I’ve always loved music, but when it comes to being musical I confess there’s not a lot of talent in my bones (or genes). I fully understood this when I stood in Target on Saturday and saw a Fender acoustic guitar on sale. Yet, back when I was still in high school I made a list of things I wanted to do before I died. “Learn to play guitar” was on that list.

I could rationalize it away and say that it was a high school fantasy. Stick to my strengths (which don’t include a guitar). But somewhere inside of me there is this desire to try and try hard.

So, this morning I went about learning. It still feels awkward when I hold it. Not at ease like a pen or my keyboard. The parts of it still confuse me (though I think I got the idea of frets and am starting to remember which string is which note). It doesn’t feel like home yet. But I want it to.

April a year ago I was riding in the car with a musician friend of mine who seemed amazed that I sang along to songs I didn’t know. I didn’t even notice it. I’ve got songs etched in my subconscious that are wanting to come out.

Notice I never said that I’d be good at it. I know a lot of facts about music (thanks to my awesome mom who added in music education to my homeschooling). I knew some basic piano. But this guitar thing is gonna be something else.

So for now I’ll struggle through the awkward phase of finger placements and strumming. Maybe soon it’ll feel like another home to me.

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Most of you know I’m a geek girl with a love for all things, well, geeky! So when I heard one of my favorite artists – Jody Whitesides – was doing a song inspired by the TV show Heroes I was ecstatic!

Now let me explain, I’ve loved Jody since I heard his music on the Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd, but this song really blew me away. It’s probably the best song he’s done to date. The mix, the vocals and the song all come together to tell an awesome story and it’s fun to sing along to.

It’s also a great song even if you’re not a Heroes fan. It’s been on repeat in my iTunes lately simply ‘cuz it’s a great pick-me-up song. If you dig the song, buy the entire album with the different remixes.

It’s hard to find good pop-sounding music that is not only well produced but also well-written. Jody’s music has a depth not found in traditional pop music. I really think you guys will dig it.

Want to hear it? Check out Jody’s Blog Post: A Hero Unexpected http://bit.ly/LaXm5

To celebrate the song being available on iTunes I’m going to be giving away stuff! There are TWO different contests to enter.

FIRST GIVEAWAY

5 Winners will Win a $5 iTunes Gift Certificate
How to enter:
1. Blog about Hero Unexpected, Jody Whitesides, this giveaway and leave a review of the song and link to it on iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/qktzns (your entry MUST have a link to the song on iTunes)
2. Come back and leave a comment on this entry with a link to your blog post (include your email in the comment information so I can send you your gift if you win)

Additional Entries?
Leave a review on iTunes and leave a comment with your username, please leave a separate comment for each entry).

SECOND GIVEAWAY

5 Winners will Win the single “Hero Unexpected” via iTunes.
How to enter:
1. Twitter/Facebook/or Share the link to Hero Unexpected – http://tinyurl.com/qktzns
2. Come back and leave a comment with a link to where you shared it (if it’s on Facebook just tell me where and how, I trust everyone to be honest).

Additional Entries?
1. Twitter/Facebook/Share the link to THIS post. Come back and leave a comment with a link.
2. Subscribe to this blog (via email or RSS). Leave a comment.
3. Leave a review on iTunes for Hero Unexpected. Leave a comment with your username (on iTunes) to enter.

BOTH CONTESTS END 5/25/09

Entries will be thrown into a hat and picked randomly. Winners will be notified by June 10th, 2009.

- No purchase necessary

- All prizes will be awarded via iTunes.

- No entry accepted without a comment on this blog post with a valid email address

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I have a song stuck in my head that I can’t get out….

It wouldn’t be too bad but singing “I’m so happy being evillllll….” gets you weird looks.

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The music video here.

Thou shalt not steal if there is direct victim.
Thou shalt not worship pop idols or follow lost prophets.
Thou shalt not take the names of Johnny Cash, Joe Strummer, Johnny Hartman, Desmond Decker, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix or Syd Barret in vain.
Thou shalt not think any male over the age of 30 that plays with a child that is not their own is a paedophile – Some people are just nice.
Thou shalt not read NME.
Thall shalt not stop likin’ a band just ’cause they’ve b’come popular.
Thou shalt not question Stephen Fry.
Thou shalt not judge a book by its cover.
Thou shalt not judge Lethal Weapon by Danny Glover.
Thall shalt not buy Coca-Cola products. Thou shalt not buy Nestle products.
Thou shalt not go into the woods with your boyfriend’s best friend, take drugs and cheat on him.
Thou shalt not fall in love so easily.
Thou shalt not use poetry, art or music to get into girls’ pants – Use it to get into their heads.
Thou shalt not watch Hollyoaks.
Thou shalt not attend an open mic and leave as soon as you done your shitty little poem or song you self-righteous prick.
Thou shalt not return to the same club or bar week in, week out just ’cause you once saw a girl there that you fancied but you’re never gonna fucking talk to.

Thou shalt not put musicians and recording artists on ridiculous pedestals no matter how great they are or were.
The Beatles – Were just a band.
Led Zepplin – Just a band.
The Beach Boys – Just a band.
The Sex Pistols – Just a band.
The Clash – Just a band.
Crass – Just a band.
Minor Threat – Just a band.
The Cure – Were just a band.
The Smiths – Just a band.
Nirvana – Just a band.
The Pixies – Just a band.
Oasis – Just a band.
Radiohead – They’re just a band.
Bloc Party – Just a band.
The Arctic Monkeys – Just a band.
The Next Big Thing – JUST A BAND.

Thou shalt give equal worth to tragedies that occur in non-english speaking countries as to those that occur in english speaking countries.
Thou shalt remember that guns, bitches and bling were never part of the four elements and never will be.
Thou shalt not make repetitive generic music, thou shalt not make repetitive generic music, thou shalt not make repetitive generic music, thou shalt not make repetitive generic music.
Thou shalt not pimp my ride.
Thou shalt not scream if you wanna go faster.
Thou shalt not move to the sound of the wickedness.
Thou shalt not make some noise for Detroit.
When I say “Hey” thou shalt not say “Ho”.
When I say “Hip” thou shalt not say “Hop”.
When I say, he say, she say, we say, make some noise – kill me.

[Ah, forgot where I was, hang on]

Thou shalt not quote me happy.
Thou shalt not shake it like a polaroid picture.
Thou shalt not wish you girlfriend was a freak like me.
Thou shalt spell the word “Pheonix” P-H-E-O-N-I-X not P-H-O-E-N-I-X, regardless of what the Oxford English Dictionary tells you.
Thou shalt not express your shock at the fact that Sharon got off with Brad at the club last night by saying “Is it.”
Thou shalt think for yourselves.

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For only a few days you can download “The Beauty in Ugly” video for free from iTunes. This opportunity end Feb. 28th, so don’t miss out!

Jump on the iTunes store and search for “Ugly Bettie” and you’ll find the video. It’s actually really good.

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List your ten favourite songs that begin with the letter given to you (and explain why you picked them, if you want). Comment and I’ll give you a letter.

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gave me the letter C!

Curbside Prophet – Jason Mraz (one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to was Jason Mraz… and this song was ON FIRE)

Cupid – Jack Johnson

Crooked Deep Down – Derek Webb (“My life looks good I do confess… you can ask anyone… just don’t ask my real good friends, ‘cuz they will lie to you… or worse they’ll tell the truth…”)

Confessional Booth - Kevin Max (Beautiful word pictures… “I take back everything I said…that ever caused you pain or stress…”)

Comfortable – John Mayer (This song reminds me of one of my breakups.. but it’s a bittersweet happy)

Cold Hard Bitch - Jet (when I’m mad… this is my theme song)

Clockwatching - Jason Mraz (I love the story in this song… the beauty of wanting to be with someone and how fast time goes)

Clear Channel - Common Rotation (one of my new finds, for Buffy fans the guy that plays Warren is in the band… but it’s chillingly beautiful)

City Of Blinding Lights - U2 (I’m not sure why, but this song makes me homesick for Los Angeles)

Chocolate - Snow Patrol (“as a child of 25…” This is probably the song that made me fall in love with Snow Patrol… it’s probably my theme song for 2007)

Honorable Mentions:
Cherry Pies Oughta Be You – Frank Sinatra (Cole Porter)
Cheated Hearts – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Chatchfire (Whoopsi-Daisy) – tobyMac
Changes – 3 Doors Down
Chapstick, Chapped Lips, and Things Like Chemistry – Relient K
Can’t Take It In – Imogen Heap
Can’t Complain – Nickle Creek
California Stars – Billy Bragg and Wilco
Cleaning Out My Closet – M&M
Champagne High – Sister Hazel

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What song makes you:

a. feel as if you want to die/commit suicide/dont care if the world ends? Imaginary – Evenescence

b. feel full of life and happy as if you had no cares in the world? Walking on Sunshine, The Pirates that Don’t Do Anything – Veggie Tales

c. laugh out loud and dance about stupidly? I am never stupid.. or stupidly

d. would be one piece/song that would sum you up completely? Other than “completely” my theme song lately has been Doubting Thomas – Nickel Creek

e. cry before its even halfway through? Songs usually don’t make me cry…  Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol, Irish Hymn for the Masses – Kevin Max

f. remind you youre in/were in love?  Tomorrow is a Long Time – Bob Dillon/Nickle Creek

g. would you want played at your funeral? Give Me Jesus – Fernando Ortega, When I Get Where I’m Going – Brad Paisley

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This was a rather interesting article.

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From a post on Whedonesque. Watch the full video at YouTube or the band’s website.

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