Haven't updated in a while. Ah well, that's how it goes. Everything in October has been awesome so far, despite my lack of job. The weekend of NYCC + Gorillaz + X Japan will be difficult to beat in terms of pure kickassery. Well, at least until Glastonbury if I can afford to go.
Now I've a trip to Washington DC to look forward to, which should be a ton of fun. Going to enjoy hanging out with some friends down there, going to the Stewart/Colbert rally and then getting back to New York at noon on Halloween for more partying. This will be followed by a large bout of unconsciousness on Monday.
Put your MP3 player thingy on shuffle, and write down the first line of the first twenty songs. Post the poem that results.
See the stone set in your eyes
Picture yourself in a boat on a river
There was a high pressure low
Leave your parcel at the front door
Hanging out on Second Avenue
The more that we take, the paler we get
Between two lungs, it was released
I don't care. I don't care.
Sell the kids for food.
It will be at a party or some sort of reunion
They're always falling over you
I believe I can see the future
All the kids, all the kids these days
October, and the trees are stripped bare
Time. It's never worth my time
Now the king told the boogie man
I had seven faces
So I wait my turn, I'm a modern man
Nothing that you say will release you
Hear the voice of the bard
Not bad at all. I think it fell apart a little in the second half but it's better than I thought it would be.
Rules: List 10 musical artists you like, in no specific order. Don't read the questions below until you pick your ten artists.
01. U2
02. Radiohead
03. Nine Inch Nails
04. St Vincent
05. Gorillaz
06. Arcade Fire
07. Muse
08. The Killers
09. Coldplay
10. Depeche Mode
What was the first song you ever heard by 6 (Arcade Fire)?
"Wake Up" as the intro music for U2's Vertigo Tour in 2005.
What is your favorite song of 8 (The Killers)?
Hmm, either "All These Things That I've Done" or "Spaceman"
What kind of impact has 1 (U2) left on your life?
.....hahahahaha Do you have two hours to kill?
Seriously though, U2 is one of most important factors of shaping me into the person I am today. They're the reason I listen to music.
What is your favorite lyric of 5 (Gorillaz)?
"Well these demon days are so cold inside
It's so hard for a good soul to survive
You can't even trust the air you breathe
Cause Mother Earth has a soul to leave
When lies become reality
You love yourself because it's easy
Pick yourself up it's a brand new day
So turn yourself round
Don't burn yourself, turn yourself
Turn yourself around to the sun"
How many times have you seen 4 (St. Vincent) live?
Three times. Twice in 2010, once in 2009. Actually, I only paid once to see her. First time I saw her was at All Points West on Saturday, which was free due to the weather. The other free time was when I got press passes to her Central Park Summerstage show.
What is your favorite song by 7 (Muse)?
Ouch, tough one. Tie between "Supermassive Black Hole" and "Plug In Baby."
Is there any song by 3 (Nine Inch Nails) that makes you sad?
LMAO. It's Nine Inch Nails. But alright, it's probably three way tie between "The Fragile," "The Great Below," and "Hurt."
What is your favorite song by 9 (Coldplay)?
"Yellow" or "Lovers in Japan"
When did you first get into 2 (Radiohead)?
Couple of years ago, around when In Rainbows came out. I played Creep in Rock Band, loved it, and decided to give In Rainbows a listen. From then on, I was hooked.
How did you get into 3 (Nine Inch Nails)?
In bits and pieces throughout 2008 and 2009. First songs I really liked by them were "March of the Pigs," "Hand That Feeds" and "Wish."
What is your favorite song by 4 (St. Vincent)?
Easy, my favorite is "Now Now."
How many times have you seen 9 (Coldplay) live?
Once, when they closed the All Points West Festival with an incredible headlining show.
What is a good memory concerning 2 (Radiohead)?
Seeing them live in 2008 and hearing them play my favorite song, the rarely-performed "How to Disappear Completely."
Is there a song by 8 (The Killers) that makes you sad?
Not really. lol
What is your favorite song of 1 (U2)?
"The Fly"
How did you become a fan of 10 (Depeche Mode)?
I've known the hits for a while, but I really enjoyed their latest album, Sounds of the Universe.