Week 6.
In denial. Really in denial. I looked at my calendar today and realized I am really really screwed. Granted, this isn’t anything really new, but each situation has its own unique appeal in its own twisted way.
First things first: school. I had no idea I’d get so busy this quarter with extracurriculars. I’ve left myself with not enough time to study, and that awful sinking feeling that everything might not get done. -imagine “under pressure” playing in the background…-
… speaking of under pressure, I went to spring sing on friday night!! had a wonderful time — awaken a capella was awesome (as they always are), and some of the solo acts were really remarkable. I LOVE RICHEY LAM! Richey, if you read this, I WANT TO HAVE YOUR LOVE CHILD!!
hehehe. yes, they guy had a great act. :)
the rest of the weekend was busy as well. Kelvin came up from San Diego for a badminton tourney, and came by to visit me after he finished his matches. it was a good afternoon munching on nutella and banana crepes (mm.. nutella… and crepes!!) and catching up on old times. then we headed down to Ackerman to play DDR!!!! AAAAAAAAH!!! sooooo much fun!! my legs were soo tired by the end though. I swear, I blew about $7 on the game. not a bad deal.. that was what, 28 songs? toward the end I started getting toward doing spiffy tricks and spins. :) maybe one day I’ll be as good as masa~!! :D
Sunday was Fan Nation, a concert I was not supposed to go to, but ended up going to anyway. I keep forgetting how awesome the Counting Crows on!! I know, you’re probably shaking your head going, “Counting Crows? whaaat? their songs are all depressing!!” And while that may be true for the records, it hasn’t been true of them in recent years. This was especially true at yesterday’s show, where Adam and company brought a very rock sort of feel to all their tunes. They also performed awesome extended versions of “Rain King” and “Round Here,” with seeming whole songs within those songs, with torrential floods of Adam’s wonderful lyrics spilling out atop the textures and rhythms of Charlie’s wurlitzer, David’s mandolin, Matt’s bass guitar, Dan and Dave’s electric guitars, and Ben’s drumming. Man, I love the Counting Crows!
Uncle Cracker, Eve 6, Billy Ido, the Wallflowers, and Third Eye Blind also performed at Fan Nation, but imho, the Counting Crows gave the best performance, without the help of crazy lights and so forth that 3eb when they rounded up the night. They’re just much much more musically talented than 3eb are. Stephen Jenkins may write a good tune from time to time, but they’re unable to perform it with the virtuoso that CC can.
That’s the thing about live shows: concerts can really bring the songs to life. U2 does it in their shows, as does Counting Crows. The Cure may be good, but their concerts give you as much interaction with the band as would happen if you just listened to the album. The Wallflowers are essentially working off their albums… you appreciate them a little bit more live, but not too much so. I shell out the kind of money I do for U2 and the Counting Crows not just because I like the music they play, but because they are sooo good at making an awesome concert experience. they elevate the art they create in the studio into something sublime.
Ok… so where was I? oh yes! busy weekend, busy quarter! It’s been a great quarter because I’ve gotten to see a lot of friends I haven’t seen in a while, gotten to spend more time with people I care about, and because i’ve been able to get back into doing things. but i’m not doing as well in school as I’d like to be… certainly not doing as well as last quarter, but still better than I’ve been doing in a while. it feels good. :)
Stabbing Westward next monday.. Weezer and Idlewild next tuesday, paper due Tuesday, paper due Friday… oh gosh!! AAAAAAAH!!!!!! Crazy, crazy times. >_