I decided to come home this weekend because of the Kings of Leon concert. By the way, it was a fantastic concert. Those guys are a really talented band!
But it's Saturday! That means college football! There are some good games on today! IU - Michigan, Miami - Virgina Tech, Houston - Texas Tech, Iowa - Penn State, and my personal favorite FLORIDA - Kentucky, GO GATORS!
So as you can guess, this is what my Saturday is going to consist of! Woo!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
X Fest recap!
So last Saturday, the 12th, X Fest rocked Verizon Wireless Music Center. It was an absolutely fantastic show! Cavo, Framing Hanley, Sick Puppies, Cage the Elephant, Red, Hurt, Hollywood Undead, and Alice in Chains was the order. Here's a recap:
Cavo: Cavo opened the show. You may know their song "Champagne". It's a very promising song, and let me say that these guys are pretty good. They seem to me like a band who isn't jaded and corrupt yet. Like a band still trying to make it, they just seemed like themselves. Which is a breath of fresh air. I didn't know many of their songs, but I'll be listening for more from them.
Framing Hanley: I'm sure most people know these guys buy their remix of Lil Wayne's "Lollipop". If you don't know that song, listen to it, it's pretty awesome. Again, didn't know much from them but I did reall enjoy their set. Sounded more polished than Cavo and good. One thing that took me by total surprise was that they screamed and have breakdowns in their songs. Anyone who doesn't listen to hardcore music doesn't know what a breakdown is, but anyone who does, they had them.
Sick Puppies: Arguably the best band all night. Sick Puppies are a band I could watch over and over and over and over... you get the point. They are a 3 piece band from Australia. As mentioned in the X Fest preview, youmay know their song "All the Same" from the Free Hugs video on YouTube. These guys are a force to be reckoned with. They sound fantastic, but on an amazing show, and can grip a crowd like no one else. The fact that they played third was a disgrace. They had more of a crowd than most bands and certainly sounded better than all but 1 or 2. I've seen them live 3 times, they are amazing every time and I'll see them as many times as they come close. Listen to the song "You're Going Down".
Cage the Elephant: One word for these guys: weird. Their hit song is called "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" a song I highly recommend. These guys have a very 70's sound. I feel like they could've been at Woodstock. Their lead singer would've certainly fit in, he was strung out on something. Bouncing around, running around, getting into the crowd, going into the pit, and in between all of this, he would stand their with a blank stare. Too bad, such a young kid with a good voice.
Red: These guys have 3 popular songs, "Breathe Into Me", "Already Over", and "Death of Me", all very good songs. These guys were probably the hardest band there but they deserved to be there, they are good. They played every song you'd expect and sounded very good while doing it.
Hurt: Another one of my favorite bands there. These guys are the most underrated band around. They can be the hardest band, yet the softest. Their lead singer, J. Loren, has the most unique voice in modern rock. An absolutely amazing voice. He even busts out a violin solo in the middle of a hrd rock song! These guys are simply fantastic and will be around for a long time. Listen to the songs "Rapture", "Falls Apart", "Ten Ton Brick", "Thank you for Listening", *takes a breath* "Wars", and "Fighting Tao". If you like softer stuff listen to "Danse Russe".
Hollywood Undead: Sucked. Shouldn't have been there. Clowns thinking they're hardcore, awful. I've wasted too much time talking about them.
ALice in Chains: Amazing. Anyone who knows about these guys knows their lead singer, Layne Staley, died in 2002 and they recently got a new lead singer. He is awesome! Even the old stuff sound great! These guys are one of the greatest bands in rock history and have found a singer that will further their legacy. They played everything old and lots new. Absolutely fantastic!
Overall (minus Hollywood Undead) the show was awesome. Huge crowd, nice weather, fantastic music! This is why I go to concerts! YOU SHOULD TOO!!
Cavo: Cavo opened the show. You may know their song "Champagne". It's a very promising song, and let me say that these guys are pretty good. They seem to me like a band who isn't jaded and corrupt yet. Like a band still trying to make it, they just seemed like themselves. Which is a breath of fresh air. I didn't know many of their songs, but I'll be listening for more from them.
Framing Hanley: I'm sure most people know these guys buy their remix of Lil Wayne's "Lollipop". If you don't know that song, listen to it, it's pretty awesome. Again, didn't know much from them but I did reall enjoy their set. Sounded more polished than Cavo and good. One thing that took me by total surprise was that they screamed and have breakdowns in their songs. Anyone who doesn't listen to hardcore music doesn't know what a breakdown is, but anyone who does, they had them.
Sick Puppies: Arguably the best band all night. Sick Puppies are a band I could watch over and over and over and over... you get the point. They are a 3 piece band from Australia. As mentioned in the X Fest preview, youmay know their song "All the Same" from the Free Hugs video on YouTube. These guys are a force to be reckoned with. They sound fantastic, but on an amazing show, and can grip a crowd like no one else. The fact that they played third was a disgrace. They had more of a crowd than most bands and certainly sounded better than all but 1 or 2. I've seen them live 3 times, they are amazing every time and I'll see them as many times as they come close. Listen to the song "You're Going Down".
Cage the Elephant: One word for these guys: weird. Their hit song is called "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" a song I highly recommend. These guys have a very 70's sound. I feel like they could've been at Woodstock. Their lead singer would've certainly fit in, he was strung out on something. Bouncing around, running around, getting into the crowd, going into the pit, and in between all of this, he would stand their with a blank stare. Too bad, such a young kid with a good voice.
Red: These guys have 3 popular songs, "Breathe Into Me", "Already Over", and "Death of Me", all very good songs. These guys were probably the hardest band there but they deserved to be there, they are good. They played every song you'd expect and sounded very good while doing it.
Hurt: Another one of my favorite bands there. These guys are the most underrated band around. They can be the hardest band, yet the softest. Their lead singer, J. Loren, has the most unique voice in modern rock. An absolutely amazing voice. He even busts out a violin solo in the middle of a hrd rock song! These guys are simply fantastic and will be around for a long time. Listen to the songs "Rapture", "Falls Apart", "Ten Ton Brick", "Thank you for Listening", *takes a breath* "Wars", and "Fighting Tao". If you like softer stuff listen to "Danse Russe".
Hollywood Undead: Sucked. Shouldn't have been there. Clowns thinking they're hardcore, awful. I've wasted too much time talking about them.
ALice in Chains: Amazing. Anyone who knows about these guys knows their lead singer, Layne Staley, died in 2002 and they recently got a new lead singer. He is awesome! Even the old stuff sound great! These guys are one of the greatest bands in rock history and have found a singer that will further their legacy. They played everything old and lots new. Absolutely fantastic!
Overall (minus Hollywood Undead) the show was awesome. Huge crowd, nice weather, fantastic music! This is why I go to concerts! YOU SHOULD TOO!!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Excused from a second blog, but...
I know I was excused from another blog, but it just so happens we are talking about one of my favorite subjects in class, music. This is a short blog, I'm only posting lyrics and would like some feedback on them...
The song is called "Remember" by the band: Burden of a Day. It's a song I happened to stumble across out of pure chance and it has very quickly rocketed to the top of my iTunes Top 25! I recommend a listen to the song through YouTube or something, it does have screaming, but the chorus is extremely catchy and very well done.
"Remember" - Burden of a Day
They chased us to the end of the dock.
Stay with me we can outlast the night.
Just stay awake, I know we can.
I know we can make it out alive, make it out alive.
We outlasted evenings, and I barely breathed.
How couldn't I see? How couldn't I see?
Don't turn your eyes if you leave now.
You won't remember me.
You weren't meant to do this on
Your own.
No, I feel the water is calling.
The wood under our bare feet cries.
Every animal came to watch.
The first and the last to love die.
What a wretched man I am.
Who will rescue me from this body of death?
Don't turn your eyes if you leave now.
You won't remember me.
You weren't meant to do this on
Your own.
Just stay close and I'll keep you from leaving.
Just move slow and I'll keep you breathing.
They chased us to the end of the dock.
Stay with me we can outlast the night.
Just stay awake I know we can.
I know we can make it out alive, make it out alive.
Mother mercy the sea's swallowed my graceful.
I have failed you, I've been too late.
Don't turn your eyes if you leave now.
You won't remember (You won't remember).
You won't remember (Remember me).
Don't turn your eyes if you leave now.
You won't remember me.
You weren't meant to do this on
Your own. (2x)
Just stay close and I'll keep you from leaving.
Just move slow and I'll keep you breathing.
The song is called "Remember" by the band: Burden of a Day. It's a song I happened to stumble across out of pure chance and it has very quickly rocketed to the top of my iTunes Top 25! I recommend a listen to the song through YouTube or something, it does have screaming, but the chorus is extremely catchy and very well done.
"Remember" - Burden of a Day
They chased us to the end of the dock.
Stay with me we can outlast the night.
Just stay awake, I know we can.
I know we can make it out alive, make it out alive.
We outlasted evenings, and I barely breathed.
How couldn't I see? How couldn't I see?
Don't turn your eyes if you leave now.
You won't remember me.
You weren't meant to do this on
Your own.
No, I feel the water is calling.
The wood under our bare feet cries.
Every animal came to watch.
The first and the last to love die.
What a wretched man I am.
Who will rescue me from this body of death?
Don't turn your eyes if you leave now.
You won't remember me.
You weren't meant to do this on
Your own.
Just stay close and I'll keep you from leaving.
Just move slow and I'll keep you breathing.
They chased us to the end of the dock.
Stay with me we can outlast the night.
Just stay awake I know we can.
I know we can make it out alive, make it out alive.
Mother mercy the sea's swallowed my graceful.
I have failed you, I've been too late.
Don't turn your eyes if you leave now.
You won't remember (You won't remember).
You won't remember (Remember me).
Don't turn your eyes if you leave now.
You won't remember me.
You weren't meant to do this on
Your own. (2x)
Just stay close and I'll keep you from leaving.
Just move slow and I'll keep you breathing.
Ishmael Beah
To say I was a little unhappy about going to see Ishmael Beah speak was about the right way to describe it. Nothing against the guy, but I didn't really want to go. However, when I actually got there my feelings were changed. I found his presentation very interesting. Hearing the voice behind the words in the book was certainly a really awesome experience.
One thing I really enjoyed about it was how normal he seemed. I caught myself staring at him as a whole and thinking, "this guy has killed people". Someone who has taken another human's life was standing right there. Now I'm not religious, but I found myself wondering, "if there's a God, and one of his commandments says you won't kill, is it possible to forgive this person for what he has done?" Now, I don't want to start a religious debate, but I found that thought interesting. Another thing I really enjoyed was how Americanized he was. I know he's been here for nearly ten years, but just to see how he's adapted after hearing his stories of cold and his airplane flights and now how he says he's disappointed with the current state of Hip Hop music (a good choice I might add), to how he commented on Kanye West, it's just amazing to read and see the transformation he's gone through. This is one amazing man who has set out to do some good work. If I get the chance to see him again, I'll be going.
One thing I really enjoyed about it was how normal he seemed. I caught myself staring at him as a whole and thinking, "this guy has killed people". Someone who has taken another human's life was standing right there. Now I'm not religious, but I found myself wondering, "if there's a God, and one of his commandments says you won't kill, is it possible to forgive this person for what he has done?" Now, I don't want to start a religious debate, but I found that thought interesting. Another thing I really enjoyed was how Americanized he was. I know he's been here for nearly ten years, but just to see how he's adapted after hearing his stories of cold and his airplane flights and now how he says he's disappointed with the current state of Hip Hop music (a good choice I might add), to how he commented on Kanye West, it's just amazing to read and see the transformation he's gone through. This is one amazing man who has set out to do some good work. If I get the chance to see him again, I'll be going.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
X Fest!
Anyone who knows me knows I'm a huge music fan. I listen to music while doing just about anything. I fall asleep with my iPod in my head! Well, every year the local rock station in Indianapolis (X 103) puts on 2 major rock concerts, one in the beginning of the Summer and one at the end. The one at the beginning is called May Day. It's held the day before the Indy 500, creating one awesome weekend. May Day this year was pretty awesome, it included Halestorm, Saving Abel, Disturbed, and Shine Down! But the concert at the end of the year is traditionally bigger and better. This year is no different, the lineup is pretty awesome: Hollywood Undead (Not excited about these guys, they are not good) Cage the Elephant, Cavo, Framing Hanley, Red, Sick Puppies, Hurt, and Alice in Chains. It's held this weekend and I'm so excited to go! I love Hurt, they are so good. The lead singer plays violin in some of the songs and I'm not one for a violin but he makes it awesome! Sick Puppies is another talented band. They are a 3-piece band out of Australia and are very talented. You may know their song "All the Same" from the "Free Hugs" video on YouTube. I cannot wait for this concert! I just might blog on how awesome it was next week!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Football Returns!!!
Anyone know that song by Andy Williams, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the year"? That song is currently playing as I type this, but not for Christmas. No sir, but for the return of football season!
I'm a huge football fan, pro and college, though I like college more. College football kicked off last night, but not on a good note, Ball State was upset. But hey, the season isn't lost. One loss will not ruin your chances of reaching a bowl. Enough about that, I'm depressed enough about that loss. But as I returned to my dorm, I found an early season top 25 match up. That just doesn't happen in college football, 14 Boise State absolutely killed the speed of 16 Oregon last night. That's exactly how I hope this season goes, lots of action and lots of surprises. Oh, and hey, Florida kicks off their season tomorrow in hopes of repeating as national champions. GO GATORS!!!!!
I'm a huge football fan, pro and college, though I like college more. College football kicked off last night, but not on a good note, Ball State was upset. But hey, the season isn't lost. One loss will not ruin your chances of reaching a bowl. Enough about that, I'm depressed enough about that loss. But as I returned to my dorm, I found an early season top 25 match up. That just doesn't happen in college football, 14 Boise State absolutely killed the speed of 16 Oregon last night. That's exactly how I hope this season goes, lots of action and lots of surprises. Oh, and hey, Florida kicks off their season tomorrow in hopes of repeating as national champions. GO GATORS!!!!!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Memoir Topic
My memoir paper is going to be over the years of football I played, mainly the 4 in high school. Those years not only shaped me as an athlete, but also as a person. Our coach, who has been a coach for many years is about the perfect person you could have coaching a high school team. He doesn't only believe in winning, but he believes in strengthening character and who you are as a person. He wants you to leave the football program more ready to be a good member of society than a football player in college. So, needless to say, those 4 years of high school football were quite meaningful to the person I am today.
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