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New Killers CD November 25 OMG!! If you know me, you'll know that I don't use multiple exclamation marks lightly. Oh, I hope it isn't disappointing. David Usher's Wake Up and Say Goodbye is all I have heard in the way of new music lately, and it managed to leave no impression whatsoever on me. Sadface.
1. Who is your favourite artist?
The Beatles
2. Do you play an instrument? If so, what is it?
I can play a bit of piano, but the melody only. No chords. Also, um, the recorder and Rock Band drums.
3. Put your music player on shuffle. What are the first 10 songs that show up?
1. The Killers - Sam's Town
2. Nelly Furtado - Say it Right
3. Death Cab for Cutie - State Street Residential
4. P!nk - Stupid Girls
5. The Beatles - Maxwell's Silver Hammer
6. Feist - The Park
7. Bob Dylan - Restless Farewell
8. Paul McCartney - Peaceful Moment
9. Sam Roberts - Hard Road
10. Vangelis - One Morning at Pella (from the Alexander OST)
4. What genre do you find yourself listening to the most?
classic rock or indie folky stuff
5. Name a song that gets you pumped.
For working out, right now it's "Just Dance" by Lady GaGa.
6. Name 3 bands/artists you consider to be overrated.
Kelly Clarkson. I'll have to get back to you on the other two.
7. What song are you listening to at the moment?
Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine
8. How often do you listen do music?
Whenever I have the time.
9. What band/artist got you into music?
If I say New Kids on the Block, will you laugh at me? No, any interest in genuine music was most likely inspired by the stuff my dad used to listen to when I was a kid: Elton John, Billy Joel, Juice Newton, Midnight Oil.. this is not an exhaustive list.
10. How many concerts have you been to?
Three. The Night 89X Stole Christmas (Offspring), The Tea Party, Bob Dylan.
11. Which defunct band would you like to see reunite?
(The surviving members of) Led Zeppelin.
12. Is there a band/artist you once hated but now love?
Not really.
13. Vice versa to #12. Any band you used to love but now hate?
Hate is a strong word. Nothing comes to mind at the moment.
14. How many songs/artists/albums do you currently have in your music player?
A lot.
15. Name a band/artist you recently started listening to.
Joe Purdy.
16. How diverse is your musical taste?
#3 should provide a pretty good answer to that.
17. What is the shortest song you have?
David Usher - "Tidal" (30 seconds)
18. Longest?
Bob Dylan - "Highlands" (16:32 - I don't think I've ever listened to this song.)
19. Name one song that you can listen to over and over without getting bored of it.
Live - "Pillar of Davidson"
20. Ok, you’re trapped on an island and you can bring only 5 CDs with you. Which ones will you bring?
1. David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
2. Live - Throwing Copper
3. The Beatles - Abbey Road
4. The Killers - Sam's Town
5. Tori Amos - Boys for Pele
Wow, that was tough.
21. Name 5 songs you dig right now.
1. City & Colour - Sleeping Sickness
2. Keane - Is It Any Wonder?
3. The Killers - Human
4. Lady GaGa - Just Dance
5. I honestly can't think of a fifth. WHERE IS ALL THE GOOD NEW MUSIC?
22. What is your least favorite genre?
country
23. Name a band/artist that you consider highly influential.
The Beatles
24. What song describes you the best?
I used to think it was "Meet Virginia" by Train, but I am not so sure any more. Maybe the aforementioned "Is It Any Wonder?"
25. Your favourite cover band is…?
Dunno.
26. Name a musician you highly admire.
Tori Amos
27. What’s your favourite radio station?
94.7, classic rock
28. Name a guilty pleasure you listen to.
The occasional old school!Britney Spears track.
29. Who do you think has the best singing voice?
Chris Cornell, Cat Stevens, Regina Spektor, Feist.. This question is too hard.
30. Your thoughts on rap music?
I like some of it. Back in the day, I was known to shake it to "Party Up" by DMX or Tupac's "California Love" on occasion. I thought Eminem's work on the 8 Mile soundtrack was inspired.
31. Your favourite side project?
The Postal Service
32. Name an album you consider to be flawless.
David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
33. The most annoying song ever is?
That one Paris Hilton song that got way more play than it ever deserved.
34. Name a cover song that you think is better than the original.
Possibly the obvious choice, but Jimi Hendrix' take on Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower". Oh, also, Rufus Wainwright - "Hallelujah" (sorry, Mr. Cohen).
35. Favourite album cover?
Live's Throwing Copper. It reminds me of Frankenstein.
36. If your music player has a search feature, how many results do you have for the following words:
Love: 153
You: 335
Remix: 13
Song: 74
Sandwich: 0
37. What song are you listening to NOW?
I am presently watching the Toronto Maple Leafs @ the Pittsburgh Penguins.
38. Name a song you'd listen to in the following situations:
-At a party
ABBA - "Dancing Queen" (or, you know, anything)
-In the car
Audioslave - "I am the Highway"
-Relaxing at home
anything by Regina Spektor or Feist or The Shins. or Bob Dylan!
-Muting out someone else’s music
The Killers - "All These Things That I've Done"
-Just getting out of bed
Grand Funk Railroad - "Some Kind of Wonderful"
39. Have you ever met a famous musician?
Only in my mind.
40. Name a song that's been stuck in your head.
Tina Turner - "Private Dancer".
41. What artist/band would you like to see a new album from?
Regina Spektor
42. Your favourite local band?
Well, they're broken up now, but The Tea Party.
43. Have you ever gone through any phases of listening to music you normally wouldn’t listen to?
No.
44. Do you enjoy indie music?
I enjoy good indie music, yes.
45. Favourite fictional band?
Haha. I love this question: Jem and the Holograms. I used to have a Jem doll, and she was bigger than all my other Barbies, so she didn't fit properly into my Barbie case, but she was fierce as hell. (OMG!)
46. Funniest song you can think of is…?
Rufus Wainwright - "Instant Pleasure"
47. Favourite comedy band/artist?
I don't really have one. I doubt he counts, but I do love Demetri Martin. He plays the guitar & harmonica and has Beatle hair, after all.
48. What song describes your life right now?
Better than Ezra - "Closer"
49. Your favourite female singer?
Tori Amos
50. What is the last CD you purchased?
Coldplay - Viva la Vida
I'll be 11 weeks Monday, and I am either very bloated or showing. Strange.
1. Who is your favourite artist?
The Beatles
2. Do you play an instrument? If so, what is it?
I can play a bit of piano, but the melody only. No chords. Also, um, the recorder and Rock Band drums.
3. Put your music player on shuffle. What are the first 10 songs that show up?
1. The Killers - Sam's Town
2. Nelly Furtado - Say it Right
3. Death Cab for Cutie - State Street Residential
4. P!nk - Stupid Girls
5. The Beatles - Maxwell's Silver Hammer
6. Feist - The Park
7. Bob Dylan - Restless Farewell
8. Paul McCartney - Peaceful Moment
9. Sam Roberts - Hard Road
10. Vangelis - One Morning at Pella (from the Alexander OST)
4. What genre do you find yourself listening to the most?
classic rock or indie folky stuff
5. Name a song that gets you pumped.
For working out, right now it's "Just Dance" by Lady GaGa.
6. Name 3 bands/artists you consider to be overrated.
Kelly Clarkson. I'll have to get back to you on the other two.
7. What song are you listening to at the moment?
Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine
8. How often do you listen do music?
Whenever I have the time.
9. What band/artist got you into music?
If I say New Kids on the Block, will you laugh at me? No, any interest in genuine music was most likely inspired by the stuff my dad used to listen to when I was a kid: Elton John, Billy Joel, Juice Newton, Midnight Oil.. this is not an exhaustive list.
10. How many concerts have you been to?
Three. The Night 89X Stole Christmas (Offspring), The Tea Party, Bob Dylan.
11. Which defunct band would you like to see reunite?
(The surviving members of) Led Zeppelin.
12. Is there a band/artist you once hated but now love?
Not really.
13. Vice versa to #12. Any band you used to love but now hate?
Hate is a strong word. Nothing comes to mind at the moment.
14. How many songs/artists/albums do you currently have in your music player?
A lot.
15. Name a band/artist you recently started listening to.
Joe Purdy.
16. How diverse is your musical taste?
#3 should provide a pretty good answer to that.
17. What is the shortest song you have?
David Usher - "Tidal" (30 seconds)
18. Longest?
Bob Dylan - "Highlands" (16:32 - I don't think I've ever listened to this song.)
19. Name one song that you can listen to over and over without getting bored of it.
Live - "Pillar of Davidson"
20. Ok, you’re trapped on an island and you can bring only 5 CDs with you. Which ones will you bring?
1. David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
2. Live - Throwing Copper
3. The Beatles - Abbey Road
4. The Killers - Sam's Town
5. Tori Amos - Boys for Pele
Wow, that was tough.
21. Name 5 songs you dig right now.
1. City & Colour - Sleeping Sickness
2. Keane - Is It Any Wonder?
3. The Killers - Human
4. Lady GaGa - Just Dance
5. I honestly can't think of a fifth. WHERE IS ALL THE GOOD NEW MUSIC?
22. What is your least favorite genre?
country
23. Name a band/artist that you consider highly influential.
The Beatles
24. What song describes you the best?
I used to think it was "Meet Virginia" by Train, but I am not so sure any more. Maybe the aforementioned "Is It Any Wonder?"
25. Your favourite cover band is…?
Dunno.
26. Name a musician you highly admire.
Tori Amos
27. What’s your favourite radio station?
94.7, classic rock
28. Name a guilty pleasure you listen to.
The occasional old school!Britney Spears track.
29. Who do you think has the best singing voice?
Chris Cornell, Cat Stevens, Regina Spektor, Feist.. This question is too hard.
30. Your thoughts on rap music?
I like some of it. Back in the day, I was known to shake it to "Party Up" by DMX or Tupac's "California Love" on occasion. I thought Eminem's work on the 8 Mile soundtrack was inspired.
31. Your favourite side project?
The Postal Service
32. Name an album you consider to be flawless.
David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
33. The most annoying song ever is?
That one Paris Hilton song that got way more play than it ever deserved.
34. Name a cover song that you think is better than the original.
Possibly the obvious choice, but Jimi Hendrix' take on Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower". Oh, also, Rufus Wainwright - "Hallelujah" (sorry, Mr. Cohen).
35. Favourite album cover?
Live's Throwing Copper. It reminds me of Frankenstein.
36. If your music player has a search feature, how many results do you have for the following words:
Love: 153
You: 335
Remix: 13
Song: 74
Sandwich: 0
37. What song are you listening to NOW?
I am presently watching the Toronto Maple Leafs @ the Pittsburgh Penguins.
38. Name a song you'd listen to in the following situations:
-At a party
ABBA - "Dancing Queen" (or, you know, anything)
-In the car
Audioslave - "I am the Highway"
-Relaxing at home
anything by Regina Spektor or Feist or The Shins. or Bob Dylan!
-Muting out someone else’s music
The Killers - "All These Things That I've Done"
-Just getting out of bed
Grand Funk Railroad - "Some Kind of Wonderful"
39. Have you ever met a famous musician?
Only in my mind.
40. Name a song that's been stuck in your head.
Tina Turner - "Private Dancer".
41. What artist/band would you like to see a new album from?
Regina Spektor
42. Your favourite local band?
Well, they're broken up now, but The Tea Party.
43. Have you ever gone through any phases of listening to music you normally wouldn’t listen to?
No.
44. Do you enjoy indie music?
I enjoy good indie music, yes.
45. Favourite fictional band?
Haha. I love this question: Jem and the Holograms. I used to have a Jem doll, and she was bigger than all my other Barbies, so she didn't fit properly into my Barbie case, but she was fierce as hell. (OMG!)
46. Funniest song you can think of is…?
Rufus Wainwright - "Instant Pleasure"
47. Favourite comedy band/artist?
I don't really have one. I doubt he counts, but I do love Demetri Martin. He plays the guitar & harmonica and has Beatle hair, after all.
48. What song describes your life right now?
Better than Ezra - "Closer"
49. Your favourite female singer?
Tori Amos
50. What is the last CD you purchased?
Coldplay - Viva la Vida
I'll be 11 weeks Monday, and I am either very bloated or showing. Strange.