Lullaby...

Matthew Good is without a doubt my favourite Canadian artist. I have come to this conclusion based solely on the fact that over the past two years he has become my go-to selection for music whenever I'm in a weird mood or funk. 

I've been listening to Good's 2003 album Avalanche quite a lot lately. It is tough to believe that this album was released nearly 10 years ago.


Lullaby for the New World Order has stood out as one of my favourite tracks off the album. The section that I particularly love in this song is "somebody gave you a choice / and all you do is abuse it / if God he gave you a voice / then use it." Something about that just rings home for me. It's something that I hope other people take to heart as well. There are far too many people in this world with beautiful voices, thoughts, ideas and opinions who sit in silence. You have a voice for a reason. Use it. If you don't use it, chances are later in life you will regret having been so quiet.

Weaving a tale...

I just finished working on another modelling assignment for a writing class I am currently enrolled in. This time around, I was struggling to come up with a unique topic from my own experiences to use as material for this model. With my trusty iPod at my side, I was struck with a curious idea. Why not try to string together a story using various song lyrics from the discography of one of my favourite artists?

Threat Shark Lost Tracks Vol. I

When doing the programming for Threat Shark, Kergin and I often run into one consistent problem: we have far too many great tracks that we want to play and not enough time to play them all. As a result, we often end up cutting some amazing selections. Depending on the week, sometimes he leaves rattled and other weeks it is me who is choked that I didn't get to play "my track."

Long time ago...

I've had a lot of old memories stroll through my mind as of late, some great, others not so much. Regardless, memories are what they are and those experiences helped to shape who I am today. I am a firm believer in that.

Summertime

I know it is only February, but I'm going to tell you a few reasons why I am currently longing for summer.

North Star

Recently I have found a place in my music collection for Canadian folk band The Rural Alberta Advantage. 

The only complaint I have about this band is that it was not brought to my attention earlier.

Music mends...

When I'm stressed I like to find a good set of tunes and just slip away while enjoying the peaceful melodies or relaxing piano track.

Music is a powerful vehicle.

Time flies when you're having fun

Holy smokes, it is February kids! What happened to January?! What happened to 2011??? I am getting old and it is happening way too fast for my liking these days.