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fannishliss) wrote2010-12-16 11:53 am
fannishliss) wrote2010-12-16 11:53 am
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music meme - bundle!
14 - a song that no one would expect you to love :
“To Hell with Poverty” by the Gang of Four.
It’s the most amazing thing how they work with distortion on the guitar, preparing for the bassline and drums so that you’re already thrumming with excitement before the beat even kicks in. “OHHHHH ahh ahh ahh OW!!!! TO HELL WITH POVERTY! LET’S GET DRUNK ON CHEAP WINE!!!”
15 - a song that describes you: Jimmy Eat World: In the Middle and a Praise Chorus
I’ve had a lot of theme songs in life, but when I left academia to become a performer and music teacher, I had to redefine in my own terms what it meant to be a “professional musician.” For me, it means I can pay the mortgage with what I earn as a musician. Every month I still feel that little thrill of triumph... I might never be a rockstar, but I didn’t lock away the best part of myself because it wasn’t practical. :P
16 - a song that you used to love but now hate -- that doesn’t happen to me. :) For me, it’s more like songs I tolerate less and less as they get more and more overplayed! More likely it’s a song I initially hate that I eventually grow to understand and enjoy. Like the switch that eventually flipped in my head about Nirvana and their project. I didn’t like them at all for a long time, then all of a sudden I liked them very well. Maybe it had something to do with their acknowledgment of roots music as an important influence on their work .... my interpretation of “in the pines” owes a lot to Kurt Cobain’s version of Leadbelly’s 1942 rendition.
17 - a song that you hear often on the radio
Normally I listen to rock and classic rock stations, but sometimes I switch over to “Today’s Fresh Hits!!” I think I heard Dynamite by Tiao Cruz like 3 times yesterday. :P That song is RELENTLESSLY CHEERFUL.
18 - a song that you wish you heard on the radio
Anything from Johnny Cash’s American recordings. I especially love “God’s Gonna Cut you Down.” and oh yeah, was the combination of Johnny and Nick Cave on “I’m so Lonesome I could Cry” incredible or what!!! Speaking of Aussy interpretations of great country classics, i also really love "little sparrow" off the Dolly Parton Tribute Album, performed by Kasey Chambers.
“To Hell with Poverty” by the Gang of Four.
It’s the most amazing thing how they work with distortion on the guitar, preparing for the bassline and drums so that you’re already thrumming with excitement before the beat even kicks in. “OHHHHH ahh ahh ahh OW!!!! TO HELL WITH POVERTY! LET’S GET DRUNK ON CHEAP WINE!!!”
15 - a song that describes you: Jimmy Eat World: In the Middle and a Praise Chorus
I’ve had a lot of theme songs in life, but when I left academia to become a performer and music teacher, I had to redefine in my own terms what it meant to be a “professional musician.” For me, it means I can pay the mortgage with what I earn as a musician. Every month I still feel that little thrill of triumph... I might never be a rockstar, but I didn’t lock away the best part of myself because it wasn’t practical. :P
16 - a song that you used to love but now hate -- that doesn’t happen to me. :) For me, it’s more like songs I tolerate less and less as they get more and more overplayed! More likely it’s a song I initially hate that I eventually grow to understand and enjoy. Like the switch that eventually flipped in my head about Nirvana and their project. I didn’t like them at all for a long time, then all of a sudden I liked them very well. Maybe it had something to do with their acknowledgment of roots music as an important influence on their work .... my interpretation of “in the pines” owes a lot to Kurt Cobain’s version of Leadbelly’s 1942 rendition.
17 - a song that you hear often on the radio
Normally I listen to rock and classic rock stations, but sometimes I switch over to “Today’s Fresh Hits!!” I think I heard Dynamite by Tiao Cruz like 3 times yesterday. :P That song is RELENTLESSLY CHEERFUL.
18 - a song that you wish you heard on the radio
Anything from Johnny Cash’s American recordings. I especially love “God’s Gonna Cut you Down.” and oh yeah, was the combination of Johnny and Nick Cave on “I’m so Lonesome I could Cry” incredible or what!!! Speaking of Aussy interpretations of great country classics, i also really love "little sparrow" off the Dolly Parton Tribute Album, performed by Kasey Chambers.
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Are you in a band? Singer or instrumentalist? And what genre of music? If you don't mind my curiousity...
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I was on track to be an English professor, but by the time I finished my phD I knew I needed to be working in the arts instead of academia. My husband is a stage actor and by day, works in childcare -- so we are both arts professionals. :)
and btw, kudos to you in supporting your daughter to dedicate her life to music. YAY!! I take it she's the one in Nashville? :)
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My son-in-law is a professional juggler. I love the look on the faces of the more traditionally career-minded when I brag on the two of them!
My youngest (21) who lives in Nashville across the street from her big sister, is a waitress. And really, she loves the job so much that I am proud of her ability to be such an enthusiastic server. Someone has to do the job, right? So kudos to her for being awesome about it!
My middle daughter is in her final semester of college--doing the exchange student program in Warsaw, Poland. We have no idea what she will end up doing next, but whatever it is, she will kick ass at it, I am positive.
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