gli azzurri

For the most part, I believe they are tone deaf. They shouldn't quit their day jobs ...

song of the moment

Right now, I'm finishing up reading for my exam. And I can't get enough of this song.

Jesca Hoop - Seed Of Wonder

I think she sounds a bit like Fiona Apple on this track, but she's got a really unique vibe. I cannot recommend this song highly enough, but take care to listen to the lyrics. Definitely not a brainless kind of song.

crazy delicious

... I'm still procrastinating.

I don't know why I love this video so much.



Anyway, this week looks to be stressful. I hope to jam through the rest of the projects I have to do. In a week, there are also final exams, so it's almost over! Holy crap!

And then ... D.C. and Boston! My new carrot at the end of the stick, besides yarn that I made my roommate hide. That's a whole 'nother subject. Really wondering whether I should just combine this blog and my knitting blog. Separating my life is horribly difficult, I think. That, and am I really that interesting? Then again, perhaps this one is just lots of inspiration and cool tidbits. Chi sa? (Who knows?)

you were the music, and you were my love

I've been romping around broadway.com, and I've stumbled upon a number of lovely videos that I want to archive. For myself and for others, naturally.

Songwriters Hall of Fame Honors Sheik & Sater:
1 of 7: John Gallagher, Jr. - "All That's Known"
2 of 7: Lauren Pritchard, John Gallagher, Jr. & Duncan Sheik - "Mr. Chess"
3 of 7: Lauren Pritchard with John Gallagher, Jr. - "The Dark I Know Well"
4 of 7: John Gallagher, Jr & Lauren Pritchard - "Left Behind"
5 of 7: ?
6 of 7: ?
7 of 7: ?

I find it interesting that after leaving the show, JG gets to perform his character's funeral song in a mini-concert. Oh, and do watch "Mr. Chess" as it's interesting to hear others besides DS take on the material. Also, as they post the last three videos, I hope to add them to this little archive. I'm a nut. I know it. Here's more proof.

Modern Love: Spending Valentine's Day with the Cast of Spring Awakening
1 of 4: Romance
2 of 4: Firsts
3 of 4: Dos and Don'ts
4 of 4: Love on Broadway

And!
Rent is closing on June 1! That makes me sad, but watching Anthony Rapp narrate the last commercial and give some commentary makes me sadder.

he's following me!

Oh, Pachelbel ...

Oh, and if you dig Rob and all of his craziness, find more of him at his website. :)

with the band

Adorable meme nabbed from fingersandtoes!

First you need a wikipedia random article . The article title is your band name.

Second, go here. The last four words of the last quotation on the page is your debut album title.

Thirdly, go here. The third picture on the page is your album cover.

Then you put it all together and post it on your blog!

Photo copyright Valarun. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/valarun/)

a tribute to things that never were

This song is amazingly haunting. Enjoy.

whoa ...

Timothy Daniel is just unbelievably talented. The way he sings the word "California" strikes me with Wonderment every time. (That's his newest album, if you didn't get the point. It's amazing. :) Check it out!


Watch live video from timothydaniel on Justin.tv

the little things!

Whoa ... I won this contest over at I AM FUEL, YOU ARE FRIENDS (which is a rockin' music blog, by the way), and I'm getting a copy of the soundtrack for the new Bob Dylan biopic, I'm Not There. Excuse the linking and all, but essentially, I won myself a CD of Dylan covers, and I'm thrilled. Dude ... I never win anything ... right?

Along with that, bare: the album is releasing tomorrow! (See previous posts.) Thrilled yet again. :) It's all well and good ... except I have no idea how much it costs.

And, to top it all off, I'm trying to work on a draft of a paper, to review tomorrow and to turn in on Thursday. I also have a test. So I'm going to see the professor. And I have to plan Bible Study, and I want to check up with people, and I need to study, and, Christ, it feels like there's just no time in the day for all the things I need to do.

Halloween's on Wednesday and I'm leading Bible Study. I have a test and a paper due the next day, so all work and no play makes Amy a dull girl ... but perhaps a smidge more successful. Wish me luck!

looking forward

- bare: the album (buy it here on October 30)


- being done with the first round of papers/exams
- pie night with my bible study
- ballroom dance on sunday

pick-me-up

Butter-pecan thighs, anyone?

totally f****d

Disclaimer: please do not watch this video if you are offended by strong language.

On to the video. This song is just ... well, watch it. I'd say that's how I've been feeling lately, albeit for different reasons.



In an appropriate addendum to this post, Mark Morford of the SFGate/the Chronicle has written a piece on the word f**k. Appropriate, indeed.

good music for all seasons

Timothy Daniel's new CD, Wonderment, is shipping now! I can't wait.

Right now, I just can't get enough of Spring Awakening. It seriously gives me chills.

big props for spring awakening

Spring Awakening won 8 Tony Awards.

This is an amazing cast. Check them out! Seriously!

tony talk

I should have better things to do, but I'm watching the Tonys. I caught the lead-up, but I have to wait for the rest because I'm on PDT tape delay. Bother.

Spring Awakening and Coast of Utopia took home the greatest amount of Tonys for musical and play, respectively. The show took a risk this year by having no host, but the only thing that could have made it better is Hugh Jackman. I love that guy. I also love the cast of Spring Awakening. They're a huge inspiration, and they deserved all the accolades they received. They probably deserved even more, too, particularly because theirs is a group effort with an amazing ensemble. This only solidifies my desire/need to go to NYC, stat.

First, however, I need to finish this paper that plagues me so. See what I mean about the doom?

altar boyz!

I couldn't NOT post this video of "Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan ... Abraham (he's Jewish)!"

You'll just have to watch it to see why:


I know I've been posting a lot of videos lately, but I'm having fun with it. I'm sharing stuff that I love, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. A note about this video is that I got to see this particular cast (the original cast) Off-Broadway in May of 2005. They are excellent, and this video showcases that. I mean ... I certainly can't dance like that, much less sing while I dance. It's impressive and funny, all at the same time.

pimp my artist

Because I just can't get enough, here's another video for your viewing/listening pleasure. This one I actually shot. It's Brad Wolfe and Megan Slankard playing/debuting their brand spankin' new duet "Hand in Hand" at the Cafe du Nord. It's not the best quality, because this was just taken with my regular camera, but it's a great song, and I highly recommend that you give it a watch/listen.

finally, something of my own

I took the liberty to upload the Altar Boyz medley from the 19th Annual BC/EFA Easter Bonnet in 2005. It's fun, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

you are my everything

I adore this man. More specifically I think he is just cute and has a breathtaking voice.

I bring you Michael Bublé and his new single, "Everything." I hope you enjoy!