Song of the Day 87!!!

Another year has gone by. Was it good? Was it bad? It doesn't matter. Everything is starting anew. Here is a proper year end send off video. Its called "New Year" by Death Cab For Cutie. Happy New Year and enjoy!!!





So this is the new year.
And i don't feel any different.
The clanking of crystal
Explosions off in the distance (in the distance).

So this is the new year
And I have no resolutions
For self assigned penance
For problems with easy solutions

So everybody put your best suit or dress on
Let's make believe that we are wealthy for just this once
Lighting firecrackers off on the front lawn
As thirty dialogs bleed into one

I wish the world was flat like the old days
Then i could travel just by folding a map
No more airplanes, or speed trains, or freeways
There'd be no distance that could hold us back.

There'd be no distance that could hold us back [x2]

So this is the new year

Song of the Day 86!!!

Most of you have heard of The Gorillaz. I loved them when they first came out and still find myself liking most of their newer stuff, this song included. It's called "On Melancholy Hill" and it is slow and calm considering The Gorillaz other work. The video is spectacular as always. So, just sit back and enjoy this easy one.

P.S. I'm going to embed a live version as well that is even more calming.

Up on melancholy hill
There's a plastic tree
Are you here with me?
Just looking out on the day of another dream

Well, you can't get what you want but you can get me
So let's set out to sea, love
'Cause you are my medicine
When you're close to me
When you're close to me

So call in the submarine
'Round the world we'll go
Does anybody know her?
If we're looking out on the day of another dream

If you can't get what you want then you come with me

Up on melancholy hill sits a manatee
Just looking out for the day
When you're close to me
When you're close to me

When you're close to me

SOTD: Flashback 25!!!

I've liked Jack Conte for a long time. He is half of the famous Youtube group Pomplamoose. And here is a random fact: Jack Conte was the voice of young adult male in Sims 2. Anyway, this is one of his early mashup videos and he is mashing up "First Day Of My Life" by Bright Eyes (which was SOTD 21) and Aphex Twin. Enjoy the flashback!!!




This is the first day of my life
I swear I was born right in the doorway
I went out in the rain suddenly everything changed
They're spreading blankets on the beach

Yours is the first face that I saw
I think I was blind before I met you
Now I don't know where I am 
I don't know where I've been
But I know where I want to go

And so I thought I'd let you know
That these things take forever
I especially am slow
But I realize that I need you 
And I wondered if I could come home

Remember the time you drove all night
Just to meet me in the morning
And I thought it was strange you said everything changed
You felt as if you'd just woke up 
And you said "this is the first day of my life
I'm glad I didn't die before I met you 
But now I don't care I could go anywhere with you
And I'd probably be happy"

So if you want to be with me
With these things there's no telling
We just have to wait and see
But I'd rather be working for a paycheck
Than waiting to win the lottery
Besides maybe this time is different
I mean I really think you like me

Song of the Day 85!!!

HEY! *I say nervously. Hoping you wouldn't notice my absence.* Sorry it has been so long. I know I promised I would try for at least once a month and I have been slacking. I apologize profusely. I now I have two jobs and have recently moved, so there is that. ANYWAY! I will post a few videos this month to make up for it, so get ready for that.

On to this edition. A few weeks ago, my roommate, Brooke, was humming and singing this song and it seemed like a song I had heard before, so I looked up the lyrics. I got re-hooked on Metric instantly. Technically, they are appearing on my list for the second time since they wrote and performed SOTD 71 "Black Sheep" from the Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World soundtrack, but I think you will really enjoy this one. The song is called "Help, I'm Alive.". Enjoy!!!

I tremble
They're gonna eat me alive
If I stumble
They're gonna eat me alive
Can you hear my heart
Beating like a hammer
Beating like a hammer

Help I'm alive 
My heart keeps beating like a hammer 
Hard to be soft
Tough to be tender
Come take my pulse the pace is on a runaway train
Help I'm alive 
My heart keeps beating like a hammer 
Beating like a hammer 

If we're still alive
My regrets are few
If my life is mine
What shouldn't I do?
I get wherever I'm going
I get whatever I need 
While my blood's still flowing
And my heart's still 
Beating like a hammer 
Beating like a hammer

Help I'm alive 
My heart keeps beating like a hammer
Hard to be soft 
Tough to be tender 
Come take my pulse the pace is on a runaway train
Help I'm alive 
My heart keeps beating like a hammer
Beating like a hammer 

If we're still alive 
My regrets are few
If my life is mine
What shouldn't I do?
I get wherever I'm going
I get whatever I need
While my blood's still flowing
And my heart's still
Beating like a hammer 
Beating like a hammer 
Beating like a hammer
Beating like a hammer

Help I'm alive
My heart keeps beating like a hammer

Song of the Day 84!!!

So, my sister showed me this one, which is weird because she is never online or gets anything remotely relevant. She hit the nail on the head this time. This is a parody, but such a good one. This is me. This is what I think about all day and talk to anyone I can about all day. I am a nerd and proud. (And I can name all the Doctors including the War Doctor). It's by Keith Evans and Keith Allen. Enjoy!!!




Get nerdy wit me...
Tell me what game that you get on, is it COD or EVE?
What kind of class do you play girl, in an RPG?
Cuz I know what them elf girls need, from WOW to M.E. (Middle Earth)
Im goin 30 hours online straight now...
You make it hard to leave

HOOK
Been to Middle Earth, do you speak my language?
Your elf ears don't need explainin
All I really need for you to do is...just ... please
Talk nerdy to me

Get nerdy wit me
You name all twelve of the Docs, I can't resist that
And what's the core in your wand? I think that ours match
Cuz I know, with me, you'd get sort, Durmstrang to Hogwarts
Im pretty sure, on me, you've cast a curse girl, the imperius one?

HOOK
Been to comic-con, hope you speak my language
Your Harley Quinn don't need explainin
All I really need for you to do is...just ... please
Talk nerdy to me

Bridge:
Uno, met a girl at E3
Dos, she wanted all my XP
Tres, My 64 makes her want me
Cuatro, Oooohhhhhh (vocal run)

(back ground shout: "One Ring!")

Rap Verse:
Up, up, down, down, forward, back, A, B
You don't need a cheat code, girl to get with me
Just add my clan tag, bring your high K/D,
Cuz the headshots we'll be makin will be toppin the team
Or Magic the gatherin, Deck on Deck,
You like Twilight? Ya, I aint touchin your neck
I got nerd friends, but they're friends with respect
I can call up Iron Man without breakin a sweat!

And I wanna hear your issues, ya, Im talking about your comics,
Cuz the fact of the matter, aint no girl badder than a girl that talks on electronics,
And for us to get along just tell me Lucas got it wrong,
Cuz clearly in Star Wars the first shot was made by Han. (Snap!)

HOOK
Love the Enterprise, now I speak the language
Your warp drive don't need explainin
All I really need for you to do is...just ... please
Talk nerdy to me

Song of the Day 83!!!

I was introduced to this band not too long ago and apparently everyone else I know has heard of them. I guess I was just left out of the loop. I instantly fell in love with them. The bands name is Guster and I HIGHLY recommend checking them out. I prefer their live performances though because they seem to have more fun with them which is why I am using a live performance video instead of an official video this edition and you'll see why. The song I chose is called "Satellite" so sit back and enjoy!





Shining like a work of art
Hanging on a wall of stars
Are you what I think you are?

You're my satellite
You're riding with me tonight
Passenger side, lighting the sky
Always the first star that I find
You're my satellite

Elevator to the moon
Whistling our favorite tune
Trying to get a closer view

You're my satellite
You're riding with me tonight
Passenger side, lighting the sky
Always the first star that I find
You're my satellite

Maybe you will always be
Just a little out of reach

You're my satellite
You're riding with me tonight
Passenger side, lighting the sky
Always the first star that I find
You're my satellite
You're my satellite

Flashback: SOTD 24!!!

I know Muse is a bit of a big thing now, but there were very few of us that really liked them in the early days. I am included in that group. I would show nearly anyone I knew about Muse and their unique sound. This flashback is a song of theirs called "Plug In Baby". If you haven't heard their early stuff, be prepared to be blown away. Enjoy!!!

I've exposed your lies, baby 
The underneaths no big surprise 
Now it's time for changing 
And cleansing everything 
To forget your love

My plug in baby 
Crucifies my enemies 
When I'm tired of giving 
My plug in baby 
In unbroken virgin realities 
Is tired of living

Don't confuse 
Baby you're gonna lose 
Your own game 
Change me 
Replace the envying 
To forget your love

My plug in baby 
Crucifies my enemies 
When I'm tired of giving 
My plug in baby 
In unbroken virgin realities 
I'm tired of living

And I've seen your loving 
But mine is gone 
And I've been in trouble

Song of the Day 82!!!

Ah, The Spinto Band. One of the few bands I have seen live and for good reason. Not only is the music good, but they are wonderful showmen. I highly suggest seeing them if you can. This editions song of the day is by them and the song is called "Did I Tell You". It always gets stuck in my head and I hope it gets stuck in yours. Just sit back and enjoy the video!

Let me please restate things for which I am thankful
My father, my mother, my family essential
The fact that theres water on top of this planet
The opportunity for me to walk in it
Since it's a new year there's a lot in general
And the ability to tell you what I want to

Find me a gift that's through my closest acquaintance
That kid has so many things
They know who this one is 

And I wish that they did
So I could stay with them

Did I tell you I dont think this will work out
That I love you but Im wanting something else
Something close to me that I cannot forget
Something far away that Id like to admit

Id like to end it with amusing cliche
Saying on phone call that its not you, its me
Then I could hang up and just put you away
In some music box that the Swiss army plays

Since its a holiday, Ill leave you alone
Dial six numbers and then hang up the phone
A good excuse for me to once more postpone
Because you kept me here by ways I do not know

And I wish that you could be
So it would stop me from asking
But lend me your ear, dear

Did I tell you I dont think this will work out
That I love you but Im wanting something else
Something close to me that I cannot forget
Something far away that Id like to admit

Let me tell you that they're coming to work me now

Did I tell you I dont think this will work out
That I love you but Im wanting something else
Something close to me that I cannot forget
Something far away that Id like to admit

Flashback: SOTD 23!!!

We're back doing Flashbacks. I figured I needed to finish these since there are only 4 left. I cant believe I started this blog on SOTD 27. How time flies.

Anyway, this edition was a pretty popular song back in 2008. I'm sure you haven't heard it for a while (unless your a Beer and Board Games fan). It's by The Ting Tings and it's called "That's Not My Name". So I will just leave it here for you to enjoy.


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Four letter word just to get me along
It's a difficulty and I'm biting on my tongue and uh
I keep stalling, and keeping me together
People around gotta find something to say now

Holding back, everyday the same
Don't wanna be a loner
Listen to me, oh no, I never say anything at all
But with nothing to consider they forget my name, ame, ame

They call me girl
They call me Stacey
They call me her
They call me Jane

That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name

They call me quiet girl
But I'm a riot yeah
Maybe Joleisa
Always the same

That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name

I miss the catch if they throw me the ball
I'm the last kid standing up against the wall
Keep up, falling, these heels they keep me boring
Getting glammed up and sitting on the fence now

So alone all the time at night
Lock myself away, listen to me, I'm not
Although I'm dressed up, out and all with
Everything considered they forget my name, ame, ame

They call me girl
They call me Stacey
They call me her
They call me Jane

That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name

They call me quiet girl
But I'm a riot yeah
Maybe Joleisa
Always the same

That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name

Are you calling me darling?
Are you calling me bird?
They call me girl
(Are you calling me darling?)
They call me Stacey
They call me her
They call me Jane

That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name

They call me quiet girl
(Are you calling me bird?)
But I'm a riot yeah
Maybe Joleisa
Always the same

That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name
That's not my name

Song of the Day 81!!!

I think I am actually getting this done on time. Let's hope it stays that way. I plan on finishing up the flashbacks soon as well.

The band today is one I have known since high school. They are called "We Are Scientists" and the song is called "Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt". I tend to like 3 piece bands like this one because they tend to have to be more creative (not the case with some bands). These guys balance the music so well. Not one instrument is the key player of any of their songs. They all mesh together and still get some highlights. So sit back and enjoy!!!

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The day, you move, I'm probably gonna explode
It's true, I'm probably gonna explo-oh-oh-oh-oooh
Woah-oh-oh-oh-ooh
You'll pray, for proof, I'm probably makin' this up
It's true, I'm probably makin' this u-uh-uh-uh-ooh
Woah-oh-oh-oh-ooh
Because...

My body is your body
I won't tell anybody
If you wanna use my body
Go for it, yeah
My body is your body
I won't tell anybody
If you wanna use my body
Go for it, yeah
Go for it, yeah

If no-one moves, then nobody's gonna get hurt
Don't move, 'cause nobody wants to get hu-uh-uh-uh-ooh
Woah-oh-oh-oh-ooh
We'll pray, for proof, I'm probably makin' this up
It's true, I'm probably makin' this u-uh-uh-uh-ooh
Woah-oh-oh-oh-ooh
Because...

My body is your body
I won't tell anybody
If you wanna use my body
Go for it, yeah
My body is your body
I won't tell anybody
If you wanna use my body
Go for it, yeah
Go for it, yeah

Because...

My body is your body
I won't tell anybody
If you wanna use my body
Go for it, yeah
My body is your body
I'm not just anybody
If you wanna use my body
Go for it, yeah
Go for it, yeah

Michael's Sidetracks #13

One of the things I like about doing this blog, is going back to the roots of an established band to show why they were cool in the first place.  Many groups are known for some crap that is pushed on the public, and is not representative of the artists great work.

Case in point, The Bangles.

When someone thinks of the Bangles, they immediately think of such soft fare as, "Manic Monday" and Walk like an Egyptian" (ugh, I think I vomited in my mouth a little).  What is not known, is that the Bangles themselves, HATED the direction the record company was forcing upon them.  It also lead to their eventual break-up.   What isn't known as well, was they were at the start, a fantastic power pop band.  I highly recommend their album, "All Over the Place".

So, lets look at the REAL Bangles, back in 1982, when they were known as "the Bangs" on a local label EP and soon, the incredible IRS records (Independent Record Syndicate, home of such great stuff like the Police, and R.E.M.). This is their first track off their debut record. I also recommend "Hero Takes A Fall" if you want an equally good song, but in the traditional MTV format (yes it's a bit cheesy).

Band:  The Bangles (The Bangs)
Song:  The Real World (1982)



Got to tell you 
It seems so very hard to say 
And you know that the words are there, my love 

When I first saw you 
Didn't notice it that day 
Now you're the one I'm thinking of 

Oh, you never bring me down 
Inside it's such a change, oh yeah (oh yeah) 
If I was insecure 
That was yesterday and now I'm sure 
Oh so sure (oh so sure) 

When I was a little girl 
I wanted everything ideal 
Yeah, and a love I could depend on 

This is the real world 
And I believe our love is real 
And it's the only thing I'm counting on 

Oh, you never bring me down 
Inside it's such a change, oh yeah (oh yeah) 
If I was insecure 
That was yesterday and now I'm sure 
Oh so sure 

Oh, you never bring me down 
Inside it's such a change, oh yeah (oh yeah) 
If I was insecure 
That was yesterday and now I'm sure 
Oh so sure 

This is the real world 
I really want to be a girl 

This is the real world (real world) 
I really want to be a girl 

This is the real world (real world) 
I really want to be a girl