Thursday, March 25, 2010
Sometimes
`Sometimes the smallest or simplest things can teach us the most about ourselves and the world that surrounds us.` -- my "profound" thought of the day:)
Sunday, March 14, 2010
A Weather
A Weather is a music group that I've recently stumbled upon, in my usual searches for various melodies that soothe my soul.
I must say, I really love them. Their melodies are very soothing and calming, like lullabies, meanwhile their lyrics are full of obscurity. The words and concepts are very abstract to me, yet without full comprehension of any of their metaphors I seem to understand them internally. I compare it to seeing various mixed memories, such as fragments of sounds, visuals, and unusual scents, yet not truly remembering what they were all about; only knowing that they carry importance.
I recommend A Weather's music to: the nostalgic, the lightly melancholic, the dreamers, the creative, and anyone who likes to hair something odd yet pleasant=)
Some of my favourites from them are:
"Pinky Toe"
"Oh My Stars"
"Midday Moon"
"Happiness"
"Lay me Down"
go to www.aweathermusic.com
Good night and enjoy~*
I must say, I really love them. Their melodies are very soothing and calming, like lullabies, meanwhile their lyrics are full of obscurity. The words and concepts are very abstract to me, yet without full comprehension of any of their metaphors I seem to understand them internally. I compare it to seeing various mixed memories, such as fragments of sounds, visuals, and unusual scents, yet not truly remembering what they were all about; only knowing that they carry importance.
I recommend A Weather's music to: the nostalgic, the lightly melancholic, the dreamers, the creative, and anyone who likes to hair something odd yet pleasant=)
Some of my favourites from them are:
"Pinky Toe"
"Oh My Stars"
"Midday Moon"
"Happiness"
"Lay me Down"
go to www.aweathermusic.com
Good night and enjoy~*
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Saturday, January 16, 2010
12 Minutes of Beauty
The Third & The Seventh from Alex Roman on Vimeo.
I saw this video this morning and I was left in utter awe. It gently pierced me as it's beauty was the best 12 minutes I've spent watching a video online, or possibly watching anything in general. The technical mastery and the spellbinding concept are fused to create something truly inspiring. Words cannot describe...it is things I've dreamt of but never really knew.
Please experiance this, full screen and audio on. You will not regret it.
http://www.vimeo.com/7809605
Friday, December 11, 2009
Sounds of the Season
December is in the air and Christmas music is ringing in the malls and on radio airwaves, but is it just me, or does it sometimes sound rather sad and/or overplayed? I keep hearing overplayed tunes that have been remade and remixed over and over again by pop artists and that to me is rather disheartening. It feels like the holiday spirit has been worn out by all the replays. However, that could be just me.
Personally I find my spirits uplifted and festive when I hear some classic orchestra music. I imagine myself walking down snowy streets of Europe past the opera houses that are alive in concert. I remember going to see the ballet with my parents and coming home late in the evening. Snowflakes fall gently down from the sky as the finely played instruments sing together in harmony. Even though it may be chilly, I forget about it, too overcome with delight.
This season, I invite you to join me, and listen to some of my favourite music that plunges me into sweet nostalgia and brings me hope for the days to come.
-Kitaro’s “Peace on Earth” Album
-“Shchedryk” -- Mykola Leontovych (which later became “Carol of the Bells” -- Peter Wilhousky)
- Vivaldi – “The Four Seasons” Especially the “Primavera” track. Even though it’s titled “Spring”, I find the music has a very festive quality to it that is fit for Christmas.
- Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” soundtrack:
1. “Overture”
2. “March”
3. “The Magic Spell Begins”
4. “Battle between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King”
5. “Journey Through the Snow”
6. “Waltz of the Snowflakes”
7. Chocolate: “Spanish Dance”
8. Coffee: “Arabian Dance”
9. Tea: “Chinese Dance”
10. Trepak “Russian Dance”
11. “Dance of the Mirlitons”
12. “Waltz of the Flowers”
13. “Dance of the Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy”
14. “The Final Waltz”
The complete list can be found here on Amazon ---> http://www.amazon.com/Tchaikovsky-Nutcracker-Favorite-Soundtrack-Recording/dp/B000003CU7
*Other classical music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and others works pretty well also.=)
As for some of the more contemporary music, here are some songs that I find respectively accommodate the winter evenings which are spent daydreaming:
“Sweet Dreams” – Jewel
“Nothing Else Matters” – Apocalyptica
“Embers” – Just Jack
“This is Beautiful” – Tyrone Wells
“Your Guardian Angel” – Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
“Song for Jesse” – Nick Cave
“White is the Winter Night” – Enya
“Marble Halls” – Enya
“Goodnight and Go’ – Imogen Heap
“Because the Night” Loreena McKennit
“Coventry Carol” - Loreena McKennit
“Snow” - Loreena McKennit
“Dark Waltz” – Hayley Westenra
“Change Your Mind” – The Killers
“I Got You” – Leona Lewis
“Love Letter” – Leona Lewis
“NYC” – Marty Sampson
“February Air” – Lights
“Division” – Moby
“Make This Go On Forever” – Snow Patrol
“Twenty Four” – Switchfoot
Happy Listening~*
Personally I find my spirits uplifted and festive when I hear some classic orchestra music. I imagine myself walking down snowy streets of Europe past the opera houses that are alive in concert. I remember going to see the ballet with my parents and coming home late in the evening. Snowflakes fall gently down from the sky as the finely played instruments sing together in harmony. Even though it may be chilly, I forget about it, too overcome with delight.
This season, I invite you to join me, and listen to some of my favourite music that plunges me into sweet nostalgia and brings me hope for the days to come.
-Kitaro’s “Peace on Earth” Album
-“Shchedryk” -- Mykola Leontovych (which later became “Carol of the Bells” -- Peter Wilhousky)
- Vivaldi – “The Four Seasons” Especially the “Primavera” track. Even though it’s titled “Spring”, I find the music has a very festive quality to it that is fit for Christmas.
- Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” soundtrack:
1. “Overture”
2. “March”
3. “The Magic Spell Begins”
4. “Battle between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King”
5. “Journey Through the Snow”
6. “Waltz of the Snowflakes”
7. Chocolate: “Spanish Dance”
8. Coffee: “Arabian Dance”
9. Tea: “Chinese Dance”
10. Trepak “Russian Dance”
11. “Dance of the Mirlitons”
12. “Waltz of the Flowers”
13. “Dance of the Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy”
14. “The Final Waltz”
The complete list can be found here on Amazon ---> http://www.amazon.com/Tchaikovsky-Nutcracker-Favorite-Soundtrack-Recording/dp/B000003CU7
*Other classical music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and others works pretty well also.=)
As for some of the more contemporary music, here are some songs that I find respectively accommodate the winter evenings which are spent daydreaming:
“Sweet Dreams” – Jewel
“Nothing Else Matters” – Apocalyptica
“Embers” – Just Jack
“This is Beautiful” – Tyrone Wells
“Your Guardian Angel” – Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
“Song for Jesse” – Nick Cave
“White is the Winter Night” – Enya
“Marble Halls” – Enya
“Goodnight and Go’ – Imogen Heap
“Because the Night” Loreena McKennit
“Coventry Carol” - Loreena McKennit
“Snow” - Loreena McKennit
“Dark Waltz” – Hayley Westenra
“Change Your Mind” – The Killers
“I Got You” – Leona Lewis
“Love Letter” – Leona Lewis
“NYC” – Marty Sampson
“February Air” – Lights
“Division” – Moby
“Make This Go On Forever” – Snow Patrol
“Twenty Four” – Switchfoot
Happy Listening~*
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