I’m glad you’re ending March. You’ve been a doozy for the world. With Corvid-19 literally and figuratively taking over the world be it in people or the news, stupid politicians doing stupid things (though that’s always been happening) to here in Sydney, Mother Nature can’t make up her mind. She’s having hot flashes one day. Rain the next and then wind that could put the … Continue reading Songs of My Life: March 2020
Someone asked if these were really songs that hit me over the month and the answer is yes. Each month new songs, new moments. They’re in the exact order from top to bottom from beginning to end of the month. Some months when I review the songs, I see patterns. Some months, I don’t see any. At the end of every week, I try to sit down and listen to the list and sometimes, as soon as I hear the song and it hits me, I make a note why it’s there. Sometimes I forget why they get dragged into the list. These songs though are part of me, part of my soul. They capture feelings I want to share or feelings I want to hide. They capture moments or thoughts. Songs that hit me the hardest linger in my head. Songs that make me smile, I go to every time I need that smile. Songs that make me teary-eyed, I ask myself why. Continue reading “Songs of My Life: July 2016”
SONG: “A New Beginning” ARTIST: 26 I stumbled onto this Aussie band via Twitter. A writer I follow tweeted a link to the song/video and I gave it a listen. Hooked. Insta-fan. Bought every album on iTunes that night. What I connected to the first time were these lyrics: “Take flight satellite and drift into space. We’re all on a flight. We’re all a little insane…I’d like to … Continue reading #08: “A New Beginning”
I am a bit biased, but 26‘s cover of KATY PERRY‘s “Legendary Lovers” is absolutely wonderful. Even if I am biased, I prefer the cover by 26 over the original. The song sounds meaningful and full of emotion their way and while I listen to Katy’s version, I feel as if it’s a series of bad puns sung by 16 year old. That’s just my opinion. … Continue reading Track of the Day: “Legendary Lovers” by 26
What can I say about August? Bitter, sweet, fierce, fiery, heavy, light…Mostly, I’m glad it’s coming to an end and that the Chapter of September is beginning. I had soul awakening as I wrote in my previous post and that could not have come at the moment appropriate and much needed moment. Though I wish it had come sooner in the month, I know it came … Continue reading Songs of My Life: August 2014
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDbbjr2lvxM] Have you ever heard something in a song and wonder how that certain sound was made? Perhaps you thought it was an actually snare drum, but the you find out it’s really an aluminum trash can (or tin bin in Australia). Check out “Bins” by [26] below and see the process of how the song was put together. It’s a fascinating look at … Continue reading NEW DEMO: “Bins” from [26]
If you read the Songs of My Life posts regularly, you are more than aware that: A) I listen to a lot of music B) Usually have my iPod on shuffle C) Believe that the songs that catch my ear, my heart, my emotion, my spirit, are ones I am suppose to sit down and pay attention to. As I reflect on the songs on … Continue reading Songs Of My Life: July 2013
In alphabetically order by band, here are my favorite albums of 2012: Sunshine Salvation by 26 If you follow me on Twitter or on this site, you know I am a huge fan of this Australian band. They have quickly become one of my favorite bands to listen to and a must listen to on a daily basis. This album was one of the most … Continue reading My Favorite Albums of 2012
Gravity Storm by Jimmy Buffett The music of Jimmy Buffett never fails to give me an answer when I have a question for life. And the lyrics in this song answered my questions of how do I know what is right for me and what am I suppose to do next. “All your life you have to deal with ups and downs. So listen to … Continue reading Songs of My Life: December 2012
Speechless by Morning Parade I was very fortunate to see this band not once but twice in one day. Acoustic & plugged in. Not only are they one of the nicest bands you will ever meet, they are superb live and funny. Besides any band that can put tsunami in song is okay by me. Everything I Once Had by The Honorary Title When this … Continue reading Songs of My Life: October 2012