I’m really starting to wish I was a singer/songwriter or in a band so that I could combine all of the boring bits of my life into amusing little ditties*. We wouldn’t have to be famous, just entertaining. Anyone in? Here is a little sample of what we’ve got to work with.
In the last two days I have:
-lost my wallet
-heard a young man performing a snazzy acoustic version of “Umbrella”
-heard a (self proclaimed) “40 year old man” drop an f-bomb at the DMV
-done all of the laundry, including the bag the holds the laundry
-been to the post office twice (same day, different branches)
-made a frittata
-made a beet salad
-made chicken tortilla soup
-learned what, exactly, a “wizard staff” is (in the world of creative drinking)
-started to pack for vacation
Also, I would be open to writing/singing about the boring bits of your life. I’ve got a pretty positive attitude, but I don’t play any sort of musical instrument. Unless you count tambourine, which I assume I could play.
*See: The Streets-Blinded By the Lights (song about waiting to meet some friends at a club), Jens Lekman-Friday Night at the Drive-In Bingo (song about what the title says), Bloc Party- Sunday (song about being hung over, but still totally in love), Blur-Parklife (song about how a guy goes about his week), etc.
All geat songs. I play the toy drum pretty well, just ask Larson (or better yet, Ian).
— Jesse · Jul 10, 03:04 PM · #
I know, there’s something really satisfying about listening to music that’s just about every day life.
You’re totally in, btw. Toy drum and tambourine band…. like the White Stripes, but with less melody.
— thecranewife · Jul 10, 04:23 PM · #
I left my cell phone in a rental car, burned the shit out of a lasagna two weeks ago, and don’t even get me started on my husband’s CD habit. I’m all over the lyrics. Oh, and not to toot my own horn, but I play chamber music like a champ on the piano (easily translated to the electric keyboard). Did you ever see that Falco video of Rock Me Amadeus? I’m all over it. Also a fan of Der Kommissar, but that’s a bit more abstract (we might have to work our fan base into that one).
— Brasilliant · Jul 10, 07:06 PM · #
Holy crap, you’re so in. With all that’s going on in your life, I think we should be a glam rock band. And wear similar outfits.
— thecranewife · Jul 10, 10:02 PM · #
Totally. Luckily, the sewing machine will fit in our crate. I’ll start shopping for some spandex and glitter.
— Brasilliant · Jul 11, 09:13 AM · #