May 2013
15 posts
“Stop thinking about art works as objects, and start thinking about them as triggers for experiences. (Roy Ascott’s phrase.) That solves a lot of problems: we don’t have to argue whether photographs are art, or whether performances are art, or whether Carl Andre’s bricks or Andrew Serranos’s piss or Little Richard’s ‘Long Tall Sally’ are art, because we say, ‘Art is something that happens, a process, not a quality, and all sorts of things can make it happen.’ … [W]hat makes a work of art ‘good’ for you is not something that is already ‘inside’ it, but something that happens inside you — so the value of the work lies in the degree to which it can help you have the kind of experience that you call art.”
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Brian Eno (via jessiethatcher)
I could reblog/post this every day as a constant reminder.
(via notational)
“Whatever your fate is, whatever the hell happens, you say, ‘This is what I need.’ It may look like a wreck, but go at it as though it were an opportunity, a challenge. If you bring love to that moment - not discouragement - you will find the strength is there. Any disaster you can survive is an improvement in your character, your stature, and your life. What a privilege! This is when the spontaneity of your own nature will have a chance to flow.”
—Joseph Campbell, taken from Reflections on the Art of Living, A Joseph Campbell Companion
Shell Shocked
There is silence now. But like John Cage said, there’s never truly silence. It’s quiet but I hear the horn section of “All Around The World”, the drum fill, and Liam’s “PLEASE DON’T CRY, I NEVER SAID BYE!” I see flashes of a dream of me in the middle of an arena with a thousand others. We are all gladiators. But the battle was not fought there, nor was it fought throughout the course of the past four years; It is waiting to be fought now and tomorrow and the next day after that. The construct of our future will give light and ultimately shape our triumphant moments. I know these moments will come. But this does not mean that gladiators are not afraid. The emotion of the day has take its toll on me. I was sleeping before but you can sure as hell be assured I won’t be sleeping for the rest of my life.
My hands are sweaty, my mouth dry; But every warrior or gladiator that does not doubt him/herself at least once is not human. I hope the shell shock to be a side effect. I have books to read and many things to learn this summer and yes - Maybe a few tears to shed.
“Oh, thank God! I found my pants. Not all is lost!”
—My mom
Dude-A-Form
Into It. Over It.
Into It. Over It. - Dude-A-Form (Dude Uniform)
Who’s got the wrong idea?
You with nothing or me with everything?
“Maybe I’m reading too much into things.
Maybe I’ll feel better about it tomorrow
Than I do today.
But I’m bothered just enough to say to you
That you’ve got the wrong idea”
“Every time I write one way - I write a song that’s in one style…the next song I write I want it totally different…’cause I don’t wanna get bored. I wanna keep myself interested”
—Billy Joel
April 2013
14 posts
“Everyone’s so concerned about my next job. With all due respect…my career plans are my own business, no one else’s.”
—William T. Riker, ‘Best of Both Worlds, Part II’
The (Electric) Jazz Singer
- Me: Do you know who Al Jolson is?
- John: Is he related to the Pokemon Jolteon?
ROE! INTERVIEW →
kevinreviews.wordpress.com
A wonderful interview I did with the extremely talented, Kevin Gross. It’s a must-read!!
BREAK (Demo)
New demo I just recorded tonight. Take a listen! Read da lyrics! TheY’r3 @w3s0mE
MUSIC VIDEO →
roemusics.tumblr.com
New ‘Music Video’ option as a way to get a song from my Song Shop! Click the link for deets!
March 2013
22 posts
The Jetset Life Is Gonna Kill You
My Chemical Romance
My chemical romance -The jetset life is gonna kill you
This was my favorite song on “Three Cheers” :(
Listen
I sped up Boulevard of Broken Dreams and it turned into an old-school Sonic the Hedgehog song.
Well, I just woke up.
Play
But Not for Me
Chet Baker
Chet Baker- “But Not for Me”
“Although I can’t dismiss, the memory of her kiss. I guess she’s not for me.”
THIS SONG DOE.
ROE! SONG SHOP - REVAMPED →
roemusics.tumblr.com
Highlights include:
- You don’t have to spend a dime and I will write and record a song just for YOU
- Give a little social media promo, send me some artwork, set up an interview with me, and/or take me on a photo shoot and you got yourself a song
- Timeframe of completion 1 -2 weeks
- If you wish to donate $10 or more to roesongshop@gmail.com via PayPal, I will mail you the HANDWRITTEN lyrics to your song
- Click the link above for more details and email roesongshop@gmail.com if you have any questions
:)
Breaking Out (Sample)
“Breaking Out (Sample)”
So I put together this lil jam, mostly with the help of Seven of Nine
HOW TO BUY A ROE! SONG SHOP SONG
Step 1: Write a description, preferably one or two paragraphs. In your description, tell me what you want your song to be about. It can be a retelling of a true life event, an unrequited love, a weird dream you had, an ode to your cat, how the man is really getting you down, how Star Trek is so awesome and your friends just don’t seem to understand, etc. The topics are limitless!
Step 2: Email your name, description, and whether you would like your song to be ACOUSTIC or ELECTRIC to roesongshop@gmail.com with one (or more) of the following in an attachment:
“WAY TO PAY”
A) SOCIAL MEDIA PROMO - Show me proof (i.e. a screenshot) of you sharing my Facebook page. The screenshot should be a share on your Facebook page, Twitter, Tumblr, etc. Even if ya wanna do a nice write up, gimme a little promo… ;) All help is appreciated.
B) SEND ME ARTWORK! - I cannot stress this enough. I know a good lot of you are wonderful artists. I’ve seen your drawings, paintings, computer graphic designs, and would love to see more of your talents! Design me some album art, a portrait, or a picture of some kind of with “Roe!” on it (Who knows? It could possibly be used for a future T-shirt design…) and you got yourself a Song Shop song.
C) PHOTO SHOOT - I’m in dire need of some promotional photos. I mean, I guess I could just take selfies of myself all day but something tells me it just wouldn’t be the same. I know many of you are talented photographers, so let’s partner up! If you’re interested, shoot me an email at roesongshop@gmail.com and we can plan on meeting up whether it be in Nutley, Mahwah, NYC, or some other cool locations you may know of. Even if it’s just me, you, your iPhone, and some Instagram filters - I’m down.
D) INTERVIEW - Are you an aspiring journalist? Have a music blog? Let’s set up an interview! We can do it however you’d like: Meet up in person (pen&paper, audio recording, video recording), talk on the phone, Skype/Google Hangout, via email - YOU CHOOSE. Send me a link once the interview is published (along with your Song Shop description) and you got yourself a song
E) MUSIC VIDEO - Are you a film maker or just handy around a camera? Make me a music video! We can set the video to either one of my previously recorded songs (check out my catalog here) or we can even set it to your Song Shop song! However you’d like to do it! Also, I do not necessarily need to be in the video if by chance we can’t arrange a time to meet. You have complete artistic discretion here so use it however you like. This can ALSO be a recording of me playing a song live somewhere. It could be at a show or we can arrange to meet somewhere/anywhere so you can record me playing.
F) If you think of anything else other than what’s listed above and would still like a Song Shop song, please email roesongshop@gmail.com
Notes:
1) You have an option of purchasing the HANDWRITTEN LYRICS of your own personal song! CLICK HERE for more details. Payments can be made via my Bandcamp site or can be made directly payable to roesongshop@gmail.com via PayPal. If you choose the latter, make sure to include your address in the message box.
2) If you do not specify whether you would like your song to be acoustic or electric, I will choose the one I think fits best :)
3) I will email you when I get the request and then again as soon as the song is complete
If you’d like, please check out my BandCamp page to listen to some of the tunes I have on there and get a feel for my songwriting style.
Please direct any questions or concerns to roesongshop@gmail.com and I will do my absolute best to help you out!
