Monday, July 27, 2015

"My taste in music is your face"

Sudhir's Pick

The simple lyrics, easy melody and soulful voice make this an instant classic. I found this song a few weeks ago and have been dying to share it. The lyrics serve as a pick-me-up. "All will be well even after all the promises you've broken to yourself."





Tanisha's Pick

This band doesn't get nearly enough fame as they deserve. Their music includes a fusion of a variety of genres from alternative, to rap and electronic. I love how they use the piano in the fusion.

I read up an explanation of the band's name on last.fm "Tyler came up with the band’s name while studying All My Sons by Arthur Miller, a play about a man who must decide what is best for his family after causing the death of ‘twenty one pilots’ during World War II because he knowingly sent them faulty parts for the good of his business. Tyler explains that this story of moral dilemma was the inspiration for the name of the band."

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Musical Interlude: July Edition

Wesley Newton never ceases to amaze me. Since our school days, his passion, talent and faith have defined his actions and these virtues continue to guide him. Coupled with loads of hard work, they have made Wesley well-known in the Bangalore music circuit as a musician (most recently of Blushing Satellite), and now entrepreneur and educator as the Director of the NAD School of Music. I have known Wes for close to twenty years now and I am overjoyed that he agreed to share his gift with us this week. You don't want to miss this.







Tower of Power : Diggin' on James Brown

This was the first song I heard that changed me from being a predominantly rock drummer to being a soul/r&b/funk drummer. "Tower Of Power" has been my favourite funk band for at least 5 years now, and is one of my biggest influences musically. This song of theirs was written as a tribute to the godfather of soul, James Brown, and has an infectiously happy vibe that is sure to get your body grooving. 






Joshua Redman : Jazz Crimes


This brilliant song by jazz tenor saxophonist, Joshua Redman, has my favourite drummer, Brian Blade, playing on it. He changed my life. No kidding! Watching him play made me realize as to what kind of drummer I really want to be like, 'cause I had never seen a drummer play in such union with the kit before, and that is exactly how I want to be. He is so responsive to the music, and his feel, flow, control, time and musicality are god-like. Okay, coming back to the song now - Jazz Crimes has a brilliant mix of funk and swing, and the syncopation on it is extremely catchy! It has a great melody, and some really well constructed improvisation too, so all in all, it makes for a must listen.


Maps and Levees

This Monday, we have a music selections by our only fan in Bangladesh - Minita Varghese. Here are two new songs that she thinks you need to know about. Happy listening.

Max and Alyson Stoner : Maps


I only recently feel in love with this version of Maps by Max Schneider and Alyson Stoner. So grateful for YouTube, where you don’t need a record label or producer to share your music.  




Joy Williams : Until the Levee

Joy Williams used to be a part of what was once, the Civil Wars. She recently went solo, and this is one of my favourites from her new album – Venus. Such a pleasure listening to her – just as always.




Monday, July 6, 2015

So Now What?

Tanisha's Pick

If you want a fun song to wake you up on a lazy afternoon, this is the one you need.
Complete with lots of clapping and sing-a-long type lyrics, it's a guaranteed foot tapping song. The Score's usual genre is lovey-dovey and this song is just like the rest. I'm pretty sure this infectious melody will stick in your head all week.

We're a thousand miles up and about to get higher...

Following the release of this single, was their equally praise-worthy track Catching Fire. Keep a lookout for their EP releasing sometime this year.




Sudhir's Pick

A friend of mine told me a while ago that if you didn't like The Shins you are crazy. They are a band for Everyone. I took his advice and tried them out an shave been hooked ever since. I was super excited when one of their songs was used to close out the penultimate season of how I met your mother. This song provides the constant rhythm and beautiful sounds to entice you into a journey yet you are constantly brought back to reality through the re-asking of the title -So Now What?