Wednesday, August 17, 2011

RECORD RECOMMENDATIONS...

There is almost nothing more that I love then sharing new music... well, actually that's not true, there are many things I love just as much and more, like pizza and family and projects. But I just wanted to give emphasis and drama to how much I love it. However, by now I have over-used the word love, as I always do, which then dilutes it's emphasis and meaning. But please believe me, it is with out dilution, my love, and the use of the word, for many people, places and things... and new music.

I have found a softer place in my heart for modern music. Everyone who knows me, knows that I have a "love" and or obsession for the classics, the oldies, the best songs of all time. And though I adore all music from each and every decade new and old, I always go back to my Eagles records, Rumors, Tapestry, Carpenters, James Taylor, America, ELO, Beach Boys, Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Bee Gee's, Hall and Oats and the list goes on. But in the last year I have decided to give the newbies more air time on the iPod and I've come to realize that there is some remarkably good artists, bands and records of our day out there that I have found to influence me musically and add some spicey spice to my old trusty playlists. 

Here are just a few records that would be worth adding to your library:

ELLIE GOULDING - LIGHTS: This girl is beyond talented, a Brit and brilliant. Though her fellow UK artist,  Adele is taking the world by storm, and rightfully so, Ellie shouldn't be too far behind her. Her sound is a beautiful hybrid of melodic singer-songwriter-esque lyrics atop dancy pop beats. It is super fresh and her unique voice has the emotional fragility and vibrato of a humming bird, but the control of a German sports car. The songs are solid, hardly a mediocre track on the record. I have gotten several friends hooked to this record, you will be too, trust me. 


DANIEL TASHIAN - ARTHUR: Frontman of one of my favorite indie modern bands The Silver Seas, he is with out a doubt one talented son of a gun. Though it is his solo record, these songs feel like an extension of The Silver Seas last record released last summer, Chateau Revenge, containing quite possibly my favorite song ever "what's the drawback". With carefully crafted melodies and arrangements bursting with delicious ear candy, his songwriting style is very classic, but delivered with such a modern pallet of sounds. Everything sounds familiar but never cliche. You need to hear "swimming against the tide". I dare you not to play it over and over. Actually, I double dare you.

MUTE MATH - ARMISTICE: This record isn't brand new, actually it dropped in 2009, but I'm late to the party and just discovered it recently. My band mate Jack and producer Danny introduced me to it and I have to say that contrary to what my previous perception was of Mute Math, I am blown away by their stunning sonic sound. Though it has an edge, It isn't as heavy as I expected, it is much smoother, glassy and warm then I anticipated. There hooks are instant, the lyrics are crafty, but then when it gets to the chorus they keep it simple. I love that though they know how to get cool, they refrain from getting too cool for school. I'm currently addicted to "Goodbye". It's romantic and upbeat all at once. Solid band, I'm a fan.






13 comments:

  1. following you! stopping by from LMM. Loved you on American Idol.

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  2. Ellie Gouding is awesome! Stopping by from LMM. Greetings from Brazil xxxx

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  3. hello!!! was so excited to see you over at LMM - love Ashley and totally jealous you guys got to hang out. loved you on AI! :)

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  4. Ahhh i've always loved your music recommendation posts. Thanks Brooke, i think i'll check out all of them :)

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  5. I've been listening to Ellie Goulding since she put out Under The Sheets EP. She's brilliant. Simply brilliant! I've been telling people they're going to hear her some day on the US radio and fall completely and irrevocably in love with her.

    It makes me happy to see that people are finally catching onto the amazingness of Ellie Goulding! Kate McGill is next! Definitely check her out. She's going to be brilliant.

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  6. Where is Lisa Lavie's "Everything Or Nothing"? U need to check that out! Itunes!

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  7. I love Lights by Elle Goulding! Great recommendations :)

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  8. Hi Brooke! Could I interview you for my music website? http://www.mindfulofmusic.net/

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  9. I haven't heard anything from them, I'll check them out. Thanks for the recommendations, Brooke.
    BTW, more greetings from Brazil...

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  10. I love mute math! great recommendations, will have to check those others out!

    ...now "rainy days and mondays" is stuck in my head...i {HEART} the Carpenters.

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  11. You should check out "The New Pornographers" I think you'll like them. They're different, but mellow, and easy to sway and listen to.

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  12. Seriously, I wish you would give Jackopierce a try-they are so awesome! I know I sound like a broken record,over and over, but it is true--I know you will like them a lot, trust me :) Please!
    Susie (Nantucketbreeze)

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