Songs from Hopper

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Well, why not?

It being a sunday, my mind turned to the one sunday song I know. But we'll come back to that, because from that I was reminded of this:

Black Box Recorder - The Facts of Life

Ed Harcourt - The Saddest Orchestra (It Only Plays For You)



Mr Harcourt is a talented musician and songwriter, with a voice that isn't quite as good as it first seems, but is very capable nonetheless. He usually leads with the piano, and makes good use of it and his instrumentation/arrangements.

Carina Round - On Leaving



There's a touch of the Jeff Buckley, I suppose, in the more jazz-infused moments and the fearlessness. Some critic described her style as 'f*****g up the blues', which has a truth to it. She moves from an earthy, mischevious horniness to ethereal longing with remarkable ease. She snarls and she keens and she yearns.

Just give it a listen already.

Damien Rice - Grey Room



Even if I scream, I can't scream that loud...

Considering its based around an acoustic guitar'd singer-songwriter, there's a beautiful use of dynamics in Rice's work.

Sons And Daughters - Dance Me In



There's something filthy (in a good way) about this song. Like a quickie behind the waltzers at a fairground. Or so I imagine.

I always think of bowie when i see your picture/avatar.

Ohhh yeah, I see what you mean! Indeed, let's have some Bowie.

Wild Is The Wind.

Tymps - Fiona Apple (with Elvis Costello & The Imposters)

It's been a funny day. Have two songs that reduced me to a crumbling, crumpled, sobbing mess on first hearing.



For Blue Skies - Strays Don't Sleep



E-Bow The Letter - R.E.M.

Man, I've got to stop only posting in the wee hours.

Here's something with a bit more kick.



Yes - McAlmont & Butler

Quite a talent to write a song that's pretty much one big crescendo.