best cover ever...
first I'd like to point out that I in general tend to love the original more then covers.. not that covers are always shit, but just because, especially when the original artist is the lyrics writer as well, the original tends to be how it is meant to sound. (exception example: Satisfaction by the Rolling Stones, keith richards admits that the way otis redding perfomed that song was the way it was how he intended it to sound like when he wrote it. a wee bit of trivia during lunchbreak ^^)
BUT there is one cover that I (even if I love the original) i have to admit is better as a cover. And of course it is Halleluja by Jeff Buckley. and those who know me are aware that I'm a fan of Leonard cohen so in theory I should prefer the original -but no. there is just something about jeff's voice in this version that penetrates my soul! (I would in viking terms call it "soul raped" and plundered of my will to think) I just listen to that song.. I don't think, I just feel. And that is the magic of that song. It is unquestionably in my book one of the most amazing covers of all time. I want to learn how to play it on guitar but I know I'll slay it if I do so I'm gonna leave it to the more talanted people in the world ;)
also I find it ironic that after Jeff's cover a lot of people are covering his cover.. and not the original. and I know all the singing contest usually has one that attempts it (alexandra burk anyone) and even if they sing it beautifly.. just stop. You won't ever reach this level. this song is to... to... emotional Jeff did it to perfect in his imperfection. You all trying to make it vocaly perfect just isn't doing the trick. He didn't possess the best voice he had the emotions that the song required. So singing contest people: don't pick emotional song.. just take a regual pop song.
BUT there is one cover that I (even if I love the original) i have to admit is better as a cover. And of course it is Halleluja by Jeff Buckley. and those who know me are aware that I'm a fan of Leonard cohen so in theory I should prefer the original -but no. there is just something about jeff's voice in this version that penetrates my soul! (I would in viking terms call it "soul raped" and plundered of my will to think) I just listen to that song.. I don't think, I just feel. And that is the magic of that song. It is unquestionably in my book one of the most amazing covers of all time. I want to learn how to play it on guitar but I know I'll slay it if I do so I'm gonna leave it to the more talanted people in the world ;)
also I find it ironic that after Jeff's cover a lot of people are covering his cover.. and not the original. and I know all the singing contest usually has one that attempts it (alexandra burk anyone) and even if they sing it beautifly.. just stop. You won't ever reach this level. this song is to... to... emotional Jeff did it to perfect in his imperfection. You all trying to make it vocaly perfect just isn't doing the trick. He didn't possess the best voice he had the emotions that the song required. So singing contest people: don't pick emotional song.. just take a regual pop song.
panic alt. just very annoyingly wound up.
I'm actually annoying myself to insaity right now. haha I don't like people that are all over the place (the swedish word for it is "stissig".. really don't have a good translation, but nervous breakdown kind of all over the place) which makes it really difficult to be in possession of my own brain right now. So I'm sorry if I "attack", makes no sense or just am a major pain in the ass.
But if it makes it any better I'm having an anxiety attack.. uuuh. I need to do all the laundry, whilst planing what the heck I'm gonna wear this week.. just so I can plan when to do the laundry (I know.. such a hassle!) and I just can't get my act together :( I want to do everything but there's no time for it..
honestly I'm really regretting moving back so soon after finishing work. I work a 9-5 job and when I get home I have no energy to do anything. And YET I have to do everything. Tomorrow I'm heading straight to IKEA after work. Can't see myself enjoying that... and that's IKEA?!
haha obviously I can't wait until I'm back, but right now if could magically stop time or something.. I wouldn't mind ;)
boom shakalack!
.. I struggled with that headline. And, well, that was all my brain would give me.
Anyhow! ahaaa... good day! good day indeed. the sun has finally made it's presense known in this "summer" month of august. And about blood time if you ask me!! I only have 9days until I return to scottish ground and I'd like if I wasn't remembering beautiful sweden by it's floods and 24/7 rainfall.
damn... 9 days left. Shite. And so much to do and so many paople I need to see! I'm almst fully booked the last week (not completely but almost!) and I have to make sure I make some time for my dad and siblings as well :/ Today I'm busy helping out with catering for one of my firends parents who are renewing their vows. I am cashing in a little on it. about £50. But honestly I had said yes before I knew I'd get paid. For all the summers I came with them in their boat. And particularly one period related insident in this wee boat that ended in her mum scrubbing the betset by hand in the wee kitchen sink on the boat... lets just say I'd have happily helped them tonight for free.
And tomorrow birthday celebration. Then I shall work the entire week.. meet friends and next weekend I'm.. feck I have plans but have forgotten about them (facepalm). I know I'm busy sunday and that I'm going out on sunday. oh well I'll remember sooner or later.
Also I have to have a trip to IKEA, into town and do some shopping, exchange money so I can actually pay for the bus to st andrews and food when I get there...
urk. I was longing back to st andrews but now it all just seem like such a hassle. And I need to transfer my money.. and flight ticket. and argh!! where has all my time gone!?!?
on the edge of sanity...
(just read that apparently edge of sanity is a swedish death metal band... just wanted to point of that that band has NOTHING to do with this entry. Sorry to disappoint some.. death metal isn't really my cup of tea. I'm more of a green tea sort of person, a bit bland)
I'm going INSANE here ---- Sitting infront of the computer, copy pasting the same..well sh** for hours in a row. If it wasn't for the fact that I'm actually doing someone a really nice favour and a good deed I would probably have thrown the keyboard in their face for asking me. BUT as the good and calm person *cough* I am + as I said I'm quite glad to be helping out, and at least I'm doing something more then playing games on my phone (since Volvo has limited the access on every fun webpage, facebook - limited, youtube -limited, most blogs - denied access)
I shouldn't complain I know.. I have a job, which I do really love. But I'm just not a sitting and staring at a computer screen type of person.
urk. I think my eyesight is deteriorating. I'm seeing double. can't... keep... eyes... open...
I'm going INSANE here ---- Sitting infront of the computer, copy pasting the same..well sh** for hours in a row. If it wasn't for the fact that I'm actually doing someone a really nice favour and a good deed I would probably have thrown the keyboard in their face for asking me. BUT as the good and calm person *cough* I am + as I said I'm quite glad to be helping out, and at least I'm doing something more then playing games on my phone (since Volvo has limited the access on every fun webpage, facebook - limited, youtube -limited, most blogs - denied access)
I shouldn't complain I know.. I have a job, which I do really love. But I'm just not a sitting and staring at a computer screen type of person.
urk. I think my eyesight is deteriorating. I'm seeing double. can't... keep... eyes... open...
Gothenburg festival
ok. I know that it's suppose to be translated into the gothenburg party (or even worse the culture party). But I'm old school like that and it is a festival kind of 6 day event! tones of music and food and and and stuff everywhere! I love it.
Saw Movits! live for example. They where magic. I think that might just be one of the best gigs I've been too.. if not they have an easy place in my top 3. Just so much saxophone! and it just made you dance. It's like the music forced you to! which luckily happens to be just the way I like it.
Today I just got to chill in town, had an AMAZING vegan chickpea curry and massive bean sallad (get the feeling my stomach is gonna be really great tomorrow at work... shit didn't think of that) and just random banter! oh dear LORD I missed the banters we all could have at times.
I'm actually not homesick for st andrews anymore. Just really, really enjoying being home with the old gang and being around people that even if you haven't seen them for a whole year you can still just catch up right where you left it and be as, well, normal.
+ Gothenburg actually filled with people, police and noice. I just kept looking for the vomit and the drunks..
"I should grow up, cut my hair and get a job, and not tryin to be James Brown"
Vinyl is just... sexy!
If Vinyl was described one song it would be foxy lady by Jimi Hendrix. E
veryone has to agree with me on that! It has that old school, hollywood class that CDs just don't have!
And I have now finally started my record collection, by buying the one record I always wanted.. with my absolutely, no questions about it, favourite song: It ain't me babe. Of course I'm talkig about mr Bob Dylan.
I'm on cloud nine right now. I can't believe I finally did it! I know my future collection will be mainly consisting of second hand - which is exactly I want! I love the thought of going through boxes of records at second hand shops.
But I did want my first one to be mine. Just mine. So I bought it new. People, it's my record virginity we're talking about here and I take these things deadly serious. I have even maped out all secondhand shops in edinburgh that sells Vinyl and I have looked up a fair in dundee that I am most defenitly going to.
Only problem, my WANT list is far too long. But jimi hendrix, the old school blues of muddy waters etc are high up. As well as Queen, Beatles, stones.. etc etc. damn, just too many to even name them all.
overwhelmed by boredom (19 days until I return to the bubble)
Cured by golf. The only cure there is.. tomorrow is the big day: PGA Championship!
McIlroy and Clark have been paired together! LIKE! My beloved NI duo (not forgetting McDowell).
My boredom is cured by thinking about watching golf tomorrow. oh dear. I'm turning into a granny. noticed I started to use curses such as "sweet jesus" and "god almighty!"... oh feck. Well talking to my "cum stain in her mothers womb" friend help as well ;)
oh dear,
Went for a short walk, as usual, and came back with a sore throat, aching ears and still a really sore back. Sake!! Well sick or not I'm working.. but the backpain, irritating. It feels like a nerve is pinched between the vertebrae. I just want someone to stand on my back and crack the whole thing. I always say: If you wish to be run over by a bulldozer... you might just be in pain. Well it 's not like I aaalways say it. But you get my drift.
*add sigh that indicates the emotion that there is no hope in the world and you should all pitty me because I'm old and weak without technically being old... it's a complicated sigh but I'm sure all of my dear friends can imagine it, I do it quuite often after all* :P
Going to bed, praying for a miracle. I don't usually have pain for more then a day so positive thoughts :)
Riots
I'm sorry.. If you wanted my sympathy and me to agree with you. Destroying peoples stores and properties, not really the way to go. If anything you make me stand behind the police 99% on this one. And right now all I hope is that they catch every single one of you.
I understand people being frustrated and agrer about the cuts the government has been doing. The UK is severely in debt and cuts were necessary to do, but the cuts have been affecting the wrong group of people. It angers me as well. trust me. But the imiges I see and the news I hear from London just pisses me off. Fully. The same feeling I got when it was the previous riot in London last fall regarding the tuition fees (yes, I was there and I walked in the demonstration, I care). But when does it ever become ok to use violence to make people feel for you?
another thing that I think is completely intolerable, but important to point out; These people don't think about democracy, these people aren't rioting due to the death of an young father of 4, Most of these people are just criminals seeing the opportunity created by the disorder and taking it.
A few ruining for many.
I understand people being frustrated and agrer about the cuts the government has been doing. The UK is severely in debt and cuts were necessary to do, but the cuts have been affecting the wrong group of people. It angers me as well. trust me. But the imiges I see and the news I hear from London just pisses me off. Fully. The same feeling I got when it was the previous riot in London last fall regarding the tuition fees (yes, I was there and I walked in the demonstration, I care). But when does it ever become ok to use violence to make people feel for you?
another thing that I think is completely intolerable, but important to point out; These people don't think about democracy, these people aren't rioting due to the death of an young father of 4, Most of these people are just criminals seeing the opportunity created by the disorder and taking it.
A few ruining for many.
In the last couple of days I've had a revolutionary awakening!
revolutionary and revolutionarey.. I've just had an awakening that made me grow a thicker skin more or less.
Some people just aren't worth my precious time. Sorry, but I think every single person can agree on that one.
I'm just glad it finally came back to me!
I used to be confident and happy 24/7. I don't know, I guess I just had my confidence pushed of my little pedistal.. I was pissed about it for weeks, but being angry in yourself for lack of believe in yourself, ehh lets just say it clearly just isn't the right method to deal with it ;) . But now I'm back on track and loving it!
I know what I want in life, and I'm f-ing getting there!
My biggest problem was (and probably still is) that I care too much about people. that's the a and b of my problem, if there now is such a thing?
I've been told I care too much and that I forgive far too easily. But I don't see that as a problem. However it does become a problem when I get the feeling people just take that side of me for granted and make me feel like I can be pushed over. I think that's actually the only reason I've cried in the last couple of years even.. (with a few exceptions)
My friends however, are more precious to me then ever! :) I love every single one of you! (even if I at times say the creepiest stuff)
The best thing christianity ever gave us: "Treat others how you would like to be treated" and I'm sticking by it (meaning we all fuck up but we just have to be able to forgive anyway)
really life? Why would you place one of "those" days on a friday.. bitch I declare war
ffs. I could barely get out of bed before things desided to go straight to hell! Weather's bad, my hair's even worse.. Sersiously I'm glad I made it to work! considering I drove without my glasses.. again (you think I'd remember when I can't read the number on the bus infront of me).
However coming to work didn't help. just as I did probably a parking (if you can consider it parking) that would have insured I failed the drivers test.. I realize I've forgotten my lunch... and breakfast.. and snack. facepalm. Overwhelmed by indifference I leave the car anyway. But oh no! it won't end there.. as I enter the building I 1)trip on air 2) get attacked by a massive spider 3)jump and run away like a little girl into someone else. I f-ing hate life right now.
But no. that's not quite it. Clearly I'm incapable of locking the bathroom door without injuring myself today. Got a nice red mark right across the wrist. Really? Life see I think that's a bit over exaggerating don't you.
hungry and tired.. it's not even 7am yet!!!!! know what! fine! I'm just gonna spend my day in this chair in fear of further ruining my day. Well I do have to go to the liquor store at some point. and to my friends moving-in-party.
That should kick the feeling of indifference and moodyness out of me! I feel better just thinking about it.. :)
See life? this is war bitch- not that I know exactly how I would beat you yet. Feels like killing you wouldn't really be in my benefit. I'm just gonna do what I do to everything else (and strangely enough what the bible taught me...) turn the other cheek. And be overly positive!! HA HA HA! (clearly also go slightly mad so you might just leave me on your own will)
....and now I'm surrounded by a fly infestation... massive facepalm.
my piece of music heaven...
1 august
first day of my third working week. And the day I will remember as the day that dubble bed in st andrews became mine! and the rooms it's located in as well.
Really tired. my brain has become completely fried from starring at a computer screen and listening to a talking truck. With a quite horribe french accent. oh... just the thought of it.. and even worse is that I pressed the wrong button 3 times and had to start the entire segment all over again. ffs... I almost throw the computer out the wondow by the third time.
besides the usual volvo problem with non functioning programs... It was a really good day ;) I bet I'll soon be bff with all the people at IT-support. haha I call them almost everyday with retarded computer questions XD I have mentioned before I'm a technological retard. all electronical products I touch will breakdown sooner or later.
now... braindead I'm watching a sing-a-long program... with eurovision special, now playing: ABBA - WATERLOO!!!
excitement gone, next weeks guest: erik saade. after having to stand up, hand over the heart during the eurovision fest we had.... I'm scarred for life to say the least.
Golf spam.
I'm watching McIlroy play. now.. keep it together.. just one hole left!
I'm just so happy I found a channel that shows Irish open! JOY! I don't know really why I started thinking golf is fun to watch. It's just the magic of rory I guess. ;) strangely enough I care more about that Northen irish guy then I care about the swedes... and I know more NI players then I know swedish ones..? could it be because they tend to win a bit more? or because they are just in every possible way just a wee bit cooler? Lets be honest, swedes are skimmed milk. diluted and boring (and yet I love it)
No This discovery must be todays highlight! I can see all the action LIVE! quite the improvement from yesterdays spamming of the Irish open webpage.
tonights random thoughts are sponsored by the best black skinny jeans I've ever seen
yes I've been shopping. But these are amazing skinny jeans! I could easily run a hurdle race.. well probably not.. but technically if I actually had the stamina for it I could. So skinny, yet so mobile.
Also bought a really cute white top, one that I think 50% of the swedish female population has.. luckily I don't live in sweden so ta!
But What I really wanted to point out besides amazing shopping and the general idea that I got to pend some time with the fabulous miss Lina. And guess what; I have realized something. Am I too emotional? Ok most people know I rarely have any emotion except joy, fun or content (unless I get pushed over the line when I have a emotional breakdown ever 2nd year) But I expect everyone around me to have the same sort of openess about everything! And well... I guess in a way that isn't fair. But... I hate not knowing what people think. I truely hate it. And I'm getting better at understanding I can't actually know every single thing a person is thinking. But this is why I at times ask a million questions. Because I'm shit at reading people. The few attempts I do I get it wrong 90% of the time.
as usually when girls get together and talk about everything and nothing we discussed the most discused topic; what we want in a guy. And I've already mentioned to everyone at work, a musically talanted guy.. oh dear haha the sight of a guitar, bass or drumkit makes my knees week. And I most definitely need a guy that will tell me what's on his mind or shows it clearly. haha my psychological evaluation of myself has proven that. ;) other then those few things.. I really haven't got more criterias, which makes my life a lot easier.
The only thing I know for sure I don't want... is a "prince" oh even typing it makes me gag. haha If I ever describe a guys as a "prince".. not for me.
I did say it was random thoughts.. and tomorrow it's friday.. (ffs. I really can't write that without being reminded of rebecca black!! my life is ruined)
new future plan!
I'm still becoming the drunk grumpy old cat lady, and a cougar... BUT! now I have a plan for after uni! work at a luxary boat (I think the actual term is cruise) and travel the world!! or better plan just save up all my money and travel the world on a cruise!!
There was one outside my workplace in the harbour -at the old shipbuilding company- and it was a DREAM! obviously going around scandinavia isn't really what I'm going for... but you know.. cough* maybe the carribean.. ;)
all so when I do sitt there on my porch completely trashed and trowing stuff at kids that dare come within my perimeter. At least then, I can think... it wasn't to shady ;)
(unless I end up having a titanic moment)
It has to be said.
First thing first, The horrific events that has been on every front page, every news channel.. the unbelievable events in Norway. The one thing that can fight this sort of evil, the deep hatered that the murderer illustrated is lots and lots of love. And I think that is exactly what the norwegian people and also the rest of the world are showing. We have all come together and showed support, sympathy and love. When something like this happens it can go either way.. either people show hatered back, or they get togheter and stand strong.
It gives me hope that this isn't such a horrible place to live in. :)
Secondly, something that was put a side a bit due to the mass murder in Norway. The death of Amy Winehouse. Ok, it was something I anticipated. But something that I think has been forgotten is that she was a very good singer, with an amazing voice. I wasn't a massive fan of her in general, But when something is good it is good and I do consider her album back to black one of my favourite albums. I think the least that can be done after her passing away is to remember her for her musicality and not her trubbled life. She was a hugh talent, and as with all deaths related to drug or alcohol related issues.. they are so unnecessary.
This is a small salute to her memory, as a great musician.
embarrassment knows no boundaries...
I found my long lost ipod. jumping with joy talking about how I finally might be able to transfer the old music to my new ipod (mainly thinking about rolling stones magazine's top 500 best song ever).. fun to find that old me seems to mainly love:
Britney spears, Metrostation... miley cyrus? Oh dear god. I... I'm so ashamed. haha I know that all the old good charlotte t-shirts meant that I had some music horrors in my well... closet. But this?
and oh the 500 best song's of all time? Clearly I didn't feel like it was good enough to put on the ipod. Facepalm... Am I the only one that wants to purchase a timemachine and go back and slap myself?
haha thank god I got myself together in the end!! I'm just gonna trow in a horrible photo whilst I'm at it. You know, what would a entry in my blog be without the cream de la cream
the photo that should have been deleted I'm sick, very un-fresh to say the least.. and what's up with the massive red zit? (I'm not gonna bother going into choice of outfit. I did like it.. but I can't match colours hence: black on black and denim. My perfect match, you can never go wrong.
so..
...if Harry Potter is suppose to be a part of our childhood, does this technically mean I'm a grown up now when it's all over? Because when I laughed my arse off during the epilogue at the mega-super ginger children. and that they had 15 year old boys 'staches and beer guts. That was that sex appeal, thanks Warner brothers for killing the little glimps of meaning with the films in the last 3 min.
No but Harry potter has given so much to the world. they have: made nerds cool, wand/willy jokes, Robert Pattinson.... erhm... robert pattinson and ginger jokes are back on the map! So much contribution over a really long time.
