The music that got us through today - March 19, 2008

155. Mai Kuraki - Start in My Life
156. Sugar Soul
157. Stella's Notch - beyond wonderland
158. Rag Fair - 7 falls, 8 rises
159. Tony Toni Tone - House of Music

CDs, Cassettes, Albums we listened to today: Jan 8, 2008

Had a great weekend so didn't get to blog too much. Even with the rain life was good? Anyone get to check out Lolopop on Saturday? Random Ninjas - completely amazing. Thee Out Mods - did not let down. New band to love - All Ages- just great personalities and energy

Other than listening to playlists here's what we listened to today (because life isn't just about downloads - buy & support the artists)

13. Random Ninjas - The Random EP
14. MFlo - Astromantic
15. MFlo - Beat Space Nine

CDs, Cassettes, Albums we listened to today: Jan 1, 2008

Because it is more ways to enjoy music than downloads. Today was a low listening day because I attended the Oshagatsu (I hope I spelled that right) in Little Tokyo

Jan. 1, 2008
1. 20 Family Christmas Favorites - Volume 2: Celebrating the Savior's Birth (CD)

I'm starting to pack up our Christmas CDs and videos for next year. It helps with space.

-AnOldieButAGoodie

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A New Year

I hope everyone is waking up and realizing that just the fact that you are alive to read this makes it a Happy New Year. Your year will be what you make of it. I know we are planning on having another year filled with music.

I encourage everyone to keep supporting local music and music in general. I know one thing I've always done but I have strengthen my resolve for is buying the CDs of local musicians. I was thinking about the times I hear live music, enjoy the band and they are selling a CD - most of the time for $10 or less and I think about getting it next time. Well I've decided to make sure I support them now. Besides I could get some value meal and spend about 10 bucks and have nothing to show for it after 15 minutes or have a CD that lets the band know I enjoyed them and I can relive the music over and over.

Just think about it.

-AnOldieButAGoodie

Trying a new thing - An M-Flo Day

I just can't enough of:








And what is day without DOPAMINE


-AnOldieButAGoodie

All the Same Music

I've noticed that it seems like there is always new "styles" and names of styles of music coming out. Most of the time they leave me scratching my head. Then I listen to the bands and think "what new style is that?". I've come to realize that even with the older styles many crossover and are essentially the same. R&B, Hip-hop the same and so on. But I guess that is why music is so universal, no matter where you are in the end you have the something that can go back to a music you like and enjoy. That is why there are rap songs that can use a bit of an old big band tune or why industrial can sound like the sound of a song starting up with a drumbeat. So though I will still probably be a little irradiated when I hear a few terms in the end I know it really a bit of the 'same old'.
-NewWave

The Wedding that Didn't Happen

Well once upon a time I was going to get married and while going through papers and what not I came across this list I had written (almost or over 20 years ago). Thought I would share some of the songs that would have played at my reception

Evergreen - Barbara Streisand
Somewhere - Barbara Streisand
Never Knew Love like this - Alexander O'Neal & Cherelle
Always - Atlantic Starr
You & I - O'Bryan/Stevie Wonder
Inseperable - Natalie Cole
You are My Lady - Freddie Jackson
Suddenly - Billy Ocean
Ribbon in the Sky - Stevie Wonder
We've Only just begun the romance is not over - Glenn Jones
Loving You - Minnie Riperton

The funniest part is I written across the page I scribbled - WHY DREAM.

-AnOldieButAGoodie

Take A Poll 1

Saw this poll and since I've read a few articles about digital downloads, etc. lately I thought it would be a good one to share

Big Band

This morning I've been in a Big Band sort of mood. There are sometimes when life gets so AARGH that Big Bands & Standards and thoughts of relatively simpler times just seem to fit.

I guess you can say I am a moody music listener. I listen to music depending on my mood. The only music I don't ever have a mood for is hateful music, other than that there seems to be a time when I'll draw upon any of the variety of genres.

Anyway, I have my Slacker station on while I try to get things done and think through the upcoming funeral my family will have.

Tell someone they matter today. Okay?

Health & Music - Staying Alive

While watching Good Morning America this morning, there was a doctor who mentioned that you can perform chest compressions to the Bee Gees' Staying Alive. Now I can't get that song out of my head especially the doctor in his sort of flat voice "singing" LIVE, LIVE, LIVE, LIVE STAYING ALIVE, STAYING ALIVE

The song will not leave my head.

-AnOldieButAGoodie

Anime Theme Songs... Yu Yu Hakusho

Woke up this morning with the theme song to Yu Yu Hakusho playing in my head. Does anyone know the title or artist? If I get time later today or this week I will try to hunt it down

I've found that I get hooked on many Anime songs. I think that is what first introduced me to Japanese Music. I can't recall what came first though. I know I was addicted to the Gundam Wing music for a while. I've found the same addictiveness when it comes to some Japanese dramas. Even for shows that I did not like the theme song is usually extremely catchy and gets stuck in your head.

Now if only I could learn some Japanese.

- AnOldiebutAGoodie

King Tut - History and Music

This blogger is old enough to have seen BOTH Los Angeles Exhibits of the King Tutankhamun tour. I discovered this morning (did you set your clock back?) that in honor of the discovery of the tomb - 85 years after the discovery was made.

I'm also old enough to remember when Steve Martin sung his King Tut song. For those who missed it (which I'm still not sure if that will make you lucky or unlucky) - Here goes




-an AnOldieButaGoodie entry

More about Rusika

While we weren't able to make it to the show last night (If any of you did please let us know how it was). I did find out from Rusika's Myspace page that their EP is now available for purchase.

The cost is low so please consider supporting a local band. We will keep you up-to-date on this artist and also let you know about other artist who have caught our ear so keep your eye on this page.

There are really a lot of artists who put their all out there but don't have the publicity or big bucks to get their name out. Many times you can catch them "live" and they are on stage giving their all. No lip synching and you get more than your money's worth.

For those Halloween Music Fan

Came across this website that features Halloween Music. If you're one of the many who enjoy this holiday here is the link: http://www.hauntedillinois.com/midi.php

As for me, I'll be cutting off the porch light because we don't have candy.

Music and YouTube

Never underestimate the power of Youtube in finding good music. I've actually discovered some great stuff over the past two months. You just have to be willing to branch out. Go ahead and try some of the links that fit the music video you just listened to. I've also had the chance to go down memory lane. What are some of the things we've found ourselves grooving to? Here is just a short list. Some you may have heard of others maybe not but here goes: Madness, M-Flo, Emyli, Foreigner, Queen (never realized how ground breaking they were), Oingo Boingo, Random Ninjas (unsigned band that needs to be signed real soon), Billy Joel, General Public, India Arie (sometimes I forget just how amazing she is), Jully Black... There are definitely others and we hope to share them with you.

So tell me today, what are you listening to?

Music Recommendations???

It seems that we are often fed the same "artists" over and over. Lately I've found a certain fondness for the "little guys" in this music industry. They seem to have such a passion for their art. Not sure if every member of the family feel the same way but it is definitely something that I've been trying to pursue. So, do you have a singer or band that you feel is overlooked? If so please leave a comment or even message us on our myspace page at myspace.com/musicisourhigh. I look forward to hearing some of what you've discovered.

-AnOldieButAGoodie

Music in Our Lives

Music is such a part of our lives. We listen to it everyday. But...usually not on the radio. We've found that the radio plays mostly the same thing multiple times a day and there is just so much good music out there that goes unheard.

What type of music do we like? Well, actually it would be easier to say what kind we don't like. There are other members of this family so I will answer for myself - for me I don't need to listen to music to depress me or belittle me or others. For genres I'll listen to mostly anything - Jpop, R&B, Country, Bluegrass, Pop, Rock n Roll, Disco, Bossa Nova, Jazz, - get the picture?


contributer: AnOldieButAGoodie