Somewhere Over The Rainbow

As everyone knows, this song is most commonly known for being in the movie The Wizard of Oz, most famously sung by Judy Garland. I have heard many versions, many renditions of the song and it is still so very beautiful. I'm surprised that I've managed not to get so easily tired of it. I love too many versions of the song. All in all, I hold this song close to my sentimental heart.

I have had more than one memory with this song. Of course when I first saw The Wizard of Oz, I was fully aware on how great of a classic song it was and what not. If I didn't have these memories with it though, I would probably consider this song a little too mainstream for my tastes. (Then again, I like mainstream songs too.)

I can't remember which memory came first. But I'm just going to tell the ones that have recently been flashing through my mind.

I remember in 2010 when I took my first trip out of the country. I went to Australia. At the time, I was dealing with a death in my family, and I was a bit depressed. I tried to keep the depression to myself though through out the trip. I was with a group of kids so I knew no one. During the first few days of the trip, we were in Sydney, Australia. We were taken to shopping malls and market places. Those were the most interesting parts of the trip I believe. I mean, sure we went to see the Opera House and a bunch of other things there in Australia but I probably favored the market places most because I saw more culture there.

In one of the shopping malls, I was just starting to make a few new friends. We had to go in groups so I was with a few people. We went from store to store, looking at all the clothes, the souvenirs, trinkets, and much more. Very beautiful and some cutsie things. Some very elegant. I can't describe to you everything I saw. But I remember walking through a clothes store...and hearing Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's (that was quite a name to spell) version in the store. I thought..it was completely sweet. It made me feel much better for the rest of that day. Made me feel like I was not alone for once. And that I and my family were going to be okay. Even though my family and I were thousands of miles apart. 

Another memory I believe was after I had gotten home from Australia. I was so glad to be home. with my parents and being able to see my friends. I was in such a good mood long after I got home. One thing that threw me off was that I was so used to the weather in Australia (our Summer time is their Winter time, so it was Winter when I was in Australia.) I would always have to take a jacket with me to wear. I was about to go out for a walk one day and I almost looked stupid taking my jacket with me in the hot sun. I remembered I was back in America and I laughed at myself for what I had done. I went back inside and threw my jacket somewhere and left for my walk.

On that walk...I was enjoying the fact that I was home. I was overjoyed. The sun was shining on me. The wind was in my hair. I was laughing at every car that flew past me. I was overcome with the most immense joy and love for the world that I was finally smiling. I was home. I felt invincible. Nothing could keep me from this happiness.

While I was walking up to where my father works (where I work now) The Innocence Mission's version came on my iPod. I felt beautiful. I felt so happy. A deep, deep joy filled my heart. I was in love with love. 

That day was May 16th. Two years ago today. 

I will always remember that as one of the happiest days of my life.

"If happy little bluebirds fly, beyond the rainbow, why, oh why can't I?"

Three Artists, One Song

Okay, apologies for not posting anything in a long while. I get busy or I get writer's block or I just don't feel like writing. Lately it has been watching Futurama online, working, sleeping, taking walks and possibly trolling people (I have no life). ANYWHO...

I recently came across a song...I was looking for pictures of Mark Foster from Foster The People. I came across a song I had not heard and got curious. It also happened to feature Kimbra who is also known for being in Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Know." I might blog about that song another time.

In any case, I checked out the song...and thought it was pretty awesome.



From this, I learned what the deal was, it having three artists and such. It was for Converse. "Three Artists, One Song."


Now, without realizing it, I was checking out Gorillaz the other day and came across ANOTHER "Three Artists, One Song" song. Just as awesome as well.



And of course...I just had to check out the website. and I heard this one...



I've never listened to Kid Cudi or Best Coast so this was new to me. But it has Rostam Batmanglij from Vampire Weekend. I didn't know that until after the song though. So I thought that was pretty cool.

So, let's just say, I've been listening to these three songs as if they were water to me in a hot, hot, desert. Each one having something unique to offer. I have yet to listen to anymore songs from the whole "Three Artists, One Song" deal but I've fallen in love with what I've found now.

Forgive me this isn't much of a blog, but I had to share my findings. Evidently I think one of them has been out for a while now but it's new to me. Enjoy!