Corner Kid

one thing I've always dreamed of is to one day see a Dueling Pianos rendition between Matthew Bellamy and Ben Folds. Speaking of piano duels... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tislJu9Dls]Legend of 1900 (Epic Duel Part 1)[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO0fmkSA80o&feature=related]Legend of 1900 (Epic Duel Part 2)[/ame]

how about a little shameless self-promotion? :D synced up with clips from one of my favorite films. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJOeDlhlmJg]Corner Kid - Echoes[/ame]

Muse is at the top of my list for bands i wish I could like. Incredible musical talent. Its the lyrics that are the deal-breaker for me. I just feel like they have one thing to say and one way to say it... and tons of songs to display almost the same message. Its all very absolute and decisive and final and political. There's only so many songs about "the system" and "death" I can take. Its almost as if I can expect how their next album is going to go, lots of insane guitar licks, lots of keyboard arpeggios, and can bet that there wont be a single song that doesn't sound like MUSE on it. They have too distinct of a sound, and every song displays that same aura. Is that by choice? is that to please the fans? or is that because they don't want to branch out? because they're totally capable of writing the greatest country song of all time... just saying... If their lyrics weren't in english, I would probably listen to them. i once looked up Sigur Ros lyrics, and it ruined my day.

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I was OBSESSED with van halen in high school, and had seven of their records (with all three singers, mind you) I was that idiot kid who tried to shred his way to getting girls to like him. And it worked. But it wasn't until I got hurt when I realized that music was terrible and started writing good material. my pick? I have to brace you guys for this.... This is going to sting... I despise this style of music, but for a hot little minute, I wanted to be this guy... I was young and stupid... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upK-Jzl7IGo&feature=related]Dashboard Confessional[/ame]

you be cool in your own way, and that alone will make you as cool as four tet

thank you! I'm setting up an online store, and I'll let everyone know as soon as its available. i just hope people like it enough to buy it, hah! I guess the most important thing is to get to an environment where you can play your music freely. I'm looking for a house to move into right now and I need to find a place where I can rehearse with a band without disturbing the neighbors or causing noise violations. This would require finding a house with a basement where I can rehearse underground so the sound won't travel too far. You could try finding towns and communities that are fueled by artists. The area of atlanta that I'm looking at is loaded with creative people. Being in that kind of environment is always inspiring, and being around other creative people can help you figure out what you want to create. I don't know anything about the arts scene in Germany, but I'm sure there are areas you can go to that will give you the answers you're looking for.

well said

ideas are supposed to be idealistic. All it takes is a decision to make them realistic. It took me a year to make the record. Just myself and my producer for 90% of it. It started out as an EP, and one day I realized that the cafe job I had was taking up all my time and preventing me from going all-out on making music, so I left and thats when I decided to put all my energy into making the record, and it went from a 5-song EP to a 15 song hour-long full-length album. Put hard work into every detail to make sure it was perfect. I've never worked so hard on anything in my life. Needless to say, its the thing I'm most proud of in all the years I've been alive. Now that its getting pressed and I've lined everything else up, all I can do is hope that it reaches as many ears as possible and people enjoy it. Thats the part thats out of my hands. I had writers block for a long time, and I think that had everything to do with my environment. It consumed all my energy. When you're in an environment where you are constantly confused and can't think straight or focus, the best solution is to get away from it. at least for a while, whether its a change of environment, or even a vacation. You're able to look at things from an outside perspective, and its easier to figure things out that way. Needless to say, when I stopped letting the cafe consume me, I started cranking out songs, and when I left the cafe, I was able to harness all my creative energy and make it come to life. So you want to do something where you can be creative? any ideas in mind?

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They must have really hated Snakes on a Plane [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAlnmo1LQ6c]Booya, Mace Windu![/ame]

It seems like you've got a solid plan, and have accepted uncertainties as future answers that will come naturally in time. Being confused only makes you lose your focus on what you have already figured out. The same thing happened to me, i had a plan figured out and didn't even realize it, because I was too consumed with this "confusion" that was completely unnecessary for me to waste any brainpower on. The people that are gone in my life should be gone in my mind too, respectively. Instead I was using them as an anchor to prevent myself from moving towards my goals, and that was self-destructive. I recently realized that when I was at a pub with my dad. We were drinking scotch and I was talking about my feelings regarding everything, and he said "Your mind is making everything more complicated than it should be. But when you sit back and look at the big picture, its plain and simple. You don't think you have the answers, but you really do, and you're prioritizing these people that clearly shouldn't matter to you. They are toxic. You don't need those people in your life, and guess what? You just finished a RECORD! They didn't. You did. Be proud! And the people who truly love and support you will be proud of you as well. Think about those people instead, not those idiots!" It was a good moment. By focusing on my own friends abandoning me, I had actually abandoned my own self as well. But a person's own self should be his or her number one priority when they are in that stage in life. Until you are needed by family, or fall in love, or have children, prioritizing yourself is crucial, especially when there are goals to be made. What kind of music shop?

^ lol

Girls may freak out about Bieber or the Jonas Brothers, but not nearly as much as they freaked out about Elvis or The Beatles or even Donny Osmond for that matter, who was the Justin Bieber of the early 70s. Fifty years ago, if you were famous, EVERYONE knew who you were. And this was all possible without the internet. With all these "idol" shows and hollywood cranking out stars by the minute (most of them getting their 15 minutes of fame and then fading into obscurity), the term has gotten watered-down exponentially over the past few generations.

wow, what was that like?

hah, I got hungry last night so I took some chicken, rubbed it in spices, blackened it, and braised it in vermouth. So tasty. Unfortunately, I always wake up regretting it. exactly. you'll be fine. During this time, its best to keep busy, do things for yourself, and meet new people. There's no better time for it, IMO

I owe a lot to Travis. Their infectious melodies, catchy rhythms, and Fran's voice get into your head, and they are there to stay. They were one of only a few artists who heavily influenced me as a young songwriter who was just starting out. I first heard "Why Does it Always Rain on Me" on the radio back in 2000... I immediately went out and bought the record (no song on American mainstream radio has lead me to do that since), learned how to play everything, and would play their tunes at open-mic-nights. The Man Who is, to this day, one of my all-time favorite records. Hopefully one day I'll get my chance to thank them.

I spend WAY too much money when I shop hungry. I've lived most of my life for my friends, and was in a band for longer than I should have been, only because I loved and cared about my mates. But I wasn't happy. So when I left to pursue a solo career, they were really disappointed and our friendships dissipated but I am happy now doing what I need to do for myself. A true friend won't tie you down. I learned today that I should cut back on these middle-of-the-night cooking escapades.

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!!!!!!!! thats just simply adorable

:) nnnyay Burial is pretty great. I grew up on the earliest electronica, and have a soft spot for it. When I was an infant, I would climb out of my highchair and crawl over to the TV when this video would come on MTV... [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxidefcsjDc]Art of Noise - Close to the Edit[/ame]

@ Ainsley thanks! I haven't made coffee in a while, I'm itching to get back into it!

lol tried that word out once myself... it felt... strange...

thats fine... thats the thanks i get for trying to lighten the mood... i understand...

those hats are amazing