song of the day

Song of the morning

Nothing but Thieves – I am not made by design

From the the album “Broken Machine” (2017)

No useless ramble from me today. It’s a little after 6 in the morning and I have to be at work soon. Early shifts all week. Which means early bedtime. (erm no… Not happening)

Have a nice day. xx

song of the night

Anathema – electricity

This is the version from the live album “A Sort of Homecoming” released on KScope in 2015. The concert was recorded in Liverpool Cathedral in March 2015.

I have been listening to this band for more than twenty years. On and off. And at one time, I also considered them my favourite band. I still say it when asked because I never had an other favourite band. And there will probably never be one that I will call it. I feel as if I outgrew any of that fangirling stuff.

The above song has a lot of meaning for me…

Enjoy.

Goodnight. xx

Ashes Divide – too late

From the album “Keep Telling Myself it’s Alright” (2008, def jam)

One of the calmer songs of this one-man band. Ashes Divide is the side project of A Perfect Circle’s Billy Howerdel.

Some about me:

Age: 37

Zodiac: Aquarius

Favourite show: tie between Santa Clarita Diet and A handmaid’s tale.

Favourite song of the moment: Hostages by the Howl & the Hum

Describe yourself in one word: mindful

What do you say?

I am tired today and my shoulder hurts af. Not sure what I did wrong again, but it hasn’t hurt like this in a long while. I mean, I was never pain-free, but today it feels like I am at a peak. Time for surgery, I guess. No need to stall any longer.

On the up-side. I still feel happy and relaxed. A nice feeling for a change.

Have a great weekend.

Cathy

Song of the day

TV on the Radio – wolf like me

From the album “Return to the Cookie Mountain” (2006, 4AD)

Today I share a song that was suggested to me this morning by a Dutch music enthusiast. Great man with a lot of depth and knowledge about life and music.

I had a couple of very nice days, even though I haven’t slept a lot and had to be up early in the morning. I had conversations that were far from ordinary. Stimulation of the mind.

Enjoy the music. Stay passionate and true to yourself.

song of the day

T E Morris – lower (march 24th, 2020)

In March and April, T E Morris released a couple of songs he wrote in isolation – Isolation Songs. He took one hour each day to write a complete song. Sometimes there were some preexisting ideas, some days something new was created. Guitar, piano, electronic, with lyrics and vocals or without. The material is raw around the edges and that is exactly what makes these songs poignant and real. T E Morris is on Patreon – if you want to hear more and want to support the artist, do it via Patreon or BandCamp.

Enjoy.

Song of the day

The Howl and the Hum – hostages

From the album “Human Contact” (2020, AWAL records)

So meet me on the bridge
We’ll hand over our hostages
We’ll shed our skin
And fade into acquaintances

This is how we die
Become just you and I
You turn round and smile
One final time
You were just a state of mind

And two lovers met
Two strangers left

– the howl & the hum – hostages

Enjoy the music. Have a great weekend. 😘

song of the night

Her Name is Calla – the dead rift

From the EP “the Dead Rift” 2018, function records

Her Name is Calla – a moment of clarity

From the last album Her Name is Calla released before they split as a band: Animal Choir (2019)

And that sound is the crunch of the human spirit breaking
Her Name is Calla – a moment of clarity

It is 2:10 am as I am typing this out. I am tired, but I can’t sleep.

Goodnight and please enjoy the music 😘

Song of the night

Johannes Oerding – anfassen

From the album called “Konturen”. (2019, Columbia Records)

The lyrics to this song are very touching and valid.

German original:

Wir wissen alles überall
Doch viel zu wenig über uns
Und dieses Bisschen wird dann noch geteilt
Was einmal echt war, ist jetzt kalt
Heute künstlich, früher Kunst
Weil Grenzen nicht bemerkt, geht oft zu weit

Wir haben tausende von Freunden
Doch Haben sie jedoch noch nie geseh’n
Viel zu grell blendet der bunte Schein
Wir haben tausende von Träumen
Doch verlieren das echte Leben
Es zerfällt zu Staub aus Nullen und Einsen

Ich brauche was zum Anfassen
Dann kann ich wieder loslassen
Ich will mich nicht mehr anpassen
Ich will mein Leben wieder selbst in meiner Hand haben
Wenn wir ertrinken mehr und mehr, in diesem kalten, lichter Meer
Wenn überall über alles geht
Ist der Moment nichts mehr wert

Falsche Richtung Schritt für Schritt
Bis die nächste Welle bricht
Keine Zeit um noch mal Luft zu holen
Wir entfernen uns Klick für Klick
Von dem was eigentlich wirklich ist
Schwimmen wir gegen oder mit dem Strom

Wir haben tausende von Träumen
Doch verlieren das echte Leben
Wir verlaufen uns im Smog und Nebel

Und wie oft habe ich schon gedacht
Wie oft haben wir uns verpasst
Weil unsere Welt zu laut blinkt
Man kann viel klarer hören und sehen
Viel besser fühlen und verstehen
Komm lass mal wieder ein Bisschen reden
Und die Köpfe wieder hochnehmen

English translation:

We know everything everywhere
But far too little about us
And that little bit is then shared
What was once real is now cold
Artificial today, art in the past
Because limits are not noticed, often goes too far

We have thousands of friends
But have never seen them before
The colorful glow is far too bright
We have thousands of dreams
Yet lose real life
It disintegrates into dust of zeros and ones

I need something to touch
Then I can let go again
I don’t want to adjust anymore
I want to have my life in my own hands again
If we drown more and more, in this cold, clear sea
When everything goes above and beyond
The moment is no longer worth anything

Wrong direction step by step
Until the next wave breaks
No time to breathe again
We move away click by click
Of what actually is
Let’s swim against or with the current

We have thousands of dreams
Yet lose real life
We get lost in smog and fog

And how often have I thought
How many times have we missed each other
Because our world is blinking too loud
You can hear and see much more clearly
Feel and understand much better
Come on, let’s talk a little more
And put your heads up again

This is google translate but I was not calm and focussed enough tonight to give a proper translation.

Change is coming, but as of this moment, I am not allowed to share more information.

But the books… The support is overwhelming; the sales not impressive at all. But… I’ll keep on keeping on. There are fire and passion in me, and everything will be okay. There was another anxiety attack today, after some calm and quiet weeks.

In other news… I celebrated my 13th wedding anniversary last Monday. I am longing for a lot of love, but the truth is, over 20 years ago I met my best friend and married him. Maybe we are not the most conservative and regular couple, but we love each other. Phew…

Love me.

Song of the day

Pop Evil – waking the lions

From their album “Pop Evil” which was released in 2018.

It was the first song I heard today. It gave my day a lot of positive attitude.

From the album “Onyx” 2013

Apparently this genre is called metalcore or alternative metal. Who knew?!

song of the day (Thursday)

Felix Räuber – road to chaos

This song was released in July 2020 on Every Motion Records, which is Felix’s own label. He is an artist through and through, an extraordinary vocalist and his interviews show an intelligent man who cares about life and the state of this earth. Felix is probably better known to a broader audience as the singer of the band Polarkreis 18, they had a huge hit single with the song “Allein Allein” in 2007. Definitely an artist to watch. Hearing him live is a treat too. I saw him years ago at a gig with Maximilian Hecker. 36 people with the staff manning the bar… a gem of a gig that I will never forget.

Enjoy your day. xx

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