Hey!
Happy mega-late Independence Day! I hope whoever may be reading this had an awesome 4th of July weekend, I know I did!
Mine consisted of riding a motorcycle and somehow not dying, working on my driving, shooting off some super fun fireworks, and maaaaybe possibly getting a little tipsy off of beer coolers.
Oh, and I
PHISH.
THIS WEEK.
SCREAMING.
SERIOUSLY I CANNOT BELIEVE I'M GOING TO SEE PHISH LIVE IN CONCERT ON WEDNESDAY I JUST
Alright, so to change the subject (but not entirely) we're gonna get on to the actual purpose of this blog post, which is June favorites!
10. Let it Roll > Rock Block - Little Feat
A super fun and summery jam I recently discovered from my favorite country jam band, Little Feat! I thought I'd share. :)
9. Velvet Green - Jethro Tull
So as you may notice in this month's favorites, Jethro is a new addition. My best friend Sophia has been talking about this band for a little while and finally showed me enough songs to get me interested (I get song/band suggestions on a regular basis, since most of my friends are musicians and music lovers. I try to listen to at least a couple songs from whatever artist I'm told to listen to, but after my listenlist adds up too much it gets overwhelming and I only end up listening to a few recommendations). And I gotta say, this was probably the song that really sparked my curiosity about JT. It made me think of lush forests, specifically the ones in The Hobbit (Sophia and I are huge fans btw). Beautiful song and it's got a very celtic sound.
8. Aqualung (Song) - Jethro Tull
Another one of my faves from Jethro, but this one's got a very different sound from Velvet Green. Much more prog rock, but I still love it. My brother's actually really intrigued by Jethro Tull now because of this song.
7. Barrel of a Gun - Guster
So if you actually follow this blog (which I have my doubts about) Guster is a somewhat new favorite band of mine as well. I'm slowly but surely discovering more and more amazing songs from these dorks, and this song is no exception. I found that this one really stuck out from its album, Lost and Gone Forever with a much more upbeat, rock band sound. I totally dig it, and it's just as catchy as the rest of their tunes.
6. Songs From the Wood (Song) - Jethro Tull
This is my favorite JT song so far, though I have to admit I haven't listened to a whole lot of them yet. This song really reminds me of something Gentle Giant would do actually. I love it. The harmonies, progression, and the way the harmonies follow the progression in creative ways is totally awesome!
5. Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel
Oh my God, the feels are strong with this one. It's too beautiful... I definitely cried the first time I really sat down and listened to this song. Originally I was checking this out for the gorgeous piano because I had heard Paul Simon's Concert in the Park version of it and fell in love with the song even more when I heard the original studio recording. It's really also just a fantastic piece of music altogether.
4. Farmhouse (Song) - Phish
Welcome this is a farmhouse! One of Phish's poppier but definitely just as fantastic jams, Farmhouse is so pretty and summery. If you're curious about Phish but not so keen on the idea of 10+ minute-long jams I would recommend this one.
3. O New England - The Decemberists
My amazingly fantastic music teacher showed me this song, and I honestly can't stop listening to it now. He lived in Boston for some time so this song gives him feels. To be honest, it gives me feels and I've only been to NE a few times. It's just so sad and gorgeous and perfect. If you like feelsy acoustic songs, give this one a listen.
2. Waiting All Night - Phish
Definitely the most-listened-to song in my playlist this month, hands down. The harmonies, the David Gilmour/Santana feel, the everything about this song is perf. I heard this song before Fuego was released but it's still my fave on the entire album and actually it's become one of my favorite Phish songs of all time. I really, really hope to hear this one on Wednesday.
1. Fuego (Album) - Phish
Oh yes. Yes yes yes. Yesssssssss. I've been waiting for this. (Run away while you still can).
INSIDE YOUR FUEGO, WE KEEP IT ROLLIN'
ROLLIN' (ROLLIN'), ROLLIN' (ROLLIN')
VIKING WARRIORS WITH ANIMAL HEADS!
Okay if you haven't heard Fuego you're most likely hella creeped out by now, but that's okay. Because this album, I just-
Yes.
When Phish releases a new album, you're never really quite sure what to expect. I figured they would have settled down a little since it's been a really long time since they've cranked out a studio album, but seriously this was worth the wait.
If I were to pick the highlight songs from Fuego, I'd choose:
Fuego (of course!), Devotion to a Dream, Winterqueen, Waiting All Night, Wombat and Wingsuit. (Those aren't my favorites, by the way. I'm just picking the songs I think really stuck out from Phish's "usual" sound.) I was so stunned by the entire album, though. 10/10 would recommend. Honestly I love each and every song from it and I can't wait to see which ones they play when I see them live Wednesday at the Mann Center!
Alright, well that about wraps up my favorites for June! Thanks for reading through all of this (if there's actually anyone who did).
Rock on!
Happy mega-late Independence Day! I hope whoever may be reading this had an awesome 4th of July weekend, I know I did!
Mine consisted of riding a motorcycle and somehow not dying, working on my driving, shooting off some super fun fireworks, and maaaaybe possibly getting a little tipsy off of beer coolers.
Oh, and I
PHISH.
THIS WEEK.
SCREAMING.
SERIOUSLY I CANNOT BELIEVE I'M GOING TO SEE PHISH LIVE IN CONCERT ON WEDNESDAY I JUST
Alright, so to change the subject (but not entirely) we're gonna get on to the actual purpose of this blog post, which is June favorites!
10. Let it Roll > Rock Block - Little Feat
A super fun and summery jam I recently discovered from my favorite country jam band, Little Feat! I thought I'd share. :)
9. Velvet Green - Jethro Tull
So as you may notice in this month's favorites, Jethro is a new addition. My best friend Sophia has been talking about this band for a little while and finally showed me enough songs to get me interested (I get song/band suggestions on a regular basis, since most of my friends are musicians and music lovers. I try to listen to at least a couple songs from whatever artist I'm told to listen to, but after my listenlist adds up too much it gets overwhelming and I only end up listening to a few recommendations). And I gotta say, this was probably the song that really sparked my curiosity about JT. It made me think of lush forests, specifically the ones in The Hobbit (Sophia and I are huge fans btw). Beautiful song and it's got a very celtic sound.
8. Aqualung (Song) - Jethro Tull
Another one of my faves from Jethro, but this one's got a very different sound from Velvet Green. Much more prog rock, but I still love it. My brother's actually really intrigued by Jethro Tull now because of this song.
7. Barrel of a Gun - Guster
So if you actually follow this blog (which I have my doubts about) Guster is a somewhat new favorite band of mine as well. I'm slowly but surely discovering more and more amazing songs from these dorks, and this song is no exception. I found that this one really stuck out from its album, Lost and Gone Forever with a much more upbeat, rock band sound. I totally dig it, and it's just as catchy as the rest of their tunes.
6. Songs From the Wood (Song) - Jethro Tull
This is my favorite JT song so far, though I have to admit I haven't listened to a whole lot of them yet. This song really reminds me of something Gentle Giant would do actually. I love it. The harmonies, progression, and the way the harmonies follow the progression in creative ways is totally awesome!
5. Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel
Oh my God, the feels are strong with this one. It's too beautiful... I definitely cried the first time I really sat down and listened to this song. Originally I was checking this out for the gorgeous piano because I had heard Paul Simon's Concert in the Park version of it and fell in love with the song even more when I heard the original studio recording. It's really also just a fantastic piece of music altogether.
4. Farmhouse (Song) - Phish
Welcome this is a farmhouse! One of Phish's poppier but definitely just as fantastic jams, Farmhouse is so pretty and summery. If you're curious about Phish but not so keen on the idea of 10+ minute-long jams I would recommend this one.
3. O New England - The Decemberists
My amazingly fantastic music teacher showed me this song, and I honestly can't stop listening to it now. He lived in Boston for some time so this song gives him feels. To be honest, it gives me feels and I've only been to NE a few times. It's just so sad and gorgeous and perfect. If you like feelsy acoustic songs, give this one a listen.
2. Waiting All Night - Phish
Definitely the most-listened-to song in my playlist this month, hands down. The harmonies, the David Gilmour/Santana feel, the everything about this song is perf. I heard this song before Fuego was released but it's still my fave on the entire album and actually it's become one of my favorite Phish songs of all time. I really, really hope to hear this one on Wednesday.
1. Fuego (Album) - Phish
Oh yes. Yes yes yes. Yesssssssss. I've been waiting for this. (Run away while you still can).
INSIDE YOUR FUEGO, WE KEEP IT ROLLIN'
ROLLIN' (ROLLIN'), ROLLIN' (ROLLIN')
VIKING WARRIORS WITH ANIMAL HEADS!
Okay if you haven't heard Fuego you're most likely hella creeped out by now, but that's okay. Because this album, I just-
Yes.
When Phish releases a new album, you're never really quite sure what to expect. I figured they would have settled down a little since it's been a really long time since they've cranked out a studio album, but seriously this was worth the wait.
If I were to pick the highlight songs from Fuego, I'd choose:
Fuego (of course!), Devotion to a Dream, Winterqueen, Waiting All Night, Wombat and Wingsuit. (Those aren't my favorites, by the way. I'm just picking the songs I think really stuck out from Phish's "usual" sound.) I was so stunned by the entire album, though. 10/10 would recommend. Honestly I love each and every song from it and I can't wait to see which ones they play when I see them live Wednesday at the Mann Center!
Alright, well that about wraps up my favorites for June! Thanks for reading through all of this (if there's actually anyone who did).
Rock on!
