The TK Daily

Checkmate

2011-12-29T21:36:00.001-08:00

This is the point in my life where I finally accept that I'm a pretty bad person.

Out of Commission

2011-10-06T10:37:00.001-07:00

So I've been sitting around for a week and 3 days at this point and I can tell you that I have spent way too much time tooling around on youtube when I should have been reading. Video is just so much easier to process than literature. But I have almost gotten through a third of the learning spanish set I got. Which is pretty cool. Maybe by the season I will have gotten through all the lessons and can just keep reviewing and trying to speak with people. If I were working right now, I'd just go into the housekeeping lineup every morning and take notes and see what I could understand. But since I'm just sitting at home veg-ing out on the couch, I have nobody with whom I can speak.

The only thing I have to keep me company is the drumming of the dude upstairs that is trying to become a drummer. One of the maintenance guys is over re-painting my shower wall (cause the paint was coming off and there was some mold growing in there (looks like they just painted over the mold when I moved in, honestly)). So he's taking care of that and he tells me he knows the guy and he would personally go break his sticks if I called him and told him the guy's too loud. He said he's a drummer too. But a drummer of a higher caliber, I presume.

My snowboard bindings came in for the season. They actually look way more durable and less flexible that I originally thought. Which will be good if I want to get real radical and do some big stuff (as I have soft boots again this year). I'm planning on buying this capita in the 153 size. I'm seeing if my buddy Scott'll hook it up, but if not, I'm just going to pay full price on it. I got one set of black bindings and one set of purple so I'm going to put one of each color on both of my boards. My ride from last year has purple on the board too, so it'll look sick on both. I just set up my bindings to fit my new boots and I have some bad news. The purple plaid on my boots is a little bit lighter of a purple than on my bindings. I'm certain that will make my riding suffer quite a bit since there isn't an exact match ;)
I also got my gopro cameras in. If you want to buy one of the 1080p ones n.i.b. just holla at me cause I have an extra. I could get rid of it for 200 for the homie discount. I'm excited to have that to ride with this year. Maybe I can get some footage that isn't going to stay in a camera up in Minnesota (ryan shultz!!!!!) never to be seen again! I really really want to see that urban footage we filmed that one snowy night on DU's campus. The tricks weren't that great, but the potential for some really great looking background shots was way up there. Oh well.

You've been listening to Oddisee this whole time if you've been clicking on the youtube songs in here. His instrumental album The Traveling Man is a really great record to throw on if you're writing, art-ing, or just chilling. A few of the tracks are really great as stand-alone joints. If you don't want to get the whole thing, Miami, Lagos, Philly, San Fran, Stockholm, Detroit, & Chicago are my favorites. He must not have liked Paris, cause that track is the weakest of the 23 i.m.o.

I've been listening to the most recent installment of Audible Coffee the past 3 days and there are some Jams. If you want to get all caffeinated, go over to Boulder Beats' website and check out the stuff my man Kyle van Block is throwing down. Better yet, subscribe to his music-letter (kylevanblock@audiblecoffee.com) which goes out every Sunday and contains a little bit of everything in the electronic music mega-genre. There hasn't been a week where at least 3 or 4 tracks he puts up that are gems. So go check that out. My favorites are Reborn, Swedish Nights, Right Beside You, & Reach for Me. I think the one I've played the most though is the Right Beside You Remix. Wow, what a pretty DnB tune. You should also check out the original track:

It's getting colder out here. Apparently it's snowing or will snow at least a half-foot above 9500 feet in the next day. It's coming!! I'm so siked for the season to come. I mean I'm not going to be able to do anything till november (recovery time + travel) but I'm mentally ready. I was having trouble going to sleep the other night cause I was imagining standing on top of the 3 line at Keystone getting some clips. Those jumps are so big. I heard they feel really good, but they just look Uge! I watched this video:

Tall Treez Vol.3 from Martin Rubio on Vimeo.

I know I already posted this on Facebook, but this dude has steeze. And, the tricks he's doing at Key are entirely in the realm of possibility for me. Which is tight to think about.

I think today I'll watch the Life Aquatic and see if I can crank out another lesson out of the spanish set I have. Busy Day!
My sis is coming up on Saturday and I'm excited. I'll have some company and she'll probably clean my house cause she's ocd like that. Haha. It's crazy how much dust will accumulate in less than 2 weeks (since I cleaned the place with my mom before the surgery).

I guess that's it from me. I'll leave you with this:

I'm a Sucker for Pumps!

-T

BONUS:
Schoolcraft - "Here In The Dark" by Schoolcraft
If you haven't heard this song yet, you need to! And you need to dl it on his soundcloud.
Here In The Dark - Schoolcraft

Big 10-4

2011-09-14T10:15:00.000-07:00

I've been working what seems like alot recently. I guess if it were to be a normal 9-5 for 40 hours I'd feel it would pass faster maybe? Or at least not make me as tired? Dunno. But anyway, I love sleeping. Bad habit to get into, but I don't have anything else going on. Maybe I'll kick the bug when I have basically 3 weeks in bed recovering from the lack of bone spur I will have on my heel in a 12 days from now.

Hope you're listening to the song at the top... So jazzy. I love pandora recently. I've been finding some hot jams just chillin at the house listening to tunes and reading. That's one of them. I can't find a decent quality mp3 on the interwebs so until I can find one you'll have to just listen to the youtube version. Sorry.

I've been watching alot of movies recently. Most of them are good i.m.o., but I'm not a really good judge as I am admittedly a fan of most movies I've seen. Even more than with music honestly. I can find something I like in just about every type of movie. With the exception of horror and grindhouse type shit. For example, John was watching "Hobo with a Shotgun" a while back and from what I saw, I was really really close to throwing up. That's not a movie; that's pornography. But anyway, I saw Black Swan. Great movie and thrilling. I was on the edge of my seat nearly the whole time. I thought some of the characters like the mom were really unbelievable, but I guess that's just cause Natalie Portman's character was insane. I watched No Country for Old Men last night. I was actually pretty bummed on it after reading the book. I guess that's to be expected... Sheriff Bell in the book was simple but smart and just a really great guy all-around. In the movie I felt he was made to be simple to the point of being stupid and alot less introspective and kind. Oh well. I'm sure I'd feel the same way about Watchmen if I had read the books. I think I'll watch O Brother Whereart Thou today. Havent seen that one the whole way through and I really like The Oddessy by Homer so I'll check that out. I also saw Inception for $10 at wallyworld before I got a haircut. So I picked that up. Have to watch that again. On another note, The Royal Tenenbaums is probably my favorite movie. I like everything about its quirkyness.

That was a jumbled stream of words. Sorry about that.

There's alot going on in my brain these days that I'm not willing to put up on this shit. Maybe I'll be able to tell somebody when I go see phillip in atl and joe in nyc. I leave myself feeling pretty retarded about stuff alot and I know what makes me feel like that and I need to stop. At least I can always get krunk with things like Drankenstein Vol 2. I love the Mike Jones jam in here. But the best is Luda's Satisfaction and Boozie's Ratchet. The latter has a beat that should be illegal. Way too krunk. Next time I go out I'm going to do the dance too.

You should listen to this and follow the link at the bottom if you want a 320 version:

Don't Go (MJ Cole Remix)

Birthday

2011-08-11T12:43:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody. I just turned 23. It feels similar to 22, but with more health. And more soul...like the song you're listening to. Groovy. Scope their other stuff. Reminds me of a Kev Brown beat. Maybe it is. I didn't look it up.

So I feel like birthdays are really anti-climactic these days. They don't mean as much anymore. Not that they should either. The best part of mine was seeing the family come up for the weekend before. I got really tired as a result, but it was great to see them. People always say family is the most important. They're right.

I'm going out to shoot some goals in a minute but I have to post a few epic house jams first.

Freedom - Alex Lamb ft Christina Skaa
I heard this on the satellite radio a while back in dallas and took a photo of the car's screen. Going through my photos I decided to dl it and see what was up. It's a classic vocal house jam with uplifting lyrics and pretty standard chord progressions that make you feel happy.

This Moment feat. Jonathan Mendelsohn (Prog Mix) - Nic Chigall
KvB just posted this one as a classic that he missed out on. I hadn't heard it forever so it's good to get reminded. Again, I really do get almost all my music from this man, so you should check out the boulder beats site and get added onto his mailing list. If the last one was happy, this one is euphoric. Enjoy!

BONUS
I said i'd get funky so here's a 9th beat that will break your neck.
Take You There (9th Wonder Remix) - Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth
I want to see his documentary sooo bad.

THE WONDER YEAR TRAILER from Pricefilms on Vimeo.

The Terror

2011-07-31T20:06:00.000-07:00

Listen to this while you read:

Been a while since I wrote anything here. I guess that's just how it goes.
I watched Shaun White win the x games gold in skateboard vert. Dude is clutch. I guess since I'm kinda over skating, I don't really feel the need to watch the x games anymore. Oh well. I don't have to listen to their announcers bro-ing it up anymore...

I played kickball today with people from the Ritz up here and I came to a really harsh realization. No matter how well I perform at a public event like that, I am incredibly anxious. Looking back over the last 3 years of my life, I have become more and more socially awkward. I get nervous when people are looking at me to the point of shaking and feeling nausea. I don't know why this is starting to happen to me, but it's really painful. I feel like it will eventually only lead to two possible places: one, I will continue to seclude myself until I have reached full social recluse status, or two, I will slowly go insane. Both of which are terrifying and depressing. I hate being around people sometimes. All people. I just want to disappear completely. Some days it's much worse than others, but I always seem to have a growing fear of saying the wrong thing, doing the wrong thing, or generally just upsetting others...to the point that this is taking a tole on my psyche. I don't want to end up alone, but I feel more and more apt to as the weeks tick by. I've realized that I only like doing activities that I can do by myself (biking, snowboarding) I like being around people in those activites most of the time, but I also know that I can do my own thing, I'm in control of my own destiny when I'm doing them, and I'm not going to let anyone down but myself. To be honest, I'm afraid of this steamroller of mental incapability that is slowly affecting me more and more.

So there, I said it. If I come off as distant, that's why. And i'm sorry, but it's something that I really need to have time to figure out.

Also, I wish to god that this Argentinian girl I have a somewhat ridiculous level of desire to be around would hurry up and get the the US. That or I could fast forward to November 21st. It seems like that date is one of the few things I have set in stone.

My parents are coming up to visit with my sister next week. Unfortunately, I have to work the whole time they're here just because I didn't get to the request calendar at work in a timely manner and two other guys are on vacation during that time. It sucks. All I want to do is hang out with them up here. Family has definitely become much more important to me during the time I've slowly been going insane.

This song is beautiful and you will like it. Sorry to kyle who I seem to steal everything from these days.
Promises (Myon & Shane 54 Summer Of Love Mix) - Andain

This last one is fantastic if you're perhaps dealing with some introspective bullshit like I am:
Video Tapez (ft. Del the Funky Homosapien) - AmpLive

Teva Games

2011-06-05T11:25:00.000-07:00

I really like this video despite how messed up it is.

I admittedly haven't really watched too much of the teva games this weekend, but what I have seen has been pretty cool. I've preferred sleeping and sitting around. But in my defense, I did make the trek down to Denver for my friend Jason's last art show. That always takes it out of me. But now I can say I have some original art in my house that isn't mine. This is a turning point in my life.

I have a few songs to post before I head down to the games to see if I can come up on some more swag. Then off to the Ritz for another boring afternoon of much more not-parking than parking.

First song I kinda stumbled upon last night while looking for some info on Adrian Lux. I have recently remembered how much I like all of the tracks I've heard from him and was interested to know more. By the way, you're listening to Teenage Crime by him if you hit play on the embedded video.

So this one is called Can't Sleep. It takes a little bit from the original, but marcus schossow has created a really intricate synth line that is insanely great. The only problem that I can find with the track is that it isn't blended really all that well. Its like having a super good idea and not being able to make it 100% relate-able. Whatever, it's still awesome. Enjoy.
Can't Sleep (Marcus Schossow Remix) - Adrian Lux

And for something completely different, check out this ridiculously mellow version of the Jess Mills (might know her from the song Fighting Fires by Breakage) track, Vultures. Thanks to MJ Cole for coming through for me again.
Vultures (MJ Cole Remix) - Jess Mills

I've been listening to a pandora station called MJ Cole radio at the ritz when it's really dead and I've decided that I'm going to own a lounge sometime in my life. It'll be close to a club but more chill. And will have only classy-looking drinks. And will have fishtanks for walls. And will play drum&bass stuff that's more chill and lounge-y. And it will be called "Undefined."

Enjoy your day and get out and bike or something!

Crunk Juice

2011-05-22T19:58:00.000-07:00

So I've been sitting on a few songs recently that are "the bomb-diggity" and simply need to be shared. One of them is from my man Kyle who you can keep up with here.

This dude remixed what is, imo, a pretty boring and melancholic original. But the electro-pop beast he created is more gummy bear than grizzly. Just take a gander. You'll love it. I promise.

Here's the link for the song.

Recently i've been Really into the mellower side of DnB. I simply can't get enough. You would think that a genre that's built around having essentially the exact same drum line playing in every song would result in a monotonous mess. Wrong. Also, i've found that i'm infatuated with the UK garage sound incorporated into different genres. If you want a pretty good example of a UK garage-type beat, listen to my favorite r&b beat ever:
So here's the actual song I wanted to post. It's a MJ Cole joint that has received a fine DnB treatment by Logistics:
Take a ride on the wild side.

And you can dl it here.

Other than the music, nothing's really going on. I've applied at 5 places and haven't heard anything back from any of them yet. So finger's crossed on the job hunt front. I've actually been pretty lonely up here in Vail since most of the people I hung out with during the year have either disappeared on vacation or have moved away for the off season and summer. But...I think ill have some bike riding buddies here in a few weeks when it FINALLY stops raining and snowing. It's getting kind of ridiculous. Never-ending winter would be better if you didn't have to go to A-basin to enjoy it. Don't get me wrong, I love a bay bay, but the drive is pretty lame at a good 45 min each way.

Tonight, I will eat pizza. And it shall be awesome.

BONUS:
I'll go ahead and throw in a bonus track too that I originally heard from this pretty sick ski video:

Two Days in the Pipe from UA MTN on Vimeo.

I'm God - Clams Casino

Back It Up

2011-04-26T22:58:00.000-07:00

Enjoy this song. I know I do. It's a remake of a classic '95 house jam by Robyn S:

I love the build section at 2 min.

So my Hawaii trip was pretty awesome. I didn't start off on a great note seeing as I had to work till 11:15 the night before I had a 7am flight from Denver to Dallas. But after dealing with the travel and exhaustion, I was happy to arrive in the sunny humid climate of the mellowest place I think i've ever been to. We had some great sushi at the meet and greet the first night too.

The next day I went ziplining with a pretty good crew of alcatel people. There were 8 ziplines that were progressively longer and steeper that went back and forth over this canyon. Overall a good time.

The next day was the team-building day. Somehow, I got sick between the hours of 9am and 1pm and could not participate. Go figure. I proceeded to sit in the sun and then get a haircut.

Tuesday me and my dad went with the surfing group to try that out. I would say that even though snow>ocean, I was glad I tried it. I have an interest to try it again but with a shorter board. The 10ft+ learners board that they had us on was good for a first time go, but ended up being more work to paddle out and to turn around to catch waves. My legs were also rubbed raw by sliding up and down the board to turn it. My weak ass skin was not ready for that.

Wednesday, we rented a jeep and drove around the island to Hana. We did the route the opposite way that they recommended so we could cut out the traffic issues. Good choice. And we were able to stop at the 7 pools and hike up to see all of them plus this huge 300ft+ waterfall at the top of the trail. Truly epic. The hike led us through 3 different climates (one of which was a bamboo forest. really cool.). Definately the best thing we did in HI. And the radio station that we listened to most of the way was just steady rockin some island reggae jams. Made for a good relaxing drive.

Thursday we didn't do anything. Just sat around/in the sun until the flight at night. Which was a major pain. We got into dallas at 5am friday morning.

I was happy to be in the muggy and not sunny D-town for easter cause I got to spend time with the family as well as a few friends.

Coming back up to Vail after the Hawaii part especially has been really hard. The weather sucks and the mountain is closed so I can't use the fresh snow that keeps falling. I'm honestly ready for the summer season to roll in.

Now to find a job so I can sustain myself. Good luck to me!

This last song I'll post is a Really deep trance track. Kinda describes the melancholy of the season. And it's dedicated to miss L.A. (who I still think about far too much for somebody I don't even know how to contact).

Eighties Ghost (AVB Mashup) - Deepsky VS Yilmaz Altanhan

2011-04-08T23:45:00.001-07:00

So I went to Kaskade at Beta yesterday night. I ended up dancing with this person for an hour and a quarter. I didn't get a name or a number and all I know is that she goes to school in LA somewhere and was friends with a girl who's a 2011 year at DU. Don't know her friend's name either.

All I can say is that I've never once felt so connected with and attracted to someone before. I dreamt of her, I thought about her all day, and I can't shake it. We'll see if time fixes this. My stomach is a pit.

Where are you?

Snowball

2011-03-07T22:08:00.000-08:00

This almost died. But then I went to an event that needed posting about...

Start out with this one via KvB's audible coffee... It's mellow dubstep and I love it:
Rihanna - What's My Name (Blackmill Dubstep Remix)

Let me first say that Snowball was great. Everyone that I wanted to see and then got to see put it down. I was honestly not disappointed by anyone I was excited about seeing. Porter had some technical difficulties with his power cutting out, but everyone else was able to put up a dope set regardless of anything that might have come along.

I will say that my single favorite moment of the weekend was when Bassnectar dropped David Banner's Play into his set. It was only like 30 seconds, but i love that beat and was happy to hear a throwback. Go to 1:30
So Sick!
I was also dancing with a dope dancer when that came on. Which brings me to my "grinds my gears" section. How are you going to dance with somebody sexually for like two and a half hours and then after let them in on the fact that you have a boyfriend by having him come and pick you up. I mean.... what the fuck is up with girls talking massive game up here and then just acting like they were just being friendly about stuff? Cause you might have been on drugs or drunk but you still know what you're goddamn doing...

Oh and to the other person that I'm super interested in right now... how about you stop being so damn hard to get in touch with? We hung out, it was a good time, we wanted to hang out again, it's now been like 2 weeks and no fault of my own. I can only text and call so much.

Bitches be Wildin!

Back to Snowball... Diplo was bananas. The dancehall/afrikaans type stuff that's popping up in his music more and more frequently is really really dope to dance to. Porter was great. Pretty Lights was mediocre at best simply because I didn't like the music. They put on a good show but the music wasn't my cup of tea. Savoy was incredible. I hadn't seen them but they were dope. Classixx threw down on some 80s inspired groove shit that was super fun. Bassnectar, like I already said, was fantastic. Baths and Afroman were the dopest part of Sunday. Flaming Lips...not my vibe. Eskimo was basically a poor man's Baths. He was basically trying the same stuff but not getting even close to as technical with it. Eodo was pretty good. Cool to see some old guys killing it.

The weekend was an overall triumph...with the exception of the ice to slip on, the puddles to soak in, and the mud to cover your clothes with. Concrete venue next year.

Now all I want to do it go to a great trance and/or prog house show. That was the only thing missing. And you all know how much I love my techno....

Check this little re-master I did of: "Let Go" by Frou Frou
It was just an idea I had had for a while and thought would work. It turned out pretty decent.

I'm out! Don't be a slut!

-Ted

Hoodrat Shit

2011-01-09T22:03:00.001-08:00

So my recent trip to Breck to hit freeway still has me so krunk that I feel like posting some ignant ass jams.

So enjoy these:

This is a burner. Beat is fire.

Dayum. This is so ignorant. Get Buck!

Like Wally World, open all night long. Had to shout to texas on this one.

I'm probably going to get all the links pulled if i put them up, so hit me up if you want the tracks.

Here's a bonus:

Got It Sowed Up - Mike Jones.
(The American Dream is still coming soon)

Please take a long hard look through your textbook...cause I'm history

2010-12-19T17:50:00.000-08:00

Start off with this one cause it came on random on my iTunes and it's buttery smooth blues:

I've recently been listening to alot of the same horrible pop music that I have always listened to while I snowboard. But this is the list of songs that made today possibly the best day of shredding I've ever had. I just had thrown on some random stuff on the iPod and it turned out pretty awesome (incredibly cheesy).

Here I Am - The Explosion
I remember seeing these guys at Warped Tour. Cool show.

Cave In - Owl City
I said cheesy...this song just makes me happy.

C'est Beau La Bourgeoisie (Kylian Mash Remix) - Discobitch
Like....Duh!

Camera Phone - Da Musicianz
This beat is UNDENIABLE!!

On a side note, screw people who talk crap about Bluesky basin. Oh yeah, you're completely right...It does have "the worst traffic on the mountain and some of the worst snow and worst lifts and it just sucks cause I hate it." Which brings me quickly to my next point. Don't be a shit-talking mean drunk. That especially goes for people that have names that translate to "without worry." Lets try to pick a fight in a bar with a dude who has tattoos and is sitting quietly at the bar with a beer because he obviously "thinks he's sooo cool cause he has tattoos. look at mr cool over here." Holy crap. Gurl, you dumb!

I just heard the song "Some Cut" by Trillville again. So great.

Stranger Danger

2010-12-13T18:04:00.000-08:00

I realize I haven't posted anything for a month. Oh well. You're not missing much. I haven't really gotten anything new since I've been working alot. Except for this one song that I found on Pandora.
It's beautiful...

Oceanlab - Lonely Girl by MEACULPAKSK

I was going to write up a whole bunch of philosophical nonsense that describes my constant yearning for company, but I'll save you the time. I can hear beautiful songs about an unnamed love and I have no one to insert into those lyrics. I feel like I've always had a crush on somebody since I was in middle school. Not anymore. I guess I'm just jaded by what comes down to a simple lack of self-respect that I see in so many people these days.

À bientôt.

Where Do You Draw The Line?

2010-11-12T00:13:00.000-08:00

This post is for Jeff first and foremost, but also for anyone who wants to slay a party. I am about to post party party tracks. I have 4 in the quiver right now but we'll see how many end up here.

Enjoy all you dance fanatics...

1. Ke$ha. How could it not be her? She drinks whiskey out of waterbottles... She's down to party.
This joint is incredible in it's original state. But this 128bpm version by my man Liam Keegan is even doper. (Also. the Teenage Dream mix is also super tight).
We R Who We R (Liam Keegan Radio Edit) - Ke$ha

2. Gagayonce. The Telephone video was awesome. The song is decent. This remix adds intricacies and intrigue. It definately gives those that are intoxicated plenty of time to get hyped and then it drops a fast dance beat that would stoke the hardiest of the female party-goers. The re-drum reminds me a little bit of the back beat in Lose Control by Missy. It's also super easy to mix into anything. Which is good if you're DJing.
Telephone (Alphabeat Remix) - Lady Gaga & Beyonce

3. DeadEastMovement. I hate this track. But that doesn't mean that it won't get the 99% of people that aren't jaded with both tunes to dance. I actually am not completely opposed to Like a G6 yet but I'm not a fan of the mau5 anymore since his current live sets are bullshit. There. I said it. Don't pay to see deadmau5. Just buy the music somewhere else. What a waste of 45 dollars. If you can find a ticket for 15, by all means, go. It's 15 dollars better than listening to his tracks at your friend's house...cause the lights. Anyway, enough of that rant. This song is pretty well done and, like I said, will make anyone dance.
Ghosts On A G6 - Basic Physics

4. DubDubBub. So what's up with DJ sets without any dubstep? is what your audience is asking. Thats why you need these two tracks. Both are face-melting. I'll just consider them a double dose because my number 5 is mind-blowing. Wait for it. So number 4.1 is a Metric jam called Gold, Guns, Girls. But it is nothing like the original. Not only is it more beautiful, but it is also a dose of pure brain dynamite. If you come to a lull in your set/want to take a small break, you have a minute and a half to chill before you unleash destruction on the crowd.
Gold Guns Girls ( Philthy B & Metaphase Remix ) - Metric

The 4.2 choice I'm not so sure about. It's a pop-dub remix of Keep It Goin Louder by Major Lazer. It's a maybe play. Hear your crowd, Jeff. I don't know how Dallas gets down. They'd love it in Denver. It's pretty standard dubstep even though it's not as grimy as some tracks. It still finishes with the main melody so you can mix it into anything. Or a fade-out might work cause the siren drums are loud enough to make the lyrics inaudible if you mix it right.
Keep It Going Louder (DZ vs NTRLD Remix) - Major Lazer

5. Sexy Miley Cyrus? This track is a mistake. It is too hot. I openly admit I love the original Party in the USA. No problem saying that. I also loved David Banner's filthy beats before he fell off that map (really, has anyone heard a banner beat in a while? maybe i'm out of the loop). So I want you to combine filth with pro-America pop music. Here you go. It's a little slow, but you can honestly just cut, play the whole thing, and then start with something different. It's that good.
Party in the U.S.PLAY (David Banner x Miley Cyrus) - Yo! Huckleberry

So enjoy those. They will help your average living-in-the-present under 30 girl dance. And what's what you want as a DJ anyway...

I would put a bonus but I wouldn't have anything to post for next time.

BTW, I like brown. And I was trying out a late-fall color scheme...

Chill Mix v2

2010-11-03T00:59:00.000-07:00

So I decided to go ahead and do it.

I put the track list in the comments of the file. I've over trying to keep my music a secret... :)

I did it about 6 times and remastered the 4th and 5th time together to see if I could get it really pro. Unfortunately, it sounded way way way more bunk than I had heard it going in the first time. So I did it a 6th time just for poops and giggles as kind of a last try effort to see if I could hit it on the head. I think it turned out much better than the times before.

This isn't the first chill mix. Not even close. It's super minimal compared to what you're used to hearing from my blog. But I like it and I like the way it turned out.

Now I release it to you to decide. I think it fits the bill of a 'chill mix.'

Chill Mix 2 by Ted Krause
Remember, you can download with the down arrow on the side of the player.

The bass is really heavy and there are alot of intricacies in there so I hope you enjoy the result of my boredom. Holla if you want all the original tracks. I don't feel like posting them up tonight cause I got shit to do tomorrow!

ENJOI

First Snow

2010-10-25T23:21:00.001-07:00

I would like to dedicate this post to the inevitable feeling of detest I will probably have for snow after the winter is done. I mean I'll still love some aspects of it but I anticipate hating the annoying aspects that will make themselves evident soon enough. So cheers to you, white stuff.

I've been struggling to think of stuff to post. I'm overwhelmed by the unceasing posting ability of Todd and the daily methodical music emails from Kyle. I can't do that anymore. I just don't have the gusto.

But speaking of gusto, I learned yesterday that skating is still way up there on the list of things I love to do. A little too late because a short 12 hours after I was battered and bloody thanks to mal-performed trickery, the snow was upon us. I don't know if I ever wrote this down when I was in Paris, but since this acts as a type of journal, I'll recount the story now. So I was skating in front of my apart at the musée d'orsay ledges one sunday evening in (probably) may or june when I met a brazillian kid that just came to skate the ledges. We proceeded to talk and skate and try to get 15 foot boardslides on the marble. I remember being stoked to meet another random person that just wanted to skate. That's all. Good story right? Well let me transition to my Saturday night.

So I got off work and went to Whiskey Jacks with Kevin. Kev wanna be like Ted. haha. Anyway, I was there chillin and trying to find somebody that would dance with me. (On a side note, why are white girls so creeped out when you ask them to dance? I'm not asking for you to conceive my child... Dance with a guy if he asks you and if you're not feeling it, then tell him to get lost. Don't dance seductively in front of me and then act like I demanded one of your kidneys when I ask to dance.) Anyway, Walz and LJ and Dan show up and start dancing too. Then! out of the corner of my eye I say this red-latex-dress clad female. Dayum. So I go talk to her and ask her the reason for her sexy nurse halloween costume. I got an answer and was about to leave her alone (because of all the previous weird looks I'd gotten from chicks that night) and then she asked me what my name was...keeping me there. I was blown away. Wait, you want to talk to me?!? Okay... So we talk a little and dance a little and then talk a little more. But damn it, her cousin had to leave and since she was from not Vail, she had to go with. 'Edwards is a long ass taxi ride' was the thought process, I'm sure. So she left. I was bummed. She was really awesome. The power ended up going out and then I went to some other peeps house, met some chillers, and finally returned home. As it turns out, the foxy lady from the club had found me on facebook. I woke up to a call that said I didn't have to go to work and then a facebook request from her. That was a good way to wake up. So she left to go back to her state of residence, but she might be coming back for Thanksgiving. It would really be cool to hang out with her more. She seemed sweet and incredibly genuine (not to mention, seductive). Oh and she was Brazilian. There! Tied the two stories together.

I watched the movie Holy Rollers this afternoon. Pretty good flick. It was shot really well even though they didn't get into the personal sentiments of some of the characters enough. I would most certainly recommend it. It also had a pretty awesome soundtrack. And the song at the top that you're probably listening to now, is from the movie. I'd recommend buying some of the tracks here.

Living with John has been great so far. I'm happy to have someone else to be around. The by-myself living situation was okay, but I missed the human contact. Of course there are some things that he does that I don't and vice-versa, but we'll figure it out.

I want to make another chill mix pretty soon. Maybe tomorrow? We'll see. I have alot of songs that I've already added to a potentially-using-this playlist on iTunes. I could take it in a few directions. I'm trying to decide between a mellow drum & bass feel or a more indie rock feel. Maybe I'll do two. Maybe not. Regardless, this song kinda spurred the desire: If you like this, buy it or dirpy it.

My last song is a remix of a video I posted a really long time ago when I was still in France. Mimosa killed it: DAYS GO BY (MiMOSA REMiXXX)- DiRTY VEGAS by TigranMiMoSA Also, if you're not familiar with soundcloud, you can download by clicking the little down arrow above...

Enjoi.

BONUS
Oh shoot. I'll post this one. It's Heavy, but the melody of the song might get used in the chill mix. Can't decide yet. Gold Guns Girls ( Philthy B & Metaphase Remix ) by Philthy B
Gold Guns Girls

I miss her

2010-10-11T22:57:00.000-07:00

Is love when you get nervous butterflies when you start to remember memories you've had together?When you ache because of the intangibility of it? When you hold your breath and think it'll go away? Then it doesn't. Thats what she is, how she is to me. I'd like to go back and see her for she is the one thing I'm sure I love. Paris, je t'aime.

This is what I've been listening to while I craft my first batch of vin chaud. As it gets colder here, I crave my reckless endangerment sur mon ancien velo, Veronica. I crave the cold wind as I made my way to Dauphine. I crave vincennes. I crave boulogne. I crave my favorite bouteille de vin on the champ de mars. I crave pont des arts and the cobblestone quai that led me there. I crave another 2 Alpes trip with Celia, who I grew to adore but never really knew. I crave that stupid demographie class with Diane and Antoine. I crave the nights on marc's porch with good beer and better conversation. I crave another chance to realize the love that was extended to me by a different type of beautiful girl; a French type that was unabashed and could speak chapters with eyes and hair. I crave Paris. I crave that love.

So here's this song that draws me back to our beautiful endeavor, to a time that was apart from reality, to a moment that I certainly must return to every night in my dreams.

Meaningful Story (Jaytech Remix) - Dinka

What I've realized is that maybe I'm not ready for her just yet. I shall continue my waiting, and in due time, in a time that makes sense, I will return to her. She'll just have to stay a fantasy until that time....

2010-09-29T16:53:00.000-07:00

Concerned Mothers
Of the West
Teach your sons
How to truly love.

Housewarming!

2010-09-16T23:37:00.000-07:00

So i've been getting my stuff together for the first get-together at the new place and was going through my iTunes last night adding all the songs I thought people would like (plus a few guilty pleasures like this one: )

I was going through nearly everything I had, including all the new music I hadn't rated or listened to, and found a few block rockin' beats that I hadn't remembered ever hearing. Some of them are pretty old too. So I'll dedicate this post to stuff that isn't new but is really new to me and most likely songs you haven't ever heard either.

First, a jam Kris might like:
Gold Lion (Diplo's Optimo Remix) - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
This is pretty fun though most certainly on the quirky side of quirky. It'll get you movin though. This played in a Diplo set at loud volumes before or after a bounce or dirty south jam would be sick. I am sitting here just imagining transitions into and out of this one.

Speaking of transitions, I would like to give a big shout out to Them Jeans who always comes through with tight ass tracks. Unfortunately for me, I can't stand to have parts of a song thrown out of rhythm. So I re-did a song he threw together a while back and made a few small changes to it to make it sync better. I sped it up a little to to keep some more integrity of the rap verses. So without anymore delay, the Bloc Party/Lil Scrappy masterpiece:

I Still Got Problems (TK Refix) - Them Jeans
I really really love both tracks. I might try to do it the other way around. Kele on top of the No Problems beat? We'll see.

I'll take a break to explain to everyone that I've accepted my fate as prey for big cats. Vail seems to be teeming with these ferocious felines and their claws are as sharp as their first marriage diamond engagement rings. Or their tiffany's bracelets. (Those are the two bracelets I seen so far btw.) Maybe I should just get into the thievery business. I'd probably come up hard. But I'm not like that. Plus I got a job! I'll be valeting cars at the Marriot in Lionshead at least until the ski season when I start my instruction job. The latter I'm incredibly pumped about. That means probably 6 days a week on the slopes if I get good hours. Which I will after I get recommended by all the people I teach. Woo!

Alright back to the music. The next one is incredible at the start and finish. And the rest is dubstep. You know how I am still a little on the fence on most of the dub movement... Here's the original track. I got the post taken down a second time. Dunno why so I deleted the original.

I think I'll actually go mix two remixes of In for the Kill together to eliminate the harshness that is the central theme of this track. Eh I dunno. on another listen it isn't too bad I guess. I mean it's well done, I just don't like some of the destructive wobbling.

Jesus H that took a long time. I first decided that it would be a good idea to spend time fixing the Michael Woods remix and then I would proceed to creating a super duper version of the Skrillex. Fun, but frustrating. Especially when the whole damn song depends on one insane transfer. And no it's not the one at the end that was the most important. I just listened to it and it was worth the time but dayum! I hope everyone enjoys the fruit of my labor. Shout out to Skream for helping me out with the Skrillex fix.

Here's the Skrillex:
In For The Kill (Skrillex Remix [TK Refix]) - La Roux

And the original Michael Woods:

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which is something I can't post on here. So i would like to say sincerely, fuck you to the Universal Music Group and the bitch asses at the DMCA who no only deleted the original of the michael woods, but felt they should also delete the fix-er-upper i did of the track. so fuck them and email me if you want either songs (ted.krause@me.com) I doubt la roux or michael woods (who i guess was professionally contracted by polydor (owned by universal) to do the remix of the song) had anything at all to do with hating on spreading the word about good music.
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Woo. So now for one last one that isn't La Roux. I think I'll wake up with red hair after that...

Both are old independently, but I hadn't listened to this mash...ever. I've had it since November 9th last year! says my date modified column. Crazy that something this ridiculous can sit there for that long. Enjoy

Pon De Sexy Bitch (David Guetta vs. Major Lazer) - DJ Juicy (of White Folks Get Crunk fame)

That was a good ass post. Hope you enjoy it.

BONUS:
I can't help but post this. It's ridiculously tight. Counting Crows?!? Bitch I Might Be!

Pills (Proper Villains Remix) - Gucci Mane

Why, Why?

2010-09-10T09:15:00.000-07:00

Start off with this. Then get the remix I'll post later:

Pretty cool sound huh? I'll return to that later.

So I have moved up to vail in a timely fashion. Unfortunately, not timely enough to be able to find easy work. But I've applied at so many places that I feel like something will turn up soon. I am also being pretty picky. I don't want to drive 15 minutes to places in Edwards. That seems pretty lame when I have the whole vail village within walking or free bus distance. We'll see what it comes to.

I'm also about to start taking roommate auditions. That should be fun. I wish colin would just move up here.

After I slang some more resumes today i'm going to check out the edwards skatepark and see how that is. The one in lionshead is really lame. There are cracks before all the stuff that you would want to do on street and the ramp stuff is a little intense cause i never do that type of stuff. We'll see.

Now to music. The song you have been listening to is catchy. Real catchy. There are basically two types of songs the RAC remixes. 1) Songs that are insanely catchy that will become super-songs after their golden mixers touch them (like The Worse It Gets). 2) Songs that are weird and indie that turn into strange dance jams. I'll give an example of that later.

So without any more wait, the

RAC remix to Boy by Ra Ra Riot
(just go to the rcrdlbl site so I don't get in trouble for re-posting too soon.)

I really love this jam. The little bells in the background are incredibly perfect. The strings are nice as well. And can you hear the back and forth downward arpeggio in the background at about 2:49? You know what that reminds me of? And it did the first time I noticed it last night... Treasure Mountain!. Anyone else play that? It was on my dad's color macintosh back in the day. God I loved that game. And theres another testiment to my useless ability to remember melodies and lyrics from stuff that I would never need again. Woot for wasted brain power.

So for a song that is weird and has been turned into a strange dance-jam? Let's go with this one:

Orlando Boom (RAC Mix) - Femme Generation

It's a weird one, but oddly enough, very danceable. You might enjoy it, you might not. I'm not making any promises.

And for something that is not RAC in the least, I'll post a song that was given to me by Kyle. Thanks homes!

Cracks (Flux Pavillion Remix) - Freestylers feat. Belle Humble

It's pretty mellow at the get-go but gets more intense quickly. It's dubby too. A real head-bobber.

For the last one, a mash-up done by Morgan Page (a new favorite on the dj scene):

I'll Never Dream I'm In Love - Kaskade vs. Alex Guadino

It's pretty intoxicating, though the "I'm in love I'm in love" gets a little repetitive. However, Becky Williams' voice is pretty incredible. (It is her right? The chick from Late Night Alumni?) You'll like the song if you like Kaskade or any vocal prog house stuff.

That's all for me today. Catch ya on the flipside.

Silvia

2010-08-24T23:00:00.000-07:00

I have just found this song (better late than never, right?) on Morgan Page's May mix. It was the last track. I then promptly listened to the original and then went on youtube and found every remix I could find to the damn song. I never do this nor do I suggest anyone else putting up a blog entry like this (because they're annoying as hell) but here are all the remixes on youtube. Tell me which one you like the best. Or rate them. Or not. But if you say anything hit me up on the book or just here in the comments.

Original:

It's a cool video so watching it is probably a good use of your time. Especially if you're about to embark on the epic journey it will take to listen to all of these.

Here's the version I heard before the original on Morgan Page's mix. It's awesome enough to get me to do this whole damn post. It's all over the place, but incredible on all accounts. The builds are INSANE. Scope it yo.

Big trance sounds without the big track.

Pretty housey, but kinda leads to a "Night At The Roxbury" track that is less ridiculous

=> less fun. (scope the what is love video)

This is a huge track that would make me move. That being said, it sounds like a robot was short circuiting while he made it. I'm still going to download it though. The keys at 6:10 are incredible. Whoever Roboberget is is musically inclined.

Ugh. Everyone is doing the Russ Chimes thing but not as good. The melody they added at 3:20 is pretty sick but the rest of the song is bunk. It's just very calculated electro.

Dude changed the key and then decided that he would throw in sections that didn't fit the key he changed the vocals to. Why would you do that? It's really pretty great otherwise. I just dont like that clash.

How do you turn an emotionally charged jam into an innovative dancehall joint? Ask Sinden. Yes, he's that good live too. This is just professional.

Too long. But it is interesting. The psycho i've-got-a-knife noise at 5:04 is annoying but the gun cock that starts after that is sick. I'd never heard that used like that.

This one's a simple Classic proghouse joint that is simply done well. There are cool sounds throw in there. Nothing jumps out, but it's solid.

This is the only drum and bass remix I've heard of this track. So if that's your thing, get it. It's not my favorite but it is done right and kept simple. Which is a must for D&B i.m.o.

The tom is too loud. I'm sorry but that was enough to blow it for me. Even though 5:46 was SICK!

Like you would expect from the remix name, this is trying to be a Miami Bass jam. Hell, it may be a propper MB jam. But I wouldn't know since I got mucho hate for all the innovations coming out of miami. Sorry, I'm a hater until someone can pass along a good jam. I'll pass on this.

Wow the one commenter on this one really fucking hated it. It sounds like good I-made-this-in-my-basement Dubstep to me. I like it well enough. Worth a check if you like dub sounds.

Bananas. This isn't anything like the original. Personally, I really liked the original and this is a ruining of something good. But if you like things way way way remixed, this is your jam. It is very electro (and therefore kinda boring to me).

Another powerful electro jam that keeps the soul of the song but still gets pretty grimey. The beginning is weird and forced. It takes a little bit to get going. The ending is simple and nice. Me like.

This is my least favorite so far. The break has Nothing to do with the original. If you actually take time to listen you'll think the same.

Really gets to the hard house point on this one doesn't he? Doesn't really change it up that much though does he? But he probably knows the chop-up at 2:56 minutes is dope enough to get the rest of the track to pass doesn't he? Yeah he does.

Hell yes. Electronic music getting you to work fast at getting to work fast. Ending is weak but I would just cut out the last 50 seconds if I used the track.

Maybe someone could find it high def? Sound quality is shite but the track is awesome. I doubted that they made it until I heard the keys. Reminded me of Ready 2 Wear by FDHC. Why few of these tracks get better until after 3 minutes is beyond me.

The other Dubstep remix. Which is better than the first. And I actually will tell you I like it. Kinda rare, but like Hold On, it's a great use of dub bass while keeping the original vibe of the song.

Another Dubstep. More dubsteppy than the previous. It's actually pretty tight because it's such a fucking deep track. edit: This is the best dubstep remix.

This is actually much more felix da housecat than the fdhc remix I posted on here. Its a happy track. Not that the subject or overall vibe has changed...Its just bouncier.

This last one is a clever mix of 7 of the aforeposted tracks. He did a pretty good job.

That took a ridiculous amount of time. I hope at least one person listens to them all while they're at work or something. Ahem* Marc *Ahem. But unless you really like the original, you might lose interest half-way through.

I guess if I were to suggest the Gold, Silver, and Bronze , they'd be...

Francophilippe

Emalkay

Sinden

in that order. And the Franco is the best one. The others are just the best other jams that are the best at spanning the wide spectrum of remixes that have been made so far. The Midibyte is too similar to the Franco so it's not on this top 3, but it is easily my second favorite remix.

And for something completely different. This. As a Bonus. It's a hot jam. I want to meet a Katy B. Too much to ask? Yeah, maybe.

LATER!

New York Ho!

2010-08-16T21:31:00.000-07:00

So I'm going to be on a plane for The City in about 8 hours. I'm stoked. Like a flame. Check out this tilt-shift of NYC:

I'm sure the whole week will be filled with much mayhem and much exploration of a place that I've been but never fully seen. After I finish with this post I'm going to write all of the non-MICEFA people that are there just cause some of them I haven't seen in a really long time and would like to. Like Soph, for example.

But now my mind is cluttered. And so is this poor writing. I don't know what I even want to write. Oh! I sent a check for my apartment in Vail today. Hopefully they get it before someone else signs on to the place. I think it's the best place. They have possible covered parking and I would be able to walk to work if I wanted to. If not, the bus comes Right there. It's a pretty sick place. And my old man has agreed to pay for the rent until I can find someone I like to fill the second room. Which is awesome cause I can pick the person I would like to live with for a year so I don't end up with a weirdo or dirtbag or something. Hopefully it works out.

I can't find the full song of this song:

Track 15 - DJ Ghetto's Ageday mix I got at Global.

I've searched everything I feel and nothing has come up. I Shazamed it on my phone, googled it, youtubed it with all the different keywords and everything. No results. And it's driving me mad cause it's so pop-y and electro...and I like it. Plus...this chick is singing to me. So if you can come up with anything Please tell me. Thanks in advance.

Until I figure it out, I have a few jams that are completely stuck in my domepiece:

First it's Santi. I mean it doesn't take alot from her anyway but Benny Blanco has simply massacred this beat. It will send shivers. Trust me. It's just SOOOO short. Which sucks. But it's still very much worth your download.

I'm A Lady (Benny Blanco Remix) - Santogold

Second it's a track Marc sent me a while back that, after careful consideration, is a near perfect song. It's absolutely incredible. Again, I can't say enough about RCRDLBL. They really do find some gems. Her voice matches the building drums that creep on you and hold on tight. Another chill-sender. Get it.

Cosmic Love (Short Club Remix) - Florence and the Machines

Third, we have good ol' Imogen in all her Heap of weird named glory. (Get it??) It's a pretty awesome tune as well. Kinda fits the beautiful uneasiness that the other two have as well. "You know you're better than this..."

Headlock (FiSK Remix) - Imogen Heap

(Edit - I just watched the video for Headlock and much more of the original cae through in the remix than I thought. Chicka kills it on the production of her stuff. FiSK didn't have far to go to make it excellent.)

So those should hold you for a week. Well, they probably won't but there's nothing I can do about it.

BONUS
Something more upbeat. I think I like this remix the best...
Steppin' Up (Nacey Remix) - M.I.A.
or maybe you'd prefer dis dubsteppin' riddim...
Steppin' Up (Jiza Remix) - M.I.A.

Come to Life

2010-08-10T23:18:00.000-07:00

Alcohol does strange things to people. As I even better know from this past 5-day marathon.

I'm not even sure what to say, honestly. I've learned alot of things about people that I never expected to know...or for that matter, never expected to hear. Some of it's been great, some of the other stuff has been good. I don't feel like learning about people in any way is ever not positive. But when you get drunken friendliness which turns into drunken openness, it can also open doors that lead to drunken ambition (which, admittedly, can be good and bad). That is enjoyable but most of the time not healthy. I've found that out.

As I've said, the weekend was fun. Don't get me wrong. But those types of poison lead to certain sentiments that can startle, mystify, confuse, nauseate, and possibly even crush whatever that thing is in your stomach that senses what you're feeling is. Can is not necessarily does. Sometimes you can find somebody that shows you a part of yourself that you didn't know. Sometimes you show somebody something they didn't know either. It's a good thing to have happen in either circumstance, because like I said, learning is the key to life. At least that's how I see it.

For example, one night of my 5-day marathon, I was told some of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. Not all true, but still, kinda cool to know that someone thinks that, even if it may have been for a purpose.
Then last night, at the stadium oddly enough, I met someone who needed to hear that she was beautiful, cool, kind, and whatever else I said after I had more than I had planned on having (thanks to everyone who tried to kill me with the free shots). She had written herself off because she was 31. She felt that she had lost something with "growing old." I wasn't going to let her end it with that thought so I told her exactly what I thought. Which, I like to think, was spot on. I feel like when you're working at a place like that, you get hit on but never get to hear anything that is said for being honest's sake. Maybe it was just her mood last night, but some people need a hand to get out of a hole that their mind has created for themselves. Regardless, as I told a good friend tonight, standing there talking to her was the best I felt all weekend. When you happen to see someone's eyes change from a protective glaze to a grace-touched gaze, you've seen a very small part of the best of them.
I like that last line.
Regardless, I want to see what our interaction is the next time I go to quench my thirst.

Now for the music:

This one is dedicated to Ms. Chacon. It has a level of emotion in it that, though not rivaling yours, is quite splendid.

Waves Of Change (Kaskade Extended Remix) - Samantha James

This next one is one that I've had for a long time, but haven't listened to since I first got it. It was never a favorite so when all my ratings got deleted in iTunes, I didn't re-find it again for a while. I like it's energy. I like it's complexity. Hope you will too.

Gil (MAVS Bicycle Chase Remix) - Fitout

Last one is a deeper track. It's downtempo, moody, and easily understood. I like it. You will too.

Change of Heart (Robyn's Rakamonie Remix) - El Perro Del Mar

Come and Feel the Sun

Birthday Party

2010-08-07T14:49:00.000-07:00

Get this and play it tonight. I will. I only wanted to do one take, so I did. Accept it's terrible inadequacies in a few places. But also enjoy. It hits pretty hard in some spots. Your mind might melt with the bass from Motherf#ck@ by Greg Nice. It is HEAVY. So without further ado:

Birthday Mix 22

I can email you the tracklist if you want. But I don't want to give away any of my secrets on here.

btw, it's a huge file since it's an hour long.

Jus Turrible

2010-08-04T23:57:00.001-07:00

I thought I was going to do better at keeping this consistent. Guess that didn't pan out like I had hoped.

This describes what my bike makes me feel:

I hadn't really been paying attention to the Rcrdlbl stuff that I always have been recieving, but there is some great stuff to be found on there. It's 2 songs a day so I will guarantee that you'll find at least one real gem a week: here.

You'll have to forgive the oldness of the music. I've been sitting on these for minimum 2 weeks. So you might already have them if you've been perusing other sites.

The first one of this post goes out to Rabah down in LA. Hope you're living well gurl...

Falling In Love With Brazil (Kaskade Mashup) - Haley vs. Deadmau5

This is a well constructed mash of two good things. And you will like it if you like either original tune.

The next one is hip-hopopotomous! It's a good I don't care what you think party song. For those nights when you don't cur what them folks be talkin. The original is bunk so don't worry about getting it. This beat is way way hotter.

Fuck You Money (Feat. Chip Tha Ripper_Emynd Remix) - Stranger Day

For something completely different you should check this one out. It's got my mom's stamp of approval. She is currently diggin Gaga so she liked this one. I do too, no doubt. It's a faster, darker (in some spots), and masterly cut and pasted track. Rusko is SO crisp on the production. Shout out to all my rusko fans. ;)

Alejandro (Rusko's Papuseria Remix) - Lady Gaga

I've been thinking alot about how stuff has turned out for me in my life recently. I wonder what I would be like if I didn't have a strangle-hold on my parents' cash. At 22 I feel real guilty about that.
I've also been thinking about all the potential somethings that haven't worked out. Whether they be completely out of my control or mostly up to me, I don't know if, looking back, I woulda done anything much differenty. Financially not making anything happen has been a great decision. My soul is always bugging me about it, but it's nothing some solid realism can't fix. I think it'll be really interesting what I make of that in the future. I don't see myself having any room for it, but you never know. People have always told me you'll find time for something great.

I think I'll hold off on a bonus tonight. Make yall wait.
Oh but before I forget, here's the youtube song:

Like A G6 - Fareast Movement

Stressful

2010-07-18T14:23:00.000-07:00

...would describe my thursday evening. R.I.P. to Todd's beautiful forehead. Bienvenue to Todd looking like an ogre. Just playin', but seriously...

A song Kaskade didn't play last night unfortunately:

I don't even know how to describe global. It was a mind melt. Complete sensory overload. I've never seen so many beautiful girls in one place. The music was fantastic. I'd like to go back right now despite my arm fatigue. Paul Van Dyk really was the cause of that. He was dropping the heaviest beats that you could only really fist-pump to. His set was fairly mediocre in my opinion. This is rambled garbage. Sorry. I just really don't know how to describe how much that was worth 73 bux. Let's do a more storyline-based approach:

So we got to the parking lot at about 6. This was after I had spent an hour-long chunk of the afternoon sketchedly trying to find some mali for kyle's friends....which was stressful...cause i don't know how to ask/talk about drugs...and i don't know what the correct price is or anything. I didn't end up finding any.
Okay, so we get to the parking lot and crack open a few beers. And by a few I mean a large few. Kyle had probably 8, I had 5 cause I needed to be sure I would be straight to drive by 1:30 (I was sober by 11), Tom and John had probably 4 each cause they were going to get molecular, and Jason had 4 really strong jack and gingers (He was plastered). So we get inside at 8:30 after figuring out how to re-cap waterbottles full of vodka rather than water. Shout out to the guys in the car next to us who hooked it up with one of those caps. We didn't know who was playing on the main-stage and so we headed up to the top part because Morgan Page was going to play at 9. We got bouncing around and then Morgan Page came on and blew minds. He played the beltek remix of Fight For You, and I was completely satisfied. He did the Deadmau5 remix of Longest Road as we were looking for Kyle who had left with 3 really good looking girls. We bounced out of there and headed down to see Kaskade...who played Don't Stop Dancing as we were walking down....awesome. He then proceeded to slay the crowd with beautiful sounds. He played the dirtiest remixes of Steppin' Out, Fire In Your New Shoes, some song that sounded like Karina Chavez (who sang Show Me Love for Mobin Master) was singing, and the Adam K & Soha remix of 4am. There were others that I didn't record on my phone. Pretty sure he played a remix I hadn't heard of I Remember too. Anyway, Epic. I think I'll put 4am on the fbook. The sound is kinda splatty but not as bad as some of the other ones I recorded. Paul Van Dyk came on after that and was pretty good. But most of his tracks were really deep. He did play that John O'Callahan track Find Yourself. That was the best one in his set. So after the concert we just drove back home and had a few more beers and listened to our favorites on Kyle's bangin stereo. I got back to my house and just wanted to stay up listening and listening. Strange how intoxicating fabricated sounds can be...

If you didn't get the memo, all of those songs listed are links. So get those if you don't have them.

I have one more song to add on here before I go. I got a kinda dubstep remix of the Swedish Pop song Something I Can Dance To by Alpha Beat called DJ (DYM Dubstep Remix). Then two days later Tucker was playing a remix of the same song. But more poppy. Here it is:

Something I Can Dance To - The Knocks

Talk to youz guyz later.

BONUS
Since I have it as the first song, here's Waves of Change

Disenchanted.

2010-07-12T21:39:00.000-07:00

Before I apologize, go down to the bottom and click play on the youtube video. Big ups to Joe. Didn't even know about this track. But it's catchy and the video is absurd. Absurd. Now to apologize.

Sorry Sorry Sorry.

This has been the longest time I haven't put anything up. I'll try to be more consistent. I was finishing school up, back in Dallas, moving, continuing my last class, and having a better excuse than any of that....sike. My bad.

Let's just call it a hiatus.

I actually haven't even been keeping up with new jams since the end of the snowboarding season (the end of my weekly party bus trips up to Breck with G-money, K-blizzy, R-steezy, myself, and a few others. I just got disenchanted...à la titre.

But! I have some jams regardless. Some of them are old for the blogosphere, uh, sphere... but you'll like them regardless. Trust me on that.

First off...hum. Lets start out with a song that Todd has been playing non-stop for the last month. It's a J. Cole jam. I'll be honest, I know nothing about this dude with the exception that he is somewhat affiliated with Drake. I don't care to do any research anyway. I'll just wait until he blows up and somebody plays it at a party and I hear it and look it up. So without further ado:

Higher - J. Cole

Next up... alright lets go a mix of some electronic production and a famous wayne beat. JJ is a swedish duo (and everyone loves the swedes, right) who doesn't have a myspace or any other type of website. A very few know what these chicks look like. Sick. I feel like that's a pretty romantic way of putting your art out. So check this one out. It's as mysterious as the band themselves.

My Way - JJ

And for the third-time's-the-charm song... This is the easiest thing to post since Don't Stop Dancing by Kaskade (who consequently I am seeing Saturday at Global). I was singing this outloud last night walking back from the light rail I took home from the Thrice concert. Funny enough I was jamming out when 'someone I told I would give the song to' got dropped off at her apartment. Wow I just got butterflies. We'll say it was due to the end of My Way. Still a funny coinkeedink. I don't like some of his stuff, but this is super poppy and it's a great jam (despite it's lyrics that kill it on an unrequited love tip). Kinda wish I was going Friday night to see him and the mouse. But alas, 83 more fig neutons and a bunch of friends that will be hopped up on all kinds of retarded shit doesn't sound like a good use of my money and time. If nobody was going, I mighta bought that ticket anyway. Jeeze, I'm rambling. Here's the song.

Hold On ft. Amber Coffman (of the Dirty Projectors) - Rusko

You should also check out the video he made for it here. Cool tour documentation.

Here's the youtube video I was talking about. Watch it. Oh, damn I can't embed it. Then watch it here.
Here's Rusko's video instead:

The thrice concert melted my mind. I put a photo of their set list on facebook. Check it out. I lost my voice on Silhouette. And closing on To Awake and Avenge the Dead??? I sounded like I had smoked 5 packs by the time I got home. That was the first Thrice song I had ever heard. The break down is absurd.

I'm so looking forward to global this weekend. I mean... the line-up is ridiculous. I just haven't decided who i'll see since most of the shows overlap. This'll be a tough one and a group decision. Kyle and Jason will have to put their input in.
But so far it looks like I'll be seeing BT from 6-7, Morgan Page from 9-10, Kaskade from 10-11:30, and Paul Van Dyk from 11:30-close. I would like to see Jes and LA Riots though so it might go one of those directions as well. Regardless, my mind will be in complete overload for the whole time. I'm excited. I'll probably roll there like I did at Skylab... No-Doz homies. "No drugs or alcohol so I can get the signal clear." I know y'all know that line.

So enjoy that music. I'll be back again soon. If not before Sunday, at least by then.

Peace

Done With School...Kinda

2010-06-03T11:38:00.000-07:00

Unlike the rest of you, with the exception of Todd and Tucker, I'm not done with school until August. But really, it's better that way. I don't want to walk across the stage twice with crutches. No way no how.

Regardless, I've finished my French Nouvelle and I'm really happy. I think I did okay on the other tests. But I really don't care that much. I'm meeting with a guy tomorrow after my doctor's appointment to talk about my summer job. I'm excited about that. Hopefully he won't low-ball me on the payment. We'll see.

MUSIC!

Shad kills it. Don't Sleep!!

Here's the best summer song ever. Since it's actually the summer now, you should be listening to summer jams. So without further ado:

Wild - Shad

Next is a tune that I hold close to my heart. Oh wait, I've only had this for a week and a half. It feels like a classic jam that dust off every summer for my summer feel good parties. Regardless, it will make you feel good and will probably become one of your iPod's hot tracks. Just a prediction.

Garden Friends (Kissy Sellout Remix) - The Aston Shuffle

Give this one 45 seconds before you decide you don't like it. It really reminded me of Mariah's Emotions. But just if that had come out in 97 instead of 91. Kid Sis puts it down. I could probably rollerskate to this one. Great for the summer:

Carte Blanche ft. Kid Sister: Do! Do! Do! - A-Trak
You can get the whole mixtape on his myspace.

This is another good one. It feels like Shwayze coulda made an original track like this. It just sounds good. And I loved Say Ahh when it came out...who am I kidding. I still love it. I sing to this literally everytime I hear it. Everytime.

Trey-dio Departmentz (Trey Songz vs The Radio Dept.) - The Hood Internet
THI will be in Denver on friday at the Larimer Lounge. Unfortunately, I won't be there because I can't stand that long without passing out. Thanks ankle.

I guess that's a good way to end it.
Later Gators!

Oh. for a bonus... I'll send you to something I already posted. Worse It Gets (RAC Remix) I love this for happy sunny days.

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Update. I just hobbled back over a half mile from this party i was at. All my friends were there. It sucked because I wouda had a fantastic time if it were 3 weeks ago or 3 weeks from now. I couldn't have fun sitting down or on crutches. So over it.

Also....here's where I rant.... I've recently been looking for a lady. No surprise right? Well kinda. I'm still not sure if I'd be good for a relationship, but i'm willing to give it a go. You only live once, right?
Anyway, why does there seem like there is nobody around that fits all of these descriptions:
a) doesn't do drugs frequently (I don't know what it is, but i'm FUCKing sketched out by blow. just how it is. And i'd like somebody who was preferably not about that.)
b) hasn't recently been fucked up by their ex boyfriend or isn't still dealing with something that happened a long time ago by seeing a therapist. (It's not that I'm insensitive, it's that i can't relate to that shit at all. I've never been through something like that. And with the stuff that I do deal with, I deal with it.)
c) isn't a fucking flake. Don't hot and cold me. That's lame. I hope never to do that to somebody else. I don't give hints where hints are not due....so don't do it to me.

All that being said, yes, I will probably die alone at 65 being exactly the same person I am now, but at least I'm honest with myself.

This song is incredible. Listen to it. Teenage Crime (JLNB edit) - Adrian Lux

Sorry about the drought.

2010-05-28T00:08:00.000-07:00

It's not that I dont have music to share. It's not that at all. I have alot of it that I feel everyone who likes aural pleasures should get to enjoy. I have just been really uninterested in posting stuff...and i've been quite busy.

Lets start with this:
I found this this morning and was jamming it almost all day in my head. I want the album.

If you've been following recent events, you know that I recently sprained my ankle so hard that Rajon Rondo himself would be proud. (He's been breaking ankles frequently in the post season.) The pain was really intoxicating the first 4 days but it's settled down now. Unfortunately, I had a glass of whiskey yesterday and it made my leg start throbbing. So i'm going to assume that alcohol is bad for the intense bruising that has colored my foot yellow, green, red, and purple. That being said, I will not be participating in many celebratory measures this weekend. I guess that's for the best though. Exams are calling my name.

Hum... what to start with?
How about the fun GlassCandy type vibes of Rainbow Arabia. This song is fun. It will make you smile. I guarantee it.

Holiday In Congo - Rainbow Arabia

Next, lets go with something real rad and kinda less fun but at least as good. I really like this song even though I admit to not knowing about it until I saw the Hype Skateboards am promo I recently threw on facebook. This is really alternative music at its best if you ask me...and you did ask me. Because the lyrics are rather incomprehensible at first, second, or third listen, you can find them here.

Hit The Wall - Brendan Canning (of the Broken Social Scene)

I would like to now take a break to say how dissapointed I was with the May Days concert this evening. If anyone reading this goes to DU, I'm telling you that you're going to be hardpressed to get a better show than the RJD2 hour and 45 minute marathon two years ago. That was incredible. And now, DUPB has decided that they will get a headliner that isn't even the one they advertised and call it good when that headliner starts a few minutes late and ends 20 minutes early. I have heard that Shiny Toy Guns puts on a good show. But I certainly wouldn't know it based on their DJ side-project HybriDigital. In fact, I'm not even going to post a link. Thats how dissapointed I am of their slacker-ass performance. Way to kill the vibe you greedy ass-clowns. And DUPB, next time advertise that it's not actually going to be the band but their side-project that won't play any recognizable tunes. Thanks for ruining my last May Days.

Moving on, I would like to post something that will blow your mind. It is ridiculously crunk. And it is by the one, the only, Tum Tum and the rest of the crew of DSR. I got this mixtape and it was hard for me to not re-injure myself getting retardedly crunk. Enjoi.

Out Wreck Us - Tum Tum

For the last one, I would like to point you in the direction of my blogger friend White Folks Get Crunk. The hood internet mash-up of Trey Songz' "Say Ahh" with some rock band that I haven't heard of is rad. Almost as rad as the Rad Anthem. I want to party with Jack from Jack in the Box. Real Talk. So go Here and download that ho.

I guess that about raps that up.

Wait a sec, I'll post this one too. It's been a favorite song for background noise while writing papers as of late. It's kinda a deep cut, but I really like it's easy-going trancy chill vibe. Do work to this, or not. Your call. It's a keeper.

No More, Anymore! (Toes In The Sand Digital) Elusive Remix - Matthew Adams

LATER!

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Morning Edit.

I've been awake now longer than the total time I've slept in the past two days. And it's 7:32 am. What's up with this sleeping pattern? I'm tired but not that tired. I feel like i should be dead at this point but i'm just really in a deep thinking mood. Unfortunately, since i'm mentally fatigued, my deep thinking isn't leading anywhere. I've been listening to Thursday all morning though. I've gone through all of Full Collapse, War All The Time, & most of A City By The Light Divided at this point. I remember why I liked Thursday so much. They write stuff that makes you think. Thanks boys for being with me before most of the city is awake.
Asleep In The Chapel & Telegraph Avenue Kiss - Thur sday

Lets Have Some Fun

2010-05-08T19:32:00.000-07:00

I would like to dedicate this post to having fun. Since that's the theme/goal, I'm going to try to post only stuff that sounds and feels like it was created with having fun in mind.

But to really bring up something that hinders fun... random back-itch attacks. What the hell is the deal there? I'd say that about once a week i'll get the gnarliest back-itch that is of course in the spot that is unreachable without a pen or stick or something. I need another one of these. Just got hit with one of those. Craze.

But anyway... Jolly Ranchers... you done fucked up. I buy a bag and find that my mouth is craving the lemons more than any other flavor. You shoulda got rid of watermelon. Nobody digs watermelon jolly ranchers. I know many a folk that liked the lemon. Bummed.

Now to have fun.

We'll start with Chub Rock. Love this jam:

Heads Will Roll - Sam Adams

This is some beantown kid remixing the YYY's track and not doing a bad job. Fantastic party jam but the rapping leaves a little to be desired. Whatever, kid's gettin goofy and probably having a good time doing it.

Daisy - Fang Island

Everyone is posting this and I am too. Cause I know I won't get in trouble since there are probably 15 other links from the hm. This is a fun band. Nick played me some of their stuff the other night and I immediately liked it. It's kinda like if Animal Collective grew up listening to pop-punk and had those catchy riffs running through their system.

Pony Pony Run Run is the next Phoenix. There, I said it. Here's their sad music video and then a fun remix of their second single.

Pony Pony Run Run - Walking on a line from SoLab on Vimeo.

To be honest, there are about 3 remixes that I downloaded of this that suck. Sad really. I don't understand the trend that you need to have unnaturals thrown all throughout the song. It creates tension and that's not what I want to hear in dance music. But this one is pretty good. For a mellower vibe, check out the Lifelike extended remix. I like that one alot.

Walking On A Line ((BeatauCue Remix) - Pony Pony Run Run

Got Da Groove (feat. Gucci Mane) - Rusko

This is hilarious. I couldn't believe it the first time I heard it. Rusko comes in with a dubby-grungy beat and Gucci Mane drops another goofy flow. Then there is a chromeo-like chorus that makes it just weird. I love it.

Tell 'Em Rye Rye Said Bang (Mover Shaker Remix) - Sleigh Bells vs. Rye Rye

I loved Bang when it came out so this was a kind of song renewal in my mind. Sleigh Bells are blowing up with their noisy noise pop (Colin likes em). And I don't think I need to say anything about Rye Rye. She and Diplo are tight. The song is the best of both worlds. And is fun. Real fun.

Hope everyone enjoys those. I don't really want to use mediafire anymore since it is a haven for pop-ups and i don't like those. I'm trying fileden. Hopefully that'll be better. Also, I think i can hotlink (so you can download with just a right click on the file name)

New New

2010-05-01T16:52:00.000-07:00

I got the new Hocus Pocus cd, 16 Piéces, from marc. I feel bad about not buying it myself, but since it's 35 dollars on amazon and i've already bought their other two, I don't feel that bad.
I think this is my favorite beat. I haven't had time to listen to the whole thing through cause I've been skating with marc today but I'll tell you what I think when I get the chance. Chances are I'll be ecstatic about it but I do admit to a little bias since they are my number one hip-hop group and in my top 3 groups of any music.
So here's a sample track:

Equilibre - Hocus Pocus

I also went to KVDU and raided the crates (that sounds cooler than saying I ripped cds). I got an old Positive K joint. Super fresh. I was feeling that hard earlier today. So because dude slays rhymes like dragons, I'll hook it up with one of my favorites from him (besides I Got A Man of course. haha. yes he does do both voices.)

It's All Over - Positive K

I also picked up a Minotaur Shock album. I've talked about them a long time ago I think, but it's been a while. They're kinda the music that you would expect to find in The Life Aquatic. DVS used them for a few of their echo commercials. Yeah, like this one:

I like that song, but I like this one more. It's really glitchy and complex. You'll enjoy it if you like Bibio or...they kinda resemble old Royksopp too. Maybe with a little Lemon Jelly? Regardless, they are basically a Midwest Product twin that experiments more and doesn't care about breaking the rhythm.

Hilly - Minotaur Shock

And last but not least, here's another remix to Daydreaming by Kid Sis. Still in a minor key, but alot more upbeat than that the Jakwob remix I posted a while ago.

Daydreaming (Helsinki 78-82 Remix) - Kid Sister

I have alot more stuff, but I don't want to just crap out a huge amount of music everytime. Cause, you know, bands are way better when you're the only one that know about them. Hahaha.
Enjoy those and I'll catch you on the flipside.

BONUS

New Slim Thug. And Devin tha Dude on that chorus?? Real tight.
I'm Back - Slim Thug

Woo Week

2010-04-26T08:20:00.000-07:00

This post will be filled with hidden links . If you click the right one, you might win these Gucci loafers I was sent by Gucci to promote their new indie styles. Yeah, I couldn't believe it either. Just find the link and it'll direct you to the comment page that's pre-filled out. Enjoy that.

I would like to start you out with this video. It will give you delirium. I love when that dancehall beat comes back in at 3:53.
I haven't bought the track yet. I really should just sign up for a Beatport account and stop delaying the inevitable.

You know what's radical? When you go to Cheapo-discs and find not one but two La Bouche singles with all the remixes for a buck fifty. (I also got The Urban Network's Rapology volume 2 In-store play Edition. This isn't a CD that you can buy. It was sent out October 4th 1991 [i was 3] for promotion only. This was probably 6 years before they had a website.) So without delay... the two grungiest remixes of the two singles. Does anyone want to find a rollerskating rink in Denver with me? Just get at me. My number's LOV-TOD-ANCE.

In Your Life (The Xquizit DJ X Mix) - La Bouche

Be My Lover (HI NRG Mix) - La Bouche (btw, you can't think of a better remix name than HI NRG. No one can. That's a certainty.)

Staying with the throwback jams, Monica had a hot ass voice. What the hell happened to her? This did. Where are the tight The Whispers samples at Ol' became-more-irrelevant-than-brian-mcknight lookin ass? Because The Whispers put it down, I'd like to share two of the songs that use that jam. I'll pass on the 50 joint and the Monica joint cause I don't want their record labels to come lookin for me. So jam to these. Btw, Nate Dogg murks the 213 joint. And Snoop is classic as always. And sorry about the quality on the Visionaries track. That one came from the very long past days of limewire. Blerb.

I'm Fly - 213

Bless The Mic - The Visionaries (You can't get this dope without a perscription.)

Something Completely different for all the Electro-House heads out there who still like a little flava from the 'olden days of Hip-Hop. This Jams! (I'll put the cat-scratch vocal version from Lucinda or whatever the hell her name is in the bonus.)

It's Like My Bodyrox (Dani L Mashup) - Run DMC vs. Bodyrox

I can't remember if Greg posted this already, but it's fresh. I like Daft Punk and I love Outkast. So why not put them together? Well, a few people have tried already and failed miserably, but this one is hot. I'm not sure it's dance-party hot, but it'll get you movin' in your car for sure.

Punkroses (El Barto & Liam B Mash) - Daft Punk vs Outkast (I've never heard of either of those guys, but they did a good job.)

Which brings me to the part of the show where I would like to give mad love to the DJ playing that saturday night midnight party in the Vista Loft guest-house. You did a Great Job. Everything you played was real new and hot and, oh my god! the transitions were incredible. And thank god you didn't tape down your main power cord. Why would anyone want to not unplug their main power twice during an hour-long period?
This is dedicated to you and all the other DJs that make parties that much better:

My Life Would Suck Without You (Schim Radio Edit) - Kelly Clarkson

Jesus. If you didn't catch on to the sarcastic qualities of that last section, take some time to cntrl/apple click on those italicized words. You'll laugh. It was truely...

Chaos - The New Young Pony Club
This song is tight. The speaking/singing is a little weird, but we all have to embrace the indie scene every once in a while. Toyota needs to make another one of their "Hey! We're still a good company!" commercials using this song. It'd be fire. The intro reminded me of the original version of the remake of Star Guitar by Shinichi Osawa. You decide if I'm crazy or not.

Grant played a Rude Boy remix a while back and it was hot. So I looked for new ones. This is a new one. It is hot as well. I would dance hard to this fur shore. Anyone who likes those Jamaica-friendly basslines, you need this. The drop @ 2 minutes is So tight.

Rude Boy (DVW Remix) - Rihanna

And for the last one (cause I can't remember what I was going to post for everyone from last week) you Must get the Drankenstein Mixtape off MadDecent. Fire. My favorites are Tuck Money and Swerved right into the smoke break. If I had the time, I'd break up the tracks, but I don't. And I don't care about you that much.

Enjoy your week! I will.
Stephen Tyler, I've never met you, but you do great things. I'm so stoked/continually nervous about hanging out with your daughter. Speaking of fire earlier...jesus.

BONUS:

Yeah Yeah ft. Luciana - Bodyrox

A must-get from my man Marc (who has unabashedly copied my posting format): Diplo Vs. Sunday Girl - Four Floors. He has the mediafire link right on there. This is fantastic. Get relaxed to this Dub-tiptoe jam. Get my joke?

Pour Marc

2010-04-06T22:22:00.000-07:00

Get through the week homie.

Everyone else... these are Really Really incredible. I've been lucky to find these recently (even though some are a little dated for blogtopia) and have been jamming them constantly.

Worse It Gets RAC Remix - Penguin Prison.
I posted this on Sunday. Get it if you haven't. I never named my car cause I thought it was dumb. But I've settled on Jennifer. Merci Penguin Prison.

Black Panther - Crystal Castles

As with any CC song, if you look up the lyrics, you might like it less. You might also like it more. Whichever, they're strange. Thanks to Tony and his re-edit of his brother's footy for this track.

Delia (Edwin Van Cleef Remix) - ProCon

This is the best thing I've heard in months. Real talk. It's mixed exceptionally, the chorus is haunting, and the synth playing/programming (whichever one it is) is incredibly on point. This track is pervasive. It will not quit, and will provide you with something astonishing in your melancholy, your ecstacy, your delirium. Do yourself a favor...get it.

Whiskey Club was awesome. I had a great meal and 3 awesome whiskeys for 25 dollars.

If you don't know...now you know.

Peace

Some Indie Jams You Should Have

2010-04-04T18:00:00.000-07:00

Start out with the original:

And then get the remix:

Penguin Prison - The Worse It Gets (RAC Remix)

This song has been in my head all day. I was skating the DU pond today for an hour just singing all the while. The 3 bikini-clad girls who were tanning right next to me probably thought I was a weirdo....but that's okay. I had a blast. I'm starting to have alot of fun skating again. I've got a few tricks that I would only land luckily on lock and it's a good feeling.

Last night John and Clark had their joint birthday party. Twas fun. Austin rolled down and we got buck on the sweatbox basement dance floor with a bunch of other chillers. Unfortunately, John didn't get the birthday fun he woulda liked, but I think everyone had a great time regardless. Like always, me and Austin got Jeru's on the way home. Falafel sandwich with hot sauce? Delicious.

I woke up this morning and ate a pint of Ben and Jerry's. I gave ice cream up for lent, so I enjoyed it. Unfortunately, it wasn't all I had hoped for. Ice cream, despite being incredible, only gives you so much happiness. But the rest of the day was fantastic ending with a great moose curry made by Mr. Sake Talk himself.

But we know you really just want some music. So here it is:

Tokyo Police Club - Graves

I would post every song I have by TPC, but I'd probably get a cease and desist. I would just like to say that there isn't a song I've heard by them yet that I don't like at least somewhat. And that's hard. I'm pretty picky. This one is real tight. I love the little guitar diddy that comes in with about 30 seconds left. I'm a sucker for harmony lines like that.

Black Kids - I'm Not Going To Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You (The Twelves Remix)

This is kinda old, but it's super super fun. And it makes a good point. You should not ever devote the time teaching somebody's dude to dance. You're just raising his girl-keeping potential. And lets be honest, you probably want her to break up with him anyway.

Friends Electric - Hours

A pretty happy song with some happy sounds and happy vibes. I really like the falling electronic pulse sounds and the background vocals. It's a simple song, but effective. ...it's saturday we've got every hour in the world.

I hope everyone enjoys those and has a great start to the week.

I'll leave you with another youtube song (cause i don't have the mp3). Despite the lyrics being super weird, I love the keyboard: If you've got things on your mind...Shake Them Off!

Later!

Another lame mellow post

2010-03-31T08:14:00.000-07:00

This one is dedicated to not going to the Border again. I despise that venue, the fact that they charge 2 dollars for guys to get in on a tuesday, the underage people who think they're awesome cause they're drinking, the too made-up and too showy girls, the slanted pool table, and the shitty music. I could dj like that with my eyes closed mr. djdenver. No disrespect to the people I was chilling with last night, I did have fun chatting/dancing with everyone, but the poor drink specials and the other 3/4 of the bar where we weren't made me want to kill myself.

But this isn't about complaining; it's about posting mellow jams. So without further ado:

Mystery (What kind of breeze do you blow? Extended edit) - Lake Heartbeat

I think this is a re-post but I'm okay with that. It's awesome. Kinda sad really, but it's a pretty song. And I'm a fan of Lake Heartbeat's other stuff too.

Pachuca Sunrise - Minus the Bear

If I ever need to get mellow, this is a go-to. You'll like it. Oldie but goodie. It would be tight to be on a beach in the Mediterranean...

Rush - Bellatronica

This has been one of my favorites for a while.

Flying Over Bus Stops - Athlete

I really loved "wires" when my friend monica gave it to me senior year of highschool on a mix cd (remember those?) and so I bought their next album. It was well worth it. This is most certainly the most chill song out of these.

Half Asleep (Alternate Version) - School of Seven Bells

I still haven't picked up this whole album. Not sure why. Every song I've heard has been good. This is a less bassy version of the original that starts off 10x more chill than its twin song.

Maps (TGIK Remix) - Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Maps is the best slideshow song of all time. I've said that before and I'll say it again. I want to shout out to Ty Evans who put the original in the Chocolate video that came out...6 years ago? Wow. This remix is insane. It takes everything that makes the original fantastic and adds an electronic cherry on top.

Hope that quenches your thirst kyle...or anyone else that wanted to get mellow yellow.

BONUS:

This is not calm. Not at all. But I like it despite having a general disinterest in Chromeo.
Night by Night (Midnight Conspiracy Remix) - Chromeo

i like this song

2010-03-20T00:49:00.000-07:00

and i felt like posting it. it's really mellow which is something i need after a week of snowboarding and partying in beaver creek. woo spring break 2010.

Strangers In The Wind - Cut Copy

i don't know what i'm doing with my life...

Rub Dub Dub.

2010-03-05T17:43:00.000-08:00

Get your rubber ducks out cause you're about to get washed over with some dubly bubbly.

This one's an oldie but goodie. I have liked Kaskade alot since I heard Steppin Out and this, although being dub and not prog house, is another win in my book.

I Remember (Caspa Remix) - Kaskade & Deadmau5

I've realized that I obviously do not give enough of a shit to be closely involved with other humans. I occasionally prioritize interactions but I don't really prioritize any type of relationship when I should. Dancing by myself is often just as important as conversing with somebody. And if I haven't seen you in a while, I'll probably talk to you before I talk to the person I saw yesterday. I don't understand things that can rationally be labeled as irrational.

On another note, I've been meeting people recently that have been super cool. I've heard people talking smack about a handful of them but I've discovered nothing but good things... Example: one of the proclaimed "rich girls" of DU, who alot of people were bummed on, was really nice. She looked good and was genuinely a kind person... at least from the interaction we had last night.

Message in a Bottle (Fresh Direct Remix) - The Police

I think i've posted this before, but it really is the freebird of dubstep. I think it rocks and it's nice and long for if you're vibin with not much to do.

Earthquake (JSaxton Remix) - Little Boots

I like this one alot. It's got a great sound and is fun to listen to. You could argue that it isn't hard enough, but you could also not argue that. Plus, who doesn't like 320.

Daydreaming (Jakwob Remix) - Kid Sister

Jakwob is killing it in the game. He makes tracks fire. Ex... Ellie Goulding Starry Eyed. You'll probably be creeped out by this track. But that's okay; after all, we're all living in a small Resident Evil style dreamscape.

Moving Parts (Jakwob Remix) - Mr Fogg

I have this pegged as downtempo dub. It's very mellow and nice on the ears. It really sounds kinda like Anoraak woulda made this their first intro into the dubstep world. It's very properly synchronized and a clean and neat dub jam.

I'm not going to post everything great I have, so I'll leave it at that.
Hope everyone enjoys.

Trackstanding with two bikes at the same time.

2010-02-28T16:00:00.000-08:00

I've been super obsessed with Say Ahh by Trey Songs recently. So here it is. I can't post a link cause the whole post will probably be deleted by the record label bastards.

So, i would normally say listen to your mother's advice. But this time she messed up. In a modern dating world it is not okay to be hanging out with more than one person at a time. especially if the people you are hanging out with are girls. So no more of that. it was stressful anyway. i'm not a fan.

I think dance parties need to become a weekly thing. John and Nick's basement is the best place for them and everyone has a blast when they put one on. The Red Party party was super awesome as was all the other events that weekend and all of them this weekend. I've been having a good time living recently and I like being able to say that.

Other music that i've been feeling recently:

Paperazzi (Springflake Pop Orchestral Remix) - Lady Gaga
This is a kinda downtempo remix of an alternate version gaga recorded. I really like it. props to Colin who put me onto it.

Spin (Russ Chimes Big House Remix) - Cassette Kids
Russ Chimes can do no wrong in my book. The synth lines he comes up with always fit the song perfectly and this is no exception. This one is probably even bumpin enough to play at a party. I would be so excited if someone came up to me and said, "Let me spin a little record for you baby," with that attitude.

Mouthful of Diamonds - Phantogram
A fun ethereal electronic jam. You'll probably like its mellowness...because it's mellow.

This Momentary (LightsoverLA remix) - Delphic
Another sad/happy joint. It's pretty mellow but also haunting. I guess that's what I'm into these days.

Enjoy those. I'll post a mellow dubstep list later on in the week. I have most of them now, but these 4 are enough for tonight.
"Let me spiiiiiyannnn oh!"

BONUS
Here...I like this one too so you can have it as a +1. It's also pretty chill but is a cool take on a ratatat song you probably know and love.

Rising Sun (The Boog-A-Loo Crew Remix) ("Gettysburg" Ratatat) - DRT

Electronic Music

2010-02-18T14:29:00.001-08:00

Ever since I heard Digital Love in 7th grade on that ski trip in Switzerland, I have been pretty excited about electronic music. However, it isn't until recently that I think I've found a group that conveys the same feelings to me. I posted an Anoraak song last week as the bonus. But it's way more than that. It'll help you through the loneliest feeling days by making you feel comfortable in your loneliness...go figure. The power of song is really incredible. So get that one if you didn't before and I have some others to throw up here.

These are way more upbeat than Make It Better, and so naturally I like them at least equally...as i am an upbeat person in general. I hope you enjoy. And I hope you check out Anoraak. Cause they rock.

Teenage Color (Anoraak Remix) - College
Awesome instrumental.

Reborn (Anoraak Remix) - Fact
Kinda like an 80's metal song turned super pop electro. Enjoy.

And that is all i will post so you can check out Anoraak and get their shit at a store or another site. But real talk, get these songs.

Peace

MUSIC TIME PUTES!

2010-02-09T21:52:00.000-08:00

What it do? I'm going to easter egg the hell outa this one. Just remember to hold control or apple when you click.

So I've realized that I'm one of the guiltiest feeling people ever (thats for Colin). I'm kinda bummed on that. It makes things less fun and makes my cheeks stay red all the time. I don't think I'll ever be able to enjoy something that I've been raised to think is bad. Never ever. Kinda a shame really. It's really a large part of being a human but I'm pretty sure I'll be bummed on it forever. Thanks upbringing.

Enough of that shite though. Music time...

It's going to start krunk and get awsomely mellower so if you only like mellow go down to the bottom.

Swag Surfin - Lil' Wayne

This is really tight. The flow is sick and the beat is pretty cool. You'll get buck.
"Red bone do me good then her friend assist her. I mean a bitch she never met...her best friend her sister. I leave the __ micro soft like windows vista" Dayum.

Pass the Dutch - Young Money

It may seem like I like wayne too much. Fair assessment. But he's creative and coming out with great beats too. Hate if you wanna, that's okay, but you'll probably get sucked into the beat if you listen.

What is Love - Haddaway

Night at the Roxbury. Tell me you don't want to just rollerskate and bang your head.

Starry Eyed (Monsieur Adi Remix) - Ellie Goulding

I'm pumped. I have two remixes I like already and this is a Great addition to the bunch. It's kinda tranc-y and kinda pop-y. I Love her voice.

I'm Not Your Toy (Nero Remix) - La Roux

This is a completely different type of krunk. It's deep cut dubkrunk. The energy in this is intense. You'll ask yourself, "where did the music go?" and then it will come back in and you'll vibe . But this also marks the transition into the less krunk and more mellow section.

Ride - Nappy Roots

I can't wait till 4-20 cause I'm buying this album. You should too. This song is incredible lyricism on top of a dope ass beat.

Voices Inside My Strobe (DJ Kev Bootleg) - Deadmau5

I know you like The Police and I know you like the mouse. Put them together. Like peanut butter and banana.

Change of Heart (Robyn's Rakamonie Remix) - El Perro Del Mar

This is so incredibly chill. I love it and you will too. It's kinda like you combined Cloetta Paris and the Plimsouls (the electo ones not the punk ones). Or if you don't know those two... hum... maybe like Tegan and Sara and... Hot Chip. Certainly my favorite of the whole bunch.

I hope everyone enjoys. If you find something you like, leave a comment. I'll know what to keep posting on.

As a BONUS, I'll throw up the original mix of
Make It Better - Anoraak
It's a cool song and this french group always puts in good work.

Winter Carnival

2010-02-07T14:43:00.000-08:00

This weekend was pretty fun despite its uncertainty at first. I went up to winter carnival not knowing anyone on the bus, was surrounded by freshmen that were all extremely hungover (what are you doing with your lives?), and didn't know anyone to shread with. It all worked out somehow though. I went through the park by myself on Friday and met this dude Adam that was willing to let me sleep on his couch. Luckily i didn't need that cause I just found some freshmen that let me crash on their floor in the hotel. Still though, it was awesome to find someone that after 3 park laps would let me crash.

That night we (me and all the freshmen) went to the bar and then the hot tub. It's truly ridiculous what kind of crappy-ass fake ID will work in a mountain bar. And the hot tub was also equally ridic because they all just brought beers down and were grouped like 20 deep in a 10 person hot tub. So, I got my grown man on and went to sit in the other hot tub which had bubble jets that were working and a group of fire fighters and their wives that were getting rowdy on vacation. Much better time than sitting in that no-bubble-ass-havin hot tub with a bunch of 18 year olds.

Next day, I met up with Mary (the girl I convinced to enter the rail contest who ended up getting 2nd) and her friend Tara and we destroyed the Winter Park mountain. It was snowing the whole day and we did plenty of tree runs and had a blast. Those chikas rip. It was awesome to shread with other people who just get hyped and love riding. There was alot of hollerin on the lift and a little r-kelly serenading as well.

That night, after taking an hour long trip into town and back for drank and taco bell, I started sippin before the concert. I have to say that when you know only about 500 people in your own grade and only a handful in other grades, you feel pretty weird chillin in hotel rooms with predominantly sophomores and juniors. I did meet up with Bob Johnsen who is a longtime friend. We went to middle school together at ASP and somehow, after splitting ways, both came to DU. I never really get to hang out with him, so it was nice to party with someone i knew so long ago.
Then we went to the concert. Will opened up and, although I was really jealous of him, did a really good job I thought. He worked the crowd well and his playlist was top notch. Then Milkman came on and shut it down. I actually didn't enjoy his set all that much, but it was really good regardless.

I then went back, somehow got a spot in a bed, slept, and got a ride back to campus in a car and not on the grayhound. All in all, it was a great weekend.

It's currently snowing now and I hope it keeps it up in the mountains for the rest of the week. They sure need it.

I'm tired so no music, but I'll be back soon with some jams for everyone.

Later

Much of nothing

2010-01-27T22:55:00.001-08:00

I don't have much to say but I wanted to share this song. It's by edIT, whom I like alot. And it's a fantastically good vibe for a night where there is a little bit of wet snow or rain falling down from the sky. I hope you like it as much as I do.

edIT - ltlp

Interior Design

2010-01-19T07:50:00.000-08:00

Here's a song that doesn't at all fit what I'm about to write about. But you should enjoy it as I personally believe it is the new Hard Knock Life.

Although I really do think I'll have a fantastic time figuring out how I want my future apartment or house to look like, I feel like it'll probably turn out pretty empty and will probably feel a little cold and too plain. Kinda like another interior that I happen to view on a minute to minute basis. Oh well, such is life. It's alot easier to be without anything flashy to decorate my walls with. Snowboarding is occasionally flashy, so I've hung that up to cover some of the empty space. I just don't think I'm ready to hang anything with a little more substance yet.

On another note, I guess I don't understand people that want to be sought out all the time. If I need help, want attention, would like to hang out with somebody, I'll usually put the effort to, I dont' know, send them a message that says something to that extent. Sure, it's always a nice surprise to hear from somebody you haven't heard from in a while, but there's no reason to expect people to hit you up all the time. Sometimes people are busy and alot of the other times, they're pretty sure you prefer having space to figure shit out for yourself. Real talk. It seems to me that there are times when a fatherly jolt would do some good. Also a "What the hell is your problem?" isn't used enough and should be. I know I'm way too good at 'getting over it' but some people need to get better at it. A tip: what helps me is realizing that hardly anything I ever do or will do will matter at all in 100 years. Just look at it like that. How big do your problems feel now? Word to Greg who is taking an initiative on his own to get shit figured out. My thoughts are with you man.

Since I haven't posted any music in almost a month, I owe all of you (1 or 2 people) some tunes.
I've mostly been listening to krunk jams so that's what I'll post those. Yes, they are offensive, but they're too tight. Trying new tricks while being this pumped is nothing more than an unbelievable excitement.

Go Crazy - Rich Boy
listen to this with a sub if you got one. it's pretty banging.

Bedrock (freestyle) - Twista
The original song is also incredibly fun to rock to, but I'm pretty sure it'll get removed as soon as I put it up. So get that some other way and enjoy Twista's speedy delivery on this one.

Basement Party - The Cool Kids
This is how Grant's dance party last weekend shoulda turned out. Thanks YOU

Tic Tok (Skeet Skeet Remix) - Ke$ha
So fun. I hope Will plays this at winterpark.

Twerc - Progekt Pat and Jucie J
Don't want this to get taken off (sp.) This is most certainly the most offensive of the bunch but just Try to not krump when this comes on. That's right, you can't not dance like a maniac. Just don't get too excited and end up with a noise violation from that old lady living next door when you bang out to this on a tuesday night.

So I hope everyone enjoys those.

new years

2010-01-01T02:59:00.000-08:00

hey.

new years tonight was a learning experience for me. and although i'm planning on talking to people without some andre in my system, i know that i'll be the same as when it was. maybe it's unfortunate, maybe it's not, i don't have any clue.

i had a bunch of real talk and the only thing it did was make me feel more alienated and loved and a misfit and a cherished part of alot of people's lives. i wish i could dissapear. i'd be more than willing to be the guy that skips town to never return to make a new life, but i'm afraid that life will be Exactly the same as it is now but with a new surrounding. maybe that's why i didn't make friends in france. maybe i wasn't real enough. maybe my real wasn't acceptable. maybe it was alien to every single person who is living at this point. maybe i don't know what to do to relate to humans. maybe i just want to move to the middle of nowhere canada. maybe i'm selfish enough to do it. but maybe not.

a sad way to ring in the new years? alot to think about.

breath in. take it in deep. crush your heart it's yours to keep. wishful, i guess i never was. i am looking up now death can't change us.

i miss ian. i miss raheed. i miss what i knew about alex and shane. i wish they were able to see the new decade.
i wish i was normal for once.

The New Year - DCfC

i hope you had a fantastic holiday.

"That Really Grinds My Gears"

2009-12-21T17:33:00.000-08:00

As the holiday season comes nearer to fruition and the incorrectly dated birth of Jesus, I am getting more and more ground in terms of my gears. So let this be a list of things that tweak my nips left rather than right, things that cause blisters in my house slippers, things that wake me up at night, things that are useful but then turn annoying after they aren't needed (i'm thinking of all the damn salt i'm dragging into my house.

here's some good punk rock to entertain you while you read about my aches and pains:

What Grinds My Gears

1. People who initiate a conversation and then throw in an idea and then after agreeing to a time and place for that discussed event to take place, bail.
I mean...really? Why? It's not like I proposed the damn thing and you decided that you were going to bail just because you felt like it and didn't think my idea was that good in the first place. It was You that brought the damn thing up and then came up with a lame excuse, which brings me to my deuxieme.

2. Coming up with lame excuses.
If you don't want to do something with me, tell me. If you forgot about something else and have to bail, tell me. If you're paranoid that the world'll end if you fulfill a plan we've had, tell me, then get help. But jesus, just be strait with me and everyone else.

3. Being a convenience friend.
Well what have we here? Looks like a contradiction. "Ted, you're the biggest convenient friend I have." Let me address this. I am not a convenience-based friend. I am a person who, due to immense popularity, is spread thin among many groups of different individuals. I get along with everyone. If you need me to be somewhere, I'll be there. You just gotta tell me. However, I am physically unable to donate my charming and radiant personality to everyone at the same time proactively. I can't seek out every one of my friends, but if I'm chillin with you, I'm chillin with you. And if you hit me up, I'll respond, unlike true convenience friends. I might be busy, but i'll tell you and try to figure out a time we can hang asap.

4. People who refuse to be involved with anything that involves them speaking any number of words of Not-english.
This includes everyone in this damn country who won't even attempt another language. If you're in America, it's pretty bad but somewhat permissible. However, if you go to another country, fucking try! Honestly, just make an attempt. I guarantee you'll look more foolish not trying than trying and failing. We're the absolute worst about this. In the whole world. That's sad, America.

Music Time

1. Parks on Fire - Trifonic
This song is incredible. The video is incredible (although admitantly a little scattered). Theses guys make great music and you should go out and get some if not all of their stuff. They've got an interesting bio as well.

2. Ego (Twinsmatic Remix) - Beyonce
It's a little lo-fi, but this is a tight remix considering the original was all spunky and completely different than this end product.

3.Traveling - Jaunt
I got this a long time ago, but I like it's upbeat nature. It reminds me of why I like housey music even though it is a little repetitive. It'd be great for traveling.

Enjoi the season, all my damies!

"Well let me tell you beautiful, I've been there. Believe me when I say I'm not afraid... of destruction, sorrow, fear, or regret. I've heard the devil call me by my name."

Keepin A Smile On Yo Face.

2009-12-09T18:19:00.000-08:00

Since I have put down such a positive title I would like to start off with my only negative comment right now. My wireless mouse sucks batteries like those old godzilla toys that lit up and walked around. I had one of those for christmas when I was...7? I don't know. Long time ago.

I'm waiting to get picked up to go to Lime with some homies. I don't know what I'll get. They have good margaritas but I don't really like those. Man, tough life.

I love this group. They always help me fix a smile on my face.

So I'd like to say that there is never a good time to not smile. Unless you're walking through a landfill a smile, big or small, is relaxing and it is an example to others to be happy. Try this; you're in a bad mood and you feel like crap...smile. You got taken advantage of...smile, the person probably isn't worth your concern anyway.
Well unfortunately, I have to go, but I wanted to post this song before I leave. It's off a Cd I've had for a long time but never really listened to until now when I've been in a trancey mood.

Lost Witness / 7 Colours

I don't know who it's by but it's pretty good.

here's the acoustic version of smile that hocus pocus recorded for their album

Smile (acoustic) - Hocus Pocus

Enjoi

Paris Trip and Sentiments

2009-12-02T08:26:00.000-08:00

This is the best trance track of the moment...and a Great way to start the post.

Escape Me ft. C.C. Sheffield (Marcel Woods Remix) - Tiesto
buy it on Beatport.

I woke up this morning in a fantastic state. Not really, but I'm better now. I had one of those "I can't sleep cause I'm running over conversations that I could have potentially had in the past" mornings. It's been a long time since that has happened. I wanna say since highschool? Most of them involved me being put in ludacris situations that would never actually happen and me having to think on the fly and figure out how I'd react. One dealt with a shoulda-woulda-coulda with a girl named Celia from Dauphine. She was rad and I was a little bit of an idiot for not trying to see what she was about. I was half awake but the conversation went something like "sorry I was just way too caught up with snowboarding (as I first met her at the Dauphine ski trip) to realize how great you were." Real sappy if I remember correctly. We then went out for coffee after I apologized for loving snowboarding too much.

Which brings me to my next point: burning bridges. Why do it? There is Never a good time to burn a bridge unless you're trying to defend a castle and somebody is a double agent for the other side and is planning on lowering your drawbridge. You get something good out of everything. I mean if your falling out was that bad, just think about what you gained from the relationship. Par example... My dutch friend taught me that I can't take what people say at face value. That's a good lesson. People aren't really honest, so there's no reason to think they will be. As pessimistic as that sounds, I'm thankful for it. And, knowing our luck, our paths will cross again. Don't know where, but I have that feeling and I'll see them at a business conference or something in the future and we'll be chill cause I wasn't a hot-head about the whole thing.
Sometimes you even learn something about yourself. My french friend taught me that I am a selfish person. I had never really seen that. And even though I'm not as selfish as they liked to think, I do have that in me and I see it now. On that point...to rabah: if people weren't somewhat selfish, there wouldn't be people. Self-preservation and self-fullfillment are two of the things people are the most concerned about in life. That's how it is. If not, you're a saint and people will probably kill you for it. There's quite a history of that.

Now to more cheery dialogue. Listen to this:
So fun.

So Paris. Was great. We had a nice turkey day, I wasn't sick the whole time despite the kinda crappy weather, and I got to re-visit some cherished places I frequented. It was really amazing seeing the sweet rat. I kinda wish I woulda been on strike too so I coulda spent as much time with her as Joe did. She has that hood flava but is still so not tough...and she's french which drops the toughness down a few notches anyway.
I wanted to bring my bike over there, but it was going to be a hassle and I'm kinda glad that I didn't now. I mean it woulda been fun, but I probably wouldn't have gotten to ride with the homies and I was in a nostalgic walking mood. It was weird, but alright. Next time I go though, it's coming with.
By the way, I have decided that I will live there again. By my own power, I will go back, become completely alienated, get better at the language, make actual friends over there instead of the no-love dauphine bitches, and integrate myself from point A to point B. (And as a side note to the zero dauphine people reading this, there were a few of you that went out of your way to make me feel extremely welcome. Aurélia (didn't even know me and invited me to her birthday, which I completely botched by forgetting the address), Diane, that dude in my action publique class (Marc Hypolyte (sp?)), Antoine (in class super tight. out of class bitch ass who wouldn't go to my parties), Guillaume who was damn persistent trying to get me to go to the veritable shit-shows that were the thursday night erasmus nights, and Julie for getting me into the Alcatel group, Thank You guys. Everyone else at dauphine can suck one.) My time will be grand and on my terms when I go back. Until that can happen, I don't want to live there. It's too much of a treasure to me to mess that up.

I don't have too much to put on my wish list for christmas. I feel pretty blessed as is. But I am asking for one of these. and a helmet. As always, the "All I really want is cash" is simply not going to work. That's really boring to buy and give. So I've asked wen wen to give me some "so hot right now" fashion ideas since she's the only fasionista that I both know and would like to ask for recommendations.

I hope my sister posts the picture of me and the m.a.c. model on facebook soon. my ego will be enhanced when that happens and we all know that's really what I need.

Here's another good trance joint from the same ClubLife 136 podcast and the passion pit/juvi mash up you were listening to a second ago.

And since this is the season for warm drink, go out and try yourself some hot tang. Real talk...Real good.

Enjoi!

This Is The Only Time ft. Jahala - FKH

Back That Sleepyhead Up - The Hood Internet

HurrKut

2009-11-22T09:04:00.000-08:00

Listen to this song. It's still defines one of my favorite paris moments. Me, Aryo, Daniel, Carina, and some foxy Brit were at Social and the DJ who was playing Electro and Dubstep stopped the set, put this on, played the whole thing, and then went back to electro. Epic.

Done with finals. I need to write either 2 or 3 papers (depending on their length for my core class) and then I'm done. Those are due wednesday so I will most likely just work on them at nights when I'm not snowboarding.

So excited to get back to france. I'm already giddy nervous. Same feeling like when I think about snowboarding. I'm trying to figure out if I can take my bike over there. I need to get it into a really small 62 dimensional inch box so I can avoid the 100 dollar EACH WAY fee. I don't know if i'll be able to make it work. I'll try to get a box and find out soon so I can know if it's going to work or not.

I really like hocus pocus. They have the right attitude:

MUSIC TIME: this is the club jamz wild dance stuff post. so move your body.

Sueños Dulces - Thunderheist
Fun song. Classic beat from the rollerskating rink re-done.

The Reeling Police - The Hood Internet
It's chamillionaire and passion pit. kinda old for blog standards but it's a fun one regardless.

Fire Superman (ft. Lil Wayne) - Santigold
This is from Terry Urban's Southerngold that, thank god, leaked dispite the Downtown Record's cease and desist. ...you ain't got enough green and she so blue...

Bad Romance (Chew Fu H1N1 Club Mix) - Lady Gaga
The video for Bad Romance is bananas. What beautiful insanty. 4:40. Epic.

3 (DJ Tim Dolla Remix) - Britney Spears
Another jam. I guess this turned into the pop section. Whatever.

Get Some Action (Live) - Savoy
I didn't go to the Savoy concert last night but I heard it was good. This is a great song. Beastie Boys all day.

BONUS:

My Cool - Adam Tensta
This is really awesome. It was in one of Knife Show's videos and I luckily found it a few days after.

Stillness Is The Move - Solange Knowles
This is a great cover of The Dirty Projectors original.

Candy Drop ft. Grade A (Chopped and Screwed) - Lil Yung
Because this song bumps.

Skate!

2009-11-10T23:27:00.001-08:00

With so much free time this week, I've had time to work, skate, relax, love life (tonight), realize that I'm in a good position right now despite alot of factors trying to tug me into a bummed out state, hope for others, eat popcorn, and enjoy techno.

Because I'm a nice guy that doesn't care all that much about legality, I will provide you with decent quality bootlegged versions of some trance songs I'm feeling that were on Tiesto's radio show.

Super 8 & Tab vs Nadia Ali - Crash & Elektra (Eteson Bootleg)

Jay D - Silver Lining ft. Matt Zo

Denga vs Manus - Lost Love (Vengence Remix)

Nisona and Enmass - Baseline Road

These are all awesome.

I learned front shuvs tonight! Thanks PJ!

Break in the Storm

2009-11-09T21:17:00.001-08:00

To start this off, I'd like to give a shout out to Tiesto. He's in Denver tonight at the best-soundsystem-having-club in North America. I did not go because my 45 dollars will be better spent on something I need to have fun...like new snowboard boots or bike pedals/shoes or something.

I would like to do something tonight that I have never done. I'll make a few song mix and post it on here without having listened to it. I want to use an eclectic song collection involving andrew wk and some techno jams with something else weird thrown in there. I'll set the bpms first so it doesn't turn out really really miserable and see where it goes from there.

First, I have a few tracks that I've been jamming to recently. They are in no way related to a theme, but I like them and I think you will too.

Drake - Best I Ever Had (The Twinsmatic Remix)

Futurecop! - Gateau Blaster (Jesus Juice Edit)

Big Tuck - I'm A G
...full time hustla and i never laid a round...

Ludacris - We Got Them Guns ft. DTP & Chingy
...cough cough...

I'll post that mix on here in a few. I just gotta do it real fast and mp3 it.

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Wow. That went really horrible. I hope you don't enjoy. No need to put it in 320.

Rando Mix.

too long

2009-11-04T01:05:00.000-08:00

Sorry. I've been busy with the large sac of crap i call life. I actually can't remember what I wrote last time. Did I say that I had become a wizard? Well, if not I still have the proof in my room. School has been kicking my ass more than I remember it doing for a long time. I have alot of homework, I don't enjoy the stuff I'm learning that much and what's worse is that i'm not having the blast I should be having learning stuff in general. I guess what it really comes down to is the readiness for school to be done. I don't know what lies for me in my future, but I don't think it'll be less intersting than accounting or economics.

regardless, i've accrued a large wealth of music.
The new thrice album is a direct opposite to the brand new album, which, if you haven't heard it, will make you shiver. it is fantastically evil.

HOLY SHIT. I finally got out a piece of corn kernel that's been stuck in my gum for about a week. That thing's been bothering me incessantly for the whole week. I should really stop eating so much popcorn...

Back to music though. Tiesto's club life (iTunes podcast link) has been on while i've been studying or writing as of late. It's great background stuff and if you want to get some quality listening time in, you can simply turn it up when you hear something you like. that's what I do.

Also, i've rediscovered how incredible Pandora is. If you put any length of time into building up a station, you will get nothing but tasty treats that fit your musical desires. Never fails to not dissapoint.

For halloween i didn't want to spend the money or time creating a large red mau5 head so I went as wilson from home improvement. I got a few nice beers out of it at parties i went to. everyone thought it was original. i didn't, but i drank the beer. not key light? yum.

I'm enjoying skating more and more.

The snowdays we had last week were awesome. I now know of things I want to do on campus objects. Thanks to colin I filmed the coolest looking thing i've ever done on a snowboard. Urban jibbing is pretty fun. Unfortunately, videos have blown it out so much that anything you do looks small and insignificant. whatever, i had fun. If you didn't get snow last wed/thursday, sucks to be you, if you did, hope you enjoyed it.

I'm only putting up one song cause I'm still working on this freud paper...
It's fun and a mix of my all time favorite song. enjoi it.

Daft Punk - Digital Love (ALGERONICS Remix) via StoneyRoads

Paid

2009-10-08T18:19:00.001-07:00

Listen to this while you read. It's nice.

I got my first paycheck from coaching. Unfortunately, it's smaller than it should be (that's what she said). At least I got some money i guess. I'll just have to confront Bill, my boss, with Kyle cause he got shorted too.

I've been thinking alot and after looking at pictures of my never-faltering, major-league crush that lasted throughout highschool, I've come to the conclusion that not only am I not ready for a relationship, I'm COMPLETELY opposed to the idea of someone being attached to me in any non-friend way. I don't want to be loved romantically. I won't get into how I simply do not believe romantic love exists, but since most people except that it does, I'll just say that I do Not want that.

After this girl thing I went through (and I guess am still going through), I realized that what I dislike, and, in fact, what makes me angry, is someone wanting to like me more than I like them. That was the first time that's ever happened to me. It sucks. I don't have to go very much out of my way to say that being on the other side and just conceiling it is way better, easier, and consuming of less energy.

I've been thinking why it is that I don't want to accept affection and I haven't really come to a conclusion. Maybe it's cause I feel like everything like that thrown my way is fake love. People convince themselves that there is such a thing as romatic love when really it's only a combination of like and lust. Love is something much bigger than person on person. It's something that you have to live. Love should escape from you at all times directed at people in particular but based only on physical proximity. Everyone should get a piece of everyone else. Communism Love? Maybe.

I've downloaded about 3 gig of music over the past 2 weeks and am still getting through the huge batch I got today but I have some recommendations already. I guess I'll explain what the song is like since alot of the remixers and/or bands I knew nothing about until now.

1. The Reeling (Sammy Bananas' Big Choon Mix) - Passion Pit
If you've never heard of Passion Pit, that's incredible for one since they've been blowing up almost as much as Phoenix as of late. This song is a little slow on the start (probably because it's over 7 min), but when it gets into that little diddy that is played out like Schroeder plays in Peanuts [you know...with his pointer fingers]) it makes you feel happy. I like feeling happy.

2. Pon De Floor (Chewy Chocolate Cookies Remix) - Major Lazer
Your mind will melt if you've heard the original and like it. You aren't ready for this song. I'll give you a hint that might prepare you a little bit, but I don't want to give away too much. It's a fun song anyway and the video is ridonkulous, but I like listening to this to add an extra little jn sais kwa. mouille!

3. Starry Eyed (Jakwob Remix) - Ellie Goulding
This is actually an incredible song as is. However, because I really like dubstep done well (thishas a good example of that), I love this track. She has a great voice and I'm sure will get pop-success soon enough.

4. Little Booty Girl - Thunderheist
I'm only sharing this because I didn't find it myself. Truthfully, I'd like to keep it all for myself. My girl Kaitlin I met in france sent me the video and I checked out the group. They're cool, this song rocks, and you will have a fun time if it's playing somewhere. I'll guarantee that.

5. Amazon (Diplo Mix) - M.I.A. Diplo's Myspace
Somehow, I have never heard this. I like Ciara and I like M.I.A. but more than either of them, I like Diplo. If you ask me who my favorite dj I've ever seen live is, I would say him. Her flow is kinda weird like always, but it's a pretty good combo. I just wonder what song he went into after that one. hum...
Anyway, you should keep on lookin cause they stay in the jar...

So that's what I have for you. Enjoi

BONUS: some of the originals/other remixes that I like a little less than the ones up there ↑.

The Reeling (Calvin Harris Remix) - Passion Pit

Pon De Floor ft. Sean Paul (Team Yee Remix) - Major Lazer

Starry Eyed - Ellie Goulding

Sweet Dirty Dreams Disposition (Val Kolton Mashup Remix) - The Temper Trap

short post

2009-09-28T00:02:00.000-07:00

i've been having alot of fun over the last two weeks of school. it's good to be back, but it's a little hectic. although my classes aren't hard, there are 5 of them. I've learned over this short period that while i was gone DU has decided that they want to become a legit school (one that makes their students work harder...er, longer hours). kinda lame. stuff that would usually take less time has now been lengthened so studying is less strenuous but daily activities and classwork/homework is more tedious. tonight, i have, because of a few possibly uncontrollable circumstances, alot to do that has not been started yet. 3 of my 4 classes have stuff due. I'm not thrilled about this because in 2 of those 3 the work is long and terribly pointless to life. i kinda like the grad-school mentality of 1 or 2 tests and a project better than homework due every class. it seems like i'm back in highschool after a repose of 3 years. bummed.

regardless, i've experimented with the downtown scene a little bit more thanks to my friends from the fixed gear community namely jason. if i haven't told you about my awesome weekend a while back, get me to tell you about it. it involved getting a bunch of free stuff and having a great time doing it.

last night i went to the highlands tavern for a few beers and then went to the shag lounge and the ginn mill (all downtown). i saw mfm at the shag lounge and said whats up to him. super cool. he has some of the best style and i believe he has pushed snowboarding towards a more expressive and skate-influenced state over his career. he's a business man that has pulled himself out the city and potentially gang-filled lifestyle toward which he was headed. bref: cool ass dude.

i've also never had a fight with a girl until now. it was brought about by the reverse of anything i have been involved with in the past. she likes me more than i like her, simple. i didn't/still don't know how to deal with this and i'm having to learn as i go. not that i really want to to be honest. me not wanting to burn a bridge has led to a few long nights that culminated in friday where i had the first verbal fight that i've ever had with someone. i know the remedy but i don't want to take the pill. lame.

anyway, i have a bunch of music that i want to post but as i am slammed with work i don't have time to put it up. so i'll throw a song up that mellowed me out and gave me butterflies tonight while starting my econ. it led me to want to post this and so i think you should hear it.

here:

Lake Heartbeat - Mystery

so i hope you enjoy that one as much as i do and i hope it makes you feel as uncomfortable as it makes me feel.

i've had great conversations as of late with a variety of people leading to more knowledge and more ability to comprehend others' situations. i like it.
good night.

Revolutionary Atom Fuse!!

2009-09-03T20:34:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I put anything up so I figured I owe it to my 2 loyal followers to throw some hot fire up here. Because I haven't put anything hip-hop or associated up in a long time, I'll keep it mostly that. Not that everything will be hip-hop, but everything will at least have a verse. Except the bonus stuff.

First up is a song I found 2 days ago. I really do like adele, so this beat had me hooked from the get-go. Jay-Z is pretty good and this is definitely going to get some playtime on my ipod.

Never Chasing Pavements (Urban Noize Remix) - Jay-Z

Second is from a mixtape I am currently downloading. It's 3000 and Bun B's verses from International Players Anthem (which, is fantastic [Willy Hutch all day]) and You'll Find A Way by Santogold.

You'll Find A Way Player ft. Andre 3000 & Bun B - Santogold

Third is a Cool Kids Joint. I mean, it's a song by the Bloody Beetroots, but the Cool Kids are on it. It's pretty fresh. You will hear it in bars/clubs if they play new music rather than the shitty top 40. Which brings me to the point that I am embarrassed by This. Dallas has a bad name now, thanks. The table is pretty tight though... Now for the cool kids.

Awesome ft. The Cool Kids - The Bloody Beetroots

Last is a remix of the really good but pretty old and over-used song Daylight by Matt & Kim. It has De La Soul spitting on the verse which makes it A-ok in my book. Check Check Check Check it out.

Daylight (Troublemaker Remix ft. De La Soul) - Matt & Kim

Nothing to big to report from my end. I've been having a great time riding around denver on tuesday nights. I'm actually about to go downtown to meet up with my friend Jason for some beers Here. Hopefully it'll be a good time. I don't know anything about the downtown bar scene except the really retarded ones I went to a while back and Meadowlark. The bonus is good so get them too. I don't know why it's bonus, well, I guess cause neither match the "hip-hop" theme, but they're both great.

BONUS!

She Wolf (Deeplick Radio Edit) - Shakira ♥
This is the best of all the remixes I have (which I believe add up to 7 of them). Must download♥

Los Feeling (Bit Funk Remix) - Visitor

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Sorry for the crazy sizing. I tried to fix it, but it's not changing.

10 days later.

2009-08-16T16:23:00.000-07:00

Hey. My birthday was cool. If you were there, you know, if you weren't and we talk you've probably asked me about it by now so you know. If you haven't, you're dead to me. :)

So at what is pretty much the close of summer I've decided to let you in on my super summer slams playlist. It's dope. Some of the songs are kinda moody like a long hot summer day and some are fun, energetic, poppy, or all of those things.

I put all the songs on media fire in an AAC file but have since realized that if you aren't a frequent blogosphere downloader, you might not have the converter. If you want any of the songs that i've posted, then just give me a shout (we're probably acquaintances on facebook) and i'll put the song up. Hell you know what, I'll just put them all up now. I'm sitting in the Ritchie center enjoying the over-airconditioned arena and I'm quite comfortable. Plus, the DU internet is currently uploading my shit at 6000 kb/s. That's pretty fast.

***edit*** i'm not user pro so I can't put a 349 mb file on their site. So individual files we go...

I'll put them in two files (cause I don't think I can have just one file full of the same 390some meg of music goldenness.

I'll list all the songs and put the link at the bottom. I'm doing this for those of you that like listening to music enough to just put it on for a while and jam. Also, there are probably some songs you will not like. I put stuff in here that I think characterize summer, not things I think everyone in the world should love at first listen.

I didn't end up leaving to go backpacking/camping today cause max and grant needed to finalize their lease. Now they + john and nick have a house though so it was worth it. We'll leave tomorrow to get a good start on the hike into Indian Peaks Wilderness. Thankfully, my chest cavity still hurts quite alot when I wake up, so the trip should be just as enjoyable as last time. Maybe I should actually get an x-ray. Bottom line, don't bike when you're tired.

When we get back on wednesday I'm going to dig into Anthony's $1 Pizza $1 Beer. I'm excited for that.

Nothing else is really going on. I have, however, discovered that going downtown to the hot spots in Denver sucks. I went to Lodo's last night for my friend Will's 22nd and I'm glad I got to see him but the spot was pretty lame. Way too many people, way way way too many drunk people, and terrible music. I'll just have to wait until tuesday after next to go find the cool dives with the bike crew at loops. They always go to bars and I'm sure they know the good (and cheap) ones.

Super Summer Slams Pt. 1

Playlist:
In For The Kill - La Roux
Lisztomania - Phoenix
Night Drive With You (Grum Remix) - Anoraak
Night Watcher - Alan Braxe
Lost Ones - Lauryn Hill
Toulon - Terje Bakke
Going Down - DJ Lobsterdust
Into The Nightlife (Soulseekers Version) - Cyndi Lauper
You know what? I don't want to type all this out. It's still nice out and I'd rather be picking up supplies for the trip tomorrow or something. You figure it out. Most of the title of the song is on the file name on mediafire and if you want to know what the song sounds like before downloading it just use Hypem or Youtube or something.

Super Summer Slams Pt. 2

enjoi the music. I have.

BONUS

I've got some new stuff that I think is pretty good and It's not on the SSS playlist so I'll throw it on here:

Worst I Ever Had (Drake) - Elephant Man
This song is hillarious. And since the drake song is pretty fun by itself, it's a winning combo. Must hear.

Open Porse - Diverseconcepts
This one made me feel like I was back in 10th grade listening to The Album Leaf. But instead of being all downtempo, there's a good beat behind it that carries the song and makes it party worthy or background worthy.

Slip And Slide (Scream And Shout Recordings Original Mix) - Micha Moor
Kinda long, but alot of cool sounds. Interesting for sure.

Late Night TV

2009-08-07T02:44:00.000-07:00

I've been on this song for a few weeks. Enjoy it like me.
Every Every Every Every

So I was watching TV tonight for about 2 seconds before I was captivated by the pure sex that is Shakira's new video for She Wolf. I mean have you seen it??? If not here... check it out. I'm not sure of a better word than ridiculous. The link for it is at the bottom as well as a few remixes that I love.
Awooooo! It's a great night for this track cause the moon is nearly full. Neat.

I went out tonight with Kalvin, Kris, & Max to Cuba Cuba paid for by Timothy Dean. It was a great dinner with good food and comfortable conversation with everyone (who, before tonight, hadn't all hung out). I like that. I got the duck which max also enjoyed and everyone else had the pork shoulder which was probably the heartiest option on the menu. It was good but I wanted those black beans... Can't get enough of those.

We then came back and drank some brews. Maredsous 8 Dubbel started it off and then we shared some Aventinus. If you were in France with me, you know what a staple the latter was in my weekly alcohol consumption, so to find it in the US at Littles for such a low price of 3.95 is a real treat. As Marc says, "Yeah Aventinus... He's a great guy!" The saga will certainly continue for this year as well. I'm excited. I used my nice beer glasses to drink the stuff.
Also, if your name is Marc, I will be inviting you to drink Westmalle with me in Westmalle glasses within the next week. I'm saving it for you homie. The stuff's so expensive here. Now all we gotta find is Bernardus...

Tomorrow I'm not sure what I'm going, but probably not much since I don't want to drink all the nice stuff and I'm not yet 21. Saturday on the other hand will be pretty cool. I'm going to the Shadium to get my birthday mug and then maybe to the Pioneer or something to finish off the rest of the night. What I'm really looking forward to is the camping trip that me and Max are planning for Sunday afternoon-Wednesday morning. We're going to go up in the similar area to where we were last monday but stay A) longer and B) enjoy the outdoors much more because we won't be relying on a car nor any pre-set comodities. I do need to purchase a backpack for this, but I figure it'll be a worthwhile investment as I love camping and I'm probably going to be doing more and more over the next weeks/months/and (dispite the winters) years. Me and max were just jurlin lookin at a map tonight of that area and got really excited for an exploratory trip. So that being said, if you like camping and the outdoor experience and you're free on Sunday - Wednesday, please hit me up cause it would be awesome to have a bunch of people going.

Music links:

Fabolous - Everything, Everyday, Everywhere

Shakira - She Wolf

Shakira - She Wolf (Moto Blanco Radio Edit) (really dancey and fun)

Shakira - She Wolf (Wild Lycan Obiek Remix)

Shakira - Loba (Jad Desenchanntee She Wolf Is Not As We Mix)

NO BONUS
Bout to get those red bulls, I don't give those haters No Rest!

Fun Times.

2009-07-27T13:38:00.000-07:00

For some reason I'm captivated by house music as of late. Example:

I realize today that coming back to the US was a large mistake. I had played around with the idea of what would have happened if I had stayed and didn't worry about it too much, but I miss the hex and know I could have made money and been happier if I had stayed there...

I'm having fun in Denver, but the summer lull has got me down. No work, not too much going on, no trouble, no real problems, but no excitement either. On a daily basis, I have nothing to look forward to; no rush of flying through cars, no weird dinner parties, no fear of french.

I waited outside the hookah bar (now called Aroma apres shooting) for 20 min for Molly the other night. She didn't show up even though I'm pretty sure she was hanging out in the parking lot at breugers looking over. Whatever... probably better for her. She wasn't going to get anything out of me anyway.

Speaking of which, I think I need to tone down my sexy or something. I'm getting alot of dreamy-eyed regards when I'm out and about. Almost every day this last week/weekend some girl/girls has/have given me googlie eyes. Got to work on that.

I'm in the process of painting my bike fully for the first time and I think it's going well. I'll have to wait for the final result, but I feel pretty good with the color choice.

I don't have my music on my normal harddrive and since I don't have internet at my apartment I'm not there. I don't have anything good to post so I'll give you a link to a blog that has posted Icarus by Santogold.

BONUS

Beta Fish?

2009-07-23T19:35:00.000-07:00

Listen to this while you're reading what I'm writing:

So I have alot to report. When you aren't working and you have quite a bit of time on your hands to do whatever, you get alot of cool anecdotes. That being said, I'd rather be working, but that's just the state of the economy I guess.

First off, I forgot to tell the story of how I got holla'd at from a car while on my bike last time I wrote on this. I came straight in and wrote down the exact conversation so I wouldn't forget it and I'm glad. Here it is:

"Hey Boy! Whatchu doin? Where you goin on that cute bicycle? Can I come home wichu?"

"Maybe..."rising intonation

Ooo don't make me spank that ass...

Then the car of girls drove off. One of them looked like Johanna Radoux the Sweet Rat and the one that was yelling at me kinda looked like Rye Rye.

It was hillarious. I thought it would never happen again but...

On Tuesday night when I got back from my first LOOPS in denver (a ride that is similar to Les Rides Du Jeudi Soir that I did in Paris but less intense) I went over to Kris King's crib to chill. As I was really hungry after riding, I went out with Kris to get some of that new greek place's food that's close to campus. We picked up the food and then were sitting at the light at University when, unexpectedly, a girl leans out her window two lanes over and starts hollaing at me.
I was surprised that it was happening again, but wasn't at all bothered by the banter that went something along the lines of:

Hey boy!
Hey!
What you eating?
Fries from that greek place. They're good.
Give me one!
(Kris decides to grenade throw a fry. It almost makes it to their car.)
Almost! What's your number?
Uh... It's a texas area code.
Whatever give it to me.
-my number-
Okay well i'm going to call you.
I don't have my phone with me...
Oh well you'll have a missed call then.
Haha okay...
(Drives off)

So I get back to Kris' and i see that there actually is a missed call. What?!? I just got hit on from two lanes away? I thought parkinglot pimpin was ridiculous but this was absurd.
So I text the chick. She invites me to a hookah bar the next night. I tell her that I have to get up early and I instead go to Grant's house cause I don't want to go to the hookah bar across the street from me that was the place of at least one stabbing last year. Rad. Plus, I don't know her, she's 18 (thank you facebook friending), she looks a little like Liz Lowenburg, and I don't go to hookah bars much. It has to be a special thang. Anyway, we're supposed to meet up at Beta tonight but I don't know if I feel comfortable with a "Dome and Peace" which is what will probably ensue. Also, she's the same age as my sister. Going to be a college freshman. Hum that's just fucking weird. I might just go for a fun time and resist advances thrown my way. Only thing is that the DJ's myspace page + the music on there is lame as shit. I'll write to tell if I go.

In terms of music, I have alot of new stuff, but I'll just put these three up here:

Mobin Master - Show Me Love ft. Karina Chavez

Alan Braxe - Nightwatcher (Original Mix) (go to this blog and get it. addicted is a longer instrumental btw.)

Kid Sister - Telephone Flow

I biked 50 km after watching today's tour time trial. I was sporting the Cycles Lemont Jersey for the first time and it was awesome. Good jerseys make riding alot more comfortable. Anyway, I lapped around Wash Park 15 times or something in an hour and 15 min. Contador's time for the trial was 48.30. Rad. I was still pretty impressed that I could spin at an average of 36 km/h for that long. Pignon Fixe Bitches!

BONUS:

Because I highly doubt most of you have this song (and you really should) I'm throwing up the oldie-but-goody:

Wiley - Wearing My Rolex

In About 3 Years...

2009-07-17T18:18:00.001-07:00

Still jobless, but I think with Marc back in town there's a possibility of me getting a delivery job. If not that, Kyle might be able to pull some strings to get me a coaching job with the little kid groups that he works with. Anything is fine with me to be honest with the exception of working at a fast food restaurant or holding one of those signs that say "free sandwich" or "Refinance now!" or something like that.

I ordered a new bag from these guys and without spoiling too much, I'll tell you that it's grey, white and purple. I'm excited.

I was fooling around today with some music stuff cause I was bored and didn't want to take the trash out and I came up with this.
The song (I'm not sure how new it is to be honest) "Every Girl" is hilarious. It's so over the top and the way-more-graffic-than-even-Kels lyrics mixed with the cheesy beat is fantastically awful. That fact hasn't yet kept me from listening to it mind you.

So get that little sample cause I might be using that to throw in a mini-mix. I haven't really come up with a Super Summer Sampler yet, but I'm thinking about that as well.

Off to Marc's place for our first time hanging out in denver.

Staying Busy, The Unemployed Way

2009-07-13T20:59:00.000-07:00

Hey. So i'm in Denver and it's cool. I have a few newses to speak about and since I don't have internet chez moi I probably won't put any music on here. To be honest, I haven't downloaded anything new in over 2 weeks, which, if you know me, is extraordinary. My computer just won't find the "Free Bruegers Wifi" and I am just hiking up the hill to DCB to write stuff/check stuff. So I won't be as quick on the draw on facebook/emails because of that.

Anyway, my flight from Paris was pretty uneventful (which is always nice when traveling international). I sat by an old cowboy type and we talked and drank together throughout the flight. I was genuinely impressed that he, a single elderly man, would learn some french and go live in Paris for 3 weeks in a large apartment that he rented. Of course he had family come to visit/stay with him for a majority of the time, but that takes alot of gusto to leave everything you're comfortable with and go live in Paris for 3 weeks as a retired guy. At first, I assumed he came from oil but I quickly learned by studying the way he spoke and his mannerisms that he was just doing it big for the first time in his life. He was open to learning new stuff, and at that age, that's really rare to find out of an American especially. I always joke that I'll die by the age of 45 or 50 cause I will A) not have anything else to do at that point and B) not have kids or a wife that I'll want to stick around for, but seeing this guy's calm love for life made me rethink that proposition. Alone isn't really bad at all. There have been a few times this last week that I've been by myself and bored (especially being the internet junkie that I am), but I don't mind it. In fact, my love for being alone, which was probably grown over my stay in paris, is just another component that attracts me to people that similarly don't need to rely on others to survive.
Moving on...

In Dallas, I got home, simi-unloaded my stuff, and hung out with Jeff two nights in a row. We went out to Royce City to skate this one place that he saw from the highway (and melted doing so) but ended up finding another ditch spot that was right by the highschool and alot more fun. For some reason fs 5-0s are really easy for me and they're not for most other people. Alot of them were done on this one section of the ditch.

Later that week, I hung out with Phillip and Michael which was pretty cool. We ended up going to Frys to buy a TV for the Cherry's new house and just chilling around said house with a few cold ones. July 4th was pretty whatever, but we did have some great grill fun, (which involved me almost burning my hand off) some good brats, and a pitiful fireworks display. Armin showed up too. Good to see him. Greg had mono so he had to just sit around his house with the exception of the last night where he came and chilled with us. My not-being-in-paris-sadness was relieved quite well due to the great company down in the D.

My drive sucked, like it most often does, but I didn't fall asleep, I had a Tag-a-long Blizard from Dairy Queen, and was in two of the most violent thunder storms I've ever driven through. If you're driving through the north east corner of New Mexico on 87 during summer, be prepared for either hot, or wet. That place is mars...another planet.

I've gotten pretty settled in in Denver, gone running once, biking a few more times, and have had "board meetings" with my other unemployed counterparts.
It's good to be back, but I miss the rush, the hecticity, and the company of Paris.

Later

Television... wait, no... Internet rules the nation

2009-06-28T09:35:00.000-07:00

I realized that the less I have internet, the less I post/less I get music and stay updated. Kinda lame but my life depends on the internet. It's honestly like a power source. I would be bored as shit if it didn't exist which is sad.

So today I headed out to a party for a girl I talked to like twice this year at dauphine. It was in the suburbs and it ended up taking an hour and a half from door to what would have been the door. I say 'would have' because I am an asshole and forgot to save her number in my phone. So here I am in the middle of Saint-Fargeau wondering around looking at the field where a bunch of sports were taking place, walking up a street for 20 minutes without finding anything commercial, and kicking myself for being such an idiot. Not only did I let down the ONLY person at Dauphine that invited me to Anything at all, but I wasted a nice sunday afternoon on the train Not with people I like. So stupid.

Hopefully tonight will be fun. I'm going to watch the USA match in a bar with joe and kristina. I think tomorrow i'll go get faded up with joana. I need a haircut bad.

I don't have any music which kinda defy's the point of this blog, but whatever.

I'm listening to Common though. Check out the Resurrection album.

Later

BIKE TRIP

2009-06-21T03:22:00.000-07:00

But first....

A story.

So my landlady called yesterday to ask if she could show the apartment to some people. I said no and that I just got back from a trip and that I needed until today. So we set it for noon today. I picked up all my crap (which always takes longer than it seems like it will) and then they came up and saw the place. The girl was kinda hot but seemed mad bitchy plus she had some big acne bumps like woah. I liked her mom better.... Pause.
Anyway, she looked around said that it was "trop mignon" (or "too cute" for all you non francophones). I tried to throw in the fact that the wifi sucked a few times which caused a little chagrin with my landlady. Whatev. Going out the door she pauses and picks a wrapper for one of these out her pocket and drops it on the floor and walks out.
I almost said "hey you dropped this," but it was after they were outside the doorframe that I realized that she had just used my floor for a trash can. Littering is lame. Especially in someone's house that you don't know. Though I was a little angry, I was more astonished by her audacity. After laughing for a few minutes I felt glad that her mother didn't see her act. Seemed like the type of mother that would let her daughter walk all over her. Lame. Slapaho!

Craig David is underrated. Although this song is a little juvenile, it's still a Jam. The beat is hot and his voice is great although it's not like he has to hit alot of notes.

Bike Trip Time...

So we left last Sunday morning to Avignon. Unfortunately, Joseph Cardinal's subconscious body felt it neccessary to not wake up to an alarm and to help me, Marc, and Joe miss the train. The tickets that we had were internet tickets. This means that we printed them out after purchasing them on the internet. The only difference between an internet ticket and a ticket that was printed out on the actual ticket stub is that you click a button to have them send the tickets to you by mail. So we couldn't switch the original ticket out for a new one and just pay a small fee. We were going to have to buy new tickets (at something like 90 euros a pop). Luckily, we came across a conductor on a later train that said "oh I have an american friend, so I can make an exception for you guys." Awesome that he would do that but dumb that we even came across a situation that dumb. Thanks to the french who would create some rule like that.

We got to Avignon in the afternoon and got into the hostel/campsite depending on who you were in the group. (Joe and I stayed in the hostel. We like being clean. Also there was only one tent.) We jurled a little around the town after my chain broke a few times and caused me to be both really bummed out and really sore from biking on marc's bike and falling due to his choice to buy a 700 wheel for his frame which supports 650's. (The wheel hits the pedal. That's not good FYI) Anyway, we saw some thangs like the pope's palace and the city. We got a ton of icecream (3 cones to be exact) and then made our way back to the hostel to rest a little before the big trip the next day.

Next day we left late (of course) to go to Aix-en-Provence. We go the first 70 km or something without too much bad happening (just brian getting two flats). We found this little town that was way up on a hill. Because it was monday most everything was closed, but the boulanger was definatelly stoked that we showed up. That was probably the most business on a single group that she had had in the last 10 years. After chillin and getting some food stuffs we went on our way to find this lake that was on the map. After thinking that it was nowhere to be found, we decided to keep going up this curvy road that crossed a large wall. Well, we're all idiots cause that was the reservoir for the dam that we were looking directly at. We chilled for a while and napped and I put sunscreen in joe's eye and Brian swam illegaly in the lake and got told off by the people who take care of the lake. Then Leo's front backpack got stolen. Rad. It was also hella dumb on the part of the theifs cause all it had was clothes. The important stuff was the stuff that was tied up with bungies (who woulda thunk that we would secure the expensive stuff). Anyway that was really annoying. After our late lunch break we continued with Leos in both bad spirits and bad physical form and kept climbing up to another small city. Once we got there we were happily suprised to find that we were about to start the decent into Aix. So we did and reached proposterous speeds doing so. I think I hit 58.9 km/h which is crazy taking into consideration the 20 pounds of stuff strapped on the back of my bike.

In Aix we found the hostel, checked in and then went into town for a pint.
The next day we went into town to check it out. It was cool. We got lunch, found a Decathalon to buy white T's and a new chain for my bike, relaxed in a park, and saw the sites. That night we got cleaned up and were thinking about heading into town but decided to just jurl at the hostel. So I went out with Joe to get food and drink and came back to the picknick table outside where everyone was hanging. I put my messenger bag down. I went back in with everyone else after a few hours. I woke up to an annoyingly loud mower outside. I started to pack up my stuff. Realized that I didn't know where was my bag was. Outside! NO! Went outside and found it in probably 20 pieces. My passport was ripped up but luckily my wallet and carte de sejour was intact. Dumb.

We left to go to Marseille (late again) and got to the hostel after having a kabab by the old port of the city. We then went carrefour to get food then came back to the hostel. The next day we got up later than normal (so like 9) and got ourselves together slowly and then set out to go to Cassis. Unfortunately, the coastal road doesn't go all the way there. So we passed some cliffs that people were jumping off and continued down the road. It wasn't more than 5 minutes later that I was rammed by a jovial not-paying-attention-to-anything Brian. He did not manage to knock me over (cause I'm raw like that) but he did manage to land on his naked back and slide for a few feet annihilating his skin. Seen by some bar owner and his friend, Brian was treated by the pharmacist down the road that was friends of theirs. After a half hour and alot of man power to try to position Brian's front wheel into a ridable form, we left and decided to scrap the trip to Cassis for the next day and go jump off some cliffs. So we did. It was awesome though I couldn't get up the courage to do a gainer. It's been a while. We came back to the hostel, went to LIDL to pick up a 5 liter keg of beer that we had earlier stashed in the back section of the frozen food shelf. We had a fun night at the hostel talking with this cool dude Anthony Orso. For those of you that know Will Sawyer, he is pretty much the same person. Same build, same haircut, same interests for the most part, and same style. It was actually really weird. He told us all about Detroit, NYC, being in architecture school, working for a designer jewler, and travelling europe by himself on a bike.

Next day, we invited Anthony to come with us to Cassis. He had said he was going there anyway and we figured that we could just ride together. So we climb this mountain and Marc and Anthony stop off at the hostel which was near the top of the mountain. I continued cause I had forgotten they were going to stop and then waited for Joe and Brian at the bottom of the hill. They showed up, told me Marc had chilled with Anthony for a few seconds and was going to meet us later. So we go get food, start to eat it and wait for Marcus. Hour 15 later he shows up and we get our beach on. That beach was the single most ridiculous assembly of fine girls I have ever seen. 90% were at least 7s. Retarded. We jurled there, Joe and Brian took skeezy photos of all the girls on the beach, then we gathered our things so we could get back into Marseille in time to make the train and hopefully see the Notre Dame de Garde. I booked it up the hill and unfortunately missed the turn off to the hostel so I didn't get to say bye to Anthony. Kinda bummed about that cause he was cool.
Oh well, we get to the top and because Joe has a flat he goes down to video us coming down the hill fast.
We make it into the city, take showers, and then head to the train station. We dismantle the bikes and get stuff ready to get on the train. I don't want to really get into it but Marc somehow misses the train and we leave without him and have to take care of his stuff when we get back to Paris.

Overall, it was a fantastic trip. Plenty of jurling, plenty of white T's, alot of FILTF, and relaxing beach time. I'm really glad with how it went.

Here's the bike route from Marseille to Cassis for Colin or whoever else rides. I enjoyed doing that in my 46-17 gear ratio of 2.7. I can't wait to build a geared bike so I can handle mountains like I handle a pint of Ben and Jerry's. Eat em up.

I was singing this song without knowing the words and without hearing it for at least a year on the bike trip. I spent about 5 minutes trying to find it and realized it was Janet sampling America. It's a great song and I think you'll like it if you don't hate Jesus.

ENJOI!!!

Another dump on your face post

2009-06-13T03:49:00.000-07:00

I have alot to say and alot of music to share. Sure it's all been done (posted by someone else) before, but it's absolutely fantastic stuff.

To start off, I'll throw on some Kool & The Gang with a remixed version (by laZEBRA) of their

Song 1: Be My Lady (laZEBRA remix)

It's a 70's track with a funky electronic beat. Fun song.

Story 1:

Sunday don't remember what I did that was exciting besides a little night ride, so I'll go to Monday. We said adios to Carrie at her place after I had taken my last final exam. It was kinda weird seeing people for the last time. I said that I was ready to go back really soon, but I realize after seeing other people leave that I don't in actuality. Maybe it's just fear of liking Denver less after living in one of the coolest cities in the world. I don't know for sure, but I'm slowly realizing that the 12 days I have left in Paris are going to blow by super fast. Writing about it is actually giving me that nervous feeling in my stomach. Pause.
For the final exam, I got lucky that he was understanding. I got an 11 which I thought was better than the 10 I felt I deserved. It was pretty cool to just talk to him a little after the exam was done. I couldn't express myself fully but I was able to have the chance to tell him I really liked the course. Which I did. Because it was history. I'm pretty entertained/intrigued by history whenever I have a chance to be exposed to it, so I was a happy camper.

Song 2: La La La - LMFAO

I love the part at the end where the beat breaks and then drops again without the extra beat at the end of the measure. It sounds so tight to combine a kinda standard pop-y hiphop beat with a electronic-based song. That 1, 2&1/2, bass hit with that (loose snare?) smack on 3 is always going to be tight when it's not played out by being used for a whole song.

Story 2:

On tuesday, we said bye to Will. That one was fine for me thought cause I know I'll see him at DU. That woulda been cool to do the rooming arrangement we talked about one of the first few times me, marc, and will hung out in Paris. I guess I messed that up cause I found a place with colin but whatev. Probably wouldn'tve worked out anyway. They started out at a cool bar called Les Etages which I didn't make it to. Somehow I'm always late. Oh right I was filling out the shipping forms for my stuff. Anyway, I met up with them at a falafel place which was a little bit to rich for my blood (as in I didn't want to spend 7 euros on a falafel) so I just chilled with some fries and then went with them to the next bar called La Perle. It wasn't as amazing as Will had made it out to be, but it was still a fun time. There was a good mix of people there and there beers (at 6 euros a pint) weren't too much. Except that 6 euro pint was Heineken and they had 2 other choices total. It seemed strange that a bar would have so few choices but whatev I guess they knew their clientel enough that they weren't trying to impress anyone with selection. Regardless, it was cool to see Will again and meet some cool Austrailians. I would like to go to Australia sometime in my life. And with that...

Song 3: I Got You Dancing (Jack Beats Remix) - Lady Sovereign

The dub part is kinda lame. Actually it's really lame, but the snippets of the song that aren't are really sick. I guess if you like dubstep ALOT, it's not dub enough and if you don't like it at all, it's too much. Like always, my problem with dubstep is that it just doesn't work with the song. Same here, but you gotta get this one for the sample of Hero by Nas at 2:48 that continues for a while. SO SICK. Off topic a little, Polo Da Don murdered that beat. So thanks to him for making a sick track. Go listen to the Nas song on Youtube or something. I guess that makes me a hero.

Story 3:

I'll start this off by saying that if you are Ever in Paris, visit Bootlegger. Please. If you like good beer and nice people this is the place to go to get both.
Alright, well me, joe, and marc got invited to a party that Christian (the owner) put on in the Huge basement under his store. I got there a little late, but enjoyed it anyway. He had La Chouffe on tap -which isn't even one of my favorites - and it was so much better than the crap that normal parties have. It was essentially a crazy family reunion. There were mostly older people around (older being around 40 to 60) but it was still awesome because we had some good beer foods like rillette (which is a type of pate kinda stuff made out of porc. Actually now that I think about it, it looked like tunafish that you get in a can. But it was alot better.)

So it was a great night until my group in one of my french business classes called and said that they needed my part of the project. UM....Really? I hadn't heard anything from them for nearly 2 weeks and apparently I was supposed to just do a whole part by myself and have it be really good and have it done by that night. Thanks for the early notice. Joe said I should just ignore it, but being the good guy I am, I talked to Mathieu and went home early and emailed him what I had. Mathieu, if you're reading this, I'm so thankful that you did a little work on it for me and then handed that in with the rest of the stuff. I was in no state to pull an all-nighter on a project that I didn't understand fully. Thanks man.

Song 4: I'm Hot ft. M.I.A. - Tinie Tempah

Lame rap name, mate. Lame. But the rest of the public will like it cause they'll think it's clever. That being said, I wish they played this kinda popular rap stuff in the US. I like the beat but the nearly 30 second Creepy-ass intro isn't my favorite.

Story 4:

After being left with Brian on the Thursday night ride (which actually turned out to be as good as with the group if not better), I wanted to do another ride. I mean I kinda did and kinda didn't. As I did about 100 km on Thursday, I was pretty burned out on riding, but after me and Kaitlin chilled in the Parc Floral for the afternoon, I went over to Marc's and made some pizza and brought Ben & Jerrys Phish Food (which is a flavor I hadn't yet been able to find here at stores). I ate pretty fast cause I had to run and then I bounced over to Palais Royal to meet up with what I thought would be maybe 5 or 6 guys.
Well it turned out that it was just me and Nico, but it might have even been better that way. I'm a real fan of this dude. He's just super pumped on life. I'll give you a quick description.
He's like 5'4" with dreds and has headphones allways on his head. He's got a turquoise bike that has chopped bars that can't be more than 6 inches on either side.
Anyway, we rode at about an average of 30 km/h for the first 10 km that we did to port de st. cloud and damn i re-learned how to fly. If you've never biked through traffic just passing people that are still moving at like 30 mph, you gotta. Best feeling ever. It's like blasting through Schoolmarm at keystone when it's busy and you're just flying over everything and by everyone. That was the best feeling i've had in probably 3 months. Anyway, I got to practice my french and talk about some real stuff that i've never really talked about using french. Which was cool, but difficult when you're biking as well. But it was a fantastic ride. Shout out to Nico and his wife.

Song 5: Night & Day - Lloyd

Here's the youtube for now. I don't want to get the whole entry deleted by the dicks in the music industry.
Jim Jonsin is a weird ass dude that is slept on. He did Damn It Man and some others that I really like. Get this album when it comes out! I probably will. This is a good first single. Thanks to Joe for this one.
(Also, if you want the song in pretty good quality just get at me on facebook or email or something and I'll email it or something.)

So we're leaving for our bike trip tomorrow and I'm excited. It should be a great time.

Hear the middleweights hummin...

Ted

BONUS: A song that I really like by a band that I just found: Cassettes Won't Listen.

Get the song Into The Hillside and check them out on their website or their myspace.

L0LLER$KAT3S!

2009-06-06T13:08:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the long drought again. At least it's a little better than Colin. Zing! I have this theory that I want to tell you about. It's called the I-know-why-that-song-was-written Theory. I figure that if you can read, you can figure out what this theory pertains to.

Song 1: I Hate Everything About You - Three Days Grace

Little known fact is that this song was written about the relationship between a young man named Joe and an old ass man named Assis. They have conflicting interests that are both found throughout the song and show their anti-love for each other.
I'll just go through the lyrics and provide examples...

"Every time we lie awake
After every hit we take
Every feeling that I get
But I haven't missed you yet"

This is about the kitchen incident, or as it has been recently dubbed "the fridge affair." Joe said that after said incident, he couldn't sleep for thinking about how much he "detested Assis." Assis was unavailable for comment, but his publicist said that he has spent many nights disrupted by Joe's women-beating tactics even through the floor and 3 door difference between the room that Joe likes to party in (that of his friend Marc) and the room in which Assis "slays" well as "handling meat products to pay his rent". The feeling that both share are those of resentment and utter disgust. Both could not be bothered to try and enjoy each other's company from the first time they met. The sentiment of hate is felt through the poetic words of Three Days Grace:

"I hate everything about you"

Song 2: Y Control - Yeah Yeah Yeahs

This song is about the lost love of the owner of my building and his wife.

"oh so while your growing old
under the gun gun gun
and i believe them all"

The old man is getting older and believing everything he hears about death. So he's grumpy as shit! He's under the pressure of thinking about death and facing it without a woman in his life. He was heard saying "Gros sac a vin. Je deteste ma femme," which was both timely (as his wife was wearing a dark maroon dress and a light tan hat made of cork) and eloquent (as it rhymed).

i wish i could buy back
the woman you stole"

Even though he's very very wealthy, he has to take out his problems on small renters of studios by making them carry their bike up 6 flights of stairs. His wife Must have been boarded by a deamon that has eaten her soul, disallowed her to say hello to nice young men named Theo, and caused her husband to live in constant sorrow.
Both of them need to be Y controlled as I am the

"poor little baby
cause well i believe them all"

I'll probably have a new theory-gratifying song every time I do an entry.

I went to Normandie today. I was under the impression it was going to suck quite a bit as I woke up (at 8:15 uuuuhhhhh) and it was sprinkling. However, when we got to the beach (not the one Obama was at because the traffic and roads being blocked made that essentially impossible) it was probably 70 degrees and sunny. We enjoyed a nice little picnic and chilled for 3 or so hours. Then we went to Honfleur. If you have the chace to go there, do it. It's a really charming little town that is full of small stores that sell things like cidre and calvados and other good stuff. I'll most likely be tagged in some pictures on Facebook, so you can look for those in the coming days. I also took a few with my camera phone, but I'm never sure how they're going to come out. Whatever, i'll probably put those up anyway after my test on Monday.

Yes I'm scared. Doing a 10 min oral in french after having 30 min to prepare? Peu importe, I'll just do the damn thang.

Speaking of which, I did another song the other day. I like these lines by Juelz Santana and I love the song by Joker, Snake Eater, so I put them together. It's a low budget TK production, but you might enjoy it anyway.

SnakeSet - Juelz vs Joker

Hope you enjoy that. If not, that's fine. I'm in a not caring mood. Later.

@ Dauphine

2009-05-26T04:53:00.000-07:00

Hey ever-y-body.

I just finished with my FLE5 final and I expect a 50% (which is still passing mind you). I'm satisfied with that. Maybe I've become a worse student, maybe not, either way I don't really care.

I don't like typing on these damn keyboards though... really annoying.

The library is completely full, which, for a school of only 2000 people or something, is pretty sad. I guess people really can't study at home or something. I know it's hard for me, but in the US I was a rare case. Anyway, the DU library, as 70's as it was, was never full. Sometimes it was hard to find a place to do group projects but I could always find a seat to study by myself.

I'm listening to the hypem.com radio station and I really like it. I would suggest it to anyone who wants a break from their music (even at 80 or so gig, i get worn out by hearing the same stuff) and when stuff like Moth Wings by Passion Pit comes on, it's that much more satisfying.

I honestly couldn't think of a way to repay Colin for putting me in the know about the hype machine. One of the best search sites ever created. I think I enjoy it more than Google (not to say that it's more utile but still)

Random adjouted song: Katy Perry - Waking Up In Vegas (Calvin Harris Remix)
God that's so fucking pop. Excellent. Another kudo goes to Katy Perry who wrote at least some of that (she gets the first credit on the wiki page about the song). And a kudo point goes to C Harris for turning what has a Carrie Underwood feel into a JAM.
It kinda sounds like an exam schedule too: "information overload, situation lost control." Cool.

I'm really pumped for this bike trip that we're taking, but honestly, I'm fine with just doing it me and Joe if I don't get my way with the trip plans. I'm Way okay with being a selfish brat on this one. I don't want it to be a bike tour trip. I just want to go to a cool location with my new best friend, my nameless bike. I haven't given her a name yet cause I don't feel that the time is right. I really only say her cause I don't want to have "riding [insert guy's name]" as one of my current interests listed on facebook. With all the current sexual orientation changes occuring in this beautiful city of love, I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea.

Speaking on the girl situation though... my inability to let myself be attracted by females has reached a deplorable state. So I can no longer say that I am anti-sexual only that I am uninterested. This mexican girl mariana in my fle5 class really got me excited the other day. I haven't felt anything flirting with someone for a really long time and last class I wrote something roughly translated as "Hey you're inhaling that chocolate... Take it easy."
The fact of the matter was that she was eating her dark chocolate at an unholy-ly slow pace and I was being sarcastic, but she answered with the perfectly crafted response of "Sometimes good things come in small doses."
To understand why that was awesome, it is first important to know that she's probably 5 foot 2 & 100 pounds. And the smile she gave me today was an indicator that she meant what I had assumed she meant. Cool.
It's just really strange to think that her, along with the absolutely ridiculous number of beautiful women at Dauphine, I won't ever see again. With her it's after today most likely and to be honest, I probably couldn't have made anything happen anyway. Besides, what was it that I would have made happen? Exactly...nothing.

Sometimes it seems like life is too short/transient to Ever have the time and occasion to make anything happen. I don't know when I'll ever be ready to try out romance, but I have a feeling that I just might never get to it.

Tant pis
(not like cat piss)

Now to go check if it's still raining. I forgot my rain guard today cause I didn't need it this morning. I don't want to take the train home but I might have to cause I'm not about to ruin a shirt with street oil and rain water.

"Get up and shake the glitter off your clothes now..."

Yet Another Rant

2009-05-20T18:46:00.001-07:00

Start song (cause a start song is better than an end song)

RJD2 - Chicken-Bone Circuit
This reminds me of Shadow a little bit because of the erratic drums

You know what I don't like?
I'll tell you.

Drunk people that get mad at you for getting real with them.

If you're drunk don't be a dick. This goes for males and females.

I'll give an example I encountered tonight cause the person involved won't ever read this.
So we were walking and Person Q falls down. Just strait up falls on the ground. Q gets a cut on Q's hand and is bleeding mildly. After a few minutes Q asks to ride my bike. I say no and that I don't want Q to get a case of stigmata-look. This upsets Q as Q really wanted to try out my bike. That is okay with me. Q is of course cursing me out while walking behind me and another person with whom I am trying to converse. I ignore that. It pisses me off, but I can take something stupid like that. That's an okay angry drunk. However, when Q decides about 2 minutes later that Q is going to run over and try to push me with Q's somewhat bleeding hand I start to get real. I just bought an In4mation shirt. It's this one that I posted a while ago. I really really like this shirt. That being the case, I'm not about to get blood on it. So I ignore the few fake I'm-touching-your-face-with-my-AIDS-hand-haha swipes. Then I manage to dodge one attempt at my face that actually seems like it's intended to touch me. I've just about had enough of Q's shit. Q then proceeds to come at my shoulder of my shirt. Q touches me with Q's fingers but my hand grabs Q's wrist before Q can get blood on my shirt. Lucky for my shirt I have quick reflexes. I say:
"Don't touch my shirt."
Q makes another attempt
"For Real? ... Don't touch it. For Real."
I'm done with dealing with Q at this point. Q is obviously upset because Q starts saying to Q's friend "I'm just trying to blah blah blah. Blah blah blah he told me "for real." You can't say that like that to me."
At which point I nearly just leave Q and Q's other friends and go home. I had my bike anyway. Luckily, the bus showed up and they all hopped on that. Done.

By all means get drunk if you like doing that. Just don't do stupid shit that makes people pissed off at you and pretend like they're the bad guys.

Q won't remember this circumstance I'm sure, but I now have less respect for Q. That's sad, but I truely can only put up with so much.

All Things Bike

2009-05-20T05:07:00.000-07:00

So to start it off, I just want to say that this girl is who I will marry. It's difficult to know where to start on "things that are so right about this picture."

She's on a rickshaw. Which most important component is the bike. Which is cool.
She's in India. I know cause the hindi on the sign and that's the same bike everyone has in India.
I am a plaid fiend. And it's better when it's colorful.
Flats are my favorite shoes on girls. They look fun with just about everything, they're casual, and heels are just too much.
Tats. Wrist and leg.
Sick glasses that match the shirt.
Good hair. Simple and sometimes the fake blond looks good. This is one of those cases.

Unfortunately, if you ride bikes on a normal basis, your legs will look like this when your foot is pointed down. I'm just going to pretend that she rode that around India doing humanitarian work.

Here's a fun song to enjoy:

Glass Candy - Rolling Down The Hills

So I have some stories to tell. Yesterday they both happened.

First:
I am late for leaving for class. I head out of the Musee d'Orsay courtyard into the main quai. I see this dude biking in a suit. He has hair that looks like my professor of french. Turns out that it is. Crazy. So i pass him and say hello and he tells me that I needed to go fast so i could tell the class that he would be late and not to worry. So I do. I get up there and tell the class. This is the point in the story that I would like to say I was in jeans and a short-sleeve button-up shirt. When I got up to the room I was still sweating and had to take the 10 minutes that it took the professor to show up to just be standing up cooling off. But my point is that french people don't sweat or something. He gets there still in his full suit With a tie and has like one drop of sweat on the side of his forehead. Ridiculous. That hill going up to Trocadero from the seine is no joke.

Second: Me and Joe were sitting on the side of the road right by the seine at St. Michel. He had just bought some postcards and it was nice out so we were just chilling. This girl who we think was irish came up to us and asked us where the gallway pub was. We were like...uh...no idea did you get told where it was or on what street?
no
oh okay then. well i don't know what one but my friend works up at the Highlander and it's at the next bridge. It's pretty cool. You just take the little alley-way on the left.
oh cool. i'll just check that out then. thanks.
no prob.
So we were sitting there talking for about 15 more min and Joe brings up that he thinks she's irish. and I say hum that's funny, there's an irish flag right over there. Wait. does that say Gallway pub? HAHAHA.
So this chick was facing us while talking to us and if she had just looked right about 80 degrees (which she did cause she turned that way to look where i was pointing) she would have seen it. Also, if you're from a country wouldn't you probably recognize your own flag??? DUMB.

Colin, I would like to say that I appreciate your return to the blogging community and your retreat from the twitter fad. You're ahead of the curve.
I would, however, like to do you one better and provide a better picture of a bike chick than the one you provided. In fact I have a few:
001
002
003 (it says "lucky saddle")
004 (this one is really because i can't figure out how those piercings work. piercings that go through her whole body to her back?)
005
006

So enjoy those.

Rooftime awaits. I might change it to a pretty color later.

Time Flies By

2009-05-17T05:12:00.000-07:00

I didn't realize that it had been almost 2 weeks since I wrote something. Sorry. I guess the days are just all running together as of late.

So to start out I'll hook it up with a club jam that I got a long time ago but didn't listen to for a while. It's pretty grimey...

Dizzee Rascal - Dance Wiv Me (The Ashton Shuffle Remix)

So put that on. You'll get pumped for whatever you got to do.

I went to London for mother's day. It was a fun trip. Luckily, I didn't have anything due last week so I could just enjoy myself over the weekend and not have to worry about studying or anything.
We got there on Friday after a medium-length drive in the car with a pause at Quick burger before parking the car on the Chunnel Train and flying under the sea on rails.
Went out from the hotel before our dinner on Friday and decided after a quick walk that we might as well go into the city to Regent Street. So we got there, walked around a little bit because we only had an hour and a half or something like that, and went into the TOP SHOP! cause my sister wanted to go but said she didn't. (As this happens alot, I have figured out that she means the opposite of what she says and I just say that I want to go in so she can feel free about not being the one that got herself into the shop. if that makes sense.) Ended up being a really cool place. I walked around for about 20 minutes looking at stuff and decided that i was going to buy some shirts. Yes, even I shop occasionally. I felt like I coulda left that place with 10 shirts that fit me well and look like my normal i-dont-care-what-you-say-about-my-shirt fashion sense. I wouldn't have minded getting a few more, but at around 35 euros a pop. Damn. Worth it though. It's a must see in London if you think you might wear something that I might wear.

Then we went over to the Doshi's (which are actually the people that own the house my parents house here in Paris) house for Indian food. I was complemented for my looks a few more times than I was comfortable with. Apparently, I have changed exponentially for the better since my last visit to Paris in...10th grade I think. At least I know I'm popular with Middle-aged Indian women. Rad. The food was excelent though.

The next day we went out after breakfast, walked around on Regent street again then went to Wicked. Really good musical. We were lucky to see it with all the principals. I just was looking for a picture of Kerry Ellis, the singer who played Elphaba (the wicked witch of the west), and I read that her last show was May 9th. That was the day we saw it. That's pretty crazy. Anyway, she blew most of the rest of the cast out of the water, but all around it was really good.
Okay I just looked to see if I could back that up. That was just some idiot writing about something he didn't know about. I guess she's still there. Whatever.

Then we went to eat at some nice restaurant with some family friends. I had some great fish, though was really annoyed by the fact that I had to pick out bones all the way through it. Then we met up with my friend Andy who's there doing a month-long study abroad thing. The touristy part of London really sucks for nightlife though. We couldn't find a good pub that wasn't full and hardly anything else was open. Also, what's with the Underground closing so early? I don't think I would like living there, but it's always a nice break from Paris.

Since that trip, I haven't done much. School was pretty easy this week. I had one final which I think went okay. Unfortunately, I don't know when my other finals are. Oh well, I'm sure I can just ask this coming week and figure it out.

I'll leave you with this. It's a song from Wicked.

BONUS:
Cause I posted about Mobb last time and found this game song on my iTunes that I was looking for that uses the beat for Shook Ones. Enjoi

The Game - What You Wanna Do? ft Krayzie Bone

Pet Peeves

2009-05-04T13:36:00.000-07:00

So I took down some old beer bottles to the recycling can and... spilled some left over beer in my bag. So I figured that, to everyone that cares about what I think, I'd tell them.

People that don't finish their beer is easily on the top 3 Most Hated Mundane Things by Ted.

1. People who strait up just don't move in the sidewalk making it so that you have to Stop walking to wait for them to pass. Stop walking 2, 3, 4 wide.
2. People who don't finish their beer.
3. People who see it but don't tell me I got something in my teeth/on my face/on my clothes before I enter a room of people.

I would also like to say that Mobb Deep has some of the best beats out of anyone that makes original beats. See this:

Now, I'm not saying by any means that their beats are better than Primo's, Numark's, or Jazzy Jeff's. I'm just saying that their beats are simply fire. Plus...Prodigy and Havoc don't get enough credit kinda like Fat Joe. Though both examples did fall off the face of 'the real'. Here's some classics. If you don't have these, you Really should. You can't even see something as mainstream as 8 mile without knowing the Infamous...

Hell On Earth

Shook Ones

Survival Of The Fittest

Bonus: Cause I was talking about Fat Joe, here's a song by Primo using lyrics Shook Ones for the chorus. Man, I could write about hip-hop all day.

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BONUS BONUS: I Just found this song looking through my Mobb files. This is CRAZY and I Completely forgot I had it. So enjoy the last ones and this one.

Survival Of The Fittest (Mums Ca Dreamin Remix)

Duped

2009-05-02T08:47:00.000-07:00

I was expecting a beautiful saturday afternoon today. Nope. Thanks Paris.

I uploaded 12 songs for my friend Aryo today and i figured since i went to all that work, I'd give them to everyone. It's just some old stuff mixed with some brand new stuff that I've been listening to recently.

I hope you enjoy the songs as much as I do...

Here's the list of bands that go with the songs in the order they can be found in the file:

Bloc Party
Calvin Harris
TV On The Radio
Passion Pit
Phoenix
M.I.A.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Metric
Calvin Harris
Little Boots
MGMT vs Daft Punk
M.I.A.

and since they're all really good i'll just go ahead and say that:

the MIA songs are pretty tight with POP being pretty cool because it uses the HipHop beat from Dead Prez.

the bloc party song is pretty minor-key but excellent as always.

i personally love the TV On The Radio song. It has a cool verse at the start and then goes into the actual song which is really good with that diplo-produced beat.

Today Was A Good Day

2009-04-30T11:15:00.000-07:00

I want to tell you what happened today in sequential order that relates why i'm happy right now.

Get Passion Pit song called Little Secrets... here.

I slept last night. I woke up at 10 to do a plan for what has turned out to be one of the worst classes i've ever taken. I managed to wake up 5 minutes before class started (1:45) not knowing what happened.
I didn't feel bad at all.

I went to meet up with Diane on the Champs at 3:45. We walked around, found a cafe, sat down, she helped me correct a paper in french (that was funny enough for her to want to keep the original copy apparently), then biked back to Dauphine.

We had a good class & i talked some. woot.

Came back to my place, went instantly to the boulangerie down the street by the money machine. No bread. Okay, so on to the next one... nothing but a croissant. Next! which was actually a big loop of my neighborhood.
I got the LAST baguette of the day. And it was fresh. Got some money from another money machine, and chomped on that until i got back up to my apartment, at which time i poured some olive oil, ate half the baguette with that, then made honey butter for the second half. but of course i saved one small piece to use with nutella. it was the freshest and the best baguettes i've had in over 4 months. (which goes back to the days of the Passy Passion when i got them fresh in the morning)

Now it's on to my bike ride in 30 min. Afterwards, if I have energy, i'm supposed to go to the erasmus bar on the Champs to meet diane. Don't know if i'll go, but it might be fun. haven't been to a bar party in a really long time.

enjoy the Passion Pit and i'll catch yall later.

It's raining

2009-04-27T11:23:00.000-07:00

I love when it rains in paris when I don't have places to go. I've been wanting it to rain for a while now and I got my wish. And because it's rainy and I have a good selection of rainy day music, I'd like to share with you some of the stuff that I rock when it's gloomy. It helps me get in the rain mood, get shit done, and mellow out.

Someone's Second Kiss - RJD2

What'll You Do - CunninLynguists
(If you have the song they sampled "Leftover Wine" by Melanie Safka, can you give it to me?)

2080 - Yeasayer
(I owe this 100% to marc. This band is really good)

I have both my midterms in my hardest classes on the same day. Wednesday. Awesome. I'll not be on here until after that. Wish me goodluck cause I really need it. I'm screwed.

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Edit: I found this one after I had finished crying later on in the night.
It's one of my favorites and I hadn't heard it in a long time. And it's still raining

Don't Panic - Coldplay

Great Party

2009-04-25T16:27:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone that came. I had a great time and loved seeing everyone. I hope we can do it again. Sorry for my landlady, but her bedroom Is right under me. bummer.

The only thing i can post tonight is this song:

My Mirror Speaks - Death Cab For Cutie (i don't like to hotlink so just go to their blog for it)

I don't know what it means, but I feel like it is applicable to me right now.

Enjoi.

Epic Return Post

2009-04-23T16:19:00.000-07:00

Listen to this while you're reading:

Pop - M.I.A.

So I feel I have alot to write about...however, I am really tired and don't want to spend forever making this tonight. So maybe everyone can be okay with summaries. If not, you're fired.

India first:

You can't be prepared for something like that. Unless you've been to a country that has been exploited (although beautifully: see this and this) by people coming in from outside and who's people (many not all) are still being oppressed by the archaic caste system (which, I might add, is both a great way to keep away progress and keep people in the dark about their condition without necessitating oppressive religion or government). The poverty was as undeniable as the lack of sanitation systems. It was an eye-opener to see progression squandered by culture. I would argue that it's normally the other way around. Maybe that's what they call a backwards system.

But to not appear like I hated India, because it is quite the contraire, I learned alot about happiness. Our first guide has lived in Delhi all his life and has traveled out of the country only a handful of times. He Loves It. I've never seen that kind of attachment to a place of residence. And although that's hard for me to understand, his love is certainly not without merit. There are a plethora of opportunities to help people daily, the people build extraordinarily strong relationships, and love for life abounds. I would say "ignorance is bliss," but that would be slightly condescending and I don't wish for that.

To close, the monuments (there are actually more than the Taj Mahal), the food, the scenery, was all amazing, but the people were the best part. Basic but intuitive, simple but content. I'd go back.

Tonight was the first Thursday Night Ride I've done in 3 weeks. It was awesome.

This is the route that we took zoom out one.

I haven't been this tired since hockey in highschool. That being said, it is a great feeling putting out nearly everything you have. On that last hill to get to montmartre I estimate I was putting out 98% of what I could have. On the way home, I took my new favorite route, from rivoli through the musee du louvre and heard a veritable dance party. So I checked it out. As it turns out, there was an outdoor party in the tuilleries. It was obviously invite only because they had a security guard and there couldn't have been more than 200 (fashionably dressed and beautiful) people there. Plus, the parkay floor that was layed down flat and even couldn't have been cheap on the gravel ground. But right when I rolled up the song switched to Kylie's In My Arms and the crowd got down. As did I. I was stoked to hear a dj spin that track as it's at least half a year old.So to all the haters out there that don't think people get down to Kylie, hate on that.
My muscles were/are still ~~tired~~ exhausted. And consequently, I am as well.

Later

Bonus:
This song is energetic and overall pretty awesome:
Heads Will Roll (Young Live - Starters Remix) - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
I will certainly be copping the album when I get back to the US.

Weekend of Insanity

2009-04-06T13:09:00.000-07:00

I don't want to do that again. I mean, it was tight going to the US for 3 days, but it was hard on me...and my grade in Croissance et Developpement de l'Entreprise.

Before I get started typing what I wrote down in my little notebook about the weekend, I'll give you some music that was given to me today by the publisher for sayCet. Yes, I got an email saying that I should check out some of their new remixes and post them. So despite the fact that Ohh Crap! beat me to the punchline, here they are:

1901 (sayCet Remix) - Phoenix
I'm not sure whether I like the original better or not. Phoenix is blowing up. They have been on Conan recently, and were the band on SNL saturday night, so if I do like the original more, I have a good reason.
However, sayCet, like they do really well, have taken a pretty uptempo song and found the simple melody and turned it to a relaxing one. It's just a mood thing. If you're in a chill mood, this is your slice of pie.
If you want the original, just go to phoenix's website and you can dl it for free as well.

I'm Not (sayCet Remix) - Panda Bear
I don't like the original of this one that much at all, but the remix is great. Another kinda ambient flavor for meditating on something or chilling out.

You can get both of them on the Fairtilizer website (the link's the same for both) just click the song you want to hear and while you're listening to it you can download it. 320 kbps!
Also, make sure to check out their other stuff. I like it; you should at least give it a listen.

So now for the trip update while you have some good music to listen to... (this is exactly what i wrote)

•Loud! The flight attendants are so loud. But I really like sitting business. I watched "21" which was entertaining and "Guilt" which I need to watch again. Really good story and great acting. I slept a little bit but am still tired. We're going to land soon in Chicago...
•Bathrooms have hot water, waterfountains exist
•"Les moralistes ne sont pas des gens qui font la morale, ce sont des gens qui divulguent une verité douloureux." (read in Le Figaro)
•Une paire de bottes vaut mieux que Shakespeare." (anti-intellectualisme) par Cioran (read in Le Figaro)
•Wow. Already saw a cowboy
•Seeing how huge Chicago was from the air blew my mind.

List of stuff I ate:
•Taco Bell: 2 chalupas, hard taco, crunchwrap supreme, large mountain dew baja blast
•Blue Bell Ice Cream: Butter Crunch, Chocolate Extreme, Banana Pudding
•Cracker Barrel: 3 cinnamon apple pancakes with whipped cream, 2 scrambled eggs, 2 bisquits w/ gravy, large chocolate milk (served in a frosty mug)
•Jack In The Box: sourdough jack, curly fries, large fanta strawberry
•Blue Bell
•A philly cheesesteak from some place in the mall that greg knew about
•2 bowls of cereal, two unnaturally moist cranberry muffins
• Blue Bell
•Amazing Barbeque a la Labac family. 6 or 7 ribs and a brisquet sandwich. (They make their own sauce. It's awesome)
•Blue Bell
•Whataburger: double whataburger with mustard, pickles, tomatoes, and lettuce.
•Healthy breakfast of oatmeal and raisins
•McAllisters Deli cranberry club
•Done

That was all I wrote cause I spent alot of time not writing stuff down but rather doing stuff. Also, on the flight back I slept 8 of 9 and a half hours.

Overall, the trip was weird. I was super excited to hang out with good friends, but it was super weird not being alienated...ever. Everything was really easy and I just kept wanting to speak some french. It was really good to listen to music in my car again though even though I remembered how much I hate driving if there are other people on the road.

So the verdict is that it was definately worth it to say whats up to my homies and to suprise mr. in-the-navy. However, i would like to warn all my peeps in france or abroad for the year, that you will most likely feel really uncomfortable for a while. Maybe a few days, maybe a few weeks, maybe longer. I'll be right there with you figuring it out.

Bonus: Because this song is on the level just above epic...