Where Is Ben Folds?

Ok, so as previously stated, I am an avid Ben Folds fan. Not only have I been to four of his shows, I frequent (not on purpose) many of his stomping grounds. I have all his albums and know where his house is.
I am not a stalker though. I know where his house is purely because my friend Hbomb's sister stalked him when she was in high school, and I live off of his street. I attend Belmont, I can't help but know him and love him. Anyways so the reason behind my extremely unclever "where is waldo" reference, is because of this. Not only do I constantly run into Ben Folds outside of a concert arena, but I did today twice in one day at two different places with two parts of his family. I don't really know how I manage it, but I have run into Ben at my two favorite hw places, 21st avenue starbucks and fido in hvillage. I have run into Ben at Fido before, and when I say run, I mean literally run into him. haha
I also know that his kids go to USN which is down the street from starbucks, I suppose it was only a matter of time before I ran into him here. Still, its really weird people go their entire lives without running into anyone famous, and I run into people all the time. And again, I didn't stalk him the reason I know that his kids go to USN, is simply because my brother went there, as did a few of my friends, and my friend ali found out through a high school literary conference. What made today's encounter even funnier was that I was listening to Hiroshima as he walked in, how ironic is that? lol It made my horrible day a little bit better let me tell you.

Well moving on to slightly more interesting topics, todays artwork is a piece by Vermeer a painter from the renaissance, who constantly painted people at a window. I had to do a project on him in 2-D design, and its only fair that you all are exposed to him as well.

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:amZHqXhcjTbZpM:http://www.artsology.com/gfx/whatswrong/vermeer_1.jpg

And just cause, I will post a wonderful clip of a limited release Ben Folds Five Song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4UBNBgE2lg

Just so you know, the countdown to Death Cab for Cutie at Ryman auditorium is on, May 4th people!!!

Level of Nirvana has been reached

It is amazing what good music can do to your psyche. Last night, I attended the Ben Folds concert at the Ryman Auditiorium in Nashville, and it was amazing. Ironically, I have seen Ben on three other occasions, but I could never appreciate how well he plays at the Ryman. I am even more excited to see what Death Cab does with the Ryman in May.

Anyways the opening act for Ben was this band called Jukebox the Ghost. Without a doubt, one of the best bands I have heard in a long time. Not only were they a little quirky, they were also adorable, with a side of intellectual. Like any redblooded american college student, I proceeded to stalk them at the next available opportunity, they all went to George Washington University! Intellegience mixed with quirky is always a good combination.
Here are a few links to some of their videos, I highly recommend them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua4YlN9tQKQ ,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EsT1t7hPPU, and one of my new faves "hold it in," http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIJTDwyQw5Y

As for Ben Folds, what more can be said about the man? He takes the "Piano Man" to a new level that at this point in history no one has been able to copy. The talent for being an indie/ alternative musician, but having commercial success without sellling out is quite endearing and gives hope to those of us who follow a "real" alternative lifestyle. This post is for all thos Vandy and Belmont indie hopefuls/ preppy kids that were at last nights sold out show. I am one of you!

And as such, here is my indie art pick of the month: highly representative right? lol have fun with life you bohemian dopes!

New News

So in light of the fact that I haven't made any posts recently, I thought this little tidbit would be interesting.
It appears that two major forces in music/ movie scene are making to the ultimate collaboration, marriage. Death Cab for Cutie's and Postal Service's frontman Ben Gibbard, and Zooey Deschanel, the wonderful lead of She&Him/ quirky character in lots of movies (i.e. Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy). This is a collaboration to be proud of. Night, all oh and here is some Zooey to get you in an interesting mood.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtlO0RXktlo

Starbucks, global domination, spring break, and music

So, this past week was my spring break and unfortunately while I worked every single day I have yet to finish anything. So, today you see the musical stylings of beyonce and death cab, the two musicians that I listened to non stop. Specifically "Halo" and "I will follow you into the dark." Both are brilliant songs, but like I said I was in study mode so I therefore, I haven't any new art for you, but be gracious and happy. Death Cab is better than any art work!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70AgyIEnBRE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liicFXA3QYk

As of right now, I am currently working on three art projects, three pieces for the student art show, and an english presentation. Did I mention that I also work, and have all of that due this week? I love college. Its a brilliant plan created by Starbucks, as I spent a total of 7.00 dollars a day six days in a week. That's 42.00 dollars, which on a student's budget is like a month's worth of income. Brilliant Starbucks! Brilliant, world domination is upcoming, I can see it in their future.

Oh and everyone I ran into Ben Folds Yet again!! I love that man, he is just as awkward looking in person as he is in pictures/ videos.

Just in case you are behind in the Ben Folds love here is one of my favorite songs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP9csWhlHWM

Death Cab Coming Soon To A Town Near You

So, even though this is a blog about art and its influence on life, society, blah, blah, blah. I wanted to include yet another tidbit on how art reflects music and vice versa. When I paint I have a playlist that is solely for me to paint. Included on this Itunes playlist is one of my alltime fave bands, Death Cab for Cutie. Death Cab= Ben Gibbard, who is a musical mastermind, I mean the man is a genius and his voice, well you will figure it out for yourself. Anyways one song in particular is brought to mind, especially when I look at this random long exposure photograph of a city street that I found, doesn't it remind you of I Will Possess Your Heart? Its a relatively newer song from Death Cab, but its a great one. Check it out, while looking at this new picture! See what you think. Oh yeah, and the reason I thought of it is because my friends got Death Cab tickets!!