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and the beat goes on

There is nothing like a night of exploring music new and old… tonight, my playlist took some fun and interesting turns…

Take a listen won’t you?

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Dead Can Dance

Mesmerizing Music – Dead Can Dance

Music infused with mesmerizing melodies, perfectly integrated instruments, and a background beat that can put you in a trance…

With Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard on vocals, and the bands fantastic instrumentals, it’s hard to determine what keeps me replaying Dead Can Dance on my iPod. I’m not even certain the music fits into a specific genre. From Middle Eastern sounds, with a Gregorian flare and modern day beats, Dead Can Dance has created their own mold. Perry’s deep voice is more than appealing, while Lisa Gerrard’s vocals are feminine yet robust. Even their duos are incredible.

Dead Can Dance is one of my guilty pleasures… Since we are all adults here (I think), I have to say that their music reminds me of mind boggleing S.E.X. Yes, I said it. I am red in the face, completely embarrassed that I put that out there, but at least I am being honest!

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The Gaslight Anthem Music

Music Sets All Stages… What Stage Do You Want To Be On Today?
The Stage… Lights dim, feet up, thinking of your youth with a smile on your face.

Playlists have taken over the music scene. Finding a great playlist that isn’t a compilation of various artists, albums and genres is a rarity. The Gaslight Anthem however, have such a great range, they deserve a playlist of their own.

I may be in my 30′s, but if there is one thing I still remember, it’s the days of vinyl. I miss my old records. I even remember my first album, Alvin And The Chipmunks. Pretty sure it was the Christmas version. Around the same time Alvin And The Chipmunks came into my life, I was introduced to Twisted Sister. I would sit on my bedroom floor and play “We’re Not Going To Take It” by Twisted Sister over and over again. I dreamed of being a rebel during my youth. Fortunately, it was only a dream.

Music, being such an important part of my life, sets the stage for any mood I want to be in. The Gaslight Anthem induces feelings of nostalgia with almost all of their songs, which I love. The beauty is that I cannot pinpoint exactly why or what causes it. The music has an Alternative/Punk rock vibe with a folk flare while incorporating a style similar to Bruce Springsteen. Their music invokes a sense of wanting to be at a drive-in movie with a first love. Each song has a little something that makes me want to live in the moment, as long as the moment incorporates each word in the lyrics.