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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
to a god unknown
I once read that our spirits, after they have passed from life, live in the trees. that it is not ghosts that live in them because ghosts are "weak shadows of reality" and, if anything, that we are more ghostlike than the spirits living in the trees.
it really got me thinking about trees.
what is the oldest, most sprawling, wrinkled, weathered tree you have ever seen? where was it? was it mangled or chopped in places or were the roots growing from the ground? when you walked up to it did it feel as though you instantly felt more calm and reverent in the presence of something so huge and old? I wonder if it's naive or pretentious to think about trees this way. granted, I've taken to second-guessing all of my thoughts these days and usually wind up labeling them as "unoriginal."
in any case, it is something I entirely don't understand but cannot deny, the existence of such feelings when I'm in close proximity to an old soul such as that of a tree. perhaps God lives in them.
it really got me thinking about trees.
what is the oldest, most sprawling, wrinkled, weathered tree you have ever seen? where was it? was it mangled or chopped in places or were the roots growing from the ground? when you walked up to it did it feel as though you instantly felt more calm and reverent in the presence of something so huge and old? I wonder if it's naive or pretentious to think about trees this way. granted, I've taken to second-guessing all of my thoughts these days and usually wind up labeling them as "unoriginal."
in any case, it is something I entirely don't understand but cannot deny, the existence of such feelings when I'm in close proximity to an old soul such as that of a tree. perhaps God lives in them.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Someday, I want to buy my dad a house. On the top of a hill. Near the Pacific Ocean. In rural Northern California. I will have made it financially if one day I can drive him out there someday, present him with a set of keys, and say "Thanks for everything." What vindication!
over the last month, my blackberry has exploded with notes of bands I stumbled upon to look into further. some you have likely already heard of, but nevertheless they should be listed, because they are awesome. just saying.
the black lips
handsome furs
alice russell
andrew bird's latest album, noble beast
bela fleck (the africa sessions are excellent)
crystal castles
gogol bordello - if there is such a thing as gypsy punk, this is it. channel your inner slovakian accordian player and rock out.
the voodoo glow skulls - west coast ska with a hint of "fuck you!" - fabulous.
late of the pier
dan auerbach (who knew the drummer for Spoon can produce so well?)
Monday, April 27, 2009
wanderlusty brainstorming during class
studentuniverse.com - super cheap flights for students and teachers!
ex: austin-dublin (one way) $543
jobsabroad.com - finds available job opportunities/listings in virtually every country. totally comprehensive. ranges from unskilled labor-TEFL-resumes/college degree specializations. also searches everything from internships, volunteer opportunities, hostels, and universities to phone cards, scholarships, and student ID discounts. awesome.
http://www.iagora.com/ - like monster.com, but global. woohoo!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
who knew zooey deschanel could sing?
current playlist: blue scholars, the kooks, johnny clegg, what made milwaukee famous, dan auerbach, amos lee, iron and wine, the blue van, she & him
current word: bamboozled
songs to like: dan auerbach - I want some more/dan auerbach - whispered words/she & him - magic trick/bon iver - re:stacks
newfound band to like: shorty the president
Sunday, April 5, 2009
to name a few
mark this shit down.
4.7.09 - ratatat & great lake swimmers @ stubb's
4.21.09 - spoon @ red scoot inn & la zona rosa
4.22.09 - guster @ stubb's
4.24.09 - south memphis string band @ antone's
4.25.09 - franz ferdinand @ la zona rosa
4.28.09 - cake @ stubb's; mae @ emo's4.29.09 - george clinton @ stubb's
5.1.09 - death cab @ austin music hall
5.3.09 - sonny rollins @ bass concert hall
5.7.09 - flight of the conchords @ bass concert hall
5.8.09 - toadies @ stubb's
5.12.09 - 311 @ austin music hall
5.19.09 - the crystal method @ la zona rosa; the offspring @ austin music hall
5.26.09 - manchester orchestra @ emo's (inside)
6.5.09 - animal collective @ stubb's
6.15.09 - camera obscura @ antone's
6.27.09 - ben kweller @ emo's
newfound artist:
- devendra banhart (song: pumpkin seeds) folksy, young voice, good summertime lullabye
Thursday, February 19, 2009
SXSW, week of total smackdown epicness
shows of note. or at least the ones I favor.
Wednesday 3.18
- Club 115 has a bitchin lineup of world music, so get out your bongos and didgeridoos. Bands from Trinidad, Buenos Aires, Montreal, Belem, and Melbourne all tonight.
- The Decemberists @ Stubb's
Thursday 3.19
- Stubb's all night: 3oh!3, Gomez, Andrew Bird and Ben Harper. electro-country-punk-hip-hop overload followed by a great indie-folk lineup for dessert - who could ask for more?
- Landon Pigg @ Maggie Mae's Gibson Room
Friday 3.20
- Bob Schneider @ Auditorium Shores
- The Bar-Kays @ Dirty Dog Bar (remember the Superbad theme song? That's these guys. hell yes.)
- Peter Bjorn and John @ Emo's
- Silversun Pickups @ Antone's
- Explosions in the Sky @ Auditorium Shores
- THIRD EYE BLIND @ Stubb's
anybody know when the Blue Scholars are playing?
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