Saturday, August 30, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
So many thought this day would be impossible
Saying a prayer for Bessie Mae. So glad you were here to witness the moment.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
John Legend - If You're Out There rehearsal
I love, love, love this song. WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR YOUR FUTURE? FOR OUR FUTURE? FOR THE FUTURE?
Monday, August 25, 2008
Dave Stewart's thoughts on his song American Prayer
Earlier this year when I was recording American Prayer, a song I originally co-wrote with Bono, the phrase, "When you get to the top of the mountain, remember me" seemed to take on a whole new resonance, given the inspirational candidacy of Barack Obama. The song always contained one of my favorite passages from Dr. King, which was hauntingly delivered the night before he was assassinated. King says: "I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land!" People long for a connection— whether it is to music, to their country, or to a big idea. Regardless of what happens in November, Senator Obama has reminded millions of people that they have the power to connect to bigger ideas. He is, in essence, the embodiment of a new anthem for change. He has continued King's narrative from what was once thought of as a dream to a reality. I find it especially relevant that Barack Obama will accept the Democratic Party Nomination for President 45 years to the day of King's "I Have a Dream" speech.
When we were originally writing the song, Bono was crafting the words in a way that would make people think about the fact that 'America' as a concept was a truly great idea, based on the bedrock of equality. I find it more pertinent than ever to release it now; to the moment America finds itself in, daring to re-imagine itself and its place in the world.
When I set out to make a video for the new version of this song, I wanted to honor all of those millions of people, especially young people, who are, for the first time, feeling empowered to voice their beliefs. I wanted to capture how Obama's message of change has echoed across the broad fabric of what is America. To do that, we've cast the film with an eclectic array of personalities, including Forest Whitaker, Jason Alexander, Whoopi Goldberg, Cyndi Lauper, Barry Manilow, Joan Baez, Macy Gray and Joss Stone. They appear alongside veterans, teachers and everyday citizens— all of whom have been touched by this simple idea of change. As an Englishman, I'm not an expert in all the intricate details of American politics. But as an artist, I understand how rare it is to inspire a connection to a bigger idea or purpose. This video isn't so much an endorsement of Barack Obama as much as it is a celebration of all those who have picked up a sign, who have registered to vote and are working to make the world a better place. So as Senator Barack Obama ascends to the mountain top, let us not forget all of the others who for the past 40 years have sung anthems of change to make this moment possible.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Political Song of the Day
We'll Get There by Cathy Block.
Refreshing to see so many people wanting to get involved. I find it hopefulness better than hopelessness any day.
-AnOldieButAGoodie
Dave Stewart's American Prayer Lyrics
LYRICS
This is my American Prayer
This is my American Prayer
This is the time to finish what you started
And this is no time to dream
This is the room
We can turn off the dark tonight
Maybe then we might see
American Prayer
American Prayer
And this is the ground
That keeps our feet from getting wet
And this is the sky over our head
And what you see depends on where you stand
And how you jump will tell you where you're gonna land
American Prayer
American Prayer
My oh my
Couldn't get much higher
Lets not kick out the darkness
Make the light brighter
And these are the hands
What are we gonna build with them?
This is the church you can't see
Give me your tired, your poor and huddled masses
You know they're yearning to breathe free
This is my American Prayer
American Prayer
American Prayer
When you get to the top of the mountain
Will you tell me what you see
If you get to the top of the mountain
Remember me
Friday, August 22, 2008
This Creed Song has been stuck in my head the past few days
"With Arms Wide Open"
Well I just heard the news today
It seems my life is going to change
I closed my eyes, begin to pray
Then tears of joy stream down my face
With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
With arms wide open
Well I don't know if I'm ready
To be the man I have to be
I'll take a breath, I'll take her by my side
We stand in awe, we've created life
With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
Now everything has changed
I'll show you love
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
With arms wide open
I'll show you everything ...oh yeah
With arms wide open..wide open
[Guitar Break]
If I had just one wish
Only one demand
I hope he's not like me
I hope he understands
That he can take this life
And hold it by the hand
And he can greet the world
With arms wide open...
With arms wide open
Under the sunlight
Welcome to this place
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
Now everything has changed
I'll show you love
I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
With arms wide open
I'll show you everything..oh yeah
With arms wide open....wide open
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From my Inbox: Stella's Notch Live
Hello all!
Just a quick reminder about the super clutch gig this weekend in Hermosa Beach, Sunday Aug. 24th! I don't mean to badger your endlessly regarding this gig so let me say this announcement about the gig:
FREE BEER with purchase of STELLA'S NOTCH debut album, "BEYOND WONDERLAND"! Only at CLUB705 this SUNDAY AUG. 24th!
That's right! When you purchase the Stella's Notch debut album "Beyond Wonderland" you get FREE BEER courtesy of Stella's Notch and CLUB705! So not only do you get to listen to some awesome live music that night, but you also get a sweet rockin' CD to blast in the car ride home that night, with you designated driver of course since you will be too colossally WASTED to drive yourself! Remember: The Stella's Notch fully endorses getting royally smashed... but more importantly we endorse drinking responsibly.
So shoot on by CLUB705 (705 Pier Ave.) in Hermosa Beach this Sunday and come get some!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Monday's Music - 8/18/2008
479. Walt Disney presents POCAHONTAS
480. grace (songs of hope) a benefit for children's hunger fund
481. SMAP
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Sunday songs - 8/17/2008
474. Raja Kumari ~ mix tape
475. Random Ninjas - The Random EP
476. Grapevine - Sabbath/???
477. globe - Don't Look Back/like a prayer
478. Stella's Notch - beyond wonderland
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Songs that pumped up our Saturday - 8/16/2008
471. Tasatsu: Bokura no itsukakan senso
472. Random Ninjas - The Random EP
473. Lead - 4
Enjoy your weekend
There are so many happenings around Los Angeles (many even free), all you have to do is look.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Payday Music - August 15, 2008
466. Fukuyama Masaharu - f
467. M-flo - Expo Expo
468. m-flo loves melody. & yamamoto ryohei
469. m-flo - Beat Space Nine
470. Tasatsu - Bokura no itsukakan senso
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Thursday Tunes - August 14, 2008
461. Instant Romantic Floor
462. Oreskaband
463. m-flo - Astromantic
464. Ryota Nagao - good old days
465. Hitomi Shimatani - Heart & Symphony
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Music that got us through Wednesday - 8/13/2008
458. Yoji Sawamukai The Burst - Trouble
459. Tasatsu - Bokura no itsukakan senso
460. m-flo: Beat Space Nine
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Tuesday Tunes - 8/12/2008
453. Susan J. Paul - Human Factor
454. Shota Sasamoto - Get Busy!
455. Kazuki - Kizuna
456. Ketsumeishi - Taiyoo
457. Korean Hit Drama Songs - Original Sound Track
Monday, August 11, 2008
Monday Music - 8/11/2008
450. Sui-Den/Tangos
451. Koda Kumi/Best~Bounce & Lovers~ (CD 1 - Ballads)
452. KinKi Kids/A album
Obama - Rick Rolled
Okay this made me smile today and I really, really needed a smile today - AnOldieButAGoodie
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Upcoming live shows - Support your local musicians
JAPAN
THE BUGGY HOLD JIVE'S
September, 9 2008 at 新宿LOFT
Not Available , 新宿区, 東京都
Cost : 2000
9/9（TUE) 新宿LOFT open18:00 start18:30 adv\2000+drink day\2500+drink バギホの出番は二番目、19：10よりスタート！！ ≪BAND≫ In197666 COLD KITCHEN Idio-gram アイイロ more info：新宿LOFT03-5272-0382
Saturday Songs - 8/9/2008
447. Yoshida Brothers - Hishou
448. The Perfect Unbalance - Soon
449. Sound Schedule
Friday, August 8, 2008
Woohoo it's the weekend ~ Music that gets us by 8/8/2008
441. Takahiro Nakatani - Life Size
442. hikari - Good-bye Sputnik
443. hitomi - LOVE CONCENT
445. hitomi - by myself
446. Lao Tizer - Arabian Dusk
My Question for the Day
Why are people still stroking Hillary Clinton's ego? Her grandstanding is wearing very thin for me. - AThinkingMind
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Thursday Tunes - 8/7/08
437. Dixie 2 Beat - Jazz Me Blues
438. hitomi - by myself
439. Hitomi Shimatoani - Tsuioku+Love Letter
440. Yume Suzuki - Part of Life
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
CDs we listened to Wednesday - August 6, 2008
435. Steve McCormick - Color Line
436. Jigger's Son - Anata no Mikata
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Tunes for our Tuesday - August 5, 2008
430. Masayuki Suzuki - Perfume
431. Do As Infinity - Need Your Love
432. B-Wish - Power of Love
433. Do As Infinity - Do the A Side (CD I & II)
434. Dragon Fist
Monday, August 4, 2008
Music for our Monday - August 4, 2008
427. Do As Infinity - TRUE SONG
428. Comets - Nostalgia
429. Do As Infinity - Do The A Side I & II
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Saturday Seranade - August 2, 2008
422. Countdown J-Pop 2006 (2 CDs)
423. Aya Ueto - License
424. AAA - All/2
425. Mary J. Blige - share my world
Friday, August 1, 2008
Music We listened to August 1st
419. Crazy Ken Band - 777
420. Dj Ozma - I Love Party People
421. a-nation '06 Best Hit Selection
Upcoming Live Shows to Check Out
GEORGIA
Musiq
September, 10 2008 at Tabernacle
152 Luckie Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
NORTH CAROLINA
Jazmine Sullivan
August, 2 2008 at WPEG Summer Jam
Charlotte, North Carolina
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