Current mood: thankful
Category: Music
Hey everyone...
I don't usually recommend soundtracks in this section, but the ones like this one are just too good not to be suggested!
Baraka is, in my humble opinion, one of the greatest documentaries in history, and its music is not far from less. Most of the songs are inspired in oriental sounds and tribal chants, almost ethereal, transcendental, unique, simply perfect.
The thing with soundtracks is that when they're good, they move, create atmospheres, and if you enjoy them makes for a good exercise, a mental one that is. Everytime I listen to it, I just travel somewhere else away from all the madness.
If you can get your hands on this cd, steal it, buy it, just own it! And if you can get the movie too, its just perfect!
The goldie one for this week... one of my old time favs.
Nina Simone is the most passionate singer I've heard so far. I discovered her through a recommendation, so I hope you discover her as well if you haven't yet.
Besides all the story behind her persona, which is very impressive, she's one hell of a singer that refused to be categorized. She had a wide range of styles to pick from everytime she created.
You've probably heard her, since her songs have been feattured in a countless number of films and commercials and many of her songs have been sampled by other artists such as Mary J. Blige and Kanye West; you've probably wondered what was that beautiful voice on the speakers and forgot about her later, so give it a chance this time.
Right now the song that comes to my mind is Strange Fruit, originally sang by another one of my favorites, Billie Holiday. But if you're in a chirpier mood than this deep longing, I recommend to you songs as I put a spell on you, Feeling Good, and Don't let me be missunderstood.
You know the drill...Have a wonderful weekend!
Avi
Currently listening : Baraka: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack By Michael Stearns Release date: 24 August, 1993
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