Weekly Recommendation: Week 5

Wow, 5 weeks already. Time's going by quickly, eh? Anyways, here's a song that sounds kind of repetitive, but still catchy, by MGMT.

Kids

You were a child,
crawlin' on your knees toward it.
Makin' mama so proud,
but your voice was too loud.

We like to watch you laughing.
You pick the insects off plants.
No time to think of consequences.

Control yourself.
Take only what you need from it.
A family of trees wantin',
To be haunted.

Control yourself.
Take only what you need from it.
A family of trees wantin',
To be haunted.

The water is warm,
but it's sending me shivers.
A baby is born,
crying out for attention.
Memories fade,
like looking through a fogged mirror
Decision to decisions are made and not bought
But I thought,
this wouldn't hurt a lot.
I guess not.

Control yourself.
Take only what you need from it.
A family of trees wantin',
To be haunted.

Control yourself.
Take only what you need from it.
A family of trees wantin',
To be haunted.


Control yourself.
Take only what you need from it.
A family of trees wantin',
To be haunted.

Control yourself.
Take only what you need from it.
A family of trees wantin',
To be haunted.

Control yourself.
Take only what you need from it.
A family of trees wantin',
To be haunted.


Control yourself.
Take only what you need from it.
A family of treeeeees...

Yea, there it is. Anyways, here's the link: Kids-MGMT

I think the lyrics that they have are incorrect but you can just ignore it. Like I said, it's unbelievably catchy. Enjoy!

The Shepherd's Granddaughter

So, I have just read "The Shepherd's Granddaughter" a couple of days ago, and, from the letter, I was expecting a lot of violence. Okay, not really, but at least a little more than what was actually in the book. I also read the letter by...uh...let's see....Brian Henry against the book. I really liked the book, and I don't really think that they should ban it. It is fiction isn't it? It's not supposed to be real. Even though it's close. Reading the book gave me a feel about what the letter was talking about. I agree with Peter Carver, from the article "Not wise to ban children's book", who says that "Young readers are eager to engage with world issues. We are the next generation to make a change. We can help. Just like global warming right? On a personal opinion, I think that it's only the Palestinian view, and it's biased because of that. It's because of the fact that most of the Israelis that they have met or seen were destroying land of theirs. Now, it could be because of the terrorists that they were destroying property, but Amani knows that not all Israelis are attacking Palestinian land. She knows the rabbi, who does go against this attack. So, even from a Palestinian's viewpoint, What Amani's uncle said ("No Israeli is innocent") is probably very biased and absolutely not true. So, in the end, I'd have to agree with both sides, but this book should not be banned. Young readers need to know what is happening in the world. I can say this myself, because until the speech competition, I didn't know about this problem. I explored it even deeper when I was reading the book. I'll give a short summary to answer Mr. Gould's questions.

Overall, I think that the book "The Shepherd's Granddaughter" should not be withdrawn from the Red Maple competition. It is directed at YA readers, and we should know about what's happening to teens around our age in the world. Overall, everyone should have the right to decide what gets put on the Red Maple competition, but if that's not possible, then I would trust whoever is currently deciding what gets put in Red Maple, because they have given us different perspectives from all over the world, like in Ireland, Uganda, and Israel, from Lunch with Lenin, Greener Grass, The Shepherd's Granddaughter, After, and War Brothers. I think that the YA readers themselves should decide whether a book should be put in a library or not. We should have a trusted judgment, because other readers like us are going to read those same books, and we all would have almost the same perspective.

Anyways, that's over 200 words, but definitely not a wrap up yet. That was the end of the official post. You can stop here if you want.

Because you've been reading my dead-serious post, I've decided to lighten the mood a little. I will think of 15 random music artists (NO JUSTIN BIEBER OR ANY OF THAT DISNEY STUFF) in 2 minutes. READY. SET. GO!

Ok, done, with about 10 seconds left on the clock. Here they are!

Muse

Coldplay

Nirvana

Pearl Jam

Silversun Pickups

Wintersleep

Billy Talent

Nickelback

The Killers

Oasis

Foo Fighters

Arctic Monkeys

The Fray

U2

Jimmy Eat World

Now, the entertaining part. Aren't you lucky that they aren't all alternative. I will think of one song for each of these artists. No, I'm not timing this. It's not like you're getting the feel of me being timed anyways. That was just to challenge me.

Invincible-Muse

Spies-Coldplay

Smells Like Teen Spirit-Nirvana

Got Some-Pearl Jam
Well Thought Out Twinkles-Silversun Pickups
Weighty Ghost-Wintersleep
Rusted from the Rain-Billy Talent
Burn it to the Ground-Nickelback
Human-The Killers
Little by Little-Oasis
Wheels-Foo Fighters
I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor-Arctic Monkeys
Syndicate-The Fray
Vertigo-U2
Pain-Jimmy Eat World

OK! So, that was long and torturous, but it's done. Bye!

Weekly Recommendation: Week 4

It's been a month now, and I DOUBT ANY OF YOU HAVE LISTENED TO ANYTHING! Anyways, here's another song that's from my friend's mix (Substitution was the first). This is by Starfield, which apparently, is very Christian.

Declaration of Dependence

This is my heart's condition
This world has ammunition
To tear me down and steal my life away
I know there's more than this
More than temptation's kiss
So lift me up and give me strength to say

I will live
I will live for you
I will live
I will live for you

I've had the revelation
This is my declaration
More of you oh God and less of me
Cause you are my new existence
I offer no resistance
I'm running to the One I know I need

I will live
I will live for you
I will live
I will live for you

Anyways, that's all. Here's the link, too.

Declaration of Dependence-Starfield

The intro is definitely my favourite part. What about you? LISTEN TO IT TO FIND OUT. Bye!

Weekly Recommendation: Week 3

Wow, isn't it quiet around lately? Have you noticed? Don't worry, I noticed for you. Anyways, here's week 3: Silversun Pickups.

Substitution

There's a vulture perching right off screen
And it's bitter and whispers chaotic things
And it reached in quick ain't it worrying
It's so easy to see, everyone can agree, stop listening

I know you've heard it before
But then it wasn't enough
You don't wanna be held back from the substitution
I know you've seen this before
And now enough is too much
You don't wanna be set back when the substitution comes
I'm sorry

You're a marionette in the center of
All the twisting strings coming from above
It may seem too deep to recover from
It's so easy to see, everyone can agree, just let it go

I know you've heard it before
But then it wasn't enough
You don't wanna be held back from the substitution
I know you've seen this before
And now enough is too much
You don't wanna be set back when the substitution comes
I'm sorry
I'm sorry

When the voices start spinning just be aware
I have brought enough stones for us to share
That one's grinning that one's burning, aim for the throat
Let him choke on the stones that we are to throw

It's the great downfall
Not the overthrow
If you shoot them down
It'll make you soar

When reactions turn into hurricanes
And the middle course seems a little tame
Whether full or empty it's all the same
It's so easy to see, everyone can agree, you're not to blame

I know you've heard it before
But then it wasn't enough
You don't wanna be held back from the substitution
I know you've seen this before
but now enough is too much
You don't wanna be set back when the substitution comes
I'm sorry

I don't think you're actually listening to any of this. I've asked Tina nicely to listen to Starlight last week. She listened to it. She said it was good. Remember, Starlight is by Muse. So, you know that my taste in music is at least alright. So, please listen?

Substitution-Silversun Pickups

It's no life or death situation. Well, think of it as one. As in: TRY IT.

Switching things up

Well, to make some space for The Shepherd's Granddaughter post, (and get something ready for next month), I will move the review to May. Also, my friend made another mix. I'm going to review it, too. But, just marks. Some reasons, and that's all. It's also going to be put in May.

The new site

Joni and I decided to make a website to help you manage ALL your homework, and give you news and all that kind of stuff.

Here's the link: http://daily7g.webs.com/

Weekly Recommendation: Week 2

Yes, it's Muse's turn. Don't complain, this song is the most popular. Yes, it is. I'm not kidding.

Starlight

Far away
This ship has taken me far away
Far away from the memories
Of the people who care if I live or die

Starlight
I will be chasing a starlight
Until the end of my life
I don't know if it's worth it anymore

Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms

My life
You electrify my life
Lets conspire to ignite
All the souls that would die just to feel alive

I'll never let you go
If you promise not to fade away
Never fade away

Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations

Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms

Far away
The ship has taken me far away
Far away from the memories
Of the people who care if I live or die

And I'll never let you go
If you promise not to fade away
Never fade away

Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations, yeah
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations

Hold you in my arms
I just wanted to hold
You in my arms
I just wanted to hold

Here's the link, too: Starlight-Muse

You will listen to it, right? Please say you will.

Enjoy your last day of Easter holiday!

The concert

So, about a month ago, I went to a Muse concert (big surprise right?). I used a dollar. You know what for? I gave it to my friend for guessing the first 4 songs right. I knew for sure that that the first 2 songs were Uprising and Resistance, but then he even guessed New Born and Map of the Problematique. Anyways, the concert was still pretty good. Their support was the Silversun Pickups. Ugh...I wish I brought my camera. Anyways, that's all.

UGH! I CAN'T BELIEVE I LOST A DOLLAR! HE ACTUALLY GUESSED THE FIRST 4 SONGS RIGHT? IMPOSSIBLE!

Wait, I'm still typing? Whoops! Bye!

Idioms that don't really make sense to me

So, I've decided that it's been a good life blogging here. I'll move out of this web link. I'll tell Mr. Gould though. HAHAHAHAHA.

Audience: LIAR!!!

Um...no....I'm not lying...ok fine...I am lying. Anyways, on to the real post.

Well, I've been wanting to do this for a while now. I've heard some crazy idioms. I often know what they mean, but, sometimes, I have no idea how it's supposed to mean it. So, I'll post it up, and see if you get it.

Break a leg- This is one we've all heard, but I have no idea how it represents good luck. Breaking a leg is bad luck.

Can't cut the mustard- I haven't heard this one much, an I had no idea what it meant. I searched it up, and I found out that it's someone that isn't adequate enough to compete. Well, I guess that's everyone, because no one can really cut the mustard. Who cuts mustard?

Dead ringer- Completely identical. Wow, I have no idea how "dead ringer" means completely identical.

Eighty six- No more. What? I don't know how that makes sense.

Get your walking papers-To get fired

Green room-The waiting room

Kick the bucket-Die. So...you die when you kick a bucket? Yes, we've all heard this one.

Twenty three skidoo- To be turned away. Um...what?

Well, that's mostly it. Anyone have any idea? They're all confusing to me. Especially kick the bucket. This one is the most funniest to me:

Van Gogh's ear for music- To be tone deaf. This is pretty unusual. They use Van Gogh because he only had 1 ear.

Anyways, I guess that's all. The review is coming along...pretty badly. Have I ever mentioned that I'm no good at reviewing? Bye!