"I'll be home for the Holidays"

To All:

Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa! or if You don't doin any of those... Happy winter season! I hope everyone got what they wanted and weren't disappointed! May you spend today with those who you love and get everything you wanted!

"I'll be seeing you" Playlist Dec. 15 2008

Today was the last day of my show for 2008. I'll be back next semester with new music and awesomeness! Good luck with finals those who are taking them, Lord knows I'll need the help! haha. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa or just Happy Holidays. :D

Now here's the...


Playlist Dec. 15, 2008
(X)= Playlist from the studio list
(*)= Articles Focus
(+)= Request

1. Monday, Monday- The Mama's and the Papas
2. Come On Get Higher- Matt Nathanson (*)
3. Loreali- Matt Pryor
4. 5 Years Time- Noah and the Whale
5. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy- The Andrews Sisters
6. Bliss- Muse(+)(*)
7. Our Swords- Band of Horses(*)
8. Human- The Killers
9. Full Moon- The Black Ghosts(*)
10. When the World Stops Turning- Matt Pryor
11. Hold My Hand as I'm Lowered- Noah and the Whale
12. Secret life of Daydreams- Jean-Yves Thibaudet
13. Lullabye (Good Nigh My Angel)- Billy Joel
14. Be Somebody- Kings of Leon
15. My Sweet Carolina- Ryan Adams(*)
16. I Wouldn't Change a Thing- Matt Pryor
17. My Sweet Song- Toby Lightman
18. Long Train Home- Ryan Star(*)
19. It Ends Here- Matt Pryor
20. Good Night, Travel Well- The Killers
21. Macy's Day Parade- Green Day
22. Closer- Kings of Leon
23. Return to Me- Matthew Ryan
24. Across The Universe- Jim Sturgess
25. Dear Lover- Matt Pryor
26. Use Somebody- Kings of Leon (+)
27. Be,Be,Be Your Love- Rachel Yamagata
28. I've Got You Under My Skin- Frank Sinatra(*)(Rat pack Xmas)
29. Sound of Pulling Heaven Down- Blue October
30. I'll Be Seeing You- Bille Holiday

Love,
Me

Now Hear This: Matt Nathanson

Awesome, my article is up. Newest one will be up soon.

Now Hear This: Matt Nathanson

If you can't access the Link, here's the whole article.

The American Pie movies are the “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” for our generation. The song at the end of “American Pie: Band Camp” brings us to the pick of the week. “Laid,” which sums up all the American Pie movies, is a fun, catchy song, but it is the singer’s album “Underneath the Fireworks” that really caught my attention.

Matt Nathanson was an Artist on the Rise by VH1, and has received good reviews from Billboard magazine. He began his music career in 1993 with the release of “Please” and has been on the College/Coffee House circuit ever since.

He has just begun receiving national recognition with his latest record. The first single from it, “Come On Get Higher,” peaked at 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is the 20th video on the Top 20 on VH1. He was also on Jimmy Kimmel Live along with Eli Stone and Men in Trees.

His music is classified as Folk Rock, and is built on a 12-string guitar and catchy lyrics. His 2003 album “Underneath the Fireworks” has hits like “Angel” and “Curve of the Earth” that set the tone for the whole CD, epitomizing what most of his albums are about: rejection, loss and love. His lyrics can be harsh at times, but at others, they can be quite sensual.

His website declares “Some Mad Hope” to be “a song cycle of sorts that chronicles the search for a genuine connection, touching on the sensually electric moments as well as the darker frustrations of sifting through the wreckage -- in hopes of finding redemption at the end of the day.” To me the album is like watching a relationship from start to finish, each song documenting the love and loss in the relationship.

There is hardly a place in music where you don’t find the themes of love, loss, redemption. Matt Nathanson provides a story in each of his albums, showing the true human emotions. No matter the mood, Matt Nathanson is a good choice, because he is what I call good music. I give him 4 stars out of 5.



DJ M’s Playlist

1. My Generation- The Who
2. Let it Be- The Beatles
3. Love is Here to Stay- Gene Kelly
4. Come On Get Higher- Matt Nathanson
5. Bliss- Muse

If you are interested in Matt Nathanson and other featured artists tune into 91.5 FM KSUA on Mondays from 8 -10 a.m. for Now Hear This with DJ M and check out Marissa Davis’ blog at http://nowhearthis915.blogspot.com

"The stars so bright"

Totally redid my blog and finally, thank goodness, changed up my favorite songs of the week!

I've decided that I'm ready for all of this to be over and I want to go to NYC and I want my own record company or something. I want to be involved in music. So I think writing for the Rolling Stone might be pretty freakin awesome! I really don't know what I want to do, just because I have a major doesn't mean I know what I want to do. haha. All I know is that I need to make some mix cds for my Aunt, as that is her Christmas Present. I always want to call them Mix Tapes, I always have to correct myself haha!

I've also decided to redo my blog so I have more about music like cds coming out and the like. Just adding to it, it is needing more substance. I'm also doing Playlist of the week like "Best Movie Anthems" or "Songs You Were Possibly Conceived to". Stuff like that, because its only funny to have that type of playlist for Valentines Day.

This is Day One, with Finals Playlist, songs to Jam and chillax too.

1. Shut Us Down- Lindsay Buckingham
2. String Quartet in C Sharp- Michael Kamen (Instrumental to relax sore brain cells)
3. Black Star- Eliza Lumely (Very Jazzy)
4. Main Street- Gene Kelly (Reminds me of Home)
5. Here Comes the Sun- The Beatles
6. Let It Be- The Beatles (My favorite Song...ever)
7. Entire Pride and Prejudice Album
8. Entire Band of Brothers Album
9. Speed of Sound- Chris Brown
10. Moonlight Serenade- Glenn Miller

Here you go, music to get you through.

"I said, Dino, It's beginning to look alot like Christmas" Playlist Dec. 8

Good Morning! Well this morning started off with me not having my alarm wake me up, then my ipod to do my show was dead and then I forgot my dance stuff. Oh my Goodness was it just like crazy. To the People who called in, Thank you for listening and for all of those who do listen my show espcially the Librarians and teachers at BEHS thank you.

Now about the new Killers cd. I give it a 5 out of 5. I freakin love it! I'm keep jammin to it and it is addictive to listen to. I say check it out!

Here is the Playlsit for Dec. 8 2008

(X)= Studio Playlist
(*)= Article Focus
(+)= Request

1. Good Morning- Gene Kelly
2. Seeing is Believing- Wild Sweet Orange (X)
3. Hold My Hand as I'm Lowered- Noah and the Whale(X)
4. All The Young Dudes- Mott and the Hopple
5. I'll Be There For You- Bon Jovi (+)
6. Be Somebody- Kings of Leon (X)
7. 5 Years Time- Noah and the Whale (X)
8. The Best is Yet to Come-Frank Sinatra (*)
9. The Last Train Home- Ryan Star
10. It's Beginning to Look Alot like Christmas- Dean Martin (*)
11. Closer- Kings of Leon (X)
12. Give Me a Little Love- Noah and the Whale (X)
13. Sliver Bells- Dean Martin (*)
14. Sweet Song- Toby Lightman
15. Long Ago and Far Away- Jo Stafford
16. Teenage Wasteland- The Who
17. Loreali- Matt Pryor(X)
18. Dancing Choose- TV on the Radio (X)
19. No Other Love- Chuck Prophet
20. May Angels Bring You In-Jimmy Eats World
21. Goodnight Travel Well-The Killers (X)
22. In the Mood- Brian Setzer Orchastra
23. You Were Meant for Me- Gene Kelly
24. When The World Stops Turning- Matt Pryor (X)
25. Falling Away With You- Muse (X)
26. Human- The Killers (X)
27. It Ends Here- Matt Pryor(X)
28. Baby Its Cold Outside- Leon Redbone and Zooey Daschel
29. Have Yourself a Very Merry Little Christmas- Judy Garland

Love Me.

"The choirs of NYPD still singin Galway Bay" Playlist for Dec. 1

I awoke this morning to my hair standing straight up. I'm not even kidding, I was a sight to behold. I wish that I could wake up and my hair be like every other woman in the movies hair; just perfect and in place, carefully disheveled. Today was an exciting day, as well every day you wake up breathing. Its just a bit more exciting because I have a performance with my Middle Eastern Dance class at the Salsbury Theater! Uber exciting day... I'm kinda nervous, but I think that is just hunger more than nerves. haha. I've also decided that I think I want to make a record company and name it, Now Hear This Records. But really I have no idea. I think it would be cool, but anyway, lets get back to the music,

heresssssss

Playlist for Dec. 1st 2008

(*)- Article feature of the week
(X)- Studio Playlist items
(+)- Request

1. Mi Premier Milion- Baclios
2. 5 Years Time- Noah and the Whale (X)
3. Middle Management- Bishop Allen
4. Lorelei- Matt Pryor
5. If You're Missing (Come on Home)- Bethany Joy Lenz
6. Going Home- Mozella
7. Hold my Hand as I'm Lowered- Noah and the Whale (X)
8. When the World Stops Turning- Matt Pryor (X)
9. Angel- Matt Nathanson (*)
10. All I Ask of you- Emmy Rossum and Patrick Wilson
11. Dancing Choose- Tv on the Radio (X)
12. Dear Lover- Matt Pryor (X)
13. Dark Blue- Jack's Mannequin
14. Eyes on Fire- Blue Foundation
15. Sound of Pulling Heaven Down- Blue October
16. Take me Away- Plain White T's
17. Butterflies and Hurricanes- Muse
18. Lover's Day- TV on the Radio (X)
19. Come on Get Higher- Matt Nathanson (*)
20. It Ends Here- Matt Pryor (X)
21. Last Train home- Ryan Star
22. More Time- Needtobreathe
23. All You Ever Wanted-The Black Keys (X)
24. I Wouldn't Change a Thing- Matt Pryor (X)
25. I'll Be- Edwin McCain
26. Only- Matt Pryor (X)
27. I Got Mine- The Black Keys (X)
28. Black Star- Eliza Lumely
29. Black Dog- Led Zepplin (+)
30. Moondance- Michael Buble
31. I'll Be Seeing You- Bille Holiday

Remember to pick up your Sun Star Newspaper tommorow and look for the Matt Nathanson column. :D

mucho amor,
DJ M

Now Hear This: Smooth Mraz

Here is the new article :D Yay! Hope that everyone keeps there butts off the ice and there feet on the ground. Personally, I'm tired of feeling like Humpty Dumpty...

Now Hear This: Smooth Mraz

Here is it if you can't get through the link.


Jason Mraz first came onto the music scene in July 2004 with his hit song, “The Remedy (I Won’t Worry),” which hit number two on the Billboard charts. His new single, “I’m Yours” and his new album, “We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things,” has hit No. 3 in the U.S. album charts. U.S. Adult charts places his new single at No. 1, while Billboard places it in ninth place.
He has been on a few movie soundtracks like “50 First Dates,” “New York Minute” and the television show “Everwood.” His sound is quite unique. Like Maroon 5, his sound changes from song to song and album to album. He has a light and airy sound that sounds summery and emits feel-good vibes. His first hit with “Remedy” was a summer favorite during 2004, providing a musical refuge.
His newest single, “I’m Yours,” has a Caribbean feel to it; it can be used as a part of a summer montage scene, with beaches, margaritas and the epitome of summer: the beach bonfire. The acoustic guitar and Mraz’s voice blends together like good strawberry lemonade. “I’m Yours” has a beach-themed music video that was filmed in Hawaii. All in all, it is a song that gives off summer ambience.

No amount of summer feel-good vibes could starve off the lyrics of his first single “Remedy.” Despite the happy-go-lucky background music, the lyrics are about his dying childhood friend. The sad news changed his whole outlook on life, leading to the creation of this hit song.

Summer-sounding artists are great during the summer, but in the throes of bitter winter cold and ice-covered sidewalks and roadways, they are even better. The sounds of summer invoke the feel of the sun on bare skin and sweet breeze that flutters in; all of these senses go back to feel of summer and can put you in a better mood. Other great summer artists include Kenny Chesney, Pink and many others. Winter is no reason not to feel like a rockstar or to have good tunes like those by Jason Mraz. I give him 4 out of 5 stars.

Rating:

DJ M’s Playlist of the Week:
1. I’m Yours- Jason Mraz
2. No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem-
Kenny Chesney
3. Play That Funky Music- Wild Cherry
4. Teenage Wasteland- The Who
5. Ocean Avenue- Yellowcard

If you are interested in Jason Mraz and other featured artists tune into 91.5 FM KSUA on Mondays from 8 -10 a.m. for Now Hear This with DJ M and check out Marissa Davis’ blog at http://nowhearthis915.blogspot.com

"I'll be the last train home" Playlist November 17.

This morning I just popped outta bed. Just BAM! I'm up! It was a bit werid, as I am never like that. I made coffee, washed two dishes, put on my awesome new makeup and went out the door coffee, beret and all. I marched my way down to the station to spin some awesome tracks, but, enough with the chatter and lets to the most important thing! THE TUNES that is.

so here they are.....

Playlist November 17 2008
(X)- Playlist songs from the studio that I liked
(*)- Article focus on this week

1. Good Morning- Gene Kelly
2. Eyes on Fire- Blue Foundation
3. Loreali- Matt Pryor (X)
   
4. Seeing is Believing- Wild Sweet Orange (X)
5. Shut Us Down- Lindsay Buckingham
6. Love Letters- Dario Marinelli
7. I Wouldn't Change a Thing- Matt Pryor (X)
8. Arthea's Gold- Wild Sweet Orange (X)
9. No Other Love- Chuck Prophet
10. Baby It's Cold Outside- Leon Redbone and Zooey Daschel (Me and Poodle's Favorites)
    
11. 5 Years Time- Noah and the Whale (X) (This is one o my favorites, great funny song)
    
12. The Galway Girl- Steve Earle
    
13. Dear Love- Matt Pryor (X)
14. Black Star- Eliza Lumely
15. Fever- Peggy Lee
16. Hold My Hands as I'm Lowered- Noah and the Whale (X)
17. Where Did I go Wrong- Matt Pryor (X)
18. Macy's Day Parade- Green Day
19. Sound Of Pulling Heaven Down- Blue October
20. Home- Emma Hill (X)
21. A Totally New Year- Matt Pryor (X)
22. Long Ago and Far Away- Jo Stafford
23. When the World Stops Turning- Matt Pryor (X)
24. Waltz of Lonely Teacup- Emma Hill (X)
25. Dark Blue- Jack's Mannequin
26. Moondance- Michael Buble
27. I'm Yours- Jason Mraz (*)
28. Love You till the End- The Pogues
29. Secret Lives of Daydreams- Jean Yves Tibaurd
30. If Your Missing Come On Home- Bethany Joy Lenz
31. Bring On the Wonder- Susan Enan
32. Last Train Home- Ryan Star

Love,
Me

"You're hot and then you're cold yes then no" Favorite Songs of the Week Nov. 9-15

Favorite Songs This Week

• Everything We Had- The Academy Is...
• Speed of Sound- Chris Bell
• Here I Stand- Madina Lake
• American Boy- Kanye West ft Estelle
• El Funeral- Javier Navarrete
• How Deep is Your Love- Take That
• Heartbeats- Jose Gonzalez
• 1979- Smashing Pumpkins
• Anna Molly- Incubus
• The Long Ride Home- Patty Griffin
• Hotel Chelsea- Ryan Adams
• My December- Linkin Park
• Shooting Star- Ilan Eshkeri
• Soul Meets Body- Death Cab for Cutie
• Gates of Eden- Bob Dylan

"They're coming to get you Barbara..."

Ben Eielson Drama Department Fall Production of "Night of the Living Dead" was a complete success and was a sold out show. I highly recommend it to everyone!!!

It will be showing again at:

NOV 15

and again

21, 22

In the Ben Eielson Theatre, the show starts at 7 o'clock, but if you want a seat, they go fast so get there early.

Ticket Prices:

$3 for Students

$5 for Adults

Warning: the show uses strobe lights, cursing and has violence. It is not for small children.

"You Can Have Whatever You Like" Playlist for Nov. 10

First, Happy Birthday Daddy! It was his birthday yesterday. Today was a good day expect that I forgot my coffee on my dresser in my dorm so I wasn't fully caffeinated when I went to work today, but I made it. I persevered. I love my job so much, I really, really do. But here's the:


Playlist Nov. 10 2008

X= Playlist items
*= Band of the Week in Sun Star

1. Good Morning- Gene Kelly
2. Before It's Too Late- Goo Goo Dolls
3. Still Theres a Light- Matt Pryor(X)
4. 5 Years Time- Noah and the Whale(X)
5. Eyes on Fire- Blue Foundation
6. Black Star- Eliza Lumely
7. I Wouldn't Change a Thing- Matt Pryor(X)
8. Angels on the Moon- Thriving Ivory
9. Bookworm- Margot and the Nuclear so and so's(X)
10. Full Moon- The Black Ghosts (*)
11. Half Moon- The Gentleman's Auction House
12. When the World Stops Turning- Matty Pryor (X)
13. Dear Life- Anthony Hamilton
14. Curve of the Earth- Matt Nathanson
15. It Means Nothing- Stereophonics
16. Macy's Day Parade- Green Day
17. London Calling- The Clash
18. Love Song- Dandy Worhols
19. Crusin'- Huey Lewis and Gwyneth Paltrow
20. If I'm the First To Do So- The Gentleman's Auction House (X)
    
21. Galway Girl- Steve Earle
22. I Want You- Kings of Leon (X)
23. Beast of All Saints- Dandy Worhols (X)
24. Plaisir d'Amour- Michael Kamen
25. Tu Es Partout- Edith Piaf
26. Seeing is Believing- Wild Sweet Orange (X)
27. Motion Picture Soundtrack- Christopher O'Riley (X)
28. Anyway You Choose To Give It- The Black Ghosts (*)
29. Oh My Sweet Carolina- Ryan Adams
30. I'll Be- Edwin McCain
31. Bittersweet Symphony- Verve Pipe
32. Love You 'Till the End- The Pogues
    

Now Hear This: Dylan Nov. 2-8

Obama was elected president today and it is an unbelievable day in history. It is just amazing. Obama's speech was fantastic and just in awe.

This is a brand new day. John McCain's speech was amazing too. It was a long and hard race and both parties tried hard, but, we're not here for politics, we are here for music and... Now Hear This: Dylan is now up.

Now Hear This: Bob Dylan


If you can't get to it at that link, here's the article in full.

Bob Dylan is the one name that evokes the image of New York sound, the musty, smoky bar in Greenwich Village. He was notorious for playing secret shows in the village in the 1960s and ‘70s. He still does shows, and his most recent album, released in 2006, is called Modern Times, which I highly recommend alongside his other CDs.

He was not the first to talk about politics in music, nor will he be the last. One of my favorite songs is “The Times They Are A-Changin’.” While it was written in the 1960s, the song is just as relevant now as it was then. The political climate and chaos of the ‘60s is all embedded in his music. The strumming of his guitar and the flow of his gravelly voice provides a song that is both irresistible and memorable. While iTunes says that his music is of the Rock genre, I think that he is label-less, which can make organizing his music a bit difficult. He can be Folk, Rock, and Country Rock all on one album.

One song that should be on a Road Trip album is “Subterranean Homesick Blues,” which, to me, just screams Jack Kerouac. While they are of two different crafts—Kerouac as a Beatnik poet and Dylan as a Rock singer—they can and do blend together, like a good French Roast and a dash of cream and sugar.

Coffee references aside, his music states something that everyone heading into elections knows: “The line it is drawn/The curse it is cast…/The order is rapidly fadin’./And the first one now/Will later be last/For the times they are a-changin’.” No matter your party, good music is good music, and Dylan is definitely good music.

DJ M’s Playlist of the Week:
1. Gates of Eden- Bob Dylan
2. Corrina, Corrina- Bob Dylan
3. Radio Nowhere- Bruce Springsteen
4. Strawberry Fields Forever- The Beatles
5. Gotta Fight for Your Right to Party- Beastie Boys

If you are interested in Ani DiFranco and other bands featured tune into 91.5 FM KSUA on Mondays from 8 -10 a.m. for Now Hear This with DJ M and check out Marissa Davis’ blog at http://nowhearthis915.blogspot.com

Now Hear This: Ani DiFranco Article Oct. 26- Nov.1

Article is up for last week and the newest article should be up here shortly.

Now Hear This: Ani DiFranco

Or if you can't get to it by that link, here's the whole article.



Ani DiFranco has the beauty of a model, but she’s actually a folk singer with an attitude. This is a hard-hitting girl who is not afraid to say what she thinks and feels. Ani is being hailed as “one of the greatest acoustic guitarists since Bob Dylan” and her live album, “Live at Babeville” is said to be “one of the best live acts since the Grateful Dead.”

She has been producing music for the last 18 years and has been featured in many movies, such as “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” and hit shows like “Nip/Tuck.” While her music is her business, her other duties include being a mother to Petah Lucia, born on Jan. 20 of last year. She takes her daughter with her when she tours, and has been quoted as saying, “my daughter is growing up on the road.” Her feministic views and new status as a mother are all reflected in her new album “Red Letter Year,” which is going to be released on Sept. 30.

Her voice has a nice tone to it, no hard-hitting electric guitars. Instead, she has her lyrics and acoustic guitar. The music is not all folksy songs like Grateful Dead; there are songs like “Emancipated Minor” that pick up the beat into a jazz setting, like Arethra Franklin in “Chain of Fools.” “Red Letter Year” sounds like The Blues Brothers meeting The Grateful Dead with a sprinkle of Miles Davis and pinch of Bruce Springsteen. DiFranco’s sound is unique in the folk music scene and hopefully paves a way for new musicians who want to travel in her footsteps.

While I really like her new CD, I give it 3 out of 5 stars. She has a wonderful sound that is rich and full and brings life to an old music scene.

DJ M’s Playlist for the Week:

1. Star Matter-Ani DiFranco
2. Like a Stone-Audioslave
3. Congratulations-Blue October
4. Take Me Away-Plain White T’s
5. I Will Follow You into the Dark-Death Cab For Cutie

If you are interested in Ani DiFranco and other bands featured tune into 91.5 FM KSUA on Mondays from 8 -10 a.m. for Now Hear This with DJ M and check out Marissa Davis’ blog at http://nowhearthis915.blogspot.com/

"All I Want to Do" Playlist for Nov. 3

This morning was a long one as I only slept for 3-4 hours last night. I laid in bed and tried to sleep, but nope sleep was not mine to have today. Hopefully I'll be able to take a nap later. I have coffee and Dew to tide me. I feel tired, but I'm not exhausted, but, whats driving me batty are my braces. They are just driving me up the bloody wall! But enough of this mindless chatter! We're here for music and here's the playlist for Nov. 3....

Playlist Nov. 3 2008
(X)- Songs from the studio playlist that I thought were awesome
(*)- From This Week's Now Hear This Article

1) Monday, Monday- Mamas and the Papas
2) My Sweet Caroline- Ryan Adams
3) Blankets- Emma Hill (X)
4) Exit Music- Christopher O'Riley (X)
5) Never Let You Down- Verve Pipe
6) Ghost of You- My Chemical Romance
7) Lorelai- Matt Pryor (X)
8) Lover's Day- TV on the Radio
9) Corrina, Corrina- Bob Dylan (*)
10) 5 Years Time- Noah and the Whale (X)
11) Good Vibrations- Gym Class Heroes
12) Feeling Good- Muse
13) The Long Ride Home- Patty Griffin
14) The Best to Come- Frank Sinatra
15) Shooting Star- Ilan Eshkeri
16) Love Story- The Dandy Worhols (X)
17) Seeing is Believing- Wild Sweet Orange (X)
18) Heartbeats- Jose Gonzalez
19) How to Say Goodbye- Paul Tiernan
20) My Baby Shoots Her Mouth Off- Margot and the Nuclear So and So's (X)
21) Sing for Absolution- Muse
22) Waltz of the Lonely Teacup- Emma Hill (X)
23) Soul Meets Body- Death Cab for Cutie
24) How Deep is Your Love- Take That
25) I Wouldn't Change a Thing- Matt Pryor (X)
26) All I Ask of You- Emmy Rosum and Patrick Wilson
27) 1979- Smashing Pumpkins
28) Only- Matt Pryor (X)
29) Earth to Bella (part 1)- Incubus
30) I Shall Believe- Sheryl Crow
31) Black Star- Eliza Lumely
32) Times are A-changing- Bob Dylan


Mucho Amor,

DJ M

P.S. If you are interested about seein Night of the Living Dead, put on by Ben Eielson Drama Productions, Opening Night is 14 and shows through the 15 then again on the 21st through the 22. Get there around 5 if you plan on going as the house can fill up really fast.

Favorite Songs of the week: October 26- Nov. 1

* Tangled Up in Blue- Bob Dylan
* Come Pick Me Up- Ryan Adams
* She So High- Tal Bachman
* Can't Always Get What You Want- Rolling Stones
* Over the Rainbow- Judy Garland
* Famous Last Words- My Chemical Romance
* Heaven- Los Lonely Boys
* Star Matter- Ani DiFranco
* Our Swords- Band of Horses
* Karma Police- Radiohead
* Head Over Feet- Alannis Morrestte
* Schools Out- Alice Cooper
* Breakaway- Kelly Clarkson
* God Blessed the Broken Road- Rascel Flatts
* Amazed- Lonestar
* Come A Little Closer- Dierks Bently

"It's close To Midnight and Something Evil's Lurking in The Dark."

Happy Halloween!

Hope y'all have safe one.

Now name the song lyric that is the title of today's post.

I'll give you a hint.

Films and Music

are just meant to be together. Just soul mates forever and ever. They are two of my favorite things.

This is just a great list. Check 'em out. :D

Films that should be made into Musicals

Love,

Dj M

Favorite Songs of the Weeks of Oct 12- 26

Because I'm a knuckle head I forgot to change out the favorite songs of the week for the last 2 weeks so this is what they were. New ones are posted now :D

I blame me being deathly ill and insanely busy to my lack of attention to the Favorite song list.

• Come Away with Me-- Norah Jones
• Uncle John's Band- Grateful Dead
• Office Theme Song
• Congradulations-- Blue October
• I Believe-- Blessed Union of Souls
• 1979-- Smashing Pumpkins
• Do That Thing You Do-- The Wonders
• Dancing in the Moonlight-- Van Morrison
• Black Star-- Eliza Lumley
• Come On Get Higher-- Matt Nathanson
• After Hours-- We are Scientists
• How to Say Goodbye-- Paul Tiernan
• Hands in the Air-- Flo Rida
• I Could Fall in Love-- Selena
• Never an Absolution-- James Horner

Playlist October 27 2008 "I can touch a symphony of sound"

So yesterday was Jakes birthday and on Saturday it was Aaron's wedding and Father Tom came into town on Saturday as well. So this weekend was relaxing, yet, it wasn't, but, thats fine, it was fun and I have no problem being tired, besides I've got coffee to hold me over. :D It's also a good day because, I'm no longer deathly ill like I was last week, I realized, I should stop being a pain about going to the doctor. Enough chatter, what we are really here for is the music!

so...
Heeerrrreeesss....

The Playlist for Oct. 27
(X)= Studio playlist items that I dig

1. Boring- Drive Bye (X)
2. Good Morning- Gene Kelly
3. Tremble for my Beloved- Collective Soul
4. Tu Es Partout- Edith Piaf
   
5. An Atlas to Follow- Wild Sweet Orange (X)
6. Mrs. Robinson- Simon and Garfunkle
7. Lorealai- Matt Pryor (X)
8. Karma Police- Christopher O'Riley (covers Radiohead) (X)
9. Show Must Go On- Jim Broadbent ft Moulin Rouge Cast
10. Love Song for a Schutaz Bartender- Margot and the Nuclear so and so's
    
11. Dear Lover- Matt Pryor(X)
12. It'll All Work Out- Tom Petty
13. I Finally Found Somone- Bryan Adams ft Barabara Striesand
14. Home- Emma Hill (X)
15. Earth to Bella part 1- Incubus
16. Come Away with Me- Norah Jones
17. The Mixed Tape- Jack's Mannequin
18. Our Swords- Band of Horses
19. I Will Follow You into the Dark- Death Cab for Cutie
20. Oh My Sweet Carolina- Ryan Adams
21. Waltz of the Lonely Teacup- Emma Hill (X)
22. Bookworm- Margot and the Nuclear So and So's (X)
    
23. Tristan and Yvaine- Ilan Esheri
24. 5 Year Time- Noah and the Whale (X)
    
25. I Want You- Kings of Leon (X)
26. Sound of Pulling Heaven Down- Blue October
27. Unintended- Muse
28. Second Lover- Noah and the Whale (X)
29. Manhattan- Kings of Leon (X)
30. Lullabye (Goodnight my Angel)- Billy Joel
31. Oh, Oh Child- Marvin Gaye
32. String Quartet in C Sharp Op. 131- Michael Kamen
33. I Dare You to Move- Switchfoot
34. Ring of Fire- Social Distortion
35. Sing for Absoultion- Muse
    
36. I'll Be Seeing You- Bille Holiday
    

Have a wonderful day.

Advice for the day: "If you listen, you learn and you discover... that maybe you aren't the next Whitney Houston any place other than in the shower" (it'll be our secret)

Love,
DJ M

Now Hear This: Band of Horses

Now hear this column is up and ready to read :D

Now Hear This: Hot Band Formerly Known as Horses


If You can't get to it to that link, here's the whole article.



Mix Slash’s guitar skills with some Grateful Dead, then add a pinch of My Morning Jacket. Blend well with The Bravery and put it in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve it hot, and you get the music from Band of Horses. This band combines a nice sound of drums and guitars with a good even tone from the lead singer.

Their music, despite the description above, sounds woodsy, yet influenced by the grunge rock scene. The song “Our Swords” is a good one to put on when cleaning the house, doing the dishes or even just putting on music just to listen. It has a great tempo and an easy fluid beat, creating a song that you can sway to (not recommended while driving).

The band’s name was originally just Horses. Picture it: July 13, 2006, the Late Show with David Letterman. A new band with a different sound from the Northwest appears on screens everywhere. The song that started was “The Funeral,” which was on the band’s first album and ended up on the One Tree Hill: Road Mix soundtrack. The strumming guitar and the singer-songwriter-feel of the beginning leads into a powerful ballad. The band recorded their first album and subsequent albums in North Carolina, all because of one fateful night with David Letterman.

Their first album, Everything All the Time, was released on March 21, 2006 and peaked at Billboards’ Independent Album charts at 31. Keeping to the form of more indie rock than pop rock, they released their second album, Cease to Begin, on Oct. 9. This album flew to No. 1 on the Billboard Independent Album charts. Both of these albums are available on iTunes, other music sources on the Internet, or even old-school record stores. The band’s music has been featured on One Tree Hill, Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, and Gossip Girl.

If you’d like to hear more of this band and others that rock, check out Marissa’s radio show on KSUA 91.5 on Monday mornings at 8-10 a.m. If you want to see what has been played in past shows, check out her blog, http://nowhearthis915.blogspot.com/

DJ M’s Playlist of the Week:

1.) The Funeral- Band of Horses
2.) Gideon- My Moring Jacket
3.) New Born- Muse
4.) Everything’s Magic- Angels & Airwaves
5.) Time Won’t Let Me Go- The Bravery

Playlist Oct 20 2008, "Because I'm thinking about a brand new hope"

Today I woke up, not wanting to get up, granted thats everyday, but it was harder today, because I didn't feel good at all. But I did because I had my job to do, but God, did I feel like hell. Right before I got on air, I never I digress, today was cold, much like every other day, given that its Alaska, but, again I digress; my Brother (Zack Bowman, of the Bears Football Team) ran a touchdown back and the interception that won the game! So here, big brother, the shout out that I couldn't give you this morning, because you weren't listening as you don't have the website to do so and because, I didnt' have a voice this morning. "Here's looking at you kid," (now name that movie! :D)



Playlist for Oct. 20th 2008

(X)- Playlist songs that I liked
(*)- Column for the week Music

1. Monday, Monday- The Mama's and the Papa's
2. Sound of Pulling Heaven Down- Blue October
3. World Come On- The Dandy Worhols (X)
   
4. Love Song for Schutaz Bartender- Margot and the Nuclear So and So's (X)
5. I Wish It Would Rain- The Temptations
6. Soul Meets Body- Death Cab for Cutie
7. Tangled Up in Blue- Bob Dylan
8. Beast of All Saints- The Dandy Worhols (X)
9. Soul of a Man- Beck (X)
   
10. Shine- Collective Soul
11. Voodoo- Godsmack
12. Mary- Noah and the Whale (X)
13. Modern Guilt- Beck (X)
14. Many Angels Lead You In- Jimmy Eats World (one of my favorite songs)
15. Leave Out All the Rest- Linkin Park
16. Sunday Bloody Sunday- String Quartet Tribute
17. Sweet & Low- Augustana
18. Walls- Beck
19. Shape of my Heart- Noah and the Whale
20. Macy's Day Parade- Green Day
21. Lullabye- Billy Joel
22. Waltz of the Lonely Tea Cup- Emma Hall (X)
23. Home- Emma Hill (X)
24. I'll Be- Edwin McCain
25. California Dreamin'- The Mama's and Papa's
26. Seeing is Believing- Wild Sweet Orange (X)
27. Waitin on Sunrise- David Vardenvelde (X)
28. Sing for Absolution- Muse
29. Unchained Melody- Righteous Brothers
30. Someone to Watch Over Me- Ella Fitzgerald
31. Speed of Sound- Chris Bell
32. The Funeral- Band of Horses (*)
    

"I've been working like a dog"

I think everyone should have a Beatles phase in their life. I think it's part of growing up in the Western world.

Jadelr and Cristina Cordova

Found this quote, thought it was funny...

and so true.

Now Hear This Column for Oct 14

New Column is up!!



Now Hear This: Ryan Adams

If You can't get there through that link, here's the full article.

yan Adams has been in numerous bands including: Blank Label, The Patty Duke Syndrome and Whiskeytown to name a few, before he made a solo career with the album, Heartbreaker.

He has made other albums that include “Rock n Roll” and the latest “Cardiology” which was set to be released October 28, 2008. Although the first single “Fix It” was released Sept. 23 of this year.

In 2001 Adams won, “Best Male Rock Vocal” as well as “Best Rock Album.” Although he didn’t win, he was also nominated the same year for the “Best Male Country Vocal” for his version of Hank Williams’ song “Love Sick Blues”.

Ryan Adams is one of my favorite singers; his bluesy, yet alternative country sound is reminiscent of Bob Dylan. Both have amazing voices that are gravelly and beautiful, Adams’ voice is showcased in the ballad, “Hotel Chelsea Nights.”

Besides the rocking guitar riffs and powerful ballads that Adams and Dylan both sing, they are also both long time residents of New York City; The Big Apple is ever present in their music.

Adams definitely has a New York sound to his music. You can almost picture the smoky bar in Greenwich Village; Adams on stage with an acoustic guitar, a drink, getting ready to give the crowd an impromptu concert.

While that scene constantly resounds in Ryan Adams’ songs and albums, he is also great to listen to in the car on late drives, escially my favorite song, “Come Pick Me Up”.

Adams has been featured in movies like “Elizabethtown” and in popular TV shows like “One Tree Hill.” I give Ryan Adams 4 stars out of 5.

If you’d like to hear more of this artist and other bands that rock check out Now Hear This on KSUA Mondays from 8-10am and Marissa Davis’ blog at http://nowhearthis915.blogspot.com/ for more about all things music.

Favorite Songs from Oct. 5- 112008

• Just Be Simple- Songs: Ohia
• Tangled Up in Blue- Bob Dylan
• Everything- Buck Cherry
• You'll Ask For Me- Tyler Hilton
• Here I Stand- Madina Lake
• Macy's Day Parade- Green Day
• Warwick Ave.- Duffy
• Come So Far- Hairspray Cast
• Hotel Chelsea Nights- Ryan Adams
• Brandy- Looking Glass
• Crazy- K.C. and Jojo
• Nick and Norah's Theme- Mark Mothersbaugh
• Riot Radio- The Dead 60s
• Speed of Sound- Chris Bell
• Middle Mangement- Bishop Allen

"Let it Snow, Let it Snow" Playlist for Oct. 13 2008

Let it snow, Jimminy Christmas! This morning was like God opened up the sky and said, "Hm, Alaska doesn't have nearly enough issues, lets add some snow into the mix!" Luckily its not completely bad, slick as hell in some places, but not all bad. Yes, I, me, she who hates snow, is saying snow isn't completely bad... While I still don't feel good, I got medicine and turns out, that this week is the week that I have so many ampts that it could very well make your head spin, but the most important thing now, is the playlist from this morning. Let's get to it shall we...

Playlist for Oct. 13 2008

(X)= KSUA playlist songs, *I liked theses ones outta the whole selection*

1. Good Morning- Gene Kelly
2. Love Letters- Dario Maranelli
3. Strawberry Swing- Coldplay (X)
4. I'm a Lightning Rod- Margot and the Nuclear So and So's (X)
5. Voodoo- Godsmack
6. After Hours- We are Scientists
7. Warwick Ave- Duffy (X)
8. Let it Snow- Micheal Buble
9. Death and All His Friends- Coldplay (X)
10. Rockferry- Duffy(X)
11. I Will Possess Your Heart- Death Cab for Cutie (X)
12. Baby It's Cold Outside- Zooey Dashnel and Leon Redbone
13. Riot on the Radio- The Dead 60s
14. How to Say Goodbye- Paul Tiernan
15. Feeling Good- Muse
16. 1979- Smashing Pumpkins
17. That Thing You Do- The Wonders
18. Plastic Pre-Flight Seats- Windmill (X)
19. The Ice is Getting Thinner- Death Cab for Cutie (X)
20. Dancing in the Moonlight- Van Morrison
21. Represent, Cuba- the Orishas
22. Asthamatic- Windmill (X)
23. Camera- Women (X)
24. Everything- Buckcherry
25. Middle Mangement- Bishop Allen
26. Trouble Maker- Weezer (X)
27. Elegy for Dunkirk- Dario Marinelli
28. Band of Brothers Theme- Micheal Kamen
29. Pork and Beans- Weezer (X)
30. Come Get Higher- Matt Nathanson
31. Que Sera Sera- Sly and the Family Stone

"Just The Girl I've Been Looking For"

In light of yesterday's post, I've had a change in mood. I'm just now, revived. I'm a new woman. I'm so happy and just full of energy its just nuts! So, I've decided since I posted my down in the dumps playlist, I'll post a high octane energy one. Just one that is fun filled and just jam to. Whether it be in car or in your room or ( I promise I won't say a word) the shower, where you have the vocal range of Mariah Carey.

After yesterday's breakdown, I've just become the happy DJ M that I am usually. I finally accepted things for what they were and the best part, I got an 8.5/10 on my article! I was worrying for nothing!! I knew things would be fine, I just need to have more faith, but as per usual I ramble on when important things need to said like :

the Quote of the Day- "With a great bra and pair of shoes and kick ass shade of red lipstick a woman could take over the world"


Playlist for today's Mood includes:

1. Stacy's Mom- Fountains of Wayne (everyone knows this one)
2. Beautiful Soul- Jesse McCartney (I'm not ashamed that I like him, after a day like yesterday everyone needs a song that tells them how beautiful they really are)
3. Teenage Wasteland- The Who (Who seriously doesn't love that opening? One of the best!)
   
4. Unbelievable- EMF
5. Anyway You Want It- Journey
6. Hands In the Air- Flo Rida
7. Raspberry Beret- Prince
8. When the Sun Goes Down- Kenny Chesney ft Uncle Cracker
9. Twist and Shout- The Beatles
10. I'm a Bitch- Meredith Brooks
11. Walk This Way- Run DMC ft Areosmith
12. Spice Up Your Life- Spice Girls (I love them and who can't resist this song? I mean even top tapping, its an instant upper)
13. 3 Small Words- Josie and the Pussycats (I love this movie, its fun and its great to just dance around to. Great beat, perfect to act like a rock star too)
14. Ride Wit Me- Nelly
15. Lady Marmalade- Missy Elliot, Lil Kim, Pink, Christina Agulaira, Maya
16. Ray of Light- Madonna
17. Girl at the Rock Show- Blink-182
18. TubTumping- Chumbawumba
19. Hunk of Burning Love- Elvis (Try your best Elvis impersation. Go ahead... it'll be our secret)
20. You Can't Stop the Beat- Hairspray Cast
    

So go put the list and bust it out like you own the place. Dance around and belt it out like your Whitney Houston pre Bobby Brown into a spoon, hairbrush or whatever is in your hand! Nothing is more freeing than pretending your rock star.

"Don't ask any question and don't try to understand"

Today is a blah day, just lay around and do nothing day. Sounds great right? Wrong. I feel guilty for something, I really don't know what, ok I know what it is about. I feel guilt because someone came to me asking for help and I just said no. While I've said no before, its the first time I've said no to him and it is bugging me deeply. I just can't get it outta my head and he hasn't contacted me and I feel guilty and sad because of that. I know, that its not my fault that he did the things he did, but I feel responsible for him. I know, that I should, but I do and I know I can't help someone who doesn't want it, but, damn it, it is just irritating. Its also bugging me, wheater or not I'm suppose to do my major. I know that I want to write, but, I don't know what I'm meant to do. Your probably wondering what this has to do with music, well, it has to do with having a playlist for your moods.

I've learned that having a playlist for your moods can help you deal with life in general. Good moods and bad.

My Playlist for today mood: Blah Apathy with a dash of self-hate, Generous helping of guilt and a bit chunk of what am suppose to do with my life- itis and a hint of worry.

1. What I've Done- Linkin Park
2. No More Sorrow- Linkin Park
3. Ordinary People- John Legend
4. Never too Late- Three Days Grace
5. It'll All Work Out- Tom Petty
6. Basket Case- Green Day
7. He Lays in the Reins- Iron and Wine with Calexico
8. Coffee and Cigarettes- Michelle Featherstone
9. With or Without You- U2
10. I Believe- Blessed Union Souls
11. Meant to Live- Switchfoot
12. Dare You To Move- Switchfoot
13. Undeniable- Mat Kearney
14. Hurt- Johnny Cash
15. Here's to the Night- Eve 6
16. Sweet and Low- Augustana
17. Here I Stand- Madina Lake
18. Far Away- Nickelback
19. Time of Your Life- Green Day (this one had to be on there)
20. Macy's Day Parade- Green Day

These songs are now, making me feel much better. I'll be in a better mood, after I take my nap, lack of sleep can really get to you.

Good Night and Good Luck
Love,

Me

Nick and Norah Infinite Playlist Review and my Epiphany

My review of Nick and Norah Inifinte Playlist (movie and soundtrack) has hit stands as of NOON today. So everyone that can get one, grab one, if not, I'll put up the link, when it is made available :D Now to take a nap, because I'm exhausted and I have a midnight deadline for a story that hasn't happened yet. WHOO go Journalism! haha, but in other news. I had an eye opening class in my American Sign Language class.

We had a guest speaker and she is deaf, but wears cochlear implants and is like me, she can live in the hearing world and in the deaf world. It was so awesome to listen to someon who struggled like I did with learning how to hear and using my hearing and use it. She said and explained all the things that I was feeling and how I felt and everything. I was so cool to see, that I wasn't the only one who felt like that. Guilty because I could hear while others couldn't and guilty because I couldn't hear and was feigning the ability to exisit in a world that would label me as disabled, when I didn't believe I was. I got her email and so I'll be emailing her alot about being deaf in a hearing world and the like. I think I suprised her when she was going through and asking people if they were hearing and I said i was hard of hearing and we signed for a minute back and forth.

This whole experience was just wonderful. It showed me how free I really am. I fit in everywhere, even when it seems like I fit nowhere. Anyways, I've got a ton of homework to do. So thats my rant for today.

Much Love. Me

Here are the Reviews for both the CD and Movie:

“Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist” is a great album. I bought it hoping that it would be good and I was blown away by how great it really was. It has a great indie
sound to it. If the soundtracks from “Juno” and “One Tree Hill” had a baby, this is what it would sound like.
It’s an album that you get sucked into with toe-tapping beats and an infectious ability to make you do so.
The song “Middle Management” by Bishop
Allen is the song from the trailer for the movie and would be a great addition to any running or workout playlist. That’s not the only song that can appease listeners.
The song “Nick and Norah’s Theme Song” by Marks Mothersbaugh is also a catchy tune that can delight even the most hard rocker. It is a fanciful and wonderfully
synchronized tune. While techno heads might love it, it can appease anyone looking
for a great instrumental to lay out and ponder about life to.
This album is a great one and I give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars.
DJ M’s Playlist of the Week:
1.Middle Mangement- Bishop Allen
2.Nick and Norah’s Theme- Marks Mothersbaugh
3.Riot Radio- The Dead 60s
4.Our Swords- Band of Horses
5.Screw That Man- The Jerk-Offs
6.How To Say Goodbye- Paul Tiernan

The Movie:
I went to see “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist” expecting something to see something
amazing and I got an amazing view of the world of New York City. There were parts of the film that were a bit reminiscent
of Juno, which also starred Michael Cera, but other than that, it was a great movie.
The plot circles around Nick, a member of the band the Jerk-Offs, who has recently
been dumped. When his ex shows up to one of his shows, he turns to a stranger, Norah, and asks her to be his girlfriend for five minutes, which sets them on a citywide
adventure.
The music of the film stayed true to the indie rock vibe, which was what the director
and writers were aiming for and it also provide sentimental moments like when Norah asks Nick if he’s sad because he’s missing the concert. He replies, “I’m not missing it, this is it.”
It was a great movie that is good for anyone
to go see. While there is adult humor there is something there for those who are there for the music, for the romance and some who are there just for the love of getting
lost in a great movie.
There were parts that were a bit disgusting,
but all in all it was a wonderful movie.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars

First October Show: Oct. 6 2008

This morning weather was a bit nippy not horribly cold, but cold enough. On Friday I went and saw Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist and it was wonderful! Just fantastic, did a review on the movie and soundtrack available on Tuesday in the Sun Star and it will be on here as well. Anyways here's the list for today:

Playlist for October 6 2008:
(X)= Required Playlist and the songs I liked from it.
(*)= Article Focus

1. Paint it Black- The Rolling Stones
2. Pork and Beans- Weezer (X)
3. You Can do Better Than Me- Death Cab for Cutie (X)
   
4. Running Up That Hill- Placebo
5. Bookworm- Margot and the Nuclear So and So's (X)
6. Bring on Wonder- Susan Enan ft Sarah McLaughlin
7. I Will Possess Your Heart- Death Cab for Cutie (X)
8. Middle Management- Bishop Allen(*)
9. Nick and Norah's Theme- Mark Mothersbough(*)
10. Warwick Avenue- Duffy
11. Come Get Higher- Matt Nathanson
12. Plastic Pre-Flight Seats- Windmill (*)
    
13. Falling Away With You- Muse
14. One Day I'll Fly Away- Nicole Kidman
    
15. Mercy- Duffy (X)
16. Speed of Sound- Chris Bell
    
17. Asthmatic- Windmill (X)
18. Everything- Buckcherry
19. The Angel and the One- Weezer (X)
    
20. London Calling- The Clash
21. Macy's Day Parade- Green Day
22. My Baby Shoots (Her Mouth Off)- Margot and the Nuclear so and so's (X)
    
23. Long Division- Death Cab for Cutie (X)
24. Hemorrhage- Fuel
25. Violent Hill- Coldplay (X)
26. Sweet and Low- Augustana
27. Return to Me- Matthew Ryan
    
28. Can't Take My Eyes Off of You- Muse
29. After Tonight- Justin Nozuka
30. Rose (instrumental)- James Horner
    

Favorite Songs of the Week, Sept 22 - Sept 29

All Favorite Songs will now be posted at the end of their reign. Here's last week's winners. :) All of these songs are availiable on iTunes or at your local record store along with chain stores.

Favorite Songs

1. Long Ago and Far Away- Jo Stafford
2. Somewhere Over the Rainbow- Judy Garland
3. Bookworm- Margot and the Nuclear So and So's
4. Best is Yet to Come- Frank Sinatra
   
5. Arrhythmia- Parachute Musical
   
6. Soul Meets Body- Death Cab for Cutie
7. Feeling Good- Muse
   
8. Into the Ocean- Blue October
   
9. Viva la Vida- Cold Play
10. Blood- Editors
    
11. Sweet Carolina Rain- Christian Kaine
    
12. Love Story- Taylor Swift
    
13. So What- P!ink
    
14. 'S Wondeful- Gene Kelly
    

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

This movie looks promising. I really want to see it and so in spirit I got the soundtrack and oh my gosh! I'm so loving it.

It really is a great album, yes I say album, but anywho. It really is great, its like if Juno's Soundtrack and One Tree Hill's Soundtracks had a twins named Nick and Norah. I'm really liking the song Middle Management by Bishop Allen. Its really catchy and without knowing it you just get sucked into it and just start tapping along.

This album is defiantly a album to stick in the car and play when on a road trip to Anchorage or, you know, where ever.

I give it a 5 stars outta 5

Playlist Sept. 29 2008

It was freezing this morning!! Good Gravy, why has winter come soooo early!!!! In better news, I have new songs to play on the show :D I'm also sad to report, that my Denver Broncos got beat by KC Chiefs,but, my new column should be out tommorow. In the meantime, here is the playlist from this morning:

(*) is the article focus
(X) are part of a required playlist items that I picked because, well, I liked 'em.

1. Death and All His Friends-- Coldplay (X)
   
2. Warwick Ave.-- Duffy (X)
   
3. What If I Loved You-- Joey Gian
4. No More Sorrow-- Linkin Park
5. Atonement- Dario Marianelli
6. One More Song-- Parachute Musical (X)
   
7. I Will Possess You Heart-- Death Cab for Cutie (X)
   
8. Cementaries of London-- Coldplay(X)
9. Mercy-- Duffy (X)
10. Macy's Day Parade-- Green Day
11. Long Ago and Faraway-- Jo Stanfford
12. Cannonball-- The Breeders
13. Shine-- Collective Soul
14. Everything-- Buckcherry
15. Oh My Sweet Carolina-- Ryan Adams(*)
16. Long Division-- Death Cab for Cutie (X)
    
17. Times are a-changing-- Bob Dylan
18. Pork and Beans-- Weezer(X)
    
19. Syurp and Honey-- Duffy(X)
20. Here I Stand-- Madina Lake
    
21. Racing-- Windmill
22. With My Own Eyes-- Dario Marianelli
23. The Angel and the One-- Weezer
24. Galway Girl-- Steve Earle
25. Asthmatic-- Windmill
26. Dear Maria, Count Me In-- All Time Low
27. Sound of Pulling Heaven Down-- Blue October
28. Till There Was You-- The Beatles
29. Magnolia Mountain-- Ryan Adams (*)
    
30. The Best is Yet to Come-- Frank Sinatra

Ohhhh the magical Ipod...

So, there is an amazingly cool thing on my new ipod! It has the option to have the song blend into the next song. It is wicked awesome then, it also has this Genius program on it!!!

I'm so in love with it!

But there something more important happening today. My Denver Broncos are playing against Kansas City.

Lets go Broncos!!!

The Ipod has landed, I repeat the Ipod has landed

Thats it, its a confirm. My ipod is here! I'm listening to it now and it is freaken awesome!!! It crazy awesome!!

I'm really loving it.

Whoosh off to play with new iPod...

New Ipod!!!

Came into day!!! But alas no one was home to sign for it. :( awww, but it will be in my possession tomorrow!

3 cheers...

Hip hip...

Hooray

Hip hip...

Hooray

Hip hip...

Hooray!

My First Column!

My first column as a columnist was published today!

I'm so excited, this is totally an awesome day!

The website to see the article is: Now Hear This: Muse as Muse

YAY!


If you can't get to that link, here's the full article.

he band Muse has been used as a muse in the writing of the popular series “Twilight” by Stephenie Meyer and their music has been used in movies like “Swordfish” and video games like “Guitar Hero.”

Muse started out as a small band from Teignmouth, England and while the British were not too keen on them, stating they sounded too much like Radiohead—the United States were more than willing to sign them—starting the band’s pathway into modern pop culture and radio sets everywhere.

Their sound cannot be labeled because it changes with every album. Their songs can range from hard-hitting rock to soft harmonious lyrics that create a scene in your head.

The song “Butterflies and Hurricanes” has a beautiful orchestra that lends itself to the self-empowering lyrics

that float like a butterfly and hit like a hurricane. All of their albums are rumored to have hidden messages in them.

One thing that is present are the musical tastes they are inspired by, like Italian and yet they also have a hint of Depeche Mode and a small tasting of Jimi Hendrix. In the album “Absolution,” the band also makes major use of distorted bass lines to add a heavier, more intense feel to their riffs.

While “Absolution” in my opinion is Muse’s best album, their other studio albums like “Black Holes and Revelations,” “Showbiz” and “Origin of Symmetry” all are great albums that are great at creating pictures and stories in the listener’s head. With the band’s natural talent and ever-changing sound, I give them a 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you’d like to hear this band along with many other bands that rock, check out “Now Hear This” with DJ M on 91.5 fm KSUA.

Marissa Davis is a DJ for UAF’s student radio station, KSUA. Her show, Now Hear This, is on from 8-10 a.m. on Mondays.

DJ M’s Playlist of the Week:

1. Butterflies and Hurricanes- Muse
2. Dear Maria Count Me In- All Time Low
3. Because I Want You- Placebo
4. S Wonderful- Gene Kelly
5. Sweet Carolina Rain- Christian Kane
6. You’ll Never Find a Love With Mine- Lou Rawls
7. So What- Pink
8. Fall For You- Secondhand Serenade
9. Blood- Editors
10. The Best is Yet to Come- Frank Sinatra

Playlist for Sept 22

This morning started off with me not wanting to get out of bed and ended up hitting snooze till 7:12 :D yay, for sleeping in! My Ipod was not wanting to work today, but with few technical difficulties the show went off without a hitch. Then I went shopping with my Mom. 3 Cheers for Groceries! Oh and... I ordered a new IPOD!! WHOO engraved for everything!! Exciting times in the Life of me :D. I should be in soon like Friday!! I'm really excited. It's 16 gigs because I thought 120 gigs was a bit extreme, but moving on, this is the.... (cue music and drull roll)

Playlist for Sept. 22
(X= Station Music, that I liked and put in the mandatory playlist)

1. Variations of Static- Olafur Arnalds
2. Arrhythmia- Parachute Musical (X)
3. Can't Take My Eyes Off of You- Muse
4. Do You Realize- Flaming Lips
   
5. Dear Jacksonville- Parachute Musical (X)
6. La Grange- ZZ Top
7. I Will Follow You (into the Dark)- Death Cab For Cutie
8. Dark Blue- Jack's Manniquin
9. Leave Me- Parachute Musical
10. I Will Possess Your Heart- Death Cab for Cutie (X)
11. Bookworm- Margot and the Nuclear So and So's
12. Time Is Running Out- Muse
13. Singin' in the Rain- Gene Kelly
14. The Best is Yet to Come- Frank Sinatra
15. My Baby (Shoots Her Mouth Off)- Margot and the Nuclear So and So's
16. Pity and Fear- Death Cab for Cutie (X)
    
17. Congradulations- Blue October
18. Feeling Good- Muse
19. The Ballad of Salvador and Isabelle- Twilight Hotel (X)
    
20. Chloe Dancer/ Crown of Thorns- Mother Love Bone
21. Asthmatic- Windmill (X)
22. Mr. Feathers- Elvis Costello (X)
23. Death Valley Queen- Flogging Molly
24. Brown Eyed Girl- Green Day
25. Someone to Watch Over Me- Ella Fitzgerald
26. Plastic Pre-Flight Seats- Windmill (X)
27. Tremble for My Beloved- Collective Soul
28. You Were Meant for Me- Gene Kelly

Playlist Sept. 15 2008

*Disclaimer* This is not necessarily the order they were played, I'll try to be as accurate as I can be.

1. Everything We Had-- The Academy Is
2. Star Matter--Ani DiFranco
3. Falling Away with You-- Muse
   
4. Dear Jacksonville-- Parachute Musical
5. I Will Follow You into the Dark-- Death Cab for Cutie
6. String Quartest in C Sharp Minor, Op. 131--Michael Kamen
7. Take Me Away-- Plain White T's
8. Doing That Thing You Do-- The Wonders
9. Flashback '83-- Parachute Musical
10. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy-- The Andrews Sisters

Day One

My first show was on Monday and it was a success for the time that I was on.
I'll post my playlist from that day as soon as I can upload it. Then everything will be posted in one big post.