Duran Duran’s new single “All You Need Is Now” is due out on itunes on December 14. Only two weeks away!
I’ve already devoured a sneak listen over and over again. It has shades of the “Medazzaland” era and that’s definitely NOT a bad thing. It’s also got serious attitude like many an excellent Duran Duran song and a lovely vocal by Simon. Nick Egan is directing the video and since he did some of my very favorite Duran Duran videos (“White Lies”, “Perfect Day”, “Come Undone”, “Ordinary World”), I am drooling at the prospect of what this new video will be like.
The 9 song album will be up December 21. My only annoyance in this whole release is that the physical CD release isn’t until February so I’ll have to install iTunes to get it, a program I seriously detest. But there’s no way I’m waiting for this. Please. What kind of Duranie do you make me for?
I’m so intrigued to hear the rest of the album and am pleased as punch with Mark Ronson’s involvement. I think he’s been a fantastic collaborator and being such a fan himself, really understands what makes Duran Duran so special.
Speaking of Mark, I got to see him in action last month. He performed a set for Jimmy Kimmel Live (see photos). It was really fun, made more so because we got to see Alex Greenwald again. Oh Alex, how I miss Phantom Planet so much sometimes. *sniff*
That was one awesome night of music as we rushed over to see James at the Henry Fonda Theatre right after the show and made it just in time. And of course, James put on an epic show of amazing, powerful music. They really connect with their audience and like Duran Duran, they have put on some of the best concert experiences I’ve been lucky to be part of.
Been a very busy October so far. BrickCon started things off. Seriously fun time hanging out with old friends, making new ones, and seeing some incredible LEGO creations in person.
I built an elephant. Mr. Elephant, as I call him, which won Best Small Art Sculpture. I was so surprised. Right before I won, Remi won for his much more impressive and cool creation of Dueling Robosaurs for Best Large Art Sculpture
After perfect weather in Seattle, we headed up to Vancouver for a week in Canada. Which included 2 magical days in the Sunshine Coast. The perfect weather continued. Will post photos soon but they can never do such a magical and gorgeous place justice.
Once we returned, there was work, concerts (more on those later), birthdays, get together’s, life… almost no end in sight. Would we really want it any other way? Not entirely sure but life is swimming along pretty good right now.
Finished posting photos from our week long adventure in Southern Utah. We hiked over 40 miles, including an overnight trek through Buckskin Gulch, one of the longest and deepest slot canyons in the US.
Buckskin Gulch was incredible and my first time doing an overnight backpacking hike. We camped for the night on a sand bar in with canyon walls all around us. It was spectacular. And I not only survived the miles of hiking, but thrived.
The entire trip made us want to return to this area of Southern Utah. There are other national parks to explore, more hikes to do, and more places to explore. It’s truly an awe inspiring landscape… a showcase for how water shapes the earth in crazy and beautiful ways. Itching to return when the weather cools down again and have more time off.
Last week we hiked over 45 miles in the canyon lands of Southern Utah. It was an amazing adventure and there’s so many photos, videos, and memories to sort through.
But first, we picked up Baxter who didn’t make the trip with us. We missed the little bugger so much. Then we had to unpack, wash, and clean our gear and clothes. Catch up on emails, TV, and drama. And go see “Robin Hood”, which we loved. (Being that I’m a big geek about Medieval Europe history and art, this movie and “The Secret of Kells” were tailor MADE for me… SO WELL DONE!)
And, yes… also time to start a new blog. Introducing PuppyHiker.com. Ridiculous. I know.
Last night, I finished sorting, tagging, and posting photos from the big trip to France. Hard to believe it was a year ago I was waking up in the Loire Valley and then driving to Paris on Cinco de Mayo.
I miss the feeling of that entire trip. The best chocolate ice cream ever to be eaten, the feel of the breeze on my arms, the sunshine filtered through lush green trees, cobblestones under my feet, riding the metro to explore new places, living the life for just a moment in such a beautiful and alive city…
Will try to post my favorite photos from the trip soon. Still trying to catch up on so many things. All while getting ready for the next adventure. A week of hiking in Zion National Park. Something I’ve been “training” for since the start of the year. 7 big hikes increasing in length. Past two weekends we successfully completed 10+ mile hikes. It’s been joyful to discover so many hidden gems in my own backyard. Southern California has marvelous beauty amid all the chaos.
