Clint Eastwood and my existential crisis

I saw the movie EverAfter yesterday, directed by Clint Eastwood. I will admit about an hour in, I was quite confused and wondering when Mr. Eastwood was going to wrap this this thing up in the nice little bow that should be coming in. Don't get me wrong the movie was fascinating to watch. It had destruction, depression, drugs, ya know the 3 D's every great movie should have. The majority of the movie was spent detailing the lives of the three main characters. The film had me guessing what was in store for us. How were these characters going to meet and make this movie come together. The three story lines had my full attention. The acting was incredible, you really felt like you were there with those people, going through their lives and crisis'. It really was hard to watch such suffering, and sadness. It was quite heavy at some points, I felt a bit uncomfortable sharing these feelings with the characters. Luckily the movie indeed did wrap itself up in the nice little bow. The overall plot is simple; Everything happens for a reason. This concept is by no means new to me or to any of you, but it does make you think. It kind of lends to an openness about life and all of its obstacles. Even the craziest most fucked up things can happen to you, but somewhere down the line it made your whole life better. It makes me feel like there is no need to worry about anything at all. The universe has us all set up and ready to go. Ride the wave of life, its going to take you where your meant to go, so you might as well enjoy the ride.

This movie also made me think of the opposite concept; death. I think about death probably just as much as the next person; not that often. I mean don't misunderstand me, I know I am going to die one day. That is the one fact in life I have accepted fully. Today I actually thought about dying, the actual process of it all. Laying there at some moment in time, and just letting it all go and dying. That would be it. What would that feel like? What would I be thinking when it happens? Would I be scared, or would I be in tune enough to accept my fate? How about the people I will be leaving behind. That freaks me out to be honest. Everyday life goes on and everyday people die. Its wild. Yes, yes this isn't a new thought, its just real. We are all going to die and what are we doing with our time? Are we even remembering what we did today? Who we talked to? What we felt? How do weeks and months just fly by us? We get so caught up in life, but are we living? Are you living? Sometimes I will admit I don't feel like I am living. I am just going through the day, waiting for the next one to come. This is no way to live, and I have decided to no longer do that. It is high time to get it together and live life to the fullest. I want to lay there when I die and know I did all I could and all I wanted to do. Sorry about the rant, these are just my thoughts and I am sharing them with you. Do you want to share with me? I love discussing this kinda stuff...obviously.

Give Me Some Truth..

Somebody told me to be careful about posting such honest blogs. My reaction was to write this blog. Blogs are supposed to be reviews right? They are meant to focus on humans in general. We all get to choose what we write about. Thats why there are hundreds of thousands of blogs out there. They are all different. With different opinions, different writing styles, different voices being projected. Its an expression, its art. This is my art. I am just being who I am.

I have found out that if you aren't yourself, if you don't react from the heart, you will fail in the long run. The way to succeed is to be who YOU are. Everyone is so different from each other, but in reality all the same. We need to use our personalities and quirks about ourselves to stand out in this world. It's really all we got. Not everyone is going to like it, or accept it. The point is to do what you do, and the people who want it will like it and gain something from it, and the people who don't hopefully will teach you in some way.

Lately, some people have been telling me that I need to be less honest. "Less honest" for real? Don't the majority of people want to know the truth? Nope. They want to live in their bubble they have created for themselves and be blissfully ignorant. I understand this mentality, I lived it for many years. Its hard to look into the mirror of truth and accept what is really going on. When you do though is when your life is transformed. Which leads to change. Change is another one of those things most people are not into. Change is the only constant, and change can only happen when truth is present. I will take truth over a lie any day of the week. Lies aren't helping us as people grow or learn. We will stay in inertia if we don't accept the truth.

As the late great John Lennon said "All I want is some truth"...

I need fun in my life..

I just came from a place where music was plentiful. New bands galore, a venue every block, inspiration and creativity flowing abound. Now I am in a place where music is limp. There is nothing here. Yes, I do live in a very rural area but there still is a bit of a music scene. The main problem is its not diverse enough. There are so many different kinds of music, and people that live here I just am still shocked that all we get is Reggae and Electronic. Every now and again an indie group will come through, but the publicity of it is horrible, and usually I don't hear about the shows until they are well over. You could argue that I should be more adamant on keeping up with the happenings around town. You would be right, but the point is, it shouldn't be that hard. This is a college town, college kids, with college tastes. These college kids look a lot like hipsters, and hipsters love shows. Going to see music is such a great release and a place to let you see the people who make the music you love. If you get lucky you see a band you never heard of and fell in love with based on their show. Then for years to come, their albums remind you of this incredible experience you had when you saw them play. I am lucky enough that over my life, I've seen some very epic shows, well they were epic to me at least, and thats all that matters. Our personal experiences are all we got in life, and why not make them as magical as possible?

Does this blog seem like me just bitching about where I live? Good because it is. I am feeling trapped a bit up here behind the redwood curtain. I need more in life, I need excitement, I need live music that gives me an experience, that makes me fall in love with all over again. This is important to me, this is the type of life I want to lead. I am trying to make that happen in some way. I can't just jump up and move. Thats just impossible to accomplish anytime soon. So what are my options? I can start throwing shows, or start a dj night I suppose. How does one do that? I don't really know. Maybe I will try to figure it out.

Back in Action..

I have decided that it is time to get my ass back on this thing. I need to be reviewing, thinking, living and loving all things entertainment, or at least entertaining to me. Its time to just be on my grind and be me. So I will be sharing all things I find lovely on here. I am Ms. Connection, I live in Northern California, and am attempting to start my own career path in life. They say most people succeed when they just tap into their own talents and go with it. So my talent is talking, and sharing with people things I am passionate about and love. I could be a saleswoman if i cared enough about the product, but honestly there isnt anything I care that much about as of yet. Maybe through writing and observing more I will find it. I have faith in all of this, and hopefully you will read and enjoy what I have to say.

Listen to Beach House, it will help you through the rough winter ahead..

Left of the Dial 7/2/10

Left of the Dial (Music) with ms. connection 07/02/2010 10:00PM to 12:00AM

The Smiths “The Queen Is Dead / Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty” from The Sound of the Smiths (Deluxe Edition) [Remastered] (CD, Comp, 2008) on Rhino/Warner Bros.

The Smiths “I Want the One I Can't Have” from Meat Is Murder (LP, Album, 1985) on SIRE

Scissor Sisters “Whole New Way” from Night Walk on unknown

Cee-Lo Green “Georgia” from Georgia on unknown

The Morning Benders “Excuses” from Big Echo (Album, 2010) on unknown

The Stone Roses “I Wanna Be Adored” from The Complete Stone Roses (1995) on Silvertone

The Cure “In Between Days” from The Cure: Greatest Hits (CD, Album, Rock, 2007) on Elektra Records

The Velvet Underground “im waiting for my man” from The Best of the Velvet Underground (Rock, 2007) on GRP

Admiral Radley “I Heart California” from I Heart California on unknown

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour “Around the Bend” from Fruit (2009) on IE Music

Ghostpoet “Love Confusion” from The Sound of Strangers on unknown

Brian Jonestown Massacre “Who?” from Take It From the Man! (CD, Album, 1997) on Tangible

LCD Soundsystem “All I Want” from This is Happening (CD, Album, Electronic, 2010) on Virgin

Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti “Round and Round” from Ariel Pink Before Today on unknown

Ratatat “Drugs” from LP4 on unknown

Yo La Tango “Here To Fall (RJD2 Remix)” from Hear To Fall Remixes EP on unknown

Codeine Velvet Club “Vanity Kills” from Codeine Velvet Club on unknown

The Roots “How I Got Over” from How I Got Over on okayplayer

Tribe Called Quest “Buggin'out” from The Low End Theory (Album, 1991) on Jive

Common “Be (Intro)” from Be (CD, Album, 2005) on Geffen

Robyn “Fembot” from Body Talk Pt. 1 on unknown

The XX “VCR (matthew dear remix)” from Single on unknown

Quantic Presenta Flowering Inferno “Échate Pa'llá” from Dog With a Rope on unknown

summertime

here is a cool summertime mixtape i found online..its dope.

http://www.undrcrwn.com/summertime

Messenger

I found this on facebook and thought it was pretty cool..

1. Put your music library on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must write that song title as the answer to the question, no matter how silly it sounds! Most of the time they seem to work though, strangely enough.
4. Ok, go!
5. When you're done, tag 15 people in this note, and make sure to tag the person who sent you this.


1) IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OK?" YOU SAY?
The Show

2) WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Immigrant Song

3) WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Revolutions A Lie

4) HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
All Nighter

5) WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
You Hear Colours

6) WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Across The Universe

7) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
Songbird

8) WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Second Hand News

9) WHAT IS 2+2?
The Lad With The Silver Button

10) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
I Was Watching Your Eyes

11) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
You Dont Know How It Feels

12) WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Luna

13) WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Soft as Snow (But Warm Inside)

14) WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Little Motel

15) WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
The New

16) WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Lucky Star

17) WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
You Just Lost One

18) WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Neighbour Riffs

19) WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Goin' Against Your Mind

20) WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Messenger

I am a quitter..

Today i handed in my resignation to the station for my show Left of the Dial. Its something I have thought about several times over the past few years and just always thought i was being silly. This morning i woke up and wrote two official emails about leaving my position there. It was volunteer, so it doesnt matter that much, but it does at the same time. i have been sitting here wondering why i did that, or i cant believe i actually did it. the truth is it wasnt fun for me anymore, i didnt enjoy going, it was a burden to me and my life. which is so fucking crazy to even say out loud or in general. "oh playing whatever i want on the radio is no longer fun for me" who am i? i dont know. i just know i dont want it anymore, i am thinking of doing a podcast though to still share music and semi dj. i will post them on this blog when i do them! so dont give up on ms connection yet, she will still be there and putting out love and music, but just not on KSHU!

xo
mc

Left of the Dial-05/21/10

Happy Birthday Morrissey!!

Left of the Dial (Music) with ms. connection 05/21/2010 10:00PM to 12:00AM

Broken Social Scene “Cause = Time” from You Forgot It in People (CD, Album, 2003) on Arts & Crafts Productions Inc.
Interpol “Lights” from Lights Single on unknown
The XX “Basic Space” from xx (Bonus Track Version) on unknown
The Flaming Lips & Stardeath and White Dwarfs “Money” from Dark Side of the Moon (CD, Album, 2010) on Warner Brothers
Flying Lotus “Zodiac Shit” from Cosmogramma (CD, Album, 2010) on Warp Records

Caribou “Found Out” from Swim (CD, Album, 2010, added 04/29/2010) on Merge Records
Bonobo “Kiara” from Black Sands on Ninja Tune
Foals “Olympic Airways” from Antidotes (Bonus Track Version) (2008) on Sub Pop Records
Tokyo Police Club “Nature of the Experiment” from A Lesson In Crime (2006) on Paper Bag Records
The Promise Ring “Red & Blue Jeans” from nothing feels good (CD, Album, Private, 1997) on Jade Tree

The Smiths “What She Said” from The Sound of the Smiths (Remastered) (CD, Comp, Private, 2008) on Rhino/Warner Bros.
Thunderheist “Jerk It” from Jerk It - EP (2008) on Thunderheist
The Cure “The Lovecats” from The Cure: Greatest Hits (CD, Album, Rock, 2007) on Elektra Records
Prince “kiss” from 1999 (R&B/Soul, 2007) on Warner Bros.
The Strokes “Alone, Together” from Is This It (Rock, 2001) on RCA Records Label

Yeah Yeah Yeahs “Maps” from Fever To Tell (CD, Album, Rock, 2007) on Interscope
The Stone Roses “I Wanna Be Adored” from The Stone Roses (CD, Album, Rock, 2009) on Legacy
Deerhunter “Agoraphobia” from Microcastle (CD, Album, Private, 2008) on Kranky
The Smiths “These Things Take Time” from The Sound of the Smiths (Deluxe Edition) [Remastered] (2008) on Rhino/Warner Bros.
Pixies “Where Is My Mind?” from Surfer Rosa (LP, Album, 2003) on 4AD
Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros “Home” from Up from Below (CD, Album, Private) on unknown

Neutral Milk Hotel “holland 1945” from On The Aeroplane Over the Sea (CD, Album, Private) on Merge Records
Radiohead “Down is the New Up” from In Rainbows (CD, Album, Private, 2003) on TDB Records
The Smiths “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” from The Sound of the Smiths (Deluxe Edition) [Remastered] (2008) on Rhino/Warner Bros.
Morrissey “Piccadilly Palare” from Bona Drag (CD, Album, Rock, 1990) on Warner 1061
The Smiths “Hand In Glove” from The Sound of The Smiths (CD, Album, 2008) on Rhino

Morrissey “Suedehead” from Bona Drag (CD, Album, Rock, 1990) on Warner 1061
Morrissey “Now My Heart Is Full” from vauxhall and i (CD, Album, 1997) on unknown

Left of the Dial-04/23/10

ms connection with special guest dj double d!!

1-Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros “Home (RAC Remix)” from Up from Below (CD, Album, Private) on unknown
2-Beach House “Baby” from Zebra Single (12InchVinyl, Single, Private) on Sub Pop
3-Blur “Fool's Gold” from Fools Good Single (7InchVinyl, Single, Private) on Virgin
4-Happy Birthday “Shampoo” from Happy Birthday (7InchVinyl, Single, Private, 2010, added 03/19/2010) on Sub Pop
5-Beck “Cold Brains” from Mutations (CD, Album, Rock, 2008) on Geffen

6-The Goats “Wake and Bake” from No Goats, No Glory on Ruff House
7-Pigeon John “Weight of the World” from Pigeon John & the Summertime Pool Party (2006) on Quannum Projects
8-Black Star “Re: Definition” from Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (2002) on Rawkus Entertainment
9-The Roots “Don't Feel Right” from Game Theory (Bonus Track Version) (2006) on Rawkus Entertainment
10-The Roots “Here I Come” from Game Theory (Bonus Track Version) (2006) on Rawkus Entertainment

11- Toy Soldiers “Hard Times” from Hard Times (Single) on Mad Dragon
12-Hezekiah Jones “my malaze” from Hezekiah Jones on unknown
13-Dr. Dog “Unbearable Why” from Shame, Shame on ANTI-
14-Andrew Lipke “The Barker Song” from Motherpearl & Dynamite (Deluxe Version) (Rock, 2008) on Mad Dragon Records

15-Mgmt “I Found A Whistle” from Congratulations (CD, Album, 2010, added 04/23/2010) on Sony
16-School of Seven Bells “Half Asleep” from Alpinisms (CD, Album, Private, 2008) on Ghostly International17
17-Two Door Cinema Club “Something Good Can Work” from Something Good Can Work - Single (CD, Private, 2009) on Kitsuné
18-Crystal Castles “Reckless” from Crystal Castles (Bonus Track Version) (Electronic, 2008) on Last Gang Records Inc.

19-Morphine “In Spite of Me” from Cure for Pain (CD, Album, Rock, 2006) on Ryko/Rhino
20-Wilco “Monday” from Being There (CD, Album, Rock, 1996) on REPRISE
21-Wilco “Outtasite (Outta Mind)” from Being There (CD, Album, Rock, 1996) on REPRISE
22-The Band “Shape Im In” from Across the Great Divide on Capitol Records

23-Jackson 5 “I'll Be There” from Jackson 5: The Ultimate Collection (R&B/Soul, 1996) on motown
24-Rufus & Chaka Khan “Hollywood” from Ask Rufus (Featuring Chaka Khan) (R&B/Soul, 1992) on Geffen
25-Sam Cooke “Wonderful World” from Greatest Hits (R&B/Soul, 1998) on RCA Records Label
26-Otis Redding “I Can't Turn You Loose” from Beg, Scream & Shout!: The Best of '60s Soul, Vol. 3 (Comp, R&B/Soul, 2004) on Rhino
27-Bill Withers “Use Me” from Ain't No Sunshine: Best of Bill Withers (Single, 2008) on Music Club Deluxe

28-Prince “1999” from The Hits / The B-Sides (R&B/Soul, 2007) on Warner Bros.
29-Guru “Aint no time to play” from jazzmatazz on unknown

Left of the Dial-03/26/10

Left of the Dial (Music) with ms. connection 03/26/2010 10:00PM to 12:00AM

Aloha “Dissolving” from Sugar (2004) on Polyvinyl Record Company
Massive Attack “Dissolved Girl” from mezzanine (CD, Album, Electronic, 2006)
Pixies “Where Is My Mind?” from Surfer Rosa (LP, Album, 2003) on 4AD
Gene “Olympian” from Olympian on Polygram
The Smiths “What She Said” from The Sound of the Smiths (Remastered) (2008) on Rhino/Warner Bros.

Portishead “Humming” from Portishead (CD, Album, Electronic, 1997) on Island Def Jam
Brian Jonestown Massacre “Dawn” from Take It From the Man! (CD, Album, 1997) on Tangible
Echo & The Bunnymen “The Killing Moon” from Ocean Rain (Rock, 2004) on Rhino/Warner Bros.
Beach House “10 Mile Stereo” from Teen Dream (CD, Album, 2010) on Sub Pop
Broken Social Scene “Forced To Love” from Forced to Love/All & All Single on Arts & Crafts Productions Inc.
Deerhunter “Game of Diamonds” from Rainwater Cassette Exchange - EP (2009) on Kranky

Atlas Sound “Walkabout (With Noah Lennox)” from Logos (CD, Album, Private, 2009) on Kranky
Arcade Fire “Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)” from Funeral (CD, Comp, 2004) on Merge Records
Flying Lotus “Roberta Flack (feat. Dolly)” from Los Angeles (Electronic, 2008) on Warp Records
Neon Indian “Deadbeat Summer” from Psychic Chasms on unknown
Heartsrevolution “Ultraviolence” from Kitsuné - Ultraviolence - EP (Electronic, 2009) on Kitsuné
Chromeo “Bonafied Lovin'” from Bonafied Lovin' - EP (2007) on Vice Records/Atlantic
New Young Pony Club “Ice Cream” from New Young Pony Club (Rock, 2006) on Domestic
Thunderheist “Jerk It” from Jerk It - EP (2008) on Thunderheist

Mia “Bingo” from Arular (LP, Comp, 2005) on XL (http://www.xlrecordings.com, USA)
Santigold “I'm a Lady (feat. Trouble Andrew)” from santigold (CD, Album, Private, 2008) on unknown
Mgmt “Electric Feel (Justice remix)” from Ben Allen Productions (Single) on unknown
Crystal Castles vs. Health “Crimewave” from Crimewave - Single (Electronic, 2007) on Last Gang Records
Foals “Olympic Airways” from Antidotes (Bonus Track Version) (2008) on Sub Pop Records
Kid Cudi “Day N' Night (Krookers RMX)” from Burn the House Down (2009) on MFA Records

The Faint “Agenda Suicide” from Danse Macabre (2001) on Saddle Creek
The Strokes “When It Started” from Is This It (Rock, 2001) on RCA Records Label
Interpol “Roland” from Turn on the Bright Lights (CD, Album, Rock, 2002) on Matador

Left of the Dial-03/12/10

Left of the Dial (Music) with ms. connection 03/12/2010 10:00PM to 12:00AM

Cfcf “Invitation To Love” from Continents (CD, Album, 2009) on Paper Bag Records
Foals “Spanish Sahara” from Total Life Forever on unknown
Beach House “better times” from Teen Dream (CD, Album, 2010) on Sub Pop (http://www.beachhousebaltimore.com, info@subpop.com, USA)
Basement Jaxx “Scars (feat. Kelis, Meleka & Chipmunk)” from Scars (Bonus Track Version) (Electronic, 2009) on Ultra Records
Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem “Forever” from More Than a Game (Music Inspired By the Film) (Comp, 2009) on Interscope
Cfcf “Monolith” from Continents (CD, Album, 2009) on Paper Bag Records
Murder City Devils “Rum to Whiskey” from In Name and Blood (CD, Album, 2000) on Subpop
Brian Jonestown Massacre “David Bowie I Love You (Since I Was Six)” from Give It Back! (CD, Album, 1997) on Tangible
The Velvet Undergound “Stephanie Says” from The Velvet Underground and Nico (LP, Album) on Verve (USA)
Mgmt “Electric Feel (Justice remix)” from Ben Allen Productions (Single) on unknown
Digitalism “Pogo (Radio Edit)” from Pogo - EP (Electronic, 2007) on Astralwerks - Caroline
Ratatat “Gettysburg” from Classics (CD, Other, Electronic, 2006) on XL (http://www.xlrecordings.com, USA)
The Ramones “Judy Is a Punk” from Hey Ho Lets Go - Greatest Hits (Remastered) (CD, Album, Rock, 2008) on Rhino/Warner Bros.
Teddybears Feat. Iggy Pop “Punkrocker” from Advsnce (CD) on unknown
The Misfits “Bullet” from Collection (Rock, 1986) on CAROLINE ASTRALWERKS - CAT (http://www.virginrecords.com/, United States)
David Bowie “Panic In Detroit” from Aladdin Sane (30th Anniversary Edition) (CD, Album, Rock, 2006) on Virgin
Tobacco “Street Trash” from F****d Up Friends (LP, Electronic, 2008) on Anticon
The Descendants “I Dont Wanna Grow Up” from I Don't Want to Grow Up (1985) on SST Records
LCD Soundsystem “Al My Friends” from Sound of Silver (CD, Other, Electronic, 2007) on CAPITOL
Thomas Dolby “One of Our Submarines” from Age Of Wireless (LP, Album, 1983) on CAPITOL * request*
Weezer “Holiday” from Blue Album (Album, 1994) on Geffen
The Rascals “Groovin'” from Groovin' (CD, Album, 1967) on Rhino
Apples in Stereo “Innerspace” from Fun Trick Noisemaker (CD, Album, 1995) on Spinart
Blakroc “On The Vista (Mos Def)” from Blakroc (CD, Comp, 2009) on Self Released (http://www.whitetailmsuic.com, USA)
Mia “bingo” from Arular (LP, Comp, 2005) on XL (http://www.xlrecordings.com, USA)
Sir Mix-A-Lot “Baby's Got Back” from Baby's Got Back (Single) on unknown
Yeah Yeah Yeah's “dudley” from Show Your Bones (CD, Album, 2006) on Interscope Records
The Magnetic Fields “Young and Insane” from The House Of Tomorrow (CD, Album, 1992) on Merge
The Smiths “Oscillate Wildly (Instrumental)” from The Sound of the Smiths (Deluxe Edition) [Remastered] (2008)
The Smiths “I Want the One I Can't Have” from Meat Is Murder (LP, Album, 1985) on SIRE
Broken Social Scene “Cause = Time” from You Forgot It in People (CD, Album, 2003) on Arts & Crafts Productions Inc.
Smashing Pumpkins, The “Soma” from Siamese Dream on unknown
Deerhunter “Cover Me (Slowly)” from Microcastle/ Weird Era Cont. (CD, Album, 2008) on Kranky
Radiohead “Street Spirit (Fade Out)” from The Bends (Single, 2001) on CAPITOL (http://www.capitolrecords.com/, USA)

Left of the Dial-02/26/10

Diverse Public Radio From Humboldt State University

Left of the Dial (Music) with ms. connection 02/26/2010 10:00PM to 12:00AM
Radiohead “Lucky” from OK Computer (Album, 2003) on CAPITOL (USA)
Richie Havens “Here Comes the Sun” from Live At the Cellar Door and At the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (2005) on Five Star Recordings
The Beatles “Think for Yourself” from Rubber Soul (Album, 1965) on CAPITOL (USA)
Sam Cooke “a change is gonna come” from The Man & His Music (CD, Album) on RCA
Tom Petty “Time to Move On” from Wildflowers (CD, Album, 1993) on Warner Brothers (usa)
David Bowie “Changes” from Aladdin Sane (30th Anniversary Edition) (CD, Album, Rock, 2006) on Virgin (http://www.virginrecords.com/, United States)
John Lennon “give me some truth” from Imagine (LP, Album, 1970) on Apple
The Zombies “This Will Be Our Year” from Odessey and Oracle (LP, Album, Rock, 2007) on Marquis Enterprises Ltd
Aretha Frankin “Respect” from The Very Best (CD, Album, 1999) on Atlantic (http://www.fiercepanda.co.uk/, info@downtownmusic.com, United Kingdom)
Bob Marley “Three Little Birds” from Exodus (Deluxe Edition) (Reggae, 2001) on Island Records
The Velvet Undergound “begining to see the light” from The Velvet Undergound (LP, Album) on Polygram
Neil Young “Don't Let It Bring You Down” from after the gold rush (CD, Album, 1993) on REPRISE
Rolling Stones “Time Is On My Side” from Hot Rocks 1964-1971 (LP, Album, 1971) on London/Abcko
Wilco “Either Way” from Sky Blue Sky (2008) on Nonesuch
The Verve “Lucky Man” from Urban Hymns (CD, Comp, Rock, 2003) on Virgin (http://www.virginrecords.com/, United States)
Broken Social Scene “Superconnected” from Broken Social Scene (CD, Album, Private, 2005) on Arts & Crafts Productions Inc.
Smashing Pumpkins “Today” from Siamese Dream (CD, Album, 2005) on SMASHING PUMPKINS
Bloc Party “Positive Tension” from Silent Alarm (CD, Single, 2005) on Vice Records/Atlantic (http://www.fiercepanda.co.uk/, United Kingdom)
The Olivia Tremor Control “A New Day” from Black Foliage: Animation Music Vol. 1 (Rock, 1999) on Cloud Recordings
Blur “Movin' On” from Blur (CD, Album, Rock, 2006) on Virgin (http://www.virginrecords.com/, United States)
Kayne West “Stronger” from Graduation (2007) on Roc-a-Fella Records
Notorious B.I.G. “Juicy” from Read to Die (CD, Album) on bad boy
2 Pac “Keep Your Head Up” from Strictly for my N.I.G.G.A.S. (CD, Album) on Interscope (http://www.beggars.com/archive, USA)
Nas “The World Is Yours” from Illmatic (10th Anniversary Platinum Edition) (2008) on Sony Urban Music/Columbia
De La Soul “Me Myself and I” from 3 Feet High and Rising (CD, Album, 1989) on Tommy Boy
Lauryn Hill “Everything Is Everything” from The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (CD, Comp, 2003) on Elektra Records (http://www.elektra.com, USA)
Royce 5'9" “Lets Grow” from lyricist lounge vol 1 on unknown
Fugees “Manifest/Outro” from The Score (CD, Comp, R&B/Soul, 2008) on columbia

Left of the Dial-01/15/10

Left of the Dial
Ladies Night

Nina Simone “I Put a Spell On You” from Compact Jazz: Nina Simone (Jazz, 1989) on Verve Records
Billie Holiday “i only have eyes for you” from ultimate collection (2009) on CAPITOL
Ella Fitzergarld “fever” from Love Letters From Ella (CD, Album) on Concord
Etta James “At Last” from 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Etta James (R&B/Soul, 1999)
Barbara Lewis “Hello Stranger” from Hello Stranger (Single, R&B/Soul, 2005) on Rhino Atlantic
Mary Jane Girls “All Night Long” from 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Mary Jane Girls (R&B/Soul, 2007) on motown
The Emotions “Flowers” from The Best of the Emotions: Best of My Love (1996) on Legacy/Columbia
The Ronnettes “(The Best Part Of) Breakin' Up” from Back to Mono (1958-1969) (CD, Comp, 1991) on abko
The Supremes “cant hurry love” from 100% Motown - 60s (Comp, R&B/Soul, 2007) on motown
Martha Reeve and The Vandellas “heatwave” from hitsville usa on motown
Fleetwood Mac “Gold Dust Woman” from Rumors (CD, Album) on unknown
Nico “These Days” from Chelsa Girl (LP, Album, 1969) on Verve
RUFUS&CHAKA KHAN “Tell Me Something Good” from Tell Me Something Good (Single) on unknown
Dusty Springfield “Son of a Preacher Man” from Dusty In Memphis (CD, Album, 1992) on Rhino
Pretenders “Brass In Pocket (I'm Special)” from Pretenders (CD, Album, 1979) on SIRE
My Bloody Valentine “Lose My Breath” from Isn't Anything (CD, Album, 2008) on Rhino/Warner Bros.
Portishead “Half Day Closing” from Portishead (CD, Album, Electronic, 1997) on Island Def Jam
Nouvelle Vague “Love Will Tear Us Apart” from Nouvelle Vague (CD, Album, 2005) on Luaka Bop (http://www.peacefrog.com, England)
Arcade Fire “In the Backseat” from Funeral (CD, Comp, 2004) on Merge Records (http://www.mergerecords.com)
The Velvet Undergound “Afterhours” from The Velvet Undergound (LP, Album) on Polygram
Sioxsie & The Banshees “Kiss Them for Me” from Superstition (CD, Album) on Geffen
Pj Harvey “Missed” from Asleep At Heaven's Gate on unknown
Blondie “heart of glass” from 80's Party (Comp, 2000) on Metacom Music
Liz Phair “Supernova” from Whip-Smart (CD, Album, 1996) on CAPITOL
Hole “Violet” from Live Through This (CD, Single, 1994) on DGC (http://www.dgcrecords.com/, United States)
Yeah Yeah Yeah's “Rich” from Fever to Tell (CD, Album, 2010) on Interscope (http://www.beggars.com/archive, USA)
Rainer Maria “Ceremony” from A Better Version of Me (CD, Album, 2004) on Polyvinyl Record Company (http://www.polyvinylrecords.com)
Gossip “Vertical Rhythm” from Music for Men (CD, Album, Rock, 2009) on columbia
Bahamadia “3 the hard way” from Kollage (CD, Album, 1996) on emi records
ERYRICA BADU “back in the day” from Love Of My Life on unknown

my first blog of the new year!

i guess i havent really felt like i had anything to say lately. i dont even really feel like i do tonight either, except that once you chill out and let things go its a lot easier. i really feel a lot lighter and easier these days that im giving up on trying so hard. its too much, it doesnt lead anywhere, and it doesnt do anything. it doesnt make you feel better, and it doesnt make it go away. moving on, its the way to go. things will happen if they are supposed to. faith my friends, faith. we must have faith in ourselves and our futures. faith is the only thing we got going on. so no more moping around, im over it. im keeping busy instead. tonight i listened to music, baked, played super mario, started working on my radio project. i felt productive. i have a feeling my year is going to be so busy, it will fly by which is exactly what i want it to do. i want to do my goals, and have it go quickly, so that i can go to the next stage of my life. but i do understand patience is very important right now in all areas of my life, which is guess is where faith comes in again. just have patience and it will all work itself out. two very special themes. i am off to sleep.

left of the Dial-01/01/10

This is the New Year!

Morrissey “Black Cloud” from Years of Refusal (CD, Album, 2009) on Attack
Morrissey “That's How People Grow Up” from Years of Refusal (CD, Album, 2009) on Attack
Modest Mouse “King Rat” from No One's First and You're Next (2009) on EPIC
Wilco “Wilco The Song” from Wilco (2009) on Nonesuch
Wilco “Bull Black Nova” from The Album (CD, Album, 2009) on Nonesuch
Karen O and the Kids “Hidaway” from Where the Wild Things Are (CD, Comp, 2009) on DGC Records
Yeah Yeah Yeah's “Zero” from Its Blitz (CD, Album, 2009) on Interscope
Yeah Yeah Yeah's “Heads Will Roll” from Its Blitz (CD, Album, 2009) on Interscope
Passion Pit “Sleepy Head” from Manners (CD, Album, 2009) on Frenchkiss
Phoenix “Lisztomainia” from Wolfgang Amadeus Pheonix (CD, Album, 2009) on V2 Records
Phoenix “1901” from Wolfgang Amadeus Pheonix (CD, Album, 2009) on V2 Records
Monsters Of Folk “Dear God (Sincerely M.O.F)” from Monsters of Folk (CD, Album, 2009) on Artist First
Monsters Of Folk “Ahead of the Curve” from Monsters of Folk (CD, Album, 2009) on Artist First
The National “So Far Around the Bend” from Dark Was the Night (Red Hot Compilation) (CD, Comp, 2009) on 4AD
Grizzly Bear “Two Weeks” from Veckatimest (CD, Album, 2009) on WARP
Grizzly Bear “Ready, Able” from Veckatimest (CD, Album, 2009) on WARP
Gossip “Dimestore Diamond” from Music for Men (CD, Album, Rock, 2009) on columbia
Gossip “Four Letter Word” from Music for Men (CD, Album, Rock, 2009) on columbia
Washed Out “Feel It All Around” from Feel It All Around (Electronic, 2009) on Mexican Summer
Jay-Z “So Ambitious (feat. Pharrell)” from The Blueprint 3 (CD, Album, Private, 2009) on Roc Nation
Jay-Z “Already Home (feat. Kid Cudi)” from The Blueprint 3 (CD, Album, Private, 2009) on Roc Nation
Deerhunter “Rainwater Cassette Exchange” from Rainwater Cassette Exchange - EP (2009) on Kranky
Deerhunter “Famous Last Words” from Rainwater Cassette Exchange - EP (2009) on Kranky
Deerhunter “operation” from weird era continued (CD, Album, 2007) on Kranky
Animal Collective “In the Flowers” from Merriweather Post Pavilion (CD, Album, Rock, 2009) on Domino Recording Co. LTD
Animal Collective “My Girls” from Merriweather Post Pavilion (CD, Album, Rock, 2009) on Domino Recording Co. LTD
Animal Collective “Brother Sport” from Merriweather Post Pavilion (CD, Album, Rock, 2009) on Domino Recording Co. LTD