Original video located here. Accessed 27th May 2013
Song title: Distance
Artist: Beaches
Year: 2013
Why I like this song:
At first listen one would think this is a driving song. And that would be for me but not the kind of driving song one would think: Less about the open road and more heading into the desert with no idea whether or not you'll be coming back...
Original video located here. Accessed 15th May 2013
Song title: Don't Let's Start
Artist: They Might Be Giants
Year: 1987
Why I like this song:
I recently had the pleasure of seeing They Might be Giants when they came to Hobart.
For such a quirky band one would think their live show would be just as bizarre. And that certainly is the case: A sock puppet routine mid-show? Splitting the audience in half and getting opposing chants happening?
Still it was a fun show with all the recognisable songs: New York City, Don't Let's Start, Istanbul (Not Constantinople), Dr Worm, Ana Ng, Why Does the Sun Shine?, and Birdhouse in Your Soul. What is particularly surprising - at least to me - is that they played some lesser known album tracks: Letterbox and Dead. I didn't thank they were that well-regarded but still...
Also John Flansburgh is truly an energetic guitarist.
Song title: Free Bird
Artist: Kou Otani
Year: 2002
Why I like this song:
Haibane Renmei is an anime I have fond memories of watching - not least of which is it's opening theme. Very Celtic and truly sets the stage of it's parent anime, with its combination of whimsy and mystery,