Chiba-Ken - "Hard to be Human"

We all have faults. It's part of being human. Is it acceptable? An excuse? No. Probably just a product of the conditions we were exposed to and experienced during our individual lifetime that got us to the place we are today. It is definitely hard to be human today.



Am I too bad?
Am I too good?
Am I too mad?
Or misunderstood?
Am I too late?
Am I on time?
If I'm too early then tell me I'll go away and come back tonight.
Am I too old?
Am I too young?
Am I too vain?
Is she the one?
All that I need?
Can I be good enough for her when I am not good enough for me?
I have forgotten myself
Forgotten my way
It's hard to be human today
Am I too rich?
Am I too poor?
Does this tattoo reflect what's in my soul?
Am I too black?
Maybe too white?
Am I too proud to think I may not be right?
I have forgotten myself
Forgotten my way
It's hard to be human today
Am I too mean?
Am I too nice?
Am I too high?
Should I just get drunk and start up a fight?
How 'bout tonight?
Am I too strange?
I talk to myself.
Am I deranged because I have thought about killing myself?
Should I get help?
Am I too straight?
Am I too gay?
Am I too pretty or ugly or freaky?
Do I sound cliche?
Am I okay?
Tell me I'm good.
Good enough for you.
Tell me I'm good.
Good enough for you.
Tell me the truth.
It's hard to be human today.

A Note from The Universe

So, I signed up to get "A Note from The Universe" every day.

Here is the one for today: "It works like compound interest, Tonya. For whatever you put in, more comes back to you." -The Universe

To this I state -----> Oh really Universe? Then I should be independently feckin' wealthy by now. Just sayin'....

Music News

Who Is Robbing Bands In Philadelphia?: Article about the recent band robberies in Philadelphia via Alternative Press Magazine. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

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FLYLEAF Frontwoman Interviewed On ABC NEWS RADIO - Nov. 20, 2009:


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Facebook Networking for Musicians - Via Musician Wages.com: READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

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Coincidence? I think not. There are some blatantly obvious similarities between 30 Seconds to Mars' video for "A Beautiful Lie" (August 2007)& Westlife's video for "What About Now" (October 2009). Kinda lame in my opinion.





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Is It Possible For A Band To Sell Out Anymore? -- Interesting Question -- Read the Comments

QUESTION LINK via Hypebot.com

Via HYPEBOT.COM:

"While we might be irked that our favorite band has sold a song to VW or McDonald's, we can instantly decontextualize and remove that song from its annoying commercial counterpart. When we don't buy full albums anyway, when we don't care about album sequence (which is all about intention) or look at the band's artwork or the label they're on (again, all intentional decisions), and when all of the songs we want are free-floating in the ether untethered, then advertisements aren't a source or means of "selling out." Instead, they're the new radio.

So, is it possible for a musician or band to sell out anymore? Probably. I think the bigger question is, why do we no longer care?"

- author and musician Carrie Brownstien of Sleater-Kinney on NPR's Monitor Mix

Read the comments following this statement. What do you think? Personally I agree that bands don't "sell out" anymore rather do what they can to be able to make a living making and playing the music they love, live and breathe.

QUESTION LINK via Hypebot.com

11/17 NEW RELEASE - Them Crooked Vultures

If ya don't know you *should* know. Them Crooked Vultures is a rock music supergroup that formed in Los Angeles, California in 2009. Comprising drummer Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Probot, Queens of the Stone Age), vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age, Kyuss, Eagles of Death Metal) and bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin). Go ahead and digest that for a minute.

My friend T.J. was lucky enough to be at their surprise show in L.A. at The Roxy last night and meet these blokes. Excuse me while I turn green with total frickin' envy.



[Pic: Dustin Rabin via NME.com]

Them Crooked Vultures - MySpace Page

Video Premiere - 30 Seconds to Mars - "Kings & Queens"

Kings & Queens

30 Seconds to Mars | MySpace Video

11/10 NEW RELEASES

Memento Mori by Flyleaf - MySpace Page Link

Friday Fun

Some Astute Views of the Music "Industry"

Seth Godin : Music vs. the music industry - LINK

Rollo & Grady Interview Seth Godin - LINK

International BS Blog - LINK

30 Seconds to Mars Short Film: Discussion of "This is War"

The guys briefly discuss the evolution of their new CD "This is War" that will be released on December 8th. Click the picture & watch the video! Amazing!

30 Seconds to Mars - "This is War" - FULL SONG

30 Seconds To Mars Album Reveal

Via Kerrang Magazine: Exclusive!

30 Seconds To Mars release their long awaited new album, This Is War, on December 7.

Can’t wait that long? Us neither. That’s where www.thisiswarrevealed.com comes in; 30 Seconds To Mars will be posting 13 video clips around the interweb over the coming weeks. As well as giving you an insight into their awesome new album, once you collect all 13 parts, you’ll be able to unlock the jigsaw puzzle at www.thisiswarrevealed.com and you’ll get an exclusive MP3 of a track from the album!

READ FULL POST WITH FIRST TWO VIDEO CLIPS HERE

Kerry King Talks to Rock Sound About the New Slayer Record "World Painted Blood"

Link: ROCK SOUND

Muse Debuts New Video For "Undisclosed Desires"

Undisclosed Desires

MUSE | MySpace Video

Weezer Snuggies - No. Really. Weezer Snuggies.

Oh Weezer. How I love thee! If anyone wants to know what I would like for Christmas, click play please.

11/3 NEW RELEASES

Nirvana: Live At Reading
Foo Fighters: Greatest Hits
Weezer: Raditude
Slayer: World Painted Blood
Say Anything: Say Anything
Shwayze: Let It Beat

[Images via Amazon.com]

Preview of "THIS IS WAR" from 30 Seconds to Mars

30 Seconds to Mars' "This Is War" featured in Dragon Age: Origins, brought to you as an ABSOLUTExclusive from AbsolutePunk.net.



NOTES:
This is another track where you can hear our voices from The Summit recordings. From the very beginning of this video you can hear our voices start in a low "ahhhh" and progressively get louder and higher until we scream. This was the first thing we recorded at The Summit in L.A. and it gave the guys goosebumps and they said it was probably the coolest thing they ever heard! Our voices then return at the end of this video.

So amazing and exciting to be such a prominent part of the band's CD. December can't get there soon enough so I can purchase my OWN copy. SCHWING!!!!

Christopher Walken performs Lady Gaga's Poker Face

Halloween 2009