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Just to keep everything on the up and up.
I saw the shins at the Warfield- one night on the floor and one way in the back seat section. Suffice to say, the floor was much better, although I've ran into some debate about that from my company. The first night they weren't as comfortable and they were playing straight through "Wincing the Night Away" but then switched to playing straight through "Chutes to Narrow" which only lasted about four songs- then changed it up. Played every favorite of mine- including a great Pink Floyd Cover of "Breath." The second night was alright, I hate sitting at concerts, I don't feel like I'm at one I feel like I'm watching a concert video instead. Anyway- the second night was alright- they were a lot more talkative and personable. They were great live- the singer if phenomenal!!! but the only draw back is that they don't really change anything up- it's almost exactly the same as the albums- however! they do do a really nice rendition of "Caring is Creepy" with accoustic guitar and harmonica (then slowly add really low key drums and bass)- wow, that's a really good rendition. When they go into the chorus, you expect them to crescendo into chorus volume because the song just naturally builds up to it, but they stay relatively quiet and at a slower pace than the original. Their openers (Viva Voce) was good. I would never buy their cd's because I could tell I would be bored listening to them, but the girl could whail and was sooo interesting to watch. She had a Yo La Tengo quality to her guitar solos (Electro-Pura wise). Just really awesome solos, and personally, I couldn't get tired of it- when she played the loooong ass solo on "Breath" I was mesmorized.
So that was that.
I've been going to the Berekely Poetry Slams- alright two. But I've been enjoying it immensly, and it makes me even more mad that I didn't get into UC Berkeley. But I'm sure I'll be fine at Davis..i keep having to remind myself of the positives of Davis. Bike town, friendly people, good food, good music, good weather, bike town, friendly people, good food, good music, good weather, bike town...etc.
Oh I'm going to UC Davis. gooooo Aggies
Currentl top albums:
Lauryn Hill (Miseducation of Lauryn hill)
John Legend (Once Again)
Seu Jorge (Life Aquatic soundtrack)
Rachel Yamagata (Happenstance. it took me a while but I finally started to get into it)
Ray Lamontagne (Trouble ---- same with this album)
Imogen Heap (Speak For Yourself)
Shins (allll)
Sufjan Stevens (Avalanche)
I can't really narrow down albums anymore because I mostly listen to mixes. And if not mixes then the jazz station b/c my car can't play burned cd's.
I'm going to see Feist on June 26th and I'm pretty damn excited b/c it's at the Fillmore. Can anyone say front row holler?
I work at Max's in Redwood city. I've been bitching to everyone about my issues with that place- I'm finally growing up and will either become a bitter and cynical working citizen or completely suppress any type of anger or antics because no one wants to hear uninvited bitching, and even if it is invited it's not welcomed after the first 20 minutes of ranting. god that was a horrible sentence. I don't care to clean it up. So anyway- It got better when I started gaining more friends than number of vindictive servers. Also I just recieved my paycheck and was reminded of why I have a job.
I had my final senior prom. It was fun with a few minor incidents (cue Badly Drawn Boy) but other than that everyone looked beautiful and the night was warm.
I just figured out the tab to "Changes" by Seu Jorge- Holler at me.
<3 M
I saw the shins at the Warfield- one night on the floor and one way in the back seat section. Suffice to say, the floor was much better, although I've ran into some debate about that from my company. The first night they weren't as comfortable and they were playing straight through "Wincing the Night Away" but then switched to playing straight through "Chutes to Narrow" which only lasted about four songs- then changed it up. Played every favorite of mine- including a great Pink Floyd Cover of "Breath." The second night was alright, I hate sitting at concerts, I don't feel like I'm at one I feel like I'm watching a concert video instead. Anyway- the second night was alright- they were a lot more talkative and personable. They were great live- the singer if phenomenal!!! but the only draw back is that they don't really change anything up- it's almost exactly the same as the albums- however! they do do a really nice rendition of "Caring is Creepy" with accoustic guitar and harmonica (then slowly add really low key drums and bass)- wow, that's a really good rendition. When they go into the chorus, you expect them to crescendo into chorus volume because the song just naturally builds up to it, but they stay relatively quiet and at a slower pace than the original. Their openers (Viva Voce) was good. I would never buy their cd's because I could tell I would be bored listening to them, but the girl could whail and was sooo interesting to watch. She had a Yo La Tengo quality to her guitar solos (Electro-Pura wise). Just really awesome solos, and personally, I couldn't get tired of it- when she played the loooong ass solo on "Breath" I was mesmorized.
So that was that.
I've been going to the Berekely Poetry Slams- alright two. But I've been enjoying it immensly, and it makes me even more mad that I didn't get into UC Berkeley. But I'm sure I'll be fine at Davis..i keep having to remind myself of the positives of Davis. Bike town, friendly people, good food, good music, good weather, bike town, friendly people, good food, good music, good weather, bike town...etc.
Oh I'm going to UC Davis. gooooo Aggies
Currentl top albums:
Lauryn Hill (Miseducation of Lauryn hill)
John Legend (Once Again)
Seu Jorge (Life Aquatic soundtrack)
Rachel Yamagata (Happenstance. it took me a while but I finally started to get into it)
Ray Lamontagne (Trouble ---- same with this album)
Imogen Heap (Speak For Yourself)
Shins (allll)
Sufjan Stevens (Avalanche)
I can't really narrow down albums anymore because I mostly listen to mixes. And if not mixes then the jazz station b/c my car can't play burned cd's.
I'm going to see Feist on June 26th and I'm pretty damn excited b/c it's at the Fillmore. Can anyone say front row holler?
I work at Max's in Redwood city. I've been bitching to everyone about my issues with that place- I'm finally growing up and will either become a bitter and cynical working citizen or completely suppress any type of anger or antics because no one wants to hear uninvited bitching, and even if it is invited it's not welcomed after the first 20 minutes of ranting. god that was a horrible sentence. I don't care to clean it up. So anyway- It got better when I started gaining more friends than number of vindictive servers. Also I just recieved my paycheck and was reminded of why I have a job.
I had my final senior prom. It was fun with a few minor incidents (cue Badly Drawn Boy) but other than that everyone looked beautiful and the night was warm.
I just figured out the tab to "Changes" by Seu Jorge- Holler at me.
<3 M