(Sung to the tune of any misc. children’s song.) Blog blog it’s time to blog, la la la, la di daaa, it’s time to blog. My desk is stacked. My brain is whacked and YAY It’s time to blog! Clear the mind, release the bind and YAY! it’s time to blog. Blog blog, it’s time to blog…blog blog bloooog.
Ok. Whew. Let’s see. I am coming off of a couple of months of truly the most intense points ever in the last couple of years. Stressed, strapped, stretched and inhaled is the running theme for me and I am sure for more than a few others. It was a crazy time for the team. Needless to say, the hours being what they were…what was I exposed to that was new, cool, inspiring and blog-worthy? Usually there are cool design/art functions to blog about or really cool happenings, but the only thing happening was the party at my desk.
Whatever it was had to stream through my headphones. So I would like to bring you – nothing visual this time – but purely sound inspiration. Here is a list of the most amazing CD’s to listen to while you have to crank on that impending stack of projects; or if you can’t leave your desk and need to get your groove on chair-dancing; or if you are bored and simply want an inspiring and energizing distraction.
Cut Copy
1. Cut Copy – latest release Zonoscope
This electro pop band from Melbourne’s latest cd is full of rhythmic and hypnotic offerings. The sound is very reminiscent of bands of the 80’s era…pop-driven melodies that climb and build to climaxes that leave your feet stomping. Many of the songs remind me of waking up on a Saturday morning, the sun is coming up, the birds are chirping, you put on a strong pot of coffee and crank the tunes. Pure caffeinated sunshine full of energy. That’s what this CD is. Keep your eyes out for the official release on February 8th.
Cee Lo
2. Cee Lo – latest release Ladykiller
The song “Wildflower” is amazing. As my coworker Tony said (which was perfect) the song reminded him of Diana Ross circa early 1970’s spinning around and around in Central Park while autumn leaves fall down around her in slow motion. YES! It is uplifting and just takes your heart out of your chest and soars with it high above the office, the building and the city you are sitting within….please please give this a listen. If you are having a bad day, this will release you from the demons!
On a more introspective note, the song titled “No One’s Gonna Love You” is gorgeous and makes me wilt in its presence. Cee Lo’s voice is fan-freakin-tastic and he has to be one of the best vocalists of our time. He takes me back to the Motown years – but a modern take on it.
Deadmau5
3. Deadmau5 – latest release 4×4=12
This CD is not for the faint at heart. It is electronica and reminds me of the raves that we used to hit up in the wee hours of the morn. It’s the kind of thumping, droning, hypnotic sound that can help launch you through a project without getting distracted. It transcends you to another planet. So it’s all about you, the dark space surrounding and the heavy beats that draw you into new parts of your mind. “Raise your Weapon” is intense and relevant for the current state of the world. Provocative to say the least.
I am going to end it here with the C’s and D’s, because if I try to digest too much music at a time, I lose interest in all of it. So definitely have a listen, especially if you have some long desk hours ahead. This music will inspire you through those hours and into the weekend with a smile on your face – maybe even enough to blog about it.
