One of the reasons for my long departure was because I moved to a new apartment. It's essentially the same apartment only mirrored...and an upstairs apartment. As I have written about before, I lived downstairs above and elephant footed, party animal of a neighbor. Since day one of moving in he drove me nuts. I also had a pretty rough time in the past year and a half with a work/friendship situation in that apartment. Old ghosts like to stick to memories and places. I didn't move though because the apartment was really nice for the price. So you can imagine how excited I was when my landlord told me there was an upper unit available. The move wasn't too bad. Well, it was and it wasn't. It was a short distance (across the parking lot), but it was a pretty short notice type of move. I pretty much moved everything myself in the span of 5 days, excluding a handful of heavy furniture items that my fantastic boss helped me with. This saved me a lot of money, but it wasn't fun, which is par for the course when it comes to moving. The new place is actually, I feel, a bit more classy feeling. I had carpeting before, so nice looking hardwood flooring is an upgrade. I am super happy, sleeping more soundly and have less angry stress.
Avett Brothers - Tear Down The House
My family and I used to go camping seasonally when I was in my teens. It is one of my best childhood memories. I made friends with one of the owners kids, which meant I got all sorts of privileges others didn't. I also made friends with a girl who I would call my first true crush, Melody. She was a seasonal camper too. She had really nice eyes, a gorgeous smile, and long flowing light brown hair. I used to ride my bike around the campground a lot. I actually had a sort of track around the campground with all sorts of tree roots sticking out of the ground and my friends and I would use them as ramps. This was also a convenient way to to troll for the ladies. I might have thought I was a stunt BMX rider, and I might have thought I could impress all the girls with my sweet jumps. You know what though? It worked, on multiple occasions. That is how I met Melody. We never did become an item, let alone share a kiss. Her parents were ultra religious, like, can't watch "101 Dalmatians because Cruella Deville sounds like cruel devil" type of religious. I didn't care though, I was super into her anyway and I did everything I could to show her how cool I was. Over the years I tried to look her up on facebook, but could not find her. Maybe it's better that way. She's a good memory that still makes me smile to this day. Perhaps I should break out my bike this summer and find some sweet jumps and maybe meet some sweet girl. I didn't write much about this band, but do yourself a favor and click here for a fantastic cover of "This Land Is Your Land"
Chicano Batman - She Live On My Block
The last few days I have been stumbling into youtube music holes, hence why I am making a blog post. Most of it has been a lot of 60's and 70's soul/funk/R&B. I have also coincidentally been re-watching the TV show Community. When this song popped up as a suggestion it was in instant click. Donald Glover A.K.A Childish Gambino is a talent goldmine. Seriously, the dude is a legit hip-hop artist, and amazing actor, and an excellent writer. Everything I have seen or heard him in has been top notch. I have yet to see the show FX he created and acts in called Atlanta, but I have yet to really hear anything but praise for the show. In this video we see him once again show another side of himself, a great singer. This song is really really well done. The keyboardist is pulling out straight fire in this video. Fun fact: She was on the show P. Diddy's Making The Band Part 4. The original of this song is definitely worth checking out if you are craving that late 90's R&B vibe. This is one of those songs you put on a mixtape for a woman you like. Seriously! Guys are you listening? Put this on a mix and I can guarantee swwoning will occur.
Childish Gambino - So Into You (Tamia Cover for Like A Version)
I went to the chiropractor for the first time the other day. I do a lot of heavy lifting at work...like all the time, and recently moving to an upstairs apartment didn't help a lot either. I found out that my right leg is 7mm shorter than my left leg. I have a little pad in my right shoe now that raises my leg up. Things like this remind me I am getting older, and thoughts like that make me shake my head and sigh heavily. I need some comedy relief
Who's Line Is It Anyway? - Songs Of The Chiropractor
What would happen if Mazzy Star had formed in the 60's instead of the 90's?
Little Peppy And The Bare Existence - Since You've Gone Away
Last but not least I want to make a podcast suggestion. The show is called Twisting The Wind With Johnny Pemberton. Johnny Pemberton is a stand-up comedian, who knows how to combine comedy and really interesting topics into one hour long podcast. The shows follow a theme for the most part. Shows range from talking to a blues legend about the hay day of blues , to biologists, to peak oil critics and to funny discussions about the effects of ulcerative colitis. Each show starts with a semi-prank phone call. However, these aren't your typical "Is your refrigerator running?" kind of prank calls. The calls are humorous yet pine for a deeper connection with the person on the other end. It's almost like a prank call to break up the monotony of the everyday work routine. Not only do you get all this but this man has GREAT taste in music. In fact here is the first episode where he talks with record collector/renowned Dublab DJ Danny Holloway. There are some awesome songs in this podcast folks don't pass this one up.
Well that about wraps up this one, folks! Join me next time for more point and click musical adventures!
