Band on the Diaper Run

Anyone ever been to Unicorn Island?

If you really want to know what is going on inside young brains, I suggest recording one of their stream of consciousness songs.

(This was one out of 4 that Magnolia did the other night)

 

I'm trying not to overanalyze this but it's kind of fun to interpret.  I realize she would like to visit "Unicorn Island" but apparently there are bad things there too.

Could Unicorn Island be Kindergarten? 

 

I  wonder what a psychologist would tell us that her lyrics say about our parenting.   Either way, her next song called "Cinderella Bingerella" included the lovely lyric, "Hannah Montana is my friend."  What?  No.

 

We're gearing up for tour.  Practicing some old songs, some new.  Mags and June go to bed and we wait until they are asleep, then go down to the basement and play and..they sleep through it. It's amazing.  That means after tour, now that June is sleeping as well as Mags, we will be able to play music every night and that is so magic.  You have no idea how long it's been since we have been able to do that.  

 

Anyway, I think Unicorn Island is a great band name.  It sounds like an art/noise band.  Unicorns are way better than wolves, btw.


+ DIGG + STUMBLE

Comments

 

Katie said:

What a cute video, let me know when her album comes out! =)

March 25, 2009 12:45 AM
 

Manda Maloney said:

Hey! :) she's so adorable!! your kids have really grown up! I haven't read your blog in 3 months!! I guess you stopped notifying us of updates via myspace so I just assumed there weren't any! hah! And that's when I sat here for an hour catching up!

Anyway I hope Mags' interview went well... I know a 20yr old girl on the internet who had some weird interview for a school when she was 4 that involved an ink blot test.... And she still had the results from 1993, which show that the interviewer thought she was uncreative because she didn't see COLOR or MOVEMENT in the ink blot!!  I hope Mags' interview wasn't that crazy!

Sooo yeah, I saw Jason at SXSW and totally gave him a *double-thumbs-up* cuz I couldn't think of anything to say hahaha. I stayed for a couple of his "DJ sets" at The Parish on Friday while my bf waited in line for Metallica (he had a badge and I only had a wristband).

I was confused and surprised that Jason played entire songs that weren't Mates of State remixes! I knew & liked the songs he played, but I guess I didn't understand that the DJ thing had nothing to do with the upcoming Remix record. Seemed weird. But it was fun! :)

Guess I'll be seeing you guys back in Austin in about a month! :) Can't wait!

~Manda

okie bye :)

March 25, 2009 1:41 AM
 

Monika said:

that was fantastic! this kid is totally gonna grow up to be a rock star.

March 25, 2009 11:46 AM
 

Carly said:

has Magnolia been watching Lost?! :)

March 25, 2009 11:47 AM
 

Jeff B said:

Haha I love this! Mags had some catchy hooks goin on in there! Ha I hope I can get her autograph at your Dallas show! Seriously! =)

March 25, 2009 12:24 PM
 

Ellen said:

Great song!  I especially like the bit of sampling from "She'll be Comin' 'Round the Mountain."  Cute girl.

March 25, 2009 12:45 PM
 

whitney said:

I wish you guys were coming to Tallahassee again! You guys were really amazing in the fall

March 25, 2009 12:48 PM
 

Carolyn Burgess Sellers said:

I think you may have a little folk singer on your hands there...I loved the ending about how it's not safe to go but we can look at it! haha  I have a feeling she's heard that one before, yessss???

March 26, 2009 1:14 PM
 

Brian said:

At least she's not singing about Planet Unicorn.  

www.youtube.com/watch

March 26, 2009 1:26 PM
 

Sundara said:

Just found your site....we have loved your music for years! Now that we know you are parents too, we love you even more!!! Great song too, I also was reminded of the tv show "Lost". Check out our daughter Gigi's blog!

March 26, 2009 1:48 PM
 

Sara said:

sooo excited about this tour. me and my totally pregnant self will be there to swoon and sing so loud like i've done at every show for the past several years. you have no idea how happy i'll be able to see you guys once more before i become a mommy. baby always dances when i listen and sing along to you guys! heheh. a young fan in the making? god, i hope so!

and mags is AMAZING!

March 27, 2009 12:01 AM
 

Sarah said:

miley cyrus is so gross. i hope you manage to sway mags away from her.

March 27, 2009 6:35 PM
 

Jacklynn said:

That song is a bucket of rad! She is adorable!

March 27, 2009 10:36 PM
 

Hanna said:

"so we shouldnt go IN. THE. I. LAAANNNNNDDDD! But we can still look at it...."

genius.

and simultaneously adorable. I love how she says "sumpin". :]

March 27, 2009 10:59 PM
 

Katie said:

I'm hoping to purchase one of Mag's crafts in chicago, you should ask her to save some :>  Your children are lucky to have so much artistic encouragement!  When I was her age, my parents would have shouted "be quiet!  we can't hear the tv!"  Keep up the good work, I've been a long-time reader and fan of your music.

March 29, 2009 6:01 AM
 

jacy said:

what's up with private school? i love your blog... it reminds me of how great you are... and your kids, too!  i am going to try the fresh fruit for breakfast.  i hope to see you guys someday soon - maybe our travels will cross this summer? my sister is going to see you guys at liberty hall.  i'll be in kansas sometime this summer.

xo,

jacy

March 30, 2009 5:02 PM
 

melissa p said:

dear all of you,

please come to utah again and play us a show.

thank you kindly.

March 30, 2009 10:57 PM
 

Lauren said:

I'm seeing you tonight at the 9:30 club... I abso cannot wait.  Your magic of June sleeping soundly = amazing music played by you = MY magic.  Every time, show after show, you are my peeps.  

April 4, 2009 4:40 PM
 

laura said:

"Hannah Montana is my friend."  What?  No.

i loved your reaction. i'm glad you disapprove.

April 29, 2009 5:25 AM

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