Anywhere Is/Enya

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OvYaHtr1DI

A beautiful melody, complimented by her gloriously airy voice.

Close To You/Carpenters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFx-5PGLgb4

Was jamming to this song with a friend yesterday. One of their most beautiful and hard-to-pull-off tunes. Made me realize how much I love the band.

Gateways/Dimmu Borgir

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0xZYmQfyWM

The outro (4:00 onwards) makes me headbang everytime.

Raincoat (Akele Hum Nadiya Kinare)/Shubha Mudgal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apcji1v7VYc

Lounge music night here at the blog. This one's an old favorite, sung by one of my all time favorite Indian vocalists.

Northern Lights/Lux

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cW-_8LzLfc

For those of you unfamiliar with Cafe Del Mar music. Their stuff is magical. Spent many a long car drive listening to this track on loop.

Rome/Phoenix

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sQdED3tpeo

Slick keyboard lines, with a U2-esque guitar rhythm thrown in. Bliss.

Cotard Delusion/The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnMHOF27E4

Highly intriguing new find. Somehow, the fact that it isn't overtly dark makes it sound even darker. I shall be reviewing the album soon.

Demon Cleaner/Kyuss

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaeUak_35VU

Stoner rock from the '90s.

Love Unlimited/Enemies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFYBar5gCRY

How to incorporate vocals into an instrumental composition. Brilliant new find.
(Hat tip: Andrew)

Driven Under/Seether

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkJzemljk8s

Nothing like some alternative metal to conclude the day with.

Can't Stand Me Now/Libertines

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqM11bt9QvI
A track from the garage rock revival of the early 2000's, when bands like The Strokes, The Hives and The Vines were the order of the day.

Bravado/Lorde

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J6EJ1tV4TI
Love how the beat kicks in at 1:00. Awesome voice. And she's only 16!
(Hat tip: Anushka)

Come With Me/Special D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJEoNtN7j04
It's awesome when random dance tracks pop up in shuffle mode. This is an old, old favorite.

Bullet The Blue Sky/U2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JjDDgK8KXc
Love the hard groove. The Edge's guitar sounds like something out of a Pink Floyd song.

Lost Without Your Love/Bread

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vOq6UPhvDE
They're a band I listened to as a kid, long before I knew what rock music was. It's amazing how fresh the music sounds even today.

Who We Are/Switchfoot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV2q09FzBAc

A very contemporary sounding track off their Fading West EP.

Sex (Acoustic)/The 1975

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7BhM8Qch44

Found this track today after a month of frantic searching.

Hyperballad/Bjork

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CSiU0j_lFA

Normally I don't post songs by the same artist so soon, but I just had to put this one up. Can't believe I hadn't heard this gem all these years.

Venus As A Boy/Bjork

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaxUZH0cbhM

Love the whole arrangement. The marimba sounds magical.

Georgy Girl (Georgy Girl)/Seekers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl8zUu-na3g

One of the most enduring songs from the '60s, performed by one of my favorite bands from the '60s.

Basimanyana/Vusi Mahlasela

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzJ-0puewQw

Nice sunshiny song, for rainy days like today.

Keep The Car Running/Goo Goo Dolls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6NoQxuhz5Y

Their new album Magnetic sounds more anthemic than ever.

No Milk Today/Herman's Hermits

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32bVUFshSAo

Love how they switch from A-minor in the verse to A-major in the chorus.

Nine Million Bicycles/Katie Melua

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHQG6-DojVw

Sweet, bluesy tune. Love the flute.

Midnight City/M83

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac08rCzDUB0

Chanced upon this masterpiece while watching VH1 at a friend's house. James King (Fitz & The Tantrums) plays an exquisite saxophone solo at the end.

Son Of A Preacher Man/Dusty Springfield

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjydOI4MEIw

60s night here at the blog! This one's for all you Pulp Fiction fans.

Feeling Good/Nina Simone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5Y11hwjMNs

Written in 1964, the song was covered by the High Priestess of Soul a year later, appearing on her album I Put A Spell On You.

I Can't Let Maggie Go/Honeybus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih4zwp-0GeQ

Catchy, feelgood song from 1968.

Champagne From A Paper Cup/Death Cab For Cutie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C7IVsFyYuw

From their brilliant debut album Something About Airplanes. The title of the song has always struck me as the perfect metaphor for the band's indie origins.

The Mystic's Dream/Loreena McKennitt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIghrxxhQYs

Epic music, by an epic musician. To be heard in epic silence, or as background music when doing something epic.

Man Of The World/Fleetwood Mac

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDGi0SZkgpI

A song about a man who has everything he wants, except the companion he craves.

Kayleigh/Marillion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dphpDdfZUGw

The vocals on this song are one of my favorites by any band, ever.

Fine Time/Cast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjEcdpXezT8

An old favorite.

I Believe/Joe Satriani

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siJS3zMj8Jc

A great driving song. In the rain.

In These Arms/Bon Jovi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59NoqP02ZYM

Love the bass.

Julia/Beatles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcWzlxECaPo

One of my favorite songs off The White Album. Written by John Lennon for his mother, during the band's visit to Rishikesh, India.

Whistle/Flo Rida

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS85AvLl9Ik

This song really grows on you.

People Are Strange/Doors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awi14wDTxNw

One of my favourite tracks by them. RIP Ray Manzarek.

Trucker's Atlas/Sun Kil Moon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVLTyvLvGLM

The guitar sounds so crisp. Wouldn't mind driving an actual truck while listening to this song.

All The Wine/The National

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuD2U0NIohc

They've recently become one of my favourite bands. The lead singer has an awesome baritone.

All I Want Is You (Long Version)/U2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bF-8cCCNoY

The extended version, with the beautiful piano outro.

Song For Zula/Phosphorescent

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPxQYhGpdvg

The strings.

I Always Get Lucky With You/George Jones

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dJz8xY0gvI

I love his music. My dad loves his music. My granddad loved his music. One of the greatest country singers of all time. RIP.

Separate Ways/Gary Moore

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU-TW8NVIm0

The undisputed king of the blues rock genre.

The Rain Song/Led Zeppelin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4v-_p5dU34

A slow-tempo masterpiece from their brilliant album, Houses Of The Holy.

Planet Caravan/Black Sabbath

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O63COyZlTyU

The band describes the song as "floating through the universe with your lover".

Hallelujah/Karsh Kale & Shilpa Rao

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v11rpZgzOCk

Sting-esque vocals, a sweet female voice singing an Indian raga, a mellow flute and a tight drum-n-bass track. The arrangement has Karsh Kale's signature style written all over it.

Mora Saiyyan/Jusmeet Singh

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRJTugXilcw

One of my favorite people in the world; friend, former college-mate, bandmate, and all-round great guy Jusmeet Singh. We dubbed him the 'alaap-machine' for his brilliant semi-classical vocals. Seen here performing a beautiful song written by the Pakistani band Fuzon.

Check out the original as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQm7-m0vqNk

Great Albums (Tubular Beats/Mike Oldfield)

Year: 2013

A remix album, Tubular Beats is a collaboration between legendary multi-instrumentalist Mike Oldfield and electronica artist Torsten Stenzel (York). Fans of the original Tubular Bells album (like me) will particularly love the downtempo treatment. A beautifully crafted synth masterpiece, Tubular Beats contains plenty of goodies for fans of techno and new age music alike.

Personal Picks: "Ommadawn", "Guilty" and "Never Too Far (featuring Tarja Turunen)"

Two Cars/Death Cab For Cutie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWoYeT7qYOo

I love this song for the retro-garage vibe.

Need You Tonight/INXS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-rv2BQa2OU

The original groove-rockers. You just can't sit still while listening to INXS.

I'm All You Need/The Divine Comedy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzpLosB8qU4

The '90s were truly awesome. A hat tip to Vinayak for sending me the link.

And Your Bird Can Sing/Beatles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC6D2N4nylg

McCartney creates magic on the bass guitar in this song off their 1966 album, Revolver.

Young Lust/Pink Floyd

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGmIL2gtieU

There really isn't a single weak song in the entire album. That being said, this one's my favorite.

Good Stuff/Donald Fagen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NwjKriJYm0

The groove is so crisp, you could bite into it. 

Feelgoods

Sunshine/Matisyahu

Clouds/Newton Faulkner

World On Fire/Trading Yesterday

Evolution Of Mom Dancing/Jimmy Fallon and Michelle Obama

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq-URl9F17Y

Especially enjoyed the "Sprinkler".

I've Got Your Fire/Jenn Grant

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OM1tmqQoJs

Love the chorus.

Franklin/Paramore

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwpMxFOGW8c

32-beat time on the snare sounds awesome. Williams and Farro provide the lead/backing vocals.

The Hours (I'm Going To Make A Cake)/Philip Glass

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfpuHdyYAi8

The fast-paced, repetitive style has Glass written all over it. Love how the piano kicks in at 2:30.

Happy V-Day!

Hmm.. Let's see.. who should I ask out today?


Call Me Maybe/Carly Rae Jepsen

Wow.. She's cute. Might give her a call.


Call Me/Blondie

Badass! Definitely calling her.


(Hehe.)

Distortion Therapy

Death Cab For Cutie

The New Year/Death Cab For Cutie

Mayonaise/Smashing Pumpkins

Minerva/Deftones

Rainy Days And Mondays/Carpenters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjFoQxjgbrs

Another gem.

I Need To Be In Love/Carpenters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1tjFIuyCAU

Remembering the legendary contralto, 30 years after her tragic death.

If I Lose Myself/OneRepublic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGx0rApSk6w

Love how it becomes a full-blown club anthem towards the end.

Coldwater Morning/Neil Diamond

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5o_o864978

Brr. It really is.

Abide With Me/St. Paul's Cathedral Choir

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw5TtwJFIKU

Was wondering if it would be right to post a hymn here. Then I thought, this is music that moves me. I should share it.

Nagare No Naka De/Kitaro

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX5BTkQOeZk

In many ways, he's the greatest composer the world has ever known.

Exit/Stateless

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw3Q5Tz4d9w

Couldn't find a high quality link for this song. It's what I'm listening to these days.

Session/Linkin Park

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlxhYIyf5_w

Mr. Hahn blew us away again a few years later, with this instrumental off their second album, Meteora.

Cure For The Itch/Linkin Park

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVYr9sKPF8s

Hybrid Theory remains their best album till date.

Fiction/Avenged Sevenfold

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNZwMG_QUGs

A half-time shuffle groove, a haunting piano and Shadows' vocals. Written by a late bandmate (The Rev) and later dedicated to him.

Sin City (Cells)/The Servant

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eJoQWrhCtk

I can't help but picture a slow-mo walk when listening to this.