I've tried something new with my podcast series. Instead of my traditional "interview format", this latest episode is me recounting a possible paranormal event I experienced over ten years ago. I tried incorporating sound effects and music into it.
It's okay for a first time, but there is definite room for improvement.
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Monday, June 18, 2018
Favorite Albums of 2018 Thus Far
It's difficult to believe, but we've reached the halfway point of 2018. With that in mind, I think now would be an appropriate time to reflect on some of the new music that has been released this year that I've really digging thus far.
As of right now, Ry Cooder's The Prodigal Son is my favorite album of 2018. The sound, the lyrics, they are so full of hope and soul. Absolutely incredible.
Another excellent album from Lord Huron. Not as "folkies" as Lonesome Dreams, but just as good.
3. We Are Scientists: Megaplex
An absolutely perfect indie-pop album. My favorite We Are Scientists album since 2008's "Brain Thrust Mastery".
4. Moby: Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt
Moby is a machine. Three albums in three years. This one really reminds me of his 1996 album "Animal Rights".
5. I'm With Her: See You Around
I'm with Her really reminds me of the Punch Brothers, which is a good thing. A really good alt-country/folk album.
6. Andrew W.K.: You're Not Alone
It's an Andrew W.K. album. Enough said.
7. Middle Western: When Your Demons are Underground, and You've Got to Dig Them Up
No YouTube videos are available. The best way I can explain them is, William Elliott Whitmore with a band. (Because that's what it is...)
Sadly, this is Scott Hutchinson's final album released in his lifetime. It's totally different from Frightened Rabbit, but still features Hutchinson's powerful lyrics.
1. Ry Cooder: The Prodigal Son
As of right now, Ry Cooder's The Prodigal Son is my favorite album of 2018. The sound, the lyrics, they are so full of hope and soul. Absolutely incredible.
2. Lord Huron: Vide Noir
Another excellent album from Lord Huron. Not as "folkies" as Lonesome Dreams, but just as good.
3. We Are Scientists: Megaplex
An absolutely perfect indie-pop album. My favorite We Are Scientists album since 2008's "Brain Thrust Mastery".
4. Moby: Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt
Moby is a machine. Three albums in three years. This one really reminds me of his 1996 album "Animal Rights".
5. I'm With Her: See You Around
I'm with Her really reminds me of the Punch Brothers, which is a good thing. A really good alt-country/folk album.
6. Andrew W.K.: You're Not Alone
It's an Andrew W.K. album. Enough said.
7. Middle Western: When Your Demons are Underground, and You've Got to Dig Them Up
No YouTube videos are available. The best way I can explain them is, William Elliott Whitmore with a band. (Because that's what it is...)
8. Mastersystem: Dance Music
Sadly, this is Scott Hutchinson's final album released in his lifetime. It's totally different from Frightened Rabbit, but still features Hutchinson's powerful lyrics.
Friday, June 8, 2018
The Return
I am in the final week of my online class to become a certified online instructor, and I cannot be more excited. Once this course is completed, I'll have more time to read, work on my podcast, and write on this very blog.
Sometime this month, I need to write about my favorite albums of 2018...thus far.
Sometime this month, I need to write about my favorite albums of 2018...thus far.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
I've Gotten Lazy
Today was my first day back to work after a ten day vacation. It was a lovely vacation, but it made me very lazy. I haven't worked on my podcast. I waited till today to work on my online teaching certification homework. I just really liked doing nothing. Really cleared my head. Makes me think I should take another vacation in the near future.
Sunday, May 20, 2018
On Vacation This Week
On on vacation all week, and I aim to begin work on a few projects.
1. I really want to begin writing and recording audio essays. My first topic will focus on how I am reading Harry Potter for the first time at the age of 34, and whether or not my view of the character will be different from those whom grew up along side the character.
2. Production will begin in earnest on my ghost story's podcast. I think I'm going to make it a two parter. The first part will focus on just the stories. Part two could focus on the social impact ghost stories have on us as a society.
3. I took out two books from the Chicago Public Library. (Girl Waits with Gun and Harry Potter.) I think I may have bitten off more than I could chew. I typically only read a book at a time. I felt ambitious for some reason this week. Maybe it is the vacation talking.
1. I really want to begin writing and recording audio essays. My first topic will focus on how I am reading Harry Potter for the first time at the age of 34, and whether or not my view of the character will be different from those whom grew up along side the character.
2. Production will begin in earnest on my ghost story's podcast. I think I'm going to make it a two parter. The first part will focus on just the stories. Part two could focus on the social impact ghost stories have on us as a society.
3. I took out two books from the Chicago Public Library. (Girl Waits with Gun and Harry Potter.) I think I may have bitten off more than I could chew. I typically only read a book at a time. I felt ambitious for some reason this week. Maybe it is the vacation talking.
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
The 5.8.18 Listomania Edition
1. This week I began an online course to become a certified online professor. The course is six weeks long, and I have homework to complete. I don't know if I'm feeling homework. I am so used to coming home and doing whatever I want. Homework at 34....
2. I'm two listens away from 50 total listens for the Analog Experience. I'm pretty pleased with that, although I always wish that it could get a few more. Maybe triple digits... However its just a reflection that need to do better when comes promoting my work. I've never really been good at self promotion, and I'm always afraid of being that one guy who annoys their friends by always promoting one thing or another.
3. Speaking of promoting, I just finished an Agatha Christie novel entitled: "The Mystery of the Blue Train". It was a super fun read. Christie's Hercule Poirot is on par with Sherlock Holmes in my humble opinion.
4. I found a new musician who I am enjoying very much. His name is Ry Cooder, and his latest record is called "The Prodigal Son". Its very blues/folky/roots music. There's also a very strong spirituality to the music which I am rather enjoying. He's preaching, but not in an overbearing way. Below is a live version of my favorite song of the new record called "Straight Street"
2. I'm two listens away from 50 total listens for the Analog Experience. I'm pretty pleased with that, although I always wish that it could get a few more. Maybe triple digits... However its just a reflection that need to do better when comes promoting my work. I've never really been good at self promotion, and I'm always afraid of being that one guy who annoys their friends by always promoting one thing or another.
3. Speaking of promoting, I just finished an Agatha Christie novel entitled: "The Mystery of the Blue Train". It was a super fun read. Christie's Hercule Poirot is on par with Sherlock Holmes in my humble opinion.
4. I found a new musician who I am enjoying very much. His name is Ry Cooder, and his latest record is called "The Prodigal Son". Its very blues/folky/roots music. There's also a very strong spirituality to the music which I am rather enjoying. He's preaching, but not in an overbearing way. Below is a live version of my favorite song of the new record called "Straight Street"
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Random Thoughts for 4.29.18
Earlier today I found out that my old grade school is suspending operations after this school year. Funding is the issue. I'm not sure how I feel about it. I don't have any real "sentimental" connection to the school. In fact, grade school wasn't the happiest period of my life. Nevertheless it does feel like a massive chapter of my life is closing. It's a somber reminder that nothing is forever, and life is always full of change.
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