Bon Iver
“Blindsided”
I first listened to this back in February 2008. I’m not sure who directed me to this music, but I’m certainly glad for it. There’s a subdued sensitivity not only in the vocal timbre, but also in the instrumentation here. If you want to feel sad, you should listen to this. If sad music makes you happy, this song will probably make you really happy.
Enjoy, and please buy their CD!
Posted in acoustic, downtempo on June 29th, 2009 1 Comment »
Joshua Radin
“No Envy, No fear”
Having seen this man in concert, I can tell you he has a passion for music. Everything he performed was ethereal.
I heard this song for the first time last week, and have been sitting on it like a man who finds a piece of gold. I didn’t want to share it with anyone for a while.
Now, here it is. Buy this CD. There’s a link below.
Low Anthem
“Charlie Darwin”
Perfectly beautiful melancholy. This song has touched me, and will haunt you. This band holds a special place in my heart.
If you like the falsetto of the likes of Bon Iver, This is a MUST hear.
Also, for a really interesting experience, Check out the video
James Morrison
“You make it real”
I stumbled onto James Morrison tonight while browsing around Spotify. After listening to the CD version, I dug around on the interwebs and found an acoustic version that I liked better. I usually like acoustic takes better. I was listening to his raspy voice, and the ease with which the music flows from him, and knew he was perfect for the blog here. There’s just so much soul emanating from this guy. He’s everything I wish I could be as a guitar player and singer. He’s so much more than just this song, though. Listen to some of his other stuff too.