Tracy Bonham - Mother, Mother

Here's another kickback to the mid-90's. This post, I'm putting the spotlight on Tracy Bonham. Somewhere in my mind I have a list of musicians that are classified as the Angry 90's Chicks. Tracy's one of them, along with Alanis Morissette, Shirley Manson (of Garbage), Dolores O'Riordan (of The Cranberries), and I'm sure a few others.
Tracy Bonham is not only a singer, but also a violinist. Apparently, she has been in tour with The Blue Man Group.

Tracy Bonham - "Mother, Mother"

I know I haven't been keeping this up to date, as blogs go. To some extent I can claim that I'm busy, but really - it's because I don't get any comments. It may sound a little selfish, but I just don't feel so inclined to keep writing when I don't have an inkling that anyone is even reading. I guess we'll see what happens.

Cold War Kids - Hang Me Up to Dry

Yada yada, long time no post, all that drabble. I'm just throwing this song out for you, since it sounds pretty cool. I don't know much about the band or their other songs, but I enjoyed hearing this song on my bf's satellite radio.

Cold War Kids - "Hang Me Up to Dry"

It's got a pretty loose feeling to it, with more expressive singing than trained. The beat is fairly abrupt, but in a good way.


Also, I am putting off the theatrical video idea for a bit of time. I'd like to have more ideas before I actually move on that.


As an aside, if you feel like revisiting the 90s, look up Spacehog - "In the Meantime"

Most Theatrical/Dramatic Music Videos

If I can get comments on this concept, it would be a great help.

I want to make a top # list of music videos that look like plays and stories.

Any suggestions should be posted in comments.
So far, I've thought of Panic! at the Disco's "I Write Sins Not Tragedies," Ludo's "Love Me Dead," and My Chemical Romance's "Helena."

While some great videos have been made in tribute by film students and fans, I would prefer to use the original videos. Thanks all.

I look forward to hearing some good ideas!!

Delirium Dog - Stay

It's October!!
I assume everyone is either ready or getting ready for whatever festivities they have planned.
I don't know what various things people celebrate, though... I personally like to dress up for Halloween and go to or throw parties. This year, I'm dressing as Columbia from the Rocky Horror Picture Show. ^_^ My boyfriend is dressing as Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

In any case, I thought since I had a spare moment, I might post a song I found recently. It seems appropriate enough - it was composed for a Haunted House in Pennsylvania called Scarehouse.

Delirium Dog - "Stay"

I like the sound of this, but I think I'll keep it relegated to just the Halloween season.

Just so you know, I'm probably going to continue to take forever to update, with school and all.

Taking a Break

You've obviously noticed by now that I am not updating the blog. My classes take up a good bit of my schedule, but once the semester ends in December, there will be a short break during which I hope to start posting again.

Sorry to leave any potential readers hanging in midair.

Weird Al Concert and The Police Concert

So I got to check out the Weird Al Concert and The Police Concert this past weekend. Both shows were pretty awesome.
I saw Weird Al on Saturday with my boyfriend. There were a lot of costume changes, but they were able to keep us distracted with little mock interviews on the screen above the stage. This one was shown, but only just the first two minutes. Of course the concert had to end eventually, but there were a few encore songs, beginning with this little ballad.

Sting and The Police with opening band Elvis Costello and the Impostors was Monday night, with my family. The bands played a lot of the classics as well as a few little known songs. We had lawn seats, so I had a good old time jumping up and down and dancing with my sister. One of her favorites is Roxanne. When we got to the end of the concert and they hadn't played it, she was a little sad. Then of course, they came back out for their encore (I think it was around five songs) and started with that very song. I got a t-shirt for myself, too.

All in all, I had a fun time at both concerts. I guess I'm not really featuring a song today, but I would suggest checking out the music of both bands. Have fun.

Lilium - Whitewashed

I took a bit of a break there between my last two posts so I felt the need to post two days in a row.
This song is gorgeous...

Lilium - "Whitewashed"

I somewhat wonder if this song could have gotten on as an instrumental. The instrumentals it starts with are excellent, particularly what I assume to be cello. It actually caught me off guard when that subtle but strong voice started in. Whenever the harmony singer comes in, it has a powerful effect.

It's just too bad I didn't like anything else I could find by Lilium. That sort of thing happens though.