Wednesday, November 30, 2011

"The Day Forever Died" Matt Wertz



I figured out an even easier way to post music that is available for free via NoiseTrade! Hooray embedding! I've been a fan of Matt Wertz for some time now and would recommend this album even at full price. Listen through some tracks if you need some convincing. And, if you feel so inclined, TYM (tip your musician).

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

"The Pasture" Chicago Children's Choir
















This song brings back fond memories of middle school Select Choir. It's hard to believe it was a decade ago. 
"The Pasture" Chicago Children's Choir

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

"Take A Bow" Rihanna


















We Found Love's been in my head an awful lot lady, but this early Rihanna vehicle-of-spite song remains my favorite of hers.

"Take A Bow" Rihanna

Monday, November 21, 2011

Saturday, November 19, 2011

"All The Way" Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra

















A fun concert at the Kennedy Center last night. Jump the video to 50:50 and experience part of it as Felten sings a Frank Sinatra classic.

"All The Way" Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

"All Your Life" The Band Perry

















I was reminded today of how little country music I've featured on the blog. These facts are true. Here's a recent tune that's quite tolerable. :)

"All Your Life" The Band Perry

Monday, November 14, 2011

"Heartstrings" Find Vienna


















...been craving new The Script after last year's release? This VERY similar sounding band might hold you over.

"Heartstrings" Find Vienna

Sunday, November 13, 2011

"Arms" Christina Perri

 
















Writing off Ms. Perri after really disliking her first single "Jar of Hearts" was clearly a mistake. THIS song is excellent!

"Arms" Christina Perri

Friday, November 11, 2011

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

"Clean House" Vick Allen


















The whole situation happening at PSU is distressing, but picturing the Board of Trustees sensually deliberating to this song is bringing a little levity.

"Clean House" Vick Allen

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

"Stay Asleep" Evan McHugh

 
















A special treat today (that I'll try to post occasionally): music you can legally download for FREE if you feel so inclined! Follow the link, click the play button over the album cover, click play on "Stay Asleep", it's my favorite. If you like what you hear, enter your email below and you will be sent a link to download the entire album. If you feel so led, NoiseTrade provides an easy way to leave a tip/donation for Evan's efforts. When I post links to NT in the future, I'll spare you these lengthy directions. Happy listening!

"Stay Asleep" Evan McHugh

Sunday, November 6, 2011

"You Got Me" Eddie Ray


















The Columbus-based Prix Label never reached the level of Motown, but sure yielded some killer tracks in the same vein.

"You Got Me" Eddie Ray

Thursday, November 3, 2011

"City of New Orleans" Arlo Guthrie

















Can someone please explain to me how I know this song... was it on sesame street? a TimeLife Classics commercial?

"City of New Orleans" Arlo Guthrie

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

"Attaboy" Goat Rodeo Sessions

 















I strongly approve of any collaboration that features Yo-Yo Ma and Edgar Meyer, but an album of refined bluegrass is almost more than I could have asked for.

"Attaboy" Goat Rodeo Sessions