Music

What happened to War?

/ Lisa

So, yes I admit, 30 seconds to mars are one of my favourite bands. I honestly don’t know why. Perhaps their music speaks to me like so many others. Or it could just be because of Jared Leto. I’d do him.

But lately, they have been confusing me. They released a teaser for their new video ‘This is War’ and I’m pretty sure it’s being getting air play. I donut know. Because I donut listen to ze radio. It is bullshit.

But then! A video for ‘Closer to the Edge’ has been released. Um? Jared, you’re dreamy and all, but why do you confuse me so? Me no likey being confused.

Then there is the second teaser for ‘This is War’ – so when are we going to see it!?

Teaser number 1:

Teaser number 2:

Closer to the Edge:

As much as they confuse me, I cannot hide the excitement I have about their upcoming gig. Finally they are coming to Noo Zeelond. Been waiting years for this. Weeeeeeee! Countdown is on. Etc etc, blah blah.

I wonder if I can convince Jared to whisk me off to the States as his Kiwi bride?

What’s the female version of guy love?

/ Lisa

I first came across Orianthi when she appeared in This Is It along side Michael Jackson as his lead guitarist. At the time I had no idea who she was, all I knew was that she had some mad skillz on the guitar.

 

Then today, I discovered that she had her own singles and even a record deal with Geffen. Her first single “According to You”, just blows me away. Her clothing style is awesome and so is the blue sparkly guitar she plays.

 

Then there is “Shut Up and Kiss Me”:

 

Both of these singles can be found on her album Believe, which was released in October last year.

Then this amazing guitar piece with Steve Vai, which really shows off Orianthi’s skills:

She has also played with Adam Lambert and Carrie Underwood as their lead guitarist.

I think I have my first girl crush. Or the ultimate question by Rove McManus – “Who would you turn gay for?” Highly likely it would be Orianthi. I’m in the female version of guy love. I think what really struck me, is that I have never seen a female play a guitar like this before and I am in awe.

New music, NAO.

/ Lisa

Just thought I would write a little post/musings of some new music I have stumbled upon in the last few weeks, which has started to get me out of my current music funk.

First was Evan Taubenfeld with his single “Pumpkin Pie”. He could probably be lumped in with the Disney kids, because that is his sound – overly poppy. But no Disney kid would ever sing a song with these lyrics. Lucky for you, the video is a lyric version, so you can read them and no mistakes can be made. Dare I say an older Justin Beiber (Who must die! I vote throwing him into the volcano – you all know which one I’m talking bout.)

 

Next came Coheed and Cambria with “Pearl of the Stars”. It’s off their latest album Year of the Black Rainbow, which was released in April. This is one that just stuck out for me and I have had it on repeat ever since. I just love it. And in becoming obsessed with this song, I have rediscovered what I liked about Coheed and Cambria a few years ago. So, it’s really a win/win situation.

 

Then there is Tegan and Sara. New music always makes me feel buzzy. And listening to this, I have searched the depths of my music collection and pulled up some of their old stuff. I love how band’s new music tends to make me do this. It has miraculously pulled me out of my music funk of the last few months, where I have had no idea what to listen to. This song “Hell” is from their latest CD Sainthood, which was released October last year.

 

And lastly, there is The All-American Rejects. Although they have not released anything new recently (except on the Almost Alice soundtrack – which I keep meaning to review for you all), I have been listening to them in my funky state to try and pull me out. Which is how I came across “Mona Lisa” from When the World Comes Down. It is such a amazing song and I wish a guy would play it for me, seriously. If they did, they would own my heart forever (Okay, that was a bit soppy. I apologise.) I would totally do Tyson, he is fucking sexsi. Plus I have one of their guitar picks from when I saw them live. PROUD. (That better?)

Ready, set, GO!

/ Lisa

The Ready Set aka Jordan Witzigreuter.

Wow. What a mouthful. No wonder he goes by the alias The Ready Set. It’s Jordan’s band, except he’s the only permanent member.

And I am getting completely obsessed. He is awesome. I would like to say he is the next big thing, therefore making him the next Justin Beiber. But he is nothing like the Beibs. He’s better. It also helps that he’s just that little bit sexsi and completely of age (he’s 20).

In November 2009 he was signed with Decaydence Records. You might recognise that as Pete Wentz’s label. Yes, he’s one of those. Set to follow in the footsteps of Panic! At the Disco, Paramore, Cobra Starship, The Academy Is…, and the list goes on.

He’s had a few EPs and a couple of singles. But his first full-length studio album, I’m Alive, I’m Dreaming, is set for release on June 15th. His first single “Love Like Woe”, is already making its way around the interwebs and boy, is it catchy. This is where I say, “Let’s play a game!” Spot the celebrity cameo in the video. It shouldn’t be hard. He’s appeared in at least one video of each of his other protégés.

Jordan has also been making some little webisodes called “The Ready Setisodes” in the lead up to the release of his debut album. Rather cute, but the “acting” is a tad cheesy and cringe worthy. If you’re a member of Lockerz.com, you can view them there. Or else they are on The Ready Set’s Myspace page.

And here, for your enjoyment/obsessing pleasure is the video for “Love Like Woe”. It, is like, seriously, like whoa!

Eclipse soundtrack time… *smh*

/ Lisa

eclipse

It’s that time again. Yes – time for another Twilight film to come out. I like the books. I like the films. I like the soundtracks. I hate the tweens. I hate the hype. And I really hate how the tweens think these bands are brand spanking new. No they’re not. Most of them have had longer careers than you have been alive. And I hate how much they swoon over R-Patz. Yes he is dreamy (I’m team Edward, not Jacob, deal with it.) And yes, I swoon over him too. But the difference between me and the tweens is – I’M THE SAME AGE AS R-PATZ. You, however, are jail-bait.

Anyway, the listing of the soundtrack has been released this week and it comes with some rather interesting additions. We all knew Muse were going to be included – they were Meyer’s inspiration for the books. Personally I wouldn’t be surprised if they appear in Breaking Dawn at some point as a final hurrah! (Wedding band, anyone?) But check out the listing yourselves below.

1. Metric – “Eclipse (All Yours)”

2. Muse – “Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever)”

3.The Bravery – “Ours”

4. Florence and The Machine – “Heavy In Your Arms”

5. Sia – “My Love”

6. Fanfarlo – “Atlas”

7. The Black Keys – “Chop And Change”

8. The Dead Weather – “Rolling In On A Burning Tire”

9. Beck and Bat For Lashes – “Let’s Get Lost”

10. Vampire Weekend – “Jonathan Low”

11. UNKLE – “With You In My Head (featuring The Black Angels)”

12.Eastern Conference Champions – “A Million Miles An Hour”

13. Band Of Horses – “Life On Earth”

14. Cee-Lo Green – “What Part Of Forever”

15. Howard Shore – “Jacob’s Theme”

Imdb lists the NZ release date for Eclipse the movie as July 1. So prepare yourself for the hype, again. The soundtrack is released on May 31. Personally I am looking forward to both the soundtrack and movie. I will, however be waiting a few days while the hype dies down and I don’t get crushed my tweens in a race to the box office.