Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Monday, October 29, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Sweet new iPhone speaker...
Even though it won't fit in my pocket. I love the simplicity and the elegance of this new 'speaker' for your iPhone. The price is nice too. At only $19 with a choice of colors.
Full info here.
Link from Core77
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Admission time... song time.....
One of the guilty pleasures that I enjoy is American Idol. I would feel really bad about that, but looking at their rating numbers it seems that a lot of other people are there with me. I saw this video linked to from a story about where various AI performers are at. It is a pretty powerful song, especially if you know the back story. But the lyrics ring true. So that is my post for today......
Friday, December 9, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Great song: We're going to be friends
This is a pretty cool music video put together by D-PAN ASL signing to the White Stripes, 'We're going to be friends'
Friday, October 28, 2011
Another reason to fly Southwest
You might get a Mat Kearney concert while in flight.
Am excited to see him later in November. At First Avenue, not in the air.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Songs rolling around in my head: Man in the Mirror
This acoustic version by James Morrison is all goodness. It keeps the same emotion and in some ways takes the song to new levels.
Enjoy:
Enjoy:
Thursday, October 6, 2011
More Trombone Shorty
I recently posted about how I have been enjoying Trombone Shorty's latest album, and it turns out he was a recent guest on NPR's tiny desk concert series. You can check it out here:
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Amazing song mashup
23 songs blended together to create this amazing musical concoction. See how many you can recognize...
Rolling in the beats from Ithaca Audio on Vimeo.
Link from ze frank
Rolling in the beats from Ithaca Audio on Vimeo.
Link from ze frank
Monday, October 3, 2011
Music industry over the years
This is a great video that walks through all of the recent changes in the music industry.
I found this @ Cameron Strang's blog
I found this @ Cameron Strang's blog
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Favorite songs... Ultraviolet (Light my way)
I am not sure if it is the refrain of 'Baby Baby light my way' or just the amazing lyrics in the verses (as there are in most U2 songs), but this is a song that I continue to come back to. Of course the cool LED jacket helps in their latest 360 tour to make the song stand out, but even in listening to Achtung Baby again, this song raises to the top.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Music: Trombone Shorty - For True
The first thing that you notice is that there is more singing and more funk in this album, and less instrumentals. But it is a great album to have in the background to work to. There is something about making an instrument cool - like the trombone.
Check it out!
Monday, September 26, 2011
New Mute Math!
I love this band. Their songs are catchy, really deep lyrics and their music videos are amazing. So of course I was excited to see their latest, Blood Pressure, posted on YouTube. This song is no different. Fun, both musically and visually.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Concert reflections
Those that know me happen to know that I am a little nuts about U2. Owning all the albums and knowing lyrics by heart is simply not enough, I have tons of books about the band, and the stories behind the lyrics to their songs. Thus when I got tickets to see their show for my birthday last year - I was just about in heaven.
However there was a little incident with Bono messing up his back and the band needing to delay everything for a year. Thankfully it all came together this weekend. U2 at the TCF Stadium. Janelle and I were able to take most of the day and just bum around the Twin Cities. Eating Lunch at one of our favorite spots, Pizza Luce.
We then headed to the stadium to hang out and wait for the greatest rock band ever to play.
Janelle being the smarter of the two packed a rain coat because there was a chance of rain. Me, being a typical male, didn't bring so much as a hat with. So when the show started and lighting started to rip through the sky, my first thought was - U2's stage is probably the biggest lighting rod in the Twin Cities. My next thought was, oh crap, I don't have a rain coat. But even as the rain came down in sheets the band played on.
I left the show more amazing at the talent, the dedication to excellence, and the attention to the little things that U2 has.
The connection that forms between U2 and the audience is an amazing thing to watch. As the rain poured down, rather then huddling under umbrellas, Bono spent more time out on the cat-walk blending elements of The Beatles 'Rain', Singing in the rain, and even Purple Rain into various songs. As well as the way that the band and crowd would meld with songs like 'Pride (in the name of love)' and Bono would back away from the mic and just let the us all be swept away together in the song.
Some of the best moments of the show were when the Edge and Bono dedicated 'Stuck in a moment' to Amy Winehouse. With just voice and an acoustic guitar they filled the stadium.
Also the blend of 'I still haven't found what I am looking for/Stand by me' was amazing.
And of course the video intro from the international space station for 'Beautiful Day':
I am not sure I have a vote or option in this, but if there is a chance I would like to nominate Bono as the worship leader in heaven and have U2 be the 'house band'. And I hope they continue to create amazing songs and tour long enough that I can bring my kids to experience what a truly amazing experience that a U2 show can be.
However there was a little incident with Bono messing up his back and the band needing to delay everything for a year. Thankfully it all came together this weekend. U2 at the TCF Stadium. Janelle and I were able to take most of the day and just bum around the Twin Cities. Eating Lunch at one of our favorite spots, Pizza Luce.
We then headed to the stadium to hang out and wait for the greatest rock band ever to play.
Janelle being the smarter of the two packed a rain coat because there was a chance of rain. Me, being a typical male, didn't bring so much as a hat with. So when the show started and lighting started to rip through the sky, my first thought was - U2's stage is probably the biggest lighting rod in the Twin Cities. My next thought was, oh crap, I don't have a rain coat. But even as the rain came down in sheets the band played on.
I left the show more amazing at the talent, the dedication to excellence, and the attention to the little things that U2 has.
The connection that forms between U2 and the audience is an amazing thing to watch. As the rain poured down, rather then huddling under umbrellas, Bono spent more time out on the cat-walk blending elements of The Beatles 'Rain', Singing in the rain, and even Purple Rain into various songs. As well as the way that the band and crowd would meld with songs like 'Pride (in the name of love)' and Bono would back away from the mic and just let the us all be swept away together in the song.
Some of the best moments of the show were when the Edge and Bono dedicated 'Stuck in a moment' to Amy Winehouse. With just voice and an acoustic guitar they filled the stadium.
Also the blend of 'I still haven't found what I am looking for/Stand by me' was amazing.
And of course the video intro from the international space station for 'Beautiful Day':
I am not sure I have a vote or option in this, but if there is a chance I would like to nominate Bono as the worship leader in heaven and have U2 be the 'house band'. And I hope they continue to create amazing songs and tour long enough that I can bring my kids to experience what a truly amazing experience that a U2 show can be.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Song that is stuck.... You and me are gone
This song has just gotten stuck in my head. There are songs that do that, and that is not always a bad thing. Here is a live performance of it. Enjoy Jamie Cullum smashing the keys.....
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Song rolling around in my head - I do
This song is all sugar-pop, but there is something innocent and fun that makes me want to grab Janelle and just dance around our living room while saying 'I do' all over again. Also the frown and smile images in this music video make me happy....
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