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Favorite Mp3s 2011

Kelly — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:17:32 +0000

A few of my favorite posted (at my other blog) songs this year. : ) They are not necessarily songs that were released in 2011, just that I POSTED them last year! When I go back and listen to all of the songs that I DID post, I am finding it really difficult to pick just a few. I liked them all! At any rate, here is a sampling (click the previously posted links below the songs to be directed to posts that include the purchasing information and website/social media links):

“Blackbird” – Ben Ottewell
Ben Ottewell – Previously Posted

“Breadcrumb Trail” – Buried Beds
Buried Beds – Previously Posted

“100 Other Lovers” – DeVotchKa
DeVotchKa – Previously Posted

“Trust” – Generationals
Generationals – Previously Posted

“Poison & Wine” – The Civil Wars
The Civil Wars – Previously Posted

“Greenleaf” – Generationals
Generationals – Previously Posted

“Please Let Go” – Jonah
Jonah – Previously Posted

“Lost in My Mind” – The Head and The Heart
The Head and The Heart – Previously Posted

“Gypsy Faded” – Joseph Arthur
Joseph Arthur – Previously Posted

“Essex” – Ariel Abshire
Ariel Abshire – Previously Posted

“A Little Lost” – Nat Baldwin
Nat Baldwin – Previously Posted

“Shadow” – Gringo Star
Gringo Star – Previously Posted

“Settling It Off” – Peter Wolf Crier
Peter Wolf Crier – Previously Posted

“My Body” – Young the Giant
Young the Giant – Previously Posted

“Colours” – Grouplove
Grouplove – Previously Posted

Mayan reminded me of another song today that probably deserves to be on the list, so here is an extra treat:

“East Harlem” – Beirut
Beirut – Previously Posted

A New Year (and a repost)

Kelly — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:59:20 +0000

What I have learned, is that getting over the pain of Starr’s accident and Sunny’s loss is a very long process. Longer than I ever imagined, and I am beginning to feel that I may never actually be able to push through to the other side. However, I am not in the same place that I was last year, where I was slightly better than the year before. Slightly better is good, I will accept that and continue to work on my goals to live and breathe, to smile and learn to accept.

Here is last years post:

I just reread last years End of the Year/New Resolution post. Among other things, I said:

I don’t make New Year’s resolutions as a rule. Setting myself up for failure is something that I try to avoid. I believe that life is about learning and growing, fixing, changing, laughing, and loving…all the time. I try to make it a constant effort and avoid tying it to a specific day.

However, this year, today…not tomorrow…I am going to make a more conscious effort to allow myself to breathe, to live, to accept that I can’t fix this. To stop taking on everyone’s pain as my own. I have enough. It serves no purpose, it really doesn’t relieve them of any of their grief or suffering, it only adds to mine.

And to smile more and mean it!

Yes, Sunny is still on my mind each and every day. I miss her. I think about and send love to her family daily as well, as they still and will always carry the loss of their beautiful daughter. There are days that it catches up with me more than others, but I do think that I have moved forward in positive ways.

I do smile and laugh more and I definitely mean it!!

So, for 2010, I plan to continue…learning, growing, living, laughing, being silly, loving and healing. And I want to make more art.

Starr and Sunny, being silly, Summer 2005

mp3: “Raindrops” – Grand Hallway
“Oh the sound of life, oh the sound of love”
“Oh the sound of change, oh the sound of starting”
Buy it here: Promenade
Grand Hallway-MySpace

Like the Wheel

Kelly — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:09:46 +0000

It’s been a while since I’ve posted music here, though I am still posting music regularly over at my music blog Bourgeois Blue. Today I thought that I would share this song here too:

mp3: “Like the Wheel” – The Tallest Man on Earth
Buy: Sometimes the Blues is Just a Passing Bird on iTunes
The Tallest Man on Earth-MySpace

Previously posted: The Tallest Man on Earth

Music and Mp3s

Kelly — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:34:25 +0000

In case you missed it, I have a new music only blog @ Bourgeois Blue and have been posting music regularly.

I hope you have a wonderful day!!

Bright Tuesday

Kelly — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:52:59 +0000

I am sorry for being a big whiner yesterday! I try not to give in to those feelings, but some days I just get so flippin’ frustrated!!

Moving on:

Music has always been a big part of my life and I have been sharing some of my finds here for a while. I finally decided to open a blog dedicated to my musical finds and spent a great deal of time this weekend futzing with it. I tried several templates that Starr rejected “that’s nice, but…” and she makes a face. The only one that she would approve is the same one I’m using here…so they are like twins!!

Since I just started it, there isn’t much content yet, but I thought I would go ahead and share the link today:

Bourgeois Blue – A Music Blog

Now, to groceries, laundry, cooking and cleaning…the fun never stops!!

And just for fun, I thought I would share this picture that Skye took of Starr recently. Starr is showing off her “perfect” umbrella and her fun rain boots!
A part of her looks forward to rainy days so that she can use and wear them!!

Wednesday Mix

Kelly — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:55:54 +0000

mp3: “Surrounded by Your Friends” – Hooray for Earth
Momo
Hooray for Earth|Facebook

mp3: “The Ghost of the Unkissed Kiss” – Trembling Blue Stars
Alive To Every Smile
Trembling Blue Stars-MySpace

mp3: “Lay Me Down” – Ugly Casanova
From the soundtrack to the documentary 180° South
Brushfire Records: 108° South

mp3: “Training” – What Laura Says
Bloom Cheek
What Laura Says-MySpace

mp3: “Black Hole” – Kenseth Thibideau
Repetition available @ Temporary Residence Ltd.
Kenseth Thibideau-MySpace

mp3: “Zebra” – Beach House
Teen Dream
Beach House-MySpace

I can’t post this Beach House song without including this bit of awesomeness from the kids in the PS22 Chorus!! They rock!:

PS22 Chorus– “ZEBRA” Beach House

It’s all About the Girls- Sunday Mix

Kelly — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 06:09:04 +0000

mp3: “Colors” – April Smith & The Great Picture Show
Songs For A Sinking Ship
April Smith and the Great Picture Show|Facebook

mp3: “Crushing Limbs” – Anni Rossi
I found the song on this sampler, and it’s free! 4AD Sampler
It looks like her album will be coming out this Summer here: Anni Rossi @ Beggars Group
Anni Rossi|Facebook

mp3: “All I Want” – Sarah Blasco
As Day Follows Night
Sarah Blasco-MySpace

mp3: “Ways of Looking” – The Mynabirds
What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood
The Mynabirds|Facebook

Sunday Mix

Kelly — Sun, 16 May 2010 07:09:21 +0000

mp3: “The Darkest Side” – The Middle East
“…and it’s the darkest side of my heart that dies when you come to me…”
It took a couple listens for this song to grow on me. It’s funny, most of the songs I run into are “nexted” within seconds. I don’t give them another chance, but some, including several that I’ve posted here in the past catch me just enough to garner another listen or two. I don’t know what the formula is, but I am often (but not always!!) quite glad that I made that choice.
The Recordings of The Middle East
The Middle East-MySpace

mp3: “40 Day Dream” – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
This one is a little easier. It kind of swings over a couple styles in a way that I enjoy, one minute I am here, the next I am somewhere else…but I really think that it is the laughter, the claps/stomps and the “ooh aahs” that make me want to hear this one again and again. Yeah.
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros-MySpace

mp3: “Factory” – Band of Horses
Ahh, Band of Horses…love them. As for this song, I really love the moments between the verses. And…I’m “wondering only what did you do today.”
Infinite Arms
Band of Horses-MySpace

mp3: “Flagship” – Jump into the Gospel
Darn it, I just like it. I find myself singing along and it makes me want to move. It will be good for housekeeping…loud and energetic!
Songs available (for free!) at their website: Jump Into the Gospel
Jump into the Gospel-MySpace

mp3: “Off the Ground” – Citizen Cope
Starr had a big love for Citizen Cope a few years ago and his song “Sideways”. This song feels a little bigger, but still has that Citizen Cope vibe that feels instantly familiar and somehow right.
The Rainwater LP
Citizen Cope-MySpace

Becoming an Adult

Kelly — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:11:44 +0000

Starr has declared that this is the summer that she will become an adult. I didn’t say anything, but listened to her musings.

She figures that she needs to become an adult before graduating from college. Before embarking on her career path and then possibly going to graduate school. Not to mention having a family.

How do you become an adult? According to Starr, you look at each decision that you make and consider “what would be the adult choice here?” before making a decision. From clothing purchases–will this outfit be appropriate for work?, to decorations–is this an item that I might want in my future home?, financial decisions and personal choices.

She figures that after a few months, the adult thing will have kicked in and she will be well on her way to an awesome future.

I know that we were just chatting and that she was just looking forward to graduating and getting her life on track, but it made me smile. I don’t remember ever having those thoughts.

Just as soon as I said that I didn’t have an mp3 for The Tallest Man on Earth, I run across one! So I thought I would share it today:

mp3: “Burden of Tomorrow” – The Tallest Man on Earth
Wild Hunt
The Tallest Man on Earth-MySpace

A Monday Mix

Kelly — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:21:51 +0000

mp3: “What’s it in For?” – Avi Buffalo
One of the many songs in my playlist that I just like. It feels right.
Avi Buffalo Will be released April 27, 2010
Avi Buffalo-MySpace

mp3: “Crutch & Cane” – Peter Wolf Crier
I think I may have a “theme” going for the day. Toe tapping, male lead…
Inter-Be Will be released May 25, 2010
Peter Wolf Crier-MySpace

mp3: “Us vs. Them” – Common Prayer
…a bit homey and familiar…
I can’t find a place to buy their album…check out their Official Website for track listings and another song to listen to!
Common Prayer-MySpace

mp3: “Every Little Bit Hurts” – Title Tracks
…echoing things that I’ve been feeling lately…
It Was Easy
Title Tracks-MySpace

mp3: “You’re Already Gone” – The Dig
…or maybe I’m just imagining things…
Electric Toys Will be released June 8, 2010
The Dig-MySpace