Thoughts of the Day/Song of the Day David Gray Babylon

I'll preface this by saying I am not sure how many people follow my blog or even read anything I write on here.  In the end it is all for me anyways...  With that being said it has been a really long time since I have done any actual blogging and/or writing here. But I feel like I just need to say some stuff and use this as an outlet right now like I use to.

Last night I went to the Mayer Hawthorne show with two of my best and oldest friends.  Sometimes it is crazy to me how long we have been friends, and how old we have become.  While at the same time I still see us as those kids growing up together.  I can truly see how time after college starts to fly by.  You start to live for your weekends and things just move.  I had this realization back in May right out of school, and last night I happened again.  I just felt life, you know real life-the real world if you will.  It just seems like when I am doing my thing that I am on my schedule no thought of going back to school or the work I need to do just living.  I have always looked up to those older than me and wanted to be them, like most of us do.  It is funny because we all continue to chase that idea and still think of ourselves as young.  I love the moments when I realize that I am there now at that point.  To live in the present is key to all things.  These are the good times, the glory years.  Life is quick and youth is fleeting, it is important to do what you want and to enjoy it.

Recently things have been really crazy and hectic(working 12 hr days and 60 hour weeks chasing my dreams!)  It is a daily grind and really can wear you down at times.  But I am happy paying my dues and making strides.  I am still shocked sometimes that I am actually getting to work in the industry I have wanted to work in since I was a child.  I heard a great quote the other day that said "People say good things come to those who wait.  The truth is good things come to those who work!"  So I work and I work hard to make my dreams come true.

Last night at the show I was at a place that holds a lot on memories and significance in my life.  While I was enjoying my night and really soaking up the present moment and looking forward to this new memory.  A lyric to the David Gray song Babylon popped into my head.  It really took my out of the present and made me think of the past.  Then on the car ride home after my 60+ hour work week Babylon shuffled up. The lyrics really touched me.  It had me thinking the whole ride home and pretty much was a catalyst to me writing this tonight.

I can see so many things in my life falling into place and I am really looking forward to my future.  But even with all the career success and opportunity I still feel like something or someone is missing.

I guess when it comes down to it...

I miss you.



Friday night I'm going nowhere 
All the lights are changing green to red 
Turning over TV stations 
Situations running through my head 
Well looking back through time 
You know it's clear that I've been blind 
I've been a fool 
To ever open up my heart 
To all that jealousy, that bitterness, that ridicule 


Saturday I'm running wild 
And all the lights are changing red to green 
Moving through the crowd I'm pushing 
Chemicals all rushing through my bloodstream 
Only wish that you were here 
You know I'm seeing it so clear 
I've been afraid 
To tell you how I really feel 
Admit to some of those bad mistakes I've made 


 If you want it 
Come and get it 
Crying out loud 
The love that I was 
Giving you was 
Never in doubt 
Let go your heart 
Let go your head 
And feel it now 


Babylon, Babylon 


Sunday all the lights of London 
Shining , Sky is fading red to blue 
I'm kicking through the Autumn leaves 
And wondering where it is you might be going to 
Turning back for home 
You know I'm feeling so alone 
I can't believe 
Climbing on the stair 
I turn around to see you smiling there 
In front of me 

If you want it 
Come and get it 
Crying out loud 
The love that I was 
Giving you was 
Never in doubt 
And feel it now 
Let go your heart 
Let go your head 
And feel it now 
Let go your heart 
Let go your head 
And feel it now 

Song of the Day LCD Soundsystem "I Can Change"

Finally getting into LCD Soundsystem. I definitely feel as if I am a little behind of this one.  This is the song that made me want to listen more so if you are like me I suggest giving it a listen.

Song of the Day Oddisee feat. Toine "Different Now"

A friend of mine put me onto this video.  All I can say is it is a must watch if you are a hip-hop head.  Fresh beats legit lyrics and flow.  The video is chill and low key and still fly.  Its funny I just got back from D.C. and I just find it interesting that these guys are from there I'm guess.

Donald Glover on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

Getting really excited about May 6th! I hope some of my friends buy tickets to the show too!

Going back to Cali strictly for the weather, Women, and the...SB 2011

Just got back from Los Angeles yesterday. It felt really good to be back in the city of Angles, but sometimes I still do not know if its the place I should be at. All in all it was a successful trip: handled some business, handled more fun, got to go on the set of one of my favorite shows (Community), ate at some of my favorite spots, went to some new places, made some new friends, saw some old ones, caught the good vibes of the California Soul.

Places: Los Angeles, LACMA, Santa Monica, Hollywood, USC, Pepperdine, UCLA, Malibu, Griffith Observatory.

Review: Toro Y Moi at the 40 Watt

Toro Y Moi put on a good show last night at the 40 Watt, even though he was wearing a South Carolina shirt in the Classic City...I definitely find his sound refreshing the funk of Jamiroquai and the smooth melodic tones of The Beach Boys. It is not hard to see that he is on the verge of blowing up...check him out.

Nike SB Commercial

I cut together this little Nike SB commercial from some footage I shot when my good friend Luke Tilt came to visit me. Check it out...

The Orkids "What Is It With Me"

So if you recall I mentioned something about a music video that I Assistant Directed a couple of weeks ago...well here it is! I proudly give you the music video for The Orkids song "What Is It With Me?" Thank you so much again to the crew, PAs, 60 plus extras, and everyone else who contributed to this project, your hard work and patience was greatly appreciated. I hope you enjoy it!

Mmmm Lake Bell

My friend Tess gave me this last night while I was ADing a music video(with over 60 Extras, 10 PA's, and A band) to look at whenever I started to feel stressed. As you can see its a picture of Lake Bell with a word bubble saying she hearts me. What can I say I'm digging it...More details and footage from the music video are coming soon.

Sunny Sunday Shuffle Mix

Today wasn't the warmest day in Athens but at least it was sunny after a week of rain and clouds. Got a little Big City brunch to top off last nights shenanigans and here is a taste of what I listened to on the ride...

Yessir!

Today is a big day. My brother Joey got accepted into Mercer Pharmacy school! He has been waiting to see if this was going to happen for sometime so its pretty big news! I am so proud of him. Get your smarts up...get money get paid.

Photo by Jmeg

Quinn Silvernale by Hannibal Matthews

I was told to check out this cool Atlanta photographer Hannibal Matthews after he took some pictures of a friend of mine Quinn Silvernale a couple of weeks ago. Well here is the photo and its pretty damn cool. Its great to see someone who works as hard as Quinn at his passion getting more press and coverage. My eye for graphic design and it as an art form has been on the raise for the past couple of years(for given reasons). Props to Sidney Watters for his graphic art right here...check out more on his website. Hannibal definitely has a good eye check out some of his hip-hop and other artist photos HERE.

Epic Road Trip

Here it is Finally! My road trip video from this summer. LA-GA. It was epic to say the least and an amazing time with my brothers. We shot it with an HD Flip Cam which turned out surprisingly well, and then I edited it on Final Cut. Check it out and enjoy! OneLove

4250 Final Projects

Here are my two favorite final projects from my Production class I had this semester. The first video is the one my group did entitled "Promoted". The second is the one my friends David and Davis made entitled "A Ghost Story".  I loved my group, but I really wish I could've been a part of their group they made an amazing short.  Next semester its going down!

Hanukkah Day 4

Hanukkah Day 3

Great interview with Matisyahu...

Real Soulful Dude: Aloe Blacc

Last week I had the pleasure of seeing Aloe Blacc live at the Masquerade in ATL! I had first heard about the concert about a month back and am really glad I went. After the show Aloe walked right to the back of the room and started talking to his fans and signing autographs. I had to pick up a copy of his new album Good Things for him to sign! As for the show in general Aloe Blacc is an extremely talented soul artist and one of the best performers I've seen in a really long time. In the video below he does one of my favorite songs off the album You Make Me Smile at Schubas in Chicago. From the look of the video Schubas is packed out. On the flip side the Masquerade was damn near empty for him, which made me I feel really bad, I guess the people down here in the "A" aren't up on some GOOD Music! Aloe gives an interview with Okayplayer TV to talk about his "brand new old soul" style, future Emanon music (Aloe x Exile his hip-hop work), and more. If your musical taste are like mine I suggest checking him out you won't be disappointed. I have a feeling he is going to be the next big thing!

Happy Hanukkah!

Today is the first night of Hanukkah, I can't believe how early it is starting this year. Finals haven't even began. Anyways a Happy Hanukkah to all my Jewish brothers and sisters. This year the one and only Matisyahu drops a new Hanukkah song entitled “Miracle”! He plans to unveil it live at this year’s Festival of Light shows, which kick off this Monday at Brooklyn Bowl in NYC and continue through the end of the holiday. I have seen Matis 5 times in 4 different states and one day soon hope to make it to his annual Festival of Lights concerts in NYC! I wish I was in LA for the open extra call on the music video for "Miracle" it would've been so badass...

Here is what Matis had to say about his new song:
“I wanted to give the Jewish kids something to be proud of. We've got Adam Sandler's song, which is hilarious, but I wanted to try to get across some of the depth and spirituality inherent in the holiday in a fun, celebratory song.”
8 Facts About Hanukkah That You (Probably) Didn't Know, Maybe

Giving Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I am so thankful for all the loving people and relationships I have in my life and for all the opportunities I have been given through out my life and especially in the last few years! Strive for the best but ALWAYS be grateful of where you and appreciate what you have! OneLove...

Girl Talk: All Day

I am a big fan of Girl Talk and I know a lot of you out there are too because today when he dropped his new album it literally broke the internet! Well at least his page and some others definitely making the downloading process a lot harder! Luckily I have some links here that'll help you out! Enjoy...

Track List
01. Oh No
02. Let It Out
03. That’s Right
04. Jump on Stage
05. This Is the Remix
06. On and On
07. Get It Get It
08. Down for the Count
09. Make Me Wanna
10. Steady Shock
11. Triple Double
12. Every Day
  

All Day Individual MP3's: DOWNLOAD

All Day (Seamless Version) DOWNLOAD

With the goal of creating one of the most complex pop collage albums ever, Girl Talk literally just finished his fifth album which is described as being the most fully realized and evolved manifestation of his music yet. Spending more time on this project than any other release, the album features 373 different samples and is said to be his most densely layered and meticulously composed musical statement to date.