When Malian breakout superstars Amadou and Mariam happened to find themselves with an extra day in New York recently, we invited them up to The Shrine in Harlem to sing an unplugged version of “Wily Kataso.”
As far as acoustic music goes, I have the feeling like much of it goes by under the radar. It a real shame. I see a lot of very creative people out there trying new things in that field that have yet to be heard and It’s a shame that they don’t catch on that easy. As an example, the barista at the coffee shop on my block gave me his card. To my absolute surprise his music was more then exceptional. Chris Riffle’s music is crafted with an immense attention to detail and is conveyed with a well-developed concept and direction. The single “I Am Not From Here” comes at us with an intimacy rarely ever experienced. It is a welcome change of pace (and well-needed relief) from the rustle and bustle of the current NYC indie scene.
Whoa. I wasn’t expecting an exceptional talent. This is such well rounded song. Chris has great talent. Is there any more information about this artist?
This is my favourite song.. Hey There Delilah, by Plain White T’s, hope you like it :)
I actually tend to like this cover over the original (I know, I know.) I like Macy’s voice best, though. It’s just that Taylor’s version is so soft. Mmm.
It played in Cheerios commercials, I believe.
Something to get me into Monday. Nice version.
Jeremy Messersmith “Tatooine”
Twin suns of Tatooine
Taught me everything I know
Twin suns of Tatooine
Taught me everything I know
There’s room up there for second chances
Singles are fine but doubles are fantastic
I’d like to think that there’s a star for me and you
Spinning round, falling for one another
Twin suns of Tatooine
Taught me everything I know
Twin suns of Tatooine
Taught me everything I know
Solos are fine but duets are romantic
A pair is grand but a trio’d be disastrous
I’d like to think that there’s a star for me and you
Spinning round, falling for one another
FAKE EMPIREby The National is a great tune via visualalterity
(Source: aftertears-party)
Regina Spektor - Sampson
“You are my sweetest downfall
I loved you first, I loved you first
Beneath the stars came fallin’ on our heads
But they’re just old light, they’re just old light
Your hair was long when we first met
Samson came to my bed
Told me that my hair was red
Told me I was beautiful and came into my bed
Oh I cut his hair myself one night
A pair of dull scissors in the yellow light
And he told me that I’d done alright
And kissed me ‘til the mornin’ light, the mornin’ light
And he kissed me ‘til the mornin’ light..”
lookingforanawfullybigadventure:
Jack Johnson toys with my heart with every one of his songs.
