Songbird
Oct
25
Novocaine Here I Come
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Going to the Dentist tomorrow… It is going to be a very long day. I have no idea how long I will be at the Dentist, there is quite a bit of work that needs to be done. I have bad teeth, because I am very strict with my brushing and flossing habits so I can’t understand why I would have cavities… My dad had bad teeth too, my mom has bad teeth and gums so I guess I feel somewhat lucky? Need another ditty to start our week off right since my Monday is going to really be a test of will… Thao is back with a new album, which for me is not my favorite but still has a handful of some great tunes. Enjoy! Wish me luck tomorrow.
mp3:Â Know Better Learn Faster
Know Better Learn Faster 2009 (Kill Rock Stars)
Available on eMusic
Oct
18
Where The Wild Things Are
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I was a little hesitant to see this movie after hearing all the poor reviews… So I went in with an open mind and I was pleasantly surprised. I recommend it and I think every boy should see this movie and dare to imagine. The soundtrack was awesome, of course, as it was Karen O from the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs. I just love her and I do love me some Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs.
mp3:Â Building All Is Love
Where The Wild Things Are 2009 (Interscope Records)
Oct
7
A Busy Bee
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I have been going like the energizer bunny, so when Little Dragon shuffled on my ipod, it was perfection. I love it when my ipod acts as a moon ring, sometimes it fits my mood so wonderfully. Of course, then there are other times where it continues to shuffle the same songs over and over. Little Dragon is a 4 person band based out of Sweden, they create some unique electronic music that singer Yukimi Nagano infuses with so much soul, it is all fantastic.
Tonight, I am simply exhausted. Enjoy and good night.
mp3:Â Twice
Little Dragon 2007 (Peacefrog)
p.s. also check out their new album Machine Dreams. xx
Oct
1
Preoccupied
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I have been kind of distant from the internet, just doing other stuff I guess. The last couple of days I have also been a total nerd, I have been playing Wii Sports. I think we all go through little spurts, what we enjoy doing in our free time differs from time to time. Right now I am enjoying playing a little Wii Baseball and shuffling my music. What shuffled on? The Decemberists, their 2009 album, Hazards Of Love. For me, it was not as strong as The Crane Wife but still a complete piece of art. The songwriting is so well thought out and beautiful, they always manage to tell a story.
mp3:Â The Hazards of Love 2 (Wager All)
Hazards Of Love (2009) (Capitol)
Sep
28
Long Days and Short Nights
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One of my longer days… On Yom Kippur even. I had my first exam of the semester and a 9AM meeting. I just want to draw a nice warm bath, relax and hope tomorrow will be brighter. So that, my friends, is exactly what I am going to do. Here’s to better days and a new year. Enjoy. xX
mp3:Â Acorn Factory
Time To Die 2009 (Frenchkiss Records)
The Dodos on myspace
Available on eMusic
Aug
25
Love
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One of my best friends since 5th grade got married over the weekend in La Jolla, California. She actually had her civil ceremony a few months back and decided to do a small intimate ceremony for some of their closest friends and family. It was lovely from beginning to end and I am so happy for both of them. Mazel Tov!
Her father and her walked down the aisle skipping to The Beatles, All You Need is Love (the skipping was impromptu and it was perfect).
mp3:Â All You Need Is Love
Magical Mystery Tour 1967 (EMI)
Aug
14
How your voice soothes my soul…
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I was driving home late last night and this song shuffled on… It was nearly perfection, as only Chan Marshall herself can deliver. I go on a Cat Power love fest from time to time, where I listen to her non-stop and all I want to do his let each note consume me… Marshall’s music just feels right, like coming home. Her melancholy ballads and intense smoky vocals just soothe my soul, she is probably one of my favorite female singer-songwriters of all time, if not #1. I am so indecisive even when it comes to the lovely Chan Marshall. *sigh* Cat Power will be playing a show at The Greek Theater in LA on September 9th.
On another note I am currently digesting a handful of new albums recently released, I will certainly return with some of my favs.
xx
mp3:Â Maybe Not
You Are Free 2003 (Matador)
Available on eMusic
Cat Power on myspace
Aug
10
My Introduction to True Blood
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I just started watching the first season of True Blood today, I had to see what all the hype was about of course. I won’t deny it… Pretty much hooked at this point but I don’t know how satisfied with it I am. At least with this first season, it just seems rather awkward at times and some of the characters seem a little forced to me. Over all I am intrigued though and I can certainly say that I am officially hooked.
Now on to the music, when I first heard the intro song I thought for sure it must be Chris Isaak, however I was incorrect. Bad Things is sung by Jace Everett who is much more country western than Chris Isaak will ever be. But yet this song has a lot of similarities to Chris Isaak’s, Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing … Too similar you think? I don’t know, I mean he does put his own swing on it…
Now, I know this might be a surprise to some people, stones might be thrown for this country western pick but I am prepared to stand behind this fun and naughty little ditty.
mp3:Â Bad Things
Red Revelations 2009
Jace Everett on myspace
Jul
30
Ahn Trio Melodies
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I fell in love with this song last night when I heard it on SYTYCD. It is so very beautiful… Perfect. The whole routine along with this song brought chills.
Ahn Trio are sisters who were trained classically in violin, piano and cello. They blend their classical background with jazz, pop, hip-hop and folk elements to create something new and refreshing. Their music is intriguing and there is certain gentle darkness about it that I can not resist. There is not a song on their 2008 album, Lullaby For My Insomniac, that isn’t gorgeous. Check out Oblivion and Heart Asks Pleasure First.
mp3: All I Want (mp3 Expired)
Lullaby For My Insomniac 2008 (Sony Classics)
Ahn Trio on myspace
p.s. This download will only be available for 24 hours unless Sony knocks on my door earlier and takes me to the bad place.
Jul
28
John Vanderslice Pick Me Up
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Really not in a good place this evening. I don’t know but I am just extremely pissed off and can not bring myself out of it. It started with a request for a day off to be denied. I was being nice asking for it off but now that is no longer the case. So this was at the end of day today and then I sat in that annoying stop and go traffic. I was livid to say the least. I needed to vent though.
I enjoy John Vanderslice, quite a bit actually. I find his voice original and distinct and his music is familiar yet he continues to push and explore where it can take him. His new album Romanian Names was released back in May there were a few tracks which made it onto the pod and this is one of them…
mp3:Â Too Much Time
Romanian Names 2009 (Dead Oceans)
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John Vanderslice on myspace
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