Thursday, November 17, 2005
On the road ...and what's your song?
Photo has no particular relevance...just love these guys (from the March of the Penguins)
I've been travelling just about every week - that damn 'earning a living' thing... Haven't posted a lot, but have bloggie thoughts.
First, I appreciate Tina, Madcap, Julian Blue, Pica, Dr. Mike, Anna and all the rest who visit and leave messages. I feel like I have interesting friends out there.
Here's a question for you: What is one piece of music that you really like these days and why? (Leave a link if you have it.)
My favourite these days is REBELLION by Arcade Fire (a Montreal band that I've posted on). They're just so full of energy and while their lyrics are pretty earnest, they feel very upbeat and positive (like most of you). Here's a Rolling Stone link to 3 videos(including REBELLION). Meant to be played loudly.
Sorry about the ad the site plays first...
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Yeah Gary... we love ya!
There are 6 artists that I have been listening to repeatedly:
1) Scissor Sisters' Remixed
2) Audioslave's Out of Exile plus their DVD Live in Cuba
3)Sheryl Crow's Wildflower
4)Eminem's new track "When I'm Gone" from his unreleased Curtain Call
5)Green Day's American Idiot plus their live DVD Bullet in a Bible
6)Madonna's Confessions on a Dancefloor (IT is GREAT!! It is like a amazing mix tape... I am so impressed with this CD, and I just got it on Tuesday).
There are 6 artists that I have been listening to repeatedly:
1) Scissor Sisters' Remixed
2) Audioslave's Out of Exile plus their DVD Live in Cuba
3)Sheryl Crow's Wildflower
4)Eminem's new track "When I'm Gone" from his unreleased Curtain Call
5)Green Day's American Idiot plus their live DVD Bullet in a Bible
6)Madonna's Confessions on a Dancefloor (IT is GREAT!! It is like a amazing mix tape... I am so impressed with this CD, and I just got it on Tuesday).
At the risk of sounding like a "world music freak," my husband and I have had three Putumayo CD compilations in heavy rotation in our car.
We like Asian Groove, Latin Groove, and Arabic Groove.
Other than that, it's the Garden State soundtrack. Over. And over. And over.
We like Asian Groove, Latin Groove, and Arabic Groove.
Other than that, it's the Garden State soundtrack. Over. And over. And over.
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I'm working my way through these cool tips. While I'm doing this, I'm listening to a radio link on the Putumayo site. Very nice African stuff happening right now (and I should be working). Hey, Big IZ on now!
I'll get to Rachel Byrnes when I break for coffee and to walk our ancient dog.
I'll get to Rachel Byrnes when I break for coffee and to walk our ancient dog.
Well, when I drive lately, it's usually at a good time to listen to NPR, and The Diane Rehm Show has been so good lately, as has Talk of the Nation. But I'm embarrassed to say I've taken a detour back into the past musically. I've thought about blogging on this subject, actually, and I may rant yet. But hearing Paul Rodgers do Freddie Mercury's songs just seems wrong to me. Those songs can only be sung by Freddie. (Not that I don't admire Rodgers' ability. I do!) So, I've been listening to Queen again, and Springsteen, and some others I'd just better not mention (okay, Rush). My favorite person to listen to and just zone out is Sarah MacLachlan. Am I getting old?
We're all getting older Julian Blue! But hey, anyone who can get down with Queen and zone out to Sarah MacLachlan is cool in my book. I love some classic stuff too (Neil Young comes to mind).
I think it's my teens who have steered me also to ska, punk, reggae, world music etc. (I took a pass on hip hop.)
I think it's my teens who have steered me also to ska, punk, reggae, world music etc. (I took a pass on hip hop.)
I can only react to the penguin pics. I think the penguin babies have cornered the market on cute. Please never, NEVER post baby penguins, harp seal babies, pups, kitties, arctic foxes, bushbabies, panda babies, tiger or lion cubs all at once. I may have a coronary.
Tina - thanks for the tip on Audioslaves - new to me and I really love them. Anyone else wants a taste, there's a great video link to I Am The Highway here:
http://www.rollingstone.com/artist/_/id/64197?pageid=rs.ArtistSearch&pageregion=mainRegion
http://www.rollingstone.com/artist/_/id/64197?pageid=rs.ArtistSearch&pageregion=mainRegion
Ms. Squiggle, thanks for your plug. Apart from my music (ha ha ha) one of my fav songs is "sister awake" (the acoustic exotic instrument version) by the tea party. You can download a live version of this song by visting www.theteaparty.de If you become a member you can get access to a whole lot of cool live recordings. They have been such an inspiration to me, especially their earlier work. I'm also loving Emilianna Torinni at the moment. She is a magical singer from iceland. Samples of her music are available on amazon.com
Fun question!
I had a great time reading and testing the tips in the comments. I ende up downloading the songs of Rachel. Loved them!
I've been working on a music blog lately, posting some of my favorite songs from favorite bands. My absolute favorite bands lately is Madrugada. Never heard of them? They're a Norwegian band that deserves more attention. I've posted one of their songs on my music blog. The link: http://nerdine.castpost.com/
I had a great time reading and testing the tips in the comments. I ende up downloading the songs of Rachel. Loved them!
I've been working on a music blog lately, posting some of my favorite songs from favorite bands. My absolute favorite bands lately is Madrugada. Never heard of them? They're a Norwegian band that deserves more attention. I've posted one of their songs on my music blog. The link: http://nerdine.castpost.com/
I feel musically richer these days - thanks for the tip on Madrugada - I think the tune on your site is great. I'll look them up further.
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