Brain Dump

I was in the car with my dad when this song came on, and he told me how cute he thought it was, and I agreed. It is an Arabic version of a famous song called, “Something Stupid” written by C. Carson Parks.

A friend introduced me to this band years ago – and I’ve been a devoted fan since. I wish I could write music like these guys, they are truly sound artists. Books is comprised of two guys, and a bunch of sound clips that are cleverly collaged together to create soundscapes that are interesting and funny and remind me of the Shirley and Spinoza radio show. By the way, that’s an awesome radio show – you should definitely check it out here. Here’s a fantastic song from their new album, Cold Freezing Night, demonstrating their sense of humor and ability to find the musical in the bizarre.

Last night I watched (500) Days of Summer, it was alright, but the soundtrack was definitely better than the movie. There was this song by The Temper Trap called “Sweet Disposition” that was used perfectly in the movie, so I decided it’s a good candidate for the Song of the Day. Enjoy.

As soon as you think you understand, you realize you are more confused than before, welcome to Shepard Tones. Imagine a tone that sounds like it is rising and rising, but the notes are not actually ascending up the scale forever, they are cleverly clumped and repeated in a sequence that tricks your mind into thinking it rises forever. How does it work? By picking a note, and its corresponding octaves below and above, then playing the series while varying the amplitude of each note…Did I confuse you? Check it out below, animations always help:

There was a time when I knew all the words to the songs on They Might Be Giants’ self-titled album. I thought it might be nice to hear something from that era, when life was simpler.

They Might Be Giants – Ana Ng from They Might Be Giants on Vimeo.

and the classic…”Don’t let’s Start”

They Might Be Giants – Don’t Let’s Start from They Might Be Giants on Vimeo.

I can’t stop listening to this song, it’s catchy, well produced pop, and the video seems to capture the mood of the music so well. I have always liked Robyn, she’s got such an amazing voice, and with her latest album she’s really creating one of those albums that you can listen to from beginning to end. Also check out her cover of Bjork’s Hyperballad at the Polar Music Prize event where Bjork (along with Ennio Morricone) was awarded the prize.