Month: September 2010

Let me see your jazz hands.

/ Lisa

The lyrics video for My Chemical Romance’s “Na Na Na” has been released on Youtube this week.

This seems to be a growing trend within the music industry of releasing a lyrics video ahead of an actual video. It makes one question why this is happening. Are singers no longer pronouncing their words enough for people to make sense of them? Or is it just another way or promotion?

I would guess the latter.

The video itself has a very 80s feel to it and, for lack of better words, rather trippy. If you’re not careful, it may bring on an epileptic fit, with all the flashing and changing of colours.

The more I listen to it, the more it starts to sound like a progression from The Black Parade and not a complete divergence.

Whatever their plan was in releasing a lyrics video, they have got my interest piqued even further.

Bring on November 22.

Trying out a few new things.

/ Lisa

Today I just felt like making some cupcakes, as you do.

It was more because I had said I was going to make a peanut butter and jam cheesecake to @nessliddell but then I forgot to check the recipe before I went to the supermarket. So that has been put off till next week.

 

Instead I found some Betty Crocker’s frosting, so decided to try it. This is a great find because 1) Did not know we had Betty Crocker in New Zealand, 2) I found it at Pak’n’Sav Hastings, which is well known for not stocking even basic products (like 600ml Cokes or Watties Sweet Chilli Sauce – I mean come on, it is bottled but a mere few blocks away!) and 3) It is so goddamn delicious. I could eat it with a spoon, just like nutella.

Also my dear friend @LittleIchiban brought me back some Minnie’s Bake Shop sprinkles from the US of A “cha cha cha”. So I thought today was a brilliant time to use them, because why have them, if you aren’t going to use them?

So I just made a basic vanilla cupcake recipe which you can find here.

Here is the end result:

Yeah, Nah, Yeah, Nah, Yeah, Na Na Na

/ Lisa

My Chemical Romance have released their first single from their new album Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys “Na Na Na”.

It is different to what MCR fans will be used to. It is very ‘poppy’ but you can also hear elements of classic rock.

This comes from their second attempt at writing their fourth studio album. It would be awesome to hear what their first attempt was like, but, naturally, they will only do what they are happy with.

The guitar riffs are very catchy, it does get stuck in your head. This song could end up being a big hit. Even though it is a departure from what they have built their sound to be. You can still hear the very distinct vocals of Gerard Way though.

Unfortunately, what many people won’t have heard, is that Bob has left the band. Which makes one question who they have replaced him with on the drums. This makes me a sad panda, because I really loved Bob. He’s dreamy.

Their new album is due for release on November 22. I would say this in the international date, which is not always when it is released in New Zealand. So we will see.

I’m actually excited. It will be interesting to hear what else they have come up with.

You can listen to “Na Na Na” here.

I’ve been rather la-zy.

/ Lisa

It’s been awhile since I last posted anything about Music or Cupcakes (read: baking). Not much has happened, but I’ll do an overview of the last few months.

30 Seconds To Mars: Their first NZ gig was awesome. It was fantastic to finally see them live, because the live show was more than any fan could want. Including Jared coming down into the back and being but an arms length away *swoon*. I could see the sweat.

I made some cheese scones. They were nom.

Inception: Wow, what a complete and utter mind fuck. It was brilliant. One of the best movies I have seen in a long time. Christopher Nolan is fast becoming my new favourite director. Plus Joseph Gordon-Levitt grew up good!

Eclipse: What a disappointment. It was far too sappy and sweet made me want to /vomit. Seriously, gag me.

Eclipse soundtrack: They’re trying too hard to be cool now. Just does not float my boat. It’s gotten too big for it’s own good.

That’s all I can remember for now. Once again I say, this is turning over a new leaf, I will blog again! Wahhhh!