A friend and fan of ChinDeep recommended I listen to this artist and I’m so glad she did. Melody Gardot has a gorgeous voice! She is a Grammy-nominated, American singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While listening to her the first time I could hear the influence of artists such as Judy Garland, Janis Joplin and George…
I usually wait until Friday to share what I’m listening to, but I am so excited about this new artist I had to share today. Her voice has a dreamy, whispery, fantasy-like quality that I think is perfect listening on winter days. Visit her website HERE…and read about her in this VOGUE article. Grown Unknown…
You GUYS!… 78 emails…REALLY? Hee hee…okay, okay, here ya go. This is an amazing compilation of some of my favorite indie artists. Great holiday/winter listening. Hope you approve. Winter Song- Ingrid Michaelson & Sara Bareilles All My Bells Are Ringing-Lenka Frosty the Snowman-Fiona Apple Silent Night- Priscilla Ahn What are you listening to? XO, ~Melissa
The first time I heard Julie Delpy sing was while watching the movie Before Sunset (the sequel to Before Sunrise.) Pretty, pretty music…and the movies are great too! Here are a couple of my favorites by Julie… Waltz Je T’aime Tant What are you listening to? ~Melissa
This lovely lady sounds like Billie Holiday. This is one of the most gorgeous voices I’ve heard since I discovered Norah Jones. The same type of sultry, rich music. Take a listen, and let me know what you think. Dance Me to the End of Love Don’t Wait Too Long This is Heaven to Me…
Can’t get enough of this sweet, sweet music…listen for yourself… Sprout & Bean Peach Plum Pear Clam Crab Cockle The Book of Right On She’s pretty amazing. For me it was love at first listen. ~Melissa
I added the movie “Ondine” to my Netflix queue a couple weeks ago and finally got around to watching it last night. In this film fantasy, reality, and folklore meld with picturesque scenery and some of the most gorgeous music I’ve ever heard. I can’t wait to buy a copy. Watch the trailer here. Listen…
Here they are! My 15 favorite Holiday/Winter albums….they are not listed in any special order, they’re all awesome… Enya-And Winter Came Bing Crosby’s -White Christmas To Drive the Cold Winter Away- Loreena McKennitt Christmas Sing With Frank and Bing Sufjan Stevens presents Songs for Christmas A Charlie Brown Christmas- Vince Guaraldi Trio Harry Connick Jr.-…
Hello friends! What are you doing on this fine Saturday? Today in the Mississippi river valley we experienced cold temperatures, but we did have sunny skies…so that’s something to be thankful for. Thanks for all of the emails and comments concerning me, my books and my blog. I really appreciate the support and encouragement. Sometimes…
I and Love and You Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise What are you listening to? ~Melissa