Art is the music we make from the bewildered cry of being alive. ~Maria Popova
12 Jul 2013 Leave a comment
in Songs You May Have Missed Tags: banho cheiroso, rita ribeiro
Rita Ribeiro: “Banho Cheiroso” (1999)
Brazilian singer Rita Ribeiro’s “Banho Cheiroso” (“Aromatic Bath”) simply extols the virtues of bathing “to get rid of this indolence”, with the use of various Brazilian aromatic plants, several of which she lists in the song. So, basically: You need an attitude adjustment–go take a bath.
10 Jul 2013 Leave a comment
in Songs You May Have Missed Tags: good good feeling, wes cunningham
Wes Cunningham: “Good Good Feeling” (2001)
As you can hear at the link below, Wes Cunningham’s previous album was more of an angsty affair. His second, Pollyanna, is a mellower, blissed-out collection of songs by comparison. Clearly, two things are evident: 1) Love intervened, and 2) Wes writes from his real experience.
“Good Feeling” is a catchy little power pop mash note.
See also: https://edcyphers.com/2012/05/01/songs-you-may-have-missed-93/
10 Jul 2013 Leave a comment
in Songs You May Have Missed Tags: jason collett, we all lose one another
Jason Collett: “We All Lose One Another” (2005)
From the Toronto native and Broken Social Scene guitarist’s critically-acclaimed 2005 LP.
It is pure coincidence that I’m posting this song on the same day I signed divorce papers.
07 Jul 2013 Leave a comment
in Songs You May Have Missed Tags: fountains of wayne, this better be good
Fountains of Wayne: “This Better Be Good” (2007)
A band deserving of reappraisal from those given the wrong impression by their lone top 40 hit “Stacy’s Mom”.
This little nugget has it all: pointed and humorous lyrical detail, effective use of dynamics, a hook you could hang a side of beef on, and a dollop of creamy Beach Boys harmonies on top. Power pop perfection!
See also: https://edcyphers.com/2013/04/04/songs-you-may-have-missed-384/
See also: https://edcyphers.com/2012/04/12/songs-you-may-have-missed-75/
07 Jul 2013 Leave a comment
in Songs You May Have Missed Tags: citizen K, stichy's tune
Citizen K: “Stichy’s Tune” (2009)
Klas Qvist’s tender acoustic “Stichy’s Tune” is one of the instrumental interludes among a varied and appealing set of 70’s-flavored folk pop.
Other songs bring to mind artists such as America or Gordon Lightfoot.
See also: https://edcyphers.com/2012/11/21/songs-you-may-have-missed-250/
06 Jul 2013 Leave a comment
in Songs You May Have Missed Tags: eric hutchinson, not there yet
Eric Hutchinson: “Not There Yet” (2012)
D.C. raised songwriter Eric Hutchinson specializes in the type of catchy, engaging pop songs Jason Mraz and Amos Lee are (better) known for. It’s rather slight, but enjoyable stuff.
See also: https://edcyphers.com/2015/09/02/songs-you-may-have-missed-543/
Every Moment Has A Song 