I was directed to a couple of new songs this week from my dear friend Mindy. These two songs have been heavily played since they were added to my iPod. I thought maybe you might enjoy them as well.
David Archuleta "Glorious" from the "Meet the Mormons" soundtrack. I LOVE this song... the message is so uplifting and the music swells and just carries you along with it. There is a free download of the song available here that is totally worth taking advantage of.
I love Tenth Avenue North, but I stopped paying attention to new music coming out these last couple of years, so I missed finding out they had a new album last year. While the song is beautiful and powerful on its own, the video really brings the message home.
Thanks Mindy for sharing such wonderful music with me!
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Sunday, October 12, 2014
Saturday, February 15, 2014
From the iPod... The Devlins
Wow, time flies, doesn't it? I've been meaning to post here for awhile now, but I thought I would first do a "from the iPod" post for two reasons.
1. Its a fast way to get a post out there that still means something, and will tide you over until I can gather the thoughts in my head for a more intensive post.
2. I love music and love finding new things to listen to and share with others. In this case however , its the sharing of a band that I have loved for years.
The Devlins hit the mainstream back in 1993 with the album "Drift" and opened for Sarah McLachlan on her "Building a Mystery" tour. I caught the show in Seattle and loved what I heard so much that I bought the CD the next morning. As great of a performer as Sarah is, The Devlins stole the show that night.
Despite great reviews in Rolling Stone, it was a long 4 years until their next album, "Waiting" was released due to the band being cut from their label. In order to convince the label Netwerk to sign the band, Sarah used the album as prelude music on the first Lillith Fair tour. While it was great to hear the new album, it was hard to wait for what seemed likes ages to finally get my hands on it.
It took 5 years before "Consent" would be released in 2002, followed by "Waves" in 2004. 2009 saw the lead singer, Colin Devlin, release a solo album that was well worth the wait. The band still performs both together and with Colin's solo concerts, and I just learned that a new album by the band is scheduled to come out later this year... happy days!
So here is a couple of songs from each of their albums... I hope that you like it. Oh, and if you are only going to give one song a chance, drop to the bottom of the list and listen to "Emelia"...
"Almost Made You Smile (live)" from the album "Drift".
"Someone To Talk To" from the album "Drift"
"Alone in the Dark" from the album "Drift"
"Waiting" from the album "Waiting"
"Years Could Go By" from the album "Waiting"
"Static in the Flow" from the album "Consent"
"There is a Light" from the album "Consent"
"Don't Let It Break Your Heart" from the album "Waves"
"Waves" from the album "Waves"
"The Heart Won't Be Denied" Colin Devlin, from the solo album "Democracy of One"
"Emelia" Colin Devlin, from the solo album "Democracy of One"
1. Its a fast way to get a post out there that still means something, and will tide you over until I can gather the thoughts in my head for a more intensive post.
2. I love music and love finding new things to listen to and share with others. In this case however , its the sharing of a band that I have loved for years.
The Devlins hit the mainstream back in 1993 with the album "Drift" and opened for Sarah McLachlan on her "Building a Mystery" tour. I caught the show in Seattle and loved what I heard so much that I bought the CD the next morning. As great of a performer as Sarah is, The Devlins stole the show that night.
Despite great reviews in Rolling Stone, it was a long 4 years until their next album, "Waiting" was released due to the band being cut from their label. In order to convince the label Netwerk to sign the band, Sarah used the album as prelude music on the first Lillith Fair tour. While it was great to hear the new album, it was hard to wait for what seemed likes ages to finally get my hands on it.
It took 5 years before "Consent" would be released in 2002, followed by "Waves" in 2004. 2009 saw the lead singer, Colin Devlin, release a solo album that was well worth the wait. The band still performs both together and with Colin's solo concerts, and I just learned that a new album by the band is scheduled to come out later this year... happy days!
So here is a couple of songs from each of their albums... I hope that you like it. Oh, and if you are only going to give one song a chance, drop to the bottom of the list and listen to "Emelia"...
"Almost Made You Smile (live)" from the album "Drift".
"Someone To Talk To" from the album "Drift"
"Alone in the Dark" from the album "Drift"
"Waiting" from the album "Waiting"
"Years Could Go By" from the album "Waiting"
"Static in the Flow" from the album "Consent"
"There is a Light" from the album "Consent"
"Don't Let It Break Your Heart" from the album "Waves"
"Waves" from the album "Waves"
"The Heart Won't Be Denied" Colin Devlin, from the solo album "Democracy of One"
"Emelia" Colin Devlin, from the solo album "Democracy of One"
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
From the iPod....
Today's focus is on a band I was introduced to not very long ago called Green River Ordinance. I admit I didn't pay much attention at the time, but it seems like their songs keep queueing up in my shuffle mix a lot lately, so I gave them another listen today...and loved it... lets hope you do too.
"Goodbye L.A."
"Heart of Me"
"Dancing Shoes"
"Lost in the World"
"Beauty of Letting Go"
"Goodbye L.A."
"Heart of Me"
"Dancing Shoes"
"Lost in the World"
"Beauty of Letting Go"
Thursday, September 6, 2012
From the iPod
I've been missing my brother a lot these last few weeks and, for the most part I've been strong. Its who I am.... the girl who holds her shit together so she can be there for everyone else. While I have cried and hurt during that time, its only these last few days that I have really allowed myself to let go, to stop focusing so much on the next task that needs to be done and simply looked at the tatters of my life and started pulling those pieces back together.
Jason loved Dustin Christensen, which is why I made sure we included this song for the music that played at his viewing... even with the tears it brings, it is still a favorite of mine. I want to thank you Jase for all of the beautiful music you brought into my life...
"Old House" by Dustin Christensen ... from the album "Highway Lines"
So take me home tonight
Tell me I'm all right
Tell me this picture frames got you now
You were my hand's glove
How I learned how to love
Tell me I ain't got it all figured out
Farwell my old house
Farewell my old life
Tell me I'm simpler
Alone without you now
So long my sad eyes
Don't say its goodbye
Guide when I can't see
I won't let you down
Here lies all my friends I've known
All my dreams just scatter in the air
Farewell my old house
Farewell my old life
Tell me I'm simpler
I know I am now
Lord let this hurt pass
Cos I don't know how to act
And it feels like I'm already gone from you now
So long now
Jason loved Dustin Christensen, which is why I made sure we included this song for the music that played at his viewing... even with the tears it brings, it is still a favorite of mine. I want to thank you Jase for all of the beautiful music you brought into my life...
"Old House" by Dustin Christensen ... from the album "Highway Lines"
So take me home tonight
Tell me I'm all right
Tell me this picture frames got you now
You were my hand's glove
How I learned how to love
Tell me I ain't got it all figured out
Farwell my old house
Farewell my old life
Tell me I'm simpler
Alone without you now
So long my sad eyes
Don't say its goodbye
Guide when I can't see
I won't let you down
Here lies all my friends I've known
All my dreams just scatter in the air
Farewell my old house
Farewell my old life
Tell me I'm simpler
I know I am now
Lord let this hurt pass
Cos I don't know how to act
And it feels like I'm already gone from you now
So long now
Monday, June 11, 2012
From the iPod...
a-ha
Yes, that bubblegum pop group from the early 1980's who had a #1 hit with "Take on Me", remembered for its chorus being sung in an improbably high falsetto.
A lot of people think that a-ha didn't escape the 80's, but were rather relegated to the world of One Hit Wonders, however, they would be wrong. The band was still strong when in 2009 they released what they announced would be their final album (their 9th, not counting a couple of greatest hits disks put out by their label). Their final performance was the taped concert "Ending on a High Note" in 2011, which has since been released on CD and DVD.
Still fun to listen to even after all these years, each album has a slightly different flavor, but are still true to their overall sound.
Here are just a few of the songs I have come to love of theirs over the years.
"Foot of the Mountain" from the final album, "Foot of the Mountain" c. 2009
"Dark is the Night for All" from the album "Memorial Beach" c 1993. "Memorial Beach" is my favorite of the albums
"Velvet" from the album "Minor Earth, Major Sky" c 2000
"I Wish I Cared" from the album "Minor Earth, Major Sky" c 2000. You may have heard this one in a season two episode of "Smallville"
"Angel in the Snow" from the album "Memorial Beach" c. 1993
"Lifelines" from the album "Lifelines" c 2003
"Butterfly, Butterfly (The Last Hurrah)" from the greatest hits album "25". This was the last studio recording for the band.
Yes, that bubblegum pop group from the early 1980's who had a #1 hit with "Take on Me", remembered for its chorus being sung in an improbably high falsetto.
A lot of people think that a-ha didn't escape the 80's, but were rather relegated to the world of One Hit Wonders, however, they would be wrong. The band was still strong when in 2009 they released what they announced would be their final album (their 9th, not counting a couple of greatest hits disks put out by their label). Their final performance was the taped concert "Ending on a High Note" in 2011, which has since been released on CD and DVD.
Still fun to listen to even after all these years, each album has a slightly different flavor, but are still true to their overall sound.
Here are just a few of the songs I have come to love of theirs over the years.
"Foot of the Mountain" from the final album, "Foot of the Mountain" c. 2009
"Dark is the Night for All" from the album "Memorial Beach" c 1993. "Memorial Beach" is my favorite of the albums
"Velvet" from the album "Minor Earth, Major Sky" c 2000
"I Wish I Cared" from the album "Minor Earth, Major Sky" c 2000. You may have heard this one in a season two episode of "Smallville"
"Angel in the Snow" from the album "Memorial Beach" c. 1993
"Lifelines" from the album "Lifelines" c 2003
"Butterfly, Butterfly (The Last Hurrah)" from the greatest hits album "25". This was the last studio recording for the band.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
From the iPod...
Music from one of my all-time favorite movies... Elizabethtown.
Not only is this movie fantastic, but the music is amazing as well. In fact, its hard to pick just a few songs to highlight here. The entire soundtrack (both of them) are on frequent rotation on my mp3 player.
Wheat "Don't I Hold You"
Ryan Adams "Words". I couldn't find a copy of this song other than this one... just ignore the video because the song is worth listening to.
Tom Petty "It Will All Work Out"... I love Tom Petty's music.
If you haven't seen the movie, I highly recommend it... and the soundtracks are definitely worth a listen.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
"Double Trouble"
Just discovered this new group called Jack and White.... straight out of Rexburg, Idaho. You can hear more of their stuff at their website jackandwhite.com (as well as download their ep for $3.99) but its worth giving a listen to hear some fun, bouncy, completely clean stuff. I'll be downloading this one tonight....
Later update... iTunes was being stupid and not cooperating for me, so I zipped over to Amazon.com where not only is the Jack and White album only $3.56, but you can also get their other ep, Gemini (which includes "Double Trouble") for just $5.34. Both EPs are worth it!
Later update... iTunes was being stupid and not cooperating for me, so I zipped over to Amazon.com where not only is the Jack and White album only $3.56, but you can also get their other ep, Gemini (which includes "Double Trouble") for just $5.34. Both EPs are worth it!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
From the iPod..
Snow Patrol... "Called out in the Dark". Hadn't seen the video before now, its actually pretty cute. A very understated band that I find myself liking more with each song I discover.
Another one by Florence + the Machine... "Drumming Song". Dang this is a great album.
Feeder ... "Feeling a Moment"... I know everyone has heard this one before, but I just rediscovered it so its in heavy rotation this week on my iPod
Train ... "If Its Love"... I've been listening to them a lot lately.
Another one by Train.... "Drive By"... I actually haven't downloaded this one yet as its from the new album not yet released, but its one of their typical sappy and sweet songs that makes them fun to listen to.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
I love this song!
This was performed last night on "So You Think You Can Dance" and I just fell in love. I seriously must have spent an hour trying to find this song all over the place, before finally finding it on myspace... which linked me over to the proper file on youtube. The album doesn't come out until the end of August, but I really look forward to it if its anything like this one song... below is the full version. It is "Skin and Bones" by David J. Boch... and the dance routine is lovely too! This is sooooooo going on my iPod as soon as it is available.
Sorry for the inclusion of two musical posts this week!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Live Feed
There has got to be something said for doing it live and in one take....
About half an hour ago I checked my Facebook account and noticed a post that Death Cab for Cutie (thanks Yancy for getting me hooked on them!) was about to do a live feed one-take-only music video for "You are a Tourist". Well I promptly zipped over to the website they offered (www.youareatourist.com) and got to see what was then a countdown and a dimmed stage, stagehands calling out various stage direction, etc in a language I never learned to speak...the geek in me was completely fascinated.... then they called for playback and the video started...
It was fun to see something you know is taking place at that very moment halfway across the continent from where I sat.
Its still available to watch:
Can't see the stream on your mobile device? Click here.
If you want to skip the countdown, just zip to 16.35 on the counter and the video itself will start.
About half an hour ago I checked my Facebook account and noticed a post that Death Cab for Cutie (thanks Yancy for getting me hooked on them!) was about to do a live feed one-take-only music video for "You are a Tourist". Well I promptly zipped over to the website they offered (www.youareatourist.com) and got to see what was then a countdown and a dimmed stage, stagehands calling out various stage direction, etc in a language I never learned to speak...the geek in me was completely fascinated.... then they called for playback and the video started...
It was fun to see something you know is taking place at that very moment halfway across the continent from where I sat.
Its still available to watch:
Can't see the stream on your mobile device? Click here.If you want to skip the countdown, just zip to 16.35 on the counter and the video itself will start.
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