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Willie On My Mind

Steady • 24136 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🎶 Music Songs Interview Concerts
  1. The song 'Always On My Mind' by Willie Nelson is a classic that many people associate with special moments in their lives.
  2. Willie Nelson turned 90+ years old, had a documentary about his life on Paramount+, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
  3. The author shares a personal connection with Willie Nelson and wishes him luck on his tours.

My 60 Favorite Nonesuch Albums (Part 2 of 3)

The Honest Broker • 3989 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🎶 Music Albums Artists Genres Instruments Songs
  1. Nonesuch Records is a unique label that focuses on nurturing creative work and high-quality music rather than just commercial success.
  2. Ted Gioia shares his favorite Nonesuch albums, showcasing a range of artists and eclectic music genres.
  3. Artists like Emmylou Harris and Lake Street Dive found creative freedom and success after joining Nonesuch Records.

What I'm reading and listening to this holiday season

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie • 2835 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
📚 Literature Books Authors Songs
  1. Dr. Sharon Blackie shares her current reading and music choices for the holiday season, expressing gratitude for her subscribers.
  2. She highlights six books she plans to read, ranging from gothic novels to dystopian fiction, showing a diverse taste in literature.
  3. Blackie also lists six songs on her winter playlist, including nostalgic tracks and modern reworkings of traditional folk music.
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Audio Autopsy, 1991: "Perspex Island"-The Robyn Hitchcock Interview by Amy Hughes

Front Row & Backstage • 373 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
🎶 Music Interview Albums Songs Artists Performance
  1. Robyn Hitchcock's music defies typical pop sensibilities with clever, eccentric, and thought-provoking lyrics.
  2. The interview gives insight into Robyn Hitchcock's songwriting process, choice of songs for albums, and collaboration with producers.
  3. Robyn Hitchcock reflects on his music career, changes in his style, and the impact of commercial success on his artistic expression.

Audio Autopsy, 1986: XTC "Season Cycle" from Skylarking LP, Produced by Todd Rundgren

Front Row & Backstage • 334 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🎶 Music Artists Albums Songs Influences Production
  1. XTC's song 'Season Cycle' from the 1986 Skylarking LP is deeply influenced by 1960s music and the Beach Boys.
  2. The album 'Skylarking' by XTC was a loose concept album produced by Todd Rundgren.
  3. The songwriting and recording process of XTC, especially during their Dukes of Stratosphear project, showcased a creative homage to 1960s music.

The End of Albums

Litverse • 99 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
🎶 Music Albums Songs Artists Streaming Creativity
  1. Listening habits have shifted, with fewer people now preferring to listen to full albums over playlists or individual songs.
  2. The creation of albums still holds value for artists, allowing them to craft a coherent and immersive experience for listeners through thematic storytelling and musical flow.
  3. Music consumption has evolved, with listeners seeking control and customization through playlists, but albums remain a unique way for artists to share their stories and emotions in a structured format.

Over and over, all born into great pain

The Golden Notebooks • 19 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
🎶 Music Artists Songs Albums Abuse
  1. Sinead O'Connor was a sincere and real artist who faced backlash for speaking out against abuse and corruption in the Catholic Church.
  2. She created powerful music and openly addressed personal struggles, motherhood, and societal issues in her work.
  3. Her bravery in challenging authority and advocating for change left a lasting impact, inspiring others to stand up against injustice.

Summertime

The Leftovers • 39 implied HN points • 26 Jul 22
🎶 Music Playlist Songs
  1. The author is taking a summer break for a couple of weeks, leaving a playlist of music they've been enjoying for readers to discover new tunes.
  2. The summer playlist shared does not include typical mojito-sipping songs, but instead has a heat-high mood.
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A Songbook by Mirlo · Cancionero de Mirlo

Mirlo Studio • 0 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🎶 Music NFTs Podcast Songs
  1. The Songbook by Mirlo is a selection of essential stories and emotions that have been passed down through generations and inspired great composers.
  2. The book includes songs like Canción de Orfeo, Canción de Ulises, Canción de Orlando, and Canción de Papageno with music by renowned composers like Monteverdi, Vivaldi, Glück, and Mozart.
  3. The Songbook is available for purchase as a new eBook in Spanish and as Digital Cards - NFTs, along with special products like T-shirts and mugs.

"Pathetic Gloating Villain" Playlist

Ritual of the Golden Witch • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 23
🎶 Music Songs Artists
  1. The 'Pathetic Gloating Villain' Playlist consists of songs where the perspective is of embracing portraying oneself as a villain.
  2. Each song in the playlist has different themes, such as being a villain in a historical context or wanting to be evil.
  3. The songs in the playlist range from theatrical villainy to more casual and relatable pieces of work.