Electro Swing: Remedy for Blah

I heard this Milo Miles report in the car a couple days ago.

Electro swing is gaining popularity in Europe? I thought it was already old news. I started researching it a little and found that Canada and Bangkok are along for the ride too.

It does make sense though. The whole world seems a tad downturned, and this genre delivers a musical injection of energy and joie de vivre. It's kind of sexy and playful too. What's not to like?

Now, go have one of these and forget about your troubles.

Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Actions

"Sometimes, wish you were here. Weather permitting."

In an uncharacteristic move, I have fallen for a song with positive, uplifting lyrics! I would like to personally thank Franz Ferdinand for making me very happy.

"All existence/entities are created from the mind and heart. Breath in with a tranquil mind, breathe out with a peaceful smile, dwell in the present, live the precious moment." - Namo Shakyamuni Buddha

(OM)(MA)(NI)(PAD)(ME)(HUM)

So, turn this up, smile really big, and dance. Uh huh.

Sounds Of The Past

Wow. Hi. I forgot I had a blog stalled out here in the digital void. I think I'll start it up again "sweep it new again, arrange it, oh I'll grow a dozen hands ..." because I like talking, writing and thinking about and listening to music.

Last week I listened to Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" and Bryan Ferry Orchestra's "Do The Strand" for the first time via NPR music's top 50 songs of 2013 (so far). These two songs caught me by surprise. They deliver a very fresh shot of nostalgia. The artists bring their memories of past eras to their compositions. They use, what I believe to be, a genuine connection to the past to create something new that resonates in the present moment.