Something always brings me back to you

I know this was a few seasons ago on SYTYCD (oh, for those not obsessed with the show that's So You Think You Can Dance) but this song, and in particular this dance, resonated with me.  For those of you who don't know the story behind this dance, it's about addiction.  In whatever context.  Not necessarily the ones you hear about most often (drugs & alcohol) but I think this applies to any addiction.  Personally, I have an issue with refined carbs (sugar & flour in particular).  If I go a day without them, it's really all I think about - when I can next get my 'hit' so to speak.  I plan outings around them, I plan trips around them, and I go into debt for them.  Stupid, I know. 

When you listen to the song, and watch these fabulous dancers, you'll see just how apt this song is in referencing addiction.  Kupono is the Evil Addiction, and Kayla is the Helpless Addict.  The part that gets me the most is near the end, when she is falling and he holds her gently and caresses her head like a loved one would - it's such a tender moment - and the proceeds to strangle her.  I'd say 'enjoy' but this time, I think it's more about sitting in the experience, however uncomfortable it may be to watch.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_48OKZqYzHM&feature=related

all us older children

Welcome to another fiscal year of Kennedy Ink!  All this really means is I now have a lot of paperwork to compile, and when confronted with a lot of work all I want to do is sleep.  So here's a lullaby.  Probably not the most effective way for me to gear up to do some work, but maybe I'll get a cup of tea before I attack the pile of paper... and maybe sit down ... in front of the fire .... with a book.  Ah, that's so much better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MneDVgfcWyQ&feature=autoplay&list=PLB86AD84A8C73B4A7&lf=mh_lolz&playnext=3

Big Jet Plane

The path to this next song was a little round-a-bout, but got there I did.  Turns out, she's a fellow Albertan.

The video was made by Nanalew, who did an awesome video cover of Sail with her friend MeekaKitty.  She used Big Jet Plane (cover) by Daniela Andrade.  The video itself was made with a Canon 60D and makes me kinda wish I was up in a plane today, going somewhere nice & warm with big fluffy clouds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2qCMbSy1iE&NR=1

Enjoy.

I still believe in summer days...

For the first snow fall I've seen stick to the ground this year, I found this lovely song.

Winter Song - Sara Bareilles/Ingrid Michaelson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkOKCWDJ4iA&feature=fvsr

bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum
bum bum bum bum bum bum
bum bum bum bum bum bum

This is my winter song to you.
The storm is coming soon,
it rolls in from the sea

My voice; a beacon in the night.
My words will be your light,
to carry you to me.

Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love

They say that things just cannot grow
beneath the winter snow,
or so I have been told.

They say were buried far,
just like a distant star
I simply cannot hold.

Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?

This is my winter song.
December never felt so wrong,
cause youre not where you belong;
inside my arms.

bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum
bum bum bum bum bum bum
bum bum bum bum bum bum

I still believe in summer days.
The seasons always change
and life will find a way.

Ill be your harvester of light
and send it out tonight
so we can start again.

Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?

This is my winter song.
December never felt so wrong,
cause youre not where you belong;
inside my arms.

This is my winter song to you.
The storm is coming soon
it rolls in from the sea.

My love a beacon in the night.
My words will be your light
to carry you to me.

Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?
Is love alive?

We pulled too many false alarms

Slow Dancing in a Burning Room - John Mayer.  I've listened to this so many times.  Actually, there have been days where this was all I listened to.  And this You Tube video combines the fabulous song with a fabulous dance routine by Wade Robson.  The first bit that grabs you is the guitar, and then the lyrics just pull you in further and before you know it, you're hitting the replay button.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk9-qH5fyTU

Enjoy.

I'm sorry Miss Jackson

Not only do I love Justin Timberlake's music (okay, well, not all of it, but most of it) ... he is also one crazy funny guy.  Here he is with the History of Rap 3 on Jimmy Fallon.  http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/blogs/2011/11/history-of-rap-3/#.TsFcZKFgKNM.facebook



Enjoy.

I can be the hoax

I'm not sure how I found this lovely girl & her beatboxing & her singing, but find her I did.  And after watching all the songs she did on The Sing Off, and other covers - I found this cover of Brett Dennan's I ain't gonna lose you and even though her voice breaks towards the end when changing notes, it is by far the better song.  Her emotion is so vivid and palpable - my heart breaks every time I watch her.

Ladies and Gents, I give you to Courtney Jensen. Enjoy.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w3cCwhaSK4&feature=BFa&list=LLvoHHtkIp2fRo6kBfwZP_YQ&lf=mh_lolz

Blame it on my ADD, baby

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPtSKimbjOU

I simply can NOT get enough of this song.  A friend suggested I start listing music on my blog.  Not only because I'm obsessed with music, but also because then she could get a little more 'up' on songs (and maybe, in the process, impress her kids).

I found the song because someone posted the video of the basejumper (is that what you call it?) and the crazy dude http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWfph3iNC-k&feature=related used this song.  And now I've listened to it multiple times a day, over and over again, for the past 2 weeks.  And in the process I found this absolutely fabulous video as well.  Same song, but a totally different feel.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=JaAWdljhD5o

See?  Now you've listened to it 3 times, and I bet you want to listen to it again, right?

Love the song.  Love. It.

gratitude

Kim Klassen's Textures - word & thursday

photo - U2's Bono, Edmonton June 1, 2011

Gratitude - not only am I grateful for music, I'm grateful Bono didn't permanently injure himself with the back injury that cancelled last year's show.  And I'm grateful my husband didn't ask how much I paid for the tickets.  And I'm grateful he decided to check out what the special line up was... it was for entrance to the inner ring at the concert.  So yes, I had to stand for 6 hours on concret, and yes, I got a lot of beer spilled on me, and yes, I really had to pee and couldn't actually leave my 'spot' for fear of it being taken......but I was there.  I sang & danced with the teenagers in front of me.  I was beside the man who caught one of those white roses for his wife.  I got this shot of Bono, with a little point & shoot. 

And yes, we were that close.  It. Was. Awesome.

I don't feel it anymore

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r3xnilTjUw

I have to say, I am so happy that a blog I follow suggested I check out William Fitzsimmons. He's just amazing. I'm taking guitar lessons but I am really lame at it. Perhaps one day, if I practice a lot I can potentially play this. Singing, I have no issue with (I do it constantly), but actually plucking notes and strumming chords is really hard.