I had to make this blog for my art class this term but maybe I will decide to keep using it after the class and add some more of my art that I do on my free time.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Concert Review
Pretend Masks- Traditional African music from Kenya
Concert at Keller Auditorium
October 13th 2010
8:00 PM
Songs played:
1 moja.) Sheng
2 mbili.) Sasa
3 tatu.) Simba
4 nne.) Mzungu-(White Person)
5 tano.) Unaitwa nani?
6 sita.) Mambo
7 saba.) nimepotea
8 nane.) Saidia!
9 tisa.) Usinisumbue
10 kumi.) Toka hapa
Ricky- Rain stick/Vocals
AJ- Ivory horn
Vady-Armpit drum/Vocals
Gary- Lute/Vocals
Pablo- Bafalon/sanza
Rose-Vocals
Pretend Masks is a group inspired by traditional African music from Kenya.
Each song has a traditional tribal sound to it, very relaxing and inspiring, using the instruments popular in the culture.This music brings beautiful visuals of the safari and it's animals to the mind, almost feels as if you're right there. The concert was a great success, people up in their seats dancing and really feeling the music within the soul. The music is so peaceful and uplifting, even though the place was packed the group still gives off a feel of closeness like it's just you and the music. The band had a great performance loving the fact that the crowd was really getting into it. Always brings a smile to my face when young children are up in that front row dancing joyfully.
Concert at Keller Auditorium
October 13th 2010
8:00 PM
Songs played:
1 moja.) Sheng
2 mbili.) Sasa
3 tatu.) Simba
4 nne.) Mzungu-(White Person)
5 tano.) Unaitwa nani?
6 sita.) Mambo
7 saba.) nimepotea
8 nane.) Saidia!
9 tisa.) Usinisumbue
10 kumi.) Toka hapa
Ricky- Rain stick/Vocals
AJ- Ivory horn
Vady-Armpit drum/Vocals
Gary- Lute/Vocals
Pablo- Bafalon/sanza
Rose-Vocals
Pretend Masks is a group inspired by traditional African music from Kenya.
Each song has a traditional tribal sound to it, very relaxing and inspiring, using the instruments popular in the culture.This music brings beautiful visuals of the safari and it's animals to the mind, almost feels as if you're right there. The concert was a great success, people up in their seats dancing and really feeling the music within the soul. The music is so peaceful and uplifting, even though the place was packed the group still gives off a feel of closeness like it's just you and the music. The band had a great performance loving the fact that the crowd was really getting into it. Always brings a smile to my face when young children are up in that front row dancing joyfully.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Least Favorite Songs
(Not in any specific order)
1. Laffy Taffy- D4L. Too Repetative.
2. London Bridge- Fergie. SOOOO ANNOYING!
3. MMM Bop- Hansen. Stupid lyrics
4. Alejandro- Lady Gaga. Gets stuck in my head
5. California girls- Katy Perry Worst music video!
6. Lonely- Akon Stupid voice
7. Frankee- F*** you right back. Why would anyone EVER write this?
8. Barbie girl-Aqua. Makes me cringe.
9. All my single ladies- Beyonce Just stupid!
10. Ms. New Booty- Bubba sparxx REALLY?!
1. Laffy Taffy- D4L. Too Repetative.
2. London Bridge- Fergie. SOOOO ANNOYING!
3. MMM Bop- Hansen. Stupid lyrics
4. Alejandro- Lady Gaga. Gets stuck in my head
5. California girls- Katy Perry Worst music video!
6. Lonely- Akon Stupid voice
7. Frankee- F*** you right back. Why would anyone EVER write this?
8. Barbie girl-Aqua. Makes me cringe.
9. All my single ladies- Beyonce Just stupid!
10. Ms. New Booty- Bubba sparxx REALLY?!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Favorite songs
1. Kiss from a rose- Seal. I love how intense some parts of the song are and how calm other parts are.
2.Layla- Eric Clapton. Gives me a good feeling inside.
3.Red Ragtop- Tim Mcgraw.Puts a smile on my face :)
4. In the Air Tonight- Phil Collins. Intense build up.
5. I Believe- Brooks and DunnGives me goosebumps.
6.Don't Stop Believin'- Journey. Pumps me up
7. I'll Be - Edwin McCain. Baby makin music.
8. Truly Madly Deeply- Savage Garden Hope to feel this someday with someone.
9. Imagine- John Lennon. Very Calming and peacful.
10. Man in the mirror- Michael Jackson I feel that people should think more about how to make a difference starting with themselves.
2.Layla- Eric Clapton. Gives me a good feeling inside.
3.Red Ragtop- Tim Mcgraw.Puts a smile on my face :)
4. In the Air Tonight- Phil Collins. Intense build up.
5. I Believe- Brooks and DunnGives me goosebumps.
6.Don't Stop Believin'- Journey. Pumps me up
7. I'll Be - Edwin McCain. Baby makin music.
8. Truly Madly Deeply- Savage Garden Hope to feel this someday with someone.
9. Imagine- John Lennon. Very Calming and peacful.
10. Man in the mirror- Michael Jackson I feel that people should think more about how to make a difference starting with themselves.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Public Intervention Art
Finger Printing Portland.
Inspired by Lilly McElroy
Relating to her idea of being personal with a stranger.
I asked people on the street for their finger prints.
Strike a pose
Inspired by Lilly McElroy
Relating to her idea of being personal with a stranger.
I asked people on the street for their finger prints.
Strike a pose
Inspired by: Change
I walked around the Portland area asking people to strike a pose for the camera, some people ran away and looked at me weird and and some went as far as to rap for me or jump off a bridge!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Questions
Me: What is your best memory at our house?
Kevin: Me and Kenny racing our scooters inside the house, making obsticle courses and of course I won.
Me: What was your favorite room in the house?
mom: Living room upstairs, because of the big windows, fire place and you can see the street.
Me: Why that specific house?
mom: The view froom the backyard was a big open field and a view of the mountains and a forrest of trees.
Me: How did you see our family growing in that house
mom: Because of so many different options, the opportunities and changes in life, that house met all stages of my kids ages- from babies to teenagers.
Me: Why was there always construction?
mom: It was dated from the 1970's so to keep it modern and keep it up to date with the growth of our family, also just something to do.
Me: Did you like the neighborhood?
mom: When we moved in it seemed like it was an older neighborhood so the neighborhood kids were alot older but it was an already established neighborhood with growing families.
Me: How much was it when u bought it?
Dad: 107,000
Me: Did you feel that it was a successful place to raise your kids?
mom: Yes, it was a great community with great neighbors, close to your school's and the park was a great place to take you guys to play and learn how to ride bikes.
Me: Did you play a posative or negative in your community?
mom: by participating in school functions and thte church being close
Me: What is your all time favorite memory?
mom: Watching my three children play together with your velcro dolls that you guys would place on the wallpapper in the daycare room.
Kevin: Me and Kenny racing our scooters inside the house, making obsticle courses and of course I won.
Me: What was your favorite room in the house?
mom: Living room upstairs, because of the big windows, fire place and you can see the street.
Me: Why that specific house?
mom: The view froom the backyard was a big open field and a view of the mountains and a forrest of trees.
Me: How did you see our family growing in that house
mom: Because of so many different options, the opportunities and changes in life, that house met all stages of my kids ages- from babies to teenagers.
Me: Why was there always construction?
mom: It was dated from the 1970's so to keep it modern and keep it up to date with the growth of our family, also just something to do.
Me: Did you like the neighborhood?
mom: When we moved in it seemed like it was an older neighborhood so the neighborhood kids were alot older but it was an already established neighborhood with growing families.
Me: How much was it when u bought it?
Dad: 107,000
Me: Did you feel that it was a successful place to raise your kids?
mom: Yes, it was a great community with great neighbors, close to your school's and the park was a great place to take you guys to play and learn how to ride bikes.
Me: Did you play a posative or negative in your community?
mom: by participating in school functions and thte church being close
Me: What is your all time favorite memory?
mom: Watching my three children play together with your velcro dolls that you guys would place on the wallpapper in the daycare room.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
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