Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Books, Movies, Concerts and CD's

It is well known that I love to read, and I love music.  So I am going to try to connect the two here...we will see how it goes =) It makes sense in my head, but that doesn't always mean a whole lot!

So, you know when you read a book...and it is wonderful and amazing and keeps your attention and brings out all these emotions, AND - then you see the movie version of the book, and you hate it, and you are disappointed, and it kind of ruins the book just a little for you. That is kind of how I felt last night when I saw Ingrid Michaelson live in concert for the first (and probably last) time.  I have always really liked her music and her thoughtful and fun and quirky lyrics...and I still do, I am just not a big fan of HER, in person.  So for me, her CD will always be better than a concert (not that she didn't sound good live).  Mat Kearney on the other hand, is one of those rare exceptions of when the movie is just as good (if not BETTER) than the book - and it adds to it and makes you appreciate it even more and perhaps pick up things you may not have noticed...his live performances are amazing and so much fun and definitely something you should see at some point!!  So, in general, last night was wonderful - and we had a great time.  I just kind of wished that Mat would have played last so as not to have left with the disappointment of Ingrid's performance - well not so much her performance...just her.  Here are my only 3 pictures from the night....







Friday, March 5, 2010

what's a boy to do...

Every once in awhile I will come across a song that I just NEED to know what it is about, or why it was written...and Mat Kearney's "What's a Boy to Do" song is on my mind right now.   You know you go to those song meaning websites (ok- or if you a nerd like me, you do) and read what everyone else "thinks" it is about...and usually I am all for that, the song taking on a meaning of it's own for the individual listener...but this is one of those instances where I just really want to know what it is about and why he wrote it...I have my own theories, but, it would be nice to hear from Mat himself the WHY behind this wonderful song that leaves you reflecting - and then pressing the back button on your cd player or ipod to give it another listen =)  So...if anyone has the in with M.K, and happens to know the exact meaning for the song...pass along the info please!  Otherwise, enjoy listening to it for yourself courtesy of the wonderful music player from playlist.com.  I am not going to post the lyrics, only because I think if you just read the lyrics you wouldn't have much of a clue what is going on...it's almost like you need to hear him sing it; at least that is what I think!     4 days to concert...SO SUPER EXCITED!!!

Have a good weekend friends,

~holly~

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

the lyrics girl







I am right there with you P. Sawyer....I couldn't agree more...