Music time!

[hackthis_archive]

Ahem. Does anybody have an mp3 of U2's 'City of Blinding Lights' that they really really want to send me now? Please?*

In return I offer two three artists you may not have heard of, but who, I think, will make your lives better:

a) 4 Hero -- Brought to my attention by aurgasm, 4 Hero is a ambient/electronica group fronted by two DJs who used to be into hip-hop in the 80s. They get these astounding female vocalists to come in and sing over their beats, and you would think because of their backgrounds that the music would be hard, but it's smooth and uplifting and really gorgeous. Another Day feat. Jill Scott, Les Fleur (the single),

b) Amos Lee -- Also brought to my attention by aurgasm*, you know I can't have a post without pimping some indie singer/songwriter with a deep, soulful sexy voice that sings my favorite kind of stuff -- sad bastard music (TM). This would be him. Arms of a Woman, Dreaming


Bonus

The Reindeer Section -- The Scottish supergroup with the Irish singer. The Reindeer Section is fronted by Gary Lightbody (Snow Patrol!) with music by members of Belle & Sebastian, Arab Strap & Mogwai: Grand Parade, Your Sweet Voice

Tracks from Fiona Apple's long-delayed album, Extraordinary Machine, that the record company won't put out because they don't think it's commercial enough: Get Him Back & Not About Love


* You could also send me random stuff you think I'd like. It's been two whole months since you lot have brightened up my music collection.

** You should prolly just join aurgasm

Comments

[manynames.livejournal.com]

City of Blinding Lights is uploading now, and thanks for the Reindeer Section stuff. I'd been meaning to check them out because I adore Snow Patrol and Idlewild and they've both got people involved.

[manynames.livejournal.com]

http://s30.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1HPW8NGLDR6JH0FXI1GIBQRI4D

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! :D

[callmesandy.livejournal.com]

Beautiful icon! I'm glad you got one.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, Danny.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Mmmmm, Danny. :)

[teaspoon.livejournal.com]

I took the Reindeer Section and the Fiona - thanks, the prospect of trying out the whole Fiona album was a bit daunting. :)

I'm afraid I can't think of anything in particular to hit you with. Any requests, besides the U2?

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

I love Fiona's stuff; the girl isn't afraid to tell it like it is. Even when it's all fucked up. And alas I can't think of any requests either :O

[teaspoon.livejournal.com]

I love Fiona.

Random Music That You May Already Have:
01. The Devlins - World Outside (http://s11.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1VZ16D8HE9MJM3DH9RB14ELFHI)
02. Rachael Yamagata - Worn Me Down (http://s11.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=042OV2DLBHWWL0OFF2W6SR1V1R)
03. Regina Spektor - Samson (http://s11.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=01JPX12CORIDX3BS4AJ0PD8E1E)
04. Robbie Williams - Sexed Up (http://s11.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2DVS9UC8YOMDD29IPLGODN6UDB)
05. The Stills - Lola Stars and Stripes (http://s11.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1PHBTOT269QZU2J62PH3E3YOJ2)

[kismeteve.livejournal.com]

While daunting, Extraordinary Machine is actually incredibly rewarding. Fiona did it again. ;)

[teaspoon.livejournal.com]

That's good to hear! I'll probably try out the whole album at some point. :)

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

It's been leaked (http://www.geekdreams.com/mp3/fiona_apple/)

[teaspoon.livejournal.com]

I'd heard that, but lost the link, so thank you!

[oxoniensis.livejournal.com]

Am downloading the Amos Lee and 4 Hero stuff now - ta!

Do you have The Reindeer Section - Raindrop? If not, do you want it?

Must remember to make a music post soon. Remind me if I don't!

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Do I want it? Does the pope wear robes? Are you supposed to be asleep after 38 hours? Of course! :D

[oxoniensis.livejournal.com]

http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1E48KL1E7I51826D4750IUFW14

Am cooking chilli right now, then am going to curl up with something undemanding (i.o.w. not my boyfriend), eat dinner and go to bed.

BTW, the text on your icon looks dodgy - did you upload it from on a slow connection? Only it seems to have degraded.

Love the 4 Hero tracks - just what I feel like listening to tonight.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

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<I.BTW, the text on your icon looks dodgy - did you upload it from on a slow connection? Only it seems to have degraded.</i>

I think you are tired; it looks gorgeous to me ::pets maligned icon:: (I used a standard DSL/T1 connection). I am glad you like the 4 Hero though, yaye!

[circe-tigana.livejournal.com]

YAYE!

::downloads::

You know how I love your sad bastard music! (And also, GARRRYYYYY)!

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

You know how I love your sad bastard music! (And also, GARRRYYYYY)!

My sentiments exactly. ::loves Gary::

[velutlunas.livejournal.com]

have some Eisley you'd probably like, plus a local band called Medic with that melodic minor harmony grooving you seem to dig with a great male vocalist... not to mention they adore the angst. *shrugs* I can toss em atcha if you're interested.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

I am all about male vocalists -- I admit it. I find a lot of female vocalists these days are all about the warbling and vibratto and trying to crack glass with their voices; I'm not into that. Bring'em on :)

[velutlunas.livejournal.com]

okay two from medic: (the angsty local boy group)
http://s11.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1P3SAH8F7ICU61RVI9BLE69YVC
http://s11.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2QPRP2OBLSTZ825M1YPUKOLBQG
(these are both practice tracks... I got my hands on them and adored them, so keep an eye out for these kids. They're gonna break someday.)

and some bonus music:
Lake Trout: (gotta give em a little bit)
http://s11.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=36UKU4ZB7IJHK3DK15LV6L1PQ3

Jonatha Brooke: (it's a simple little sad as hell melody with beautiful harmonies, no crazy vibrato I promise)
http://s11.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1X8KK9G45Q2DE1E3RY9IWOQIOB

Eisley: (just that same beautiful angsty minor melody I adore)
http://s11.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=18YLHXBJW62630ZSB5H0UXMT9T

[oxoniensis.livejournal.com]

Here's a bonus surprise track!

http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0BPR7UNMWU3870Z0T615MHOX1L

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Yay!!!

[plumtastic.livejournal.com]

3 songs from one of my favourite bands can be found here (http://www.livejournal.com/users/zeplum/13569.html).

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Thanks :)

[svilleficrecs.livejournal.com]

I've got four songs that I've been in love with lately Here Username/password = pretty/songs :) Will probably be changing the password in a week or two, (for those of you stumbling across these comments later.

Something Pretty is one of the loveliest ballads I've heard in a long time. Drive is pure sex. Waters of March makes me want to walk around in the spring sunshine loving the world and ogling young men, and Just a Ride is a peppy bit of fun. Enjoy.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Thank you :)

[fearlessdiva.livejournal.com]

Thanks for these! It must be international music day; I've downloaded a ton of music today, mostly goofy-ass mashups.

::hugs you::

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

::hugs back::

[serialkarma.livejournal.com]

Amos Lee! He's a Philly guy, I saw him at the Tin Angel a few months ago and now he's touring with Dylan!

I was going to buy his album when I got a chance and probably send you a copy because I knew you'd like it.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

*looks in post*

*sees no CD*

You know me that well, and yet, no CD?

[serialkarma.livejournal.com]

See above comment re: was going to buy. As in, have not yet bought. because I am cheap and also broke, and decided I would rather spend my money on Wilby Wonderful.

It doesn't mean i don't love you, you know.

hm. okay, try these (all coverish, for some reason)

[qe2.livejournal.com]

32 Flavors - Alana Davis covering Ani DiFranco (http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2SVMI19HM6TM1321VPACDNTOVY)
A Boy Like That - Selena, covering...hm. Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein, I suppose. (http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3HIBHSNV3CO3T1OEV1VCTLRBQB)
Can't Hardly Wait - Juliette Lewis, covering PJ Harvey, on the Strange Days OST (http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=10O2NZPC5ERS8117SXCHEYCWND)
It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) - Great Big Sea, covering R.E.M. (http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0AHNJYS9NVYO83IIWPFPFGVZNN)
Frim Fram Sauce by Diana Krall, covering Nat King Cole (http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2Z81H46PVLRAJ118JQA1JZSU80)
Killing Me Softly with His Song - the Fugees, covering Roberta Flack (http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1KKB11BBF808M08NKBZVJ5BPLU)
Mambo Italiano - the Wiseguy Orchestra, covering Rosemary Clooney (well, okay, they're actually covering whoever wrote the song, but. y'know.) (http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0AA8O1LBXO4TY2LH0LKJJ2MCSN)
Miss Otis Regrets and Just One of Those Days - the Pogues and Kirsty MacColl, covering Cole Porter (http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2370SAOEA2RN03HTQ3M4OH1KCS)
Moritat, from The Threepenny Opera - Lyle Lovett, covering Kurt Weill and Bertoldt Brecht (http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0UR1TXQATQUH50R72GTWILSMMD)
Ne me quitte pas - Sting, covering either Edith Piaf or Jacques Brel, depending on how one looks at it (http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=25O47WJZCMDDV2R6TXF0ZPR47C)
Take Me to the River - the Commitments, covering...hm. Al Green, I think. (http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1A6WN16AQIOVT18194PX0G1V4J)

Re: hm. okay, try these (all coverish, for some reason)

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

::adores::

You're always so good to me :)

Re: hm. okay, try these (all coverish, for some reason)

[qe2.livejournal.com]

My pleasure, darlin'. Not exactly the intense men you were looking for - but some fun stuff there nonetheless!

[xsmoonshine.livejournal.com]

11 Fiona Apple tracks from that album here, includes your two.
http://www.geekdreams.com/mp3/fiona_apple

[fourteencandles.livejournal.com]

Fiona Apple music -- so lovely. Thanks.

Not sure what you like/what you have, but here's U2's "A Man and a Woman" from the same album: http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3N7M8LXNB4TKL0FEG0WKLZWY3F

and Bright Eyes, "Road to Joy":
http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=36DQ1EVPFQ1ZU3CHVWL243R1TM

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the U2, but I will have to pass on the Bright Eyes as I am notoriously anti-emo.

[voleuse.livejournal.com]

Oooh, Fiona! Thank you!

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

The whole LP is available here (http://www.geekdreams.com/mp3/fiona_apple/)

[screaming-mimie.livejournal.com]

Arms of a Woman is a GREAT FUCKING song.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

:D