Happiness Wednesday: Music and Its Beauty.

Hi everyone- Happy Wednesday!

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Today as I write to you I am filled with the sounds of reggae/ indian fusion music infused with rock/soul and reggae vocals of Joss Stone, Damian Marley and Mick Jagger! They have formed a new super group with A.R Rahman (the Indian composer of the film Slumdog Millionaire) and Dave Stewart from Eurythmics, called 'Superheavy' and they've just released their first album. Its really beautiful, very different and fills your heart with joy when you hear the different styles of music....


I find that music really can bring you to utmost joy and so this is what I'm thinking about today on Happiness Wednesday. I love music with pure, raw lyrics that speaks to the soul, vocals that are real- that let you know whats going on inside that persons head and heart. I love acoustic sounds, rap from the heart, vocals that uplift your soul and take you to a happy place.


I have a friend who sings beautiful acoustic soul music who I have mentioned previously on my blog- Delia Spiers. She is a very talented singer-songwriter whose songs often move me to tears. Often it is when we cry and when we are led to that emotion, that we experience a peace and strength unknown before. I find that Delia's music does that for me.

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Today I'm going to share the music of India Arie. I often speak about India because her whole philosophy is about spreading peace and love through the medium of music. Music is a vehicle for her of purity and truth. She has a very rare thing in the world of music- goodness combined with heartfelt lyrics and vocals.


Here is a song that will make you think about loving you, about taking time for you and to nourish your soul and spirit, Private Party. Lyrics start 'I'm having a private party, there's nobody here but me, my angels and my guitar...'. Enjoy xxx

Happy Wednesday! x

Music that tells stories...

I have found a beautiful acoustic song by the band Boyce Avenue. It is soulful, and tells a story... i connect to it emotionally and I'm sharing it with you all so you can experience the beauty for yourself. Enjoy. xxx

Freedom in Music.

Many of you may know that one of my favourite singers in the world is Joss Stone. Joss has been around since 2003, and has the most stunning, soulful voice. She truly feels music when on stage and often performs barefoot, she just embodies freedom in music :)


Here is a song to brighten up your Thursday, her covering 'Come together' by the Beatles. (she writes all her own music usually):

Enjoy.


xxx

A random post and WELCOME

Hello blog readers!

I just wanted to say its so amazing that you read and comment on my little corner of the blog world. It makes me smile. I also wanted to say WELCOME to my new followers and hope you enjoy reading- thanks for following. I want to know all about you too :).


So this post is going to be quite random. I had a lovely day today. I made a home-made birthday collage card for my sister who turns 21 tomorrow. And I caught up with a friend I hadn't seen in ages, with peanut butter toast and a comfy couch! Its so nice to share stories, and laugh and be silly... eat chocolate and kick your shoes off every once in a while.


At the moment I am loving:


* My sunflower shoots- they are growing so quickly with all the rain here in England that they are going to need to be replanted soon! I can't wait to see them grow into actual flowers :)


* Made in Chelsea- the English version of the Hills. It is so addictive, set in Chelsea, Central London. I love the characters especially Caggy. Does anyone else watch it?


* Discovering new novels. I have just finished reading 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' by Jonathan Safran Foer, recommended to me by Anna at 'Little Reminders of Love' and am eagerly awaiting my next read. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is a beautiful book!

*Aloe Blacc's music- especially when he sings live and acoustically.    


*Scrapbooking. I have been making collages of photos I love and theming each page. This is a project that is taking a while and I'm not sure what I'll do with it next.... but it's good to express myself creatively.

Lastly, I am in awe of the work of Action Against Hunger UK. Take a look at their website here! 


Hope you are having a wonderful week. What are you doing and loving?


xx




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Chrissy Depauw's Music... :)

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VVMFkGNVFo

I love Chrissy Depauws beautiful acoustic soulful guitar music!!!! Click on the link above, it will brighten your Friday.

Wishing you a great weekend,

El xxx

Welcome to my ramblings.... .

Hi,

So I've started this blog because its summer 2009 and I have so much time on my hands. Plus I love to write, reflect on my life and life in general.

Have you ever felt that feeling where you feel restless? Where you have dreams of your life and you want them to be happening right now but you feel like you're in limbo.......thats how I feel right now.

I'm sort of waiting for something amazing to happen but I guess in this life you create your own happiness right? :)

So things I am loving at the moment:

- the music of delia spiers- shes an acoustic soul singer whos music has so much meaning. www.myspace.com/kolishadelia- to be listened to by women only!!!

- chrissy depauws music... www.myspace.com/chrissydepauw

Theres something so powerful about acoustic soul music....its a really beautiful genre and I love listening to it..and singing :)

All my love...