lockdown
I was briefly cleaning out my iTunes library yesterday, backing up all of the files and then deleting unwanted or uber-infrequently-listened to tracks. Part of this winter cleaning included me listened to a lot of music I hadn’t heard in a while, or ever.
My playlist for the music I download from the iTMS [iTunes Music Store] is called Lockdown. Most of the free tracks from the iTMS I never listen to, instead just reminding myself to download them and get around to the listening chore at another time. So, naturally, yesterday I heard a LOT of new music I was unaware existed in my library.
The people at the music “department” of Apple have impeccable taste. I was truly impressed by some of the stuff, while, as expected, I tossed a few of the songs that I can never see myself enjoying. But some of these artists I have never heard of before.
Eldar Djangirov will be one of the greatest pianists of his time. John Legend, I almost never willingly listen to R&B, but woah, you’ve got that field in your cluthes. Modeselektor is giving my beloved Basement Jaxx true competition. And more electronic for me to love: Jackson and His Computer Band!
However, my biggest shame should come out. People have mentioned to me about Anna Nalick and I’ve reminded myself time and again to listen to some of her stuff when I’m at Crossroads. But, apparently I’ve had “Breathe (2AM)” by her as a free iTMS track. Just wow. Gorgeous music. Where have I been? I’m shocked I’ve missed some of this sonic splendor.
Now, I return to the studying with some great music thanks to Apple. Three finals left.
December 11th, 2005 at 7:53 pm
Too bad the rest of Anna Nalick’s CD sucks arse…
December 11th, 2005 at 10:53 pm
I just wanted to take a moment and say that I love your current picture. That look on your face says, “I’m Ryan, and I’m smarter than you, which is why I’m smirking right now.”
December 12th, 2005 at 12:03 am
Jeremiah - Thanks for the info. I will still check it out, though; I love that single.
Rianna - Why, yes. Thank you for the compliment; although, I really didn’t need it because I know how awesome I am. But thanks all the same.
p.s. I will see you veerrrry soon… beeeee PREPARED!
December 12th, 2005 at 4:15 am
I have to say I agree with jeremiah….that is the best one…and ps you better be listening to some of the shit i gave you along with that…
December 13th, 2005 at 12:53 am
Ryan,
Speaking of Anna Nalick…check out “Bleed”. I’m listening to it right now and that song rocks. I’m with Jeremiah on the rest of the album though. “Breathe (2AM)” and “Bleed” are probably the two best tracks.