Thursday, December 22, 2011

Click Click, Flash, Watch Me Pose...Watch Me Pose...

Hey!

This new song is kickass. DJ Ana Paula remixed "Fashion Show", off of Cory Lee's upcoming EP. It is Amazeballs and you should check it out.


Cory Lee - Fashion Show (DJ ANA PAULA Radio Edit)


send your love to

www.twitter.com/coryleemusic
www.facebook.com/coryleemusic
www.corylee.net

Thursday, December 15, 2011

So Long-Long Days, Short Nights

A new mixtape by the extremely talented iSH is coming out soon. Here's the second single off of the much awaited album...check it out and send him some love on...

www.twitter.com/thenameisish
www.facebook.com/thenameisish
www.youtube.com/ishmusic


Download link is on player.




Sunday, December 11, 2011

Skipping Stone Release

So, Alexz Johnson fans, today was the day of the release of Skipping Stone. It is a beautiful video that is full of emotion, definitely fitting for the song. The video is simple breathtaking and shows that simplicity makes for an amazing video. Alexz's phenomenal acting skills are showed and they make the video. If I had to sum up Skipping Stone in one word, it would be breathtaking.

Below is the link to Alexz's blog, telling her thoughts about today, making the video happen with the help of her friends, and the release of the video





http://alexzhasablog.com/2011/12/10/skipping-stone-video-release/

Friday, December 2, 2011

A Supernatural Christmas

Make sure you sing the song (the tune of 12 Days of Christmas, if you didn't know that already :) )













Thursday, December 1, 2011

Something else you should check out...

This is a new track from the upcoming EP from The Noise (http://www.thisisthenoise.com). This is a side project for Ian Blackwood (from The Artist Life and Instant Star) and Chuck Leach (The Artist Life), Will Marr (illScarlett), and Aaron Morrice (Animal Faces). It's rad and you should check it out.






https://www.facebook.com/thisisthenoise?sk=wall
www.twitter.com/thisisthenoise

Monday, November 28, 2011

MUSIC MONDAY!

I am kinda excited about a couple things.

#1 is Alexz Johnson's new single "Skipping Stone" and her new website design (www.alexzjohnson.com)
On her site is news of the release of her new EP, which is named "Skipping Stone" to our knowledge and the a preview to the much anticipated "Skipping Stone" music video, directed by Jessica Earnshaw (www.jessicaearnshaw.com) The preview of the music video and download link are below, but make sure to check out the new site...it's pretty amazing.

















#2 is a new single by iSH's new single, "Dreamer", that is a remix of a remix. It is pretty amazing...you should check it out. There is also news of this song being released on his new (second) mixtape, called "Long Days, Short Nights", which I am super excited about. Just go and download it, you know you want too...listen below, follow the download link to download. Make sure to pass it on if you like it and/or know of someone who would/does. Also, make sure to check his first one, "The Name Is Ish", it is awesome.





Sunday, November 27, 2011

Merry Christmas 2011

I know it's early, but we have decorated our house for Christmas.

The Happy Holidays banner coming up our stairs


The "Mantle"


The dining room chandelier I designed and my mom helped me decorate


Window display part 1


Window display part 2


Yes, I even got the bathroom in on the festivities...


The finished living room, which looks awesome if I do say so myself...

and we aren't done yet :)

My dog Ginny likes to sleep under the tree like a present.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Wow...it's been like a month and a half...

I haven't been on here much...I've just been working like crazy...that's all I've really been doing, so not much of an update.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

The Basement Recordings...A Review




Alexz said, in a recent interview with @robbyfischer, that she is releasing The Basement Recordings because she feels the songs didn't get a proper release and everyone else was releasing it for her, so why not release them the right way...I say go Alexz, you keep doing what you are doing.

Here is my thoughts on The Basement Recordings...

THAT GIRL was originally released for Instant Star. I loved that song, it was always my favorite. This version is by far my new favorite. It is very powerful. The lyrics were changed from this version to the ones we heard when it was on Instant Star. My favorite part had to be near the end of the song when Alexz sings "I'm the chord on your guitar, I'm gonna shut you up." The way she sings it, it's powerhouse.

SKIN was another song originally released for Instant Star. I really like the acoustic version on this album. The guitar sounds darker, a sound that fits the song well. Also, Alexz's vocals sound more hollow. The lyrics were changed a bit from the song we know and love. "Nevermind the consequence, my tears you'll taste." and "A little little white lie, a little little white lie, just a little white lie, I'll be alright, just a little white lie." was at the end and it should have been in the released version. It works so well. You can feel the hurt in her voice when she sings "just a little white lie, I'll be alright."


CHICAGO is originally released when Alexz and Brendan were with Epic/Sony. The worldly drums and the background vocals are amazing, as is Alexz's vocals. My favorite part of this one has to be, about halfway through when Alexz sings, "I'm leaving you behind, one step at a time, I'm gonna do it cuz I said so, I'm gonna make it cuz I said so..." I really like the shutting you out in the backgrounds near the end.

RUNNING WITH THE DEVIL I love the guitars in RWTD. The released version of this song is beautiful, but this one is EPIC (No pun intended...it was an Epic/Sony song for those of you who don't know.)

TAKER the beginning, "Hold me up, hold me up, hold me up, stop stop" is unique to the demo. It is different, but I like it. I like the strings a lot. The whispered and repeated "this is all I, all I, ever wanted" is also unique to the demo as well. It goes well with the strings behind it. It builds up to the final verse and then is whispered through the end of the track.

SWALLOWED was another song originally recorded for "Weight", Alexz's Epic/Sony album. This version has lighter beats, which suits it well. I really like the sound of the vocals. There is something about them, I can't pinpoint it though. It is probably the echo-like sound. It's perfect for this song, especially the ending.

SAVING THE TRAIN is a spiritual and powerful song recorded during the "Weight" album. My favorite part is the "sha la la la I don't know" that is through out the entire song. The beats behind the vocals make a person want to move around.

LOST & FOUND It's a good song. I love the strings and the snaps during the entire song. (Epic/Sony)

THE AFFAIR (MR. JONES) The jazzy feel to this song makes you want to snap along. One can almost see Alexz singing it in a small club with the cellist playing behind her in an old black and white movie. There is a tinge of darkness mixed in with a whole lot of mystery felt when listening. Alexz compares Mr. Jones to a piranha and it is a vivid visual.

EASY AIN’T SLEAZY The extra harmonica in the begging adds to this song. There were some in the released version, but it's a little different in this version, and I like it a lot. This version is more acoustic than the released version and I like that it has a bit more snap worthiness than the released version. (Epic/Sony)

SPIN is a fun song that starts out with whistling and jingle bells that goes on through the song in it's entirety. Add the strings and you have the perfect melody for this song. The whistling stops at 2:38 when Alexz sings stop and everything goes silent; that is repeated before a quiet cymbal is played until she continues into the last verse and chorus.

I JUST WANTED YOUR LOVE was released on Instant Star as well. The cymbals in the beginning give it a jazzy feel and then as it rolls into the chorus the guitars come out and give it more of a rock feel. This song makes me want to dance. It is really fun. Near the 2:20 mark the guitars go out and leave Alexz's voice to build suspense "lettin' you go..." before the rock edge comes back with sirens blaring (Literally...sirens are there too...) It was a perfect sound for the song.

LA MADE ME The quick beat in this song is really neat. Alexz has a few of her signature sounds, like the hooh and the ha-oh. Us as fans have come to recognize and love.

WEIGHT is a beautiful song. The xylophone sounding melody fits perfectly with Alexz's vocals. I loved this song the first time I heard it. The powerful vocals are something you can't ignore. (Epic/Sony)

RUNNING BACK (BONUS TRACK) the piano and guitar create the melody to this inspiring song. Alexz's strong voice is showcased through out. The "I know you can make it, just try not to fake it. Don't give up." is like a sucker punch. It's beautiful. This is another song many fans have been waiting years for the full version. I, for one, am very happy that it is the bonus track. It almost brought me to tears the first time I listened to this version.


Now, go listen and develop your own opinions.

xoxo

Seleana (@seleanachermak)

The Basement Recordings




So, the day is here...early I might add, but I am not complaining by any means.

Alexz Johnson and Brendan Johnson's The Basement Recordings is released on iTunes (right now) and AmazonMP3 (later today/early tomorrow). The link below will take you to their website so you can listen to clips of the wonderful, life changing songs.

http://www.thebasementrecordings.com/

If you have heard the originals or have heard the leaked demos and have waited patiently (or not so patiently for some people...) for years for the full version to be released, you will NOT be disappointed. Not in the least.

The track list is below...

THAT GIRL
SKIN
CHICAGO
RUNNING WITH THE DEVIL
TAKER
SWALLOWED
SAVING THE TRAIN
LOST & FOUND
THE AFFAIR (MR. JONES)
EASY AIN’T SLEAZY
SPIN
I JUST WANTED YOUR LOVE
LA MADE ME
WEIGHT
RUNNING BACK (BONUS TRACK)



I'll post a review when I am finished, so all of you out there in blog-land will know what I think. Although, you should listen for yourself...

xoxo <3

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Some of My New (Old) Favorite Songs.

These are links to hilarious songs...

http://youtu.be/85gO8XLb4ug

http://youtu.be/msX-EulSYvw

http://youtu.be/ZzU9FgNTYrU

http://youtu.be/-tJXjt5D4zY

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

A Little Thank You

Hey!!!

I got something exciting for me! I had sent Cory Lee a present...





She LOVED it and sent me a thank you!



(I know it's backwards, but that's what webcams do...)

I LOVE IT. THANK YOU SO MUCH CORY. IF YOU EVER READ THIS>>>

YOU are AMAZING and we are lucky to have you!

xoxo Much Love <3<3<3

Monday, May 2, 2011

It took Obama...

So, apparently this happened last night, but I heard about it this morning...because I went to bed and people were watching movies.

OSAMA BIN LADEN IS DEAD!!!!!

He was killed by a group of American Navy SEALS. He was in is mansion/compound and they shot him twice in the head as he hid behind a woman like a coward...that's what the news called it anyways. I call it being a p***y.

The two words that first came to my mind were f******g finally. I have never been happy to hear someone was dead before, but I was so happy to hear he was dead.

9/11/01 wasn't the first attack on Americans, but it seemed to be the one he was most proud of...he killed about 3,000 Americans that day. For that he deserves to burn in hell and be eaten by the sharks when his dead body was thrown in the ocean.

I know that this will probably lead to retaliation by others in bin Laden's little group...you have to know that there was a plan and a line up...but we will be ready and i would hope to the good Lord that the government has a plan. I know our security is at max.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

My life + Reloaded

Hey everyone,

I take a break from this craptastic weather to bring you an update.

Well, there isn't much to update on, but whatever....

I am doing okay, in a better mood than yesterday...

I was just in one of those moods, you know, like you wake up and you are just not happy at all. Yeah, that was yesterday. Today is better, so far...

Everything in my room is FINALLY becoming organized from the move...

I've just been working...like usual. Don't have much of a life, like usual..

I really want to go on a trip, I've got that urge and it doesn't go away until I go somewhere. I can't really go anywhere right now because I don't have the money...but it would be really nice. Like a vacation. I am trying to make my way up to Duluth this summer, but am having little success on finding a hotel room because of Grandma's Marathon and stuff...but I'm gonna keep looking...

Well there you have it...a look into my life as of today...

p.s. I GOT RELOADED!!!!! It is super awesome...

check the pic below...

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Oh, My, Look At Those Eyes...

Hey all,

Just wanted to let you know that the remix of Alexz Johnson's song, Look At Those Eyes, came out yesterday at 11pm C/12am E. It is an amazing song.

You can check it out at...
http://www.alexzjohnson.com/music-videos.html

You can buy it...
http://www.alexzjohnson.com/pages.php?sec=14

http://www.amazon.com/Look-Those-Eyes-Demolition-Remix/dp/B004TRM7Q0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1301400979&sr=8-2

or on iTunes...

It is an amazing song. I think you'll love it <3

Monday, March 21, 2011

So...happy/sad day...

hey ya'll. I don't know if anyone out there even reads this, but I don't really care if you do/don't. This is for me.

today was a happy/sad day.

on the happy note...

I HAVE A NEW NEPHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

on the sad note...

i miss my dad. he would have been 48 yesterday.

another on the happy side...

Alexz Johnson and Instant Star were trending topics all night! They still are.

another sad note...

i really miss my dad.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

crazy dreams

So the past couple nights I have had some really weird dreams...

the first one:

A couple of friends and I were hanging out at inDiscover with Alexz. We were excited to see her. All four of us were chatting for a while, when Alexz was called away. When she came back she was really upset and she told us that someone from the label had said, ""Sorry, by the way, Reloaded isn't gonna happen anymore." We all got upset and Alexz was devastated.

Then I woke up and was like...holy crap, where did that come from...NIGHTMARE! Especially since the Reloaded t-shirt design contest had already started...yes, that ran through my mind even in my dream...

the second one...a little more disturbing:

I was driving down 169 SB going home when the white pickup (F150, i think, but it doesn't matter much) started to slow down. I was like what the hell and tried looking around the car to see traffic. Suddenly the hood of the truck popped up and the engine started on fire. I passed the truck because I thought they were going to pull over. They kept driving for a minute or two, a laptop and a dog blackened dog bone flew from the back, driver's side window, and then the entire truck burst into flames and the lady inside was looking out the rear window screaming help me. I got completely in front of her and made it to the stoplight. I said, "I should call 911, I wonder if someone has already." A voice from someone I can't see says, "There is no point, she'll be gone before the get there." I dialed 911 anyways and told them "There is a truck on fire on 169 SB, I don't know if you'll make it in time." and told them where I was.

Then I wake up...

I mean what the hell are those all about? I didn't eat or drink before I went to bed...I was watching The Proposal, but that doesn't have anything to do with either dream...


I think I need to put my dream catcher back up...the dreams started when I took it down...

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

...so, um, yeah...

...hi

so yeah...

...not a lot going on today, besides work...and NCIS repeats...

oh yeah...WHITE COLLAR SEASON FINALE!!!! I <3 this show.

another note...

i love my Alexz Fam...I miss talking to them...

I am still slowly packing for the move, it's a slow process since I can't pack everything because I need things for the next few weeks, but hey. whatever.

Monday, March 7, 2011

I'm just a girl, I won't be saving the world...

Hey!!!

I am on week three of my new job and I am still loving it, which is amazing on my part. It is kind of a difficult job, but I love it. I guess I am the special type of person that can do it. (No "special" jokes please...lol) Also, I am still considering going back to school full time, not just a certification. I am going to check out MMI over break and see how it feels. If I like the feel, I will probably do it. It would be cool enough since mostly that world is a man's world and more women are needed. Maybe I will be fawesome (that is similar to fugly btw...haha...) at it and will go far. *crosses fingers* here's hoping.

In other news, I am moving. Not far from where I live now, but moving none the less. I think that is pretty cool. I really like the house. So I am in the process of packing once again...gotta love it. (can't you just hear the sarcasm...) But really, I am excited. It will be a good change in the world of Seleana. After the past year or so, good changes are what I need and 2011 hasn't disappointed so far. Let's try and keep it that way...

Well, I am gonna go and listen to my new Avril cd "Goodbye Lullaby" after I finish rocking out to Orianthi's "Shut Up and Kiss Me" in my head, packing boxes is in order.

See ya later...
xoxo
Seleana

Thursday, February 17, 2011

I did it!

Hey all--

I had a job interview this afternoon and It went well. Well enough that I got the job! YAY!!!!!!! I am kinda excited because I haven't been working since December, so this is wicked. That's all I wanted to say...

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Still haven't made it yet...

So I think I have decided what I am going to do for the time being, well at least for now. I am planning on heading out to Tennessee and get my certification in Canine Rehabilitation. I think this is the way I want to go. Considering I am still in the Unemployment line, that is gonna be tricky...I need to find a full time job and fast. I am going a little stir crazy, but I like the freedom...maybe I can find a happy medium. I don't know. Things are gonna be a kinda hard for the coming while and having a job would sure help. I am gonna have to get a dead end job until I get to where I need to go, but I need to know where to find a dead end job first. I'm not really sure what to do, but (I know I have said this before, but bear with me...) I will think of something. If anyone out there has any ideas feel free to shoot them my way.