Day #127 - #128 - Lee + Maria Embark On Some Instagram Adventures

So, on one day, Maria and I decided to head to Botanic Gardens! These are the pictures I took of our trip on her iPod :D

Two days later, we went out drinking for Nathan from Maria's course's birthday! And I took some awesome swalling pictures of her before we left :D

For more awesome pictures, just see Maria's tumbler at http://mariamallon.tumblr.com

It's brilliant :)

Day #126 - One Kid Good, Two Kids Better

You still haven't read 'Freedom' by Jonathan Franzen? Well then this might just pass by you in meaning, but that's alright.

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You're not convincing anyone
But you have the right
Right right idea
Even if the wing must fold,
Spead higher it could save us all
But you're not convincing anyone

After those monsters
Turn to masters
Congratulations are in order
Right after apologies

One kid good, two kids better
One kid good, two kids better
One kid good, two kids--- better---

You're not convincing anyone
And the odds are out of favours
Even if this all comes to pass
You'll stand out as the one
Who broke their own mould

After those creatures
Turn to creators
Congratulations are in order
Right after apologies

One kid good, two kids better
One kid good, two kids better
One kid good, two kids--- better---

Ooo-oo--
ooo-oo
Ooaaoo-

One kid good, two kids better
One kid good, two kids better
One kid good, two kids--- better---

You're not convincing anyone
But you may convince us yet

One kid good, two kids better
One kid good, two kids better
One kid good, two kids--- better---

One kid good, two kids better
One kid good, two kids better
One kid good, two kids--- better---

Day #125 - Absolution

Eh, could be better. Could reuse that chorus though, weak verses I think.

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I was sick before and now I'm healed
I guess that means
Biology has finally caved in
And offered up its hands

I was sick and now I'm healed
I guess that means
Someone cares for me, and fixed me
Though they haven't fixed much else

And I'm still hearing your old name
And I'm still hearing your old words
But you don't seem to hear me telling you
I do not want you
I am not listening
I've listened long enough

I don't need your bread and I don't need your absolution
I just need my mind, some morals and some information [x2]

I was asleep before and now I wake
I guess that means
My dreams are real
So banish them while I walk

And I'm still hearing your old name
And I'm still hearing your old words
But you don't seem to hear me telling you
I do not want you
I am not listening
I've listened long enough

I don't need your bread and I don't need your absolution
I just need my mind, some morals and some information [x2]

I was alive before I died
I guess that means
I should be thankful
Well thanks a lot, it's sure been fun
Well thanks a lot, it's sure been fun

I don't need your bread and I don't need your absolution
I just need my mind, some morals and some information [x2]

I don't need your bread and I don't need your absolution
I just need my mind, some morals and some information [x2]

I'm still hearing your old name
I do not want you, I am not listening.

Day #124 - A Product Of The Times

What do you mean this song was easy to write?

To hell with you!

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A product of the time
We're a product of the times
A product of the times
We're a product of the times
A product of the time
We're a product of the times
A product of the times----------

Beat around the bush
Don't beat around the bush
We've done enough to the lawn
To last a century

A product of the time
We're a product of the times
A product of the times
We're a product of the times
A product of the time
We're a product of the times
A product of the times---

Don't beat around the bush
What happened to the freedom
We have so much too much so much
Too much to even imagine

A product of the time
We're a product of the times
A product of the times
We're a product of the times
A product of the time
We're a product of the times
A product of the times
We're a product of the times

Day #123 - "Lee's Pathetic Attempt At Getting Maria Into (At Least Some Of) His Music feat. Katy Perry" Spotify Playlist

Hey there, reluctant blog viewer!

You used your free Spotify account yet?

Ever wished you liked the same music as me, but that damn lack of Katy Perry keeps getting in your way?

WELL NOW YOU NEED NOT FRET!

I have created a Spotify playlist that will slowly influence you to some of the sounds I adore, while also treating you to the far more accessible sounds of Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Gotye, B.O.B. ... err... Barenaked Ladies...?

It'll be sweet! Just read some of our reviews!

"Thank fuck you put Katy in there!" ~ Maria

"The loud guitar parts hurt my head, so it's good there are some songs I like." ~ Maria

"What the hell is this song!? Seriously, turn it over." ~ Maria.

Another satisfied customer ;D

Click the link and "Subscribe" on Spotify so I feel better about myself!

Lee's Pathetic Attempt At Getting Maria Into (At Least Some Of) His Music (Feat. Katy Perry)

Day #122 - Band Practice

Of course, I'm still going with the other band where I'm the frontman, and we had a loose practice on Wednesday :D

Spent most of it trying covers out, but was a fun session anyway!

Day #120 - #121 - Learned Scott Pilgrim Basslines

I spent two days learning most basslines to the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World soundtrack.

You can't get much more awesome.

Day #106 - #119 - La Smooch Practices + Writing Sessions

So, on a whim, I decided to help Shane (my brother) get a step closer to having a full band by agreeing to play bass for him. Which at first was just for fun, but now I sort of see spanning out as a realistic endeavour for the future.

As such, I've spent A LOT of time practicing with him or re-writing some of the bass lines in my own time. A rough 13 days at least, though it could be more or less frankly. It's been class though. So far, 5 songs are more or less down. "Rock Bottom", "Granola Bar", "Here Comes The Son", "Paul Anka" and an untitled fifth song.

Shane writes most of the music himself, being guitarist and vocalist, and even has harmonies prepared for the most part. It's great to take a sort of backseat and get used to an instrument I'm not all too familiar with playing. 

But yes, 13 days of awesome music. I could upload some rough takes, but I think I'll leave them, it's not really my place.