Monday, March 30, 2009

Tori and the church

Loved this quote from Tori Amos regarding her upcoming album, Abnormally Attracted to Sin:

“I’m a minister’s daughter. The power of the church is insidious, and it permeates everything,” Amos explained. “A lot of what the Church discusses is not about the compassionate path of Christ, it’s about what kind of lifestyle is acceptable and approved of by the Church when god knows what they’re doing behind closed doors. You have a lot of people waking up every morning who feel paralyzed to act because of these judgments. All around us people are not only experiencing physical bondage but emotional and mental bondage behind perfectly groomed lawns."

Can't WAIT to hear the whole record!!!!

read the full interview here.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

out of the depths

Recently discovered a song...and I have to share the lyrics. I've been a fan of Sinead O'Connor since the day (probably circa 6th grade) I first saw "Nothing Compares 2 U" on VH1. And of course she's an artist far beyond that, other songs like "Heroine" and "Hold Back the Night" being two of my favorites. But the song I recently found thanks to Chad Reed is called "Out of the Depths" and is on her Theology album. I had no idea she had a side like this, but maybe I should've taken a hint from her Pope antics. Anyway. The lyrics are amazing and I love the song.

Out of the depths I cry to you oh Lord
Don't let my cries for mercy be ignored
If you keep account of sins, oh who would stand
but you have forgiveness in your hands

And I've heard religion say you're to be feared
but I don't buy into everything I hear
And it seems to me you're hostage to those rules
that were made by religion, and not by you

And I'm wondering will you ever get yourself free
Is it bad to think you might like help from me
Is there anything my little heart can do
to help religion share us with you

For oh you're like a ghost in your own home
Nobody hears you crying all alone
Oh you are the one true really voiceless one
They have their backs turned to you for worship of gold and stone

And to see you prisoner oh makes me weep
Nobody hears you screaming in the streets
And it's sad but true how the old saying goes
If God lived on earth, people would break his windows

I long for you as watchmen long for the end of the night

Sunday, March 1, 2009

I like techno music, but...

I'm currently listening to the new single entitled "Zero" from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs upcoming album...not really sure how I feel about it. Well, I think I like the single. I think. It's all techno-ish. I'm a fan of electronic/techno stuff usually, but the Yeah Yeah Yeahs? Maybe it will turn out to be a great album, I'm not too sure though. David Sitek (TV On the Radio) did production work on the album, which I'd think would mean good things. I'd say the band has the talent to branch out into whatever they want. We shall see.

In other exciting news, I am typing this on my new macbook! woo! I love it so far. It's taking a little getting used to, but that was expected. I'd love to play around more with GarageBand but I don't really know anything about it nor have I had time to learn. Hopefully soon.

Piano lessons are coming along nicely. However I still don't feel like there's been a "clicking point" between what I've learned and everything I already knew. Kind of frustrating, but patience is a virtue I guess.

I've been on a big pop music kick lately. Kind of embarassing, but I look at it more as my ability to like any genre of music (even the kind that doesn't actually require a lot of talent). I bought Lady GaGa's cd a couple weeks ago - like, physically purchased the album. Very rare for me, much less for it to be an artist like that. I'm liking it though, there are some catchy songs in addition to her radio hit "Just Dance." I also can't stop listening to "Circus" by Britney Spears or "Sucka for Love" by Danity Kane. What is wrong with me?! This phase will pass soon though. I semi-retract my earlier statement, actually. Pop music doesn't always equate to a lack of talent. Just more often than not.

Speaking of radio hits- I really can't get enough of Kanye's 808s & Hearbreak. I thought for sure "Heartless" would be getting old at this point, but I still like it even the eleventy billionth time I hear it in my car. but "RoboCop" is still my favorite track off the album. I couldn't agree more with Carey's synopsis of the record, so just go read that.

I'm excited about a lot of upcoming albums this spring...TORI AMOS, among others. Of course I am excited about that. The album is titled Abnormally Attracted to Sin if you are interested. 

Well, it's time to stare out the window for a bit and admire the snow. Maybe progress on to syncing my ipod up to the new mac, which I haven't done yet. Sledding would be GREAT, but I may or may not be the only in Shelby who realizes that going out in less than an inch of snow will most likely not kill you. ooh! "Bruised" by The Bens just popped up on my party shuffle. Good song. :) I'll stop rambling now.