I like curating great music. This one is classic Americana. Lots of older American roots music. Take a listen and enjoy…
I like to listen to this on days I need to remember many have it much harder than I ever will.
Category: good listens
Brian Blade: A Great Listener
The best musicians, in my opinion, are the ones that can listen and respond the best. Yes, a drummer can bash away at 2 and 4 like a metronome, but there is an added layer when they really listen to other players around them and respond/react.
Drummer Brian Blade is perhaps one of the best at this. You can hear him listen and respond in each of the pieces below.
And this one.
Super tasteful. Super musical. So good!
I need to apply this to listening to others in life, as well.
Snarky Puppy Goodness
Some of you might know I’m a YUGE Snarky Puppy fan. The compositional skills of Michael League and the talent in the band, along with guests they bring in, is simply mind blowing…..and they have Denton, TX ties. Go see em’ live if you want your mind blown.
With guest Jayna Brown
With the Metropole Orkest
With Jacob Collier & Big Ed Lee
More Goodness from Son Lux
Son Lux is one of my favorite artists. Today he has released a new tune on Soundcloud. You should stop and take a listen to You Don’t Know Me.
P.S. He’s coming to Dallas in July!
If Anything Screams NorthWood (Video)
If anything screams NorthWood worship it is this video…. a prologue to eternal worship by every tongue, tribe and nation. This from NorthWood’s Feet that Move worship CD live recording night.
(Great work Brent Minter and Chris Johns.)
Mind Blowingly Good Music from Sarah Jarosz.
Watch this. Steve Martin is fun the first half but watch the second half as Sarah Jarosz is mind blowingly good.
Watch the full episode. See more Austin City Limits.
Avishai Cohen Trio: Jazz for Bass and Groove Lovers
Style: Jazz
Why you should listen. Enough rock sensibilities that non-jazz heads will dig the grooves. A little prog/new jazz but no hints of the blah-ness of smooth jazz. If you are a fan of smoking bass playing, not many guys lay it down like this guy. Now if he’d only play Dallas area. Click here to listen on itunes. Suggest starting with Caravan.
Passion Pit: Happy Fun Music
Style: Happy Pop
Why you should listen. Songs that make you want to dance with an upbeat strange blend of great melody, synths and real instruments. Very different sounding. It will draw you in where you find yourself humming them all day long. Click here to listen on itunes. Suggest starting with Little Secrets.