Chirp
Posted by Deutlich on November 11th, 2009 | Filed under: UncategorizedYesterday, I tweeted at both Kevin Richardson and John Mayer. In the same day. You know, because we’re BFFs and they’re both SURE to see that lil’ ole me dedicated less than 140 characters to them.
Only later in the day did it cross my mind how silly it seemed. And just as quickly as that thought came to mind, I decided I didn’t much care. I love me some Kevin and John. So there.
Besides. Twitter is an odd beast. It’s a place to brag about accomplishments, share late-breaking news, start “campaigns,” bitch about coworkers and generally give way too much information out with a few strokes of the keyboard – or cell phone.
So anyway. The reason for tweeting @KevinRichardson was pretty simple. I dreamed about him. Well, him and the rest of the Backstreet Boys. And while the majority of you know how BIG of a BSB fan I am, I can attest to the fact that dreaming about them is rare. And kind of odd. Like stalkerish without the actual stalking. Either way, there was a huge concert in Boston. Kevin was there. Lil’ Wayne was there. T-Pain was there. Rihanna was there. It was like their fame from the 90s came back in full swing and all of a sudden they were hosting this ridiculous show. In Boston.
I know. I don’t get it either.
When I eventually woke up, it was to a phone filled with tweets from Kevin, who had been posting pictures of his roadtrip through the West.
I sense some irony.
With @JohnCMayer it was even simpler. I got wind of Battle Studies, his new album that drops next week. And since getting my grubby fingers on it, I’ve done nothing but listen to it obsessively. I even went looking for the best deals for purchasing it on vinyl. Luckily, those were easily found. Sadly, it won’t be available until December 1st. But since I’ve only just begun collecting vinyl and I don’t even have a record player yet, I suppose that’s quite all right. Don’t bother asking me why I have vinyl without any way to listen to it. In my head it works.
So, I leave you with “Crossroads,” a track off of Battle Studies. If you like music with a strong emphasis on instruments, do yourselves a favor and buy the album when it hits stores next week. Everything sounds best on vinyl & cd. Although digital works well for MP3 players, the quality of sound just isn’t the same.
November 11th, 2009 at 9:20 am
ooh, i’d been wanting to hear some of the songs off his new album! yummm.
total yum. I <3 him x infinity
November 11th, 2009 at 9:45 am
ha! once in a while I’ll respond to something Douglas Coupland says, even though I know it’s stupid.
I think it’s totally un-stupid. So there.
November 11th, 2009 at 11:01 am
I’m so glad you like the john mayer album — my jm bestie doesn’t like it, but he’s all about the guitar and the music. I’m in it for the swoon.
I’ve been a super huge fan of that man since my sophomore year in college…9 years ago. *ahem*
I seriously can’t wait for the tour!
November 11th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
i’m a big fan of John Mayer moving towards blues. it’s crazy how much he’s influenced by Stevie Ray Vaughan.
couldn’t agree with you more
November 11th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
i have definitely tweeted a celeb before too. and then i felt ridiculous. but hey you never know, one day they may actually respond.
precisely! and who’s to say that even if they didn’t respond, that they didn’t appreciate it?
November 11th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
My disdain for Twitter is well known amongst my friends, but I will never deny the fact that it brings the seemingly unreachable person closer.
It really does. It’s sort’ve freaky in that way.
November 11th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Oh, my mission in life is to get Mr. Mayer to respond to one of my tweets…sadly, he does not seem to care.
But I’m super excited about Battle Studies…and there’s a Clapton cover too? *swoon*
I didn’t even realize it was a cover! Such a shame. Truly.
November 11th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
I actually had a dream about BSB last month!! I dreamed they were having a little concert at a strip mall in my home town. I was still 22 years old, but I felt like a 13 year old, and I just HAD to get their autographs. And then they spent the afternoon with me just hanging out!
Haha, ohhh boy bands. I love them so.
That? Is the best dream ever!
November 11th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
I usually don’t respond to celebs on Twitter but if they did ever respond to me, I would squeal in delight. No joke.
Oh man I’d FREAK out. Hahaha
November 12th, 2009 at 5:08 am
I typically use Twitter to hit on athletes, so you’re doing just fine. Also, I LOVE John, but this cover of Crossroads? Not feeling it. He could do so much better (and he has! with Eric Clapton!). Okay I just got to the guitar solo and it’s better, I am happy he is finally showing that he can play guitar but…eh. Maybe I’m just impossible to please when it comes to covers.
I feel like I should know far more about Eric Clapton than I do…
November 12th, 2009 at 10:22 am
I’m totally IN LOVE with John Mayer’s album! By somehow slipping it in everyday conversation I’ve already reminded everyone that it releases next week and they need to get it.
I’m so slick.
I think my friends are officially sick of hearing about John.
Oops?
November 12th, 2009 at 10:24 am
Oh, if anyone wants to listen to it *ahem* legally, head over to MTV’s The Leak:
http://www.mtv.com/music/the_leak/john_mayer/battle_studies/
November 13th, 2009 at 10:35 am
i’m a HUGE fan of John Mayer, so believe that I will be picking up “Battle Studies”.
oh, and I have awarded you with a “Honest Scrap Award”. check out the details at my blog…
November 13th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
As a fellow Backstreet fan, what are your thoughts on the latest album? I finally remembered to pick it up today so it’s in my thoughts. Also, did you name this post chirp because Brian tweets that incessantly? It was even in his thank yous for This Is Us. What a geek!
And Mayer? I have RESISTED the urge to download the leak even though he gave his permission over twitter. I don’t know if I’ve been this excited for an album in a long time… I’ve heard NOTHING but good things. Can’t wait to pick it up!
December 15th, 2009 at 11:52 am
that track is the bidness. the funk vibe reminds me of madhouse (prince cronies from the late 80s).