I've written about Wallis Bird before, but well, I love her, so I'm bringing you another one of hers from the They Shoot Music series, "Blossoms in the Street."
She seriously rocks. Happy Monday.
Two Gallants, one of my favorite duos out of San Francisco, is featured on the They Shoot Music Series with a great rendition of "Despite What You've Been Told." It is, in my opinion, a great Monday morning tune...which makes it perfect of course for Music Mondays. Enjoy:
I had the good fortune of seeing one of my favourite musicians recently. Owen Pallett – under the moniker of Final Fantasy – took to the stage of Union Chapel here in London. Where I, amongst others, sat transfixed in our pews – as if in worship of a musical deity, which by the end of the night most people seemed to affirm him to be.
I get to see a few artists perform quite regularly here in London, but when I can’t I go on the search for live videos, which act as the closest way I can see them “in person”. Seeing Final Fantasy perform reminded me of one of the videos that made me adamant that I had to see him live – one he shot with They Shoot Music – Don’t They? What I love about this video (and their videos in general) is that outside of the studio and off of the stage, the They Shoot Music crew create the type of videos that would have music fans wish they were there to see being made. However, that’s where the charm lies: in the fact that there is no overt, dedicated audience present. Despite shooting in public spaces, it’s almost all within a secret world – where They Shoot Music are allowing us the privilege of looking through the keyhole. Not to mention, these videos really make me want to go and visit Vienna.
Also, I just love this song.
I have already written about my love for Swedish indie folk bands, and I've got another one for you.
Under Byen, Danish for "Below the City," was founded in 1995. I would categorize the group as experimental folk; infused with violin, cello, and piano, the group has a seriously unique sound.
Their most recent album, Samme Stof Som Stoff (in English, Same Fabric as Fabric) comes highly recommended...a recommendation which I absolutely second...but today I thought I'd bring you this rendition of "Mission" which comes from their 2002 Album entitled Det Er Mig Der Holder Traeerne Sammen (translated, "It is Me Who Keeps the Trees Together"...lovely, right?)
Enjoyment for your Monday:
For last week's Music Monday, I introduced the series They Shoot Music-Don't They, a great video blog featuring indie musicians.
Lovely.
Because I love it so much, I'm bringing you another one from the series. This one features Zoot Woman, an electronica/pop group out of the UK. I love this acoustic version of "Losing Sight." It's a different sound for them, but it's seriously fantastic.
Check it here and happy Monday!
I just discovered this great little series, They Shoot Music-Don't They. It's a video blog that features indie musicians and artists.
This particular shoot features the group Seabear, with their song "I Sing I Swim." I'm really digging it, and thought it might just be perfect for this week's Music Monday. Check it out: