can remind you of a song.
So I got another day with the Care. We woke up rushing out of the hotel, sat and watched Mtv at Frank's, got some Chipotle, and drove to Sacramento and back.Such a nice time. Frank and I said our goodbyes to our dear friend, then chilled until time for bed.
Here's to the actual last day and Georgia. I found it quite appropriate.
This song is a song for my dear friend, Caressa. I've known her since I was 13. She was my walking partner for my high school graduation. She was one of the first people I came out to. She holds a place in my heart that no person can take away... she's leaving for Georgia on Monday.
Tonight a very small group of us got together at a hotel to be in her company before she went off. She so badly wanted to swim, but the pool was closed. I wanted tonight to be the best we could possibly make it for her so I puzzled over a way to get her in a body of water. Then I got an idea. Caressa, Frank, and I walked over to the bathroom and filled the bathtub. It was perfect. She was happy. I was happy. It was a good time. The three of us sat in the bathtub for hours just laughing and consuming crazy beverages. Then there was a moment when Caressa hushes us so that we could hear a song playing on the speakers in the other room. It was a song by a band that Caressa and I just happen to have a connecting conversation about earlier in the night. This moment stuck out to me... this song stuck out to me.
This song, I can tell, will forever remind me of her. Even when she's on the other side of the country... even if she never comes to visit... even if this is the last time I see her... this song will forever bring back that moment in the bathtub. That moment with some of the closest people to my heart. That happy moment. Her smile. If I were to never see her again... that's what I'd want to remember... her smile.
This is to you, Care. I hope that you are happy in your new home. I hope you meet amazing people. And I especially hope that we keep in touch.
I first heard today's song a few weekends ago at a dubstep club in San Francisco. I was jumping from DJ to DJ until I came out on the dock by the water and heard a remix of CocoRosie's song, "Werewolf". I was beyond stoked. I danced and sang that song like nobody's business until the song was through. Then after this DJ already scored brownie points with me by playing that song, I worked myself up with anticipation for what he was about to play next... I was not disappointed.
After this long night of dancing and sweating, I had to find the DJ's I liked best once I got a hold of a computer and put them on my Zune. Tonight I played that song for my friends while going on a food run at four in the morning. This song, the full moon, and all of the fun events that occured with my loves all added up to an overall astounding Friday night (having to wake up after three hours of sleep to leave for work was well worth it.).
So here is the amazing remix of the one and only The Beatles.
This daily dose is inspired by an episode I saw on TV. I watch the TV show, Hellcats. It's a show about a girl who's going for law school and joined the cheerleading squad (the Hellcats) for a scholarship so that she may stay in school and study law. Yes, it sounds terrible... and yes... it's not great, but I continue to watch it anyway. I bulldoze through the cheesy acting and cliche story line and leave still wondering why I watch it, but today... I was actually touched. The show actually showed a tiny glimmer of brilliance.
I'll try to explain it as plainly as possible. This girl, Marti (the cheerleader studying law), is trying to get an innocent man, Travis, out of jail. One of the football players, Jake, played a prank years ago to be initiated into the football team. He was caught, a few strings were pulled, a fake physical description was made, Jake ran free and Travis (a homeless man with a passion for guitar) was put behind bars. Marti would visit Travis at the prison with her guitar so he could play it. It was a way to "make him feel human" again.
After much evidence was found, they confronted Jake and gave him an ultimatum. Either the evidence they found gets shown in court and everyone who helped cover the story and frame an innocent man would be... well fucked. This would shut down football and the Hellcats. Everyone's scholarship would be taken away, people would lose jobs, Jake would be put in jail for possibly life, blah blah blah. It would just basically be chaos.
Or... Jake can confess and turn himself in. It would be his first offense. He would be sentenced to less than a year in jail and not treated... like he would if he committed a major offense.
So choice B was made and here is where it finally touched me. As they were going through the whole process of Travis being freed and Jake being put in jail, they had a bunch of guitars playing in the background. As the guard was walking Jake to his cell, he was talking to him in a very calm and soothing voice. He told him all the perks that he was receiving that not many inmates received. He went on and on about how "well" he was going to be treated and how he was being let off easy. Then he turns Jake to his cell... this little cube with a single bed behind metal bars. Then closed it and it made you realize that even with him being "let off easy" and getting all these "perks", it did not even come close to replacing that one thing a lot of people take for granted... his freedom. Then it went off to show a whole room of people, including Travis, playing guitars and singing Redemption Song.
It's still very cheesy, but it meant a lot to me. Messages like this are overshadowed.
Today started off energetic. I got up at 8am. I had some coffee. Started up my 20min daily hardcore workout session again (I did it throughout the Summer. Then by the end, I got too use to it and it wasn't a challenge anymore so I stopped... terrible idea. I'm so weak.). Then I prepared myself a lunch consisting of a roast beef sandwich, a bowl of fruit, long sticks of carrots and celery, and soy milk (Nom Nom). While eating this meal, I sat and relaxed in front of the television... then passed out (Napping and T.V.... two things at the bottom of enjoyment list. Weird.).
Anyway, during this moment of dosing off I had a dream. I dreamt that I resided in an extremely, unbelievably, and bodaciously large castle-like structure. In the backyard of this "extremely, unbelievably, and bodaciously large castle-like structure" were ruins. There was a large dip in these ruins. In this dip was a little hot spring. It was like a natural jacuzzi. Above this dip, there were pillars. Each pillar held a secret switch. One of them repaired the ruins. Another one filled that large dip with cool water to make a large natural pool instead of a jacuzzi. And the other switch destroyed everything and turned it into an extremely dry ruin covered in debris.
Despite me feeling super lazy from watching T.V. and using up time in my day sleeping, I really enjoyed having that dream. It brought me to today's song.
Today I was going to make the dose be a song called "Valentine's Day" for obvious reasons. It was perfect! I had it planned, but of course most of these daily doses never work by plan. They tend to be quite spontaneous and just jump out unexpectedly.
I spent my Valentine's Day with friends. At night, Casey and Imade a very fancy dinner for us and our friends. We had salad (bleu cheese dressing. Nom!), spaghetti (mushroom, onion, and garlic in the sauce. Mmm.), garlic bread, red wine (7 Deadly Sins... a bit sweet.), cheese cake, and little chocolate mouse shots made by Casey's mom. It was fantastic. My Valentine's Day turned out way better than expected.
Well anyway, despite my excessive babbling, this dinner story is in fact semi-relevant to how this song became the song of the day. When we came back to the apartment after buying the ingredients for dinner, I opened the refrigerator and began humming a tune. Without even noticing I was doing it, Casey asks "Are you humming 'Like a Virgin'?". And so I was! How perfect!
Here is your daily dose: "Like a Virgin" by Madonna. Happy Valentine's Day all!
Today was a day of complete relaxation. I sat around watching That 70s Show for a bit (All 8 seasons are now on Netflix!). Then I went to my friend, Casey's, house and basked out in the sun with her and Max. As I lied there, I ran my hands through the grass then faced them toward the sun in deep thought. I loved the feeling of the cool grass through my fingers and the warmth of the sun on the palm of my hands. It was an amazing moment of relaxation. Many many things ran through my head. I thought of the past events, the amazing people who I've welcomed into my life, and how long this freedom would last. Then it all jumbled into this song. This song to not just represent one person, but all the loves that I carry with me at this present moment. I can't not even describe in words how much I appreciate them.
So therefore... we have this song... this song to a sunny day and beautiful people who own my undefinable affection: "Sunlight in a Jar" by The Lucksmiths
Today was a day of exhaustion. Not a single wink of sleep. My friends and I turned this town into a place for the walking dead. Due to not getting any sleep, my days began to jumble around in my head. I kept getting confused as to what day was what. Night and day was a blend of events.
Therefore your daily dose of today is "Night & Day" by Sarah Blasko.
Today's song came into my mind during a gathering of people at my friend's apartment. I was lying on the couch, gazing at the red and green dots spinning on their ceiling (I love fancy lighting) and this song came into my head and seemed to drown out the actual noise that surrounded me. I became one with modern technology. It would've been perfect if I ended up texting someone a sexy message as well... but it didn't come to mind at the time.
"Texxxt Bomb" by Ultraviolet Sound (featuring Jeffree Star)
I had a terrible dream last night. I was at a friend's house and these two apparently "famous" girls walk in to watch a movie with me and my friends. One of the girls was obviously digging me and the feeling was most certainly not mutual. I had no interest in this girl romantically, but when she pursued me I led her on. It was not because I was attracted, but simply because she was "famous". I woke up shortly after hooking up with her and said "ICK!". I was completely repulsed with my subconscious mind. I would never catch myself doing such a terrible thing. I hope that dream gets erased from my memory stat. The feeling I had going through such acts in my dream ate me up inside.
Well anyway, this dream is pretty damn irrelevant to the song I have to post. This song is from one of my favourite shows and films, Cabaret (I'll admit I did have enormous crush on Liza Minelli). I remember teaching myself the whole dance to this song before I even knew what it was talking about. I do envy my ability to do scandalous dance moves at that age. I'm not quite sure if I could do this dance again at this age. I'll give it a shot and let you know how it goes but for now, give your appreciation to the incredibly sexy Rachelle Rack in the oh so saucy song, "Mein Herr".
Another song has flapped around in my dream! It's like these songs are just fighting for their place in line! I had a dream that I was at my old elementary school. I was sitting in my 6th grade classroom but all the seats were set up like my English class during my freshman year in high school. A bunch of random people I knew in high school were in this class and one of the girls was called on by my 6th grade teacher. She was told to sing a song she knows that's made by someone else, and replace the lyrics with her own. The song that she chose was "Lala" by Von Iva. I was filled with excitement when I found out that she knew that song. Then we went on a field trip to a city I seemed to have made up and continuously visit in my dreams for various reasons... strange how dreams work.
Anyway, hope you enjoy the song. It's too bad the band disappeared. I really enjoy their stuff. They were also extremely fun to see live. Not to mention really attractive. Le sigh... ah well.
Today, I woke up to this song. My subconcious mind demanded that this song be the song of today. I just can't fight it. It's definitely up there with some of my favourite songs. Brings back memories of great times as a teenager. It's amazing how music can do that for you. Enjoy this bit of my past.
I must be in an electronic funk because I so badly wanted to put up a song by an electronic artist I've just discovered today, but I did say that I would try and stay away from that genre today. I'll save this treasure for another time for the artist in general definitely deserves to be heard. The sound they make is absolutely sick. I'm so mind blown.
But enough about them. Today is about another artist and another song. I found this song a while back just cruising through Youtube videos. I fell in love with not only the song, but the whole video in itself. I want to be in that background dancing and clapping in crazy costume!
Behold "Lightbulb" by Rachel Goodrich
She an astounding artist so please don't let this be the only song you hear from her!
Check out her: Myspace Facebook Twitter
Happy super bowl everyone! Today's song is one you've probably heard already. I'm not much of a radio listener so I'm very behind when it comes to "popular" songs and such, but just because it's on the radio doesn't make a song any better or worse. Some people seem to get confuse with that.
Background story:
This morning, my friend, Casey, was DJing for us while we were getting ready. She played a song that instantly snatched my attention. It could very well be because of the accordion. I melt over that instrument. Anyway, I fell in love with the song instantly. It was the first song I heard play on the radio when getting in the car to go to Napa and it was played a couple times on the way back. Every single time, the song tangled me. Love in a day. Therefore, I believe that this is a well deserved daily dose.
Today was a day of dance. And I mean D-A-N-C-E. I went to San Francisco for Dubstep Academy 101 at Kelly's Mission Rock Cafe. It was amazing. I danced my all until I couldn't dance anymore and met some pretty cool people. So it seems only appropriate I have some kind of electronic song to represent today, right? Well, as we got in the car ready to head home, the first song my friend, Crystal, bumped in her car automatically called out to me to be today's daily dose. I came to a problem though... no one could tell me what it was. The only words in it was "She said she needs me, I'll be there"... that's all I had to work with. After asking some questions, "Afrojack" became another hint. After much much searching... I didn't find the exact song. I tried so very hard. I apologize for my failure, but hopefully this will suffice. This song was as close as I could get.
Today's dose is a song from the past. My friend, Marcus aka "ErrrSkate", posted this on Facebook this morning (I'm telling you, a goldmine). It brought back memories of when a lot of us nerdy friends from all over the world would web chat every day. We'd have parties on the internet. We would talk to late hours of the night cracking jokes and just having a good time. We exchanged numbers and even made flights out to visit each other. Anyway, I had this ongoing thing where I would say "Imma beast!" then Skate entitled this song as my theme song. Enjoy.
Today's been a day of calamity. I went out for a walk. I drank some tea. I sunbathed and soaked in the warm weather. And as I was lying in the grass enjoying the comfort of the outdoors, I closed my eyes and a song began playing in my head. I was suddenly inspired. It was like I've just taken a drug that made me aware of my whole body and all the beauty that surrounded me. I completely forgot about what it was like to have pain or fear. I took in a deep breath and as I exhaled, it was as if the very music, the words, spilled out from my lips and floated away in the wind. It was like blowing on a dandelion and each of the seeds carried a note.
"You do not need to leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. Do not even listen, simply wait, be quiet, still and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked, it has no choice, it will roll in ecstasy at your feet." - Franz Kafka
Of course, I did leave my room, but this moment reminded me of this quote.
So... now that you've heard my double rainbow moment... here is the song that made it happen.
"Dress Me" by Audiafauna
(And hey, you get some lovely interpretive dance to go with it! How rad? Bonus!)
Today I jumped out of my folk funk and melted into an electronica sea of beats. Going through all the artists one by one, I thought I'd come to the same problem I had yesterday and not have one song or artist stick out. But then there was this song. This song that I heard that I NEEDED to find and grab right away. It hungered me. I think the accordion got me.
Prepare yourself for "Open My Heart" by Omnimotion.
So I was up all last night (technically this morning) being a music slut and downloading a barrel of artists that I have not heard before. There's a giant "liking" spree on my Facebook history. If one were to stalk properly, they would detect a major pattern in all of the artists I boasted my liking to. Damn near all of them were folk artists.
So do to the abundance of new folk artists in my music library and now in my ears, I would have sworn that today's song would be of that genre. But the problem came to be that there were so many songs of the same genre, that they all kind of blended together and no one song came out of my headphones, crawled through my ears, entered my brain, and found a good neuron to rent out for the day.
Then at about three o'clock in the morning, I decided to check my Facebook news feed (which is a gold mine for new music if you actually pay attention. I know I didn't before just recently.) and my friend, Frankie, posted a metal song that caught my attention. Due to the nonstop banjos, ukuleles, and accordions seeping into my body, the double bass drums and heavy guitar stuck out like Waldo. Not to mention the song was worthy enough for me to go out of my way to not only download it, but to look up other songs by the same artist.
Therefore, your daily dose of song today goes to "Don't Fail Me Darko" by Here Comes the Kraken. Thanks to my dear friend, Frank.
Get some more of Here Comes the Kraken on Myspace.
