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‘I Was Broken’ Video — First, We Fangirl. Then, We Get Serious.

The Video

Our Initial Reactions

(via gchat, cause that’s how we roll)

Amber: what is happening??

LiLi: i was broken vid

posted

and Stewie is in it

Amber: SHUT UP!

LiLi: NO

I LOVE IT

Amber: OMG!

LiLi: BEST.DAY.EVER

Amber: I am DYING!

LiLi: i have been waiting to watch

so we can together

on gchat

DUH

and then post it

Amber: oop

LiLi: NO

Amber: let me stop it then

LiLi: i was like, STOP

i watched the first like 20 secs

Amber: i am ready whenever you are

LiLi: k

one sec

lemme shut my door

Amber: oh good idea

i shut mine too

this is serious bidness

LiLi: FO REALS

Amber: let’s do this?

LiLi: YES

ready?

Amber: yep

LiLi: k

go

Amber: i am so excited!

LiLi: there he is!

all up close

Amber: hey there marcus

LiLi: Like he is singing to me

Amber: all black and white

gritty

hot

LiLi: oheytherestew

Amber: hey there

LiLi: omg

i am dying already

i lvoe this

Amber: me too

this version

LiLi: and by lvoe i mean LOVE

Amber: gah

i just can’t even function

goosebumps ya’ll

LiLi: srsly

Amber: GOOSEBUMPS

LiLi: i’m getting the quivs

or that

Amber: he looks all emotional

LiLi: and there it is

Amber: it’s making me emotional

LiLi: srsly

Amber: YES!

LiLi: i might have tears

Like tiny ones

pooling

Amber: shut up

me too

LiLi: in the corners of my eyes

maybe

um

she looks gorge

there

i said it

Amber: she really does

the whole simplicity of the video works well with her

LiLi: SHUT UP

Amber: and him

LiLi: it restarted on me

where are you at?

Amber: NO

LiLi: yes

effing school computer

Amber: 2:56

i paused

LiLi: k

one sec

wait

i am looking at her back again

heh

she’s so purty

Amber: hahahahahaha

LiLi: ok

Amber: go?

LiLi: yes!

Amber: i’m sorry

LiLi: OH.MY.GAWD.

Amber: for this song and the emotion

kristen was kind of perfect

i mean is

LiLi: uh…YEAH

Amber: i just can’t

LiLi: srsly

Amber: i love this

LiLi: i.cannot.

Amber: oh

LiLi: i need this again

Amber: that last look

my heart

YES!!

LiLi: srsly

Amber: all day long

LiLi: i am going to start it one more time

and maybe stop staring at Kristen

Amber: oh hell

LiLi: i am going to try and focus on marcus for a min

i know

Amber: damn movie trailer is right after

LiLi: fo reals

uh

look at the sidebar

Amber: damn you msn

LiLi: HELLO

Amber: this is NOT TWILIGHT

LiLi: fo reals

but hey

what are they gonna do

they aren’t stoopid

Amber: oh i know

i don’t blame them

LiLi: okay

watching again

day-um marcus

Amber: i’m already a min in on this bad boy again

LiLi: stop singing to me

Amber: for real

LiLi: i get it

you love me

whatevs

Amber: his eyes are cutting right through me

TO MY SOUL!!

LiLi: BWAHAHAAHAHAHA

oh you

Amber: love me through it

LiLi: i will

i have no choice

i kid

kinda

Amber: 2:25

dear lord

LiLi: k

waiting

Amber: he does this head shake thing

LiLi: im at 1:50

Amber: i just can’t even with marcus

LiLi: gah

marcus

you are a genius

Amber: um

LiLi: in more ways that one

Amber: i like that shirt stew is wearing

i want it

LiLi: srsly

i want her hair

THE HEAD SHAKE

saw it

dammit

Amber: YES!

did you see it??

LiLi: athlete is in here

one sec

i am pausing

Amber: i’m not

but i was at the end

and marcus was giving me that look

that said, you better not pause me!

LiLi: LOL

these damn athletes

and their injuries

don’t they KNOW i have shizz to do

don’t you know this is really pissing some peeps off

confession: i kinda love it

Amber: me too

get over it people

LiLi: fo reals

but i am biased

i love everyone

except jason segal

but that’s a given

Amber: hahahahahahaha!

du

i mean

duh

i posted a tweet

fangirling

i had too

LiLi: srsly

uh

cause we are

Amber’s Final Thoughts

So, I’ve officially watched the video a few hundred times and I got to tell you people, it is brill. I kind of compared it in my mind to the Shadows of the City and, comparitively, this one is just phenomenal. It’s beauty lies in it’s simplicity. Whoa, that was really poingent for me. What I really mean, is the beauty lies in the fact that Marcus appears to be singing directly to me the entire time and he is giving good “eff me” eyes. Yeah. I said it. He is.

But in all seriousness, the black and white and the gritty feel is perfectly suited with this song. And the song? I remember when I fell in love with Marcus back in Dallas and he sang this song on stage and it was just amazing. He’s reworked it a little bit and it’s like the song grew up and became even better. Plus now with this version, I can’t quit listening to people bitch about how we fangirled in Dallas and ruined the video for this song. For the millionth time, I am sorry people. Yes, I am screaming in the background and if you’d have been there, you would have too. SO THERE!

And I have to talk about the fact that Kristen Stewart is in this video. Because it’s kind of like ignoring the elephant in the room if I don’t. People, srsly. Get over it. She is an actress. She is in a movie that has a very rapid fanbase. But that doesn’t mean it should ruin anything she touches. And honestly, look at the style of the video. Stew is PERFECT! She just fits perfectly. If you hate the video just because of her, well, then I feel sorry for you cause you are missing out on something truly fantastic. Had he got a girl off the street you would be singing his praises and talking about how beautiful this video is. I guess I get it in a way. I mean, if Snooki showed up in a video with Sam, I would be irate!

Phew. Rant over. Sorry for that, and if you completely disagree with me, that is fine. That is the beauty of it all. We can have differing opinions and talk and discuss it all out in the comments. Either way, my final word is… I LOVE THIS VIDEO! And duh, I love Marcus and I swear if he doesn’t plan that US tour soon…. ::shakes fist::

LiLi’s Final Answer:

ditto.
to what Amber said.
ALL of it.
i love every second of this vid. AND everyone in it.
i might still be speechless.

but….i have to say this…

to those saying that Marcus is “using” her or the franchise to get ahead or promote his new album, i say, GIVEMEABREAK.

who cares about the whys or hows? can we just enjoy the end product? i mean, i don’t care why she was asked to be in the video. or how it came about. all i know is that it works. for me.

and, let’s just get this out there once and for all. most (notice that i said MOST) of marcus’ fans DID IN FACT find his music because of his connection to Twilight. that’s how i found him. i am not ashamed of that, as i shouldn’t be….but they are two separate things. and i enjoy them both separately. to me, there is no “using” here. an actress was used in this vid because that was the vision either Marcus or the director came up with.  it’s the media and fans who are tagging the Twilight connection to this.  i mean, i don’t see her running through a fucking meadow chasing a goddamn puma or something. i see a gorgeous vid with two gorgeous people doing their thing.

NEW Marcus Vid People…Come Fangirl With Us…

Amber just sent me this gem and naturally we had to dissect it via gchat. Please love us through our inane chatter:

LiLi: ANDDD GO

Amber: oh marcus
why so cute in your sunglasses

LiLi: how many bracelets is he wearing?

and what are they?

Amber: i think this is a festival, so one may be a band for that
the rest are just for show
LiLi: ah
you so smart
do you think he’s hungover
hence the sunglasses?
Amber: does the sun rise in the east?
hell yes he is
LiLi: LOL
i was like, wait…does it?
and then i got it
#slowlili
Amber: he’s also got that stubble that is clearly from waking up 5 mins before recording this
LiLi: but it works
Amber: of course
dude
is that his guitar case all duct taped up?
LiLi: maybe
ok
his voice
i know, it’s been said
but it slays me
Amber: oh dear
yes
LiLi: the gravelly sound
dang, stop with the sun already
i get it, you are going for a look
Amber: it makes him look like an angel
LiLi: but i want to see him
LOL
Amber: sent from heaven
LiLi: omg
Amber: to grace us with short pants and emotional tunes
LiLi: fangirl nerd alert
Amber: oh my
LiLi: wait
i am behind
damn students
Amber: 4:25 makes my heart hurt
DOOD
LiLi: coming in my office
Amber: gah
LiLi: wait
OMG
YES
::ahem::
Amber: i am a puddle
LiLi: quivers
i said it
i went there
Amber: yes, yes you did
LiLi: judge away
Amber: why would i judge when you just say what we are all thinking
LiLi: hahahaha…so true
um
can we watch again?
Amber: of course!
GAH! So much goodness. What did you think? And more importantly, do you think he’s wearing short pants?
Thanks to The Mahogany Sessions for posting this on their YouTube Channel. Go give them some love, yeah?
**EDIT**
We got so caught up in our fangirling we totally missed that there was a SECOND video. I know, I know. We are lame. What can we say?
This one is equally worthy of your swooning. Enjoy!

Mix Tape Monday: Holly Conlan

presents

Holly Conlan

Since you are ALL going to see Sam Bradley on his Minor Tour, those of you in the U.S. need to get familiar with another name… Holly Conlan. And let me tell you, you are going to want to get there early to see her because she is pretty much amazeballs. Srsly.

Here is her bio from Shore Fire Media:

Los Angeles native Holly Conlan has carved out a distinct niche in Hollywood’s expansive music community. Her musical journey from a child pawing her father’s grand piano, to classical composition student, to surefooted indie-pop artist has led to the sort of burgeoning career that few independent artists enjoy.

A 2008 release of the Bird EP saw Holly’s first national exposure, with the languid piano and soaring cellos of “Winter” and the upbeat smirk of “OK” appearing in hit shows like One Tree Hill, 90210, Drop Dead Diva, Ghost Whisperer, The Ex List, and Privileged. That Summer, “You Are Goodbye” was awarded the coveted iTunes Single of the Week spot– its heartbreaking lyric and haunting production garnering a slew of new fans. Soon the film world took notice, and Conlan was offered a spot on the soundtrack of Love and Other Impossible Pursuits starring Natalie Portman. Radio play followed in a nod from KCRW (Top Tune – “OK”) and her addition to their 2009 pledge-drive giveaway package.

With the support of LA’s famed Hotel Cafe, Holly has been lucky to share the stage with a number of notable performers including Sara Bareilles, Colbie Caillat, Katy Perry, and Butch Walker. As part of 2008′s Hotel Cafe Tour, she traded sets with the likes of Ingrid Michaelson, Meiko, and Erin McCarley. Plus, her addition of “I’ll be Home for Christmas” to their holiday compilation, Winter Songs, rounded out the Sony/Epic release.

2009 saw the independent release of her newest LP, Fascinator. A culmination of more than a year’s work, the thirteen song offering retains the piano driven spirit of the Bird EP but delves deeper into instrumentation and arrangement, with lyrics that hypnotize. Produced by Al Sgro (Meiko, Gary Jules) and mixed by Darrel Thorp (Beck, Radiohead), Fascinator’s mature realization is proof that Holly Conlan’s journey is far from over.

Here is a taste of Holly AND you can get this song on her website for free!

Not only does Holly have “You and Me” as a free download on her site, you ALSO get a free coupon code for Toms when you sign up for the newsletter. Free music and a deal on shoes? Win-win, my friends.

And really? Sam? You are not fooling anyone. We see what you are doing touring with all these hot babes. And for that we say, kudos Sam. Kudos.

Find Holly all over the interwebs below:

Website
Facebook
Youtube
Myspace
Twitter

AND, if you haven’t bought your tickets yet for the tour, while you are getting the major side-eye from us, you need to go check the tour dates and get on it.

What do y’all think? Tell us in the comments! We love to hear from you!!

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Marcus Featured in Communion Flowerpot Session Video (Plus a BUNCH of Other Amazing Artists!!)

A FANTASTIC video from Communion on the Flowerpot Sessions.So many amazing artists featured, including our very own Marcus Foster! I say you should watch the whole thing, but if you are on a time crunch, you can see Marcus at 1:33, 2:32 (quick interview) and 4:41 (Marcus with a turtle, yep).

The sessions will be released on the 30th May, through Communion and Island Records, according to Stay Loose and the end of the video. I said it before and I’ll say it again… be sure to order as soon as it’s available. This compilation sold out before and I have NO doubt in my mind it will sell out again!

If you haven’t been on the site for the Flowerpot Sessions, go now. It is so well done and will make you a very eager beaver for the album. Trust.

new marcus vids??

are these new? cause they sure are new to us. but, let’s be honest, we miss a lot. i mean, we are #1 fan girls. duh.

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