OutKast. "Da Art of Storytellin' (Pt 1.)." Aquemini, LaFace Records LLC, 1998.
Because sometimes you need two days of OutKast in a row.
Baby, don't be so cool, I wanna see you
OutKast, Norah Jones. "Take Off Your Cool." Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, Arista Records, Inc., 2003.
Mmm.
Heavy and soothing like a gentle symphony
Bonobo. "Stay The Same." Black Sands, Ninja Tune, 2010.
This track features dreamy, comforting vocals from the lovely Andreya Triana, with Jack Wyllie on saxophone. I had to include the complete lyrics below because for some reason they feel so poignant with everything happening in the world right now.
🎶 A night train, midnight, bags gathered round my feet
Possessions, some lessened to carry with me
Heavy and soothing like a gentle symphony
I rest my head right back upon my seat
It's hard and cold, though the best thing for me
This train is moving, but my heart is stationary
Seasons change, surely it won't be the same
I'm hoping I won't stay the same
Reasons strange, why we all must play these games
I left it with you: a note that was discreet
I made sure I put it upon the cellar door
It's hanging, hoping, will you read it while I weep?
Last time, the last time, it flickers through me
So vivid, it rushes from my head down to my feet
We're laughing, joking, through a dance to my defeat
Seasons change, it'll never be the same
I'm hoping I won't stay the same
Reasons strange, why we all must play these game 🎶
And we’ll rise, over love, over hate, through this iron sky
Paolo Nutini. "Iron Sky." Caustic Love, Warner Music UK Ltd, 2014.
Victory today for the the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Over fear and into freedom.
“To those who can hear me, I say - do not despair
The misery that is now upon us is but the passing of greed
The bitterness of men who fear the way of human progress The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people
And so long as men die, liberty will never perish
Don’t give yourselves to these unnatural men - machine men with machine minds and machine hearts!
You are not machines!
You are not cattle!
You are men!
You, the people, have the power to make this life
Free and beautiful
To make this life a wonderful adventure
Let us use that power - let us all unite.”
Hello, my darling
Hiatus Kaiyote, Q-Tip. "Nakamarra (feat. Q-Tip)." Tawk Tomahawk, Pineapple Spaceship PTY LTD under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment, 2013.
🎶 I will follow you into the sunrise... 🎶
Bring me a dream
Diana Ross & The Supremes. "Mister Sandman." There's A Place For Us: The Unreleased Album, Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc., 2004.
Jingle time.
Or, if you prefer, the original from Vaughn Monroe with his Orchestra, or the better-known recording by The Chordettes.
Time Out
Dave Brubeck. "Take Five." Time Out, SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, 1959.
In the middle of a crazy day, sometimes you just need to take a break and listen to some jazz.
This timeless classic never lets me down.
Las olas del mar, con su luz salpicaba
Quantic Presenta Flowering Inferno. "Cumbia Sobre El Mar." Dog With A Rope, Tru Thoughts, 2010.
Take me to the ocean, dance with me over the sea.
Fun for all that children call their favorite time of year
Vince Guaraldi Trio. "Christmastime Is Here (Instrumental)." A Charlie Brown Christmas (Remastered & Expanded Edition), Concord Music Group, Inc., 2012.
American Thanksgiving has come and passed. We came together with friends and families, deep-fried some turkeys, feasted on all kinds of dishes, made some tasty cocktails, and ate (or perhaps are still eating) leftovers. Time to get ready to do it all over again.
Can't think of any better way to kick off the caroling season than with Vince Guaraldi's classic from A Charlie Brown Christmas.
🎶 Snowflakes in the air
Carols everywhere
Olden times and ancient rhymes
Of love and dreams to share
Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories there 🎶
For more jazzy holiday tunes, listen to my Christmas Town! radio station on Pandora.
And here, with those kiddos on vocals.
Alligator lizards in the air
America. "Ventura Highway." America's Greatest Hits - History, Warner Bros. Records Inc., 1975.
Back on the road.
I saw it written and I saw it say
Nick Drake. “Pink Moon.” A Treasury, Universal-Island Records Ltd., 2004.
Stare up at the stars. Take it all in.
I wanna rock your gypsy soul
Van Morrison. “Into The Mystic.” Moondance (Deluxe Edition), Warner Bros Records, 2013.
Checking out to the desert hot springs. Time to soak, unplug, and recharge.
I'm coming home to your tender sweet loving
Leon Bridges. "Coming Home." Coming Home (Deluxe), LisaSawyer63, Inc. under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment, 2015.
It's U.S. Thanksgiving, and so we celebrated in what seems like the most American way -- by deep-frying a turkey and surrounding ourselves with friends new and old. Leon was in heavy rotation, the perfect soundtrack to a day of gratitude.
This inside the shoe, kitchen loot eh
GoldLink, Ciscero. "Fall In Love." Fall In Love (feat. Ciscero), 2016.
Boom! This video dropped yesterday and is already in heavy rotation. Nice and fresh, with production from Kaytranada and BADBADNOTGOOD. This one's gonna be my weekend banger for real, for real.