tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17074203163323045132024-02-20T19:51:46.874-07:00ChocchiphoperaThis is a blog about music.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083232365685928628noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-65166663701919681142010-07-03T22:13:00.006-06:002010-07-03T22:23:01.406-06:00Childish GambinoPoor blog, I still love you, you neglected piece of crap.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.childishgambino.com/">Childish Gambino</a>, aka Donald Glover, released his album <a href="http://www.culdesac-album.com/">Culdesac</a> today. You can download it for free! Have some summer fun with Donald Glover and his indie-rap stylings. He produced it himself so you know it's good and he's got the mad cred.<br /><br />PS. Buy Drew's (of <a href="http://toothpastefordinner.com/">Toothpaste for Dinner</a> fame) Na$tyjam$ under the name Crudbump at <a href="http://crudbump.com/lyrics.php">the site for Crudbump</a>. (Imma shill)Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083232365685928628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-48450889828806405112010-04-14T13:46:00.002-06:002010-04-14T13:59:57.104-06:00Numan and Ant: Two Great Tastes Which Taste Great Together?Adam Ant has been doing some live shows lately <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq0F25o-6rg">(wearing mad makeup)</a> and <a href="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/03/24/article-0-08D86F1E000005DC-516_468x693.jpg">hanging out with Noel Fielding</a> so it was simply a matter of time before he joined Gary Numan on stage and acted strange some more. Awww <a href="http://i39.tinypic.com/14lhhl3.jpg">lookit this</a><br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZZzxXUP64O0&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZZzxXUP64O0&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZzxXUP64O0<br /><br />This is always an acceptable look, yes.<br /><img src="http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c54102/x2_1186df7">Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083232365685928628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-76163943330767922010-01-22T20:34:00.003-07:002010-01-22T20:52:20.477-07:00AFI Show, updatesSo, Rachel and I planned to hit the AFI CD signing but when we saw all the kidlets there, we said, "PUH-EACE" to them all and skedaddled on to The Flying M, which is a nearby coffee shop. Who did we see ahead of us in line but DAVEY HAVOK himself. Being the supremely uncool people we are, we approached and blabbed words at him and got our pictures taken with him until he reminded us that he was due at the CD signing. So we giggled as he departed.<br /><br />I have now decided that my phone is a good luck charm because it has pictures of me and Rach with Boz Boorer and now it has pictures with me and Rach with Davey Havok. Sweet! Oh, Davey showed us his Moz tattoo and was generally a sweetheart even though Rachel told him that we stole our copy of Crash Love. So I tried to PR spin the situation by promising to buy one. I haven't yet, but I feel that I should keep my promises made to musicians. I don't give my word to them lightly. <br /><br />And the show? The opener, a band called Ceremony, played retarded, out-dated punk, but I think they were being ironic, which increased my enjoyment. My clues? The bassist had a tattoo of a kitten on his elbow, and the guitarist manned the merch table wearing a pretty Prince shirt. I don't know how much punk cred you can have with those two things going on. If they were being serious, then they totally sucked. Funny how intent changes my evaluation of a band and their work.<br /><br />AFI totally rocked me and I found my inner AFI fangirl. Rach and I were hanging in the back because teenies totally push people around and act like entitled cuntholes at shows and I don't have to put up with it so I tend to avoid them while fantasizing about making them bleed. But this guy said he was going to push up front when AFI started and he did exactly that and Rach and I followed him. I managed to end the show pretty close to the barrier. I don't usually fight my way towards the front at shows. Weird. I didn't know most of the words to any songs but the singles from Sing the Sorrow and Decemberunderground, but that doesn't always matter. In my mind I think I made eye contact with Davey during "Miss Murder" and I hoped that he recognized me from the day before. He played songs requested by people at the signing which made me kick myself for not asking for "This Celluloid Dream". I love that song even though I don't fully know what it's about. I just like the singalong chorus "CINEMATIC!" and so on. So yes, I had a lot of fun and it actually ranks pretty high on my ever-growing list of concerts, especially for a smaller-venue show like at the KF/Big Easy.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083232365685928628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-4997897981438480452010-01-09T19:56:00.005-07:002010-01-22T20:35:10.704-07:00Sooooo AFI's hitting BoiseAnd I might just go and see them. I'm a casual fan AT BEST, but I do enjoy Davey Havoc as a person. They are going to hold a CD signing at The Record Exchange Sunday, January 17 at 5pm. Space is limited, so you are encouraged to show up early. More details at the band's official <a href="http://www.afireinside.net/events/detail.aspx?eid=65062&cmnt=1">webspace</a>.<br /><br />They next day, they're playing at show at the Knitting Factory. You can buy tickets at the Knitting Factory box office or online on the <a href="http://bo.knittingfactory.com/event-details/?tfly_event_id=2061">event page</a>.<br /><br />Lol, AFISarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083232365685928628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-31164889388266362382009-11-18T23:22:00.002-07:002009-11-18T23:28:48.269-07:00Mo' MozFor today's post, I'm still leaning towards others' portrayals of Moz.<br /><br />Y'all know and love Bill Nye the Science Guy, right? And if you love Bill Nye the Science Guy, you have to love the music videos. That's just a fact.<br /><br />In <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJCqMsIs-uk">this video</a>, we learn about momentum.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zJCqMsIs-uk&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zJCqMsIs-uk&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02702428164284645878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-87059503014100504882009-11-17T22:58:00.004-07:002009-11-17T23:03:22.735-07:00Illuminati? In my music? It's more likely than you think!At least according to <a href="http://vigilantcitizen.com/">these guys</a>. Illuminati puppets are everywhere, and they're some of your favorite artists. Lady Gaga? Yup. Beyonce and Jay-Z? Queen and King of The Occult. Rihanna? Pure evil. Not even Princess Di is spared. Her memorials are rife with occult symbolism.<br /><br />Check this shit out. You will be shocked and amazed. <i>Open your eyes, sheeple</i>.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02702428164284645878noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-23314293431212658032009-11-17T22:47:00.003-07:002009-11-17T22:51:40.176-07:00Morrissey fortnight continues!So I missed last night (Sarah is a dirty, dirty computer hog), but have a clip that combines two great things: MST3K and Morrissey! Mike Nelson doesn't do the best accent (especially after the awesome that is Mozburger guy), but it's funny in its truth. View it <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQR78U6zvGI">here</a>.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XQR78U6zvGI&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XQR78U6zvGI&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02702428164284645878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-39328325585688026282009-11-16T20:53:00.003-07:002009-11-16T20:58:36.471-07:00All the GaGa covers you never wanted to see.This is just a heads-up link to another blog (BestWeekEver.tv). The editors there dredged through tons of YouTube Gaga covers and helpfully pointed out the demographic breakdown of who posts themselves singing "Let's Dance".<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bestweekever.tv/2009-11-16/10-signs-you-have-a-lady-gaga-cover-song-on-youtube/">10 signs you have a lady gaga cover song on youtube</a><br /><br />Oh, ps, apparently <i>The Fame Monster</i> leaked. Check out ONTD if you want the dl links.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083232365685928628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-80807549366142914502009-11-15T20:24:00.002-07:002009-11-15T20:29:42.141-07:00Moz fortnight!That's right folks, I'm celebrating the 2-week countdown till the Morrissey concert. I will soon (oh so soon!) bathe in the glory that is Mozza.<br /><br />To celebrate I will post a Moz-related video everyday from now until the concert (barring unforeseen laziness).<br /><br />Today's offering is not Moz himself, but a fellow fan who enjoys poking fun at their idol.<br /><br />I now gladly present to you <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1dmjRFPAqY"><i>Mozburger</i></a>.<br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/R1dmjRFPAqY&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/R1dmjRFPAqY&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02702428164284645878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-90828705191587570042009-11-15T07:16:00.003-07:002009-11-15T07:29:43.924-07:00CDO and I could write a bad romanceSo, as almost everyone knows, Gaga's video for "Bad Romance" debuted this week. Heretofore, I was a very casual observer of Lady Gaga. I had never watched her videos, so I had no idea what they were like. I only heard her stuff on the radio. But the buzz was getting to me. Then the video was released and it exploded. With over a million views a day, it seems I'm not alone in discovering the spectacle that is Lady Gaga.<br /><br /><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ACm9yECwSso&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ACm9yECwSso&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br />[<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACm9yECwSso">link</a>]<br /><br />And to make sure my title makes sense, I have to mention that Chris Dane Owens uploaded a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJPtJfuSY1I">TV spot</a> or something last week. So video two is going to be a video for "Light Speed". Good to hear it, Chris. Now finish it already, kthx.<br /><br />And our romance? It would be a fantasy romance, duh.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083232365685928628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-5887181104133430682009-10-30T22:06:00.003-06:002009-10-30T22:17:42.509-06:00Subtle SexualityOn <i>The Office</i>, Kelly and Erin start a band called Subtle Sexuality. On webisodes on nbc.com, they chronicle their process in making the video for their song "Male Prima Donna" it's available <a href="http://www.nbc.com/The_Office//video/webisodes/subtle-sexuality/#vid=1170202">here</a>, but for some reason I have to watch it embedded style because nbc.com is a jerk.<br /><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widgets.nbc.com/o/49d06ba1523528c3/4aebba208faaea12/4ae9bc6ea359de98/d91bea21/-cpid/f807f49673559bde" id="W49d06ba1523528c34aebba208faaea12" width="512" height="354"><param name="movie" value="http://widgets.nbc.com/o/49d06ba1523528c3/4aebba208faaea12/4ae9bc6ea359de98/d91bea21/-cpid/f807f49673559bde" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="allowNetworking" value="all" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /></object> We'll see if this embed works, yo.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02702428164284645878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-67668722553718198482009-10-16T02:43:00.003-06:002009-10-16T15:46:40.059-06:00SotD: "I Cut Like A Buffalo" by The Dead WeatherThe Dead Weather is a recent project of Jack White's. I enjoy the hell out of The White Stripes and The Raconteurs, so it stands to reason that I also like The Dead Weather. If you enjoy the song, I suggest you check out the album. It's called <span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horehound_(album)">Horehound</a></span>, and Allison Mosshart (of The Kills fame) is usually the lead singer (check out "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scJ8ITsZsl4&NR=1">Hang You From The Heavens</a>"), but I've had "I Cut Like A Buffalo" stuck in my head all day.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ImbW-p4c4gQ&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ImbW-p4c4gQ&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />[<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImbW-p4c4gQ">Link</a>]Sethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02428565331187808561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-87154955777581858032009-10-05T20:56:00.005-06:002009-10-05T21:40:50.772-06:00First post! Woooo!Hi, my name is Seth, and I'm a music addict.<div><br /></div><div><i>(Hi, Seth.)</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>I'll be contributing my own brand of ramblings about music to Chocchiphopera now and again, so be sure to check back soon for reviews etc. about things that aren't Adam Ant, Depeche Mode, or Vitas.</div><div><br /></div><div>In fact, here's some a capella fantasy metal for you right now. I give you <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Canto">van Canto</a>'s cover of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightwish">Nightwish</a>'s "Wishmaster":</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XCGQiGEYl4Y&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XCGQiGEYl4Y&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /></div><div>[<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCGQiGEYl4Y&feature=channel">Link</a>]</div><div><br /></div><div>van Canto is one of my recent discoveries, and I really enjoy the use of amplifier distortion on the vocals to better simulate the sound of the guitar. The entire album (titled <i>Hero</i>, for those of you that may wish to know) is in pretty much the same vein as "Wishmaster", so if you decide you like a capella fantasy metal, I suggest you check it out.</div><div><br /></div>Sethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02428565331187808561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-79937414726672856542009-09-12T21:04:00.002-06:002009-09-12T21:14:33.462-06:00More chats with CDOI had the distinct pleasure of getting back in touch with Chris Dane Owens once I bought his CD through CDBaby. Remember the advantage of buying the physical album is that you get another disc which has the video for "Shine On Me" on DVD. Now if only I knew how to make awesome .gifs. NO MATTER. On to the Q+A! Just a short one this time around.<br /><br /><br /><b>S: How soon will the new video be out?</b><br /><br />CDO: Hang in there with us on video #2 Sarah. We have quite a few things we are trying to accomplish first before we release the next installment. We really appreciate everyone’s patience. Hopefully it will be worth the wait..<br /> <br /><br /><b>S: I've seen those stills and they are amazing. Any hints as to what happens next in the saga?</b><br /><br />CDO: Thanks so much...We have had a lot of fun so far.. I think video 2 will be a bit darker in tone, and I know we will have more battle-action, magic, romance and spiritual themes.<br /><br /><b>S: After the second and third installments, what next? A tour? A second album? I would love to catch your live act.</b><br /><br />CDO: I really don't know how this is all going to play out, and that's rather exciting to me. We never could have anticipated all the things that have happened in the first 7 months of this project so I have the feeling that the unexpected twists and turns will just keep coming. <br /><br />I've been wanting to tour for the album from the beginning, so that is definitely a goal, and I really want to incorporate original film footage into the live show. Stay tuned..<br /><br />Perhaps a few new singles will be coming out before too long, and that will keep my studio chops up, until the next CD. <br /><br /><b>S: Just wondering, have you been hearing from your fans? As a fan, I love it when I can interact with talented people and I'm sure others feel the same way.</b><br /><br />I have to say, that has been the coolest part of all of this. Wonderful people have reached out from all sorts cities across the US, and countries around the world. I have felt very blessed to meet really cool people I would never have known otherwise.<br /><br />A few weeks ago, I was invited down to the "Family Guy" production offices where I was introduced to about 25 people who all have become fans of my work. They're wildly creative artists and producers, and it was just a great time (and very humbling) hanging out with everyone.<br /><br /><br />AW YISS, possible CDO tour. I'd street-team for this dude and that's a huge compliment because I street-team for no one.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083232365685928628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-26077579214163576382009-09-05T22:54:00.005-06:002009-09-05T23:28:48.851-06:00Album review: Blue Stone by Chris Dane OwensYay, I've finally taken the time to do a listen through of CDO's <i>Blue Stone</i>. Very delinquent of me, I know.<br /><br /><i>Blue Stone</i> is, to put it very simplistically, a collection of non-offensive pop in the classic 3 min. + change variety. It's reminiscent to some degree of nineties pop. It's a bit like Bryan Adams, but cutting back on the syrup. The songs contain a solid, but fairly conventional rhythm section. Kind of formulaic in song structure, "Verse/Chorus/Middle eight/Break, fade/just listen", to quote Morrissey, but I <i>like</i> that. In fact one of the reasons I don't like Mariah Carey's "Obsessed" is because the verses just roll into the chorus and it bothers me. Also, auto tune.<br /><br />BAM, lightening round! <br />The opening "Light Speed" is a fast-paced opener going on into the slightly rockier "World Turns Round". <br /><br />"Do You Believe in Miracles?" I freaking love this song. I'm a sucker for lines like "Catch your breath/and hold on tight." I don't care how much cheese was used in the manufacture of this song. Also, the repeated "I feel you" makes me contrast this song to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=i+feel+you+depeche+mode&search_type=&aq=f">Depeche Mode's song by that name</a>. <br /><br />"Here She Comes" - GLOCKENSPIEL? or am I imagining things? Either way cute. <br /><br />"Shine On Me" stands out because I know almost every note and frame from the song and music video. Also stands out because there's some funky elements, whoo.<br /><br />"Superhuman" - 1 of 2 techno songs. Nineties-flavored techno. Vaguely reminds me of a track off <a href="http://www.discogs.com/Various-Mind-Body-Compilation-Volume-2/release/378625">this</a> compilation. WEIRD.<br /><br />"Lost At Sea" like the first song on Side B if we still thought of albums like this. Reminds me of "Sailing". <br /><br />"Love Is Blind" - I tuned out a bit on this song because it's past my bedtime, but there's a "crown of thorns" mention so I'm going to say this song is about Jesus. Apologies if I'm way off. <br /><br />"Pure" I always sing along with "Now you take your first step/like it was your last breath" but I don't know the rest of the words. <br /><br />"Wicked", techno part 2 - vocalizations and a "chunga-chunga-chungetty-chunga" guitar riff. I used to like "Superhuman" but now I prefer this one.<br /><br />"Bleed" I'm a bit unfamiliar with this song because by this point customers come in and I have to help them so I always miss it. No opinion.<br /><br />I give this album a 3.5 out of 5. It fills a niche for feel good music that's not challenging in the slightest. Great for homework, chilling, and possibly knitting. It would have higher marks if it was more cohesive in style, tone, but I don't fault Owens at all because it's all good stuff and I assume he's still working on a songwriting style.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/chrisdaneowens"><i>Blue Stone</i> on CDBaby</a><br /><a href="http://chrisdaneowens.com/">CDO's site</a><br />Also available at itunes and Amazon<br /><br />Tomorrow I'll post my interview with CDO!Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083232365685928628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-63203032476319358682009-09-02T09:55:00.004-06:002009-09-02T10:02:51.223-06:00Bits and SnippetsHooray, the vaguest of details about something I already knew would happen! <a href="http://www.side-line.com/news_comments.php?id=43509_0_2_0_C">Depeche Mode releasing DVD of live performances from their Tour of the Universe early 2010</a>. They've been doing this since their tour for Songs of Faith and Devotion, barring their tour for Ultra.<br /><br />And now for something completely different. Vitas came out with a new music video on the first. Erm. Not my favorite video. <br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eTY800wfQAc&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eTY800wfQAc&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTY800wfQAc">click!</a>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083232365685928628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-32271373946252237382009-08-31T20:20:00.002-06:002009-08-31T20:24:38.454-06:00SotD:"Jig of Life" by Kate BushThis is one of my favorite songs by Kate Bush, mainly because I love the dude's voice in the interlude.<br /><br />Alas, there is no video, but <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtBZSIrmgiU">here's</a> a fanvid made with windows movie maker.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02702428164284645878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-88149287398383481072009-08-19T22:29:00.004-06:002009-08-19T22:41:36.935-06:00SotD: "I Do The Rock" by Tim CurryThis song, oh my god. It's so beautiful. "I Do The Rock" appears on Tim Curry's second album <i>Fearless</i>, released in 1979. This song and "Paradise Garage" were Curry's only songs to chart in the US. Sax god <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Sanborn">David Sanborn</a> even plays on it. I'm also the proud owner of this album. Thanks, The Record Exchange and your budget vinyl section!<br /><br />More info about <i>Fearless</i> <a href="http://www.rockymusic.org/album/curry-fearless.php">here</a>. <br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Curry">Tim Curry on Wikipedia</a><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/yiLNCJdXmX0&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/yiLNCJdXmX0&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br />[<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiLNCJdXmX0">link</a>]Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083232365685928628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-50974546561276801242009-08-12T20:34:00.006-06:002009-08-12T21:19:01.514-06:00Depeche Mode: Review (More like unfiltered gushing)All my peeps in Mountain View, CA, I mourn with you. (Confession: I don't have any peeps.) Sorry about the cancelled show. I guess what with Dave getting a tumor removed, injuring himself and Lollapalooza, this tour was just too eXXXtreme to handle. So you had to miss your evening of Dave, Martin, and Fletch. You'll always have amateur youtube videos of other people's shows. That and the concert DVD whenever that comes out. <br /><br />But! I got to go! And so I refuse to let your sadness dim my enthusiasm for my first Depeche Mode live experience. It was everything I hoped for (and more?). Singing along with Martin (later dubbed Sir Sexy Sparklepants by Rachel) was so satisfying. I got to hear Enjoy the Silence and I couldn't decide between crying, smiling, or singing along to my favorite song everrrrrrr. I also saw the famed Dave Gahan mic stand spinning move during <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isSOACIZqHg">"A Question of Time"</a>. This was the best crowd I've ever been in. It beat even the Rush and the Stones crowds at the Idaho Center. It was so freaking LOUD, HOMG. Some guy a few rows ahead of me was into the same songs I was excited about. I got a kick out of noticing that.<br /><br />This also marks my first show where I freaking knew ALL the words. I didn't even know all the words for Incubus back when I was a superfan. It was so much fun shout-singing along with Dave. I also took some shitty pictures, but if you want some vicarious fun, you can check out this fairly high quality <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSchemer#grid/user/0B22CC46CCECEAE6">YouTube playlist</a>. These videos totally put my blurry Row 28 pictures to shame. (None of my Fletch photos turned out, sad.)<br /><br />After this show, Dave was put on 48 hours rest for his voice, hence the cancelled show. Some people noted that they heard the roughness in the singer's voice but I didn't notice at all, probably because I was in musical heaven. I do remember being worried that he'd be tired after months of touring, but he moved around the stage and danced and sang well enough that I didn't think about it after the first number.<br /><br />Anton's visuals were interesting. Umm, especially <a href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=depeche+mode+strangelove+tour+of+the+universe&search_type=&aq=f">"Strangelove"</a>. I loved the screen globe and how it was used during "Policy of Truth"<br /><br />GRIPES: "Stripped" was too short. Or at least if felt that way. Other forum posters said the same thing, so yeah, vindicated. There were also a few complaints about the "soft center" of the show, but I didn't care. I was also surprised that they didn't perform "Peace". After all, it is the second single off <i>Songs of the Universe</i>. (Check out the set lists <a href="http://www.depechemode.com/tour/setlists.html">here</a>.) My last gripe - I wasn't close enough/I'm too short/I couldn't see their faces, waaaaaah. <br /><br />Despite my slight disappointments, it was the best show I've ever been to and well worth the ticket price of $90 plus the cost of airfare. Now to see if I can tackle the rest of my must-see list. David Bowie, I'm looking at you. Come out of unofficial retirement, plz.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083232365685928628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-71968145866140993872009-07-29T20:59:00.004-06:002009-07-29T21:21:50.312-06:00Hey kidsI am the proud owner of Chris Dane Owens' <i>Blue Stone</i>. I'll be reviewing that for your reading pleasure soon enough. I'm also going to be having a chat with him which I'll post in a couple days. I like talking to and about him because he's so genuinely kind. Also, I was pleasantly surprised by the track "Superhuman". It's kind of cheesy nineties-sounding techno, but I like it. This could get me some flack, but it reminds me of Moby/Recoil. Honestly, Moby and Recoil/Alan Wilder do cheesy things, too, so chill.<br /><br />Add this to your bookmarks: http://www.justhearit.com/ Search the web for any song and find it immediately. It's pretty remarkable. It helps that it picks up Youtube links as well. <br /><br />Also I'm getting tweets from the Leto brothers saying that the new 30 Seconds to Mars album is almost completed. I'm not sure if they mean recording or post production or what and I don't really want to go deeper into that because, come on, it's 30 Seconds to Mars.<br /><br />Let's finish things up by posting a video to Adam Ant's "Puss'n Boots" off of <i>Strip</i> (1983). <i>Strip</i> era Adam is so damn attractive, it's criminal. Also this video features the shortest leather mini I've ever seen combined with the longest thigh-high boots. Sassy!<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gkB0GY9L1Qk&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gkB0GY9L1Qk&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br />[<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkB0GY9L1Qk">link</a>]Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083232365685928628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-19724974505583882622009-07-27T15:32:00.003-06:002009-07-27T16:52:07.632-06:00SotD - Mr. Mister "Broken Wings"I was at work, listening to the radio, like you do, and this song came on. I'm a big fan of really earnest, melodramatic singing, so of course I love this song. I'm also a big fan of the video, which features singing while driving, singing while looking out windows, and singing while wearing a duster with the sleeves rolled up. Can you argue with that? No, I think not.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/aWyeVfuolT4&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/aWyeVfuolT4&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWyeVfuolT4">Link to video</a>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02702428164284645878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-28040571829512800532009-07-20T23:58:00.011-06:002009-07-21T10:07:37.036-06:00OMG, this blog is a year old!Let's take a step down memory lane, shall we.<br /><br />~*The Chocchiphopera Highlight Reel*~<br /><br />(<a href="http://chocchiphopera.blogspot.com/2008/07/song-of-day_28.html">1</a>) I rediscovered <i>Square One Television</i> and learned the Angle Dance.<br /><br />(<a href="http://chocchiphopera.blogspot.com/2008/12/my-quick-interview-with-chris-dane.html">2</a>) I interviewed Chris Dane Owens at the height of his internet notoriety and made a friend. (Aww.)<br /><br />(<a href="http://chocchiphopera.blogspot.com/2008/12/warner-music-videos-removed-from.html">3</a>) I helped spread the news of Warner Music's failure to utilize the publicity tool that is YouTube.<br /><br />(<a href="http://chocchiphopera.blogspot.com/2008/12/sexy-ugly-picspam.html">4</a>) I took inspiration from the film <i>Kissing Jessica Stein</i> and created a sexy-ugly picspam to ring in the new year.<br /><br />(<a href="http://chocchiphopera.blogspot.com/2009/07/whats-new-my-appreciation-for-vitas.html">5</a>) I discovered the magic that is Vitas' unearthly voice.<br /><br /><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/beuk/herduliekvitas.jpg"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/beuk/herduliekvitas.jpg" width="425" height="268"></a><br />Macro courtesy of zestylimeSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083232365685928628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-49017113166283055602009-07-14T10:44:00.004-06:002009-07-14T11:25:13.147-06:00What's new? My appreciation for Vitas!I basically owe my awareness of Vitas to an LJ acquaintance. I still don't know a whole lot about him, but I do know that he was born in Latvia, raised in Ukraine, and resides in Russia. He speaks and sings in Russian. He's also super popular in China, and he performed at the pre-Olympics concert. According to his English language website, he has performed in the US and I'm crossing my fingers that he will again someday.<br /><br />I've been watching this video a lot in the past few days: <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/r3yfFOq_CFQ&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/r3yfFOq_CFQ&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />I wish I were a sexy violinist. The best I can come up with is a fairly passable flutist/flautist.<br /><br />Related links:<br /><a href="http://vitas.com.ru/titul_eng.php">Vitas' official site in English</a><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitas">Vitas on Wikipedia</a>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083232365685928628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-1360931606153835202009-05-08T16:51:00.003-06:002009-05-08T16:54:39.857-06:00SotD: "The Heist" by The Lonely IslandLong before the album <i>Incredibad</i> came out, TLI fans had "The Heist". This video comes from a member of the Lonely Island LiveJournal Community and it's always been one of my favorite videos made using Microsoft Paint and Windows Movie Maker. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/znrHK93Wfdw&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/znrHK93Wfdw&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />I hadn't thought of this songs in ages. An oldie (in terms of The Lonely Island's existence) but a goody.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083232365685928628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707420316332304513.post-45998114882177334922009-04-24T13:25:00.002-06:002009-04-24T13:28:39.013-06:00You may be wonderingSarah, how come you haven't talked about <i>Blue Stone</i> yet? The answer is simple: I'm holding out for the physical version. I want to hold that beloved jewel case in my hot little hands and then hug it to my chest in a spontaneous outpouring of love. So just wait, you harpies. Jeez Louise.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05083232365685928628noreply@blogger.com0