Loving Me Some...

Mindy Gledhill right now. Especially this song:



Such an empowering song. Love it. And I'm needing some empowerment right now.

Current Music Video Obsession

So, Jack's Mannequin has been a long-standing obsession for me. Something about Andrew McMahon's voice and piano and lyrics just speak to me, hit me somewhere deep. It's been that way ever since his Something Corporate days. (I wonder, BTW, if they'll ever really put out another album.)

Here's a music video from his latest album "The Glass Passenger." The song is "The Resolution".

Enjoy.

Jack's Mannequin - New Music - More Music Videos

Music Education

Confession:

I've watched David Archuleta's music video for his song "Crush" about ten times in the last 24 hours.



It's a catchy song, he has an AMAZING voice and I have a serious Mommy-crush on David. (By mommy crush, I mean I *do* want to kiss him, but not the same way all the teeny-boppers do. I want to kiss his cute forehead and pinch his cheeks and give him a hug and feed him. I hope my teenage boys are that adorable.)

But, music around our house has gotten weak lately. We listen to a lot of David Archuleta and Blake Lewis (Scud's favorite) and Kelly Clarkson. It's all good, but I'm feeling a bit anemic.

So, I've undertaken a course of music education for my family. I want my children to know (and want to remind myself) that there are generations worth of REALLY good music to draw from. So, we're listening to everything from Mozart and Puccinni, Bach and Handel to Bob Marley, Don Williams, James Taylor, Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane and the Beatles. Oh and a bit of Bobby McFerrin and REM and Edith Piaf and Olatunji sprinkled in. (If you'd like a sample of our current listenings, go waaaaaaaay down to the bottom and turn on the music player.)

So, how about you? What are your favorite "classics" throughout the ages? Any genres, any time period is game. What music do you think I should absolutely be exposing my children to?

Say What You Need To Say

I love me some John Mayer. He is a brilliant musician, a poet. That's enough. We won't even get into the sexy, velvety voice and the plump lips and dark, tousled hair and cleft chin.

I digress.

The point of this post.

His latest single, "Say" which is featured in "The Bucket List" is amazing. I have been thoroughly enjoying it lately.

And because I love you all so much, I thought I'd let you know that the music video is FREE on iTunes right now. Just type "John Mayer Say" into the search box and voila, it will come up along with a couple of other results.

The video is just wonderful.

Go download it now and come back to tell me what you think.

Too Much Time on You Tube

But don't judge me for it. At least you get to profit from it.

Here's a great song from a fantastic Swedish pop singer named Amy Diamond.

Now I must cook-a the spaghetti.

What I'm Listening To Lately

Those of you who read my blog often may have gotten the idea that I love music in a big way. There was a time in my life that I had the time and energy to write a lot of music. Alas, this is not the season for that.

So, I have enjoyed listening to others' music. And I find that the music I listen to most really is a backdrop for my inner landscape. If you want to know how I feel about myself, my world, others -- just listen to the music I'm listening to.

So, here are some of my latest favorites:

Galileo by The Indigo Girls -- Classic. Also many memories tied to this. Two of my favorite roommates from my freshman year of college used to blast this through our house. That was a good year. Also, I attended a lovely birth with an amazing couple and this song was playing in the background as their gorgeous daughter was born. Wow.

See the World by Gomez -- I love the feel of this song. Can't explain it. Too much a of a vibey thing and I'm afraid if I tried to explain it I'd kill the magic. This is the video embedded at the beginning of this post.

32 Flavors by Ani DiFranco -- "I am a poster girl with no poster..." I love the emotion that comes through in her voice and I love the simplicity of this song. The drumming at the end is superb.

This Woman's Work by Kate Bush -- This is a failproof song when I need something to meet me where I am and help me keep going.

Let Him Fly by the Dixie Chicks -- Nope, not letting JDub go. Hanging on tight. But there have been some ghosts to let go of (again) lately.

Heaven by Moonpools and Caterpillars -- You may have never heard of this band. They only put together one CD in the late 90's. I went to a small concert with one of my favorite friends from college. I was enchanted instantly.

Sundays by Moonpools and Caterpillars -- "Is there a yearning inside that makes the spirit free? Is there a yearning inside that reminds us we'll succeed?" She has a very distinctive voice.

Feels Like Today by Rascal Flatts -- Love their music. Such an inspiring song.

I'm Movin' On by Rascal Flatts -- The lyrics to this song are exquisite. Perfect. And it's gloriously beautiful music.

Nessun Dorma! From Turandot sung by Placido Domingo -- Never ceases to move me. Never. I cried the first time I heard it.

If you're interested at all in buying any of these songs from itunes or in hearing pieces of them, you can click here for the imix. Happy listening!