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Phosphorescent - Review

Published
by
Trini
on March 21, 2008
in Acoustic and Concert Review
. 5 Comments

I went to go see Bon Iver last night at The Echo in Los Angeles and I can’t say enough about how amazing Justin is. I’m sure everyone that reads here on a daily basis knows that he is by far my favorite artist this year. I knew that Phosphorescent was opening up for him but I didn’t know much about their music. I was just so excited to see Bon Iver I didn’t bother looking them up. I had a nice nice chat with Justing while Phosphorescent was setting up and he had nothing but great things to say about these guys and assured me I would enjoy the set. He was right, the set was great. I don’t think these guy’s knew they were the opening act, they gave an energetic show. I found a prime seat stage right and was just captivated by Ben McConnell their drummer. I couldn’t keep my eyes off him, he was sick ( as in bad a** good). They will be on tour with Bon Iver so if you have a chance to catch one of their shows, do so you won’t be dissapointed.

 
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Rachael Yamagata - Review

Published
by
Trini
on March 21, 2008
in Concert Review and Singer Songwriter
. 1 Comment

I saw Rachael a few days ago at the Hotel Cafe. It was great to see her once again, it’s been a long time since she’s been out on tour. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get a live video recording of the night since I lost my camera charger. Still no word on when the new album will be out but she sang a lot of the new stuff and it sounds great! Here’s a song she’s been singing since last year, Sunday Afternoon. I think it will be on the new album. Just love the lyrics.

sunday afternoon

it’s a choice
to stay
it’s a dream
and i wanna wake

you have blood on your hands
and i’m feeling faint
and honey
you can’t decide

i’m a drug
you don’t wanna give up
smoke your cigarettes
make your love

you poured blood in my heart
and i can’t get enough
i’m drowning, drowning
and you can’t decide

it’s not about geography, or happenstance
you need to fly, and take a chance
you don’t need to soar to emptiness
float on high and forever dance alone

you’re scared, scared, scared
’cause i feel like home

hear your voice
knew right away
if you were here
your eyes would say

there is blood on my feet
as i’m walking away
the rivers are red
it’s starting to rain

i’m not gonna live for you, or die for you
or do anything anymore for you
’cause you leave me here on the other side
won’t you leave me here on the other side
…
not gonna live for you, or die for you
or do anything…
not gonna shed one more tear for you
…
at least not ’till sunday afternoon

Matt Nathanson - Live at Fingerprints

Published
by
Trini
on November 10, 2007
in Acoustic, Concert Review and On Youtube
. 2 Comments


I went to see Matt Nathanson last week at Fingerprints. I had a chance to meet him before the in-store started. He signed my CD and kept my stolen navy blue sharpie. It’s always great to meet an artist and find out that they are down to earth, he was like the boy next door.

This by far was the most enjoyable in-store I’ve seen. He made me laugh so much. I posted a youtube video, you can find more of the performance from the same recorder. I was next to the girl taking video, you can hear tell him to grab the towel behind him.

I grabbed the set list before I left, had him title and date it. I love this song Still (aka Hotel Sheets). The album is really good, it’s a little different than what I typically listen to but I’ve been pleasantly surprised.

Damien Rice

Published
by
Trini
on September 21, 2007
in Alternative, Concert Review, Major Label and On Tour
. 3 Comments

Damien Rice

I know everyone is always talking, writing, blogging about Damien Rice but I have to say a little something. I went to see him perform last night at the Greek Theater it is such an amazing venue. I loved the fact that he didn’t stick to is usual I want to cut my wrist open until I bleed to death line up, although when he started signing “Accidental Babies” I did turn over to Susana and ask her for a razor. He didn’t finish the song, thankfully for me, my eyes were already starting to well up. He did however sing several songs that were not on any of his released albums. It’s always refreshing to hear new old stuff, if you know what I mean. He sang this beautiful song called “Insane” which I’ve only heard him sing once on KCRW. I’m attaching here for your listening pleasure.

Vyvienne Long, Damien’s cellist played her song “Never Leave You” it was much funnier live, a little unexpected take a listen here.

Overall a fantastic night.

Slower version of Insane on Youtube

Lyrics: Insane

Should I speak?
Should I bother shaking hands?
Am I weak If I leave it as it stands?
I’ve submerged
And I’ve surfaced with the blame
I guess I’m no good
I guess I’m insane

Should I go
If she calls out my name?
And if she bleeds
Should I wipe up the stain?
And if I’m low
Can I drown in this rain?
I guess I’m no good
I guess I’m insane

And I hate when you say
That I never fight for you
Sometimes you breathe
All over my skin
And you always end up
Closer than close
That’s where I give in

Should I confess
The actions of my hand
In my mind
I’ll betray you once again
Why should I climb?
What is there to gain?
This is no good
This is insane

And I hate when you say
That I never fight for you
Sometimes you breathe
All over my skin
And you always end up
Closer than close
That’s whenre I give in

You’re taking
You’re taking
You’re taking me down
You’re taking
You’re taking
You’re taking me down
And you always end up
Closer than close
That’s where I give in
That’s where I give in
That’s where I give in

 
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