ok. well guys, the music i've been listening to lately is a lot different than what i usually post on here. so this will be a mixed post. some of the usual stuff, some probably quite unexpected. some old. some new. so, buckle up. it's gonna be a bumpy ride.
let's begin with some hans zimmer and a really beautiful score called "Now We Are Free." you can find this on the gladiator soundtrack. which, if you don't already have it, the gladiator soundtrack is amazing. so, here you are. the brilliant hans zimmer.
this next one is by a guy called paolo conte. the video is in italian, so if you can speak spanish or italian you can probably pick it up. it's a good clip. all i'm going to say is i did not even know legos were capable of such great things...
ok, now before you get your panties in a bunch, just be patient. this next song is by coldplay. but, this is a song that is very uncoldplay. i wish more people knew this song. i wish they would put this song out there harder. it's a fantastic song. it is worth listening to all the way through. and, as simplistic as it is, that should tell you pay attention to the words.
ok i couldn't find an official video for this next one but i love it so i posted the one i found. this is a song called fresh feeling by the eels. it's brilliant. i hope you enjoy. great lyrics. brilliant music. this is what it's all about.
ok, now this next one, i apologize for. there are NO videos except this small excerpt of this song. but i STRONGLY recommend you go check it out on iTunes, because it is soooo worth it. i swear the weepies are the most talented act out there right now. if anyone knows they're coming round, let me know. i'll be front row center. song is called riga girls.
ok i think that's all i care to post tonight for the videos.
as for me, lately life is changing slowly again. i have become extremely busy with my new job at noodles & co. for the second time. for those of you who don't know, i used to work at the one in kenosha. now i work at the one on michigan avenue. so, with two jobs, school, music, blogs, and going out, i'm keeping pretty damn busy now. thank God. still, i can't say i wish some things were different. but i won't go there. instead, i'll just say thank God that i have what i have. i am happy to say that lately, i have been getting back to God. the hardest part is just to keep it constant. anyways, i hope everyone is happy and well. watch out for the flu that seems to be kicking ass in the midwest.
"every moment that passes is another moment you just missed to turn your whole life around."
-ahmed kolacek
Friday, February 29, 2008
quick update...
Saturday, February 23, 2008
France!!!?? Hot Damn!!!
okay. so, this is by far going to be my favorite post up to this point. you'll see why momentarily.
let's take a trip to france shall we? okay.
so here we are. it's nice out. let's hang out with a good friend of mine named jason mraz. he's brilliant in these clips. i could not pick one or the other to play because i like the idea behind the first one, but i love the message of the second. both are worth your time. take your time and watch them all the way through. you won't be disappointed.
it's gonna be a lovely day.
live high.
amazing. now let's take a look at a band that i stumbled upon. they're called malajube. after seeing this video clip, myself and marianyi have made it our goal to accomplish this going down the mag mile this summer. lemme know if you want in.
this is a band called vampire weekend. they are phenomenal. i can't say enough. their videos are perfect. the music is incredulously catchy. i would love to see these guys live sometime. completely worth it.
this is again vampire weekend but this video is great. and the song is too. i love the b section. you may not like it so much from the start, although i did. but no matter what, the b section makes it worth it.
unfortunately, i could not find a proper video for this next group. they are still quite underground. now, in no way shape or form do i back the zune before i back the iPod. let me just make that clear. so, having said that, this band, what made milwaukee famous, has a beautiful song that is worth every second of it. it is called hopelist. i apologize for the support of the zune brought to you by this ad.
alright. sink your teeth in and let me know.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
SERIOUSLY...
this is not one of my usual posts. this post is simply to tell you if there is one album you buy in the near future, spend it in the right way. buy the weepies album "say i am you." i dare you to buy this album and not enjoy it. i can't say enough about every single track on this album. so don't waste your time. if you enjoy the posts i put up, then trust me on this. i don't think it's possible to not like this amazing album. it is currently my number one. not a single bad track on there.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
food for thought...
i just posted a few hours ago, but i feel another post coming out so here it is. the post is simply an outlet for me....
it's been nearly 20 years now that i've been going around this world through the motions of my life. i've got a great family. i've got an amazing girlfriend that i don't know what i'd do without. i've got a good group of friends i know that i can depend on. i'm going to a great college with what promises to be a great profession God willing. a lot of people ask me questions and advice about what's going on in their lives. a lot of people think i seem like i've got most of life figured out. the truth is, i don't know jack. all i know is that i have no clue how to get from day to day. the only reason i can give anyone advice is because i've usually messed that up already to tell them how to make something better, etc. so if you ever think you just can't make it through another day, realize that even the people that seem like they have it all figured out have no clue what's going on. they fall and scrape their knees the same as anyone else. but, to put it in the words of rocky..."it's not about how hard you hit, it's about how many times you can take a hit and get back up."
Thursday, February 7, 2008
making up for the absence.
so most of you know aqualung. he had that song, "brighter than sunshine." well, turns out he's actually talented beyond the one song. this is a great song of the same album called "easier to lie." ironically it's very honest. i love it.
beck is one of the most unique talents of our generation. also one of the most untapped mainstream talents. this song, "lost cause" has a very interesting video. the first time i watched it, it didn't make sense. the fifth time i watched it, i understood it. so, give it a chance. it's a direct relation to the lyrics and title of the song.
this next band is the go find. i wanted to post a video for their song "dictionary" but i couldn't find it. so, i am using a video for the song "new year." it's a great optimistic song with an interestingly contrasting melancholic musical quality to it. give it a listen. and try to check out the song "dictionary."
people press play. they are amazing. this song is ridic. i LOVE the lyrics. so true to life right now. turns out, life is becoming one big oxymoron. maybe it'll change in time. until then, i listen to people press play. song is called these days. video is beautifully mastered.
sometimes we need to slow down. i think this clip paints a beautiful portrait of life. what it should be like sometimes. what it shouldn't be like. it's very simple, but i love it. turns out i'm a simple guy. muhaha. enjoy. they're called youth group and the song is called "start today tomorrow."
how bout a little something on the mainstream gig? ok. here's a song by rihanna. yes, rihanna. i know what you're thinking...uhhh wtf? but, i can justify it. it's music stolen from michael jackson and madonna. which is why it's a good song. nonetheless, i thought it was worth the post. so without further adieu.....
alright...these guys are badass. they do great covers. their originals are alright, but the covers are where it's at. so i'll post 2 or 3 of these just for your enjoyment. definitely worth it. definitely.
how bout them apples? alright now for a carazzzay video. this is jinga if i ever saw it. EVER.
unfortunately i cannot embed it for some strange reason so i will give you the link...
http://todaysbigthing.com/2008/02/07
nuts. that's all i'm saying.
Monday, February 4, 2008
pardon the delay.
what it is tho? so, it's about 8:40 peezle at the moment. i am currently sitting at my desk in my room. since i woke up this morning, the fog has been so thick, that 2501 is sitting in the clouds. i love it. it brings a sense of calmness over the place. almost serene. as if transcendent. muahaha. anyways, i have started getting into the groove of my classes. trying to get myself back on a regular student's sleeping schedule, but i think i was exposed to too much ibrahim. i can't sleep before like 4 am. and if i do, i sleep from like 8 pm to 12 pm and then i'm up til 4 am or 6 am. great news...got uzzle for my basic audio systems class. it is amazing.
now for some music. today's music might not all be what you are expecting. but it is definitely worth listening to. that's for damn sure...
this first one goes out to uncle mohamed. turns out he was right all along...
this...this is a culture i could definitely be a part of. the beginning of the song may be a little vague, but just give it a few seconds. it's a great song. this woman has a great voice. it's all great. bon voyage...
carla bruni is her name. the song, raphael. let me just tell you, if i had to pick one word to describe this song, it would be "badass." it's not so thrilling during the singing, although not bad by any means. but what really gets me, is the music in between all of that. and that, that's what music is all about. creating that elusive quality. that small part that makes you want to go back and listen to the song again and again. so, here it is...
alright, let's transatlantacize this blog real quick. don't even know if that's a word but it is now. so on the other side of the world, there is still good music going around. it just takes a while to weed out the average and find what's really worth your while. thankfully, i have done just that.
this next guy is dan wilson. not much of a stage name. but his music is fantastic. note the tall skinny black rectangle in the back...it's a bose amplifier for the guitar. it's amazing. trust me. anyways, it also just so happens that he was a part of Semisonic...you remember that band from the 90s. remember? closing tiiime open all the doors and let you out into the world!! yes? ok. good. now this is his solo work. so pay attention...
now, for the piece de resistance....meiko! that's her name. she's cute too. let me tell you, this chicks album is so worth checkin out on iTunes. half way between Joshua Radin and Feist. she seems like she's still pretty damned underground. still at that point of selling her own CDs at the back of the venue for 10 bucks after the show. if i could get to that point...i don't know that i'd want to go any further. that's such a great time in the career. you're still so involved and it's all so personal...well let's just try to start a career first off. anyways, this song, originally titled "shitty apartment" is called "how lucky we are" and it is worth your time. sounds better on the album just because there's more instrumenation.
ok. that's all the music for today. but on a more bad ass note...check this shit out. so i was walking by the roosevelt theater on congress a few days back, and i was obviously passing those giant 12 foot posters outside the entrances that advertise the upcoming major events. so, as i passed on this particular day, i saw this advertisement out of the corner of my eye...
that's right...ross ipsen on the poster. that would be tim ipsen's older brother by the way in case you couldn't put 2 and 2 together on your own. pimpalicious.
alright guys. i hope you enjoyed. outside of that, i'm working on a couple projects. musically and otherwise. fouad, i might be giving you a call. let's put it this way. you may need to get back pretty quick, son. that's all i'm saying.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
hang on!
so i know i already said goodnight, but holy shit!...i just found the most beautiful video i think i've ever seen. ever. seriously. and let me just tell you, you have to watch it to the end to understand what's happening. this is amazing. seriously, if you want to know what it's all about, watch this damn video. and it just so happens to be a video made to a weepies song, "stars." it's another amateur video. a guy films the video, and his two little girls are in the video. this was their christmas present to their mom this past year. trust me. watch this. all the way through.
simply music. (lot of animation too)
alright. sorry for the day with no music. i pulled a double throwdown. yes, that's right. a double! the other night was myself and jamor throwin' down. last night everyone came home. so, myself, marianyi, ippy, and chris took to the town. unfortunately, i didn't have my camera with me. but we started it off as any sane human being would....jimmy john's under 2 east 8th street. the only way to begin anything you do. so we stopped at a few stores. ultimately, i picked up an M-Audio D/A interface for my "studio" if you will. For those of you who are thinking "uhhhh..." let me help you. It's basically a box that allows me to connect things, such as a guitar, to my computer. Trust me, when you are like me, that is actually something exciting. So, we all came back, and I grilled up some steaks on the George Foreman for myself, Ipsen, and Harris. Then the four of us took to the hot tub. The only way to wind down the night. Except, we were missing one activity. So, at 1 am, we ordered a pizza from Chicago pizza. oh yea, that's right. we did. so that's that. okay. now for a taste of melodic sex in your ears.
so last night, on our walk, we stopped into old navy. there was a bin of futbols. or soccer balls, whatever prefer. so, alex and harris asked if i thought we'd get thrown out for starting a soccer game in the middle of old navy....that brings me to my video. oddly enough. it's kings of convenience. the song is called misread. the video is amazing, and the music is just right. its got this mix of like a mediterranean sort of acoustic, jazzy, beach, classical, pop feel. it's easier if you just watch the damn video. i will definitely do what this singer is doing in the video many times in my life hopefully. the lyrics describe about the first 16 years of my battle with finding a common ground with "love." very interesting stuff. reminds me of days gone by.
this...well this is just bad ass.
this next video is for a song called samson. probably one of the most beautiful songs i know. you may know regina spektor from her song "fidelity," which is also very cool. but this song, this song is just amazing. the lyrics, if you think about them, are extremely poignant. i can't even begin to count the many ways this song could describe my life...
this is one of my favorite groups around right now. they are one of the few that make albums that i can listen to all the way through without finding one song i don't like. so, i thought i would share one of their great songs with you. the song is called world spins madly on. it's a song that i have felt synonymous with lately. maybe it'll pass. but for now, it keeps me in the right mind. keeps me humble. it reminds me that i don't have it all figured out yet. so check it out.
oh and by the way, this is an amateur video. there is no official music video. and let me just say, as a student from columbia and having my limited knowledge of video editing and filming, i think this is just great.
ok. that's what i'm bringing on the music front for the day. tomorrow starts a new semester. i gotta say, as odd as this may sound, i'm feeling homesick. 2501 doesn't feel so much like home without fouad and ibrahim. now, i just have a very loud, most of the time, half naked roommate. although he's a good guy, and i talk to him and have known him, it's not the same. maybe this will be good for me. but regardless, i still wish i had that immanent feeling of home. so, for now, i am off to bed. i go to the MIDI studio at 9 a.m. should be exciting to see if i am able to wake up. til then...
Friday, January 25, 2008
let's take a walk...
as per request, i spent yesterday, thursday, walking around chicago taking pictures. it was 5 degrees in chicago. in case you didn't catch that, i just said...it was 5 degrees in chicago. alright then. let's get on with it shall we...
well...you heard what the video said...LET'S GO!
so i began by shooting the frozen tundra from my window...
(i shoulda listened when they said don't look down)
then it was time to make breakfast...that's a lot of frosted flakes.
don't worry, i didn't use the soap in my cereal.
bagel, cereal, apple juice, and yogurt.
nice and healthy. good carbs for the energy to walk around the freezing cold city.
home sweet home.
the frozen river.
that building on the left sure seems to TRUMP
the Wrigley building there on the right, eh?
michigan avenue.
niketown. brasil! and j'amor.
bathroom break at intercontinental.
so after walking around the mag mile with j'amor, i decided it was time to get out of the freezing cold and back to the warmth of 2501. so jason and myself came back and made ourselves a feast...it was like eid up in this b.
little cookin'.
we got some homemade pasta and veggies and grilled chicken. yea baby.
mmm...you know want some. go ahead, just try it.
after dinner, we blogged each other blogging each other.
it was intense.
anyways following this we made a short movie which is in post production. it's very post modern. it'll be posted soon. anyways, this is the blog of the bad assness that is chicago so i hope you all enjoyed. i stayed up til 4 am here so you may enjoy it. and now, i'm going to pass the fun out. so, until next time, goodnight.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
audio for visual media.
so today's blog has music of a common thread i suppose. there is some type of cinematic quality to all of these songs. an elusive characteristic, if you will. at the same time, and, perhaps due to the aforementioned peculiarity, the music in all of these pieces has a great build up of emotion within its' framework. by the time the song is done, you find yourself drifting off thinking about something, and the music has passed almost subconsciously. it's as if these songs create the actual soundtrack to real life. not just another scene in a movie. but all the scenes in your movie. they evoke great thought. so don't just skip through. take a moment. reflect. you might be inspired.
i'm not going to say a whole hell of a lot about these videos individually as i usually do. just what you read above and a little something for each video.
this is explosions in the sky. they seem like really down to earth guys. song is called the only moment we were alone.
this is cinematic orchestra. well the pianist/singer anyways. song is called to build a home i think he has a different band usually. this is definitely one of the most painfully emotional songs i know. be patient. let it sink in.
this is a band called stars. song is call your ex-lover is dead. starts of with one of my favorite quotes. very interesting video. awesome musically speaking. beautiful collision of musical worlds. listen.
this next song has a different mood. it's called happy alone. it's by earlimart. i'm not sure how i feel about the band. but i love the song. they're very underground so unfortunately this video isn't the greatest. but it'll do. check it out on iTunes if you want to hear it better.
okay. now this next video is completely different. many of you may have seen this but i think it's worth putting out there. this guy is a great video editor. just remember when you're watching this, he had to play each note individually and then put it back together in a time that made sense musically. it's more than just drums so be patient.
just so you all know, the wind chill tonight in chicago is -25. so anyone in warmer weather, i don't like you right now.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
update and glitch.
alright guys...we seem to have hit a brick wall of some sort. a lot of the music i have come to like is so unknown, i can't even find videos on youtube. so, if there is anyone who knows of a great source to find videos, please let me know. obviously it would be great if i could get a URL to embed the video in my page. now for the music that hasn't hit a brick wall.
amos lee is a pretty swell guy. yes, i said swell. you'll understand after you listen to this song..."sweet pea." yea. anyways, he has a great soulful voice. if you've ever watched the last kiss with zach braff, you may have heard him on the soundtrack singing one of his greatest songs, "arms of a woman." but for now, i'm going to showcase this tune because i like the throwback modern day twist he's got. haven't heard much else like it, and quite frankly, i can't seem to get it out of my head.
alright, these guys are i suppose a mix between the fray, mutemath, and coldplay. yeah, not a bad combination to be working with, wouldn't you say? of course, through all of there influences, you hear their own unique sound which is what this blog is all about. this song is called gone. phenomenal lyrics. i think we've all been there at some point in our lives if not multiple times.
i don't think they released an actual music video for it, so this might be a bit boring to watch, but at least you'll have the music.
half is a great song. now if you start listening to this and think, what's so special? well, just remember you've come this far with me, so maybe there's something further into the song. and there is. the chorus is a masterpiece of the marriage between the lyrical and melodic aspects of music. and as always, i think it's catchy. that's what gets me to a song. something that grabs you as your listening to it that makes you go..."NIIIIIICE"...it's a connection with a physical and emotional feeling within yourself from the music that makes you have to go back and listen to that part. the part where you turn it up in the car and go..."wait wait, this is it. shut up and listen!"...and sometimes people get it, while other times, they just look at you like your crazy.but don't worry, you're not. we all have that. we're just not all the same. and thank God. so without further ado, i present half by g tom mac.
now as for these couple of guys that i can't seem to find a video for, let me just give you some names and songs. you can find them on iTunes and take a listen.
Simple by Violet Archers
Runnin' Round the World by Pete & J
There Will Come Soft Rains by Dead Heart Bloom
okay. that should hold you over. outside of that, just a quick update on life at the condo. 2501 is still alive and kicking. it's looking like our good friend ippy will be moving in for next year. should be nice. finally replaced the lightbulb in my damn floor lamp in the living room. (the temporary fix was to put some christmas lights on the plants around the condo). also went to the store and found that candles were on sale, 10 for $10. so i bought the 10. i have been sitting here for a good 4 hours on the couch watching tv, researching, discussing, and the condo has been lit by 15 cinnamon apple candles. mmm mmm good. (15 cause i had some from before). also working on a new music project with ippy. for those of you who've known ab&ippy, we're trying to branch out. we're going to take back some of our old songs and rework them til they're right. then we'll let 'em out. and, we're entering an experimental playing field to see if we can't bring something to the house music scene. it should be an interesting ride. if you wanna come along, just keep up with the blog. i'm always updating. and lucky for you guys, i bought some good batteries for my digital camera so you can see what's been goin on around here...
most of these pics are for fouad and ibrahim. guys, now may i present to you....2501!!!
8 candles so far...
the recording area
another 2 candles...and i installed a new toilet seat.
but mom, everyone's doing it!
it's weird seeing the couch without fo sitting there watching FSC...and hearing Ibrahim in the kitchen making something I've never heard of with more spice than every latin country's spices combined...
miss you guys.
Monday, January 21, 2008
taking some advice.
well apparently i've found some calling in my music blogging. so, in that light, i will be weaving a lot more of that into the blog. of course, there are more aspects to this blog than just the music. so, for an update on what's going on with me just briefly, at the moment, i've just moved back home to chicago from winter break. i brought a lot more stuff with me this time too. all my recording equipment, instruments, etc. i'm throwing a shout out to chris harris as i have 2 monitors now working in the computer area. thanks for the inspiration buddy. i've been getting back to working out which is great, and i'm trying to work on my sleeping habits so i'm ready when school kicks back in. outside of that, my head is spinning a million miles a minute because i'm trying to organize 2501 before the roomie shows up with whatever he may bring. so now that the boring stuff is out of the way, let's head to the music...
first off we have catherine feeny. i don't have the slightest idea how i heard about her. i kind of discovered her for myself twice. once a while back that i can't remember. and then recently i was just scrollin through my library and i know i keep passing her up but i figured she must have something about her that made me add her to my library. and sure enough, she did. the song i'm posting is called mr. blue and it's elusively memorable. when you listen to it, it's one of those songs that's catchy but you can't seem to remember it well enough that you keep going back and listening to it. most definitely worth a listen...
next up we have megan mccauley. oddly enough, i stumbled across this wonderful up and coming girl watching dr. phil. i know. it's bad. but i was in kenosha on break for over a month. what do you expect me to do? regardless, i don't regret it because it lead me to find this hidden gem...did i just say gem? wtf. anyways, the video i'm posting porcelain doll has an actual video but i can't seem to find it so you're getting a very strange video. the nice part is it is 3D animation so if you know ibrahim, you can tell him what you saw and have a conversation, if you don't...well then it's just a weird video so don't mind it and listen to the song. it's beautifully poignant.
ok now this next two videos are intertwined with each other. they are from one of my newly found favorite films. it is, in a sense, a modern version of a musical. but it's not. lol. maybe an indie musical? who knows. it's just one of the most honest, earnest pieces i've seen. the director was brilliant. using small cameras and giving the feel of a documentary/home movie, and the unbelievably raw talent of the actors/singers is incomparable. it's just such an honest movie. it's - in a word- real.
this first clip is not the complete song but instead the piano ballad written by marketa irglova called the hill from the movie clip. you'll have to sit through the first minute or so of acting, but i think the intro only adds to the character to give you the sense of realism and personality to the song. this has to be one of the most painstakingly honest and ubiquitously relatable songs i've ever heard. it's so pure. it's everything you've ever wanted in a song. it's simple.
glen hansard has written one of my favorite songs with this piece. i cannot get enough of it. when it starts, it doesn't seem like anything special. but trust me, listen to it all the way through. one of the most emotionally captivating pieces i've ever heard. ever. that's 20 years worth of "ever"-ness. i'd trust me on this one. in fact, i do. ok now you trust me too, cause damn this song is ridiculous. also, this video clip is from the opening of the film once, which, you should watch. do it. go watch.
now let's get the two together. this is a song called if you want me. it is so bad ass it's not even funny. again this is a clip from the movie. i cannot say enough about this damn movie. best 20 bucks you could ever spend on a movie. finally someone has come up with a love story that's more than what you expect. it has been best described as the love story of a mutual respect based upon emotional intimacy as opposed to physical. in my own head, it makes sense as the film that goes beyond the material and into the immaterial. something you can make tangible. that's what really brings us all together. so anyways, check this out. and check out the movie if you do anything with that 20 bucks you found in your back pocket as you were doing the laundry.
ok, well, that's all for now. there's definitely a lot more to come. the more feedback i can get, the better i can gauge what you guys are enjoying musically from this blog. let me know what you think.
til then, cheers mate!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
listen to the music.
so i have been doing some looking around to see what some good new artists on the rise are, and i gotta tell you, there is a lot of talent coming up. some more underground than others. but these next few people are pretty intense. at least i think.
first off, we have kate nash. a little more mainstream, i spotted her on nocturnal state of VH1. it's what keeps me up at night. she's pretty catchy. check out the video right here. the verse is a bit boring. still catchy, but not a lot of movement, but it builds a great tension so that when you get to the chorus it's a great release. but i like the honesty of the lyrics...
this next chick is from paris. for those of you who know the show...she was on star academy 7. not known in america very well, although she definitely should be. i love this song, new soul. i feel that as of where i am right now, about to enter my 20s, this song is a direct reflection of all of us around this age/point in our life. i can say i definitely thought about fouad when i heard this song. she's got kind of a feist-ish feel to her music. the video is also brilliant. definitely worth a listen...but then again, so is the rest of her album.
this next group is indescribable. you just have to listen to the most unbelievable thing you've heard. there needs to be more of this in the world. i love how different the intro is from the rest of the song. beautiful marriage of jazz/hip hop. if you like avishai cohen and bone thugs n harmony, this is about what you get. ridic.
and last but not least for this episode anyways, a group called ozomatli. this one is like earth wind and fire meets mos def. definitely loved hearin this one. not even sure how i stumbled upon it. doesn't matter. my world is that much better now. haha...check it...
oh...before i go, i want to bring your attention to this guy that flies just below the radar. he's had a couple of radio hits, but his best work is the stuff that doesn't make it to be a single. his name is josh kelley. i saw him live and he's got a lot of soul. fresh pop feel. little alternative. little rock. good acoustic. i'm posting his video for Only You, which was one of his singles only cause i can't find what i want and this is the best single i think he made. my suggestions outside of this single are - cain and able, hey katie, hard times happen, pretty much most of his collection. haha. so here's the video. little interesting fact, katherine heigl, some of you may know from grey's anatomy, is in this video before she was famous. it's where these two met. just recently, they got married. kind of a cool way to start the relationship...