#365 Fences - The Lake

-Why?

Happy one year of blogging one song each day!

Just found this fresh album from Spotify.

-What?

Fences - The Lake

Album: Lesser Oceans (2014)

#364 delta. - Hard to read

-Why?

delta. is giving a free living room concert away HERE. Just share the post, tag your friends, give a comment and win a free party in your own living room (in Berlin or around)!

+ the song is masterpiece anyway :)

-What?

delta. - Hard to read

single 2014

#363 Billy Joel - Get It Right the First Time

-Why?

The song "stolen" from the playlist of one of my favourite Estonian bands. Well, and Billy Joel....works forever.

-What?

Billy Joel - Get It Right the First Time

Album: The Stranger (1977)

#362 Chromatics - I'm On Fire

-Why?

You better turn your speakers loud and be ready for goosebumps!

PS. Am I the only one who hears the beats similar to "Fields of Gold" from Sting?

-What?

Chromatics - I'm On Fire

Album: In The City (2010)

#361 Brolin - Swim Deep

-Why?

Sometimes I am surprising myself and enjoy such tunes :) Let's dance!

-What?

Brolin - Swim Deep

single 2014

#360 VÉRITÉ - Weekend

-Why?

I put the playlist "Sonne" on tonight and to my surprise, liked alot lot songs from there. Highlight here.

-What?

VÉRITÉ - Weekend

single 2014

#359 Panama Wedding - All Of The People

-Why?

Me likez electronic instrumental more than vocal part? This must mean something.

-What?

Panama Wedding - All Of The People

single 2014

#358 Ewert and The Two Dragons - Pictures

-Why?

First single from a good indie band from my home country. Tons of people can't wait for the album!

-What?

Ewert and The Two Dragons - Pictures

Album will be released early 2015

#357 Paul Kalkrenner - Sky and Sand

-Why?

Rave never ends in Berlin, not even in a cool autumn breeze. The whole land is celebrating the fall of Berlin Wall 25 years ago. We managed to enter to the open air party at Brandenburger Tor and danced through the evening like it was still summer. A bizarre feeling, cause those hot days are over for couple of months already, but it still feels like we just stood there and celebrated Germany's WM victory (June-July 2014). DJ Paul Kalkbrenner ended the celebrations tonight.

-What?

Paul Kalkrenner - Sky and Sand

Album: Berlin Calling (2013)

#356 Highasakite - Darth Vader

-Why?

"I'll slay dragons, too, if that's what I've got to do!" A song with an attitude. 

-What?

Highasakite - Darth Vader

Album: Silet Treatment (2014)

#355 Jon Henrik - Daniel's Joik

-Why?

Touching piece of music from talent show from Sweden.

There are also some other videos out with song only, but I wanted to share the original "original". He starts singing at 2:35, but I suggest to listen to the story behind the song as well.

-What?

Jon Henrik - Daniel's Joik

2014

#354 Walk Off The Earth - Shake It Off

-Why?

It's Wednesday and I'm getting into weekend mood. Tomorrow is almost free Friday and a friend of mine, who shared this video in social media, totally nailed the mood :)

-What?

Walk Off The Earth - Shake It Off

single 2014

#353 Woods of Birnam - The Healer

-Why?

This artist has a potential to become my next favourite German band. And this, by the way, is not easy to achieve :)

-What?

Woods of Birnam - The Healer

Album: Woods of Birnam (2014)

#352 Max Prosa - Flügel

-Why?

I'm sinking in my German homeworks again und dazu gehört natürlich die Deutsche Musik!

-What?

Max Prosa - Flügel

Album: Die Phantasie wird siegen (2012)

#351 Clueso & Bap - All die Augenblicke

-Why?

Reason of choosing this song exactly today is quite personal. But reason of listening to Clueso at all is basically the same ;-)

-What?

Clueso & Bap - All die Augenblicke

single 2014

#350 Kraftwerk - Die Mensch-Maschine

-Why?

I finally found some band stickers from flea market today. Since I could allow myself one only,I chose the one with picture of Kraftwerk and writing "Die Mensch-Maschine" on it. Not a bad song at all :)

-What?

Kraftwerk - Die Mensch-Maschine

Album: Die Mensch-Maschine (1978)

#349 Rodriguez - Cause

-Why?

On the first minute (or 1:01 to be exact), Rodriguez mentiones his "Estonian Archangel". An oscar-winning documentary movie about Sixto Rodriguez is since the perception of naming of Estonian-something in the spotlight of Estonians. Of course, some of us had to go to US to find out the person, story here.

-What?

Sixto Rodriguez - Cause

Album: Coming from Reality (1971)

#348 OK Go - I Won't Let You Down

-Why?

It's all about the video (again)! I watched over and over again, cause I just couldn't believe what was happening (by the video goes on, the crazier it gets).

-What?

OK Go - I Won't Let You Down

single 2014

#347 Trio - Da Da Da

-Why?

We are getting cultivated here in German language lessons! :D

Our teacher showed us some examples of different decades of German music and the one here is hilarious, bloody "emotional" and with an extremely rich lyrics. Enjoy! I just can't stop laughing...

-What?

Trio - Da Da Da

single 1982

#346 Tim Bendzko - Es geht wieder vorbei

-Why?

I'm a little sad today. I knew, that Tim Bendzko was playing in a concert hall about 100 m away from my house here in Berlin tonight and the concert, with "fancy" prices for tickets, was sold out already for months. I went to my regular jogging to Tiergarten after work and I had to pass the concert hall to reach there. You can now just imagine, how "cool" it was to sweat around the house, where, I know, that he is standing on a stage and singing my favorite songs at this very moment. (And on the next moment, I pass the homeless people on street, grilling potatoes on one-time grill & freezing in sleeping bag, which makes me think, that we are all the damn same human beings, how did it come to this gap, that one of us is so glorified and the other next to, is literally just trying to stay alive at all...). Yeah...what was I actually about to say...? I missed the concert. Es is weider vorbei gegangen...

Can't wait to be rich and fast for next lives.

-What?

Tim Bendzko - Es geht wieder vorbei

Album: Unter die Haut (2013)

#345 Black Rivers - The Ship

-Why?

I got into this weird flow this evening - I just felt an urge to clean literally my whole flat. So, I turned on some music and...there it went! The instrumental from "The Ship" hypnotized me.

-What?

Black Rivers - The Ship

single 2014

#344 The 2 Bears - Time In Mind

-Why?

I had finally luck this morning: my beloved little old radio cube didn't turn itself off 5 seconds after turning it on. Celebrating with some happy tune! :)

-What?

The 2 Bears - Time In Mind

Album: Be Strong (2012)

#343 Catey Shaw - Brooklyn Girls

-Why?

The mood creator!

-What?

Catey Shaw - Brooklyn Girls

Album: The Brooklyn EP (2014)

#342 Pause Applause - Bhutan

-Why?

Until I read the story of this album, the tune itself sounded quite happy-go-lucky... :)

-What?

Pause Applause - Bhutan

Single: Alive I (2014)

Exceptional post: Intelligence related to the type of music you listen to

I found this study circling around in social media. A bit unsophisticated and robust survey, but with interesting results. To pick up the artists, just Facebook preferences (liked in FB) were used and to compare the intelligence level, SAT results were considered (SAT test is standardized test widely used for college admissions in US).

Read more:

http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/10/smart-people-listen-to-radiohead-and-dumb-people-listen-to-beyonce-according-to-new-study/

#341 Sheppard - Geronimo

-Why?

Since I'm not working today, I could allow myself the laziest Friday morning ever. To finally wake up somehow, I turned on a morning playlist in Spotify and this tune made my head swing :)

-What?

Sheppard - Geronimo

Album: Prayer (2013)

#340 Jaanus Nõgisto &Tõnu Timm - Maailm Veel Kui Oli Noor

-Why?

Doing my "homework" while listening to the artist before going to it's concert :)

-What?

Jaanus Nõgisto & Tõnu Timm - Maailm Veel Kui Oli Noor

Album: Eesti Kuningriik (2013)

#337 Beatsteaks - Everything Went Black

-Why?

Early morning today, when I was on my way to school, I stopped with couple of other people at the traffic lights. Next to me stood a man with a bunch of letters in his hand. He held them so, that I was able to read the addressee on the envelope. There stood: Sony Music Entertainment. At the moment, when I had a little "Oh, cool!" thought in my mind, the traffic lights turned green and we were allowed to cross the street. The man was faster than me and got some steps ahead, so I could read a logo on the back of his sweater: Beatsteaks. "Gentleman of the year," I thought.

Since I've shared that song here already, welcome "Everything went black" this time. :)

-What?

Beatsteaks - Everything Went Black

Album: Beatsteaks (2014)

#336 Henning Wehland - Crazy About You

-Why?

Today's choice is easy: I share something from Henning Wehland just because I met him randomly at one beergarden here in Berlin. This lovely and warm person seen in TV just walked towards me, hehe :) If he wasn't leaving by bike and beer in his hand by the time I had just arrived, I would have definitely asked a photo with him. This was such a strange moment for me - I was so happy to finally see and recognize some German celebrity myself... I mean, my friends, who have been living in Germany longer than me, would probably recognize more people (that I do not know) and my friends back in Estonia know nothing about famous people in Germany. I really wanted to share my merriness and joy with somebody, but with whom? Nah...

Very homemade piece of recording, but the better it passes on my emotion. And I didn't know he is left-handed :)

-What?

Henning Wehland - Crazy About You

#335 Kadebostany - Castle in the Snow

-Why?

I heard this song from TV tonight, it was playing as a background music from some... commercial? show? Oh, I really don't know anymore what it actually was. The verse (or the beginning half) is very different from the chorus, that I just fell in love with and can't stop crooning now. So beautiful (and simple)! I can hear the birds, I can see them fly...

-What?

Kadebostany - Castle in the Snow

Album: Pop Collection (2013)

#333 Laura Jansen - The End

-Why?

Captivating voice in the chorus, I respect each and every one who can "yodelin" like that. And I can't forget the piano, of course.

-What?

Laura Jansen - The End

Album: Bells (2009)

#332 Weezer - Back To The Shack

-Why?

Happy Rocktober! :)

-What?
Weezer - Back To The Shack
single 2014

#331 Maarja-Liis Ilus & Rolf Roosalu - The Prayer

-Why?

Last days have been though for Estonians - we have lost many great people: a longtime TV-producer, a conductor-showman, a famous singer. Why is the grim reaper in hurry!? :'/

I share on a song, that a man-singer in this current video shared in social media today. In the memory of Tarmo Leinatamm - the conductor in this performance.

-What?

Maarja-Liis Ilus & Rolf Roosalu - The Prayer

#330 Mine - Raus raus raus

-Why?

I was desperately seeking for some new music, that would touch or mean something to me. Something, that makes my ears "shimmer" and my mouth mumble: "Oh!". To be honest, I didn't meet "the one" tonight, but this short (2:39!) and concrete piece of music, telling mostly la-la-la, alleviates the emptiness.

-What?

Mine - Raus raus raus

Album: Mine (2014)

#328 Vance Joy - Georgia

-Why?

Don't listen to this tune, when you're having a crush on someone... Can tell from my own experience :)

-What?

Vance Joy - Georgia

Album: Dream Your Life Away (2013)

#327 Stars - From The Night

-What?

Stars - From The Night

Single 2014

#326 The Dresden Dolls - Coin-Operated Boy

-Why?

Dry, surreal, sounds like homespun, but first and foremost - funny! :D

And no, the are not from Dresden! ;)

-What?

The Dresden Dolls - Coin-Operated Boy

Album: The Dresden Dolls (2003)

#325 Two Door Cinema Club - Sun

-Why?

2DCC is my old favorite. I mean, 2 years is old enough :) One of those, who brings me "the joy of recognition" when I happen to hear them unexpectedly.

-What?

Two Door Cinema Club - Sun

Album: Beacon (2012)

#324 The Hundred In The Hands - Commotion

-Why?

This tune would definitely bring me to the dance floor!

-What?

The Hundred In The Hands - Commotion

Album: The Hundred In The Hands (2010)

#323 Boreal Sons - Sleepwalker

-Why?

Berlin Sessions' twitter account posted a "WIN a shirt and bag!" message. I found a new artist instead. (and I'm going to win as well, obviously! :D)

-What?

Boreal Sons - Sleepwalker

Berlin Sessions 2014

#322 RY X - Berlin

-Why?

I've heard this song about thousand times, but I never knew its title is Berlin!?

Totally a song of Sunday. Sleepy and deep.

If this song would have a physical form, it would be something to point on: look!

-What?

RY X - Berlin

Album: Berlin EP (2013)

#321 Hozier - Someone New

-Why?

The whole album is very enjoyable, but that song is especially true!

"I fall in love just a little ol' little bit every day with someone new"

-What?

Hozier - Someone New

Album: Hozier (2014)

#320 James Young - I'll Be Good

-Why?

Peaceful song with positively surprising sounds!

-What?

James Young - I'll Be Good

Album: Habits Of My Heart EP (2014)

#319 Dotan - Home

-Why?

If I did not have homesickness before, then I definitely have it now...

-What?

Dotan - Home

Album: 7 Layers (2014)

#318 Seinabo Sey - Younger (Acoustic version)

-Why?

An acoustic playlist have been playing as a background for my late-night studies (again!) tonight.

A found from there, from the middle of acoustic versions of good old.

-What?

Seinabo Sey - Younger (Acoustic version)

Spotify Exclusive single 2014

#317 The Boxer Rebellion - Diamonds

-Why?

During the dinner time tonight, I couldn't focus on the music coming from radio at all. Only one song attracted my attention, but when I was able to catch my phone and open FluxFm's playlist online, the song was already finished. So I checked time (20.05) to search for the song later from their website. Now, the music of The Boxer Rebellion is filling the stillness in my flat. Good for studying.

-What?

The Boxer Rebellion - Diamonds

Album: Promises (2013)

#316 LaBrassBanda - Bauersbua - Kiah Royal

-Why?

I've mentioned before, that lyrics matter for me, since I can't stand on bullshit on nice tune. This song must be an exception, since I half understand, that the language is close to German (that I personally have learned and can speak), but on the other hand I can't distinguish one word from another. Halp :-/
Trumpets and drums save the song.

-What?

LaBrassBanda - Bauersbua - Kiah Royal

Album: 

#315 Rigmor Gustafsson - Still

-Why?

A friend of mine, who visited me in Berlin for 3 days, found a jazz event she asked me to come along with. I didn't mind. Rigmor Gustafsson (vocals) with Elisa Einarsdotter (piano) and Olle stone Holtz (bass) performed some solid jazz for full hall. Beautiful songs, that didn't bore me (like jazz might sometimes do in my case, unfortunately). Audience was high :)

-What?

Rigmor Gustafsson - Still

Album: ALone With You (2007)

#314 Jamie Cullum - You're Not The Only One

-Why?

Since I can't stand on the electronic music sets on my favorite radio station program on Saturday evenings, I was more or less forced to change to station. Jamie Cullum sang from the next chosen channel. Beautiful song and he re-wins my heart every time again just because of his voice, which is so recognizable. 

-What?

Jamie Cullum - You're Not The Only One

Album: Momentum (Deluxe version) (2013)

#313 GusGus - Obnoxiously Sexual

-Why?

I went to listen to jazz with a visitor from Estonia tonight. After the concert we stopped by the exposition-table, where all kind of Northern-European countries music was represented - from the Icelandic section, a friend of mine found a familiar CD for her (but not for me) - GusGus's album Mexico. She played it to me later at home and I kind of liked this song :)
The more I listen, the more it feels like a music, that could be successfully played in clubs around Berlin.

-What?

GusGus - Obnoxiously Sexual

Album: Mexico (2014)

#312 Abby - Monsters

-Why?

Well done electronic part!

-What?

Abby - Monsters

Album: Friends and Enemies (2013)

#311 The Postal Service - Againt All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)

-Why?

I was scrolling around Spotify during a break at school today. Seeing the title of the song and the artist, I didn't even have to press play button to know I like the tune no matter what. Phil Collins + The Postal Service = heaven. I'm not a remix-type at all, but this one is well settled (and by saying this, I hope I don't have "pink glasses" on, just because of the artist or song itself).

-What?

The Postal Service - Againt All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)

Album: Give Up (Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition) 2013

#310 Johnny Marr - Easy Money

-Why?

This song might become annoying quite fast, but the first times... it's terribly enjoyable ;-)

-What?

Johnny Marr - Easy Money

single 2014

#309 Rhonda - My Thing

-Why?

Appropriate Monday song :)

-What?

Rhonda - My Thing

Album: Raw Love (2014)

#308 Soko - I'll kill her

-Why?

I heard that song yesterday morning from radio while doing my daily chores in kitchen. Kid-alike voice feels like really speaking to you only.

-What?

Soko - I'll kill her

Album: Not Sokute (2007)

#307 Jupiter Jones - Plötzlich hält die Welt an

-Why?

A song from Bundesvision 2014 contest, representing Rheinland-Pfalz. Nice live performance with choir on background, I appreciate it even more, since not all the contestants performed live (which I can't understand, considering the concept). My previous german popsong earworm changed to this now.

-What?

Jupiter Jones - Plötzlich hält die Welt an

Single 2014

#306 Rixton - Me and My Broken Heart (Andie Case cover!)

-Why?

Here is a video, that was circulating around in social media. Since I saw, that my mum had clicked "like" on it (which she does rarely by such videos), I had to see what is this. They kept it short and simple = the result is enjoyable!

-What?

Rixton - Me and My Broken Heart, single 2014

cover by Andie Case 2014

#305 Erlend Øye - Fence Me In

-Why?

One word is enough to describe it: chill!

-What?

Erlend Øye - Fence Me In

single 2014

#304 Echosmith - Talking Dreams

-Why?

I would have ever guessed how young the member of this band are. Gooosh! By listening, I can't make any difference from adult' ones.

-What?

Echosmith - Talking Dreams

Album: Talking Dreams (2013) Deluxe Version

#303 Cris Cap - Liar Liar

-Why?

I have heard that song already before playing in radios, but happened to see New Pop Festival show on TV and his efforts in this live drew my attention :-)

-What?

Cris Cap - Liar Liar

Album: Where I Belong (2014)

#302 Mark Forster - Immer immer gleich

-Why?

I should seriously create a playlist "From the first time on". Sometimes less is more and by this song it truly applies.

-What?

Mark Forster - Immer immer gleich

Album: Bauch und Kopf (2014)

#299 Ingrid Lukas - Unexpected

-Why?

There will be a book, named "Ordinary Estonian" given out soon. I saw the project of it on a crowdfunding website and this song was set as a background music for their presentation video. To be honest, this truly nice voice took my attention from the video image. A bit Regina Spektor-ish :)

-What?

Ingrid Lukas - Unexpected

Album: Silver Secret (2011)

#298 Bear's Den - Above The Clouds Of Pompeii

-Why?

That "silent before the storm" moment in the afternoon home alone. Even though the lyrics are rather superficial, the burble of the background instrumental compensates it for me.

-What?

Bear's Den - Above The Clouds Of Pompeii

single 2014

#297 Balbina - Montag

-Why?

Almighty Google search showed me couple of sorted out lists of music to learn German. I am still quite at the beginning of listening to this list, but "Montag" already appeared out of others. Since I am one of the bloggers in my language school at the moment and it's a must to write regularly, I got a supa-dupa (obvious) idea for next topic.

-What?

Balbina - Montag

Album: Nichtstun EP (2014)

#294 Marten Kuningas - Tagurpidi Vaal

-Why?

Almost 6-minutes long tune - calming and soothing clear sound.

-What?

Marten Kuningas - Tagurpidi Vaal

Single 2014

#293 Matt Costa - Mr. Pitful

-Why?

A piano chords like these don't leave me unmoved. Been listening to this 5 times in a row now and this doesn't seem to stop...!

-What?

Matt Costa - Mr. Pitful

Album: Unfamiliar Faces (2007)

#292 James Ferraro - Global Lunch

-Why?

An interesting find from Berlin Music Week Sound! conference. Adam Harper was talking about hi-tech in indie music. To be honest, I didn't catch the skype sounds when he played the samples of music there; but now,  sprawling on my comfi couch at home I can distinguish them all. When a skype's homeland is also my homeland, it's ridiculously homely :-)

-What?

James Ferraro - Global Lunch

Album: Far Side Virtual (2011)

#291 David Ross - Figure It Out

-Why?

Tonight, I found the name David Ross typed into my smartphone's notes. It has been written there today somewhen and I can't even remember where did I pick it up. Mysterious. Sent from heaven?

-What?

David Ross - Figure It Out

Single: David Ross (2007)

#290 We Invented Paris - Iceberg

-Why?

Off to their concert @ Berlin Music Week NOW! Oh I've been waiting since Hamburg-times...

-What?

We Invented Paris - Iceberg

Album: We Invented Paris (2011)

#289 FKA twigs - Water Me

-Why?

The song is not my ultimate favorite, but I like the minimalist video.

-What?

FKA twigs - Water Me

Single EP2 (2013)

#288 Snarky Puppy - Lingus

-Why?

Even though the video is long(er than my usual posts), it's just a must see! Til the end!

-What?

Snarky Puppy - Lingus

Album: We Like It Here (2014)

#287 The Zutons - You Will You Won't

-What?

The Zutons - You Will You Won't

Album: Who Killed The Zutons? (2004)

#286 Crystal Fighters - At home

-Why?

I was creating my own Berlin Music Weeki timetable and stopped on this band&song after messing them up with someone else. If I have a time besides my working shifts at BMW, I'd probably go to listen to them :)

-What?

Crystal Fighters - At home

Album: Star Of Love (2010)

#284 Bloc Party - Kreuzberg

-Why?

Back in Berlin-business. This song brings me goosebumps and I can't even count anymore such U-bahn moments like showed in this video...

-What?

Bloc Party - Kreuzberg

Album: A Weekend In The City (2007)

#283 Eva & Manu - Empty

-Why?

Spotify let me knew, that one of my favorite duos have a new album out out there. I probably took the easiest way now and shared the first song of the album, but I just couldn't prefer one over  the other and as we all know, the first songs must be somehow impressive to keep you listening.

-What?

Eva & Manu - Empty

Album: Cinnamon Hearts (2014)

#282 Melbourne Ska Orchestra - The Best Things In Life Are Free

-Why?

A friend of mine, who plays sax in an Estonian ska band, shared this vibrant song. Yes, it does makes my foot tapping :)

-What?

Melbourne Ska Orchestra - The Best Things In Life Are Free

Album: Melbourne Ska Orchestra (2013)

#281 Patrick Doyle - Fate and Destiny

-Why?

I was driving away from my hometown to Tallinn with my ex-classmate today. We were just bla-bla-bla-ing most of the time and didn't listen to any music, but as he wanted to stop at a grocery's just before entering a city, I stayed in a car and turned on music. I was pretty surprised when I heard *this* kind of music coming out of the speakers. I would have never expected he listens to something like this. And there I sat alone - rain had just stopped, sun rising in the offing and "Fate and Destiny" playing out loud. What a beautiful little moment of life to enjoy. When he returned and we drove on, I mentioned that this gorgeous music sounds like a fairy Tale. " It *is* from a movie," he specified. At this moment, we turned into an avenue, lined with oaks. God, that music passed into this situation so bad, like there was a miracle going to come after an every crossroad. No more comments needed. Just listen. I am glad to add some other tags than "indie" or "electronic" to my post after a long while.

-What?

Patrick Doyle - Fate and Destiny

Album: Brave (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 2012

#278 Fanfarlo - Feathers

-Why?

This song was suggested me according to The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart. I would say Arcade Fire instead/as well.

-What?

Fanfarlo - Feathers

Album: Rooms Filled With Light (2012)

#273 Hudson Taylor - Weapons

-Why?

One German musician, that I follow in Twitter shared this artist as a highlight from Highfield festival. Irish brothers and their polyphony, huh! Today, the important is not the song so much, but the artist generally.

-What?

Hudson Taylor - Weapons

Single 2013

#272 Tim Christensen - Right Next To The Right One

-Why?

When the TV series Nikolaj and Julie was playing just as a background tonight, then suddenly a song during the final credits made me to raise my head... 

At least they remained faithful for Danish musicians when choosing sounds for production :)

-What?

Tim Christensen - Right Next To The Right One

Album: Honeybrust (2003)

#271 Thomas Rhett - Get Me Some Of That

-Why?

A friend of mine was rummaging around playlists in Spotify and decided in country genre favor. This song "caught my ear", because it sounds like a background music from "The Bachelor", that I've been watching a way too much lately...

-What?

Thomas Rhett - Get Me Some Of That

Album: It Goes Like This (2013)

#267 Jenny Lewis - Just One Of The Guys

Jenny Lewis - Just One Of The Guys

Single 2014

#264 Regatt - Tantsi ja laula

-Why?

It's Saturday and we are bringing ourselves to party mood with this cover song from 80's!

-What?

Regatt - Tantsi ja laula (Dance and sing in english)

2013

#263 Chat Noir - Our Hearts Have Been Bombed

-Why?

I found them in Craigslist - yes, you are not misreading. There was an job offer for band booking agent and I'm used to click on such things recently. I still have doubts about electronic music in general, but piano balances everything in this song.

-What?

Chat Noir - Our Hearts Have Been Bombed

Album: Elec-3-Cities(2014)

#258 Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud

-Why?

This affectionate song was playing as a theme music in one Estonian TV channel, when they introduced all the upcoming romance movies in program. 

-What?

Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud

Album: x (Deluxe Edition) 2014

#257 Ott Lepland - Jäädagi nii

-Why?

My Estonian summer ballad ♥

-What?

Ott Lepland - Jäädagi nii

Single 2014

#256 Tim Bendzko - Nur noch kurz die Welt retten

-Why?

Another song from night movie of political history of Germany by Bundestag. I thought I had been listening to Tim Bendzko quite much already, but how come didn't stand this song out before?

-What?

Tim Bendzko - Nur noch kurz die Welt retten

Album: Wenn Wotrte meine Spreche wären (2012)

#255 Fischer-Z - Berlin

-Why?

Tomorrow' s going to be my last day in Berlin for a while. I haven't even left yet, but missing this city already rips my heart out :(

-What?

Fischer-Z - Berlin

Album: Red Skies Over Paradise (1981)

#254 Placebo - Million Little Pieces

-Why?

Falling asleep along Placebo tonight, since I'm completely exhausted. No other reason, I just need calming music, even though it might be sad :-)

-What?

Placebo - A Million Little Pieces
Album: Loud Like Lov (2013)

#253 Fink - Looking Too Closely

-Why?

You either want it or not, but it's a song, that subconsciously makes you meditate ;)

-What?

Fink - Looking Too Closely

Single 2014

#252 The Beautiful South - From Under The Covers

-Why?

I'm in my 80's-90's mood again and the clean sound got me right away.

-What?

The Beautiful South - From Under The Covers

Albums: The Beautiful South Gold (2006)
Welcome To The Beautiful South (1989)

#251 John Legend - All Of Me

-Why?

I first heard somebody covering this brilliant song and after that hit on the original. Wonderful song, that makes me sad, though.

-What?

John legend - All Of Me

Album: Love In The Future (2013)

#250 Swim Deep - The Sea

-Why?

If I had a road trip playlist (why don't I?), this song would definitely belong there :)

-What?

Swim Deep - The Sea

Single 2013

#249 Bear's Den - Elysium

-Why?

Beauty! The melody might be "too obvious", but the most beautiful things in life are easy anyway.

-What?

Bear's Den - Elysium

Single 2014

Exceptional post: Test yourself in a music quiz! :)

Hey! A friend of mine just shared an amusing quiz link with me and I believe it's worth spreading :-)

An interesting test asks you to guess well-known songs from different eras only after hearing first second of each one. It's fun and serious at the same time; you can choose between 70's, 80's, 90's and recent hits.

My reasons to believe I'm 90's kind, received confirmation - this is the decade, I personally earned most points in :)

Good luck!

Start the test of 90's here!

#248 Einar Stray Orchestra - Politricks

-Why?

I fell in love with the music from Einar Stray from the beginning on. Unexpected ways in his songs make the tunes interesting to listen.

-What?

Einar Stray Orchestra - Politricks

Single 2014

#247 They Might Be Giants - The Mesopotamians

-Why?

Even though it beats like with an hammer, I like it :)

-What?

They Might Be Giants - The Mesopotamians

Album: Idlewild: A Compilation (2014)

#246 Current Swell - One Day I'll Be Rich

-Why?

Something more peaceful today. The background instrumental repeating itself is mesmerizing ;)

-What?

Current Swell - One Day I'll Be Rich

Album: Ulyssess (2014)

#245 Die Toten Hosen - Tage wie diese

-Why?

I have heard this song in many public events lately (especially related to football public viewings). All the Germans were singing along; I wanted to join, but couldn't mumble a word. And how do you find a song from almighty Internet, if you can only croon a short melody of refrain (and no lyrics)?

I happened to see a night movie about political history of Germany tonight by Bundestag. During the Berlin Wall collapse part, they played t h i s(!) song again. By leaps and bounds, I grabbed my smartphone out of pocket and managed to record a short clip. Being so fulfilled after doing this - now i can f***ing find you, song!, cause you are recorded with lyrics and melody! :D Later, replaying the video in my phone again, I heard almost nothing, but wind that has been recorded...oh prank. I established to understand only "Kein Ende in Sicht" and won the searches at long last!

An Tagen wie diesen, wünscht man sich Unendlichkeit

An Tagen wie diesen, haben wir noch ewig Zeit

In dieser Nacht der Nächte, die uns so viel verspricht

Erleben wir das Beste, kein Ende ist in Sicht

-What?

Die Toten Hosen - Tage wie diese

Album: Ballast der Republik (2012)

#244 Tourist - Patterns

-Why?

Heard from FluxFm and liked immediately.

-What?

Tourist - Patterns

Single 2014

#243 Daryl Braithwaite - The Horses

-Why?

Today's choice is found from www.1songday.com. I was randomly slipping over the tags and hell knows why my cursor stopped on Phil Collins name. One relation brought to another and introduced me aussie Daryl Braithwaite.

-What?

Daryl Braithwaite - The Horses

Album: The Lemon Tree (2008)

#242 Biffy Clyro - Opposite

-Why?

I just discovered, that I haven't shared anything from Biffy Clyro yet. Time to improve!

-What?

Biffy Clyro - Opposite

Album: Opposites (2013)

#241 We Were Evergreen - Summer Flings

-Why?

A Romanian friend of mine shared this awesome video. I just love acoustic sessions (and indie), so it wasn't difficult to captivate me :)

-What?

We Were Evergreen - Summer Flings

Album: Flings (2010)

#240 Sondre Lerche - Bad Law

-Why?

This would be sooo enjoyable song, if there wasn't such a weird ...musical roar (I just invented new term now!) for 3 times during the tune. Feels like the author went to toilet in between, then returned to writing/editing the piece and forgot what was done before. :P

-What?

Sondre Lerche - Bad Law

Album: Please (2014)

#239 Vampire Weekend - Oxford Comma (Album)

-Why?

Smart and tricky melody, combined with percussions - so was I sold.

-What?

Vampire Weekend - Oxford Comma (Album)

Album: Vampire Weekend (2008)

#238 Bush - Letting the Cables Sleep (Nightmares on Wax Remix)

-Why?

One of those few times, when I consider remix being better than original. Pure rhythms hand in hand with a sad melody. For good measure, are the lyrics meaningful for me at the moment. Definitely a tune to repeat.

-What?

Bush - Letting the Cables Sleep (Nightmares on Wax Remix)

Original song released 1999, NOW remix on album Cafe Del Mar Volume 7 (2000)

#237 Rita Ora - R.I.P

-Why?

An artist from Energy in the park festival.

And now seriously, this is true:

R.I.P, to the girl you used to see

-What?

Rita Ora - R.I.P

Album: Spotify Sessions (2012)

#236 Tony Allen - Go Back (Radio Edit)

-Why?

Drums, drums, drums.

-What?

Tony Allen featuring Damon Albarn - Go Back (Radio Edit)

Single 2014

#235 The Rival Bid - Put My Heart Back to Where It Belongs

-Why?

Good German music. Something, I'd like to listen to live.

-What?

The Rival Bid - Put My Heart Back to Where It Belongs

Album: Hail to Thee (2013)

#234 Lily Wood and The Prick - Middle of the Night

-Why?

Music that really fits right here in the middle of the night.

-What?

Lily Wood and The Prick - Middle of the Night

Album: The Fight (Deluxe version) 2014

#233 The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - Kelly

-Why?

The whole album is actually pure delight! Thanks for an acquaintance to remind this artist to me.

-What?

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - Kelly

Album: Days of Abandon (2014)

#232 Savoir Adore - Dreamers

-Why?

Undiscovered trasure for me.

-What?

Savoir Adore - Dreamers

Album: Our Nature (2013)

#231 Honig - In My Drunken Head

-Why?
"and isn't it comforting
to know what your pilot thinks
to know that your house still stands
to open your mouth and sing
to hear you pick up the phone
to know you're still there when I put it down
to know that the world outside is cruel and is beautiful"

-What?

Honig - In My Drunken Head

Album: Empty Orchestra (2012)

#230 Years & Years - Eyes Shut

-Why?

I am happy to share some electronic music today. I used to not fancy it at all, some new friends here in Berlin told me I just haven't heard a good one, then. Instrumental electronic music is still sort of no-no, but more beats are really welcome to my playlist!

-What?

Years & Years - Eyes Shut

Album: Kitsune: Real - EP (2014)

#229 OK Go - Writing's on the Wall

-Why?

Somebody shared this video from CNN Turk in Facebook - strange source, but the video is still wonderful (and revelant :)

-What?

OK Go - Writing's on the Wall

Single: Upside Down (2014)

#228 The Constellations - Perfect Day

-Why?

Good playlist discovered:  http://open.spotify.com/user/ptrcvnthlrxhsn/playlist/4T21OqRRjF5RdnBxJVVR9y .

I have never watched any SUITS series, but already the music from there is divine. :)

-What?

The Constellations - Perfect Day

Album: Southern Cothic (2010)

#227 Andreas Bourani - Auf uns

-Why?

I found it, finally, yessss! The song, that plays here every day on every corner at every time... til the end of World Football Championship, probably :)

-What?

Andreas Bourani - Auf uns

Single 2014

#226 Magic! - Rude

-Why?

Super good summer fusion! A song, that I subconsciously nod along :)

-What?

Magic! - Rude

Single 2013

#225 Mari Pokinen - Puudutus

-Why?

The world's largest Song and Dance Festival taking place in my home country this weekend. It may sound too patriotic and bla, but considering our population (which is 1,3 mln) there's 33 000 singers and 7000 dancers, nothing big really...(?)

"Puudutus" - "Touch" is a song, that will ring both in Song and Dance Festival.

-What?

Mari Pokinen - Puudutus
Lyrics by Kristiina Ehin, music by Tõnu Kõrvits

2013

#224 First Aid Kit - My Silver Lining

-Why?

A good friend of mine is trying to convince me to go to the concert of First Aid Kit (here in Berlin, in October). Their music is/was somehow so drowsy and sleepy for me; not bad, nor anything outstanding. But the more radio stations keep playing their music, the more I get used to it and who knows - maybe even accept an invitation :-)

-What?

First Aid Kit - My Silver Lining

Single 2014

#223 Johann Sebastian Bass - VOODOO

-Why?

Just look at the video - I couldn't make up my mind, whether to laugh or cry :-)

-What?

Johann Sebastian Bass - VOODOO

Single 2014

#222 Hozier - From Eden

-Why?

A friend of mine suggested me some music at random today. That's how I reached to Hozier and "From Eden" has such enjoyable rhythms! Besides, the singer is even younger than me (born on 1990), Oh Lord how old I suddenly feel...

-What?

Hozier - From Eden

EP 2014

#221 Digitalism feat. Youngblood Hawke - Wolves (RAC Remix)

-Why?

I would usually call it chopping mall music. However, works perfectly at home, at the moment, too.

-What?

Digitalism feat. Youngblood Hawke - Wolves (RAC Remix)

May 2014

#220 Beatsteaks - Gentleman Of The Year

-Why?

Almost nobody left, after the football match between Germany and USA, from Brandenburger Tor in Berlin tonight. Folks literally needed to celebrate and how else is it better than along good music (mainly pop hits, played from the stage) and people in the same mood with you. After couple of dance songs, there was a first run of Beatsteaks "Gentleman of the year" new music video shown on the big screen. Check it out here! (At the posting moment right now, it's not available in Youtube or directly in Ampya, yet.)

-What?

Beatsteaks - Gentleman Of The Year

Single (2014)