All the Playlists

Rivaldo – Sasha

22 February 2017

Today it’s raining buckets and I am completely and totally OK with that. Why? Because I am tucked safely away in my apartment, catching up on laundry and letting my creative juices percolate. This song is great for tapping into inspiration goldmines when you’re stuck indoors on a drizzly day. 

Le Onde – Ludovico Einaudi

22 February 2017

I’m a sucker for beautiful piano – I should be as that’s the kind of piano I like to write and play.  Ludovico Einaudi is a genius and this track with its 29+ million streams is a good example of why.

Battle Mountain – Ben Flocks

21 February 2017

I was listening to the amazing In A Silent Way from Miles Davis (which will be featured on this playlist soon) and was thinking about the whole instrumental horn, jazz, blues, thing and then Battle Mountain appeared in my Inbox.

Shine On – May Erlewine

21 February 2017

I cam across this track while working on the Grief Directory – it was originally from a post on the Seven Ponds blog.  SevenPonds is a contemporary resource for those who wish to celebrate memory and personalize the end of life.  You can learn more at their website here.

Grey – Kölsch

20 February 2017

In any decent DJ playlist there is always at least one track that stands out. For me Kölsch’s, Grey epitomises such a record. It’s upfront, it doesn’t stand about, it hits the spot and clears off in under 5 mins leaving us wanting more. It’s my favourite tune of the now and now is all we have.  

Hurt – Nine Inch Nails

19 February 2017

Seduced by the Johnny Cash version – I started listening to the original.

It’s really good.

You think the sparseness of the Cash version was novel – but listen to the vocal delivery here – it’s honest – at least that how it comes across – 

02 Ghosts I – Nine Inch Nails

19 February 2017

The first time I really listened to Trent Reznor was the soundtrack of The Social Network – oh sure I was aware of him – I had studied his marketing methods but had never really listened to his music.  

Generation Nostalgia – Bwana

19 February 2017

I love everything about this song. It reminds me of those magical moments when I get so entranced with the music on the dance floor that I feel like I am being taking to another world, far, far away from this one. My mind is completely clear while my body is perfectly in sync with the music. Impermenance is irrelevant when you are transcending your physical self. 

Sand And Water – Beth Nielsen Chapman

18 February 2017

I love the serendipity of curating a playlist – not least because you come across new wonderful music – but the way certain tracks come to your attention is fascinating.

Sun Will Set – Zoë Keating

17 February 2017

Zöe Keating isn’t just a killer musician, she’s also a pretty cool human being – which is why she came to mind when seeding this playlist.  A consummate musician sure – but she’s carved her own way – with a cello – which when you consider the lack of sharp edges on those things – is pretty impressive!

Hope in Front of Me – Danny Gokey

17 February 2017

Strength for Parents of Missing Children offers hope in the dark moments of having a missing child. It is a guidebook to help parents get their thought-life, spiritual life, physical well-being and mental well-being in line, to continue waiting or fighting for the return of their child.

Rinse Repeat – Thrupence

17 February 2017

Much like the repetitive nature of cleaning your living space, the chimed plucks in the beginning of the track repeat throughout and takes the listener on circular adventure as added layers build on this theme with an array of syncopated break beats, futuristic synths, and a driving bass line.