Hi, my name is Alan Brayton, or Omar, for this class I guess. I was born in Rhode Island almost 24 years ago, and have lived in Florida for quite some time, too much time actually... Both of my parents live in Florida, but not together, I also have one brother, and one sister who live here in Florida, and one sister who lives in California. I lived with her for a short period of time, but that's another story for another time.
There isn't a whole lot to know about me, except for my love of music. I am very passionate about music, old and new. I'd like to think I have a very ranged spectrum of music that I listen to, even though there are some genres(like country) that I just can't stomach! Oftentimes I find myself in heated debates with friends about why I don't like certain bands, or certain CD's. Sometimes, people will not want to talk about music with me because he or she thinks that I am getting angry when I argue, but that is not the case; I just simply disagree with their taste. Now, I'm not saying that music I don't like is bad; it is just not for me. I strongly believe everyone is entitled to an opinion, it's just unfortunate that most people don't have the same opinion as me. Just kidding.
I was living in California when the newest Tool CD, 10,000 days, came out. I couldn't stop talking about it. Personally, I didn't like the CD, but there was so much back story behind every track it was unbelievable. At the time, I had AIM, and would constantly talk about the CD with friends. Most of my friends liked the CD, so every chance I got, I would try to "talk them out of it". Long story short: I used to many capital letters, and people thought I was getting angry, so no one would talk to me about that particular CD anymore...
More information about Tool can be found at http://toolshed.down.net
Some of my favorite bands currently are: The Mars Volta, Energy, The Starlite Desperation, Thrice, Protest the Hero, Tsunami Bomb, The Action Design, and many more
Omar,
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to hear you have a passion you love so deeply, I am a woman and more importantly a Momma so true to my nature I am full of opinions and suggestions which I would love to share with you about your approach on sharing your passion with the world. You come across like a take charge kind of guy and you don't seem to mind if others may take you the wrong way, in fact you enjoy it but I am sure like the rest of us you would love for others to understand you a little better, naturally they are missing out on a great view point, I'm most curtain. Not that you asked but I suggest you use that passion to create music you can share, make a video for this class post it on YouTube and up load that to support your love for music, or even write lyrics which can be interesting to many. You may even find you love writing and that others who secretly like writing are able to related better to poems, lyrics and songs then insatiable badgering over a topic you so desperately just want to share. Just a few suggestions. Great to see you have a passion and love! I tell my family often that the ability to live life to it’s fullest, laughing and loving are all life’s wonderful gifts we should always enjoy and they are free. Stay True to you...
I like your blog.
Mindy Lou Underwood
Alan/Omar
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if this counts as a comment since it is a question, but I hope the teacher counts it as a comment. Why did the teacher call you Omar? Something to do with the T-shirt you were wearing, and music obviously.
Well, Omar.... If that is your name??? JK
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love music as well.... maybe not as much as you, however it is there. I really like the rawness of your blog, like you did not try and be any thing you are not. That is very cool of you. I would love to chat about music and all that jazz sometime :) But, I have to say I do enjoy a good country jam!!! :)