More Music Friday

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Lately I’ve been posting quite a bit of music through Blim.fm, a site that works with Twitter to post songs and videos found online to your Twitter followers. I love it, because when I hear a song I love on the radio or wherever, it takes me a bit to commit to buying it via iTunes. I’m fickle with my music, and I can hear a song that I love the first time around, just to find out that I loathe it after two or three listens.

But since some of you stubbornly refuse to tweet (Mikayla! Trent! Unamed reader!), I figured I’d post a video or track every now and then to lure you in to my indie music web. Or maybe just so you can take a break from listening to Thriller on repeat (ahem, Mikayla, cough, cough).

First up! This band is Beirut and the song is called Nantes. I can’t really describe the music style, so I’ll let Wikipedia do it for me:

Beirut is an American band. It began as the solo musical project of 23-year-old Santa Fe, New Mexico native Zachary Francis Condon, and later evolved into a band led by Condon. Their first performances were in May 2006, to support the release of their debut album, Gulag Orkestar. The music combines elements of Eastern European and folk with Western pop music.

Now if that doesn’t lure you in, take a listen.

Beirut vid via Girls Gone Child.

[Guess what?! You can find my playlist anytime you like! Just click the link in the right sidebar that says Crazybananas Tunage. You know you want to…]

Do the iPod Shuffle

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Ever since Facebook told me it owned everything I’ve ever posted there forever (then said they didn’t, then asked me to help them write some User Bill of Rights, and made me rethink cancelling my account a zillion times), I’ve tried to remain an oberver of the site, rather then an avid user. Sure, I still snoop on old classmates and leave messages about the word “bonk” on my friends’ walls, but, in general, I don’t post too much on my profile anymore. I took off almost all of my pictures, and untagged about a gazillion shots of myself drinking and acting like a total ‘tard. I deleted all of my Notes, which included the evil 25 Things meme, where you tell the whole world 25 things they didn’t know about you. Seriously, what could you guys not know about me?! I’ve been spewing my sordid history and dorky tendancies to the Internet long before Facebook came along. I felt like deleting that stuff was more of a favor to YOU than anyone else.

This weekend, my lovely, angel-like mother-in-law came to town to watch Lulu so Trent and I could attend a party with beer. And, lordy, there was beer. Followed by a rendevous that included bourbon. When I saw my husband dance on a table, we all decided it was time to head home, where my glorious mother-in-law was measuring my windows for curtains and cleaning my kitchen. Have I mentioned that she is fantastic?

The next day, the Queen of All Things Wonderful and Fantastic asked Trent and I if she could take Lulu home with her for a few days. While she continued to give us reasons why we should trust her with our only child, Trent and I exchanged a mindful glance that said “OHMYGOD! WE’RE FREE!” Then we shoved them out the door and commensed Operation Mexican Food and R-rated Movies.

Only later did I find that Her Gloriousness had left me her brand new iPod Touch, with a note saying she no longer wanted it and hoped I could use it somehow…..

Considering my iPod is so old that it no longer works on the current versions of iTunes, and this is yet another step closer to my coveted iPhone, I snatched that iPod up and haven’t put it down since. I spent the last two days converting all my old files in to newer formats, playable on this fancy new machine, and downloading every iPhone App I could get my hands on. The Facebook App has given me unparrelled stalking access, and in my mindless perusing, I found the newest craze, the current “Meme of the Moment,” the iPod shuffle.

The deal is, you’re supposed to put your iPod on shuffle, then hit the forward button for each question and see what comes up. I swear to Oprah, I didn’t make this list up. Some of them turned out pretty cool, but some of them are a bit embarrassing (yes, I have Guns N’ Roses on my iPod, OK!). I guess that’s proof that it’s real, because if it wasn’t, I’d come up with a better answer for what would best describe my personality, other than “Stupid Girl”.

*playlist is at the end of this post, if you want to hear any of these lyrical gems*

IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OK” YOU SAY?
Straight Lines – Silverchair

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Stupid Girl – Garbage

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL
Shirts and Gloves – Dashboard Confessional

WHAT IS YOUR LIFES PURPOSE?
Bubble Toes – Jack Johnson

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Latika’s Theme – A.R. Rahman

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Don’t Stop – Innerparty System

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Universe – Alien Ant Farm

WHAT IS 2+2?
Lump Sum – Bon Iver

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
The Luckiest – Ben Folds

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
That’s What You Get – Paramore

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Gone for Good – The Shins

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Bonita Applebum – A Tribe Called Quest

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Let’s Dance to Joy Division – The Wombats

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Falling – Ben Kweller

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Airport Song – Guster

WHAT WILL PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
F*ck You Very Much – Lily Allen

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Wild Boys – Duran Duran

WHATS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Weird Fishes/Arpeggi – Radiohead

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Campfire Kansas – The Get Up Kids

WHATS THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Eyes on Fire – Blue Foundation

HOW WILL YOU DIE?
41 – Dave Matthews Band

WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Yes – Coldplay

WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
November Rain – Guns N’ Roses

DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Delirium Trigger – Coheed and Cambria

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Cold December – Matt Costa

WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Sigur Ros – Untitled No. 4

WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY RIGHT NOW?
Business Time – Flight of the Conchords


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Roadtripping

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In a few short days I will be packing up the kid and the dog and the bearded husband to head to my hometown for the holidays. I have been promised by one red bearded man that this is the last year we will travel over Christmas, so I’m making the most of it. If you need to find me, I’d check any of the bars in Manhattan, Kansas between Moro Street and Blumont Street. Yes, Aggieville, where 21-year-olds drink their sorrows away and I can attempt to breakdance with the thrilling possibility that the guy who sat next to me in my freshman earth science class will see me. And probably post pictures on Facebook. Yipee.

If you can’t find me there, try looking at Vista. I’m known to frequent that establishment as well.

I’ve been looking for some new music to take with me on the drive (though, if it was up to me I’d listen to Paramore the entire time…too bad Trent’s not in to girlie emo-rock) and have found some great stuff. First up, my favorite mix tape maker, Bobby of Kitsune Noir. He’s put up quite a few mixes since the last time I downloaded, but my current favorite is one called Sweedish Fish. You can download it here. Bobby always posts the most amazing art pieces, design, architecture, entertainment tidbits (he recommends this amazing movie here, I can’t wait to see it, incredible), and Kitsune Noir is a site you should definitely check out.

Friends, if I get my crap together before the holidays, you may get Sweedish Fish on CD….but I wouldn’t count on it. I’m not to good at getting my crap together these days.

Here are a few of the songs included on the Sweedish Fish mix tape, just a sample to encourage you to go over to Kitsune Noir and download it for yourself.


And as it is the holiday season, once more my good buddy Bob Boilen over at NPR’s All Songs Considered has completed their show’s listing of the Top 100 Albums of 2008. The bands were chosen by the show’s listeners, and going through the top 25 picks I realized I must be their main demographic. Quite a few of the bands have been featured on my previous playlists (Fleet Foxes, Vampire Weekend, Coldplay, Kings of Leon, Sigur Ros, Death Cab, TV on the Radio), but I’m very happy to share them with you again. Because they are totally awesome.


One of the songs on this playlist is also my featured song of the week. It’s called “Manhattan” by the Kings of Leon, and you can bet I’m currently sitting at my desk, rocking out way too loud, and daydreaming of summer beers with friends and eating the best beans and rice I’ve ever had.

Happy holidays!

Searching

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As semi-promised, here is a new playlist for everyone. This one is a bit brighter, less dark and sad and depressing. Most of the songs have been in constant rotation on my summer playlist, and a few even make me get up and dance around my very crowded office. And we all know how much engineers love it when the dumb blond in marketing is bopping around the office. This playlist has a much lower level of antidepressants, and a higher dose of acceptance and joy. I know most of you don’t even listen to these playlists, but I hope you do hit play on this one. Because I want you all to know what good music can do for the soul.

I’m headed out for a few weeks vacation. Hit play while I’m gone. You won’t regret it.

(Yes, the Jonas Brothers and Rhianna make appearances…because sometimes a little cheesy pop music can make all the difference.)


Update: It looks like Playlist.com is having some issues. Check back later and hopefully everything will be up and running again.

Prozac Music

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I sat down today to make a playlist for you guys to show a bit of what I’ve been listening to this summer…and after I was done I wondered if I should possibly be upping my meds. Because, holy cow, I must be depressed or something!

Or maybe just extremely chilled out. Yup, that’s it.

So below is a list of songs that have been bopping around in my head this summer. Yes, I know some of them are old. And played out. Which is probably why I can’t get them out of my head. And I swear to you, I’m not depressed, but for some reason many of these tunes have a bit of sadness (or in some cases, anger) in them. Maybe I’ll make a happy list next week to prove to everyone that I really am made of rainbows and puppies! Until then, have a BBQ, turn up the speakers, and enjoy!


Some highlights: If you don’t have time to listen to the entire list, at least listen to Stand Up by the Flobots, an incredible band from Denver, and Buildings & Mountains by the Republic Tigers, a local Kansas City band.

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