Where Are You Putting Your Tiger?

So this week is based on the genius behind: The Finer Things Blog. This is one of a few blogs which I avidly follow and I encourage all of you to actually take the time to read his thoughts. He's intelligent and forward, in your face and uncompromising, biased and white. He uses a pseudonym. His name is not Keel Swearingjones, it's America. 

So recently, Keel was a guest columnist for his school's paper. First let me say that Keel is extremely opinionated; that's a good thing. He seized this opportunity to attempt to set the paper, his school and the overall attitude of "college party life" straight. You can read the article here: Sexual Devolution. It's durn good and I wish that all could read it. I'm expecting more and more from him.

Keel is also a part-time-hobby photographer. Here are some of my personal favorites. 

Some musik for my man.

Pyramid Song - Radiohead - Amnesiac - Alternative

Build your library with this one (Download it here)

The first song I ever heard by Radiohead and a masterpiece - Radiohead is possibly one of three mutual bands Keel and I share. I chose this one because it's meaningful to me and because we both like the band.

My Body Is A Cage - Arcade Fire - Neon Bible - Rock

Cage yourself (Download it here)

I have neither the tenacity nor the talent to dissect this song. BUT! I know someone who does: Keel greatly loves this song, so much so that he wrote a masterful filosofeecal post about it on TFTB: "Set My Spirit Free"

Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division - Substance - Pop/Electronic

Tear it apart (Download it here)

One of the most influential songs of all time: I'm very glad Keel likes these guys. Without them, none of you indie kids would exist. 

Musik and Michael for Oct. 5-11.... which would be -6.

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So here are some new tunes to get you through the week. I'll be working on term paper stuff for English so I had to post this one a little early in order for you all to enjoy it.


Two Nations - The Streets - The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living - Hip Hop/Rap

Want to try some? (Download it here)
Okay, so if you don't know about The Streets, let me tell you before you run away freaked out. They're British so they cuss a lot yet their lyrics are real and intelligent. Not just about hoes and money. Accurately, this song is about how much better England is than the States. With every possible comparison (humor, publicity, corruption, economy, definitions, and musik), the proof is in the lyrics. England is better than USA. So listen and appreciate... then hate.

You Are The Only One I Love (LIVE) - Jaymay - Autumn Fallin' - Folk

Love me.... (Download it here)

So the lyrics of this song aren't too bad but really caught my  interest was the harmonization. Every time the chorus rounds, you hear a new voice accompany Jaymay's and boy, oh, boy, it's wonderful. Also towards the end, after the instrumental interlude (which allows you to sit and be content with the fluid melody occurring), when some are singing the chorus with a background singing "I love you." Great goodness that sounds good. Just stick it out - it's a longer song but it's really, really worth it.

Hometown Glory - Adele - 19 - Pop
Girl power! (Download it here)
Review by Seth.
I am not going to lie. I love "So You Think You Can Dance", mostly for the choreography of Mia Michaels. A little while ago a couple danced to this song on the show and it blew my mind. Not only was the dancing great, but the song was so powerful. The whole neo-soul thing that is happening is great and should not be ruined by Amy Winehouse's antics. It is nice to hear a real voice supported by smart instruments with actual arrangements played with real instruments. I have heard some of Adele's other songs, and I must say they are all quite good. If you like this song, check out her album entitled "19".

So there you have it folks, more musik to get you through the week. And since we all LOVE Michael Cera, here is a not-so-popular webcast series he did. It's really funny and really underrated. I recommend it to anyone who has a sense of humor which, if you're reading this, would be you.

Clark And Michael

If you're looking for more, just read some of the links to the left: The Finer Things Blog, Ten Ton Truck, WC, etc.

For Those Keeping Count

So this is the 50th post on this blog and I have been debating for a couple of days whether or not to do something special or not. The only logical conclusion that I could come to is... what is the point? The fact of the matter is that if anyone is actually reading this, they shouldn't be. Why read my blog when there are hundreds out there? What makes mine so special? These are the questions that raced through my head as I debated the simplicity/complication of this quasi-special post. All I could think to do was to point you all to the blogs that make mine even half-descent; ones that I view regularly.

Ten Ton Truck
My brother.... how many ways can I count... the ways.... that.... wow. That was a little complicated. Your classically experience blogger, this project of Seth's is updated weekly and is long appreciated and anticipated. With a new video, musik uploads with personal stories, movie reviews and intriguing pictures. This blog is high above the competition and is a worthy of all's attention for any lover of media or life.

The Finer Things Blog
The anonymous Keel Swearingjones has swept across the internet deciphering the world's mysteries all the while bringing movie reviews and musik of the week and if you're lucky, "Person Of The Week." Yes, it's true, I was the first POTW and yes it is esteemed so it's okay to be jealous (toot, toot!). If you want a writer who's funny and angry, this is your man... woman.... anonymous member of the world.

Overheard In New York
While I know this isn't a "blog," per say, it is still funny and the perfect time waster. I can't understand how some people can be so naive but some of these posts are amazing(ly funny). Well worth the page load.

Blac Lilacs
While I don't know much about this blog other than the sweet drawings and essays I can say that I am a fan. The blog consists of several contributors, two of which are Seth and Matt. These guys are really talented artists/writers and I can't wait for more.

Life In The Field
HEY OH! The ultimate political blog, Will delivers comedy and world news in ones package. Sure it's been done before (I think a guy name Cobear or something tried it) but Will-ber was making these jokes long before any self-help writing "comedian" was. One of the funniest people I know now keeps me up to date. Thank you Will.

Post Secret
If you haven't heard of this project by now, you absolutely must check it out. With over 150 million views of the blog unpublicized, this non-profit blog is amazing, captivating, heartwarming, funny, sad and every other emotion you can think of. There are several printed copies of secrets in book format that any fan of the project would enjoy for as odd as it may seem, it's nice to look at the same secrets over and over. In case you don't know what this is, Frank Warren explains it every week in the first few secrets. The blog updates every Sunday.

The Human League
My buddy Adam has started a little project of musik and politics over at this link and needless to say it's "purty good." If you like 80's and/or Barack, this the site for you.

Pelican's Perch
A blog I stumbled upon one day that is really worth checking out. This guy has great taste in movies and musik and offers free mixes, along with some personal side stories here and there for a personal connection. Great mp3's and great reviews.

The Misfit
A wonderful blog by a wonderful girl, this blog is a stream-of-consciousness blog about whatever she wants to write about and frankly (if that is your real name) I can't get enough. Keep on serving it up Megan!

I Found Your Camera
Seriously, this is exactly what it sounds like. There isn't a hidden message or political propaganda, just pictures from lost cameras. Pretty cool stuff.

Dispatches From The Shadowlands
Pretty much the best Christian blog out there, Don Stephens catalogues his workings for the Lord in Sarajevo, Bosnia. With encouraging words, funny stories, and helpful insight, this one is worth checking out for any religion.

Rotten Tomatoes
The ultimate film review site, Rotten Tomatoes tells it like it is. I had searched far and wide for a truthful review site that agreed with my taste before Seth told me about this one and boy oh boy is it the goose with the golden egg. Even though they are wrong on rare occasion, check this one out for a honest movie review.

Film Drunk
Serving up whatever they want as long as it's film related, this is the best movie news site on the web. Period.

Game Informer
Like the magazine, this is an online extension offering in-depth stories and full reviews. If you like video games and want an honest opinion, check it out.

Funny Or Die...
This one needs no introduction....

College Humor
Just watch the Hardly Working series and you'll see what the craze is about.


So there you have it. Every website I view on a regular basis is right above here in plain view. If you even think you might like this blog, then you'll love the others.


**NOTE**
Concerning the e-mails about my last post. CHILL OUT! The movie list is coming up soon but you must be patient. Like I said, there are still a few more I must view (now it's about 6 left). But I appreciate the critique because any press is good press. Patience, young padawans.

Stream Of Consciousness

So, school's out. That's cool. Summer is nice I guess.. then again so is apathy. I've been realizing that people are a lot less secretive than they think they are as confirmed by a recent conversation with a buddy of mine, Matt Miele. I don't really understand how anyone could be as funny as him, Will, Seth, or Joel Bokelman and if you know any of these guys you know what I mean. If you know all of them, you're incredibly lucky. That reminds me, I'm writing a script with each of these guys. With Matt, we're writing a story about people in general mainly inspired by our life events, with Will and Seth, we're writing a movie about writing a movie, with Seth and Zak James, we're writing a low-budget zombie flick, and with Joel, Zak, and countless others, we're making a documentary about everyone's favorite blogger, Keel. Well I guess there was no point in this except to update the blog. Cool I guess....

Check back soon for the integrated June - Summer playlist.

So, I Guess I'm Famous Now?

So a buddy of mine who likes to go by Keel started a blog a little while ago and started strong. With new posts often, I was in stitches for a while; until he slacked off. Finally, thanks to the God given summer he has vowed to begin posting regularly again. His first of many summer posts was a (now weekly) biographical post; I was his first choice. To see some pretty interesting stuff concerning musik, The Office or any stream-of-consciousness posts he likes to do, head over to Keel's blog.

http://keelsfinerthingsblog.blogspot.com/