music and thinking

I've had a week of music related experiences. Which ofcourse makes me think alot as thats what music does to me. So Tuesday the new Plumb album came out. It's one inspired by her kids so its kindof a soft lullaby kindof album that I can relate to on one level (i would like to be a mom one day) but on another I don't really (i don't have kids). But its a good album and I really like the song "In my Arms"-- "Storybooks are full of fairytales, of kings and queens and bluest skies, but my heart is torn just in knowing you'll someday see the truth from lies, when the castles they might crumble, dreams may not come true, but you are never all alone cause I will always always love you." It's just so sweet and so true.

Buddy Quaid Band also has their new album out which I just got thursday at the show. It took them forever to get it out and they haven't played in about a year out so it was good to see them. The album is good. Most of the songs are relationship related and mainly broken relationships. Thats where he was while writing them I guess. I really like "Trail of Tears" which was written by JJ and Buddy, it has a really good bass line. Its about a girl leaving him and wanting her to come back to him, which he writes alot about. Losing a girl, wanting her back, promises, broken promises, ended relationships, shallow relationships. I find his lyrics interesting b/c it feels like he writes with his guard down most of the time. I like the song "Tonight" also even if it is a little scandalous. And "Over You" has lots of great texture. They have added keyboard now also which I thought I would hate but it really adds to the sound and makes it more full. Musically I think they have grown quite a bit this year. I am glad JJ is still playing with them.

Thursday Buddy Quaid played and then Stereovolt. Ya know how I love Stereovolt. Their musical skills are ridiculous and I've been digging more into their lyrics and also getting to know Chris Beall (the main songwriter and lead singer) better which has been enjoyable. He plays some as a solo act more of a bluesy folk sound. He has a song "Most of the Time" that I really like. Not so much for the music but for the lyrics. Its just real. You should check it out: http://www.myspace.com/beallstreetmusic

Then last night I went to Rocktoberfest out in Manor that Thomas (RRSB) was playing at along with a bunch of other bands. Was a good set. They didn't play "This Love" which I really like, but thats a more serious slower song and they were doing mostly more upbeat stuff. Some of the other bands were good also, a wide mix of styles, country, jam, reggae, and the night ended with Russian Rock. Interesting. Was really good to catch up with Thomas, I feel like I haven't really talked with him in a while and often have a million things to tell him about and questions to ask. I doubt he realizes how much I value him and his friendship. Was a good evening, and nice to relax after doing homework and laundry all day.

Thomas had the quote of the day: "Nobody drinks straight rum, except for pirates." :0)
Buddy went to get me a drink Thursday and I had asked for rum and coke, I think what he brought back was pretty much straight rum and ice. Tasted horrible and I didn't realize the kick it had until I had slurped about 2 ounces of it and the world was being to spin. I was fine but felt I had to REALLY think about walking and that isn't usually a good thing. Now thats a scoopsy. :0)~

Well, I think thats about it for now.