Still almost deaf on my right ear due to an infection, but doing my best to hear everyone and everything… Let me tell you, it’s not going too well. 🧓
Day 26
A song that makes you want to fall in love
Depeche Mode – somebody
Yeah… I want this and sometimes I even have it ❤️
It’s never too late to join in on the fun. Which song would you have picked today? (Sorry, not much blabbering because my ear hurts and I am coughing too much to focus for long periods of time. 3 more days at work and then 2 weeks off due to spring holidays)
It’s a late one today because I was busy and did not schedule the post. For work, I have many trainings at Uni – just like today.
A song you like by an artist no longer living
Jeff Buckley – everybody here wants you
Oh come on?! Really?! It’s not as if I posted a Tim Buckley song before and can’t or won’t do it again. That’s why: Jeff Buckley – his song. With one of the sexiest songs I know. There’s just something about it. I could also have gone for Prince’s When Doves Cry Definitely my favourite Prince song. I could have chosen something by David Bowie or John Lennon or or …. Too many to choose from.
It’s never too late to join in on the fun. What’s your song today?
This was a hard one to pick. I had to give it a good thinking and just before I wanted to give up and skip a day, I thought about this absolute banger of a song.
It’s never too late to join in on the fun. Which song is the first that comes to your mind?
The challenge is slowly coming to an end. Just a couple more songs to go. Today:
A song you think everyone should listen to
Dream Theater – scene eight: the spirit carries on
I first came in touch with the music of Dream Theater when I was part of a band more than 20 years ago. Our guitarist was a big fan and copied this album for me: Metropolis pt2: scenes from a memory. And I listened to it a lot. It’s a concept album that tells a story. The above song is probably one of the most accessible songs and it is also a bit spiritual lyric wise. But it’s good. And more people should hear it.
I could have chosen many other songs too, as with every part of the challenge, choosing is difficult, but choices have to be made.
It’s never too late to join in on the fun. Which song do you think everyone should listen to?
Ah, I really like this band and Edie is indeed one of my favourites of them. It’s about actress Edie Sedgwick and was featured on the 1989 album Sonic Temple.
It’s never too late to join in on the fun. Which song would you have chosen? I know there are many greats out there.
This is a bit of a hard one because there are so many songs with meaning that I already shared. I chose one that I liked from the moment I first heard it. Now, isn’t that something I said many times before?
It’s never too late to join in on the fun. Which song would you have chosen today?
Mark Kozelek and Jimmy Lavalle – somehow the wonder of life prevails
A somewhat sad song that tells several stories. I remember the first time I heard the song, I was so affected that I had to listen again. It’s one of those where I cry when I am in a mood. Beautiful though. Very much so.
It’s never too late to join in on the fun. Which song would you have chosen? There are more on my mind, but maybe they are for another time.
This song… Is it a classic? I am not sure because I am not sure how well known this one is. It must have been 2014 when my friend Jamie shared that song with me. He passed away in 2015 but left a big imprint in my life. One that I’m forever grateful. Anyway… He shared great music with me and I with him. It was just one of our things. The above song blew my mind…
It’s never too late to join in on the fun. How would you have replied to today’s challenge. And, erm… Did I do it right?
I used to be a big fan of Anathema. They had a song for every situation and every emotion. Over the years and after their split, I listened less and less. But when I heard this song again randomly, I was reminded of the magic of this band and their powerful music. Some of you know that I collaborated with Dan Cavanagh (guitarist, songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist of Anathema) on two of my poetry songs. It’s a privilege and never taken for granted. He’s a good man.
As for why this should be played at my wedding? Just listen to the lyrics. They are beautiful. You see, at my wedding, there was not a lot of music. Gasp. Yes, it’s true. We had a one man show, a friend of my dad’s and someone who is known in Luxembourg, but to be honest, it was sooooo disappointing… Not at all what I wanted. If I could redo our wedding, I would. And I would make it more unapologetically us. Music included. And yes, I would absolutely 100% marry the same guy again.
It’s never too late to join in on the fun. Which song would you have chosen? And what did you think about this one?
From the moment I read today’s prompt, I wanted to share a Tim Buckley song, only to notice that the ones I really love are from the late 60s. The above song was from 1970. I am pretty sure there are more songs from the 70s that I like, but since I had an idea, I am kind of stuck on or with it. Maybe you know the feeling.
Feel free to list a couple of songs from the 70s that you like. I am sure it will give me an ahhh moment.
It’s never too late to join in on the fun. Same place tomorrow? We have a date!
I was born in 1983, “Jeremy” was released in 1991. I was just a kid back then. And yet… I grew up with a lot of great music being played around me. Affection or care were rare, but music was there in abundance.
Which song would you have chosen? It’s never too late to join in on the fun…
What’s new today? Actually, not much. I could complain about my health not being as it should be or about the rain or about this or that. But don’t we complain too much? I know I do. Sometimes I notice how much I am complaining and I shudder. It’s not a nice trait. I have much better qualities. I am sure you can think of some… I will not list them 🙂
Okay. Now that’s that. On with the show.
Day 11
A song that you never get tired of
Andrew Cushin – where’s my family gone?
A couple of years ago, this topped the list of my most listened to songs that year and I still haven’t tired of it. It grabbed me right away. It could be because of Noel Gallagher’s production which is written all over the song and makes it sound so familiar, but I like to think that the song has a lot of power. Andrew Cushin has a great voice in my opinion. It’s just one of those songs. But rest assured, there is a whole list of songs I never tire of, this was just the first that came to my mind.
It’s never too late to join in on the fun… Which song would you choose?
reflections of an unquiet mind 