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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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.

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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

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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.

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Day 423 - Glasvegas - Daddy's Gone

DAY 423
Glasvegas - "Daddy's Gone"
From "Glasvegas"




Glenn introduced me to this band/song today and I am head over heels addicted to this song already!

Glasvegas is a Scottish alternative rock band that I know basically nothing about except that I really adore this song.

This track is like a rock throw back to 50's doo whop. I love it. I must learn more about these fellows!!! (Check out their Wikipedia page for some info.)

Check out the song and the video on this YouTube link!

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Day 422 - The Beatles - I Want You (She's So Heavy)

DAY 422
The Beatles - "I Want You (She's So Heavy)"
From "Abbey Road"




Especially for it's time this song is so damn sexy! I was appreciating this song all over again while playing Beatles Rock Band and as I sang the lyrics I realized what a hot lil number this song is.

The bluesy guitar riffs and rhythm just give this composition a sultry vibe that was quite inventive and modern for the era.

Check out the song on this YouTube clip. It is so worth it. :)


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Day 421 - Ida Maria - Stella

DAY 421
Ida Maria - "Stella"
From "Fortress Round My Heart"




I have been super lazy with my top 10K list but never fear, I am not finished!

So this Ida Maria CD is probably one of the best albums I have listened to in a LONG time. I love every song on the album so I am certain this will be one of MANY I choose by this awesome lady.

Stella is raw and amazing. Ida's vocals are so fierce on this track. I adore the way her vocals crack at the very end of the song.

This lady is one talented artist and one I truly hope sticks around for a good long time. She reminds me of Pat Benatar, Patti Smith from The Pretenders, and maybe even a little Kim Carnes. I love chick vocals that have that rough raspy edge!

Check out this YouTube link to watch the official video... it starts a lil slow so give it till the 30 second mark to get rolling. ;)


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