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!

Again I Apologize for my absence

Ok so heres the dealio,
Belmont is in quite the competition frenzy this week. We have the upcoming elections for sga president and vicepresident, 6th thru the 8th I believe, the student art exhibition/ competition thingy gets going thursday at 4-7pm check it out!!! (LCVA) With this rush of competitve adrenalineI must remind you that I am also an "artiste" so without further adue, here are three of my pieces, whatcha think? I can handle the criticism, just dont tell me where you live! ;) jk!!


Anyways as always, there is music involved with my art choices, and todays is yet again another one by justin nozuka: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq28SAHDVhY

I swear everytime I hit youtube I fall in love with yet another of his songs!

To keep you from getting bored however here is an oldie but a goodie, Space Cowboy, by the steve miller band : www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIHP9o6X6D8

enjoy!

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

No New Music News

Ok so I was unfortunately unable to go to the Justin Nozuka, Missy Higgins, Lenka concert at Mercy Lounge this past Tuesday, but I included a few links so you will know exactly where my mind was for this week's art piece.

Justin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnwOkqp3XTE

Lenka: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nTSU-mFWGs

Missy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WaVv874DfE

The new post pic is Gustav Klimt's the Kiss. I don't think I have discussed it before, but I believe listening to the three artists listed exhibits feeling evoked by this painting.

So for my new profile picture, I chose something that I just liked because of the colors. Its amazing what color can do to a seemingly ordinary object. I am not sure who painted it, but it is stunning!
Enjoy!

Cafe Coco for Dummies

Ok so this past VDay eve, my friends and I went to a show at Cafe Coco, a Local coffee shop known for open mics and their pasta dishes. Anyways a friend of ours James Fate aka Nate from Starbucks was playing with his full band. Along with Fate, was a singer/ songwriter, Molly Jewell. This Molly Jewell was fantastic! She had one song in particular about a crush she had on her doctor. She included both the violin, viola, and guitar in her set. Her songs were different than the typical female pianist/ singer but at the same time classic. There was an opening band as well, Abbydoyoudance, but once I realized I had the same pants as the male vocalist, I lost interest. the whole night was fantastic, and we ended with a movie on my friend's couch, Garden State. Now, if you haven't seen this movie, I suggest you remedy that immediately. Garden State is without a doubt one of my alltime favorites. The soundtrack got me to thinking, want to see some artwork inspired by the Garden State Sondtrack? Here you go, enjoy! Don't forget to check out Garden State!
www.myspace.com/jamesfate and myspace.com/mollyjewell

grammy night!

I realize it has been a while since I have posted, so I figured what night would be better than grammy night? GO Coldplay!! Any who, I am watching the Grammys as I post this, and came across a new album from a friend of mine on facebook. First of all, yes I have and regularly use facebook; its a passioin of mine. this photograph is gorgeous! I plan on using it as the inspiration for a painting piece in the near future. This would be a great background for Coldplay's lost video right? I know I think so. Enjoy!