day what now?

So the inevitable has happened...i misplaced the sheet the sheet with all the song titles on it and lets face it...i can't be bothered googling all the names. I think i left it at dads.... So i want to go through the songs Randomly and describe what i think of them and ZO can guess which one is which by my description/thoughts on each song...otherwise i'll just edit this post later...

I also want to post that the reason I gave Zoe the CD was to show her what "off the beaten track" was because she said the Alex day song was different. So there were 1 or 2 songs that I didn't like as much, including the "crow" one. I wish i could have remade it because i have this new fav song i wanted Zo to listen to. Little Talks by Of Monsters and Men.

A

This is a duet. In a way I love it because of the movie its in, but i know that if I heard this song for the first time now I wouldn't like it. 

B

There is something I love about a solo voice and a piano. I never really listen to the lyrics of songs, but the way they are phrased, the way the music builds up, the rhythm. So i'm reaching the end of the song and i have decided i like it. A little strings have been used to help build it up, but I like how it has stuck with the piano rather than drowning the voice with computerised noises.

C

There is an Organ standing out in the background of this track that is reminding me of Napoleon Dynomite. From the tart of this song i didn't really get into it. I find it hard to get into slow slongs with deep voices. But deffs seems like a strange song coming from Zoe.

D

I usually hate nature sounds on CD, but I love this track. There is piano all through it and i am just sitting here trying to predict whats next. Im also warm in bed so rain sounds good. The piano is happy but with a touch of sadness. It doesn't really go anywhere. It just is.

E 

All i have to say is that all i think about when i hear the song is how this artist died, even though its a song about love. And i think about grade two production when it was based on the genre and i had to dance with a boy to rock around the clock.

F

One artist that zoe and i seem to share in common. I love her voice, her creative lyrics, the tone of her piano, the slight slur in her voice at times, the random high syllable. UH OH!

G

This song I have known for a while. This is a new version of the song for a new cause. I love that artists as famous as they are are selfless enough to do this. I dot think this attempt worked as well as the first just due to illegal downloading and the outdated tune. I like it though.

H

I must say i prefer this type of pop. A lot of pop is very sexualised these days. It's refreshing listening to a song that talks about wanting love, about wanting something other than pointless sex. I like the piano guitar, bass drum, synth music. I like it for pop.

I

I ont know what to say about this song. I've said i like this artist already. Its not my favourite of all hers, not as likable as laughing with god or blue lips, but pretty, epic soundtrack quality string section.

J

At the start of this song I wasnt sure if it was a guy or gal... I dont know if this is an acoustic song or not, but i just dont feel much of a build up in it. 

K

I know this artist immediately. I dont know why but his voice really annoys me, its husky/heavy and i dont think its needs to be. I cant take it seriously. Sorry zoe.

L

I've noticed that a lot of these songs have a similar male voice to them; the kind of voice you want to serenade you. I think this guy is the same guy who sang that song with the line "angels will fly" I liked that song. Im not sure if I like this song to much. I kind of expected more from it when i heard the start.

M
So the start was like an orchestra warming up, and then it comes to a bit of rock/pop and to tell you the truth i really wanted to hear the Orchestra. There is a funny synth sound in this song i like and I think i just heard a key change. Not many artists choose to do that these days so kudos.

N
Haha a bit of hiphop/rap. Zoe's equivalent of Hilltop hoods. I like it.

O
I know this song. I like the prechorus in this song. The chorus has a cheesy jingle to it that you can just see him smiling when he is singing it. It could almost be on glee, he has added a lot of harmonies that are really cute. And there is this fun break down with vocals and a floor tom.

P
This one is a cover. I really like this cover, and maybe more than the original. I am just sitting here singing along.... I can see why Zoe likes this song.

Q
I've heard this song at every party that there was a handful of students that went on the French exchange trip.....Im sick of it to tell you the trip. Its never been a "classic" to me. But whenever its played i song along because its better than singing and listening to it....

R
The start of this song reminds me of a song from scott pilgrim for some reason. But no, its a duet cover, i like it, the people who sing it are so cute. Are they a couple or not? A nice last song.

Day 10 - Favourites

Book: Apart from the obvious choice of Harry Potter, my favourite book is The Forest Wife Trilogy by Theresa Tomlinson. It's yet another take on the Robin Hood myth and it follows half a dozen characters through their lives from their first meetings to their deaths. I feel in love with 'Marion' and 'Robin' and it broke my heart how they could never be together. I first read this when I was 11 and it still makes me cry. The writing is a bit simple now, considering how much time I've spent with Shakespeare, Dickens and Austen but it's a beautiful story.

Movie: Either The Three Musketeers (1993 version) or The Lion King

TV Show: The one I can always go back to? The one that's always been there? That's Charmed.

Band/artist: Nickelback (note: NOT One Direction). I don't get the hating...again I wish hating in general didn't exist, but I like them. I like how they a) write their own music and b) can write songs like Far Away, If Everyone Cared, Lullaby, If Today was Your Last Day which are such beautiful songs with beautiful messages/video clips yet they can also write songs like Animals, S.E.X. Photograph and This Afternoon which are so...not. They're real though. I like that they write songs like Rockstar too and they just take the piss out of their lifestyles. I appreciate people that can do that.

Artist: I really like Da Vinci, I can't wait to see the Last Supper in person.

Colour: Aquamarine. I wear a lot of black but that's not a colour.

Number: Once upon a time it was, without a doubt, 42. Then it kind of variated between whatever my playing number was and now I've had so many...I like the number 8, let's go with that.

Season: I'm one of those people that, when it's summer I wish for winter and when it's winter I wish for summer. I think winter is probably my favourite because I love being able to wear coats and scarves and hats.

Actor/Actress: I'm going to take this slash as an 'and' not an 'or'. My favourite actor is Paul Wesley, he
plays Stefan in the Vampire Diaries...and I just think he does amazingly super awesome. My favourite actress is Holy Marie Combs who played Piper in Charmed just 'cause...I mean she ad-libbed a lot and she just made me fall in love with Piper.

Animal: Wolf - ever since White Fang...part of the reason why I want a Husky.

Name (boy and girl): William or Tristain for a boy (mind you I probably won't actually call my kid
this, I just like the names) and Isabella for a girl (even though it's been ruined for me by Twilight)

Food: Nonna's Lasagne. I don't know how she does it but it's incredible

Flower: Lotus Flower - they're pretty.

Author: After discounting the obvious and amazing J.K. Rowling I had my faith in fantasy restored by Brent Weeks in the Night Angel trilogy so I'd say him.

Teacher: Madame Lorenc. Without a doubt, elle était incroyable, she was incredible, the best teacher I have ever had and that there ever was in the history of the world, ever. If Madame wasn’t so outstandingly amazing this would’ve been a hard decision because I’ve had some amazing teachers, from kindergarten to VCE I’ve been lucky enough to have some seriously awesome teachers.

Comedian: This is a toss up between the only two comedians I actually know the name of – Will Anderson and Charlie Pickering. I think it’d be Charlie Pickering though ‘cause he’s on Your Gen and the 7PM Project (which isn’t actually called the 7PM Project anymore…) and I quite like those. Oh, wait – does Rove McManus count? ‘Cause he’d definitely be my favourite! He’s gorgeous AND funny.

Day 9 - Write About a CD the Other Has Made For You

Okay so about probably over a month ago now Han gave me a CD ‘cause I said I was too lazy to find my own “undiscovered” music and that’s why my interests were so mainstream.

1. In Retrospect - Battleships
I like the title…that’s pretty much it. It’s not bad, just not my thing.
2. Go Right Ahead – The Hives
I really really really like it. It’s bouncy and it reminds me of a band called OK GO which you might know the song ‘Invincible’ from She’s The Man.
3. The Weight of Love – Snow Patrol – I pretty much love anything from Snow Patrol on principle since they did Chasing Cars on Grey’s. It sounds kind of acoustic too which I like
4. Matchstick – American Rhapsody
Said something about a “rabbit hole” and “strawberry fields” – Alice and Wonderland and the Beatles. No go zones.
5. Witchcraft – Pendulum
I like the sound of this guys voice…he sounds hot. Tick.
6. Contagion Chemistry – You me at Six.
I like it. I’m 15 seconds in and I like it. It kind of reminds me of Motion City Soundtrack and Fall Out Boy and All American Rejects. It’s good.
7. Even Though I’m A Woman – Seeker Lover Keeper
Also kinda weird but more in a different kind of way, i quite like it, it reminds me of a lot of stuff by Regina Spektor with the lyrics and Florence and the Machine in the way it kind of has this ethereal other worldly feel to it.
8. All The Rowboats – Regina Spektor
I love Regina Spektor ‘nuff said.
9. RUMine – Arctic Monkeys
Never really got into the Arctic Monkeys…they’ve been around for a while…and I’m still king of meh. They remind me of the Gorrillaz who I never really liked much either.
10. Eclipse – Metric
Better not say anything horrible about Hannah’s favouritest band. From this CD, I get the kind of vibe Han like these…weird sounding ethereal/otherworldy kind of artisits/bands. Im neither for nor against this song…I like ‘Help I’m Alive’ but Metric better
11.  The Truth – Pnaus
Kinda weird/meh. I sort of have no real opinion. His voice annoys me.
12. Demons – Sleighbells
The title makes me laugh. A band called ‘Sleighbells’ and a song called Demons, lets get a little more incongruous shall we? It confuses me…coz it’s like chick punk/screamo...
13. Dirty Dancing – Boy Things
The start a bit weird…the guy sounds kinda like a crow for about 10 seconds. Then he starts singing and doesn’t really sound any better but it’s the kind of bad singing I like…if that makes sense. Its giving me 90s flashbacks though…to like OutKast and Hey-Ya
14. Heavy Ceiling – Said the Whale
I think I’ve heard of these guys before…either from Han or someone else. I like it. Weird lyrics…but good.
15. Ghost – Skip the Use
Has this kind of girl choir thing going on at the start then this guy comes in…I feel like parts of it would be really good on adds…especially Aussie adds.
16. Fragile Bird – City and Colour
Again weird…but not in a I-don’t-like-it-way this time..again with the ethereal/otherworldy thing. I like the instruments…I’m not quite good enough to pick them out…but I think they’re the thingys on the drumset (omg mental black) I want to say cymbals…but I’m pretty sure they’re the ones you crash together.
17. Panic Switch – Silver Pickups
Once we finally got to the singing part it just reminds me of how freaking Silverchair were when they were all grungy…which I liked but…you can only handly so much grunge.
18. Chase That Feeling – Hilltop Hoods
Not overly impressed by the Hilltop Hoods, i think we should leave the rapping to Eminem.
19. Secret – Lux Leopard
This sounds really familiar and I don’t know if it’s because I’ve had the CD for over a month or if because I’ve heard it before the CD. I kind of like it…not my favourite but I like it.
20. Velociraptor – Kasabian
Reminds me of the “this is a song about ping pong” song…
21. It All Began With a Burst – Kishi Bashi
First thought – this can’t possibly be English. Turns out it is. I’m not overly keen on the weird computerised music but I like the kind of beat.

Well, my favourite song, not including the ones by Snow Patrol and Regina Spektor who I already liked was probably Contagion Chemistry – You me at Six or Go Right Ahead – The Hives.

Day 8 - Someone That Fascinates You and Why?

Jeez, this one was not easy. Ever since we compiled our 30 day challenge list I've felt like I've had this person in the back of my mind, on the edge of my tongue only I couldn't for the life of me remember/figure out who it was.

In light of having no IDEA who this person is, I've had to chose another one.

My reason for fascination is the invention of language - I'm not saying i'm inspired by whats-his-face who created (stole form half a dozen European languages) English I'm more inspired by the likes of Christoper R. Tolkein (author of The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings) and Christopher Paoloini (author of the Eragon books). I just...they freaking created languages, let alone worlds, with spelling and grammatical rules (less so Paoloini but he was nigh on 17 when he wrote Eragon or something).
It just kind of fascinates me...I want to be a writer, I want to write some great novel/series whatever and I've always been intrigued by the genre of fantasy but I couldn't even imagine creating my own world, let alone a world in which my characters actively converse in languages unknown.

So, lo and behold, the ZoHan bloggers are fascinated by authors, whoda thunk it.

Day 8 Fascination

So spending time watching all the behind the scenes of Harry Potter movies I remember Emma Watson saying that she has a book in which she writes down conversations she has had with people that she thought were important to her. Maybe i should start with one of those. This challenge comes at just the right time for me to write about John Marsden. He is the one who wrote the Tomorrow series that i go on about all the time. I went his talk and book signing and he just said so many things that made sense to me. I waited in line for ages to get my book signed. I was blabbering of course because i was excited so I hope that I didn't sound rude as i sometimes do. But thats besides the point. I want to write about what he said about language. He said that language has guidelines yes, but never rules. Whenever you want you can just chuck the grammar book out the window. Um is a word and the more you try to stop someone saying it the more the will say it. Characters in a book must be unpredictable and hypocritical. He said that when writing a book a character must change status for it to be interesting. By failing or embarrassing themselves they can lose status. By succeeding they can gain status. He talked about taking risks. He once had a job sorting through job applications and he learnt a lot from that experience about how to stand out in a crowd. After reading a few applications that were formal and boring he knew what not to do, so when he applied for a job at Geelong Grammar he knew that in order to stand out above the rest he couldn't just send in a polite letter to the headmaster of the prestigious school and hope that he wasn't application 285 being read because he would have no chance of having his application read to the end. So he decided to write something out there and humorous. Instead of 3 references he sent 30. He got his students to all write him a reference and sent them all in, even the ones with the bad spelling mistakes and the rude ones. He knew if he censored the references it would be apparent to whoever read the application. He said it was a risk to do something different, but in a way it was a risk not to try stand out of the crowd. And it paid off. He got the job, even though he ended up hating it.
He started by talking about his primary school. Every week his teacher would give them a story writing task. She would give the class a topic and everyone would say words related to that topic and they would all be written on the blackboard sorry I didn't mean to be racist towards all the chalkboards out there....they would all be written on the chalkboard and then everyone would would go along and write their story. Of course John Marsden was a stubborn kid and refused to use any word from the board. To him it was just a game of dot to dot, taking words off the boards and stringing them together with ifs ands and buts. So he didn't contribute to the board and so he extended his vocabulary and challenged himself to write something creative.
He said soo much more but i have a physiology test tomorrow so.....bye!

Day 7 ... finally found my iPod!

1 Sweet Thing- Spider
I haven’t heard this song before but I’ve been meaning to because I likewhat I have heard of them so far. Crunchy tunes with heavy choruses. When  I say heavy I don't mean screaming I mean a more full sounds. The have guitars and synth which is a combo we have in my band and I love.

2 Sex Bob-Omb - We Are Sex Bob-Omb

I have to say I love this song. It’s from the movie Scott Pilgrim VS the World. I LOVE the soundtrack and it played a role in developing my love for metric. This song is pretty much distorted guitar with a fun pulse. It was a great song for the movies introduction.

3 Pulled Apart By Horses- V.E.N.O.M

I know I have said I don't really like screaming in music, but this type is an exception. It’s kind of like ACDC yelling. I didn't even know I had this song on my iPod, but I’ve been hearing it on triple J quite a bit and I like it. My friend gave my some Indie Rock playlists and I’ve slowly been going through them finding a few surprises. I don’t really know what to say about this song but that I like it, but know I could get sick of it quite quickly.

4 Little Red – Lazy Boy

Another song I haven’t listened to until now…I recently got all these albums from bands that I have liked on the radio and haven’t yet gotten around to listening to them. There’s a bit of funky brass in this song.

5 Arcade Fire – Brazil

Another unknown. I liked their recent album suburbs that shocked all the Beiber and Gaga fans out there by taking out the Grammy Award…they hadn’t even heard of the band. It’s great to know that awards can go not just hugely popular music, but great quality music. This song is from an earlier album. A mix of sounds, a fun bit of piano at the end..a bit of randomness.

6 Mumford And Sons – Winter Winds

You may know Little Lion Man….same artist. Ukulele guitar….such a unique sounds and voice. I’m not as familiar with this song as others on the Album. Its one of their more upbeat songs.

7 Shiney Toy Guns – Le Disko

This song was on a car advertisement I’m quite sure. It’s full of synth, a catchy line “We’re gonna ride the race cars “ A bit of a party tune really. It's a if you loved Ladyhawke song.

8 The Shins – Simple Song

Like so many songs on my iPod this song suits a roadtrip along the coast in summer.

9 Florence and the Machine – Shake it Out

I love Florence. I saw her live two years ago….and wow. She has such a strong voice, such presence on stage. This is one of my favourites from the new album Ceremonials. Her most famous song is You Got the Love. She makes such amazing music, she has a harp in her machine which you don't see very often.

10 Blud – Sarah is for Lovers

This is a song that was nominated for triple J’s hottest 100. Unfortunately for them it was the same year that Stonefield entered. But I really like this tune, half because I have an almost identical synth sound on my keyboard. The voice sounds very familiar and I keep thinking of the Scissor Sisters when I hear it. The song is mostly the same tune repeated with a different mix of sounds through the whole song. Gotta love it.

So there’s 10 songs off my iPod. I was a it disappointed Metric didn't turn up on there since I have so many songs of theirs, but oh well. Take a listen, they're pretty cool tunes.

a late 6th day...

here is my scrawl....didn't have any lined paper which didn't help. I think i confused my lecturer on my exam coz i used different handwriting styles on different pages....and sorry again for the lateness...

Day 7 - Put Your iPod on Shuffle and Write Down the First 10 Songs That Play

1. What a Wonderful World – The Ramones.
Hey, my one Ramones song! I still want that t-shirt…

2. Gotta Be You – One Direction
‘gotta’ isn’t a word boys…otherwise I like Liam sining about the “mess” he made upon some chick’s “innocence.”

3. Are You Lonesome Tonight – Elvis.
What a hunk a hunk a burning love that guy was…pity he died old, fat and ODing…But seriously, I love Elvis, he has an amazing voice and I can never get sick of him.

4. I’m Not Over – Carolina Liar.
I’m pretty sure I got this off Gossip Girl…but I like it, it’s catchy.

5. Ooh La – The Kooks
The Kooks!!! Weowww.

6. Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again?
I went through a classics stage where I pretty much got every hit I could think of/Google.

7. Flying Without Wings – Westlife
I know it’s a boy band and boy bands suck…but it’s a beautiful song all things considered.

8. My Girl – The Temptations
“I’m talkin’ about myyyyyyyy girl”

8.5 "Adopt An Attention Seeker" - Hamish and Andy
Considering this is a podcast and not a song, I decided it didn't count.

9. Song For a Jedi - Dionysos
Possibly one of the funniest French songs I have. It's kind of like Weird Al's stuff...and basically its a song about this guy who was a Jedi when he was a kid and he was always nervous about when it rained because he electrocuted him self.

10. Black Betty - Spiderbait
bamalam whoa black betty! What a great way to finish off.

Day 6 - A Picture of Your Handwriting

Voilà, a pic of the letter-come-birthday-card I wrote for my dearest blog buddy.
I tried to be all artistic with the pen and stuff but I think the sunlight ruined it...

Day five....3 wishes, I mean crushes!

Three celebrity crushes.... most people know I'm not really into crushing on celebrities. I don't really look up things they say or what they do on their private lives. I watch their movies or listen to their music and either enjoy or hate their style of acting. I think Harry Potter was the exception. I used to watch all the behind the scenes stuff and listen to what the main cast have to say. I loved that Daniel Radcliff had a sense of humour (he did some work with Ricky Gervais (one of my fave comedians)) and Emma Watson was the brightest and most polite actresses I have seen. But for this days challenge I chose 3 good looking men who I have loved in pretty much every role I have seen. Johnny Depp almost made the list but we said three didn't we?!

Tom Hardy! So he was in Inception when i first saw him and I routed for him in This Means War. He was also in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, which i haven't gotten around to watching yet and The Dark Night Rises as Bane (which i can't beleive i haven't seen yet!!!) I've seen him play the good guy now I'm interested in seeing him as a terrorist leader! I looove his accent.

First saw him on 500 Days of Summer. Poor thing. I didn't like that movie as much just because i felt so sorry for his character being more in love with summer than she was with him. Joseph Gordon-Levitt put himself on this list in Inception. I don't think many people can look so appealing while maintain a calm and collected character...plus his cute puppydog eyes....oh and he's also in the new Batman movie...really need to get onto that...

Leonardo DiCaprio....I'm adding him to my list in a more youthful form because he was so cute. Catch me if you can, Romeo and Juliet, Titanic and more recently Blood Diamond and surprise surprise Inception..I seriously didn't purposefully go through the cast for that movie when writing this list, but I did really like the movie. I also hearted Ellen Page in it...

That Ramones Shirt...

Again, my 1D love (read - obsession) leads to some self-hating on my part because I'm just so irrational.

So, Harry Styles has this Ramone's T-shirt, right (see below) and I really really really like it. It's cool, it looks good on him and I kind of sort of want one...but I have never bought into (no pun intended) buying stuff that [insert celebrity here] has even if I'd be buying it because I love it. Besides, every other 1D fan out there in the world would immediately assume I'm wearing it/bought it because like-omg-Harry-Styles-has-one and I just couldn't bear the shame. Also, I mean I don't really know the Ramones that well, I think I have maybe one song of theirs? And I'm pretty sure it's a cover so...

Anyway, while I was googling my photos of 3 celeb crushes I came across this:

Which just really made me laugh 'cause - Thank heavens I'm not alone and...seriously, yeah, damn you Harry Styles.

I did in fact see said Ramones design on a jumper a few months back and had to pretty much force myself not to buy it but I didn't so it's all good, I can remain a productive member of society.

Day 5 - Pictures of 3 Celebrity Crushes.

I decided to split this into 3 sections ('cause I just loveeeee sections 'kay?):

Celeb Crush of the Moment:
Harry Styles (of course). He's a babe. He's British, I'm in love with his hair and he kinda sings good too.

Celeb Crush of All Time:
Brad Pitt fo' sure. From Troy to Oceans, Legends of the Fall to Fight Club, Thelma and Louise to The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Mr and Mrs Smith to Interview with the Vampire, Sinbad to Megamind, in whatever role this man is in he performs it amazingly and he looks damn good doing it too.

Oldest and Dearest Celeb Crush:
Julian McMahon. Before there was Buffy and Gilmore Girls, before there was Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean and Harry Potter, there was Charmed. I'm half-certain Julian McMahon as the slightly-evil Cole introduced me to the whole concept of 'celeb crush' and I've always had a soft spot for him, even after he was evil in Fantastic Four and a bit of a man-whore in Nip/Tuck.

Just btw, I'd like some kudos for the fact that NONE of these pictures are shirtless. Thank you.

17.08.92

On this day many moons ago, one blog-buddy was born...

Happy 20th Birthday Han!

Love you
xox

Day 4 - If You Could Have a Super Power What Would it Be?

This is quite a common question and I never really know exactly what I'd like to have.
Somedays I'd love to be able to fly (imagine, no traffic!) but other days I realise it'd wreak havoc on my already fly-away hair. On those days I think I'd like to be able to be invisible...that'd just be so...handy.

I'd love to be telekinetic too...but I think that's more a magical than super power

Day 4 super powers

 I wish i could fly....! I must have made the same wish every time i had a wish chip as a kid. Either that or being invisible. I could never really choose between them. I thought it'd be hard to be able to fly without being invisible because then everyone could see you. I'd prefer to have a secret super power. I could be the queen of hide and seek! I still wish i could fly sometimes while sitting in peak hour traffic. It would be so euphoric being able to move through the air. You wouldn't need a roller coaster for thrills anymore! You could go anywhere you wanted!