So after thinking it over, I've decided to move over to Wordpress. I think there are more opportunity's and a more active community over there, and it just seems like the way to go. If you want to follow me over there, you may do so: sparksthefire.wordpress.com
Farewell.
5.27.2009
5.21.2009
What is selling out?
Ah, the topic that never fails to get an answer out of me. What is the definition of this SO commonly used phrase to describe a band? My definition: Selling out is not when you've gone multi-platinum and your on the cover of every magazine, but when you've drifted away from the reason you started making music in the first place. Not because your really popular and your CD just sold a bazillion copies, but because that CD wasn't you. It was something you knew would get you a big paycheck, and there was no risk involved. Fair enough?
What got me thinking about this, was Green Day's new record, "21st Century Breakdown" I was skeptical at first when i saw the track listing, seeing how it was separated into parts. Reminded me SO much of what they did with American Idiot, their last album. Then there was the first single "Know Your Enemy" When i first heard it, i hated it. In fact, I still do. I'm listening to the album right now, as I'm writing this. I've gotten as far as "East Jesus Nowhere" I'm trying really hard to like it.
I stood up for Green Day alot in middle school. I was a huge fan long before American Idiot, and I actually liked that album. My friends would pick and prod and say things like "Ew, their such sellouts." Believe it or not, They were my favorite band at one point in time, and I saw them live with dyed blue spiked hair, and loved every second of it. That aspect of me still exists (with the exception of the hair), and i still like them as a band. This new album though, it just gets to me. I feel like It's not even them anymore. This music sounds nothing like them, but yet I can clearly hear Billie Joe's distinguishable vocals. I'm not one of those people who agrees with everything anyone says about music. For example, if I'm standing in a group of people, (true story) were talking about Rise Against, and someone says "Ehh I don't like their new shit" and everyone agrees, I'm probably going to be the one to say "Nahh The new album is great, I'll burn it for you."
Then theirs other things like an email i received today, from my uncle containing this link to a Yahoo article about Green Day refusing to put their album in Wal Mart stores because of censorship.
My reply: "I understand where their going with that, and their a big enough band that their fans are going to get the record whether they buy it at Walmart, Target, iTunes, or steal it. So it doesn't matter for them. But what about the lesser-known artists that need the publicity? Regardless of censorship, their going to do what makes more sense for them. And besides, All of Green Day's previous-explicit records were released in both formats, and the versions of their songs being played on the radio RIGHT NOW are censored, so if it comes down to it and a kid wants to listen to them, but their parents make them buy the censored versions, their screwed. Way to think of your fans! Haha this whole idea of censorship and changing what you originally wrote has always spun around in the back of my mind. You can either go with the flow and give up some creative control, and reach a bigger audience, or you can play the originality card and make headlines. Whatever floats your boat!"
I leave you with this extremely long post, yet long overdue. If i stop procrastinating so much i might just post a review of the new Cd. Look forward to that. As for now, goodnight blog-o-sphere.
What got me thinking about this, was Green Day's new record, "21st Century Breakdown" I was skeptical at first when i saw the track listing, seeing how it was separated into parts. Reminded me SO much of what they did with American Idiot, their last album. Then there was the first single "Know Your Enemy" When i first heard it, i hated it. In fact, I still do. I'm listening to the album right now, as I'm writing this. I've gotten as far as "East Jesus Nowhere" I'm trying really hard to like it.
I stood up for Green Day alot in middle school. I was a huge fan long before American Idiot, and I actually liked that album. My friends would pick and prod and say things like "Ew, their such sellouts." Believe it or not, They were my favorite band at one point in time, and I saw them live with dyed blue spiked hair, and loved every second of it. That aspect of me still exists (with the exception of the hair), and i still like them as a band. This new album though, it just gets to me. I feel like It's not even them anymore. This music sounds nothing like them, but yet I can clearly hear Billie Joe's distinguishable vocals. I'm not one of those people who agrees with everything anyone says about music. For example, if I'm standing in a group of people, (true story) were talking about Rise Against, and someone says "Ehh I don't like their new shit" and everyone agrees, I'm probably going to be the one to say "Nahh The new album is great, I'll burn it for you."
Then theirs other things like an email i received today, from my uncle containing this link to a Yahoo article about Green Day refusing to put their album in Wal Mart stores because of censorship.
My reply: "I understand where their going with that, and their a big enough band that their fans are going to get the record whether they buy it at Walmart, Target, iTunes, or steal it. So it doesn't matter for them. But what about the lesser-known artists that need the publicity? Regardless of censorship, their going to do what makes more sense for them. And besides, All of Green Day's previous-explicit records were released in both formats, and the versions of their songs being played on the radio RIGHT NOW are censored, so if it comes down to it and a kid wants to listen to them, but their parents make them buy the censored versions, their screwed. Way to think of your fans! Haha this whole idea of censorship and changing what you originally wrote has always spun around in the back of my mind. You can either go with the flow and give up some creative control, and reach a bigger audience, or you can play the originality card and make headlines. Whatever floats your boat!"
I leave you with this extremely long post, yet long overdue. If i stop procrastinating so much i might just post a review of the new Cd. Look forward to that. As for now, goodnight blog-o-sphere.
5.05.2009
What's on your Wii? MY FACE.
So for Christmas this past year, my uncle got me a personalized skin for my PS3. It was a picture of Hershey and I, and it was white. I was in my closet the other day and realized i had forgotten about it all this time, and figured I'd use it!
So the actual picture was supposed to go on the top of the PS3, where the logo is, and the rest of the skin is plain white. The more i looked at it, the more awkward i thought it would look on a black PS3 with my mug on there, the top half white, and the bottom half black. So instead, I cut the skin to fit my Wii!
I think it looks pretty rad, mostly because the Wii is originally white and it just blends better. It was pretty easy to Cut it to fit from a PS3 skin since the PS3 skin is much larger, and i had more to work with.
Who's face is on your Wii?
So the actual picture was supposed to go on the top of the PS3, where the logo is, and the rest of the skin is plain white. The more i looked at it, the more awkward i thought it would look on a black PS3 with my mug on there, the top half white, and the bottom half black. So instead, I cut the skin to fit my Wii!
I think it looks pretty rad, mostly because the Wii is originally white and it just blends better. It was pretty easy to Cut it to fit from a PS3 skin since the PS3 skin is much larger, and i had more to work with.
Who's face is on your Wii?
5.03.2009
Trace Of Day Show 5/2/09
So last night was my first Trace Of Day show since i got home from Tennessee. It's always really great to be gone for awhile and come back to familiar faces and a good time, and this was no exception. I met some new people, saw some great bands I hadn't seen before, and got to chill with my friends whom i missed.
For some reason, everyone was infatuated with my radd ass neon green sunglasses, and had to try them on. Including Chuck, who looks pretty baller in that picture.
Anyway, good night interwebs!
For some reason, everyone was infatuated with my radd ass neon green sunglasses, and had to try them on. Including Chuck, who looks pretty baller in that picture.
Anyway, good night interwebs!
5.02.2009
YouTube Fantasy.
So lately Dean and I have been thinking about all the "funny" people on youtube, and asking ourselves "Why aren't we doing that?" If fred can make up a short list of fictional characters and edit a video in windows movie maker, SO CAN WE. Were not setting out to be the next fred, or the next anything, were just seeing where this takes us. We both have a passion for comedy and making movies is something we both enjoy, so why not. Anyway, we're really excited about our latest video "The Pirate Bay Sketch" so here it is. Enjoy!
5.01.2009
So tired...
So last night i was up until well past 3am. For what you might ask? Studying? Work? No, Netflix! Yes, i wasted countless hours watching episodes of The Whitest Kids U Know, The Office, Heroes, ect. It's so easy to loose track of time on there with instant viewing being as awesome as it is. So what's it missing? TV Playback.
Yeah, yeah, i know. They already have TV playback. The Roku box, The Xbox 360...I'm talking about the PS3! How cool would it be to stream Movies instantly to your TV the second you feel like watching them? Missed an episode of HEROES? Don't waste time downloading torrents when you could just have it playng with the press of the X button. Totally.
It's not like Netflix would loose anything from adding playback to the PS3. I think they would acctually gain more subscribers. I know of quite a few people on the internet that have said that if Netflix added compatibility with the PS3 that they would switch from their neighborhood movie store to Netflix. And as for Sony's video service suffering as a result of adding Netflix compatibility, I think i recall Microsoft having a similar service before adding Netflix compatibility to their systems. So come on Netflix and Sony! Get the wheels a turnin'!
Yeah, yeah, i know. They already have TV playback. The Roku box, The Xbox 360...I'm talking about the PS3! How cool would it be to stream Movies instantly to your TV the second you feel like watching them? Missed an episode of HEROES? Don't waste time downloading torrents when you could just have it playng with the press of the X button. Totally.
It's not like Netflix would loose anything from adding playback to the PS3. I think they would acctually gain more subscribers. I know of quite a few people on the internet that have said that if Netflix added compatibility with the PS3 that they would switch from their neighborhood movie store to Netflix. And as for Sony's video service suffering as a result of adding Netflix compatibility, I think i recall Microsoft having a similar service before adding Netflix compatibility to their systems. So come on Netflix and Sony! Get the wheels a turnin'!
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