Today

I woke up sad. The thought of missing someone so much would have never crossed my mind. The mistakes I made are horrible and can't be taken back. So I sit here alone, but nothing ever comes to me....Looking at my phone for those text messages that use to come, don't come anymore....Longing for the words I love you. All I have to remember this by is a game console and couple of pairs of glasses. I can't even wear those glasses because I just see her face....today isn't a good day...lord help me please....

Never Thought

I would be where I am at today. Living up here in Washington has taught me what it's like to be alone. The growing up process of my life is starting to happen. Meeting new people everyday, hearing their experiences and stories. To amazement, I actually care about their well being. There are so many negative things that happened to me this year. The realization is that I was to blame for all that has happened. To see my part in a situation, is something that was never possible for me. Everything that my heart desired was in my hands. A loving family, an amazing girlfriend, and new opportunities. Well to no surprise, as usual everything came crashing down. The intensity of the love that this girl had for me, was scary. Deep down inside the real self was dying. So I distanced myself the only way I knew how, by major catastrophe. All she asked for was the truth, and I couldn't give it to her. Hell, I couldn't give anybody the truth. My family was deeply disappointed. They taught me better, but I just didn't have the guidance. For once in my life, there was a girl who would do anything for me. My family loved her, my grandpa thought highly of her. I am so grateful that this person came into my life. There was a change to be made. My life had to be in order and I had to make things right. The repeated patterns couldn't be repeated once more, because I would end up just killing myself slowly. Because of her, I came to know a higher power greater then myself. My new relationship with my father is something I once dreamed of is now a reality. Outlook on life and all it's wonders is slowly making sense to me now. It's not about what you get, it's about what you give. To the mystery girl out there, I love you and I pray for all the good things to happen in your life. So now it's about my well being and the music. My music.....

I see things a bit more clear now....

I have a new outlook on life. The meaning of living in the moment was never clear to me. Thoughts ran through my head, but the moment at the time just wasn't good enough for me. The world was passing me by and there was nothing to be done about it. Patience is a virtue, and you bet your sweet behind it is. As problems arose, the more my inner self ignored what was really at hand. My heart failed me, where my selfishness could devour. Ignoring what was best for the person that was going to enter my life of wreckage. So now I let my lessons be a teaching device for others following this unforgiving path. There is a big difference between wrong and right. This man doesn't want to be wrong anymore...

[180° SOUTH]

[180° SOUTH]
I have recently been encompassed with Inheriting the Earth. We need to save our planet, For our future please.....

Bonny Billy And The Picket Line- Funtown Comedown

Well what can I say? Will Oldham is a man of many faces. This certain face makes me think of a man with a banjo in a holler of the Kentucky hills making moonshine. Funtown Comedown is a live Kentuckybluegrass version of Will Oldham songs. The band backing Will Oldham seems to be some stellar musicians that come from family bluegrass tradition. For a live record, it's tighter than Peter Frampton Comes Alive. Who needs a vocoder anyway, when you have a bluegrass behind you. The track listing has some classic Oldham/Palace/Bonnie Prince Billy songs, with a couple of traditional country songs. This is the best version of Ohio River Boat Song ever heard by my ears. The unfortunate thing about this release is that it only comes in digital and vinyl formats. If you are Will Oldham fan, then this one can't go missed. Believe me it was a struggle for me since I don't like records, But hey it's will oldham.....
RY

Dr. Dog-Shame Shame

Dr. Dog is back at it again....With an amazing intro song to a powerful ending song. It seems to me that the songwriters in this band have had some trial and tribulations since the last album. With song titles such as I Only Wear Blue, Where'd All The Time Go, and Shame Shame, you can see that the band was definitely looking inwards for their amazing creativity. Apparently Dr. Dog was working on the album with Rob Shnapf(Elliott Smith) for a month before it went snafu. They proceeded to head back Philadelphia (where they are from) and do what they normally do, Which is make a record on their terms. I guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks.(no pun intendend). This will be guaranteed satisfaction to your ears, because I think Dr. Dog has become more focused on making an album of substance. Hooks and Harmonies for days. Well fans of The Beatles, The Band, And The Beach Boys will once again be proud that music is being made like the old days....
RY

Ruby Suns-Fight Softly

Well coming off a big wedding week and huge presence of family. I come to discover that Ruby Suns record had arrived at my local but not really local record store. The music that comes off this licorice pizza is really all over the map. Definitely a world influence , but at the same time very very electronic. Ryan Mcphun definitely has a very comforting vocal approach. The Ruby Suns back catalogue all differ in varieties of sound, Nonetheless this record is very different from the last two as said before. Going from the Beach Boys sound to a joy ride in the clouds over New Zealand with Teddy Riley by your side. Yes this album has a sort of early 90's r&b tone to it. Apparently some of the songs have an angry tone, but with such a beautiful voice you couldn't tell. So in a nutshell this is what you get when you listen Michael Jacksons Bad for a few weeks.....brilliant....
Rich Yvarra