Sunday, December 27, 2009

Tried to watch Avatar and Sherlock Holmes

So I tried to watch Avatar today but apparently everyone I know has seen it already and so noone will go with me. SO instead my friends wanted to watch Sherlock Holmes. So i went to the theater and found nice parking spot right in the front. When i went inside the place was packed though and i had to wait in line just to use a self-serve machine to buy tickets. Then another line in the guest service cuz i accidently bought an extra ticket, and a final line to get into the theater.

After all the lines, I finally found a nice seat right in the middle and I waited for my buddy to come in. I bought his ticket though so I had to leave to see him in. After waiting for an hour , the previews start to come on 10 mins before the show starts. My friend still isn't here so I go out to maybe catch him on the way in and tell some guys to save my seat and I leave my jacket just in case.

When I come out, I see cop cars everywhere and the entrance is surrounded. I was like "wat happened". Someone told me someone got shot and that no one is allowed in. So i called my friend and he just arrived but couldn't come in. So I ended up just refunding my tickets too and left to go meet him up. He bought me some Chinese food though so it was all good.

But then we went to my car and that's when I realized, the whole parking lot was covered in police tape. The police officer told me that they're still continuing the investigation and that I'd have to wait. So we waited for about an hour and I had my backpack and jacket inside the car so I was freezing. Eventually we decided to go eat the food at a nearby fastfood joint.

Finally we were able to get to our car after letting the officer inspect it and getting our information. What a waste of time though lol I ended up not seeing a movie, and wasting my whole day.

Next week though, I don't care, im' gonna go watch Avatar 3d in the Imax theater, even if I have to go alone. I just wanna see it cuz its' cool. Everyones braggin about how good it is, so why won't any of my cheap ass friends see it again with me if they like it so much.

hehe anyways, I've written a few new songs. I wrote a really fun song last night which rlly amazed me. Usually i have a hard time writing songs, but when I have a song that pretty much writes itself, as the process just goes by so smoothly, thats when I know that it's something i'll be proud of. Hopefully when you guys here it you'll like it. Its called "Guys Like Me" and I'll tell you the story behind it once I record the demo of it tomorrow. And btw, If you guys have twitter, follow me at Rayhan_mustafa.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Faber Drive


Hey guys, so I just saw Faber Drive live last night in Toronto at Nathan Philips Square. It was amazing. I love the band so much they're like my greatest modern inspiration and they're style is exactly what i'm going for.

The show started at 7 so we went there like half an hour early and got a nice spot near the front and by 7, the place was packed with people. It was freezing cold but as soon as the show started everyone forgot about the weather and just had a blast. They played for an hour and went through a lot of songs, especially some of my favorites like Second Chance and Tongue Tied. One awesome part was when they played a cover of the song "Fireflies" by Owl City. It was so fun cuz they made it heavy, something you could jump around too, and there was a part where Faber was doing a moonwalk.

But my favourite part was probably when they played a demo version of Tongue Tied called "It Ends". I've heard the song on youtube before and I loved but I never expected them to actually play it live, but they did. And I sang a long haha, I felt so special cuz not many people even knew that song, but i knew all the lyrics haha. There was a part where 2 drunk spanish guys came in adn started touchign ppl and giving them beer lol which was weird. but the show was fantastic. I was so amazed at how they did all the backup vocals just like in the recordings which not many bands do.

After the show, we waited in line to get autographs and stuff. But it was freezing cold and we were in the back of the line so it sucked. By the time we got there my toes were freezing and we were all shivering. And then i realized I had nothing to sign. I had no cash either so i coudln't buy a poster or cd or anything i was so pissed. i was like damn, so i just went with my friends who got a cd signed and i just told the guys they were awesome and talked to the drummer. It was weird cuz i was so nervous lol i totally forgot what i wanted to ask the guys i must've looked so stupid but whatever.

Anyways guys, Im' still writing and gonna record some tracks tomorrow with my guitarist Saadi, and then we'll upload them for you guys so hang tight.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Winter Vacation

Hey guys, so I finally finished the semester...finally. It was a hell of a ride. I can't believe i made it through. So many essays and exams. I had my last exam this morning and so now i'm free ...or not. My main problem rite now is finance, just like everyone else. Being unemployed sucks. I've been trying to get a decent job since summer and still no luck. I'm almost about to go back to my old job at an outlet store. But i just want a nice job that i can work close to home.

I had an interview the other day. the interview was at 11:45 am. so i woke up at 9, went to get a haircut came back at like 10:30, took a shower, then tried to find my suit. I dono wat took me so long but i ended up leaving my house at 11:30. so I got in the car and drove as fast as possible. I was doing like 90 almost. Luckily it was like noon so there were no cops and the roads were empty. I end up missing my turn and drove way too far and i didn't realize it till I called them to tell them I'm late and asked for directions.
So I finally find the place, come in like 11:50. fill out the application and i see 3 other ppl waiting to get interviewed too. So i wait for them, and by 12:30 they get to me. and the first thing they do is ask me to talk about myself. I tell them I'm a university student full chem and then they begin to tell me their part time positions, and that THEY CONFLICT WIT MY SCHOOL SCHEDULE. so there i am, stuttering and they just tell me they don't wanna waste my time if i can't even do it. so I'm like alright well thx. i leave. get into my car and just start screaming :"AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!"

so yea. super pissed i can't get a job. applied t like millions of places and i have an ok resume dono wats up. maybe my resume sucks so I'm gonna try to get some pro help on it and like I'm still asking around and trying to network see if anyone can get my foot in the door. but yea need money before i can go to studio and do some music creating. I'm even considering selling my amp cuz I need money badly right now.

but yea, I'm gonna try to do some shows and get something for the time being. Tonight we're gonna see Faber Drive in Toronto, they're doing a free show at Nathan Philips Square so hopefully we'll get some pics. Cya

Friday, December 11, 2009

die schule brent

Yo guys, watsup. Its been a long time and i've been so busy. I've also been rlly just lazy and unmotivated to do anything hehe. But yea, i finally found time today to record another cover of a busted song called die schule brent. I guess thats a cover of a german song. I know the vocals are messed i was just playing around lol.l Just hold on guys, soon enoguh u'll get some real original songs. Im gonna keep working on my solo album, but after next week wen witner vacation starts, im gonna start writign again with my band and we'll try to come up with some stuff for u guys.

Die Schule Brent