Lately We're Running Out Of Time, Aren't We?

Credit : geekinthepurple.

There was one time somewhere when I heard this song played in a shop ... when I realised it was Jason's voice I tried to recall the title of the song but I could not as I was not familiar with it at that time.

Then much later on Youtube I saw the video where he was busking in France, and I went .. "aaahhh, that's the one... Clockwatching!"

I think he looks really good in this video. Smokinn' .. :)

"Lady, dreamer, you might be the soundest sleeper,

Tonight, sleep tight, and build your nest upon my shoulder"

Who Am I To Say, This Situation Isn't Great?

This song is a firm favourite (but of course).

Credit : cuique. A great live album.

I was going through some videos today by other singers, and there was one comment on how listening to certain artistes give you goosebumps, while others don't. Some songs ... touch you. (Does that even sound right?) A frequency theory?

What's that called - Having soul? Soulful? Full of feelings?

Jason is one of them rare ones. I am not able to describe clearly in words how his songs make me feel. They just ... speak to me. The words, the melody, the performance, everything.

I don't know why and how others can compare him to John Mayer or Jack Johnson or whomever. Oh, I should stop trying to defend him. He does not need me to do that. His music will stand for itself, speak for itself.

To each his own. Whatever moves you, baby. For me it's him.

'Jason, Thank You Very Much for Jumping In Here'

Glad I stayed up last night entertaining my thoughts, cos I saw Jason perform (with Colbie) on Letterman!

Wow. I so underestimated Astro... I thought they'd screen it here in a few weeks time, looks like it's within the same week (22nd there, 24th here). Must remember this next time.

"Through the years we all will be together,

if the fates allow....

Hang a shining star upon the highest bough..."

Jason mentioned in his blog that Colbie called him just that morning (since he was in NYC) to fill in as her regular guitarist couldn't make it for the show. How cool is that? What a good friend Jason is :) Colbie must love him to bits, as we do. And she told him to take the third verse.

Love their rendition of HYAMLC; not crazy with his hair/fringe like that yet still cute though; and the shirt! Oh my, this is my first time seeing him perform in such a proper looking buttoned up long sleeved shirt.

I just noticed that Colbie kept looking at Jason a few times throughout the song but our man has his eyes closed too intensely concentrating to realise. Haha! By the way, if you listen carefully Colbie sings 'christmas' as if it were 'christmice'. Style? Still lovely singing though.

And thank you Mr Cameraman for focusing on our man and his guitar.

Jason - In Joy, and With Prayze

Seasons' Greetings from J and the Voices of Prayze.

Happy Holidayz from Jason Mraz & The Voices of Prayze from Jason Mraz on Vimeo.

What a lovely way to start the day !

He Sings A Love Song, As We Go Along...

Credit : Newcomb90

My favourite Christmas carol (a joint-favourite, alongside 'O Holy Night') sung by my favourite man (a joint-favourite, alongside Fernando Torres ;D )

Various versions are available on Youtube, so go spoil and entertain yourselves with some Mraz goodness.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!

"We'll face unafraid, the plans that we made,

Walking in a winter wonderland.."

Jason - A Sex Icon?

New from Razindiego:

"Maybe she spends too much time on Perez Hilton you know, that's where my topless shots go.."

Jason you are a funny, funny man!

*LOLs*

Every Sprout is a Route

My Wonderwall.

Listening to and watching JM at the Highline Ballroom NYC, rap-improv for The Remedy :

Well in the not too distant time ahead

There is a way to get it done without leaving your bed
There is a way to go to work by using your head
It is a quirk of the network of mind's intent
Just visualize anything that you want
Close your eyes, bring it up to the front

And realise every sprout is a route

To the power of how

The power of now

The power to me is like my own preamble

I'm known to ramble wearing only my sandals

My declaration is warm so handle it

Desperation is a mambo-dancing....!

Go On Be Happy Now, Please Be Happy Now...

Another one from Live on Earth - The Boy is Gone - thanks to Razindiego:

I love the backdrop for his stage. Is that the Japanese tidal wave painting?

And Tuty found the DVD-CD combo for Live on Earth! Woohoo!!!!! *jumps and cartwheels*

Altogether now : "Oh the wait was so worth it..."

And The Bright Lights Turn to Night ...

Ha ha ha!

Jason's latest blogpost made me laugh.

The boy is so cute, and most importantly, so talented on the guitar ukelele. I am sure he'll work on the singing as he grows :)

And today, sailing through Youtube, I found this:

This guy - Sam Tsui - has got very healthy lungs.

All I Want for Christmas

Santa Baby,

Since I have been really really good this year, can you get Jason to come back for concerts in this part of the world some time next year? Soon?

I am sure I am not the only one waiting.

Thank you.

p.s. Oh, and world peace, no war, green the planet and all that, too.

From JM's FF5000.

Merry Christmas,

axmraz

This Life is But A Dream...

I think it's high time for a re-listen to Live High.

Got to celebrate the malleable reality.

Carbon Atom Girl needs a balm for her soul.

I am Balancing, Careful and Steady..

Another one from Live on Earth :

Credit : Yorrii.

Love love love the groovy Traveler intro.

This reminds me of his concert. Waiting for whenever it is that he makes it to this part of the world. Hey J, when?

I've fixed it up and made it my ring tone :), making it all mine.

Can You Hear Me, I'm Talking To You

There was a Jason moment when I was in Bario.

It was 'Lucky' on someone's ringtone.

:)

Imagine.

Jason, high up in the Kelabit Highlands.

But It's Nice To Say...

Jason's got nice teeth.

:)

I am spending the day studying his face, microexpressions and movements in A Beautiful Mess - Live From Earth video.

Like I've got nothing else better to do?

'...Getting High on Heavenly Breezes...'

Today's playlist, dedicated to Superfriend :

Thanks to : Yorrii on Youtube.

Sometimes the sun shines on other people's houses and not mine
somedays the clouds paint the sky in a way
that takes away my summer time

somehow the sun shines upon you while i struggle to get mine
well if there's a light in everybody so send out your ray of sunshine

i wanna walk the same roads as everybody else
through the trees and past the gates
getting high on heavenly breezes
making new friends along the way

and i wont ask much of nobody
I'm just here to sing along
and make my mistakes look gracious
and learn some lessons from my wrongs

But sometimes the sun shines on other people's houses and not mine
Somedays the clouds paint the sky all grey and
it takes away my summer time

Somehow the sun shines upon you while i struggle to get mine
a little light never hurt nobody, send out your ray of sunshine

oh if this little light of mine combined with yours today
how many watts could we illuminate
how many villages could we save
well my umbrella's tired of the weather wearing me down
well look at me now

Well you sure look as good as your outlook
would you mind if i took some time
to soak up your life, your beautiful light, you've got a paradise inside

I get hungry for love and thirsty for life
and much too full on the pain
when i look at the sky to help me
and sometimes it looks like rain

As the sun shines on other people's houses and not mine
And the sky paints the clouds in a way
that takes away my summer time

somehow the sun keeps shining upon you while i'm kindly standing by
if there's a light in everybody, send out your ray of sunshine

you're undeniably warm, you're cerulean
you're perfect in desire
Won't you hang around?

so the sun it can shine on me
and the clouds they can all roll away
and the sky can become our possibility
if there's a light in everybody, send out your ray of sunshine

What A Beautiful Mess This Is...

Feeling a bit melancholy still.

And just when I wanted needed to listen to my favourite song (again), someone posted this beautiful awesomeness that is Mraz on Youtube.

Credit : KeefHidefVideos (thanks so much for sharing this!)

A Beautiful Mess - Live From Earth, Chicago 2009.

My current life support.

Just when I needed it most.

Is It Mother Nature's Sewing Machine?

Calm down
Deep breaths
And get yourself dressed instead
Of running around
And pulling all your threads and
Breaking yourself up

Hang on
Help is on the way
Stay strong
I'm doing everything...

Everything will be fine

Everything in no time at all

Hearts will hold...

My Jungle J

Sometime last year. Jason and Bushwalla in CR. Courtesy : andrescillo.

How nice it would be to have a vacation like this, with Jason of course.

Simple. Laid back. Just the basics.

Jason + travel = my bliss.

Pura Vida.

"...All We Have To Do Is Feel..."

Found this on Youtube recently, posted by Yorrii. Am not sure where and when Jason performed this, it's from the 'Homemade CD' after WFMRTC.

Listen to that voice. Unmistakably Mraz, though he does sound a little bit different now right? Of course, the boy has grown up :). Love the way he scats over the music...

And the picture; those eyes. He's sooooooo adorable!

I would like to dedicate this song to ... you know who you are.

Courtesy : Yorrii.

One drop going down,

And then you slipped away,

One stop out of town,

We'll meet again someday.

Cause I,

I believe in love,

I still wish on,

Stars above,

I believe in love songs,

Yes, I think that they are real,

All you have to do is feel.

A chance missed for getting kissed,

I think there's so much more than this,

I will,

Guess I'll have to hold my breath and say..

That I,

I believe in fate,

I believe in good things coming to those who wait,

Although I'm anticipating late,

And all my hopes were beginning to fade,

When you will me,

How will we be,

This is only one,

Temporary find,

I'm sure before too long,

You will change your mind,

One find,

And this is only one of a many find,

I'm sure before too long,

You're gonna make up your mind.

I know all about it,

Well, I thought I did,

So I wrote a song about it,

And it goes a little something like this.

See now I,

I believe in love songs,

Yes, I think that they are real,

All you have to do, do, do,

You tell me,

All I have to do,

Say,

All we have to do,

Is feel,

Is feel,

Feel, so right,

Is feel,

Feel, so nice,

And this is so nice,

And this is so right,

And this is so right,

Right, find, and fine by me.

Elbows and Exposed Knees ...

This has been playing on my mind for days on end and I'm humming it every now and then, and hey look what Razindiego just posted!

'face to palm

tear to tear

and mouth to tongue

heart to ground

heart to ground

put your heart to the ground

well see I am in love,

oh heart, heart, put your heart on the ground

hear my name

to say I am in love'