I've had the lyrics for "How to save a life" by The Fray stuck in my head all afternoon. (The verses, not the chorus.) NOT helping with the whole "perky, motivated" thing I'm going for today.

I spent all that time catching up on LJ because I wanted to actually do a proper update, but I'm really really REALLY grumpy today so you probably don't want to hear anything I'd have to say. :-p ( Read more... )

You guys remember this song/video by XTC?

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[ LinkI was listening to it tonight after it randomly popped into my head and really thought about what the song is saying. I've always loved the harsh bluntness of the song (especially that part near the end that should be turned up to eleven), nothing to do with my religious beliefs, but the emotion, but ( Read more... )

Electronic Istanbul (Not Constantinople) - They Might Be Giants - Official Video. Yeah, I'll stick with "different ( Read more... )

When did Dimmu Borgir start making music that I like?

Dammit, I'm still probably not asking this in the right place. Just asked on FB (sorry, LJ, I just happened to be there at the time), but I'm not sure I have any fans of that genre over there. Not sure that I have more than one here.

Ok, I admit this gave me a serious happy yesterday. So I showed it to K, and it gave him a happy, too. I know some of you will think I'm nuts, but... I just had to admire that kind of dedication and creativity. Especially for #2.

Here, just so you don't have to track them down in order:

1. A Hug From Taylor Swift - Challenge #1
2. Challenge #1 ( Read more... )

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Brought to you by me waiting until the night before to do the music and sound effects for K's fire and sword-fighting half serious half comedy show. (I have everything from "O Fortuna" from "Carmina Burana" to Pink Floyd to They Might Be Giants.)

Oh. The above is definitely NSFW. Possibly NSFBrain.

Anthrax with Testament and Death Angel??!! Oh, so, so tempting ( Read more... )

I just had to share this.

The "Safety Dance" is already on my "Happy" playlist. I think I'm going to have to give it five stars now because I don't think I'm ever going to be able to hear it again without cracking up.