Alanis Morissette Cover featuring Brian Chism

Well, Well...

We made it Anomalies. This week was rough, I ain't gonna lie. 

Emotionally, this week was so draining, I had to stop myself from making some serious impulsive purchases. Luckily, this weekend is here to recharge, reboot and regenerate because that all-in-my-feelings sushi I ate last night...just didn't cut it.

The album Jagged Little Pill changed my life. Alanis Morissette was everything: an incomparable vocalist, thought-provoking songwriter, musician, music industry rebel and created her own lane. Every single song on this album rocks. Every single one. 

As must as I loved the hits, You Oughta Know, Ironic, Hand In My Pocket, etc., the song in this video, Right Through You, was always my favorite. The vocal harmonies, chord progressions and the commentary on objectification and underestimation, I love so much. 

The first line Wait a minute man, you mispronounced my name, resonated with me right away when I first heard this song. Growing up with an unusual name is a whole misadventure unto itself. On many (if not all) first days of school, I always knew when the teacher reached my name on the roster because there was hesitation and confusion on their face. The first attempt started with Shhh and I got to the point where I interrupted them immediately and pronounced my own name to save both them and me the embarrassment of my classmates laughing. They still laughed but at least, I intercepted before another mispronunciation could be added to the make-fun-of-my-name list.

On the plus side, having an unusual name means most people won't forget it. Just saying Alanis is enough. You know who she is and you know her artistry. 

I hope I am following in those footsteps as well. 

The Anomaly

PS

Happy Birthday Brian Farst aka Guitarzan! Not only does he support this Patreon, he was the first person I played my first live show with back in the day. He is an extremely gifted musician and also kind, generous and uplifting to be around. It's an honor to perform with him and to be his friend. Cheers to getting cake-wasted!