Some Things Don't Need Fancy Titles

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Not joking this is by far one of the best finds. I have been listening to him constantly for the last few days. This Icelandic singer singer has a great variety and an exceptional falsetto which he uses when you lease expect it.

Listen to more of his songs. You won't be disappointed.

-S

King and Cross : Asgeir

Hey Sudhir,
Enjoyed your choice. So much evolving in the music choices happening here! Hehe.

Not sure if you have heard this before. Mario, with his awesome taste in music,  shared this on Facebook a while ago. I listened to them and loved them. So here they are- You will love Antwaun Stanley's voice.  
Have an awesome week. 

-Tanisha

Wait for the Moment : Vulfpeck

Musical Interlude: February

I'm Mario, a filmmaker, actor and musician among other things. Coming from a family that loves music, I grew up listening to everything from the Beatles and WHAM to Illayaraja and SP Balasubramanyam. I'll be ever grateful for this, which has moulded my artistic sensibilities and made me appreciate art and music from around the globe.

Lingus : Snarky Puppy

This is a band I discovered just a couple of years ago. It's tough to categorize their music with influences varying from Jazz, to Funk to R&B and what impressed me the most is the level of composition and just how each one playing is a master at his or her chosen instrument. Absolute delight to watch. Don't miss the solo by Cory Henry! And yes, listen to the whole damn album. Its a treat, I guarantee it. 

Horse with No Name : America

This is a throwback to when not every second song was about your boo/bae walking out on you. When bands wrote songs about desert scenes and journeys. The simple melodies and no-nonsense songwriting in this song paints a perfect picture when you listen to the lyrics which is quite apt when you find out the song was inspired by a Dali painting in the band's studio. 

It's Still Monday in Hawaii

From Sudhir 

Hey!
So I really, really think you will like this song. Remember when we were talking about Django Unchained having great music? This song totally belongs on that soundtrack. I know you enjoy songs with strong anthem- type choruses. This song has that and more. Thankfully, I was watching an episode of Colbert the other day. He was on there. Happy Monday!



From Tanisha

I played this for you the other day because I thought I had already sent it to you, but I guess not. It was a random find on 8tracks and I listened to it on loop for the whole day (like I do with great finds). Despite listening to it so many times, I'm still not sure what the lyrics are.

"Ooo, something that's real now. Ooo, it's better than here now..."

This is the debut track from an LA based band. Much anticipation for more music from them. 

Musical Interlude: July Edition

Wesley Newton never ceases to amaze me. Since our school days, his passion, talent and faith have defined his actions and these virtues continue to guide him. Coupled with loads of hard work, they have made Wesley well-known in the Bangalore music circuit as a musician (most recently of Blushing Satellite), and now entrepreneur and educator as the Director of the NAD School of Music. I have known Wes for close to twenty years now and I am overjoyed that he agreed to share his gift with us this week. You don't want to miss this.

Tower of Power : Diggin' on James Brown

This was the first song I heard that changed me from being a predominantly rock drummer to being a soul/r&b/funk drummer. "Tower Of Power" has been my favourite funk band for at least 5 years now, and is one of my biggest influences musically. This song of theirs was written as a tribute to the godfather of soul, James Brown, and has an infectiously happy vibe that is sure to get your body grooving. 





Joshua Redman : Jazz Crimes

This brilliant song by jazz tenor saxophonist, Joshua Redman, has my favourite drummer, Brian Blade, playing on it. He changed my life. No kidding! Watching him play made me realize as to what kind of drummer I really want to be like, 'cause I had never seen a drummer play in such union with the kit before, and that is exactly how I want to be. He is so responsive to the music, and his feel, flow, control, time and musicality are god-like. Okay, coming back to the song now - Jazz Crimes has a brilliant mix of funk and swing, and the syncopation on it is extremely catchy! It has a great melody, and some really well constructed improvisation too, so all in all, it makes for a must listen.