Shoegaze

For all you shoegazing lovers out there, you have to check out, The Voices. Charlie, and I are often competing in a search for great shoegazing bands, and I have to admit he beat me this time. >.<

But really, I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say they’re the next best thing since, My Bloody Valentines, Loveless, and Slowdive’s, Souvlaki. It’s that good…in terms of staring at your shoes.

lostinconfusion

Amanaz

Here’s a great band that’s super chill and great to listen to when driving, or relaxing when trying to take in some perspective on life. I don’t know much about them though, other than they formed in Africa some time around 1973. -And they do have that 70’s fuzzy guitar sound. – Definitely worth a listen.

Khala My Friend

saturday morning post

I love the feeling when I discover something new; new to me at least. I’m enjoying this quite a bit. I think you will too.

Salem – Brustreet

Doom Days

Charlie and I were talking about our “Hawai’i” days yesterday, and for some reason I can’t help but cringe when I think of those days. I mean how was it possible I felt worse then I ever had in my life in the one place I should have been happy, Paradise. Don’t get me wrong I’m grateful for going through what I did. I think it made me stronger and some what wiser; and I also met my husband, and one of my best friends out there, but I was just so unbelievably miserable. I felt so far away from myself, and so far away from reality that I did a lot of recreational things to cope with it. It helped for a little while, about 6-8 hours of the day, but in the end it just made it worse. I almost lost my mind. I was seriously and pathetically paranoid, and on the verge of self destruction. After Charlie moved, about three months after knowing him, he would come back to visit on occasion, and when he did, when he was near, I felt like myself again. It was so comforting to have him around. I wanted to hold on to him and make him stay every time he would leave. It wasn’t about wanting to be with him, or wanting to leave my boyfriend for him, I mean I wanted to leave him anyways, but it wasn’t about any of that, it was about holding on to my sanity. I barely knew him, but it just felt like he held the answer to my future. We kept in contact as friends, and we had never spoken of our feelings to each other or anyone else for that matter. I never even had a clue how he felt. And, I couldn’t figure out why I always felt like crap when he left, and how great I felt when he was near. And, it’s funny because when I lived in Iwakuni before I moved to Hawai’i, my friend Kris would talk about Charlie all the time, so much in fact I thought they might had been secretly gay lovers. hehe..okay not really, but he did talk about him a lot. Well, I would think to myself while listening to all these stories about, Charlie, “tell me more, tell me more.” He just seemed so intriguing, and lovely. I had never even seen a picture of him at this point. I had no idea who this guy was, but all I could think of was wanting to be in his presence.

Hawai’i…was a turning point. The sun, and perfect weather was deceiving. And, I know it was just the state of mind I was in, but I could never go back; deciding to leave, and ending certain relationships was the best move I ever made. I’m so thankful I didn’t get stuck.

This song is for mistaking false euphoria for true happiness.

Ratatat – Shiller

kaːraːouke

When I said I gave up on these people I meant it.

I’m waiting for the weekend to start, so while I wait I’ll compile a list of songs that I’m dying to sing at the next karaoke excursion. Yes, I have to admit it, I love to karaoke, particularly at this crazy Korean joint near by. It’s been awhile since I’ve gone; and I know it’s super cheesy, but that’s what I love about it.

Alright, so here goes nothiing…

• Billy Idol – Dancing With Myself
• Carpenters – Superstar
• Jefferson Airplane – White Rabbit
• Nancy Sinatra – These Boots Are Made for Walkin’
• Guns N’ Roses – Welcome to the Jungle
• Fleetwood Mac – Dreams
• Cyndi Lauper – She Bop

The list could go on, but I probably already qualify as a mic hog, so I guess, if I must, could do with out one or two of those, but two is pushing it; unless nobody else wants to sing, or isn’t quite drunk enough, then I’ll be more than happy to keep the lucky folks on this excursion entertained .. or annoyed.

45 minutes until the weekend starts and counting.

staying calm…

Man, it’s been a rough day. I don’t know if it has anything to do with it being, Friday the 13th, that I have an unusual lack of patience, but I’m trying hard to stay calm. I’ve got my headphones on, and I’m concentrating on what’s in front of me. I give up on these people…for today. The anxiety has worn off, and now I’m drifting off into a daydream to the amazing, Nico.  Oh, thank goodness for the weekends and beautiful music.

These Days

“Please don’t confront me with my failures, I had not forgotten them.”

I need you, Mr. MP3 cassette player man!

I ran across this cute little gadget, and I so desperately need it. I’ve wanted something cute to put my workout music on; and how perfect would this be!? It’s great. 

And, since I’m here….

Madonna – Dress You Up

*terpsichore*

“One of the nine Muses, ruling over dance and the dramatic chorus. She lends her name to the word “terpsichorean” which means “of or relating to dance”. She is usually depicted sitting down, holding a lyre, accompanying with her music to the dancers’.”

Okay…so would a modern day, Terpsichore be spinning records instead of holding a lyre? I know it doesn’t sound as magical and dreamy, but man do I want a set of turntables. But, between voice and piano lessons and everything in-between, it’s just not likely that I’m going to be able to afford them right now. Ugh.

 ~ So instead I’ll make a short set list for you.

• James Pants – We’re Through
• Treasure Fingers – Cross the Dance Floor
• Yelle – Tristesse/Joie (Rolf Honey Remix)
• Klaxons – Atlantis (Crsytal Castle Mix)
• John Bourke – What is Love (The Toxic Avengers Remix)
• Treasure Fingers – Come True Tonite (Dub Mix)
• Does It Offent You, Yeah? – We Are Rockstars
• Creature – Bridgitte Bardot
• Justice – D.A.N.C.E (mstrkrft remix)  
• Fisherspooner – Emerge (Daft Punk Mix)
• Crystal Method – Busy Child (Paul Oakenfold Mix)
• Bjork – Earth Intruders (Spank Rock Mix)
• Purple Crush – Shopping on the Dancefloor ((Krames Remix)
• Crystal Castles – Good Times
• Chromeo – Bonafied
• Matt & Kim – It’s a fact
• Crystal Castle – Vanished
• Uffie – Make It Hott
• Peaches – Boys Wanna Be Her (Weird Science Mix)
• Familijen – Huvudet I Saden
• Protokoll – Moving Foward (Designer Drugs Remix)
• New Young Pony Club – The Bomb (KAOS Disco Bomb Extended)

Okay, that wasn’t really short, but it should cover a good hour of dancing for you.  

Oh, my G.O.D!

I have, or think I have some insanely awesome news…but it’s not written in stone and I don’t want to jinx myself, so I’ll save it for a later post. I just wanted to share because I just found out this morning and I’m totally freaking out. I feel like I have to throw up, but in the best way possible. ^.^

(Update: I just reread what I wrote and the whole, found out this morning and wanting to throw up part made it sound like something else, but it’s not that. <<knock on wood.)

In other news…

Charlie and I went out with some friends last night to a $5 all you can drink (unless the tap breaks) and free live music shin dig. For some reason when I hear the word, “keg”, or ”keger”; I think of frat parties, so I was kind of dreading going, but…A Viking, a broken keg, running in to old random AI buddies, and a “Yo, wrap that shit up, B!”, in a cappella form made for a seriously good time. I wanna do it over again, but this time with a camera!

And, just because I’ve been on a reggae kick lately..

Eek-a-Mouse – Operation Eradication

Sleepy and the Sun.

I’m falling alseep over here and am about to have a keyboard print on my forehead. I’m in need of something to wake me up and welcome the ever so loved sun. - – - And, what better then a Jewish reggae artist to do just that. He’s not new and I’m pretty sure everybody and their mama’s and papa’s has heard of him…but he just really gives me that boost that I’m looking for.

King Without a Crown

“You’re a slave to yourself and you don’t even know.”