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Forgive me in advance if this gets a little...well gets a little out there...in the ether.
I was driving home tonight without my glasses (my eyesight isn't TOO bad but i should probably still wear glasses to drive) and i was listening to the Akron/Family album Love is Simple, and it struck me as something hypnotically human. 
I, like most of you, am a serious music listener. I take things apart, lyrically, technically, and experientially. I think about the mastering, the mixing, the instruments, the vocals, the time signatures--"wow how GENIUS IS Trent! he did March of the Pigs in 7/8 --do you have any idea how unusual that is?"
I notice when a song or a tune relieves me of my overworking brain. Listening to most of this Akron/Family album let me off the hook. I didn't listen to the music, I just felt it. I don't want to get into why I think this is, or how it happened b/c that'll just ruin it.
But if you are like me and just want to feel music and zonk out--it's such a peaceful relief sometimes--...check out Akron/Family.
Can NOT wait for the show at the Rickshaw...
Okay....So i might suffer from this little known disease called low self-esteem.
I often fantasize about being other people.
Do you?
Here's the list so far of possible people I pretty much adore for one reason or another and wish I was as cool as...
Ellen Allien--kick ass, dj, Berlin, boogybytes--AWESOME
M.I.A.--she's such a darling... how is someone who sells not a huge amount of albums such the hot ticket?
Trent Reznor's girlfriend -- Um ...
Tina Fey-- she's smart, funny, and eats junk food.
Liz Phair -- two parts hot, one part shy. She's my first crush, before Trent even. I'd hit that.
Toodee on Yo Gabba Gabba! -- she's always willing to try new snacks, and girl got moves.
The Holy Trinity :
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I guess I'm to old to have any idea what is going on here, but the description, "she's always willing to try new snacks," has added a satisfactory level of mystery entertainment to my evening.
I love this song, and I love this video...
It's so simple but it just hits the spot.
For you LA folk, Herman Dune is in your hood for the next week or so...so check him out while you can---in the Echo Park scene...of course.
"Together they're a word...it's the best name in the world...you."
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To me, the video is too DIY as in: "look it's DIY but it's DIY cool, not DIY tedious and freaking boring" I like the song though. Looks they're moving away from their sweet-sardonic stance which was their hallmark.
It's always nice to see someone spotlighting the French outfit that is Herman Düne. Thanks for sharing with us.
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I'm not well versed in music enough to notice things like time signatures, though I wish I was. The first thing I look for is a catchy tune, then lyrics. Though I'm generally a pretty positive and happy person, I prefer music that is brooding, aggressive, or depressing. If I'm in a bad mood, nothing picks me up better than blasting some NIN or the likes.
If I'm looking to just zonk out, Sigur Ros usually does it for me.
dude..totally about Sigur Ros.
Ears. It's all about the ears. Take care of the ears, and the mind and the heart will follow.