The musings of a Vilma.

Hi, my name is Vilma. I'm a graduate student in the Master of Advertising program at the University of Florida, a musician in the bands Sweet City Action and Oh Fortuna, an orchestral violinist, and I book shows in my spare time to raise money for good causes.
Tue Sep 2
jayrobinson: suicideblonde: In 1976, Björk appeared on national radio singing ‘I Love To Love’ through the music school she attended, which lead her to a record deal. And so Björk, with the help of stepdad Sævar, releases her very first solo album in 1977! The songs were a mixture of covers translated into Icelandic, like the Beatles hit ‘Fool On The Hill’ (‘Alfur Út Úr Hól’) and Stevie Wonder’s song ‘Your Kiss Is Sweet’ (‘Búkolla’), but it also contained some songs written specifically for the album, like the title song ‘Arabadrengurinn’ (‘The Arab Boy’) written by stepdad Sævar, and one instrumental flute-tribute to Icelandic painter Jóhannes Kjarval written & performed by none other than 11-year old Björk herself! The album went platinum and she was offered the chance to do a second album, but she turned it down. With the money she earned she bought herself a piano and started composing new songs of her own. via unit.bjork.com

jayrobinson:

suicideblonde:

In 1976, Björk appeared on national radio singing ‘I Love To Love’ through the music school she attended, which lead her to a record deal. And so Björk, with the help of stepdad Sævar, releases her very first solo album in 1977!

The songs were a mixture of covers translated into Icelandic, like the Beatles hit ‘Fool On The Hill’ (‘Alfur Út Úr Hól’) and Stevie Wonder’s song ‘Your Kiss Is Sweet’ (‘Búkolla’), but it also contained some songs written specifically for the album, like the title song ‘Arabadrengurinn’ (‘The Arab Boy’) written by stepdad Sævar, and one instrumental flute-tribute to Icelandic painter Jóhannes Kjarval written & performed by none other than 11-year old Björk herself!

The album went platinum and she was offered the chance to do a second album, but she turned it down. With the money she earned she bought herself a piano and started composing new songs of her own. via unit.bjork.com

Sun Aug 31
Share Any Song. Now.

Represent :)

artistspaid:

kevintwohy:

was impressed by this — works very well for exactly what it’s meant for.  give it a spin.
Thu Aug 21
How to Use Twitter for Band Promotion

These are just my thoughts and opinions as of right now. I want to start a conversation with you all about how to use Twitter for our bands!

Tue Aug 19
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jayrobinson:

noigetit:

The New Rags - Your Room

“You take me home to show me your room, and then we wind up in your yard.

Turns out you don’t got no room, and then we make love in your car.”

This song only has two lines, but it rocks. It is the kind of of music you love to play on stage. Dirty and grungy and full of energy —- even if it is only 1:47 seconds long. It feels like they just threw it together in their garage five minutes ago, but still gets you moving.

This song rocks my butt off.

“ I always tell the girls never take it seriously. If you never take it seriously then you never get hurt. If you never get hurt then you always have fun, and if you ever get lonely you can just go to the record store and visit your friends. Penny Lane, Almost Famous (via rockuboff)
Wed Aug 6
What Recording Engineers Wish Bands Knew Before the Studio

I just published this today!

Thu Jul 31
The Night I Partied with Seu Jorge and Thievery Corporation!

I finally wrote an account of the night. Lots of good pictures too! Check it out :).

Wed Jul 30
Seu Jorge and Thievery Corporation’s trumpet player! What what?! I miss Austin.

Seu Jorge and Thievery Corporation’s trumpet player! What what?! I miss Austin.

Tue Jul 29
I miss Bouldin Creek Coffee House in Austin.

I miss Bouldin Creek Coffee House in Austin.

Fri Jul 18
What better way to tell your fans you love them?

What better way to tell your fans you love them?