Music Monday

Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl are The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger. I have loved this eccentric duo since 2008! After listening to Sean Lennon's 2006's Friendly Fire album for pretty much a solid year, I needed more Sean Lennon in my life. I stumbled upon an image on his Facebook page, (or was it Myspace, then) with this girl who looked... eclectic, artistic not to mention beautiful and thought... what is this? What I loved so much about the pair was they played numerous instruments, while signing. They did this at their live shows too! The duo has grown into a quin. Remastering songs, adding new little sounds and pretty much creating some of the best dreamy folk I have heard. It's like space walking through a garden. <3

Music Monday... Thursday

So, with the Coachella Lineup out a few weeks back, I couldn't help but notice some of the familiar artist on the lineup and feel a little pride in the music I have posted on my blogs, mainly Littlemissearworm, (still gets me to know someone hacked into my blog but if it wasn't good then it wouldn't have been noticed). Of course I love seeing these talented bands make it to the festival. Bands like HAIM, Blood Oragne, Poolside, Aeroplane, Washed Out and of course L.A. based Warpaint!!! I do love great girl rock bands and Warpaint is a true talent group of musical genius. I first blogged about them maybe two or three years ago with the song "Elephants" and I think maybe "Bees"...? Both great songs! But with the self titled 2014 album release and a spot at Coachella, I was pretty excited for these ladies.
If your going to Coachella Warpaint is a must see !


  

Northern California

 As a California native I'm pretty embarrassed to say, that I have never been farther up the coast then, San Luis Obispo. So, a road trip up the coast was not only exciting but it was unknowing for me, an uncharted territory. My expectations were high but I soon came to realize the beauty of it is, unimaginable. From Cambria's, "Pine's by the Sea"  to Big Sur's almost time capsule of rustic logging and cool hidden eateries to San Siemon's natural simple beauty to the hidden thriving Monterey Bay's Cannery Row to the views, the views of coastal majesty, it was all... magic. 

 "Unmapped", would be the word to use for our getaway. Sometimes those are the best trips to be on (sometimes), and this trip was one of them. With no real plans, the coast was ours! Stumbling along trails, capturing that one last picture for the 10th time, hanging out with fellow travelers made for the best memories.  

 I soon discovered that I truly belong to Northern California. The mix of my love for the woods combined with a full serving of ocean shoreline, arriving back home was bitter sweet. My dinky camera phone does not give justice the aesthetics of the coast line. The first of many great adventurers to come... 

If you wish to know the Divine, feel the wind on your face and the warm sun on your hand. -Buddha 

In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.
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In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.
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Words of Wisdom

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”      ― Maya Angelou

Music Monday

Dream pop and trip-hop and chill wave, oh my!
Washed Out is exactly that! A good friend brought this band to my attention a few weeks back and I'm just giving them a listen (sorry). I get a Poolside/ Real Estate/ Friendly Fires feel that I just love, the airy pop and easy breezy sounds of Washed Out makes then a top favorite of mine. 2013's  Paracosm is Washed Out's second album.  The opening Entrance track (perfectly titled) sold me within 10 seconds, I was in love quickly. The self titled track Paracosm is another great tune, just close your eyes and let it take you away.
Thank you Sub Pop Records for yet another great artist! 

Words of Wisdom

"When you start putting pen to paper, you see a side of your personal truth that doesn’t otherwise reveal itself in conversation or thought." -Anthony Kiedis

Music Monday... Wed.

Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol is the founding father of Tired Pony, with the taste of Country in his mouth the band came out with a little more American Folk sound for Tired Pony. (thankfully).
The Ghost of the Mountain is the band's second album, back in August of 2013. I get the feel of Fall, not so much Summer but that's just me. First track I heard was "All Things At Once", beautiful song but once I heard "The Ghost of the Mountain", I was hooked. The guitar, the airy heart broken vocals, the angelic background vocals, the hidden piano keys, the lyrics:
"...If I'm ready for the next world then...I'm ready for the deepest earth... If there's a magic in the after...it'll never beat the sight of you..."  
 <3
Enjoy!

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