Category: Music

Keepsake – State Radio Lucky You – The National Better Than – Lake Street Dive

alt-J — Warm Foothills Elvis Perkins in Dearland — “Shampoo” Sia — “Elastic Heart”*** ***Just an aside to the video, I wanted to share the meaning, since it has of course caused an uproar of controversy from people interpreting the video as sexual: Sia explains that Maddie Ziegler, the young female dancer in the video, was … Continue reading “Music Monday”

Willy Mason — “Talk Me Down” The Apache Relay — “Katie Queen of Tennessee” Alabama Shakes — “Future People” Bombadil — “Thank You”

Do you ever listen to instrumental/classical music with your kids? I’m a big fan of Andrew Bird, whose music conjures up all sorts of mysteries and beauty, particularly of the natural world. This song is one of Emil’s favorites. He listens intently and calls it the “tiptoe mouse” song, because the plucking of the strings … Continue reading “The Music Game”

Killing the Blues (Alison Krauss + Robert Plant) Cleo’s Song (JBM) Blues Run the Game (Jackson C. Frank)