Wednesday, August 15, 2012

My Favorite Hair Stylist

Love this video! Thanks for sharing @thecooljoey (my favorite hair stylist). Best haircut I ever had.

2007

Scars on 45 is hands down one of the most entertaining shows I've seen. True musical talent. Aimee Driver's voice is angelic and Change My Needs highlights her unique tone. Back when I was a teenager there was a pop group from the Midwest called PC Quest. Aimee's voice is highly reminiscent of singer Kim Whipkey's childlike tone.

Give it a listen yourself.

Another impeccable Aimee song: Promises and Empty Words

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The Fray Get in on the National Anthem

So many people have passed judgment on The Fray's version of the National Anthem but I think it's a beautifully unique rendition. What are your thoughts?

The Fray: National Anthem - NCAA Championship Game

Mike Sanchez Singing Richard Marx Endless Summer Nights

Ever since I saw singer Mike Sanchez's tweet about his version of Richard Marx's "Endless Summer Nights," I have the song on repeat on my youtube channel. Such a classic song which reminds me of childhood. Check it out here! In LOVE with this song.

Monday, August 6, 2012

Thrive

Having experienced a spiritual tsunami in my mid-30s, I identify with "Thrive," a track on Switchfoot's latest LP Vice Verses. Jon Foreman is a lyrical genius, striking a nerve with each chord and every word. A song about not just getting by in life but living with purpose, this song exemplifies where I am in life.

Loving life in the moment but looking forward to meeting my musical heroes for the first time in October when they hit the stage in Santa Cruz. Ready or not, Switchfoot here I come!

Thrive

Lyrics By Switchfoot

Been fighting things that I can't see in
Like voices coming from the inside of me and
Like doing things I find hard to believe in
Am I myself or am I dreaming?

I've been awake for an hour or so
Checking for a pulse but I just don't know
Am I a man when I feel like a ghost?
The stranger in the mirror is wearing my clothes

No I'm not alright
I know that I'm not right
A steering wheel don't mean you can drive
A warm body don't mean I'm alive
No I'm not alright
I know that I'm not right
Feels like I travel but I never arrive
I want to thrive not just survive

I come alive when I hear you singing
But lately I haven't been hearing a thing and
I get the feeling that I'm in between
A machine and a man who only looks like me
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/s/switchfoot/thrive.html ]
I try and hide it and not let it show
But deep down inside me I just don't know
Am I a man when I feel like a hoax?
The stranger in the mirror is wearing my clothes

No I'm not alright
I know that I'm not right
A steering wheel don't mean you can drive
A warm body don't mean I'm alive
No I'm not alright
I know that I'm not right
Feels like I travel but I never arrive
I want to thrive not just survive

I'm always close but I'm never enough
I'm always in line but I'm never in love
I get so down but I won't give up
I get slowed down but I won't give up

Been fighting things that I can't see in
Like voices coming from the inside of me and
Like doing things I find hard to believe in
Am I myself or am I dreaming?

No I'm not alright
I know that I'm not right
A steering wheel don't mean you can drive
A warm body don't mean I'm alive
No I'm not alright
I know that I'm not right
Feel like I travel but I never arrive
I want to thrive not just survive

I want to thrive not just survive