May I just take this time to say...
WTF....BANDS?! Let's make up our minds here.
*Aerosmith finding a new front man after no contact with Ssteven Tyler for months.
*Fall Out Boy takes a break after touring with Blink 182
*Steven Tyler says "What the freak, I'm still in the band! I'm fucking STEVEN TYLER". Okay, not really. You get the idea.
*Fall Out Boy maybe breaking up...Pete says no...just breaking from Bronx.
*Interpol is back together, and we are to expect a new album out next year! YES.
*Aerosmith still can't figure their shit out. My opinion? If you get a new singer...you will NEED a new name. Aerosmith without Tyler is like Conan without crazy hair.
*Gallagher brother forms new band -minus otha brotha.
Some good...some meh...some just absurd. Thank you Muse and Killers for sticking with us. Oh, except TK will probably be going on a much deserved break after the end of their Day & Age tour sometime around Feburary 2010. Just come back to us, please. Enjoy the home life for once.
Aside from this, I realize I have been slacking on my "The Resistance" reviews, but I shall finish that up. You know, all you many readers out there....reading this.
Other fun facts?
OK Go have new video out. No treadmils.
Vampire Weekend debut new single, "Cousins".
REM to come out with a new album.
Muse announce UK stadium shows for September 2010. I have the presale code, but my damn bank account does not approve.
Julian Casablancas came out with a solo album, my friends!
Weezer also came out with their new album "Raditude", named by none other than Rainn Wilson! Rivers Cuomo sweetly tweeted "There would be no Rivers without Rainn". Collective "awwww" here.
Short and sweet!
Enjoy "Cousins" -Vampire Weekend
Showing posts with label The Killers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Killers. Show all posts
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
The Killers Hold My Hand and Let My Hair Down
October 2, 2009
USF Sun Dome Tampa, FL
5/5
Having seen The Killers twice already this year, I went into the USF Sun Dome expecting an incredible show. I knew the basic format of their set list; I knew the small monologues Brandon Flowers would speak in between songs for a quick break; I even knew when Flowers would kneel down in front of bassist Mark Stoermer while he slapped that bass for his well-known bass solo in “Jenny Was A Friend of Mine”. But no YouTube video, or memory of “killer” shows seen previously could have prepared me for the joy ride I was about to take. Simply put, The Killers blew me out of Tampa’s surrounding waters.
The band started out with a new opener “Joy Ride” (usually known for opening with a countdown leading to their first single “Human” from their newest album), encouraging the audience to dance along and forget about life’s troubles for a few hours. Flowers announced to the full standing crowd, “I’ve got a feeling about tonight! I’ve got a feeling about tonight!”, followed by a tremendous uproar. We, too, had a feeling something special was going to take place on this night.
The band pumped out fan favorites such as “Mr. Brightside”, “Human”, “Somebody Told Me”, and the horn powered “Bones” in which Flowers invited the audience to “Come with me! Feel your bones on my bones!” The heart stopping “A Dustland Fairytale”
and “Read My Mind” raised every hand and moved every soul. There was little room for rest on either the band or the crowd’s part, only slowing for a slow version of “Joy Ride” and the ever-so-melancholy “Smile Like You Mean It”.
Mid show, the band invited their opening band, Chairlift (known for their song “Bruises” as heard on iPod commercials), to share the stage and perform a cover of The Church’s “Under the Milky Way”.
Not once did I hear a silent crowd. There were constantly people chanting and reciting Flowers’ lyrics. “I’ve got soul, but I’m not a soldier” from Hot Fuss’ “All These Things That I’ve Done” surely echoed through the streets of Tampa. Even the lesser known, yet no less epic, “BLING! Confessions of a King” from there sophomore album, Sam’s Town and “Losing Touch” from their recent Day & Age had people bobbing and singing along.
If you had been oblivious to the rich and powerful vibe that The Killers were flooding out to their audience, it was clear when the band had left the stage toward the end of their performance. Balcony structures became weak, and the dome erupted with noise to encourage the band that we needed more! After sometime, The Killers finished the night off right with “When You Were Young” and even played the original version of their song “Sam’s Town” with the echoing chant of “I see London, I see Sam’s Town. Holds my hand and let’s my hair down”.
And all too soon it was over.
The thing about this band is that…well…they never disappoint. Their stage is filled with props such as palm trees that remind them of their home in Las Vegas. They have a brilliant light show behind them, showing clips of their music videos and graphics that dance along to their songs. Brandon Flowers always makes the show seem personal, even declaring a “need for a connection” with the audience, where he reaches out to touch your hand. He looks out into the audience, as if to absorb it all, and smiles at you with reassurance. They make you feel as if there is nothing in the world at that time but you and the music.
This band is also for EVERYONE to enjoy. I walked into the show seeing young teens wearing all of their Killers gear only to be standing next to middle aged women also sharing a spot in front of a giant lit-up “K” in the very front row. I stood next to a couple in their sixties who were wearing “Victims” shirts, identifying themselves as members of the band’s fan club. Mothers and fathers brought their small kids. The Killers are also known all over the world. Having been signed first in the United Kingdom, the band has a very large fan base in Europe. Now they tour in Mexico and South America before heading to South Africa. I have no doubt that the fans about to witness this show will be just as amazed as I was. If I were to ever describe something as a religious experience, the feeling I shared with all of those people that night may just be it.
So though I have seen the band perform four times now, on two different tours, there was no denying some kind of magic in Tampa that night. No matter how much I may try to shake the need to see The Killers just one more time, you will be sure to find me jumping, sweating, singing, and swooning in that audience. I just can’t help myself.
USF Sun Dome Tampa, FL
5/5
Having seen The Killers twice already this year, I went into the USF Sun Dome expecting an incredible show. I knew the basic format of their set list; I knew the small monologues Brandon Flowers would speak in between songs for a quick break; I even knew when Flowers would kneel down in front of bassist Mark Stoermer while he slapped that bass for his well-known bass solo in “Jenny Was A Friend of Mine”. But no YouTube video, or memory of “killer” shows seen previously could have prepared me for the joy ride I was about to take. Simply put, The Killers blew me out of Tampa’s surrounding waters.
The band started out with a new opener “Joy Ride” (usually known for opening with a countdown leading to their first single “Human” from their newest album), encouraging the audience to dance along and forget about life’s troubles for a few hours. Flowers announced to the full standing crowd, “I’ve got a feeling about tonight! I’ve got a feeling about tonight!”, followed by a tremendous uproar. We, too, had a feeling something special was going to take place on this night.
The band pumped out fan favorites such as “Mr. Brightside”, “Human”, “Somebody Told Me”, and the horn powered “Bones” in which Flowers invited the audience to “Come with me! Feel your bones on my bones!” The heart stopping “A Dustland Fairytale”
and “Read My Mind” raised every hand and moved every soul. There was little room for rest on either the band or the crowd’s part, only slowing for a slow version of “Joy Ride” and the ever-so-melancholy “Smile Like You Mean It”.
Mid show, the band invited their opening band, Chairlift (known for their song “Bruises” as heard on iPod commercials), to share the stage and perform a cover of The Church’s “Under the Milky Way”.
Not once did I hear a silent crowd. There were constantly people chanting and reciting Flowers’ lyrics. “I’ve got soul, but I’m not a soldier” from Hot Fuss’ “All These Things That I’ve Done” surely echoed through the streets of Tampa. Even the lesser known, yet no less epic, “BLING! Confessions of a King” from there sophomore album, Sam’s Town and “Losing Touch” from their recent Day & Age had people bobbing and singing along.
If you had been oblivious to the rich and powerful vibe that The Killers were flooding out to their audience, it was clear when the band had left the stage toward the end of their performance. Balcony structures became weak, and the dome erupted with noise to encourage the band that we needed more! After sometime, The Killers finished the night off right with “When You Were Young” and even played the original version of their song “Sam’s Town” with the echoing chant of “I see London, I see Sam’s Town. Holds my hand and let’s my hair down”.
And all too soon it was over.
The thing about this band is that…well…they never disappoint. Their stage is filled with props such as palm trees that remind them of their home in Las Vegas. They have a brilliant light show behind them, showing clips of their music videos and graphics that dance along to their songs. Brandon Flowers always makes the show seem personal, even declaring a “need for a connection” with the audience, where he reaches out to touch your hand. He looks out into the audience, as if to absorb it all, and smiles at you with reassurance. They make you feel as if there is nothing in the world at that time but you and the music.
This band is also for EVERYONE to enjoy. I walked into the show seeing young teens wearing all of their Killers gear only to be standing next to middle aged women also sharing a spot in front of a giant lit-up “K” in the very front row. I stood next to a couple in their sixties who were wearing “Victims” shirts, identifying themselves as members of the band’s fan club. Mothers and fathers brought their small kids. The Killers are also known all over the world. Having been signed first in the United Kingdom, the band has a very large fan base in Europe. Now they tour in Mexico and South America before heading to South Africa. I have no doubt that the fans about to witness this show will be just as amazed as I was. If I were to ever describe something as a religious experience, the feeling I shared with all of those people that night may just be it.
So though I have seen the band perform four times now, on two different tours, there was no denying some kind of magic in Tampa that night. No matter how much I may try to shake the need to see The Killers just one more time, you will be sure to find me jumping, sweating, singing, and swooning in that audience. I just can’t help myself.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
I Change Shapes Just to Hide in This Place.
I think I may have found another perfect opener for The Killers. Don't get me wrong, M83, Chairlift, Phoenix, and Wolfmother are all overly amazing...but I feel this one should be more than considered:
I bring to you (nothing new, but still note worthy) that of Miike Snow.
They bring out the off beats and the synth rock. Not only is the music unique and trendy, but the lyrics are something you don't hear with your everyday alternative bands. A little taste of Scissor Sisters...but with a darker edge to them? Maybe? This guy matches up with Flowers's writing, and even love for the keyboards.
Perfect match? I think yes.
Not convinced with "Animal"?
Try "A Horse is not a Home" or "Black & Blue"
:::LONG LIVE THE SYNTH ROCK:::
Now, excuse me while I legally change my name to Chelsiie Baiird.
I bring to you (nothing new, but still note worthy) that of Miike Snow.
They bring out the off beats and the synth rock. Not only is the music unique and trendy, but the lyrics are something you don't hear with your everyday alternative bands. A little taste of Scissor Sisters...but with a darker edge to them? Maybe? This guy matches up with Flowers's writing, and even love for the keyboards.
Perfect match? I think yes.
Not convinced with "Animal"?
Try "A Horse is not a Home" or "Black & Blue"
:::LONG LIVE THE SYNTH ROCK:::
Now, excuse me while I legally change my name to Chelsiie Baiird.
Monday, July 20, 2009
My Heart Is Beating Like A Jungle Drummm
Songs Chelsie is listening to that she feels other are missing out on if they are not:
Transmission -Joy Division
Because I just want to dance dance dance dance dance to the radio.
Can't Stop Feeling -Franz Ferdinand
Because they now play it live...well, they play it live, AGAIN.
Jungle Drum -Emiliana Torrini
A dun a dun a dunkadundundun
This River Is Wild -The Killers
Because I just can't stop loving Sam's Town more than any other album. Ever.
Ummmmm
Keane is collaborating with Kanye West, everybody.
And KOL and Radiohead to be on Twilight soundtrack. I have to admit, it does get more young people to discover good music...which is a really great thing. It happened with Muse, and who wouldn't fall in love with KOL? So I like this.
Transmission -Joy Division
Because I just want to dance dance dance dance dance to the radio.
Can't Stop Feeling -Franz Ferdinand
Because they now play it live...well, they play it live, AGAIN.
Jungle Drum -Emiliana Torrini
A dun a dun a dunkadundundun
This River Is Wild -The Killers
Because I just can't stop loving Sam's Town more than any other album. Ever.
Ummmmm
Keane is collaborating with Kanye West, everybody.
And KOL and Radiohead to be on Twilight soundtrack. I have to admit, it does get more young people to discover good music...which is a really great thing. It happened with Muse, and who wouldn't fall in love with KOL? So I like this.
Friday, June 19, 2009
The Ocean Breathes Salty Won't You Carry It In
Just a small music newssss update.
Ya know, cause that's what I made this freakin thing for.
First off, Lolla, for me, is getting farther away. My chances of getting a 3 day pass are minimal...so I may have to settle for the one day. So what day do I choose? It's clear. Aside from Kings of Leon and The Beastie Boys...Sunday looks like THE day to be at Grant Park.
Sunday:
Kasier Chiefs
Lou Reed
Vampire Weekend
Airborn Toxic Event
Bat for Lashes
Silversun Pickups
Cold War Kids
and to close it all, Jane's Addiction vs. The Killers. And I think we all know what stage I would be front and center for.
Oh yeah...and Snoop Dogg...
So let's hope to get Chelsie to Grant Park on Aug. 9th, yes?
If no (and maybe "as well as"), the Modest Mouse has announced their US tour! Their new 7" is due out this Saturday, which means new album soon. Until that time, I may very well be seeing a (Johnny Marr-less) Modest Mouse on Aug. 24th in Columbus, OH...at the same outside venue where we saw The Killers...at least it won't be Cinco de Mayo.
Speaking of festivals, there was a dead body found at Bonnaroo clean up...
Oh, and no more Hookie. New Order = Hookieless.
Okay, that's my update!
Ya know, cause that's what I made this freakin thing for.
First off, Lolla, for me, is getting farther away. My chances of getting a 3 day pass are minimal...so I may have to settle for the one day. So what day do I choose? It's clear. Aside from Kings of Leon and The Beastie Boys...Sunday looks like THE day to be at Grant Park.
Sunday:
Kasier Chiefs
Lou Reed
Vampire Weekend
Airborn Toxic Event
Bat for Lashes
Silversun Pickups
Cold War Kids
and to close it all, Jane's Addiction vs. The Killers. And I think we all know what stage I would be front and center for.
Oh yeah...and Snoop Dogg...
So let's hope to get Chelsie to Grant Park on Aug. 9th, yes?
If no (and maybe "as well as"), the Modest Mouse has announced their US tour! Their new 7" is due out this Saturday, which means new album soon. Until that time, I may very well be seeing a (Johnny Marr-less) Modest Mouse on Aug. 24th in Columbus, OH...at the same outside venue where we saw The Killers...at least it won't be Cinco de Mayo.
Speaking of festivals, there was a dead body found at Bonnaroo clean up...
Oh, and no more Hookie. New Order = Hookieless.
Okay, that's my update!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Out Where The Dreams Are High
I have been SLACKING!
But now with Twitter, and of course through Facebook, my updates are still going. But it's always nice to have the blog.
I still have to review The Killers concert from May, but for now..."A Dustland Fairytale".
Thoughts?
I agree with The Killers when they say they don't like to talk much about the meaing of their songs, which is the reason most of their videos lack a story line. I have my own views of what the song means to me, and even invision the songs (who doesn't?). But when I saw this videa, knowing about the story line, I thought it just fit. It isn't exactly what I had in my own head, for sure, but something about it works out.
It has sort of a "When You Were Young" feel to it, with a beginning and and ending about relationships, love, hurt, suprise, just raw emotion. But there are obvious differences. The director put the song onto film beautifully, and each time I watch it, I get it even more.
However, I would have to say the live version is always best. Seeing it twice myself was out of this world. But for anyone who hasn't seen, the live version on David Letterman sum it up. It is impossible not to be moved by it...
Regardless of which one you watch, you won't be disappointed!
Now get me a damn tissue
But now with Twitter, and of course through Facebook, my updates are still going. But it's always nice to have the blog.
I still have to review The Killers concert from May, but for now..."A Dustland Fairytale".
Thoughts?
I agree with The Killers when they say they don't like to talk much about the meaing of their songs, which is the reason most of their videos lack a story line. I have my own views of what the song means to me, and even invision the songs (who doesn't?). But when I saw this videa, knowing about the story line, I thought it just fit. It isn't exactly what I had in my own head, for sure, but something about it works out.
It has sort of a "When You Were Young" feel to it, with a beginning and and ending about relationships, love, hurt, suprise, just raw emotion. But there are obvious differences. The director put the song onto film beautifully, and each time I watch it, I get it even more.
However, I would have to say the live version is always best. Seeing it twice myself was out of this world. But for anyone who hasn't seen, the live version on David Letterman sum it up. It is impossible not to be moved by it...
Regardless of which one you watch, you won't be disappointed!
Now get me a damn tissue
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Is There Still Magic In The Midnight Sun?
So I did not win the contest...which was lame...but congrats to Jonathan, and thank you for the great footage!
Speaking of, one of the places Jonathan went to see The Killers was Coachella. Mmm how I would have loved me some of that musical greatness. But, I have Youtube...right? Sure. Here is by far the best performance during the whole weekend:
Apparently A Dustland Fairytale is supposed to be the next single in the U.S...though CA has been playing This Is Your Life on the radio. Either way they can't loose. Both songs are strong lyrically and musically (well, hello!) so people will be turned on fo sho.
The Killers also made an appearance on Jay Leno tonight. For being a lame show (very...womanly...), The Killers made it great. I can't tell you how much they have omproved and how much more confident they sounds compared to late last year. They truly rock, and I really don't think I can stress this enough, people.
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Nuff of TK, already, okay okay...
Aside from THEM, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Cure, Paul McCartney, Franz Ferdinand and My Bloody Valentine all rocked it up in CA this weekend. This is a great time for music, isn't it? I think in times like these, music can really pull people together. You can forget about life for a while with other peoples lyrics and instruments. No matter where you are; in a dark arena or outdoors watching the sunset, music will get to you, and in such an amazing way. I don't think there is much that can touch the feeling and emotions that run through the way that a good song does.
....ahh....love it.
Okay, short but sweet. AND a hint of why music moves me...I mean really, I can't stand still here.
Speaking of, one of the places Jonathan went to see The Killers was Coachella. Mmm how I would have loved me some of that musical greatness. But, I have Youtube...right? Sure. Here is by far the best performance during the whole weekend:
Apparently A Dustland Fairytale is supposed to be the next single in the U.S...though CA has been playing This Is Your Life on the radio. Either way they can't loose. Both songs are strong lyrically and musically (well, hello!) so people will be turned on fo sho.
The Killers also made an appearance on Jay Leno tonight. For being a lame show (very...womanly...), The Killers made it great. I can't tell you how much they have omproved and how much more confident they sounds compared to late last year. They truly rock, and I really don't think I can stress this enough, people.
----------------------
Nuff of TK, already, okay okay...
Aside from THEM, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Cure, Paul McCartney, Franz Ferdinand and My Bloody Valentine all rocked it up in CA this weekend. This is a great time for music, isn't it? I think in times like these, music can really pull people together. You can forget about life for a while with other peoples lyrics and instruments. No matter where you are; in a dark arena or outdoors watching the sunset, music will get to you, and in such an amazing way. I don't think there is much that can touch the feeling and emotions that run through the way that a good song does.
....ahh....love it.
Okay, short but sweet. AND a hint of why music moves me...I mean really, I can't stand still here.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
New Vid, and Great Experience with SPIN Earth!
So here is the final cut. I made slight changes, and I think it turned out fairly decent. But I guess we'll see what others think tomorrow:
You can see everyone's videos here: http://www.spinearth.tv/feature/Killerscontest
I must say this whole experience has been great! I've never made a video before, so staying up night after night, and working on it with my sister was a blast! I've also got to see a whole batch of people who love the same band that I love, and there's nothing like it. The people (for the most part) have been really great and supportive of eachother, which is something you don't see all the time. There are no fans like Killers fans, FO SHO! So thanks, everyone! You guys have been great, and regardless of who wins, we are going to all have a great weekend seeing what the band is up to for 3 days!
Ahhhh Las Vegas....CA.....can.not.wait.
Good luck, you guys! And thanks for the support...you guys have been great. We know whats up!
Now we ANXIOUSLY wait it out...for who knows how long. At least we will DEFINITELY know by tomorrow...sometime.
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MOVING ON:
Brandon Flowers to pair up with Kanye: possibly on "Sweet Talk".
Phil Spector: Guilty
Mars Volta to be out June 23
Oh, and download "San Jacinto" by Peter Gabriel. That man is a genious, and anyone who thinks differently is clueless.
Toodles!
You can see everyone's videos here: http://www.spinearth.tv/feature/Killerscontest
I must say this whole experience has been great! I've never made a video before, so staying up night after night, and working on it with my sister was a blast! I've also got to see a whole batch of people who love the same band that I love, and there's nothing like it. The people (for the most part) have been really great and supportive of eachother, which is something you don't see all the time. There are no fans like Killers fans, FO SHO! So thanks, everyone! You guys have been great, and regardless of who wins, we are going to all have a great weekend seeing what the band is up to for 3 days!
Ahhhh Las Vegas....CA.....can.not.wait.
Good luck, you guys! And thanks for the support...you guys have been great. We know whats up!
Now we ANXIOUSLY wait it out...for who knows how long. At least we will DEFINITELY know by tomorrow...sometime.
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MOVING ON:
Brandon Flowers to pair up with Kanye: possibly on "Sweet Talk".
Phil Spector: Guilty
Mars Volta to be out June 23
Oh, and download "San Jacinto" by Peter Gabriel. That man is a genious, and anyone who thinks differently is clueless.
Toodles!
Friday, April 10, 2009
El Video
Here it be.
I have a backup plan if needed, but it seems to be doing well so far! Let me know,people!
I can't stress enough how amazing this would be. This band has been a huge part of my life, and as cliche as the sounds, it's the truth. No other band get's me going like The Killers. I thought all hope for rock was lost when I was in high school until I heard "Somebody Told Me" for the first time. Their albums are like soundtracks to my growing up, and I'll never forget that.
That, and they fucking ROCK live! MY GOD, they put on a show.
Following them and sharing my experience with the rest of the world .... perfect. Dear LORD, I would LOVE this chance!
Okay, nuff o' that. I can save my Killers dedication another for another day.
That's all for now. Homework, work, class, and this vide have been consuming my every second.
Thanks, loves.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Just a few things on the musical hempisphere of Chelsie's brain (which happens to consist of much Killers news...":
I am sick and tired of hearing about The Killers being sick and tired...of eachother. There have been several reports on this, all saying almost the same exact shit about the band not getting along, and it's ridiculous. One of the things mentioned is how they drive seperatly to and from gigs. They have been QUOTED, saying that sometimes some of them go back to their hotel (ahem, the married one's) and the others go out ("The Welcome to The Jungle bus"). They don't hate eachother, I am SURE.
I can definitly see why they might say they are "tired". The guys haven't had much of a break since they started touring...ever...so a break is deserved. They aren't breaking up, and as long as they keep putting their godsend songs out for us to get high off of, let um break as long as they need!
ahem...
Moving on.
Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Depeche Mode all coming out with new albums soon. Thank you.
Green Day to come out with a musical based on American Idiot.
Please, dear lord, somebody help us all. There aren't enough words to describe the lamenes and annoyance I hace for this...band...blaaahhhh
And, finally....
I am making plans to make THE most EPIC 2 min. video on why I am the biggest Killers fan ever. If I win, I "shadow" them for 3 gigs (including their homecoming in Las Vegas, and Coachella!), and write about my amazingly amazing time with them for spinearth readers. Ahhhh it's going to be THE best. Any suggestions?? I have a few ideas in mind, but I only have a week!
Less than a month for Franz Ferdinand
1 month for The Killers
Possibly 20 days for the 3 best days of my life.
END.
I am sick and tired of hearing about The Killers being sick and tired...of eachother. There have been several reports on this, all saying almost the same exact shit about the band not getting along, and it's ridiculous. One of the things mentioned is how they drive seperatly to and from gigs. They have been QUOTED, saying that sometimes some of them go back to their hotel (ahem, the married one's) and the others go out ("The Welcome to The Jungle bus"). They don't hate eachother, I am SURE.
I can definitly see why they might say they are "tired". The guys haven't had much of a break since they started touring...ever...so a break is deserved. They aren't breaking up, and as long as they keep putting their godsend songs out for us to get high off of, let um break as long as they need!
ahem...
Moving on.
Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Depeche Mode all coming out with new albums soon. Thank you.
Green Day to come out with a musical based on American Idiot.
Please, dear lord, somebody help us all. There aren't enough words to describe the lamenes and annoyance I hace for this...band...blaaahhhh
And, finally....
I am making plans to make THE most EPIC 2 min. video on why I am the biggest Killers fan ever. If I win, I "shadow" them for 3 gigs (including their homecoming in Las Vegas, and Coachella!), and write about my amazingly amazing time with them for spinearth readers. Ahhhh it's going to be THE best. Any suggestions?? I have a few ideas in mind, but I only have a week!
Less than a month for Franz Ferdinand
1 month for The Killers
Possibly 20 days for the 3 best days of my life.
END.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
My Heart Just Can't Contain All That Empty Space
The Killers B Side to Spaceman:
"Four Winds" cover (by Bright Eyes)
Here's the original:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaV-nGQ5yqw
Not gonna lie, the original is great anyway. But The Killers adding their own synthtastic love to it makes it that much more...orgasmic. I effing love this cover. Yes? No?
"Four Winds" cover (by Bright Eyes)
Here's the original:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaV-nGQ5yqw
Not gonna lie, the original is great anyway. But The Killers adding their own synthtastic love to it makes it that much more...orgasmic. I effing love this cover. Yes? No?
Monday, March 23, 2009
LoLoLoLollapalooza
The time is getting near to figure out who the freak is going to be apart of the Lolla Lineup!
So far, possibilities include:
Jane's Addiction, Beastie Boys, Depeche Mode, Kaiser Chiefs, Ezra Furman and the Harpoons, maybe some Atmposphere, Friendly Fires, Lou Reed, Andrew Bird...
and just announced possibly HEADLINING....
Tool and The Killers, Kings of Leon.
Mmmhmm.
uuuuummmmmohmy gotta go.
So far, possibilities include:
Jane's Addiction, Beastie Boys, Depeche Mode, Kaiser Chiefs, Ezra Furman and the Harpoons, maybe some Atmposphere, Friendly Fires, Lou Reed, Andrew Bird...
and just announced possibly HEADLINING....
Tool and The Killers, Kings of Leon.
Mmmhmm.
uuuuummmmmohmy gotta go.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
And The Middle Finger Goes Up To....
Yesterday good ole Britain put on Shockwave's NME awards, and oh how interesting it always is!
Here be your big winners:
Godlike Genius: The Cure
Best British Band: Oasis
Best International Band: The Killers
Best Solo Artist: Pete Doherty
Nest New Band: MGMT
Best Live Band: Muse
Best Album: Kings of Leon, Only By The Night
Best Track: MGMT, Time To Pretend
Best Live Event: Glastonbury 2008
Best Album Artwork: Muse, HAARP
Hero of the Yeat: Obama (go fig)
Villain of the Year: George W Bush (go fig)
Best Dressed: Alexa Chung
Worst Dressed: Amy Winehouse
Worst Album: The Jonas Brothers, A Little Bit Longer
Worst Band: The Jonas Brothers
Sexiest Male: Muse's Matt Bellamy (wait, what??)
Sexiest Female: Paramore's Hayley Williams
That's all for now, kids. I'll be back to discuss!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Brit Awards 2009
The Brit Awards were Wednesday night, and I must say...why is the US slacking in the music department?? That's a whole nother post, I guess!
Anyway, here are your winners:
Duffy (biggest winner of the night!)- Best Album, Best British Female, Best British Breakthrough
Elbow- Best British Group
Iron Maiden- Best Live Group
Kanye West- Best International Male
Katy Perry- Best International Female
Kings Of Leon- Best International Group, Best International Album
Coldplay, nominated for 4 awards, went home with zipppppoooo, and my loves, The Killers, also went home empty handed. But I've learned to take award shows lightly. Whatev. Kings of Leon do rock my socks though.
And even though he didn't win anything, Brandon Flowers DID introduce the Outstanding Contribution to Music award to Pet Shop Boys where he later joined them for a medley along with good 'ol fashiontastic Lady GaGa:
After the awards, The Killers, Coldplay, Bono, and Gary Barlow got together to do a gig for War Child.
Epic. All. These. Things. That. I've. Done.
Freaking Bono...WTF, mate??? Otherwise, AMAZING!
Yes?
mmmk.
Anyway, here are your winners:
Duffy (biggest winner of the night!)- Best Album, Best British Female, Best British Breakthrough
Elbow- Best British Group
Iron Maiden- Best Live Group
Kanye West- Best International Male
Katy Perry- Best International Female
Kings Of Leon- Best International Group, Best International Album
Coldplay, nominated for 4 awards, went home with zipppppoooo, and my loves, The Killers, also went home empty handed. But I've learned to take award shows lightly. Whatev. Kings of Leon do rock my socks though.
And even though he didn't win anything, Brandon Flowers DID introduce the Outstanding Contribution to Music award to Pet Shop Boys where he later joined them for a medley along with good 'ol fashiontastic Lady GaGa:
After the awards, The Killers, Coldplay, Bono, and Gary Barlow got together to do a gig for War Child.
Epic. All. These. Things. That. I've. Done.
Freaking Bono...WTF, mate??? Otherwise, AMAZING!
Yes?
mmmk.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Brandon Flowers; Our Generations Bruce
So here is the link to an article discussing the need for our generation to recognize new bands, and giving Brandon the title of our "Boss".
http://www.dailyfreepress.com/remmert_the_boss%2C_the_bible_and_sam_s_town-1.1355751
I got this from The Victims site, which is The Killers official fan club, and I was surprised at the reaction by many of the Victims. A lot of them really disliked the comparison on Brandon to Bruce, but they were missing the writers point.
For one, no where in the article does the writer actually say that Brandon Flowers is equal to Bruce Springsteen. This whole article is about what my blog is trying to be about; the fact that new rock music is being missed out on, ignored. Our future "classics"...what are they going to be? If we play our cards right, and give notice and credit to our generations rock music, it WILL be songs by The Killers, Coldplay, Keane, Kings of Leon, Franz Ferdinand, etc...
But we are MISSING IT.
I think fans of The Killers still have the critics words about Sam's Town in mind when they read this article, which is not what he's doing. Critics compared Sam's Town to a Springsteen album, which I always hated, for sure. When You Were Young may have a Born To Run sound to it, but no other song on that album sounds Bruceish. Sam's Town is unlike any other album out there, and I agree with Flowers when he said it is one the the greats of the past 20 years (which he got slammed for. Well, he's right, so SHUT IT). For that to CONSTANTLY be compared to Springsteen was ridiculous. I think that critics were too busy reading other critics' reviews to really listen to Sam's Town, and see it's uniqueness and it's genius.
But this article isn't doing that. The writer asks, "Who's our generations Springsteen?", not "Who is equivalent to Springsteen?". He says Brandon wants to be one of the greats in rock and roll, and that The Killers aim to be one of the biggest bands, which is no secret to any music fan. How many times have you heard The Killers say that exact thing? All the writer is doing is lining up our generations musical greats, naming Brandon Flowers as one of them.
I think he's right. We will see Brandon Flowers (and hopefully The Killers!) for years and years to come. Brandon has such a passion for music that makes him unable to stop making great music, and I really don't see that happening any time soon. Brandon will make music until he dies, I'm pretty sure, and I only hope that's the truth. A lot of "pop" bands like Nickleback, and Buck Cherry are missing A LOT. They aren't going to be here for the Super Bowl 30 years from now, promise. They don't have what The Killers have when it comes to song writing. I always like The Beatles and The Who, etc. for a long long time, afraid that no bands of my generation could measure up to their greatness. Then I heard Hot Fuss and Sam's Town, and found a new radio station.
There ARE greats out there, we are just missing them. The writer is trying to make people acknowledge that, is all. He is NOT comparing Brandon Flowers to Bruce Springsteen. He is comparing what Brandon is about to what Bruce has always been about; a great love for making music, and being great about it, and one who is not afraid to go out there and push it on you.
It's a complement. And it's a shame that us fans had to hear the comparisons of The Killers to Bruce Springsteen when it came to Sam's Town that we missed the point of what this writer is trying to say.
So I say, he's right. Brandon Flowers is one of our generation's greats, and I can't wait to see what he has to say when my kids and I sit down and watch the Pre Game show for the Super Bowl 30 years from now.
http://www.dailyfreepress.com/remmert_the_boss%2C_the_bible_and_sam_s_town-1.1355751
I got this from The Victims site, which is The Killers official fan club, and I was surprised at the reaction by many of the Victims. A lot of them really disliked the comparison on Brandon to Bruce, but they were missing the writers point.
For one, no where in the article does the writer actually say that Brandon Flowers is equal to Bruce Springsteen. This whole article is about what my blog is trying to be about; the fact that new rock music is being missed out on, ignored. Our future "classics"...what are they going to be? If we play our cards right, and give notice and credit to our generations rock music, it WILL be songs by The Killers, Coldplay, Keane, Kings of Leon, Franz Ferdinand, etc...
But we are MISSING IT.
I think fans of The Killers still have the critics words about Sam's Town in mind when they read this article, which is not what he's doing. Critics compared Sam's Town to a Springsteen album, which I always hated, for sure. When You Were Young may have a Born To Run sound to it, but no other song on that album sounds Bruceish. Sam's Town is unlike any other album out there, and I agree with Flowers when he said it is one the the greats of the past 20 years (which he got slammed for. Well, he's right, so SHUT IT). For that to CONSTANTLY be compared to Springsteen was ridiculous. I think that critics were too busy reading other critics' reviews to really listen to Sam's Town, and see it's uniqueness and it's genius.
But this article isn't doing that. The writer asks, "Who's our generations Springsteen?", not "Who is equivalent to Springsteen?". He says Brandon wants to be one of the greats in rock and roll, and that The Killers aim to be one of the biggest bands, which is no secret to any music fan. How many times have you heard The Killers say that exact thing? All the writer is doing is lining up our generations musical greats, naming Brandon Flowers as one of them.
I think he's right. We will see Brandon Flowers (and hopefully The Killers!) for years and years to come. Brandon has such a passion for music that makes him unable to stop making great music, and I really don't see that happening any time soon. Brandon will make music until he dies, I'm pretty sure, and I only hope that's the truth. A lot of "pop" bands like Nickleback, and Buck Cherry are missing A LOT. They aren't going to be here for the Super Bowl 30 years from now, promise. They don't have what The Killers have when it comes to song writing. I always like The Beatles and The Who, etc. for a long long time, afraid that no bands of my generation could measure up to their greatness. Then I heard Hot Fuss and Sam's Town, and found a new radio station.
There ARE greats out there, we are just missing them. The writer is trying to make people acknowledge that, is all. He is NOT comparing Brandon Flowers to Bruce Springsteen. He is comparing what Brandon is about to what Bruce has always been about; a great love for making music, and being great about it, and one who is not afraid to go out there and push it on you.
It's a complement. And it's a shame that us fans had to hear the comparisons of The Killers to Bruce Springsteen when it came to Sam's Town that we missed the point of what this writer is trying to say.
So I say, he's right. Brandon Flowers is one of our generation's greats, and I can't wait to see what he has to say when my kids and I sit down and watch the Pre Game show for the Super Bowl 30 years from now.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Oh Oh Oooh Oh Oh OOHHH!
I think it's only right that I start the blog off with a Killers music video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj_cmZ7Ac3Y
It's their new video, "Spaceman", directed by . He's somewhat of a new comer in the video world, only having directed a few videos for other bands such as MGMT. He also premiered his student thesis film, "Death to the Tinman" at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007.
Thoughts?
When I first saw it, I was so excited that a new video was out. When it was over, I had mixed feelings. I thought the band could have been in it more...and that I really had no idea what the hell was going on. But after a few min., I realized that that's what MOST Killers videos are about. They don't make videos based on the song (except "Mr. Brightside") because they don't want to make the song something it's not. They want their listeners to make the song their own, and have it's meaning be whatever they choose....even if the song really does sound like the man's being abducted by aliens...anyway...
After seeing it again...and again even, I have pretty much fallen in love with it. It's incredibly RANDOM, and who doesn't love that!? The thought that went into each character, and ever movement was obviously well planned out, and only by genius. Who else would think of something like that? I have much respect for people with talents and memorable imaginations.
I also feel the loneliness that Brandon's character is going through throughout the video. I mean, who would want to go through all of THAT?? In the dark...with strange...backward things walking around...even if it is a party.
So, I say 3.5 out of 5 stars. I've seen better ("All These Things..." and "When You Were Young" are hard acts to follow), but there's something about that 2nd or 3rd screening that makes you want to dance in space...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj_cmZ7Ac3Y
It's their new video, "Spaceman", directed by . He's somewhat of a new comer in the video world, only having directed a few videos for other bands such as MGMT. He also premiered his student thesis film, "Death to the Tinman" at the Sundance Film Festival in 2007.
Thoughts?
When I first saw it, I was so excited that a new video was out. When it was over, I had mixed feelings. I thought the band could have been in it more...and that I really had no idea what the hell was going on. But after a few min., I realized that that's what MOST Killers videos are about. They don't make videos based on the song (except "Mr. Brightside") because they don't want to make the song something it's not. They want their listeners to make the song their own, and have it's meaning be whatever they choose....even if the song really does sound like the man's being abducted by aliens...anyway...
After seeing it again...and again even, I have pretty much fallen in love with it. It's incredibly RANDOM, and who doesn't love that!? The thought that went into each character, and ever movement was obviously well planned out, and only by genius. Who else would think of something like that? I have much respect for people with talents and memorable imaginations.
I also feel the loneliness that Brandon's character is going through throughout the video. I mean, who would want to go through all of THAT?? In the dark...with strange...backward things walking around...even if it is a party.
So, I say 3.5 out of 5 stars. I've seen better ("All These Things..." and "When You Were Young" are hard acts to follow), but there's something about that 2nd or 3rd screening that makes you want to dance in space...
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
When I Was Young
I think it's only appropriate to start a music blog by blogging about my own first music experiences. Yes? No? Okay.
I was one of those fortunate kids to have a parent with a great passion for music. My dad is always blarring different albums from his stereo, and that hasn't changed since I've been born. I grew up listening to all the classics, like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Who. He introduced to other greats like John Hiatt, Bob Dylan, The Talking Heads, and Steely Dan. When I was younger than 10, I knew the words Lennon and McCartney wrote together, and was dancing with my little sister to the stories Hiatt would swoon about. When I was about 5, Michael Jackson danced into my life, and I was HOOKED! I taped every music video, I had the glove and the hat, and I made my own microphone stand. Yeah that's right. Billy Jean had nothin on me. What happened to you...
I loved music since I can remember, and it's not stopping anytime soon.
By the time I was in elementary school, I was given my first portable CD played (how awesome were THOSE!). I never went one night without listening to the few CD's I had before I went to sleep(at this time I had a few Beatles and a Dave Matthews Band album), and popped a new one in before I headed out for school. In Middle School, my CD player was everywhere I was. My mom must have spent a fortune on batteries. My CD collection grew, and so did my knowlegde on all these amazing bands.
In Middle School, I knew everything you ever wanted to know about The Beatles. I read all the books (hell, I OWNED all the books), I read up on them on the internet (I loved days off!), and I knew the words to every song inside out. I gave facts away at school to people who could probably care less, but that didn't matter. My first Viynl was a Beatles '65 original, and it's hanging up in my room with the rest of them right now. I just couldn't get enough.
It seemed every year my dad had something new for me to listen to. It wasn't long before I was rockin to David Bowie, Janes Addiction, U2, and Peter Gabriel. I would come home from school, grab a notepad, a pen, and my CD player and write notes, stories, poems, drawing while listening to Gabriels SO. I felt like I was the only one of my age who didn't care for Britany, Christina, The Spice Girls on NSYNC (I must admit, I did have a thing for BSB. I saw them in concert with my neighbor and it was awesome, okay??). I loved my rock music, but didn't really know that rock bands of that time even existed. I was pretty much convinced by my mother that the only radio stations that existed were pop music one's. So I listened, and I would record songs on a tape from the radio when the good one's came on. But one day, on a trip home from Cedar Point with my fellow choir members (I was in choir and heavily into theatre when I was young. I miss it sometimes, still...) when I heard 89X, a Detriot alternative rock station. I had no idea who any of the bands were, and was amazed at the fact that rock bands existed today...!?! What?!? I programmed that in my mom's car.
And then, the iPod. I am a firm believe that the iPod has changed my life. My boyfriend had given me an iPod for graduation, and it never left me! That is, until it got stolen, but I would just get another...and then that one was stolen...and a new boyfriend got me another which I still own!
All of my albums on one little device! I could take it anywhere and it wouldn't skip! It was music everyday, almost all day for Chelsie. When I couldn't listen to that, I tried getting on the new alternative rock band wagon to figure out who all these people were.
It wasn't long before I owned Franz Ferdinand, Modest Mouse, Keane, and Coldplay. The my first Killers Album: Hot Fuss. My parents and I went to the mall, and I knew I wanted it, even though I thought Somebody Told Me was...weird...but something drew me in, and I had to have it. Oh My God, what a freaking delight. Everysong was played on repeate on the way home, and my dad even burned it for himself when we got home. It was Mr. B and On Top everyday for a very long time...my mom loved that.
I thought, FINALLY, a new band that is AMAZING! I was worried for a while, that most of these bands were just mediocre compared to the greats, but The Killers were an exception. Their music was different than everyone else's, and the lyrics were actually...created...not just thrown together. Gosh, I loved them...
As time grew, I got to know every band on 89X. Myspace came around, and though I had vowed FOREVER NOT to get one, I gave in. The best part about it was the music. I could browse new music I had never heard before, and it was amazing. Many of the bands I like today I found on Myspace.
I had never been much of a concert goer, mainly because not many of my friends were that into music (or at least the bands that were touring). I had seen 38 special when i was little, and a few local bands before (some of my friends were in bands, too, which I was always jealous of). My boyfriend and my best friends boyfriend made a band together, finally. Thet played a lot of classic rock, and practiced in my friends garage. They had a lot of gigs, and it was an amazing time! My boyfriend sang, and hers played guitar. They had a drummer, who was awesome, a young bass player, and an organ player. We had some really great times, for sure. Holly and I even took part....but I think our Canadian Boys Choir impressions weren't exactly what they were looking for for some reason...whatever.
But time passed. They broke up...WE broke up...and we found new loves. Sam's Town came out, and I listened to that non stop...well since today. The place I worked at let me conrtol the music and I ALWAYS had Sam's Town in the player. No one complained, and I got some people into serious Killer love. I had to see them.
May of 2007, 5 of us went to see The Killers at the Fox Theatre in Detriot. Though I had been first in line to buy tickets, our seats were seperated into 2 groups, and way in the balcony...but we didn't care. The venue is AMAZING, and perfect for Sam's Town. The concert started, and I was somewhere else....I was IN Sam's Town...for about 2 hours. I couldn't beleive Brandon was right there. Ronnie! Dave!Mark! The balcony shook, and I never sat down, and couldn't understand the people who were. I yelled every word, and forgot about life for a while. The experience was like nothing else. We were all there, together, for the same reason. We all had something great in common, and felt that same love together. Amazing.
Since then, I have seen The Killers one more time. This time, I had signed up for The Victims, the fan club for The Killers, months before their tour started. I got floor seats for their show at EMU in Ypsi, MI, and it was just my boyfriend and I. We got there amazingly early, and waited 3 hours in freezing cold temperatures, but it was worth it. No balcony for us, it was front row, barrier standing! I can not describe the DIFFERENCE that makes! I tooka lot of pictures, fell in love again, got lost in the music, and felt such a rush as never before. Ahhhhh I can't wait until May. I see them again.
So that's how it started. I'm sure I missed some milestones...but that's the jist. I can't thank my dad enough, really, for his influence. My collection grows more every month, and I'm here to share. I really beleive there's a new Rock Revolution going on right now, and it's sad that people in America are MISSING IT! So I'm doing my part in educating you people.
Rock out.
wow I wrote a lot...
I was one of those fortunate kids to have a parent with a great passion for music. My dad is always blarring different albums from his stereo, and that hasn't changed since I've been born. I grew up listening to all the classics, like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Who. He introduced to other greats like John Hiatt, Bob Dylan, The Talking Heads, and Steely Dan. When I was younger than 10, I knew the words Lennon and McCartney wrote together, and was dancing with my little sister to the stories Hiatt would swoon about. When I was about 5, Michael Jackson danced into my life, and I was HOOKED! I taped every music video, I had the glove and the hat, and I made my own microphone stand. Yeah that's right. Billy Jean had nothin on me. What happened to you...
I loved music since I can remember, and it's not stopping anytime soon.
By the time I was in elementary school, I was given my first portable CD played (how awesome were THOSE!). I never went one night without listening to the few CD's I had before I went to sleep(at this time I had a few Beatles and a Dave Matthews Band album), and popped a new one in before I headed out for school. In Middle School, my CD player was everywhere I was. My mom must have spent a fortune on batteries. My CD collection grew, and so did my knowlegde on all these amazing bands.
In Middle School, I knew everything you ever wanted to know about The Beatles. I read all the books (hell, I OWNED all the books), I read up on them on the internet (I loved days off!), and I knew the words to every song inside out. I gave facts away at school to people who could probably care less, but that didn't matter. My first Viynl was a Beatles '65 original, and it's hanging up in my room with the rest of them right now. I just couldn't get enough.
It seemed every year my dad had something new for me to listen to. It wasn't long before I was rockin to David Bowie, Janes Addiction, U2, and Peter Gabriel. I would come home from school, grab a notepad, a pen, and my CD player and write notes, stories, poems, drawing while listening to Gabriels SO. I felt like I was the only one of my age who didn't care for Britany, Christina, The Spice Girls on NSYNC (I must admit, I did have a thing for BSB. I saw them in concert with my neighbor and it was awesome, okay??). I loved my rock music, but didn't really know that rock bands of that time even existed. I was pretty much convinced by my mother that the only radio stations that existed were pop music one's. So I listened, and I would record songs on a tape from the radio when the good one's came on. But one day, on a trip home from Cedar Point with my fellow choir members (I was in choir and heavily into theatre when I was young. I miss it sometimes, still...) when I heard 89X, a Detriot alternative rock station. I had no idea who any of the bands were, and was amazed at the fact that rock bands existed today...!?! What?!? I programmed that in my mom's car.
And then, the iPod. I am a firm believe that the iPod has changed my life. My boyfriend had given me an iPod for graduation, and it never left me! That is, until it got stolen, but I would just get another...and then that one was stolen...and a new boyfriend got me another which I still own!
All of my albums on one little device! I could take it anywhere and it wouldn't skip! It was music everyday, almost all day for Chelsie. When I couldn't listen to that, I tried getting on the new alternative rock band wagon to figure out who all these people were.
It wasn't long before I owned Franz Ferdinand, Modest Mouse, Keane, and Coldplay. The my first Killers Album: Hot Fuss. My parents and I went to the mall, and I knew I wanted it, even though I thought Somebody Told Me was...weird...but something drew me in, and I had to have it. Oh My God, what a freaking delight. Everysong was played on repeate on the way home, and my dad even burned it for himself when we got home. It was Mr. B and On Top everyday for a very long time...my mom loved that.
I thought, FINALLY, a new band that is AMAZING! I was worried for a while, that most of these bands were just mediocre compared to the greats, but The Killers were an exception. Their music was different than everyone else's, and the lyrics were actually...created...not just thrown together. Gosh, I loved them...
As time grew, I got to know every band on 89X. Myspace came around, and though I had vowed FOREVER NOT to get one, I gave in. The best part about it was the music. I could browse new music I had never heard before, and it was amazing. Many of the bands I like today I found on Myspace.
I had never been much of a concert goer, mainly because not many of my friends were that into music (or at least the bands that were touring). I had seen 38 special when i was little, and a few local bands before (some of my friends were in bands, too, which I was always jealous of). My boyfriend and my best friends boyfriend made a band together, finally. Thet played a lot of classic rock, and practiced in my friends garage. They had a lot of gigs, and it was an amazing time! My boyfriend sang, and hers played guitar. They had a drummer, who was awesome, a young bass player, and an organ player. We had some really great times, for sure. Holly and I even took part....but I think our Canadian Boys Choir impressions weren't exactly what they were looking for for some reason...whatever.
But time passed. They broke up...WE broke up...and we found new loves. Sam's Town came out, and I listened to that non stop...well since today. The place I worked at let me conrtol the music and I ALWAYS had Sam's Town in the player. No one complained, and I got some people into serious Killer love. I had to see them.
May of 2007, 5 of us went to see The Killers at the Fox Theatre in Detriot. Though I had been first in line to buy tickets, our seats were seperated into 2 groups, and way in the balcony...but we didn't care. The venue is AMAZING, and perfect for Sam's Town. The concert started, and I was somewhere else....I was IN Sam's Town...for about 2 hours. I couldn't beleive Brandon was right there. Ronnie! Dave!Mark! The balcony shook, and I never sat down, and couldn't understand the people who were. I yelled every word, and forgot about life for a while. The experience was like nothing else. We were all there, together, for the same reason. We all had something great in common, and felt that same love together. Amazing.
Since then, I have seen The Killers one more time. This time, I had signed up for The Victims, the fan club for The Killers, months before their tour started. I got floor seats for their show at EMU in Ypsi, MI, and it was just my boyfriend and I. We got there amazingly early, and waited 3 hours in freezing cold temperatures, but it was worth it. No balcony for us, it was front row, barrier standing! I can not describe the DIFFERENCE that makes! I tooka lot of pictures, fell in love again, got lost in the music, and felt such a rush as never before. Ahhhhh I can't wait until May. I see them again.
So that's how it started. I'm sure I missed some milestones...but that's the jist. I can't thank my dad enough, really, for his influence. My collection grows more every month, and I'm here to share. I really beleive there's a new Rock Revolution going on right now, and it's sad that people in America are MISSING IT! So I'm doing my part in educating you people.
Rock out.
wow I wrote a lot...
In The Beginning...
So I've done it. I have a xanga, and even another blog...but here is the beginning of what could be border line obsession; the Rock Blog. I have been meaning to do this for a while now, but them good ol things like class and work seem to get in the way.
But not tonight!
Tonight I start my own Sweet Talk.
My mission? To rock the rock blogs, and your socks (and perhaps quiver your liver at the same time!).
I have a list started of music I love, but of course that's just a smaaaalll dose of my music loves. You'll hear a lot about The Killers, no doubt, but I'm in a pretty amazing Kings of Leon, Joy Division, and Muse groove right now too...so WATCH OUT!
...I be bloggin.
But not tonight!
Tonight I start my own Sweet Talk.
My mission? To rock the rock blogs, and your socks (and perhaps quiver your liver at the same time!).
I have a list started of music I love, but of course that's just a smaaaalll dose of my music loves. You'll hear a lot about The Killers, no doubt, but I'm in a pretty amazing Kings of Leon, Joy Division, and Muse groove right now too...so WATCH OUT!
...I be bloggin.
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