By far, this was the best part of the Grammys this year feat. Florence.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Music Monday: Florence + the Machine
This is going to be short and to the point: Florence + the Machine is awesome. If you do not own Lungs...where have you been? And if you have not picked up the new album Ceremonials that came out Nov. 1st you need to put that on your to do list for the day. Florence's songs are full of grand orchestrations, yet can be simple at the same time. She knows how to build songs SO WELL like on her first single from the new album "What the Water Gave Me." If there is an artist whose music was meant for dance productions on a stage fit for a permanent Cirque show, it would be her. Yet, if you have ever watched her perform, you know that just 2 instruments and her behind a mic can have the same impact...it is pretty amazing. The songs I am really enjoying right now are "Lover to Lover," "Breaking Down" and "Shake it Up." So in short, go buy this album (deluxe edition preferred) and enjoy.
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Take that Sallie!
I have officially made my last payment to one Mrs. Sallie Mae!!! (at least for now...) She may be slightly upset since I paid it off about 20 years early, but I am super excited!! (And raising the roof like Michael Scott)
Have a great day!
Monday, November 07, 2011
Music Monday: New Christmas
Last week I picked up some new Christmas albums, finally got my preorder and made it to November 1st before listening to Christmas music!! (Oh, and last night was the first time I watched White Christmas this year!! A personal best since it usually gets pulled out year round) I am still trying to take it slow and not go into full 24hour Christmas mode until after Thanksgining. This means I listened to some Christmas music here and there with the bulk being non-Chrsitmas music like the amazing new Florence + the Machine album!!
The first new Christmas CD was of course She & Him. I liked it a lot. They had some good song choices with quite a few classic Christmas songs that usually get passed by and some of the popular favorites, all done in true She & Him style. I have not listened to it that much yet (trying to ease into crazy Christmas mode remember) but I am really enjoying hearing M. Ward sing more! The only disappointment that has come so far it in "Baby, Its Cold Outside." It is not because I do not like thier version- I like how they have switched up the roles and keep it a little more upbeat- but because I was really looking forward to the Elf version with M.Ward instead of Lean Redbone. It was a personal dream of mine that I must give up on. All in all- go pick it up because it is great and has adorable packaging.
The second album is Michael Buble's simply named Christmas. And surprise, surprise...it is awesome. There are 16 songs of Buble doing his thing, so how can in not be awesome? He covers my favorite version of "Jingle Bells" (the Bing Crosby/Andrews Sisters one) with the Puppini Sisters and it is great. Many of the versions he chooses to model his after were unexpected in such a good way. Another example, the Drifters version of "White Christmas" (my second favorite version, the first being Bing's of course) with Shania Twain. In conclusion this is another must own- and a great choice for everyone in the family.
I hope everyone is having a great November and here is a little She & Him/Conan here for your Christmas celebrations!
Other New Christmas albums to check out (although I am not endorsing yet):
The first new Christmas CD was of course She & Him. I liked it a lot. They had some good song choices with quite a few classic Christmas songs that usually get passed by and some of the popular favorites, all done in true She & Him style. I have not listened to it that much yet (trying to ease into crazy Christmas mode remember) but I am really enjoying hearing M. Ward sing more! The only disappointment that has come so far it in "Baby, Its Cold Outside." It is not because I do not like thier version- I like how they have switched up the roles and keep it a little more upbeat- but because I was really looking forward to the Elf version with M.Ward instead of Lean Redbone. It was a personal dream of mine that I must give up on. All in all- go pick it up because it is great and has adorable packaging.
The second album is Michael Buble's simply named Christmas. And surprise, surprise...it is awesome. There are 16 songs of Buble doing his thing, so how can in not be awesome? He covers my favorite version of "Jingle Bells" (the Bing Crosby/Andrews Sisters one) with the Puppini Sisters and it is great. Many of the versions he chooses to model his after were unexpected in such a good way. Another example, the Drifters version of "White Christmas" (my second favorite version, the first being Bing's of course) with Shania Twain. In conclusion this is another must own- and a great choice for everyone in the family.
I hope everyone is having a great November and here is a little She & Him/Conan here for your Christmas celebrations!
Other New Christmas albums to check out (although I am not endorsing yet):
- Justin Beiber- Under the Mistletoe
- Carole King- A Christmas Carole
- tobyMac- Christmas in Diverse City
- Jersey Boys- Seasons Greetings: A Jersey Boys Christmas
- Paul Anka- Songs of December
- Vanessa Peters- The Christmas We Hoped For
- This Warm December, A Brushfire Holiday 2
- Glee Christmas Volume 2
- Scott Weiland- The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
- David Crowder Band- Oh for Joy
- The yet unnamed Christmas albums from Rascal Flatts and Rufus Wainwright...oh wait that is only in my dreams...
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Potter Rock!
I'm back! Vacation was a ton of fun, the week after with an ear infection and crazy headaches-not so much. Anyway, here for your viewing pleasure is a campy video that mixes the best club song of the year "Party Rock Anthem" and the boy who lived. Enjoy.
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