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Randy Newman
“The Final Game”

The Natural is probably my number two all time favorite movie about baseball, but was the first one I watched. I was six years old when this movie came out, and my brother was five. I remember watching this movie with a sense of amazement about the game, the bat, and the players in the sport. It cemented baseball as a past time for me, and I have Randy Newman to partially thank for that.

James Horner
“Field of Dreams”

This work is the theme for Field of Dreams, which is my favorite sports movie of all time. The Natural is second.
If you haven’t seen either of these movies, I ask that you pick up an iron glove and slap your face with it - It’s time for a duel. Someone has to go.

A mighty hip hip hooray goes out to James Horner for writing this one.

Music
“Waters of Irrawaddy “

This came out when I was a junior in High School. This music is ingrained in my psyche. I’ve slept to this song at least once every year since 1996. I’ve slept to it as recently as a week ago. This song served as the inspiration for this week’s music.

Enjoy, and try not to let it lull you to sleep.

Music
“The Godfwather Waltz”

It’s Sunday - that means classical music. I’ll be posting soundtrack tunes to movies this week. I start off with the Godfather, as it is the ultimate classic.

Wilco
“Either way”

Soft, soothing and so new. It came out this month - go buy it.

Rufus Wainwright
“Leaving for Paris No. 2″

He is? No. This is a track from his new album, “Release the Stars” coming out on May 15th. The whole CD is pretty good. It’s what you’d expect from Rufus - ornate, unique, and with a bit of classical flair.

Chris Cornell
“Preaching to the end of the world”

I wanted to post “Sunshower” but I couldn’t find out what CD it was on, so I decided to post this one instead. You should listen to sunshower, if you can find it. It’s amazing.

Billy Joel
“She’s got a way”

I’ve known about this song forever. I don’t know why I’m posting it now other than to say that I’ve been listening to it more recently. Go out and buy Billy Joel’s greatest hits CDs. They’re quite amazing, and well worth the purchase price.

Michael Buble
“Always on my Mind”

Willie Nelson popularized this song, but this version is amazing. It’s so clean and penetrating. Enjoy.

Feist
“Park”

It sounds as if she recorded this song in a park. I love it. This CD is available tomorrow. You should certainly pick it up — it’s worth it.

happy Monday =)