People and people and people…fascinating people.

Chin up lil’ unemployed blogger. Things will improve, I’m sure of it.

Maybe you should check out INTERVIEW PROJECT to see what other folks are doing to earn a buck, or to just pass the time. It’s one part StoryCorps, one part Behind The Wheel, one part FSA Project and a billion parts beautiful. The online documentary series is directed and edited by Austin Lynch, who I had the great pleasure of meeting while working on the set of There Will Be Blood. I hope to see more of his work in the future. Interview Project is quiet, poetic and just plain pretty. New episodes are posted every three days. I hope you will like it as much as I do. People ARE fascinating.

What should I do?

My unemployment benefits run out in less than a month. Fuck. I scour for jobs everyday. Either I’m overqualified or underqualified. The jobs I do find that I am perfect for never come through. I rarely get a call or an e-mail back about anything. I have no idea what to do. Should I work at Burger King? (I wouldn’t work at McDonald’s… just because I don’t like their food.) Should I sell shit? I can’t see myself selling anything related to music, i.e. turntables, records, CD’s. So, if anyone out there has any ideas or jobs or leads about jobs… it would be greatly appreciated. Meanwhile, I do get to listen to a lot of music while I am sending out resumes… here are some choice cuts…

Scholar- Darlin’, You Make My Bed

Jarvis Cocker- Tonight

Murs- Bad Man!

Highlife- F Kenya Rip

Ulrich Schnauss- Stars

A new video from Baron Zen…

Tennessee Darlins

I’m buyin’ whatever these ladies are sellin’.

Those Darlins – Mama’s Heart
Those Darlins – Hung Up On Me

Those Darlins - Wild One

Rest in Peace, dead Celebs…

So, Farrah, Michael, Billy and Ed are dead. I thought I’d pay my small tribute to all four. It’s basic. Pictures. Video. Music.

Some MJ songs done by other artists…

Shinehead- Billie Jean

Jazztronik- Rock With You

Ian Brown- Thriller

A song featuring Michael Jackson

Rockwell- Somebody’s Watching Me

And a song by Ed McMahon… a strange one.

Ed McMahon- Thank Heaven For Little Girls

And Billy Mays… ordering shit from McDonald’s.

Maybe if…

If we listen to music that makes us think of summer, will the sun stay out? Let’s try.

Major Lazer - Can’t stop now (feat. Mr. Vegas & Jovi Rockwell)
Max Romeo – War Ina Babylon
Tanya Stephens - It’s A Pity
Bob Marley - Simmer Down
Toots & The Maytals - Bam Bam

Moment Of Silence For MJ

And then after you take that moment, please listen to BOB The Band’s awesome tribute to the legend.

BOB The Band – Such A Much Better Place

Fredo Viola

I love when I stumble upon beautiful and inspiring things when I’m not even looking for them. I was on Vimeo this morning, searching for a video clip to reference for a work related project, when I came across Fredo Viola’s video for Sad Song. He’s a multi-media artist/animator/filmmaker/musician who I believe is based in New York. You can see and hear more of his work on his very cool experimental/experiential website, The Turn

Fredo Viola - Sad Song
Fredo Viola - The Turn

I was on hiatus?

Maybe. Maybe I’ve just been too busy looking for jobs. Or maybe I’ve been re-organizing my whole music collection. Or perhaps I was away in Austin, TX. But, most likely, I am just lazy and uninspired as of late.

That doesn’t suffice for an excuse. So, here’s some music. Pfft.

Good Shoes- Ice Age

Castledoor- Fall Apart

Slum Village- Fall In Love

Fingers Crossed This Works…

I’m trying my best to be brave about this whole file sharing site not working business, but I’m about two posts shy of throwing in the towel.

The Radio Department – David

Round 2,596,986,695

Why does it have to be so hard? All we want to do is share.

See if this works: Clique - Superman

Experienz

This website takes video watchng to a new level. Try it with this great video for Animal Collective’s Summertime Clothes (directed by my former classmate/trusty boom operator, Danny Perez). I recommend going full screen.

PS – sorry that our mp3 links are down. our file sharing site is the worst!

The Antlers

Saw these guys open for Here We Go Magic a little while back. I only caught the last two songs of their set, but I really liked them. In fact, I liked them more than Here We Go Magic (who were pretty disappointing live).

The Antlers - Wake
The Antlers - Bear

Rattling around in my head

I have some songs bouncing around in my head. Just making noise. Got to get rid of them. So, I’m passing them to you.

Window Twins- Maybe It’s Time (Sounds like someone wrote this when they were in some sort of drunken haze.)

Enon- Conjugate The Verbs (I just recently stumbled upon this song again while editing my entire music library.)

Archie Whitewater- Cross Country (Just a pleasant jazz tune to make you feel good.)

Josh Rouse- Hollywood Bass Player (This song reminds me of another song, just don’t know what it is. What does it remind you of?)

Here is a video of my girlfriend getting elbowed in the face. Roller derby is brutal.

Memorial Day… we remember the great songs of yesteryears…

It’s a long weekend. Not that it matters much to me. It’s just another weekend. And I don’t get mail on Monday. Pfft. Ahh wells. Here are some good old songs to remember.

Sheila E.- Hollyrock

Sister Nancy- Bam Bam

Otis Redding- I’ve Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now) (Live At Montery Pop Festival)

Sugarcubes- Hit

Simon & Garfunkel- El Condor Pasa

And a video. Classic video. One my most favorite songs ever. I know, I know. It’s cheesy. But, sooooooooo gooooooood.

I love the 70’s!