February 2012
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First Week
It’s been a strange one.
Tried out a few more classes than I’m used to. I was lucky enough to get a good handful that interested me.
History - Prehistoric to 1500s
Humanities - PreHist to 1500s
English - Forgot the name… your standard entry-level essay/composition class
Intro to Philosophy
Survey of Math [for non-science/math majors]
Intro to Forestry
Dropped Philosophy...
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Anonymous asked: what are some good songs to study to?
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The Avalanches - Since I Left You
Since I Left You, the first release by Australian electronic group The Avalanches, is a rare gem. There’s a certain flow and cohesiveness to this record that I don’t hear often; it’s this love and this energy that really infects me when I listen.
Clocking in at an hour, there’s definitely a lot to take in. Though the length is a bit daunting for a typical album,...
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Spending my Last Weekend
Trying to learn an entire El Ten Eleven song…
It’s harder than it seems. So many layers -__-
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Anonymous asked: Do you have a Valentine this year/ do you believe in Valentines?
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Album of the Week: Isla by Portico Quartet
This week’s album is Isla, the sophomore LP by Portico Quartet. Released in 2009, Portico Quartet was made of Jack Wyllie (soprano/tenor sax), Duncan Bellamy (drums), Milo Fitzpatrick (bass), and Nick Mulvey (Hang). Portico fuses the extended, vamped phrases of post rock with the complex structure and harmony of jazz. Like more traditional jazz groups, the quartet features extensive...
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Since My Tumblr Needs Spiced Up...
I now have a ‘thing’… No, no more whiny ‘poor-me’ posts.
I’ll do a weekly album recommendation/discussion. I’m getting into a lot of new and interesting sounds, and I think it’d be cool to share that with you all. Maybe it’ll reach someone and they’ll be exposed to something new… who knows? Plus, it’s always fun and cool to...
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Hey kids, don't worry about content, sound... →
all of my nerd rage. this guy is a moron.
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I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I...
– Douglas Adams
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i'm a cocktease.
Day 01 - a song that makes you happy Day 02 - a song that makes you sad Day 03 - a song that makes you fall asleep Day 04 - a song that reminds you of someone Day 05 - the most played song on your itunes Day 06 - a song that you want to play at your wedding Day 07 - a song that reminds you of a certain event Day 08 - a song that you know all the words to Day 09 - a song that you can dance...
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So, I'm a bit of a masochist?
I’m taking five (of six/seven [waitlist]) classes with challenging professors. But they’re good professors, apparently. And yeah, I’m pretty stoked.
I’m not going to have a life outside of school this semester. But it’s not like I had one anyways
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not the least bit tired.
and i feel like writing a tune.
but all of my gear is in the garage.
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Anonymous asked: I always thought it was a way of saying you're a fancy, erotic person.
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Anonymous asked: What does your url mean?
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Sad Realization...
Writing good music consistently is really hard.
I guess they’re not all winners.
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