musica nueva

music is a passion of my life, like it is for many people. i love all kinds of music. and even if i dont love it... i can find some beauty in it. even in strange genres like screamo and celtic. i really miss being in choirs and singing everything from broadway showtunes to southern gospel to eric whitacre. (if you dont know who he is, look him up. he's amazing)

i still wish i knew how to play the piano more than plunking out the right hand. i'm trying to get better at the guitar with what time i have. someday i want to learn to play the cello, or the bongo drums.

although i'll never make a living with music, music makes life worth living. i am one of the many who secretly wish for a soundtrack to my life. and, in fact, sometimes try to create my own by whatever means possible (singing aloud and dancing in some places is oddly discouraged). of course i have my old favorites, from motown to the beatles to classical to country. but i also like to find new musical loves. through the wonders of the internet and suggestions from savvy friends, i've discovered a few great songs lately that i thought i'd share. enjoy!

"i'm not your toy" by La Roux

"empire state of mind" by Jay Z (and Alicia Keys)

"folk song" by Aud Fauce

"oh no" by Andrew Bird (the whole Noble Beast album is great)