We here at 16 Clefs, love Matthew Ryan. He could sing the McDonald’s Big Mac song and we’d love it. He is a prolific songwriter and artist who’s haunting lyrics match the intense and profound passion in his voice. Later in 2014, he will be gracing us with his new album, but in the meantime he’s released the song “An Anthem for the Broken” early … Continue reading NEW TRACK: “An Anthem for the Broken”
Dear June, I’m glad you’re coming to an end. You were a doozy. I learned from you but I’m done with you. Here are the songs that sum up my life in June. “Days of Gold” by The Cadillac III (formerly The Cadillac Black) And formerly known as American Bang. I adore this band. They are just a good ol’ Southern rock band…my generation’s version … Continue reading Song of My Life: June 2013
April showers bring May flowers…that’s how the saying goes anyway so we shall see. So here are the songs of my life for April. I shuffled, I asked, and here is what I received. What A Wonderful World by Gareth Asher Gareth does a wonderful, wonderful cover of this song. It was a perfect start to April as I sat on my bed with Nick da … Continue reading Songs of My Life: April 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
Chrome by Matthew Ryan This song is one of my favorites by Matthew. He is a prolific songwriter and his lyrics are absolutely beautiful, heart wrenching, emotional, and connecting. I love the lyrics: “It’s not the sleep that I can’t steal, that wires me. It’s not the coffee or the pills it’s not this space that I can’t fill that kills me. Well in case … Continue reading Songs of My Life: September 2012
Friday, I travelled to Wilmington, NC to see Donavon Frankenreiter. He put on a wonderful performance and I was so glad I FINALLY got to see him. It completed my list of seeing all ten of my favorite bands. Which leads to this post…this topic has come out several times this week so I thought, I’d write a post about it. My favorite 10 bands … Continue reading My Favorite Artists
This is such a beautiful song… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVjWc_qD7EE] If you don’t have anything by Matthew Ryan, I suggest you buy everything he has out. Continue reading The End of a Ghost Story
Stuck in a Rut by Burn Halo This song is a carry over from August. I am still loving the lyrics “I know that I’m going to be okay. I know there’s still hope.” Leave the Light On by Beth Hart I have been a Beth fan ever since I heard “L.A. Song.” She’s got a voice that is full of raw emotion and I … Continue reading Songs of My Life – September 2011
Back To The Island by Jimmy Buffett August gave me Key West. This song was my theme song from the 1st until the 9th. It describes every moment I feel when I’m in Key West and how I always feel the pull to Key West. I Have Found Me A Home by Jimmy Buffett The 1st time I landed in Key West, I knew and … Continue reading Songs of My Life: August 2011
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