Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
I Feel A Million Miles Away
"One foot in front of the other. One foot back to counter it" - Matthew Good
As the school year comes to a close on semester one and the new year only just beginning, it seems as though a wave of depression and sadness have struck a chord with the people I call friends. Although in Kristina's case she's just sick, so she doesn't count in this...sorry, you know I love you to pieces. In fact, with what she just told me tonight, I can only assume she's beyond happy, or at least she was a little while back. I'm not going to explain what she's happy about, but i'm happy for her, so that's all that matters. Moving on to more pressing matters. One of the most tragic things happened a week ago. My two best friends, Giacomo and Felicia, split after 2 and half years of dating. Yeah, long time, I know. It's tragic. I found out through facebook, like 3/4 of the info I get now, and was somewhat distraught over it.
To me, their love seemed to be the best kind. It was a strong relationship, but somewhere along the line it faltered. I'm not going to say what happened. It's no one's business but theirs and the people they choose to tell. I love them both greatly and I feel their pain. I've gone through it before. Not so much in the same way, but it's the same general idea. I hate going into detail about the past, so let's not get into something that happened almost 3 years ago. Moving along.....I think it's time I did a music blog. I haven't done one in God knows how long. So.....
J-MOOSE'S ALBUM/SINGLE'S TEARING IT UP IN 09!
WHOOOT! Okay, no more gimmick.
1. Ulysses - Franz Ferdinand, Album: Tonight : Franz Ferdinand
The boys of franz ferdinand are back after a 3 year waiting period from their last album. It's hard to say that this is the same Franz we remember, but it is. The song is a little darker, and has much more mature sound to it. Besides the regular 4 instruments, the song makes great use of the keyboard, especially during the pre-chorus, right when Alex says "Let's get high" for the first time during the first verse, that keyboard/synth comes in and owns it, letting us know that something is coming. Great song, and I can't wait for the album. A few magazines have already had the chance to hear and it's been warmly recieved for the most part with a few nay-sayers here and there. It happens though.
2. Get Your Boots On - U2. Album : No Line On The Horizon.
I'm somewhat disappointed that this track hasn't been released yet. Although it's been confirmed as the first single, the band's choosen to premier at some show on the 18th of february. Bull crap! I want my new U2 now! Damn Bono, always trying to ruin it for the fans. And you call yourself a good samaritan...for shame. *tear* **UPDATE** Sorry, the new single will premier this monday and will be heard on the dean blundell show on 102.1 the edge. No exact time yet, but monday morning for sure. **Update 2** I've just heard a 20 second preview of "Get On Your Boots". It's different for sure, but definitely U2. It's experimental with a hint of the regular U2 formula. Can't wait to hear more.
3. U.S.S (Ubiquitious Synergy Seeker).Album : TBA.
I love this band. I bought their 7 track ep and I think it's pretty awesome. They've been working on a full length disk for a little while now, so i'm assuming we can see this album sometime in april or may. It may be a while, but it'll be worth it. *update** New single premiered friday night on 102.1 the edge. It's called "Laces out". The album is called "Einsteins of Consciousness" and will be out sometime in march.
4. Billy Talent - Album: TBA
I'm having trouble understanding what B.T is doing. Maybe you guys can explain this to me. They released a new song in September. Yeah, september, 5 months ago! Almost half a year. WTF? Where the hell is the new album? I'm getting annonyed now. According to sources, the band entered into the studio in November to record new songs. Then what might I ask, was the point of releasing the single in september if you don't even have the album done yet?! It's mind boggling. Anyways, this one's going to be dropping in march, like U2's new album, so i'm assuming it's going to be overlooked by the world and only listened to in Canada. Damn Bono.
And finally.....
5. Matthew Good - Album: Vancouver
The follow up to 07's hospital music is finally moving into full swing. Good's in the studio as we speak, recording up a storm of new tracks. Unlike his fellow Canadians in B.T, Good released his new material over his site, and made it clear that these songs are demo's. In fact, almost every song from the new album was put up on matthewgood.org at one point or another. Of course if you missed the day they were posted, you had to rely on the good nature of others and hope you can find a torrent of these new songs (I was so happy when I did). Anyways, if the demo's are any indication of what's to come, i'm excited. The piano driven track "Last Parade" is my favourite at the moment, with "The Vancouver National Anthem" trailing close behind. The release on this one's still up in the air, as he only entered the studio last week, so i'm thinking a mid april or early may release. June at the latest.
That's it for now. If you guys have any music that your digging, post it i'll try to talk about it a bit.
J-moose
As the school year comes to a close on semester one and the new year only just beginning, it seems as though a wave of depression and sadness have struck a chord with the people I call friends. Although in Kristina's case she's just sick, so she doesn't count in this...sorry, you know I love you to pieces. In fact, with what she just told me tonight, I can only assume she's beyond happy, or at least she was a little while back. I'm not going to explain what she's happy about, but i'm happy for her, so that's all that matters. Moving on to more pressing matters. One of the most tragic things happened a week ago. My two best friends, Giacomo and Felicia, split after 2 and half years of dating. Yeah, long time, I know. It's tragic. I found out through facebook, like 3/4 of the info I get now, and was somewhat distraught over it.
To me, their love seemed to be the best kind. It was a strong relationship, but somewhere along the line it faltered. I'm not going to say what happened. It's no one's business but theirs and the people they choose to tell. I love them both greatly and I feel their pain. I've gone through it before. Not so much in the same way, but it's the same general idea. I hate going into detail about the past, so let's not get into something that happened almost 3 years ago. Moving along.....I think it's time I did a music blog. I haven't done one in God knows how long. So.....
J-MOOSE'S ALBUM/SINGLE'S TEARING IT UP IN 09!
WHOOOT! Okay, no more gimmick.
1. Ulysses - Franz Ferdinand, Album: Tonight : Franz Ferdinand
The boys of franz ferdinand are back after a 3 year waiting period from their last album. It's hard to say that this is the same Franz we remember, but it is. The song is a little darker, and has much more mature sound to it. Besides the regular 4 instruments, the song makes great use of the keyboard, especially during the pre-chorus, right when Alex says "Let's get high" for the first time during the first verse, that keyboard/synth comes in and owns it, letting us know that something is coming. Great song, and I can't wait for the album. A few magazines have already had the chance to hear and it's been warmly recieved for the most part with a few nay-sayers here and there. It happens though.
2. Get Your Boots On - U2. Album : No Line On The Horizon.
I'm somewhat disappointed that this track hasn't been released yet. Although it's been confirmed as the first single, the band's choosen to premier at some show on the 18th of february. Bull crap! I want my new U2 now! Damn Bono, always trying to ruin it for the fans. And you call yourself a good samaritan...for shame. *tear* **UPDATE** Sorry, the new single will premier this monday and will be heard on the dean blundell show on 102.1 the edge. No exact time yet, but monday morning for sure. **Update 2** I've just heard a 20 second preview of "Get On Your Boots". It's different for sure, but definitely U2. It's experimental with a hint of the regular U2 formula. Can't wait to hear more.
3. U.S.S (Ubiquitious Synergy Seeker).Album : TBA.
I love this band. I bought their 7 track ep and I think it's pretty awesome. They've been working on a full length disk for a little while now, so i'm assuming we can see this album sometime in april or may. It may be a while, but it'll be worth it. *update** New single premiered friday night on 102.1 the edge. It's called "Laces out". The album is called "Einsteins of Consciousness" and will be out sometime in march.
4. Billy Talent - Album: TBA
I'm having trouble understanding what B.T is doing. Maybe you guys can explain this to me. They released a new song in September. Yeah, september, 5 months ago! Almost half a year. WTF? Where the hell is the new album? I'm getting annonyed now. According to sources, the band entered into the studio in November to record new songs. Then what might I ask, was the point of releasing the single in september if you don't even have the album done yet?! It's mind boggling. Anyways, this one's going to be dropping in march, like U2's new album, so i'm assuming it's going to be overlooked by the world and only listened to in Canada. Damn Bono.
And finally.....
5. Matthew Good - Album: Vancouver
The follow up to 07's hospital music is finally moving into full swing. Good's in the studio as we speak, recording up a storm of new tracks. Unlike his fellow Canadians in B.T, Good released his new material over his site, and made it clear that these songs are demo's. In fact, almost every song from the new album was put up on matthewgood.org at one point or another. Of course if you missed the day they were posted, you had to rely on the good nature of others and hope you can find a torrent of these new songs (I was so happy when I did). Anyways, if the demo's are any indication of what's to come, i'm excited. The piano driven track "Last Parade" is my favourite at the moment, with "The Vancouver National Anthem" trailing close behind. The release on this one's still up in the air, as he only entered the studio last week, so i'm thinking a mid april or early may release. June at the latest.
That's it for now. If you guys have any music that your digging, post it i'll try to talk about it a bit.
J-moose
Monday, January 5, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Watchmen
Watchmen
I am the hero, waiting to save them, giving them hope and trust. I am the victim, living off fear, cowering sickness. I wait for nothing, going in circles, playing the hero, saving the victim. I am the aftershock, caused by the hero, the hero's good actions, the victims bad fortune. They play the game, saving the world, knowing no others, owing them nothing, it's our time!
I AM THE WATCHMEN!
Giving my life to them, never looking back, don't question what I am. I feel no pain, I gain what you give, my city must live, now try and stop me!
I am the villain, giving you purpose, making you worth something, i'm the reason you. You'll never catch me, i'm just a clown and i'll always win. Death is my partner, sin's all I see. I'll kill that hero, he must not live.
I AM THE NOTHING!
I ALWAYS WIN!
Somebody dies and it's not a sin. I'll play my game, and make my point to him.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
OH! The Boss Is Coming. You Better Look Busy, They're Not Paying You For Nothing.
Oh...Hello there. Yes, it's been ages, but none the less, i've been told that I need to write more here. Plus, enough has transpired that I can actually write on here again, and have a decent amount of things to say. First off, Happy 09 and Merry....whatever you celebrate. Yeah, christmas isn't the only holiday out there, so i'm being considerate.
So, what's new you with J-moose you might ask? Well...not a whole lot, but there are a few things to discuss. "Let's wind the clocks back. A year ago these cops and lawyers wouldn't dare cross you. I mean, what happened? Did your balls drop off?" - Joker.
Sorry I couldn't resist. I've probably watched that movie about 9 times since I got it on blue ray, and then a half today at work since I have a digital copy. Anyways, i've been asked to come back for a second co-op. Technically I asked, but still it's a second co-op to learn even more stuff about tv. I'm going to be in charge of the other co-ops and i'll be directing every show. Plus, I have to go out to at least 5 city council meetings and do at least one AHL game. The ahl game might be harder to do since it's a friday night and I have to work fridays. Even if I get it off, i'd have to make sure I wasn't opening on the saturday. By the way, Wal-Mart finally realised that opening at 6am was a huge mistake. Now we're open at 7am. I'm waiting for the day that they go back to 8 am and I can start wearing my regular clothes again. That was a good summer, which got ruined by a simple change of state. State being Old Wal-mart to Super centre. Also, if I haven't mentioned already in a previous post. I'm in Electronics now. I was super stoked to get in there, even with my availabilities. Can't do Mon-Thurs due to co-op, which is technically a second job now, but more fun than wally world.
Okay, so Electronics was fun when I started. I had Taylor, Omar, Shelby and....well that was about it, but they were good people. Shelby even vouched for me to get into the department, which i'm sure she regrets now since...long story short, I said something to one of the associates in connection centre and asked if Peter, Shelby's boyfriend and the other Connection Centre associate, had gone on break. Of course the response was yes. Now this wouldn't be an issue if Shelby hadn't decided to go with him, leaving me to work by myself in a department with tons of customers. It got busy as soon as she left. Our other associate was on lunch, so Shelby knew she shouldn't have gone for break, since she knows there has to be two of us on the floor at all times. Anyways, when they got back 15 minutes later, the other connections associate pulled shelby aside and had a chat with her. I'm assuming it was about going for break with Peter, but I don't know for sure, but for the rest of the night she was giving me the cold shoulder, so I can only assume. Even since then we've not gotten along as well. Especially when I wasn't too warm towards one of our new associates. I made it clear I wasn't fond of her, and Shelby was, so naturally we butted heads at least once. Now I just keep my mouth shut about it, even she asked me last night why I don't like this associate and that they're so nice. I just didn't like this person. Easy as that. I know another associate who didn't either, but i'm pretty sure he kept his mouth shut around Shelby. Not to say that Shelby's mean or rude. In fact I owe for getting me in Electronics. It's just that lately, she's been..different. I've got nothing against her, honest, but I just wish it wasn't so tense. And it's not just me and her, oh no, i'm pretty sure everyone in the department has issues with at least one person. Excluding B-Love. He's too quiet and nice to actually say anything rude about anyone. Omar has been really pissed with one of the older ladies in our department. It was so bad they had a bit of a yelling match last weekend. Then she had the nerve to go talk to other associates and say that he was saying all these bad things about her, when in reality she was shit about him. He wouldn't stoop that low. Never. He's got to much repsect for himself to go down to that level of childishness. Even I don't like this person. She steals customers from me all the time. If I say we don't have something, she immeadiately pipes up and says "Wait, I might have seen that over here last week". So she drags the customers to the back wall to find an item that we don't have. Or I'll be talking to a customer about a game and they'll ask my opinion on it. And as soon as I go to open my mouth, "Oh my sons got that game, he loves it. It's so good for him". Well thanks, but they weren't asking you, they asked me. Some people aren't happy unless they're being heard. It's unfortunate.
*sigh of relief* Boy am I glad to vent that out. I think thats good for now.
See Kristina, I still write here when the mood strikes me. Oh, here's a vid for you guys to enjoy. It's a song from a video game "Little Big Planet" but it's so catchy that i've grown to love it.
My Patch - Jim Noir
So, what's new you with J-moose you might ask? Well...not a whole lot, but there are a few things to discuss. "Let's wind the clocks back. A year ago these cops and lawyers wouldn't dare cross you. I mean, what happened? Did your balls drop off?" - Joker.
Sorry I couldn't resist. I've probably watched that movie about 9 times since I got it on blue ray, and then a half today at work since I have a digital copy. Anyways, i've been asked to come back for a second co-op. Technically I asked, but still it's a second co-op to learn even more stuff about tv. I'm going to be in charge of the other co-ops and i'll be directing every show. Plus, I have to go out to at least 5 city council meetings and do at least one AHL game. The ahl game might be harder to do since it's a friday night and I have to work fridays. Even if I get it off, i'd have to make sure I wasn't opening on the saturday. By the way, Wal-Mart finally realised that opening at 6am was a huge mistake. Now we're open at 7am. I'm waiting for the day that they go back to 8 am and I can start wearing my regular clothes again. That was a good summer, which got ruined by a simple change of state. State being Old Wal-mart to Super centre. Also, if I haven't mentioned already in a previous post. I'm in Electronics now. I was super stoked to get in there, even with my availabilities. Can't do Mon-Thurs due to co-op, which is technically a second job now, but more fun than wally world.
Okay, so Electronics was fun when I started. I had Taylor, Omar, Shelby and....well that was about it, but they were good people. Shelby even vouched for me to get into the department, which i'm sure she regrets now since...long story short, I said something to one of the associates in connection centre and asked if Peter, Shelby's boyfriend and the other Connection Centre associate, had gone on break. Of course the response was yes. Now this wouldn't be an issue if Shelby hadn't decided to go with him, leaving me to work by myself in a department with tons of customers. It got busy as soon as she left. Our other associate was on lunch, so Shelby knew she shouldn't have gone for break, since she knows there has to be two of us on the floor at all times. Anyways, when they got back 15 minutes later, the other connections associate pulled shelby aside and had a chat with her. I'm assuming it was about going for break with Peter, but I don't know for sure, but for the rest of the night she was giving me the cold shoulder, so I can only assume. Even since then we've not gotten along as well. Especially when I wasn't too warm towards one of our new associates. I made it clear I wasn't fond of her, and Shelby was, so naturally we butted heads at least once. Now I just keep my mouth shut about it, even she asked me last night why I don't like this associate and that they're so nice. I just didn't like this person. Easy as that. I know another associate who didn't either, but i'm pretty sure he kept his mouth shut around Shelby. Not to say that Shelby's mean or rude. In fact I owe for getting me in Electronics. It's just that lately, she's been..different. I've got nothing against her, honest, but I just wish it wasn't so tense. And it's not just me and her, oh no, i'm pretty sure everyone in the department has issues with at least one person. Excluding B-Love. He's too quiet and nice to actually say anything rude about anyone. Omar has been really pissed with one of the older ladies in our department. It was so bad they had a bit of a yelling match last weekend. Then she had the nerve to go talk to other associates and say that he was saying all these bad things about her, when in reality she was shit about him. He wouldn't stoop that low. Never. He's got to much repsect for himself to go down to that level of childishness. Even I don't like this person. She steals customers from me all the time. If I say we don't have something, she immeadiately pipes up and says "Wait, I might have seen that over here last week". So she drags the customers to the back wall to find an item that we don't have. Or I'll be talking to a customer about a game and they'll ask my opinion on it. And as soon as I go to open my mouth, "Oh my sons got that game, he loves it. It's so good for him". Well thanks, but they weren't asking you, they asked me. Some people aren't happy unless they're being heard. It's unfortunate.
*sigh of relief* Boy am I glad to vent that out. I think thats good for now.
See Kristina, I still write here when the mood strikes me. Oh, here's a vid for you guys to enjoy. It's a song from a video game "Little Big Planet" but it's so catchy that i've grown to love it.
My Patch - Jim Noir
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