Video From Day Nine: SPIRIT OF THE WEST ~ Home For A Rest

You'll have to excuse me, I'm not at my best...I've been gone for a month; I've been drunk since I left...

Day Nine: Blarney Stone tonight!

Update: Ah, Spirit of the West... I always thinks of the best pub in Vancouver's Gastown when I hear this song. That, and one of my best friends - Heidi. I remember one St. Patrick's Day when we waited in line for four hours just to get into the Blarney Stone. We got inside, ordered a jug of green beer each, downed it and ended up creating a dance floor wherever we were... The next night we went to Spirit of the West together. Anyways, i'm pretty sure I went with Heidi. I can't imagine having gone with anybody else at that time...

I think it's only appropriate that I re-share this video within the holiday season. Hope you're all having some responsible fun! ;-) And you're also probably headed home for a rest as well...

Day 85: Hey Ocean! ~ Fifteen Words

"you give until you've given up and you are sure to find the perfect man"

This week, a friend of mine gave my advice in the form of a quote from the movie, Almost Famous. It goes as follows:

Penny Lane: I always tell the girls, never take it seriously, if ya never take it seriosuly, ya never get hurt, ya never get hurt, ya always have fun, and if you ever get lonely, just go to the record store and visit your friends.

This is a sweet melody. And I know few people who have not been in this situation. If you have, that's a good thing. If you've given until you've given up, you have the capacity for great love. That is, of course, as long as you don't give up too easily...

Also, I agree with the comment on the YouTube page: "Why is this band so underrated?" And so, they get two appearances on the week of H. I feel a little bit like a character from Sesame Street...

Hot Hot Heat - Bandages

You know, when I first heard Hot Hot Heat, I didn't care for that much. That was more my fault than theirs, as always happens when somebody doesn't appreciate an artist. Art is subjective, so don't hate the artist...just don't care for their artwork. Especially with these guys, as I just wasn't open to the punk-feel of their band when I first heard them. Now, I appreciate a good punk tune...like the Ramones...or this tune! :-D Back then, though, I didn't give them a fair chance. Tastes change. I love it when this song comes on my iPod...but I don't have any more of their songs anywhere that I listen to. Nor do I know much about this Canadian band, other than they are originally from Victoria but transplanted well into the Vancouver music scene just before I arrived there. Possibly, I wasn't ready for them then, but I am now...

Originally, I tried to post their video for Middle of Nowhere, but there was a posting problem. The video could not be available on my blog. Here's the link instead. I think it's a better video, but I like both songs equally. Enjoy!



If that doesn't work, copy and paste this into your browser:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcD3lsT0Ep0&feature=related

Hey Ocean! - Too Soon

"Men are in love with the person they pursue.
Women are in love with the relationship." ~ good advice I've decided to listen to, despite the gender assumptions/stereotypes

This song is interesting because it's a love song sung by a woman. I normally enjoy love songs sung by men (see above). It's neat, though...I heard it yesterday afternoon, and was reminded of feelings I have had in past relationships...I've definitely exhibited signs of the above stereotype before ;-)

Also, I love this video! Well, many aspects of it. I don't know about the representation of native characters in the dancing people of the background, but I don't want to go all Australian public on them... The light in the middle is amazing! And then, once you're completely hypnotized by it, the whole video fades to a darker version of itself. HEART!

Hannah Georgas - Bang Bang You're Dead!

Stumbling around on MySpace yesterday, I came across Miss Hannah's page. Upon that wonderful piece of the internet, I found the official video for this song! Somehow, just listening to the song I thought it was about a breakup...I'm so glad the video is not about a romantic breakup! Hannah's music is so much more than the romantic music - I love it! Only way it could be better is if she sang about a bicycle...she probably has at some point...and probably would if I suggested it. Actually, there is that new road song of hers...I'll have to double check that it's not about a bicycle...

The Indie Queens Are Waiting - Dan Mangan

I set my expectations low and my hopes very high, and with the help of so many people, somehow, it always works out in between. ~ Dan Mangan

If you know Canadian music, you must know this west coast boy. Nah, sorry, with a WCMA under his belt, he is a West Coast MAN.

Myself, I heard him for the first time this summer, but i haven't stopped hearing about him since then!

This is a sweet song, and an amazing video. I hope you enjoy! And, if you like what you hear, put Dan Mangan's cd on your Wish List this holiday season. Definitely an artist to have in your collection!

Check out www.danmanganmusic.com for more on Mr. Mangan!

Also, he's playing in Victoria tonight, and Tofino tomorrow night. ...ah, Tofino...

Dave Vertesi - Caroline! A Ghost! (Live)

Like a diary it’s not meant to be profound, just honest. – David Vertesi's MySpace page

I saw this young man open for Miss Hannah Georgas this spring. You all know how much I love Hannah! I just realized this week that he was a part of Hey Ocean! as well. You know what they say about Vancouver artists: Jodi sure loves them! :-D Almost, in fact, as much as I love prairie folksters :-)
Mr. Vertesi is playing at the Haven Social Club in Edmonton this evening, for anybody who’s able to make it. Sadly, I’ll be working! :-( But it makes me happy to know that the people of Edmonton will get to hear him this evening...and see him – he’s a hottie!