Being watching some really odd videos recently, here are a couple that cracked me up beyond belief!
Monday, 9 January 2012
Saturday, 7 January 2012
Song writing
I've always wanted to play my own music, ever since I first picked up a guitar. Being able to turn on the radio and hear one of my own songs being played has been a dream of mine for quite a while.
Theres only one problem, I struggle to write songs.
I can't sing, so i'm already deficient of one component for a song. But then again, I can't write lyrics either, i'm just not that sort of writer.
I can't conjure up some inner emotions and write them out into lyrics. My mind just doesn't work like that.
I can write reasonable guitar tunes. Mostly just chord sequences, as I seem to pitch myself more as an acoustic guitarist.
But then trying to think of a rhythm to fit them to, and then think about lyrics, it all gets too much.
It seems to me like I need a second person to work with.
With so many other things going on at the moment, maybe I should just chill out. Enjoy whats happening at the moment. Concentrate on things that I can actually do, like Karate and Uni work, and worry about everything else later.
The sun's out, and i'm in a very contemplatory mood. Some deep thinking happening at the moment.
Theres only one problem, I struggle to write songs.
I can't sing, so i'm already deficient of one component for a song. But then again, I can't write lyrics either, i'm just not that sort of writer.
I can't conjure up some inner emotions and write them out into lyrics. My mind just doesn't work like that.
I can write reasonable guitar tunes. Mostly just chord sequences, as I seem to pitch myself more as an acoustic guitarist.
But then trying to think of a rhythm to fit them to, and then think about lyrics, it all gets too much.
It seems to me like I need a second person to work with.
With so many other things going on at the moment, maybe I should just chill out. Enjoy whats happening at the moment. Concentrate on things that I can actually do, like Karate and Uni work, and worry about everything else later.
The sun's out, and i'm in a very contemplatory mood. Some deep thinking happening at the moment.
Friday, 6 January 2012
Cats
I like animals.
Dogs are my favourite by far, just because of how loyal they are. They truly are sometimes a mans best friends.
However, I find cats are the funnier animals, and enjoy browsing the internet for "lolcats". It passes the time.
Here are some of the better ones i've found...
Dogs are my favourite by far, just because of how loyal they are. They truly are sometimes a mans best friends.
However, I find cats are the funnier animals, and enjoy browsing the internet for "lolcats". It passes the time.
Here are some of the better ones i've found...
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Top 10's (Music)
After reading a friends blog, where she listed her top 10 favourite songs, i've decided that I too will list my top 10 songs.
Then I realised that if I were to list my top 10 songs, they'd all be John Mayer songs, which would be pretty boring. (I fucking love that guy!)
So instead, i've decided to list my top 10 favourite artists.
Here we go...
1) John Mayer -
Pretty obvious really, I fucking love this guy.
His songs are all just amazing! His guitar technique and tone is just unreal. They all manage to hit me where I live.
2) Frank Turner -
I was first shown Frank Turner by my friend Reiss. I found his songs catchy and enjoyable. I also enjoy the casual but justified swearing he slips into his lyrics. I also find that his melodies are usually simple, but as a whole, the song is always really complex and interesting. Bravo!
3) Red Hot Chili Peppers -
They're just really funky! The songs are all catchy and enjoyable. But they are also a reminder of what sort of music I listened to when I was younger, before I grew up. A little bit of my youth perhaps...
4) Oasis -
I've always had a special place for Oasis, despite the fact the brothers hate eachothers guts. They were also one of the artists that really "got big" while I was growing up, again, reminding me of my youth.
They're also British, which is an added bonus!
5) Nickelback -
They're so cheesy and shit, but you've just got to love them!
Especially their first album (Silver Side Up), the power and raw guitars are pretty immense. However, they got more "studiofied" as each album came out, until their most recent one, which is mostly studio effects.
However, their songs are so shitty, their likable and addictive! I can't stop listening to them!
6) The Cat Empire -
Another band that my friend Reiss showed me. They've got such a unique sound, which in my eyes, makes them very special. In iTunes, they come under the category of Rock, which I don't think they are. They deserve their own genre!
People living with me last year will better recognise this band as "jew music", as I had a strange addiction to a song that sounded like it should be played at a Bamitzvah!
7) Eminem -
It's strange how my music taste has changed so drastically, as a 4 years ago, I hated Eminem, and near enough most people that listened to his genre of music.
However, now i've matured, i've come to appreciate his music, and how lyrically complex his songs are. I also admire the amount of feeling and personality he puts into each of his songs. You can really feel tha anger in some of his words, despite the fact they aren't said or sung in an angry tone. Amazing!
8) Bruno Mars -
This time last year, I didn't like Bruno Mars either. I was still very much hung up in my "I hate mainstream music" phase. Now i've matured and come out of that, I can appreciate his musical talent more, and actually like listening to his songs.
9) Andy McKee -
An amazing acoustic guitarist. He plays all the sounds found in his songs by himself. For anyone who hasn't seen him play guitar, I strongly reccommend you go and watch him on Youtube. He's insane!
His guitar technique and ability is outstanding!
10) Stevie Wonder -
An absolute fucking legend! His songs make me happy when i'm sad, and can really get me in the mood to go out. His lyrics are amazing, and his stage presence is huge! Watching him on Youtube is so interesting, and makes me proud to be alive and have experienced his music.
These aren't in a particular order (Though John Mayer goes at the top regardless of the others), and they will change every few months when I discover new songs and artists. It'll be interesting to look back in a few months and see how my musical taste has changed again.
Who is your favourite artist?
Then I realised that if I were to list my top 10 songs, they'd all be John Mayer songs, which would be pretty boring. (I fucking love that guy!)
So instead, i've decided to list my top 10 favourite artists.
Here we go...
1) John Mayer -
Pretty obvious really, I fucking love this guy.
His songs are all just amazing! His guitar technique and tone is just unreal. They all manage to hit me where I live.
2) Frank Turner -
I was first shown Frank Turner by my friend Reiss. I found his songs catchy and enjoyable. I also enjoy the casual but justified swearing he slips into his lyrics. I also find that his melodies are usually simple, but as a whole, the song is always really complex and interesting. Bravo!
3) Red Hot Chili Peppers -
They're just really funky! The songs are all catchy and enjoyable. But they are also a reminder of what sort of music I listened to when I was younger, before I grew up. A little bit of my youth perhaps...
4) Oasis -
I've always had a special place for Oasis, despite the fact the brothers hate eachothers guts. They were also one of the artists that really "got big" while I was growing up, again, reminding me of my youth.
They're also British, which is an added bonus!
5) Nickelback -
They're so cheesy and shit, but you've just got to love them!
Especially their first album (Silver Side Up), the power and raw guitars are pretty immense. However, they got more "studiofied" as each album came out, until their most recent one, which is mostly studio effects.
However, their songs are so shitty, their likable and addictive! I can't stop listening to them!
6) The Cat Empire -
Another band that my friend Reiss showed me. They've got such a unique sound, which in my eyes, makes them very special. In iTunes, they come under the category of Rock, which I don't think they are. They deserve their own genre!
People living with me last year will better recognise this band as "jew music", as I had a strange addiction to a song that sounded like it should be played at a Bamitzvah!
7) Eminem -
It's strange how my music taste has changed so drastically, as a 4 years ago, I hated Eminem, and near enough most people that listened to his genre of music.
However, now i've matured, i've come to appreciate his music, and how lyrically complex his songs are. I also admire the amount of feeling and personality he puts into each of his songs. You can really feel tha anger in some of his words, despite the fact they aren't said or sung in an angry tone. Amazing!
8) Bruno Mars -
This time last year, I didn't like Bruno Mars either. I was still very much hung up in my "I hate mainstream music" phase. Now i've matured and come out of that, I can appreciate his musical talent more, and actually like listening to his songs.
9) Andy McKee -
An amazing acoustic guitarist. He plays all the sounds found in his songs by himself. For anyone who hasn't seen him play guitar, I strongly reccommend you go and watch him on Youtube. He's insane!
His guitar technique and ability is outstanding!
10) Stevie Wonder -
An absolute fucking legend! His songs make me happy when i'm sad, and can really get me in the mood to go out. His lyrics are amazing, and his stage presence is huge! Watching him on Youtube is so interesting, and makes me proud to be alive and have experienced his music.
These aren't in a particular order (Though John Mayer goes at the top regardless of the others), and they will change every few months when I discover new songs and artists. It'll be interesting to look back in a few months and see how my musical taste has changed again.
Who is your favourite artist?
Sunday, 1 January 2012
Lands End to John O' Groats
This trip has always fascinated me. Ever since I first heard about it, the idea of travelling the entire length of Great Britain has just seemed amazing.
I first planned on doing it on a push bike - No easy task.
I then planned on doing it on a motorbike - Slightly easier, but need money for petrol, food and a full motorbike liscence.
Now I plan on doing it on foot.
This is something I want to do, maybe not this year, and maybe not next year. But I want to do it, before I get too old to do it. Before the constraints of a job or a family, or physical condition stop me from doing it.
Plus, given the limited amount of time with fully working eyesight (A completely different story), I want to make the most of it, and see as many amazing things as I possibly can.
I wouldn't be doing this just for the shits and giggles either.
I'd be challenging myself, but i'd also do it for a good cause. If i'm going to put myself through this, I might aswell raise some money for people that need it.
I wouldn't be doing it alone either. I daresay i'd be dragging someone along with me. And I've already got a decent idea of who it would be.
This is going to take alot of logistical planning, but I will do this. I will be leaving home a boy, and return home a fairly well travelled, and more experienced man.
It'll also give me a chance to use the orienteering and wilderness survival skills that I hopefully will have learnt.
Plus i've always wanted to go walking and camping, so what better way to bring all these things together to raise money for a good cause, and have an experience of a lifetime.
Now starts the planning and fitness stage...
I first planned on doing it on a push bike - No easy task.
I then planned on doing it on a motorbike - Slightly easier, but need money for petrol, food and a full motorbike liscence.
Now I plan on doing it on foot.
This is something I want to do, maybe not this year, and maybe not next year. But I want to do it, before I get too old to do it. Before the constraints of a job or a family, or physical condition stop me from doing it.
Plus, given the limited amount of time with fully working eyesight (A completely different story), I want to make the most of it, and see as many amazing things as I possibly can.
I wouldn't be doing this just for the shits and giggles either.
I'd be challenging myself, but i'd also do it for a good cause. If i'm going to put myself through this, I might aswell raise some money for people that need it.
I wouldn't be doing it alone either. I daresay i'd be dragging someone along with me. And I've already got a decent idea of who it would be.
This is going to take alot of logistical planning, but I will do this. I will be leaving home a boy, and return home a fairly well travelled, and more experienced man.
It'll also give me a chance to use the orienteering and wilderness survival skills that I hopefully will have learnt.
Plus i've always wanted to go walking and camping, so what better way to bring all these things together to raise money for a good cause, and have an experience of a lifetime.
Now starts the planning and fitness stage...
Happy New Year!
I woke up this afternoon, and after having a good bacon sandwich, I checked Facebook, whereupon I was met by about 100 status' about how hungover everyone was.
Chillin'
Unfortunately, I was working last night, so did not get to join in the festivities. Equally, today is going to be a family day, so it looks like my new year celebrations will be when I get back to Chester!
Regardless of this, here is a lovely picture I found, which is hopefully what you were all doing last night while enjoying yourselves!
There's always next year!
I hope that 2012 is everything you wish for, and I wish you all the happiness and success in the world.
Chillin'
Unfortunately, I was working last night, so did not get to join in the festivities. Equally, today is going to be a family day, so it looks like my new year celebrations will be when I get back to Chester!
Regardless of this, here is a lovely picture I found, which is hopefully what you were all doing last night while enjoying yourselves!
I hope that 2012 is everything you wish for, and I wish you all the happiness and success in the world.
Saturday, 31 December 2011
2012
Like I said in an earlier post, i'm not a massive fan of making New Years Resolutions, however, I do wonder what 2012 will be for me?
Rather than set one single resolution like "I'm giving up chocolate", I thought i'd set myself some realistic goals that I want to acheive before the end of the year.
1) Lose another 2 stone through healthy eating and regular exercise
2) Maintain karate training and pass next 3/4 gradings
3) Get some way to clearing my overdraft
4) Get into my third year of university
5) Find some inner peace, get a stable state of mind.
That 5th one might be difficult, but I think with the proper level of concentration and guidance, I should be able to acheive that.
Maintaining my karate should help me towards that 5th goal, as Karate is as much about a state of mind as it is about physical strength and technical ability. There are also a couple of books that i'm getting that should help with that...
Hopefully there will be plenty more amazing times to come. Chillin' with friends, making new friends, and who knows, maybe getting a girl.
Here's to the future! Cheers!
What are your New Year Resolutions/goals?
Rather than set one single resolution like "I'm giving up chocolate", I thought i'd set myself some realistic goals that I want to acheive before the end of the year.
1) Lose another 2 stone through healthy eating and regular exercise
2) Maintain karate training and pass next 3/4 gradings
3) Get some way to clearing my overdraft
4) Get into my third year of university
5) Find some inner peace, get a stable state of mind.
That 5th one might be difficult, but I think with the proper level of concentration and guidance, I should be able to acheive that.
Maintaining my karate should help me towards that 5th goal, as Karate is as much about a state of mind as it is about physical strength and technical ability. There are also a couple of books that i'm getting that should help with that...
Hopefully there will be plenty more amazing times to come. Chillin' with friends, making new friends, and who knows, maybe getting a girl.
Here's to the future! Cheers!
What are your New Year Resolutions/goals?
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