Yes, this was originally intended to be a song of the day feature. However, I am notoriously bad at holding myself to deadlines, and it's a good thing I'm going to be a psychologist as opposed to a journalist.
However, I will try to make it up by featuring a few very different, but very cool, Ben Folds tunes.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Ben Folds "Song of the Day"
Ben Folds has recently announced new tour dates, and fortunately, Florida is the site of two shows, both of which I will be attending. The first show is on March 16th in Orlando at the House of Blues. I've never been, but I hear it's a nice, intimate venue. The second show is being hosted by my alma mater, the University of Florida on St. Patrick's Day, March 17th. If Ben's past shows are any indication, this should kick some serious ass.
I first saw Ben back in August 2007. He opened for John Mayer. I bought my ticket for one reason and one reason only: Ben Folds. I was at the front of the lawn rocking the fuck out in front of 60,000 teenage girls who had no idea who the dude playing the piano was. Once Ben was finished performing, I left before Mayer played. Because John Mayer sucks, and shame on you for supporting his greedy greedy ways.
The second time I had the pleasure of seeing Ben was in 2008 at Bonnaroo. He played on the What stage and debuted some songs from "Way to Normal," including Errant Dog, Hiroshima, and Free Coffee. I was in a bit of an altered state, but you can see me in the official video of "One Angry Dwarf and 200 Solemn Faces," (but more on that later). He told us that show he was retiring "Bitches Ain't Shit," but he lied.
The next time I saw Folds was in April 2009. I was literally the first one in line at UNF's arena, and when the doors opened, I was thrilled to see that it was a free for all- just a floor and a barrier in front of the stage. Naturally, I was front and center for that show, and even got to touch Ben during the "Frown Song," (note the emission of the "e").
So onto the purpose of this post- to demonstrate the sheer awesomeness that is Ben Folds. Each day from now until the concert, I will post a Ben Folds "Song of the Day." The songs will all be Ben Folds originals, unless his cover version is that much better than the original (they usually are). So where to start on day one?
Hiro's Song! This neat little ditty was release on the Japanese version of "Rockin the Suburbs" and later came to the US as part of the "Songs for Goldfish" album of b-sides and rarities. This song is even relatively new to me, I've probably only known it for 11 or so months. Still, it's an awesome song that shows us what Ben's about- taking some fun, simple riffs, and turning them into a kick-ass song. Enjoy!
I first saw Ben back in August 2007. He opened for John Mayer. I bought my ticket for one reason and one reason only: Ben Folds. I was at the front of the lawn rocking the fuck out in front of 60,000 teenage girls who had no idea who the dude playing the piano was. Once Ben was finished performing, I left before Mayer played. Because John Mayer sucks, and shame on you for supporting his greedy greedy ways.
The second time I had the pleasure of seeing Ben was in 2008 at Bonnaroo. He played on the What stage and debuted some songs from "Way to Normal," including Errant Dog, Hiroshima, and Free Coffee. I was in a bit of an altered state, but you can see me in the official video of "One Angry Dwarf and 200 Solemn Faces," (but more on that later). He told us that show he was retiring "Bitches Ain't Shit," but he lied.
The next time I saw Folds was in April 2009. I was literally the first one in line at UNF's arena, and when the doors opened, I was thrilled to see that it was a free for all- just a floor and a barrier in front of the stage. Naturally, I was front and center for that show, and even got to touch Ben during the "Frown Song," (note the emission of the "e").
So onto the purpose of this post- to demonstrate the sheer awesomeness that is Ben Folds. Each day from now until the concert, I will post a Ben Folds "Song of the Day." The songs will all be Ben Folds originals, unless his cover version is that much better than the original (they usually are). So where to start on day one?
Hiro's Song! This neat little ditty was release on the Japanese version of "Rockin the Suburbs" and later came to the US as part of the "Songs for Goldfish" album of b-sides and rarities. This song is even relatively new to me, I've probably only known it for 11 or so months. Still, it's an awesome song that shows us what Ben's about- taking some fun, simple riffs, and turning them into a kick-ass song. Enjoy!
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