The Story of Sleigh Bells
Sleigh Bells - Crown On The Ground by musicmule
Funny story about this interesting and intense band. First heard them while on a roadtrip with some friends while driving around Banff National Park last summer. I downloaded the album and it became somewhat of the soundtrack of the whole experience. It was pretty fun (Mike Schoneman even made a rad video of the trip with some Sleigh Bells in it, I'll post that gem later). I liked the band and decided to find out a bit more about them because of their incredibly catchy guitar riffs and crazy beats.
I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the guitarist happened to be in a hardcore/metal band that I was big into and saw live a few times back in my high school days. It all made sense. He wrote the killer breakdowns and riffs in Poison the Well and now he changed things up to provide a more catchy/poppy sound. The Sleigh Bells dude (Derek Miller) is the guitarist on the far left in these videos (I know most of you can't stomach them but I thought it would be fun to see the musical evolution and how even a crazy metal band and an experimental noise pop band can be related).
This is a classic Poison the Well song called Nerdy (Check out the sweet old school Refused shirt the lead singer is wearing). Refused is an incredibly influential and legendary rock band from Sweden.
Here is another classic song from back in the day if you can stand another one. Ha. (The breakdown 35 seconds into the song is pretty heavy/awesome)
I hope you still read my my web log, even after I put you through a little history lesson with music I'm pretty sure most everybody doesn't understand or like. Thanks for bearing with me as I indulged in some reminiscing.
3.24.2011
Jordan Cameron & Blake Griffin aka Mars BlakeMan
Jordan is an old friend of mine from back home in Newbury Park. The NFL draft is coming up and he is one of the top tight ends looking to get picked up next month. I had to post this because I'm a big basketball fan (especially when it deals with teams from Los Angeles) so I'm glad Blake Griffin was able to help Jordan out and create some buzz heading into the draft. I hung out with Jordan's older sisters back in high school when the kid was a lot smaller. It's crazy how big he is now. He played college basketball for a year before heading over to USC to play football. He is crazy athletic. Check out a little article here. Can't wait to see him do his thing in the pros.
Jordan is an old friend of mine from back home in Newbury Park. The NFL draft is coming up and he is one of the top tight ends looking to get picked up next month. I had to post this because I'm a big basketball fan (especially when it deals with teams from Los Angeles) so I'm glad Blake Griffin was able to help Jordan out and create some buzz heading into the draft. I hung out with Jordan's older sisters back in high school when the kid was a lot smaller. It's crazy how big he is now. He played college basketball for a year before heading over to USC to play football. He is crazy athletic. Check out a little article here. Can't wait to see him do his thing in the pros.
3.23.2011
Benjamin Francis Leftwich
Benjamin Francis Leftwich - Rebellion ( Arcade Fire Cover) by Pop Culture Monster
Benjamin Francis Leftwich - When You Were Young by Authority Communications
This guy knows how to make music. He is from York, England. Expect to hear more of him in the near future. His new EP Pictures just came out. Other tracks to look for are The Boat, Atlas Hands, and See you. Here is a link to some more info. Enjoy.
Benjamin Francis Leftwich - Rebellion ( Arcade Fire Cover) by Pop Culture Monster
Benjamin Francis Leftwich - When You Were Young by Authority Communications
This guy knows how to make music. He is from York, England. Expect to hear more of him in the near future. His new EP Pictures just came out. Other tracks to look for are The Boat, Atlas Hands, and See you. Here is a link to some more info. Enjoy.
3.22.2011
William Albert Allard
Check out the work of William Albert Allard. I can't get enough of it. Especially the collection entitled Out West. He worked for National Geographic. It makes sense. He kills it.
Check out the work of William Albert Allard. I can't get enough of it. Especially the collection entitled Out West. He worked for National Geographic. It makes sense. He kills it.
Riding September
This looks like fun. These bikes are pretty well done too. Looks like these dudes were having a pretty good time. Click here for more info.
This looks like fun. These bikes are pretty well done too. Looks like these dudes were having a pretty good time. Click here for more info.
3.21.2011
3.18.2011
3.17.2011
Explosions In The Sky
Explosions In The Sky are releasing their next album in April. I was lucky enough to get ahold of it a bit early and let me tell you... it is incredible. I've been a fan of these guys for a while now and have been pumped to see them progress through the years. This is one of their strongest albums. Maybe even their best. They are from Austin, Texas based and need to be a part of your life. I love Post-Rock music and these guys are the kings of that entire genre so you have to give them a listen to if you haven't already.
Highlights of "Take Care, Take Care, Take Care" are: "Human Qualities" and "Trembling Hands". FYI.
Check this video out. Simple and grand.
Here is another incredible video I came across using one of their better songs. It is incredible.
Explosions In The Sky are releasing their next album in April. I was lucky enough to get ahold of it a bit early and let me tell you... it is incredible. I've been a fan of these guys for a while now and have been pumped to see them progress through the years. This is one of their strongest albums. Maybe even their best. They are from Austin, Texas based and need to be a part of your life. I love Post-Rock music and these guys are the kings of that entire genre so you have to give them a listen to if you haven't already.
Highlights of "Take Care, Take Care, Take Care" are: "Human Qualities" and "Trembling Hands". FYI.
Check this video out. Simple and grand.
Here is another incredible video I came across using one of their better songs. It is incredible.
3.16.2011
Tuvalu
I had several friends recently return from the Island Nation of Tuvalu. We are a part of an organization called SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) that works on projects that help our community and even branches off to distant lands such as Tuvalu. I'm working on a different project (which has been radical to be a part of) that I'll write more about in the future but this project has been so neat to see take shape. I could go on and on about the incredible things that were able to be done but here is a short teaser for what will eventually be a mini documentary about their experience with helping teach workshops and donate educational workshops. My buddy Spencer did the videography and put the trailer together. Look for more of his work in the future. He has talent. Here is some more info on the project. My close friend Nate took this picture while there. I rather enjoy it.
I had several friends recently return from the Island Nation of Tuvalu. We are a part of an organization called SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) that works on projects that help our community and even branches off to distant lands such as Tuvalu. I'm working on a different project (which has been radical to be a part of) that I'll write more about in the future but this project has been so neat to see take shape. I could go on and on about the incredible things that were able to be done but here is a short teaser for what will eventually be a mini documentary about their experience with helping teach workshops and donate educational workshops. My buddy Spencer did the videography and put the trailer together. Look for more of his work in the future. He has talent. Here is some more info on the project. My close friend Nate took this picture while there. I rather enjoy it.
3.15.2011
3.14.2011
The Archer's Apple
I had the chance to meet Seth (who sings and plays guitar for The Archer's Apple) through my friend Brooklyn and Kate. I thoroughly enjoy this video of them playing their music. It is raw and simple and everything I love in a good acoustic set. Enjoy the video and tell your friends about them, they are swell people.
I had the chance to meet Seth (who sings and plays guitar for The Archer's Apple) through my friend Brooklyn and Kate. I thoroughly enjoy this video of them playing their music. It is raw and simple and everything I love in a good acoustic set. Enjoy the video and tell your friends about them, they are swell people.
True Grit Experiment
After missing my opportunity to watch The Coen Brothers' latest rendition of True Grit in the theater, I decided to learn a little more about the movie to prepare for when I did end up seeing it. I love westerns and I enjoyed the original movie but had not seen it for somewhere around 10 years, so it wasn't like I remembered a whole lot. While searching around the internet I read somewhere that the Coen Brothers decided to follow the book more than the John Wayne classic from back in the day and so I immediately decided to order the book. I read it and loved it and just watched the movie last week to compare the two. It was a grand experience. I recommend people try it out if they haven't seen it yet, or even if they have.
The book is a quick read and is really quite enjoyable. It was neat to check out the similarities. My imagination matched up incredibly well to the movie, even down to a few specifics like the set up of the shanty cabin one of the major gun fights happen in and even the meadow where the final showdown happens. The dialogue in the movie was great as well. Rooster Cogburn was portrayed with brilliance by Jeff Bridges. I wasn't even that much of a Jeff Bridges fan before the movie, but now I am. His performance was that good. Hailee Steinfield needs to be recognized for her role as Mattie Ross. She nailed it with perfection in my opinion.
The highlight of the movie for me was the inclusion of a character that completely boggled my mind. It seriously left me wanting a movie that told the story of the man we came to know simply as Forrester. Perhaps you know him as Bear man. His performance was unreal. I included a few pictures I poached from the internet so you can get the idea of how incredible this guy is. He spoke as if he had been living in the Indian Territory in which he was found for over a decade without coming across another person of his race until Rooster and Mattie found him after he made a rather unusual transaction. He spoke with inflections that could be traced to the way a Native American would sound who spoke with broken english. You could tell that he probably only had contact with Indians while he trapped and hunted in the territory. He also had a spooky drawl that when coupled with his austere demeanor, created an almost jaw dropping experience for me as I tried to wrap my head around the story behind this mysterious visitor. You have to see the movie to understand just how creepy/interesting/rugged/cloistered/bearded and straight up incredible this Forrester character is.
Overall this movie was a huge hit. I hope you go see it if you haven't already.
After missing my opportunity to watch The Coen Brothers' latest rendition of True Grit in the theater, I decided to learn a little more about the movie to prepare for when I did end up seeing it. I love westerns and I enjoyed the original movie but had not seen it for somewhere around 10 years, so it wasn't like I remembered a whole lot. While searching around the internet I read somewhere that the Coen Brothers decided to follow the book more than the John Wayne classic from back in the day and so I immediately decided to order the book. I read it and loved it and just watched the movie last week to compare the two. It was a grand experience. I recommend people try it out if they haven't seen it yet, or even if they have.
The book is a quick read and is really quite enjoyable. It was neat to check out the similarities. My imagination matched up incredibly well to the movie, even down to a few specifics like the set up of the shanty cabin one of the major gun fights happen in and even the meadow where the final showdown happens. The dialogue in the movie was great as well. Rooster Cogburn was portrayed with brilliance by Jeff Bridges. I wasn't even that much of a Jeff Bridges fan before the movie, but now I am. His performance was that good. Hailee Steinfield needs to be recognized for her role as Mattie Ross. She nailed it with perfection in my opinion.
The highlight of the movie for me was the inclusion of a character that completely boggled my mind. It seriously left me wanting a movie that told the story of the man we came to know simply as Forrester. Perhaps you know him as Bear man. His performance was unreal. I included a few pictures I poached from the internet so you can get the idea of how incredible this guy is. He spoke as if he had been living in the Indian Territory in which he was found for over a decade without coming across another person of his race until Rooster and Mattie found him after he made a rather unusual transaction. He spoke with inflections that could be traced to the way a Native American would sound who spoke with broken english. You could tell that he probably only had contact with Indians while he trapped and hunted in the territory. He also had a spooky drawl that when coupled with his austere demeanor, created an almost jaw dropping experience for me as I tried to wrap my head around the story behind this mysterious visitor. You have to see the movie to understand just how creepy/interesting/rugged/cloistered/bearded and straight up incredible this Forrester character is.
Overall this movie was a huge hit. I hope you go see it if you haven't already.
3.10.2011
3.09.2011
Tito's Tacos, Camaros, & Los Angeles
My dear friend Emily Brown took care of me while I was visiting Los Angeles a couple weeks ago. Not only did she let me crash at her house but she picked me up from the train station, took me to Chinatown, introduced me to some nice people, and even took me to Tito's Tacos. It was a good time. While there getting some pretty legit Mexican food I noticed this 1st generation Chevrolet Camaro. I had to document it. One of the things I look forward to doing later on in life is working on some classic car rebuild projects. I would love to have a chance to rebuild a '67 to '69 Camaro such as the one documented so nicely with the camera on my phone. Anyways... I threw in a silhouette of the L.A. skyline for good measure too. Los Angeles is busy and has a lot of people and traffic, but I like it and I like the people I know that live there. It was a good trip.
I dare you to go to the website for Tito's Tacos and listen to the song they got playing on it for more than a minute. Ha. Seriously though. Check it out.
My dear friend Emily Brown took care of me while I was visiting Los Angeles a couple weeks ago. Not only did she let me crash at her house but she picked me up from the train station, took me to Chinatown, introduced me to some nice people, and even took me to Tito's Tacos. It was a good time. While there getting some pretty legit Mexican food I noticed this 1st generation Chevrolet Camaro. I had to document it. One of the things I look forward to doing later on in life is working on some classic car rebuild projects. I would love to have a chance to rebuild a '67 to '69 Camaro such as the one documented so nicely with the camera on my phone. Anyways... I threw in a silhouette of the L.A. skyline for good measure too. Los Angeles is busy and has a lot of people and traffic, but I like it and I like the people I know that live there. It was a good trip.
I dare you to go to the website for Tito's Tacos and listen to the song they got playing on it for more than a minute. Ha. Seriously though. Check it out.
3.07.2011
High Highs
Great band. Great song. I can't stop listening to this jam. I suspect these guys will get more traction as they release more music because right now there isn't much being written on them. Go here to download this song and a few others.
Great band. Great song. I can't stop listening to this jam. I suspect these guys will get more traction as they release more music because right now there isn't much being written on them. Go here to download this song and a few others.
3.05.2011
La Familia
I got to meet up with these people about a week ago and spend some quality time. Not enough time... but at least it was quality. With everyones schedule (Bradley doing his thing with his new start up company, Laurel teaching Middle School, and Michelle being extremely scholastic) we were able to carve some time out to go to a basketball game. Neal got to see his favorite player do his thing which was entertaining. Living on an island makes it difficult to get together with the whole fam. I'm glad my parents were able to come down from their hideout in Southern Alberta and meet me half way in the land of Deseret.
I got to meet up with these people about a week ago and spend some quality time. Not enough time... but at least it was quality. With everyones schedule (Bradley doing his thing with his new start up company, Laurel teaching Middle School, and Michelle being extremely scholastic) we were able to carve some time out to go to a basketball game. Neal got to see his favorite player do his thing which was entertaining. Living on an island makes it difficult to get together with the whole fam. I'm glad my parents were able to come down from their hideout in Southern Alberta and meet me half way in the land of Deseret.
3.04.2011
Spring
I came across this video several months ago. I've revisited it several times since then because I enjoy it so much. This post is for all of you who live in areas that have cold and snowy winters. This may help give you hope about the end of all that and the start of spring. Thailand and Cambodia seem like necessary places to visit in the near future. I have a few friends heading that way soon and I'm jealous a bit. Check out the little tutorial on how the sequence of the plumeria flowers growing was created. Neato.
I came across this video several months ago. I've revisited it several times since then because I enjoy it so much. This post is for all of you who live in areas that have cold and snowy winters. This may help give you hope about the end of all that and the start of spring. Thailand and Cambodia seem like necessary places to visit in the near future. I have a few friends heading that way soon and I'm jealous a bit. Check out the little tutorial on how the sequence of the plumeria flowers growing was created. Neato.
3.03.2011
Now, Now
Great little jam session here. I think the keyboard starts off a little strong but it still sounds good. Now, Now is a great band from Minnesota worth checking out. Do it. It's worth it.
Great little jam session here. I think the keyboard starts off a little strong but it still sounds good. Now, Now is a great band from Minnesota worth checking out. Do it. It's worth it.
3.02.2011
Funny Story
Last week I had a chance to visit some dear friends I got to know quite well while on a study abroad in Jerusalem a couple years ago. Catching up with these people is always a treat. Brooklyn and Anna had a funny experience with ebay I just can't stop laughing at. Brooklynn thought she was going to be getting a steal of a deal by purchasing a hip new teal Diana film camera for 20 bucks. The reality of the situation was that when it arrived in a nice little package from China, it turned out to be extremely small and non functional. It was a Diana camera for dolls. No joke. We had a good laugh about it and brooklynn took it in stride. I think she will pay a bit more attention to the description on a products ebay page from here on out. TOO FUNNY. I love these gals.
Picture 1: Brooklyn and Anna with nothing but disappointment on their faces.
Picture 2: A close up of the tiny camera with Taylor, Jon, and myself conversing in the background.
PS A big thanks Kate Hoffmire for opening up your home for the mini reunion.
Last week I had a chance to visit some dear friends I got to know quite well while on a study abroad in Jerusalem a couple years ago. Catching up with these people is always a treat. Brooklyn and Anna had a funny experience with ebay I just can't stop laughing at. Brooklynn thought she was going to be getting a steal of a deal by purchasing a hip new teal Diana film camera for 20 bucks. The reality of the situation was that when it arrived in a nice little package from China, it turned out to be extremely small and non functional. It was a Diana camera for dolls. No joke. We had a good laugh about it and brooklynn took it in stride. I think she will pay a bit more attention to the description on a products ebay page from here on out. TOO FUNNY. I love these gals.
Picture 1: Brooklyn and Anna with nothing but disappointment on their faces.
Picture 2: A close up of the tiny camera with Taylor, Jon, and myself conversing in the background.
PS A big thanks Kate Hoffmire for opening up your home for the mini reunion.
3.01.2011
Mt. Sinai
Jeff Stewart took this picture from the top of Mt. Sinai in Egypt in December of 2009. I happened to hit the summit of this mountain a couple months earlier while on a tour of Egypt. I have been wanting a copy of this picture for some time now and finally got it this past week after visiting the mainland for several days. You just can't beat a solid panoramic. Enjoy. I have a whole lot more to say about the actual hike up the mountain and the experiences there, but that will have to wait for another time.
Jeff Stewart took this picture from the top of Mt. Sinai in Egypt in December of 2009. I happened to hit the summit of this mountain a couple months earlier while on a tour of Egypt. I have been wanting a copy of this picture for some time now and finally got it this past week after visiting the mainland for several days. You just can't beat a solid panoramic. Enjoy. I have a whole lot more to say about the actual hike up the mountain and the experiences there, but that will have to wait for another time.
2.27.2011
Ireland & The Cliffs of Moher
This isn't a new video. Many of you have probably already seen this, but I love it. I had a chance to visit the Cliffs of Moher a few years back and let me tell you, they are as majestic. Kevin Young and myself got ourselves out of Dublin and out in the countryside of Ireland and came across some incredible landmarks. These Cliffs are incredible. Not to mention featured in Princess Bride as the Cliffs of Insanity. Anyways... Check it.
This isn't a new video. Many of you have probably already seen this, but I love it. I had a chance to visit the Cliffs of Moher a few years back and let me tell you, they are as majestic. Kevin Young and myself got ourselves out of Dublin and out in the countryside of Ireland and came across some incredible landmarks. These Cliffs are incredible. Not to mention featured in Princess Bride as the Cliffs of Insanity. Anyways... Check it.
2.23.2011
James Vincent McMorrow
James Vincent McMorrow - If I Had A Boat by partisanpr
James Vincent Mcmorrow - This Old Dark Machine by partisanpr
James Vincent McMorrow - Red Dust by transpose
This guy makes great music. He is from Dublin, Ireland. Check it out. My buddy Jordan recently did an album review of his latest work and it turned out great. I'll post a link when I get it.
James Vincent McMorrow - If I Had A Boat by partisanpr
James Vincent Mcmorrow - This Old Dark Machine by partisanpr
James Vincent McMorrow - Red Dust by transpose
This guy makes great music. He is from Dublin, Ireland. Check it out. My buddy Jordan recently did an album review of his latest work and it turned out great. I'll post a link when I get it.
2.21.2011
Mike & Bethany Schoneman
Made a trip out to California to be a part of Mike & Bethany Schoneman's wedding. Had an incredible time down in San Diego partaking of the festivities. Mike and I were roommates out in Hawaii and roadtrip buddies this past summer. I'm so pumped for him and his new wife. Great people. I had the pleasure of driving down to San Diego with Pehrson Hawkley and his incredible wife Kate. Not to mention their new addition to the family: little baby Beck. Him and I bonded over the weekend. It was great. Getting back out to California was so overdue. It had been too long. The highlights were reconnecting with friends after an extended period of time apart. Such a good weekend. Pic 1: Mike, Pic 2: Mike & Bethany, Pic 3: The groomsman & the new dynamic duo, Pic 4: Pehrson & I, Pic 5: Baby Beck doin' his thing.
Made a trip out to California to be a part of Mike & Bethany Schoneman's wedding. Had an incredible time down in San Diego partaking of the festivities. Mike and I were roommates out in Hawaii and roadtrip buddies this past summer. I'm so pumped for him and his new wife. Great people. I had the pleasure of driving down to San Diego with Pehrson Hawkley and his incredible wife Kate. Not to mention their new addition to the family: little baby Beck. Him and I bonded over the weekend. It was great. Getting back out to California was so overdue. It had been too long. The highlights were reconnecting with friends after an extended period of time apart. Such a good weekend. Pic 1: Mike, Pic 2: Mike & Bethany, Pic 3: The groomsman & the new dynamic duo, Pic 4: Pehrson & I, Pic 5: Baby Beck doin' his thing.
2.16.2011
Chinatown & First Friday
Last week a group of us went down to Chinatown to check out the festivities that go on there every first Friday of every month. Chase, Manny, and Nellie sat in the back of my truck on the way down there. The first pic is of Chase enjoying the view with the Windward mountains as a nice backdrop. Second pic is of the historic Hawaii Theater. Eighth and final pic is a part of the gang who made it down to town for the fun. It was a great way to spend a Friday night and get away from the sleepy town of Laie. (Don't get me wrong, I prefer Laie to Honolulu all day long, it's just nice to get out a bit every once and awhile) I'm already pumped to go next month.
I'm off to the airport in a couple hours to head out to Southern California to see Michael P. Schoneman & Bethany Speed tie the knot. I'm stoked out of my mind for a little mainland visit. I'll be heading north on a little road trip with some upstanding individuals to meet up with my brother and two sisters going to school in Utah. Found out Mark & Marilee are coming down for a little visit too. They are bringing my 15 year old brother Neal, so it's bound to be a good time. Cahoon Reunions always are. Adios to Oahu till the 27th.
Last week a group of us went down to Chinatown to check out the festivities that go on there every first Friday of every month. Chase, Manny, and Nellie sat in the back of my truck on the way down there. The first pic is of Chase enjoying the view with the Windward mountains as a nice backdrop. Second pic is of the historic Hawaii Theater. Eighth and final pic is a part of the gang who made it down to town for the fun. It was a great way to spend a Friday night and get away from the sleepy town of Laie. (Don't get me wrong, I prefer Laie to Honolulu all day long, it's just nice to get out a bit every once and awhile) I'm already pumped to go next month.
I'm off to the airport in a couple hours to head out to Southern California to see Michael P. Schoneman & Bethany Speed tie the knot. I'm stoked out of my mind for a little mainland visit. I'll be heading north on a little road trip with some upstanding individuals to meet up with my brother and two sisters going to school in Utah. Found out Mark & Marilee are coming down for a little visit too. They are bringing my 15 year old brother Neal, so it's bound to be a good time. Cahoon Reunions always are. Adios to Oahu till the 27th.
2.15.2011
Mexico- From Where You'd Rather Be
I don't drink alcohol but I sure like this video. I find some of the best videos/commercials/advertising are all done by companies trying to hawk their alcoholic beverages. While they don't get me to buy into their product, I sure do respect their work from time to time. This video has a great feel to it. I haven't been to Mexico in years... but this video makes me want to start planning my next trip. It was filmed by Taylor Steele, the guy produces incredible films. Enjoy. My dear friend Elle first introduced this video to me. She is now in winter-locked and freezing cold Siberia, quite a contrast from sunny south of the border Mexico.
I really really like Cream Soda... so I just think of Cream Soda every time I see a bottle or a carton in the video. It makes it the video even that much more better. (mo betta)
I don't drink alcohol but I sure like this video. I find some of the best videos/commercials/advertising are all done by companies trying to hawk their alcoholic beverages. While they don't get me to buy into their product, I sure do respect their work from time to time. This video has a great feel to it. I haven't been to Mexico in years... but this video makes me want to start planning my next trip. It was filmed by Taylor Steele, the guy produces incredible films. Enjoy. My dear friend Elle first introduced this video to me. She is now in winter-locked and freezing cold Siberia, quite a contrast from sunny south of the border Mexico.
I really really like Cream Soda... so I just think of Cream Soda every time I see a bottle or a carton in the video. It makes it the video even that much more better. (mo betta)
2.14.2011
Yamaha SR400 Varkain
Came across this beautiful cafe racer on pipeburn.com and had to post about it. Simple and clean. I can't wait to put a bike like this together. I'll wait until I live in a place that doesn't let everything get eaten by rust. My worst enemy. I enjoy the brand spankin new vintage firestone tires. Nice touch.
Came across this beautiful cafe racer on pipeburn.com and had to post about it. Simple and clean. I can't wait to put a bike like this together. I'll wait until I live in a place that doesn't let everything get eaten by rust. My worst enemy. I enjoy the brand spankin new vintage firestone tires. Nice touch.
The Get Up Kids- Valentine
This band put out a few records when I was in high school that were in heavy rotation in my truck. I'll never stop liking this band. Even though they broke up for 5 years only to get back together to put out a subpar record, I still stick with 'em. I thought this song would be appropriate given the day. Lame.
The second video is a classic. Listened to this stuff a lot back in the late 90's. Yep.
This band put out a few records when I was in high school that were in heavy rotation in my truck. I'll never stop liking this band. Even though they broke up for 5 years only to get back together to put out a subpar record, I still stick with 'em. I thought this song would be appropriate given the day. Lame.
The second video is a classic. Listened to this stuff a lot back in the late 90's. Yep.
2.11.2011
Walking Salem Non-Profit Organization
Photo by Avi Morag (click on the picture to see his photostream on Flickr)
Some buddies and I are starting a Non-Profit Organization that will help connect Israeli and Palestinian youth through a wilderness survival program based off of Bedouin survival techniques and culture. (These people have lived in the harshest of deserts for centuries) It is somewhat of a combination of Anasazi and PeacePlayers. Click on the links to find out more about those two incredible organizations. We are entering the Dell Social Innovation contest to try and get funding for the start up costs. I hate mass emails and messages but I made an exception since this project has so much potential to do good and now I'm taking it to my web log. Holy Smokes. If there is anyway you can help by voting or spreading the word, whether by mouth or by the internet, it would be much appreciated. Follow these simple steps to vote:
Step 1: Go To - http://www.dellsocialinnovationcompetition.com/
Step 2: Register – Registering is a two step 30 second process.
It’s on the right side of the webpage that says: Register Now>
Step 3: Login and search – Walking Salem than click VOTE!
(The search bar is in the top right corner of the page)
DONE!
If you have a minute and want to press the little facebook icon on the Dell website to share with friends, feel free to go ahead and do that too. It goes a long way. Your help and support is much appreciated. Time is precious and I know this takes a couple minutes out of your day but it means a lot. Mahalo and have the best weekend ever!
Photo by Avi Morag (click on the picture to see his photostream on Flickr)
Some buddies and I are starting a Non-Profit Organization that will help connect Israeli and Palestinian youth through a wilderness survival program based off of Bedouin survival techniques and culture. (These people have lived in the harshest of deserts for centuries) It is somewhat of a combination of Anasazi and PeacePlayers. Click on the links to find out more about those two incredible organizations. We are entering the Dell Social Innovation contest to try and get funding for the start up costs. I hate mass emails and messages but I made an exception since this project has so much potential to do good and now I'm taking it to my web log. Holy Smokes. If there is anyway you can help by voting or spreading the word, whether by mouth or by the internet, it would be much appreciated. Follow these simple steps to vote:
Step 1: Go To - http://www.dellsocialinnovationcompetition.com/
Step 2: Register – Registering is a two step 30 second process.
It’s on the right side of the webpage that says: Register Now>
Step 3: Login and search – Walking Salem than click VOTE!
(The search bar is in the top right corner of the page)
DONE!
If you have a minute and want to press the little facebook icon on the Dell website to share with friends, feel free to go ahead and do that too. It goes a long way. Your help and support is much appreciated. Time is precious and I know this takes a couple minutes out of your day but it means a lot. Mahalo and have the best weekend ever!
2.10.2011
Hau'ula Bowls
Took this picture after coming back from town at about 6:30 in the morning. That's right, I was returning at 6:30AM (means we took off at 4:30AM). I took my roommate to town so he could be a star(or an extra) in Hawaii 5-0. Grant sold his vehicle over the weekend and was in a bind, he was generous and paid for gas. Look out for the episode when some dude jumps off a balcony by a pool and when people are dressed up in costumes. I guess he was shooting that episode or something... Back to the picture. I have been wanting to take a picture of this tree with fishing net floats hanging from it for several months now. Finally pulled the trigger on it when I saw how nice the clouds looked early in the morning as its backdrop. I knew it was going to have to be taken early in the morning and this pic proves it. The sun rises over the East side of Oahu perfectly. I'll take a picture on a better camera other than my phone sometime in the future. Anyways... I'm no photographer but this tree needed to be shot. (Location: It's just before 7-11 in Hau'ula near the beachpark at a surf spot called Hau'ula bowls)
Took this picture after coming back from town at about 6:30 in the morning. That's right, I was returning at 6:30AM (means we took off at 4:30AM). I took my roommate to town so he could be a star(or an extra) in Hawaii 5-0. Grant sold his vehicle over the weekend and was in a bind, he was generous and paid for gas. Look out for the episode when some dude jumps off a balcony by a pool and when people are dressed up in costumes. I guess he was shooting that episode or something... Back to the picture. I have been wanting to take a picture of this tree with fishing net floats hanging from it for several months now. Finally pulled the trigger on it when I saw how nice the clouds looked early in the morning as its backdrop. I knew it was going to have to be taken early in the morning and this pic proves it. The sun rises over the East side of Oahu perfectly. I'll take a picture on a better camera other than my phone sometime in the future. Anyways... I'm no photographer but this tree needed to be shot. (Location: It's just before 7-11 in Hau'ula near the beachpark at a surf spot called Hau'ula bowls)
2.09.2011
Tarp Surfing
My buddy Devin has made another video. It features pretty much all my friends out here in Hawaii. Things to look for: Manny on his blue motorcycle towing people in, Nick and his slick shades, Andy being Andy, and Lisa in the opening shots. I'm pretty sure this video is going to blow up like a few of Devin's other ones. Taylor started a wooden eyewear company called Proof. Check out their site here. Jace is about to get his longboards in Costco pretty soon (which is pretty rad), especially since the company just started this year. Check out his temporary website here. I have fun friends. This video documents that fact.
I retired from skateboarding back in 7th grade, so I opted out of the video shoot. ha, no but yeah.
P.S. I can't stand the song. It makes me cringe, there I said it. Had to get that off my chest.
My buddy Devin has made another video. It features pretty much all my friends out here in Hawaii. Things to look for: Manny on his blue motorcycle towing people in, Nick and his slick shades, Andy being Andy, and Lisa in the opening shots. I'm pretty sure this video is going to blow up like a few of Devin's other ones. Taylor started a wooden eyewear company called Proof. Check out their site here. Jace is about to get his longboards in Costco pretty soon (which is pretty rad), especially since the company just started this year. Check out his temporary website here. I have fun friends. This video documents that fact.
I retired from skateboarding back in 7th grade, so I opted out of the video shoot. ha, no but yeah.
P.S. I can't stand the song. It makes me cringe, there I said it. Had to get that off my chest.
2.08.2011
Don't Get Bit By A Centipede
That thing above what you are currently reading bit my right pointer finger on Saturday and made my hand look like this. (Look at the difference. Dear Heavens. It was even worse in real life)
I was picking up some 2X4's that were in some tall grass in front of my house to start working on a little project and out of nowhere I get a sharp pain in my hand. I immediately fling my hand down to see what bit me and lo and behold it was a Centipede bite. I had two bite marks on my pointer finger. It even made me bleed. It didn't stop me from working that afternoon but it sure got fat and swollen. I had a few good friends make some wise cracks about it later that night. I have to admit I looked obese if you were only looking at my right hand. I survived and now the internets knows about it.
That thing above what you are currently reading bit my right pointer finger on Saturday and made my hand look like this. (Look at the difference. Dear Heavens. It was even worse in real life)
I was picking up some 2X4's that were in some tall grass in front of my house to start working on a little project and out of nowhere I get a sharp pain in my hand. I immediately fling my hand down to see what bit me and lo and behold it was a Centipede bite. I had two bite marks on my pointer finger. It even made me bleed. It didn't stop me from working that afternoon but it sure got fat and swollen. I had a few good friends make some wise cracks about it later that night. I have to admit I looked obese if you were only looking at my right hand. I survived and now the internets knows about it.
Mashups & Remixes
wait what - juicy-r by wait what
Young Blood (Chiddy Bang Remix) by Fresh On Campus
The Hood Internet - Endless Hookup (R. Kelly x Rogue Wave) by hoodinternet
Over the past couple years I have been a sucker for mashups. I can't get enough of people taking songs apart by splicing, cutting, mixing, and mashing 'em up. Here are a few favorites. I'll post a few more in the future. I'm constantly finding new ones. The first one mixes Notorious B.I.G. and the XX. Pretty radical outcome. I'm not usually a big rap guy (unless it's Cage or Aesop Rock) but this stuff is fun. Enjoy.
wait what - juicy-r by wait what
Young Blood (Chiddy Bang Remix) by Fresh On Campus
The Hood Internet - Endless Hookup (R. Kelly x Rogue Wave) by hoodinternet
Over the past couple years I have been a sucker for mashups. I can't get enough of people taking songs apart by splicing, cutting, mixing, and mashing 'em up. Here are a few favorites. I'll post a few more in the future. I'm constantly finding new ones. The first one mixes Notorious B.I.G. and the XX. Pretty radical outcome. I'm not usually a big rap guy (unless it's Cage or Aesop Rock) but this stuff is fun. Enjoy.
2.03.2011
Jackson
I'm a pretty big Johnny Cash fan. Have been for some time now. I have also spent some time in Jackson, Mississippi. I served my Mormon Mission there. I loved it there. The southern united states has something special about it. Rich in culture and conflict. Very interesting. My cousin Becca and her husband Mike just had a baby and named him none other than... Jackson. I like their choice for a name. They already have a son named Bentley who happens to be one of the coolest kids on the block. Yet another great name in my opinion. I have yet to meet Jackson, but I will soon. I just need to make the well overdue trip to Honolulu. This post is for all things Jackson, especially the newborn.
I'm a pretty big Johnny Cash fan. Have been for some time now. I have also spent some time in Jackson, Mississippi. I served my Mormon Mission there. I loved it there. The southern united states has something special about it. Rich in culture and conflict. Very interesting. My cousin Becca and her husband Mike just had a baby and named him none other than... Jackson. I like their choice for a name. They already have a son named Bentley who happens to be one of the coolest kids on the block. Yet another great name in my opinion. I have yet to meet Jackson, but I will soon. I just need to make the well overdue trip to Honolulu. This post is for all things Jackson, especially the newborn.
2.02.2011
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit- Alabama Pines by iamclark
Jason Isbell used to play music in a band called Drive-By Truckers. He now has his own band. They are releasing a new album in April and this song is on it. Check it. I like it and it's not just because I've been to Alabama.
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit- Alabama Pines by iamclark
Jason Isbell used to play music in a band called Drive-By Truckers. He now has his own band. They are releasing a new album in April and this song is on it. Check it. I like it and it's not just because I've been to Alabama.
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