Yeah, this blog. Its still here. Its been so long, sweet hearts. Just checking in. We've been busy at school, but the breaks are coming up, so there is a possibility of new music. Also, Anders Nils, our fine friend, is probably going to join the band, if not at least write music with us this winter. We'll post some of the music we've wrote at the end of the summer soon. Its good. He also did a remix of a Work. song. I did one as well. Coming soon, promises that will hopefully not be broken for new music! Its happened before. We'll see what happens this time.
Go to school
Ren
Monday, November 16, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
It's Just So Obvious
Hello everyone, I'm here to discuss some things with you today. First order of business is have you ever notices how closely hipster girls resemble Romulans from Star Trek? Exhibits A and B should be all the evidence we need.
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Now you may be asking yourself "Kurt, since when is it hip to look like the scourge of the 24th century?" This is a great question that has been debated for countless hours. The most logical conclusion is that these women are, in fact, Romulans from the 24th century who have travelled back to the 21st century in order to destroy the Federations past, thus making themselves the unopposed rulers of the galaxy. However, other possibilities have been suggested. One is that these women are all secretly Trekkies. Another possible explanation is that the hairstyle is a complex conspiracy of hairdressers. Or perhaps women everywhere are completely ridiculous and are oblivious to the fact that they look suspiciously like Romulans from Star Trek, in which case, I am here to help.
In lieu of this new information we should all be concerned because the "bob" hairstyle will only lead to more horrible and disturbing trends such as:
Or worse yet this:
It's really only a matter of time.
Anyway, on to other matters. As a result of this being, primarily, a music blog, I feel obligated to include something about music. So I ask you, have you heard Major Lazer's Guns Don't Kill People-- Lazers Do? As the name suggests, the album is awesome. Major Lazer is a collaboration of producers Diplo and Switch with guest appearances from many of Dance Hall finest participants, such as Mr. Evil, Mr, Lexx, Mr. Vega, Ms. Thing . . . Every song on the album is fun and listenable, with some silliness along the way, for example there is a sketch about a baby born with auto tune. The album opener Hold the Line is a terrific track and has already been made into an even better music video. Major Lazer (the music video's hero) looks suspiciously like the X-Men's Bishop flying on a rocket powered skateboard fighting hoards of zombies and vampires. It really is a totally badass as it sounds. You definitely don't have to be a fan of dance hall, dubstep or reggaetone to enjoy this album because if you don't like dance hall, dubstep, or reggaestone you're a hater, ipso facto making your opinion irrelevant. I don't make the rules, I just enforce them.
That's how the crack pipe crumbles,
Kurt (of The Bridal Shower)
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Now you may be asking yourself "Kurt, since when is it hip to look like the scourge of the 24th century?" This is a great question that has been debated for countless hours. The most logical conclusion is that these women are, in fact, Romulans from the 24th century who have travelled back to the 21st century in order to destroy the Federations past, thus making themselves the unopposed rulers of the galaxy. However, other possibilities have been suggested. One is that these women are all secretly Trekkies. Another possible explanation is that the hairstyle is a complex conspiracy of hairdressers. Or perhaps women everywhere are completely ridiculous and are oblivious to the fact that they look suspiciously like Romulans from Star Trek, in which case, I am here to help.
In lieu of this new information we should all be concerned because the "bob" hairstyle will only lead to more horrible and disturbing trends such as:
Or worse yet this:
It's really only a matter of time.
Anyway, on to other matters. As a result of this being, primarily, a music blog, I feel obligated to include something about music. So I ask you, have you heard Major Lazer's Guns Don't Kill People-- Lazers Do? As the name suggests, the album is awesome. Major Lazer is a collaboration of producers Diplo and Switch with guest appearances from many of Dance Hall finest participants, such as Mr. Evil, Mr, Lexx, Mr. Vega, Ms. Thing . . . Every song on the album is fun and listenable, with some silliness along the way, for example there is a sketch about a baby born with auto tune. The album opener Hold the Line is a terrific track and has already been made into an even better music video. Major Lazer (the music video's hero) looks suspiciously like the X-Men's Bishop flying on a rocket powered skateboard fighting hoards of zombies and vampires. It really is a totally badass as it sounds. You definitely don't have to be a fan of dance hall, dubstep or reggaetone to enjoy this album because if you don't like dance hall, dubstep, or reggaestone you're a hater, ipso facto making your opinion irrelevant. I don't make the rules, I just enforce them.
That's how the crack pipe crumbles,
Kurt (of The Bridal Shower)
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
I'm a Tight Pants Wearin' Ass (Expletive Deleted), But Not Really
Hello everyone, much to my surprise and dismay I, Kurt, am a hater, or so popmontreal.com declares. In a review of the timeless act Ninjasonik, the writer states that they are "easy to love hard to hate (unless you're a hater)." Of course with such hits as "Somebody Gonna Get Pregnant" and "Tight Pants" (with it's brilliant hook "I'm a tight pants wearin' ass (expletive deleted)) one might ask: what's not to love? Well besides poor grammar, 1990's Seattle SuperSonic throwback jerseys and dancing on par with the contestants of "So You Think You Can Dance?" not much. They make questionable music, coupled with even more questionable lyrics. Then this group does remixes of other songs that are not just remixes (no, no that would be far too simple), they take the songs and change the words as well. In one case, a remix of The Death Set's "Negative Thinking," has the group suggesting that another "crew" was attempting to imitate their tight pants wearing style. Ultimately the band is entrenched in the superficial nature of the scene present today, I believe the examples above denote that fact quite well. Does this assessment make me a hater? Perhaps, perhaps not. However, I am sticking with this appraisal and risk the title of hater.
In other news, I just watched Beyonce's music video for "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" in its entirety recently and it was awesome. The frantic, broken robot sounds masquerading as a beat is terrific, it is for me at least. As a fan of noise music, circuit bending and other random sound manipulation I appreciate the music in this song. However, I'm at a loss to understand how someone that is not a fan of sound manipulation or noise can enjoy listening to the song, especially while referring to a majority of what I listen to as "artsy crap," whatever that means. Next the minimalist background is outstanding, a white background with three women dancing incomprehensibly. Speaking of the dancing, have you seen the the dancing? It's intense to say the least. Basically the dancing is impossible to describe in words, but I will briefly attempt to do so. Beyonce and her back-up dancers make jerky, nonlinear movements that are completely aesthetically unpleasing and yet difficult to take one's eye off of. Now, the lyrics of the song are a subject of contention because, if I'm not mistaken, at the release of the song Beyonce was, in fact, engaged. This bit of information robs the song of much of its message, but worry not, plenty of "single ladies" continue to sing the song loud, following Beyonce's lead without this knowledge in mind. Above all else my absolute favorite part of the video is Beyonce's inexplicable gauntlet. Is she going to into battle to fight for her ring? Is it a symbol for the ringless hand and the hostility it has caused? Perhaps Beyonce is going LARPing when the song is finished to vent her frustrations. In any case, I think it is safe to discuss how absurd it is.
Well that's that then, good 'morrow friends,
Kurt (of The Bridal Shower)
In other news, I just watched Beyonce's music video for "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" in its entirety recently and it was awesome. The frantic, broken robot sounds masquerading as a beat is terrific, it is for me at least. As a fan of noise music, circuit bending and other random sound manipulation I appreciate the music in this song. However, I'm at a loss to understand how someone that is not a fan of sound manipulation or noise can enjoy listening to the song, especially while referring to a majority of what I listen to as "artsy crap," whatever that means. Next the minimalist background is outstanding, a white background with three women dancing incomprehensibly. Speaking of the dancing, have you seen the the dancing? It's intense to say the least. Basically the dancing is impossible to describe in words, but I will briefly attempt to do so. Beyonce and her back-up dancers make jerky, nonlinear movements that are completely aesthetically unpleasing and yet difficult to take one's eye off of. Now, the lyrics of the song are a subject of contention because, if I'm not mistaken, at the release of the song Beyonce was, in fact, engaged. This bit of information robs the song of much of its message, but worry not, plenty of "single ladies" continue to sing the song loud, following Beyonce's lead without this knowledge in mind. Above all else my absolute favorite part of the video is Beyonce's inexplicable gauntlet. Is she going to into battle to fight for her ring? Is it a symbol for the ringless hand and the hostility it has caused? Perhaps Beyonce is going LARPing when the song is finished to vent her frustrations. In any case, I think it is safe to discuss how absurd it is.
Well that's that then, good 'morrow friends,
Kurt (of The Bridal Shower)
Friday, May 29, 2009
up dated
I guess this is what being home sick/changing monikers does to a man.
It's now labeled as Ren Sánchez. It used to be, too. But then I changed it. And now its back.
It's C Period; She's Drunk.
Strange Warms
Working on solo stuff. Got a good portion of a song done today. Let you know when things look to be done.
<3 Ren
It's now labeled as Ren Sánchez. It used to be, too. But then I changed it. And now its back.
It's C Period; She's Drunk.
Strange Warms
Working on solo stuff. Got a good portion of a song done today. Let you know when things look to be done.
<3 Ren
Strep Throat
I guess, on the plus side, it really gives me time toBULLSHIT STREP SUCKS.
love
ren
p.s. I may have coughed out a part of myself today. Like...just saying.
love
ren
p.s. I may have coughed out a part of myself today. Like...just saying.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Leder
Hello, its Ren. Kid Supreme, or should I say Kurt, and I have decided to do away with the monikers. Its a new era as far as The Bridal Shower is concerned.
A few things other than that, though. First (or I suppose second, now), we are both home for the summer. This means we'll be writing music when we're together. Look for it in the coming months.
Second/Third, I'm working with my friend Anders on our band Sun Dick, formerly Forty Fingers (another band from god knows where already has the name). We've been working on this project for about a year, but we've gotten more and more serious about it. We're in the song writing/demo recording stage, so keep an ear out for that, and keep an eye here for any links that may have to do with Sun Dick in the next couple weeks.
Third/Fourth, I just beat Mother 3. Pretty happy with that.
IN CONCLUSION
We should be updating you lovely readers shortly on any music that we will be recording or releasing. Stay tuned.
Love you
REN
c/o
THE BRIDAL SHOWER
A few things other than that, though. First (or I suppose second, now), we are both home for the summer. This means we'll be writing music when we're together. Look for it in the coming months.
Second/Third, I'm working with my friend Anders on our band Sun Dick, formerly Forty Fingers (another band from god knows where already has the name). We've been working on this project for about a year, but we've gotten more and more serious about it. We're in the song writing/demo recording stage, so keep an ear out for that, and keep an eye here for any links that may have to do with Sun Dick in the next couple weeks.
Third/Fourth, I just beat Mother 3. Pretty happy with that.
IN CONCLUSION
We should be updating you lovely readers shortly on any music that we will be recording or releasing. Stay tuned.
Love you
REN
c/o
THE BRIDAL SHOWER
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