August 28th, 2008 Nichole
Ever since watching Vision of Escaflowne back in high school, I’ve loved Yoko Kanno. However, today I’m wondering if she isn’t a bit of a fraud, or more simply an uninspired musician.
Why do I say this? Yoko Kanno ripped off Bjork. Her song “Where Does This Ocean Go” sounds way too much like “Hyperballad” for my tastes. In fact, it left a god-awful taste in my mouth. Do a search “Yoko Kanno is a fraud” in google and you come up with even more websites about songs she’s composed that are a lot like other songs that existed well before her time in the limelight.
I’ve liked Yoko Kanno forever it seems. It just took until today to question that love.
It’s one thing to remix or sample; you give credit to the original creator of such things. However it sort of rubs me the wrong way to watch someone profit from too-close creations.
You’ve failed me, Yoko Kanno. You’ve failed me hardcore.
Posted in music, rant | 6 Comments »
July 27th, 2008 Nichole
About the samplist.
For some, sampling is a tricky issue. When is sampling in music okay? When is it not?
Why?
Posted in music | 1 Comment »
July 19th, 2008 Nichole
Saturday. It has been productive thus far, since I’ve written the rough for chapter 3 of my project. It’s a challenge to write in the mindset of a woman who’s so much different than yourself. I really like where it’s going. Every little word means something in Amelia’s black and white world.
Stability is nice, but there is much more to life than that. It took me a very long time to realize it. A very long time. I’m 26 and I’m starting to live my life a little fuller than I used to.
I can’t spend it dreaming, no matter how tempting that is and always will be to me.
Tryad has some amazing music available if you’re into chill / electronic music. I highly recommend.
I shall be living my life out in the lights and darkness tonight with my friend. Here’s to good times now and many more to come.
Cheers!
Posted in happiness, life, music, writing | No Comments »
July 10th, 2008 Nichole
I worry about people a lot. I hate when others are unhappy, struggling and otherwise down and out. Close friends, acquaintances, even co-workers, there has not been a short supply of people to think about lately.
I haven’t written any fiction for myself lately either. I’m not feeling a drive. I tried editing a chapter of something I had written a month ago, but it’s just not running together the way I would like it. Nothing sounds right; the cadence is all wrong.
Shoji Meguro is an amazing composer. I totally dig his guitars and drum work. It’s odd but his music makes me dream in sound. Makes my head hurt, but it’s oh-so worth it.
I’d really like some sushi, but there is no one around to eat it with. I think I’ll settle for some yogurt with granola instead.
Posted in friends, music, writing | No Comments »
May 26th, 2008 Nichole
Shaun has the Wii Fit, and on Friday I gave it a go. The yoga part of it is actually really hard. And if that balance board is any good, then my center of balance is way off.
Mary and I have been talking about taking a yoga class, since there are couple places in Valpo that have them. Now would be a good time. My flexibility sucks hardcore.
Anyhow, Wii Fit… it’s pretty cool. If I actually got a Wii though, I don’t know how long I’d stick with it. Besides, I already have a gym membership and go a few times a week during my lunch hour. (I was good last week and actually went four days!)
Listening to Roger Subirana whom I found on Jamendo. I’ve been lucky enough to stumble across some really good artists lately. Subirana’s work is very light but has this amazing depth to it. It’s breathtaking. I can see him scoring a film with this album.
I’m grateful to have music in my life.
Posted in fitness, music | No Comments »
