Ever since Nick moved here and joined Oscar Mike and we started actively gigging again, it's given me new purpose. I LOVE performing live with the guys. When we're on stage playing I'm completely in the moment. To hear our music come to life is a rush that will never get old. I'm looking forward to what this year might hold. I'm excited about trying out new venues and writing, recording new songs.
I realize, however, that I'm not maximizing my full potential as a songwriter. This week I'm finally going to get our demo copyrighted, and I'm going to join the Songwriters Guild of America.
I want music to be the focal point of my life. Some might say that it already is with me being a music teacher and all, but that's far from the truth. Teaching is just my day job. This year I fully intend on making music my primary focus by performing, writing, and recording with Oscar Mike while trying to see if I can sell a few tunes. It feels good to even write about it. Wish me luck.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Albums That Take Me There
Music is an integral part of just about everyone's life. Everyone, whether they realize it or not, has a soundtrack. This soundtrack could be anything. Some people don't put much thought into what they listen to while others are very critical of what they allow to pass through their ears. This post isn't about the quality of the music that I like. I already I know what's good and what's not. I stay away from top 40 because it's bad for your radio and your health. I stay away from fads, however, I'm able to recognize the difference between what's "fun" and what's actually "good." Some aren't able to tell between the two. Thankfully I am, thank God. The following albums (except for Abbey Road) will never ever be classics or stand the test of time, but they will stick with me forever. Whenever I hear the tunes from these albums they will take me back to that time. I hope you are aware of what you were listening to during particular chapters of your life. This is NOT a list of greatest albums of all time. Greatness after all is just a matter of opinion.
5. Dave Matthews Band; Before These Crowded Streets. My favorite track from this album has to be The Stone. When they bring back the motif at like triple forte at the end of the track it hits you right in the face. The jam at the end of Spoon is brilliant. Don't Drink the Water, I could go on and on.
4. The Beatles; Abbey Road. Ooooohh man. I was introduced to this album by my dad. Whenever he would drive Daniel and I to honor bands in high school, he would bump this album. She's so heeeeaaaaavvvvyyy! Ahh! Love it! If you haven't listened to this album you are deprived and need to broaden your horizons. I know many people like The Beatles for different reasons, but they were honestly one of the most creative most innovative songwriters to EVER LIVE PERIOD. If you disagree or don't like them because everyone says they like them then umm...open your ears, elitist and stop trying to be cool.
3. The Darkness; Permission to Land. My momma wants to know where I'm spendin all my dough, honey all she does is nag, nag, nag. But I won't apologize I'd inject it to my eyes if there was no where else to stick my stag. When I was 20 years old, Daniel, Nick, an old friend named Beth, Nick's brother Zach, and I drove from Alabama all the way up the east coast to NYC bumpin' this album. Fist pumping action indeed.
2. Coheed and Cambria; In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3. In college Daniel, Nick, Zach and I had this college rock band called Twinick. We threw the BEST after parties on campus and actually turned this album into one of our party albums, even though it's not really meant for that. Yes the singer sounds like Getti Lee from Rush, yes they are prog rock, but the album tells a story and it rocks. Man your battle staaaaaations!!
1. Jeff Buckley; Grace. Jeff Buckley was before his time. He came out at the same time grunge came out and he really didn't get much attention until after he died. In my humble humble opinion, if heartbreak had a voice it would sound like Grace.
Honorable Mentions: Primus; Sailing the Seas of Cheese, anything by ZZ Top, Run DMC greatest hits, The Police; Synchronicity, Prince; Purple Rain, Pink Floyd; Dark Side of the Moon.
I don't have any particular style of music that I enjoy. I don't discriminate, but I don't listen to "everything." As stated before, I DO NOT THINK THESE ARE THE GREATEST ALBUMS OF ALL TIME. They just mean a lot to me.
If anyone is reading, what albums mean the most to YOU?
5. Dave Matthews Band; Before These Crowded Streets. My favorite track from this album has to be The Stone. When they bring back the motif at like triple forte at the end of the track it hits you right in the face. The jam at the end of Spoon is brilliant. Don't Drink the Water, I could go on and on.
4. The Beatles; Abbey Road. Ooooohh man. I was introduced to this album by my dad. Whenever he would drive Daniel and I to honor bands in high school, he would bump this album. She's so heeeeaaaaavvvvyyy! Ahh! Love it! If you haven't listened to this album you are deprived and need to broaden your horizons. I know many people like The Beatles for different reasons, but they were honestly one of the most creative most innovative songwriters to EVER LIVE PERIOD. If you disagree or don't like them because everyone says they like them then umm...open your ears, elitist and stop trying to be cool.
3. The Darkness; Permission to Land. My momma wants to know where I'm spendin all my dough, honey all she does is nag, nag, nag. But I won't apologize I'd inject it to my eyes if there was no where else to stick my stag. When I was 20 years old, Daniel, Nick, an old friend named Beth, Nick's brother Zach, and I drove from Alabama all the way up the east coast to NYC bumpin' this album. Fist pumping action indeed.
2. Coheed and Cambria; In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3. In college Daniel, Nick, Zach and I had this college rock band called Twinick. We threw the BEST after parties on campus and actually turned this album into one of our party albums, even though it's not really meant for that. Yes the singer sounds like Getti Lee from Rush, yes they are prog rock, but the album tells a story and it rocks. Man your battle staaaaaations!!
1. Jeff Buckley; Grace. Jeff Buckley was before his time. He came out at the same time grunge came out and he really didn't get much attention until after he died. In my humble humble opinion, if heartbreak had a voice it would sound like Grace.
Honorable Mentions: Primus; Sailing the Seas of Cheese, anything by ZZ Top, Run DMC greatest hits, The Police; Synchronicity, Prince; Purple Rain, Pink Floyd; Dark Side of the Moon.
I don't have any particular style of music that I enjoy. I don't discriminate, but I don't listen to "everything." As stated before, I DO NOT THINK THESE ARE THE GREATEST ALBUMS OF ALL TIME. They just mean a lot to me.
If anyone is reading, what albums mean the most to YOU?
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