Snapped this picture on the way back from lunch today. Cracks me up.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
A review I found the other day, I likey it.
The Bluesbunny - Independent Music Reviews
The Bluesbunny Music Reviews
Shitting Glitter
Sidesaddle Sweet Talk
Decadrisco Records
2007
Even here at the home of the eclectic we were taken aback by this one. Think of John Waters at his excessive best put to the music of Giorgio Moroder and you have the less than subtly named Shitting Glitter. This band can be rude, crude and certainly not for prudes. And frankly we approve whole heartedly.
"Slut Buffet" is the centerpiece of this seven track EP, although with three versions they are perhaps being a touch over indulgent even if it is easily the best track on the CD. The "Solar City Slutty Radio Edit" is our favourite version and one that can challenge even the late lamented Divine for the title of crown prince (or should that be princess!) of over the top bad taste Europop style synth-music. You will catch yourself humming along to it, so infectious is the rhythm. We do however advise against singing it aloud at work - you are liable to be sacked as it is likely to offend everyone. "Mustache Rides 5 Cents" is the other standout track - another piece of hi-energy 'trash' that you just can't help but like.
The only thing that's stopping "Slut Buffet" becoming a deserved hit is the title, and perhaps the lyrics… actually the band's name probably is helping either! Nevertheless this is CD is outrageous fun. So play it to your friends but just don't stand too close otherwise you'll end up with bruised toes as their jaws hit the ground. Available from CD Baby.
Review by: Bluesbunny
The Bluesbunny Music Reviews
Shitting Glitter
Sidesaddle Sweet Talk
Decadrisco Records
2007
Even here at the home of the eclectic we were taken aback by this one. Think of John Waters at his excessive best put to the music of Giorgio Moroder and you have the less than subtly named Shitting Glitter. This band can be rude, crude and certainly not for prudes. And frankly we approve whole heartedly.
"Slut Buffet" is the centerpiece of this seven track EP, although with three versions they are perhaps being a touch over indulgent even if it is easily the best track on the CD. The "Solar City Slutty Radio Edit" is our favourite version and one that can challenge even the late lamented Divine for the title of crown prince (or should that be princess!) of over the top bad taste Europop style synth-music. You will catch yourself humming along to it, so infectious is the rhythm. We do however advise against singing it aloud at work - you are liable to be sacked as it is likely to offend everyone. "Mustache Rides 5 Cents" is the other standout track - another piece of hi-energy 'trash' that you just can't help but like.
The only thing that's stopping "Slut Buffet" becoming a deserved hit is the title, and perhaps the lyrics… actually the band's name probably is helping either! Nevertheless this is CD is outrageous fun. So play it to your friends but just don't stand too close otherwise you'll end up with bruised toes as their jaws hit the ground. Available from CD Baby.
Review by: Bluesbunny
Before I Sputter Out
So much to be done. After a day or two of feeling a bit less than thrilled about all things, I've regained my thrills. I am back deeply on top of them. If you are sitting there in ponderance of why, then I'll tell you that time heals all wounds. If that doesn't satisfy you then I will tell you things are looking up. Then I'll change the subject.
I had a great idea last night. SG has a song that was floundering in a limbodic state, not certain of it's fate and our new album. My brand spanking idea though shot it in the arm with adrenaline. We have been waiting to collaborate with an old friend, a certain bisexual electro punk rapper, who won't be named until he consents to the collaboration. I'm really excited about the prospect, I am shocked I didn't think of him for this song earlier.
The song is called Milk Money. It's a school yard bully scenario. It will feature rad trade off lyrics and a super hot beat. I'm in it to win it.
This whole business of attempting to entertain people is the oddest. What an ego trip we are all on. Why bother?! There just happens to be something in certain people that needs to do this. We are all crazy for it.
*****
I like to make those five stars when I've essentially finished the blog but for what ever reason I don't want to stop typing. Now you are in on an obvious secret of my blog.
Lots of shows are coming up. This tomorrow is a fun one at the Anarchy Library. I enjoy playing in that place, always. It really suits me.
I had a great idea last night. SG has a song that was floundering in a limbodic state, not certain of it's fate and our new album. My brand spanking idea though shot it in the arm with adrenaline. We have been waiting to collaborate with an old friend, a certain bisexual electro punk rapper, who won't be named until he consents to the collaboration. I'm really excited about the prospect, I am shocked I didn't think of him for this song earlier.
The song is called Milk Money. It's a school yard bully scenario. It will feature rad trade off lyrics and a super hot beat. I'm in it to win it.
This whole business of attempting to entertain people is the oddest. What an ego trip we are all on. Why bother?! There just happens to be something in certain people that needs to do this. We are all crazy for it.
*****
I like to make those five stars when I've essentially finished the blog but for what ever reason I don't want to stop typing. Now you are in on an obvious secret of my blog.
Lots of shows are coming up. This tomorrow is a fun one at the Anarchy Library. I enjoy playing in that place, always. It really suits me.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Art on the Outside/Art on the Inside
Last night Amy and I went to see this thing. It's part of West Hollywood's Art on the outside program. It's neat. It's kind of big. It's Dan Corson's "Empyrean Passage". It would be fun to exprience in an altered state.
here is more info
This week SG recieved bad news on 2 shows we had been hoping to play. Thick skin is such a requirment in this venture, but more important than that is what is inside, becasue the skin will never be thick enough to keep all this out. At some point of constantly struggling for art and life and love the blackness will get it, not even armor could hold up. The insides need to be able to keep light when the dark does get in.
Monday, January 28, 2008
the rainy shades
Things plod along. Some disappointing news over the weekend. We won't be playing Athens Pride in Greece as I had been Hoping. So now already it would appear that one item on my list will not come to pass. This is not exactly heart breaking, it's just unfortunate. I have always wanted to go to Greece.
SG is currently going full force after a brief side tracking. Recording on Album number 3 is hitting a higher gear than it's been at for some time. Last week I spent both Tuesday and Thursday night working with Hoagie at Seamonster Sounds. Wednesday night I spent practicing at home. It can get difficult to work an 8 hour day, drive for close to an hour then play guitar for 4 or 5 hours, only to turn around drive a half hour home walk in the door, plop down and have a drink, retire to the bedroom to sleep less 6 or 7 hours and wake up for work again. My god, that sounds like complaining. I actually put it out there just as a way of recognizing how much I love doing what I'm doing.
I don't pursue my musical obsession because I am chasing a carrot stick of fame and fortune, I do it because I love it. In our pop culture obsessed country, particularly my pop culture obsessed corner of it; is easy to become confused about ones own motivations. Cashing in as it were. Sure it would be nice to not have to suffer through the early mornings of work after the late nights of my life. On those mornings I just lean in close to my desk, pull my hat down to the top of my eyebrows and close my eyes. As I drift a bit in the ether I think about the music I have still to make, and how important it is to me to make it. Then I don't feel more tired then alive.
*****
Yesterday was a good day. Woke up late and watched 2 episodes of the show "The Riches". Then picked up Devin and went to rehearsal at Satellite Studios in Atwater Village. We got to play with our drummer Alexa for the first time in almost 2 months. Rehearsal went great and we started hatching many plans. Afterwards I got to go eat Baja Fresh w/ Devin and then the two of us went to see "There Will be Blood" at the arclight Theater. It was nice to just be out doing something alone with my brother. I loved the movie. It was all the sweeping scenery that a person needs sometimes. It was beautiful and could probably have gone on for another 2 hours.
*****
Today I am again a bit beat. I've already pulled my self through the time of the ether and I'm now using this blog to awaken my fingers. Sipping wonderful coffee.
I'd die for my life but I wouldn't kill for it.
SG is currently going full force after a brief side tracking. Recording on Album number 3 is hitting a higher gear than it's been at for some time. Last week I spent both Tuesday and Thursday night working with Hoagie at Seamonster Sounds. Wednesday night I spent practicing at home. It can get difficult to work an 8 hour day, drive for close to an hour then play guitar for 4 or 5 hours, only to turn around drive a half hour home walk in the door, plop down and have a drink, retire to the bedroom to sleep less 6 or 7 hours and wake up for work again. My god, that sounds like complaining. I actually put it out there just as a way of recognizing how much I love doing what I'm doing.
I don't pursue my musical obsession because I am chasing a carrot stick of fame and fortune, I do it because I love it. In our pop culture obsessed country, particularly my pop culture obsessed corner of it; is easy to become confused about ones own motivations. Cashing in as it were. Sure it would be nice to not have to suffer through the early mornings of work after the late nights of my life. On those mornings I just lean in close to my desk, pull my hat down to the top of my eyebrows and close my eyes. As I drift a bit in the ether I think about the music I have still to make, and how important it is to me to make it. Then I don't feel more tired then alive.
*****
Yesterday was a good day. Woke up late and watched 2 episodes of the show "The Riches". Then picked up Devin and went to rehearsal at Satellite Studios in Atwater Village. We got to play with our drummer Alexa for the first time in almost 2 months. Rehearsal went great and we started hatching many plans. Afterwards I got to go eat Baja Fresh w/ Devin and then the two of us went to see "There Will be Blood" at the arclight Theater. It was nice to just be out doing something alone with my brother. I loved the movie. It was all the sweeping scenery that a person needs sometimes. It was beautiful and could probably have gone on for another 2 hours.
*****
Today I am again a bit beat. I've already pulled my self through the time of the ether and I'm now using this blog to awaken my fingers. Sipping wonderful coffee.
I'd die for my life but I wouldn't kill for it.
Friday, January 25, 2008
patter
Yes, the rain continues. You know that phraase about pouring? Let's make an effort to apply it to the positive things one can engage in. Let us try to be better friends. More empathetic people.
But let us stick to our guns to. Lets us fire from the hip. Let us have the good instinct to not regret those shots. Let us.
I'm going to have a great day today. I'm smitten with the grey. I've been more productive in it's presence. Maybe I need to move to Portland.
All the possibilities.
I'm going to sit calmly back, and make a list of things that I'd like to see transpire in the new year.
1. Elect a new president.
2. Learn more Mandolin Chords.
3. Finish the the third Shitting Glitter Album.
4. Finish the Fourth Shitting Glitter Album.
5. Run More than last year.
6. Read Ulysses - Then make Jason explain it.
7. Spend more time with Jason. Somehow, Some way.
8. Start blogging short pieces of fiction.
9. Play in Greece.
10. Be a good person.
But let us stick to our guns to. Lets us fire from the hip. Let us have the good instinct to not regret those shots. Let us.
I'm going to have a great day today. I'm smitten with the grey. I've been more productive in it's presence. Maybe I need to move to Portland.
All the possibilities.
I'm going to sit calmly back, and make a list of things that I'd like to see transpire in the new year.
1. Elect a new president.
2. Learn more Mandolin Chords.
3. Finish the the third Shitting Glitter Album.
4. Finish the Fourth Shitting Glitter Album.
5. Run More than last year.
6. Read Ulysses - Then make Jason explain it.
7. Spend more time with Jason. Somehow, Some way.
8. Start blogging short pieces of fiction.
9. Play in Greece.
10. Be a good person.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
pitter
I blog in the rain. I think it's very nearly a fact. Go through my blogs, and check the farmers almanac. I think it might be a Hunter S. Thompson thing. I was reading a piece written by a long term editor of his and the editor spoke about how Hunter had to set the scene to begin a piece, had to describe the weather, and therefore had to have something to describe. Maybe I am caught up in that mess from to much reading of his work. Could be. Bloody hell.
I just read a book about Hunter, an oral history of those that knew him and worked with him, suffered through him if you will. It was called Gonzo and I enjoyed it greatly. I read it through one pink eye.
Also in my one pink eye reading was a book called "Survivor" by Chuck Palahniuk. I really enjoyed reading this one. Read the first half really late at night and finished the second half the next day. Much enjoyed. I should have read it all the first night though because It seemed to fall off a bit in the second half, and that might have just been me.
I'm listening right now to the Frames. Fits the rain quite well. I'm drinking tea. I have a knit cap on. The dog buddy is under my desk, just left of my feet. These are the factors. They've all happened recently on other occasions, yet I have not blogged.
Last January I made a small list of things I hoped to accomplish last year, lets see how I did shall we.
Brandon's 2007 half ass goal list:
1. Rename the blog
2. Finish blog entry started 2 years ago, a detailed description of the landscape of my boyhood farm.
3. Somehow obtain a new "number 1" guitar.
4. Return to Iceland
5. Play in the UK
6. Eat Healthy
7. Exercise
8. Read
9. Go back to Kansas
10. Skip 10 year High School Reunion
Brandon's 2008 check in what was actually half assed accomplished in 2007:
1. Check! I did this one. I kicked this ones ass. Probably the day after I said it. The blog used to be Believable needs, now it's External Mind Drive. YAY!
2. Number 2 is still in the works and I feel horrid about it. I should finish it soon before my capacity to do it as it's been started vanishes.
3. Somehow obtain a new "Number 1" guitar. This is tricky, but in late December I think I did just that. It's hard to tell though, because it's a way different beast than the first number 1. you probably saw the picture of it last month. It's a beautiful semi-hollow body electric. It plays very nice. Thus far I've only had one occasion to use it live, and It performed wonderfully. Yet it's HUGE! So my dancing suffers a bit, that and I feel pretty precious about it so I get concerned about dingy it around. That's a Problem I've never had with the telecaster since it's basically a plank with strings and pickups. Anyway, Angie Diamond deserves huge thanks for giving me a guitar. That is a great thing to do for me, and it makes me feel special. I actually just two nights ago got to hear the recorded result of the guitar and they were amazing. WOW.
4. Return to Iceland. No! Fuck. maybe this year.
5. Play in the UK. nope. This is actually already in the works for this year though, so we will see.
6. I did eat healthy, just not the entire year.
7. I did exercise more in 2007 than I did in 2006. This will be on the 2008 list as well, hopefully I can do a little better every year.
8. I did read, a lot. Happy about that.
9. I went back to Kansas to see my wonderful sister graduate from law school. I was very happy about this.
10. I didn't even consider going to my 10 year reunion.
I'm going to score this a 7 out of 10. Stay tuned for my 2008 list.
I just read a book about Hunter, an oral history of those that knew him and worked with him, suffered through him if you will. It was called Gonzo and I enjoyed it greatly. I read it through one pink eye.
Also in my one pink eye reading was a book called "Survivor" by Chuck Palahniuk. I really enjoyed reading this one. Read the first half really late at night and finished the second half the next day. Much enjoyed. I should have read it all the first night though because It seemed to fall off a bit in the second half, and that might have just been me.
I'm listening right now to the Frames. Fits the rain quite well. I'm drinking tea. I have a knit cap on. The dog buddy is under my desk, just left of my feet. These are the factors. They've all happened recently on other occasions, yet I have not blogged.
Last January I made a small list of things I hoped to accomplish last year, lets see how I did shall we.
Brandon's 2007 half ass goal list:
1. Rename the blog
2. Finish blog entry started 2 years ago, a detailed description of the landscape of my boyhood farm.
3. Somehow obtain a new "number 1" guitar.
4. Return to Iceland
5. Play in the UK
6. Eat Healthy
7. Exercise
8. Read
9. Go back to Kansas
10. Skip 10 year High School Reunion
Brandon's 2008 check in what was actually half assed accomplished in 2007:
1. Check! I did this one. I kicked this ones ass. Probably the day after I said it. The blog used to be Believable needs, now it's External Mind Drive. YAY!
2. Number 2 is still in the works and I feel horrid about it. I should finish it soon before my capacity to do it as it's been started vanishes.
3. Somehow obtain a new "Number 1" guitar. This is tricky, but in late December I think I did just that. It's hard to tell though, because it's a way different beast than the first number 1. you probably saw the picture of it last month. It's a beautiful semi-hollow body electric. It plays very nice. Thus far I've only had one occasion to use it live, and It performed wonderfully. Yet it's HUGE! So my dancing suffers a bit, that and I feel pretty precious about it so I get concerned about dingy it around. That's a Problem I've never had with the telecaster since it's basically a plank with strings and pickups. Anyway, Angie Diamond deserves huge thanks for giving me a guitar. That is a great thing to do for me, and it makes me feel special. I actually just two nights ago got to hear the recorded result of the guitar and they were amazing. WOW.
4. Return to Iceland. No! Fuck. maybe this year.
5. Play in the UK. nope. This is actually already in the works for this year though, so we will see.
6. I did eat healthy, just not the entire year.
7. I did exercise more in 2007 than I did in 2006. This will be on the 2008 list as well, hopefully I can do a little better every year.
8. I did read, a lot. Happy about that.
9. I went back to Kansas to see my wonderful sister graduate from law school. I was very happy about this.
10. I didn't even consider going to my 10 year reunion.
I'm going to score this a 7 out of 10. Stay tuned for my 2008 list.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Eye yi Eye
I'm tired of having conjunctivitis. It's a shitty way to start a new year. It makes all my usual beginning of anything new feeling feel not there. Amy suffered through this horrid affliction for a bit over two weeks. Today I am at 8 days and so not happy about it. Oh well, it will pass.
I have other stuff I want to type about but I'm thinking I'll wait.
Welcome to 2008, year of the EYE.
I have other stuff I want to type about but I'm thinking I'll wait.
Welcome to 2008, year of the EYE.
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