I've got soul, but I'm not a solider

Still love The Killers first album, Hot Fuss.

I remember when it came out when; I was in high school.

I rushed over to the nearest music store and purchased it.

It was one of those albums I listened to on repeat, from start to finish.

I was in awe. 

(true story)

It is one of those albums that have stuck with me throughout the years.

Do you have any of those? 

It was a huge defining moment in my life,

and I'm glad that as I've aged it has grown with me.

 I create a lot of art work that is inspired by music.

Whether it be lyrics that pierce right through me, or the sound and melody, etc.

Music equally is as much a part of my life as art is.

Without it, I am certain I wouldn't be the same person.

It is my therapy. 

With that being said, I will always appreciate others being inspired by music.

Especially music that I also adore.

These photographs are by AdrianOBrodbeck

They are fantastic! 

All These Things I've Done is one of those songs that keeps me going. 

Literally, every sentence speaks to me. 

Happy Friday :) 

this is for you music lovers

So Beck (who is my opinion is a musical genius) has a 
little gem hidden amongst his website; The Record Club. 
Here you can find various musicians who record an album in a day. 
Instead of the usual round of re-takes, Beck chooses to display the beauty 
of what takes place while recording an album. 
It is raw, real and absolutely beautiful. 
In a world where you find nothing 
but this looming unachievable demand of perfection, 
I find pieces of work, like this refreshing, to say the least. 

"Record Club is an informal meeting of various musicians to record an album in a day. The album chosen to be reinterpreted is used as a framework. Nothing is rehearsed or arranged ahead of time. A track is put up here once a week. The songs are rough renditions, often first takes that document what happened over the course of a day as opposed to a polished rendering. There is no intention to 'add to' the original work or attempt to recreate the power of the original recording. Only to play music and document what happens."

This video is an INXS cover, I Need You Tonight. 
Honestly, not sure of all the members playing (besides Beck), 
but I do know that the girl is Annie Clark of St. Vincent (a wonderful band). She is super talented and also has spent time living in both Dallas and Boston. 
She was part of the tour bands of the Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Stevens.