Showing posts with label Random Links. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Random Links. Show all posts

Monday, April 2, 2012

Hey; +smidgen of an update

Hey; so... long time no... ummm... talk?
I know I've been pretty quiet (& by that, I mean absolutely quiet) on here as I've been super busy with projects (& I'm actually pushing one back a few minutes to address you guys! Yay! [all three of my 'subscribers' & the random people who still drift around on Blogspot; haha]).

Anyways....

I still want to use this.  That said, I'm thinking I may start up a couple of things.
1) What I'll likely call "7 Questions".  A quick, 7 question interview (over the internet) with a band that I can contact.  Perhaps monthly if I have time.
2) Potentially some reviews. (or at least address music that I find that is of interest, unless/until bands/artists/acts/etc. start sending me pieces to review).
3) Hopefully bi-weekly to monthly recommendations on what you can find available to download for free (or FREE, or available-for-a-price-that-is-not-monetary [the latter perhaps a better way of viewing the topic; lol]).  I was hoping to be doing this as is, but as mentioned, I've been super busy.

We'll see what happens.  That's kind of the tentative plan as of the end of exams which are fast approaching.  I'll admit, I'm not sure how long I'll be able to keep it going beyond September, as I'll be back for another year of school.  But, I definitely want to keep this going, so I'll still pick it up after the busy spell again.

Hopefully people are interested in what I do.  If you are, feel free to interact.  I don't bite. or type with CAPS LOCK on.

But for now: to work.

I'll leave you with this:
http://coldhardwant.com/ - House of Heroes is getting their new album ready, & every now & again, a small sample pops up (or at least, for my computer it's every now & again - it may have not loaded correctly before??).  Check it out, & get excited.

& one last thing: you can subscribe to me on Facebook as well - I'm still posting my 'song of the day' there. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=887435021

Take care.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

& just for kicks (Valentine's Day pt.2)

& just for kicks, here's a few other good songs to be spreading around for St. Valentine's Day (I know, it's a little late in the day, but, as they seem to say: 'better late than never'... right?)(& I did actually mean to post this a bit earlier, but got distracted... my apologies...)

"Perfectly Absolutely" - by Poema
"Love Song" - performed by Jamie-Grace & Mac Powell of Third Day
"Sweet Fascination" - by Photoside Cafe
& just to top it off, a [free] compilation of 25 Love Songs from Noisetrade.com

‎"Perfectly Absolutely":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7UkPiu5NIA

"Love Song":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irTRNvaskVc

"Sweet Fascination":
http://photosidecafe.bandcamp.com/track/sweet-fascination

the '25 Love Songs' compilation:
https://www.facebook.com/noisetrade?sk=app_160291820682178
(features the likes of Paper Route, Brooke Waggoner, Derek Webb & Sandra McCracken, Jenny & Tyler, & others...)

Happy Valentine's Day (& goodnight)!

& just for kicks... (Valentine's Day pt.2)

& just for kicks, here's a few other good songs to be spreading around for St. Valentine's Day (I know, it's a little late in the day, but, as they seem to say: 'better late than never'... right?)
"Perfectly Absolutely" - by Poema
"Love Song" - performed by Jamie-Grace & Mac Powell of Third Day
"Sweet Fascination" - by Photoside Cafe
& just to top it off, a [free] compilation of 25 Love Songs from Noisetrade.com
Happy Valentine's Day


‎"Perfectly Absolutely":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7UkPiu5NIA

"Love Song":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irTRNvaskVc

"Sweet Fascination":
http://photosidecafe.bandcamp.com/track/sweet-fascination

the '25 Love Songs' compilation:
https://www.facebook.com/noisetrade?sk=app_160291820682178
(features the likes of Paper Route, Brooke Waggoner, Derek Webb & Sandra McCracken, Jenny & Tyler, & others...)

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

find Five Iron Frenzy's blue comb!

I know it sounds slightly weird, but Five Iron Frenzy has launched a search to find a blue comb here.
If you find it, you get a code which will allow you access to a website at 12pm MST on Nov. 16th (2011).

Trust me: it is possible.  & you do get a code...  I did!  (it's not as hard as you think...)

Have fun!

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Fight Like This - by Decyfer Down

Been craving a bit of these guys lately, too...
Decyfer Down is from North Carolina.  The 4-piece band originated as the 3-piece Allysonhymn (All-eyes-on-Him) in 1999, & under that moniker, they began touring with the likes of Puddle of Mudd, & Breaking Benjamin.  In 2002, guitarist Chris Clonts joined guitarist Brandon Miller, & brothers Josh & Caleb Oliver - drums & voc's/bass, respectively.  They changed their name simply to Decyfer & released a self-titled EP in 2005 before being signed to S/R/E/ Recordings (a subsidiary of INO Records).  A name change followed, shortly before the release of their major debut LP "End of Grey" which was produced by Jim Cooper (who was part of Petra for a couple years) & Tony Palacios (of famed rock band Guardian) & released June 6th, 2006.
A lot happened in between "End of Grey" & their sophomore release, "Crash"[INO; 2009] including being the victims of two robberies; & a serious vehicle collision.  Their tour van veered "off the road during an icy snow storm, colliding with a parked car, spinning across three lanes of traffic (with trailer in tow) & crashed against a guard rail"*.  However, they fought through all the twists & turns that resulted during their touring, & kept going.  A line-up change also happened before "Crash", involving singer/bassist Caleb Oliver leaving & being replaced with current singer TJ Harris (formerly of Fighting Instinct).
Their songs have been featured at WrestleMania XXV & a promo for the UFC as well.  Currently, they're working on new music, with over 70 songs to choose from for their next album.  This song is from "End of Grey".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-chUZlxRLOU

Also: check out this cool deal with FreeCCM if you're interested in a copy (digital or physical) of both their albums...
http://freeccm.com/deals/

* - http://www.myspace.com/decyferdown

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Yllipsis

Hey everyone.
So: I'm in a band (yay!) & I'm going to let you know (yay?).  We're called Yllipsis, & we're aiming for kind of an 'epic' sound - epic as in there's epic poetry, & there's epic music.  Strings/arrangements, "whoa's", & an assortment of things.  For fans of Coldplay, U2, Muse, Radiohead, perhaps Anberlin, & a bunch others (I'm keeping with the bigger names for now.  :P  ).

Check us out!  Our first demo that we're working on is "Ginkgo Tree" - it's up on most of the sites...

www.yllipsis.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/yllipsis
www.purevolume.com/yllipsis
www.reverbnation.com/yllipsis
www.soundcloud.com/yllipsis
www.twitter.com/yllipsis
www.youtube.com/user/yllipsis
& you should be able to find us on Google+ as well (just search Yllipsis the Band)
(^ we like to be accessible..  ;)

Monday, September 5, 2011

The Hawk in Paris (the band, not the album...)

(... & though the band name is inspired by the 1956 album by Coleman Hawkins, that release is not the one I mean to talk about...)


The Hawk in Paris has their debut EP "His+Hers" available for FREE, but not for long.  It's on Noisetrade.com & after the deadline, there will only be a 3 song sampler.  But the EP is free in its entirety for roughly 22 hours more.


The Hawk in Paris is Dan Haseltine (yes, lead singer for Jars of Clay), Jeremy Bose (a composer & programmer who has worked alongside Point of Grace, Steven Curtis Chapman, & other notable artists), & Matt Bronleewe (a former Jars of Clay member).  The project is a group of friends doing what's outside of their norm in terms of what they currently do in music.
You can read more about it here:
http://blog.noisetrade.com/2011/09/the-hawk-in-paris-an-interview-with-dan-haseltine/


& then download it here... but quick! You've only roughly 22 out of 24 hours left!
http://www.noisetrade.com/thehawkinparis/

Sunday, August 21, 2011

If you want a crash course on the science of sound...

... then watch this 12 minute, 49 second video.  It's a cool, rather informative video by Vi Hart - the one who does all sorts of different videos related to math, doodles, & other fascinating factoids.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_0DXxNeaQ0

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Just thought I'd pop this up...

... while I'm eating breakfast:
Falling Up posted another new song called "Diamnds"
https://www.facebook.com/fallingup

& hopefully soon (tomorrow?) things'll kinda be back to normal/regular...

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Noisetrade.com...

So: NoiseTrade.com just got their new site up & running - check it out if you haven't already!
It's an awesome site that offers completely free & completely legal music for you to download.  It features many, many bands (any band who wants can join & put something up...) whether they're already in the industry or just an indie starting off...  It's a great way to find up & coming acts & other novelty items...

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Clocks and Timepieces - by Search the City (& piano version by Evil Us)

Heard some sad news today from Evil Us  - Josh posted a message & link about his cousin's 9 year old daughter that was killed yesterday in a hunting accident (I'll post the news link below).
Search the City is based out of Detroit, MI.  The name came as a result of them (guitarists Alex Sheldon & James (Jim) Czech, & drummer Adam McMillion) & "seeking out other musicians to complete their final lineup".  "'They named it that because they were looking for all of the different members, all over different cities,' [singer Josh] Frost explains. 'That meant all over Michigan.  And because I was living in Florida at the time, they just called it Search the City'".  They released their debut EP "Ghosts" in 2006, signed with Tooth & Nail Records, then released their LP "A Fire So Big the Heavens Can See It" on April 1st, 2008.  StC announced their break up on MySpace on May 13th, 2009 (see previous post about them for details), but have since announced (just this a couple months ago, if that) the coming of a new album (still on T&N Records) for early next year, if not sooner.  This song is from "A Fire So Big the Heavens Can See It".
(I'm guessing this one's a demo as it's different from the studio version I have on the CD..)

the news story:


& here's the piano version that Evil Us (which StC singer Josh Frost is part of) did of the song, which you can download for free, if you wish; or, you can purchase the song - all proceeds will go to the family of the victim of the tragic accident…
http://searchthecity.bandcamp.com/ (where you can download &/or purchase the song…)

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

On a separate note...

(FYI: this post is actually a few days old - Blogspot moved it to today after I corrected the incorrectly labeled labels...)
3 things:
1st: TFK (Thousand Foot Krutch) released some sick material from their upcoming "Live at the Masquerade" live DVD:
https://www.facebook.com/thousandfootkrutch (go to their 'New Album Video' page to see the video as it is an unlisted video to YouTube...)
2nd: Echoes the Fall released their newsletter the other day - one of the things I'm excited to hear about from it is that they have Jasen Rauch lined up to produce their next album.  Jasen Rauch of course being former guitarist from Red.
3rd: I know summer's not even here yet, but do you know the feeling of accomplishment that comes after doing some work - I think that's what I'll be feeling.  Just... felt like puttin' that out there... lol (trying to kinda use this blog as a, you know, [typical] blog.
4th: Ocean is Theory released their new single from their upcoming EP "Future Fears".  You can download it from their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oceanistheory (under 'Free Song')

Enjoy!

Some other stuff you should look at...

If you're interested...

Andrew Schwab (singer/songwriter for Project 86 & all-round good author) posted a new post on his blog:
http://www.andrewschwab.com/blog/

Mutemath posted a new video: "Tracking Organ for New Song 'Odd Soul'":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmQjBLS2zjc

Jenny & Tyler released their new EP today: "Live at Studio A".  This is the couple that did the [amazing] LP "Faint Not".
http://jennyandtylermusic.com/free/ - sign up to their e-mail list to get it for FREE

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Surrounded - by Tidewater

For fans of The Rocket Summer, & OneRepublic.
Tidewater is Brett Allen's solo project.  Based out of St. Louis, MO, he released an EP "The Way That I Want You" (which features his cover of BeyoncĂ©'s "Halo") on March 8th, 2011 followed by his latest LP "The Seas We Sail" on April 12, 2011 on the ROXR label (though, it was released independently on August 17th, 2010).  "The Seas We Sail" was recorded (with producer Kevin Gales - Fiona Apple, Sarah McLachlan, Blind Witness) while he was majoring in film at Baylor University (Waco, TX).  The name 'Tidewater' is a moniker for part of the street name where Allen grew up.  This song is from "The Seas We Sail".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNw-MJdUcmw


& for the heck of it:
here's the lyrics:
http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/lyricsdetail.php?lyrics_id=68375
(P.S. You should sign up/register [at least through Facebook] with NewReleaseTuesday.com - they have various free song downloads released every Tuesday:
http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/freemusic.php ) (<-- that's where I got "Surrounded" for free - but the songs are only available for a limited time as they bring up more songs to download...)

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Beyond the Earth - by Jesse Sprinkle

Awesome song from an awesome album... with an awesome story & purpose......
Jesse Sprinkle is from Seattle, WA - he started his musical career at the age of 14 when he became the drummer for Poor Old Lu.  After POL broke up, he was drumming for multiple bands (at various times) including Starflyer 59, Denison Witmer, Michael Knott (& he also drummed for Brooke Barrettsmith's album [the former contestant of American Idol… now in the band Vialyne]).  He was also the first drummer for Demon Hunter (until before their 3rd album, "The Triptych"); then shortly after, he became the drummer for Dead Poetic & was with them until they went on a hiatus.  Aside from his drumming with other bands, he's also released 5 solo albums & a number of other side; & aside from his music career, he has been making trips to Uganda helping with the Ugandan Water Project, & other missions including work with orphans & rebuilding projects.  He now resides in East Avon, NY & co-operates Bluebrick Recordings.  His latest solo project, "Streamstory", was released just this past March & has an awesome story & purpose behind it (watch the YouTube video to see what I mean…).  This song is from "Streamstory".
(I cannot find the entire song on the internet, but you can hear the 1:30 long clip on iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/streamstory/id428315711 )

& here's the mentioned video about what's behind the project, plus a clip of "Color of the First Light":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-It-9txNPw

I'd highly recommend the album - not only is it good music, but also for some good causes…  Check it out! 
http://www.jessesprinkle.net/

Monday, April 18, 2011

New post from Andrew Schwab & free music from Sandra McCracken

Andrew Scwab is the singer/frontman for the hard rock/core band Project 86.  He also writes poems & books with some excellent insight into the many concerns that arise in life...
http://www.andrewschwab.com/blog/
His latest post is called "The Second Greatest Commandment: Avoid Shooting a Cannon Through Your Neighbor's Window".


Sandra McCracken is an acoustic/folk artist from (where other than:) Nashville, TN.  She's released her 2001 album "Gypsy Flat Road" to download for free for a LIMITED time on Noisetrade as a 10 year anniversary gift of its street date.  So 'pick it up'!
https://noisetrade.com/sandramccracken#




P.S. Sorry for missing a 'song of the day', if you're concerned... I know I am... lol

Thursday, March 31, 2011

2 things I'm in love with right now...

1) http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2011/03/21/blood-and-water-in-character-2/  (I think it's up for only another week)(definitely worth grabbing!)(P.S. It's FREE!!!)(P.P.S. Spread the word!)


2) http://conteanimated.com/the-animation-2/thought-of-you/  (I'm in love with the song & video...)(yeah, I know: kinda sappy, but... oh well.. lol)
(& for that matter, you can view full screen on his Vimeo page: http://vimeo.com/14803194 )

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Ryan Woodward's "Thought of You" (song: "World Spins Madly On" by The Weepies)

This is Ryan Woodward's amazing 2D animation that uses "World Spins Madly On" by The Weepies.  The video has won 6 awards (they're listed under the video on the site...)

http://conteanimated.com/the-animation-2/thought-of-you/

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Free album (only for 2 more weeks) from Blood & Water

So, just to keep this completely clear, now:

Blood and Water has offered their newest album "In Character" for free for 2 weeks on Indie Vision Music.com.
They're a ska-ish band (that is very influenced by Weezer & Five Iron Frenzy) with awesome music & heart.  I wish I didn't have to stop listening, but I have to because of the nature of having classes...
Here's the link:
http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2011/03/21/blood-and-water-in-character-2/

I'll repost this every now & again, just to make sure *you* are aware...
Seriously - it's worth paying $20, but they're offering for free - check it out!
http://www.myspace.com/bw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfjGlOmoEhQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzlXB1JPPuc (<-- this one's not on the album)

Thursday, March 24, 2011

IVM update...

& just so you know, IVM (Indie Vision Music) has their site up & running again, so you can download Blood & Water's album "In Character" for free from their site.  It'll be up for 3 weeks (total or from now, I'm not sure offhand; but you've got at least 2 weeks…), now, due to the inconvenience.  I would highly recommend checking them out.
http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2011/03/21/blood-and-water-in-character-2/