tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post7121281314334229129..comments2023-07-04T12:07:08.503-04:00Comments on The Modesty Writers Guild: expose yourself to new music: DJANGOUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-46899153020229482392009-03-14T22:40:00.000-04:002009-03-14T22:40:00.000-04:00reminds me of like a french bistroit heaps catchy ...reminds me of like a french bistro<BR/>it heaps catchy <BR/>you just want to start tapping your feet along to the music<BR/>its amazing what people will overcome to do what they loveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-38021010218545555872009-01-16T13:22:00.000-05:002009-01-16T13:22:00.000-05:00with two fingers he plays better then most guitari...with two fingers he plays better then most guitaristRover Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10552119173404858634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-90494859819246388172009-01-16T10:46:00.000-05:002009-01-16T10:46:00.000-05:00I read this book myself a couple months ago. nice ...I read this book myself a couple months ago. nice post;as i had the same thoughts.graham.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00223003992481353759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-57702669635172959882008-12-31T14:27:00.000-05:002008-12-31T14:27:00.000-05:00That's amazing! You called it exactly on what pers...That's amazing! You called it exactly on what personal attitudes should be when life throws you a curveball. I'm going to be whistling that tune the rest of the day though...Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616790225723766054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-77366801992856564382008-12-30T02:29:00.000-05:002008-12-30T02:29:00.000-05:00Thanks for that Eve!Thanks for that Eve!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-41734494409400952562008-12-29T19:31:00.000-05:002008-12-29T19:31:00.000-05:00I found this quite touching:On November 2nd, 1928 ...I found this quite touching:<BR/><BR/>On November 2nd, 1928 an event took place that would forever change Django's life. At one o'clock in the morning the 18 year old Django returned from a night of playing music at a new club "La Java" to the caravan that was now the home of himself and his new wife. The caravan was filled with celluloid flowers his wife had made to sell at the market on the Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06651929147028672363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-51434450312676530972008-12-29T14:16:00.000-05:002008-12-29T14:16:00.000-05:00I have been inspired by your blogs to listen to di...I have been inspired by your blogs to listen to different genres of music. Thank you :) But I also love that you also have an interest in the artist himself. I think a lot of us Anberlin fans not only admire your bands great music, but also the wonderful artists AND people that you guys are... <BR/><BR/>And thanks for letting us know about this artist, Django...he is definately inspiring as well.Story of a Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15371714380978968566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-83520003913135511872008-12-29T13:20:00.000-05:002008-12-29T13:20:00.000-05:00i really like that guys story, but the music wasn'...i really like that guys story, but the music wasn't all that in my opinion. just a preference I suppose...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-54141315319894869342008-12-29T10:17:00.000-05:002008-12-29T10:17:00.000-05:00Stephen,As a music lover who isn't afraid to l...Stephen,<BR/><BR/>As a music lover who isn't afraid to listen to any musical genre I run across, or just get tuned into new music period, I've gotta say that this is a pretty awesome & insightful post; thanks for bringing Django up!!Chad Kelhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366279578022931937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-72054017560140142582008-12-28T23:55:00.000-05:002008-12-28T23:55:00.000-05:00i belong to a jazz tap dance school here in dallas...i belong to a jazz tap dance school here in dallas and am so glad you enjoy the music, along with one of my all-time fav movies. maybe there'll be a bit of the influence in your new music?lauracphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023567142181427215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-12668442659581570802008-12-27T03:58:00.000-05:002008-12-27T03:58:00.000-05:00More proof that music conquers all :)More proof that music conquers all :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-63680631948303013482008-12-26T23:05:00.000-05:002008-12-26T23:05:00.000-05:00Thanks for the interesting post! That's the beauty...Thanks for the interesting post! That's the beauty of life...learning and being exposed to new and different things. We have much to learn and experience from each other.<BR/>Wishing you an exciting new year!!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500083901789596251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-10761077272566017122008-12-26T14:20:00.000-05:002008-12-26T14:20:00.000-05:00That was great. I'd heard of Django before, but ne...That was great. I'd heard of Django before, but never really listened to him before now... awesome.<BR/><BR/>I didn't really get into the big band/swing sound much either... until I taking swing dance lessons this year. Now I love it. (actually, that's where I'd heard of Django) :) As Guard my Dreams and Kes said, some things never go out of style.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14496165137262348455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-6911807757574501792008-12-26T13:44:00.000-05:002008-12-26T13:44:00.000-05:00I'll soak up some Django. While I do that, you sh...I'll soak up some Django. While I do that, you should soak up some Bon Iver. I just discovered them, and it's a nice departure from what I usually listen to.Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481188427913589990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-34672808517192979652008-12-26T01:05:00.000-05:002008-12-26T01:05:00.000-05:00wow. that is amazing. I've heard of that before, b...wow. that is amazing. I've heard of that before, but forgot... and never got to look it up. Thanks for sharing! Now I really want to play the guitar.. but it's 1 AM and I don't think the people in my house would appreciate it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-64336021058422043502008-12-26T00:52:00.000-05:002008-12-26T00:52:00.000-05:00I just watched this again, and it made me really w...I just watched this again, and it made me really want to start practicing my violin more. I wish I were that talented!aletheiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216863682882067745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-1594373477010988632008-12-25T22:14:00.000-05:002008-12-25T22:14:00.000-05:00hmm this stuff is really interesting..and i agree ...hmm this stuff is really interesting..and i agree with guard my dreams =] the classic stuff that's always kinda there, and will always be there, in the background of all the new flashy stuffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-61190374535072476052008-12-25T17:59:00.000-05:002008-12-25T17:59:00.000-05:00Wow. That was really inspiring! My Nani was a huge...Wow. That was really inspiring! My Nani was a huge "big band" fan...and this kinda reminded me of her. She has memory loss now...and music is the only thing that she'll respond to anymore....that and her native Sicilian tongue. Thanks for posting this! I've not only found a new genre, but recovered old memories as well. Merry Christmas! ~ChrisThe Seeker.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18323059125493154982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-81650674297365281892008-12-25T14:43:00.000-05:002008-12-25T14:43:00.000-05:00thanks stephen! that was very interesting. and I r...thanks stephen! that was very interesting. <BR/><BR/>and I really need a distraction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-1948555412871663642008-12-25T14:02:00.000-05:002008-12-25T14:02:00.000-05:00It's funny you should write about Django, who has ...It's funny you should write about Django, who has a paralyzed leg. I was just reading Ingrid Newkirk's 'One Can Make A Difference' book - which I recommend everyone reads. I actually just read the essay in it by Aimee Mullins who had her legs amputated when she was young and used prosthetic legs. She tells about how ended up winning the National Disabled Sports Championships in Boston, running Black Velvet Magazinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05389264318044977514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-29230795035411531382008-12-25T10:56:00.000-05:002008-12-25T10:56:00.000-05:00how absolutely amazing. i think i might have to wa...how absolutely amazing. i think i might have to watch that movieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-62691695928250809752008-12-25T10:33:00.000-05:002008-12-25T10:33:00.000-05:00nice 'new stuff' (at least for me) ;)well just wan...nice 'new stuff' (at least for me) ;)<BR/>well just wanna wish you and the band Happy Holidays may God bless you and all your families![Cr*]https://www.blogger.com/profile/13237890595942076888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-29358189243243035762008-12-25T02:33:00.000-05:002008-12-25T02:33:00.000-05:00whaat Swing Kids is one of my favorite movies. Any...whaat Swing Kids is one of my favorite movies. Anyway thanks for sharing django's stuff, It's pretty cool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-59942090897176164212008-12-24T22:23:00.000-05:002008-12-24T22:23:00.000-05:00Cool stuff.When bad things happen to me (more emot...Cool stuff.<BR/>When bad things happen to me (more emotional than physical at this point) I tend to lock myself away, which probably isn't the best thing. I'm working on it.<BR/><BR/>PS. Happy Holidays! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-78750137451945483882008-12-24T20:52:00.000-05:002008-12-24T20:52:00.000-05:00yeah i love django!! way to spread the word!! haha...yeah i love django!! way to spread the word!! haha i am loving how random this post is for christmas eve... thanks and have a good one!!Design Historyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10372217336357873414noreply@blogger.com