BreathIn

So I am currently majorly addicted to the band- NeedToBreathe

They are sooooo good!

Check out their website: Here

Not only are they raw talent vocally, but also instrumentally- comprised of gutiars, bass guitar, banjo (love), mandolin (love), drums,and the occasional hand claps and stomps, 

They are sooo freakin good!

 Watch This Video- Experience the Awesomeness

AndThis One- You Know You Want To

Last One- Now go watch it

The band is comprised of brothers, Bear and Bo Rinehart, Seth Bolt, and Joe Stillwell

RambleRumble

I got to thinking, what if my blog had no purpose.

What if no one read this?

What if every moment I spent on this blog was for no reason but to waste my time.

What if no one hears the prettiest song ever written?

What if no one ever knows the song you sing?

What if everytime you tried at something, you knew no one would know if you suceeded or not?

So, the question remains to be effected or effective...

If no one hears your song- sing it anyway.

If no one is there to watch you dance- dance anyway.

When the crowds are gone, and silence takes it's place- do it anyway.

- rambling,

Shamalama

Found some awesomly interesting stuff on:

http://www.nestfully.com/home/gridview/page/16.html

 Who doesn't love a good ol' spiral staircase in their house?

 Such an awesome idea!

The most perfect looking donut ever!

Polaroid coasters! I want to do this!

Fortune-cookie ornaments

I will have this in my house someday. 

Bottle opener

Delish? huh?

Also on, 

www.uncommongoods.com 

Art Only Skindeep

Tattoos


As controversial as they are to some people, tattoos are an art-form, and some are super interesting!
So, I have put together some that I thought were either: weird/pretty/interesting/thought provoking. 

Not sure the meaning, but it's kinda weird and interesting-

love it

interesting mix

Tangible Art

So, I've decided to explore different forms of art and just give some interesting, unique, or pretty forms of the art. However, I want to take a more unconventional path, and study some forms that may go unnoticed or forgotten as an art form. 

So, I decided to start with Architecture:





“There are three forms of visual art: Painting is art to look at, sculpture is art you can walk around, and architecture is art you can walk through”
- Dan Rice

Hotel Marques de Riscal

Macau Grand Lisboa Casino

Pueblo Bonito Pacifica

Puhsarang Church, Kediri, East Java

Tempe City Hall- Tempe, Arizona

Vancouver Public Library

Wyndham Union Station

Weather Changing

So, as I sit in Common Grounds with my button up sweater, Mexican Hot Chocolate, and The Weepies playing in the background, I can't help but absolutely love this weather!

I can not wait untill Christmas break!

For one, it will mean everything (including finals) is over for the semester! And, well to be honest this is not my favorite semester class-wise.

Also, I can't wait to go home and celebrate the holidays with my family and all that includes.

I can taste the pumpkin pie now, and smell the cinnamon scent in the air, and just see our Christmas tree covered in decorations we've accumulated over the years.

I think I will go listen to Christmas music now...



New Music Mania

So, this last week I went on a craze to find new music and found some awesome artists that I loved!

The Be Good Tanyas:


Their folk/bluegrass/indie music are complete with songs that I find full of artistic flare and true talent. 
My personal favorite is "What are They Doing in Heaven Today?" .
Their songs are eerily somber, and remind me alot of the O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack with alot of blugrass roots especially with their use of banjo and fiddle.

Youtube Video: What are They Doing in Heaven Today?
Youtube Video: Parting Glass

Visit Their Website Here



The Wailin Jennys


The Wailin Jennys are a trio of soprano Ruth Moody, mezzo Nicky Mehta, and alto Heather Masse, their harmonic voices are angelically airy. My personal favorite is "Parting Glass" and "Beautiful Dawn". They too encompass bluegrass with their use of mandolin, fiddle, banjo, guitar, and standing bass.

Youtube Video: Beautiful Dawn

Visit Their Website



Damien Rice



Damian Rice is an Irish singer/songwriter/musician who plays guitar, cello, violin, piano, and drums.He started out in a rock band and after they split, moved to Tuscany, Italy to take up farming (another reason why I love him!) He eventually went back to music (thank God!) He has a very intriguing style, again one that is pure talent, and not alot of bells and whistles. My personal favorites are "9 crimes" & "Volcano"

Youtube Video: Volcano

Visit His Website


Gillian Welch


Gillian Welch, best known for her role in "I'll Fly Away" on the O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack, is straight out of bluegrass country. Her southernly dry voice is surprisingly comforting against the melodic bluegrass tunes. My personal favorites are of course "I'll Fly Away" with Alison Krauss, "One More Dollar" and "Orphan Girl".
If you don't like bluegrass music, sorry Gillian probably isn't for you. Her songs are rich in bluegrass mechanics: mandolin, banjo, standing bass, and southern crooning.
She makes me think of sitting out on the back porch of my great-grandparents house, and my days when I played in fiddle contests.
I definetly recommend her music!

Youtube Video: I'll Fly Away

Visit Her Website



- I hope you enjoy them all!!