Hello, fellow bloggers and the readers who love them! My name is Mike Trobiano and I am a graphic designer covering Musical Thursday for Holly this week. I run SINdicated, a blog that promotes green living and features my favorite musical talent. I consider music a fundamental element for life. A good song can remove you from the world, redefine your mood and even re-energize a space. My musical soundtrack is urban meets comfort. San Francisco meets New Haven. Soho meets Oyster Bay. Interested? Here are a few remedies to cure that ringing in your ear.
1. Alexi Murdoch – With acoustic rhythms and soft lyrics, this London native strips his music down to the cords. His seemingly effortless melodies and distinctive tone relax even the toughest of critics, like me. It’s this raw appeal that makes his music a staple for any acoustic folk lover.
2. Priscilla Ahn – I first took notice of this budding songbird after falling in love with her single, Dream. Unaffected by the flashbulbs of Los Angeles, her light and airy voice has made her quite successful in the industry as well as on shows like “Grey’s Anatomy”. If your day is running long, turn her album on and the time will float away.
3. Matthew Perryman Jones – Matthew is definitely a diamond in the ruff. At first, I wasn’t sure how to interpret his pop/rock/folk records from the country music capital, Nashville, Tennessee! But after a better listen, I began to actually feel the music. This woven texture of musical fabric allows his music to transcend genres in a timeless and intuitive way.
4. The Narrative – Atmospheric, yet dense, this band captures a story within their cords that will have you begging for a sequel. With only one EP available for download, it’s hard to resist the urge of wanting more. So far they sound very promising! Although some fans might think their music walks the line between alternative and emotional rock, I believe it is their individuality that makes them so captivating. There you have it; a taste of my musical design.
Who are some of your favorite artists? Do you like my selections? What do you listen to when you blog or read blogs? Be sure to leave your comments here or over at my blog, SINdicated. -Thanks! – Mike
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Tags: music
August 6th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
I am a huge fan of Alexi -as you say, he is totally relaxing…I will check out your other selections. Thank you Mike!
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August 6th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Priscilla Ahn’s A Good Day is one of my favorite albums EVER. It is just so calming and serene…simply beautiful music!
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August 6th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Priscilla Ahn has the most wonderful voice. I could listen to her music all the time and never get tired of it. If you like her, you might also like A Fine Frenzy. She’s a little less dreamy sounding, but still very light and pretty.
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August 6th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
delightful! coincidentally, my husband and i were listening to alexi murdoch when i read this…but now we’re going to give the other three artists a whirl. thanks!
August 8th, 2009 at 12:02 am
Been reading your blog on and off and I’m loving your Musical Thursdays. Thanks for sharing your fave artists, loving ‘em. What a great way to find new sounds :)
August 8th, 2009 at 11:17 am
I just saw Priscilla perform in San Francisco – she sings like an angel…definitely my favorite singer! I was so elated to get to see her! Oh, and she’s got the cutest personality :)
August 10th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
I am in love with Alexi Murdoch! My favorite is Orange Sky, but did you see the movie Away We Go? Such an amazing movie and Alexi Murdoch does the entire soundtrack, awww it’s sooo soothing to the soul, his voice make me melt!
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