Sorry for our absence. I say that, as if people actually read this. At least we haven't stooped to those twitter fanatics.. Self absorbed and swimming in their own vanity they assume people care when they went grocery shopping..
Anyway, to recap that last two months; we got a new bass player, Evan Stowers, who then later left, and is now just a fill in when we need him... sadly enough, hair school has grown to become more of importance than his friends. But we still love him.
Hold on a second.. Youtubing Boy's Like Girls new video. Ashley Tisdale? Debating redboxing the High School Musicals..
Well.. as of lately, john's pyscho hose beast of a girlfriend and him finally ''unhitched the knot''... or whatever that saying is. They, "Untied the bow", if you can "smell what the Rock is cooking". John wasn't too upset. He "Cranked that Souja Boi" and "hopped onto the Bandwagon"... ?
Oh, and Will took a detour to Virginia to build churches. Yeah, we don't get it. We'll see him in a couple months.
Caleb and I are in process of setting up a recording haven. Technical mishaps and the busy "bosoms" have prevented us from even getting started. But we're working out the kinks, and soon our schedule will look like this: 1. Wake up, find food and cell phone 2. Meet up and endure long hours of recording 3. Find dinner, pretend to have a social life 4. Fall asleep 5. Repeat, till album is recorded, produced, and magical. We promise this compilation of beautiful and delicious songs will not only be great to listen to, but will help in the fight to cure cancer.
Enough about the band, we would just like to discuss a topic of discussion that we hope will lead to many different opinions and a great disussion.
We as a band have discussed the topic of how a singer makes the band. It doesn't matter the quality of the musicanship of the instrumentals, the singer is the reason you like or dislike the band. For example, John can barely even play the guitar, but since he is in the band with Caleb, people automatically conclude that he is an amazing guitarist. But in all reality, its just Caleb's vocals that keeps other hopeless romantics coming to our shows.
Another example of this is Nickelback. The Army of Nickelback fans love his sore, scratchy, toxic smoker throat, voice. Despite hating his voice, and lyrics, and his hair, the music aspect is just simple. John could play any of the parts, on spot, even with his little to non-existent musicianship. Yet, Nickelback sells millions of albums, tours the world, and wears cowboy boots.
On the other hand, Explosions In the Sky are creative, thoughtful, and all around good musicians. Yet, they are virtually unknown, due to the absence of a singer. It's a dark day when you realize how strange the popular music scene has gotten.
The next topic of discussion is the "Poser" section of the title. We would just like to salute those who wear guitar shirts. We have learn one thing as of lately, those who wear guitar shirts are either extremely good at guitar and we should all bask in their glory or they have never played guitar in their lives and just want people to think they actually know how to play the guitar. The other day we saw a young man with a Gibson Les Paul shirt on. We decided to go talk to him about the music he plays. It was as if he were grasping for an answer and nothing came out. "What? You don't play guitar? Your shirt was so misleading." People judge those on what they wear, and if you are willing to risk the embarrassment of being called out on the lie you are living. So here's to you!
Here's to you, Hopeless Romantics. We are off to the place that will soon be our home for the next few months. A place that we like to call the studio.
Caleb and John
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
The Breakup
This is the not saying that our band is broken up, but it is talking about how Caleb and Lauren have broken up.. The beloved couple has broken up. Caleb has lived in a downer recently.. That is why this blog has been lacking.
But out with the bad and in with the new. WE GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL this week. We as a band have completed the most dramatic and worthless schooling in our lives. But I am sure we will missed such a memorable moment in our lives.
As the ceremony went on, I, being Caleb, bobbed my head back and forth, nearly falling asleep every ten minutes during this THREE hour ceremony. I felt like getting up and screaming, JUST GIVE US THE STUPID DIPLOMAS!! My mother forced me to be there.. worthless.. it was worthless. Oh well..
John went and saw Anberlin with his girlfriend... I got dumped that night.. I could have been at one of my favorite bands concert.. but no.. I was being dumped.. WHY COULDN'T SHE HAVE DONE IT A DIFFERENT DAY????? As you can tell, I am kinda bitter... But its okay, she had great reason.
Anyway, I decided to start eating healthy.... No more Beto's breakfast burritos for me.. Or so I thought.. I had never eaten an orange until this day, I would like you all to observe this. Will sat and filmed me as a struggled to swallow this vile cantraption that they call fruit.
Anyway.. I stayed at Will's house a few nights this week. It was quite the adventure to drive up to Kaysville by myself. LONGEST DRIVE I'VE DONE BY MYSELF. But it was well worth it.. I guess..
We went to "serenade" girls at the local High School during their lunch. All I constantly heard from Will was, this is a bad idea. And, Why are we doing this? Caleb, Are you retarded? He pushed me past the point of being able to play.. so.. We ended up not doing it. Oh well.. It was pretty fun to spend all that time with my beloved guitar playing friend.
We are doing a photo shoot tomorrow as a band, so, we'll have to let you know how that goes.
But out with the bad and in with the new. WE GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL this week. We as a band have completed the most dramatic and worthless schooling in our lives. But I am sure we will missed such a memorable moment in our lives.
As the ceremony went on, I, being Caleb, bobbed my head back and forth, nearly falling asleep every ten minutes during this THREE hour ceremony. I felt like getting up and screaming, JUST GIVE US THE STUPID DIPLOMAS!! My mother forced me to be there.. worthless.. it was worthless. Oh well..
John went and saw Anberlin with his girlfriend... I got dumped that night.. I could have been at one of my favorite bands concert.. but no.. I was being dumped.. WHY COULDN'T SHE HAVE DONE IT A DIFFERENT DAY????? As you can tell, I am kinda bitter... But its okay, she had great reason.
Anyway, I decided to start eating healthy.... No more Beto's breakfast burritos for me.. Or so I thought.. I had never eaten an orange until this day, I would like you all to observe this. Will sat and filmed me as a struggled to swallow this vile cantraption that they call fruit.
Anyway.. I stayed at Will's house a few nights this week. It was quite the adventure to drive up to Kaysville by myself. LONGEST DRIVE I'VE DONE BY MYSELF. But it was well worth it.. I guess..
We went to "serenade" girls at the local High School during their lunch. All I constantly heard from Will was, this is a bad idea. And, Why are we doing this? Caleb, Are you retarded? He pushed me past the point of being able to play.. so.. We ended up not doing it. Oh well.. It was pretty fun to spend all that time with my beloved guitar playing friend.
We are doing a photo shoot tomorrow as a band, so, we'll have to let you know how that goes.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
An Introduction: Greetings and Gifts
Hopeless Romantic: n;
This person is in love with love.They believe in fairy tales and love.They're not to be confused as stalkers or creepy because that's not what a hopeless romantic is. All hopeless romantics are idealists,the sentimental dreamers,the imaginative and the fanciful when you get to know them.They often live with rose colored glasses on.They make lovelook like an art form with all the romantic things they do for their special someone.
Ladies and gentlemen,
We compliment you for visiting That Storyline's blog; a diary following the lives of the members of That Storyline. We've chosen the title Hopeless Romantics; referring to the increasing number of those who are in relationships for action, and those of us who enjoy relationships for those rare things like conversations and memories. We salute you for taking the step up and joining us. You're in good company.
We are based out of American Fork, Utah. We, like many musicians, would consider ourselves a rock group. I'm very proud to report that we are influenced by amazing bands such as; All Time Low, There For Tomorrow, Kill Hannah, Anberlin, The Rocket Summer, and others.
Good. All that polite jargan is out of the way. We hope not to bore you further. This blog is meant for entertainment, and as such we hope to make you laugh, cry, or experience other extreme or rare emotions like prosopagnosia (google that, I swear it exists). That being said, let me recap the past few weeks:
After a show at Muse Music in Provo, we were offered free recording time in a basement studio of a local musician. Pumped to create an album for free, we made our way into this castle on the side of the mountain, and down to the basement where we proceeded to record.
Mixed emotions about where we’ll go, as far as recording here.
-
Caleb always has his digi camera with him, and is always taking photo’s. With him as an avid photographer, these posts practically write themselves. Caleb, Will, and I treated ourselves well this past Friday. We made our way into the glorious Wal Mart, where we were greeted by father time, and immediately made our way to the women’s section. Looking for clothing options for future shows:
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Yesterday we were invited by a close friend to try slacklining. I came to learn that this is like tight rope walking except for the rope is elastic.. After a half hour of getting whipped and making fools of ourselves we called it a night.
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Will randomly moved Kayesville (spelling is questionable, and likely inaccurate)- a small town no one has heard of, let alone, cares about. Loving and faithful, Will has decided to stay with us, and make the hour and a half drive everyday to see us. Bless those who sacrifice for this greater good.
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Caleb and I spent the afternoon at the mall, where we went from store to store and unfairly judged those who were in there.. Oh, and we set up an acoustic set for Hot Topic at the end of the month. Resigning from the mall, we were famished, and stopped at a church where we knew of a wedding reception that was taking place. Band T shirts and tight jeans, we made our way into the formal banquet of strangers, stole cookies and other treats, and bailed. Little theives.
This person is in love with love.They believe in fairy tales and love.They're not to be confused as stalkers or creepy because that's not what a hopeless romantic is. All hopeless romantics are idealists,the sentimental dreamers,the imaginative and the fanciful when you get to know them.They often live with rose colored glasses on.They make lovelook like an art form with all the romantic things they do for their special someone.
Ladies and gentlemen,
We compliment you for visiting That Storyline's blog; a diary following the lives of the members of That Storyline. We've chosen the title Hopeless Romantics; referring to the increasing number of those who are in relationships for action, and those of us who enjoy relationships for those rare things like conversations and memories. We salute you for taking the step up and joining us. You're in good company.
We are based out of American Fork, Utah. We, like many musicians, would consider ourselves a rock group. I'm very proud to report that we are influenced by amazing bands such as; All Time Low, There For Tomorrow, Kill Hannah, Anberlin, The Rocket Summer, and others.
Good. All that polite jargan is out of the way. We hope not to bore you further. This blog is meant for entertainment, and as such we hope to make you laugh, cry, or experience other extreme or rare emotions like prosopagnosia (google that, I swear it exists). That being said, let me recap the past few weeks:
After a show at Muse Music in Provo, we were offered free recording time in a basement studio of a local musician. Pumped to create an album for free, we made our way into this castle on the side of the mountain, and down to the basement where we proceeded to record.
Mixed emotions about where we’ll go, as far as recording here.
-
Caleb always has his digi camera with him, and is always taking photo’s. With him as an avid photographer, these posts practically write themselves. Caleb, Will, and I treated ourselves well this past Friday. We made our way into the glorious Wal Mart, where we were greeted by father time, and immediately made our way to the women’s section. Looking for clothing options for future shows:
-
Yesterday we were invited by a close friend to try slacklining. I came to learn that this is like tight rope walking except for the rope is elastic.. After a half hour of getting whipped and making fools of ourselves we called it a night.
-
Will randomly moved Kayesville (spelling is questionable, and likely inaccurate)- a small town no one has heard of, let alone, cares about. Loving and faithful, Will has decided to stay with us, and make the hour and a half drive everyday to see us. Bless those who sacrifice for this greater good.
-
Caleb and I spent the afternoon at the mall, where we went from store to store and unfairly judged those who were in there.. Oh, and we set up an acoustic set for Hot Topic at the end of the month. Resigning from the mall, we were famished, and stopped at a church where we knew of a wedding reception that was taking place. Band T shirts and tight jeans, we made our way into the formal banquet of strangers, stole cookies and other treats, and bailed. Little theives.
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