Memphis.

Been on this bands dick so hard.

The Bittersweet Morning After

They were moments stolen from the archives of time itself. Moments that begged both of us not to end them. So we did our best not to. Holding each other hostage from obligations that would occur in the next few hours, ones initiated by the suns presence in the east, and eventually a departing flight. Moments we would strive to never forget.

Christmas Mindstate

Not working retail does wonders for the Christmas Spirit. Its redundant but the whole consumerist portion ruins that shit. I was in the bookstore the other day, actually just passing through, when a woman cut me off with her baby stroller. She completely sacrificed the well being of her newborn child to get to a rack of books. Sometimes, i feel the "nigga", in me arise, if it would've arisen, picture bruce banner [Enter Black Hulk]. I had every inclination to kick the shit out of the stroller and i could careless about the baby contained therein. See, the season can do that to you. It can take a mild mannered individual and reduce him to a brainless primitive state, a territorial "Alpha" shopper, I'm expressing dominance, bow down to my supreme fruegalism and sheer purchasing power.

So, to counteract, I have compiled some Christmas Songs, not the overly saturated bullshit you hear and want to choke yourself or eat your moms poinsettia, just some semi-obscure shit to vibe out to.

Note. some tracks may or may not be on existing compilations. Another Note: I made the cover. that is all.


Link> http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SND71GE1




1. Presents & Gifts - I.N.T.
2. That Magic of Christmas - I.N.T.
3. Close your mouth its christmas - The Free Design
4. That was the worst christmas ever - Surfjan Stevens
5. Just Like Christmas - Snow Patrol
6. Christmas Trees - I.N.T.
7. This is Christmas Wonderland - I.N.T.
8. My favorite things - Andre 3000
9. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Oh No (remix)
10. This Time of the Year - I.N.T.
11. Greensleeves- John Coltrane
12. Christmas is Coming Soon - Blitzen Trapper
13. Skating - Vince Guaraldi
14. Ive Got my love to keep me warm - Billie Holiday
15. Christmas Time is here - Ivy
16. Santas Coming Over - Low
17. Sleigh Bells and Wine - Jason Gleason
18. Lo, how a rose er'e blooming - Feist
19. Kwaanza - Georgia Ann Muldrow

Inspiration in the most unusual places.....The Male Sex in the City

I'm sure you've heard of it, Californication, the Shotwtime original series starring David Duchovny (yes, that dude from the X-files). From a male chauvinistic, standpoint.....An abundance of Ass, Titties, and Big Booty Bitches. From an artistic standpoint.......Genius. They have created this character, a writer, who epitomizes most artist's creative processes. He composes his breakout piece, then abruptly finds life less than inspiring. He is constantly told he should be writing more...but doesn't. I relate extremely well to this fictional character, why?, i see those same actions and lack thereof in my own artistic endeavors. I've been told im good....really good, but I'm still reluctant to create the works i know I'm capable of, why?, who knows, possibly an extreme sense of self-criticism and modesty? Whatever...I'm working on it!

I am most intrigued at how accurate the lifestyle portrayal is, there is a skewed psychology in the mind of an artist. I'm psyched that this series portrays that in a modern fashion, and believably. The excessive exposure of Tit-tays isn't bad either.

Good Job Showtime.

Oh and as a counter measure against my artistic dormancy, i purchased supplies from art systems to continue my series....What Bitches!!???

So, it is settled, Barack Obama is our next President. I am enthralled mainly because of what his election represents. It is the collapse of the traditional middle-aged white male political regime. Tradition is thrown out and change, as cliche as that term has become, is a reality. Although i can't imagine how my elders felt, seeing a half black man become elected President when 50 some years ago they were fighting and dying for the right to even participate in an election.

In was no doubt intense, and even more surreal when friends began to call me, weeping tears of exuberance, Damn thats powerful.

With all that being said, i can't help but notice the watchful eyes of the public, on his decisions as President Elect as well as President. Its a recurring situation when any minority gets into a position of power, watchful eyes wait for a mistake or any sort of stereotypical action to validate societies predisposed stereotypes. With watchful eyes, people are waiting... hoping for the opportunity to say, "see, thats why a [black man] can't run, and shouldn't run this country."

Catchtwentytwos

jazzzin: Christian Prommer - Drum Lesson vol.1

Lovely Jazz Blog i came across the other day, check it outjazzzin: Christian Prommer - Drum Lesson vol.1

Orlando and Kellog's Spokespeople

You know them, the streets are littered with them and the crumbs left in their wake. What is it with Orlando being synonymous with insincerity. The shallowness of these so called individuals is ridiculous. In the three years i've lived here i've met more pretentious people, male and female than ive met anywhere else, including New York. Is it the fact that Orlandos residents are known for being full of shit, and as a direct result, no-one is willing to entertain any depth beyond an exchange of names and profession in social interactions.

Maybe its the way I view a connection,i believe when two individuals meet, they exchange information to find a common interest, possibly build on one or maybe just simply desire to be enlightened by the knowledge each possess. I find a generalization a friend made before i moved here, more and more true and correct daily. He said, "Brandon, 95% of the people who live in Orlando are full of shit." I'll be damned if I dont whole heartedly believe that now.

During a recent visit, I thought New york would be just as bad, but the ironic consistency is that people in New York dont give a shit, but those sentiments are consistent with everyone outside of a circle of friends, maybe because of the population.....who knows regardless, Its an equal display of Apathy.

So i said that to say this, Fuck, your breakfast cereal attitude, cornflake, cant call a nigga back, to fly for this city, to cool for school, fake celebrity, book cover judging ass! peace