The Musings of a Mann
Monday, January 30, 2012
Tears in heaven - Steven Tyler, Ozzy, Kelly Osbourne, etc
Facebook wouldn't let me post this song for some reason so I posted the original acoustic version of the song.
This is a version that has a whole bunch of famous people singing it for a cause.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Why Going to Live on the Moon Would fix Everything
There have been many problems in our world. War, pollution, natural disasters, politics, politicians, greed, paranoia, the list goes on. But the biggest problem...is the 1%.... Come on guys, it's obvious that the 1% is ruling the world and we just don't know about it. Except for me. That is why I have come up with a solution.
First we need to push forward all of our space race things to the top of the priorities list. That way in a couple years we can send people to space.
Next we start giving free tours of the moon to the lower class's. That way the 1% will get ticked off because the lower class is getting to see the marvels of the universe and all they can do is swim in their gold pool filled with money!
Then, after these tours have been going on for a while, we sneak one of our own guys into the senate and have his start telling people that we have built a city upon the moon. The rich people would freak out! They would say "We need to send the most important people we know!" so they will send the Queen of England and other important people. Then they will say "We need to send the most intelligent people!" So they send Bill Clinton and some more people they think are intelligent (Give them a break guys....it's a miracle they could even spell Bill's name right). Then they will compile a list of people they think should live on the moon.
After much debate, they will decide that maybe they should only sell tickets to live on the moon. Yet because of how expensive everything is, the tickets result in being very expensive.
That way, only the 1% are able to afford a ticket. After we take them to the moon we drop them of and leave them there. Since we didn't really build a city we will need to try and make it up to them so every week we will send a shuttle full of airplane peanuts and ramen.
After we have all of them gone we beg Canada for forgiveness because of all the jokes me make about them and let them absorb us into their country and instead of North America we are called North Canada.
First we need to push forward all of our space race things to the top of the priorities list. That way in a couple years we can send people to space.
Next we start giving free tours of the moon to the lower class's. That way the 1% will get ticked off because the lower class is getting to see the marvels of the universe and all they can do is swim in their gold pool filled with money!
Then, after these tours have been going on for a while, we sneak one of our own guys into the senate and have his start telling people that we have built a city upon the moon. The rich people would freak out! They would say "We need to send the most important people we know!" so they will send the Queen of England and other important people. Then they will say "We need to send the most intelligent people!" So they send Bill Clinton and some more people they think are intelligent (Give them a break guys....it's a miracle they could even spell Bill's name right). Then they will compile a list of people they think should live on the moon.
After much debate, they will decide that maybe they should only sell tickets to live on the moon. Yet because of how expensive everything is, the tickets result in being very expensive.
That way, only the 1% are able to afford a ticket. After we take them to the moon we drop them of and leave them there. Since we didn't really build a city we will need to try and make it up to them so every week we will send a shuttle full of airplane peanuts and ramen.
After we have all of them gone we beg Canada for forgiveness because of all the jokes me make about them and let them absorb us into their country and instead of North America we are called North Canada.
Bon Jovi: The Circle
Everyone is familiar with the legen...(wait for it)...dary band Bon Jovi. Most of this fame comes from the 80s with their awesome songs "You give love a bad name" "Blaze of Glory" "Wanted Dead or Alive" and of course "Livin' on a Prayer"
But did you know they are still performing? Not only that but a while back they came out with a new album! After the "Lost Highway" album that made them sound almost like country, they came out with another album that reinstated their rock and roll power. "The Circle"
The songs on the album are good. You have the classic Bon Jovi style rock in songs like "Work for the Working man" "Thorn in my Side" and "Brokenpromise Land" as well as some more mellow but still rocking songs like "Happy Now" "Fast Cars" and "Superman Tonight"
Of all the songs on the album though, my favorite is the last song "Learn to love"
But did you know they are still performing? Not only that but a while back they came out with a new album! After the "Lost Highway" album that made them sound almost like country, they came out with another album that reinstated their rock and roll power. "The Circle"
The songs on the album are good. You have the classic Bon Jovi style rock in songs like "Work for the Working man" "Thorn in my Side" and "Brokenpromise Land" as well as some more mellow but still rocking songs like "Happy Now" "Fast Cars" and "Superman Tonight"
Of all the songs on the album though, my favorite is the last song "Learn to love"
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Dedicated to Bronwen and Stephy
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| These girls are fantastic why are you reading this second line? Don't believe me? Just go talk to them and you will see :) |
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The 10 Types of Musicians
Music is Fantastic. It is said to be one of the most powerful forces on earth. So within the music world, there is a special place for those who can actually create music. Maybe not write it, but at least be able to play it. Here are the 10 different types of Musician.
1) Normal
They simply play music. They have a basic knowledge of composition and music theory and are able to play an instrument or two. They know how to appreciate good music and critic bad music. They usually are pretty open minded when in comes to bands but they know when something isn't good.
Conversation with a Normal Musician
Me: So what instruments do you play?
Them: I play the trombone but I'm learning guitar right now.
Me: That's cool. Is it hard?
Them: Not really, it's a lot like the violin.
Me:...right....
2) Indie
They can be identified by they're common catch-phrase: So mainstream... They never listen to anything anyone says because their music is obviously better than yours. Their only weakness is when you lock them in a room and start playing mainstream music.
Conversation with and Indie
Me: Dude, have you listened to the new Bon Jovi album?
Them: So mainstream
Me: Dude...it's way good
Them: Is it artistic and reference early 19th century philosophers?
Me:......sure.......
3) Mainstream
Then are the exact opposite and greatest enemy to the Indie musician. All they listen to is mainstream music. They wouldn't recognize any older artists unless their song had been on one of VH1s greatest hits lists. They think that Nirvana is still alive and the bands they "discover" are all bands that have existed.
Conversation with a Mainstream
Them: Hey! I just discovered this great band!
Me: Sweet, who are they?
Them: I can't remember exactly but they have some awesome songs that I think you would like. Like this one called "Let it Be" and another called "Hey Jude". They sound pretty new...
Me: That's The Beatles. They've been around for a long time.
Them: Who?
Me: You know...John Lennon, Paul McCartney?
Them: Aren't they in our physics class?
Me:.....oh geez....
4) Wannabe's
As you might have noticed, Both the indie and the mainstream musicians didn't play any instruments. That is because they fit into one of three groups. The first being actual musicians that are possibly misguided, second are people that don't know how to play an instrument but can still enjoy music, then third...the wannabe. They play no instrument, but they pretend like they can. Much like the person who says that they're good at sports but they can't play because of an "injury" (just as a side note for those who know me, I actually do have an injury that makes it so I can't play some sports. I would also say that I am safe because I never was any good at the sports that I can't play anyway). It is either that or they play a really lame instrument that doesn't have any musical quality.
Conversation with Wannabe
Me: What was that sound?
Them: I was playing my Recordica
Me:.....What? What's that, it sounded terrible!
Them: It's a combination Recorder and Harmonica. I would play my cello but it's in the shop.
5) Rock n' Roller
These are usually guitarists that know how to play every single popular rock song (ie. sweet child of mine, living on a prayer, etc.) or a bass player that keeps on insisting that the bass is the most important part of the band (which it is). Unfortunately, they have no idea about what classical music is. They are known for not enjoying country and rap music.
Conversation with a Rock n' Roller
Me: Dude, you're way good
Them: Thanks man, I practice a lot
Me: Where you classically trained?
Them: Well I learned listening to Led Zeppelin
Me: What about Bach or Motzart. I think they have some guitar concertos.
Them: Who are they?...and what's a Concerto?.....
6) Actually Plays Really Well
These people are split into two different categories. The people that can play really well and you had no idea that they did and the people who play really well and EVERYONE knows that they can play. On one hand, the person that can play really well but doesn't usually play is more modest and will usually just play for fun when they're alone simply because they enjoy it. The other person is really good but in reality the only reason they practice is because they will soon have the chance to show off.
Conversation with Actually Plays Really Well
Me: Hey man, can I have a turn?
Them: Sure, just a sec though, a really cute girl's coming and I want her to see me play.
Me: You mean Stella? She just left...
Them:.....I'll give you 20 bucks if you get her back in here.
Me: Alright, I'll just tell her that they brought out a second birthday cake
Them: Thanks Bro.
7) Pretends to Play
Much like the Wannabe, they talk a lot about playing an instrument. The difference between the two is that these people don't actually know how to play anything. Even the made-up instruments would give them trouble. Even instruments that they invented would be hard. Instead of just admitting that music wasn't their thing, they pretend like they can play, even though in actuality they have no idea how.
Conversation with Pretends to Play
Me: Dude, nice guitar case! Do you play?
Them: Sort of. I'm still learning notes and chords but I'm already pretty good!
Me: Cool, I know how to play, mind if I?
Them: Well....you see...the problem is that I don't actually have the guitar with me....
Me:....then what's in the guitar case?
Them: Three ham sandwiches, five packs of ramen and a box of candy bars......
Me:So it's a lunchbox?
8) Oldies
They listen only to the old stuff. Then will never admit to liking any music past the 80s and even then it's limited. The enjoy the listening from the 70s, 60s, and even earlier. Big band is their thing. The instrument that they play is probably something like the sax or the trumpet. Their usually really laid back because that's the way their music is.
Conversation with the Oldies
Them: Ah...I just love listening to the Mama's and Papas.
Me: I like them to. Their so mellow. My dad showed them to me.
Them: I liked them first. I discovered them.
Me: Dude......no you didn't
9) Classical
These people are the exact opposite of the chilled out oldies. These are the intense practicers and analyzers of music. They listen to the really old stuff like Mozart and Bach. They are also really good when it comes to playing an instrument. Usually proteges. They pride themselves with thinking that they know more about music (classical or not)....they don't....
Conversation with the Classical
Them:Have you ever listened to the genius of Mozart?
Me: Ya, I like his stuff. But I prefer Dvorak.
Them: Psh.....if you're into that mainstream stuff....
10) The 80s
They've got it all. They play guitar really well, they've got big hair. They know great music when they hear it. Besides that, they know about the greatest love songs, rock anthem songs, and best....everything....
Conversation with The 80s
....Lets be real....the conversation would be too awesome.
1) Normal
They simply play music. They have a basic knowledge of composition and music theory and are able to play an instrument or two. They know how to appreciate good music and critic bad music. They usually are pretty open minded when in comes to bands but they know when something isn't good.
Conversation with a Normal Musician
Me: So what instruments do you play?
Them: I play the trombone but I'm learning guitar right now.
Me: That's cool. Is it hard?
Them: Not really, it's a lot like the violin.
Me:...right....
2) Indie
They can be identified by they're common catch-phrase: So mainstream... They never listen to anything anyone says because their music is obviously better than yours. Their only weakness is when you lock them in a room and start playing mainstream music.
Conversation with and Indie
Me: Dude, have you listened to the new Bon Jovi album?
Them: So mainstream
Me: Dude...it's way good
Them: Is it artistic and reference early 19th century philosophers?
Me:......sure.......
3) Mainstream
Then are the exact opposite and greatest enemy to the Indie musician. All they listen to is mainstream music. They wouldn't recognize any older artists unless their song had been on one of VH1s greatest hits lists. They think that Nirvana is still alive and the bands they "discover" are all bands that have existed.
Conversation with a Mainstream
Them: Hey! I just discovered this great band!
Me: Sweet, who are they?
Them: I can't remember exactly but they have some awesome songs that I think you would like. Like this one called "Let it Be" and another called "Hey Jude". They sound pretty new...
Me: That's The Beatles. They've been around for a long time.
Them: Who?
Me: You know...John Lennon, Paul McCartney?
Them: Aren't they in our physics class?
Me:.....oh geez....
4) Wannabe's
As you might have noticed, Both the indie and the mainstream musicians didn't play any instruments. That is because they fit into one of three groups. The first being actual musicians that are possibly misguided, second are people that don't know how to play an instrument but can still enjoy music, then third...the wannabe. They play no instrument, but they pretend like they can. Much like the person who says that they're good at sports but they can't play because of an "injury" (just as a side note for those who know me, I actually do have an injury that makes it so I can't play some sports. I would also say that I am safe because I never was any good at the sports that I can't play anyway). It is either that or they play a really lame instrument that doesn't have any musical quality.
Conversation with Wannabe
Me: What was that sound?
Them: I was playing my Recordica
Me:.....What? What's that, it sounded terrible!
Them: It's a combination Recorder and Harmonica. I would play my cello but it's in the shop.
5) Rock n' Roller
These are usually guitarists that know how to play every single popular rock song (ie. sweet child of mine, living on a prayer, etc.) or a bass player that keeps on insisting that the bass is the most important part of the band (which it is). Unfortunately, they have no idea about what classical music is. They are known for not enjoying country and rap music.
Conversation with a Rock n' Roller
Me: Dude, you're way good
Them: Thanks man, I practice a lot
Me: Where you classically trained?
Them: Well I learned listening to Led Zeppelin
Me: What about Bach or Motzart. I think they have some guitar concertos.
Them: Who are they?...and what's a Concerto?.....
6) Actually Plays Really Well
These people are split into two different categories. The people that can play really well and you had no idea that they did and the people who play really well and EVERYONE knows that they can play. On one hand, the person that can play really well but doesn't usually play is more modest and will usually just play for fun when they're alone simply because they enjoy it. The other person is really good but in reality the only reason they practice is because they will soon have the chance to show off.
Conversation with Actually Plays Really Well
Me: Hey man, can I have a turn?
Them: Sure, just a sec though, a really cute girl's coming and I want her to see me play.
Me: You mean Stella? She just left...
Them:.....I'll give you 20 bucks if you get her back in here.
Me: Alright, I'll just tell her that they brought out a second birthday cake
Them: Thanks Bro.
7) Pretends to Play
Much like the Wannabe, they talk a lot about playing an instrument. The difference between the two is that these people don't actually know how to play anything. Even the made-up instruments would give them trouble. Even instruments that they invented would be hard. Instead of just admitting that music wasn't their thing, they pretend like they can play, even though in actuality they have no idea how.
Conversation with Pretends to Play
Me: Dude, nice guitar case! Do you play?
Them: Sort of. I'm still learning notes and chords but I'm already pretty good!
Me: Cool, I know how to play, mind if I?
Them: Well....you see...the problem is that I don't actually have the guitar with me....
Me:....then what's in the guitar case?
Them: Three ham sandwiches, five packs of ramen and a box of candy bars......
Me:So it's a lunchbox?
8) Oldies
They listen only to the old stuff. Then will never admit to liking any music past the 80s and even then it's limited. The enjoy the listening from the 70s, 60s, and even earlier. Big band is their thing. The instrument that they play is probably something like the sax or the trumpet. Their usually really laid back because that's the way their music is.
Conversation with the Oldies
Them: Ah...I just love listening to the Mama's and Papas.
Me: I like them to. Their so mellow. My dad showed them to me.
Them: I liked them first. I discovered them.
Me: Dude......no you didn't
9) Classical
These people are the exact opposite of the chilled out oldies. These are the intense practicers and analyzers of music. They listen to the really old stuff like Mozart and Bach. They are also really good when it comes to playing an instrument. Usually proteges. They pride themselves with thinking that they know more about music (classical or not)....they don't....
Conversation with the Classical
Them:Have you ever listened to the genius of Mozart?
Me: Ya, I like his stuff. But I prefer Dvorak.
Them: Psh.....if you're into that mainstream stuff....
10) The 80s
They've got it all. They play guitar really well, they've got big hair. They know great music when they hear it. Besides that, they know about the greatest love songs, rock anthem songs, and best....everything....
Conversation with The 80s
....Lets be real....the conversation would be too awesome.
Monday, January 23, 2012
My Revelation
I've been doing a dangerous thing. Thinking. Not only that, but I have also been tired and sick while thinking. It seems that in those moments, the world just connects and you can understand everything but when you finally become sane again everything just crumbles.
But this is something that I have noticed. I call it The Rueland Hypothesis (I would call it the Sherman Paradox but I'm saving that name for something more awesome.)
To illustrate The The Rueland Hypothesis, I will tell a story.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Asher (I won't say his real name and no it's not me. The person Asher is now married). He had met this girl who we shall call Jenny. The two became really close friends. After a while, Asher started to like Jenny, but Jenny was dating some other dude that was also a really cool guy. Asher was faced with a choice. He could either tell Jenny how he felt and risk losing her friendship or remain silent because he knew that she was happy.
So what did he do? He remained silent.
Why?
Because he didn't want to risk losing her. It was better to live with heartbreak and see her happy then to never see her smile or hear her laugh again. He knew that he would probably lose his mind, but it was worth losing part of it rather than losing all of it by losing her.
You might be saying "Why didn't he just tell her? That pansy!" but let me tell you a secret, he knew that this would happen because it had happened to him before. He had fallen for a girl and risked telling her and ended up losing her, and he wouldn't let that happen again.
Don't worry though. The story ends happy. My friend Asher ended going on a mission. When he got back he met the girl of his dreams that was as crazy about him as he was about her. And the girl? He never told me that part of the story. Just the life lesson.
But there is something I learned from all this. And what I learned I called the Rueland Hypothesis. The Hypothesis that sometimes it's better to wait for the right person to com. To be a Ted Mosbey and live each day knowing that the perfect person is out there.
For what is love but the infection that causes man's heart's to grow weak and drive them to madness?
Angsty? Probably...but don't worry about it mates. Things seem so much deeper when you're tired and in truth I probably won't remember writing this....but who knows! Seems like a good idea at the moment.
But this is something that I have noticed. I call it The Rueland Hypothesis (I would call it the Sherman Paradox but I'm saving that name for something more awesome.)
To illustrate The The Rueland Hypothesis, I will tell a story.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Asher (I won't say his real name and no it's not me. The person Asher is now married). He had met this girl who we shall call Jenny. The two became really close friends. After a while, Asher started to like Jenny, but Jenny was dating some other dude that was also a really cool guy. Asher was faced with a choice. He could either tell Jenny how he felt and risk losing her friendship or remain silent because he knew that she was happy.
So what did he do? He remained silent.
Why?
Because he didn't want to risk losing her. It was better to live with heartbreak and see her happy then to never see her smile or hear her laugh again. He knew that he would probably lose his mind, but it was worth losing part of it rather than losing all of it by losing her.
You might be saying "Why didn't he just tell her? That pansy!" but let me tell you a secret, he knew that this would happen because it had happened to him before. He had fallen for a girl and risked telling her and ended up losing her, and he wouldn't let that happen again.
Don't worry though. The story ends happy. My friend Asher ended going on a mission. When he got back he met the girl of his dreams that was as crazy about him as he was about her. And the girl? He never told me that part of the story. Just the life lesson.
But there is something I learned from all this. And what I learned I called the Rueland Hypothesis. The Hypothesis that sometimes it's better to wait for the right person to com. To be a Ted Mosbey and live each day knowing that the perfect person is out there.
For what is love but the infection that causes man's heart's to grow weak and drive them to madness?
Angsty? Probably...but don't worry about it mates. Things seem so much deeper when you're tired and in truth I probably won't remember writing this....but who knows! Seems like a good idea at the moment.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Friend Zone's got an up side
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| Friend-Zone's got an upside! The only bummer is that all the songs are angst |
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Missions and Stuff
This is going to be much like my ramblings post but this time it has more meaning.
Why? Because I am going on an LDS Mission! I am going to the New York, New York North Mission. I will be teaching and preaching the gospel in Spanish. I will be entering the Provo MTC on May 2.
I also want to shout out to my other friends who have there mission calls.
Ryan Tirell going to the Thailand, Bangkok mission. Speaking Thai and he leaves on May 30.
Andrew Woodruff going to the Coritiba, Brazil Mission. Speaking Portuguese and leaving on May 15
and Matt Woodruff going to San Paulo South, Brazil Mission. Also Speaking Portuguese and also leaving May 15.
Now as I think about my mission I can't help but feel overwhelmed with happiness. There are a couple things that come to mind. Besides the awesomeness of serving a mission there are also some added perks.
1) When I get back I have an entire season of Doctor Who to watch. No Waiting for episodes.
2) Movies I want to see will have already come out (ie. The Hobbit part 1 & 2, Avengers, Spider-Man, Superman, Yellow Submarine etc)
3) My early departure means that all of my friends farewells are staggered. On the downside I don't get to go to theirs. On the upside I get to go to their homecomings.
4) This was recently brought to my attention, but since I get home before a lot of people (even if it is by a couple weeks) I get a head start in the dating scene (that's a weird way of saying it)
Besides that, the place I'm going has some fantastic places. The Guggenheim, Ground Zero, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Woodstock, Central Park, The Bronx, Harlem, etc.
I'm really excited about going on a mission as you can probably guess. It will probably be my clieche best two years :)
Why? Because I am going on an LDS Mission! I am going to the New York, New York North Mission. I will be teaching and preaching the gospel in Spanish. I will be entering the Provo MTC on May 2.
I also want to shout out to my other friends who have there mission calls.
Ryan Tirell going to the Thailand, Bangkok mission. Speaking Thai and he leaves on May 30.
Andrew Woodruff going to the Coritiba, Brazil Mission. Speaking Portuguese and leaving on May 15
and Matt Woodruff going to San Paulo South, Brazil Mission. Also Speaking Portuguese and also leaving May 15.
Now as I think about my mission I can't help but feel overwhelmed with happiness. There are a couple things that come to mind. Besides the awesomeness of serving a mission there are also some added perks.
1) When I get back I have an entire season of Doctor Who to watch. No Waiting for episodes.
2) Movies I want to see will have already come out (ie. The Hobbit part 1 & 2, Avengers, Spider-Man, Superman, Yellow Submarine etc)
3) My early departure means that all of my friends farewells are staggered. On the downside I don't get to go to theirs. On the upside I get to go to their homecomings.
4) This was recently brought to my attention, but since I get home before a lot of people (even if it is by a couple weeks) I get a head start in the dating scene (that's a weird way of saying it)
Besides that, the place I'm going has some fantastic places. The Guggenheim, Ground Zero, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Woodstock, Central Park, The Bronx, Harlem, etc.
I'm really excited about going on a mission as you can probably guess. It will probably be my clieche best two years :)
Sunday, January 15, 2012
I've Just Seen a Face
You guys probably clicked on this expecting to read a confession of love about someone. Nope (Chuck Testa) that is for later on in my life.
This is about a song
According to some, this is a "cute" song. I just know that this is a good song. And to make it better, it's by The Beatles.
This is about a song
According to some, this is a "cute" song. I just know that this is a good song. And to make it better, it's by The Beatles.
I've just seen a face I can't forget the time or place where we just met.
She's just the girl for me and I want all the world to see we met.
na na na na na na
Had it been another day, I might have looked the other way
and I would have never been aware, but as it is I'll dream of her tonight
na na na na na na
(The "na na"s seemed appropriate)
This is the version from Across the Universe. It's a favorite.
Friday, January 13, 2012
I Wanna Be The One and the Ghost of Tom Joad
This is a song by an awesome band called Fun. Of all the songs this is my favorite. Why? because to me the song is saying that no matter what happens the person will always be there to make them feel better.
For everything you've lost and all you'll over come
I wanna be the one to put it in a song
take every single tear for all the world to hear
I wanna be the one to put it in a song
and make it last forever
Clever comes in truth when truth begets the past
It sends its call out to the moon
And the moon can see the beauty that surrounds your heart as it pounds
It starts to beat, inspiring me, until I make a sound.
Now you have a double feature. This is a song that not many people liked when we heard it in Mrs. VanOrdens Class. I thought it was cool because it made so many references to the book "Grapes of Wrath". The last verse is the coolest part.
Now Tom said "Mom, wherever there's a cop beatin' a guy
Wherever a hungry newborn baby cries
Where there's a fight 'gainst the blood and hatred in the air
Look for me Mom I'll be there
Wherever there's somebody fightin' for a place to stand
Or decent job or a helpin' hand
Wherever somebody's strugglin' to be free
Look in their eyes Mom you'll see me."
Well the highway is alive tonight
But nobody's kiddin' nobody about where it goes
I'm sittin' down here in the campfire light
With the ghost of old Tom Joad.
Wherever a hungry newborn baby cries
Where there's a fight 'gainst the blood and hatred in the air
Look for me Mom I'll be there
Wherever there's somebody fightin' for a place to stand
Or decent job or a helpin' hand
Wherever somebody's strugglin' to be free
Look in their eyes Mom you'll see me."
Well the highway is alive tonight
But nobody's kiddin' nobody about where it goes
I'm sittin' down here in the campfire light
With the ghost of old Tom Joad.
How to be a Hipniky
What is a Hipniky you might as. Well the answer is simple, it is a person that has the qualities of a Hipster, a Beatnik, and a Hippy. As I will explain however, you have to have certain characteristics to be considered a hipniky. If you have a different combination then you could end up being a Beppyster or even worse...a Yippster.
First is your clothing. At a glace you would think it was Hipster clothing but on careful analysis you will notice that it is slightly off. For instance, instead of skinny jeans, mustache, and undersized jacket (although some have been known to wear them); you have the Bell-bottom style pants of the hippy, the neatly trimmed (but not too long) Mustache and goatee of the beatnik, and depending on your style either the small jacket of the hipster, the vest of the hippy, or the scarf and trench of the beatnik. Of course all these styles can go between the different groups but you need to have the certain style. For example: A hippy vest will be smaller, unclasped and will probably have tassels and beads. A Beatniks vest would be black and classy, while a Hipsters vest would probably be an old cut-up jacket. V necks and vintage shirts are allowed always.
Hair is important. It is mostly a combination of the Hippy and the Hipster. It isn't too long, but long enough that you can still head bang and still look cool. Don't try and wear headbands, that just restricts your hair. You need to make it so that it can fly in the breeze.
Also important: Glasses. It doesn't matter what type or how big. The only thing that matters is that they have visible rims that go all the way around. It's also good to get glasses that aren't normally worn, like half moon, harry potter style, coke bottle, etc.
Now the vernacular is tricky. You have to use phrases that used by both the Beatniks and the Hippies. Say Hippy things like "Dude" or "The Man" or my favorites "Groovy" and "Far Out". Then to incorporate beatnik things start comparing huge events or important people and companies to everyday things. If you get it to rhyme then you get karma points. Also refer to almost everyone as "man" and if something surprises you, don't start freaking out about it. Simply lean back slightly, widen your eyes, and softly say "Whoa...."
Now for the most important part. Attitude. Especially towards music. You are allowed to listen to stuff that's mainsteam but you must also make fun of it. You must combine all three of the characteristics when listening to this music. Like the hippy, you can listen to current music (as they did back in the 60s and 70s) while also listening to the music from 60s and 70s and even 80s. 90s is tabooed....sorry. To incorporated the beatnik, it doesn't matter what you listen to, it matters how much you know about what you're listening to. While listening to a song you have to start calling out random facts about the band and you usually know all the names of the members of the band. Lastly, to add the hipster touches. You have to have indie music on your Ipod. Remember how I said that the 90s is tabooed? This is why. Up till the 90s, there was some pretty awesome music. Then in the 90s things just got weird. True there are some good songs and a couple good bands but not to the extent of the 80s. Another thing is that by the 80s, rock and roll had matured from its humble roots of folk, jazz, and big band. Growing up too be Alternative, Techno, New Wave, Glam Rock, Arena Rock, and Hard Rock. However, in the 90s, it was the awkward change from rock to punk, goth, screamo, metal. It eventually got to be matured...but it was just weird during that time. (That's just my opinion. Having opinions like this are important to being a hipniky.)
Lets get real for a moment though. In the end, it doesn't matter what you are on the outside. In the end, the only thing that matters is who you are on the inside. In the end we're not hippies, yippies, yuppies, hipsters, beatniks, jocks, nerds, geeks, etc. In the end, we aren't a label, we are children of God
First is your clothing. At a glace you would think it was Hipster clothing but on careful analysis you will notice that it is slightly off. For instance, instead of skinny jeans, mustache, and undersized jacket (although some have been known to wear them); you have the Bell-bottom style pants of the hippy, the neatly trimmed (but not too long) Mustache and goatee of the beatnik, and depending on your style either the small jacket of the hipster, the vest of the hippy, or the scarf and trench of the beatnik. Of course all these styles can go between the different groups but you need to have the certain style. For example: A hippy vest will be smaller, unclasped and will probably have tassels and beads. A Beatniks vest would be black and classy, while a Hipsters vest would probably be an old cut-up jacket. V necks and vintage shirts are allowed always.
Hair is important. It is mostly a combination of the Hippy and the Hipster. It isn't too long, but long enough that you can still head bang and still look cool. Don't try and wear headbands, that just restricts your hair. You need to make it so that it can fly in the breeze.
Also important: Glasses. It doesn't matter what type or how big. The only thing that matters is that they have visible rims that go all the way around. It's also good to get glasses that aren't normally worn, like half moon, harry potter style, coke bottle, etc.
Now the vernacular is tricky. You have to use phrases that used by both the Beatniks and the Hippies. Say Hippy things like "Dude" or "The Man" or my favorites "Groovy" and "Far Out". Then to incorporate beatnik things start comparing huge events or important people and companies to everyday things. If you get it to rhyme then you get karma points. Also refer to almost everyone as "man" and if something surprises you, don't start freaking out about it. Simply lean back slightly, widen your eyes, and softly say "Whoa...."
Now for the most important part. Attitude. Especially towards music. You are allowed to listen to stuff that's mainsteam but you must also make fun of it. You must combine all three of the characteristics when listening to this music. Like the hippy, you can listen to current music (as they did back in the 60s and 70s) while also listening to the music from 60s and 70s and even 80s. 90s is tabooed....sorry. To incorporated the beatnik, it doesn't matter what you listen to, it matters how much you know about what you're listening to. While listening to a song you have to start calling out random facts about the band and you usually know all the names of the members of the band. Lastly, to add the hipster touches. You have to have indie music on your Ipod. Remember how I said that the 90s is tabooed? This is why. Up till the 90s, there was some pretty awesome music. Then in the 90s things just got weird. True there are some good songs and a couple good bands but not to the extent of the 80s. Another thing is that by the 80s, rock and roll had matured from its humble roots of folk, jazz, and big band. Growing up too be Alternative, Techno, New Wave, Glam Rock, Arena Rock, and Hard Rock. However, in the 90s, it was the awkward change from rock to punk, goth, screamo, metal. It eventually got to be matured...but it was just weird during that time. (That's just my opinion. Having opinions like this are important to being a hipniky.)
Lets get real for a moment though. In the end, it doesn't matter what you are on the outside. In the end, the only thing that matters is who you are on the inside. In the end we're not hippies, yippies, yuppies, hipsters, beatniks, jocks, nerds, geeks, etc. In the end, we aren't a label, we are children of God
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Wind of Change Give it a Listen.
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow share their dreams
With you and me
Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
In the wind of change
Texting: How to interpret and understand a text
Ever read a text and thought "What does this mean"?
Well worry no more because I have come up with a way to understand what people are saying behind all their smiley faces and acronyms.
Lets start with the most basic: Emoticons
Now if you send a text asking how someone is and get the response "I'm doing great" you have nothing to worry about because they are probably telling the truth. However if you add an emoticon the meaning all of the sudden changes.
What They Type....................................................................What They Mean
I'm doing great :)................................................................I'm Having a great day!
I'm doing great :D..............................................................I'M REALLY EXCITED!!
I'm doing great :/...................................................................It's an ok day I guess
I'm doing great :(....................................................................Bazinga! No I'm not
I'm doing great B)....................................................I'm doing great because I've got sunglasses
There are several different emoticons but these are the most common. Once in a while you might get a :O or a o_O or something. The first one usually means that they are surprised while the other one means that one eye is now bigger than there other and that they probably should see a doctor or something.
Next we move onto punctuation. Punctuation can be very difficult to decipher but if you have patience then you too can figure it out. For this example we will use the common "I'm fine" text
What They Type..............................................................................What They Mean
I'm Fine...................................................................................................I'm Fine
I'm fine!.......................................................................................I'm Fine, stop bugging me
I'm Fine?.................................................................................I think I'm fine or I'm fine...duh!
I'm Fine. ........................................................................................I'm fine PERIOD
I'm fine/ ..........................................................................Their finger just slipped. They're really fine
Besides punctuation and emoticons there are also acronyms. These can sometimes just add to the confusion of a text. Why? because some of them have double meanings. So instead of using the regular acronyms we should make some that are actually true
LOL (laughing out Loud) becomes LQTM (Laughing Quietly To Myself).
Note: That is unless you are actually laughing out loud. In that case then....cool....
Example
Them: YOU"RE SOOO FUNNY LOL
vs.
Them: You're So Funny LQTM
FML (F*** My Life) becomes IWA (I Want Attention) or IAP (I Am Pathetic)
Note: No ones life is that bad. Suck it up!
Example
Them: My taco had no meat FML
vs.
Them: My taco had no meat IAP
TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Friday) becomes IF (I'M FREE!)
Example
Them: TGIF!
vs.
Them: IF!!
IDK (I Don' Know) becomes IDC (I Don't Care)
Example
Them: What should we do IDK what to do
vs.
Them: What should we do IDC what we do
JK (just kidding) becomes ICTWOJK (In Case That Was Offensive Just Kidding)
Example
You're Fat haha JK
vs.
You're Fat haha ICTWOJK
OMG (Oh My Gosh) becomes STFD (Shut the Front Door)
Note: I just changed it because OMG is annoying.
Lets be real...this doesn't need an example. It's just cool
K becomes
Note: that's right....we just get rid of it
WTF (What the Freak) becomes D (Dude...)
Note: You have to day "Dude" with a tone of "why did you do that"
This is the same as OMG
TTYL (Talk To You Later) becomes ITT (I'll Text Tomorrow or I'll Text Tonight or I'm The Terminator)
Example
I have a secret but I'll TTYL
vs.
I have a secret but ITT
Besides those here are some recommended Acronyms that are more fun
YMMTMIJWCMFS (You make me the maddest, I just want to change my Facebook status)
TWTW (That was totally wicked)
TGIC (That Girl I Cute)
ITI (I'll Tweet It!)- use as a threat
Finally we have the bane of every text message. The Ellipses. Narrowing it down they have about 6 different meanings depending on the context
Awkward Pause:
I like toast....
You're Weird:
Whatever you say....
They're 'thinking':
......why do you say that.....
Dramatic Pause:
I like.....toast......
Something's Wrong:
I'm ok....
They're just being annoying:
I....can't.....understand your...message..translate it.........k.
So let's now test your skills. Here is a text message that you must decipher. Good Luck
Them: Hi! Do you have the homework from today? I forgot it.... :D
If you can send it back that would be gr8 K :D
Them: Why arent U responding.....?
TRANSLATION
Them: HELLO FRIEND! I forgot the homework (awkward pause) Isn't that funny?
If you can send it that would be gr and the number 8. I'm really happy!
Them: Do you hate me (something's wrong)(awkward pause) oh that that's a question(another awkward pause)
There you have it. You can now read any text message with little or some difficulty.
You're welcome
the word is bazinga
I'm fine!.......................................................................................I'm Fine, stop bugging me
I'm Fine?.................................................................................I think I'm fine or I'm fine...duh!
I'm Fine. ........................................................................................I'm fine PERIOD
I'm fine/ ..........................................................................Their finger just slipped. They're really fine
Besides punctuation and emoticons there are also acronyms. These can sometimes just add to the confusion of a text. Why? because some of them have double meanings. So instead of using the regular acronyms we should make some that are actually true
LOL (laughing out Loud) becomes LQTM (Laughing Quietly To Myself).
Note: That is unless you are actually laughing out loud. In that case then....cool....
Example
Them: YOU"RE SOOO FUNNY LOL
vs.
Them: You're So Funny LQTM
FML (F*** My Life) becomes IWA (I Want Attention) or IAP (I Am Pathetic)
Note: No ones life is that bad. Suck it up!
Example
Them: My taco had no meat FML
vs.
Them: My taco had no meat IAP
TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Friday) becomes IF (I'M FREE!)
Example
Them: TGIF!
vs.
Them: IF!!
IDK (I Don' Know) becomes IDC (I Don't Care)
Example
Them: What should we do IDK what to do
vs.
Them: What should we do IDC what we do
JK (just kidding) becomes ICTWOJK (In Case That Was Offensive Just Kidding)
Example
You're Fat haha JK
vs.
You're Fat haha ICTWOJK
OMG (Oh My Gosh) becomes STFD (Shut the Front Door)
Note: I just changed it because OMG is annoying.
Lets be real...this doesn't need an example. It's just cool
K becomes
Note: that's right....we just get rid of it
WTF (What the Freak) becomes D (Dude...)
Note: You have to day "Dude" with a tone of "why did you do that"
This is the same as OMG
TTYL (Talk To You Later) becomes ITT (I'll Text Tomorrow or I'll Text Tonight or I'm The Terminator)
Example
I have a secret but I'll TTYL
vs.
I have a secret but ITT
Besides those here are some recommended Acronyms that are more fun
YMMTMIJWCMFS (You make me the maddest, I just want to change my Facebook status)
TWTW (That was totally wicked)
TGIC (That Girl I Cute)
ITI (I'll Tweet It!)- use as a threat
Finally we have the bane of every text message. The Ellipses. Narrowing it down they have about 6 different meanings depending on the context
Awkward Pause:
I like toast....
You're Weird:
Whatever you say....
They're 'thinking':
......why do you say that.....
Dramatic Pause:
I like.....toast......
Something's Wrong:
I'm ok....
They're just being annoying:
I....can't.....understand your...message..translate it.........k.
So let's now test your skills. Here is a text message that you must decipher. Good Luck
Them: Hi! Do you have the homework from today? I forgot it.... :D
If you can send it back that would be gr8 K :D
Them: Why arent U responding.....?
TRANSLATION
Them: HELLO FRIEND! I forgot the homework (awkward pause) Isn't that funny?
If you can send it that would be gr and the number 8. I'm really happy!
Them: Do you hate me (something's wrong)(awkward pause) oh that that's a question(another awkward pause)
There you have it. You can now read any text message with little or some difficulty.
You're welcome
the word is bazinga
Monday, January 9, 2012
Reaction
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| What Everyone's Reaction Should Be At least it wasn't Ke$ha....then there would have been no hope |
Hard Rock Bands
At first I was going to make this post only about the Band KISS but I was afraid that a bunch of people (and by people I mean girls) would think it was some cute first kiss story.
These gents have some of my favorite songs. From Aerosmith I like "Dude Looks Like a Lady", "Dream On", and "Don't Wanna Miss a Thing". Van Halen has "Dreams", "Panama", and "Jump". Def Leppard has "Armageddon It", "Bringing on the Heartbreak", and "Paper Sun". White Snake has "Is this Love" and "Here I go Again". Did I also mention all their hair?
Ya....it's not.
So instead I'm just going to write a post about hard rock bands. Personally I'm not a fan of very many hard rock bands but recently I have found some songs and some bands are kind of cool. Of course they're all from the 80s because hard rock now days is really irritating.
I'll start with the band I was originally going to write about, KISS.
I know what you're thinking...and I'm thinking it too...
Despite their menacing, creepy, and somewhat flamboyant look. They are actually pretty decent. Of course they have their hard rock stuff like "Rock and Roll all Nite" and "Detroit Rock City" but they also have some softer things like "Beth" and "Hard Luck Woman". Those two songs are so soft you think you're listening to someone like Phil Collins. It's weird. "Goin' Blind" and "I Was Made For Loving You" are also good songs.
The next two bands I'm going to put together because they are so similar. Motley Crue and Poison.
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| They Look Creepy...cool top hat though... |
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| Now you know the origin of the song "Dude Looks Like a Lady" by Aerosmith...no joke |
I'm not going to lie. Some of their songs are awesome like "Home Sweet Home" "Kick-Start my Heart" and "Dr. Feelgood" by Motley Crue and "Every Rose Has Its Thorn", "Ride the Wind", "Something to Believe In", and "Fallen Angel" by Poison. In all reality I don't have any problem with Poison but the dudes from Motley Crue look like creeps. I'm sorry, they just do.
Now these next few bands I really like and would usually write separate parts for but I'm too lazy so I'm just going to couple them also. Respectively they are Aerosmith, Van Halen, Def Leppard, and White Snake.
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| This look fairly classy... |
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| They're just cool |
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| Did you know that their drummer only has one arm and that their guitarist is named Phil Collins? |
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| Check out that hair....and pink jacket.... |
The last two bands I don't consider Hard Rock but they are Technically categorized in this genre. Queen and Led Zeppelin. I have already written posts on them so go look them up. I'm too lazy to write more and I have to get back to studying......later.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Every Time
Every Time....
There is something in a girls radiance that makes men lose all reason and intelligence.......Lets get it together dudes!!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Awesome Artist 4: Gorillaz
Here are my two favorite songs
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Awesome Artist 3: Led Zeppelin
I know what you're thinking. They look like beatnik hippies on drugs. You may be right. But they are the greatest voice of rock and roll, blues and folk music. Bask in their presence!!!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Awesome Artist 2: Arcade Fire
Listen to "The Suburbs" by Arcade Fire. It might not change your life, but it will make you enjoy it. Even if you don't like indie music you would still like them and if you don't then.....whateves....you're missing out.
Here they are. To all the LDS people out there, can I also mention that the Bassist is Mormon?
Here is my favorite song by them.
Here they are. To all the LDS people out there, can I also mention that the Bassist is Mormon?
Here is my favorite song by them.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Awesome Artist 1: Queen
The idea for this came from my dear friend Bronwen who is doing a music party thing on her blog. Am I copying her? maybe. Am I also just trying to show off my knowledge of music? probably. But I also think that these bands are awesome and that you should give them a listen. They're going to be old and new so.....ya......
I was going to start off with my favorite band of all time, Pink Floyd, but I have already written a post about them. So I will start with my second favorite band, Queen.
I was going to start off with my favorite band of all time, Pink Floyd, but I have already written a post about them. So I will start with my second favorite band, Queen.
Admit it, no band will ever be as epic as them.
On top of that, Freddie Mercury was brilliant.
Here is one of the best songs
Show Must Go On
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