Hear/Say

Love this music vid.

Ramona Falls – Russia from Souterrain Transmissions on Vimeo.

I probably wouldn’t have even liked the song unless I watched the video. It’s a little too hummm… moody; and heavens knows I love moody, but there’s something that crosses the cheese line in terms of the music and/or lyrics… synth orchestra, maybe. Although, at least they keep it pizzacato. I think it’ll grow on me.

Cullen Hoback directs the video; I love how they’ve turned a small feeling– chasing a relationship– into an epic, well-illustrated song. Here’s another video by him, which is clever, cute, and hip. By Speechwriters LLC, “Spin Cycle”:

This lady’s pretty cool.

Graceee

I fully surrender myself to obsession with Simon and Garfunkel. Yes, everyone likes them. Well: I *LOVE* them.

….So, I don’t get out much. I get it, I’m what they call a loser. I have a 9-5 type of job, and other than class and homework, my extracurricular activities tend to be classified as introverted (i.e. blogging… ). But guys: I have an event to promote. This is big. This means I’m getting out of the apartment/office/bed. We should celebrate together. Rejoice. It might be freakish to see me out of my natural setting. Sort of like, I don’t know, Michael Moore shaking hands with Bush. Maybe not as interesting as that.

Sunset Tavern, 11/22

MOSTLY DIMES will be playing with WILDCAT CHOIR and SCRIPTURES at the Sunset Tavern over in Ballard– the other B-town– on November 22nd. I generally don’t like introducing/reviewing bands (Oh, I wouldn’t want to *impose* my opinions on others, which is totally a lie because I have a blog. Eh, internal conflict ensues) and I might be slightly biased because my friend’s in it, but c’mon. I’m not that much of a fake. I do like them, my elitist music friend/roommate likes them (see tarazak.blogspot.com), so I’m pretty sure they’re an awesome band. Roots in folksy tunes, and melodic harmonies. Check their album “Double Nickels” out at their website, http://www.mostlydimes.com. They’ve made it available to the general public and the general public’s moms.

The other bands can be found at their respective Myspace Music sites:

Wildcat Choir and Scriptures

Hope to see y’all there!!!

Graceee

I woke up to music, but as soon as I turned it off I couldn’t turn it back on.

Don’t ask me why I turned it off if I was going to turn it back on again. That’s irrelevant. The fact is that our power is out. This ruins my day plans twofold:

Can’t do laundry + Can’t listen to music = F8cked. No, of course I’m not f*cked, I’m at Cafe Solstice and the ambiance here is welcoming enough for me to actually get comfortable and get some stuff done. So it’s sort of a nice (albeit semi-forced) change. I’ll just have to scrounge for clean underwear. Unfortunately, I’m pretty good at that.

Incidentally, Solstice is playing Feist– I fell asleep to her, I wake up to her…!

Ze Dimes

If you’re into the local Seattle music scene, I strongly urge young hip whippersnappers to check out the band Mostly Dimes. They’re playing a few concerts soon this season, and you can download their first and current album “Double Nickels” at http://www.mostlydimes.com. Pretty mellow, well made indie music– a wistful-sounding lead vocal– quite perfect for our damp, somber Seattle weather…

And speaking of the Seattle music scene, does anyone recommend any other cool local band? I’ve seen the usual cliched stereotypes tryin’ to make it big, but anyone know of a cool, original band that really rocks out? (i.e. Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head, before their indie-mainstream-success)

Let the Wild Rumpus Start!

I also watched “Where the Wild Things Are” last night; it was surprisingly poignant/sad/depressing. I like it though: it poses a lot of serious questions and issues of growing up– being mortal– holding on to family– but it was also fun. I mean, it’s hard enough to make a movie from a children’s book that shows some kid romping around and having a wild time. Spike Jonze does awesome things with action, and I definitely appreciate them.

Gotta go do some art. Or try to. I’ll leave you with a very geeky picture of real-time Merry and Pippin hanging out as BFF. BECAUSE IT MAKES ME HAVE HOPE.

via unicornology.tumblr

I know I’m a little weird.

Love, Gracieee

A slow morning on campus. Dewey, party cloudy, brightened up with fall leaves. Yesssssssss.

I’m totally ready to plunge into collag-ing again. Since I found out that some actually sold on my other site (http://gracie.imagekind.com) I’m totally back in. SO that’s what I’m doing this evening… covering my bedroom floor with endless scraps of magazine magic. Excellent. Excellent. Muahahaha. Will post finished products soon.

Last night I was at Easy Street (we tried to make the Vera project concert starring WHY? No Kids, and… whoever else was there, but we got there too late, too late…!) Records and saw an amazing doodle book on the best street sketches EVER. I’m so inspired yet again– I can’t find the book online, but I’m probably going back to find out what it’s called.

Anyway–

My favorite is Re Contextualization:

via butdoesitfloat.com

And one of the coolest music video’s I’ve seen in a long time, by the Nujabes: Luv(sic)

PEACE

Gracieee

KANYE WEST STRIKES AGAIN.

This time on some Nike Air sneaks.

Dubbed “Air Yeezy”, the self-proclaimed stylist continues to integrate his name into our everyday lives. The sneakers are semi high-tops– the back lower than the front, with a funky strap decorating the front.

It really goes to show how interconnected the entertiainment industry is with luxury goods.

See: Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy’s Hennessy annual world artistry tour featuring artists like Pharell Williams. All over the globe.

And, of course, Louis Vuitton.

And how many times have we heard Snoop loving his Moet et Chandon?

So it’s very interesting to see this connection so obviously in Kanye’s new endeavors.

See what Karl Lagerfeld has to say about Kanye’s call for couture.

Gracie

Oh to indulge.

Things I crave nowadays:

1. A Perfectly Comfortable  Outfit

2. Macaroni and Cheese, side of broccoli (drizzled with tomato sauce)

3. Bacon Lettuce Tomato Sandwhich

4. Any Santogold: Mark Ronson \”Pretty Green\” ft. Santogold

5. Devendra Banhart

6. Handsome, tall men who are nice

7. Ginger apple juice

8. Pumpkin pie

9. Snowboarding

10. Blue sky

It’s the weekend!!!!!!

Gracie