My friend Jake and his friend just recently finished recording their first demo. THEY'RE NICE CHECK THEM OUT. Also, he'd really appreciate it/pay you back in the highest quality high fives if you like what you hear and share with your friends. Thanks! (from Jacob)
You Know Where My Heart Is
I'll Follow The Sun
Light
Enjoy!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Time-lapse part 2
Twitter is actually kind of interesting. And find cool things like this through it:
Vancouver: Fireworks Draw a Crowd from Dave Delnea Images on Vimeo.
The Peak (100.5 yeah!) tweeted this for some reason... cool huh??
Vancouver: Fireworks Draw a Crowd from Dave Delnea Images on Vimeo.
The Peak (100.5 yeah!) tweeted this for some reason... cool huh??
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
I Want- what??!
So today I have a few things to talk about, what with all that is happening in the world and all these da- WAIT. I'm sorry. First I think we all need to take a moment and consider WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THIS MUSIC VIDEO.
I'm sorry, does this video confuse anyone else? If you didn't bother looking, let me sum it up for you: The entire video consists solely of Robert Downey Jr (yes, as in, the guy who plays Iron Man) lip-sycing to an Elton John song while walking through a mansion and looking sad. This is the official video for this song. He actually got a day pass from jail to film this video. All things considered, it's not even that good of a song. WHAT THE WHAT. I can never view the world the same again now that I know this video exists.
I'm sorry, does this video confuse anyone else? If you didn't bother looking, let me sum it up for you: The entire video consists solely of Robert Downey Jr (yes, as in, the guy who plays Iron Man) lip-sycing to an Elton John song while walking through a mansion and looking sad. This is the official video for this song. He actually got a day pass from jail to film this video. All things considered, it's not even that good of a song. WHAT THE WHAT. I can never view the world the same again now that I know this video exists.
I'm a little embarrassed to be writing this post...
Remember this?
Well guess what?...
I just got a twitter account. Ughhhh.
After all this time (it's been a long, bitter battle) of being dead-set against making my own account (I'd come to accept other people being into it), my curiosity got the best of me. My brother and sister both have one and seem to enjoy it. And, I realized that it's a pretty good way to keep up with all kinds of things I'm interested in (music, the Canucks, famous internet vloggers..), people on Twitter are generally pretty funny, and 90% of twitter isn't of the "I'm eating a sandwhich/reading a book/on the bus/BLAH BLAH BLAH" variety. Who knew?
So there it is. I wanted to come clean. Hopefully, I won't turn into a twitter-whore, end up spending even more time on the internet (HAH. not.), or anything like that. Who knows, next thing you know I might be getting me a Google+ account.
...just kidding, that'll never happen.
#butseriouslyguysthistwittertakespracticewhatarehashtagsevenfor?
Remember this?
Well guess what?...
I just got a twitter account. Ughhhh.
After all this time (it's been a long, bitter battle) of being dead-set against making my own account (I'd come to accept other people being into it), my curiosity got the best of me. My brother and sister both have one and seem to enjoy it. And, I realized that it's a pretty good way to keep up with all kinds of things I'm interested in (music, the Canucks, famous internet vloggers..), people on Twitter are generally pretty funny, and 90% of twitter isn't of the "I'm eating a sandwhich/reading a book/on the bus/BLAH BLAH BLAH" variety. Who knew?
So there it is. I wanted to come clean. Hopefully, I won't turn into a twitter-whore, end up spending even more time on the internet (HAH. not.), or anything like that. Who knows, next thing you know I might be getting me a Google+ account.
...just kidding, that'll never happen.
#butseriouslyguysthistwittertakespracticewhatarehashtagsevenfor?
Monday, July 18, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Jelly Bellys
Jelly Bellys.
Ah, Jelly Bellys.
The simple name of them used to make little me (okay- today's me as well) wiggle with excitement. Something about these multi-flavored treats is intrinsically appealing. IT'S LIKE A CONSTANT, DELICIOUS, GUESSING GAME. I'm sure I'm not the only one who plays the Jelly-Belly-guessing-game. In case you're unsure of the rules, here's how you play:
1) Pick a random Jelly Belly. Don't go fishing; this will not only take out the element of surprise, but will also inevitable leave you with a bag full of reject flavors, which is no fun.
2) Based solely on color, try and guess the flavor.
3) Take a bite, eating only half of the Jelly Belly. The reason for this is threefold: first, if you get a bad flavor, this will limit the shock value; second, if the flavor is delicious, you now have a handy reference for future Jelly Belly adventures; finally, this leaves you half a Jelly Belly to enjoy in peace, without any stress of having to guessing the flavor.
I'm quite the practiced Jelly Belly guesser. So let me share a few pointers with you, so you too can navigate the seas of the 50 flavors with ease.
Ah, Jelly Bellys.
The simple name of them used to make little me (okay- today's me as well) wiggle with excitement. Something about these multi-flavored treats is intrinsically appealing. IT'S LIKE A CONSTANT, DELICIOUS, GUESSING GAME. I'm sure I'm not the only one who plays the Jelly-Belly-guessing-game. In case you're unsure of the rules, here's how you play:
1) Pick a random Jelly Belly. Don't go fishing; this will not only take out the element of surprise, but will also inevitable leave you with a bag full of reject flavors, which is no fun.
2) Based solely on color, try and guess the flavor.
3) Take a bite, eating only half of the Jelly Belly. The reason for this is threefold: first, if you get a bad flavor, this will limit the shock value; second, if the flavor is delicious, you now have a handy reference for future Jelly Belly adventures; finally, this leaves you half a Jelly Belly to enjoy in peace, without any stress of having to guessing the flavor.
I'm quite the practiced Jelly Belly guesser. So let me share a few pointers with you, so you too can navigate the seas of the 50 flavors with ease.
Vancouver Folk Fest 2011
Yesterday I had a good 12-hour long day at the 34th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival. While it's been a tradition of my dad's for a long time, this is my first one (that I remember). Here's the run-down:
The Players
Name: Adrian
Age: 56
Folk Fest Experience: Veteran. Has a collection of Folk Fest t-shirts that would put any folk fan to shame.
Special Skills/Knowledge: Long time participant of the Birkenstock 500 (I'd never heard of this name until this year. It also happens to be about the funniest thing I've heard in a long time.) Expert tarp-handler/water-proofer. Music knowledge/experience is off the chart. Also good at smuggling in alcohol in a coffee cup, optimizing blanket/tarp space, making the most out of a Folk Fest day pass.
Name: Hilary
Age: 22
Folk Fest Experience: Sophomore. Heatstroke at her first real festival last year did nothing to dampen her folk-fest loving spirit.
Special Skills/Knowledge: Poor knowledge of "dressing for the weather," but looks good nonetheless. Excellent at planning a schedule around all 7 stages that fits in pretty much everything, and more. Dancing queen. Her true love is all things folk, although she admits to cheating on it with Top 40 hits.
Name: Zoe
Age: 19
Folk Fest Experience: Newbie. Although she attended several as a baby, 2011 was her first "real" Folk Fest, and she couldn't be more pleased about it.
Special Skills/Knowledge: Sick rain boots, which make her invincible to all things muddy/wet. Has a camera, and knows how to keep it dry. Open-minded to all kinds of music, and super stoked to finally attend the Folk Fest. Excellent at ignoring the rain when, in fact, it is raining very very hard.
The Players
Age: 56
Folk Fest Experience: Veteran. Has a collection of Folk Fest t-shirts that would put any folk fan to shame.
Special Skills/Knowledge: Long time participant of the Birkenstock 500 (I'd never heard of this name until this year. It also happens to be about the funniest thing I've heard in a long time.) Expert tarp-handler/water-proofer. Music knowledge/experience is off the chart. Also good at smuggling in alcohol in a coffee cup, optimizing blanket/tarp space, making the most out of a Folk Fest day pass.
Name: HilaryAge: 22
Folk Fest Experience: Sophomore. Heatstroke at her first real festival last year did nothing to dampen her folk-fest loving spirit.
Special Skills/Knowledge: Poor knowledge of "dressing for the weather," but looks good nonetheless. Excellent at planning a schedule around all 7 stages that fits in pretty much everything, and more. Dancing queen. Her true love is all things folk, although she admits to cheating on it with Top 40 hits.
Age: 19
Folk Fest Experience: Newbie. Although she attended several as a baby, 2011 was her first "real" Folk Fest, and she couldn't be more pleased about it.
Special Skills/Knowledge: Sick rain boots, which make her invincible to all things muddy/wet. Has a camera, and knows how to keep it dry. Open-minded to all kinds of music, and super stoked to finally attend the Folk Fest. Excellent at ignoring the rain when, in fact, it is raining very very hard.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Something I Can Dance To
I'm really digging this song right now.
I recently downloaded a bunch of music from The Knocks, and I'm really liking it. Also, they're going to be at Rifflandia in Victoria in September! So maybe I will see them then. Anyways, I dare you to listen to this song and not, well.... want to dance.
I recently downloaded a bunch of music from The Knocks, and I'm really liking it. Also, they're going to be at Rifflandia in Victoria in September! So maybe I will see them then. Anyways, I dare you to listen to this song and not, well.... want to dance.
CRAIGLIST CAP LOCKS
I've finally found a house to live in next year. While I'm pretty stoked about that, we still need to figure out a lot of details like utilities, coordinating the first month's rent when none of us are in Victoria, and furnishing.
Ah, furnishing. While this is going to be a bit of a pain to furnish almost the entire house, this is the detail I'm looking forward to the most. I took a quick look at Craigslist, and I noticed something odd...
PEOPLE ON CRAIGSLIST LIKE CAPS LOCK. A LOT.
This is normal people:
This is people on Craigslist:
Seriously. Those people take their shit seriously. It's like the only people who sell things on Craigslist are enthusiastic, thoroughly stoked, loud-voiced people who absolutely positively need to sell their old sofa right now seriously it needs to go but it's in such good condition why would no one want it THIS MOMENT?!* It's a little concerning actually.
And that's my enthralling revelation of the day. Also (and most importantly), I am a university student moving into my first house, so if you or anyone you know is looking to get rid of something/anything that would be useful in a house (namely, furniture), let me know! Vancouver or Victoria, I would be glad to help you get rid of it.
*Not actually everyone who sells stuff on Craigslist is like this. Just about 90% of them. I'm sure if you sell stuff on Craigslist you are positively calm and rational about it.
Ah, furnishing. While this is going to be a bit of a pain to furnish almost the entire house, this is the detail I'm looking forward to the most. I took a quick look at Craigslist, and I noticed something odd...
PEOPLE ON CRAIGSLIST LIKE CAPS LOCK. A LOT.
This is normal people:
This is people on Craigslist:
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| For some reason, inconstant use of exclamation points bothers me. Either use multiple ones or just one, DON'T MIX AND MATCH. |
And that's my enthralling revelation of the day. Also (and most importantly), I am a university student moving into my first house, so if you or anyone you know is looking to get rid of something/anything that would be useful in a house (namely, furniture), let me know! Vancouver or Victoria, I would be glad to help you get rid of it.
*Not actually everyone who sells stuff on Craigslist is like this. Just about 90% of them. I'm sure if you sell stuff on Craigslist you are positively calm and rational about it.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Said The Whale
Speaking of Said The Whale, check this out. COOL!
This first time I heard of these guys was years ago, when my cousin mentioned a band that some of his friends were in. Now, they've grown so much, are getting pretty famous, won a Juno, and have this documentary about them. I feel about as proud of them as anyone who doesn't actually know them can. Good job guys!
This first time I heard of these guys was years ago, when my cousin mentioned a band that some of his friends were in. Now, they've grown so much, are getting pretty famous, won a Juno, and have this documentary about them. I feel about as proud of them as anyone who doesn't actually know them can. Good job guys!
Vancouver Turns 125
On July 8th, 9th, and 10th, Vancouver celebrated its 125th birthday with a series of live concerts in Stanley Park. I didn't make it out on the 8th (due to the fact that it was my 19th! Yay. But that's another story), but I went both the Saturday and Sunday, and saw Said The Whale and Dan Mangan. While taking public transit home from Stanley park at midnight is a long and painful ordeal (why must the bus that goes my house stop at 11?!) these concerts were worth it. It was awesome to see great music, for free, in a venue as beautiful as Stanley Park.
I've been a Said The Whale fan for a while now, and have seen them play several times before. They've always been enjoyable to watch, and Saturday was no exception. They played lots of new songs (very apologetically) and had great crowd interaction. I didn't bring my camera for their show, but it was a great one.
But then came Dan Mangan.
I thought I was kind of a Dan Mangan fan before, but I did a pretty half-assed job. I only knew a few of his songs, and listened to him on a semi-regular basis at best. After last night though, I am a full-on Dan Mangan fanatic (in a non-creepy way). It was honestly some of the best live music I've ever seen. Even though I didn't know about half the songs, and he played a lot of new songs, every single one was awesome. Although he started about forty minutes later, he played for almost two hours, ending well past his scheduled end time (with the mayor's blessings, of course). Not only is he an amazing live musician, but the whole atmosphere of the show was great too. Despite there being probably thousands of people watching, it had a very chill vibe to it, and everyone was having a good time (although he did slip in a few riot references... it was just too easy). He knew how to talk to the crowd, and at one point several giant, glowing balls were being tossed around the crowd, which added to the light-hearted feeling, in a slightly odd kind of way.
My two favorite songs of the night (although I can honestly say, I enjoyed every minute he was on stage, and some of his new songs are really great):
1) About half way through his set, Aidan Knight walked onstage and played his song "Jasper" with Dan. OH MY GOD SO GOOD. I love this song anyways, and is one of the few songs that I actually attach sentimental value to, and it is EVEN BETTER live. I was almost giddy listening to it.
2) The very last song of the night was "Robots," which people had been calling for all night. Not only is it a great song, but it's even better live, and everyone (I'm talking EVERYONE) knew the lyrics, and were singing along. Also, a random fan wearing a tin foil robot head got pulled up on stage, which was nice. And finally, a bunch of the other bands who had played over the weekend joined him on stage, including Said The Whale, Aidan Knight, and Hey Ocean! By the last bit, everyone was singing their hearts out, and waving their hand hearts, which is usually kind of lame, but somehow just worked. I found a video of it on YouTube. I highly suggest watching it through.
So basically, to summarize: I love live music. I love it even more if it's free. My respect for Dan Mangan has sky rocketed (Although his lyrics are sometimes kind of silly). I still love Said The Whale. And while usually I hate when people post concert pictures (they are always blurry/shitty quality), I'M GOING TO POST SOME ANYWAYS. I'll keep it at a reasonable number, and try to get decent quality ones. Check it out after the jump, and don't forget to click on them to see them larger.
I've been a Said The Whale fan for a while now, and have seen them play several times before. They've always been enjoyable to watch, and Saturday was no exception. They played lots of new songs (very apologetically) and had great crowd interaction. I didn't bring my camera for their show, but it was a great one.
But then came Dan Mangan.
I thought I was kind of a Dan Mangan fan before, but I did a pretty half-assed job. I only knew a few of his songs, and listened to him on a semi-regular basis at best. After last night though, I am a full-on Dan Mangan fanatic (in a non-creepy way). It was honestly some of the best live music I've ever seen. Even though I didn't know about half the songs, and he played a lot of new songs, every single one was awesome. Although he started about forty minutes later, he played for almost two hours, ending well past his scheduled end time (with the mayor's blessings, of course). Not only is he an amazing live musician, but the whole atmosphere of the show was great too. Despite there being probably thousands of people watching, it had a very chill vibe to it, and everyone was having a good time (although he did slip in a few riot references... it was just too easy). He knew how to talk to the crowd, and at one point several giant, glowing balls were being tossed around the crowd, which added to the light-hearted feeling, in a slightly odd kind of way.
My two favorite songs of the night (although I can honestly say, I enjoyed every minute he was on stage, and some of his new songs are really great):
1) About half way through his set, Aidan Knight walked onstage and played his song "Jasper" with Dan. OH MY GOD SO GOOD. I love this song anyways, and is one of the few songs that I actually attach sentimental value to, and it is EVEN BETTER live. I was almost giddy listening to it.
2) The very last song of the night was "Robots," which people had been calling for all night. Not only is it a great song, but it's even better live, and everyone (I'm talking EVERYONE) knew the lyrics, and were singing along. Also, a random fan wearing a tin foil robot head got pulled up on stage, which was nice. And finally, a bunch of the other bands who had played over the weekend joined him on stage, including Said The Whale, Aidan Knight, and Hey Ocean! By the last bit, everyone was singing their hearts out, and waving their hand hearts, which is usually kind of lame, but somehow just worked. I found a video of it on YouTube. I highly suggest watching it through.
So basically, to summarize: I love live music. I love it even more if it's free. My respect for Dan Mangan has sky rocketed (Although his lyrics are sometimes kind of silly). I still love Said The Whale. And while usually I hate when people post concert pictures (they are always blurry/shitty quality), I'M GOING TO POST SOME ANYWAYS. I'll keep it at a reasonable number, and try to get decent quality ones. Check it out after the jump, and don't forget to click on them to see them larger.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Starbucks Summer Playlist
I mentioned Starbucks 10-song summer playlist in passing a few posts ago, but I didn't really go into detail. Basically if you buy a frap from S-bucks, they give you a code to get a 10-song "summer playlist." I didn't buy a frap, but they still gave me one. And while usually Starbucks' free songs of the weeks are only okay, I'm really digging this playlist. It includes:
The Airborne Toxic Event – Half of Something Else
Booker T. Jones (feat. Biz Markie, Matt Berninger & Sharon Jones) – Just a Friend
The Dears – Thrones
Fleet Foxes – Battery Kinzie
Okkervil River – Rider
Parts & Labor – Rest
The Rural Alberta Advantage – Under the Knife
Tennis – Marathon
We Are Augustines – Chapel Song
Young Galaxy – We Have Everything
I recommend looking up some of these songs on YouTube. It's a pretty sick mix! Thanks Starbucks.
The Airborne Toxic Event – Half of Something Else
Booker T. Jones (feat. Biz Markie, Matt Berninger & Sharon Jones) – Just a Friend
The Dears – Thrones
Fleet Foxes – Battery Kinzie
Okkervil River – Rider
Parts & Labor – Rest
The Rural Alberta Advantage – Under the Knife
Tennis – Marathon
We Are Augustines – Chapel Song
Young Galaxy – We Have Everything
I recommend looking up some of these songs on YouTube. It's a pretty sick mix! Thanks Starbucks.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Dear Photograph
I found this website, Dear Photograph, yesterday, and really love the concept. The idea of the site is to "take a picture of a picture from the past in the present." Confusing sounding, yes, but you just need to take a look at one of the photos and you'll understand. Check it out here.
This is one of my favorites, and I think it really embodies the idea of the site:
Anyways, maybe I'll get around to trying this idea out myself soon- I like the thought of it. Also, I've been digging through old photos lately, and let me just say... old photos are the best thing ever.
This is one of my favorites, and I think it really embodies the idea of the site:
Anyways, maybe I'll get around to trying this idea out myself soon- I like the thought of it. Also, I've been digging through old photos lately, and let me just say... old photos are the best thing ever.
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| Surprise toddler picture attack! |
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