Category Archives: Music
2020 So Far
Whatever you want to say about 2020, and there’s probably a lot to say, one thing is certain, for me anyway, my playlist for 2020 rocks. It could be my favorite all time. Though, 2013 was pretty darn good too. I make a playlist every year of songs I discover during that year. It couldContinue reading “2020 So Far”
The Things You Find
We have been cleaning and organizing. It’s a great winter activity, which is what prompted it. That and the fact that we couldn’t really walk through or find anything in our storage room. So we cleaned. We had a big bin of old electronics. That’s always my area, since I’m the tech nerd. I madeContinue reading “The Things You Find”
In My Top 10 All Time
Highlight Songs from the 2019 List
2019 in Music
I have been known to make a playlist or two. Every year, as has been my habit for a number of years, I make a playlist of songs I found in that particular year. They may be newly released that year, or just something or someone I discovered that I hadn’t known about before. TheseContinue reading “2019 in Music”
10 Word Review – Ebertfest: Amazing Grace
Exquisite. Uplifting. Music. Amazing. Real. Riveting. Franklin. Pitch. Feel. Yes
Songs of Hope And Sorrow: Party of One
I have loved Brandi Carlile’s music for a long time. Since the beginning. 2005 or 2006. She’s a sneaker wave. Out there, picking up momentum, rolling in. This year she’s finally getting some good recognition, having just won three Grammys. Her songwriting and incredible voice are both amazing. This one, Party of One, off ofContinue reading “Songs of Hope And Sorrow: Party of One”
Playlist 2018 With Liner Notes
In recent years I’ve built a sort of favorite and/or found songs I fell for during the year playlist. They can be songs that came out in the current year or older songs I didn’t know about and discovered. I usually burn some copies and give it out as gifts to friends. This year, possiblyContinue reading “Playlist 2018 With Liner Notes”
Winter Song
Love Wins
Holiday Playlist
River, Sam Palladio New York City Christmas, Rob Thomas Snowman, Sia Carol of the Bells, Lindsey Stirling Say What You Want For Christmas, Nick Jonas Feat. Shania Twain Christmas Eve, Kelly Clarkson You Make it Feel Like Christmas, Gwen Stefani feat. Blake Shelton Happy Christmas (War is Over), Maroon 5 Mistletoe, Colbie Caillat Shake UpContinue reading “Holiday Playlist”
“I Can’t Keep Quiet”
Some things speak for themselves… Lyrics “Quiet” Written by MILCK and AG Produced by AG put on your face know your place shut up and smile don’t spread your legs I could do that But no one knows me no one ever will if I don’t say something, if I just lie still Would IContinue reading ““I Can’t Keep Quiet””
Chevaliers de Sangreal
This song, to me, is probably one of the best ever created for a film. I listened to it again today and was uplifted. Then I went out and found this cool live version. Hope it brings a moment of beauty, love, and light into your day like it did mine. I give you, HansContinue reading “Chevaliers de Sangreal”
10 Word Review – Van Morrison: Keep Me Singing
Warm. Groove. Old-school. Poetic. Smooth. Funk. Wonderful. Quality. Unique. Yes.
It’s Quiet Uptown
I haven’t seen Hamilton, don’t know this song in the context of the story, and I haven’t even heard the original, but Kelly Clarkson sings it on the Hamilton Mixtape that just came out. This is a master class in singing, and I get so emotional when I listen to it… “forgiveness, can you imagine,Continue reading “It’s Quiet Uptown”
10 Word Review – Soundbreaking (TV)
Groove. History. Interviews. Music. Detailed. Innovation. Experimentation. Awesome. YES.
Your Heart Is As Black As Night
Music Monday
Holy War
I can’t listen to this song enough… “Oh so we can heal each other and fill each other We can break these walls between each other Baby, blow by blow and brick by brick Keep yourself open, yourself open Yeah we can heal each other and fill each other We can break these walls betweenContinue reading “Holy War”
10 Word Review – Atomic Number
Rich. Layered. Mood. Beautiful. Strings. Flow. Collaboration. Journey. Melodies. Yes.
NPR’s Profile of Karl Blau
My cousin’s new album came out May 13. NPR did a little profile of him on the World Cafe Next. Pretty cool. Follow the link to hear what they had to say. http://www.npr.org/player/embed/475592690/475593712
When the Right One Comes Along
Today is our anniversary. Number 13. I’ve been sitting here staring at the screen for several minutes now trying to form a coherent thought in an attempt to describe my love and my relationship. The only things that keep coming are rushes of words… tender, grateful, peace, safety, rock-solid, trust, truth, faith, honesty, center, love,Continue reading “When the Right One Comes Along”
Songs of Hope and Sorrow – You Were Born
Our granddaughter just had her first birthday. She is light and love and magic. She has the biggest grin imaginable, her face scrunching all up, eyes getting narrow, and her mouth, with it’s little fangs, gets huge. Light beams out of her. Her smile matches her personality. Curious, determined to keep up with her olderContinue reading “Songs of Hope and Sorrow – You Were Born”
Songs of Hope and Sorrow – Sky Blue and Black
I do a lot of movie reviews on this site, as well as the occasional book review. Those are definitely two of my passions, but I’d have to say above those, far above those, is my love of music. Music has always helped me to express things I wasn’t able to with words and reflectedContinue reading “Songs of Hope and Sorrow – Sky Blue and Black”
