Wow it’s been awhile! Well I felt compelled to post again for the sheer love of music and sharing. Since LaLa.com closed its doors I’ve been a bit sad/hesitant as it was my go-to choice for embedding mini albums in here. There are so many new music sharing sites popping up though….complete with embedding and customization options. The other day I discovered 8tracks where you can compile your own sets of 8 tracks, either through their extensive library or by uploading your own. Very Muxtape-y feeling (Muxtape I miss you!).
Then the other day I discovered Soundcloud which serves similar purposes. Also awesome–try making your own mix and sharing! I ended up there because I followed a link from Facebook pointing to a new EP from one of my favorite artists–Obi Best! And that’s what brings me here today. Hooray!
I come to you this year in a much better place in many ways than where I was last year. Living alone is awesome. Sure it gets lonely and weird sometimes, but there is no mess except any that I make, I can have lots and lots of “space”, and guess what….no dog howling this year! And I am even going to a social gathering with people instead of staying home alone and crying. Definite plus. All of them.
The one thing I wish is that I could be closer to my family. I struggle with that all the time, especially since my mom is suffering. I know that when I am home for the holidays it seems to take both of their minds off of their troubles for a little bit. That’s the one thing I know for sure I can do…help distract.
I’m getting worse and worse at explaining why I pick the entries that I take the time to add to my website, haha. I guess there’s no real scientific explanation–this song gives me those musical butterflies in my tummy when I think about it. Until I play it to death in the next week, of course. Because that’s what I do.
I’ve been on a big mp3 treasure-hunt kick the last couple days….and this is the one that has the goods for me at this second. You know the drill, synthy/bassy hooks, melodic vocals, dreaminess, that x factor. But cello, too? Yes yes yes.
Oh, and for good measure….here’s an absolutely beautiful song by St. Vincent I overlooked on her first album, Marry Me. It’s call “All My Stars Aligned.” The piano just drips like glitter throughout it, and the way she delivers the “you know it’s real” line in the chorus = total brandi-happiness.
Geographer - Kites
Silverchair - Across the Night