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 )

We, Myself and I - by Shad

Speaking of Shad, whatcha think of the turn-outs of the Juno's?

Shad is Shadrach Kabango - born in Kenya in 1982, but raised here in London, On.  While he was studying at Wilfred Laurier University, he released a 'self-made' album "When This is Over" in 2005 with prize money he won from 91.5 The Beat's Rhythm of the Future talent competition.  He signed to Black Box Recordings in 2007 & released "The Old Prince" on Oct. 23rd, 2007.  He was nominated for a couple of awards in the years to come, & released his hit album "TSOL" on May 25th, 2010.  Then, this past weekend, he won Rap Recording of the Year for the 40th Juno Awards.  This song is from that album, "TSOL".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5UaQCQoOwc

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/

World Spins Madly On - by The Weepies

Amazing song.  You need to (ok, well maybe it's not a "necessity", but you really really should) see the video that Ryan Woodward built around this song.

The Weepies are a married couple who met 10 years ago in Cambridge, MA.  They started with their "Happiness" EP in 2003, then followed with 3 LP's (+ a live EP after their first LP); & they've had numerous songs featured on numerous shows & movies (& other spots including Old Navy & JC Penny) including Grey's Anatomy, Gossip Girl, Scrubs, Because I Said So, & their song "Can't Go Back Now" was featured in an ad for Barack Obama's election campaign in 2008.  They toured last year for the first time since 2006/7 in lieu of their release of their latest LP "Be My Thrill".  This song is from their first LP "Say I Am You", released March 7th, 2006.

The full length song:

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

The official music video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4sa2HoXpsE

Safe to Say - by To Tell

New [cheesy but fun] music video released for this song today…

To Tell is from London, On.  Zach Havens is the sole member, playing a "piano-driven pop/rock" drawing influences from the likes of The Rocket Summer.  To Tell has shared the stage with Superchic[k], Sanctuc Real, Group One Crew, & other big names; he's also appearing at Kingdom Bound this August.  (Additionally, he's even recorded with Joel Bruyere of Thousand Foot Krutch and The Drawing Room).  This song is from the LP "So Much More", released June 19th, 2010.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm_bp3qFPbc

The Opened Way - from the PS2 game Shadow of the Colossus

An freakin' epic song from a freakin' epic video game.
SotC is made by Team Ico - yes, the company that made the game "Ico", also for PS2 (but incredibly hard to find being as it is now a collectors item...).  The game follows the story of a young man (old boy?) who brings a girl to the 'Shrine of Worship' in the Forbidden Land - a peninsula that is, well, forbidden.  The story goes that she was sacrificed by her/their people because she was thought to be possessed.  So, the guy brings the girl to this forbidden peninsula in the hopes of resurrecting her.  To do this, he must defeat these colossi.  & the rest is almost history.  Go play the game if you want to find out more; it's epic.  (in my personal opinion, though, the ending coulda/shoulda been done differently, but that's my opinion; but the overall gameplay certainly makes up for the lack of a good ending...).
This music plays as you find your way up the colossi to defeat them. (& it's one of the few times you'll actually hear music - when you're wandering around searching for these colossi, it's silent except for your steps, your horse's gallop, and the wind... makes for an awesomely eerie & lonely setting...)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3PRXFLJYcw (& by the time it hits then end note, it would normally repeat if you took more time than the song... which usually happens; lol)
Here's a live version I found, too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-g1ncoKihw

P.S. This is gonna look nice on the PS3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi07zl6yvV4

& here's a bit of a cool rock remix:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ha320edRi8

Also, Team Ico is making another game - "The Last Guardian" (aka Project Trico).  Here's the E3 trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHzHoMT5eRg

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)