Happy Mortal

What? November music now? (you might be saying to yourself.) Yes. Now. There’s still a solid twelve days left in November. That’s almost two whole weeks.

And yes, I tend to procrastinate. But I also wait until I have a perfect number of songs that really hit me before burning my CD. And last night I found the last one.

So here it is folks. Enjoy.

November 09

I’m a Stranger Here Myself – Masha Qrella  (Fun, quirky and I love the title.)

Hollow Talk – Choir of Young Believers  (Spiritual and soul stirring.)

After Every Party I Die – IAMX  (I used to feel this way because I couldn’t wait for the next party to begin, now it’s just because I’m old. But I still like a good party.)

Pink & Sour – Califone  (When I first heard this song I hated and loved it all at the same time. Which made me think, I need to listen to that again and again. It still stirs up mixed emotions in me, but now it’s mostly love.)

A Boy and a Girl – Polyphony & Stephen Layton  (A friend of mine recently performed this in his choir and I love it. So romantic and happily melancholy.)

Sinnerman (Felix Da Housecat’s Heavenly House Mix) – Nina Simone & Felix Da Housecat  (This song is purrfect. Sorry. Couldn’t resist. But seriously, Ms Simone and a good house beat. What more could you ask for. And you’ve probably seen this song in a movie/t.v. ad, but it’s worth listening to without the visuals. Just let loose and dance.)

Peace of Mind – Mindy Smith  (I’ve felt exactly what she is singing and I’ve wanted to ask for exactly what she is asking for.)

Gifted (feat. Kanye West, Santigold, & Lykke Li) – N.A.S.A.  (I usually like Kanye’s stuff and I love the addition of Lykke Li.)

Living on Video 2k6 the Original (Original Extended) – Trans X  (Yes, this song was on Dancing with the Stars last week. And I loved it. So pull out your old ray bans, hightops, silver lame stirrup pants, and do the robot.)

Sender – Pinback  (Love Pinback. And this song is a bit darker than the other songs I have. Which I think is good for them.)

Aly, Walk With Me – The Raveonettes  (Yup, more Raveonettes. Just love their sound.)

Mr. Grieves – Pixies  (And again, more Pixies. Twisty, catchy, this song sounds like an 80’s pop version of The Doors. Love it.)

Your Ex-Lover is Dead – Stars  (Love Stars. I recommend all of their music. Your mind takes little daydream trips as you imagine the story that goes along with everyone of their songs.)

Cycling Trivialities (Radio Edit) – Jose Gonzalez  (He has a beautiful voice. And the title is amazing.)

Just Like Honey – The Jesus and Mary Chain  (More 80’s music. Sounds like a last dance prom song.)

24-25 – Kings of Convenience  (This song is beautiful. And is hiding something very sad.)

Ghosts – Ladytron  (Sounds a little like The Cranberries. “There’s a ghost in me who wants to say I’m sorry. Doesn’t mean I’m sorry.”  Yup, brilliant.)

I’m Good, I’m Gone – Lykke Li  (’Popish’, with a good twist.)

Listen, enjoy and this month give thanks for music that stirs the soul, inspires the mind, and moves the body.