Posts tagged: music
My very good friend CS Barr just finally made this album available for purchase online. It’s raw, but it’s fantastic. Chris is a true genius. He writes and plays everything himself. Look for more from him in the days/weeks/months ahead.
The album is called FIRE. (If you follow this blog you might recognize the cover photo.) ;) The first 4 tracks are my favorite, but they’re all good.
Support great artists! GO BUY THIS ALBUM.
This album, and frankly this band in general, simply do not get enough credit. It could be the way they completely defy any genre-definition whatsoever. It’s rock, punk, hip-hop, funk, rap, pop, even a little ska, all rolled into a crazy mashup of goodness.
After seeing them open for Jay-Z the other night in Seattle I gained a renewed appreciation for their eclecticness.
Is it super-corny/cheesy?
Yes.
Does it remind me of some wacky/clever Prius or Coke commerciall?
Absolutely. [CORRECTION: It IS in fact a Coke commercial, sorta. There are multiple versions. Read about it here.]
Can you watch it all the way through and NOT end up with a huge smile on your face?
I dare you.
It’s just good old-fashioned fun here, kids. Enjoy.
TV On The Radio - Family Tree
I’ve had this song stuck in my head for days. Not that I’m complaining. :)
I really don’t care what the cool kids say. I like Dave Matthews Band. A great group of musicians. I’m looking forward to see what they do with this new album.
Get this song for free here.
Speaking of the cool kids… I wonder what it is that drives so many people immediately right-off music that is considered “too Top 40”… It’s like there’s this knee-jerk reaction that people have because they think that if something is popular or widely known it must not be “cool.”
My take on music is as follows: If I like it, I like it. That’s it. I honestly don’t care if it’s some obscure cool-oozing punk band that no has ever heard of, a sappy country tune, a banging hip-hop joint, an operatic masterpiece, or a shiny hooky pop single. If it strikes a cord with me on some level (musically, lyrically, emotionally, whatever) then I’m not ashamed to admit that I like it, and play it loud.
Stars & Stripes - The White Stripes Reimagined.
Another rock/rap mashup. This one features a whole slew of vocal talent (Jay-Z, Nas, Mos Def, Outkast, Kanye, Common, etc.) I gave it a quick listen and it’s not nearly as good as Jaydiohead, and probably not as good as The Grey Album, but it’s decent. Fun to see these kinds of projects emerging either way.
