So, Taking Back Sunday have announced their return to the original line up? This is going to be my most anticipated album of all time. (Besides my own, of course). I am really interested in what their sound will evolve into, but I don’t think that there is anything to worry about. We are talking about some magnificent songwriters here…
John Nolan’s songwriting and original vocal structures are my favorite ingredient of “Tell all Your Friends” and damn near half of “Where you want to be”. I am assuming that TBS will return to their dual vocal melody and light synth roots… Only time can tell, now. Their seems to be quite a bit of internet animosity toward the choice of their next producer, (a return to the producer of “Louder Now”) but I see no worries. Sure, the album was way more produced than their previous efforts, but it definitely grew on me. If they bring the right material to the table, we will get back back the right album… Elementary, dear Watson. (Killer Movie, BTW).
So, the bottom line is, I want my “Tell all your Friends” tour!!! Bring it on! I am sooooo excited about this…
Category: Me, Myself, and I
“Your tongue is a rudder.
It steers the whole ship.
Sends your words past your lips or keeps them safe behind your teeth.
But the wrong words will strand you.
Come off course while you sleep.
Sweep your boat out to sea or dashed to bits on the reef.” -Brand New
I have chosen dreams over dreams before. But right when you start to realize that you were never really that good at the one you skipped out on, the other one starts to tell you the same thing. Everything in this life takes hard work. but that’s not all. I am starting to realize that the only way to be successful at anything is to go above and beyond what is required. But, what do you do when you have several dreams? My dreams have spread me thin. Success will not fall in your lap. This is a fact.
My biggest dreams are the ones that I have chosen. But I never really gave up on the ones left behind. I have always wanted to be on top of the world, and as a Sagittarius cliche would go, I believed I would. I did. I made it there. Not the mountain top that I was searching for, but the one I was on in 2005. I made it there. It was where I wanted to be. Only issue was that I made it there fueled off of faith and charms. Well, it seems to me that they don’t last forever. Just like anything beautiful. I ran out of charms. My faith seems to be taken away without notice. I believe, but I worry.
I really believe that the mountain top that I can see with selfish dreams of becoming a great songwriter is mostly an illusion out of reach. It’s a big mountain to climb, and my most desirable dreams wont allow for it. I understand that. I understand that I am not going to see the top of that mountain and I don’t try. If I really was to, I would ride an avalanche down my own mountain.
What to do? I set my sights lower. On smaller mountains. Those sights seem to loosen my grip, as I find my self wondering how much longer I can hold on. If it were up to me, I would stay there forever. But, I don’t think that it is up to me. It is really up to fate. Everything happens for a reason in this life. I feel secure in that belief. It is the only thing I can trust, for I am becoming more and more numb to car crashes and broken hearts.
WARNING: Spoiler alert. SPOILER ALERT. So, if you have not seen Transformers 2 yet, STOP READING. If you liked the first one, then I see absolutely no reason you should not like the new one. Amazing explosions, lots of glamorous shots of beautiful girls, a little bit of American Pie humor, and of course, A LOT of robot fights. I mean, a lot.
So twice now in my life I have witnessed Optimus Prime die. I do have to say though, that the first time was a little bit more emotional, being 7 years old I was vulnerable to those moments. This made it pretty neat to see my ten year old daughter shaken up a bit when he died this time. But alas, he is brough back to life to defeat the Decepticons and all is fine and cheesy. I mean, dandy.
I REALLY enjoyed the movie. It still held that epic feeling. I am happy with it, and I look forward to another one.
Where to start… An idol of mine, Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, has passed away. This guy made pop cool.
I feel sorry for his family. From his children to his sisters and brothers. I have always had mad respect for this guy, though everything that has plagued him in his career, and I will continue to respect this master of pop music. Of course, Pop will never be the same.
I very distinctly remember my father keeping me up past my bedtime on December 2, 1983 to watch the world premiere of the Thriller video. I know that that very experience only added to my fat-chanced dream of becoming a rockstar someday. I believe that Michael Jackson will live on forever, just as other greats such as John Lennon or Elvis Presley. I am sure that there will be a lot of MJ appreciation to follow this very sad day in history. Farewell, hero to the world of music. You are a legend. You are a king.
Alright. So I am going to be completely out of the loop for a few days… I have sold my iPhone and ordered the 3gs, which remains on “back-order” from AT&T. I am super siked for the new phone, but at the same time I am allready having withdraws from Twitter, Chess, Texting, emailing, music, and the Internet WHENEVER I wanted it… This is going to suck, but maybe I need this? A break might do me good 
So, to my friends… You can still call me, and I have my email. I have a back up… Just no texting 
Wow, this is going to suck. I think that I am addicted to the damn iPhone… WTF. This is my uncanny realization.
I am really excited for the new blink182 material. I really enjoy anything that they have done. (+44) was amazing, and mix it with Box Car Racer you have probably the best album that they will ever put out. In this interview, Travis points out that it just might turn out that way. I love these guys…
I can’t bring myself to by a ticket for their summer tour, though. I have a huge problem with “Arena Bands”. Even the main stage at the Warped Tour is a miss for me. I am all about the small venues. Now, I understand that blink will never play these types of shows again, but House of Blues is probably the biggest venue that I will pay for. I’m not a snob, just not interested in the echo, huge crowd, crappy sound, and probably not even being able to see them play their instruments. (Isn’t that why we go?) But all in all, I can’t help but feel like I’m going to be missing out on something…
Let’s see. The new Eminem album is really hot. Straylight Run’s new EP is really good. I love the new Dredg. And to top it all off, I have been writing some off the best material lately. My only issue is getting it off the paper and into some sort of recording. I’m working with some friends on some projekts, so I have different influences encouraging more diversity. Motivation, inspiration, and time is what it takes to be productive and I can’t seem to ever arrange these ingredients to come together.
An old friend of mine out in CA recently sent me a track to test the water on some new stuff. I really dig it, and I hope something comes out of it. It’s pretty hot, and it really brings back that DaKhamelion/Cloud IV flavor. The real BrandRezake. I can spit fire, but it only comes out every once and a while…
Another friend of mine and I are playing around with some really cool concepts that are really my cup of tea. Give me a “Clarity” Jimmy Eat World with a little “Domestica” Cursive and a sprinkle of Brandtson. Me like. Me do more.
In ther news: I am kinda bummed that Orlando lost another game, putting us down to 2-0 Lakers, but we have two home games this week. Hopefully we can turn something around.
The Orlando Magic made it to the finals. I am super stoked about this for a couple of reasons. For one, yes I live in Orlando. So that means something. Second, The Redskin’s season doesn’t start back up for a few more months.
Congrats to the Magic for a stellar post season:)
I need a new hobby…
Well, hopefully (fingers crossed) this guy not only shows up today, but blows our minds. We need that. We have a lot of momentum on the creative side, but jamming without our own drummer can get to a point where it feels good, but meaningless.
Speaking of, Tim tracked drums for us last week, and they came out pretty sweet. Sean and I are thinking of pushing out these songs as an EP pretty soon. I’m stoked. Sounds like a good idea. Now back to arguing over the perfect cover, lol.
I have been listening to a lot of Far lately, and I have to say that their album “Water and Solutions” is a huge, huge inspiration to me. Amazing stuff. It’s like I can here a part of every band that I have ever liked in their work. Then I come to find out that they have inspired these guys, too. Jimmy Eat World, Deftones, Weezer, Finch, are just a few ingredients needed to make a formula for this album…
PS. Go to their myspace and listen to their cover of Pony…. Wow. Just click on a link. Here. or Here…
So, there are a few legendary bands that I can listen to (and find myself doing more of as time goes on) such as Radiohead, U2, The Beatles, Journey (LOL)…. But then there is Modest Mouse. I had the chance to go see them Monday night and was absolutely blow away. They put on an incredible show, while the whole time displaying the FACT that they are no one man band. As the majority of the band were busy showing off their multi instrumental talents such as trumpet, organ, upright, banjo, accordion, and a variety of percussion, I was mesmerized by the over all sound quality and most perfect environment of fans. This band is quite possibly the tightest band I have ever heard live. From the classics to the hits, and the perfect vocals to the screaming into his guitar’s pickups, it felt epic.
So as the jealousy and envy rage through my veins, I will continue to listen to this band, but now with a different respect. I would definitely see these guys again. LegenDairy.