The Almighty Oracle

I wanted to know
What I have done
I wanted to know
It’s bad

I wanted to know
What I have done
I want to know
Right now

maybe this time tomorrow
or it may be today
It is now alright
Now it’s better
Now we’ll know
Now you’ll know what I have done.

I’m Singin’ with you
Singing in silence
Let’s sing into the years, like one
Singing in tune, together
A sound for no one
Let’s sing in tune, but now
It’s home

Let’s sing into the night now
Just sing on for me
Let’s sing into the night, oh

(hopelandic)

You : oooooh ooh ooh ooh
You stand next to me alright

mel :: Feb.25.2009 :: All Alright, Sigur Rós, Song of the Day :: No Comments »

I had promised myself to post happier songs this week but Kim Vermillion’s Not In Love found its way back to me somehow. It was part of Kim’s “31 songs in 31 days” project. You can listen to the 31 songs and vote for your favourites now that the writing is over.

Lyrics: Continue Reading »

mel :: Feb.12.2009 :: Song of the Day :: No Comments »

This week is filled with pink, red and heartshaped things and even though I’m not into all this folklore, I decided not to fight it anymore, it just doesn’t work anyway.

I hereby present a cute song by Noah And The Whale : Five Years Time. I’ve been listening to it a lot lately because it’s cheerful, has some whistling and violin in it (who said I’ve been listening to too much Andrew Bird lately? I’m afraid you know me too well already.), Laura Marling sings on it and it just makes me smile.

Of course, if you haven’t already said to yourself “this is old news, I’ve been listening to them forever now“, you should also check their album : Peaceful The World Lays Me Down. It’s a very nice pop/folk release.

mel :: Feb.09.2009 :: Five Years Time, Laura Marling, Noah And The Whale, Song of the Day :: No Comments »

I’ve been looking forward to Bat For Lashes’ new album and now that there’s a release date and a first song off it, I feel like this second full length will be one of my favourite of 2009 (I may be saying that about every release this year, from what I’ve heard, it’s a good one. I can’t help it).

Here’s Glass, the opening song of Two Suns, out April 6th :

I love the percussions on this one! So once again, is it April yet?

Plus, Bat For Lashes announced a European tour and there’s Lille on the list *happy*.

mel :: Feb.07.2009 :: Bat For Lashes, Glass, Song of the Day, Two Suns :: 2 Comments »

One of my favourite songs of all time : Jóga by Björk. There are several different mixes but I’ll stick to the album version. Get the Jóga EP if you find it, it’s wonderful.

Lyrics : Continue Reading »

mel :: Feb.06.2009 :: Björk, Jóga, Song of the Day :: 1 Comment »

Just announced on Metric’s myspace :

Our new album – FANTASIES – will be in stores across the USA & Canada on April 14, 2009 and in the rest of the world shortly thereafter. Starting March 2, 2009, you’ll be able to pre-order FANTASIES directly from us here in one of several excellent bundles including limited edition vinyl, deluxe hardcover CD and straight up download, along with some exclusive extras. Anyone who pre-orders will immediately get an MP3 of the first single “Help I’m Alive”. Until then, here is a free download of an acoustic version of “Help I’m Alive”. We’re also working on worldwide touring plans, dates will be announced soon.

Love always,
Metric

Is it April yet?

The acoustic version is lovely. I may even like it more than the electric version right now.

mel :: Feb.03.2009 :: Fantasies, Help I'm Alive, Metric, Song of the Day :: 3 Comments »

I’ve listened to Emilíana Torrini for some years now [thanks to my dear friend kris and Lifesaver] but never got around to catching her live until last night. There was a snow alert but I drove all the way to Brussels, Belgium anyway and actually found the venue right away (after many years of getting lost looking for the same place) only to drive around for 40 minutes to find a spot where to park my car. By 05:45pm, I was the only crazy person to be waiting in front of the AB in the cold (0°C and some occasional snowflakes). I actually happened to meet Cameron, who plays guitar, bass and other stuff in Emilíana’s band, who asked if I had a ticket for the show (I assume he would’ve granted me a guest list spot if I had answered by the negative), that was pretty nice.

The doors were supposed to open at 6:30 but things never happen as planned so the crowd gathering up front had to wait some extra 30 minutes in the cold, that wasn’t that nice.

I don’t understand people why wait in line up front only to go sit in the back of the venue. I know I don’t like to sit down for a gig, except for acoustic shows, maybe. This time I scored a front row spot which was nice since AB has one of the best sound system, the concert sounds good wherever you stand/sit.

Emilíana Torrini and band entered the stage at 9pm sharp with Fireheads Lifesaver and Heartstopper. As the show kept on, Emilíana kept telling funny stories in between songswhich instantly built a good connection with the audience. There were a couple of times when the band would mess up the songs but they were having such a great time it was fun for everyone.

The setlist was more or less this : Continue Reading »

mel :: Feb.02.2009 :: Concert Review, Emiliana Torrini, Lay Low :: No Comments »