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Rosé by The Feeling
I've been trying to find a prettier rock song for months now but have been unable to find an alternative. I had never heard of The Feeling when I first stumbled upon this gem of a song. Needless to say, Rosé quickly changed that and I looked up this new band, only to be disappointed with the outcome. I listened to each and every song on their album Twelve Stops and Home and found crazy Pop Rock. I couldn't believe that Rosé, or even Sewn, came from the same band, let alone the same album, as their song I Love It When You Call. I wanted ten more songs like Rosé!
Rosé opens with a piano slowly changing to a soft guitar and vocals. Throughout the song the sound alternates between piano and guitar and sometimes plays both. The song gradually becomes harder as drums come into play but it doesn't lose its soft touch. The combination of the melody and lyrics make it beautiful whatever the true meaning of the song is. Who really knows what the song is about? Maybe not even its writer! Wine? Love? Gay Pride? Perhaps all three. But who cares? I don't! Believe what you want the song to be about. It won't hold special meaning and value to you, if it applies to someone else.
Over all, I love the song, and I don't say that about many songs. Like I said, it's a pretty little alt rock song. And I'll have to hope The Feeling comes up with more songs like Rosé for their next album.
I went to see The Kooks perform at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on Monday, May 19th, 2008. This was the first time I saw The Kooks live and I didn't quite know what to expect. I have both of their albums and some of their b-sides and live stuff and I just love it all, so I was hoping they would live up to my expectations. I had previously seen a show at The Wiltern so I was prepared to compare the previous Wiltern experience to this one. I had seen The Hives at there in February earlier this year and they certainly live up to the claims many people have made about them being the best live band on earth. But more on that later...
The Kooks came onto the stage after their openning band, The Morning Benders, and started things off with Always Where I Need To Be. The performance also included songs from their first album Inside In/Inside Out, such as Seaside, See the World, Sofa Song, Eddie's Gun, Ooh La, She Moves In Her Own Way, Naive, I Want You, and Do You Love Me Still? They also incorporated songs from their new second album Konk, with See the Sun, Mr. Maker, Do You Wanna, Love It All, Stormy Weather, Sway, Shine On, and One Last Time.
The Kooks lead singer, Luke Pritchard, seemed somewhat spotlight shy when it came down to it. He barely talked between songs, if at all. He maybe talked four times throughout the performance and only one or two sentences each time. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how they are able to play so many songs. I mean, I didn't even list all of the songs they played. The Kooks are a bit lack luster in showing much personality on stage, but they do have a cool light show. For a Kooks fan it was a superb performance, and they couldn't have askedfor anything more.
After the show, I waited behind the outside of The Wiltern for The Kooks to come out and meet their fans. I met the security guard I made friends with at The Hives concert, Frank, and he actually remembered me. Amazing! Since he probably meets many people before and after every performance. It took The Kooks an hour and a half to come out, and I am certainly not complaining. The drummer and the bassist, didn't even look our way and walked in the opposite direction to leave the venue. Luke Pritchard and Hugh Harris, the guitarist, soon came out after them and walked over to us. Luke was undoubtedly wasted but was atleast trying to be coherent to the girls trying to get his attention. I got a quick picture with him as he moved down the row asking anyone if they had a cigarette lighter. Hugh Harris didn't pay much attention to the fans as they called his name, he just stood smiling and talking to one of their roadies. After about only three minutes of meeting with their fans, a silver Porsche drove up in the street behind us. Luke and Hugh both ran for safety in the small sports car. The group of fan quickly engulfed the car and I quickly ran the other direction to the parking structure, it was quite a scary scene. If I were those two rock stars, I would be worried for my life. It seems like The Kooks don't exactly know how to handle their fans and keep them happy in my opinion. A little scared are you boys? I wouldn't blame you.
In the end, I got some blurry pictures of the concert, some video with terrible sound quality, and a picture with Luke Pritchard, lead singer of The Kooks. A rewarding night after all.
Tonight I'm going to see The Kooks in concert! This will be the first time I see them live and I am very excited. They are one of my favorite bands and have been since their first CD release in 2006, Inside In, Inside Out. They are also one of the first band to get me into indie and alternative rock. So all together now: Thank You The Kooks!!!
I'll definitely be taking pictures and attempting to take video. Wish me luck!
Look for updates tomorrow morning.
Flight of the Conchords
If you're not already familiar with them, get familiar. These two New Zealand natives perform comedic songs that will keep you laughing no matter how many times you have heard it. Songs like 'Humans Are Dead' just leaves you shaking your head. Did I mention they also have their own television show on HBO? Well, I am now! It is definitely a must watch. It's completely stupid and hilarious at the same time, and you know what I mean when I say that. The naïveté of the man characters is simply heart warming. You can catch double-episode encores on Fridays at 11 PM from the first season
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The Sasquatch! Festival is relatively new with its premiere in 2002. Some of the great bands performing this year include:
- R.E.M.
- Modest Mouse
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Music Festivals are great! If you're looking for a few fun filled days with non-stop music you love...music festivals are definitely for you!
Here are some upcoming festivals you should consider attending
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