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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Jupiter Rising Teaser

Digital EP coming soon, hopefully this little taste will tide you over. Spencer and Jesse debuted this song the last time we were with them at a show down in Sac. Its a party starter. Enjoy

And here's a dope remix Spencer did with one of my favorite Radiohead tracks

Radiohead x Jupiter Rising
"Everything Right Girl 2.0"

I first heard infamous street artist Banksy was shaking things up at Sundance about a month back, but what I didn't realize is that he was promoting his new movie "Exit Through The Gift Shop"

If you don't know who he is...check out his website, he is one of the boldest artists in the scene. Enjoy

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Oscar Snubs

So I've finally had a chance to sit and ponder the oscar nominations and as with every year, I'm a little bummed, actually a lot. I will say, before I rant, that I like that there are ten best picture nods. There are so may movies that get overlooked that this somewhat equal the playing field. I have yet to see Crazy Heart and An Education, both have impeccable reviews and killer casts. And every other film is deserving of its nod, there are always a few that don't get the necessary press or distribution, but this list is a good representation.

My issue with this years nominees are with Where The Wild Things Are, because it got snubbed for music, art direction, and costume design. I wouldn't be so bold to call it a best pic, but it definitely deserved recognition for its creativity, originality, and vision. If anything it should have got a best adapted screenplay nomination. Two fucking Randy Newman songs, c'mon people, I'm glad Disney finally instilled some soul into some of their music and film but Randy Newman. Twilight had better music than the princess and the frog.

But on another note, we need to discuss Avatar, this film is everything that going to the movies was and is intended for. It is an experience, and no film has ever been as visually stimulating, but it is not the best picture. It was groundbreaking, it shook up the movie business, and it made everyone forget about their boring lives for 3 hours, or nine hours for a few of my coworkers. I can name three films that are nominated and, in my opinion, better and more deserving of the award: The Hurt Locker, Inglorious Basterds, and District 9. Three very different films, but all are compelling, entertaining, and creative works of art. Two of the best performances are also amongst these three films.

So tune in and see if I'm right and keep your eyes and ears peeled for the Wild Things DVD release and download that soundtrack. Oh, and if you can stomach an intense true story, go watch Precious, and I was told the book is even better, which comes as no surprise.

Check out the rest of the nominees at Oscars.org

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

All Mixed Up

Tune in tonight at 730 to 90.1 (in Northern CA) or kzfr.org for All Mixed Up, a local radio show hosted by my friend and former history teacher Drew. If you recall he was the one who wrote the thesis on American Hardcore that I wanted to post but couldn't because it would infringe on Chico State's copyright laws. Anyway, tune in tonight, I'll be hangin out in the studio talkin music with Drew. Tonight's focus will be cover songs. Become a fan of All Mixed Up on Facebook.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Living up to the HYPE

So I finally saw the movie that everyone else has already seen, enjoyed, and been raving about for the last three weeks. It's tough to see a movie with this much hype this late, because all the talk can really ruin a good movie. I was excited for this movie just because of what I had read about the technology that went into making it.

James Cameron had the idea for this movie over ten years ago and the technology wasn't even available...that's a true visionary, and this movie was one of the most visually stunning works of art that I've ever seen before. At first glance this movie looked like a 250 million dollar Jar Jar Binks and friends, and I was worried that it would be a huge mess. It wasn't, and I really enjoyed it, even at over two and a half hours. The 3D was unlike anything I have ever seen, it was almost as if your in the world, not like the campy 3D I remember as a kid. So if you haven't seen it go and do so, I probably will again.

Friday, January 1, 2010

Day (31)...Fin

It's the wee hours of the AM as I write the final day of GOOD and I'm a lil sad, partly because I won't know what to do with my time since this is ending and I still have a month left of winter break, and because '09 was a GOOD year.

I got married this year, had an amazing semester of school, discovered some amazing bands, saw some even more amazing films, and got accepted to work on a documentary film in Spain (my favorite place on earth) for two weeks this coming semester, and I found this amazing creative outlet.

Unfortunately this year was also a year of great loss, my wife and I, and our circle of friends sadly went to more funerals than weddings and I want to send my thoughts and prayers to all their family. We also lost the greatest entertainer of all time, and I hope that is the light his legacy is remembered.

God Bless and enjoy the music, and Happy New Year

Some final GOOD for your '09

Wale Ft. Bun B
"Mirrors", Attention Deficit

Kid Cudi Ft. MGMT & Ratatat
"Pursuit of Happiness", Man on the Moon

And what would the end of the year be without some MJ, I assume you have Thriller and Off the Wall, so here are some others spanning the length of his career. RIP
Michael Jackson

"I Wanna Be Where You Are"
"Remember the Time"
"Scream"

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Day (30) of GOOD

One of the best movies of the year also had one of the best soundtracks of the year, 500 Days of Summer, and one of its stars happens to have an amazing voice. Zooey Deschanel covers Morrisey's classic tune with her group She and Him. And since there is so much to cram in your getting a few bonus tracks.

She & Him
"Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want", 500 Days of Summer Soundtrack