I'm considering about adding a
film section to the blog. It won't get as much attention as the music
does, but I think it would be a nice place to share my numerous cinematic
experiences. Would any of you be interested in such a feature?
Let me know! Alright, let's move onto a songbird by the name of Sarah
Blasko. The Australian first came onto the scene in 2005 with the
album The Overture And The Underscore (which is a favorite of mine
from my college radio days) and now she's back with a new effort for Low
Altitude Records titled What The Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have.
I think it may end up being one of my surprise records of the year since I
had no idea it was being made (thank whoever for promoters). Enjoy.
:Sarah
Blasko - Planet New Year:
I hate to say it, but this song has made me realize that over the years I
completely forgot how good Sarah is. Her voice is whatever she wants
it to be (beautiful, haunting, charming, powerful) and her atmospheric
arrangements unfold in the most lush of ways. And songwriting?
That's just as enthralling. I can't get over how easy it is to get
lost in this. Download it now if you have even enjoyed My Brightest
Diamond or St. Vincent in any way.
Below is an
animated video by Lucy Dyson and Isobel Knowles for the song
{Explain},. The track, which is also from the
upcoming LP, is pretty great on its own, but the visuals
that the ladies created to accompany it are some of the most
interesting I've seen all year.
-
John Laird -
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