Monday, December 25, 2006

Dec. 25th Read!
Current mood: creative

Continuing with my holiday recommendations, this time I'll give you a title that might be out of targetif you're a grown up, but so good if you're looking for a good gift for a child or a preteen.
Enid Mary Blyton is one of my favorite children's authors. I think I read most of the Five Find-Outers adventures, a series of adventure stories that tell the crazy happenings of a group of friends and their curious dog.
It makes for a good gift for an imaginative kid, introduce them to reading, which is always a good investment in the future.
I personally recommend Mistery of the Secret Room which is one of the first I read about 17 years ago.
I hope that if you do come across one of these, even in your local library you give it some space and enjoy it... it goes by in a second!
Bye bye, and Happy Holidays!
Currently reading : The Mystery of the Secret Room (Mysteries) By Enid Blyton Release date: 01 January, 2003

Dec. 25th. Music!
Current mood: content
Category: Music

Hey everyone!!!
First of all, Merry Christmas!!!
I know, ages do not suffy to all the time I've been away, but I intent to recuperate and get on track again with my regular sections and some general reading for all of you faithful.
So to get right to the point, my first musical recommendation, and probably one of the lasts of the year is Snow Patrol. The Eyes Open CD/DVD is great!! I got this as a christmas present at my office, and its a treat. First of all the presentation is cool, includes a booklet with some very cool pictures from them behind the scenes, and both cd and dvd.
The music, if you know Snow Patrol is still great, if you do not, You'll like it, especially if you're in the mood for some soul reaching rock.
I love the strings in this one, and my favorite songs in the cd are You're all I have, Hands Open, Open Your eyes, and Shut your eyes... of course, Chasing cars is very famous, with the Grammy nomination and all.

The golden one for this recommendation edition is Billie Holiday.

I decided to talk you into her since I mentioned her song Strange Fruit in my last blog. This time I won't recommend an specific album, but to experience her songs in general.
For you that haven't come across this wonderful woman's voice, you better start educating yourselves!! Even reading about her story is heartbreaking. Her songs come not far, filled with melancholy, and that touch of nostalgia that I personally love. I'm a sucker for the old times.
She's also popular for colaborations with very famous singers such as Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and of course, Louis Armstrong.
Well, hoping you have a good one and that you buy some interesting music and share, I'll see you a next time!
Avi

Currently listening : Eyes Open By Snow Patrol Release date: 04 May, 2006