Saturday, June 13, 2009

Great Love



I just noticed that M posted about St. Thomas, so it's only fitting that i post about one of my music loves - the wonderfully talented Andrew Bird.

I don't really know where to start with Andrew Bird - all I can do is suggest you start at the beginning. Dig up some of his old tunes, and make your way through to the new ones. Every song is a musical masterpiece (in my humble opinion).

Listen here.

Saint Thomas


I know if my partner in blog-land knew I was writing yet another entry about this man, she would most definitely role her eyes. However, my obsession with Thomas Hansen’s (aka: St. Thomas) crafty song writing abilities has continued to amaze me long after his premature death over a year ago.

It comes in waves. I will listen to my music library on random and one of Thomas’ gems will wiggle its way into the mix. At this point, I find myself listening to his entire catalogue and it feels fresh and new again. I never seem to get sick of his music. To the point of including Cornerman on every driving-mix I have made for the last couple of years.

I wonder what would have become of his next album. I wish he could be here still to produce those amazing songs that seem to emulate something new with each listen. Here are a couple of my latest favourites by St. Thomas.

A Village In Tuscany - St. Thomas
I Picked Up The Phone - St. Thomas
Money Doesn't Matter - St. Thomas
Dance to Disco - St. Thomas
Medication - St. Thomas
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Fanfarlo


Fanfarlo have their debut album for sale for a measly $1.00 HERE.

The effort is amazing and, personally, I think this might be the next surprise hit in North America. The band could easily garner Arcade Fire recognition for their talent in no time.

In other intersting news about the band; the following was a excerpt from the Sigur Ros mailing list about the albums cover photography:

It's got Sigurrós and her cousin Disa on the front cover in a pic by Jónsi's other sis Lilja (true), and we urge you all to go and get it straight away.

Vieux Farka Touré

Having a famous father (and one of the finest guitar players ever to live) I am sure can lead one to feel inferior in the family trade. However, Vieux Farka Touré has seamlessly entered the family business with ease and has surpassed my expectations. Definitely go out and buy his latest effort, Fondo, as it does not disapoint.

Vieux Farka Touré - Fafa