Twangtown Paramours ~ The Ballad of Little Lula

Self-described as a combination between gospel, old country and blues, this duo makes a really good sound! They remind me of my roots - old country. The first time I heard their album in its entirety, I fell in love with their sound, and listen to it now when I need to hear a good old-fashioned country love tune. My favourite is "Simple and True."

From Nashville, these two met through a random acquaintance at a recording studio. They began dating, and eventually started to lend musical incite into each other's work. One thing led to another, and they've recorded a self-titled album together. Check out http://www.twangtownparamours.com/music/ for more information.

This song is a delight! Oh, Little Lula...

Video From Day Ten: Regina Spektor ~ Laughing With

The original video I posted does not transfer to blogspot. This one is okay, but not the official video. Check out the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pxRXP3w-sQ

Nobody laughs at God...

Day Ten: I've recently stumbled upon Regina Spektor again. I love her...this is one of my new favourite singers!

Update: God can be funny...this song is so melancholic. But, yes, sometimes it's easy to forget how funny God is...don't take life too seriously, nobody gets out of it alive...which is one of the saddest things to deal with. The best way to do so has a lot to do with God, or however you look at spirituality...

Corb Lund ~ (Gonna) Shine Up My Boots

Get ready for 2011!

I know that New Year's has passed and all that jazz, but, well, you still have today before you go back to work/school/the real world. Well, that is, of course, if you're not like me and THIS is your real world. In any case, I hope the next twelve months are filled with fun, fabulous events like the one Corb Lund describes in this song...or however else you describe a good time!

Video From Day Five: Michael Bublé ~ Haven't Met You Yet With Lyrics

Ah....Buble...so good for a good love song...I LOVE you!

Day Five: I've had this song running through my head for the last few days. Love it! Love Mr. Buble! True Canadian Talent...

Update: Still love Mr. Buble...but kinda cynical about the whole "falling in love" thing. Well, no...not really... My old roommate is rolling her eyes now... Yeah, I will always be a romantic, no matter how many times my heart is broken on the way to not just dancing in a grocery store (already did that!) but to having confetti fall on me and people dance around me as I SING and dance in a grocery store...awn, makes my heart flip just thinking about it. I like falling in love... It's a nice concept...

Sara Bareilles - King Of Anything

I love the upbeat nature of this "$%#^ You" song. It's always better to kill them with kindness...

A new year, a new attitude!

I'm not big on New Year's Resolutions, yet every year I seemed to make one or five of them. This year is not alone. I have yet to write them down, which will make it more difficult to track them... so here goes, at least for one of them:

I resolve to chose a side of the fence to be on, and be happy with it!

I've been thinking about my fence-sitting a lot in the last few weeks, and I definitely think it's time to do something about it. I like that I can see both sides of many situations, but when it comes right down to it, a lot of the time I don't chose a side because I don't want to hurt anybody's feelings by not siding with them. Well, enough of that behaviour! I'm an intelligent individual with my own - VALID - opinions and I should be proud of them. So, inspired by this song, I am going to show my pride. I'm not gonna yell vulgarities to the neighbours who disagree with my opinions, 'cause that never works. Instead, I'll relax over here in my adirondack chair, sipping my agar-sweetened lemonade, smiling with the fact that I am EXACTLY where I am supposed to be. If you want, you can come visit - there's plenty of agar-sweetened lemonade for any one who's interested ;-)

As for NY resolutions...well, I think this one will work because I've been thinking on it for a while. And, you see, I think resolutions are best to happen every day, not just January 1st. :-D This song has just become the mantra to gain the strength required for this one!

Video From Day 24: Feist ~ 1234

Day 24: Such a colourful video!
Can I be thankful for technocolour?

Update: I will always be thankful for Technocolour...and for Black and White too ;-) ... and for Feist!

Video From Day 19: Sarah Harmer ~ Captive

Day Nineteen: My greatest love of art stems from its ability to inspire us. Can you guess who inspired Miss Harmer in this song? I immediately felt it was a cover, and continued to believe that it was until I saw her perform it live at Edmonton's Folk Music Festival this summer, where she explained that they only inspired this song. If you love music, take a listen and tell me your guess. If you already love music, or Sarah Harmer, you probably already know who inspired this punk-beat love song. :-D

Update: Victorian-esque costumes in Venice...I love it! I think this is an appropriate song for the beginning of this year. Happy 2011! Oh, and btw, the answer is The Ramones, my favourite Punk Rockers!