(Come Downstairs and Say) Hello!!
Well, for my first contribution to this fine blog, I figured I’d give you guys an idea of my musical tastes with a playlist of the songs I’ve got on repeat this week. I tend to put all my new music into one playlist and then separate the songs as I see which ones are really worthy of another listen. Do any of you have similar habits with your music? I know everyone’s iTunes tips and tricks are different.
Waiting – City and Colour
I’m gonna go see this guy in concert at the end of March. His name is Dallas Green (thus, City and Colour), and he’s the lead singer/guitarist for this really hardcore band Alexisonfire. This is his acoustic side project, such beautiful songwriting.
Write You a Letter – Ray LaMontagne
Definitely one of my favorite artists. My friend just sent me a whole collection of his unreleased stuff. His songwriting is beyond compare, and you can’t deny a natural voice like that. Best of all it’s all simple to learn yourself if you want!
The First Single (You Know Me) – The Format
This band out of Arizona is two words: Kick. Ass. The lead singer’s voice is refreshingly original and the lyrics are cute and punchy. I’m a sucker for a good lyric.
Heysátan – Sigur Ros
Yes, their speaking practical gibberish (Icelandic), and coming from a girl to whom lyrics are SO important, I thought I’d never like it. However, I’ve since reconsidered. After listening to this guy’s (yes it really is a guy) enchanting voice and hearing the explosion of amazing instrumental fill, I am truly converted.
It’s Only Fear – Alexi Murdoch
I’ll tell you right now, I have a terribly irrational fear of flying! In fact, I have an entire playlist on my iPod entitled “Songs Not to Die To” for all those niggling flights I have to take. This song is always on the top of it. The gentle melody and soothing lyrics are wonderful for a restless mind.
Sleeping to Dream – Jason Mraz
I saw Jason live a few years ago and he is just SUCH an amazing live performer. This gorgeous slice of songwriting is just punctuated by his soaring vocals.
Contradicting Words – Jesse Baylin
This girl has an amazing, soft soul voice and her lyrics are simple and hard hitting.
All I Want to Do – Jude
“All I want to do is fall in love with you.” Any song with a chorus like that goes right on my favorites list. Fun fact, if you watch Lost, Jude wrote the song Charlie’s band, Driveshaft, made their one hit wonder “You All Everybody”
There are two sides to me…the acoustic soft rock girl and the hard blues girl! Gov’t Mule started in 1994 as an Allman Brothers Band side project. Such a great sound from the guitar and deceptively catchy.
Recurring – Bonobo
He started off as an English producer and now he makes amazing electronica. Totally hypnotic.
The Girl – City and Colour
They have a new album! I just had to include this on the list because I’ve already played it 37 times in the 2 days that I’ve had it. Enjoy. No need to thank me 
Weird Fishes/Arpeggi – Radiohead
You don’t even have to feel bad about downloading this for free, as Radiohead was offering their album for any price you want just a few weeks back!
Little Victories – Matt Nathanson
I’m gonna see him live for the second time in just a few weeks! He’s an amazing performer and a wonderful songwriter. Definitely one to watch.
Well…that’s me! Look forward to new posts from me, now that you have a nice sampling of my music taste.
I totally do the same thing with my music… I’ll make a playlist of stuff I’ve gotten recently, then once I figure out which ones I really like to listen to, they go into their own playlist and I forget about the first one. Which probably explains why I have about a million playlists on my itunes (haha).
Thanks for the music! I haven’t had a chance to listen to all of them yet, but so far I really like the Jason Mraz one (love him!) and I like Jude a lot too.
allison said this on February 15, 2008 at 8:31 pm |