December 16, 2009
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Mason Jennings- “The Field”

This is one of my favorite songs of this year.  It captures the heartbreak of war perfectly, essentially about a parent losing their child.  This part of the song kills me every time:

If I was the President, if I was that man
I would walk out with those kids, out across the sand
If I was the President, if I was that brave
I would take a shovel, then dig each child their grave
If I was the President, and my world turned black
I would want no victory, I’d just want you back

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September 18, 2009
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Phoenix- “Too Young”

Because it’s been that kind of a week, and there’s nothing like a Phoenix, throwback 80’s song to get you ready for the weekend.  Plus, I get to see them Tuesday, and because of that I have dedicated today to Phoenix-Friday. 

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August 27, 2009

Sigur Ros- Glosoli- Heima

Heima is a film Sigur Ros made after a world tour a few years ago.  They decided they were going to travel around Iceland and give free performances in remote, off the beaten path locations to all their fans.  They wanted to give back to them everything they missed while they were on the road.

It gives a lovely picture of Iceland, and an even nicer picture of the band.  If you have never been to Iceland, Heima is bound to make you feel the need to go.  If you have been there, the film will transport you like you couldn’t believe.

Oh, and if you don’t fall in love with Sigur Ros after watching this film, you’re not my friend.

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May 13, 2009

My best friend’s wedding

My best friend is getting married next month.  I am the maid of honor, which means among other duties, planning a trip out to Colorado for one last hurrah for Melissa.  She has also asked Scott and I to put together a list of music to be played between the ceremony and reception.  Here is what we came up with:

1. Badly Drawn Boy: The Shining

2. Blitzen Trapper: Furr

3. American Analog Set: Come Home Baby Julie, Come Home

4. Alexi Murdoch: Orange Sky

5. Billy Bragg/Wilco: California Stars

6. Bon Iver: Blood Bank

7. Bright Eyes: Lua

8. Califone: Bottles and Bones

9. Cloud Cult: Transistor Radio

10. Damien Rice: Delicate

11. Death Cab for Cutie: Transatlanticism

12. Fleet Foxes: Mykonos

13. Glen Hansaard/Marketa Irglova: Falling Slowly

14. Kid Dakota: Ten Thousand Lakes

15. Lali Puna: Faking the Books

16. M. Ward: Post-War

17. Radiohead: Fake Plastic Trees

18. Jeff Hanson: This Time It Will

19. Jolie Holland: Mexico City

20. Mojave 3: Starlight No. 1

21. Shins: New Slang

22. Sia: Breathe Me

23. Stars: Ageless Beauty

24. Yo La Tengo: Autumn Sweater

25. Zero 7: In the Waiting Line

26. Mason Jennings: The Light (Part 2)

27. Iron and Wine: Nakes as We Came

28. Nick Drake: Pink Moon

29. Nada Surf: Blonde on Blonde

30. Modest Mouse: Little Motel

31. Wilco: Jesus, Etc.

32. Bob Dylan: Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright

33. Elliot Smith: Angeles

34. Air: La Femme D’Argent

35. Album Leaf: Over the Pond 

36. Andrew Bird: Armcharis

37. Beirut: Postcards from Italy

38. Azure Ray: Rise

39. Explosions in the Sky: Your Hand in Mine

40. Calexico/Iron and Wine: 16, Maybe Less

41. Cinematic Orchestra: To Build a Home

42. Feist: The Park

43. Jose Gonzalez: Heartbeats

44. The National: About Today

45. Neutral Milk Hotel: In an Aeroplane over the Sea

46. Rocky Votolato: White Daisy Passing

47. Loney, Dear: Sinister in a Shade of Hope

48. Sea Wolf: I Made a Resolution

49. Sigur Ros: Glosoli

I realize we went a little overboard, there are four hours of music here.  Maybe drinking beers while compiling the list wasn’t such a good idea. 

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I know what I will be doing this summer.

Riding this around anywhere and everywhere.  I bought it a couple weekends ago and picked it up last night.  I was leary after I bought it, because it was a somewhat whimsical purchase.  But after riding it home in the rain, nonetheless, I couldn’t be happier.  It is unbelieveably fun, not to mention I have reduced my carbon footprint, am going to save money on gas (we’re talking 90 miles/gallon, folks), and look super cute tooling around. 

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May 11, 2009
Loney, Dear at the Cedar last night. Such beautiful music I had tears in my eyes. No kidding.

Loney, Dear at the Cedar last night. Such beautiful music I had tears in my eyes. No kidding.

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May 8, 2009
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caryrandolph:

elizablr: Don Henley: “Boys of Summer”

Boys. Summer. Wayfarers. What more is there to life?

Best. Summer. Song. Ever.  Also, I can sing the bejesus out of this on karaoke nights.

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I told you I’m a sucker for cute kitty photos. ruhnay: (via wekeepsaying) I told you I’m a sucker for cute kitty photos.

I told you I’m a sucker for cute kitty photos.

ruhnay:

(via wekeepsaying)

I told you I’m a sucker for cute kitty photos.

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I saw this commercial at the BTAA’s at the Walker Art Center a couple years back.  It brings a smile to my face.

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“ Love is the ultimate outlaw. It just won’t adhere to any rules. The most any of us can do is to sign on as its accomplice. Instead of vowing to honor and obey, maybe we should swear to aid and abet. That would mean that security is out of the question. The words “make” and “stay” become inappropriate. My love for you has no strings attached. I love you for free.

Tom Robbins

Quite possibly my favorite writer.  I saw him speak at the Minneapolis Public Library last week.  He didn’t speak for very long, but made up for it with his wit and charisma.  Tom, I think you and I could be friends.

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