Whee, second post! Well, first if you’re counting based on substance.
We've finally decided on topics so we don’t run around like headless chickens posting random things on this blog. (But, I still predict that it will happen sooner or later.)
So, Manila has been experiencing a steady downpour of rain, and it has been quite the headache for most people because if you haven’t experienced Manila traffic when it’s raining then you haven’t experienced traffic at all. I once spent 3 hours on the road going home, and that was from my office in a nearby city which usually takes me 45 minutes. It’s hell, I tell you! Hell!
Well anyway, rainy days actually have their charm as I’ve come to discover recently. And when we say rainy days, there is a certain romance attached to it and what better way to accompany that than music. I cheated and asked Soc how many she’s putting in so I can put the same number on my list, too. I’m childish like that.
I’ve observed that I like songs that remind me of sunshine when it’s raining and I’m cheesy like that. So here, random 10 sunshine-y and soothing songs for the rainy days (bear with me, I suck when it comesto lists):
(Note: I'll change these YouTube links once I fix the streaming thingies, all for your listening pleasure.)
First up, Fools Like Me by Lisa Loeb. Anyone remember her? Anyone? And dear all, yes, she has other songs aside from that classic Stay with the ever so memorable guitar intro.
Next up is a song called Tokyo and Paris by Emiri Miyamoto and Solita.This one comes from that delicious gem of a movie called Nodame Cantabile. Also, violin!
Emiri Miyamoto x Solita - Tokyo and Paris
Foo Fighters’ Virginia Moon is one song I instantly fell in love with when I first heard it. It’s just so different from the rock star Dave Grohl – this one’s very soft and quiet and fluffy and sweet and makes you want to put it in your pocket.
Foo Fighters - Virginia Moon
And from Iceland, Johann Johannson’s Dis. I have no idea what she’s saying but how can you resist the pretty?
Johann Johannson - Dis
Here’s an indie Indonesian band that reminds me a bit of the Hungry Young Poets. They’re called Funny Little Dream and their songs sound like little dreams. Song is It Must Been You and I’m choosing to ignore the engrish because it shouldn’t really matter.
Funny Little Dream - It Must Be You
This will probably be the only exception to this sunshine list. Dan Mangan is an awesome Canadian singer-songwriter and his album title makes me smile every time I see it because it’s a Dr. Seuss reference. Fair Verona is awesome because it has the line, “we can cut and paste the stars in our hearts and understand their language.” (The album is called Nice,Nice, Very Nice, in case you were wondering.)
Dan Mangan - Fair Verona
Next is If You Want To by the Alligators. A good prelude to baby-making songs during rainy days. The guy is basically saying that he can do anything with you (if you want to) and he can go all night. Oh yeah, sing to me with your sexy, sexy falsetto.
Alligators - If You Want To
Here we have a Korean band called Winterplay. Now, before you judge me or anything, Korea actually has a good indie scene, and it’s not all KPop as we, outside of their country, are made to believe. The vocalistof this band came from another amazing Korean band called Clazziquai. Reserve your judgments and take a listen first. Song is called Happy Bubble. (Come on, sing with me. 1, 2, 3, 4 bubble bubble...)
Winterplay - Happy Bubble
Let’s go a little more upbeat with Ellie Goulding’s Wish I Stayed. Notso much in the first part of the song but it picks up somewhere in themiddle, and it probably exists in the original version with Frankmusik only. This is probably the most upbeat I can go with songs during rainy days.
Ellie Goulding - Wish I Stayed
And rounding up the list is Up Dharma Down’s We Give In Sometimes.There is something utterly surreal about UDD’s songs and it gives off a certain magic when you listen to it on rainy days. There shouldn't be a rainy day mixtape without UdD in it. I’m in love with this band. Seriously.
Up Dharma Down - We Give In Sometimes
So, if anyone actually read this, leave your comments, suggestions, request for MP3s (I can probably help you with that but the big, scary companies might come after us) below.
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