tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191579.post3451984158172535974..comments2023-08-16T05:36:02.314-05:00Comments on a revolution without dancing: too many sad words make for sad, sad songscrackers and cheesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15903450123621135348noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191579.post-32452954215474474992008-04-25T16:15:00.000-05:002008-04-25T16:15:00.000-05:00Sicko? I don't know. But, I mean, it's a protest s...Sicko? I don't know. But, I mean, it's a <I>protest</I> song. The "la dee da" bit is quite clearly dripping with outraged irony.<BR/><BR/>It really is catchy, though, I'll give it that.<BR/><BR/>P.S. I took my own advice yesterday and rocked out to Journey extensively.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01679732369824962701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191579.post-13766926704164744432008-04-24T21:51:00.000-05:002008-04-24T21:51:00.000-05:00Ben - Am I some sort of sicko? Someone callous to...Ben - Am I some sort of sicko? Someone callous to the devastation and sometimes senselessness of war? I sure hope not. I just love a song that I can sing, "La de da de da de-dadedade-da" to, and it cheers me up. Is that so wrong?<BR/><BR/>I'll take my doses of cheer wherever I can get them.crackers and cheesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903450123621135348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191579.post-27092736190624771462008-04-24T15:46:00.000-05:002008-04-24T15:46:00.000-05:00"16 Military Wives" cheers you up?Wow....Wow."16 Military Wives" cheers you up?<BR/><BR/>Wow.<BR/><BR/>...<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Wow.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01679732369824962701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191579.post-45628767193193273232008-04-23T15:08:00.000-05:002008-04-23T15:08:00.000-05:00Ben and Martha - I should have qualified my statem...Ben and Martha - I should have qualified my statement. Many of the Decemberists' songs are depressing, but many of them absolutely lift my spirits, including July, July, 16 Military Wives, The Sporting Life, the Soldiering Life, Sons and Daughters, and even O Valencia. Yes, those songs are about death, war, rejection, dismemberment, humiliation, etc, but their tunes are so darn catchy and singable and dancable, and some of them really do have hopeful messages embedded in them. I'll definitely check out Andrew Bird and the Avett Brothers.<BR/><BR/>Yesterday morning, I listened to Jack Johnson (thanks Anton) and The White Stripes, and that was before Martha even mentioned the White Stripes, but I certainly have fond memories of us driving around Dallas enjoying Iggy Thump together :)<BR/><BR/>Kyle - I absolutely love that Spiritualized song you put on a Music Monday Mix once! It's definitely the song I listen to when I want to feel at peace and at one with God and the universe. I'll have to check out more of their stuff.<BR/><BR/>Nate - Hmm, never heard of Edwin, but sounds quirky and fun! I also need to check out Silver Sun and Colour Revolt. Thanks for stopping by! These other bloggers who have left comments are pretty cool also, and probably better bloggers than me, so check them out too!<BR/><BR/>Britt - You should definitely check out the bands we've mentioned at ACL, and consider coming :) But I understand the hesitation. I absolutely love Keane, but their music kinda depresses me, though sometimes in a good therapeutic way. I'll check out Seu Jorge and Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for all the suggestions! I really have enjoyed checking my email and finding new music suggestions from each of you guys :) Yay for happy music and great friends!crackers and cheesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903450123621135348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191579.post-25475272404208747842008-04-22T23:51:00.000-05:002008-04-22T23:51:00.000-05:00Hanson ("Mmmbop"). ; )Hanson ("Mmmbop"). <BR/><BR/><BR/>; )The Pensive Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543382066991071178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191579.post-86480772435680773482008-04-22T15:30:00.000-05:002008-04-22T15:30:00.000-05:00everyone's given great advice here... and i'm with...everyone's given great advice here... and i'm with ben on the decemberists... THAT'S what you picked to cheer you up?? hahah... love those guys, but definitely not a cheerful bunch.<BR/><BR/>jack johnson is one i would have said if anton hadn't beaten me to it. <BR/><BR/>i would say... the avett brothers, the white stripes... maybe ingrid michaelson (have you heard her? greatness), regina spektor... any of those :)<BR/><BR/>and stear clear of snow patrol or the fray right now... they might SOUND more cheerful, but their lyrics are like a romantic comedy in song form... at least for me.Martha Elaine Beldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384371364553515474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191579.post-26124875637523274282008-04-22T15:18:00.000-05:002008-04-22T15:18:00.000-05:00Whew, I can't believe ACL passes are $170! Maybe ...Whew, I can't believe ACL passes are $170! Maybe I don't know about a lesser-priced pass or something, though. Also, I hadn't heard of many bands in the lineup. The only one I really want to see was Iron & Wine. I'm not saying I won't go, but I'l probably have to think about it more. I also am a little iffy about committing before I know what's going on with school, but I don't know if that would be too late to get a pass...<BR/><BR/>A few peppier artists: Seu Jorge (a Brazilian, plays minor singing part in Life Aquatica), some Keane (I'm thinking "Crystal Ball"), the Postal Service, Rascal Flatts (do you like them at all?), and Israel Kamakawiwo'ole ("Over the Rainbow") are some that come to mind.The Pensive Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543382066991071178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191579.post-53358370854345840812008-04-22T11:56:00.000-05:002008-04-22T11:56:00.000-05:00Ben Folds is a great choice...my wife and I met at...Ben Folds is a great choice...my wife and I met at a show in KC. There is an old song called "alive" from the mid 90's by a Canadian band named 'Edwin' I always listen to when I need to remind myself that Everything is ok.<BR/><BR/>ACL...the line up is a little weird, but glad to see Silver Sun, Vampire Weekend, Beck, Band of Horses, Colour Revolt, and a bunch others. I'd go if it weren't so far away and someone volunteered to babysit our four kids. <BR/><BR/>I like your blog! Stumbled across through StrangeCulture.natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03212790581679016617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191579.post-12722628398519461082008-04-22T10:17:00.000-05:002008-04-22T10:17:00.000-05:00Spiritualized.Good starting point would be Ladies ...Spiritualized.<BR/><BR/>Good starting point would be <I>Ladies and Gentlemen We're Floating In Space</I>. Although that is actually a little sad. His past two masterworks might be a little on the peppier side: <I>Let It Come Down</I> or <I>Amazing Grace</I>. They're both fantastique.<BR/><BR/>They're great for what you need AND they're playing ACL this year. I'm getting tickets just to see them, everyone else on the list is just gonna be filler.kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12095829327306424296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191579.post-4897516207370838322008-04-22T01:53:00.000-05:002008-04-22T01:53:00.000-05:00Yeah, you gotta pep up the tunes when you're feeli...Yeah, you gotta pep up the tunes when you're feeling down. 75% of my music is depressing and sometimes I just have to turn off the ipod and jam to top 40. But that usually depresses me even more when I start listening to the words.<BR/><BR/>I reccomend Jack Johnson as a healthy in-between, Muse's album Black Holes and Revelations and Switchfoot.Anton Seimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03241903691845785010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29191579.post-36149570231169218162008-04-22T00:57:00.000-05:002008-04-22T00:57:00.000-05:00The Decemberists to cheer yourself up? Don't get m...The Decemberists to cheer yourself up? Don't get me wrong, they're among my absolute favorite bands, but their songs do have a tendency to be about rape, murder and revenge (often on the high seas).<BR/><BR/>Poking through my iPod, I realize that most of my music is in fact depressing and no help to you. Maybe Andrew Bird? He's more weird than sad, and I think a lot of his songs have more humor to them than a lot of what I listen to. Really interesting musical style too.<BR/><BR/>Of course, if I really need a pick-me-up, I can always rock out to Journey's greatest hits, so I'm covered.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01679732369824962701noreply@blogger.com