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[May. 10th, 2005|09:31 am] |
Two things, quickly,
I am so insanely sad that my best friend, Julia, is not out here anymore. Los Angeles seems oddly like flat champagne without her.
But if I have one thing to comfort me, it would be the new single from The New Pornographers! Yes, The New Pornographers, the band that rivals The Pixies for my favorite band of all time! (but not closely...The Pixies have like a two mile head start). Anyway, listen to it here and tell me you aren't impressed! |
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[May. 2nd, 2005|09:29 pm] |
Briefly,
The Arcade Fire's live show was hands down the greatest thing I've ever seen in my life.
Stories and pictures to follow. |
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[Apr. 29th, 2005|02:45 pm] |
Ah, the Coachella schedule is killing me. There are so many bands playing at the same time, so I'm going to be missing out on some great stuff. But here's how I see it.
SATURDAY
Who knows what time we're getting there. Let's start a little late to be safe.
The Raveonettes
3:00-3:50
Eisley
4:00-4:50
(I had to fight to get this one and not go see Snow Patrol. I mean, I like Snow Patrol, but I like Eisley more)
The Kills
4:50-5:40
Eat? Drink?
RIlo Kiley
6:20-7:10
MF Doom
7:15-8:00
Here's the first disapointment, I have to choose between:
Weezer
8:00-8:50
or
The Secret Machines
8:25-9:05
Bauhaus
9:15-10:15
Coldplay
10:40-11:55
SUNDAY
Probably going to be hung over as hell...let's say we get there at 3:00
Jem
3:05-3:55
The Firey Furnaces
4:20-5:10
Tegan and Sara
5:30-6:20
The Arcade Fire
6:45-7:35
New Order
7:35-8:35
Nine Inch Nails
9:00-10:15
RUMORED GUEST THE WHITE STRIPES
10:40-11:40
and if not, then Prodigy at the same time.
What do you guys think? Look at ww.Cochella.com and see if you can do any better |
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[Apr. 27th, 2005|08:47 am] |
I notice that I never have any entries that honestly talk about myself, school, and life in general. It's funny how that works. Go back and look at all those Xanga entries I did for a little more than a year- Jesus, I can't even read some of those now. Well, I mean I can, but I either laugh at my self importance or just want to curl up into a ball. It's hard to believe I was a completely different person one year ago. I'm a better person now, by leaps and bounds. More comfortable in my own skin. More confident. More fun to be around. More creative. I still have my problems...hell, I still have a lot of them, but for the first time in a long time I feel like I'm making headway on them instead of just treading water, trying not to drown.
I have a lot of people to thank for this transformation of mine. I certainly didn't do this on my own. And I'll thank them all individually, because I want them to know how much they've helped me.
But anyway, I got off on a tangent. I really started writing on this thing this morning to announce some really killer news. I just officially declared a minor in Literature/Creative Writing, which means I'm going to be staying at USC for one more year. That's right, I'm going to be Tyler, Super-Senior. And I'm totally excited about it. In a lot of ways, I feel like a wasted the first two years of college, only really starting to enjoy myself at the end. And I mean "enjoy" in a lot of different ways- sure it helped that I finally have a social life now, but I also feel that I have a second chance to be as creative as possible. I'm going to try and write for the school paper, a big thing I wanted to do last year but it fell apart right when I was about to get the job due to some bad communication. I also want to start up my own show at Trojanvision, something crazy, something that will really challenge those bastards over there. Right now I'm thinking about an entertainment show/workplace drama taking place in an alternate universe where Lincon wasn't assassinated. That will probably change, but will be in that same vein.
Life is good right now. I mean, I'm stressed about this 15 page paper looming over my head, moving out of my apartment, finding a place to live next year- all of that. But strip all that away, and you'll find a person that is really just starting to get excited about life. It's like a little seed starting to sprout in a land that was once barren. I haven't been this motivated in years. I'm scared to death of the future, there is no question about that, but at least I no longer think I'm going to go out in a flash of mediocrity.
I can't believe I'm turning 22. God, how did I ever get this old? It might sound silly to some of you, but it's weird. Things start to change around this time, you start having real responsibilities in your life. Suddenly, the stakes get exponentially higher when you realize that this is your life that you have in your hands. Careers, love, all that. It stops being this vague concept in the future and suddenly you are thrust into it without any real idea what to do. All I really want to do is return back to some kind of comfort zone...I even entertained thoughts of coming back to Florida and getting a job and just kind of lounging around until I figured out what I was going to do. Lord, if I had done that, I probably would have found myself taking over teaching Media at CSCA, which is a fate worse than death.
But I think I'm making the right decision. Literature and Creative Writing have always fascinated me. I'm taking this class this semester called "Science Fiction Literature", I think thats what really spurred me into this. This kind of Science Fiction we're reading is fantastic, it's so deep and full of insight, while still being entertaining to read. If anyone wants to have some ideas of books to read over the summer, I've got some for you, even if you don't particularly like Science Fiction (and when I went into the class, I wasn't crazy about it. I mean, I loved Bradbury and Vonnegut, as much as they could be considered S.F.) But I could imagine myself writing this kind of stuff. Works where big pictures like Life, Death, Identity, Gender, and War can be simplified down and explored through the use of metaphors. Thats all good science fiction really is. But, I'm off on a tangent again.
I'm excited to end this school year. I've been really enjoying working at the Alumni Phone Program, but I'll be glad to collect my final paycheck (hopefully accompanied by a big bonus if I play my cards right). Coachella is this Saturday and Sunday, and in this rare occasion (I've been trying to cut down, because I used to be a prick) I will in fact gloat. I'm going to be seeing Coldplay, Weezer, Nine Inch Nails, The Arcade Fire, Rilo Kiley, Bright Eyes (who I've actually started to like), The Faint, and tons and tons more. I'm better than you. Hahahaha. Not really, but I am lucky as hell. The weather is going to be great. I'm really excited about seeing The Arcade Fire...rumor has it that David Byrne, lead singer of Talking Heads is going to be there, maybe with them. And possibly Beck?? I hope so. I'm liking his new album way more than I thought I was going to. That just goes to show you, don't read reviews. "Que Onda Guero" is one of the best representations of Los Angeles I've heard in musical form. When you listen to that, think of me, because thats where I live, not Hollywood or Beverly Hills.
So, I've spent enough time writing, its time to get back to work. I've actually enjoyed being slightly personal on this thing. Who knows, maybe the ratio of personal posts to Listless Corkscrew logos will be shifted a bit. But just a bit. |
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[Apr. 25th, 2005|01:06 pm] |
Listless Corkscrew mania is spreading! |
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[Apr. 22nd, 2005|09:46 am] |
"The rules are just there to weed people out."
-My Mom |
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[Apr. 19th, 2005|03:44 pm] |
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I was sewing a button back onto my coat, watching 'The 400 Blows' and thought to myself, "this is real." |
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[Apr. 16th, 2005|05:59 pm] |
Has anyone else heard about this timewasting artform called invisible or transparent desktops? It's pretty cool, do a google search for it and you can find some really cool pictures. I attempted one, well, actually I attempted a lot and here they are: (they get progressivally better):
( It's as transparent as me... )
My dad is out here for the week to talk things over with me, help plan out the future, you know? It's awesome having him out here. He's so smart and his guidance is invaluable. Plus he pays for meals. Haha. But I really feel inspired whenever talking to my parents...well, at least these days I do, it's great to know that they have faith in me.
4/16/05's Song of the Day: The Kills' "Pull a U" Here's some heavy boy-girl blues to tide me over until the new White Stripes album. Except I'd actually like to be friends with Jack and Meg. The Kills? I'd be too afraid they'd rape and murder me and then write a song about it. It's awesomely gritty and sexual music. |
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[Apr. 15th, 2005|08:22 pm] |
Has anyone else seen and laughed at that MTV show "Wonder Showzen"? (Sorry if this show is old news, I don't really watch that much TV anymore) That show is bizarre and fantastic. There is literally nothing better than listening to kids giving a commentary on a trip to a Chicken TV DInner factory:
"That chicken is as battered as my mom"
God, today was packed...what ever happened to Fridays being restful? This is the first time I've been able to sit down and relax since 9 am.
I am so goddamn angry at Trojanvision, I hope they all rot in hell. We were supposed to film 'Screen Test' at 2:30 today, just like we've done for the past two years. But for some reason they decided to schedule the studio to CU@USC, this lame talk show that has all the connections. I've been filming that fucking show for 4 years and getting absolutely no respect from those cocksuckers who run the station. Ugh, I can't even write about it. It makes my blood boil. |
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[Apr. 13th, 2005|02:34 pm] |
AHHHHHHHHHHHH! I'm so excited! Few things in the world get me excited as a new album by The White Stripes and one is coming soon! And when I found out the name of the new album, I turned giddy, like one would imagine a 12 year old girl circa 1997 with the arrival of a new Backstreet Boys album. The name of the album:
Get Behind Me Satan
That mightbe one of the coolest things I've ever heard. I hope its full of all the blues inspired intensity that the name suggests. I'm really excited.
Since I'm on a White Stripes kick, they'll be the focus of today's Song of the Day (on time today!)
4/13/05's Song of the Day: The White Stripes' "Jolene" Leave it to Jack White to cover Dolly Parton and have the balls not to change any of the words ("...please don't take my man.") A fantastic song to begin with, its filled with all kinds of fury in this version. Try and download the Blackpool concert version of it. It'll knock your socks off, seriously. |
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[Apr. 13th, 2005|09:49 am] |
This is the Song of the Day for April 12, 2005. And it's one that you will never forget.
Musical Gold
You can thank me later. |
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[Apr. 12th, 2005|09:09 am] |
See how bad I am at keeping up with structure?? I can't even keep up with the Song of the Day for more than a day. Here's yesterdays, and todays should come later today:
4/11's Song of the Day: Talking Head's "Love ---> Building on Fire" If you download this, try and get the "The Name of This Band is Talking Heads" version. Both the album version and that live version are awesome (the album version has horns!) but the live version is just rawer and sounds a little angry and very crazy. |
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[Apr. 10th, 2005|01:04 pm] |
I'm happy and full of the seeds of contentment. It's the little things in life that make me happy- one is a clean car. As of 12 pm today, I have one of those. Next up, a clean room.
On my old journal, I used to do something called "Song of The Day" that was apparently fairly popular. After a while, it sort of became a chore, but I'm clamoring for it to start backup, if only to give my life a little more structure. It's amazing to have structure in your life. Heaven, to me, is regimentation. Anyway, give these a download and let me know what you think.
P.S. It's Colin's birthday today, drop him a line if you can. Harrison got him a corn-cob pipe. haha
4/10/05's Song of the Day: Bright Eyes' "At the Bottom of Everything" I'm still not completely sold on Bright Eyes, but I can't deny the greatness of this song. From the charmingly pompous opening spoken-word story till the last note, its just really solid. |
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[Apr. 5th, 2005|07:18 am] |
I cannot even believe that I am sick again. It seems like I catch a cold every month. Ever since I caught mono, my immune system has been failing me right and left.
So, we saw Sin City last night. I don't know about it. I walked out of the movie theater knowing I liked it, but when pressed, I couldn't really muster up much enthusiasm for it. I mean, it was entertaining and all. It looked fantastic. The acting was spotty- but Mickey Rorke was spot on perfect. Clive Owen had the best line in the whole movie, it was a rare line that transended just laughing at and actually hit perfectly. I won't spoil it, though, its too good. It's right as he gets out of the shower to confront Benico.
You know, it was almost refreshing to see such a violent, misogynist movie. But hell, there were things in this movie that were making even me REALLY uncomfortable. But I'm just not googly eyed over it...have you seen the rating its gotten over at IMDB? 96th greatest film of all time? I refuse to believe that Sin CIty is better than The 400 Blows, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Last Picture Show, or even Magnolia. (all of which would at least be in my top 15 or 20) Crazy fan boys.
But the more I think about it, the more I enjoyed it. But, hell, it was no Deep Throat. |
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[Apr. 2nd, 2005|02:04 pm] |
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Believe it or not, I still have one more batch of Spring Break pictures to post, but until then, a very cool piece of news. The Life Aquatic is going to be a Criterion Collection release and will have the coolest DVD cover I've seen in a long time.
( This is an adventure... ) |
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[Mar. 27th, 2005|05:41 pm] |
SSSSSSTAAAAAAAAAAAAMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOS! |
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