December 2011
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Joel Rakes - Auld Lang Syne (Happy and sad...
I’m not sure whether 2011 was a good year or a bad year for me but either way: This last download for this year fits like a glove.It comes from US-singer/songwriter Joel Rakes.
Here’s what he writes about it:
I recorded two different versions of that-classic-new-years-song-that-nobody-understands-or-knows-the-name-of: “Auld Lang Syne.” The happy version is pretty upbeat...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-12-25) →
The Netherlands Bach Society (31)
I Barocchisti, Diego Fasolis (20)
Hildegard von Bingen (16)
IKOS David Clifton with the choirs of Peterborough Cathedral (16)
Dredg (16)
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Georg Friedrich Händel (George Frideric Handel) -...
Merry Christmas everybody, have a happy holiday. Whether you’re a Christian, an Atheist or if you believe in another God, Gods, Spirits, Nature or other concepts of divinity: Don’t miss this truly divine music of the Messiah by George Frideric Handel, performed by the wonderful Peabody Concert Orchestra & Chorus, conducted by Hajime Teri Murai.
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WatchIkos - Christmas Carols And Songs
A beautiful 2002-release by London based band project Ikos (featuring guest appearances byThe Choirs of Peterborough Cathedral, Jane Siberry and others) led by multi-instrumentalist David Clifton, somewhere between traditional christmas music, acoustic folk and electronica. An atmospheric, elegant, very festive, yet surprisingly un-kitschy release. Listen to the...
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WatchJoel Rakes - the best-ish of... festive.mood.inducing.music
Joel Rakes has this thing for Christmas music. He has been recording and releasing free Christmas EP’s during the past four years, becoming on of the most popular sources for free Christmas music on bandcamp.com (You can get them all at http://christmas.joelrakes.com). This year he didn’t release new recordings,...
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WatchAnn Alee - Merry Christmas Darling
What about some relaxed and smooth jazzy Christmas music? Here’s Ann Alee’s Christmas EP “Merry Christmas Darling” contains some of the most popular holiday favourites in very nice acoustic arrangements, featuring the fresh voice of the remarkable Chicago based jazz singer.
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WatchVarious Artists - A Familyre Christmas - Volume 4
The 4th edition of the Familyre Christmas collection features a very fine collection of very good holiday indie music with artists from the Sounds Familyre label. Get it, while it’s free … and check out the previous editions too that you can buy for small money. This may be the best holiday related indie collection you can get.
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-12-18) →
Erik Bosgraaf, Ensemble Cordevento (17)
Miracles of Modern Science (12)
Steven Wilson (9)
Coro Anthèa & Renzo Vigagni (8)
Hildegard von Bingen (6)
Imported from Last.fm…
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#musicmonday No. 16 - Altus - Ecotone
It’s been a while since I had the opportunity to post a #musicmonday article. I’m not sure, if I will be able to re-establish regular Monday postings but I find the new Altus release way too good to be forgotten. So instead of many words, I’ll leave you with the promo video of his new concept album “Ecotone”:
This new release by the Canadian musician Altus can be...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-12-4) →
Steve Coleman and Five Elements (13)
Garmisch (12)
Jeff Buckley (8)
Heaven 17 (7)
The Alan Parsons Project (7)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
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Dead Can Dance - Live Happenings Part 2 - Free EP...
Did you enjoy the first part of the Dead Can Dance Live EP a couple of weeks ago? Well, here’s part 2 with another four songs by the fabulous duo.
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WatchMiracles of Modern Science - Dog Year
Pop/Rock with acoustic instruments like violin, cello ecc.-one of the most interesting bandsI’ve stumbled upon this year. Get it as Pay what you want download or preorder the CD.