Tori Amos has a song called "I Can't See New York" and I absolutely love it. It evokes so many emotions in me, so in observance of 9/11, I thought I would post it today for those who have not heard it. xo
From here no lines are drawn
From here no lands are owned
13,000 and holding
Swallowed in the purring of her engines
Tracking the beacon here
Is there a signal there?
On the other side
On the other side
What do they mean? Side of what things?
And you said
And you did
You said you would find me here
You said you would find me even in death
And you said
You said you'd find me
But...
I can't see New York as I'm circling down through white cloud falling out
and I know his lips are warm but I can't seem to find my way out...my way out
I can't see New York as I'm circling down through white cloud falling out
and I know his lips are warm but I can't seem to find my way out...my way out
of this hunting ground
From here crystal meth in meters of millions
In the end all we have, soul blueprint.
Did we get lost in it?
Do we conduct a search for this?
From the other side
From the other side
What do you mean? Side of what things?
And you said
And you did
You said you would find me here
You said you would find me even in death
And you said
You said you'd find me
But...
I can't see New York as I'm circling down through white cloud falling out
and I know his lips are warm but I can't seem to find my way out...my way out
I can't see New York though I'm circling down through white cloud falling out
and I know your lips are warm but I can't seem to find my way out...my way out of your hunting ground
You again
It's you again
I can't see
I can't see
New York
from the other side
from the other side
I Hum
from the other side
Apple Cake
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
How to make a Whiskey Sour
I love a good Whiskey Sour! What I've learned, is that I absolutely hate sour mix out of a bottle. It tastes synthetic, and pretty much just irritates me. To remedy that, I take a few extra minutes and make my own.
It's simple and delicious.
3/4 cup whiskey (I use Maker's Mark for this recipe)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4-6 lemons)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5-7 limes)
2/3 cup simple syrup
1 small strip of lemon rind (just the yellow part)
4 Maraschino cherries
Ice
Directions:
Combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a boil, and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved (it only takes about 2 minutes). Off the heat, add the lemon rind, and let the mixture sit (covered) for about 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, remove the lemon rind, and discard it. Put the syrup in the fridge to cool for about 30 minutes.
In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, lime juice, whiskey and 2/3 c. of syrup.
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, then add enough "juice" until your shaker is about 3/4 full (any more than that will ensure you spill).
Shake for 30 seconds and strain into glasses.
Add a maraschino cherry and serve.
Enjoy!
It's simple and delicious.
3/4 cup whiskey (I use Maker's Mark for this recipe)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4-6 lemons)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5-7 limes)
2/3 cup simple syrup
1 small strip of lemon rind (just the yellow part)
4 Maraschino cherries
Ice
Directions:
Combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a boil, and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved (it only takes about 2 minutes). Off the heat, add the lemon rind, and let the mixture sit (covered) for about 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, remove the lemon rind, and discard it. Put the syrup in the fridge to cool for about 30 minutes.
In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, lime juice, whiskey and 2/3 c. of syrup.
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, then add enough "juice" until your shaker is about 3/4 full (any more than that will ensure you spill).
Shake for 30 seconds and strain into glasses.
Add a maraschino cherry and serve.
Enjoy!
Brand New Kylie Video!!
I love all kinds of music and one of my absolute (not so guilty) pleasures is Kylie Minogue. She's stunningly beautiful, puts on a hell of a show, and has been cranking out brilliant pop tunes since 1987.
The latest Kylie video has finally come out for "Get Out Of My Way" off the sugary sweet piece of pop perfection called "Aphrodite". Enjoy! xoxo
The latest Kylie video has finally come out for "Get Out Of My Way" off the sugary sweet piece of pop perfection called "Aphrodite". Enjoy! xoxo
The Black Angels "Phosphene Dream" to be released on 9/14/2010!!
WOO-HOO!!!
The Black Angels new album "Phosphene Dream" is coming out in the US on September 14th, 2010!!!! It's being released on the recently revamped Blue Horizon Records label.
Have you heard of The Black Angels? If not, you need to. They crank out some seriously awesome scummy psychedelic rock that is a perfect blend between BRMC and The Velvet Underground.
Here's a track of the new disc called "Bad Vibrations" that I'm really digging. If you like this track, you will LOVE the entire disc and it does not disappoint.
Check out their website at http://www.theblackangels.com/ to get this nugget of awesomeness.
The Black Angels new album "Phosphene Dream" is coming out in the US on September 14th, 2010!!!! It's being released on the recently revamped Blue Horizon Records label.
Have you heard of The Black Angels? If not, you need to. They crank out some seriously awesome scummy psychedelic rock that is a perfect blend between BRMC and The Velvet Underground.
Here's a track of the new disc called "Bad Vibrations" that I'm really digging. If you like this track, you will LOVE the entire disc and it does not disappoint.
Check out their website at http://www.theblackangels.com/ to get this nugget of awesomeness.
REVERE "Hey! Selim"
I recently happened across a band called REVERE, and I'm completely in love. REVERE is an 8-piece, Post-Rock band described as "incorporating violin, cello, keys, trumpet and glockenspiel into a guitar-led sound. They touch on numerous musical reference points, combining elements of gypsy marches, klezmer, post-rock, film scores and gospel."
How awesome is that??!
REVERE has been around since 1995 and have released several singles and EP's, but will be releasing their very first full length disc called "Hey! Selim" on 9/21/10. Fortunately, I was able to preview the disc, and am officially calling it one of my Top 10 discs of 2010.
Visit the band's website at http://store.revereonline.co.uk to buy the album!
Here's the video for the latest single "We Won't Be Here Tomorrow". Enjoy!
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