So yesterday was just a turbine... First, I did a photo-shoot for a friend and got all my make-up and hair done, it was crazy! I looked so vintage, totally matched my personality :) Here's a little sneak-peek:
Next, I went on an awkward bus ride looking like this (in a different lace dress) holding a duffel bag of clothing, back pack, purse and guitar. Yes, people were staring! Twas awkz...
Anyways, then I progressed on and went to the Arctic Monkeys!! They were so rad, before the encore Alex threw his mic back and then swung his guitar onto the floor; so punk!!! haha. But it's weird because I used to listen to them in grade 7 and now I've seen them live and I just couldn't stop thinking that if I were still 13 this would be the best day of my life, now it's just like living my past dreams. Still, such a rad concert!! :)
Today I got on a random bus with no idea where I was going, it was pouring rain outside and I just wanted to leave all my thoughts behind and let them wash away with the rain. This bus ride was cleansing... It took me to Value Village where I ran around and tried on old vintage outfits from the Halloween department of the store. After my fun-filled shopping I left the store with one lace dress and twelve dollars less in my bank account. On the journey home I plugged in my iPod and sat in the middle section of the bus and gazed out the window while watching the rain drops race across the glass. I began to find myself drifting off into my past, my old iPod has such retro indie music and it's so easy to lose yourself in its awesome-ness. For that bus ride home life was so carefree- I was the younger Julie.
Here's a playlist, hope the rain washes away all those bad thoughts for you too.
So, last night I had my breath taken away; I was standing in Stanley Park under the night sky, gazing up at the fast moving clouds all while listening to great friends playing music that they are truly passionate about... Yes, last night I was at a Broken Social Scene concert! Saturday was such an inspirational day. I started off the day by doing something that I had been yearning to do for quite some time now, then everything else just seemed to fall perfectly into place. Nicole (my roommate) and I got on the Skytrain and headed down to the Malkin Bowl, when we got to Stadium-China Town Station Nicole noticed Charles Spearin (from BSS) so we got off and went over to talk to him (it took a while for me to get the nerve to speak to him), it turned out he needed to get to Commercial Station so we directed him there and each got a pic with him and he totally remembered me from last year in Kelowna when I met him. After going our separate ways we finally made it to our destination and got into the venue. When we were inside I recognized one of the sound roadies of BSS, Aaron, so I went over and said hi and he remembered me from Kelowna as well! Then Ra Ra Riot opened the concert and everyone immediately started dancing and the joints began to get passed along the crowd. Ra Ra Riot were a great opener and really set the mood of a good night. Next was BSS, everyone had been waiting for this moment... It was their last Canadian show for a longgggg time as their tour is almost over and they're all off to do their own separate things. As the lights began to dim the crowd started to go crazy, then when Kevin Drew approached from the right of the stage people began to lose it... the concert was about to begin!! It was a solid set and it was just such a mellow mood; people having a good time, no strings attached. "It pays to have good friends" At the end of the concert I asked Aaron for a set list and he gave me one and I couldn't help thinking to myself, Kevin Drew is so true: "It pays to have good friends."
A day and a night to remember. I walked home in total bliss.
Today out of total boredom I created a song. I used synths, keyboard and some deep breathing to make this music. It may be shitty but it can also be considered slightly relaxing... It's an ambient kind of music. I call it "Free Ambiance" Enjoy! http://soundcloud.com/julieannemarie/free-ambiance
xx. julie
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Hi lovers,
I'm going to see Broken Social Scene for the third time this Saturday and I couldn't be more excited! They're such an inspirational band to myself and I'm sure many others as well! So I was talking to someone the other day about BSS and they asked me what my three favourite songs were of the band... I stood there for like five minutes trying to decide and still ended up naming over fifteen songs, hah! There are just too many to pick from. So, I've put a lot of time into deciding what some of my most inspirational songs of theirs are:
Emily gives me chills with this song and all the harmonies are just too pleasing...
I just love the lines: "But I really don't wanna think about those things anymore, no I don't really wanna think about those things" This is a song for your future.
Sometimes I imagine the feeling of falling back into an ocean and I think that if it were to happen I would be hearing music like this. So cleansing and uplifting... Optimistic?
Holy eff, every time that I hear this song I remember why I love music so much. Also, it always pumps me up for a concert! They play it live so well!!!
This song isn't just Kevin Drew's favourite...
Any girl who has ever been 17 understands this song. And any boy who has ever liked a 17-year-old girl understands this song. Basically anyone can relate... And I know I can f*cking relate.I've changed.
Kevin Drew's 'Safety Bricks' gets me every time. It's my favourite song of ALL time. And this version is just beautiful. "It pays to have good friends, everybody."
This song leaves me with chills. It makes me wonder about love... But I wish that I had the same type of connection with someone as Feist and Kevin Drew have with one another.
I can relate to this song so well... I've definitely thought that different people were the "sweetest kill" in more ways than one. "All the time we get by trying to figure out our lives, like a fade out."
The best end to any concert or playlist... Also my dad's fave song by BSS. Yes, it's an energy booster and super catchy!
So there you have it; my top ten(ish) I missed out so many songs!!!!!!!! :'(
But uhhhh... I have so much love for this band of friends! SO MUCH LOVE.
If you haven't then you should totally watch there movie: "This Movie is Broken"
see a trend?
take care and much love
xx. julie
Hi everyone,
It's weird, I get so sadevery time that I talk to people from back home. I know that I shouldn't, but it's just so hard to talk to people but not be with them. I miss all the crazy things that my friends and I used to do... It's such a surreal feeling to know that it's all in the past and I'm moving on now. I'm happy that I get to talk to them still, don't get me wrong, but sometimes I just wish that they could be here with me... I'm so selfish in that sense. It's okay though, no matter what we always find a way to get by; we make things workno matter how hard they may be to get through. I'm just grateful that I have such amazing friends that bless me with all their love. Even though I've moved,life will still go on... We'll all "Float On."
Miss you all, dear friends!
xx. julie
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Hi there fellow night owls,
So here it goes... My iTunes library is about to throw up all over this blog post. You guessed it! I'm making a playlist for all of you lovely friends.
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1. Oh No- Andrew Bird
2. Home- Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
3. Deep Blue- Arcade Fire
4. Safety Bricks- Broken Social Scene presents... Kevin Drew
5. Hellhole Ratrace- Girls
6. First Day of My Life- Bright Eyes
7. Everlasting Everything- Wilco
8. Guru- Plants and Animals
9. Hangover Days- Jason Collett
10. Sunshine Blues- Bahamas
11. Bowl of Oranges- Bright Eyes
12. Chinese Translation- M. Ward
13. Goodnight Moon- Said the Whale
14. Lauren Marie- Girls
15. My Favourite Book- Stars
16. Home As a Romanticized Concept Where Everyone Loves You Always and Forever- Woodpigeon
