I know why you are here. You watched The Grammys and need some real music now. I'm here for you. But first, a diamond in the rough. Radiohead and the USC marching band was awesome...
Antony and the Johnsons new album, The Crying Light, is stunning. Antony sounds different than most anyone you've ever heard. But it engulfs you. It's a rare beauty. You must check it out. (Download is $8.99, CD is $10.99). Here's a video that really is just the song with the title. But I want you to hear this song.
Hiding from danger, Scared to be alone
One dove, To bring me some peace
In starlight you came from the other side, To offer me mercy
I've recently been introduced to the music of The Deep Dark Woods. Their album, Winter Hours, comes out in 8 days. Sample them on MySpace. And watch this video, if you don't mind seeing men in long underwear...
The last video is not about the music for me. But the video is very cool. Don't skip it!
I nearly got up and cheered at 15 Steps it was so good. Brilliant! Made me bust out IN RAINBOWS today.
best performances from yesterday:
1. Radiohead - 15 Steps
2. Kanye W., lil Wayne, Hova, T.I., MIA - Swagga Like Us
3. McCartney, Grohl, and others - Saw Her Standing There
Fantastic show.
Posted by: matt | 02/09/2009 at 02:13 PM
I'm with you on Radiohead. Redeemed the time I wasted watching other parts
of The Grammys. McCartney was *meh* for me. Kanye, MIA et al sucked. But you
can like what you want. :)
Posted by: Steve McCoy | 02/09/2009 at 02:15 PM
How tragic was it to throw Stevie Wonder in with the Jonas Bros? He's blind not deaf. Sad. Don't know whether to blame him on his agent. This cannot be the best that even pop music has to offer, can it?
Totally agree on Radiohead, dig Grohl wherever he shows up.
Posted by: Todd | 02/10/2009 at 02:21 PM
Yeah, that was no good. But Stevie's song at the end confirmed for me that
Stevie has lost his wonder.
Posted by: Steve McCoy | 02/10/2009 at 07:49 PM
Love the radiohead!
Posted by: Beat Attitude | 02/12/2009 at 06:14 AM