In case you missed it, tonight was the season finale for The Real World Sydney. It was a roller-coaster episode of typical Real World drama, complete with roommates saying hurtful things to/about each other (including things like “I don’t care if I never talk to you again after we leave”) and then — less than an hour of TV time later — they were all crying and hugging each other before they left the house for the last time; exchanging I love you’s and promising to call each other and possibly even hang out when they got home. They only lived together for four months and they had cameras crews following them and taping nearly everything they did the entire time (and let’s not forget they’re wearing microphones with battery packs with the exception of when they’re in bed or in the shower, but even then there are mics built into the house to make sure anything that’s said is picked up, and in case it’s not, it’s sure to be deciphered by someone and translated into subtitles). There’s just nothing about the situation that is Real, yet at the end of each season the housemates act like they’ve become best friends during the experience…what’s wrong with them? and at the end of each season I get kinda sad because I feel like I’m losing seven new friends…what’s wrong with me?
Farewell to Real World Sydney
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Mat Kearney
9 01 2008If you’re not familiar with Mat Kearney’s music you need to watch the video for the song “Undeniable” (sorry it’s not just posted here, but I couldn’t find a version of the video on youtube that allowed embedding on other sites). If you want to listen to more of Mat’s music, check out his myspace page and then go to iTunes or your local record store to buy some of his music, it’s great stuff. Kearney is probably best known for having his songs featured on popular TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Laguna Beach, The Hills, Friday Night Lights, One Tree Hill and Scrubs, among others; a special version of the video for his song “Breathe In, Breathe Out” was part of the season premiere of Grey’s Anatomy Season 4 and it was also on the latest Grey’s Anatomy Soundtrack, Volume 3 (watch the video). Mat Kearney’s music explores the emotions of life and relationships while subtly discussing themes of faith. Take for example the song “Undeniable”… I realize it’s probably about a girl, but read the chorus (lyrics below) and try arguing that it’s not also a statement about the presence and greatness of God, similar to something you’d find in the Psalms (note: Kearney started as a Christian artist and this song was originally on his debut album).
It’s undeniable how brilliant you are
In an unreliable world you shine like a star
It’s unforgettable now that we’ve come this far
It’s unmistakable that you’re undeniable
– Mat Kearney, “Undeniable”
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