to forewarn the readers: i'm feeling exceptionally introspective this morning be prepared for absurdly vague reflections regarding personal matters and lifestyle choices.
But first there's nothin like a monday morning dead horse beating. Have you listened to Dark Was the Night? Here's some more to enjoy.
So the one thing I think I am finding most interesting about this album so far as that if I listen to it while I'm feeling down I feel even more down. And when I listen to it when I'm up, I feel even more "up". The current problem is that I am enjoying the down it is currently bringing. Though it is unwise to dwell in this state for long.
So new to the challenge turns to the internal debate of finding the most desirable combination of music that can end this emotional valley (think peaks) as well as elicit the comfort found in the music that deepens said gully. My first thought refers to my last similar experience. At that time i actually found it best to avoid music altogether. And it took weeks to gather the emotional fortitude to be able to hear a song that brought back the tough memories, and yet resolved to remember at a distance.
My first attempt today will be to explore more into Sung Tongs. Leaf House has recently become a favorite of mine. Winter's Love and Visiting Friends additional classics. College being a work of true inspiration (kidding). Speaking of the most interesting and influential band I am come across in the past year here is my initial tracklisting for the first ever All Animal Collective playlist, tentatively titled Animal Collection.
Comfy In Natuica
Leaf House
Cucckoo Cuckoo
My girls
Good Girls / Carrots
Daily routine
Did you see the word
Derek
Banshee Beat
Bros
Brothersport
Turn into Something
One thing I am totally digging is the fact that My Girls / Good Girls and Bros / Brothersport tandems. It has a coincidental epicness. Shit I have to get going for now. More later.
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I like this post. Don't hide from the emotional side of music! Let yourself flow down the valleys and crash over the peaks. It sounds like you're embracing all ends :)
ReplyDeleteas for this AC comp. I like the steady mood and consistent sound, but I might make some suggestions. For whatever reason, I just have never been able to get into Daily Routine.... I can't find its appeal. Some potential adds. I might consider Summertime Clothes. Seems to fit well with the sound you are going for here...and is just fucking epic to me. Also, a recent HUGE love for me is Winter Wonderland. and actually I owe this recent love to you because it is when I heard it on vinyl that my passion for it was rebirthed. Now it is currently killing me. I think WW might fit well in here..likewise, it flows in perfectly to cuckoo And i completely getting why tracks like Peacebone and Reverend Green/Fireworks aren't fitting. ... they just don't fit here..
I am LOVING the Comfy in Nautica opener. In my mix I always keep wishing that it started with that.