Whether a tree falls to the south or to the north, in the place where it falls, there will it lie http://samuelfebres.com/blog What does it mean, what does it mean? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:35:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 http://feeds.feedburner.com/WhetherATreeFallsToTheSouthOrToTheNorthInThePlaceWhereItFallsThereWillItLie?format=skinhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/http://samuelfebres.com/bloghttp://farm1.static.flickr.com/45/buddyicons/21515769@N00.jpgWhether a Tree Falls logoWhetherATreeFallsToTheSouthOrToTheNorthInThePlaceWhereItFallsThereWillItLiehttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with Live.comAdd to Any Feed ReaderThanks for checking out my feed. Jay-Z joins U2 for Sunday Bloody Sunday http://samuelfebres.com/blog/jay-z-joins-u2-for-sunday-bloody-sunday/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/jay-z-joins-u2-for-sunday-bloody-sunday/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:35:25 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=2094

I find Jay Z to feel/look a little awkward, but it’s an interesting collaboration, and an interesting song to do it on. Thoughts?


]]> http://samuelfebres.com/blog/jay-z-joins-u2-for-sunday-bloody-sunday/feed/ 0 The Boys with more Awesome! http://samuelfebres.com/blog/the-boys-with-more-awesome/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/the-boys-with-more-awesome/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:03:43 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=2087 I took this photo of Nat’s brother (the one in the middle) with his cousins and I just liked the way it looked with some small tweaking in photoshop. Felt like sharing. Not a bad looking group of guys. All the single ladies…

The Boys with more Awesome!


]]> http://samuelfebres.com/blog/the-boys-with-more-awesome/feed/ 0 Musical Birds on a Wire http://samuelfebres.com/blog/musical-birds-on-a-wire/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/musical-birds-on-a-wire/#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:55:27 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=2082

Birds on the Wires from Jarbas Agnelli on Vimeo.

From the creator:

“Reading a newspaper, I saw a picture of birds on the electric wires. I cut out the photo and decided to make a song, using the exact location of the birds as notes (no Photoshop edit). I knew it wasn’t the most original idea in the universe. I was just curious to hear what melody the birds were creating.”


]]> http://samuelfebres.com/blog/musical-birds-on-a-wire/feed/ 0 Sammy J and the All Stars and Late Night Cafe: Expression 2009 http://samuelfebres.com/blog/sammy-j-and-the-all-stars-and-late-night-cafe-expression-2009/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/sammy-j-and-the-all-stars-and-late-night-cafe-expression-2009/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:30:13 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=2079 This past weekend, Christian Heritage Church here in Tallahassee hosted their 2nd annual Expression event.

I was able to participate in two ways.

The first way was as a trio with a couple of friends. We did 4 songs that I wrote and a good time was had by all. I was very pleased with how things turned out with just one rehearsal. I’m looking forward to performing more with these guys as opportunities arise.

Unfortunately, I’ve only got a 30 second clip of a song we performed because the memory card ran out of memory, but it gives you a good idea of how we looked and sounded. Check it out below.



The 2nd way I was able to participate was through the Late Night Cafe which was part of a songwriting competition. To enter to competition, I had to submit an mp3 my song and my song was judged based on the mp3.

What was great about the competition this year was that we received the judging score cards to see how we were judged and it included comments from the judges. I didn’t win the competition, and the scoring wasn’t so great, but I am quite ok with that. My purpose for entering is more to get comfortable singing my songs out in public and to get a feel for how people like the songs.

Based on that, my songs are doing really good. When the band finished playing the set, I got quite a few compliments on a great set from folks, many whom I didn’t know (maybe they were just trying to be nice). In addition to that, once I finished performing at the Late Night Cafe, I got quite a few compliments as well from folks I didn’t know, in addition to a “you should have won”, and a request for a website or place to get a CD. I was very encouraged to hear that.

I would actually like to share the judge’s comments later, because I found a couple of them to be quite interesting. I’d like to get your opinion, dear reader, and thoughts the decisions the judges made, as well as your thoughts based on hearing the song.

Here’s the video of the song I entered for the Late Night Cafe. It’s called Humbly, I’ll Fall.

Feel free to let me know what you think in the comments.
(Also, this wasn’t the most ‘respectful’ crowd with regards to performers and you can hear quite a bit of talking all throughout the songs. Sorry about that.)




]]> http://samuelfebres.com/blog/sammy-j-and-the-all-stars-and-late-night-cafe-expression-2009/feed/ 0 Terrible Summer, Waiting for the Fall http://samuelfebres.com/blog/terrible-summer-waiting-for-the-fall/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/terrible-summer-waiting-for-the-fall/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:54:34 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=2077 Here’s a quick video of one of the songs I performed at Acoustic Ovation here in Tallahassee on Saturday, October 17th. I hope to have a few more of these up online. It’s a bit dark but the sound isn’t so bad.



]]> http://samuelfebres.com/blog/terrible-summer-waiting-for-the-fall/feed/ 0 My Photos on Flickr from the Muse/U2 Concert October 9th, 2009 http://samuelfebres.com/blog/my-photos-on-flickr-from-the-museu2-concert-october-9th-2009/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/my-photos-on-flickr-from-the-museu2-concert-october-9th-2009/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:45:34 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=2064 Here are the photos I took from my Muse/U2 concert on October 9th. Good times were had. I think I got a few good shots when I took photos, but I wanted to enjoy the show as well.

Some of the photos are from my digital camera and some are from my palm pre.


Us Before the Claw


]]> http://samuelfebres.com/blog/my-photos-on-flickr-from-the-museu2-concert-october-9th-2009/feed/ 0 Come See Me Play: Acoustic Ovation on Saturday night http://samuelfebres.com/blog/come-see-me-play-acoustic-ovation-on-saturday-night/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/come-see-me-play-acoustic-ovation-on-saturday-night/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:15:22 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=2018 Tallahassee folks, come on out to Acoustic Ovation this Saturday night, October 17th at 7pm. I’ll be playing some of my original tunes (about 10 or so) for the evening split up in the middle with poetry by local artist Elaine Anderson. Cost is $5 (equal to a cup of Starbucks coffee which you don’t think twice about purchasing) to support local Tallahassee artists.

Ok, I didn't design this flyer so no threats on the design, but I did take that photo of myself. They found it on the internet. True story.

Ok, I didn't design this flyer so no threats on the design, but I did take that photo of myself. They found it on the internet. True story.

This is probably not the place for this, but let me vent a little. Folks like to complain about ‘how there is nothing to do’ in Tallahassee and how it’s ‘boring.’ Well folks, it’s time to put your money where your mouth is. Here is an event that is not cost prohibitive ($5!), will allow you to check out and discover local talent you might not even be familiar with, and get out and have a good time and shared experience with some friends. In other words, something to do. And, if you’re reading this, you probably know me and we’re what you might consider FRIENDS, the least you could do would be to show up to support me and the music I’ve been writing and working on.

Tallahassee is a gold mine of creativity and artistry. Stop looking else-where for it and to be entertained. You have no right to complain about there being ‘nothing to do’ or that you’re ‘bored’ when local events like these are put on and NEVER CHOOSE TO GO. Turn off the tv and be a part of the local community that you live in. It doesn’t matter where you’re from. You’re HERE now. Get involved. If you don’t support it, whatever grows out of it, if it doesn’t die, will move on and go elsewhere where it can and will be supported and grow.

Look where you’re lying and get involved. Ok, rant over.

That out of the way, I would love to see you guys come out on Saturday night. I know it’s short notice, but I know the majority of you usually have no plans and Florida State isn’t playing (as far as I’m aware). Those of you who come out, we’re gonna have a good time. :)

Make it Facebook official that you’re coming. :)


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IMG_9697, originally uploaded by ONE.org.

from me and Natalie. They took our ‘dirty kiss’ photo with the potential of it being shown on the big screen at the end of the show. We didn’t make it on the big screen, but our photo managed to make it on the One.org flickr account.

Here’s a slide show of other ‘dirty kisses’ from the Tampa U2 show. You’ll find us in there again. :)

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]]> http://samuelfebres.com/blog/the-future-gets-a-big-kiss/feed/ 0 The Freaks Come Out at Night: U2 Edition http://samuelfebres.com/blog/the-freaks-come-out-at-night-u2-edition/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/the-freaks-come-out-at-night-u2-edition/#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:27:34 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=2002 This past Friday, I had the awesome privilege of seeing U2 play live with Muse doing the opening honors. I’m a huge fan of both bands, and have never seen either of them perform live, so this was a huge treat for me and the wife. We drove down to Tampa to catch the show at Raymond James Stadium on Friday night.

The newest member of U2 ya'll!

It was an awesome experience. The sound was awesome, the show and stage was great. I’ve got a few other photos and audio clips that I would like to share, but before I post those online, I would like to share something a little ’special.’

The U2 Claw/Spaceship

You know it’s bound to happen that if you put over 70,000 people into a giant stadium (a new record for Raymond James apparently), serve them beer and play some loud rock and roll, there are bound to be a few ’special folks’ that make an appearance.

I had the pleasure of having one sitting a few rows down from me. Check out these dance moves.




You’re welcome.

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]]> http://samuelfebres.com/blog/the-freaks-come-out-at-night-u2-edition/feed/ 0 FSU President T.K. Wetherell Regarding Head Football Coach Bobby Bowden http://samuelfebres.com/blog/fsu-president-t-k-wetherell-regarding-head-football-coach-bobby-bowden/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/fsu-president-t-k-wetherell-regarding-head-football-coach-bobby-bowden/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:24:13 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=1995 I got this in an email last night and thought I’d share it for FSU football fans.

Coach Bobby Bowden is a friend of mine, as a mentor and coach since my freshman year at FSU in 1963. His character and commitment to excellence has always been the signature of his career. Two years ago Coach Bowden and I and others stood together and announced that we were beginning a period of transition for the football program. That plan is in place and will produce results, given the opportunity and support.
I want to assure all fans, friends, supporters and alumni of Florida State University that that transition will be finalized. Jimbo Fisher will be Florida State University’s next Head Football Coach. We expect to work with Coach Fisher on a contract toward that end, and I will evaluate the program with the athletics director at the end of this season.
As educators we teach our students to always do the right thing, to do it the right way and to never give up. We teach them to always strive for excellence and to make good decisions with that end in mind. Our athletics programs are built on the foundation of helping young people build character and display that in their personal actions as well as on the fields of play. We also expect our teams to be competitive.
Our administration also is committed to those ideals. In intercollegiate athletics that means evaluating every coaching position at the end of the season. Any coach can choose to retire at any time. However, it is the athletics director’s responsibility to determine which coaches are hired and which contracts are extended.
I know all of our fans, friends, supporters and alumni will accord the coaching staff and our young student-athletes all the support, encouragement and respect they deserve. I will respect the process. FSU does not make coaching changes in the middle of the season. We are going to win games and build character. We ask our coaches and players to play out every play of every game — and never, never quit. To quit on a team or coaches in mid season is not the Seminole way — not the “unconquered” way. What message would it send to anyone — friend or foe — to do that at this time?
Specifically, I also know that Bobby Bowden loves this university. I have talked with him at length, and I know that he will do the right thing, as he always has done. I know the man and I know what’s in his heart.
I have spoken with numerous fans, alumni, Boosters, supporters and staff, and I will make a final report to the full Board of Trustees at the end of the year. Until then, FSU will concentrate on supporting our team and student-athletes in winning as many games as possible. Neither the university nor I will have further comment on this matter until then.
For more news about FSU visit www.FSU.com

So, what are your thoughts? I like the stance President Wetherell has taken. He’s addressing it, and letting people know this is all that will be said and discussed. When it’s time to talk about something more, at that time, it will be brought up, but now is not that time.

My quick opinion is that FSU football fans are poor sports/losers.

Someone else’s thoughts regarding the above letter… with pictures.

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]]> http://samuelfebres.com/blog/fsu-president-t-k-wetherell-regarding-head-football-coach-bobby-bowden/feed/ 4 5 Remaining Munchkins from the Wizard of Oz http://samuelfebres.com/blog/5-remaining-munchkins-from-the-wizard-of-oz/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/5-remaining-munchkins-from-the-wizard-of-oz/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:15:52 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=1988 My sister sent me a link to this video. In keeping with the ’small’ theme from my previous post, here are, 70 years later, the 5 surviving ‘munchkins’ are together to share their thoughts on The Wizard of Oz.


]]> http://samuelfebres.com/blog/5-remaining-munchkins-from-the-wizard-of-oz/feed/ 0 It Really Is a Small World After All http://samuelfebres.com/blog/it-really-is-a-small-world-after-all/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/it-really-is-a-small-world-after-all/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:14:16 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=1977

Found this video on the the Disney Parks Blog. They created it using a technique called Tilt-shift photography.

Because of the way the photo is taken, the subjects look like toy models, but they’re not. They’re actual cars and trains and people walking and moving around. Pretty neat stuff. Enjoy.


]]> http://samuelfebres.com/blog/it-really-is-a-small-world-after-all/feed/ 2 Downtown Getdown Video! Vote for ME! http://samuelfebres.com/blog/downtown-getdown-video-vote-for-me/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/downtown-getdown-video-vote-for-me/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:45:31 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=1952 This past Friday I participated in a local contest called ‘I Want to Be a Star’ here in Tallahassee. I was one of the 3 contestants for the evening. The final winner of the contest wins a trip to New York City.

Below is a video of my performance.

There’s definitely room for improvement but overall, I felt like I did alright.

Anyway, I would appreciate if you could head on over to http://ccbstars.com/, register to vote and then head on over to http://tallahassee.com/ccbstars and vote me!

Voting ends this Thursday night (October 1st) at midnight, Eastern time.

Thanks!

PS: A friend had the I Am T Pain app on his iphone and I sang a bit of this song into it. Check it out. Pretty funny.

Stop Pretending-T-Pained by Samuel Febres

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]]> http://samuelfebres.com/blog/downtown-getdown-video-vote-for-me/feed/ 0 Better Media Organization in iTunes 09 Demo http://samuelfebres.com/blog/better-media-organization-in-itunes-09-demo/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/better-media-organization-in-itunes-09-demo/#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:00:36 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=1944 iTunes now better organizes the media in your itunes music library. Instead of having all of your music, podcasts, videos, tv shows, movies, etc, all thrown into one giant folder mixed together, you can now have it organized by file type. You need to set up this feature, but it’s real easy to do. What the video below to see how.


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]]> http://samuelfebres.com/blog/better-media-organization-in-itunes-09-demo/feed/ 0 Turn on Genius Mix on iTunes 9: A ScreenCast http://samuelfebres.com/blog/turn-on-genius-mix-on-itunes-9-a-screencast/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/turn-on-genius-mix-on-itunes-9-a-screencast/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:15:32 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=1935

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Hope that helps anyone who may have had questions about this feature. Let me know if you have any questions. This kinda thing is actually kind of fun to do, so maybe I can another quick screen-cast to help someone along.


]]> http://samuelfebres.com/blog/turn-on-genius-mix-on-itunes-9-a-screencast/feed/ 0 Today is #Armistice Day! @MuteMath’s release has arrived! http://samuelfebres.com/blog/today-is-armistice-day-mutemaths-release-has-arrived/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/today-is-armistice-day-mutemaths-release-has-arrived/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:30:22 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=1905 If you haven’t done so already, pick up Mute Math’s new album, Armistice from itunes (or Amazon, if you’re into that sort of thing) .

Who’s listened already? What do you think?

I’ve been listening to a 3 track sample I got for pre-ordering tickets to their show. Enjoyed every minute of it and I’m looking forward to enjoying Armistice.

Go get it. Now. Ok, good.

Mute Math’s website
Their flickr page
Follow them on twitter


]]> http://samuelfebres.com/blog/today-is-armistice-day-mutemaths-release-has-arrived/feed/ 2 The Nerve: Live in Tokyo by @MuteMath http://samuelfebres.com/blog/the-nerve-live-in-tokyo-by-mutemath/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/the-nerve-live-in-tokyo-by-mutemath/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:15:51 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=1901 Tomorrow Mute Math’s new album, Armistice drops. Have you pre-ordered? Are you ready? Nat and I will be getting our download tomorrow as it was part of a ticket purchasing deal for their fall tour.

If you haven’t checked out Mute Math before, or didn’t know there was a new album coming out, you should definitely head on over to itunes to pre-order Armistice today. (or Amazon.com if you roll that way
).

Here’s a video Mute Math recently put up performing The Nerve in Japan. Hope you enjoy.


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Support MuteMath (and ME by clicking the links above) and buy today. :)


]]> http://samuelfebres.com/blog/the-nerve-live-in-tokyo-by-mutemath/feed/ 1 Language is No Barrier to Telling a Story http://samuelfebres.com/blog/language-is-no-barrier-to-telling-a-story/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/language-is-no-barrier-to-telling-a-story/#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:48:11 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=1897 This is so amazing creative, touching and beautiful. I hope you enjoy it.

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]]> http://samuelfebres.com/blog/language-is-no-barrier-to-telling-a-story/feed/ 0 Hmm, Could This Be What My Kids Experience? http://samuelfebres.com/blog/hmm-could-this-be-what-my-kids-experience/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/hmm-could-this-be-what-my-kids-experience/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:44:18 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=1892


]]> http://samuelfebres.com/blog/hmm-could-this-be-what-my-kids-experience/feed/ 0 Get Leopard, iLife 09, and iWork for $134.99! http://samuelfebres.com/blog/get-leopard-ilife-09-and-iwork-for-134-99/ http://samuelfebres.com/blog/get-leopard-ilife-09-and-iwork-for-134-99/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:15:19 +0000 Samuel Febres http://samuelfebres.com/blog/?p=1884 If for some reason you still aren’t running Leopard, haven’t upgraded to iLife 09, and have never tried iWork or need a word processor, presentation software, and a spreadsheet program, now is the time to buy.

Amazon is selling the Mac Box Set, which comes with all 3 for the price of $134.99, which is only $5 more than just buying the Leopard upgrade by itself. Now is the time to buy since Apple will be offering upgrades for $29 to Snow Leopard for users that are runing Leopard already. Users of Tiger and older OS will have to pay $129 to upgrade to Snow Leopard in the fall.

So what are you waiting for? Get it now! Also, the Mac Box Set Family Pack is only $148.95 if you’ve got more than one Mac you’re trying to upgrade.

If you’ve already got Leopard, you can also Pre Order Mac OS X version 10.6 Snow Leopard from Amazon for only $29. Not a bad deal folks.

Mac Box Set

Mac Box Set


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