Songs For the Lonely Road

The following contains a list of songs for the solo drive, when it's just you, the open road, and the thoughts inside your own head. There has always been a big difference between listening to music alone and with other people. When no one else is around, all that exists is the music you love, whether you prefer singing along or just getting lost in the melody. Here is a list of some songs I have been experiencing recently....

Phoenix - Love for Granted


Of Montreal - 1st Time High (acoustic version of "An Eluardian Instance".


Billy Joel - You're My Home


Vampire Weekend - I Think UR a Contra


Boz Scaggs - Georgia


Eric Clapton - Reptile - also check out "Modern Girl"


Kings of Convenience - Misread


Phoenix - Alphabetical


Thin Lizzy - Fight or Fall


Bruce Springsteen - New York City Serenade


Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now


All of these songs are some of my favorites. I recommend not only feeling the mood of the music, but also paying attention to the beautiful lyrics that weave in and out of the melodies. Just today I listened to both "alphabetical" and "love for granted" by Phoenix on the way to school and will surely listen to a couple more by the end of the day.

At least these songs will come in handy until you go somewhere where "we don't need roads."

Anyway, hope you enjoy and see you next post. Maybe.

The Smiths and the People that Might Be Giants

Hey,
As of late, I've been delving into some different music that I wouldn't normally listen to. My natural inclination is to stick to my favorites when it comes to music. I will always love Earth, Wind, and Fire, Billy Joel, Thin Lizzy, and Eric Clapton. Sometimes it's good to mix it up.

Just yesterday I was at the radio station and was given the tedious task of entering e-mail addresses into the system. For no apparent reason, The Smiths popped into my head, which is strange because I'd never really given the band a thought in the past. My only knowledge of them is that the main character in "500 Days of Summer" is quite obsessed with them. Maybe that's where the thought came from. Who knows.

So I put on some of the band's songs while I was working. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I actually quite liked it. The guitars in the songs had a sweet sound to them and added depth to the moody and introspective lyrics. I especially liked the song "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now", a depressing song with dark lyrics that contrast the uplifting beat and guitar riffs. So naturally when I got home, I downloaded their "best of" collection. Quite good.

Check out classic song "There is a Light That Never Goes Out".

Another band I've gotten back into is the strange group They Might be Giants. I've known about them for years, but I'm not really sure how. They definitely are interesting to say the least.

Check out "Birdhouse in Your Soul" and "Dr. Worm"

A Good Day to Believe in Life

Today has been a pretty good day, and may get even better. I got two freezy pops for free, listened to Clapton, got free Black Crowes tickets, and am having a pretty decent hair day. I also may be surfing in the Carolinas this weekend. I am especially excited about the Black Crowes, which I hear is a pretty damn good show.

I am also toying with some ideas of what to do with this blog. Since 99% of blogs are about music, I'm not exactly breaking new ground writing about groovy tunes and new bands. It would also be nice to have some people that actually looked at this thing, so if you are reading this right now you should bookmark or something. At least write it on your hand.

Anyway, my one idea I have right now is to every week write about an alternative to the usual weekend rituals like partying, drinking, and throwing up. Again, I'm not sure what that would consist of, but I'm working on it. This would probably involve accomplishing unique and adventurous goals every weekend, daring yourself to try new things and expand your mind. Thoughts?

I WILL keep talking about music, because I love it more than life (Clapton reference). Bam. Check out Eric's song "Believe in Life" and while you're at listen to "Layla" all the way through. It's truly an experience.



New Music: Check out Kisses and their song "Bermuda"
Also Eli "Paperboy" Reed with "Come and Get It".

Please Believe in Life.
Over and Out,
Eric

Hi Ferraby, nice to meet you.

Hey, you probably haven't heard of the man with the heart of a lion. Shame on you. I just started to listen to this guy, and so far he's pretty cool. He's also got a new album out called The Jack of Hearts. Check it out. Songs to listen to are "Dear Corinne" and "Harry and Bess".

Here is the "Harry and Bess" video featuring Rainn Wilson.



Meanwhile, I am still in the midst of exploring the extensive library of Eric Clapton. My adventure continues as I discover more and more of his memorable tunes. Sometimes I think he really is a genius.

Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVageb9ZFLQ&ob=av2e

Welcome Back Party

Eric Clapton, Son and Sylvia (instrumental)
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It has been quite a while since I've blogged, since April to be exact. Don't worry, though, I'm glad to be back online and adding my thoughts to this wasteland called the internet.

Anyway, lately I have been downloading a lot of music, trying to broaden my horizons and delve deeper into some artist's libraries. So far I've downloaded Boz Scaggs, Clapton, Elvis Costello, Burt Bacharach, Paul Simon, return to forever, Phil Collins, Kings of Convenience, and some new artists like Kisses, Tennis, Ferraby Lionheart, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. As you can guess, I really haven't had time to listen to it all, but I'm working on that. Slowly. I also encourage everyone out there to check out the libraries of these, artists. You won't be disappointed.

The video I posted above is one of my favorites from Clapton. Also check out "Modern Girl" from his Reptile album.

Here is another video from Detroit duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Enjoy!