Eternal (steaming on YouTube)
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Flowers in the Garden was the first track that got my notice (my partner is a gardener - fitting tune). FITG is still a banger of a tune, but is not alone. Eternal is the biggest tune to my ears in 2022.
"Ain't no excuse for you not being what you were called to be"
Concrete Rose ?? ☀️
Recently got turned onto Haven's Lathe for the Maria Uzor limited edition (beautiful) single. I am working my way through the artists.
Annabel (lee) - I liked most all of their tracks. Brilliant.
Brrds - there is no reasonable for 77 monthly listeners.
Last month, during the Sandy Mush WordPress Meetup, I created and published ads without any copy. These ads were intended to advertise a meeting to discuss ADA Compliance.
The reason behind creating these ads without any copy was to represent the experience of people who are not included in the conversation. The aim was to showcase how content on the internet becomes invisible to some. The images and other graphic design elements on the site are not there for everyone to see.
Unfortunately, the ads were not viewed, clicked, or commented on by anyone.
People who attended the meeting mentioned that they did not understand the purpose of these ads, and they were confused about the date and time of the meeting. This confusion led to the conversation of ADA Compliance.
The power of social media lies in its ability to amplify messages and increase their reach. When a message is seen and shared by more people, it can gain momentum and become part of a larger conversation. The Be Heard art installation highlights the experience of people who are not included in conversations or who are not heard. However, when social media is used to share a message, it can have the opposite effect, giving people a platform to be seen and heard.
When people are heard and others respond in support, it can change the narrative and bring attention to important issues. Visibility can lead to more likes and comments, creating a sense of community and support behind a message. The more engagement a post receives, the more it can gain momentum and reach a larger audience. This can be a powerful tool for social change, as it can bring attention to issues that might otherwise go unnoticed.
In the case of the Be Heard art installation, social media could be used to bring attention to the experience of people who are not heard. By sharing the message and encouraging others to engage with it, it could become part of a larger conversation and spark change. The more people who see and respond to the message, the more it can amplify the voices of those who are often overlooked.
Clock Opera
With three albums loaded into the playlist I start listening to Clock Opera. For many bands the third album can be quite a defining moment. By the third album the band has had time enough to figure out if they are an evolving sound or they are a one-trick pony (no offense to ponies).
I know Clock Opera mostly from the remix projects for Marianna and the Diamonds, The Golden Filter, Tracey Thorn, Niki & the Dove, Feist, Christine and the Queens, and Blood Orange - that list could easily be part of my favorite Top Ten recording artists. So, not quite sure why I haven't jumped on the Clock Opera train before now.
Guy Connelly has such an interesting voice - on New Arrivals Connelly's vocals reminds me of The Waterboys - that similarity I don't hear on other tracks. Connelly's voice is strangely quite varied - and no one trick pony.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Run - so far is the standout track for me. The vocals on Run are brilliant. The storytelling is relatable. Crisp track.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Let Go the Lifeboats - I could leave this song on repeat for the rest of the day, I still wouldn't be able to unpack it all. Refined and powerful.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Carousel - Carousel shows Clock Opera as masters of their sound. Singing "I can never be wrong" - as everything on this tracks aligns and spins like you on a Carousel.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I Surrender - First listen - and I couldn't do it. I need a drink before unpacking I Surrender.
Cocteau Twins news keeps coming across my recent feed - mostly about solo projects. It was with great surprise that when I started to listen to Robin Gurthrie today, he was one of the hundred artists on my playlist. And like most of what I do, I let Google select a random number between 3 and 99. Google selected the #36 - Robin Guthrie.
With 13 full albums ranging from 2003 to 2021, it is hard to know where to jump in. This playlist may take awhile to build. After listening to Pearldiving and 3:19 Soundtrack, I kinda want to jump into the Robin Guthrie catalog from the beginning. Yes, Imperial released in 2003.
Link to Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1YAzXL7wXadjD2xbgsslit?si=e5cc82c70718442c
Interested in what else I am listening to? Check out my other music overviews.
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