Farbenfreudig

This is one of my favorite videos of all time. Rocco DeLuca and The Burden's "Colorful" is provocative and unexpected. 'Tis slighty risque, but genious none the less. Sample this energy drink of a video. I don't even like energy drinks, so what does that tell you?

Watch the latest Music Video by Rocco Deluca and the Burden from I Trust You to Kill Me | See Colorful Online | VH1.com

I think I'll have a countdown of my favorite videos soon...Stay tuned.

Title: "Colorful" in German
In My Head: "These Photographs" by Joshua Radin

Et Vakkert Rot Inni

Yesterday taught me a lot.

I was on my walk with my iPod, exactly like what I do everyday for an hour or so. I was walking past the softball field from Eagle Hall and I saw this little beat up path. I love to explore, so without thinking it through, I was already on this path through the woods. Everyone on campus probably knew about this little mysterious way already and probably knew for a long time, but I didn't care. For around a half hour in the middle afternoon, I owned it. I couldn't leave. It was so beautiful and my soundtrack to these moments was perfection.

I was listening to Yael Naim's "Far Far". Months ago, iTunes offered this track as a free download and knowing that she is the mastermind of "New Soul". I had completely forgot it was on iPod. So, I just randomly started playing it...again...and again...and again...and again...

It was one of those songs where it hits so close to home, it's scary. I was a little girl absorbing my fresh, green surroundings and staring in pure vulnerable, naive wonder. It was amazing and refreshing. I heard words in that song that I had been needing to hear for quite some time.

"So shake it yourself now deep inside,
deeper than you ever dared,
deeper than you ever dared,
there's a beautiful mess inside"

I don't know myself as much I would like, nor do I love myself as much I want to. This simple song blossomed the need to know how to be Hannah Mills with self-appreciation. So, thanks Yael Naim for giving me that :-)

Here is the song that ignited my thirst for self-discovery:


Title: "A Beautiful Mess Inside" in Norwegian
In My Head: "Far Far" by Yael Naim

Il a Pendu Dans L'Amour Juste Pour Vous Dessiner S'Approche de

Voila! Part 2 of Mat Kearney's genious (for now). I thought that because he impresses me with every track he puts out, I thought that I should go deep with his songs. Yesterday, I posted "All I Need", describing a love in the midst of Hurricane Katrina. I thought that was pretty intense and what the hey! Let's have another intense song from Mat, shall we? (My tone is trying to level out the heaviness that comes with this song.)

Here is "Girl America", which is such an incredible metaphor. It's an amazingly spiritual song, so check out the lyrics: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/matkearney/girlamerica.html It grips you and won't let you go. This is the acoustic version on his acoustic EP for iTunes. Embrace it, you probably won't be able to help it.


Title: "He hung in love, just to draw you near" in French
In My Head: "Hold You In My Arms" by Ray LaMontagne (especially when he says "forever", holding it while stepping down in notes; see previous post for details;)

Forse è Finito Nero Ma Lei è Tutto Vedo

One artist that echoes the autumn season in his sound is Mat Kearney. The cloudy months are best time to listen to this underestimated musician. I got so excited at the coffee house last weekend because as things were closing up shop, Kearney's "All I Need" played in the background. It was so subtle, but very beautiful and sincere. Yet, some of his tracks are more up front and bold. He is able to do so much with his music.

You might recognize the name because his songs "Undeniable" and "Nothing Left To Lose" have been on the radio in the past year or so ago. Plus, Grey's Anatomy fans should know him because his "Breathe In, Breathe Out" was featured on the show and its soundtrack. But, he is so much more than what he seems like, musically.

What I really love about him is the fact that his talent is like a stretched out hand that gently touches numerous genres. This boy can be very Greg Laswell-esque (G. Laswell=amazing. Future blog topic), or he can rap his way through an intricate idea. Yeah, dead serious.

Here is the song called "All I Need" and it's for his friends from New Orleans who survived Katrina. It's intense, but beautiful. Look at the lyrics of this song. You can get more of a visual that way, instead of just hearing a love song. http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/matkearney/allineed.html


I admire and respect Mat Kearney so much that I will have a separate post for one of his songs called "Girl America". It's the most beautiful, honest, sincere song about our society and country that I have ever heard. I want "All I Need" to have its own respect since its topic is truly sensitive for each individual in the U.S. "Girl America" is the same way. That piece needs its own reflection because I think it is that important.

Title: "Maybe it's all gone black, but you're all I see" in Italian
In My Head: "Bullet" by Mat Kearney

Yo Le Podría Tener Para Siempre

I am such a girl. I am madly, passionately in love with Ray LaMontagne('s voice). His voice is tastes like honey and feels like that old fleece blanket in January. It sounds so familiar, like you can't put your finger on it. I'm really starting to get into his music and I was in my friend's car and on her mix CD was this song by him called "Hold You In My Arms". It's incredibly beautiful. It's an audio hug. Seriously. Now, below, I have posted three videos of the same song. This might be considered excessive, but once you hear about 1 minute or so, or at least the first chorus, you won't mind listening to it a few times. So get to swaying, starting with the studio recording.

Here is the original studio version:




This is the live version:



Alright, I'm an Office fan. I'm not hardcore about the show, but here's the song one last time with the storyline of Jim and Pam, who I like to call "Jam". Very cute.
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Title: "I Could Hold You Forever" in Spanish
In my head: "Hannah" by Ray LaMontagne (I'm dead serious. I love this song. I wish that he would call my name in real life like he does in this song. So gorgeous. Like I said, I'm such a chick ;)

Em Vez Disso Eu Duormo

I am sick today. When I am sick, there is no room for happy little ditties from Brett Dennen. Most of these songs are pretty mellow to echo the petite amount of energy I have today. Here is my sick playlist for this cloudy Tuesday morning.

Anything from Continuum by John Mayer
Citadel by Anna Nalick
Keep Breathing by Ingrid Michaelson
Teeth In The Grass by Iron and Wine
Girlfriend In A Coma by Joshua Radin
Horses On The Range by Timmy Curran
Sea Green by Magi, Pierce, & E.J.
High And Low by Greg Laswell
Split Screen Sadness by John Mayer
Carry Me Home by Hem
Saturday Sun by Nick Drake
Jezebel by Iron and Wine
Accidental Babies by Damien Rice
Almost Lover by A Fine Frenzy
Lullaby by Priscilla Ahn
Trouble In Here by Howie Day
Goodnight by William Fitzsimmons
In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel
Brighter Than Sunshine by Aqualung
Fuck Was I by Jenny Owen Young
Crooked Teeth by Death Cab For Cutie
Comfort by Deb Talan
Home Life by John Mayer
Boy With A Coin by Iron and Wine
These Girls by Ryan Adams
Far Far by Yael Naim
Sympathy by The Goo Goo Dolls
I Can't Seem To Make You Mine by The Clientele
When In Rome by Nickel Creek
Bad Day by R.E.M.
Swallowed In The Sea by Coldplay
Everything'll Be Alright by Joshua Radin
Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You by Marc Cohn
Goodbye Blue Monday by Jeremy Fisher
American Pie by Don McLean
Waiting On An Angel by Ben Harper
Just Like Heaven by Katie Melua
Last Request by Paolo Nutini
Samson by Regina Spektor
For The Widows In Paradise by Sufjan Stevens

Here is Ingrid Michaelson's "Keep Breathing". Echoes your aches, of the stomach or of the heart.


Title: "Instead I Sleep" in Portugese
In my head: "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" by Sufjan Stevens

Plus Grand Que Grandeur Nature Nous Devenons

I have said often in the past year that the one of the best shows to ever see, in my opinion, would be if Ingrid Michaelson and A Fine Frenzy together. That would be incredible. Ingrid Michaelson, I'll get to later.

A Fine Frenzy, derived from a Shakespearean term, is 22 year-old Allison Sudol. She sounds as if she is taking a journey into a scrapbook decades old. Her album, One Cell In The Sea, is infused with drizzling melodies and clever, refreshing lyrics.

Take for instance, "The Minnow and The Trout", which describes in a fairy tale-esque setting that differences shouldn't separate us. It's such a simple song, but with serious under tones. It flows with, "so please, I know that we’re different, but we were one cell in the sea in the beginning and what we’re made of was all the same once we’re not that different after all". The even more clever "You Picked Me", she compares herself to an apple and a sea shell, this delight is simple and catchy, contrasting to the melacholy and pensive tracks. "Come On, Come Out" echoes the same attitude by narrating a picnic-worthy day.

The more serious tracks, such as her single, "Almost Lover", "Ashes and Wine", and "Rangers", will haunt you and draw you in slowly and gingerly. A Fine Frenzy is not to be missed or ignored. Here is "Lifesize":

and the video for "Come On, Come Out", which I am passionately in love with:

Title: "Larger Than Lifesize We Become" in French
In My Head: "Crooked Teeth" by Death Cab For Cutie

Zapfen Sie Tanz ab

I have owned the soundtrack to Zach Braff's independent film, Garden State, for about a year now. I didn't see the movie, although everyone kept telling me it would be my favorite. Well, it has become number one, tied with Pride and Prejudice. Anyway, I highly recommend both the film and the music, for they are both amazing and may surprise you. Watch Garden State. That's what I'm telling you.

Why? Because I have never seen another piece that has the perfect music selections in every scene. The music is not in the background. It becomes a trait of each character and the workings inside that aren't being shown. I cannot profess enough how insanely impressed I am by the combination of the flawless compilation and a great script with an astounding cast. Like Juno said, the soundtrack is the cheese to the film's macaroni. With all seriousness ofcourse.

Here is an example that hopefully will not make you judge the film too quickly. Yeah, it's just that scandalous... =P

This is just a taste on one of those tiny, baby, white, plastic spoons you get covered with the lastest flavor handed to you by the girl behind the counter with a black baseball hat with the shop logo on the front and a short brown pony tail and faint smile. That sample tastes even better than you imagined and has a twist of something savory sweet you can't detect, but cherish. That is what Garden State tastes like.

Care for a free sample? =)



Title: "Tap Dance" in German
In my head: "9 Crimes" by Damien Rice (see previous post for a listen ;)

欲求不満である くつろいでいるに

So, technically this morning, I wrote a huge post about what artists I love to listen to in the fall, including Iron and Wine, Glen Phillips,R.E.M., etc. What is rebundantly annoying is the fact that Eastern's wireless decided to stop working. You know, it was getting late and it just got tired. I guess it wanted some shut eye close to 1 am.

So, here I am again, but with a new topic. On Monday, it was my friend J.C.'s birthday. I mader her a CD and put the amazingly haunting "The Blower's Daughter" on it by Damien Rice (becuase it was on my youth pastor's iPod, which my youth group ALWAYS listens to. That's how I find most of my favorite artists, but that's for another post.) I don't really know Rice very well, mind you. J.C. asked if I knew the song "9 Crimes" by him, and I truthfully answered no. She freaked out on me and made me watch this AWESOME video for the song. This track is amazing, but with warning, this might creep you out at first. It's incredible, but you have to really sink your teeth in it to get it. Be aware the entire time, both listening and watching. It's about being with someone, but loving someone else and not changing the situation, basically. Very melancholy and very beautiful:


Damien Rice is a very talented man in which I will enthusiastically get to hear more from him.

Title: "Frustrated to relaxed" in Japanese
In my head: "Vertigo" by U2

Herbst

I am lazy. I am also legitamately contemplating about which favorite artist of mine to write about next. In the meantime, voila!

The air is getting more brisk and is starting to act like a natural caffeine again, the warm hues of the leaves didn't wake you up first. I love fall. It always smells so clean. It's very refreshing.

Here's what I hear when the fiery leaves start dancing and in the morning I become a dragon:

Anything by Iron and Wine, Death Cab For Cutie, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Glen Phillips, The Damnwells, William Fitzsimmons R.E.M., Jeffrey Foucault, Kris Delmhorst, Ben Folds, and Paul Simon

Jimmy Eat World's album Futures

John Mayer's album Continuum

All of Coldplay's albums excluding Viva La Vida

Steve Tannen's Big Senorita album

To get into specifics, here's one of my favorites songs. I first heard this in 6th or 7th grade. It's just stuck to me. This track overflows with whispy instuments and fluent piano. Jamie Cullum's "All At Sea" sounds like the listener is already there within 30 seconds. At least I am. It's not smooth enough to be in summer. This track's ripped edges makes the perfect soundtrack for a walk in the sea of fiery, noisy, crispy leaves starting in the next few weeks. It's different than what I normally listen to. This is one of my polka-dot songs. Polka-dots make me smile, so maybe this one will bring you amusement, too.


Title: "Autumn" in German
In my head:

Les Rêves Doux

It is late. It is precisely midnight on the dot as I write this sentence. Instead of directly recommending a band or artist that I am addicted to (in hopes that someone will like them too possibly), on this early Tuesday morning I have chosen to share my playlist for times like these. These melodies are like the Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime tea, but the audio version. Here are my tracks to soothe my weary eyes:

Someone Else's Life by Joshua Radin
Half A World Away by R.E.M.
Secretariat by Jeffrey Foucault
Ships by Redbird
In Front Of The World by Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers
Glass by Ingrid Michaelson
Wheel by John Mayer
World Inside The World by Old 97's
Calling by Leona Naess
One Fine Day by Natalie Merchant
Slip Slidin' Away by Paul Simon
Gotta Have You by The Weepies
Northern Sky by Nick Drake
The Blower's Daughter by Damien Rice
Citadel by Anna Nalick
Angel by Jack Johnson
Back To Good by Jonathan Clay
Hamburg Song by Keane
Everything Has Changed by William Fitzsimmons
Just Like Heaven by Kate Melua
Lullaby by Priscilla Ahn
Stars by David Crowder Band
Samson by Regina Spektor
Just Like The Moon by Brett Dennen
Tomorrow Is A Long Time by Nickel Creek
Two Dollar Shoes by Rosie Thomas
Half Acre by Hem
Thinking Out Loud by Ron Sexsmith
My Funny Valentine by Over The Rhine

To humor some, here is a track that will make you want to drown in some tea and your favorite old blanket. Listen to this after reading in bed for a while. It's the warm milk you had as a kid to make you sleepy. It's "Lullaby" by Priscilla Ahn. Her gift with music is incredible. Time to cuddle up to this amazingly peaceful ballad.

More of her to come. Do not fret.

That's All Folks!

Title: "Sweet Dreams" in French
In my head: "Enemy" by Jack Johnson

Луна - магнит

Have you ever heard a song and wanted to perscribe it to a certain time of year? Christmastime does not count...Throughout 2007 and 2008, the lead singer of Switchfoot, Jon Foreman, released 4 season EP's, each containing 6 tracks. The funny/amazing part of it is is the fact that the songs actually sound like the EP to which they belong. One of my favorites on Fall EP is "The Moon Is A Magnet". It's less than two minutes and is often ignored, though its simplicity boasts its beauty. It makes you step back for a second to have a better view of your world. Contemplative, yet subtle about it. This track is very unassuming. Mind you, this even isn't Mr. Foreman at his best. For that I would recommend "The Cure For Pain" or "Your Love Is Strong".

Directions for listening to "The Moon Is A Magnet"
1) Listen to the studio recording here first. Take a listen or two to soak it in. Marinate in this autumn-esque little ditty.
http://www.last.fm/music/Jon+Foreman/_/The+Moon+is+A+Magnet?autostart
2) Watch the live version below. Not as pretty, but just as smooth as the original.

3) Go here http://jonforeman.com/ to learn more about these amazing EP's. Winter is another great one. I highly recommend these, and even if you aren't a Switchfoot fan, you should still try them. Switchfoot is okay in my book, but these tracks are just cream. Let Jon Foreman accompany you throughout every season. *Wink and smile*

Title: "The Moon Is A Magnet" in Russian
In my head: "Rebecca" by Pat McGee Band

Alléluia Il a Raison

So for about the past 48 hours or so, I've got a particular song stuck in my head. Mind you, it isn't a happy song and it's not a song I want to hear everyday. It really makes me want to cry while wrapped in a blanket. (They may frighten you, but just keep reading.) "Embracing Accusations" by Shane Barnard and Shane Everett cuts deep within less than a minute and a half. Seriously. I first heard this song on my mission trip to Georgia this past summer at a worship service. This piece just tore me to pieces. It talks about the devil overpowering Father God and enticing us to lead lives fraught with the malignant destruction that comes with humanity's nature to sin.

Now, I don't really believe in the devil, or Satan or any figure like that. I do believe that sin is a constant poison in this world and that very frequently it spreads from each one of us to each other. This song really made me think about how often we fall from grace, His grace on a daily basis. It's not one of those songs you should listen to when your iPod is on shuffle. It should sort of be respected in the way that it should be used for meditation or in your personal worship and prayer which I highly recommend. And when this gets stuck in my head, I want to listen to expel it from my mind, but I know that I should wait until I am ready to offer it up on my own time for all that I have done. My advice: 1) Do not take this song lightly, but treasure it every so often so that you may wash your stains. 2) Make it full screen as to not get distracted.






Title: "Alleluia, He is right" in French
In my head: "Embracing Accusations" by Shane and Shane

Sophia Luz

Tonight, my guitar has been named. Her name is Sophia Luz. "Luz" is "light" in Spanish. I chose the latter name from one of the few songs I am able to play: "You Are The Everything" by R.E.M. It's one of my favorites and a certain line drew me in: "I look her and I see the beauty of the light of music". Sophia is the light that I strum.

This guitar is a gift from my guitar teacher. I have been playing it for over a year now, just borrowing it and having live at my house. It became a gift when I started school a few weeks ago. I think I could finally name it when it became my own guitar. She's on her way out, but until then, we get along just fine. http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=789836&id=646717612

In my head: "Publish My Love" by Rogue Wave

Le Tableau Par Chagall

I now introduce you to one of my favorite bands on planet Earth. Welcome to The Weepies. It's a folk band consisting of a husband and wife that have been playing for a few years. Deb Talan and Steve Tannen were solo artists who admired each other and met at one of her shows. *Insert cute gushy stuff.* Their sound is the perfect soundtrack to spring or early summer. I chose this song, "Painting By Chagall", because it's one of my favorites. It brings to mind wildflowers. Don't fully grasp why, but it just does. This track is off their 2006 release entitled Say I Am You. This past April, they released Hideaway. This album sounds the most like pop in my opinion and has not yet reached the bar set by Say I Am You. Yet, some tracks including "Antarctica" and "Can't Go Back Now" are worth the $1.07 each on iTunes or not even a penny if you're the kind of folk to use Limewire. Either way, these tracks are worth the attention. The rest is satisfactory, but not as delectable as I had dreamed. Below is the making of the latest album by this quirky couple who strum to the same rhythm:

One last note about this breezy duo: A Paste article supporting Hideaway. It's a cute read. http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2008/04/the-weepies-guide-to-a-happy-life.html

O VMA Infame

Yeah, that says "The Infamous VMA's" in Portugese. Oh well.

Drum roll, please...

The MTV Video Music Awards is one of those award shows that when you're in middle school or high school, and you call your best friend to watch it together, critiquing what's happening. Then, you eventually realize how pathetic they actually are, but you still look back and remember how awesomely fun that was.

My music taste has changed dramatically in the past few years. So much that when I say who I'm listening to on my iPod, people are like, "okay...", and stand blankly. It's so funny because it's as if they are taking a test or quiz or something and they don't recall learning or reading anything about a certain question. "Wait...what? I've never heard of that before...Okay..." It's exactly like that. Point being that most of the music I listen to doesn't get on the VMA's, persay. You probably hear them on the commercials during the VMA's.

Anyway, back to the overrated awards show. So, last night, apparently Britney Spears, Jonas Brothers, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Kayne West, Lil Wayne, Paramore, Pink, Christina Aguilera, Kid Rock, etc. performed live. You know something's wrong when the Jonas Brothers and Britney Spears provide the entertainment. The micro-clips that MTV provides to those viewers who didn't tune in on the day of, had one of Katy Perry singing "I Kissed A Girl" live. Let me tell you that a recording studio does not do her justice. The clip was about half a minute and she owned that song (yeah, I know she owns it because she wrote it). But, still, she was awesome.

The only band that I am truly a fan of that was nominated this year is Death Cab For Cutie. This baby independent band has grown into bigger venues now. (By bigger, I'm talking Madison Square Garden this fall. Yup, no joke.) Anyway, the first single of their latest album Narrow Stairs entitled, "I Will Possess Your Heart" was nominated for a few awards. It didn't win for cinematography, like it should have. This video is completely awesome and totally underrated, especially this video. This is the original, not the radio edit that literally chops it in two. If you are just being introduced to this musical phenomenon, here's a taste of brilliance. The second verse is slightly creepy, but the first few lines are flawless: "How I wish you could see the potential, the potential of you and me/ It's like a book elegantly bound, but in a language that you can't read just yet". Very impressive.




Sorry I've been all over with this post. Didn't write it all at once. Will try to do better tomorrow.

In my head: "Not One Of Us" from The Lion King 2. I'm serious.

Saum

Rabbit Songs. What does that really mean? It's the title of the debut album from Hem. This may spark a question mark to most of you. Who's Hem? Well, they are a folk band that writes soundtracks to dreams. It literally sounds like that. Take the third song for example.

"Half Acre", Rabbits Songs' third track, is very breezy. This song sounds like it could be in Alice in Wonderland. This idea ignited when I thought about the album title and looked at the cover illustration. The key reason I think this is because this song is about memories and reflecting what have you been through. In Alice in Wonderland, she sees everyone from the tea party in her dream in a new light and reminds her of what her relationships with each guest have been like. It's a stretch, I know, but the whole reminicing thing is apparent. Listen to it live:




"Stupid Mouth Shut" oozes confessions of not saying what you feel. The best lines of this song go, "The shadows capture me in webs, Just tangled up in what I've seen, And every word I have not said". Everyone can relate to these words. Who hasn't said something they wish they would have because maybe things would be different. A simpler, less superb synonym song for this track would be "Say" by John Mayer (who is a favorite of mine). I've had this song on repeat for about 15 minutes. It's that good. It's a fabulous song to sing to. Girls, try it on for size; it'll make you sound pretty.

Rabbit Songs is the only album I own by these remarkable musicians., but it definitely isn't my last. This incredible band is expected to release their fifth studio album by the end of the year.

Title: "Hem" in German

In my head: "Will You Won't You Join The Dance" from Alice In Wonderland

"In Qualche Luogo Solo Sappiamo"

Keane is one of my favorite bands. I've known about them for a few years now. They're from the UK and sound reminiscent of the 1970's slightly. It's really interesting that Keane is often compared to Coldplay because the pianist and composer for Keane is Tim Rice-Oxley, who was invited to join Coldplay by Chris Martin when they were starting out. For example, "Hamburg Song" reminds me of Coldplay's "The Scientist". They're both melancholy love songs that seem to almost sound like fog. Now, stay with me on this. Both pieces have this haunting effect, as if when the song ends, it disappears until the next time you hear it. And until you hear it again, you won't think about it. Same thing happens when you see fog. This ghostly quality is hard to compose. I know, I have I tried.



"Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane sounds much like what you feel when you look at an old photograph of a time when you were just living in the moment, like a shot of you and a friend laughing. Or, like going to place that holds a lot of memories, such as a childhood camp or a loved one's house after years of absence in that place.



To close, here's a music video by Keane that I just saw for the first time around 3 and a half minutes ago. It's for the song "This Is The Last Time". I think it's very clever and I really like how it was shot. Just something to whet your appetite for more of this delectable band. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gppLf4XduoI

Title: "Somewhere Only We Know" in Italian
In My Head: "There You Go" by Caedmon's Call

Soy Adelante De Yo Mismo

According to freetranslation.com, the title means, "I'm ahead of myself". I plan on using that site often to write my titles in different languages.

Speaking of different languages, don't you just love songs that aren't in English? I mean, English allows most of us to understand what the lyrics are saying, the main point of the song, but what about words that are uncharted territory to us? How about French or Israeli lyrics?

Carla Bruni, France's First Lady, is amazing. Her cashmere voice and acoustic playing mesh incredibly well. It's like she's waltzing with her instrument.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMUedRUJ_HA


I took three years of French so far and I barely know what's she's saying. It's sounds amazing. The best part is is the fact that two years ago, she did an album in English and it bombed in the US. Soon after, she went back to French and was golden again. Funny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBCfW9-hjKI

I know we've all seen this ad. She is wonderful. Yael Naim is the love child of Ingrid Michaelson and Regina Spektor. Now that baby can sing. She's very witty. Ms. Naim redefines "a little ditty". She just bops along, but with a seriousness and sophistication. Very good stuff.

That's enough foreign studies for one evening.

In my head: "In My Head" by Anna Nalick

J'aime la musique!

Aloha. My name is Hannah, middle name's Jordan. Last name is not Montana, thank you very much. Like Ms. Montana though, I love music (to put that lightly).

If you have known me for about 5 minutes or more, you know that I have mentioned music at least once. It is actually one of the first things I ask about people. "So, what sort of music do you listen to?" are words that I have been uttering to my classmates.

I will probably offer to make you a CD, often by only knowing one genre, artist or a few favorite songs. It may take a while (I am a busy young lady) to get it you, but just keep reminding me, for I sometimes tend to forget. It is something that I have grown to love and look forward to doing as often as I can.

Little side note: This is my first blog. My college writing professor made blogging an assignment. This is pretty cool, I've got to say. I'm very excited to share my little thoughts and commentary on all things music (got that yet?).

I hope you or someone you know will enjoy this just a fraction as much as I am writing it.

You are now entering HJ's Music Notes...

In my head: "Someone Else's Life" by Joshua Radin