A song everyone should listen to at least once in their life
Her Name is Calla – condor and river
From the album “The Quiet Lamb” 2010
Take 15 minutes (or a bit more) to experience this masterpiece.
In fact, every albums this band ever released should be worth your time, at least once in your life. Her Name is Calla does not exist anymore, but their music is still relevant. Also, they went out with a bang, producing their best ever album “Animal Choir” 2019.
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A song by a band you wish was still together.
The first band that comes to my mind is Madrugada, but they toured together this year. Then I thought about Pink Floyd and Genesis. And I wonder if my notion is wrong. Semantics? Is a change in lineup a different band?
I gave this a lot of thought, and I didn’t come to a conclusion. And now, here is my pick:
The Beatles – a day in the life
From the album: Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band (1967, Parlophone). This song is my favourite Beatles song, although I also enjoy many other songs too. The Beatles were a phenomenon, and they still are right now.
What song would you have picked? From the Beatles or any other band that isn’t anymore?
Cathy
PS: this post was scheduled
A song that reminds you of summer.
That one is tricky. Do I pick a song with a summer-y vibe, or do I choose a song with deep personal meaning? It is actually a no-brainer. I always go for the personal songs. So, here is the song that reminds me of summer:
Hyphen Hyphen – just need your love
The song can be found on an album called “Times” (2015, Parlophone)
It reminds me of summer because I first heard it last year in the south of France. The best part of this song, for me, is the chorus. It is very repetitive and many people don’t like that. Well, I do. This French band was founded in Nice in 2011. Now I should go into a discourse of how great they are and all that, but I only know this song, I wouldn’t give an opinion on music I haven’t heard.
I hope you are well… Read you soon.
A duet I would sing on Karaoke
Bonnie Tyler – Total Eclipse of the heart
Fun fact: the first CD I ever had owned was a best of Bonnie Tyler, the first I bought from my own money was Depeche Mode.
I had a meh day. I had a productive morning and then I isolated myself from everyone – to watch Workin Moms on Netflix… with no intention to make myself seen online in any way today…
I caught up with the show. xx
My
Unimportant thoughts
Silenced for minutes
Intimate moments born from melodies
Carefully taking me on a journey in my mind.
*****
Music has been my savour more often than not. It offered sanity and moments of clarity when my brain is a puddle of mudd. It makes me fly, and it makes me drown. It allows me to feel when I am not sure if I can handle my emotions. It soothes me when I am overwhelmed by every breath. I found an old radio when I was 8. It was red, and its edges (made from plastic) where chipped. It was my most valuable possession until I received my first hifi-set.
Music was my first love, and it will be my last. I do know that there are many people who don’t care about music, and to those I apologise, my blog is very music-related these days.
I hope that you find songs you like, if you do, please don’t be silent. I am aware though that “my” music is special, eclectic, weird… Thank you for sticking with me.
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The biggest musical venue in Luxembourg launched a challenge on their Instagram account. I like challenges, but I can’t follow rules well. Instead of sharing this on IG, I will share it here. Feel free to share along.
A song that motivates me:
Paul Kalkbrenner – sky and sand
From the album “Berlin Calling” (2008, Bpitch Control). Lyrics on the song are sung by Fritz Kalkbrenner who is also a DJ and producer, and Paul’s younger brother.
xx
Mogwai – take me somewhere nice
From the album “Rock Action” (2001, Toy’s Factory)
Today, I will dream myself away to a place where the wind feels windier; the sun on my skin feels warmer; the hug that never happened feels like a bigger loss. There is a place, somewhere nice, to feel all the things we didn’t allow ourselves to feel—a place where we can be in love. There must be a place where all this longing is not in vain, and your skin against mine is not a dream. An embracing ghost that is near but never quite there… I need a second to breathe. What are we gonna do?
reflections of an unquiet mind 