Carry My Cross - by Third Day (Good Friday/Happy Easter)

Hey, so I thought I should at least quickly throw something up here, in honour of who & what I believe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkpLB_wwIHg

All I can really say is: thank You, Jesus.

Chim Chim Cher-ee - from 'Mary Poppins' (RIP Robert. B Sherman)

http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/obit/story/2012-03-06/robert-sherman-disney-composer-dies/53388370/1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX4Ppm-cPZI

RIP, Mr. Robert B. Sherman

Chasing Color - by The Canvas Waiting (& change up...)

So, as the end of the school year draws near for me, I'm getting busier & busier... plus, there's other non-school related stuff building up too.  That said, I'm going to just post the songs & song links on Facebook (I'll still post the free download links here... perhaps once a week or something).

You can, however, subscribe to me on Facebook, as the 'songs of the days' are public... here:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=887435021

Don't fret, however - the 'surprise' I mentioned the other week will still happen... just not quite yet.

So: as a final post (in THIS place) -
The Canvas Waiting is based out of Austin, TX.  They've released a couple of EP's since their inception in 2005, their 3rd & latest being "Chasing Color" - released independently on November 9th, 2010; there is also supposed to be new music coming sometime this year.  This song is from "Chasing Color".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ4mRltJx8o

You can download the EP for FREE from here...
http://noisetrade.com/thecanvaswaiting
& a collection of other songs (including their "A Season's Change" EP from 2009) here:
http://www.purevolume.com/new/thecanvaswaiting

Days Like Today - by Coincidence Maybe

Mmmmmm....
Coincidence Maybe is based out of Nashville, TN.  The vocalist/lyricist/guitarist & drummer/bg vocalist duo (who have hired other musicians from time to time) have thus far independently released a handful of collections, starting with their 2002 "The Fall of October".  Most recently, they've released a CD/DVD combo called "The Evidence Vol. 1" in the past year.  This song, however, is from their 2010 EP "The Essence Project".
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coincidence-Maybe/82568354940?sk=app_155326481208883 (it's currently the last one on the list)

Also: you can download "The Essence Project" for FREE here, on Noisetrade:
http://noisetrade.com/CoincidenceMaybe

Daydream Believer - by The Monkees (RIP Davy Jones)

I meant to post this yesterday, but ran out of time, so here it is tonight.
Davy Jones (b.1945, in England) was the lead vocalist for The Monkees, who recorded such hits as "I'm a Believer"; "Valleri"; &, of course, "Daydream Believer".   Sadly, he passed away yesterday after a heart attack at age 66.  In honour...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8urgvC0TR8

& here's Davy Jones singing "Girl" on The Brady Bunch in 1971:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRNFus7Pbp4

Hearts a Mess - by Gotye

Just quickly: I quite enjoy this song.
& Gotye is based out of Australia.  Wouter 'Wally' de Backer, known as Gotye, has released 3 full-length albums, most recently "Making Mirrors", in August of 2011, featuring the hit "Somebody That I Used to Know" (ft. Kimbra).  This song, however, is from his sophomore "Like Drawing Blood".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvbSiQZfACQ&ob=av3n

Trouble Ahead - by Little Hurricane

I've been listening to this album a lot lately, too.
Little Hurricane is a 'dirty blue duo' out of San Diego, CA.  The two members, guitarist/vocalist Anthony 'Tone' Catalano (formerly of Next in Line) & drummer/vocalist 'CC' met after responding to each other through a Craigslist post.  A short while after, they were playing this stuff & eventually independently released their appropriately titled album "Homewrecker" in April of 2011.  This song is from that album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaSo7499kKI

Falling for the First Time - by the Barenaked Ladies

So, I meant to post this earlier, but got distracted... my bad.
But nonetheless, I heard it on the radio earlier yesterday [technically], & was like, "aww yeah; takes me back..." (ok, not quite, but you get what I mean... :P ).
So here: the Barenaked Ladies:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibsxpihjKmE&ob=av2e

Paint the Stars - by Castle Lights

This has appeared at the top of my 'Recently Played' a few times the past couple days now... (not that it necessarily means much aside from the fact that I absolutely LOVE the music).
Castle Lights is a band out of Houston, TX.  It started as a solo project in 2007 after Jeremiah Wood left Leeland.  Originally named Light Parade, they went through some changes & eventually renamed themselves in time to record & independently release their EP "Paint the Stars" on November 12th, 2010.  They've showcased at SXSW & are currently still playing various dates & are also in the studio with some new music.  This song is from the EP of the same title ("Paint the Stars").
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btQEITTEmzc
& here's an acoustic version performed with SerialBox Presents:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyGDeZY6c24
& here's the Camp America remix of "Paint the Stars:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCd1E5y6-SA

& finally: you can download this song, "Saint Era", & their two respective remixes for FREE from here:
http://noisetrade.com/castlelights

In My Head - by Until June

Guess what happened today?  I got this song stuck in my head.  Aaaoohhwwwww!!!

By the way, it sounds like Until June may be back at it... potentially.  After taking somewhat of a hiatus during which the members focussed on their own projects including Moderne Man (who's album you can download for FREE from their website) & My Dead Air, they recently posted a Facebook event for a new show at the beginning of March.  I'd say you should keep an eye out after that.

This song is from their "Sound of Defeat EP", released with Authentik Artists (Alan Parsons; IAMMEDIC; etc.) in 2009.  It was also featured the 6th season of Grey's Anatomy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbWYQQfOccE

(*Fin) - by Anberlin

Ever get chills when reading typing out lyrics to another song?  Well, that's what happened when I was typing these ones out for a project... (speaking of projects & homework...)
Anberlin is from Winter Haven, FL.  They started in 2002, mostly coming from SaGoh 24/7 (the name being an acronym for 'Servants after God's own heart').  They signed with Tooth & Nail Records not too long after, & released their debut "Blueprints for the Black Market" in the year after.  Long story short, by the time their third album "Cities" came around in 2007, they caught the attention of quite a few - the album itself making it to #6 on Billboard's Rock Albums.  They've since released a B-sides, & two more LP's & a collection of other bonuses here & there.  They will be working on their 6th album later this month, returning to Aaron Sprinkle, who produced their first 3 albums (including "Cities", of course).  This song, in all its epic-proportions, is from "Cities", released on Tooth & Nail Records on February 20th, 2007.
https://www.facebook.com/anberlin?sk=app_178091127385
(& if you wish for a YouTube link, this the best sounding one I could find)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYMjRCDcFPA

You're My Better Half - by Keith Urban (Happy Valentine's Day)

Yep; it's Valentine's day.
(& to keep it short 'cause I've a morning class tomorrow & am still fighting a cold off...)
Keith Urban is a New Zealand-born country singer now in Nashville, TN.  He's released a few albums & is still out & touring.  This song is from his 4th solo studio album "Be Here"[Capitol; 2004].
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc-VttjKW3A

In Your Eyes - by ...to tell

Brand new music video released just today - & in true To Tell form, it's fun & awesome.
...to tell is from London, On.  The four-piece "piano-driven pop/rock fire ball"* band has, over the past couple years, become somewhat of a well-seasoned band having toured with notable acts such as the Newsboys, Thousand Foot Krutch, & even Manafest.  Their first release came in 2008 - "The Sun Is Up and So Am I" EP was released independently, & followed by their LP "So Much More" in mid-2010.  Most recently, they were working on their "Away From Everything EP", produced by Joel Bruyere (yes, of Thousand Foot Krutch) & officially released January 27th, 2012.  This song is from that EP.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBhYUVE0b6w

* - https://www.facebook.com/totell

(P.S. If you wish, their's a couple of FREE songs on their PureVolume page - namely, "Down & Out", ft. Hello Kelly; & a Christmas song)
http://www.purevolume.com/totell

I Wanna Dance With Somebody - by Whitney Houston (R.I.P)

Probably the song I most remember by her...
Sadly, today, it was discovered that Whitney Houston had passed away in a Beverly Hills hotel.  Details are yet unknown, but what is known is that she will be missed, but always remember in her music & more.
This one's for her.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH3giaIzONA

Needing/Getting - by Ok Go

I saw a trailer for this during the Superbowl on Sunday, & was wondering "what the heck??".  & so when a friend posted it on Facebook, well... I smiled.
(& again, due to the homework [in conjunction with a cold] thing, I don't have time to really go over who Ok Go is, but they are based out of Los Angeles, & have amazing music videos - this one was done in partnership with Chevrolet).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MejbOFk7H6c

Main Theme - composed by Chris Tilton for the 2006 Criterion game "Black"

Absolutely amazing music.
Black (FYI - age check is required) was released in early 2006 for the PS2 & Xbox gaming systems.  The music for the FPS (first person shooter) game was composed by Chris Tilton, & this theme specifically was composed was done in collaboration with Michael Giacchino; the soundtrack was orchestrated by Tilton & Tim Simonec, & recorded & mixed by Dan Wallin - all of this recorded with the Hollywood Studio Symphony at FOX Studios.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl40AmLv5BU

But really, you should just go here & purchase the soundtrack
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/black-original-soundtrack/id132646805

Also: you should check out the website (linked in the first paragraph with the title "Black") - they've got some cool behind the scenes stuff that you can read up on...

Start at the Beginning - by Among Savages

Picked this up (well, downloaded; as I'm not 100% certain if you can actually 'pick it up' somewhere) the other week, & I've been loving it since.
Among Savages is based out of Nashville, TN.  The sole member behind the project is mid-20 year old Peter Barbee, who independently released his debut album "Wanderings of an Illustrative Mind" on January 17th, 2012.  This song is from that album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry199hiMt4c

& you can download the "Start at the Beginning" EP from FREE from NoiseTrade (includes this song & 3 others from the album):
http://noisetrade.com/amongsavages

Captives Come Home - by Run Kid Run (also: 1 year anniversary apparently...)

Have I ever said how much I love their music?  If no, then: I do absolutely love their music.  If yes, I'll say it again: I do absolutely love their music.
&, as it turns out, today marks 1 year exactly since I started posting on here.  Happy... ummm... 1 year anniversary?..  Yay!

Run Kid Run is based out of Nashville, TN.  The majority of their members originally came from another Tooth & Nail band Side Walk Slam.  In 2006, these members came together to form RKR, where they remain on T&N to release their albums, starting with their LP "This is Who We Are", also in 2006 - this resulted in much attention & a couple of singles that charted high in a couple of charts.  Their sophomore, "Love at the Core" came two years later, with multiple singles going to #1 in various charts as well & the album itself making it to #28 on Billboard's Heatseekers Album chart.
While their first two albums were produced by James Paul Wisner (New Found Glory; Dashboard Confessional; Underoath), their latest work - another LP: "Patterns" - was produced by Mark Townsend (Relient K; The O.C. Supertones) & Relient K lead singer/musician Matthew Thiessen.  It was released on November 15th, 2011 & has seen some chart success too.
This song is from their sophomore, "Love at the Core", released April 29th, 2008.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDTkkubFEjY

Life is Just a Dream - by Ruth

Hey; so - don't give up on me just yet, 'cause I haven't given up on this blog & songs yet. I've just had a number of random things coming work & a bunch of work to be done...
But nonetheless; I do look forward to the new album from this band.
Ruth is from Battle Ground, WA.  The band formed in early-mid 2000's after lead singer/guitarist Dustin Ruth (for whom the band is named after) gave up the life of partying & drugs that came after forming a band before this one.
When deciding on a name for the band Ruth, Dustin & fellow guitarist Nick Wiinikka were discussing the potential of simply naming the band after his name - Ruth.  Upon further discussion, it came to mean more than just his name - a representation, of sorts, resulting in it also being an acronym: 'Return Us To Him' ("Him" of course, referring to God).  Ruth's label debut album (this after 2 independent EP's) "Secondhand Dreams" was released in 2007 on Tooth & Nail Records, where they remained for their next release, "Anorak" in 2008, & their "The Covers EP" in 2009. Since then, they've gone independent, & have since had their upcoming album "Payola" picked up by the MTV label.
This song is from "Payola".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTe2D3Gg86M

Also, you can download a single for FREE from Dustin Ruth's solo project from NoiseTrade:
http://noisetrade.com/dustinruth

Overture (&) Through the Fire - by Quick and the Dead

(not to be confused with UK band [that has since broken up])
So I've been a little lame in getting these posts out.  I've been a bit busy lately, & will continue to be, but I'm going to keep posting these (just not all with the details & the short bios I used to have time for).
That said, I found out about these guys sometime last year, & am enjoying what was.
Quick and the Dead was based out of Pleasonton, CA.  Their inception came in 2003, & included much touring & writing.  & I can't find all the specifics I would like, but I do know they released some demos in 2006 with the title "Left in the Silence", followed by their sophomore "Consider Your Options" in 2006, & two more full-length albums in their final years.  Since their time together that sadly ended in 2008, various members have gone on to be in numerous projects, including Advantage; The Threats; Jaymes Reunion; & more, including the still active Deadlines and Diamonds; & Troubled Coast.  This song is from their 3rd, but apparently unreleased album, "The Perfect Plan in Imperfect Hands", released also in 2006.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMuYN_Wjomk (<-- I can only find "Through the Fire", without the intro; but if you follow the links below, you can hear it..... I would've also posted "With Baited Breath", but I can't find that anywhere other than through IVM)

Also, you can download their entire discography (& then some) from Indie Vision Music (with whom they signed in 2007) for FREE.  Check it out:
http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2010/07/18/quick-and-the-dead-complete-collection/
But if you only wanted "The Perfect Plan...", then you can get that album for FREE on its own here:
http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2007/12/01/quick-and-the-dead-the-perfect-plan-in-imperfect-hands-free-album-download/