Tunes on Tuesday (Name In Stone)

I discovered this video through a blog post on Septembear. I was feeling pretty down that day but watching this video somehow made me feel much better.

Dead Man's Bones are Ryan Gosling and his friend Zach Shields. To be honest I had heard about Dead Man's Bones before but couldn't quite believe a Hollywood actor (especially a past Mickey Mouse Clubber!) could make such interesting music...but there you go, life never ceases to prove that you are possibly wrong.

Their self titled album, Dead Man's Bones was released on October 6, 2009 by ANTI Records and is collaboration with the Silverlake Conservatory Children’s Choir from Los Angeles, California.






The tour dates in this video are from last year but the video is so hilarious I just had to post it anyway...this is the best tour promotion I have ever seen! Good job Mike.

One!

up,up and away, originally uploaded by pimienta roja.

Bear among bees turns one today!

It's been one whole year since I started this little blog. I started Bear among bees with the idea it might help my writing skills, give me a place to document things plus make contacts with people who like similar things to me. Bear among bees has, I believe succeeded in doing all of those things for me. So I am very pleased I embarked on a blog journey...and very grateful to those who visit Bear among bees...thankyou!

If you don't have your own blog I'd encourage you to try it! You're reading this thinking, "Oh but I'd have nothing to write about" You don't even have to write, you could post drawings, photos, anything! You don't even have to blog everyday! Find out about Slow Blogging. One year ago I read this blog post by Pip Lincolne and got inspired maybe it might inspire you too!

Here's to another year ahead & happy blogging my friends!

A Collection a Day

Being a lover of collections myself, Lisa Congdon's A Collection a Day, 2010 has got me quite excited. She is photographing, drawing or painting a collection each day for the whole of 2010!

I'm really looking forward to following her exploration, she encourages us to share the thoughts and memories her collections spark, so head on over and add to her comment collection!

Hottest 100

I have to be honest I made this list quite quickly. I decided to list those that first came to mind so they aren't in order of preference and I'm sure to have missed something I loved earlier in the year... but I like lists, little snap shots of words...so here is my 10 votes for Triple J's Hottest 100 2009.

Dan Auerbach - I Want Some More
Flight Of The Conchords - Hurt Feelings
N.A.S.A - Spacious Thoughts (Ft. Tom Waits & Kool Keith)
Paul Dempsey - Out The Airlock
Paul Dempsey - Ramona Was A Waitress
Regina Spektor - Laughing With
Sarah Blasko - Sleeper Awake
Neko Case - This Tornado Loves You
Alela Diane - White As Diamonds
Julian Casablancas - Tourist

Have you voted? or just made a list of your favorite songs for the past year? Let me know so I can see your list too : )

One Way

...of tenants past

Wish I had a Mango Tree...

And I do! I've discovered a mango tree in my new backyard, how awesome is that! I'm so excited.



This calls for a tune! You know I love a tune for all occasions
Mango Tree - Angus & Julia Stone