Remixes, Pop, and Electronica Create my Top Five Albums of 2018
As we reach the end of 2018, it’s time to reflect upon the music released this year. With the advent of streaming services, it feels a bit like being in the 1980s when I could buy a release at Tower...
View Article6 Ways to Discover New Music
To discover new music is not always simple and easy. It takes time and effort for the music lover to find those gems. Six ways to discover new music. The post 6 Ways to Discover New Music appeared...
View ArticleSerenity through Music
In this time of difficulty and challenge, there are not many places to turn. When I can discover what brings me peace and joy, then I should take the opportunity to embrace it. There is one thing in...
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Leaves, Waves, Stars
Leaves, Waves, Stars Download now or listen on posterous Leaves, Waves, Stars.mp3 (2583 KB) A lovely practice song from the International Plum Village Sangha. We are all the leaves of one tree. We are...
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Punk Still Exists
Saw this flyer on the light poll in an Ojai parking lot. Seemed pretty cool, especially with Char-Man – a legendary ghost from Ojai’s Creek Rd. The flyer is for the long awaited opening of the Ojai...
View ArticleMusic Favorites for 2010
Here’s a few a of the songs I enjoyed during 2010. I hope you take some time to listen.
View ArticleFive Years Ago – 2006 Favorites
This is round two of using 8tracks – an online mix service. This time I’ve dipped back five years to see what I was listening to then. Here you get Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Tom Waits, Nick Cave, Paul...
View ArticleIt’s Emotional
Music for your listening pleasure. When I’m feeling down, I like to listen to mellow and sad music. Picks me up. On this mix you can hear David Sylvian, Talk Talk, The Blue Nile, Scott Walker, Mark...
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Tools for a Music Obsession
I grew up in a musical household, attended church where singing was a regular activity, and learned a couple of instruments (piano and violin). Unfortunately, as I moved into adulthood, I let go of the...
View ArticleThis Is Not Hardcore
Don’t feel much like writing tonight, though I’ve had a good run since committing to writing something everyday. Instead, you get a music mix. Hear tracks from Nicolas Jaar, James Blake, Radiohead, Gil...
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Adventures with iTunes Match
This post is about bit rate and mono files while using iTunes Match. For those of you who don’t know, for a small fee ($25/year) my entire music catalog is moved to the Apple servers and I can play it...
View ArticleMy Musical Tastes
I’m not surprised by actual musical tastes as recorded by last.fm since 2008. I’m into indie, folk, rock, experimental and electronic, including (artists in the order of number of plays): David...
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Stories from our Lives
This year is turning out to be a decent year for new music. I’ve got so many new releases in my playlist and I’m happily making my way through the material. Here’s a few tracks that I’ve been...
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Adding Songs to Music Library with Apple Watch
I listen to a lot of music in my car. And I also don’t like pushing buttons on my phone while driving. And using Siri to add a track to my music library is super easy, but it interrupts the music...
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Attending Iceland Airwaves Music Festival
This week I attended my first Iceland Airwaves music festival in Reykjavik and I’d definitely do it again. I first heard of Airwaves 5-6 years ago through the KEXP podcast. Since then I’ve been tuned...
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