Sej - Yappari

Although I haven't the faintest what this is about I find it remarkably soothing. Kyoko Hosono is a Japanese classical pianist who has branched into more contemporary music with the ensemble Xinowa Sej. Here are a few more snippets of her music.

I'm finding that I take a lot greater interest in music these days. I listen to music al the time when I'm at home, and my trusty little silver ipod brings the music along with me when I'm out and about. In some ways I feel that it's about creating a world of my own, one that I can float around in to the tunes I select. Somehow, the term "soundtrack of my life" seems very appropriate. And in this case, my life is turning fairly jazzy these days, jazzy and electronic and just a wee bit.. well, I don't know what to call it, but check these out: the Fleet Foxes. I keep coming across new bands, and have no time to pursue them all. But I like it.

The time that's mine

So, this new band I've come across is rocking my boat. Here's a little tune, that resonates with me... what's really important. The light at the end of the tunnel, or rather, The time that's mine by The Miserable Rich:



"Monday, Monday, Tuesday, Tuesday, three more days till Friday... that's the way I waste my time, waiting for some time that's mine.."

Imagine if all time could be yours!

ahh

Having recently, ahem, acquired numerous albums, I am overjoyed at the new music available to me!!

Am particularly happy with Common's new album "Finding Forever" - sweet as, I say. I love the softness to the numbers, a mellow yet edgy feel.


Amp Fiddler, "Afro Strut" is also being played repeatedly. Deffo some tunes are more likely to be on repeat than others ( track2: "If I don't" is a fave). I do think it's an album that needs to be put aside once in a while, but until then I'm enjoying the happy soul-y, funky, melodic sounds - I'm afraid of the funk overload, though!

Am still working on the Pharoahe Monch album Desire, am not entirely convinced yet, perhaps it's not smooth enough for my liking..

Justin is still with me whenever I need a boost, thank you very much!

Finally I'm over my Carla Bruni/Emiliana Torrini/Madeleine Peyroux/Corinne Bailey Rae/etc, etc. phase. I still like to put on the folky blue sounds from time to time, but I am no longer content with only this soul searching and, well, blue musica. Halleluja! ;.)

Any music suggestions out there for me? I'm in need of new stuff!