ODDMENTS

After studying music at the same high school and conservatories, Oddments finally saw the light of day in late 2010. With film scores and independent music labels under their belts, they are ready for the next journey...

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Help us out if you can!  Half of our time is almost up....every dollar counts, so share this with all your friends, and let's get this show KICKstarted!  Thanks everyone!!!

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Help us if you can!!!  Even if you have nothing to give, do us a huge favor and pass it along to all your friends....you never know who could be willing and able to help us!  Thank you!

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Hey all you tumblr people!    We started a fundraising project on kickstarter.com.  We really believe strongly in this project and would appreciate each and every one of our followers for checking this out....and even if it may not be of personal interest to you, please share it with anyone and everyone that you know.  You never know where a connection and/or helping hand will be.  Thanks so much for helping us!

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Me First and the Gimme Gimmes - “Who Put the Bomp (In the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp) from the album Blow In The Wind

Happy cover song day!!!  Last post for a week, so enjoy the holidays and stay tuned for more music when I return!

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Better Than Ezra - “Speeding Up To Slow Down”  from the album Friction, Baby

Another nostalgic 90s track.  Sometimes I think this particular album by BTE slips under the radar compared to their others….and it’s one of their best.  

“When they all are for, be against it”

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VAST - “A Better Place”  from the album Music For People

Unfortunately I stopped following Mr. Crosby after he began releasing through his own label and online.  I need to look up some of his more recent work…but the 3 albums I DO have are all amazing, and I suggest checking all his earlier stuff out.  This song in particular is an all time favorite of mine.

“Release me from this need I have of me”

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A nod to Mr. Hitchens on this day....may god be with yoahaha....couldn't keep a straight face!

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Jay Ungar - “Ashokan Farewell” as heard on the documentary The Civil War

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written, and made famous by Ken Burns’ Civil War documentary.  Ironically, the only song from the doc/soundtrack that is NOT from the era…written in 1982!

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Wonder what it's like sitting in on a band rehearsal?  We have your answer. 

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We are back with our 6th lip sync contest.  Take a guess over on our youtube or facebook page.  If you're the first correct, we will promote your website (youtube, facebook, band website, or TUMBLR!)

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Watch our lip sync contest here!!!

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40 Below Summer - “Falling Down” from the album Invitation To The Dance

Remember hearing this on the radio while I was in college and immediately going out to purchase the CD.  A rumor I heard about the singer (which I have NO IDEA if it’s true or not) is that he is the kid on David Byrne’s back in the Talking Heads’ “Burning Down The House” video.  Fun fact if it is true.

“I’m just a face, nameless and silent”

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The Flaming Lips - “Waitin’ For A Superman (Remix)” from the album The Soft Bulletin

One of my all time favorite songs from one of my all time favorite albums.  Enjoy.

“Well I thought it was already as heavy as can be”

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It's Official

We have 100 followers!!!!    It may not seem like a lot to some of you, but we think it is and we really appreciate it!  Thanks to all of you who have subscribed, and keep spreading the word about our blog and music.  Thanks everyone!

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“There Is Life Outside Your Apartment” from the musical Avenue Q

Been in a funk lately, staying inside and feeling shitty…then this song came on my ipod and made me smile for the first time today…

“There is cool shit to do, but it can’t come to you”

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Jimmy Eat World - “Rockstar” from the album Static Prevails

Before you go dismissing this as a typical JEW song, listen first.  This is before they tweaked their sound and still had that raw energy.  This was and is how “emo” should always sound.  Also during the period before Jim Adkins became the lead singer, so enjoy that change as well.  This album and Clarity remains their best work.

“I’m the stranger here, you know”

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The Smithereens - “House We Used To Live In” from the album Green Thoughts

Great alternative band of the 80s, and to my surprise, still around.  I remember the video to this song being one of my favorites on MTV when I was a child, but had forgotten about them as I grew up.  Fortunately, about 10 years I rediscovered them, and have been enjoying them since.

“Our house was not a home, and we both felt alone it seems”