...to name my top ten of the decade? i had a friend on facebook post his list (in chronological order) of the top ten albums of the this decade - a decade is almost over. whoa. that blew my mind.so, out of the spirit of things, i created my own list. keep in mind that most of my music listening phase didn't start until 2005, and of course, i have not heard every great album out there. but this ...
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Posts by ardyjormkiv
is it too early...
coloring contest!!!
this is the best idea for a contest from some of the greatest guys ever. i am so very excited. http://jonsiandalex.com/ (sorry for the short post. i am in korea now and working about twelve hours a day :) if you want more info on my life these days, i now have a regular blog to keep my family and friends updated. if you would like the link, let me know!)
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so little time...
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Track:Lord, How Many Are My Foes?
i don't really know where to start.- On the show circuit - Rock Plaza Central: I finally got to see this Canadian five-piece live at the Sunset Tavern. Their new album, "At the Moment of Our Most Needing", did not disappoint as a follow-up to "Are We Not Horses?" - and hearing it alive was something else all together. All five band members contributed tight harmonies and the instrument switch-u...
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twenty-two...
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Artist:Julie Smith & Taylor Neal
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Album:The Kingdom and the Gospel
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Track:Gone
so i am officially twenty-two, although my mog page doesn't seem to think so.jeremy enigk/lonely forest at neumos was a packed show - jeremy came with back-up: a fifteen-piece "Seattle Rock Orchestra". he didn't play any sunny day or fire theft, but it was great just the same.of course, the lonely forest didn't dissapoint, there or at the Folklife free show on my birthday - although i missed ab...
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WE SING THE BODY ELECTRIC!
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Track:Golden Apples of the Sun Pt. II
hello friends and countrymen. lend me your ears and i'll tell you what has been in mine.Anacortes, WA's The Lonely Forest finally released their newest, "We Sing the Body Electric!" on April 21st, by which time I had listened to a good dozen times thanks to pre-ordering. I had been waiting about a year to get this album, featuring songs I have heard them play live all year but never have had a ...
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27 pages, 4 exams, and 11 hours of sleep later...
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Artist:Curran Long
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Album:SPU Covers Contest
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Track:Hallelujah
...and i am no longer a college student. i have to say, it was a difficult and exhausting week, and i can't believe it's over. i was able to graduate a quarter early, which will save money, but does this mean i have to get a real job??on the other hand, this quarter has been an incredible one for musical treats. i can't say it enough...there are so many talented musicians here on-campus. notabl...
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i am here to make sure you have heard this...
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Artist:A R Rahman
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Track:Jai Ho
this being my last quarter of undergrad, i don't have much time for mogging. BUT i had to make sure you have heard this song...i watched the golden globes and everytime they introduced slumdog millionaire, they played this song and i instantly had to find it...i love the "jai ho, jaiiii hoooooo..." i have no idea what it means or much about the composer, A R Rahman, but it gets to me. i hope to...
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merry christmas!
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Artist:Window View
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Track:Ring the Bells
(i haven't been able to post or comment for at least three weeks, and now i think it's just something with my computer...now that i'm on a different one. phew)so although it seems like i have disappeared, i have enjoyed reading all of your 'get to know me' posts. i have formed many christmas posts in my head, so i will sort of condense them here (although this computer doesn't seem to want to l...
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listen up!
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Artist:Taylor Neal
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Track:Unknown
hey mog!i just wanted to let you know about my little radio show that i'm doing here on campus. who knows, it might be fun to listen to. i have no idea. i'm the one making a fool out of myself on the air while we play good music.of course, you can call in (although i don't have the number right now) and i can play something you like. or play something you wrote. or put you on the air just for f...
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China [...continued...]
i was finally able to put together some photos and video from our trip this summer. we are giving a short presentation on-campus this weekend. most teams talk and show pictures, but i thought i'd let the pictures speak for themselves..i had a ton of fun making it. it was difficult - sifting through 4000+ photos and getting the timing just right. it was a good time of reflection and joy in seei...
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