Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Funky
Oh yeah, and this is my new favorite soul band, from right here in Austin, Texas. T Bird and the Breaks. Check them out if you get a chance! We saw them yesterday at the Dog and Duck Pub, and they were extra funky. Made me wish I could travel around with my own horn section and back up singers.
It's Spring and I'm feeling the pull....
You know what I'm talking about, the SXSW pull. I've got that itch to see all the amazing music that has hit our town this week! I know I've got two young kids, but I'm too tough to let a little thing like that stop me. No sirree, the kids won't cramp my style. Okay, maybe just a bit, but that's okay. I'll cut them some slack cause they're cute.
I love SXSW. Even if I don't have a wristband, even if I don't get to jump into the thick of things with with ultra-hip folks. That's okay. Maybe I'm just a sucker for all things music, but I love the fact that this week, I get to hear all kinds of live bands playing on the radio. I love that just about everywhere you care to go, there is some sort of live music playing. And while most of it may be run of the mill pop/rock stuff that I'll listen to, enjoy, and forget, there's always the chance that I'll see a really cool show that will stick with me for a long time. Like seeing the Sadies last year, or hearing Spoon and Echo and the Bunnymen on the same bill the year before.... or even the all- Sweden showcase from a few years back.
And though I generally detest having too much technology in my life, I'm very happy that several people went to all the trouble to gather information on all the free day parties into one place. I've found a couple websites that have done all the work for me that I've had to do myself in the past. That makes my life just a wee bit easier, which makes me smile.
So, get out there and hear some music!!
I love SXSW. Even if I don't have a wristband, even if I don't get to jump into the thick of things with with ultra-hip folks. That's okay. Maybe I'm just a sucker for all things music, but I love the fact that this week, I get to hear all kinds of live bands playing on the radio. I love that just about everywhere you care to go, there is some sort of live music playing. And while most of it may be run of the mill pop/rock stuff that I'll listen to, enjoy, and forget, there's always the chance that I'll see a really cool show that will stick with me for a long time. Like seeing the Sadies last year, or hearing Spoon and Echo and the Bunnymen on the same bill the year before.... or even the all- Sweden showcase from a few years back.
And though I generally detest having too much technology in my life, I'm very happy that several people went to all the trouble to gather information on all the free day parties into one place. I've found a couple websites that have done all the work for me that I've had to do myself in the past. That makes my life just a wee bit easier, which makes me smile.
So, get out there and hear some music!!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
He's eclectic
Just more proof that my son may in fact be smarter than I am:
Yesterday we were listening to KUT, as we are most mornings. John Aielli was playing some 12th century gregorian chant by a composer named Perotin. Lots of high, tight harmonies, but with rhythms that are totally different than modern music. Daniel walks into the room, pauses and listens for a minute and then says "Is this Fleet Foxes?" So, I reply, "No, sweetie, this is really old church music" Then, as that piece ends, Aeli comes on the air and says "And here's a piece that really makes me think of Perotin" And proceeds to play a song by the Fleet Foxes. This could mean one of three things: Either I'm dumb for not making this particular musical connection, John Aielli has the musical astuteness of a small child, or Daniel has been endowed with a great ear for music. So, I've got a kid who hasn't yet grasped the concept of zipping his pants, yet can make musical connections between 12th century sacred music and modern pop.
Children are strange little creatures, aren't they?
Yesterday we were listening to KUT, as we are most mornings. John Aielli was playing some 12th century gregorian chant by a composer named Perotin. Lots of high, tight harmonies, but with rhythms that are totally different than modern music. Daniel walks into the room, pauses and listens for a minute and then says "Is this Fleet Foxes?" So, I reply, "No, sweetie, this is really old church music" Then, as that piece ends, Aeli comes on the air and says "And here's a piece that really makes me think of Perotin" And proceeds to play a song by the Fleet Foxes. This could mean one of three things: Either I'm dumb for not making this particular musical connection, John Aielli has the musical astuteness of a small child, or Daniel has been endowed with a great ear for music. So, I've got a kid who hasn't yet grasped the concept of zipping his pants, yet can make musical connections between 12th century sacred music and modern pop.
Children are strange little creatures, aren't they?
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