I was kind of tired of this song--until I watched the video. I love how Paul McCartney just appears. And the lazer star/keyboards.
12.06.2012
Christmas Music Video Countdown: 19 days to go
David Bowie. Bing Crosby. Here the twain meet. The small talk. The near matching blue blazer/sweater. The harmonies. This is probably the only version of this song I still like.
Of course there's also this:
12.05.2012
20 Days Until Christmas: A Music Video Countdown.
We are doing all kinds of countdowns at our house this year. The ornament advent. Chocolate advents. The candy cane advent. a scripture-a-day advent the kids brought home from Church. I decided to add another countdown to the mix. Every day until Christmas, I will share a fun/strange/delightful Christmas musical video.
Today's installment: this delightful rendition of a classic. I saw this on Jimmy Fallon last night (so really, on December 5) and so it just has to start the countdown.
Enjoy!
10.15.2012
Basic Six.
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| Sunrise at La Push, November 2011. |
In the last year or so many of the habits that have helped my life run smoothly have either evaporated or been wiped out by various activities and events. In an attempt to get back on track with some of these simple things that make my life easier/better, I decided to identify the basic tasks/areas I need to work on every day. The idea is that if I accomplish at least these basic things, the other things will fall into place. It's more about focus and centering than necessarily the tasks themselves.
+ Daily Scripture study/spiritual time.
+ Do something to make our home warm and welcoming.
+ Do something for B/our relationship.
+ Plan ahead.
+ Write in journals, focusing on details of kids at this stage and the good things that happen to us.
+ Do something to care for myself.
These are the activities that center me, give me focus, and help me keep a good perspective of my life.
What are your Basic Six, or five, or whatever? What things do you like to do each day? What helps you feel centered and focused and grateful?
8.20.2012
I am a Moth: Ryan Darton.
This is my friend Ryan Darton.
He sings. He plays guitar and piano and bass and adds new instruments to his repertoire constantly. He writes music. And this summer, he released his first solo album.
My first encounter with the album was "Sing to me Baby." It was the beginning of the summer, and this song seemed to capture exactly how I felt about the coming season--happy, hopeful, and a little vulnerable. Like you are aware that you are reaching for a dream that might not come true. Summers in the northwest can be fleeting, short-lived creatures, and wishing for a beautiful one can lead to minor heartbreak. Like most things in life, really. Ryan Darton has a knack for capturing that feeling in its many incarnations. If Ryan Darton is anything with his songs on "I am a moth," he is true.
Ryan Darton seeks to translate the beauty in all of life's experiences into songs. His care for life is apparent from the intimate opening tune "Summer and Snow" to the the energetic "Living this way."
The result: an approachable album brimming with emotional and musical staying power.
Ryan Darton hooks you with thoughtful lyrics and a variety of catchy tunes. He wins you over with warm vocals and melodies in "Uptight" and "Living this Way." He keeps you close to the speakers with the quiet love song (aren't those the best kind?) "I am a moth" in what might be my favorite moment on the album.
At the end of the album or just the end of your day, if you're not convinced that life is beautiful, just listen to "I am a Moth"'s closing track, Ryan Darton's breathtaking cover of "Can't Help Falling in Love." His rendition begins reverently, but quickly grows into an epic declaration, complete with romantic strings.
I'm listening to "Uptight" yet again and I can hear my kids down the hall. They are singing along. Ryan Darton's album has that effect. The opening song is an invitation, after all. An invitation to listen, do some soul-searching, sing along, and if you feel so inclined, pick up a khim to play along on "Camel's Back."
You can find Ryan Darton's album here, and watch for upcoming live shows. He puts on a great one.
Now enjoy this music video for "Sing to me Baby." It features some of my favorite scenes in LA and feels like eternal summer.
He sings. He plays guitar and piano and bass and adds new instruments to his repertoire constantly. He writes music. And this summer, he released his first solo album.
My first encounter with the album was "Sing to me Baby." It was the beginning of the summer, and this song seemed to capture exactly how I felt about the coming season--happy, hopeful, and a little vulnerable. Like you are aware that you are reaching for a dream that might not come true. Summers in the northwest can be fleeting, short-lived creatures, and wishing for a beautiful one can lead to minor heartbreak. Like most things in life, really. Ryan Darton has a knack for capturing that feeling in its many incarnations. If Ryan Darton is anything with his songs on "I am a moth," he is true.
Ryan Darton seeks to translate the beauty in all of life's experiences into songs. His care for life is apparent from the intimate opening tune "Summer and Snow" to the the energetic "Living this way."
The result: an approachable album brimming with emotional and musical staying power.
Ryan Darton hooks you with thoughtful lyrics and a variety of catchy tunes. He wins you over with warm vocals and melodies in "Uptight" and "Living this Way." He keeps you close to the speakers with the quiet love song (aren't those the best kind?) "I am a moth" in what might be my favorite moment on the album.
At the end of the album or just the end of your day, if you're not convinced that life is beautiful, just listen to "I am a Moth"'s closing track, Ryan Darton's breathtaking cover of "Can't Help Falling in Love." His rendition begins reverently, but quickly grows into an epic declaration, complete with romantic strings.
I'm listening to "Uptight" yet again and I can hear my kids down the hall. They are singing along. Ryan Darton's album has that effect. The opening song is an invitation, after all. An invitation to listen, do some soul-searching, sing along, and if you feel so inclined, pick up a khim to play along on "Camel's Back."
You can find Ryan Darton's album here, and watch for upcoming live shows. He puts on a great one.
Now enjoy this music video for "Sing to me Baby." It features some of my favorite scenes in LA and feels like eternal summer.
7.04.2012
30 Red Balloons.
This year's birthday video for B took a French twist. Some notes about the production:
+It took about 10 hours total, including help from my friend Chelsea who has a talent for wrangling balloons and children. This includes planning, filming, and editing.+The song is "Cet air la" by France Gall. I love me some yé-yé.+This is the second film in my Twelve Films project for this year. The other one is here.+Between meticulously watching the weather and keeping the film a surprise for B, I was quite a mess the week before B's birthday. Thankfully the clouds parted and it stopped pouring when it said it would; I was able to use the balloons in their six-hour window; and B was actually surprised to see the movie.
+It took about 10 hours total, including help from my friend Chelsea who has a talent for wrangling balloons and children. This includes planning, filming, and editing.+The song is "Cet air la" by France Gall. I love me some yé-yé.+This is the second film in my Twelve Films project for this year. The other one is here.+Between meticulously watching the weather and keeping the film a surprise for B, I was quite a mess the week before B's birthday. Thankfully the clouds parted and it stopped pouring when it said it would; I was able to use the balloons in their six-hour window; and B was actually surprised to see the movie.
3.08.2012
Flora Swatch Head.
Here is a rendering of my gray-eyed baby girl. Capturing her face was a lot trickier and I'm not totally sure I did it. I need to let it set a bit and I'm sure I'll revisit it soon.
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