Okay I'm embarrassed - Random Ninjas

I think maybe I got a bit too hyped about a possible Random Ninjas album.

Here is their comment they left:
Nov 5, 2007 1:15 PM
We will have an official announcement regarding our album soon! Thank you!

Now my wanting to get an album self just DECIDED ON MY OWN that they wrote that they would have some information out tomorrow - which would have been today.

Can you tell I'm loving this band?

Guess I will learn more about patience but Random Ninjas, please don't make me wait too long

-AnOldieButAGoodie

Even More about The Random Ninjas

In a comment on my myspace they said information about their album will be out today.

I'll be honest - I CAN'T WAIT. I hope others will help me support this band.

-AnOldiebutAGoodie

Sometimes an Oops leads you to a Good Thing

Somehow my Se7en search took me to a BOA video of her singing my favorite Toshinobu Kubota song. Anyway since I wasn't too inspired by her version I searched for the real thing which then made me wonder if there was a music page for Toshi on myspace which I still don't know but did take a chance and found TOSHI REAGON which I must say I like, I like. In fact I am listening to music from her page as I type this.

-AnOldieButAGoodie

Se7en

I have not a clue what he is singing but I love the tone of his voice. I wonder what he sounds like live. He is a Korean Artist who is hoping to make his name known in the states. I don't know that much about him, not even sure when I first heard of him but I do remember hearing a song once from him and his name does pop in my head from time to time.

Take a look/listen:




-AnOldieButAGoodie

The name is - Smile Bomb (Yu Yu Hakusho 1st Opening Theme Song)

Well I haven't figured out who the singer is but I was able to find the lyrics and NewWave knew the title (great resource for stuff like that) so courtesy of Hotlyrics here are the lyrics for the 1st Opening Theme Song for the anime Yu Yu Hakusho:

Yu Yu Hakusho Opening Song - Smile Bomb

Running in a crowd
In a faceless town
I need to feel the touch of a friend
In the countryside
I wonder far and wide
The isolation gets me again

I don't know where to go
When I feel like crying
Oh my

Its time to open myself
Do something new
And stop- and grow up a bit

Then suddenly my power and confidence
Swelling up
Magicly erupt
And its all because kindness
That I feel from people I don't even know
Then suddenly my intuition and my wisdom grow
And then I know
That most of all I sense compassions
Weild into strangers
Wherever I go
Thank you for waking me up


-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

How are we doing so far

Just wondering do you find our blogs interesting? Boring?

Have you been introduced to a band or music genre you never heard before?

Is there a band or music genre you would like to introduce to us?

Let us know.

-AnOldieButAGoodie

For those who may wonder

Yes there is more than one person contributing to this blog. AnOldieButAGoodie has done the most posts but keeps forgetting to sign off. Hope to edit but if you're reading a post and wondering who wrote it and there's no author posted just know it is mostly AnOldieButAGoodie if it

1. Isn't signed
2. Rambles on
3. Changes subjects midstream

-AnOldieButAGoodie

Music in Many Languages

So since this is my first post here so I'll keep it short.

As AnOldiebutaGoodie already mentioned we don't just listen to American bands or ones who sing in English but also ones in other languages. I guess the first other languages would have been Spanish though that was in some ways accidental. Next would have been Japanese then Korean. Those I got interested in after watching some Japanese and Korean shows. And I've also heard some good Chinese musicians however since I don't know any Chinese I can't say I listen to much. If you don't listen to songs in other languages I suggest you start. You can really miss out on some good songs. Now I can't imagine what I would be listening to if I hadn't heard of OrangeRange,Utada Hikaru,Tokyo Jihen,or Humming Urban Stereo! Even when you can't understand all the words some things just go past words.

-NewWave

King Tut Lyrics

Just in case you're..... enough to sing along to the song. Here are the lyrics courtesy of LYRICS007


King Tut (King Tut)
Now when he was a young man,
He never thought he'd see
People stand in line to see the boy king.

(King Tut) How'd you get so funky?
(funky Tut) Did you do the monkey?
Born in Arizona,
Moved to Babylonia (king Tut).

(king Tut) Now, if I'd known
they'd line up just to see him,
I'd trade in all my money
And bought me a museum. (king Tut)

Buried with a donkey (funky Tut)
He's my favorite honkey!
Born in Arizona,
Moved to Babylonia (king Tut)

Dancin' by the Nile, (Disco Tut)
The ladies love his style, (boss Tut)
Rockin' for a mile (rockin' Tut)
He ate a crocodile.

He gave his life for tourism.
Golden idol!
He's an Egyptian
They're sellin' you.

Now, when I die,
now don't think I'm a nut,
don't want no fancy funeral,
Just one like ole king Tut. (king Tut)

He coulda won a Grammy,
Buried in his Jammies,
Born in Arizona, moved to Babylonia,
He was born in Arizona, got a condo made of stone-a,
King Tut!

posted by AnOldieButaGoodie

More about THE RANDOM NINJAS

Yesterday I mentioned a group that I find amazing. Their song is stuck in my head. Unfortunately I am probably butchering some of the lyrics but when you find a song creeping in your head no matter what you are doing and it is a positive experience you know that you're buying the album. I do not see that they have an album out "yet" but I will definitely let you know when I find out details. Anyway since it seems that I am having a YOUTUBE day here is their music video that I found today. Great stuff, right?

I WILL STAND MY GROUND!



and now for a youtube pet peeve, if you go there and enjoy their music please let them know. Actually I recommend doing it with any singers, artists that take the time to share their stuff. So many people have no problem being snarky but when it comes to compliments it seems that our mouths/fingers can't work. Does it mean that I don't believe in criticism, well criticism has its place but can't it be constructive? Are your criticizing hoping that the other person will improve or to make yourself seem better or superior. I guess I'm just full of thoughts today.

Anyway enjoy the Random Ninja's video to Ground.

-AnOldieButAGoodie

Trying things out

Watch the latest videos on YouTube.com

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

If you don't know - Now you Know: THE RANDOM NINJAS

I really don't have the time to this band justice right now. Again, they are one of Myspace "friends" and I just love their packaging, presence and talent. I will blog more about them at a later time but check them out. Google them. Check them out on Youtube. Meanwhile here is a promo that they sent via Myspace Bulletin. Definitely loving their style and their Ninjaness!

A death in the family

We experienced a death in the family yesterday moment and for some reason ONLY TIME by ENYA keeps popping in my head

The lyrics are:


Who can say
where the road goes
where the day flows
only time
And who can say
if your love grows
as your heart chose
only time
Who can say
why your heart sighs
as your love flies
only time
And who can say
why your heart cries
when your love lies
only time

Who can say
when the roads meet
that love might be
in your heart
And who can say
when the day sleeps
if the night keeps
all your heart

Night keeps all your heart

Who can say
if your love grows
as your heart chose
only time
And who can say
where the road goes
where the day flows
only time

Who knows - only time
Who knows - only time

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.

Spice Girls New Video

So the Spice Girls are serious about their comeback. What do you think of the music video that they just released?

Just can't name that song...

Okay there is a song we discuss in our family. The chorus goes "If I could fly, I lift you up and take you into the night and show you love". Okay the words may be a little off but that is the way it goes. It is a romantic song until you hear the first few lines about the girl being a teenager. Anyway, does anyone know the artist/group and title for the song???

Do You Like Jazz

While checking our Myspace account this morning I started letting my fingers do some clicking and came across the page for THE JAZZ ASSASSINS. Love, Love, Love their The Black Panther. It was a perfect way to start the day.

I highly recommend you checking them out

contributor: AnOldiebutaGoodie

Myspace and Music

One thing I love about Myspace is that I find a lot of unsigned Artists there and while not all make me want to buy their album there are more and more that I find that I think people should give a listen to.

I hope to spotlight some of them here and hopefully you will give them a listen. You may not share the same taste but you never know what you will find. The bulletins often inform us of events I would have never heard about.

Today I'll tell you about one of our Myspace "friends" who has a show in the Los Angeles area tomorrow. The band's name is Rusika and they are appearing tomorrow night - Friday, November 2nd at 2nd Street Jazz in Little Tokyo for Judo Chop Vol. 8.

Here is a clip from his Nisei Week performance:




Other bands appearing are: The Outskirts, The Unaware, L2D and Inazuma. The cost is $7 and includes a $2 drink ticket. It is an all ages event so take a chance and check this event out


Signing out,
AnOldieButAGoodie