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.

Estelle feat. Kanye West - American Boy

I don't know if this is considered Hip Hop or R&B. I'm a little embarrassed to admit that, but I'm hoping someone will just plain tell me which it is. The style is probably a departure from my usual genres, maybe. Either way, I just really enjoy this song.

Estelle feat. Kanye West - "American Boy"

If I really think about it, a lot of the songs I like share a lot of elements with R&B. They aren't really the same, obviously, but it's pretty well known that all genres are influenced by each other.

I went to the amusement park and had a great time. Today I have really itchy sunburn, but I'll take it over having not gone at all. Sunscreen would have been a nice addition, though.

Frou Frou - Shh

I like an artist by the name of Imogen Heap. But when I first heard her voice, I knew it as Frou Frou. The song "Let Go" was featured in the movie Garden State. My sister bought the soundtrack to the movie (both the movie and the soundtrack are excellent). I'm not sure when Frou Frou split up, but Imogen continued working on her own, coming up with the popular but somewhat overplayed "Hide & Seek" Multiple television shows felt it an appropriate song for death scenes. SNL saw this as a good opportunity for a joke, and one of the AMV Hells (anime music video) also played off of the situation. Still, it's a good song on a good album. But onto the featured song.

Frou Frou - "Shh"

This song has a hopeful but longing feel to it, with great energy and rhythm. My favorite sections of the song are the refrain and the "Mmm dey mmm da mmm daaeeoo" It's really an enjoyable song that I wouldn't have heard were it not for that Pandora radio thing. You could probably also find it on Launchcast, or any number of Internet Radios. But I have yet to hear it on the fm radio.

I'm going to an amusement park on Monday with my boyfriend and another couple. We've been planning to go for a while, but kept putting it off. We have the tickets, now, though. ^_^

The Colour - Devil's Got A Holda Me

My last post was sort of disjointed. I'm not apologizing - just commenting. I feel like classic rock, sort of, today. But at the same time, I want to keep it modern. At least modern-ish. So I'm going with a mostly current song that has a classic rock sound.

The Colour - "Devil's Got A Holda Me"

Good beat, as usual, with memorable lyrics and a cool sounding guitar cycle. I like the energy of the song a lot, and I have fun singing along with it. I haven't really heard very much from the band, but it may have something to do with a rumor that they broke up.



If anyone reading has dermatological knowledge, I have a query...
My hands have been itchy lately, around the wrists and backs of my thumbs. There are very small bumps. Usually, there are not very many, but at various times of the day, they will sort of flare up, and more will appear. When there are more, it's a lot more itchy. My Mom thought it looked something like a fungus, but I really have no idea. I'm probably going to ask a pharmacist what they think about it. It could easily just be irritated skin, I suppose, but I want to know what's irritating it.

EDIT: It's scabies. Lovely.

Harvey Danger and The English Beat

I used to hear this one song all of the time on the radio... "Flagpole Sitta" by Harvey Danger. I love that song. It's great. But that's the only song I've been aware of by the band.

So today my goal was to remedy that. But then when I looked up the band, and when I found another song by them, I realized I had heard it.
Harvey Danger - "Save It For Later"
It's fun and pop sounding, but not entirely memorable. So it's not really a favorite. Still interesting, though. So today's featured song should technically be "Flagpole Sitta"

...I've discovered why I knew "Save It For Later" It's a remake! The English Beat did the song originally. Just my opinion of course, but I think their version is better. I also like "Mirror in the Bathroom" by The English Beat.

Tata, for now ^_^

Porcupine Tree - Waiting (Phase One)

I'm trying something new - I've only heard this song today. Never before. So it's just about as new to me as it is to you. I turned on my Pandora Radio and listened for a few minutes before this came on. (It was the station called "Trying Hard to Get This One Right")

Porcupine Tree - "Waiting (Phase One)"

Depending on your mood, you might need to give this one a second to build up - it's got a slow start. It's very smooth, though. And the harmony is beautiful. You can dance to this, albeit slowly.
The feel of the song is very mellow. It's got a good sound to it, and the sounds and instruments build through to the end. In a way, it feels like the song is too short. But I like it.

At the end of this month, I am going to 2 concerts: Weird Al -and- Sting & the Police
I did, as before mentioned, miss out on the Modest Mouse concert, but I think getting to see two in one month should make up for it, at least a little. Elvis Costello & the Impostors are opening for Sting & the Police, also. Should be a fun weekend.

Harry Nillson - Without Her

I suppose this song isn't really a favorite of mine. I like it, sure. And I hate one version of it, lol. But the main reason I found it was actually the version I hated. My Mom loved an old version, but could only find the one by Blood, Sweat and Tears. She didn't hate that version, but it's the very one that I do. I went searching online and eventually found one I preferred.

Nillson - "Without Her"

That's not the version I found, though. Mine is a new recording, I guess, but still by the original composer. In any case, I think it's a very lovely song... despite the white noise in the background. It has a very smooth and natural sound to it. If you find a version with a string section, I like that part a lot.

Oh, I didn't go to the concert. Missed out, I guess.
Guess I'm out for now. ^_^ Later