Writings, music, news, and whatever else I find important… var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([‘_setAccount’, ‘UA-23885940-5’]); _gaq.push([‘_trackPageview’]); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? ‘https://ssl’ : ‘http://www’) + ‘.google-analytics.com/ga.js’; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();Tumblr (3.0; @erikveenhuis978)http://erikveenhuis.com/“‘Liddy said he would never reveal any information in the course of any investigation...http://erikveenhuis.com/post/51112806852http://erikveenhuis.com/post/51112806852Wed, 22 May 2013 18:10:26 -0700<iframe class="spotify_audio_player" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify%3Atrack%3A6tGlPE4QClYVNdaRFxV6Iy&view=coverart" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" width="500" height="580"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>The Doors - Light My Fire<br/><br/></strong>I read this once about Ray Manzarek and Light My Fire and no words I can come up with tell the story of his genius when it comes to this song and so many others, especially the part I’ve bolded below.<br/><br/><em>“Does any song inspire air-keyboard soloing as much as ‘Light My Fire’? The Doors’ breakthrough song, a No. 1 hit, charges on for more than seven minutes, and not a second of it goes by without Manzarek’s glorious keyboard riff pulling you along. <strong>If Jimi Hendrix led thousands of kids to pick up guitars, then surely Manzarek’s work on ‘Light My Fire’ did the same for kids with pianos and organs. ‘Light My Fire’ made organs cool.</strong>”<br/><br/><br/></em>R.I.P. to the legend, Ray Manzarek</p>http://erikveenhuis.com/post/50975020989http://erikveenhuis.com/post/50975020989Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:05 -0700The DoorsRay ManzarekR.I.P.Days like today are perfect examples on why we shouldn&#8217;t complain about what we don&#8217;t...http://erikveenhuis.com/post/50974535308http://erikveenhuis.com/post/50974535308Mon, 20 May 2013 23:47:02 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/dbdd90f57762491f1d156d6f1033c501/tumblr_mn4xwjESHF1r9rb0zo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>May 20, 2013: Vibrant Colors…</p>http://erikveenhuis.com/post/50973726227http://erikveenhuis.com/post/50973726227Mon, 20 May 2013 23:26:43 -0700May 20thMay365 Days of Erik<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/r8DLbAQGg6I?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>One of my favorite moments from The Larry Sanders Show.  </p>http://erikveenhuis.com/post/50809104253http://erikveenhuis.com/post/50809104253Sun, 19 May 2013 03:37:11 -0700You're Gonna Love MeLarry SandersNo Flipping<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IqcDMQIwX1M?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>30 Second Clip of Kanye West’s New Slaves projected on the building outside Mel’s Diner in Hollywood, CA<br/><br/><img alt="" src="http://distilleryimage11.s3.amazonaws.com/04098aa6bf8c11e2b83922000ae91223_7.jpg"/><br/><br/><img alt="" src="http://distilleryimage1.s3.amazonaws.com/72006fd0bf8b11e2a60b22000a9e06bc_7.jpg"/></p>http://erikveenhuis.com/post/50715967286http://erikveenhuis.com/post/50715967286Sat, 18 May 2013 01:33:40 -0700Kanye WestNew Slaves<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F92056422&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Solange - Looks Good With Trouble feat. Kendrick Lamar<br/><br/> Available in iTunes Now:</p>http://erikveenhuis.com/post/50428804406http://erikveenhuis.com/post/50428804406Tue, 14 May 2013 10:11:21 -0700SoundCloudV I B E SRnbsolangekendricklamar<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/06600ea7eb3ac560c37fb9b788c6b031/tumblr_mmqd5i8gxD1r9rb0zo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is my favorite picture of Maxie I’ve taken.</p>http://erikveenhuis.com/post/50332376162http://erikveenhuis.com/post/50332376162Mon, 13 May 2013 02:32:06 -0700MaxieBabyGirlMaxie<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4736c575dc1c6fa8ba9306cdcc932c37/tumblr_mmqd1bI8bf1r9rb0zo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My absolute favorite photo I’ve taken of Miles.  </p>http://erikveenhuis.com/post/50332313307http://erikveenhuis.com/post/50332313307Mon, 13 May 2013 02:29:35 -0700MilesAnderson Pooper<iframe class="spotify_audio_player" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify%3Atrack%3A1kDsYRVm9qaP5O06gU0Fpe&view=coverart" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" width="500" height="580"></iframe><br/><br/><p>I absolutely hate covers of Pink Floyd songs. It’s the one band that I think should be left alone… until now. Natalie Maines cover of Mother is spectacular. Can’t tell you how much I love it!</p>http://erikveenhuis.com/post/50235414751http://erikveenhuis.com/post/50235414751Sun, 12 May 2013 00:40:37 -0700musicspotifyI Love LA into the beginning of Hold Me Can&#8217;t Pretend Another Lovehttp://erikveenhuis.com/post/49922327249http://erikveenhuis.com/post/49922327249Wed, 08 May 2013 01:29:00 -0700Tom OdellThe TroubadourVideosOh, woman is so right And even if the oceans divide us I will be here right by your side For the...http://erikveenhuis.com/post/49756538847http://erikveenhuis.com/post/49756538847Sun, 05 May 2013 22:50:50 -0700song lyrics<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/17331c957874f24ba4cdb0e4722a8d2f/tumblr_mkzn2bohEp1s3ggdno4_r1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/076e437613030eeb51cbdd30505c731d/tumblr_mkzn2bohEp1s3ggdno1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1407b5b09b6c848d43659926d5abefb4/tumblr_mkzn2bohEp1s3ggdno2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1c0537a0973e8c9a2ad495e1b0b114c2/tumblr_mkzn2bohEp1s3ggdno3_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d6e1e84e33228a5bb8e585738cdea4f8/tumblr_mkzn2bohEp1s3ggdno5_r1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cc8c00f75ec4511f0387c87a6dd4ba8b/tumblr_mkzn2bohEp1s3ggdno6_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/007bbce1564c6a8fd9c6f8d3758c623d/tumblr_mkzn2bohEp1s3ggdno7_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e9ed2e28f28dc65a4e2d6bbc2a2c827c/tumblr_mkzn2bohEp1s3ggdno8_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ed7881ba05a4976241f7626a3e1e492f/tumblr_mkzn2bohEp1s3ggdno9_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/aca4736c33d4d9fafa6fc7793c337128/tumblr_mkzn2bohEp1s3ggdno10_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p>SMH…  this is so tragic…</p>http://erikveenhuis.com/post/49746210647http://erikveenhuis.com/post/49746210647Sun, 05 May 2013 20:06:24 -0700<iframe class="spotify_audio_player" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify%3Atrack%3A0kYUrLVQOfx21xuXu7OGrT&view=coverart" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" width="500" height="580"></iframe><br/><br/><p>SOD: May 1, 2013: The Killers - All These Things I’ve Done</p>http://erikveenhuis.com/post/49425900872http://erikveenhuis.com/post/49425900872Thu, 02 May 2013 01:09:00 -0700song of the dayMay 1stMay<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tAhp17Mp7Xs?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>R.I.P. Chris “The Mac Daddy” Kelly.  </p>http://erikveenhuis.com/post/49425706890http://erikveenhuis.com/post/49425706890Thu, 02 May 2013 01:01:00 -0700RIPHis response to a question about Jason Collins coming out.  Whether it&#8217;s a free country or...http://erikveenhuis.com/post/49218635296http://erikveenhuis.com/post/49218635296Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:24:28 -0700Metta World PeaceRon-RonThe Artist Formerly Known as Ron ArtestRob: You don&#8217;t look at the things that you have, you only look at the stuff that you...http://erikveenhuis.com/post/49163212993http://erikveenhuis.com/post/49163212993Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:20:38 -0700movie quotes<iframe class="spotify_audio_player" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify%3Atrack%3A2x0UMvICTLvNb2JGkx4IJf&view=coverart" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" width="500" height="580"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Real great sound —> A collaboration between Al Doyle (who was additionally in LCD Soundsystem) Felix Martin and Tom Hopkins.</p>http://erikveenhuis.com/post/49149922955http://erikveenhuis.com/post/49149922955Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:45:30 -0700musicspotify<iframe class="spotify_audio_player" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify%3Auser%3Aerikveenhuis%3Aplaylist%3A5OF9c0Iq2yTsjpSXDgdkvQ&view=coverart" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" width="500" height="580"></iframe><br/><br/>http://erikveenhuis.com/post/49078027112http://erikveenhuis.com/post/49078027112Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:56:04 -0700musicspotify<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6a9898873ee96737a488e61183ead3a1/tumblr_mlu68xgWK21r4e5zuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Ooh Ahh… proud to be a Chippewa!!!<a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://cbssports.tumblr.com/post/48890850981/with-the-first-pick-of-the-2013-nfl-draft-the" target="_blank"><br/><br/><br/>cbssports</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption"><span class="hasCaption">With the first pick of the 2013 NFL Draft, the Chiefs select OT Eric Fisher, Central Michigan!<br/><br/><a href="http://cbsprt.co/NFLDraft13" target="_blank">He’s the first MAC player ever taken in the top five. </a></span></span></p> </blockquote>http://erikveenhuis.com/post/48891823568http://erikveenhuis.com/post/48891823568Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:32:30 -0700CMUCHIPPEWASCentral Michigan1