Well, I have over-stayed my welcome in Corpus. I planned to stay for 5 days, and I have been here for 9 days. I am leaving to Austin today at 4 and I am so happy to go back to my apartment.
On a side note, lately I have been listening to this album called War Child presents "Heroes," which is an album of covers by many popular artists. Beck covers Bob Dylan, Lily Allen covers The Clash, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs cover The Ramones, Hot Chip covers Joy Division, etc. It's pretty good. Also, the proceeds go to help children of war. Everyone should check it out. What's good about this one, I heard, is that the original artists got to choose who they wanted to cover it. That's awesome that they got to have a say who got to cover their masterpieces.
Besides that, I recently joined a web-side called WEBook, which is basically a writing community. I have started my own project, so if anyone is interested in reading any of my writing, here's the link: http://www.webook.com/project/Here-is-Here
Have an excellent day, Peace!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
New Areas, New Horizons
Well, tomorrow I shall leave Austin and head to Corpus Christi. I am so excited to get out of the city and hang out with my family. Maybe I will paint some pictures with my nephew. Little homeboy is getting good. Sometimes, he mails me some pictures that he's drawn. He shows promise, could be a great artist one day. Sky's the limit.
Musically inclined, I am sad to leave Austin, for I know there will probably be some good shows during the course of my absence, but oh well. Gotta do what ya gotta do. On a rushing note, I need to buy my ticket for Peaches, who is playing at Emo's on June 11th. I hope they don't sell out before I run into some cash. That show would be the bomb-diggity. On a good note, I have heard her new single, "Talk To Me," and I love it. Typical Peaches, dirty, sexy, and on the verge of getting wasted, banging your head and having the blood tell you the whole story as you look in the mirror the next day to reminisce on the good times.
Also, even though it's no longer new, I have been listening to Erykah Badu's "New Amerykah: 4th World War" and damn, is this album the SHIT! Tracks like The Healer, Honey, Twinkle and That Hump let the listener know that Erykah Badu is not finished and she never will be. The slick beats, good production and sonic overtones create a listening experience from outer space that will knock you on your ass and make you wonder how you ended up on Neptune. Don't take my word for it, listen for yourself. You definitely will not regret delving into the hip-hop dreams of a soul queen.
On that note, I take my leave, bidding the question: When we leave, are we really gone? Hmm, think that one over. Peace!
Musically inclined, I am sad to leave Austin, for I know there will probably be some good shows during the course of my absence, but oh well. Gotta do what ya gotta do. On a rushing note, I need to buy my ticket for Peaches, who is playing at Emo's on June 11th. I hope they don't sell out before I run into some cash. That show would be the bomb-diggity. On a good note, I have heard her new single, "Talk To Me," and I love it. Typical Peaches, dirty, sexy, and on the verge of getting wasted, banging your head and having the blood tell you the whole story as you look in the mirror the next day to reminisce on the good times.
Also, even though it's no longer new, I have been listening to Erykah Badu's "New Amerykah: 4th World War" and damn, is this album the SHIT! Tracks like The Healer, Honey, Twinkle and That Hump let the listener know that Erykah Badu is not finished and she never will be. The slick beats, good production and sonic overtones create a listening experience from outer space that will knock you on your ass and make you wonder how you ended up on Neptune. Don't take my word for it, listen for yourself. You definitely will not regret delving into the hip-hop dreams of a soul queen.
On that note, I take my leave, bidding the question: When we leave, are we really gone? Hmm, think that one over. Peace!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Money and Memories
The hesitation that desecrates the spontaneous streak weaving its way in and out has become intolerable. When did satisfaction become a mere strike against anything conventional? When did decency and toleration become catalysts for the bored and weak-minded?
Blah, mere thoughts that reconcile themselves at the base of my mind, or "the bottom of my mind" as my friend Sarah would say. Life takes its turns, revs its engine and fuels the fire we carry within us, but it is with this significant passage that we learn who we truly are. So many things have been thrown at me these past months where I feel it is one big test, and the question is whether or not I will succumb or I will overcome.
On a musical note, I have lately been listening to The Stooges first album, The Stooges. It's excellent. Everytime I hear I Wanna Be Your Dog, it takes me to a place where rock n' roll is dirty, greasy, grimy and everything that I love about it. Iggy Pop may not have the most excellent of voices, but what he does is pure magic. Definitely a good buy for anybody who is into good rock n' roll, especially rock n' roll that breeded the future of punk rock. I think it was a combination of The Stooges and Patti Smith that led the revolution of rock n' roll toward a direction where people were misguided, but that was okay.
I shall take my leave, seeing as how my ride is about to leave me. Peace people. Don't give up. Never know fear!
Blah, mere thoughts that reconcile themselves at the base of my mind, or "the bottom of my mind" as my friend Sarah would say. Life takes its turns, revs its engine and fuels the fire we carry within us, but it is with this significant passage that we learn who we truly are. So many things have been thrown at me these past months where I feel it is one big test, and the question is whether or not I will succumb or I will overcome.
On a musical note, I have lately been listening to The Stooges first album, The Stooges. It's excellent. Everytime I hear I Wanna Be Your Dog, it takes me to a place where rock n' roll is dirty, greasy, grimy and everything that I love about it. Iggy Pop may not have the most excellent of voices, but what he does is pure magic. Definitely a good buy for anybody who is into good rock n' roll, especially rock n' roll that breeded the future of punk rock. I think it was a combination of The Stooges and Patti Smith that led the revolution of rock n' roll toward a direction where people were misguided, but that was okay.
I shall take my leave, seeing as how my ride is about to leave me. Peace people. Don't give up. Never know fear!
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