Music is so amazing. How lucky we are to have it.

[xiane]

Just taking some time to go through my mp3s before cryptkicker_md tonight, and reveling in the diversity of thoughts, emotions, and sounds all in one folder, available to commiserate with me at any time I choose... I have said before that I couldn't imagine living without music, and I am really feeling it right now, when the finely-crafted lyrics set to a simple rock melody really grab at my soul.

I never filled out the meme that I got tagged for all of twice this go round... partially because I was so astonished that as a lover of music, more people didn't want my opinion - and I know that's egotistical, but damn! I was known for my huge collection for ages, it seems weird to me to not even be asked - and partially because I was too damn busy when it came up. But here are some songs I'm really liking/feeling now, in no order of shame or relevance.

Chameleons UK - Swamp Thing
16 Horsepower's cover of Day of The Lords
All About Eve - Scarlet
In Tenebris - At Sea
Ego Likeness - Afterhours [get it from ego_likeness, it is really good]
Killing Joke - Love Like Blood
Dali's Car - The Judgement Is The Mirror
Mantus - Abschied
The Wolfgang Press - Complete and Utter
The Torrents - Christmas Card

Okay. enough out of me.

Comments

[silent-muse.livejournal.com]

You weren't tagged by me because I was lazy and picking in Alphabetical order.

You and your X!

Seriously, though, you're one of the first people that come to mind for musical opinions. It sucks that we don't get to just talk songs anymore.

[xiane.livejournal.com]

LJ and email, baby! Maybe I need to start a weekly discussion on that - what's *your* pick of the week? I have SO many people on my FL of diverse musical tastes... it could yield some interesting results!

[silent-muse.livejournal.com]

I see a community coming.

[xiane.livejournal.com]

Me either. I have too many people I'd like to hear from, and I don't want to make anyone feel pressured to respond.

If I started a weekly post like I mentioned in the comments above, would you participate?

[ego-likeness.livejournal.com]

Thanks for including us, lady. Glad you liked the song.

Can I play, too? I'm going to make my little list now.

[xiane.livejournal.com]

I do like it! I'm going to spin it tonight at the Cryptie.

Please add a list! I really love seeing what my friends are listening to - that's a prime way to expand my musical collection.

[crossbonesdj.livejournal.com]

Band for you to listen to:

Calla

I think you'll like their new album (and you can listen to tracks at the site)

[jdavyd.livejournal.com]

thanks for including us. i'm proud of that song, and happy that you enjoy it. of the 2 versions, i like the newer one the most. the picture i was trying to paint comes thru a bit more clear.

anyhow...

[xiane.livejournal.com]

I really like both versions. The older one is like a familiar friend, but still never fails to move me. The new one I'm still discovering, and it delights me in each play because I'm not quite used to it yet.

By the way, I got my first request for In Tenebris at Cryptie last week! Several people have asked me about your music when I've spun it there, too.

[jdavyd.livejournal.com]

that's super. what'd you play?

[xiane.livejournal.com]

I was recently introduced to 16 Horsepower and really really like 'em. I think this cover really works with their style.

[kiss-me-suicide.livejournal.com]

You... just... rock...

Have you heard any other albums by The Chameleons other than "Strange Times"?