So, honestly, I heard this song on the soundtrack from my work, and was really surprised. It took me about 3 months+ to identify who the singer was. No joke.
I don't really know how to explain what this song means to me. I guess it just makes me want to keep trying. Even though things suck sometimes. Sometimes it's hard to remain optimistic when you feel like you've been beaten down. Don't get me wrong, I'm not really in a bad mood right now, but this song really speaks to me when I am upset. I don't know many Jack's Mannequin songs, but I really enjoy this one.
Every song has different meanings for every different person. I understand that the previous sentence probably didn't make much sense. What I mean is that, based on every individual's life experiences, a song may speak to them differently. This song makes me try and revive some optimism when it feels like things are only going downhill. Just keep going, it has to get better, right?
Anyway, I'm not really sad, and haven't been for awhile. When I put it into perspective, I had a pretty great night. I was just thinking about the song and thought I'd share.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
The Semester Is Over
This is my last post for the semester. This doesn't have a lot to do with music...at all.
The semester is over, and I'm not really sad to see it go. I think that the blogging project was helpful, and I'll probably still keep blogging. It really is a good way to keep practicing writing.
This semester was kind of rough for me. I transferred from C.M.U. and had only taken one semester here, Spring '10, and wasn't sure what to expect for the fall. Honestly, I was afraid that I wouldn't like it, since I was accustomed to another school, and had taken a year off before transferring here. But I do like it here, so it works out. It just took some adjustment.
This was one of my favorite classes this semester, no lie. I agree with some others, it did challenge me, but in a good way. It's weird to be done, but I'm not gonna lie, it's going to be nice to have a month-ish off. I hope to see you guys in other classes, and I really do hope that some people keep blogging. I really do enjoy reading other people's blogs. It's interesting.
So, to everyone, have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a really good, relaxing break!!
The semester is over, and I'm not really sad to see it go. I think that the blogging project was helpful, and I'll probably still keep blogging. It really is a good way to keep practicing writing.
This semester was kind of rough for me. I transferred from C.M.U. and had only taken one semester here, Spring '10, and wasn't sure what to expect for the fall. Honestly, I was afraid that I wouldn't like it, since I was accustomed to another school, and had taken a year off before transferring here. But I do like it here, so it works out. It just took some adjustment.
This was one of my favorite classes this semester, no lie. I agree with some others, it did challenge me, but in a good way. It's weird to be done, but I'm not gonna lie, it's going to be nice to have a month-ish off. I hope to see you guys in other classes, and I really do hope that some people keep blogging. I really do enjoy reading other people's blogs. It's interesting.
So, to everyone, have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a really good, relaxing break!!
Elvis
As previously promised, here's my words on Elvis:
Elvis was born in Mississippi (I still spell that word in my head, like in elementary school). His family moved to Tennessee when he was thirteen. He got a record deal, released "Heartbreak Hotel" and later did a few years in the service after being drafted.
In the '60's he did mostly movies. His manager, Colonel Parker, had a large influence on Elvis' career, and largely dictated what Elvis did, and did not do. I haven't actually personally seen many of his movies. I've seen a few, and they aren't theatrical masterpieces, but hey, when you're Elvis, do they have to be? Some of his best songs were from his movies (or a few were, anyway) so I'll give him that.
One of his best songs, and my mother's favorite, from the movie Blue Hawaii:
Elvis started doing concerts again, after a long absence to make his movies, in 1968. The '68 Comeback Special was a big hit, and from what I understand, gave people the concert Elvis they had been missing. Elvis married Priscilla in May of 1967 and Lisa Marie was born in 1968.
In 1973, Elvis and Priscilla divorced, though I'm not certain it wasn't more of a mutual thing. During the '70's Elvis continued to release tracks, including the popular "Burning Love" and "Suspicious Minds."
During the '70's Elvis' health began to decline. He had been performing more and more concerts, and was heavily dependent upon prescription drugs. There is some speculation on why he relied on drugs, but it was likely to keep up with his busy schedule, as well as other reasons. On August 16, 1977 his girlfriend, Ginger Alden, discovered him on his bathroom floor. He was pronounced dead later that day.
Elvis is a legend. He may not have written his own songs, his movies weren't that spectacular (they weren't horrible, but not the best ones ever seen), and he found himself depending upon drugs later in life, but he certainly set the scene for many artists to come. His death was premature, and who knows what he could have accomplished, had he fought his drug addiction. It's probably pretty fair to say that the music scene wouldn't have been the same today without him.
Just another artist that died too young.
This is a cool video.
I'll leave you with this.
Elvis was born in Mississippi (I still spell that word in my head, like in elementary school). His family moved to Tennessee when he was thirteen. He got a record deal, released "Heartbreak Hotel" and later did a few years in the service after being drafted.
In the '60's he did mostly movies. His manager, Colonel Parker, had a large influence on Elvis' career, and largely dictated what Elvis did, and did not do. I haven't actually personally seen many of his movies. I've seen a few, and they aren't theatrical masterpieces, but hey, when you're Elvis, do they have to be? Some of his best songs were from his movies (or a few were, anyway) so I'll give him that.
One of his best songs, and my mother's favorite, from the movie Blue Hawaii:
Elvis started doing concerts again, after a long absence to make his movies, in 1968. The '68 Comeback Special was a big hit, and from what I understand, gave people the concert Elvis they had been missing. Elvis married Priscilla in May of 1967 and Lisa Marie was born in 1968.
In 1973, Elvis and Priscilla divorced, though I'm not certain it wasn't more of a mutual thing. During the '70's Elvis continued to release tracks, including the popular "Burning Love" and "Suspicious Minds."
During the '70's Elvis' health began to decline. He had been performing more and more concerts, and was heavily dependent upon prescription drugs. There is some speculation on why he relied on drugs, but it was likely to keep up with his busy schedule, as well as other reasons. On August 16, 1977 his girlfriend, Ginger Alden, discovered him on his bathroom floor. He was pronounced dead later that day.
Elvis is a legend. He may not have written his own songs, his movies weren't that spectacular (they weren't horrible, but not the best ones ever seen), and he found himself depending upon drugs later in life, but he certainly set the scene for many artists to come. His death was premature, and who knows what he could have accomplished, had he fought his drug addiction. It's probably pretty fair to say that the music scene wouldn't have been the same today without him.
Just another artist that died too young.
This is a cool video.
I'll leave you with this.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Last But Not Least
The semester is winding down, and I can't say that I'm sad to see it go. It isn't that I didn't enjoy my classes, but I think it will be nice to have a break for a little bit. One more week of stress, then a brief period of relaxation.
For the last week of class I've decided to make this week "Elvis Week." The real Elvis week actually falls in August, but I've decided to do it now. Sue me.
Elvis was pretty much a legend, but that goes without saying. There are a lot of people with different opinions about his work. Some say he was washed up, some say he went out in his prime. No matter what you believe (which is your own opinion) there's no doubting that he's a legend. There's a reason they call him "The King of Rock 'n' Roll," right?
So this week I'm going to talk about Elvis, his career, music, and maybe even some movies. I think it's appropriate to end off the semester with his work, to go out on a good note, figuratively speaking.
For the last week of class I've decided to make this week "Elvis Week." The real Elvis week actually falls in August, but I've decided to do it now. Sue me.
Elvis was pretty much a legend, but that goes without saying. There are a lot of people with different opinions about his work. Some say he was washed up, some say he went out in his prime. No matter what you believe (which is your own opinion) there's no doubting that he's a legend. There's a reason they call him "The King of Rock 'n' Roll," right?
So this week I'm going to talk about Elvis, his career, music, and maybe even some movies. I think it's appropriate to end off the semester with his work, to go out on a good note, figuratively speaking.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Homework Music.
My iPod was on shuffle today while I did homework. Some songs that played that I forgot about:
Side note-Slash is in this band.
And one more very good song.
I'm not trying to steal the idea from another blogger about the iPod shuffle posts (which I really like, by the way). :) These are just some more songs I forgot I liked.
Side note-Slash is in this band.
And one more very good song.
I'm not trying to steal the idea from another blogger about the iPod shuffle posts (which I really like, by the way). :) These are just some more songs I forgot I liked.
"Oldies?"
I'm hesitant about using the term "Oldie" to describe any of the music that I'm listing here. It really isn't that old. It's just the genre it falls under now, I guess.
I spent a lot of time with my grandparents growing up. We were a pretty close family, in a way. Since I spent so much time with my grandparents growing up (and since my mother likes music that seems to be out of her era) I grew up loving music that doesn't fit the time frame that I grew up in. I've probably already mentioned this.
Whenever I was with my grandparents in the car, or in the house sometimes, we would listen to Oldies 96.1. This is part of the reason why I'm so disturbed that the oldies station has switched from people like the fifties and sixties to Pat Benatar and R.E.O. Speedwagon. Anyway...
I like Lesley Gore. Most people probably know her for "It's My Party" or "Judy's Turn to Cry," but I'm personally a fan of "You Don't Own Me." I never really understood the first two songs. The songs basically describe how Lesley's boyfriend left her birthday party and came back dating Judy...okay, yeah, that's sad. So, in Judy's turn to cry Lesley talks about how her former boyfriend, Johnny, who is now dating Judy, saw Lesley kiss another guy, so he hit the other guy. So basically, now it's Judy's turn to cry because Johnny left her. Personally, I'm not sure Johnny knows what he wants. Anyway, don't get me wrong, I like "It's My Party" and "Judy's Turn to Cry" a lot, but I just prefer "You Don't Own Me."
Another "older" musician that I enjoy listening too is Sam Cooke. He had some very popular music. Before I knew who his name, I knew his songs, just didn't realize who he was. He died at 33.
I don't know that you can actually call Neil Diamond old, and he was probably more popular during the 60's, but I enjoy his music nonetheless.
Everybody looks really intense and serious in this video.
There are many more songs that could probably fall into the "Oldies" genre that I really enjoy, these are just a few. I think sometimes I was born in the wrong era.
I spent a lot of time with my grandparents growing up. We were a pretty close family, in a way. Since I spent so much time with my grandparents growing up (and since my mother likes music that seems to be out of her era) I grew up loving music that doesn't fit the time frame that I grew up in. I've probably already mentioned this.
Whenever I was with my grandparents in the car, or in the house sometimes, we would listen to Oldies 96.1. This is part of the reason why I'm so disturbed that the oldies station has switched from people like the fifties and sixties to Pat Benatar and R.E.O. Speedwagon. Anyway...
I like Lesley Gore. Most people probably know her for "It's My Party" or "Judy's Turn to Cry," but I'm personally a fan of "You Don't Own Me." I never really understood the first two songs. The songs basically describe how Lesley's boyfriend left her birthday party and came back dating Judy...okay, yeah, that's sad. So, in Judy's turn to cry Lesley talks about how her former boyfriend, Johnny, who is now dating Judy, saw Lesley kiss another guy, so he hit the other guy. So basically, now it's Judy's turn to cry because Johnny left her. Personally, I'm not sure Johnny knows what he wants. Anyway, don't get me wrong, I like "It's My Party" and "Judy's Turn to Cry" a lot, but I just prefer "You Don't Own Me."
Another "older" musician that I enjoy listening too is Sam Cooke. He had some very popular music. Before I knew who his name, I knew his songs, just didn't realize who he was. He died at 33.
I don't know that you can actually call Neil Diamond old, and he was probably more popular during the 60's, but I enjoy his music nonetheless.
Everybody looks really intense and serious in this video.
There are many more songs that could probably fall into the "Oldies" genre that I really enjoy, these are just a few. I think sometimes I was born in the wrong era.
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