I put these two forms of music in the same category: Crap. Bad. Worthless. Fad.
Both are created without instruments and mostly by digital methods. Both are overly hyped and marketed through cheesy methods. Both make for terrible, terrible live performances. Both will burn out in due time.
Some of the most popular examples of both swipe [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Fellows'
Ringtones and Rap
April 6th, 2007 · 15 Responses
Tags: Fellows · Grave Generalization · Music · Society
Becoming Burlington
March 6th, 2007 · 22 Responses
I will start with an apology to the likes of Aaron Draplin and other Portlanders who are unhappy with (…or LEERY of…) the Vermontification of Oregon. I guess when you combine enough transplants from one area of the country in a new one, they begin to recreate the societal norms of the zone they hailed [...]
Tags: Fellows · Life · Meghan · Portland · Society · Vinceland · Work
Older, Lazier
December 11th, 2006 · 4 Responses
Today: Play with, feed and clean up after the dogs.
Yesterday: Play hacky sack at lunch. Do ollies to curbs after school.
Today: Sit in the quiet balcony at the Trail of the Dead/ Blood Brother’s Show at the Crystal Ballroom.
Yesterday: Jam my ass right in front of the stage and share sweat with others at the [...]
Tags: Family · Fellows · Instrument · Life · Portland · Society · Work
Sunny and Raining
November 25th, 2006 · 3 Responses
An interesting phenomena occured today on the way to work that reminded me of how one’s attitude from day to day can be crucial in living a life of happiness or despair. Today on the way to work, it was sunny and raining at the same time. I needed sunglasses and a waterproof jacket to [...]
Tags: Fellows · Life · Portland · Society · Vinceland
What Matters Today
November 10th, 2006 · 7 Responses
My mom called. My two oldest friends called. My brother’s connected. My co-workers remembered with cake. Many friends sent wishes. A bunch of us are meeting tonight for sushi and beers in No. Po.
And this…
Dear Vincent:
I love you very very much.
I’m so happy to share my life with you.
Love, your wife.
Tags: Family · Fellows · Life · Meghan · Society · Vinceland