Music Monday - Vinyl

Moments make up a lifetime

I like the reliable, steady, daily moments (like 12:34 or 11:11)

I particularly like moments of unexpected surprises (these ones are sneaky)

I think the FIRST time anything happens is an unforgettable moment.

First step, first grade, first kiss...

and in my case...my first vinyl purchase

Coeur De Pirate is a tiny, talented French Canadian

and her raspy antique accented voice is perfect for the texture of sound on vinyl.

I'll always remember the first time I heard her play

I'll always remember my first vinyl purchase.

And thanks to her*, I have another moment to make wishes on..... 12:59

*12:59 Lullaby is a Bedouin Soundclash cover...

...but her version was the first time I'd heard this song

Music Monday: Let the Wild Rumpus Start

Folk Fest, you make everyone so happy, and you give us such wonderful gifts such as: Patrick Watson, Matt Andersen, The Once, Buffy Sainte-Marie, 100 Mile House, The Head and The Heart, K.D. Lang*, Painting with Ella, Nanci Griffith, Joseph Arthur, City and Colour, Joel Plaskett, Coeur de Pirate, Portland Cello Project, Raleigh, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Lauren Payne and Cris Derksen. Not too mention wonderful things such as
Blue skies and great shade,

A reason to dance and a reason to sit,

Rainy adventures and a great big stage,

Friends to enjoy and trees to hug,

So thank-you thank-you thank-you! We sure had fun!

The folk fest ended off with this song, and Leonard Cohen perfectly expresses my feelings towards this past weekend, when in the introduction he says "We are so privileged to be gathered in places like this when so much of the world is plunged in darkness and chaos."

*This weekend's performance of K.D. Lang was played by Brent Tyler & Ari Neufeld.