Music of My Mind

words about a girl.

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:37:58 -0800

She has a smile that will change anybody’s mood, a laugh that brings joy to even the saddest. She loves to joke. She loves to play. She’s fun. She’s easy-going. She doesn’t take herself too seriously.

Her heart is quick to trust, quick to listen, and quick to care for others. Her friendships are stable and deep. Everyone loves her, trusts her, admires her, and enjoys her company.

She understands her faults and works to change them. She values the opinions of others. Her heart is open to change. She’s not afraid to admit she is wrong.

She loves the Lord and her identity is in Him. She hears the God’s word and responds to it. She’s not satisfied and content with her faith. She feels conviction, feels the Holy Spirit. Even in times of weakness her heart does not waiver from the gospel of Christ. She knows the meaning of true joy.

There’s not a bone of insincerity in her, not an ounce of callousness, no shred of doubt. No. She’s filled with the love of Christ and pours it out to all she comes to contact with. The Holy Spirit radiates from her every action.

She believes in me. She trusts me. She desires to be with me, to be held in my arms. She gives me freedom to be myself. She prays for me. She asks about my life. She hears me. She buys me things, makes me things, writes me notes, encourages me. She sacrifices time to be with me. She loves me. And yet, she loves Jesus way more than anything else in the world, especially me.

She’s a woman of God. And she’s beautiful.

Goodbye Tumblr.com, Hello Chrisvarela.org

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:44:00 -0800

It’s official! I have my own website now and am going to be writing posts there from now on.Go there from now on, you won’t be disappointed.

Click on this obnoxious banner in the middle of this post to see chrisvarela.org.

I guess this is my farewell to Tumblr. I’ve been treated so well here, but the time has come for me t move on to bigger and better things. :(

Chris Varela.

Deer Tick = Band of Horses

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:49:00 -0700

Deer ticks are gross, but this band is not. They are actually quite the opposite. They have an album titled “War Elephant” that I am falling in love with. Reminiscent of Band of Horses, Deer Tick is definitely another solid indie-folk band in my books. Really, really good folk music.

There’s actually a documentary about them called Deer Tick: To the City of Sin! coming out in a few weeks. It looks pretty sweet. Here’s the trailer:

As I always say, IFFL!

Find Deer Tick:

The Old Canes Has a New Album!

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:55:00 -0700

I did a post on the Old Canes a couple of weeks ago not realizing that they were coming out with a new album! How could I be such a fool? Yesterday-yes, one day ago-the Old Canes released Feral Harmonic, their second full-length album. I’ve only given it a run through once, and I really like what I hear so far. Sounds similar to their other album that came out in 2004 called Early Morning Hymns, which was excellent.

Which reminds me, I stumbled across this homemade, Take Away Show style video of Christopher Crisci, their lead singer, playing a song off of Early Morning Hymns called “Both Falling Bright.” I like it so I thought I’d post it.

Anyway, Feral Harmonic is a really good album. If you like indie-folk music, you have to give it a listen.

Find the Old Canes:

If Modest Mouse and Death Cab had a Child...

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:29:00 -0700

I know it sounds crazy, but I have found the band that is a nearly perfect mix of the these two bands.

It’s name? Built To Spill

The more I listen to their brand spankin’ new album “There is No Enemy,” the more I realize how remarkably similar the singer is to both Death Cab AND Modest Mouse. This combo makes for a great singer, and an amazing album.

This album’s an indie standard, so get it. It’s great.

Find Built to Spill ——->

Get “There Is No Enemy” ——->

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The Spinto Band

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:58:31 -0700

I don’t know how I stumbled across this band, but they are HECKA SICK. A little more upbeat then what I usually listen to, but pretty standard indie pop music nonetheless. Singer goes high, bass and drums are tight, sick tight guitar riffs. A little like Ra Ra Riot and Bishop Allen, both of which are excellent. Nice and Nicely Done is the name of the album I’ve been listening to a lot lately. You’ve gotta check them out for yourself.

Here’s a super artsy pic of them. haha.

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Find them —> Last.fm

Buy their CD —> Nice and Nicely Done

Musical Adventures: September’s Tracks part 2

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:18:10 -0700

Musical Adventures: September’s Tracks part 2:

HEY. I’ve been going a little old school the past couple weeks, adding a ton of Bob Dylan and The Beatles to the library. Listening to them makes me realize just how influential and important…

Old Canes.. Right up my alley. Indie-folk for life! It’s a...

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:08:55 -0700

Old Canes.. Right up my alley. Indie-folk for life! It’s a shame they only put out one album.

Last.fm ——-> here

BUY IT ———> here

Like violence you have me, forever, and after.

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:02:18 -0700

Don’t laugh. I’m listening to Blink-182’s self-titled album right now. It takes me way back.

Ah yes, I distinctly remember sitting back in the lower levels blasting “Violence” on my cd player before A-period started. Good times. Gosh I love this cd.

Blink-182’s Last.fm page ——>here

Buy their self titled album. Hellla good. ——–>here

Last.fm Recently Played Tracks

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:42:24 -0700

Last.fm Recently Played Tracks:

If you’re ever curious of what I’m listening to, you can check this table out or go to my Last.fm profile

going to good old San Ramon tomorrow. stoked.

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:02:29 -0700

going to good old San Ramon tomorrow. stoked.

Musical Adventures: September’s Tracks

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:51:49 -0700

Musical Adventures: September’s Tracks:

HEY! I’ve officially passed the 9000 song marker. I’m definitely putting to use my 80 giger. I have added some sick-tight stuff so far this month. It ranges from singer/songwriter to…

The Music of The Tallest Man on Earth!

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:08:48 -0700

I’m a sucker for folk music, there’s no denying it. I’ll confess now that there’s this acoustic folk musical genius, known as Kristian Matsson (His band name is The Tallest Man On Earth), who has stolen my heart. His unique voice and crazy guitar and banjo skills leave me speechless as I listen ever so intently.

Last.fm ——> Here

Myspace ——> Here

Gosh get his full-length album, you won’t be disappointed. It’s called Shallow Graves" (promise me you’ll let it grow on you?)

Here, enjoy this picture of him.

Great Lake Swimmers has an Excellent Album

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:15:00 -0700

They have a self-titled album that I’m really diggin right now. Wonderful vocals backed by a smooth acoustic guitar makes for a perfect indie folk album, and there’s nothing like good indie folk music. I’m seriously about to pop in the ear buds and go study to this music. Get on it, friends.

Great Lake Swimmers webiste

Their last.fm page

Hey, Do you like the Format?

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:46:30 -0700

I enjoy myself some good indie-pop music from time to time, and right now is one of those times..

I’m listening to an album by a band called fun. titled “Aim and Ignite.”

If you like the Format (I personally do) you’ll for sure like this band, mostly because the main guy from the Format is the main guy in fun. as well.

Seriously this is a sweet album, get it.

Andrew Bird - Armchair Apocrypha

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:33:06 -0700

Alright so I’m listening to this album right now, and apparently I’ve forgotten just how good this album is.. If possible, you should get your hands on this wonderful piece of art.

Go to his Website ——> www.andrewbird.net

Read more about him here ——> www.Last.fm/music/andrewbird

My other Blog - New posts every two weeks.

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:29:00 -0700

oh snap: I have a music blog. I just posted my first one ever.

check it out—> click here

Anberlin's new single "True Faith"

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:20:00 -0700

Anberlin came out with a new single TODAY titled “true faith.” i’ve downloaded it and i’m listening to it now.

My initial thought: “this sounds like a U2 song..”

I can’t say that i’m impressed, but they are one of my favorite bands so i will (attempt to) let it grow on me.

Beirut performing their song “Nantes” on the street.

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:48:00 -0700

Beirut performing their song “Nantes” on the street.

"“Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.” - Jesus"

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:40:08 -0700

““Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.” - Jesus”