Viewing entries in the Audio Inspiration category
Across the universe
Over the last few days I’ve found myself listening to this song over and over, from The Beatles’ original to both Fiona Apple and Rufus Wainwright’s covers… and I’ve found that there’s something about Fiona’s version that is intrinsically delicate and speaks at the heart of the whimsical lyrics, making it all the more enjoyable. Beautiful and inspiring.
Unfamiliar
Although Oceansize’s third studio album Frames was trailed as “a lot of songs about grudges and negative energy”, there’s something quite uplifting about the melodies that accompany these depressive themes. Unfamiliar is the quintessential representation to me for this juxtaposition in the music, and subsequently in my life right now – it’s gloomy cynicism is placated by the stirring, inspiring melody and leaves me feeling strangely galvanised.
They say, that silence it sometimes pays
In war, silence it sometimes pays…
The Patient
But I’m still right here,
giving blood and keeping faith.
And I’m still right here.
If there were no rewards to reap,
no embrace to see me through -
this tedious path I’ve chosen here…
I certainly would’ve walked away, by now.
Gonna wait it out.
I must keep reminding myself of this…
I must keep reminding myself of this…
I must keep reminding myself of this…
I must keep reminding myself of this…
Gonna wait it out.
Lately this song has been on repeat in my mind, speaking to me of my current trajectory – giving me push, reminding me that all good things are worth waiting for.
Bitter Sweet Symphony
With the addition of my tumblr to my social media repertoire, the subsequent slow-down in blog content was a natural side effect. Developments in my life are causing a shift behind the scenes, and I’m hoping to be able to exploit these changes by offering (less frequent) better quality blog content that will work in harmony with the visual stream of inspiration I blog (and reblog) on tumblr.
I’ll talk more about the changes as they progress. In the mean time, please enjoy the track that I named my tumblr after.
Wish
Remember when you could say “fist fuck” in a song and still win a Grammy?
