Alrighty, it’s time for the seasonal edition of “Music to My Ears”, which featured some music (both current and re-discovered) that I’ve been listening to lately.
1. “Candy” by Paolo Nutini
A revisitation of this amazing lyrical song. Gets me right in the heart.
A close second is his rock-y “Jenny Don’t Be Hasty”; both below)
This guy has an old soul (and voice) in a young man’s body. And he ain’t hard on the eyes either (being of Italian descent) and easy on the ears with his Scottish accent.
2. “Drive” soundtrack
Some real gems from the brilliant art-house action film, “Drive” is featured on this OST. My favourites: “Night Call” + “A Real Hero (Real Human Being)” + “Under Your Spell”.
This soundtrack has a very mid-80s/early 90s feel. See the film. It’s no wonder it was an official selection fo the Cannes Film Festival.
More about the soundtrack here.
3.”The Shore” by Basia Bulat
Love all of her work, but this one has been on my mind a good bit lately. So unique, soulful and beautiful.
4. “All This Time” by Maria Mena
She’s a cocktail of
Also very much enjoy from her other albums – from super sad ballads to pretty pop: “This Bottle of Wine,” “Boy Toy”, “Just Hold Me” and “Calm Under the Waves”
5. “One Match” by Sarah Harmer
(and as always, her older “Lodestar” – the perfect lullaby)
6. “Je Veux” by Zaz
This young French crooner is being likened to legendary Edith Piaf for her unconventionally ragged but likeable sound.
7. “Anthem” by The Once
Fantastic Newfoundland band, The Once, performs Leonard Cohen’s classic. I love the melody and lyrics. If you haven’t seen this group live yet, you really should.
And check out this heart-rending musical recitation of an old story of a marooned lady.
8. Bossa n’ Stones II: The electro-bosso songbook of The Rolling Stones
Anekka and Karen Souza provide chilled out vocals over Stones classics. Nice to have on in the background with a glass of wine (or three). They also do takes on U2, Guns n’ Roses, etc. Check ‘em out.
9. “Hush” by Angus & Julia Stone
Seems like I’m ina chilled out mode with many of these selections. And if this song doesn’t relax you, I don’t know what will. Very talented brother-and-sister duo from Australia that I’ve been into for a while now.
10. ‘Sally’ by Gogol Bordello
This one kicks it up several notches and may take time to grow on you. I instantly liked it, being a marriage of punk and folk. Thanks for introducing me to it, blogger “The Unravely Tree”! Enjoy it in all its kitchsy, catchy weirdness.
Tags: cool new music, music
READER COMMENTS