Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Eddie Vedder
I got tickets today to see Eddie Vedder next week, and I'm so excited I can barely stand it!! I have never seen him or Pearl Jam, but I love him and their music. He's awesome in the band, and I fell in love with his solo work after seeing the movie, Into the Wild. the soundtrack is all Eddie Vedder. Not typically a fan of the ukulele, I downloaded his new album from itunes and love it. Eddie brings a certain charisma and talent to make even a ukelele song sound good. He postponed his solo tour in April, and he will be on Dallas only for one night. I can't wait to see him performing live!!
Monday, October 1, 2012
30 Days of Truth: A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days. (write a letter.)
Dear Jewel,
You and your music have gotten me through some tough ass days. When I think about a band or artist who has helped me get through tough times, I think about when my toughest times were. I hit rock bottom when my first husband and I separated, and subesquently, I lived as a single mom for four years in my mom's house (1994-1998). I had a baby girl (same birthday as you!), and I lived in my mom's basement in Springfield, Virginia (a DC suburb) while I put my life back together.. A long time fan of the DC music scene, I remember when you first played at the 9:30 Club. Pieces of You was released in 1995, and Who Will Save Your Soul was always on the radio. People told me I looked like you in that video with the girl with a guitar singing in the bathroom.
Your voice caught my attention, and your story intrigued me. Like you, I had lived in my car before. I knew what it was like to be broke. I knew what it was like to struggle. I listened to your first album over and over and sang along to every track. I knew all the words by heart. Who Will Save Your Soul made me think about how we choose to live our daily lives. Pieces of You pointed out interesting parts of human nature. You Were Meant For Me was simple yet expressed the pain of heartbreak.
Previously a granola-type person who didn't shave or wear makeup, I started getting my hair highlighted, wearing makeup, and shopping for a professional wardrobe as I struggled to make ends meet as a single mother. As I learned to enhance my natural beauty, people kept telling me I looked so much like you. Being compared to you is a high compliment! I remember crashing the 1996 MTV Pre-Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC with a girlfriend, and reporters kept asking me if I was Jewel.
Spirit came out on CD, and I moved to Reno, NV in 1998. Down So Long, What's Simple is True, Deep Water, and Hands were instant favorites. Again, I loved to sing along with every song. I'd moved to Reno with a guy, and a few months later, it fell apart (long story). I met my husband there in 1998 and worked as a teacher for three years supporting my daughter. We were best friends, and then he stepped up to the plate and asked me to marry him. Shortly thereafter, we got married and had a little girl together in 2000. Your music inspired me to listen to my heart. What's simple is true - those words are very true.
In 2001, we moved back to VA so my husband could attend law school. 9/11 happened, and your song, Hands, became one of the songs being played to inspire people. This Way was released. Jesus Loves Me, Break Me, This Way, and Standing Still were my favorites.
From that point on, things in my life have been on an upward trajectory. As you and your music continued to evolve, I've always been inspired to be "the kind of woman I'd want my daughters to be." In 2010, I wrote this blog entry and ended it with lyrics from your song, You Are What You Are.
I play guitar, and I love playing your songs. I've seen you performing live many times including at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA, S.Lake Tahoe,CA, and Bass Performance Hall in Ft Worth, TX. Your poetry and song lyrics continue to enrich my life and inspire me to be gentle with myself, to find beauty in the world all around me, and to follow my intuition for it will surely lead me in the right direction. My deepest gratitude for you and your music. Thank you Jewel!
Sincerely,
Susanne Nelson
You and your music have gotten me through some tough ass days. When I think about a band or artist who has helped me get through tough times, I think about when my toughest times were. I hit rock bottom when my first husband and I separated, and subesquently, I lived as a single mom for four years in my mom's house (1994-1998). I had a baby girl (same birthday as you!), and I lived in my mom's basement in Springfield, Virginia (a DC suburb) while I put my life back together.. A long time fan of the DC music scene, I remember when you first played at the 9:30 Club. Pieces of You was released in 1995, and Who Will Save Your Soul was always on the radio. People told me I looked like you in that video with the girl with a guitar singing in the bathroom.
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| Jewel in the video for Who Will Save Your Soul |
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| me in 1997 |
Your voice caught my attention, and your story intrigued me. Like you, I had lived in my car before. I knew what it was like to be broke. I knew what it was like to struggle. I listened to your first album over and over and sang along to every track. I knew all the words by heart. Who Will Save Your Soul made me think about how we choose to live our daily lives. Pieces of You pointed out interesting parts of human nature. You Were Meant For Me was simple yet expressed the pain of heartbreak.
Previously a granola-type person who didn't shave or wear makeup, I started getting my hair highlighted, wearing makeup, and shopping for a professional wardrobe as I struggled to make ends meet as a single mother. As I learned to enhance my natural beauty, people kept telling me I looked so much like you. Being compared to you is a high compliment! I remember crashing the 1996 MTV Pre-Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC with a girlfriend, and reporters kept asking me if I was Jewel.
Spirit came out on CD, and I moved to Reno, NV in 1998. Down So Long, What's Simple is True, Deep Water, and Hands were instant favorites. Again, I loved to sing along with every song. I'd moved to Reno with a guy, and a few months later, it fell apart (long story). I met my husband there in 1998 and worked as a teacher for three years supporting my daughter. We were best friends, and then he stepped up to the plate and asked me to marry him. Shortly thereafter, we got married and had a little girl together in 2000. Your music inspired me to listen to my heart. What's simple is true - those words are very true.
In 2001, we moved back to VA so my husband could attend law school. 9/11 happened, and your song, Hands, became one of the songs being played to inspire people. This Way was released. Jesus Loves Me, Break Me, This Way, and Standing Still were my favorites.
From that point on, things in my life have been on an upward trajectory. As you and your music continued to evolve, I've always been inspired to be "the kind of woman I'd want my daughters to be." In 2010, I wrote this blog entry and ended it with lyrics from your song, You Are What You Are.
I play guitar, and I love playing your songs. I've seen you performing live many times including at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA, S.Lake Tahoe,CA, and Bass Performance Hall in Ft Worth, TX. Your poetry and song lyrics continue to enrich my life and inspire me to be gentle with myself, to find beauty in the world all around me, and to follow my intuition for it will surely lead me in the right direction. My deepest gratitude for you and your music. Thank you Jewel!
Sincerely,
Susanne Nelson
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
30 Days of Truth: Day 12-Something You Never Get Compliments On
I never get compliments on my singing. And I sing every day! Sometimes I'm sing along with songs in the car. Sometimes I sing along with songs on my iPhone or computer, while I'm working, cleaning, etc.
If I'm driving or riding in a car, I'm pretty much always singing. I put my iPod on shuffle and see what happens. The girls like to sing too, and I allow it, but when Joe is driving, he tells them to stop. He doesn't tell me to stop just because I'm an adult, but he finds singing in the car irritating.
Sometimes I make up my own songs. I invent silly songs that are, well, they are what all songs are..various sentences put to a tune. For example, I might sing about how much I love my kids and my husband. I might sing about feeling tired, lazy, happy, sad, or mad. It just depends on the circumstances.
I love music, always have and always will. People have told me to stop singing (I won't name names), and it's definitely something I don't get compliments on. I don't really care. I'm not trying to be a famous singer. I'm just going to keep being me and making joyful noise!
If I'm driving or riding in a car, I'm pretty much always singing. I put my iPod on shuffle and see what happens. The girls like to sing too, and I allow it, but when Joe is driving, he tells them to stop. He doesn't tell me to stop just because I'm an adult, but he finds singing in the car irritating.
Sometimes I make up my own songs. I invent silly songs that are, well, they are what all songs are..various sentences put to a tune. For example, I might sing about how much I love my kids and my husband. I might sing about feeling tired, lazy, happy, sad, or mad. It just depends on the circumstances.
I love music, always have and always will. People have told me to stop singing (I won't name names), and it's definitely something I don't get compliments on. I don't really care. I'm not trying to be a famous singer. I'm just going to keep being me and making joyful noise!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Casey Anthony
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZKdD88gjLE
http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpp/news/071311-Casey-Anthony-Reportedly-Moving-to-Texas
I would like to dedicate this song to Casey Anthony. "Where do bad folks go when they die? They don't go to heaven where the angels fly. They go down to the lake of fire and fry, won't see them again till the fourth of July." Her lies make about as much sense as the verses in this song. She was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter because they didn't have enough evidence. In our jury system, if they are not 100% sure beyond of a reason of a doubt, they have to acquit the defendant. If she is indeed guilty of murder like I think she is, karma will come around and get her later. Now I hear she is moving to Texas where I live. Great.
http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpp/news/071311-Casey-Anthony-Reportedly-Moving-to-Texas
I would like to dedicate this song to Casey Anthony. "Where do bad folks go when they die? They don't go to heaven where the angels fly. They go down to the lake of fire and fry, won't see them again till the fourth of July." Her lies make about as much sense as the verses in this song. She was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter because they didn't have enough evidence. In our jury system, if they are not 100% sure beyond of a reason of a doubt, they have to acquit the defendant. If she is indeed guilty of murder like I think she is, karma will come around and get her later. Now I hear she is moving to Texas where I live. Great.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Bang your head
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYU-8IFcDPw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qlCC1GOwFw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkuOAY-S6OY&feature=related
"I won't be ignored! Shut up when I'm talking to you! F*** you, I won't do what you tell me!" Wow guys, what is it you are really trying to say? I love how music lets people express emotions and how these artists take music to a place that is full of rage. It's impossible for me to listen to these songs without smiling and laughing just a little bit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qlCC1GOwFw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkuOAY-S6OY&feature=related
"I won't be ignored! Shut up when I'm talking to you! F*** you, I won't do what you tell me!" Wow guys, what is it you are really trying to say? I love how music lets people express emotions and how these artists take music to a place that is full of rage. It's impossible for me to listen to these songs without smiling and laughing just a little bit.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Some of my favorite male celebrities
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| Brandon Boyd of Incubus |
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| Brandon Boyd |
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| Anthony Kiedis |
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| Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers |
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| Green Day |
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| Justin Timberlake |
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| Michael Stipe of REM |
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| Lil Wayne |
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| Eminem |
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| Lil Wayne and Drake |
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| Marky Mark Wahlberg |
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| LeBron James |
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| Adrian Peterson of MN Vikings |
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| Brad Pitt |
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| Mark Wahlberg |
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 Nick Hexum of 311 |
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Mariah Carey Ft. Jay-Z, Akon & Lil Wayne - Bye Bye (Threemix)
TODAY'S GUITAR LESSON
I love this song, especially this remix! Figured out the chords and key, working on improvisation.
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