The day here in Rochester is moving back and forth between overcast and hazy sun, and it feels as though it’s going to rain at any second. I’ve been shuffling through my iPod, and this song popped up in between inordinate amounts of Ryan Adams.
My girlfriend and I are going to The Little tonight to watch Away We Go and eat popcorn for dinner and be generally irresponsible with our Tuesday evening.
This fit that sentiment nicely:
Guillemots – Made Up Lovesong #43 (mp3) from Through the Windowpane
I hope the movie’s good.
With this, the 20th part of my 1000 Minutes project, I find myself taking stock of what I’ve already made a part of my list. There’s nothing on there that I would take back; I’ve yet to repeat an artist, but I know that will come eventually. Really, reading back over the list yields an incredibly mixed bag of tunes. It occurs to me that I should actually make a playlist of the songs for my iPod. If these are my favorite songs – my desert island tracks – then I should probably have them in an easily listenable, easily accessible group.
41. Peter Salett – Heart of Mine (mp3) from Heart of Mine (2:59) [Time Remaining: 774:32]
I can almost guarantee that you’ve seen Peter Salett in a movie or two and didn’t know it. He’s a fringe member of the ever-expanding Judd Apatow set, and has popped up in everything from Wet Hot American Summer to Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Appropriately, he always seems to be playing an instrument – and from what little I’ve heard of his music, he’s excellent at it. This particular tune, released early in 2000, is a simple, aching love song. It’s got a dusty Americana feel to it – meandering from verse to chorus and back again – that is over far too quickly, but is just as easily repeatable.
42. Matisyahu – King Without a Crown (mp3) from Live at Stubb’s (4:49) [Time Remaining: 769:43]
Since I’m not really a fan of reggae, and having been raised in a conservative Christian home, Matisyahu’s music wouldn’t seem like an immediate match for me. And really, it’s not. Live at Stubb’s barely registered – except for this particular track, which still resonates today. While I’m no longer practicing any religion, I know that the joy with which Matisyahu delivers his personal psalm would have made King David himself dance – and makes this skeptic “feel it in (his) chest.” Even if it is for the most fleeting of moments, that’s something anyone should be thankful for.
Aren’t you glad you have a resource like us to filter out all the crap that’s released each week by the music industry? If you think I’m being sarcastic about something on our list, it’s a safe bet to just assume that I am.
This week seems to be all about re-issues and box sets, so if you were waiting for Whitesnake to re-release Slide It In, this is your week. Otherwise, get the Wilco and the Spoon and call it a week. We hope it’s a good one for you.
Wilco – Wilco (The Album)
Rob Thomas – Cradlesong
Moby – Wait for Me
Killswitch Engage – S/T
Bjork – Voltaic
Cledus T. Judd – Polyrically Uncorrect
Jonathan Coulton – Best. Concert. Ever.
Wu-Tang Clan – Chamber Music
Spoon – Got Nuffin’ [Single]
Jeremih – S/T
Wilco – One Wing (mp3) from the forthcoming Wilco (The Album)
Spoon – You Got Yr. Cherry Bomb [Alternate Version] (mp3) from Get Nice! EP
Today we have a quick post for you of some songs that have been kicking around for a while. Anyone reading this should have listened to these songs by now or else you are in trouble. The repercussions are unknown but I’m sure they are fairly harsh.
Dinosaur Jr. – I Want You To Know (mp3) from Farm
The Cinematic Orchestra – To Build a Home (mp3) from Ma Fleur
Today’s music included in my 1000 Minutes project may seem like it has a connecting theme. That theme, to those of discerning eyes and ears, is the coming track being used in a certain film. This film, whose title I won’t be mentioning, is a lightning rod of opinions in that most I’ve talked to either love or hate it. Personally, I love the movie and get goose bumps often when watching it, and in particular during parts of the film when certain songs are used. Both songs below serve to enhance the film in multiple ways for me, and honestly the entire soundtrack is excellent as well. In fact I’ve already used another song from it in this list. If you wish to find out what movie it is do some research on your own. If curious as to why I am not mentioning the film, my point in deliberately omitting it is to illustrate that the song’s inclusion in this list have nothing to do with their inclusion in the film. So there.
37. Josh Rouse – Directions (mp3) from Home (3:26) [Time Remaining: 846:16]
I have many Josh Rouse albums and songs littered about on my computer and in my house. No matter what he has made in the past or produces in the future this little ditty will always be my favorite. While I don’t necessarily identify with the theme of the song, as often is the case with me, I take the song at face value and just love the sounds of it. The music arrangement and the vocals just shout out something beautiful to my ears. I’ve probably listened to this song several hundred times and have never, nor will ever, sicken of it.
38. Sigur Rós – Sigur 4 (Untitled) (mp3) from ( ) (6:57) [Time Remaining: 839:19]
What exactly can I say about a song with lyrics in a nonsensical language made up so that listeners can interpret them however they choose? First off, as silly as that idea may sound to people I absolutely love it. I doubt this song means exactly the same thing to another person as it does to me. This is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard and I think the idea of the entire album is genius, though it certainly takes a band of this stature to pull it off. The track was later officially titled Njósnavélin by the band for those that may be curious.
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