#121 Let's throw in some songs for the sake of throwing in things

And it's late night's out-of-nowhere-urge to share a few links. However, my tiredness prevails over my brain so I'll be quick and make your life easier - enjoy the three, kind of different songs, I've been playing the last few days. Hopefully, someone would like ..something.

Pinback - Barnes

Ben Howard - Call me maybe (ps. I find the original impossible to listen...)

Sysyphe - Sinking

#120 Lucidity

I've been waiting for the release of the album I'm about to quickly present you for a long, long time...meaning years. Frankly said, I will be quite biased in my comment because it is the second album of one of my closest friends. His name is Daniel - a great friend, multi-instrumentalist, producer and a musical inspiration (to me)... and  on top of that he is quite young given his musical maturity.  The guy plays ....God knows how many instruments and sings quite well (which you will hear in the album). Heptagram - a one-man project is his and it totally kicks ass.

Basically, the album Lucidity is recorder by him with the assistance of a few other musicians - you can hear very interesting combinations between the usual rock instruments and saxophone/kaval (a traditional Bulgarian instrument). You can find out more about it at his bandcamp site! Also, you can download the whole album for free or decide how much are you willing to pay for it - it is up to you. As far as I know from my personal conversations with him, he just wants to spread the music out there and... its for whoever you like it.

Regarding the album, I had the opportunity to listen to it 3-4 times and now I'm focusing on abusing the replay button of specific songs, but of course it is up to you whether you are going to like it. My only piece of advice and personal recommendation is to listen to it once from the beginning to the end - you won't miss out. Even if it is not your cup of tea, the album is pretty diverse in my opinion - there are various musical genre influences which you can find through the songs.

ps. my personal favourites so far are Boundless, Ten Foot Samurai, Heritage and Lucidity... just for the record ;)

#118 One hour before the trip /post-rock/

 I wrote the post few days ago (the italic part below), but I had no access to Internet so...here it is now, a few days later. I guess it turned out quite the post-rock post! By the way the purpose of the trip wasn't accomplished but...it was an interesting experience and I guess it gave me some food for thought to write in the future...and motivation! So I hope I am more active in the upcoming weeks! Salut.

So, I guess it will be one of those posts where I kind of pour my thoughts into the screen. For some reason feels the only possible and appropriate place at this very moment. And I definitely have the urge of pouring out the things I've got on my mind. Anyhow, tomorrow I'm leaving on a short trip the outcome of which would determine so many things in my life ...at least in short-term period, although I guess it would influence my life in general. It's a huge thing. And I really want to succeed. It feels (which deeply I realize is not correct) like the only possible next step for me. So, I'm not gonna lie that I feel a weird feeling in my stomach, like I've been punched. Then again, at least its a feeling. Ok, I'll go and do what I need to do. You? You can enjoy the songs I've been listening tonight, listed below.

One hour before the trip - Vagabond

Hammock - The Silence

[The] Slowest runner [In all the world] - As the Sea Swells She Bleats and Moans Like a Goat in Heat

#110 Climb Mountain, O Snail /post rock/

Just came back from a concert and the post-discussion which was related to the music ...development throughout the last 5-6 decades. Anyway, I am far from the idea to describe the interesting conversation I had today but ..it just charged me to drop a line or two. So, back to concerts. I saw the new project of Mark Lanegan (from Screaming Trees) and I must say I was more then pleasantly surprised. The thing I like about going to see live performance is that there is always something new to learn, see, even copy. I feel recharged. That's the thing I would probably always love about music, regardless the genre and the emotions brings up in me (you, her, him etc.) - feels like a fresh charge of electricity through the body. It's quite late and it just feels like post-rock, again. Enjoy.

Russian Circles - Xavii

We're from Japan - Black bag work

Tides from Nebula - Siberia

#108 Good weather for an airstrike

It's been a roller coaster of events lately so I just didn't have the physical opportunity to post anything. Anyhow, In the few lines I get to share here, I feel like just stating how important friendship is and I am glad there are some really amazing people around me. Regarding the music, the reason for the post is Toe - Good bye. A brilliant composition, I must say, especially if you enjoy some of the benefits of the place where I live. Total relaxation and some japanese (I believe) vocals. For the rest I will be completely random... lets see..

He is we - Happily ever after

Kid Sam - We're made of water

#106 There is always hope

This is the story of Chris. Chris cannot see with his eyes. He sees with his heart. Chris cannot walk. Chris though has an imagination, so he can travel everywhere. And he stars speaking. He is well-mannered, relaxed and knowledgeable young man. He is noble. He speaks slowly and properly. There is no sympathy for him, there is just respect. There might be tears, but they are not tears of sadness. So I keep watching his story. He says he is happy. Why? Because he knows he makes people happy. And he does - he makes me happy. And he is happy as well - he feeds on other people's happiness and that's the most noble thing that can exist in our world.

 Fuck, I wish there were subtitles to the video I am watching now, so all can just grasp a tiny piece of this incredible Bulgarian boy. Chris is one of those miracles that stands there..above everything and ...just inspires with his actions and words. It might sound stupid to some people, but this is the way I experience this and I want to share it...that boy is one of the reasons I keep having hope and I do believe that watching this interview, in a way, made me a better person. It is cliche, but why do we complain? Especially for the minor everyday problems. Such a fragile (in first sight) physically boy is so strong on the inside. And that's possible for all of us. We face troubles, problems, pain but...

...one of the guests in the show said - "I want his will to live, his perspective about life, the power of his soul, his energy..."

Chris wrote a book and he sings. He sings very well. You don't need subtitles for that. THIS is the video. In case you don't know Bulgarian go to 4:00 and tell me I'm wrong.

Chris, I know you will never read this, but you are priceless. I can keep writing till the morning and it won't be enough. Thank you for being who you are.

You just inspired hope.

Regards.

There is only one song today, and its enough Grow on, grow up, grow out.

#104 Those who tell the truth shall die, those who tell the truth shall live forever

Although I have written about post-rock and Explosions in the sky before, its just one of those days. It's like.. the music is so relaxing, epic, aggressive... I am aware that it sounds controversial but the truth is that this kind of music (for me) can be anything - a background for your lazy Sunday or can just accompany you during a boring jogging session. Can  can make you sad, can make you happy or nostalgic, melancholic..everything. It's a blessing for those who are into that kind of stuff. 

The subject is quite vast on the other hand, there are many upcoming bands and I am glad post-rock is drawing some sort of attention of the public. It's not a hype, but people do enjoy the music.

So this is what I've been listening today. More from this band/genre will be posted in the blog without any doubt.

Explosions in the sky - The only moment we were alone the live version
  
Explosions in the sky - The birth and death of the day the video is..please see for yourself, my English is way too poor

Explosions in the sky - Green Death the real eargasm starts@1:10

Explosions in the sky - Yasmin the light


Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Live Forever.

#86 Moleman /drum n bass, dubstep/

I guess lately I feel like devoting a whole post to only one artist/band. So yeah, that would be one of those posts. My flatmate lately introduced me to a producer from UK going by the name Moleman.

I had enough time to listen to most of his stuff on youtube more than once. Actually I got my own addiction for some of his tracks. In general I do not consider myself as very knowledgeable about the electronic music, but I stand behind my words when I say that some of those tracks are the best thing I have heard in a while. 

You would not regret if you check his youtube channel - there are some killer drum n bass and dubstep tunes on it. I like to label them as a "Sunday electronic music" although I cannot explain very well the logic behind that. Maybe you will understand. Enjoy!

Moleman - Skyline

Moleman - Blur

Moleman - In heaven with you

Moleman -Rush

Moleman - I would love you

ps. check out this track Imagine and you will find out why I call it a "Sunday drum n bass". Im gonna keep my reading in the sun while enjoying this tune...

#65 Morning sun /electronic/

one of the stops - Malaga

Okay.. so school year has finished, said good bye to most of my friends and.. it's time for some vacation for me as well - a really cool trip with..well the above mentioned friends. Anyway, I am still preparing some stuff to post every now and then cause..well I like it. I get a good vibe from the following songs, hope goes the same way for you too.

Tom Trago - Use me again

501 - Morning Sun

The orb - Little fluffy clouds

Would be actually cool if I can post from Spain, but lets not get ahead of ourselves..besides some time off the computer should be quite appreciated by my troubled mind. Peace.

#57 A love beat /downtempo, chillout/

the fall of today

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”

George Katsiris - 1er Cru


Blackfish - Bay of Islands

Yoshinori Sunahara - Love beat (World of Apples remix)

#47 Photosynthesis /ambient/

Dear..umm whoever is reading that, I had zero desire to write today, but actually I think I would like to express my thoughts about something, which is happening around me. Something which I can experience first hand. If you don't want to get bored to death - please just skip to the songs at the end of the post ;)

As some of you may know the people of Spain are protesting for the past couple of weeks. I will not go into details why they protest or to what extend they have a clear view of what is wrong, what caused the problems or how this can be actually fix. I just want to express my positive feeling about these young people (some of which I am lucky to know in person) and their willingness to change what they feel is wrong. I was quite surprise how they manage to sustain a peaceful, respectful and yet quite effective protests. I am glad that my generation have matured enough to stand up and be the backbone of the society. Because yesterdays teenagers are today's adults and I am glad I can be a little part of this.

....and we finally came to the main point of this blog - enjoy the songs! Some sort of ambient, electronic and chillout mix... I guess.. Boards of Canada - Chromakey Dreamcoat, Aphex Twin - Flim and Carbon Based Lifeforms - Photosynthesis

#45 Dengue Fever /mix/

Hey, so... the thing is that yesterday I had the chance to attend an amazing lecture by the CEO of a big, big rrreaaally big international company (the name is not relevant right now). What really stuck in my mind was just one thing - he said that passion is what makes a difference. And while saying that for God knows what reason I was thinking about this blog. And I do plan to make it bigger and better. Don't know when and how, but I know I'm going there.

Anyhow, I raped the shit out of the replay button of the next song. It is by a Cambodian band and .. well I love it! I hereby present you - Dengue Fever - Uku

Didn't really came up with anything similar to that song right now so I'm gonna post two other songs that reign my playlist. Fever Ray - When I grow up and dredg - Ireland

#14 Bliss /meditation, ambient/

Given the direction of the previous post I..and probably some of you, or noone, might be quite surprised about #14. Anyway, I spoke with a friend of mine and I realized she needs to take a chill pill, because she's going insane, so.. I decided to post some of the songs that make me feel a slightly bit more peaceful (yeah, that is possible).

I guess the music is some sort of combination between ambinet and.. ambient? No idea, I think the picture describes it well.

So basically I'm just gonna list the songs, later in the posts will get into more details for some of the bands (most of them are just compilations).

Bliss - song for olabi

Tibetian meditation - Asanas

Tibetian meditation - Bells

Ishwara Praniahana (thats a hardcore name, huh)

some random stuff I found

Apparently, most of the stuff I got on my computer are not on youtube (crap!), so...maybe I will upload some of them for the next post, cuz there are some really relaxing things on that hard drive of mine.

So... I hope your chakras work well (or whatever the spiritual gurus say). Namaste!

#4 Unreal /trip hop, chill/

Hey, I guess a lots of free time lately so I'll do another post. Its gonna be more in a trip hop, ambient.. in general "chillax" direction I guess, cuz I wish more diversity of the songs I post here, just can't focus in one genre anyway, seems kinda stupid..for now. So, basically if you feel like it, check those stuff.

UNKLE - What are you to me?

Ian Brown - F.E.A.R.

UNKLE - God Moving over the face of the waters (ft. Moby) 

This video/song is brilliant! The speach in the beginning = uber nice

Radio Citizen - The Hop (ft. Bajka)

the song has amazing atmosphere, if I owned a coffee shop, would definitely play that quite often...

UNKLE - Unreal

#1 The beginning aka "A quiet happiness" /post-rock, ambient/

So, the first post.

I suck with words and will try to keep it short. I started the blog (really hate using that word) because of a certain song I found yesterday, it took my two hours to track it down and finally when I heard the beginning, coming from the lovable youtube I just layed down in my bed and thought "Shit, thats a fucking awesome song, more people should hear it". Actually, I heard to song during a "Californication" episode.. umm..yeah..

Not quite sure if I will group songs with a similar sounding in a post, but that rule might apply for that post. Anyway, the band is called Hammock and they play melodic, ambient post-rock. If you are stressed or about to go to bed - this is your music.

Hammock - Andalusia

Hammock - City in the dust on my window

For those of you who are interested in that type of music I will recommend a couple more bands from that or similar genre. Personally, I find most post-rock bands extremely comforting, the perfect tune during the long study nights.

So lets proceed to Jakob, which I fell in love with long time ago. The three-piece band comes from that lovely place called Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand...

...someday, New Zealand, someday!




It was really hard for me to pick up just a few of their songs, because that band is trully amazing


Jakob - calmrock

Jakob - Nice Day for an Earthquake

After quick thought and even quicker hesitation, I decided that your final dose of post-rock will be Explosions In The Sky.

Explosions In The Sky - Your hand in mine

Well, I won't bore you to death so I think that was enough for a first post. If you got even a slightly more interested in that kind of music, than this place is not as useless as i thought :)