Sunday, March 21, 2010

DECISIONS! Arg...

So yesterday... And the the day before, and a little while before
that, I thought I had it buttoned down on the bike that I wanted,
Kawasaki's 2008 ZX-6R. Cheaper, rad looks, better insurance deal and a
beast of a 599cc engine. The one I posted yesterday.
But... Before that decision was made, I was decided on Kawasaki's
literbike monster, the 2008 ZX-10R. This badass here:

A super aggressive beast with sharp lines and a roaring 998cc engine. Power out my ears.
I don't know what my hang up on choosing is! But it's nagging in the back (and front) and stressing me out a little(a lot)... Shih-fuck!
Urrgggguuuhhhh!

Granted insurance will be a bit more... Possibly a lot. Initial cost is more too... And I'll want to change the stock pipe immediately... So, overall cost is more in everyway, but still
my head justifies it... Can't decide :((
Stresss.
At least it's about something so ridiculous :)
I love life.

Stay safe!

_jakoby

Friday, March 19, 2010

Holy Shiz.

No update in quite some time.
What have I been up to?
A whole lot of nothings that have transformed into definite somethings.
Things at work are going well and for once, I actually don't loathe going in with all that's in me. New jobs and the same job and more money definite contributors. I don't love money, but I do love the freedom that it brings and allows for.
That said... I'm finally back on my saving track, well, have been since about February.
Back to saving for the reason I even got the job in the first place...
This bad boy:

And... All things continuing as they are, or increasingly better and they're seeming to be, I should be making the purchase right around the end of May.
A little bummed to miss out on Spring riding, oh well, my fault for getting off track!
All I'll need after that is the pretty little lady envisioned in my head...
A vision I've had for a while, but I'll do without for a while...
Also can't wait for rides with my brother and dad!
Just gotta convince my mum to let my dad purchase a bike again! She doesn't think it's fair... Psh. She just got a new vehicle.
And yeah, my dad's a bad ass. He used to race, ya know? So there!
My drumming, motorcycle racing, hockey playing father!
My dad could SO beat up your dad.

I'm even missing out on a Go Radio, A Day To Remember, 30 Seconds to Mars, Circa Survive, and Coheed & Cambria series of concerts to make this bike happen! Granted, I've already seen all but two of those bands, it's still pretty huge!
I will be making it the AVA concert that tail end of May. There's NO way I'm gonna miss their headlining show, I cannot!

Other shiz going on... Pretty positive of Spring vacay going down with Evan as a celebration of his late, but successful finishing of high school! I'm way proud of that dude, even more so than I would have been had he finished normally, it's gotta be super tough to go back after (mostly) everyone else has finished. Congrats to you, Buddy! =D
We were planning Cali-Forn-Eye-Eh, and some Hunnington Beach action, but now that may be changing, doesn't really matter to me! It's his choice and any way we do it, is gonna be effing epic.

On other epic notes... Gonna be flying into Denver mid-June for another show! SUPER pumped. Gonna be so bad ass.
I always feel so cool when traveling, gives me that touring, band feeling! So, flying ought to add to that!

I'm so pumped on life.
Things are so good, and even when they're not, I have the greatest ability to see the glass as half full.
And I'm very thankful for that.
Don't know where it comes from, but I have it.
Once I learned to stop focusing on love... Things just got better.
My head is lot more clear, and sure, I'd love for the romance... But I don't need, I'm doing A-okay without it.
And... Playing the game is fun too ;}

OH! Huge breakthrough in my music world, as far as personal battles go, which as an artist, I have many.
This win comes from always constant need to pump out music, no matter the quality, just make it, because that's what I do, right?
Wrong. Because after that fact, I always listen to what I have done and find myself disappointed by my creations.
Well, that is the Jakoby of old! And the new, has found a patience in my creations, that I have nothing to prove, I don't have to pump out music just to prove to others that I'm actually doing something.
I've learned and found the time(like I was rushed on it anyway...) to grow my music, progress and watch them evolve into masterpieces, not simply(seriously, it's not simple) write, record and produce songs all in one sitting, which I have been prone to do.
True, I still do that now, but I realized that this is the demoing process and after those initial notes are written... Put that song down and write another. Come back to the song when it's fresh to your ear, when your mind can actually hear again and put music together in your head, hear parts that aren't yet there and breed those ideas.
I'm very proud of this new understanding I have.
I've also been writing songs differently, just changing my process to keep thoughts and ideas constantly flowing, rather than thinking, "Oh, I need this part here, I must figure it out now."

Music first, then lyrics has always been my procedure for songs that are actually words, other things written have always just ended up as prose, poetry.
Now learning to... Do things in whatever order I wish!
That I have the ability to mold music to my words, which I have found... Creates a much more beautiful piece, in my ear at least.
Speaking of lyrics...
Here's some lines of something I was writing the other day.
And it's probably the most stoked I've ever been with the initial beginnings of song.
Sure, the words may transform a little, but still!
So happy with them.

I've told a lot of lies and that's how I got me by.
I swore on love, without the loss and never bat an eye.
Promised on trust, tasted the lust and never backed down.

She came with a sparkle in her eye and action on her mind.
Packaged with a soundtrack, songs by lovers, 20/20 if she ever looked back.
But her heart was set and our hearts met.

Lights out. Covers, deep. Breaths, shallow. Curves, steep.

Looking for the words to knock you from your feet.
Backs planted to sheets.
Ready to grow like Spring trees.
Ready. To. Go.

Gonna be a tasty, dirty, heavy, sexxxy jam.
I've got the music and sounds all swimming in my head.
Gonna turn out so sweet.
Sugar from flowers.
n_n

Pretty long update, it's been a while!
So sorry, and thank you if you read it all :]
I love you.

Stay safe!

_jakoby




Monday, March 1, 2010

Update of Nottthiiiiiiiin'.

Lots goin' on, but I don't feel like writing it all out!
Sorreh!
I guess your loss... But probably not too much. Ha.

This song has been sweet to my ears, so I thought I'd share.
It's Have Mercy by Select Start definitely a band worth checking out. Their EP
<3 is worth purchasing. It's another of those that it's all I listened to for a solid 2 weeks.

Awkward silence, I graze your hand.
My heart is racing to comprehend.
Oh, I never fell for a girl I just met, but she's carefully taken my heart from my chest.

I don't believe in anything.
I don't believe in anything.

I'm not trying to make you blush.
It's been a week and I need your touch.
Something's telling me this could work out.
I'm keeping the baggage from holding us down.

I don't believe in anything.

Even though you haven't said, the words you say could kill this man.
This isn't much I'm offering, just know you mean the world to me.

Your lips are winning me over.
Your secrets rest on my shoulders.
I'll take you in.
I'll take you anywhere you want.

I've got the words if you've got desire.
You've got the moves to set me on fire.
It's much more than love.
It's one more than lust.
The sands of time, spilling out.
Let's make it count.
Don't talk.

Even though you haven't said, the words you say could kill this man.
This isn't much I'm offering, just know you mean the world to me.

Your lips are winning me over.
Your secrets rest on my shoulders.
I'll take you in.
I'll take you anywhere you want.

This moment's all I wanted.
I think we're on to something.
Nothing is holding us back.
You know and I know this heartbeat could crumble the world.

You'll never be over it.
Never been more proud of it.

It's all that I wanted.
It's all that wanted.

Even though you haven't said, the words you say could kill this man.
This isn't much I'm offering, just know you mean the world to me.

Your lips are winning me over.
Your secrets rest on my shoulders.
I'll take you in.
I'll take you anywhere you want.


Stay safe!

And perhaps next entry will actually be an update! Or at least something halfway interesting!
We'll shall see!
Oh! If you haven't, would please head over to http://www.myspace.com/sundaykillsunday and check out my tunes...? Leave some love, tell your friends, be a bad A, and expect more new stuff in the near future!

Thanks!

_jakoby

Monday, February 15, 2010

I Wouldn't Change A Thing.


Went to a concert the other night, for one band in particular, not thinking I'd come out a huge fan of the other bands, well, I did.
Goodnight Sunrise blew me away with their professionalism and just how good they were up on stage, knowing what they were doing, confident in their performance. The last song that they played
really stuck with me and though I didn't know every word that was sang, one line stuck with me, that I was still singing on the ride home, the melody was stuck in my head, infectious, you might say. The line, just so happened to be the title of the song and this blog, go figure.
I was also really impressed with the frontman/singer/guitarist Dan Murphy. First of all by his stage presence, he was happy and thankful for the 20+ of us and put on a show just the same as he would have have for a packed house. He very much reminded me of Travis Clark and Martin Johnson in his performance and presence.
After the show my buddy Evan purchased their 7 song EP and played it the entire ride home, I believe we made it through 3 times.
On that drive I went through the CD package and artwork reading all the band thank you's and credits and noticed that Mr. Dan Murphy had done everything mostly himself, the recordings, the art, the love and the passion that went into this album. I'm not exactly sure what it gave me, but it was a sense of something... Inspiration, I think is the best explanation and a new definition of "success" to add to my own.
This world and todays music industry is such a DIY business and I've known that from the start, but it's really inspiring and refreshing to see it firsthand, or secondhand rather.
Though, I know that most of you have not listened to or even heard of Goodnight Sunrise, they're still doing their thing and have been for awhile, making a living and doing what they love, building a small fan base every where they travel, and they travel constantly, pursuing and never giving up. Which is so the life I want, I'm not worried about the instant global success. I'm excited for the work, the sweat and the tears. It's a struggle I want. It's experience I need.
It pays off.
That night, there was only one girl in that audience that had the album and new of them before they took the stage, but leaving that night, I know they left with another 3 fans.
Which doesn't seem much... But everything counts in the end. And I know from an artist's point of view that if you're able to touch even one person, you've done exactly what you set out to do.
So, I just wanted to give them a thank you and a shout out, for giving me a new outlook on success and another reason to stay positive, showing me what's possible with love and dedication.
I would highly recommend you pick up the EP "Stop, Drop & Roll" by Goodnight Sunrise on iTunes for a sweet $4.99. 7 songs at less than a dollar a piece, how con you complain?
It's well worth it.
And here are the words to that song that's been stuck with me for days:



I'll catch a little sleep & close my eyes
As often as it seems,
I've got these long drives & you've got long goodbyes
& we're catching up about the past few weeks
As long as they may seem
I've had these long nights that I can't call to mind

I wouldn't change a thing since day one
'cause back then too, I felt emotion
If you keep me around, I'll keep myself away from trouble
Just like I've done 'till now, just like I've done 'till now
I think I may have found a way to keep myself in line

I see a person almost everyday who reminds me of her face
With all these long days, I can't remember names
But you, you could call I'm clever 'cause I learned by heart
And assembled all the parts I touch you fast-paced, but I still look the same

I wouldn't change a thing since day one 'cause back then too, I felt emotion
If you keep me around, I'll keep myself away from trouble
Just like I've done 'till now, just like I've done 'till now
I think I may have found a way to keep myself in line

And if I'm kept in line,
I'll take you out sometime
I'll show you where I go
Between these long goodbyes
You're not ready (you're not ready)
I won't lock my knees (I won't lock my knees)
I'll stay steady 'cause once I see you,
I'll be falling at your feet

I wouldn't change a thing, I wouldn't change a thing,
I wouldn't change a thing, & keep myself away from trouble

I wouldn't change a thing since day one
'cause back then too, I felt emotion
If you keep me around, I'll keep myself away from trouble
Just like I've done 'till now I wouldn't change a thing,
I wouldn't change a thing, I wouldn't change a thing,
& keep myself away from trouble just like I've done 'till now

Thursday, February 11, 2010

A Series of Songs For Her...

She can tell me what an angel I am.
How beautiful I am, inside and out and how much that I should realize it.
That I deserve so much better.
That I will find better.
But I have such trouble believing it.
I fell into this series of songs by... Chance? Fate?
I'm not sure, but it happened.
Took it as a sign and here they are.

With all of this I know now
Everything inside of my head
It all just goes to show how
Nothing I know changes me at all
Again I waited for this to change instead
To tear the world in two
Another night with her
But I'm always wanting you

Use me Holly come on and use me
Know where we go
Use me Holly come on and use me
We go where we know

With all of this I feel now
Everything inside of my heart
It all just seems to be how
Nothing I feel pulls at me at all
Again I waited for this to pull apart
To break my time in two
Another night with her
But I'm always wanting you

Use me Holly come on and use me
Know where we go
Use me Holly come on and use me
We go where we know

She's all I need
She's all I dream
She's all I'm always wanting
She's all I need
She's all I dream
She's all I'm always wanting
You.
I'm always wanting you
I'm always wanting you

Use me Holly come on and use me
We know where we go
Use me Holly come on and use me
We go where we know

She's all I need
She's all I dream
She's all I'm always wanting
She's all I need
She's all I dream
She's all I'm always wanting
You.

And all again I wait for this
To fill a whole, to shake the sky in two
Another night with her
I'm always wanting you
Another night with her
But I'm always wanting you



Cut the skin to the bone
Fall asleep all alone
Hear your voice in the dark
Lose myself in your eyes
Choke my voice Say goodnight
as the world falls apart
Fuck I can't let this kill me, let go
I need some more time to fix this

Here's a letter for you
But the words get confused
And the conversation dies
Apologize for the past
Talk some shit take it back
Are we cursed to this life?

Fuck I can't let this kill me, let go
I need some more time to fix this problem
I need some more time to fix this problem
I need some more time to fix this

I'm talking to the ceiling
My life just lost all meaning
Do one thing for me tonight
I'm dying in this silence

The last star left in heaven
Is falling down to earth and
Do you still feel the same way?
Do you still feel the same way?

Fuck I can't let this kill me, let go
I need some more time to fix this problem
I need some more time to fix this problem
I need some more time to fix this




I swear that I can go on forever again
Please let me know that my one bad day will end
I will go down as your lover, your friend
Give me your lips and with one kiss we begin

Are you afraid of being alone
Cause I am, I'm lost without you
Are you afraid of leaving tonight
Cause I am, I'm lost without you

I'll leave my room open 'til sunrise for you
I'll keep my eyes patiently focused on you
Where are you now?
I can hear footsteps, I'm dreaming
And if you will, keep me from waking to believe this

Are you afraid of being alone
Cause I am, I'm lost without you
Are you afraid of leaving tonight
Cause I am, I'm lost without you

Are you afraid of being alone
Cause I am, I'm lost without you
Are you afraid of leaving tonight
Cause I am, I'm lost without you
Are you afraid of being alone
Cause I am, I'm lost without you
Are you afraid of leaving tonight
Cause I am, I'm lost without you

I'm lost without you

Totally had some words I was gonna put here... But they just left me as I went to type.
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Bummer and super fucking annoying.
I know they meant something.
Oh well... I guess.

Stay safe.

_jakoby