Archive for the ‘Music’ Category

Valkyrie Missile

I came across this, a song by Angels and Airwaves – dedicated those involved in the current and seemingly never ending conflicts of the middle east. It depicts the current conflicts I’ve experienced throughout my 20’s.
9-11 means many things to me. It’s the start of a changing time. The day of my mothers diagnosis. It’s [...]


‘09 playlist

This is a salvaged playlist from the now defunct Songza service that I used pretty heavily in ‘09. RIP.

playlist (YouTube titles):

Uncle Tupelo – Moonshiner
Madrugada – What’s on your mind?
RJD2 – Ghostwriter
Josh Ritter – Other Side
* 30 Seconds To Mars – Kings And Queens [Official Video] *
2Pac Feat. Stretch – Pain (OG)
Caviar – Tangerine Speedo
Morcheeba – [...]


Obscured Moon

This band brings me back to 1997. Always.


Sunday Folk


Sleepyhead

One of the best nights I’ve spend here at the lake.
Cooking a pot of pasta penne and sausage, a few glasses of wine, a dube or two and tunes provided by YouTube. 80’s tunes from such bands as Simple Minds, Talking Heads, Phil Collins, Paul Simon, Men at Work, Rick Astley. Nick has taken over. [...]


Innovative Gaze


Place and Time

Sometimes a slow morning and tranquil mood can be enhanced with a good song.
This came up
Angus and Julia Stone – Silver Coin

Sometimes I read the credits to see other peoples reaction and perception to a particular song.
I can sentiment with one comment, ” … when a special person leaves your life and every time you [...]


Music of ‘09

It’s been an awesome summer of outdoor music festivals. Highlights were Stone Temple Pilots, Ludacris, Coldplay ad main headliners, but again I’ve been surprised my some of the smaller acts. One of the best days I’ve had this summer was heading down to Bluesfest on my own ahead of friends getting off work and watching [...]