Song of the Day, Day 20. Fiona Apple: Paper Bag

Song of the Day, Day 20. Fiona Apple: Paper Bag


I listened to this album again for the first time in a few months. I forgot how much I loved this album when it came out. I can safely say it holds up. I still love it. It reminds me of last summer. It reminds of desperate measures. It reminds me of my dear friend Erin taking me to the show and how I ended up at Cowboy Kewl afterwards. I remember how this song in particular reminds me of how little and how much things have changed in the course of a year.

Song of the Day, Day 19. The Smiths: This Charming Man

Song of the Day, Day 19. The Smiths: This Charming Man




Because I feel like dancing today....

Song(s) of the Day, Day 18. The Savages: City's Full

Song(s) of the Day, Day 18. The Savages: City's Full

I've listened to The Savages a few times in the last week. I'm still on the fence. Sometimes it annoys me. Sometimes I like it. I always find myself annoyed by post-anything these days. Hmm, I suppose I feel that way about most things in my life, so I shouldn't be surprised. Regardless, this morning, I liked it. So there you have it. I also could watch the drummer for hours.

Enjoy.

Song of the Day, Day17. The National: Don't Swallow the Cap

Song of the Day, Day 17. The National: Don't Swallow the Cap

I'm in love with this new album. I saw The National with my good friends, Carlos and Art, in October of 2010 for the first time. It was absolutely tremendous. I've continued to fall in love with their music in the past three years. However, when I found out they were playing in Nashville at the Ryman again, I chose not to purchase a ticket. However, after streaming this album for the past few days...I have changed my mind. I will now be seeing The National again in the fall of 2013. I can hardly wait. 

I remember someone telling me that The National pairs perfectly with rainy days. Today, it has rained all day...and so this perfectly accompanied the cloudy skies.

"Everything I love is on the table, Everything I love is out to sea...I have only two emotions, careful fear and dead devotion. I can't get the balance right. Throw my marbles in the fight..."

Song of the Day, Day 13. Andrew Bird- Night Sky

Song of the Day, Day 13. Andrew Bird- Night Sky.

Yeah, that's all I have for you today.


Sound is a wave, like a wave on the ocean
Moon plays the ocean like a violin
Pushing and pulling from shore to shore
Biggest melody you never heard before

If I were the night sky, if I were the night sky
Here’s my lullaby
Lullaby to leave by If I were the night

What if we hadn’t been born at the same time?
What if you’re seventy-five and I were nine?
Would I come visit you?
Bring you cookies in an old folks home?
Would you be there alone?

And when the late summer lightning
Fires off in your arms
Will I remember to breathe?
No, I never will, no
And the fire could convince you that I mean you no harm
Just wanna show you how not to need

What if I was the night sky? 
Here’s my lullaby
Lullaby to leave by if I were the night

What if we hadn’t been each other at the same time?
Would you tell me all the stories from when you were young and in your prime?
Would I rock you to sleep?
Would you tell me all the secrets you don’t need to keep?
Would I still miss you?
Oh, would you then have been mine?

Sound is a wave, like a wave on the ocean
Moon plays the ocean like a violin
Pushing and pulling from shore to shore
Biggest melody you never heard before

If I were the night sky, here's my lullaby
Lullaby to leave by, if I were the night

Song of the Day, Day 12: Ferraby Lionheart: Yellow Wings

Song of the Day, Day 12: Ferraby Lionheart: Yellow Wings

For Mother's Day. All my love to my mama and my grandmama. Today, one year ago, was the last day I saw my grandmama. It still feels like yesterday that I put my arms around her and kissed her on the cheek. I remember stopping before walking out the door to look back at her.  Despite how much it hurt, I knew (and I think she knew too), it would be the last time we would see each other. As the tears streamed down my face, I said, "I love you" to her and quickly turned away and left the hospital.

Here's to you, my mama and my grandmama, the most wonderful women I have ever known.

Song of the Day, May 11: Eluvium- Happiness

Song of the Day, May 11: Eluvium- Happiness

This is quite lovely. Perfect for a lazy Saturday, stuck indoors, working and drinking tea. It fits the little mess I've been cleaning in my head lately. 

Song of the Day, Day 10: Sugar Pie DeSanto- Soulful Dress

Song of the Day, Day 10: Sugar Pie DeSanto- Soulful Dress

For Friday, I chose one of my favorite songs. It's rather perfect for putting on your favorite dress and going out on the town. It's the weekend (and while that doesn't mean much to graduate students), I'm going to pretend it does tonight.

Song of the Day: Thee Oh Sees- I Come From The Mountain, Day 09

Song of the Day: Thee Oh Sees- I Come From The Mountain, Day 09

I'm obviously going through some sort of musical transition. I'm not sure what it means, but I know that right now, I crave the music to be loud. Super loud. 

I want a soundtrack to fit running through the streets of the city during the summer. Yep, something, I really need to do soon. 

Song of the Day: Telekinesis: Empathetic People, May 08, 2013.

And I'm back....on Day 08. I thought about the shelving the project for the month, but alas, I'm still craving a new soundtrack to fit with the new days of summer. 

Today, I wanted something loud, something dusty, something that blocked out all other sounds. 

Apparently, this is a new video, which was written about on NPR's First Watch today too. 

Enjoy.