DAY 428
Fitz & The Tantrums - "MoneyGrabber"
From "Pickin' Up the Pieces"
Rad beat and arrangement. How can one not move around to this song??
It is fun and different. The arrangement of the music is so overwhelming that it is almost difficult to concentrate on the lyrics.
And it's awesome that way!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Day 429 - Darius Rucker - Come Back Song
DAY 428
Darius Rucker - "Come Back Song"
From "Learn To Live"
I never really thought of Darius Rucker as a country artist... maybe Burger King was ahead of the curve. (See the commercials he was in awhile back.)
Regardless Darius is a pretty phenomenal country guy. I fell in love with this song after the 1st listen. It's weird because it's not anything real special, just very catchy and has an awesome chorus. It hooked me straight up.
Even though some of the lyrics are silly, they still make me smile and I like a guy who doesn't take everything too seriously. Worth a listen for sure!
You can check out Darius Rucker's website here.
Darius Rucker - "Come Back Song"
From "Learn To Live"
I never really thought of Darius Rucker as a country artist... maybe Burger King was ahead of the curve. (See the commercials he was in awhile back.)
Regardless Darius is a pretty phenomenal country guy. I fell in love with this song after the 1st listen. It's weird because it's not anything real special, just very catchy and has an awesome chorus. It hooked me straight up.
Even though some of the lyrics are silly, they still make me smile and I like a guy who doesn't take everything too seriously. Worth a listen for sure!
You can check out Darius Rucker's website here.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Day 428 - Josh Ritter - The Curse
DAY 428
Josh Ritter - "The Curse"
From "So Runs the World Away"
I discovered this song a few months ago and have since begun an obsession of sorts with Josh Ritter's music. This song nearly brings me to tears as his lyrics are so overwhelmingly descriptive.
"The Curse" is an imaginative love story that draws you in. I highly recommend listening to this song with your eyes closed. Really focus on the words and the dynamics of the song. I dare you not to be moved or at the very least interested. :)
The musical arrangement reminds me of a circus or side show event. I adore the use of horns in this arrangement as well.
You can check out Josh Ritter's website here.
Josh Ritter - "The Curse"
From "So Runs the World Away"
I discovered this song a few months ago and have since begun an obsession of sorts with Josh Ritter's music. This song nearly brings me to tears as his lyrics are so overwhelmingly descriptive.
"The Curse" is an imaginative love story that draws you in. I highly recommend listening to this song with your eyes closed. Really focus on the words and the dynamics of the song. I dare you not to be moved or at the very least interested. :)
The musical arrangement reminds me of a circus or side show event. I adore the use of horns in this arrangement as well.
You can check out Josh Ritter's website here.
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Day 427 - Ellis Paul - Heaven's Wherever You Are
DAY 427
Ellis Paul - "Heaven's Wherever You Are"
From "The Day After Everything Changed"
This song has become one of my favorite Ellis Paul songs in just a couple of days. This song MAKES me so happy. LITERALLY. I can not be unhappy when I listen to this song. It brings so much joy to my mind, body, and soul.
It is hard to even describe the effect it has on me. There are few artists that evoke that kind of emotion from me. But Ellis hits that button consistently. :)
The happy lil banjo at the beginning kicks this song in the right direction for joyousness! And the lyrics remind you to appreciate all the miracles surrounding us on a daily basis. We so often trudge in our own selfish sadness and depression and forget how much good there really is out in the world. Goodness knows in today's world we need to hang on to whatever miracles and happiness we encounter.
If you feel that stress than you need to do yourself a favor and purchase "The Day After Everything Changed.". This entire album is so amazing and crafted so beautifully. It was worth the wait as usual. I have been listening to practically nothing else. Guaranteed it will not be my last pick from this new Ellis masterpiece. :D
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Ellis Paul - "Heaven's Wherever You Are"
From "The Day After Everything Changed"
This song has become one of my favorite Ellis Paul songs in just a couple of days. This song MAKES me so happy. LITERALLY. I can not be unhappy when I listen to this song. It brings so much joy to my mind, body, and soul.
It is hard to even describe the effect it has on me. There are few artists that evoke that kind of emotion from me. But Ellis hits that button consistently. :)
The happy lil banjo at the beginning kicks this song in the right direction for joyousness! And the lyrics remind you to appreciate all the miracles surrounding us on a daily basis. We so often trudge in our own selfish sadness and depression and forget how much good there really is out in the world. Goodness knows in today's world we need to hang on to whatever miracles and happiness we encounter.
If you feel that stress than you need to do yourself a favor and purchase "The Day After Everything Changed.". This entire album is so amazing and crafted so beautifully. It was worth the wait as usual. I have been listening to practically nothing else. Guaranteed it will not be my last pick from this new Ellis masterpiece. :D
Go see what Andy chose today
Go see what Glenn chose today
Go see what Heuristics Inc. chose today
Go see what Max chose today
Go see what Niveous chose today
Go see what Susana chose today
Go see what William chose today
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Friday, November 06, 2009
Day 426 - Ellis Paul - Waking Up To Me
DAY 426
Ellis Paul - "Waking Up To Me"
From "The Day After Everything Changed"
Glenn and I were lucky enough to snag one of the pre-sale copies of "The Day After Everything Changed" by Ellis Paul. All of these particular pre-sales were also autographed! So neat for die hard fans like Glenn and myself. :)
We got a sample of this song in the spring of this year when we saw Ellis in concert in Eugene, Oregon at Sam Bond's Garage Pub. This song strikes such a deep emotional chord within me. Every time I hear it this song nearly bring tears to my eyes. Knowing how deep of a connection you can have with someone and knowing the torment of having to be away from them when all you want is to wrap your arms around them and take in their heat and their smell and forget everything else.
Makes you wonder... Why is love such a strong emotion? Why do some of us have to love so hard? So completely? So genuine and honestly? It's truly a mystery to me...
For me this song reminds me to just cherish those moments while they are there. You never know when those moments or that person you love might disappear. Enjoy the "NOW" moments. Tomorrow will bring what it will bring. You can't regret your yesterdays. You must move forward. But treasure the time you have right now. Take those happy, private, precious, amazing moments and savor them. Tuck them into your heart and remember them when you feel sad or alone.
Here is the performance Ellis did in Eugene that we recorded on this YouTube clip.
Go see what Andy chose today
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Go see what William chose today
Click here to see my song choices thus far (sorted by artist)
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Ellis Paul - "Waking Up To Me"
From "The Day After Everything Changed"
Glenn and I were lucky enough to snag one of the pre-sale copies of "The Day After Everything Changed" by Ellis Paul. All of these particular pre-sales were also autographed! So neat for die hard fans like Glenn and myself. :)
We got a sample of this song in the spring of this year when we saw Ellis in concert in Eugene, Oregon at Sam Bond's Garage Pub. This song strikes such a deep emotional chord within me. Every time I hear it this song nearly bring tears to my eyes. Knowing how deep of a connection you can have with someone and knowing the torment of having to be away from them when all you want is to wrap your arms around them and take in their heat and their smell and forget everything else.
Makes you wonder... Why is love such a strong emotion? Why do some of us have to love so hard? So completely? So genuine and honestly? It's truly a mystery to me...
For me this song reminds me to just cherish those moments while they are there. You never know when those moments or that person you love might disappear. Enjoy the "NOW" moments. Tomorrow will bring what it will bring. You can't regret your yesterdays. You must move forward. But treasure the time you have right now. Take those happy, private, precious, amazing moments and savor them. Tuck them into your heart and remember them when you feel sad or alone.
Here is the performance Ellis did in Eugene that we recorded on this YouTube clip.
Go see what Andy chose today
Go see what Glenn chose today
Go see what Heuristics Inc. chose today
Go see what Max chose today
Go see what Niveous chose today
Go see what Susana chose today
Go see what William chose today
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Day 425 - Levi Weaver - Sick or Determined
DAY 425
Levi Weaver - "Sick or Determined"
From "You Are Never Close to Home, You Are Never Far From Home"
Every time this track comes on the Ipod I keep thinking I need to pick this song on my top 10K blog... and so, here I am finally doing so.
I had the pleasure of meeting Levi Weaver when he played a show here in Spokane at The Empyrean coffee house in April of 2008. My hubby opened up for him. :)
The lyrics to this song are so incredibly captivating and brilliant they truly speak for themselves as to why this song is so amazing. :)
There's nowhere to balance between sick & determined
The verdict will be determined by if you keep returning
Even if you're saying "No," at least you'll let me keep learning
Someday I will figure you out
If it takes all of my years I will figure you out someday
Your password on the Rubik's cube, encrypted in braille
And all it takes is common sense to see that I'm gonna fail
And I'll fail, and I'll fail, you're a complicated women
But someday I will figure you out
If it takes all of my years I will figure you out someday
And part of what it means to be a man is to believe in something grander than his hands can hold
And faith And love are evidence of something more than circumstance of work beneath the skin and bones
The logical, the monotone, I can't explain but still I know someday I will figure you out
There's no where to balance between sick & determined
The verdict will be determined by if you keep returning
Even if you're saying "No," at least I'm still learning
Someday I will figure you out
If it takes all of my years I will figure you out someday
Check it out on www.thesixtyone.com
Go see what Andy chose today
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Levi Weaver - "Sick or Determined"
From "You Are Never Close to Home, You Are Never Far From Home"
Every time this track comes on the Ipod I keep thinking I need to pick this song on my top 10K blog... and so, here I am finally doing so.
I had the pleasure of meeting Levi Weaver when he played a show here in Spokane at The Empyrean coffee house in April of 2008. My hubby opened up for him. :)
The lyrics to this song are so incredibly captivating and brilliant they truly speak for themselves as to why this song is so amazing. :)
There's nowhere to balance between sick & determined
The verdict will be determined by if you keep returning
Even if you're saying "No," at least you'll let me keep learning
Someday I will figure you out
If it takes all of my years I will figure you out someday
Your password on the Rubik's cube, encrypted in braille
And all it takes is common sense to see that I'm gonna fail
And I'll fail, and I'll fail, you're a complicated women
But someday I will figure you out
If it takes all of my years I will figure you out someday
And part of what it means to be a man is to believe in something grander than his hands can hold
And faith And love are evidence of something more than circumstance of work beneath the skin and bones
The logical, the monotone, I can't explain but still I know someday I will figure you out
There's no where to balance between sick & determined
The verdict will be determined by if you keep returning
Even if you're saying "No," at least I'm still learning
Someday I will figure you out
If it takes all of my years I will figure you out someday
Check it out on www.thesixtyone.com
Go see what Andy chose today
Go see what Glenn chose today
Go see what Heuristics Inc. chose today
Go see what Max chose today
Go see what Niveous chose today
Go see what Susana chose today
Go see what William chose today
Click here to see my song choices thus far (sorted by artist)
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Sunday, October 04, 2009
Day 424 - The Droge and Summers Blend - Two of the Lucky Ones
DAY 424
The Droge and Summers Blend - "Two of the Lucky Ones"
From "Volume One"
So this has been Zombieland weekend for me having gone to see this movie in theaters 3 times in the last 2 days. Yeah it is seriously that good. Yeah there might be some blood and guts, but it's nothing gratuitous and the acting and humor involved just make the movie amazing to me.
This song is playing in the background during one of the few tender moments in the film and I fell in love with it instantly. It appears The Droge and Summers Blend is a boyfriend/girlfriend singer/songwriting duo. Pete Droge and Elaine Summers both sound fantastic in this soft and romantic song. The playing is nearly magical in it's execution. Lots of bright and twinkling moments that encourage you to imagine yourself dancing under the stars...
I look forward to hearing more of their songs. Check out this beautiful composition on this YouTube link.
Go see what Andy chose today
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The Droge and Summers Blend - "Two of the Lucky Ones"
From "Volume One"
So this has been Zombieland weekend for me having gone to see this movie in theaters 3 times in the last 2 days. Yeah it is seriously that good. Yeah there might be some blood and guts, but it's nothing gratuitous and the acting and humor involved just make the movie amazing to me.
This song is playing in the background during one of the few tender moments in the film and I fell in love with it instantly. It appears The Droge and Summers Blend is a boyfriend/girlfriend singer/songwriting duo. Pete Droge and Elaine Summers both sound fantastic in this soft and romantic song. The playing is nearly magical in it's execution. Lots of bright and twinkling moments that encourage you to imagine yourself dancing under the stars...
I look forward to hearing more of their songs. Check out this beautiful composition on this YouTube link.
Go see what Andy chose today
Go see what Glenn chose today
Go see what Heuristics Inc. chose today
Go see what Max chose today
Go see what Niveous chose today
Go see what Susana chose today
Go see what William chose today
Click here to see my song choices thus far (sorted by artist)
Click here to see the album covers of my choices so far.
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