Gravity Rides Everything

Just went to TWO amazing shows within 4 days of each other! It was a perfect exhibition of live music at its finest.

May 26th @ The Knitting Factory
Modest Mouse
Openers: Talkdemonic


1. Talkdemonic

Loved the violin!





2. Modest Mouse

I was beyond impressed with this show! My friend told me I wouldn't be let down, definitely wasn't. A recent song I am in LOVE with is "Gravity Rides Everything", loved the live rendition! This song is a current life anthem for me, I NEED it! Incredible.

Their lyrics are genius!


Oh, got to see, got to know right now
What's that riding on your everything?
It isn't anything at all

Oh, got to see, got to know right now
What's that writing on your shelf
In the bathrooms and the bad motels
No one really cared for it at all
Not the gravity plan

Early, early in the morning
It pulls all on down my sore feet
I want to go back to sleep

In the motions and the things that you say
It all will fall, fall right into place
As fruit drops, flesh it sags
Everything will fall right into place
When we die, some sink and some lay
But at least I don't see you float away
And all the spilt milk, sex and weight
It all will fall, fall right into place

Oh, got to see, got to know right now
What's that riding on your everything?
It isn't anything at all

Early, early in the morning
It pulls all on down my sore feet
I want to go back to sleep

In the motions and the things that you say
It all will fall, fall right into place
As fruit drops, flesh it sags
Everything will fall right into place
When we die, some sink and some lay
But I won't stop until you float away


May 30 @ The Knitting Factory
Iron & Wine
Openers:  The Head and The Heart


1. The Head and The Heart
I love their energy! So much fun.  They also have a great vibe to their music.

Love the lyrics to this one!


Gorgeous.




2. Iron & Wine

He has the most amazing singing voice, I cannot believe how immaculate he sounds live! I love his stage presence, he does a great job at making the crowd feel involved.

"Naked As We Came" ENCORE!! Couldn't have been a better choice. I couldn't help but sing along which I was apprehensive about since I am so loud when I sing. When the song was over the guy in front of me told me that I have a lovely singing voice. Once in awhile I don't mind those compliments, especially in such an amazing moment!



A fave right now (that he didn't play live).


Love.


This is also AMAZING!


You should listen to his entire discography! Also his new album "Kiss Each Other Clean" is very different from his other stuff. But still awesome!



Well I look forward to some other amazing shows in the future!

one rainy day playlist

I love listening to music while watching the rain drops hit my windshield before they are quickly wiped away.  Each ripple in a puddle creates its own rhythm, natures' dance.

I am slowly trying to create the perfect rainy day music playlist, over time it will be changed but soon I will have created the one that fits just right.

I find the rain inspiring as well, a good time to read or write.  Also to listen to music and just let your mind wander.

The time of the year makes a difference...Spring rain is most definitely less dreary than the cold winter rain.

Once Summer hits I look forward to that first pouring warm rain.

Until then this is what I have come up with, I was inspired by these songs during our last rainy day.

I created a grooveshark playlist as well go HERE.

1. "Heart Skipped A Beat" by The xx



2. "Boy With A Coin" by Iron & Wine



3. "Keep Breathing" by Ingrid Michaelson
Amazzzzing....



4. "Don't Lose Yourself" by Laura Viers


5. "Are We All Forgotten" by Paper Route


6. "Sightlines" by Rogue Wave
I am desperately in love with this band.
You need to go to my Grooveshark playlist to hear this song.

7. "Shooting the Moon" by Ok Go


8. "Slow Down" by Shawn McDonald
You also need to go to my Grooveshark playlist to hear this one.

9. "Poison & Wine" by The Civil Wars
This one is a MUST LISTEN!!! If you don't listen to any of the others at least take the time to hear this one!
I have just discovered this particular band and I am sure you will hear more! They also create music separately. It's wonderful. =)


10. "Palm Reader" by Third Eye Blind
For the record this band is one of my favorite bands. =]
Sorry No Video...please check my list on grooveshark!

11."Half Life" by Imogen Heap


12. "Cath" by Death Cab For Cutie
Love Love Love this Video!


13. "Is There A Ghost In My House" by Band of Horses
These guys rock my world! New Album soon!


14. "I Remember" by Damien Rice

Working Music (for soothing background noise) Playlist

Happy first day of February! I am amazed how fast Jan went by! So here is quick blurb on what I have been listening to today. I have discovered some really awesome stuff...if you are ever working on a project this is great background music!

On GROOVESHARK I created a playlist called AWESOME!!!! and my username is reynemw.  You will find all of the albums I mention here.

Take a bite of something different.....

"Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me."
--Carol Burnett--

1. Silversun Pickups
I was listening to their SWOON album today...I love it!


2. Metric
New love. :) Check out the album FANTASIES.




3. Bat For Lashes
Her voice is absolutely beautiful!

Check out the album TWO SUNS.

Sleep Alone  &  Daniel

4. Grizzly Bear

Check out the album VECKATIMEST.

Strange video but just listen to the song the entire way through....

5. Bon Iver
Relaxing sound....takes me to another place entirely.

Check out the album For Emma, Forever Ago

6. Iron and Wine