The discovery that has made my average day so much brighter...

Evening..
I'll admit I'm mid-work session, and on my 'small' break I discovered @watchlistentell (fatal) and the songs so far have made my ears extremely happy so I could not resist in sharing..
The set-up reminds me somewhat of Burberry Acoustic, which if you've read my previous posts, you'll know I have quite an obsession with. So the discovery of a second channel that holds the same promise has put me in what I can only describe as an excited frenzy.

I've been obsessively listening to Bastille recently, especially Pompeii, which is just divine on all levels. As he does a video for WLT, I just HAD to share, plus the list of amazing Artists is endless, Stornoway, TDCC, Daughter...

This discovery makes me beyond happy..

So, here's a few video links, hope you enjoy as much as I do!

Bastille - Overjoyed

Daughter - Medicine

C x

A cold sweat hot headed believer

I have another song to share with you today - feeling inspired!
Normally I'm not a huge Rihanna fan, I find her music rather repetitive etc, but I can see why people like her.. (not beefing) But this song isn't really like her usual stuff, so that's probably why I like it, plus I love how raw it is.

Anyways, I was shopping the other week and this song came on and was the perfect accompaniment to my thoughtful mood. I can picture exactly in my mind visually how this song could be portrayed, and I love it when that happens after listening to a song.
The song is 'Stay' by Rihanna ft Mikky Ekko

Hope you like it

C x

You, you enchant me, even when you're not around

Every now and then I come across a song that is extra special, and for me Kodaline's cover of Disclosure's 'Latch', is one of them. There's something about his voice and the lyrics that just fits perfectly and made me stop in my tracks and just listen in awe for 4 minutes.
Since that very first listen, I have repeated it constantly. So seen as its so amazing, I thought I'd share it with you.

Enjoy and happy Saturday

C x

3/1001

3/1001

The Louvin Brothers - Tragic Songs of Life 1956

The title of this album doesn't suggest that it'll be a barrel of laughs. I'll have to say out of the 3 albums so far, this has been my least favourite.
Its gospel/country sound is pleasant to listen to, but admittedly after a while it does get slightly tedious. Unlike, the previous Elvis, each song is very similar. Which lead me to lose interest half way through. I really did give this album a try, but I don't think I'd listen to it again. I cam hear elements of their work in more modern country folk music, which I do fins interesting in seeing the development of the genre.

What Is Home Without Love

Elvis Presley: Elvis Presley 2/1001

So album number 2...

Elvis Presley: Elvis Presley (1956)

I've always had a rather bias opinion of Elvis, mainly as my parents dislike his music, so as a child I was accustomed to the quick skipping of track whenever Blue Christmas played on the Christmas CD.. However, despite this, I sat down with an open mind. The book describes the album as 'inconsistent', and I can understand from listening to the album exactly what that means. The songs do feel rather jumbled, and don't follow a set theme or sound, his voice sounds so different in each song. I would even go as far to say it sounds like a different artist in each song. I guess this could be seen as a good thing though - at least as a listener you don't really have chance to get bored.

The variety of themes/sounds move from upbeat (Blue Suede Shoes) and the up tempo classic (Tutti Frutti) to downbeat/more lyrically heavy (I Love You Because) and Blue Moon.

I have to admit, my favourite song of the album has to be his cover of Ray Charles' I Got A Woman. I adore Ray Charles' version anyway, but Elvis' twist to this song is, in my opinion, absolutely brilliant. Tutti Frutti has to be a close second, its a song that as soon as I hear, I just want to bob around and smile.

So, my overall round up of this album is that, biases aside, this is a great album. The variation in sound, seen often as a negative, shows the versatility of his voice. I prefer his more upbeat songs over the slower. But if it can put a smile on my face, then I say its a success.

x

Pic from :http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/elvis-presley-albums1.htm