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6forty project – Page 11 – a new home for interesting music
May 092011
 

Mender :: Body of Gossamer
released 2011 (Mender/Deadpop records)

Body of Gossamer was performed, arranged, recorded and produced by Ash West-Mullen at his home in Nottingham. Ash is an electronic artist and drummer of Alright The Captain

There’s a wonderfully diverse selection of electronic music available at the moment, and although much of it is quite good, I find myself listening most to the records that are mellow and introspective. Regular rotation includes older projects from Edward KaSpel, Pan American, Seefeel, Nurse With Wound, and Famous Boyfriend, along with the outstanding new music being released by labels such as Heat Death Records and Hawk Moon Records. One of the newest releases that has been streaming a lot lately in the office is Ash West-Mullen’s project, Mender.

Mender’s latest EP, Body of Gossamer, definitely can be categorized as electronic, but what makes it stand apart from many other releases is the way that Ash has embraced and integrated a variety of acoustic elements into the mix. This combination gives the record the same pastoral quality that you’ll find from bands such as Hood, Declining Winter, Woo, and Ithaca Trio. You’ll hear a steady down-tempo beat throughout, providing a solid base to layer the acoustics, along with an interesting variety of electronics. There’s no rushed feeling with any of these tracks – the EP is perfect for a quiet night’s relaxed groove, or as a soundtrack for your mellow adventures. I was recently in England on business and found myself really enjoying ‘Body of Gossamer’ while we were driving through the southwest countryside, exploring the tors of Dartmoor. ‘Apsis’ and ‘Heal This Cathode’ open the EP and both meander softly with keyboards and guitar, ‘Worried About My Heart’ envelops you with reflective electro-acoustic soundscapes, ‘Lounge Cat’ and ‘Minimal Bitch’ deliver sublime funk, and the EP closer ‘Dead Waves’ finishes with hushed vocals and a bit more effected edging on the guitars and keyboards. Overall, a solid collection of songs that make for a very enjoyable listen.

Body of Gossamer is a perfect choice when you are in the mood for confident, intelligent music. The songs are balanced, and very well developed. I definitely recommend giving the record a listen if you’re a fan of any of the bands listed in this review. Mender has delivered a really good new release – I’m definitely looking forward to more. Also, not to be missed is the artwork and layout by Carrie Hodson Walker. It’s a perfect accompaniment to the songs on the record.

You can listen to the record here > http://mender.bandcamp.com/album/body-of-gossamer, and once you get to the end of song 6, I think you’ll agree that it’s a release that needs to live in your music collection.

 Posted by at 5:48 pm
Apr 202011
 

A few weeks ago, the guys from Alright the Captain got together with members of other Derby, UK bands to discuss how they could mobilize to further promote all of the great music happening in their city. There was a lot of ongoing chatter on Twitter about the event, and as I followed the threads, I decided that I would get involved also with a 6forty collection that featured several of the bands. I’m really pleased with this playlist – the songs work well together. I definitely plan on doing at least one more Derby collection, so hang in there if you’re from one of the bands that didn’t make it onto this playlist (I try to keep the files under 150MB).

Please support these bands by buying their records and going to their shows. All of these releases are available to download/purchase on bandcamp. And I would really appreciate it if you would let me know that you’re listening.

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Alright The Captain – Peanut Worm  -00:00-
Crash Of Rhinos – Gold On Red  -3:03-
Crushing Blows – Nightworker  -10:50-
Mascot Fight – There’s Something I Ought To Tell You, Emily  -15:57-
Grande Duke – Cut The Duck  -18:18-
Papayèr – Your Kids Ever Hear Of A Band Called Saxon?  -22:10-
My Psychoanalyst – We Disagree  -26:24-
These Waves – These Questions Need No Answers  -31:00-
Little Courage – Should Have Sent A Poet  -34:17-
Directions – Dreamer  -38:57-
Stay Classy San Diego – Wherever It Is You’re Running Too  -43:41-
Beyond This Point Are Monsters – Foreign Film  -50:09-
Emphemetry – Five Fields  -57:33-

640.038 playlist.pdf

The original image (before I messed with the colors) is courtesy of Martin Cordon. It’s a photo of the Shacklecross Lock (Borrowash, Derbyshire), which was part of the Derby Canal. The canal ran 14 miles (23 km) from the Trent and Mersey Canal at Swarkestone to Derby and Little Eaton, and to the Erewash Canal at Sandiacre, Derbyshire, England. The canal gained its Act of Parliament in 1793 and was fully completed in 1796. The canal’s main cargo was coal.

 Posted by at 8:18 pm
Apr 082011
 

640.037

Please support the bands by buying their records and going to their shows. Click on the band names in the playlist below for more details about each release.

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Friend? – What Meat Loaf Wouldn’t Do For Love  -00:00-
Overhead, The Albatross – Footprints In The Blood Soaked Snow  -04:48-
Lights At Sea – Be Silent  -09:24-
Her Name Is Calla – New England  -14:31-
Years Of Rice And Salt – Eskimo Kiss  -23:45-
This Will Destroy You – Black Dunes  -31:55-
Industries Of The Blind – Waiting And Waltzing In Airport Terminals  -40:12-
The End Of The Ocean – We Always Think There Is Going To Be More Time…  -54:27-

640.037 playlist.pdf

 Posted by at 11:07 pm
Apr 012011
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The drums were pounding out a battle beat as the Iron Victory swept forward, her ram cutting through the choppy green waters. The smaller ship ahead was turning, oars slapping at the sea. Roses streamed upon her banners; fore and aft a white rose upon a red escutcheon, atop her mast a golden one on a field as green as grass. The Iron Victory raked her side so hard that half the boarding party lost their feet. Oars snapped and splintered, sweet music to the captain’s ears.

He vaulted over the gunwale, landing on the deck below with his golden cloak billowing behind him. The white roses drew back, as men always did at the site of Victorion Greyjoy armed and armored, his face hidden behind his kraken helm. They were clutching swords and spears and axes, but nine of every ten wore no armor, and the tenth had only a shirt of sewn scales. These are no ironmen, Victorion thought. They still fear drowning

…The Drowned God had not shaped Victorion Greyjoy to fight with words at kingsmoots, nor struggle against furtive sneaking foes in endless bogs. This was why he had been put on earth; to stand steel-clad with axe red and dripping in his hand, dealing death with every blow. They hacked at him from front and back, but their swords might have been willow switches for all the harm they did him. No blade could cut through Victorion Greyjoy’s heavy plate, nor did he give his foes the time to find the weak points at the joints, where only mail and leather warded him. Let three men assail him, or four, or five; it made no matter. He slew them one at a time, trusting his steel to protect him from the others. As each foe fell he turned his wroth upon the next.

By then the deck was slick beneath his feet, and the dead and dying lay in heaps on every side. He threw his shield away and sucked in air. “Lord Captain,” he heard the Barber say beside him, “the day is ours.”     (George R.R. Martin, ‘A Feast For Crows’ copyright 2005)

Please support these bands by buying their records and going to their shows. And I would really appreciate it if you would let me know that you’re listening. A note about the artwork – My real job has consumed my time this week, so I wasn’t able to create a cover for this collection. The image above is perfect, and is copyrighted to Raya Golden and George R.R. Martin (all rights reserved).

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Khuda – Antaeus   -0:00-
Swans – Eden Prison   -9:39-
Tesa – Part 37   -15:30-
Auternus – Bipolar   -19:56-
Atlantis – Mata Hari’s Kiss   -26:58-
Grande Duke – Earth-Wire Fire   -34:54-
Brux – Niflheim   -40:03-
Do Make Say Think – Reitschule   -44:44-
Killington Fall – This City Is Covered In Water   -54:02-
Alright The Captain – Honey Badger   -60:30-
Orders Of The British Empire – What Would You Do?   -63:44-

640.036 playlist.pdf

 Posted by at 8:04 pm
Mar 242011
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Braavos was a city made for secrets, a city of fogs and masks and whispers. Its very existence has been a secret for a century, the girl had learned; its location had been hidden thrice that long. “The Nine Free Cities are the daughters of Valyria that was,” the kindly man taught her, “but Braavos is the bastard child who ran away from home. We are a mongrel folk, the sons of slaves and whores and thieves. Our forebears came from half a hundred lands to this place of refuge, to escape the dragonlords who had enslaved them. Half a hundred gods came with them, but there is one god all of them share in common.”

“Him of Many Faces.”

“And many names,” the kindly man had said. “In Qohor he is the Black Goat, in yi Ti the Lion of Night, in Westeros the Stranger. All men must bow to him in the end, no matter if they worship the Seven or the Lord of Light, the Moon Mother or the Drowned God or the Great Shepherd. All mankind belongs to him…else somewhere in the world would be a folk who lived forever. Do you know of any folk who live forever?”

“No,” she would answer. “All men must die.”

(George R.R. Martin, ‘A Feast For Crows’ copyright 2005)

There’s a lot of really great music on this collection – please take a few minutes to support these bands by buying their records. I realize that a few of these releases are older and may be difficult to find – send me an email if you need more information about anything you’re hearing. And I would really appreciate it if you would let me know that you’re listening. You can find me here – 6forty on twitter ::  6forty on facebook ::  mike@6forty.com

 

Hood – They Removed All Trace That Anything Had Ever Happened Here   -00:00-
In Violet – Fair Trade   -05:15-
Hypermagic – Red Lion   -10:05-
Per Mission – Through The Reeds To The Place That You Can See   -14:31-
The Famous Boyfriend – It’s Starting To Become A Habit   -20:05-
Mender – Worried About My Heart   -24:37
The Declining Winter – Where The Severn Rivers Thread  -31:19-
Crescent – Shadow  -35:10-
Worriedaboutsatan – You’re In My Thoughts  -40:09-
On Fell – Untitled  -46:36-
Uilab – Impulse Rah!  -50:36-
Tank – Kino Art  -54:22-
The Famous Boyfriend – The Noises Inside Craigs Head   -61:45-
God Is an Astronaut – Forever Lost   -63:58-

640.035 playlist.pdf

 Posted by at 10:07 am
Mar 092011
 

I really wish that I had more time to write reviews, but my work and home schedule tend to consume most of my awake hours. Lately, the best time to write is when I’m business traveling – long hours trapped on a plane with music in my ears is the perfect opportunity to catch up on my extensive backlog. This afternoon, I’m on my way to Seattle, so I have plenty of time to write about a few of the records that I’ve been enjoying lately.

Glories ‘Mother Reverb’
This has been an amazing year for new releases. So instead of focusing on just one new record, three bands are going to share this space. The first is Glories. Their record ‘Mother Reverb’ has been on heavy rotation lately – it’s an outstanding collection of smooth and melodic instrumental rock. The other day as I was settling in to work, the sun was just coming up, and the morning fog was perfectly lit as it slowly faded. ‘Pagan Holiday’ was streaming – I really couldn’t imagine a better soundtrack for the moment. Blissfully chiming guitars; gentle yet powerful swells; and such easy movement. Highly recommended for fans of Explosions in the Sky’s ‘Friday Night Lights,’ Red Room Cinema, Rest (Nashville, US), Sunlight Ascending’s ‘Appointment’ EP, and Moonlit Sailor. This is a wonderful collection of music – definitely a post-rock gateway drug.

Mother Reverb by Glories   http://glories.bandcamp.com/album/mother-reverb   released 12 April 2013
‘Let’s Not Rush Out And Tell Everyone’ Official Music Video   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aYHd4wiWaE

Oak ‘Not Afraid Anymore’
I am, and always have been, a big fan of heavy (instrumental) rock. Growing up in the 70s with older brothers who introduced me to all of the earliest heaviness, and then through high school, college and beyond – years of industrial and post-punk damage spewing from my speakers, I remain to this day ‘hooked by the riff’ (sorry, I had to say it). Mid-period bands such as Sonic Youth, Rodan, Savage Republic, Major Stars, Labradford, Dust Devils, and Rothko (all growing up in the 70s also), provided me with a massive brainful of trudging guitar rock that was always innovative, complex, and constantly evolving. Of course, I wasn’t the only person to be consumed by these sounds. Over the last ten years, an incredible number of outstanding new bands have continued to experiment with this post-punk heaviness and their own psychedelic rock influences, while adding unique and driving rhythms, and densely melodic compositions.

Oak’s new release ‘Not Afraid Anymore’ is an excellent example of this new breed. The songs are dynamic, brooding and dark. ‘ER, 2am’ oozes with restrained power for many minutes, and then pummels you with a wall of wailing guitars and pounding bass – this ten-minute beast finds itself on repeat often at 6forty HQ. And it’s my go-to song when I’m introducing Oak to new listeners. I really like how the band masterfully handles the numerous transitions in each of the epic-length tracks. No need for vocals here – the varied tempos flow together seamlessly, keeping the listener engaged as the tracks move and weave a thickly settled story.

‘Not Afraid Anymore’ is definitely one of my favorite releases of 2013. Highly recommended for fans of Rest (Cork, Ireland), What The Blood Revealed, Barrows, Fargo, Anna Purna, Red Sparrowes, and Daturah. If you enjoy powerful and intelligent instrumental rock, you will love this record – trust me. Here they are with several other great bands – http://www.6forty.com/?p=1495 640.071 ‘In the Kingdom of the Cuckoo.’

Not Afraid Anymore by Oak   http://oakinstru.bandcamp.com/album/not-afraid-anymore   released 19 January 2013
Teaser – Recording Session 2013   http://vimeo.com/65516959

The Shaking Sensations ‘Stop Start Worrying’
The Shaking Sensations second release ‘East of Youth’ was #1 on 6forty’s 2011 favorites list, and is definitely in my top 10 list of best post-rock records. So while I waited for the release of the follow-up, I wondered which direction they would go with their sound, and how it would compare to the numerous strengths of ‘East of Youth.’ Release day arrived in the form of an email with my download code (the CD wouldn’t ship for another few days). Granted, an email with a URL and a few numbers and letters didn’t quite match the fond memories of walking in to the local indie record store and finding it on the new releases rack. But it was still pretty good. A few minutes later, I clicked play, turned up the volume, and settled in for the ride.

‘Start Stop Worrying’ does not disappoint in any way. It’s a perfect follow-up to ‘East of Youth’ – the tracks are lush and melodic, and exhibit many of the same characteristics that made the first two records so enjoyable. The way the band embraces expanding layers of percussion; chiming guitars that weave and soar; perfect transitions between the heavy and soft moments; and my favorite quality – the confidence in the song structure and writing – no need to follow the cookie-cutter post-rock template. Instead, the band delivers six stunning and mature compositions that firmly position them among the best in the instrumental rock genre.

This record is easily as good as ‘East of Youth’ and will definitely live high on 6forty’s 2013 favorites list. It’s guaranteed to appeal to post-rock fans who enjoy the music of Pg.lost, Caspian, Ef, Moonlit Sailor, and Codes in the Clouds. I look forward to hearing these songs live – some day I’ll figure out a way to fund a 6forty music festival that will include The Shaking Sensations on the bill. Maybe I’ll buy a lottery ticket tomorrow…

Start Stop Worrying by The Shaking Sensations   http://theshakingsensations.bandcamp.com/   released 22 March 2013

 Posted by at 5:26 pm
Mar 062011
 

The hooded man was tall, enveloped in a larger version of the black-and-white robe the girl was wearing. Beneath his cowl all she could see was the faint red glitter of candlelight reflecting off his eyes. “What place is this?” She asked him.

“A place of peace.” His voice was gentle. “You are safe here. This is the House of Black and White, my child. Though you are young to seek the favor of the Many-Faced God.”

“Is he like the southron god, the one with seven faces?”

“Seven? No. He has faces beyond count, little one, as many faces as there are stars in the sky. In Braavos, men worship as they will…but at the end of every road stands Him of Many Faces, waiting. He will be there for you one day, do not fear. You do not need rush to his embrace.”  George R.R. Martin, ‘A Feast For Crows’ copyright 2005

Please support these bands by buying their records/merchandise and going to their shows.

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Orders Of The British Empire – Rebuild With Gunpowder   -00:00-
If These Trees Could Talk – What’s In The Ground Belongs To You   -06:10-
A Time For Burning – You Don’t Look Too Bad (Here’s Another)  -10:24-
Overhead, The Albatross – Forgive Me Not   -15:43-
Last Lungs – Oh, Good Morning   -19:36-
The End Of The Ocean – A Dividing Line   -26:58-
The American Dollar – Bump   -31:09-
Moonlit Sailor – Hope   -34:27-
Waking Aida – Nothing In Me (Disturbs A Thing)   -39:30-
Beyond This Point Are Monsters – 10th Floor   -46:04-
Explosions In The Sky – Have You Passed Through This Night?   -53:21-
Orders Of The British Empire – Freaky Jackson   -60:44-

640.034 playlist

 Posted by at 11:11 am
Feb 202011
 

“Only when his arms and legs were numb from the cold did Aeron Greyjoy struggle back to shore and don his robes again. He had run before the Crow’s Eye as if he were still the weak thing he had been, but when the waves broke over his head they reminded once more that that man was dead. I was reborn from the sea, a harder man and stronger. No mortal man could frighten him, no more than the darkness could, nor the bones of his soul, the grey and grisly bones of his soul.” George R.R. Martin, ‘A Feast For Crows’ copyright 2005

All of the songs on 640.033 were either purchased legitimately or were offered for free. For more information about the music featured on this collection, please click on the band names in the list below.

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640.033 playlist.pdf

What The Blood Revealed – The Corporation As We Know It Is Dead, Dead, Dead    -00:00-
Our Ceasing Voice – Highway Lights    -08:21-
Auternus – Dissonant Sea    -14:44-
Indian Summer – To    -23:37-
Alright The Captain – Mega Mega Drive    -25:10-
Long Forgotten Scenes – The Hallway    -28:48-
Exxasens – Milk Stars    -33:46-
Giants – With Chakotay At The Helm…    -38:48-
Mogwai – Folk Death 95    -44:04-
Our Last Hope Lost Hope – To Make It All Worth While (Chaplin’s Last Dance)    -47:37-
Lavinia – Bone & Arrow    -50:47-
Daturah – Ghost Track    -58:06-

 Posted by at 11:12 am
Feb 172011
 

Before I begin my rambling, please note one thing – To me, a compiled playlist of songs (especially if art and/or a title are involved) is considered a mixtape. And that’s just perfect, because…

…if there’s one thing in this world that I know, it’s the mixtape. I’ve been building compilations since the early 80’s. My first cassettes were made for road trips, new music fans, and, of course, to (attempt to) impress the few “indie” girls who were in my class. The Cure, Psychedelic Furs, Wire, Echo, Gang of 4, and many others would flow together on so many wonderful collections. Eventually, the mixtapes simply became the easiest way to introduce new music to my friends, and to compile my favorite songs on to one convenient 90-minute medium. I had access to a huge library of records while I was working for WPTS (University of Pittsburgh, 1986-1990), so I was cranking out the tapes on a regular basis. I had a name (A Colony of Slippermen Production), I named/numbered every mix, created art for the covers, and I even kept a journal of the playlists and eventual owners. I still really enjoy going back through the logs, loving the memories attached to each of the collections. Tapes gave way to CDRs (my production slowed a bit at that point – real life started getting in the way of my free time), and then to my current “mid-life crisis” – a music/blog web site featuring compiled mp3s, streaming for anyone who visits and clicks play.

Throughout this long-time music adventure, one thing remained constant – a carefully-planned consistency and coherent theme for each playlist. Mixtapes are more than just a random selection of songs that are pulled together from the stacks. There should be a comfortable flow to the playlist, and the collections have to ‘just feel right.’ Anyone with a CD player and/or turntable can rip a handful of songs to a CD/cassette, but it takes practice, patience, and commitment to put together a mix that captivates the listener and truly motivates them to further explore the represented bands.

Now, you’ll find countless music blogs on the Internet that feature mixtapes. And many of them are really great. But every once in a while, you find one that is exceptional. The fine folks curating the instrumental music collections, collectively known as A Cheery Wave From Stranded Youngsters, are in that exceptional category. The 4th volume has just been released, and features 10 outstanding songs that flow perfectly, and combine into one really solid collection of rock music. Of course, I may be somewhat biased since, 1) I’m a huge post-rock fan (visit 6forty project for a taste of my hobby), 2) I love the other three collections, and knew that the guys were going to maintain the high standards set on the first three, and 3) I really enjoy all of the bands featured on this release.

My real job tends to keep me utterly consumed most days, so I rarely have time to write reviews, but in this case, I’m on a long flight, my laptop battery is expired (yep, this was written in a notebook with a pencil), and I’m listening to the collection on my iPod. So I figured that I would write a few thoughts about Volume 4.

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Lost in the Riots – I Find your Lack of Faith Disturbing. A perfect opener to volume 4 – tight, hard, and driving. I would love to see these guys on a bill with Listing Ships and Alright the Captain. An excellent song.

What The Blood Revealed – Waiting for the Storm. Taken from one of my favorite albums of the year so far, this tune is ominous, powerful, and thundering. This is a great teaser, but to truly appreciate the impact of what The Blood Revealed, check out their full-length record, ‘Harbour of Devils.’

Lions Are Smarter Than I Am – Galbras. The track on Volume 4 is my first time hearing this band. Melodic monotone guitars, trudging rhythms, vocal instruments, and frequent tempo changes – so good. I’m really looking forward to exploring more from this band.

The Rustle of the Stars – Drawing Lines to the End of the World. A night-time song – sparse guitar, strings, melancholy soundscapes. So sublime and relaxed; a nice interlude on this rock playlist.

Karhide – Turing. Tim integrates such a refreshing combination of sounds on this recording. Heavy guitars, keyboard and other electronics, and a driving mechanical beat, all synced together into the perfect new-wave / prog / post-rock mashup.

A Hundred Black Kites – The Last Day. Shoegaze post-rock?! That’s just fine with me. Melodic swells, chiming guitars, a relaxed meandering tempo, and a grand exit. Very nice. Another new band in my collection that I’m eager to check out further.

Arbor Lights – Post-Rock/Paper/Scissors. I really like this song. It has such a smooth movement – clean melodies, a tight arrangement, and an easy focus. I’m reminded of my favorite early Cure instrumentals, which is why this song works so well for me…

Flies Are Spies From Hell – Nerves Still Beating (edit). Even in its slightly shortened form, this is still an epic and huge song. Flies do it so well – guitar swells and a driving rhythm, alongside their trademark (and wonderful) piano arrangements. Don’t forget to check out their full EP to hear this track in its extended beauty.

Dead Red Sun – Caverns. This is my favorite song on Volume 4. Racing guitars weave and surge on top of staccato beats, building in intensity as the song crescendos to the end. I love their EP, and can’t wait to hear more from these guys.

Eschar – Singularity. This song is so good, and is such a great way to end the collection. It’s heavy, and yet perfectly melodic. Post-rock or post-metal or whatever tag you want to assign – to me, it’s simply excellent rock music.

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Remember, no matter what type of music lives on the mixtape, the person taking the time to compile the playlist had one primary goal – to introduce the listener to music he/she may not have otherwise known. Which hopefully leads them to buying record(s), motivating to see the bands play live, and/or just continuing to pass on the love of great independent music. The art of the mixtape continues to thrive. And thanks to collections like A Cheery Wave, listeners will continue to have interesting and exciting new music to discover for a long time to come.

Here’s a link to the latest volume, along with links to the previous three collections:

A Cheery Wave From Stranded Youngsters: UK Post-Rock / Instrumental / Math-Rock (4th Wave)

A Cheery Wave From Stranded Youngsters: An Instrumental / Post-rock Compilation (Issue One)

A Cheery Wave From Stranded Youngsters: An Instrumental/Post-rock Compilation (Volume Two)

A Cheery Wave From Stranded Youngsters: UK Post-Rock / Instrumental / Math-Rock (3rd Wave)

 Posted by at 8:41 pm
Feb 092011
 

ebb and flow

My back yard is covered by several inches of undisturbed snow, topped with a thick layer of ice, from a recent storm. The wind during the initial snowfall positioned the snow into perfect little waves, and these “forms” were frozen by the sleet that followed. At night, the combination of the moonlight and the shifting clouds created shadows that made my ice-stiff yard appear as if it were in constant motion, like the waves on the ocean. Those images inspired me to compile a playlist that was calm, and yet had an inherent feeling of movement. Here are twelve very excellent songs that fit that description perfectly. I hope you find this collection as enjoyable as I do, with or without snow and ice…

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Motionless – Winter Heat    -00:00-
Finglebone – Flogiston    -04:24-
Hrsta – Blessed Are We Who Seem To Be Losers   -08:40-
Ithaca Trio – The Oxen Can Plough, I Will Still Work    -11:47-
If Wishes Were Horses – A Flea Could Carry An Elephant   -15:15-
Invisible Elephant – You Can Have It All   -16:25-
Mender – Retrotoric   -21:31-
Goodnight, Sleep Well – We’re Phantoms In Fifteen    -26:26-
Puffin On My Side – Love Conquers All   -33:00-
Timonium – Californian   -39:22-
Eucalyptus – Nooks & Crannies   -46:45-
MinionTV – Robot Meets Girl   -54:20-

640.032 playlist.pdf

 Posted by at 10:18 pm