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Frantic last minute attempts to find the perfect, unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for Xmas.
Things aren't looking good, the elusive, perfect hand-made gift just isn't falling into my lap.
I hit up the Market Collective - local artisans and craftspeople, ethical gifts, search, search, but there's nothing remotely giftable for those in my small circle.
The arts and crafts, they're good, just nothing that inspires me, nothing that shouts out "this would be perfect for....".
But in the background, on the stage, there's an artist - Amy Wood - and - surprised that nobody's listening - well, she's good. Very good. Big voice, curious lyrics, local, she should be a lot more popular than this...
Link: Amy Wood, on YouTube (Lonely)
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what have I become?
my sweetest friend
everyone I know
goes away in the end
and you could have it all
my empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt...
Johnny Cash Cover of 9 Inch Nails "Hurt. You listen to it again and again, the lyrics simple, but there's something about Cash's singing of it, the simplicity of the music, the earnest quaver in his voice, his breath, pronunciation, plain-speaking accent, the rising bass crescendo.....
So seldom now do I find time for music but this is both old and new, rare and rediscovered, ...
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"...
And the little white dove
Made with love, made with love:
Made with glue, and a glove, and some pliers
..."- YS - Sawdust and Diamonds
Absolutely amazing. Listening to her voice, frail, up and down, pursuing haunting melodies, her voice, childish, distant, as if from another time. 5 out of 5 stars. Her other albums are also well worth listening to.
Visit her website here: http://www.joanna-newsom.com/