Song of the Day

In my quest to discover new music I have been reading up on things in some music magazines which fortunately are available free of charge where I work. I remember back in the day I could not get enough of that stuff. Especially when I lived in London, I would always know everything about the music scene. Anyway, I read about a band called "Mumford and Sons" in one of the mags and found this charming video of these young lads from Ireland. I hope you enjoy it. (Not sure if I have the title of the song right)

Mumford and Sons
"Banjalin Song" (?)

Song of the Day: "Peace Love & Understanding"

This is my new favorite Christmas song. It’s not really a Christmas song at all, but it was featured on the incredibly funny “A Corbert Christmas” (look for reruns or the DVD - it’s a must see). This is a remake of the Elvis Costello classic “Peace, Love and Understanding”. This version, straight from the TV special, features Corbert, Costello, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, John Legend, and Feist. It’s a beautiful rendition of a powerful song and perfect for this troubled Holiday season. (This “video” is really just “audio”- those pesky copywrite laws you know)

Various Artists
From “A Corbert Christmas”
“Peace, Love & Understanding”

Song of the Day: I Walk The Line

I've got to go back to Johnny Cash again with this classic. Here's a clip from a 1959 performance. If you never listened to the lyrics carefully, you'll be surprised to learn it's actually a very nice love song.

Johnny Cash
I Walk The Line

Song of the day: Electric Feel

This band is called MGMT. I don't know much about them but this song certainly caught my ear. The video is from a live show at Cardiff University. It's a very nice rendition of this unique sounding song. If you want to see the "studio" video look here - it's also very different and interesting.

MGMT
Electric Feel

Song of the Day: Gamma Ray

I've been a huge Beck fan ever since the first time I heard the song "loser" on the radio back in the day. He hasn't lost his quirkiness or his desire to put new sounding music out there year after year. This latest song is a prime example of that creativity.


Beck
Gamma Ray

Song of the Day: "Paper Planes"

I have been hearing this song at work for the past couple months and I think it's brilliant. They sample a great song from The Clash which immediately caught my ear. Plus, it's very catchy, very sarcastic and has a touch of anarchy mixed in. Oh yeah, Rebel Music. It's got a fun - almost childlike rhythm to it - so much so I can imagine kids jumping rope to it on the street. Finally it deeply reflects two of my favorite cities showing New York City in the video and using London slang and attitude throughout the lyrics. This song by the muti-ethnic group M.I.A. is certainly a good way to kick start a Happy Friday.

M.I.A.
Paper Planes

Song of the Day: Personal Jesus

Johnny Cash - Personal Jesus

This song is like a good lasagna - it gets better every time you reheat it. First recorded be Depeche Mode in the mid 1980’s, “Personal Jesus” has been covered a number of times and somehow manages to improve with each incarnation. By far, the very best version is this one by Johnny Cash, recorded shortly before his death. It’s haunting, gripping and a perfect fit for one of the powerful voices of our lifetime.

Song of the Day: "Human"

Now that I am listening to music more I will share some songs I like. Here's one that is currently getting a lot of air play on K-Rock in New York City and well beyond.

The Killers - Human