Here are our picks!
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Saturday, December 22, 2007
It's that time of year..
...for Christmas music!!
Here are our picks!
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Here are our picks!
Click StandAlone to hear full song
Friday, December 21, 2007
Two Exciting Concert Announcements!!!
Whoo! I'm so excited for Concert Season 2008 :)
We will be sure to bring news on bands we recommend going around the country.
The first touring news we have is that 3 of the 5 bands for The AP Tour 2008 have been anounced. Last year, the bands Circa Survive, Cute is What We Aim For, As Tall As Lions, and Envy on the Coast were with the tour. (Our particular favorite is Envy on the Coast.)
This year, we are both VERY excited for the line up that's been announced thus far:
Sonny: This is a group we really don't know anything about. Their sound is very out there...
Forever the Sickest Kids: We don't really know a lot about this band either, but we're VERY into their sound. I'm personally excited to see what these guys bring to the tour.
The Matches: Love love love love LOVE!!! Tris and I both saw this band at the Warped Tour earlier this year, and I saw them a time previous to this. This band is amazing. Their sound is different from anything you'll ever hear. Shawn Harris shows how thin the line between genius and insanity really is.., but in a good way. (Don't belive me, read his blog) Below is the most fascinating music video you will ever see. The song is a little apart from what they normally sound like, but it still gives that kind of off-kilter feel to it that The Matches are all about.
Second music news. Warped Tour. Oh yes. It's beginning. No, not the concerts of course. I needs to be summer for that. But every year (usually around January), www.warpedtour.com slowly announces bands that will be appearing for either part of, or the entire Warped Tour. Ok, seriously, I have to say now. If you have the means, go to the Warped Tour. It's $30 for 50+ bands. There's so much to do and see there too. If you like even ONE of the bands, it's completely worth it. And now, a handful of names have been released. I'm particularly excited for only a few so far.
Gym Class Heroes: If you listen to to any pop radio station, you've heard them. You know, "take a look at my girlfriend, cos she's the only one I got".. the rap version. These guys are actually pretty good. Yeah, it's part rap, but they're actually a BAND.. with a drummer, guitarists, etc.
Relient K: These guys are NOT really my cup 'o tea. I'm not much into the Christian Rock thing. But some of their songs are REALLY good. I'll definately cruise by their set if I have a gap between other bands (lol)
The Academy Is...: Excuse me while I do my spastically happy dance. I love this band even more than I love The Matches. Tristian as well. I saw them once, and if you read the blog.. you'll see that I ranked them in the top best concerts list. They are just awesome in concert. And incredibley nice guys. If you end up at at Warped this year, SEE THIS BAND.
Other Bands Announced:
The Briggs, The Bronx, Every Time I Die, From First to Last, The Street Dogs, Reel Big Fish, Norma Jean, We the Kings, Devil Wears Prada, Pierce the Veil, The Color Fred, 3Oh!3, The Lordz, Katy Perry, Shwayze
Below is a video by The Academy Is... (I <3 William's hair)
We will be sure to bring news on bands we recommend going around the country.
The first touring news we have is that 3 of the 5 bands for The AP Tour 2008 have been anounced. Last year, the bands Circa Survive, Cute is What We Aim For, As Tall As Lions, and Envy on the Coast were with the tour. (Our particular favorite is Envy on the Coast.)
This year, we are both VERY excited for the line up that's been announced thus far:
Sonny: This is a group we really don't know anything about. Their sound is very out there...
Forever the Sickest Kids: We don't really know a lot about this band either, but we're VERY into their sound. I'm personally excited to see what these guys bring to the tour.
The Matches: Love love love love LOVE!!! Tris and I both saw this band at the Warped Tour earlier this year, and I saw them a time previous to this. This band is amazing. Their sound is different from anything you'll ever hear. Shawn Harris shows how thin the line between genius and insanity really is.., but in a good way. (Don't belive me, read his blog) Below is the most fascinating music video you will ever see. The song is a little apart from what they normally sound like, but it still gives that kind of off-kilter feel to it that The Matches are all about.
Second music news. Warped Tour. Oh yes. It's beginning. No, not the concerts of course. I needs to be summer for that. But every year (usually around January), www.warpedtour.com slowly announces bands that will be appearing for either part of, or the entire Warped Tour. Ok, seriously, I have to say now. If you have the means, go to the Warped Tour. It's $30 for 50+ bands. There's so much to do and see there too. If you like even ONE of the bands, it's completely worth it. And now, a handful of names have been released. I'm particularly excited for only a few so far.
Gym Class Heroes: If you listen to to any pop radio station, you've heard them. You know, "take a look at my girlfriend, cos she's the only one I got".. the rap version. These guys are actually pretty good. Yeah, it's part rap, but they're actually a BAND.. with a drummer, guitarists, etc.
Relient K: These guys are NOT really my cup 'o tea. I'm not much into the Christian Rock thing. But some of their songs are REALLY good. I'll definately cruise by their set if I have a gap between other bands (lol)
The Academy Is...: Excuse me while I do my spastically happy dance. I love this band even more than I love The Matches. Tristian as well. I saw them once, and if you read the blog.. you'll see that I ranked them in the top best concerts list. They are just awesome in concert. And incredibley nice guys. If you end up at at Warped this year, SEE THIS BAND.
Other Bands Announced:
The Briggs, The Bronx, Every Time I Die, From First to Last, The Street Dogs, Reel Big Fish, Norma Jean, We the Kings, Devil Wears Prada, Pierce the Veil, The Color Fred, 3Oh!3, The Lordz, Katy Perry, Shwayze
Below is a video by The Academy Is... (I <3 William's hair)
Monday, December 17, 2007
Best and Worst concerts
When you go to a lot of concerts, you reach a point where you're not in complete and udder amazement that you're in the same room as your favorite band anymore. This is when you start getting critical and begin ranking your concert experiences. I tend to start basing mine on how they try to amuse me.
(May I point out that this is not based on the CROWD.. I could make whole new set of lists for that.. this is based on the performances)
This is mine thus far in my life:
(and I tried to use my own photos, but my camera got stolen, so I'm doing the best I can!)
The Best
4. The Academy Is...
These guys have some kickass energy on stage. William runs about acting like he's Mick Jagger (seriously, find some old video of Mick Jagger and you'll see what I mean). He loves getting the crowd involved in songs. I was kind of at the side of the stage so I had a good view of the crowd, they all know his hand actions. It's great! They sound good, they look good, it just all fits.
3. Hanson
Yes. I'm serious. Hanson. I just saw them the other weekend. (That's my picture) They get a *slight* advantage because it was the last tour on the show. Anyone who knows anything about tours, knows that the last show of a tour involves practical jokes. Every song something new and completely random happened. At one point, they were singing a very serious song (about suicide.. it's called "Yearbook"). Suddenly, grown men in full on elf costumes (with tights) appeared on stage. Hanson had no idea this was going to happen. Needless to say, the band struggled to make it through the song while trying not to crack up. Plus, what other band would be fully willing to come outside in the FREEZING ASS COLD to do a charity mile long walk with their rabid fans? (Fansons are of another breed, I'm telling ya.)
2. Ok Go
These guys are crazy. And nooo.. They don't do the tredmill dance. But! They do the Million Ways dance! These guys are so friggen energentic. Damien, in particular. At one point, he ran off stage and to a staircase kind of off on the side of the floor.. he started hanging off the staircase over the crowd. He did this in a middle of the song.. without a mic. And started screaming at the crowd that we were too quiet. At another point of the crowd, they did a couple acoustic songs on just a random spot of the floor. The crowd parted for them, they whipped out some mics and guitars.. and away they went. They also were throwing out toy tamborines during the show for people to play with. Great, great band.
1. Aiden
Love 'em or hate 'em. They are incredible live. The actual playing is a little sketchy. But the crowd doesn't notice is because they're all going spastic. I have seen this band more times than any other band. Every time I go it's just mass chaos. (Notice on the picture I took, no guard rail.. creates for interesting events..) wiL constantly is up in the crowds face, jumping all about and standing on people. Same with other members of the bands.. I think it's Nick who will randomly jump into the crowd (while playing). Then.. comes wiL's version of crowd participation.. the wall of death. Any Aiden fan knows this is a staple of every show they do. No matter how small or large the crowd is. At this place, there are friggen pipes running from the ground to the ceiling.. in the middle of the crowd. There was still a wall of death. This is also your best shot of getting snot on you from the lead singer. lol. Yeah, it's gross. But it's funny. (wiL caught me saying "ew" and picked on me.)
The Worst:
4. Panic! at the Disco
Ooo, did I hit a nerve? Ok I like Panic. I do. But live? Not so much. Yeah, they have a big, fantastical show with dancers and lights and fire, etc. The show I saw had a drumline.. which was cool. You want to know the last time I saw a show with THAT much production into it? It was Nsync. I hate HATE when bands get on the stage.. play.. then they're done. There's no playing with the audience, or screwing around. or anything fun. The only reason they aren't higher on my list, is because they had a drumline and a cool stage. Oh that, and seriously.. Panic! at the Disco fans ANNOY ME. I know, it's about the performance, not the crowd. But seriously, restrain yourselves. The most pathetic thing I've ever seen, was this 14 year old girl standing outside a bus window holding up a sign that said "I love Brendon".. it was the wrong bus. And she didn't believe me when I tried to tell her.
3. HIM
Again, disclaimer. I love love love HIM. One of my favorite bands, but one of my greatest disappointments. The last concert I went to was the 27th of October. I waited in line for 12 hours.. I was so pumped cos I got front row center, literally feet away from Ville.. I was bored. Ok... I wasn't like.. waiting in line at the DMV bored. And I KNOW they're a slow ballady band, so energy is not going to be a major componant. But just.. eh. It was like.. play song.. ville mutters something.. next song.. another song.. ville mutters.. song again.. and end. This was when I realized I've gotten REALLY jaded. In their defense, it was really good sounding. Unlike Aiden lol..
2. Teddy Geiger
I had a phase where I was in love with him. This concert killed it. Seriously. It sucked. He was boring, it was classic concert format (song song, say something, song song, say something, cover, song end encore). Boring as crap. BUT THEN.. and ok, this isn't technically part of the concert, but this is why I hate him. You go outside, and a lot of people kind of hang around like "oo picture autograph" whatever. There were about.. oh.. 20 girls hanging around waiting for him to come out. He sneaks out into an SUV. Ok, this is nothing new. But what does Teddy do, he DRIVES AROUND THE BLOCK and waits for everyone to leave. I'm not even joking. It was just.. inane. I could understand if there were 100 screaming fans roaming about and trying to lick the bus (like how it was for The Academy Is.. but they still came out). But no, 20 some girls. And he was too good to come and hang out. ASS. It was hot, I had just driven for 7 hours (not for Teddy, I was out of town), and I was cranky.
1. Hokey
Ok. I don't have a picture for this one. They don't deserve it. And it's kind of cheating because they're nobody anyone has heard of. I go to school for music business, and one of our class projects is to set up a show at a local bar with a few acts. Well, we got this band booked and a few others. They sounded good on myspace and the talent buyer at the bar liked the music as well. They're the last band of the night.. they get on stage and the FIRST THING out of their mouths is "we're playing all new songs tonight." Ok.. this would have been cool. If they had been like the songs they advertised on their myspace. But no. They decided to be a jam band that night. And they SUCKED. So bad.. to the point where the club owner actually kicked them off stage. He started with saying "play one more and you're done." The band didn't like that.. so they did a 10 minute repeating loop while the lead singer got on the mic and bitched about the other bands and the bar.. and he started rolling around the stage. Eventually, they cut the sound and the lights on them. WORST.. BAND.. EVER.
Anyways, sorry this turned kind of a rant. It happens. :)
-Meg-
(May I point out that this is not based on the CROWD.. I could make whole new set of lists for that.. this is based on the performances)
This is mine thus far in my life:
(and I tried to use my own photos, but my camera got stolen, so I'm doing the best I can!)
The Best
4. The Academy Is...
These guys have some kickass energy on stage. William runs about acting like he's Mick Jagger (seriously, find some old video of Mick Jagger and you'll see what I mean). He loves getting the crowd involved in songs. I was kind of at the side of the stage so I had a good view of the crowd, they all know his hand actions. It's great! They sound good, they look good, it just all fits.
3. Hanson
Yes. I'm serious. Hanson. I just saw them the other weekend. (That's my picture) They get a *slight* advantage because it was the last tour on the show. Anyone who knows anything about tours, knows that the last show of a tour involves practical jokes. Every song something new and completely random happened. At one point, they were singing a very serious song (about suicide.. it's called "Yearbook"). Suddenly, grown men in full on elf costumes (with tights) appeared on stage. Hanson had no idea this was going to happen. Needless to say, the band struggled to make it through the song while trying not to crack up. Plus, what other band would be fully willing to come outside in the FREEZING ASS COLD to do a charity mile long walk with their rabid fans? (Fansons are of another breed, I'm telling ya.)
2. Ok Go
These guys are crazy. And nooo.. They don't do the tredmill dance. But! They do the Million Ways dance! These guys are so friggen energentic. Damien, in particular. At one point, he ran off stage and to a staircase kind of off on the side of the floor.. he started hanging off the staircase over the crowd. He did this in a middle of the song.. without a mic. And started screaming at the crowd that we were too quiet. At another point of the crowd, they did a couple acoustic songs on just a random spot of the floor. The crowd parted for them, they whipped out some mics and guitars.. and away they went. They also were throwing out toy tamborines during the show for people to play with. Great, great band.
1. Aiden
Love 'em or hate 'em. They are incredible live. The actual playing is a little sketchy. But the crowd doesn't notice is because they're all going spastic. I have seen this band more times than any other band. Every time I go it's just mass chaos. (Notice on the picture I took, no guard rail.. creates for interesting events..) wiL constantly is up in the crowds face, jumping all about and standing on people. Same with other members of the bands.. I think it's Nick who will randomly jump into the crowd (while playing). Then.. comes wiL's version of crowd participation.. the wall of death. Any Aiden fan knows this is a staple of every show they do. No matter how small or large the crowd is. At this place, there are friggen pipes running from the ground to the ceiling.. in the middle of the crowd. There was still a wall of death. This is also your best shot of getting snot on you from the lead singer. lol. Yeah, it's gross. But it's funny. (wiL caught me saying "ew" and picked on me.)
The Worst:
4. Panic! at the Disco
Ooo, did I hit a nerve? Ok I like Panic. I do. But live? Not so much. Yeah, they have a big, fantastical show with dancers and lights and fire, etc. The show I saw had a drumline.. which was cool. You want to know the last time I saw a show with THAT much production into it? It was Nsync. I hate HATE when bands get on the stage.. play.. then they're done. There's no playing with the audience, or screwing around. or anything fun. The only reason they aren't higher on my list, is because they had a drumline and a cool stage. Oh that, and seriously.. Panic! at the Disco fans ANNOY ME. I know, it's about the performance, not the crowd. But seriously, restrain yourselves. The most pathetic thing I've ever seen, was this 14 year old girl standing outside a bus window holding up a sign that said "I love Brendon".. it was the wrong bus. And she didn't believe me when I tried to tell her.
3. HIM
Again, disclaimer. I love love love HIM. One of my favorite bands, but one of my greatest disappointments. The last concert I went to was the 27th of October. I waited in line for 12 hours.. I was so pumped cos I got front row center, literally feet away from Ville.. I was bored. Ok... I wasn't like.. waiting in line at the DMV bored. And I KNOW they're a slow ballady band, so energy is not going to be a major componant. But just.. eh. It was like.. play song.. ville mutters something.. next song.. another song.. ville mutters.. song again.. and end. This was when I realized I've gotten REALLY jaded. In their defense, it was really good sounding. Unlike Aiden lol..
2. Teddy Geiger
I had a phase where I was in love with him. This concert killed it. Seriously. It sucked. He was boring, it was classic concert format (song song, say something, song song, say something, cover, song end encore). Boring as crap. BUT THEN.. and ok, this isn't technically part of the concert, but this is why I hate him. You go outside, and a lot of people kind of hang around like "oo picture autograph" whatever. There were about.. oh.. 20 girls hanging around waiting for him to come out. He sneaks out into an SUV. Ok, this is nothing new. But what does Teddy do, he DRIVES AROUND THE BLOCK and waits for everyone to leave. I'm not even joking. It was just.. inane. I could understand if there were 100 screaming fans roaming about and trying to lick the bus (like how it was for The Academy Is.. but they still came out). But no, 20 some girls. And he was too good to come and hang out. ASS. It was hot, I had just driven for 7 hours (not for Teddy, I was out of town), and I was cranky.
1. Hokey
Ok. I don't have a picture for this one. They don't deserve it. And it's kind of cheating because they're nobody anyone has heard of. I go to school for music business, and one of our class projects is to set up a show at a local bar with a few acts. Well, we got this band booked and a few others. They sounded good on myspace and the talent buyer at the bar liked the music as well. They're the last band of the night.. they get on stage and the FIRST THING out of their mouths is "we're playing all new songs tonight." Ok.. this would have been cool. If they had been like the songs they advertised on their myspace. But no. They decided to be a jam band that night. And they SUCKED. So bad.. to the point where the club owner actually kicked them off stage. He started with saying "play one more and you're done." The band didn't like that.. so they did a 10 minute repeating loop while the lead singer got on the mic and bitched about the other bands and the bar.. and he started rolling around the stage. Eventually, they cut the sound and the lights on them. WORST.. BAND.. EVER.
Anyways, sorry this turned kind of a rant. It happens. :)
-Meg-
Pit Karma
We found this posted by a user at http://www.buzznet.com/ This speaks so much truth. This is the holy grail of concert guidelines right here.
Original Post
Savannah's Guide To Pit Etiquette
If you've ever gone to a concert with me you probably know that I try to be as polite as possible to the people around me. "Why?", you may ask. Because I am a firm believer in pit karma. I believe that if I am rude to some random girl at a concert then the next time I am at a concert then I will be fucked twice as bad. I don't know why I'm in this state of mind but it's just something I do. Haha, a random quirk of mine. =)
With my little experience with concerts in the past years I've learned two simple things-
1. Girls can be bitches. You can laugh all you want but I mean it. Suddenly the nice looking lady next to you can transform into a mean, strong person who is rude and obnoxious when the "hawt" band members come onstage.
2. People are selfish jerks sometimes.
These two facts have lead me to strive to create...
Savannah's Guide to Pit Etiquette
*Please note this is created partly in jest. These things might annoy me but I am not trying to sound like a controlling, no fun, vain, "Everyone-should-do-follow-my-rules" bi*ch. I'm not saying that I know everything. Please be amused while reading this and reminisce about the past concerts you have gone to when you have experienced all these things first hand. And please don't think I'm a jerk/loser/etc. for posting this please. As I said this is partly in jest.
Ok, without further ado- I give you...
Savannah's Guide To Pit Etiquette
1. Don't scream the lyrics when you can't carry a tune to save your life. We have all met these people. The obnoxious girl who belts out the words in a loud and very off key voice, often drowning out the singers voice. We didnt come here to here YOU sing honey! We came to listen to the band play so please tone it down and save the karaoke for the privacy of your bedroom. This happened to me at my Fall Out Boy concert and I almost had a fit. The girl next to me was screaming (not even singing but screaming!) out the words to a FOB song in a loud voice that sounded like a cat dying while being sucked up by a vacuum cleaner- right in my ear.. It was not pleasant at all. And she was drowning out Patricks voice, which is saying a lot considering that I was in the front row right near the amp. Please people who do this- don't. It is very annoying and uncomfortable for everyone around you.
2. Don't be a dreaded FANGIRL! Dun, dun, duuunnn! Now I'm not talking about people who are actually fans of the band. I'm talking about the girls who are here just because the guitarist/lead singer/bassist/drummer/*insert band position here* is, quote, "omgz so totally hawt!". These girls obviously don't know anything about the band but desperately NEED to be in the front. I encountered MANY of these girls at my All Time Low concert. The girls who deck themselves out in the slutty outfits and hope to be noticed by the band members while they claw at the surrounding girls (aka the "competition"). They couldn't tell you a single song by the artist or hum a single tune but suddenly they are the bands BIGGEST fans and they just HAVE to be as close to the cutie they have their eye on or the world will end. And they didn't care who they trampled to get to them. One girl was literally trying to climb over me when All Time Low was playing. It's insane.
3. Don't get there late and except to get to the front row. C'mon people this is just common courtesy! Of you arrive at the venue 5 minutes before the band you like starts to play, don't assume that you deserve to be in the front row. The people in the front row have waited in line for hours to see this band and you can't just storm in and expect everyone to move out of your way.
4. If you are a guy don't try to crowd surf at a concert when the crowd is 95% teenaged girls. Yea, good luck with that happening kid... I don't get why 200 pound guys think they can be held up by the skinny, lightweight teenaged girls in the crowd. I was amazed when this happened at my Boys Like Girls concert. Uhh... hello? Obviously the 13 year olds or the girls checking out Alex can't hold the 6 foot 9 guys up in the air.
5. Don't push the people in front of you when people are already smushed together. The people in front of you who are pushed up against the barrier can't go anywhere! There is no more room! Which means you pushing them does nothing but annoy them. Use common sense please. No space = no where for them to go = you being really annoying while you crush them.
6. If you don't like the band then don't stand in a prime spot for moshing/viewing the concert. This happened when I went to my This Providence concert at The Living Room, a very tiny venue. There were these four big girls standing in front of my with their coach purses hanging from their manicured hands and their arms folded snootily across their chest. They had no cameras, no excitement for the band, and obviously didn't like This Providence's music because they weren't even looking at the stage! They hadn't been there for any other band and just shoved in front of me and my friend. My friend, because she is pushy and I love her for it, managed to slip in front of them and not be stuck behind them but, alas!, I was not so lucky. But me and the guy next to me spent the night dancing and singing and snapping pictures together of the band together and rolled out eyes at the girls.
7. Don't shove people for no reason. This happened to me at my TAI concert. There was this obnoxious girl who was pushing people for no reason at all besides for fun. She wasn't trying get ahead in the pit or anything, she was just being a jerk. After she knocked into my shy friend a few times repeatedly I swing around, pissed off now because she is disrupting the concert, politely told her to please stop acting like that because she was hitting my friend, accompanied with a "if-you-don't-stop-I-will-make-you-stop glare". She just looked at me and replied in a snotty voice, "It's a fucking rock concert, people are supposed to fucking do this". Well, apparently the pit guard didn't agree with her because he came over and gave her an earful and threatened to throw her and her friends out if they kept up their antics.
So when you are at your next concert and go to do one of these things think twice and think about how you would feel if someone did it to you.
Original Post
Savannah's Guide To Pit Etiquette
If you've ever gone to a concert with me you probably know that I try to be as polite as possible to the people around me. "Why?", you may ask. Because I am a firm believer in pit karma. I believe that if I am rude to some random girl at a concert then the next time I am at a concert then I will be fucked twice as bad. I don't know why I'm in this state of mind but it's just something I do. Haha, a random quirk of mine. =)
With my little experience with concerts in the past years I've learned two simple things-
1. Girls can be bitches. You can laugh all you want but I mean it. Suddenly the nice looking lady next to you can transform into a mean, strong person who is rude and obnoxious when the "hawt" band members come onstage.
2. People are selfish jerks sometimes.
These two facts have lead me to strive to create...
Savannah's Guide to Pit Etiquette
If you're going to to be the pit, follow these rules of etiquette! ;)
*Please note this is created partly in jest. These things might annoy me but I am not trying to sound like a controlling, no fun, vain, "Everyone-should-do-follow-my-rules" bi*ch. I'm not saying that I know everything. Please be amused while reading this and reminisce about the past concerts you have gone to when you have experienced all these things first hand. And please don't think I'm a jerk/loser/etc. for posting this please. As I said this is partly in jest.
Ok, without further ado- I give you...
Savannah's Guide To Pit Etiquette
2. Don't be a dreaded FANGIRL! Dun, dun, duuunnn! Now I'm not talking about people who are actually fans of the band. I'm talking about the girls who are here just because the guitarist/lead singer/bassist/drummer/*insert band position here* is, quote, "omgz so totally hawt!". These girls obviously don't know anything about the band but desperately NEED to be in the front. I encountered MANY of these girls at my All Time Low concert. The girls who deck themselves out in the slutty outfits and hope to be noticed by the band members while they claw at the surrounding girls (aka the "competition"). They couldn't tell you a single song by the artist or hum a single tune but suddenly they are the bands BIGGEST fans and they just HAVE to be as close to the cutie they have their eye on or the world will end. And they didn't care who they trampled to get to them. One girl was literally trying to climb over me when All Time Low was playing. It's insane.
3. Don't get there late and except to get to the front row. C'mon people this is just common courtesy! Of you arrive at the venue 5 minutes before the band you like starts to play, don't assume that you deserve to be in the front row. The people in the front row have waited in line for hours to see this band and you can't just storm in and expect everyone to move out of your way.
4. If you are a guy don't try to crowd surf at a concert when the crowd is 95% teenaged girls. Yea, good luck with that happening kid... I don't get why 200 pound guys think they can be held up by the skinny, lightweight teenaged girls in the crowd. I was amazed when this happened at my Boys Like Girls concert. Uhh... hello? Obviously the 13 year olds or the girls checking out Alex can't hold the 6 foot 9 guys up in the air.
5. Don't push the people in front of you when people are already smushed together. The people in front of you who are pushed up against the barrier can't go anywhere! There is no more room! Which means you pushing them does nothing but annoy them. Use common sense please. No space = no where for them to go = you being really annoying while you crush them.
6. If you don't like the band then don't stand in a prime spot for moshing/viewing the concert. This happened when I went to my This Providence concert at The Living Room, a very tiny venue. There were these four big girls standing in front of my with their coach purses hanging from their manicured hands and their arms folded snootily across their chest. They had no cameras, no excitement for the band, and obviously didn't like This Providence's music because they weren't even looking at the stage! They hadn't been there for any other band and just shoved in front of me and my friend. My friend, because she is pushy and I love her for it, managed to slip in front of them and not be stuck behind them but, alas!, I was not so lucky. But me and the guy next to me spent the night dancing and singing and snapping pictures together of the band together and rolled out eyes at the girls.
7. Don't shove people for no reason. This happened to me at my TAI concert. There was this obnoxious girl who was pushing people for no reason at all besides for fun. She wasn't trying get ahead in the pit or anything, she was just being a jerk. After she knocked into my shy friend a few times repeatedly I swing around, pissed off now because she is disrupting the concert, politely told her to please stop acting like that because she was hitting my friend, accompanied with a "if-you-don't-stop-I-will-make-you-stop glare". She just looked at me and replied in a snotty voice, "It's a fucking rock concert, people are supposed to fucking do this". Well, apparently the pit guard didn't agree with her because he came over and gave her an earful and threatened to throw her and her friends out if they kept up their antics.
So when you are at your next concert and go to do one of these things think twice and think about how you would feel if someone did it to you.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Newsflash!!!
We found a version of "Umbrella" that Tristian likes!!!!
I'll explain quickly, Tristian hates "Umbrella" by Rihanna. Of all the songs ever spawned upon the Earth, he hates this one probably the most. "My Humps" is a close second.
And this song has inspired everyone and their mom to create covers of it. Not to mention it's ALL over YouTube in various forms.
So we have created a little player with a handful of Umbrella versions (plus one with the original artist).
Enjoy the phenomenon.
(The version Tristian likes is #2, done by the band McFly.)
Click Stand-Alone to Hear Full Song
I'll explain quickly, Tristian hates "Umbrella" by Rihanna. Of all the songs ever spawned upon the Earth, he hates this one probably the most. "My Humps" is a close second.
And this song has inspired everyone and their mom to create covers of it. Not to mention it's ALL over YouTube in various forms.
So we have created a little player with a handful of Umbrella versions (plus one with the original artist).
Enjoy the phenomenon.
(The version Tristian likes is #2, done by the band McFly.)
new Britney video...
Stupid MTV took the video down so here it is at YouTube:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=89oS4SN4mNg
Does anyone REALLY think this is wise? Singing about how famous you are. And how the 'razzi bug you, even though half the time your people CALL them to tell them where you'll be? Then you'll show off for them.. Like stealing a lighter from a gas station (oh yeah, she did that the other day.) I think this is especially unwise when she just neglected to show up for some sort of court date. Her creepy old friend, Sam Lufit, called and said she was suffering from extreme anxiety because the photogs were swarming the house. So she couldn't leave then, but she has NO problem going out for a drive around LA with no destination in mind with her dog at random hours of the day? Lame. And did you catch the bit about her trying to be a mom at the same time? Didn't work out too well did it?
Anyways, the video just came out on the 14th.. It's much better than her Gimme More video. Looks like she took this one a lot more seriously. It looks like the Brit everyone used to know and love.
I still hate her.
Update: I just learned that Britney is in the works to play Virgin Mary in a 2008 satire called "Sweet Baby Jesus". This is freaking out all the Christians of the world, I find it hilarious.
-T
http://youtube.com/watch?v=89oS4SN4mNg
Does anyone REALLY think this is wise? Singing about how famous you are. And how the 'razzi bug you, even though half the time your people CALL them to tell them where you'll be? Then you'll show off for them.. Like stealing a lighter from a gas station (oh yeah, she did that the other day.) I think this is especially unwise when she just neglected to show up for some sort of court date. Her creepy old friend, Sam Lufit, called and said she was suffering from extreme anxiety because the photogs were swarming the house. So she couldn't leave then, but she has NO problem going out for a drive around LA with no destination in mind with her dog at random hours of the day? Lame. And did you catch the bit about her trying to be a mom at the same time? Didn't work out too well did it?
Anyways, the video just came out on the 14th.. It's much better than her Gimme More video. Looks like she took this one a lot more seriously. It looks like the Brit everyone used to know and love.
I still hate her.
Update: I just learned that Britney is in the works to play Virgin Mary in a 2008 satire called "Sweet Baby Jesus". This is freaking out all the Christians of the world, I find it hilarious.
-T
Public Service Announcement
Hey readers,
Just letting you know if you have any ideas, feedback, album/concert reviews, or recommendations, to get a hold of us. All our contact info is on the side of the page :)
That, or you could do the kick ass thing, and leave a comment. Seriously, you don't even have to sign up to comment! (especially if you're one of my lazy ass friends who come here, then say in IM or something "yeah, cool blog". )
Hopefully in the next couple of days, we'll have a featured artist (with interview), Meg's Hanson Concert Experience, and more.
Yeah, this post WAS really dorky. And yes, we ARE celebrating that we have a measly almost 200 views already. Hehe.
Peace out,
Tristian & Meg
tell your friends!
Just letting you know if you have any ideas, feedback, album/concert reviews, or recommendations, to get a hold of us. All our contact info is on the side of the page :)
That, or you could do the kick ass thing, and leave a comment. Seriously, you don't even have to sign up to comment! (especially if you're one of my lazy ass friends who come here, then say in IM or something "yeah, cool blog". )
Hopefully in the next couple of days, we'll have a featured artist (with interview), Meg's Hanson Concert Experience, and more.
Yeah, this post WAS really dorky. And yes, we ARE celebrating that we have a measly almost 200 views already. Hehe.
Peace out,
Tristian & Meg
tell your friends!
Listmania 2007 - Part 1
Well, it's nearing the end of another year.. You know what that means...
Best of Lists! From EVERYWHERE.
Here's some highlights so far.
Rolling Stone's 100 Best Songs of 2007
#1. Jay-Z - "Roc Boys"
Really? Has anyone even HEARD of this song?
#2. Randy Newman - "A Few Words in Defense of Our Country"
Uh. Ok. I understand it's Randy Newman, and It's very political. But seriously..
#3. Rihanna - "Umbrella"
We will be so happy when this song finally goes away.
#4. Justice - "D.A.N.C.E"
Love the video, hate the song.
Artists We Send Congrats To:
#7. Amy Winehouse - "Rehab"
#18. The White Stripes - "Icky Thump"
#19. Feist - "1235"
#25. My Chemical Romance - "Teengers"
#30. Lily Allen - "LDN"
#42. Fall Out Boy - "This Ain't A Scene..."
#44. Linkin Park - "Bleed It Out"
#77. The Fratellis - "Chelsea Dagger"
#87. Modest Mouse - "Dashboard"
WTF Are They Doing There:
#15. Britney Spears - "Piece of Me" (Didn't this just come out?)
#21. Soulja Boy - "Crank That" (ugh)
#31. Akon - "Don't Matter" (Pedophile)
#35. Avril Lavigne - "Girlfriend" (Yeah, you're so punk..)
#56. Lil Mama - "Lip Gloss" (......Why?)
#57. T-Pain - "Buy U a Drank" (Yay! Bad Grammer!)
#96. Fergie - "Big Girls Don't Cry"
#100. Nickelback - "Rockstar"
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Spin's Top 40 Albums of 2007
Our Congrats:
#7. Back to Black - Amy Winehouse
#10. Icky Thump - The White Stripes
#15. The Black and White Album - The Hives
#16. Alright, Still - Lily Allen
#21. We Were Dead... - Modest Mouse
#34. Cassadaga - Bright Eyes
#35. In Defense of the Genre - Say Anything (despite the crappy cover art)
#39. Retox - Turbonegro
More WTFs:
#8. American Gangsta - Jay-Z (I thought he retired)
#11. Da Drought 3 - Lil Wayne
#14. Magic - Bruce Springsteen (really? In Spin?)
Best of Lists! From EVERYWHERE.
Here's some highlights so far.
Rolling Stone's 100 Best Songs of 2007
#1. Jay-Z - "Roc Boys"
Really? Has anyone even HEARD of this song?
#2. Randy Newman - "A Few Words in Defense of Our Country"
Uh. Ok. I understand it's Randy Newman, and It's very political. But seriously..
#3. Rihanna - "Umbrella"
We will be so happy when this song finally goes away.
#4. Justice - "D.A.N.C.E"
Love the video, hate the song.
#5 Bright Eyes - "Four Winds"
We here at Inane Static aren't huge fans of Bright Eyes, but we respect the hell out of Conor Oberst. The video is engrossing as well.
Artists We Send Congrats To:
#7. Amy Winehouse - "Rehab"
#18. The White Stripes - "Icky Thump"
#19. Feist - "1235"
#25. My Chemical Romance - "Teengers"
#30. Lily Allen - "LDN"
#42. Fall Out Boy - "This Ain't A Scene..."
#44. Linkin Park - "Bleed It Out"
#77. The Fratellis - "Chelsea Dagger"
#87. Modest Mouse - "Dashboard"
WTF Are They Doing There:
#15. Britney Spears - "Piece of Me" (Didn't this just come out?)
#21. Soulja Boy - "Crank That" (ugh)
#31. Akon - "Don't Matter" (Pedophile)
#35. Avril Lavigne - "Girlfriend" (Yeah, you're so punk..)
#56. Lil Mama - "Lip Gloss" (......Why?)
#57. T-Pain - "Buy U a Drank" (Yay! Bad Grammer!)
#96. Fergie - "Big Girls Don't Cry"
#100. Nickelback - "Rockstar"
Spin's Top 40 Albums of 2007
Our Congrats:
#7. Back to Black - Amy Winehouse
#10. Icky Thump - The White Stripes
#15. The Black and White Album - The Hives
#16. Alright, Still - Lily Allen
#21. We Were Dead... - Modest Mouse
#34. Cassadaga - Bright Eyes
#35. In Defense of the Genre - Say Anything (despite the crappy cover art)
#39. Retox - Turbonegro
More WTFs:
#8. American Gangsta - Jay-Z (I thought he retired)
#11. Da Drought 3 - Lil Wayne
#14. Magic - Bruce Springsteen (really? In Spin?)
The New Yoko Ono
~~According to the NY Times, the rest of Fall Out Boy is pissed about their Grammy snub too. But unlike Pete, they're being less rational about it. They're blaming Ashlee Simpson. They say that the Grammy voters hate her and her lip syncing. Obviously, Pete's "50 year old white men' keep up with who's dating who in the music business because Ashlee is tainting Pete and the rest of the band's reputation. Come on guys, we said in another post.. It's not the world. Yeah, it IS a Grammy, but still. Look at all the great bands who never won Grammys. Google it, you'll find plenty.
(FYI: I have a feeling this just a rumor that FOB is pissed at Ashlee... So believe it if you want).
Update: Joe from FOB has stated on his blog that this is complete bullshit. They adore Ashlee ;)
In more important news...
~~Ike Turner, abusive husband and rock pioneer, died earlier this week. For those born less than 20 years ago, click here
~~Speaking of morbid, here's a new way to win an Ipod Touch! http://www.whenwillamywinehousedie.com/
~~Madonna will be immortalized in the US Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in March. For those who don't know, this is an annual ceremony where a handful of artists are deemed worthy. This years batch also includes Leonard Cohen, John Mellencamp, The Dave Clark Five, and The Ventures. How exciting..
~~Ever been front row to a concert and assumed that the artist on stage doesn't know or care what you're doing? Think again As you can see on the video if you click the link, Tori Amos stops midshow to kick two girls out of the audience. Apparently, they were screwing around the whole show, taking a bunch of pictures of themselves, getting up to get drinks every few minutes, etc.
~~Panic! at the Disco's website has been updated yet again. This time with a secret message.. oooo. Scroll down to find the missing letters. 5 seconds of amusement. Also the new single has a name! "Nine in the Afternoon". A casting call is floating around online for the video in Los Angeles.
And finally...
Perez Hilton (love!) gave out his Perezzie Award on Vh1.. here's some of the nominees, "winners", and generally silly comments:
--Who Got Hit With a Fug Stick:--
(they used to be hot, but weren't in 2007)
-Rumer Willis "Demon spawn of Bruce Willis and a potato"
-Kid Rock
-Clay Aiken "his transformation from cute lesbian to ugly lesbian was complete"
-Heath Ledger (winner)
--Biggest Douche of 2007--
-Justin Timberlake
-Jessical Biel
-Rosanne
-Larry Birkhead (winner)
The Jonas Brothers got a special Perezzie award for the "Hottest Teen Senastion"
(FYI: I have a feeling this just a rumor that FOB is pissed at Ashlee... So believe it if you want).
Update: Joe from FOB has stated on his blog that this is complete bullshit. They adore Ashlee ;)
In more important news...
~~Ike Turner, abusive husband and rock pioneer, died earlier this week. For those born less than 20 years ago, click here
~~Speaking of morbid, here's a new way to win an Ipod Touch! http://www.whenwillamywinehousedie.com/
~~Madonna will be immortalized in the US Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in March. For those who don't know, this is an annual ceremony where a handful of artists are deemed worthy. This years batch also includes Leonard Cohen, John Mellencamp, The Dave Clark Five, and The Ventures. How exciting..
~~Ever been front row to a concert and assumed that the artist on stage doesn't know or care what you're doing? Think again As you can see on the video if you click the link, Tori Amos stops midshow to kick two girls out of the audience. Apparently, they were screwing around the whole show, taking a bunch of pictures of themselves, getting up to get drinks every few minutes, etc.
~~Panic! at the Disco's website has been updated yet again. This time with a secret message.. oooo. Scroll down to find the missing letters. 5 seconds of amusement. Also the new single has a name! "Nine in the Afternoon". A casting call is floating around online for the video in Los Angeles.
And finally...
Perez Hilton (love!) gave out his Perezzie Award on Vh1.. here's some of the nominees, "winners", and generally silly comments:
--Who Got Hit With a Fug Stick:--
(they used to be hot, but weren't in 2007)
-Rumer Willis "Demon spawn of Bruce Willis and a potato"
-Kid Rock
-Clay Aiken "his transformation from cute lesbian to ugly lesbian was complete"
-Heath Ledger (winner)
--Biggest Douche of 2007--
-Justin Timberlake
-Jessical Biel
-Rosanne
-Larry Birkhead (winner)
The Jonas Brothers got a special Perezzie award for the "Hottest Teen Senastion"
Death of the Majors
A new trend has started forming in the current downfall of the the music business as we know it.
Major labels, including Island Def Jam and Sony BMG, have started laying off employees. Both those labels did it earlier this month. The most recent labels to follow suit are Geffen and Interscope. As many 15 employees lost jobs on Thursday. Supposedly, according to one source, Perez, the two labels have merged. This is another event that's become more frequent.
The biggest reason for the cutting back at major labels is the decrease in record sales. Please don't ask why record sales are low, there's several different reasons and they vary depending on who you ask.
Supposedly, the music biz is falling because of the Internet, illegal downloading and such. However, I've never seen so many bands floating around at the same time. Not to mention how artists from independent labels have some how snuck themselves on the Hot Billboard 100. How did this happen? Hey, guess what. Interent is to blame yet again. Myspace and such.
So people are calling the layoffs part of the "death of the music industry." I don't think it's really the death at all. Music is still a thriving area of life.
-Meg-
Major labels, including Island Def Jam and Sony BMG, have started laying off employees. Both those labels did it earlier this month. The most recent labels to follow suit are Geffen and Interscope. As many 15 employees lost jobs on Thursday. Supposedly, according to one source, Perez, the two labels have merged. This is another event that's become more frequent.
The biggest reason for the cutting back at major labels is the decrease in record sales. Please don't ask why record sales are low, there's several different reasons and they vary depending on who you ask.
Supposedly, the music biz is falling because of the Internet, illegal downloading and such. However, I've never seen so many bands floating around at the same time. Not to mention how artists from independent labels have some how snuck themselves on the Hot Billboard 100. How did this happen? Hey, guess what. Interent is to blame yet again. Myspace and such.
So people are calling the layoffs part of the "death of the music industry." I don't think it's really the death at all. Music is still a thriving area of life.
-Meg-
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Harmonica & Slide guitar?!
Oh yes. That's right. Panic! at the Disco guitarist, Ryan Ross, learned some new instruments. Are you as scared as I am? Bright side: the strings are still there! The TBA titled sophmore album is due out March 25th.
We need a calender on here. It also looks like they're updating their main webpage http://www.panicatthedisco.com/ :)
In other news:
~~~Also due in March, the new Ashlee Simpson album! Rejoice! (or not). She's already stealing her boyfriend's friends as well. Travis from Gym Class Heroes (good buddies of Fall Out Boy), is featured on one of the songs. This is the next song she'll be lip syncing.
~~~Mr. Ashlee Simpson is pissed. Fall Out Boy got snubbed for a Grammy nomination.. this is after they played for People Magazine's Grammy Nomination party. Poor Petey. Dude, seriously.. I know it's a major award, but look at who's nominated. Do you think any of those people have anywhere close to the insane and rabid fan base your band has? Come on... Screw Daughtry and his Grammy nominations. On a side note, he maybe joining the Simpsons at home for Christmas.. Awkward..
~~~I hope you saw the White Stripes in concert when you had the chance! According to the Y chromosome of the band, it's up to Meg White whether or not they ever tour again. (If you follow the band, you'll know that they cancelled their tour because of the drummer's health issues) Jack says he doesn't care either way. Both of us had been planning to go to a show in Fargo, ND in October, but it got cancelled :( PLEASE COME BACK OUT ON TOUR!!
And finally...
Is it just me, or does Britney REALLY want that cake...
This is from her B-day party on the 1st of December. Creepy..
We need a calender on here. It also looks like they're updating their main webpage http://www.panicatthedisco.com/ :)
In other news:
~~~Also due in March, the new Ashlee Simpson album! Rejoice! (or not). She's already stealing her boyfriend's friends as well. Travis from Gym Class Heroes (good buddies of Fall Out Boy), is featured on one of the songs. This is the next song she'll be lip syncing.
~~~Mr. Ashlee Simpson is pissed. Fall Out Boy got snubbed for a Grammy nomination.. this is after they played for People Magazine's Grammy Nomination party. Poor Petey. Dude, seriously.. I know it's a major award, but look at who's nominated. Do you think any of those people have anywhere close to the insane and rabid fan base your band has? Come on... Screw Daughtry and his Grammy nominations. On a side note, he maybe joining the Simpsons at home for Christmas.. Awkward..
~~~I hope you saw the White Stripes in concert when you had the chance! According to the Y chromosome of the band, it's up to Meg White whether or not they ever tour again. (If you follow the band, you'll know that they cancelled their tour because of the drummer's health issues) Jack says he doesn't care either way. Both of us had been planning to go to a show in Fargo, ND in October, but it got cancelled :( PLEASE COME BACK OUT ON TOUR!!
And finally...
Is it just me, or does Britney REALLY want that cake...
This is from her B-day party on the 1st of December. Creepy..
Viacom is getting their ass kicked!
First, the writers go on strike. This obviously effects Viacom, which is the company that owns MTV, Vh1, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon. Now, freelance employees of the company have walked off the job as well! Tsk tsk Viacom.
Hey, speaking of the Writer's Strike, I wonder who's going to create the script for "The Hills". Oh yeah, I went there.
Here is all the info about the most recent Viacom issues.
-Meg-
Hey, speaking of the Writer's Strike, I wonder who's going to create the script for "The Hills". Oh yeah, I went there.
Here is all the info about the most recent Viacom issues.
-Meg-
Top 10 Misheard Lyrics Videos
We really need to do something besides YouTube videos.
Anyways, a growing trend on YouTube is people making their own videos with movie maker and paint, doing their "interpretations" of songs with lyrics that actually do sound a lot like what the singer is actually saying. MOST OF THESE ARE *NOT* MAKING FUN OF THE ARTIST. Ok, one is. but still.. and yes, they are in a particular order.
Enjoy.
10. The Numa Numa song
Only because it's the friggen Numa Numa song. And it's amazing how something in a foreign language sounds like random English words.
9. "Helena" - My Chemical Romance
haaaaaanukkah. There's 10938 versions of this one floating around youtube. This is my favorite. :) (This isn't one they're making fun of the band, we'll get to those)Caaaaamel. They slacked at the end. I got disappointed..
8. "Even Flow" - Pearl Jam
The maker even managed to give everyone a seizure during the guitar solo with this one. Ironically.. the psycho color sequence reminds me of Guitar Hero 3. Which this song is on.. enjoy that fact.
7. "How to Save A Life" - The Fray
This barely has subtitles, so you actually have to LISTEN to the lyrics ;) This is more of an interpretation.. But it's still funny.
6. "Umbrella" - Rihanna
Finally somebody else said what I've been saying, VOCAB LESSONS. This video likes sheep.
5. "One Last Breath" - Creed
COLOR SPAZ IS BACK. At least it's on beat.
4. "Smells like Teen Spirit" - Nirvana
I think it's cool cos they mostly used paint, instead of Google Images. (Who's Jamie?)
3. "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs" - Fall Out Boy
Another that uses a lot of paint. It even has a background!!! Ew at 2:06.
2. "Welcome to the Black Parade" - My Chemical Romance
The volume is funky at this one. But it's just fantastic. Which is why it's #2. Note the Powerpuff Girl tattoo.. and where Prince William's hand is. (Cameo two of the South Park christmas poop in this post) AND YES I KNOW THAT'S TWO MCR SONGS. Deal with it.
1. "This Ain't A Scene..." - Fall Out Boy
Ok seriously, I can't help that MCR and Fall Out Boy fans make the best videos. This is definately the best. It even has a catchy hook. "I'm a little man, and i'm also evil, also into cats". You can get a shirt! I'm so buying that shit.
Right, well there it is. Have you seen one that's better? Post a comment with the link! (AND YES, I have seen the Wishmaster one. It's fine and and dandy, but I like these better)
-T
Anyways, a growing trend on YouTube is people making their own videos with movie maker and paint, doing their "interpretations" of songs with lyrics that actually do sound a lot like what the singer is actually saying. MOST OF THESE ARE *NOT* MAKING FUN OF THE ARTIST. Ok, one is. but still.. and yes, they are in a particular order.
Enjoy.
10. The Numa Numa song
Only because it's the friggen Numa Numa song. And it's amazing how something in a foreign language sounds like random English words.
9. "Helena" - My Chemical Romance
haaaaaanukkah. There's 10938 versions of this one floating around youtube. This is my favorite. :) (This isn't one they're making fun of the band, we'll get to those)Caaaaamel. They slacked at the end. I got disappointed..
8. "Even Flow" - Pearl Jam
The maker even managed to give everyone a seizure during the guitar solo with this one. Ironically.. the psycho color sequence reminds me of Guitar Hero 3. Which this song is on.. enjoy that fact.
7. "How to Save A Life" - The Fray
This barely has subtitles, so you actually have to LISTEN to the lyrics ;) This is more of an interpretation.. But it's still funny.
6. "Umbrella" - Rihanna
Finally somebody else said what I've been saying, VOCAB LESSONS. This video likes sheep.
5. "One Last Breath" - Creed
COLOR SPAZ IS BACK. At least it's on beat.
4. "Smells like Teen Spirit" - Nirvana
I think it's cool cos they mostly used paint, instead of Google Images. (Who's Jamie?)
3. "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs" - Fall Out Boy
Another that uses a lot of paint. It even has a background!!! Ew at 2:06.
2. "Welcome to the Black Parade" - My Chemical Romance
The volume is funky at this one. But it's just fantastic. Which is why it's #2. Note the Powerpuff Girl tattoo.. and where Prince William's hand is. (Cameo two of the South Park christmas poop in this post) AND YES I KNOW THAT'S TWO MCR SONGS. Deal with it.
1. "This Ain't A Scene..." - Fall Out Boy
Ok seriously, I can't help that MCR and Fall Out Boy fans make the best videos. This is definately the best. It even has a catchy hook. "I'm a little man, and i'm also evil, also into cats". You can get a shirt! I'm so buying that shit.
Right, well there it is. Have you seen one that's better? Post a comment with the link! (AND YES, I have seen the Wishmaster one. It's fine and and dandy, but I like these better)
-T
Monday, December 10, 2007
Every week or so we're going to pick a few songs we've got on repeat. Check out this batch :) We're having trouble finding decent music players. This seems to work out pretty well though. although if you push play on most of the songs right here, it'll just give you a 30 second clip.
Launch StandAlone to hear full songs
Launch StandAlone to hear full songs
Grammy Nods: Our Winner's List
WARNING: LONG POST!
So we'll just get this started. Grammy Nods just came out earlier this month.. Here are our opinions.
Record of the Year
(awarded to the artist and the producer, engineer, and mixers)
"Irreplaceable" - Beyonce Knowles
"The Pretender" - Foo Fighters
"Umbrella" - Rihanna
"What Goes Around... Comes Around" - Justin Timberlake
"Rehab" - Amy Winehouse
Meg: I definately think Amy Winehouse should win. The song mixes both a jazz and blues feel with pop and as close to a white chick can get to r&b. Do you hear any other popular song songs on the radio with saxophones as one of the main instruments? No. You don't.
Tristian: I agree. Not just because I worship her. I mean. I'm sure the other songs are mixed well. But two of the dumbest songs of the past year are on this list.. I hate when people repeat shit. Such as "ella ella ella" I HATE that. What is that?! And you truely don't understand the stupidity of "Irreplaceable" until you see this video. Justin's entire song is done on a string loop that I could probably accomplish in garage band. And it's hard for me to be impressed with rock mixing.. ala Foo Fighters. It's good, but Amy is better.
Album of the Year
(awarded to artists, producters, mixing, etc.)
Echoes, Silence, Patience, & Grace - Foo Fighters
These Days - Vince Gill
River: The Joni Letters - Herbie Handcock (and guests)
Graduation - Kanye West
Back to Black - Amy Winehouse
Tristian: I'm all for Amy Winehouse again. But of course Herbie Handcock is going to win. Because he's legenardy and most people haven't heard of him. The Foo just sounds like they always have. And Vince Gill can die. Kayne West has a good shot. Everyone's been raving about the album since it came out. I will admit, I love "Stronger" but only because I like the Daft Punk version.
Meg: Agreed.
Song of the Year
(awarded to the song writer)
"Before He Cheats" - performed by Carrie Underwood
"Hey There Delilah" - written & performed by the Plain White T's
"Like A Star" - written & performed by Corinne Baily Rae
"Rehab" - written & performed by Amy Winehouse
"Umbrella" - performed by Rihanna
Tristian: What is the appeal of Umbrella?! Really. Especially for a songwriting award. It just repeats the "ella" phrase half the song. That's not writing, that's fluffing to fill space. I'm for Amy again.
Meg: I hate Umbrella too. I just don't understand. I don't really like Before He Cheats because it's just too simple. My vote is for Hey There Delilah. It's what songs are supposed to be. It's personal. It's not a generic song a publishing company pooped out to appeal to the masses.
Best New Artist
Feist
Ledisi
Paramore
Taylor Swift
Amy Winehouse
Tristian: Feist intrigues me. But she's not my cup of tea. Taylor Swift DEFINATELY isn't. I'm going for Amy Winehouse (again). Because she brought back a genre that isn't seen in popular music today.
Meg: So predictable Tristian. As much as I love Amy and Feist, I have to go the Paramore route. I love this band so much. That, and it's the ONLY independent label artist in that list. How great would it be if this band from small punk emo label won over the majors? long live Fueled by Ramen!
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
"Candyman" - Christian Aguilera
"1234" - Feist
"Big Girls Don't Cry" - Fergie
"Say It Right" - Nelly Furtado
"Rehab" - Amy Winehouse
Tristian: It says vocal performance.. Predictable again! Amy
Meg: Agreed. Christina has a strong voice. But Amy's is stronger.
Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group (with vocals)
"(You Want To) Make a Memory" - Bon Jovi
"Home" - Daughtry
"Makes Me Wonder" - Maroon 5
"Hey There Delilah" - Plain White T's
"window in the Skies" - U2
Tristian: U2 will win. I didn't even know they had a new single. I like Delilah the best. But you KNOW they'll win. For the love of goddess, please don't let any other people who got famous from American Idol win..
Meg: Whoo! Go PWT's! I love this song, I love this band. It's rare that I like slower songs. So there must be something about it that's fantastic.
Best Pop Vocal Album
Lost Highway - Bon Jovi
The Reminder - Feist
It Won't Be Soon Before Long - Maroon 5
Memory Almost Full - Paul McCartney
Back to Black - Amy Winehouse
Tristian: Paul will probably win. And I'm all for that. He's a legend. I haven't heard a single riff from the album. But I'm sure it's fantastical. I'm sill pulling for Amy though.
Best Dance Recording
"Do It Again" - The Chemical Brothers
"D.A.N.C.E" - Justice
"Love Today" - Mika
"Don't Stop the Music" - Rihanna
"LoveStoned" - Justin Timberlake
Tristian: We only mentioned this because..
Meg: MIKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!
Best Electronic/Dance Album
We Are the Night - The Chemical Brothers
*cross symbol* - Justice
Sound of Silver - LCD Soundsystem
We are Pilots - Shiny Toy Guns
Elements of Life - Tiesto
Meg: I love Shiny Toy Guns. They're different than anything I've ever heard. They deserve it. Although I hear good reviews about LCD Soundsystem. So, I'm sure they'll win.
Tristian: They are really good, Shiny Toy Guns. I actually like Tiesto a lot. But I think STG is cool because they're actually a band that's making a dance album. Not a DJ.
Best Rock Performance by Duo or Group (with vocals)
"It's Not Over" - Daughtry
"Working Class Hero" - Green Day
"If Everyone Cared" - Nickelback
"Instand Karma" - U2
"Icky Thump" - White Stripes
Meg - As much as I love Green Day, I'm not going for them on this. Simpley because it's not their song. I love them for doing that song, but I just don't think it's fair to get nominated for a Grammy for a song that isn't yours. Instead: The White Stripes
Tristian: I hate Daughtry, I hate Nickelback. They sound the same. And their sound is pathetic. There's nothing original. The White Stripes whip out some of the weirdest shit (come on, bagpipes are in this song) and it WORKS. They deserve that Grammy.
Best Hard Rock Performance
Sweet Sacrifice - Evanescence
The Pretender - Foo Fighters
I Don't Wanna Stop - Ozzy Osbourne
Sick Sick Sick - Queens of the Stone Age
The Pot - Tool
Meg: OZZY! I think it's great that he's come back with this. It is sort of a simple song, yes. But it's just so good. It just can't compare. I really have lost interest in Evanescence. It's all just sounding the same as the last album.
Tristian: Foo Fighters are hard rock? I agree with the Evanescence comment. It's all just become the same formula. As much as I like the Ozzy song, it IS very simple. The Pot by Tool is incredible. The vocals are so strong on the song. And I'm not generally a Tool fan, but I love this.
Best Rock Song
Awarded to the Songwriter
"Come On" - written & performed by Lucinda Williams
"Icky Thump - written & performed by The White Stripes
"It's Not Over - partly written & performed by Daughtry
"The Pretender - written & peformed by the Foo Fighters
"Radio Nowhere" - written & performed by Bruce Springsteen
Tristian: Again.. The White Stripes. They're just so friggen out there but make it work. The lyrics are so random and go off in odd tangents. You'll never hear Daughtry say "You can't be a pimp and a prostitue too"
Meg - I agree. Bruce Springsteen will win though.
Best Alternative Music Album
Alright, Still... - Lily Allen
Neon Bible - Arcade Fire
Volta - Bjork
Wincing the Night Away - The Shins
Icky Thump - The White Stripes
Meg: Lily! Yes, I love Jack White, but I love Lily more. She has these sweet sounding songs that are perky and fun, but the lyrics are so snarky. It's just great. I heard a lot about Neon Bible. But I just didn't get anything out of it. Bjork scares me.
Tristian: The White Stripes. Lily is good, but The White Stripes are just amazing.
Best Compilation Soundtrack
(For movies, tv, etc. Awarded to the artists and producers)
Across the Universe
DreamGirls
Hairspray
Love (The Beatles)
Once
Tristian: I haven't heard Across the Universe, but I want to. Love I own though. Seriously, this is an amazing Beatles album. George Martin brought the Beatles to a new level with this album. The sound, and the mixes. Just great.
Meg: I agree, but woulnd't it be funny if Hairspray won? Zac Efron with a Grammy. Scary.
Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package
(Awarded to the art directors, designers, and artists)
The Black Parade, Special Edition - designed in part by Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance)
A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, Limited Edition Deluxe Box (Panic! At the Disco)
Icky Thump, Limited Edition USB Flash Drive (White Stripes)
Venus Doom - designed in part by Ville Valo (HIM)
What It Is!: Funky Soul and Rare Grooves (Various Artists)
Tristian: We brought this up because 4 of our favorite artists are on here. I love love love love HIM. And I think it's great that Ville is up for a Grammy, even if it isn't for the music. But the USB Flash Drive method is so new and innovative, I have to go with the White Stripes.
Meg: HIM HIM HIM HIM HIM HIM. Notice how they didn't do ANYTHING special. It's just the original packaging I think. HIM HIM
END..FINALLY
For a full list of nominations go to http://www.grammy.com/
-T & M
PS: We just want to point out near the end here, that the guy who has done ALL of the Harry Potter audio books is nominated for "Best Spoken Word Album for Children". He's GREAT. He does all the voices.
So we'll just get this started. Grammy Nods just came out earlier this month.. Here are our opinions.
Record of the Year
(awarded to the artist and the producer, engineer, and mixers)
"Irreplaceable" - Beyonce Knowles
"The Pretender" - Foo Fighters
"Umbrella" - Rihanna
"What Goes Around... Comes Around" - Justin Timberlake
"Rehab" - Amy Winehouse
Meg: I definately think Amy Winehouse should win. The song mixes both a jazz and blues feel with pop and as close to a white chick can get to r&b. Do you hear any other popular song songs on the radio with saxophones as one of the main instruments? No. You don't.
Tristian: I agree. Not just because I worship her. I mean. I'm sure the other songs are mixed well. But two of the dumbest songs of the past year are on this list.. I hate when people repeat shit. Such as "ella ella ella" I HATE that. What is that?! And you truely don't understand the stupidity of "Irreplaceable" until you see this video. Justin's entire song is done on a string loop that I could probably accomplish in garage band. And it's hard for me to be impressed with rock mixing.. ala Foo Fighters. It's good, but Amy is better.
Album of the Year
(awarded to artists, producters, mixing, etc.)
Echoes, Silence, Patience, & Grace - Foo Fighters
These Days - Vince Gill
River: The Joni Letters - Herbie Handcock (and guests)
Graduation - Kanye West
Back to Black - Amy Winehouse
Tristian: I'm all for Amy Winehouse again. But of course Herbie Handcock is going to win. Because he's legenardy and most people haven't heard of him. The Foo just sounds like they always have. And Vince Gill can die. Kayne West has a good shot. Everyone's been raving about the album since it came out. I will admit, I love "Stronger" but only because I like the Daft Punk version.
Meg: Agreed.
Song of the Year
(awarded to the song writer)
"Before He Cheats" - performed by Carrie Underwood
"Hey There Delilah" - written & performed by the Plain White T's
"Like A Star" - written & performed by Corinne Baily Rae
"Rehab" - written & performed by Amy Winehouse
"Umbrella" - performed by Rihanna
Tristian: What is the appeal of Umbrella?! Really. Especially for a songwriting award. It just repeats the "ella" phrase half the song. That's not writing, that's fluffing to fill space. I'm for Amy again.
Meg: I hate Umbrella too. I just don't understand. I don't really like Before He Cheats because it's just too simple. My vote is for Hey There Delilah. It's what songs are supposed to be. It's personal. It's not a generic song a publishing company pooped out to appeal to the masses.
Best New Artist
Feist
Ledisi
Paramore
Taylor Swift
Amy Winehouse
Tristian: Feist intrigues me. But she's not my cup of tea. Taylor Swift DEFINATELY isn't. I'm going for Amy Winehouse (again). Because she brought back a genre that isn't seen in popular music today.
Meg: So predictable Tristian. As much as I love Amy and Feist, I have to go the Paramore route. I love this band so much. That, and it's the ONLY independent label artist in that list. How great would it be if this band from small punk emo label won over the majors? long live Fueled by Ramen!
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
"Candyman" - Christian Aguilera
"1234" - Feist
"Big Girls Don't Cry" - Fergie
"Say It Right" - Nelly Furtado
"Rehab" - Amy Winehouse
Tristian: It says vocal performance.. Predictable again! Amy
Meg: Agreed. Christina has a strong voice. But Amy's is stronger.
Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group (with vocals)
"(You Want To) Make a Memory" - Bon Jovi
"Home" - Daughtry
"Makes Me Wonder" - Maroon 5
"Hey There Delilah" - Plain White T's
"window in the Skies" - U2
Tristian: U2 will win. I didn't even know they had a new single. I like Delilah the best. But you KNOW they'll win. For the love of goddess, please don't let any other people who got famous from American Idol win..
Meg: Whoo! Go PWT's! I love this song, I love this band. It's rare that I like slower songs. So there must be something about it that's fantastic.
Best Pop Vocal Album
Lost Highway - Bon Jovi
The Reminder - Feist
It Won't Be Soon Before Long - Maroon 5
Memory Almost Full - Paul McCartney
Back to Black - Amy Winehouse
Tristian: Paul will probably win. And I'm all for that. He's a legend. I haven't heard a single riff from the album. But I'm sure it's fantastical. I'm sill pulling for Amy though.
Best Dance Recording
"Do It Again" - The Chemical Brothers
"D.A.N.C.E" - Justice
"Love Today" - Mika
"Don't Stop the Music" - Rihanna
"LoveStoned" - Justin Timberlake
Tristian: We only mentioned this because..
Meg: MIKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!
Best Electronic/Dance Album
We Are the Night - The Chemical Brothers
*cross symbol* - Justice
Sound of Silver - LCD Soundsystem
We are Pilots - Shiny Toy Guns
Elements of Life - Tiesto
Meg: I love Shiny Toy Guns. They're different than anything I've ever heard. They deserve it. Although I hear good reviews about LCD Soundsystem. So, I'm sure they'll win.
Tristian: They are really good, Shiny Toy Guns. I actually like Tiesto a lot. But I think STG is cool because they're actually a band that's making a dance album. Not a DJ.
Best Rock Performance by Duo or Group (with vocals)
"It's Not Over" - Daughtry
"Working Class Hero" - Green Day
"If Everyone Cared" - Nickelback
"Instand Karma" - U2
"Icky Thump" - White Stripes
Meg - As much as I love Green Day, I'm not going for them on this. Simpley because it's not their song. I love them for doing that song, but I just don't think it's fair to get nominated for a Grammy for a song that isn't yours. Instead: The White Stripes
Tristian: I hate Daughtry, I hate Nickelback. They sound the same. And their sound is pathetic. There's nothing original. The White Stripes whip out some of the weirdest shit (come on, bagpipes are in this song) and it WORKS. They deserve that Grammy.
Best Hard Rock Performance
Sweet Sacrifice - Evanescence
The Pretender - Foo Fighters
I Don't Wanna Stop - Ozzy Osbourne
Sick Sick Sick - Queens of the Stone Age
The Pot - Tool
Meg: OZZY! I think it's great that he's come back with this. It is sort of a simple song, yes. But it's just so good. It just can't compare. I really have lost interest in Evanescence. It's all just sounding the same as the last album.
Tristian: Foo Fighters are hard rock? I agree with the Evanescence comment. It's all just become the same formula. As much as I like the Ozzy song, it IS very simple. The Pot by Tool is incredible. The vocals are so strong on the song. And I'm not generally a Tool fan, but I love this.
Best Rock Song
Awarded to the Songwriter
"Come On" - written & performed by Lucinda Williams
"Icky Thump - written & performed by The White Stripes
"It's Not Over - partly written & performed by Daughtry
"The Pretender - written & peformed by the Foo Fighters
"Radio Nowhere" - written & performed by Bruce Springsteen
Tristian: Again.. The White Stripes. They're just so friggen out there but make it work. The lyrics are so random and go off in odd tangents. You'll never hear Daughtry say "You can't be a pimp and a prostitue too"
Meg - I agree. Bruce Springsteen will win though.
Best Alternative Music Album
Alright, Still... - Lily Allen
Neon Bible - Arcade Fire
Volta - Bjork
Wincing the Night Away - The Shins
Icky Thump - The White Stripes
Meg: Lily! Yes, I love Jack White, but I love Lily more. She has these sweet sounding songs that are perky and fun, but the lyrics are so snarky. It's just great. I heard a lot about Neon Bible. But I just didn't get anything out of it. Bjork scares me.
Tristian: The White Stripes. Lily is good, but The White Stripes are just amazing.
Best Compilation Soundtrack
(For movies, tv, etc. Awarded to the artists and producers)
Across the Universe
DreamGirls
Hairspray
Love (The Beatles)
Once
Tristian: I haven't heard Across the Universe, but I want to. Love I own though. Seriously, this is an amazing Beatles album. George Martin brought the Beatles to a new level with this album. The sound, and the mixes. Just great.
Meg: I agree, but woulnd't it be funny if Hairspray won? Zac Efron with a Grammy. Scary.
Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package
(Awarded to the art directors, designers, and artists)
The Black Parade, Special Edition - designed in part by Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance)
A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, Limited Edition Deluxe Box (Panic! At the Disco)
Icky Thump, Limited Edition USB Flash Drive (White Stripes)
Venus Doom - designed in part by Ville Valo (HIM)
What It Is!: Funky Soul and Rare Grooves (Various Artists)
Tristian: We brought this up because 4 of our favorite artists are on here. I love love love love HIM. And I think it's great that Ville is up for a Grammy, even if it isn't for the music. But the USB Flash Drive method is so new and innovative, I have to go with the White Stripes.
Meg: HIM HIM HIM HIM HIM HIM. Notice how they didn't do ANYTHING special. It's just the original packaging I think. HIM HIM
END..FINALLY
For a full list of nominations go to http://www.grammy.com/
-T & M
PS: We just want to point out near the end here, that the guy who has done ALL of the Harry Potter audio books is nominated for "Best Spoken Word Album for Children". He's GREAT. He does all the voices.
Sunday, December 9, 2007
What Tristian Played Instead of "Amazing Grace"
I'll admit it. I took string lessons as a elementary school student. I know how to play cello, violin, viola, and bass. And when I was supposed to be learning how to play Vivaldi and Christmas Songs, I was trying to figure out how to play almost anything else. I wish my teacher was as cool as this conductor.
Keep in mind, this is a high school orchestra.. So they're going to suck a little at certain points.
Here's a snipit of something completely unrelated.. If you're an Ok Go fan, you'll understand.
-T
Keep in mind, this is a high school orchestra.. So they're going to suck a little at certain points.
Here's a snipit of something completely unrelated.. If you're an Ok Go fan, you'll understand.
-T
Band You'll Wish You'd Already Heard Of #1
Since Meg is off at a Hanson concert today, it's my job to get this thing up and going. (I'm sure you'll hear all about the concert from her later)
This is a band that Meg discovered.. god knows where... and then sent it to me. They're a group of 5 guys from the DC area.. where all the good bands are coming from. Anyways, some how the following song ended up on my Ipod without me know what the hell it was. I ended up rocking out to it while doing the dishes. And proceeded to stick it on repeat for the next 20 minutes. The vocal stylings sort of remind me of Brendon Urie of Panic! At the Disco.. at times. To some, that may be a bad thing. Everyone who knows me, knows I lick the ground Panic! walks on, so it's a very good thing. But I'm sure anyone who's heard of this band has heard the Brendon references enough, so I'll just end it there. Run along and check out their stuff.
"Do It Again"
(this site doesn't seem to be working now!)
PureVolume: http://www.purevolume.com/youmeandeveryoneyouknow
Blog: http://traptruleswastaken.blogspot.com/ (ironically started yesterday)
-T
PS: If anyone knows a better way to do a single track of audio, please let us know! But only if it's free, cos we're broke like that.
This is a band that Meg discovered.. god knows where... and then sent it to me. They're a group of 5 guys from the DC area.. where all the good bands are coming from. Anyways, some how the following song ended up on my Ipod without me know what the hell it was. I ended up rocking out to it while doing the dishes. And proceeded to stick it on repeat for the next 20 minutes. The vocal stylings sort of remind me of Brendon Urie of Panic! At the Disco.. at times. To some, that may be a bad thing. Everyone who knows me, knows I lick the ground Panic! walks on, so it's a very good thing. But I'm sure anyone who's heard of this band has heard the Brendon references enough, so I'll just end it there. Run along and check out their stuff.(this site doesn't seem to be working now!)
So here's more links!
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/youmeandeveryoneyouknowPureVolume: http://www.purevolume.com/youmeandeveryoneyouknow
Blog: http://traptruleswastaken.blogspot.com/ (ironically started yesterday)
-T
PS: If anyone knows a better way to do a single track of audio, please let us know! But only if it's free, cos we're broke like that.
This thing is complicated!
Finally, after hours of poking around with this thing. I have got it set up!
Welcome to Inane Static. Where we believe people who are listening to nothing are silly and pointless.
Your hosts are Meg (psycho crazy lucky bitch) and myself.
As you can see from the sidebar, there are ways to contact us. And please do, we like feedback and general conversation.
Stay tuned for music picks, videos, concert reviews, possible interviews (if Meg gets her shit together), and random other junk we find amusing.
and yes, I know the site looks VERY ghetto right now. If anyone cares to help out with gadgets, layouts, banners, etc. drop us a line.
-T
Welcome to Inane Static. Where we believe people who are listening to nothing are silly and pointless.
Your hosts are Meg (psycho crazy lucky bitch) and myself.
As you can see from the sidebar, there are ways to contact us. And please do, we like feedback and general conversation.
Stay tuned for music picks, videos, concert reviews, possible interviews (if Meg gets her shit together), and random other junk we find amusing.
and yes, I know the site looks VERY ghetto right now. If anyone cares to help out with gadgets, layouts, banners, etc. drop us a line.
-T
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