Music I Am Currently Digging!

So, there has been some new music as of late that I really like. Well, new to me at least. lol!
The first of which is Adele. She sang a duet version of her song “Chasing Pavements” with Sugarland on the Grammy’s back in February and I immediately fell in love with her sound. Check out that performance here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YYqVodhuGY

There is a newer country group by the name of The Zac Brown Band. Their first single was a catchy number by the name of “Chicken Fried”. It was one of the those songs that made you think they would definitely become a One Hit Wonder. Then, they released there second single, “Whatever it is”. I immediately loved it! Not sure if it will become a big hit or not but it is already a big hit with me. Here is a video made for the song (not the official music video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3dddbxvEGM

A while back ago I bought the latest CD from Kid Rock, “Rock N Roll Jesus”. I have always been selective of what I like from him but I LOVE this CD. It is the first CD I have ever purchased that had the “Parental Advisory” sticker. lol. It does contain a lot of foul language, mainly the “F” word, as well as songs that are beyond suggestive. I love the music though. It either gets me pumped up or really makes me think. Some of my favorites from the CD are “Roll On”, “Rock N Roll Jesus”, and “Blue Jeans & a Rosary”.

I also just bought two new cd’s this week. The first being the latest Keith Urban CD, “Defying Gravity”. I loved his last full studio album, “Love, Pain, and the whole Crazy thing”, so I had lots of high expectations for this one. I don’t think it is nearly as good but I hope it grows on me. The other new one is “Shine” from Martina McBride. This is her first studio CD in a few years. Again, I think she has put out better material. It’s okay but not great. I was disappointed. Next week is the release of the new Rascal Flatts CD and I’ll be sure to buy that.

Some other new stuff I am digging at the moment: Jamey Johnson “High Cost of Living”, Gloriana “Wild At Heart”, Sugarland “It Happens”, Alan Jackson “Sissy’s Song”, and Lady Antebellum “I Run To You”.

I’m Back! (I hope)

To my blog readers:

It has been a while since I blogged frequently on here and a LONG time since I blogged anything worthwhile. Well, I  believe that is coming to an end. I am going to push myself to get back into the routine of blogging. You can call me on it if I don’t. And yes Nick, I know you will! LOL!

Sincerely,

Sean “Samish Patrol” Langdon

25 Interesting Things About Me

There has been some “tagging” going around on Facebook with a note called 25 Interesting Things. Thought I would blog my list on here as well.

1. I never want to move away from Western Washington. I love it out here. The beauty of the mountains, the ocean, the rain, everything about it! Of course, having enough money to afford to take vacations to warm locations would be nice as well. I also love that our bugs/insects are tiny and very few are poisonous! Not saying I wouldn’t move if the
reason was justified but would never WANT to.

2. I turned 21 and was ordained a minister on the same day! Oh the controversy!

3. I have the same birthday as like 4-5 other people that I know from church. Just Weird! Also, I have the same birthday as Abraham Lincoln!

4. I would love to own a log cabin in the mountains/foot hills and an apartment in the city someday!

5. I have never broken a bone in my body. I also rarely get sick. I have never even had a reason to personally go to the hospital for myself. Just to see others.

6. I am a total wimp when it comes to “making a move”. The girl practically has to be the one to do it. Sad, I know!

7. My favorite colors are Turquoise and Maroon

8. I LOVE Chick Flicks. Yeah, it’s true. Get over it! LOL!

9. I have never smoked a cigarette or done any drugs. Have never even come close to having an interest.

10. I currently serve on the GPNW Samish Family Reunion Planning Committee, 50th Samish Celebration Committee, and the Evangelist-sponsored Retreat Planning Committee. I also direct Camp Genesis (for 3rd and 4th Graders) and Co-Direct the Annual Young Adult Retreat, both taking place at Samish Island Campgrounds. Also helping
with the Annual Fine Arts Retreat.

11. I will be in the role of “Guest Minister” for the first time at the end of March. I will be flying down to Happy Valley Campground in California for a Missionary Retreat. I am co-leading a class on Young Adults and the Church.

12. In the summer of 2007 I was on staff at 9 different camps (8 weeks and 1 weekend) and served in the roles of Director, Camp Pastor, Head Cook, Jr. High Class Co-Teacher, Counselor, and Assistant Cook.

13. I am very liberal and a devoted Democrat but have deep reservations about Barack Obama.

14. I am the product of a kid born in the computer age. I am a good typist but my handwriting sucks!

15. If I have hurt someone (or even think I have hurt someone) it absolutely tears me up inside. Even to the point of sometimes making me sick to my stomach. I stay that way until I know I haven’t or until things are reconciled.

16. I am a major smart ass. Which can often times can lead to #15. It is something I know I need to work on.

17. I LOVE country music. Absolutely love it. Saying that, one of my favorite groups is Aerosmith!

18. I LOVE to go camping. My favorite locations are Copalis Beach (near Ocean Shores) and Maryhill State Park (Southeast Washington, on the Columbia River).

19. I LOVE the rush of a concert. You can’t get any better than live music. My favorite concerts so far have been Garth Brooks w/ Trisha Yearwood, Shania Twain w/ Emerson Drive, Duran Duran and Carrie Underwood. I always imagine what I would do if I was a singer. How I would set-up the stage, special effects, transitions, etc.

20. Growing up I wanted to be a Full-Time Minister (still possible), Elementary School Teacher (still possible), Lawyer (too much school and would be afraid of becoming a stereotypical lawyer….a.k.a. a pompous, self-absorbed ass), and Singer (of course, can’t sing so that rules that one out).

21. As much as I love being around babies, I have a fear of holding them with a lot of people around.

22. I believe that everyone who wants to be a parent of more than one child, should adopt at least one child.

23. My dad used to be a Line Dance Instructor. I used to go line dancing with him every other weekend when we were at his house. He would also occasionally pick me up to go on weeknights. I loved it! This lead to him being the lead line dancer for a local country singer. He lead a group of like 8-10 dancers that would travel on the weekends to venues throughout the Northwest line dancing behind her while she sang. I used to love to go with them and watch.

24. My mom, brothers, and myself all got a tattoo within a month or two of each other. My tattoo is on my right bicep and is of a cross, loaf of bread, and wine goblet. I plan to eventually get a band of thorns around my right arms as well.

25. I am beyond ready to move out of my dad’s duplex in Kirkland and move down to the Greater Auburn/Puyallup area. Any one wanting a roommate or have a room to rent? LOL! Though, it would be hard for me to find a roommate because I wouldn’t want to live with someone who smoked, did drugs, or wanted to have big, loud parties. Plus, I already have so much stuff. I have been collecting items for moving out on my own since I was in the 9th grade. I already have everything needed for a stocked kitchen!

The Inaugural Concert

Last night was the Inaugural Concert on HBO. Since I don’t have that channel, I didn’t get to watch it. So today I watched some clips from the concert on youtube.

This one particularly stood out. It is Garth Brooks singing a medley of songs. Listen to him sing “Shout”. This country boy has got soul!

Featured Song of the Week: “Lucky” by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat

This week’s featured song is “Lucky” by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat. I just heard about it from a friend this evening. She e-mailed it to me in a MP3 file and I immediately fell in love with the song. I think everyone should be able to say that this song is about them and their significant other. This song just helps confirm why Jason Mraz is one of my favorite singers!

The Best Of 2008 (According to ME!)

Here are some of my favorite from the year 2008:

Top 15 Songs:

1) James Otto – “Just got started loving you”
2) Sugarland – “All I Want To Do”
3) One Flew South – “My Kind Of Beautiful”
4) Justin Nozuka – “After Tonight”
5) Jason Mraz – “I’m Yours”
6) Keith Urban – “Sweet Thing”
7) Lady Antebellum – “Lookin’ for a good time”
Jake Owen – “Don’t think I can’t love you”
9) Blake Shelton – “She wouldn’t be gone”
10) Brad Paisley – “Waitin’ on a Woman”
11) Kenny Chesney & Mac McAnally – “Down This Road”
12) Sugarland – “Already Gone”
13) James Otto – “For You”
14) George Strait – “River of love”
15) Katy Perry – “Hot N Cold”

Top 5 CD’s:

1) Sugarland – “Love on the Inside”
2) Lady Antebellum – “Lady Antebellum”
3) James Otto – “Sunset Man”
4) One Flew South - “Last of the Good Guys”
5) Julianne Hough – “Julianne Hough”

Notable Mention:

Jimmy Wayne – “Do you believe me now?” (I just bought this CD today but it came out in 2008. I have already listened to most of the songs and it is GREAT)

Favorite Movie:

“Step-Brothers” – I LOVED this movie. Laughed so hard. My favorite line from the movie is “Your voice is like a combination of Fergie and Jesus”.

Favorite TV Show:

It’s a tie! “Brothers & Sisters” and “Boston Legal”. It’s interesting how ABC used to be the network that everyone made fun of for bad television. “Desperate Housewives” and “Lost” changed that view a few years ago and the network hasn’t looked back since. Sadly, “Boston Legal” was canceled in 2008! For comedy, umm, I mean news (LOL!) I go with “The Colbert Report”.

Featured Song of the Week: “Hot ‘N Cold” by Katy Perry

This week’s Featured Song of the Week is kind of an unusual pick for me. I normally wouldn’t choose songs like this but for some reason I can’t help but loving this song/video. Maybe it is that there is something intriguing about Katy Perry. Yeah, she’s very attractive but there is something else. Not sure. Anyways, my pick this week is “Hot ‘n Cold” by Katy Perry! Enjoy!

Christmas Is Here!

Well, Christmas Day is finally here. I went to a wonderful Christmas Eve Service last night at the Puyallup CofC Congregation. Afterwards my mom and I drove down to have Christmas at the Hergert home in Ethel, WA. We will be here until tomorrow morning. Then tomorrow afternoon I will be having a Christmas dinner with my dad and brothers at my dad’s home.

I am happy to say that I finished all my Christmas shopping last Sunday! With 4 days to spare! LOL!

Here are my two most favorite Christmas Songs:

“Mary, Did You Know?”

I love both of these versions of the song:

Kathy Mattea version

Kenny Rogers/Wynonna version

“It Wasn’t His Child”

Skip Ewing version

One of my other favorite Christmas Songs is “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”. This year Lady Antebellum recorded a version of it that the radio has just been eating up! This is them singing it on the Today show yesterday.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

5 Days ‘Til Christmas

Just a few more days until Christmas. I am still not done with shopping. Oh well I mean I still have 5 whole days to go, right? PLENTY OF TIME! LOL!

So, for some of my favorites for this week’s Christmas music:

“Joy To the World” - Michael Bolton

This is my favorite version of this song. I think Michael gets a lot of undeserved flack is one of the most undervalued singers out there.

“Oh Holy Night” – Martina McBride

She is one of my favorite female vocalists of all time and shows us why on this song! Absolutely Wonderful!

“A Baby Changes Everything” – Faith Hill

This is the first Christmas single from Faith’s new Christmas CD. I already love this song and think it is sure to become a Christmas classic!

“This is the Time” – Michael Bolton and Wynonna

This song can be found on the same CD as his version of “Joy to the World. I love Christmas love songs! Adds to the magic of the season. I think it is a great Christmas love song!

Featured Song of the Week: “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You” by Jake Owen

This week’s song is the latest single from Jake Owen and is called “Don’t think I can’t love you”. As soon as I heard it, I absolutely loved it! It was one of those songs where I was hooked from the very beginning. Didn’t event need to hear the rest of it, though, I am glad I did! Enjoy!

To see the video, click here!