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

I found this video posted by Reno Rambler this morning. First off, I love this song. Secondly, wow.

From the video description: Filmed over the period of a few months in and around Edinburgh by Dave Sowerby, this video of Inspired Bicycles team rider Danny MacAskill features probably the best collection of street/street trials riding ever seen. There’s some huge riding, but also some of the most technically difficult and imaginative lines you will ever see. Without a doubt, this video pushes the envelope of what is perceived as possible on a trials bike.

I have posted Band of Horses before, but this seems like a good time to revisit them.

mp3: “The Funeral” – Band of Horses
Everything All the Time

mp3: “No One’s Gonna Love You” – Band of Horses
Cease to Begin

Band of Horses-MySpace

Starr’s tattoo was well received by her friends, coworkers and even her dad. She is still happy with it, and because of the meaning behind the symbol, there have been several friends and family members who have expressed a desire to get Sunny’s Heart tattoos for themselves.

Including me.

I was listening to my iPod this afternoon on the way home from the store and “Detlef Schrempf” came on. I wanted to share it, but couldn’t find an mp3, so here are the Band of Horses mp3s that I had, and a video. I love all three.

…but, the fresh, wet spring snow and the gray skies this morning made me smile…as did the sound of rain coming through my open bedroom window last night as I went to sleep. That was actually quite lovely.

“No One’s Gonna Love You” – Band of Horses

“Only as the Day is Long” – Sera Cahoone