I am a huge fan of House of Heroes. When I heard that Tim Skipper and his wife, Stephanie, started a band, I knew I was going to love it. They did not disappoint. This song is just too sweet.
Enjoy Copperlily!
Showing posts with label Thursday Music Post. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thursday Music Post. Show all posts
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Thursday Music Post: Golden Youth
Jake usually does the Thursday Music Post, but he's away at camp with his youth group this week. Plus, I know that he would approve of my choice. :)
Golden Youth just came out with their new album "Quiet Frame; Wild Light" at the end of May. They are on Davy Baysinger's (lead singer of Bleach) label SloSpeak, so they already get bonus points from me. It's a fun, happy album just in time for summer.
Listen and enjoy!
Friday, November 9, 2012
"Thursday" Music Post
I'm hoping this is being written so early in the morning, most of you will think this was written/posted on Thursday. I mean... it WAS posted on Thursday. This IS a Thursday music post after all...
This time I want to talk about a band I heard about only a few days ago. I listen to the Relevant Magazine podcast every week, and every now and then they'll interview a band. The most recent podcast featured the band Purity Ring. They're on the electronica side of the spectrum, but their lead singer, Megan James, really makes it stand out among the rest as something truly unique. It just "feels" good to listen to. You could sit here and listen to me talk about them, or I could just have you listen to them. Enjoy!
This time I want to talk about a band I heard about only a few days ago. I listen to the Relevant Magazine podcast every week, and every now and then they'll interview a band. The most recent podcast featured the band Purity Ring. They're on the electronica side of the spectrum, but their lead singer, Megan James, really makes it stand out among the rest as something truly unique. It just "feels" good to listen to. You could sit here and listen to me talk about them, or I could just have you listen to them. Enjoy!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Thursday Music Post
I'm back with a Thursday music post! A lot of awesome music has come out within the last couple of months, and I wanted to share some of it with all of you. I'll give you a few options, so hopefully one (or more) of these connects with you!
Anberlin. Is. Back. (Not that I thought they really went away, but some people did.)
The Killers go 80s. And I like it.
Band of Horses gets a little twangy.
Kik would be upset if I didn't put anything about Mumford & Sons. Good thing I love them as well.
Last, but not least, an awesome worship band. The Royal Royal.
Anberlin. Is. Back. (Not that I thought they really went away, but some people did.)
The Killers go 80s. And I like it.
Band of Horses gets a little twangy.
Kik would be upset if I didn't put anything about Mumford & Sons. Good thing I love them as well.
Last, but not least, an awesome worship band. The Royal Royal.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The Rise, Fall, and Return From Death of Five Iron Frenzy
Hello friends. Mr. Jake here.
Everyone has THAT band. That band who, no matter how much you have changed, will always be your favorite band. You might not have listened to any of their albums in months (or maybe even years), but if you heard one of their songs playing you could sing every single word. If someone even utters part of their name, you would freak out and start talking about them for hours on end. They are that band who affected you so deeply they are more than simply a band to you. They are more like a mentor - navigating you through the trials and pitfalls of life, giving you the exact advice and words of wisdom you need for the phase of life you are dealing with. THAT band.
Five Iron Frenzy is that band to me. They were the first outspokenly Christian band I really got in to. I had never heard anyone sing about Jesus so passionately, or even talk about Jesus so passionately before. It made me yearn for something like that. I remember laying on the floor of my room while in high school, and listening to the song "Every New Day" by them. After it was over and the last note rang out and slowly faded away, I continued to lay there and think about what it means to truly worship and love God. That deep, spiritual, and life-changing moment quickly went away when "The Godzilla Song" started blaring through my speakers.
That's another thing I love about this band. They can be so deep and passionate, but they can also be insane, off the wall, and goofy. They don't take themselves so seriously they seem unattainable, or that their level of faith and devotion can't be reached by us "normal" people. Plus, if you know me at all you know I have a slight crazy side, so I loved it when they would just be completely ridiculous. Their live album is a great example of how nuts it can get.
I can sit here and talk about how much they mean to me all day, but I always regret never seeing them live. They broke up during my senior year of high school, and I was pretty upset about it for a while. I mourned the loss of FIF for quite some time. Eight years later, they've returned from the dead, and now I'm going with one of my best friends who I went to high school with (and just as avid of a Five Iron Frenzy fan as me) to Colorado to see their reunion show. I wouldn't want my first time seeing them to be any other way. I just hope I get a chance at some point in my life to tell them what kind of impact they had on me. I can't wait to see what God has in store for them next. They are going to do some great things.
Now, I leave you with a video of "Every New Day" by Five Iron Frenzy. The very last song they played live eight years ago. God bless.
Everyone has THAT band. That band who, no matter how much you have changed, will always be your favorite band. You might not have listened to any of their albums in months (or maybe even years), but if you heard one of their songs playing you could sing every single word. If someone even utters part of their name, you would freak out and start talking about them for hours on end. They are that band who affected you so deeply they are more than simply a band to you. They are more like a mentor - navigating you through the trials and pitfalls of life, giving you the exact advice and words of wisdom you need for the phase of life you are dealing with. THAT band.
Five Iron Frenzy is that band to me. They were the first outspokenly Christian band I really got in to. I had never heard anyone sing about Jesus so passionately, or even talk about Jesus so passionately before. It made me yearn for something like that. I remember laying on the floor of my room while in high school, and listening to the song "Every New Day" by them. After it was over and the last note rang out and slowly faded away, I continued to lay there and think about what it means to truly worship and love God. That deep, spiritual, and life-changing moment quickly went away when "The Godzilla Song" started blaring through my speakers.
That's another thing I love about this band. They can be so deep and passionate, but they can also be insane, off the wall, and goofy. They don't take themselves so seriously they seem unattainable, or that their level of faith and devotion can't be reached by us "normal" people. Plus, if you know me at all you know I have a slight crazy side, so I loved it when they would just be completely ridiculous. Their live album is a great example of how nuts it can get.
I can sit here and talk about how much they mean to me all day, but I always regret never seeing them live. They broke up during my senior year of high school, and I was pretty upset about it for a while. I mourned the loss of FIF for quite some time. Eight years later, they've returned from the dead, and now I'm going with one of my best friends who I went to high school with (and just as avid of a Five Iron Frenzy fan as me) to Colorado to see their reunion show. I wouldn't want my first time seeing them to be any other way. I just hope I get a chance at some point in my life to tell them what kind of impact they had on me. I can't wait to see what God has in store for them next. They are going to do some great things.
Now, I leave you with a video of "Every New Day" by Five Iron Frenzy. The very last song they played live eight years ago. God bless.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Thursday Music Post: LISTENER
Mr. Jake here. I wanted to let you know about one of the coolest bands I've ever heard. Their lyrics are poetic, the music is awesome, and no one in the band sings. That's right. No one sings. The "lead singer" is called the "vocalist," and he more or less talks, rather than sings. It's sort of like listening to poetry with music in the background. I'm usually more of a music guy, but the lyrics this guy writes are amazing.
Without further ado, here is a live version of the song "Wooden Heart" by the band Listener. Enjoy.
Without further ado, here is a live version of the song "Wooden Heart" by the band Listener. Enjoy.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Thursday Music Post: Mumford and Sons
I've had a huge band crush on Mumford & Sons for a while now. They're just so folksy and European and wonderful. I try to pace myself listening to their CD "Sigh No More," but it's no use. I listen to it while grading papers, in the car, and even bought the vinyl version for our record player. Every time I listen I find something else that strikes me. I can't WAIT for their next album!
Another reason to love them? They sing one mean hymn. "Come, Thou Fount" is one of my favorites.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Thursday Music Post: CHRISTMAS EDITION
Mr. Jake again here. One thing I really like to do at Christmas time is listen to Christmas music, but something that helps me REALLY get into it is Christmas music tailored to my personal music tastes. I'm going to share some of those with you right now.
First off, something by one of my favorite indie artists, Sufjan Stevens. This song is called "Hey Guys! It's Christmas Time!"
Here's a band who doesn't get enough credit for being really really awesome. It's Guster with "¿Donde Está Santa Claus." I love it.
And last, but not least, here's Death Cab for Cutie with "Baby Please Come Home." I secretly want to listen to this all year long. It is SO GOOD!
Well, I hope that gives you something new to listen to on Christmas Day. There is a TON of Christmas music out there for everyone. I suggest you find what fits with you best. Merry Christmas!
First off, something by one of my favorite indie artists, Sufjan Stevens. This song is called "Hey Guys! It's Christmas Time!"
The next song is an oldie but a goody. It's "Wonderful Christmastime" by Paul McCartney!
Here's a band who doesn't get enough credit for being really really awesome. It's Guster with "¿Donde Está Santa Claus." I love it.
And last, but not least, here's Death Cab for Cutie with "Baby Please Come Home." I secretly want to listen to this all year long. It is SO GOOD!
Well, I hope that gives you something new to listen to on Christmas Day. There is a TON of Christmas music out there for everyone. I suggest you find what fits with you best. Merry Christmas!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Thursday Music Post
There's certain music you can listen to where you can put on your headphones and step outside of things for a moment. You can be in your own world, and it is good. Jónsi is like that for me. Who is Jónsi? He's only the newest music obsession of mine. I've seriously only been listening to his album for about a week, but it is amazing. Do you know the band Sigur Rós? Well, Jónsi is their lead singer, and he has his own solo stuff. I've been currently listening to his album titled "Go." It's hard for me to really put into words what this album does to me. I feel peaceful, happy, and disconnected (in a good way). There is nothing quite like it out there. One of my favorite things said about this album was a review someone wrote about it on Amazon.com:
"In fact, I'd say that this album is played in the afterlife where you're running around in an eternal Spring field while you run through flowers."That one put me over the edge when I considered buying it, and you know what? The person who wrote that review was exactly right. I always imagine myself doing that very thing while listening to this album, and it's beautiful. I now leave you with one of my favorite songs on the album - "Tornado."
P.S. This album is only $5 on Amazon MP3s for the month of May!
Friday, May 13, 2011
Thursday Music Post?
Well that didn't take long. It's only my second post and I got off schedule. Kik was mad at me because it ruined her consecutive day post streak. Sorry Kik.
Anyway, I'm trying to really get outside the box with this whole "music post" thing, so tonight's post is just that! If you've never heard of TED, I suggest going to the website and listening to some of the talks. They are awesome! The following video is taken from TED's website. They let you download it for free! I found this using Stumbleupon (if you don't know it, look it up!), and since Kik is an aspiring ukulele player, I figured she would appreciate it. Enjoy!
Anyway, I'm trying to really get outside the box with this whole "music post" thing, so tonight's post is just that! If you've never heard of TED, I suggest going to the website and listening to some of the talks. They are awesome! The following video is taken from TED's website. They let you download it for free! I found this using Stumbleupon (if you don't know it, look it up!), and since Kik is an aspiring ukulele player, I figured she would appreciate it. Enjoy!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Thursday Music Post
Hi there! I bet you're wondering who this guy is! Well, I'm Miss Kik's fiance, Mr. Jake! She's asked me to write a music post every Thursday, so this is the first of the Thursday Music Posts. Who knows what will go here. Sometimes it could be a brief post about a new band I've found (or just an obscure band I like a lot), and sometimes I could write a longer post about music in general. I guess it's going to have to be whatever catches my fancy!
This week I want to introduce you to a band called "Beirut." Actually, they aren't really a "band" at all; it's just one guy! Well, it started as one guy but has since grown into a multi-member band. I first discovered Beirut when I was browsing around CDs at a local music store in Louisville, KY called Ear X-Tacy. I suggest checking out this store. Here's their website: http://www.earx-tacy.com/
What drew me in to this band was the fact it was just one guy, and he was 19 years old (at the time). Also, a marketing point he used was the fact there were NO guitars on any of the songs, which sounded pretty amazing. Needless to say, if you are an indie freak, you will like this band. Wikipedia classifies them as Balkan Folk, World Music, Indie Folk, and Electronica. One instrument of choice by this band is the ukulele, and as you get to know Miss Kik you'll learn that's her instrument of choice.
Anyway, I could say whatever about them and it wouldn't do them justice. Just watch the video and do what I did. Fall in love. (Don't tell Kik).
That's it for this week's Thursday Music Post. Adios!
This week I want to introduce you to a band called "Beirut." Actually, they aren't really a "band" at all; it's just one guy! Well, it started as one guy but has since grown into a multi-member band. I first discovered Beirut when I was browsing around CDs at a local music store in Louisville, KY called Ear X-Tacy. I suggest checking out this store. Here's their website: http://www.earx-tacy.com/
What drew me in to this band was the fact it was just one guy, and he was 19 years old (at the time). Also, a marketing point he used was the fact there were NO guitars on any of the songs, which sounded pretty amazing. Needless to say, if you are an indie freak, you will like this band. Wikipedia classifies them as Balkan Folk, World Music, Indie Folk, and Electronica. One instrument of choice by this band is the ukulele, and as you get to know Miss Kik you'll learn that's her instrument of choice.
Anyway, I could say whatever about them and it wouldn't do them justice. Just watch the video and do what I did. Fall in love. (Don't tell Kik).
That's it for this week's Thursday Music Post. Adios!
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