How Can I Choose?!?!!!

I think there are a lot of talented bands/artists in the CMI campaign, so it is pretty hard to choose my favorite. However, I would have to say Hogni is my favorite artist from the whole CMI campaign, and regionally I love The Features. Hogni Lisberg's new album "Hare! Hare!" deals with moral dilemmas that people are faced with. My favorite song is "Soul Company" because of the beat that comes in after the first ten seconds. Each song has a great sound and shows the unique talent the Hogni has. The Features are my favorite regionally because of the lyrics and awesome rhythm from each song they play. It's no surprise that I would like them because I love Kings of Leon. I am extremely because The Features are coming to Knoxville and Nashville in the next month or so!!

The Sound that keeps Rising

Out of the CMI, I would have to go with The Rising Sound being my favorite band. A lot of the other bands just don't have that sound that appeals to me personally. I definitely have a vibe with the Rising Sound and enjoy their songs on the CMI. They have that edgy, punk rock sound that I can rock out to. Regionally, I have to go with The Features. I was a bit skeptic at first, but as I am listening to them as I write this blog, they are growing on me. They have catchy beats and choruses. I actually am bouncing my leg to the beat and listening to the lyrics. They have a different blend of music in their songs, kind of like... Kings of Leon mixed with The Killers.... maybe. The Rising Sound as well as The Features both two worthy bands producing good music that deserve to be heard. In time, they can be something big!

Music and Movies...

For the most part, it is hard for me to pick out specific songs that were in movies. I think it is hard for me right now because it has been forever since I have seen a movie... probably since Christmas break because of all of the work I have been doing to graduate. But I will have to agree with Bob about the opening credits scene and the love scene. Star Wars' opening credits song is probably one of the most recognized song in history. And "Take My Breath Away" is one of the most memorable scenes by anyone, any girl especially. There are several car chase scenes that I like. Any James Bond movie has pretty cool car chase music. Limp Bizkit's "Rollin" in The Fast and the Furious was a good car chase song. Any of The Transporter movies have really good fight scene songs. The Transporter 3 piano fight scene is pretty cool. For ending credits, John Mayer's "Say" at the end of The Bucket List is an amazing song for that spot. I love that movie, and I think that song is perfect for that movie.

I honestly do not remember ever reading "Where the Wild Things Are" when I was little. That is not saying much, because I do not remember a lot of things from when I was little. However, after reading what it is about and seeing the trailer, I do think that the movie will be really cool. I think little kids will love this movie. One of my roommates read the book when she was little, so I showed her the trailer. She said that they depicted the monsters and the little boy's costume really well. So I think if you read the book when you were little, then watching this movie will be something that will take you back. I also think that Arcade Fire's "Wake Up" is a great song and it's a good fit for this trailer.

Where The Wild Things Are

This blog is actually pretty ironic. When I opened my e-mail telling me about the assignment I laughed. I literally had just watched the trailer online because my roommate's girlfriend showed it to me. And after I watched it, I went on iTunes and bought Wake Up by Arcade Fire. I really enjoy that song, it has a great sound to it. I think this movie is going to be awesome. I loved the book as a kid, and was in a play in kindergarden about the book. I need something to take me back, especially right after my 21st birthday... I'm getting old. Anyways, this movie is going to be thebomb.com. I just hope it doesn't get over-hyped and then become a disappointment. Although I think it will hold its own. I'm super pumped. To be honest, I don't remember specific musical pieces from movie scenes, yet alone ending credit songs, I'm walking out of the theater... Opening credits, I'll go with the Star Wars theme song. That'll send chills down any nerds back. The best ending credits song that I remember is What I've Done by Linkin Park in Transformers. Pulled the whole movie together I think. It was a great song for a great movie. Best love scene song is Take My Breath Away by Berlin in the movie Top Gun. What's not to love. That song was perfect for that scene and is still used today. The "Nobody" song from Kill Bill, Crazy 88 scene. For some reason it fits, mainly because its so opposite of what is going on visually. As for the car chase scene, I'll go with Can't Turn You Loose by the Blues Brothers in the their movie. It took some research to get here, but that's what I came up with. Music and movies... a great combination when fused together. 

Lollapalooza!!!

I have always wanted to go to Lollapalooza, and I might actually be able to go this year (it depends on the job I get when I graduate in May)! The lineup this year looks okay so far. I love Kings of Leon, and I think it would be pretty cool to see them live. My cousin introduced me to the Beastie Boys when I was around eight years old. The fact that they are still playing live is kind of amazing, considering how many groups break up in a short time period. I'm not sure if I want to see them, so with that said, I am shocked they are one of the headliners for Lollapalooza 2009. Jane's Addiction is a band that a lot of people like, and have liked each time they have reunited. I have a few friends that say they are one of their favorite bands. It would be interesting to see them perform live. Overall, I think the lineup for Lollapalooza 2009 is decent. There are a few great bands in the lineup, but I am waiting to see the whole set that comes out in April to see if it will be worth going to or not.

That song...

It is pretty hard to find just one song or album that changed your perspective on life. Throughout high school there were a ton of songs that I could relate to, mostly because of the changes that take place as you get older. College, same story. As you grow, you find different songs that help you understand what you are going through. Recently I have found a few songs that make complete sense and somehow repeat what people in my life have been telling me ever since I can remember.

Missy Higgin's "Steer" and Lady Antebellum's "I Was Here" are great songs that make you take a step back and look at your life. The main line in the song "Steer" that really got me to pay attention was, "so now you finally know that you control where you go, you can steer." Since I am graduating in less than two months, this is a big deal for me. I am just now figuring out exactly what I want to do after graduation, and this song helps me relate to getting everything together to get me where I want to go. Lady Antebellum's "I Was Here" is a very inspirational song starting in the very first line of the chorus, "I want to do something that matters." The whole song is about leaving a mark in the world and proving people wrong if they say you cannot do something. It made me start to think about what I want to do with my life. I'm just now getting to the point where I know what I want to do. I still have a few things to think about, but I'm getting there. These two songs are just recent songs (in the past year) that have changed my perspective on life. If I had hours to sit and go through every song I know, there would be a ton that have changed my outlook on things since I was a kid.

Lollapalooza actually appeals to me, a lot. Their lineup looks very.... interesting. I am a HUGE fan of Kanye and Lupe Fiasco. When I saw both of them were performing, it automatically hooked me in. Of course Rage Against The Machine would be awesome to see live. They have so much energy. Gnarls Barkley, they would be a group I would like to see, how can you go wrong with Crazy? Blues Traveler, Girl Talk, and John Butler Trio! That would be so cool to see all three of them performing. That is just such a blend on the music spectrum that I would definitely pay money to see. Saul Williams is an up and comer that would be good to see what he's got live. MGMT is amazing, love to see them. I'm not too familiar with everyone else playing, so that would be a good chance to find some new bands and see what is coming around the corner in the music world. I think its a good range of artists and would love to come watch a bunch of those bands perform. I like the lineup!