I won't be posting this week, but I will post soon. The reason can be chalked up to carelessness on my part - resulting in (maybe) a concussion.
I slipped in my bathroom and hit my head against the wall, so my brain seems a little too scrambled for much congnative thought. I can still remember my name, address and most of the date: so I should be fine. However, I've been dizzy, weak and have light sensativity issues. I am planning on a trip to the doctors tomorrow. (The fall happened on Tuesday - and on Wednesday, I had a short but painful bout with Mr. Flu. Bug) So just keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
Some awesome news is: I'm going for an associates degree in Grapic Design. Why is that good news? Well, just think of all the cool stuff I could do to a new Octet Web Page if I knew how to do GD stuff? What kind of stuff? I dunno. Photoshop. Web Design. Um...a Brand Spankin' New Logo? Flash Animation. All kinds of cool stuff. But that, again, won't happen until I'm in the course for a while. So...yeah, just getting the word out to the Octo-fans.
Anyway...that's all. Have a great week and, again, keep me in your thoughts.
Over and outta here,
Tiff-a-nater.
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First, a few words from YouTubers. And me? First thing's first. I don't know Ben Sae-Tang from Adam, but if I were to pick an Octet song to represent him, it would be Blackbird. Ben seems sweet natured and quiet/peaceful (in contrast to the shouty Boot Camp Ben in the Spring 03 opening video.) But, again, I don't know him.
Whenever I watch this video I really appreciate how appropriately understated the backs are. No one is showboating, not even Ben, which makes them great fun to watch. It's great when the cameraman pans over the guys singing backup. Jason, if you're reading this: Thank your father again. :) The Octet work together to make the song sound beautiful. And mad props to Rick for his whistling tour de force. I base much of my admiration of others on what they can and I cannot do. Whistling on demand without a major bout of the giggles is one of them. Singing is another. It's no wonder I am such an Octet fan. As you can tell from the above YouTube post, I had something of an A Cappella epiphany with this song. Listening to it, I realized what a beautiful musical instrument the human voice is. So, if your keeping track, Not Pretty Enough introduced me to te Octet, Lets Stay Together made me fall in love, and Blackbird made me appreciate the concept of A Cappella. Now, I have to say that I am a follower of A Cappellism. I am a devout A Cappellist and my devotion is first and foremost to the UC Men's Octet: who are giants in the collegiate a cappella community. I should really have something better to do with my time...anyway, YAY Men's Octet. Like the dance moves at the end? Yeah, that's my happy dance. :) Next milestone, 2,000,000 views! |