So It struck Me.............

'Biophilia'----- too ambitious for its own good. ..........




And what I mean by that is......... it's trying too much to be (two)- things.


It's, (one) first and foremost- an (app). An incredible, (ambitious) app, that I think, I do feel n believe, is taking music to the 'next level'.



I'm writing this, b/c I don't think I've written extensively (at all)- on Bjork's, Biophilia. But basically, the album sucks, and there's one good song. ('Mutual Core'). I think it's too clever for its own good. (Her problem a lot of the time)---- where... the concept- gets in the way of the (songs).


I don't know that the concepts are in 'the way'--- or just that, she's lost her edge. Not sure which, but these huge, sort of over-arching concept albums are too big for their britches, I'd venture to guess. Where the focus is too much on the concept (itself)--- (a la.... the 'app')..... n less on..... the music.


I think it's a great concept at that. Fully embracing n taking charge of this 'app' culture- seeing it, n coming at it through the prism of music.... n thats all great. But, when the music get sacrificed (so to speak)---- that, I see as a problem. And with or without the app, you could say/ argue the music would be the same. But I don't know..... it's a great shot at that. I think something, many artists will pioneer/ n continue pioneering for ages to come, it's a great start in other words, but music wise....... it's lost. It's gotten 'lost' in the concept of it all...... same with St. Vincent, her's got lost in the experimentation...... same with Theresa Andersson..... I could go on n on here...... a lot of the music I hear is (getting 'lost'). N it's almost like, I hear it in there....... but it needs to be pulled out. Yanked out. But it's there (I think). I fear, music will continue 'getting lost' , sent in the 'wayside' in the name of technology/ 'concepts'. I know this is a little bit of a ridiculous fear, but it's one at that.


Anyhow- that is how I feel towards Bjork's Biophilia. I think it's an amazing concept (as an app)- n nothing else. The music is, shite. Absolute abstract nonsense. Atonal, just shit. N I'm not afraid to say that (n I hate saying it, b/c I have fierce admiration for Bjork- she's a musical hero for sure.. but over the years, her music has gone (straight) down hill. ) Leaving me wondering...... what exactly happens/ is happening here. Is music being sent to the 'wayside' in the name of apps n technology? Where are the songs amidst the (heavily instrumented)- like, this bouquet of sounds/ concepts but no actual songs.


The one good thing out of all of this is that she (keeps) experimenting........... N that, in and of itself, is worthy and of note. But as for the music......... I'm not so sure she's a musician anymore..... as much as she's....... a scientist? ....... (of music)........ N that's okay too, just......... unfortunate, and I hope she keeps experimenting, bad music or good...... that's all I can hope at this point. Her golden age/ hey day is gone for sure....... but she is making other discoveries/ breaking new ground, in other ways....... in the way of technology- n that is where I see her career going (n staying). No more 'Posts' or hits like that, but other new paths being paved. N that's okay. I always try to look at the bright side.



(It can be tough).

I Can't Contain Myself----- ('Street Parade')-----

So the new Theresa Andersson came out today----- ('Street Parade')----- it's awful.




Suffice it to say- this is pivotal b/c (1)- my blog- this very here---- is dedicated to her. 2. I had such high hopes- this was an album (i was obviously)- most anticipating this year. what a dud.


I don't say that lightly, I say that sadly.


There is one good song- and i mean ONE. like stellar, shining song--- n that is 'Listen to My Heels'.

The other 'good ones' are 'Hold On To Me', 'Fiya's Gone', and 'January'. ---- thats it!


As much as it pains me to write this........ (i have to)----- i have to be honest. There are other songs like 'Endymion' that have such great potential- some reallyyyyyyyyy beautiful sections- the instrumentation is just outrageous...... n gorgeous......... but.................. (just not there yet).


I feel like this album is just not done, it's incomplete- it's still in the 'beginning' or middle stages. But not there yet. Has loadsssssssssssss of potential though- maybe in a year or so, this album will be 'done'. It's not yet, though.



I am sorry.



As for the other songs---- they're just meandering----- sounds. No real melody. They're almost abstract,,, I think there are songs in there--- she just hasn't found them yet. It's a sad situation- I hope she 'redoes' this album, b/c I think it could be something.

I Wanna be Rich Enough...................................

I can commission any band (at any time)- to produce any music/ musical piece (i so)------ commission. thatbeit- any band/ musician- i would want to play- together. I can commission them--- (to play together). Or, just any band/ musician- I think might make or play great... _____ whatever music- if i wanna hear them dabble in a nother genre lets say........ Or write a song for my new sketch or.... whatever it is-- that is total freedom to me. (a form of it). I also (wanna be rich enough)- to own a home- so that bands can play living room/ house party shows in my house. (whenever they want). I want to be able to accommodate this at almost any time, any day. That is why I want to #own a home.


This would also be a collaborative thing (sometimes)- with commissioning these bands. Sometimes- I would just need their help on my own song--- or something. That is a dreamworld to me.

While On the Subject of Rock/ Classic 'Rock'::::

#jackWhite.









...... his performance(s)- specifically on SNL. this was like a month ago or so. I dont remember- all i remember is....... being blown-the-f*ck- a wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy..... he (to me)- is a rock god. he really is. i'm not a huge white stripes fan or anything (by any means)- i like maybe a handful of dead weather songs....... but he continues pioneering (rock)- n that is the point- n that is what i respect him (most) for. his last 2 performances on SNL really sealed the deal for me- n i think it is (also)- inventive rock that is occurring. (along with Yeasayer). go jack White!... i will now see you. he is such a rockstar to no degree its not even funny. i froze walking by the TV watching this........ it was in #passing.





..... this (2nd) performance- of course blew me away more. he is so amazingggggggggggg. go Jack!

To me: Yeasayer,

Yeasayer- is my idea of----- the 'perfect modern rock psychedelic band'- they're like- classic, but perfectly updated- 'modern'. A great modern 'classic' band if you will. There's black keys.. but they don't come close. There's.... countless others- flaming lips........... but, Yeasayer- is like, perfectly classic, perfectly modern, (keyboards/ sampling n stuff)- just the right 'mix'. I'm really in love with them. (but theres also stuff by them im not in to).

............ I've (literally)- been obsessing over this since i heard it (2 Fridays ago). i cant blog it, 'enough'.



they're so amazinnggggggggggG. f*cking a mazing. i'm sad i havent seen them yet.

Next.....................

We're gonna take a verY different turn::::: (be prepared).


This f*cking blew me away- 2 weeks ago: when I heard it::::






....... i really can't wait to see them live (i hope i do). i hope i see any show for that matter- as i havent been in over a year (thats no joke). #sadbut #true.



and........... unfortunately- i have to put this in the same post::: b/c i remember hearing these on the same day (oddly). So........ its only 'fair'.




So........ Yeah. So 2 fridays ago- I took a nap- n when i woke up- it was to this song::: :) i don't think (any accident).



Really great sacchariney pop song. I love it. It's a guilty pleasure- n I have no 'shame'.




Also 'heard': i heard a great 'girl gone wild' remix (madonna)- on the radio........ (the same day!). so much great music that day. quite a #rangeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Like if Nelly Furtado n MIA- had a baby...................

#asaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA








#thevideosucks- but the song doesnt.

These are 2 Others I am in to By Her: #asaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

.......... i'm really xcited. #i wont lie.

Wow!........ I feel so 'Behind'!.......................

(first): i heard this girl- cos i watch shahs of sunset sometimes. on bravo- more just as a joke with my sister. anyway- we were watching last weekend- n this song came on (i think it was this). i'm really excited for her new album, n i #wontlie.




..... my sister compared her to 'MIA'- (calling her the 'persian MIA')- n she totally is. i'm, or.... i excite. #asaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Very Excited for This, This weekend....... !

A Taste of Iceland Comes to DC: MyFoxDC.com

I Sometimes forget How Brilliant, (is)- Yeasayer....... :

such as: take this for example::







but thiS, is my ultimate fav. Yeasayer song:






--- its absolute pure, ingenious. Never heard sampling like that, it really does boggle (my mind)- every time. An example, of a highly conceptual song.................... (gone right). I think those are so hard to achieve/ come by........ it's so brilliant (n melodic)- in every way....... a gem treasure of a song. yay Yeasayer!!!!!!!!11#!

Today- I got my 100th Twitter Follower (@Impulsa1)

This is pivotal, for 2 reasons:


1. I never went on Twitter- to get 'followers'... I simply went on there, to blab, n go on about music. To 'get it out' get it off my chest so to speak. It was a 'cathartic' move- n i have never looked back since.


That said, it was shocking to me (at all)- I was getting anY followers. Twitter was born out of (this). I was making really short 'blurb' - entries sometimes- and I just realized--- 'hey that's a tweet'----- n so started Twitter.

2. This means that people, actually want to know what I am listening to (I guess).... that (to me)- is the utmost, ultimate 'flattery'. I won't lie- I am genuinely flattered/ and (flabbergasted)- in a good way, to know, that ppl............. want to know! It means, I'm doing somethinG, right in this, I like to see/ n know where ears align.. I hope, n can only hope- that ppl have been introduced to some great stuff through me. Twitter is sort of morphing (for me)- and also, becoming my comedy blog. I thought about setting up a different account for this- but I just don't want to. I want it all 'in one place'--- a testament to 'both'- so to speak. It's so true what they say about comedy n music.... n let my Twitter be a testament to that, (I hope).


So......................... that said, thank you to my 100th, follower (@Impulsa1)- haha, u have really shocked me!... (Then again, I was shocked/ confused, at 39). I'll never understand why ppl 'follow' me- but I am happy, and ........ it cant be a bad thing i guess, right? ... Thanks twitter followers!..... I hope I make you laugh, ..... n jam out! I am a missionary of muzic! Viva twitta! ... Peace





.............. N for exact date 'purposes'--- it was actually 4/5/12- that this occurred. ...... But it is shortly after midnight here.............. so............... anyhow- I'm sure this number will drop back to 99 in 5-4-3-2.......... hahahah.

i also want to pose one more Question:

is there any band out there....... willing to take me on as a producer? ......... i have no musical experience- am not a musician........ but (believe in myself)- that much that i could do/ take on this....... n its just a matter (who will take me)---- on................................ take on ...meeeeeeee....... take on me. take...... me...... onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.... take on me..................... du de do de duuuuuuuuuuu

Reliving:

....... a guy posted about new Chromatics- tonight, on Twitter---- n it made me think of this.


I remember this song well, introduced to me by a friend of mine--- it was her 'Myspace profile' - song for a while.. n i fell in love with it/ loved it.

Anyway- checked out their new song tonight- n it's..... meh.


I realized, the biggest difference, between (old me)- n (new me)----- is.... i dont go seeking out (new)- music anymore. It comes to me. I used to be an aggressive 'finder'- n in some ways, (I still am). But not to the extent I was. Music is mY bitch now (so to speak). It finds me, n i have to trust that- or else i freak out. It's a faith i have/ live by (now)..... that i didnt so much before... n have kind of 'grown in to'. I guess a maturity so to speak. I let the music find me, and it does, and I just dont go aggressively seeking it anymore. I have other things to do n simply can't, n i have a new faith it will find me. I have to remind myself of this (almost every day).



Something I've been thinking/going in my head lately.... is 'why do ppl do drugs'....... with so much great music in the world....... 'why do ppl do drugs'. I myself, have never done them (thats no lie)- but i just wonder..... with such a high it brings....... I dont really understand the need for drugs.


Listening lately to::::: whatever's running on my Pandora. i dont have an ipod anymore :( .... so, its just whatevers circling on there...... Lately: some good imogen heap, KT tunstall, adele (some good live stuff), norah jones, this girl erin mcCarley (song 'pony'), i really like (n i hate to admit)..... but if u'r not admitting u are lyinG, ive decided........... is.......... drum roll...................................................... justin bieberrrrrrRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR..... (boyfriend)....... yes i have fallen victim to that song, it was love at first 'listen'. i remember first time i heard it, about a wk ago i guess. i was in my bed, n literally woke up to it on the radio- haha. anyhow- its a great tune. damn catchy. reminds me of justin timberlake actually. hope more sounds like (that). #noshame. #well, a little.