Ma! The studio!

Remember?

Atlanta, GA

Down in Atlanta, GA with the band. We are currently working with Matt Malpass at his studio adding the "sprinkles" to the recording. Today we listened to all the songs, and made notes on what songs needed piano parts, tambourines, synths, extra vocals, etc. After we did that, we worked on our song "Cities", adding some very exciting noises, bell kits, stomping, keyboards, and other totally bodacious recording extras. We are trying to film a lot of the process, and will hopefully be posting videos throughout the week. We are here until Christmas Eve morning, when we leave.

Matt Malpass's studio
All the Day Holiday

Christmas

Fuji Instax Camera

Just because Polaroid is out of the game doesn't mean instant photography is dead. The Fuji Instax Camera ($130) is living proof, producing great-looking credit card-sized prints in mere minutes, and featuring an auto focus lens with built-in cover and automatic flash. Just check the LED exposure indicator, compose, and shoot!

And since I am now sponsored by Southlake Village, I am obligated to show you the following video:

Dictionary.com

You're: contraction of you are.
You're certain that's right?


Your:
1. (a form of the possessive case of you used as an attributive adjective)
Your jacket is in that closet. I like your idea. Compare yours.

2. one's (used to indicate that one belonging to oneself or to any person)
The consulate is your best source of information. As you go down the hill, the library is on your left.

3. (used informally to indicate all members of a group, occupation, etc., or things of a particular type)
Take your factory worker, for instance. Your power brakes don't need that much servicing.

Be aware that you're and your are two different words

a start

The cars of the highway slam into each other,
The planes in the sky fall to the earth,
The trees of the soil snap in half,
And the seas begin to drain.

Hanging with Doogie

abandoned

Hoah!

You're a man, and such you need not constant reminders of your manliness. Take for instance, Gear Head Shampoo ($6), featuring all sorts of manly ingredients like Aloe Vera gel, oils of lemon, orange and basil fragrances, and Jojoba oil, all poured into a man-friendly, motor oil-esque bottle. If you don't have a penis, this stuff clearly isn't for you.

Some good, some bad

The president is not the king over life. He can not, and will not satisfy your soul.

Two bands that I am currently listening to are Tokyo Police Club and Lydia. I suggest visiting both of these bands online by clicking their names.

dot dot dot

Do I really have anything worth blogging?

just don't do it

feed

M83

M83's Kim and Jessie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PLSAM3NVxk

Kim and Jessie
They have a secret world in the twilight
Kids outside worlds
They are crazy about romance and illusion

Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah yeah yeah

Dream dressed in blue
It’s all they need for now
And forever

Chased by the moon
They shatter their whole peace
With singing

Somebody lurks in the shadows
Somebody whispers
Somebody lurks in the shadows
Yeah yeah yeah

So we can drown our towns with voices
So possible to like it as one
And soon they’ll be flying
Say “of course,” say “you’re lovely”

travels/change

"Today Brother Lawrence spoke to me quite openly and with great enthusiasm about his manner of going to God. He said the most important part lay in renouncing, once and for all, whatever does not lead to God."
-excerpt from The Practice of the Presence of God

Recently the band was on a tour that lasted a little over 2 weeks with two other bands. These guys (other bands) quickly became like family to us. Money, food, even clothes openly shared when needed. Conversations constantly. If this band (the one I am in) fell apart today, it definitely already served it's purpose for me on this tour. I feel that some major steps were taken for me. I would like to share/rant about the things my heart has learned in the past month.

Why keep those things in your life that you always are questioning if they are right or wrong. Why keep a computer in your room if it continually has you locking the door and looking at porn? Why keep dating that girl if she isn't pushing you forward in your walk with Christ? Why do we do all these things each day that separate us from Him. He IS real. He isn't a story. Getting older, I have realized how the enemy has used doubt, and media, and even friends to convince me what I believe in is a fabrication. You ever stopped to think that maybe YOU need to reach out, and make some actual steps to being with the Lord? I think a major part for me in what was (and still is) stopping me from being so close to the Lord that doubt is conquered, is that I am not willing to lay down the things in my life that I feel are "important". I love when those cheesy "christian slogans" and christian song lyrics actually make since. He died for us, so why can't we LIVE for him? This life really is only temporary. I know He is merciful, but if he really is my all, wouldn't I DO my all. I don't want to live a mediocre life anymore.

I will be disabling comments on this post, because I would rather you email me about it. I would love to talk to anyone that wants to share their mind.

ContactMarkTodd[at]gmail.com


Lord teach us what it is like to truly follow you. To be willing to lay down all that we are doing, and follow you.

"...another disciple said to Jesus,"Lord, let me wait till I bury my father." Jesus answered,"Come with me, and let the dead bury their dead." -Matthew 8:21-22

Cincinnati Zoo

Went to the zoo today. Had a very clean, fun, educational time. Remind me to go with a pen and notebook next time.


As far as my to do list goes: I can now cross off haricut, meet up with friends, packing a bag, and paying my insurance bill. Perhaps a pat on the back will do.

upcoming

Need to: be in the Word, donate plasma for some extra cash, pack a bag for this upcoming tour, pay phone bill, start writting short stories, organize a fundraiser show, get a haircut, purchase drum sticks, go to work, remember to take my vitamins, read a few books on my "list", quit being judgemental, meet up with friends, pay insurance bill.....

Learn all you can

If you were granted a seed that would produce one wish as an adult plant, what would you wish for once it reached it's uttermost maturity?

the start of it all

Dear brothers and sisters,
I hope this post marks the beginning of many to come. I hope for this to be a location of honesty, kind hearts, and creative reviews of music, movies, and literature. A place where we can all grow together...