I thought maybe we could have one thread where we can comment about the random tweets we get from the band. Here was today's for those who missed it:
Airborne_Toxic: is going over parts for rehearsal tomorrow.
Rehearsal for more studio recording? Something else? Ha, that's funny, rehearsal for rehearsal...
Hope we get more updates from the band as they keep recording!
From today: "rehearsing all afternoon, all new stuff. fun."
I do love following their tweets. Hoping someday they will give us a hint about track listing, album name, etc.
I've loved their latest tweets; all of the quotes, and the inspiration. It's great how they interact with their fans. I even had a reply from Anna a few weeks ago!
^ I totally agree! You're lucky to get a response! I reply to their tweets often but no response yet!
I always wonder who's tweeting when it's the inspirational quotes or quotes from books, or even when the tweets are exceptionally descriptive. Anna usually signs hers, do you think Mikel does the rest of the tweeting?
I think Mikel has been doing the inspirational quotes, as the one about going into the woods was similar to what he said in the recent vlog. I think Steven does some, too.
From rehearsal today:
http://img191.yfrog.com/i/x42e.jpg/
Looks like Noah's several days ahead of Daren on the facial hair! Love the doodles and words on the wall behind them... NUMB...I've noticed Mikel likes to use certain words or turns of phrases in his lyrics...
Fresh tweet. Wonder what it means...
"it's all we want and more..."
This is interesting:
"returning to the old rehearsal building tomorrow, where Mikel and Daren got started together..."
"back in New York. smell of jet fumes and bars that stay open til 4... "
" we miss you, we love you, we spend all day every day in the blue room in the blue house, writing, arranging, rewriting, rearranging..."
This should be of some interest to fans. I responded to a tweet from the band last night, and got something in return. Here is the exchange:
Airborne_Toxic rehearsed for 6 hours today. it's all happening
@Airborne_Toxic Can we get an ETA on the DVD and CD?
Airborne_Toxic new album is in the works, and the DVD is just getting polished and perfected and label-approved and such. we'll have more news soon! xxAnna
Awesome! Thanks for the update, mpw33!
From today:
"When riding a camel, there is no crouching."
Okay.
This is exciting:
"Tuesday is going to be a big day. Get ready, friends and fans. We are going to be putting your Tweeting trigger-fingers to work! xx"
Could it be the release date(s) for the CD/DVD?
^^ No, Tuesday is the day they're launching http://www.nedaspeaks.org(.com?) and releasing the single "Neda" on iTunes. I'm still looking forward to the release for the DVD as well.
This is exciting, but also a tease:
"songs have been rehearsed. a track list has been made."
so should we be excited that that's one closer step towards the album, or should we feel a bit sad that that could mean not all of their song made it (again) to the album?
In case anyone isn't following, they started recording album #2 yesterday, and it seems to be going well.
"6 basic tracks done. we are breaking the back of this record."
So the last tweet says they are starting to record the last track of the record which is great. So does anyone have any idea what this might mean for the release date of the album?
By the way here is the exact tweet "man, how about that last kick from #uru Uruguay... we can start recording this last track now."
The #uru is a picture of the Uruguay flag but it didn't copy over.
From about 12 hours ago...
"already getting excited for the holidays. aren't you? and for 2011, what with our new record coming out and all. xx Anna"
Six hours ago...
"crazy planning and scheming. might be asking for some of your help in December... ? xx Anna"
Wonder what the help is...
Video shoot!?!
So because I'm bored, I decide to search for Tweeple who have tweeted about TATE recently. Look at what I found from yesterday afternoon!!
"@Radio923 Got word that we get new music from Airborne Toxic Event ( @Airborne_Toxic ) next week! So excited. Can't wait to play it for y'all -nard"
Hope it's true and that the radio station streams online!
from earlier today...
"getting ready for rehearsals and video shoots this week. buckle up... xx Anna"
Music video already? Wish we knew what the first single was going to be!
Mikel has started a "Song Of The Day" Twitter thread that I find very interesting. I'm always curious about what the musicians I listen to are listening to themselves. I created a Twitter account just so I could see his choices, much as it pained me to do so (create an account).
His first choice was "Atlantic City" by Bruce Springsteen which had me at "Hello". While everyone else was teaching their kids the "ABC" song, I was teaching my kids the words to "Atlantic City" (true story). Like so many Springsteen songs (Thunder Road, Jungleland come to mind) the words are visually graphic. He really paints a picture/choreographs a ballet with his words.
Anyhow, interesting tidbit. My kids once asked "Who is the chicken man?". So I researched (read Googled) it. Springsteen actually got the idea for "Atlantic City" after reading an article about the chicken man being blown up. Yup. There really was a chicken man. Who really got blown up. And not Colonel Sanders. And not by a deep-fat fryer.
The web site (http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=1005) gives some interesting trivia about the song, including the identity of the chicken man :-)
Thanks Mikel!
P.S. (Note to Mikel):
As you are a writer as well as a musician, I would also be interested in tweets about books that you like.
I've recently been reading books by the author Jess Walter (i.e. The Financial Lives of the Poets) and couldn't help but think "If Mikel wrote a book, I bet it would be very similar to those written by Jess Walter in tone/style -- a lot funny and a little sad".
Very nice pick. Bruce Springsteen is one of my all time favorites. About 10 shows I have attended since 1988.
Also the national, very nice.
The National. Very nice indeed. I'm liking the trend.
I've only seen Springsteen 2 times, but hope to catch up to your number (10) someday, Alex. Sad to say, but with 2 kids, I've seen The Wiggles in concert more times than I have The Boss.
Mikel's Pick 01/12/2011:
The National
Daughters Of The SoHo Riots (Alligator)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3_YrOULNY0
Gail's Pick 01/12/2011: :-)
The National
Bloodbuzz Ohio (High Violet)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfySK7CLEEg&NR=1&feature=fvwp
Bloodbuzz ohio is also a great song, Gail.
The song of today Das Racist - Ek Shaneesh [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO] is not what I would choose to listen to.
I second that one, Alex. That wouldn't be my on my playlist either. And the video freaked me out a little, but that's why there's chocolate and vanilla...
Haha, I liked it because it's not something you should take seriously.
And the National, very good band, I saw them live and they were really good =)
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