News From The Week That Was
Another week of acoustic practice this week – we are looking to get ourselves into a position where we can play sets not only as a full band, but broken down to just acoustic as well. As we’ve worked on them, we feel that we are really rediscovering these songs and getting to know them on a new level. There are acoustic versions of Dandelions songs and a smattering from what will eventually become “Songs About Crying” (working title).
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Scarfo’s #4 – Has Disappeared Into The Mystic Dawn
Who? SexDwarf
What? Has Disappeared Into The Mystic Dawn
Why?
I suppose we are about to find out if Boyne actually reads these as I am gonna get yelled at tomorrow if he does…
Still, I don’t care. One of the best records to come out of the 519 this century, Has Disappeared Into The Mystic Dawn is an absolute masterpiece, growing on you with every listen. “Tear it Out” is usually the track that grabs people first, but the more and more you listen, the more songs reach out and get hold of you. Give this a go, and give it more than one go. Now, go! (After reading the 3 things …)
Three Things I’ve Learned This Week
- “Grandma, we have to stop and get a glockenspiel” is making a case for being one of the greatest sentences that I have ever heard.
- For never having played piano before, Puff can be pretty territorial about his piano part in Old Gil.
- When leaving the cube after 3am, you may have to step over vomited jello shooters and 20 year olds.