WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! Random.org picked Jessie from Vanderbilt Wife to win this CD! Congratulations, Jessie!!
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I have a confession. Even though I consider myself a music person, I’m not one of those cool music people. I don’t wear black, I can’t improvise and – here’s the real kicker – I listen to the radio.
Given that my music-listening hours are occupied by the same 10 songs my favorite stations play, I don’t often stumble onto songs and musicians outside the mainstream. Or, even just new ones.
(Unless you count the new music battles that some stations play, where they pit the latest songs by two already-popular artists against each other. And I’m guessing that does not count.)
So when One2One Network gave me the opportunity to review and give away Brandi Carlile’s new album, Give Up the Ghost, I didn’t hesitate. Of course I signed up!
As I mentioned in my official disclosure last week, I will never tell you I like something if I don’t. That means you can take this at face value: I love this CD!
After I listened to it a few times, I started doing a little research. You can learn about Carlile on her web site, but you may already be familiar from her if you’re a Grey’s fan. The show has apparently featured several of her songs, which explains why her sound was somewhat familiar to me.
Carlile reminds me of K.T. Tunstall, and my new Brandi Carlile station on Pandora also plays Norah Jones, Adele and someone named Missy Higgins. Then again, it also played Coldplay, so this is only so helpful.
I really enjoy acoustic music, and Carlile’s real, sometimes raw voice is complemented beautifully by her guitar. My favorite songs on Give Up on Ghost are Dreams and That Year, but honestly, I love the whole CD.
And now it’s your turn to listen to some new tunes. Win a copy of Brandi Carlile’s Give Up on Ghost by leaving a comment. Tell me your latest music find or current favorite song. I’ll randomly draw a winner after midnight on Wednesday, October 21.
Love Brandi Carlile!
I've been listening to a lot of Priscilla Ahn recently, especially her "dream" song.
I've really been stuck on showtunes lately, listening to a ton of Sirius On Broadway…
But one song I'm really into is Hosanna from Selah's newest album.
I am a self confirmed music JUNKIE. Seriously. Not one day goes by without listening to my MP3 player. I may need a 12 step program, but till then, I'll let my ears be soothed by music.
Here's a list of some of my favs…
Allison Krauss and Union Station
Norah Jones
Sixpence none the Richer (NOT the radio crossover stuff. I'm talking Angeltread and Melody of You and Dizzy. Good stuff)
JoBros (the tweens in my house listen to it all the time, and I gotta admit, they have some catchy tunes.)
Atomic Fireballs (Swing music frome the revival in the late 90's)
Michael Buble
Regina Spektor (She sang the AWESOME song at the end of Narnia's Prince Caspian "The Call")
Being the music junkie I am I could go on and on, but these are at the top of my very very very long list. :)
I don't know if I have any latest music finds but I am absolutely in love with Adele's music. It puts me at ease and I love to sing with it in the car! Daydreamer is probably one of my favorite songs right now.
I also wanted to let you know that I do continue to read your blog even though I haven't commented in a while. I thought I should definitely comment since I have a chance to win something…always nice! :)
I love Brandi Carlile! Lately I have been loving Arcade Fire (Wake Up) and always Sufjan Stevens. Great giveaway!
Girl. I totally want this album. I hope I win!
I'm addicted to Mat Kearney's new album City of Black and White.
Love ya.
Oooh – thanks for the recommendation!
A new fav that I'm currently enjoying is Raphael Siddiq. Sort of a neo soul thing. Like what old-school Motown would be if they were in their heyday today.
Also – do you like Matt Nathanson? He's in my personal Top 40 lately, too. :)
Always excited to hear about new music! I like all kinds and have many "favorites" depending on genre. I really like a song called Big Enough, by Ayiesha Woods.
ooooh. i think i'd like her. so hopefully i'll win! ha.
one of my latest musical finds/loves is john legend. what a voice! my fav songs (if you want to start somewhere) are: good morning, this time, sun comes up, someday, if you're out there…
I'd just like to say that you do NOT have to wear black or improvise to love and enjoy music. Although you would be cooler. :) I wish there was a better way to keep up with music when I'm working so much. I used to search out music (that's how I originally found Brandi) but now I'm too busy.
I wish I were cool enough to want to go to more shows. But as you know, I'm pretty picky in who I choose to see. Maybe if she ever comes to town we'll have to check her out, now that I have a job and some money to buy tickets!
Good thing I checked in today. I hope I win because I love Brandi! Thanks, Mary!
Oooh…I love her! One of my recent faves is Ben Folds…I also just bought the new Scarlett Johansson and Pete yorn album last week, and it's quite great!