That's a random picture, but our show is a bunch of non-sequiturs anyways, so I thought it fit. Anyways, we had a great show today, at least it started out that way. No wait, that's a lie. There were some technical difficulties, but we made it through it, and I do believe that thanks to our constant complaining, we have brought change to the WGTB studio!
And that wasn't even the worst thing that happened this show. I received some terrible news toward the end of our show, and we discussed it, so as always, click the title above or right here to download the show or stream it below:
Michael Franti & Spearhead - Say Hey (I Love You) G. Love - Greatest Hits M.I.A. - Sunshowers The Matches - Papercut Skin Alice Cooper- I'm Eighteen The Beatles- Norwegian Wood Bad Company- Bad Company MOP- Ante Up Al Fatz- Came Down The Clash- Spanish Bombs The Greyboy Allstars- Grey's Groove Atmosphere- Don't Stop Blue Scholars- Bayani Jewish War Veterans-Evander Simon & Garfunkel-April Come She Will Anti-Flag- Emigre Mike Mictlan & Lazerbeak- Suicide Jimmy Snuffa Jimmy Eat World- A Praise Chorus Walter Schriefels- The Ballad of Lil Kim Faith No More- Epic B.o.B.- I'll Be in the Sky Mark Ronson ft Robbie Williams- The Only One I Know Quincy Jones & Bill Cosby- Hicky-Burr Bad Brains- Jah Love Helmet- Unsung
There's a place that's not so close to where I live called Humboldt County. Along with the neighboring counties of Mendocino and Trinity, Humboldt is notorious for it's marijuana production. Multiple reports have noted that marijuana accounts for two-thirds of Mendocino's economy. Besides the pot, this region of California is also famous for it's giant Redwood trees that can grow up to 380 feet tall and it's proximity to the Pacific Coast.
I bring this magical place up because I recently watched a movie entitled Humboldt County. It's basically about a disillusioned medical student who finds himself in Humboldt living amongst the pot farmers. Similar to Zach Braff's overly-melodramatic films, the film felt like a mixture of Pineapple Express, Into the Wild, and Garden State. And like Braff's films, Humboldt County had some great indie music. Despite its controversial subject matter, the film was touching and interesting, almost introspective. And though the movie does present pot in a positive light, it doesn't overwhelm you with propaganda. The movie maintains an ominous mood throughout, never forgetting that growing pot is still illegal. Instead, the movie focuses on the people and their lives in Humboldt. The themes are familiar: strained father-son relationships and confusion about one's place and direction in life. And it's these themes that drive the characters to act the way they do, making the drugs more of an afterthought and one aspect of the setting and background. Filmed in the Redwoods of California, the film takes full advantage of Humboldt's natural beauty with some exquisite cinematography. The characters are well-developped, and the actors bring raw emotions to the film, reminding the viewer that pot is not just a hippie drug, but a way of life and sometimes a last resort.
But what really makes the film memorable was it's selection of great indie folk artists on its soundtrack. Before watching this movie, I had never heard of any of the bands on the soundtrack. As someone who is more into heavier rock and hip-hop, I usually don't stray beyond Death Cab or Snow Patrol for my indie rock, but the moment the film ended, I immediately googled "humboldt county soundtrack." After a little research, I found that Junip, Radical Face, and Earlimart were the main artists that provided the film with it's dreamy, folksy sound. If you are into Animal Collective, Fleet Foxes, Band of Horses, or Rogue Wave, you will most likely like these bands.
We had a pretty good show today. If you missed it or wanted to listen to it again, click the title above or right here to download the show as an mp3 or you can stream it below:
Eric B. & Rakim - Let the Rhythym Hit 'Em Lucky Boys Confusion - Do You Miss Me [Killinas] Cannibal Ox- Real Earth The Ramones- My Brain is Hanging Upside Down Billy Bragg- A New England Lauryn Hill- Doo Wop (That Thing) MURS- Brotherly Love Walter Schriefels- Arthur Lee's Lullaby Fleet Foxes- White Winter Hymnal Aesop Rock- Tomorrow Morning Chamillionare- Riding Dirty Fleetwood Mac- Go Your Own Way Hot Water Music- God Deciding The Offspring- All I Want Sublime- Smoke Two Joints Muse- Plug in Baby Jawbreaker- Oyster Lifetime- Cut the Tension The Grouch- The Bay to LA Common- The Food Nas- Rewind Middle Class Rut- New Low Lupe Fiasco- Go Go Gadget Flow Alice in Chains- Got me Wrong Bloc Party- Flux Far- Pony Samiam- My Conveniance Ozomatli- Super Bowl Sundae
And together we, Will forever be High Fidelity Definitely Switching the melody Can it be the brothers that you rarely see They got together for the better Whether him or me -J5
High Fidelity is the discussion and appreciation of artists who take unique approaches to their genres. We'll discuss and play the artists we find interesting, and also their influences and new artists they have influenced. This is a show for fans of everything from Rage Against the Machine to Lily Allen, and everything in between. Shows will be centered on an artist or genre and will trace influences and innovations.
