music monday. by orange

I heart Pandora.  Especially when I discover new artists (to me) that I'm really excited about.  These are the songs that made an appearance on Pandora last week that make me smile on this gloomy Seattle Monday. 

Lenka - Trouble is a Friend




Dave Barnes - Little Lies




...hope you enjoy as well!

between the lines. by orange

Last week I came across this little gem on Pandora.  Then I went to the website of this artist - and fell kind of in love with all the pink/seashell glitter on the site.

I'm not exactly sure why I can't get this song out of my head, perhaps the piano, perhaps the lyrics - but whatever it is - I'm hooked.  And happy to hear another song from this artist other than Love Song.

Between The Lines by Sara Bareilles




Lyrics:

Time to tell me the truth
To burden your mouth for what you say
No pieces of paper in the way
Cause I can’t continue pretending to choose
The opposite sides on which we fall
The loving you laters if at all
No right minds could wrong be this many times.

My memory is cruel
I’m queen of attention to details
Defending intentions if he fails
Until now, he told me her name
It sounded familiar in a way
I could have sworn I’d heard him say it ten thousand times
If only I had been listening.

CHORUS
Leave unsaid unspoken
Eyes wide shut unopened

You and me
Always between the lines
Between the lines

I thought I was ready to bleed
That we’d move from the shadows on the wall
And stand in the center of it all.
Too late two choices to stay or to leave

Mine was so easy to uncover
He’d already left with the other.
So I’ve learned to listen through silence.

CHORUS
Leave unsaid unspoken
Eyes wide shut unopened

You and me
Always between the lines
Between the lines

I tell myself all the words he surely meant to say
I’ll talk until the conversation doesn’t stay on
Wait for me I’m almost ready
When he meant let go.

CHORUS
Leave unsaid unspoken
Eyes wide shut unopened

You and me
Always be
You and me
Always between the lines.

keep me close. by orange

Sometimes you come across music that gives you goose bumps:

Keep Me Close - by Ingrid Michaelson

I have found a space inside somebody else
I have found a space in you
Where i feel so safe from everybody else
Keep me close, keep me close, keep me close
Take my hand, my heart, and lead me to the time
where we all can start again
Take me far away from everybody else
and I'll keep you close, keep you close, keep you close.   

While perusing other Ingrid Michaelson songs I came across the following.  Also beautiful

the show. by orange

So you know that I really enjoy Greg Laswell - from here, here, here and here.  Well this weekend, Greg Laswell was at Tractor.  The night was fantastic.  He is one of those artists that sounds even better in person and interacts genuinely with the crowd the whole night.  The evening was filled with:

delicious burgers and sweet potato fries from King's Hardware in Ballard

lots of laughter

good friends

pomegranate 5 hour energy

and of course, amazing music

til next time greg.  thank you!!

music wednesday. by orange

It's been awhile since I've posted on music.  Recently, I started trying this thing called Pandora and it just so happens it has me musically inspired.  I know...I'm way behind on the times with Pandora.  Better late than never right?

This song that popped up on my pandora reminded me of this post.  I always forget that I love instrumental pieces. 




Other music that I'm currently a bit obsessed with:

1) Broken Bells: The Ghost Inside. This sums up my feelings on this song: "I can't help but dance with myself" - stated by chaseduran on YouTube

They are coming to Seattle soon! 5/25 - Showbox at the Market




2) But of course - Greg Laswell.  His new CD hits stores and the internets on 5/4 - Take a Bow

However, right now you can listen to ALL the new tracks at http://www.greglaswell.com/.  Enjoy!!  Greg is also coming to Seattle soon.  He will be playing at Tractor Tavern in Ballard on 5/8.  Tickets are only $12!  You can enter to win to meet Greg here.

orange in Rachel Roy Jaxine Flats

listen to the music. by orange

This weekend was filled with music - and suprisingly not all holiday music (as my friends can atest to...i am Big into holiday tunes).  I will say though, I did listen to the first of many holiday songs to come this weekend.  I started the holiday music season with one of my favorites: "All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey.  Can't go wrong with that.

Friday night:
Nector Lounge in Fremont, 11pm: SOTA - State of The Artist



I believe this may have been my first official Hip Hop concert - I enjoyed it.  I mean who doesn't like seeing someone in long john pajamas, with a crown on (Where the Wild Things Are theme) putting on the groove?  btw...you have to wait about 40 seconds for the song to really get going.

Sunday Night:
Moore Theater in Seattle: 7pm: Consider Concert
Including: Shawn McDonald, Ruth and Phillip LaRue

Now this concert was a bit bittersweet.  The music was good, however, the show was put together for the Kim Evanger Raney Foundation.  She passed away tragically about 2-3 years ago and her younger brother put together this foundation to spread the word to "Consider" - consider things greater than you, consider how you can add to this world, etc.  All the proceeds of this concert went to the various organizations that they support.  Now I do warn you - this foundation does have a bit of a God/Jesus twist to it.  Not that this is a bad thing at all...but just wanted to put it out there.  I view it as more spritual and just thinking about the world as a whole, thinking outside of your individual situations. 

My favorite tunes of the night included:

Shawn McDonald: Gravity




Phillip LaRue: Deeper Side of You

Morning Music. by orange

Over the weekend, I successfully checked a few things off my list of many to-dos.  One of which, was downloading some new music onto my iPod.  I downloaded some Iron & Wine, some Taylor Swift, the new "Cowboy Casanova" by Carrie Underwood, some Greg Laswell and...the Miley "Party in the USA" song (yes I feel somewhat sheepish about this purchase).  Well, the song that I downloaded that I keep playing over and over again is "Off I Go" by Greg Laswell.  You might recognize it from last year's season finale episode of Grey's Anatomy. 

Here it is if you want to take a listen:



I can't wait for his next show in Seattle!

vedera, i like you. by orange

Last night the husband took me to see Mat Kearney at the Moore Theater.  I died and went to heaven, it was s-o good.  I'll post more on my love for Mat later.  For now I'd like to focus in on the opening band: Vedera. 

Usually when at concerts, I'm so excited about the headliner that I loose focus during the opening band and am thinking "get on with it."  Well, this time was a bit different.  The lead singer of Vedera has a beautiful voice and is so freaking cute.  With her striped tee, vintage looking boots, short pixie hair and cute giggle I practically had a girl crush.  She was rocking away on the guitar, then pounding on the piano - mixing some soulful slower songs with the classic girl pop.

I'm excited to purchase her CD "Stages."