Top Ten Albums of '09
A bit late, but here you go regardless.
Top 10 Albums of 2009
10. Keith Urban - Defying Gravity
Matter of fact songwriting, with one of the best guitar players in the biz today.
9. Sherwood - Qu
Nothing but catchy melodies. Great use of what is now becoming classic "indie" production instruments.
8. Muse - Resistance
This album is a compositionally enlightened album. All the string arrangements were done with great consideration to classical music eras. To fuse it with rock music is pure genius.
7. Manchester Orchestra -…
Top 10 Albums of 2009
10. Keith Urban - Defying Gravity
Matter of fact songwriting, with one of the best guitar players in the biz today.
9. Sherwood - Qu
Nothing but catchy melodies. Great use of what is now becoming classic "indie" production instruments.
8. Muse - Resistance
This album is a compositionally enlightened album. All the string arrangements were done with great consideration to classical music eras. To fuse it with rock music is pure genius.
7. Manchester Orchestra -…
Gear-Head 1
The first in a series of three blogs, here's an in depth look at my entire setup.
I literally spent hours and hours in high school studying articles like this, and dreaming up the rig I would want to have if I could travel the country playing music. Here was the drill: The only supplies needed for this fantastical game are a Musicians Friend magazine, a calculator, and a steno pad. Simply list the gear you want and add up the prices; back in the hay day it was something like a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier, a Les Paul Custom…
I literally spent hours and hours in high school studying articles like this, and dreaming up the rig I would want to have if I could travel the country playing music. Here was the drill: The only supplies needed for this fantastical game are a Musicians Friend magazine, a calculator, and a steno pad. Simply list the gear you want and add up the prices; back in the hay day it was something like a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier, a Les Paul Custom…
The Swellers
Hello.
After the 24 hour trek from Seattle to Denver, a very large portion of Penang curry and chicken, and a couple 50 cent New Belgium 1554 Dark Ales, the band and I went down to the lobby to hang with our new label mates, The Swellers.
Having heard their music, I was expecting to meet some dudes that were about as relatable to us as their music is. This is not a bad thing, but they play punk music (and good punk music, at that). This Providence does not.
Nick, Ryan, Jonathan, and Anto are some of the coolest…
After the 24 hour trek from Seattle to Denver, a very large portion of Penang curry and chicken, and a couple 50 cent New Belgium 1554 Dark Ales, the band and I went down to the lobby to hang with our new label mates, The Swellers.
Having heard their music, I was expecting to meet some dudes that were about as relatable to us as their music is. This is not a bad thing, but they play punk music (and good punk music, at that). This Providence does not.
Nick, Ryan, Jonathan, and Anto are some of the coolest…
Warped Tour
3B alert! (BlackBerry Blog)
I'm sitting at the TP tent in Hillsboro, OR about an hour away from our second Warped Tour '09 set.
The Gorge was incredible yesterday. Since seeing John Mayer there in the summer of '07, I've wanted to be a part of the legacy that is performing at The Gorge. I sat behind the bassist on the main stage for 3Oh!3's set, and can only think of a hand full of things I have witnessed that were more spectacular. One of them being the sunset that preceeded their show.
This whole process was really intimidating at…
I'm sitting at the TP tent in Hillsboro, OR about an hour away from our second Warped Tour '09 set.
The Gorge was incredible yesterday. Since seeing John Mayer there in the summer of '07, I've wanted to be a part of the legacy that is performing at The Gorge. I sat behind the bassist on the main stage for 3Oh!3's set, and can only think of a hand full of things I have witnessed that were more spectacular. One of them being the sunset that preceeded their show.
This whole process was really intimidating at…
Read | Posted by Jake Van Paepeghem | Aug 16th 2009, 3:21pm |
Back Out!
It's been a while. Sorry.
I just completed my first week back to the "Let's Make A Mess" tour with Hey Monday after taking a two week break to fulfill my duties (Ha, duty. Funny word) as a camp counselor at a summer music in Salem, Oregon called Young Musicians and Artists.
Camp is always something special. All eight years I've been involved have been great. But this year was especially refreshing. If you want to read more on this year's specifics, go to my personal blog at:
jakevp.blogspot.com
But being back on the road has been great. I flew…
I just completed my first week back to the "Let's Make A Mess" tour with Hey Monday after taking a two week break to fulfill my duties (Ha, duty. Funny word) as a camp counselor at a summer music in Salem, Oregon called Young Musicians and Artists.
Camp is always something special. All eight years I've been involved have been great. But this year was especially refreshing. If you want to read more on this year's specifics, go to my personal blog at:
jakevp.blogspot.com
But being back on the road has been great. I flew…
Read | Posted by Jake Van Paepeghem | Jul 13th 2009, 8:19am |
Rain City Rendezvous
After driving about 13 straight hours from Modesto CA, TP is back home!
I haven't played a "home show" yet with the guys, so this should be cool. Seattle is like my second home. I've seen many shows at the (in)famous El Corazon, and am pretty stoked to finally play it!
This "Let's Make A Mess" tour has been amazing so far- great crowds with a lot of enthusiasm. It makes even mediocre nights of playing feel like a great show. So thanks to anyone who has come out so far, and I hope you Seatteleans can come this fine…
I haven't played a "home show" yet with the guys, so this should be cool. Seattle is like my second home. I've seen many shows at the (in)famous El Corazon, and am pretty stoked to finally play it!
This "Let's Make A Mess" tour has been amazing so far- great crowds with a lot of enthusiasm. It makes even mediocre nights of playing feel like a great show. So thanks to anyone who has come out so far, and I hope you Seatteleans can come this fine…
"Lets Make A Mess" Pre-Production
After arriving in Phoenix early yesterday morning and driving around David's hometown listening to the new Manchester Orchestra album (which is incredible), we picked up the rest of the guys from a delayed flight from Seattle and started pre-production.
For those playing at home, pre-pro is all the things we do in preparation for a tour: I.e. nailing down a set, and getting the stage show ready.
The first thing on the list was to get our brand new Snakes & Suits scrims up and constructed. Scrims are basically large banners put up on stage, usually with the bands name…
For those playing at home, pre-pro is all the things we do in preparation for a tour: I.e. nailing down a set, and getting the stage show ready.
The first thing on the list was to get our brand new Snakes & Suits scrims up and constructed. Scrims are basically large banners put up on stage, usually with the bands name…
Read | Posted by Jake Van Paepeghem | Jun 9th 2009, 12:14pm |
Hello RCA!
I've spent the last few days trying to figure out what I could say in my first blog since Kelly asked me to be involved with this project.
Verdict: I've got nothing.
But if Rain City Ambience is anything like all the college papers I wrote, then I can just BS my way to an A- or so. (In high school my English teacher called it "fluffing it up". I call it honest writing)
But the real reason for all of this is not to lecture you about how to go about your dissertations (if you have any. And if…
Verdict: I've got nothing.
But if Rain City Ambience is anything like all the college papers I wrote, then I can just BS my way to an A- or so. (In high school my English teacher called it "fluffing it up". I call it honest writing)
But the real reason for all of this is not to lecture you about how to go about your dissertations (if you have any. And if…
Read | Posted by Jake Van Paepeghem | May 29th 2009, 11:17am | Personal, Seattle music, Fueled By Ramen
Hello!
Welcome to Rain City Ambience. We will post a warm and fuzzy welcome message here eventually, but for now just sit back, relax, and don't forget to check out our music page before you leave.
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