I love this gig - I get sent music from all over the world - it literally appears in my inbox with a written note from the artist as to why I should listen to it. And while sure - a lot of the tracks submitted aren't right for the list - every now and then you get a gem. Here's what I received this morning:
Sounds right up our street, right? And guess what - it is! ;-)
I've been grooving on this for the last hour - it's part of my process when I'm thinking of putting a new track on the list - and there's so much to listen to. The production is great - vocal positioning, harmonies, subtle percussion, everything's in the right place and it does indeed have this little melancholic shuffle that takes you along for the ride.
I'm loving the vocal imagery too - the chorus is wonderfully hooky - the kind of thing you'll have popping up in your head at 3 in the morning for no apparent reason apart from the fact that it's so damn compelling.
They have a charming video to accompany the track - simple chiaroscuro animation that evokes the essence of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's Little Prince - it's really cool. Check it out below.
Here's a little bio info - you can find out more from the links below:
Lazyrevs are a two-piece band from Ireland comprised of Singer/Guitarist Nadine Keogh and Guitarist/Singer Tom O’Connor. The band formed in early 2014, and by the end of that year had released their first studio recordings in the form of a three track EP called Lazyrevs. The duo have released four singles since then, their 2016 single ‘Rabbit Hole’ featured on the BBC Introducing Mixtape. Acoustic guitars are the heart of the band’s music with songs in the Indie Pop and Mellow Folk genres. As true independent musicians, the band record at their own studio and release new material on their own label Revelate Records.
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About the Curator - Andrew McCluskey
The first visual memory I have is that of the white upright piano in Singapore, Hell and the dark forces lived at the bottom, Heaven and the Angels at the top. They would play battles through my fingers and I was hooked.
After my dad died I was very sad - I couldn't play for a while and when I did, the music that came out reflected my grieving state. I wrote an album of solo piano music called Music to Grieve to - from which the idea of the Music to community originated.
If you'd like to know more you should read Nicole's fabulous article on why listening to sad music can make you feel better.
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Don’t Give Up – Peter Gabriel
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What’s the point?
You ever find yourself asking that?
The point of this playlist is to bring succor to people who are grieving. That’s it. We listen to and feature songs that we hope people can resonate with and perhaps elicit a cathartic release – at the very least – to help them feel less alone…
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It’s still September. We’re still talking about Suicide. We’re doing this because the experts tell us that the more we talk about it – the more we bring it into the open – the less likely it is that people will go through with it.
And yet – people still do…
Open Letter – Mr. Phelps
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So it’s September – and for the Grieve To list – that means our thoughts turn to suicide.
Yep – if you didn’t know – September is Suicide Awareness Month – it’s also National Suicide Prevention Month and in fact right now – between the 8th and the 14th – it’s actually National Suicide Prevention Week. If you are in any doubt as to the impact suicide has on society – spend a minute here: Suicide Statistics – the rate inches up every year – and as a middle aged white male – well – I’m slap bang in the highest risk group…
Andrew McCluskey
The first visual memory I have is that of the white upright piano in Singapore, Hell and the Dark Forces lived at the bottom, Heaven and the Angels at the top, they would play battles through my fingers and I was hooked.
As a psychology graduate I studied how sound affects human performance.
As a musician I compose instrumental music that stimulates your brain but doesn't mess with your language centers, leaving you free to be creative and brilliant without distraction.
As a curator I research how music can improve your life and create flow - I can tell you what music to listen to when studying for a test and why listening to sad music can make you feel better.
As a creator / contributor at musicto I’m part of a global creator community that collaborates through music. You can learn more about our community here.