Marvelous Music: Feel So Close by Calvin Harris

Do you ever have those moments when you think to yourself  "I can do anything right now. The world is full of possibilities, and I can have them all." The type of moments when every limb in your body starts tingling with anticipation of what is to come, because you know it is going to epic. That is exactly how I feel every single time Feels So Close by Calvin Harris reaches my ears: Epicness is on the horizon. To make matters even better, the music video perfectly sums up this feeling. The feeling of love, possibility, and accomplishment. Plus, the little dancing girl in the video eerily mirrors my own life at her age: barefoot, headphones, and all.

Marvelous Music: Sister Wife by Alex Winston

I hope the name of this song sound familiar considering I mentioned it in my last post, but does anyone actually read this blog? If by chance you did manage to read the last post, you are my new favorite person, and you would know that Sister Wife is the perfect song to sing while cruising on road trip (my mom even finds joy in reciting the lyrics). Even though (nearly) my whole family loves the song, the lyrics have sparked quite a debate.  And no, the debate has nothing to do with the concept of polygamy (which happens to be a common sight in my neck of the woods). The debate is all over one little word in the chorus: "Hey there sister wife, get the hell out its my...(debated word)" Some believe it says "life", but I am pretty well convinced the correct word is "night".  What do you think? Take a listen to Sister Wife and let me know who you think wins the debate?

P.S. I know this music video is bizarre, but don't hold that against the actual song.

 

Marvelous Music: Mayer Hawthorne - Your Easy Lovin' Ain't Pleasin' Nothin'

Mayer Hawthorne's tunes have been stuck on repeat in my head for the past week, and to be perfectly honest, I don't mind it at all.  I am defiantly a fan of his "new soul" sound.  I haven't heard any modern artist quite like him (if you know of any please let me know!), so that has greatly contributed in my declaration that Mayer Hawthorne as my musical crush.  I mean how could you not love his adorably awkward dance moves in Your Easy Lovin' Ain't Pleasin' Nothin'?  The video is general is probably one of my favorites.  The vibe is fun and play full, and I wish my pool parties had this much dancing (maybe next time).  So watch the video and let me know what you think.

Marvelous Music: April 4

I have recently fallen in love with the musical stylings of Jenny O.  Maybe it is my love for indie folk, or perhaps it is my current draw to medium jams (songs that aren't slow, but aren't really fast either), but one this is for sure, I have had my iPod on a constant loop playing Jenny O.'s EP Home.  One song in particular has really moved me... literally.  The dancer in me stared swaying as soon as the first notes of Won't Let You Leave trickled through my speakers.  Who knows, maybe on of these days I will choreograph a dance to one Jenny O.'s amazing songs.  For now just check out her site by clicking on her name, and enjoy a listen of Won't Let You Leave by Jenny O.

Marvelous Music: March 21

The first taste of marvelous music comes by way of Dirty Projectors with their amazing song Knotty Pine.  This song is currently the ring tone for all of my immediate family members, so when they call me I am instantly happy for two reasons: I get to hear Knotty Pines, and finally someone other than my boss has decided to call me.  ENJOY!

And for an added bonus here is a live video of Dirty Projectors playing Knotty Pines celebrating the release of the "Dark Was the Night" compilation.

Random Note: I figured if I went with "Marvelous Music" and not "Music Monday" than I wasn't limiting myself to only sharing music on Monday.  Maybe it is just me, but I usually listen to music everyday.  So when the mood strikes me to share some tunes, I want to be free from all entanglement implied by a title like "Music Monday."  End rant now!