Filler

I would like so offer something of substance, but I do not have anything just yet. My next post will be a review of The Fantastic Mr. Fox.

For now, my current track review: "Ultimate Satisfaction" - Bear in Heaven.

First, for Chris, yes this is a real band name, and it is wonderful.

This is a pretty dense and complicated track to listen to, as it starts a little chaotically, perhaps only because of where it is taken out of the album. But I think the initial chaos is what makes the refrain so beautiful. When the elements all come together it is difficult not to pay attention. From the brilliantly timed (and panned) hi-hat hits to the clever and often changing synths, it is a good thing it repeats a few times throughout as it takes a repeated listen to really take in all that it has to offer. As I listen to it I find myself not placing the vocals in the forefront, whether a product of the production or a natural reaction to all the different sounds, I think it makes sense, as the whole product is really one piece. To finish, the outro does not just take up space, it evolves until its last second and in a way allows the listener to reflect on the past couple minutes, which in all, creates a delightful experience. I do hope you give it a chance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyEyVywUn5k

Regards,

Public Opening and Purpose Statement

So, I must admit that I was a bit hasty in my beginning. And I am here now to right the ship, as they say, and begin anew. The following is, and will serve as, my...

Purpose Statement

I find it important to have one of these to begin this season of the blog. I was going to start with what I do NOT intend to do, but I am afraid that would turn into more of a personal commentary on what I think of the stereotypical blog in current culture, therefore I am offering what I do intend.

First and foremost I have established this blog to motivate myself to return to intellectual society. Not that I have left it completely, but my hope is that I can hold myself accountable, if only to myself, with this, and in doing so feel a bit better about things. The content is still a work in progress but I intend to include most of the following on a regular, or semi-regular basis.

I hope to include original literary works on a weekly or bi-weekly (perhaps more realistic) basis.

I will have some music/film/theatre reviews on a regular basis, hopefully something musical will occur naturally in every post.

As for the rest, I remain open to suggestions, and should some brilliant idea come to me I will try to add it. I do think it is reasonable to include photography from time to time, but I need to get back into the habit of it first.

I hope this will be worthwhile to some, at any rate, feel free to join me as I attempt to better myself, and keep myself sane.

Cheers to all,

So It Begins

Greetings, fellow humans!

Welcome to the beginning of something new. I am still mulling over what content will be included, but rest assured that it will be a splendid potpourri of daily entries with varying subjects, but hopefully some continuity. I will probably attempt to include something musical each day. Hopefully it will be worthy of reading.

Today's track review: Blind Pilot - "One Red Thread"

Discovered this little gem on Paste the other day and fell victim to its immediate charms. It seems that Blind Pilot is your run-of-the-mill indie folk band at first listen, but they have something working for them that the slew of similar bands do not. It is hard to pinpoint what that quality it, but have a listen for yourself, you will not regret it. Most interesting to me in this track is their use of tempo, wherein the verse movements have a more upbeat, and frankly quite catchy, feel while the chorus or refrain section has a drastically slower tempo, is more complex and is probably something you would not find yourself singing along to later in the day. Anyway, check it out : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMyVFTwelwo

The Next Step: Just go ahead and buy the whole album 3 Rounds And A Sound, it will keep you satisfied until the end of fall, I guarantee it.

Cheers, fair world,

G. Alan Busch Jr.