Mars Lasar - "Amy's Lullaby"

"Amy's Lullaby" by Mars Lasar, as the name might suggest, is a very sweet song. It is piano driven and has a lovely melody. It is calming and soothing.

The sound of the music box brings back memories of one that was given to me as a child. I loved to play it over and over. When the box lid was opened, the movement or mechanism of the music box was revealed. I watched the cylinder go round and round as the notes emanated from the little metal pieces striking the cylinder. I was fascinated that such pretty music came from this little wooden box. I think the song it played was "Fur Elise."

Mars Lasar is another musician Last.fm lists as being similar to music2work2. In fact, this particular song reminds me of music2work2’s “Vincent.” Two very pretty songs that can calm and sooth the listener, regardless of age.

George Winston - "Graceful Ghost"

One of the music websites where music2work2’s CDs are available is Last.fm. A feature of Last.fm is that they give you the names of other musicians whose music is similar to your own.

George Winston is listed as a musician similar to music2work2. I really like his music, and I agree that it reminds me of music2work2 sessions. One of George Winston’s songs that is my favorite is “Graceful Ghost.” In fact, I like it so much I had to buy it.

The tempo of this piece is sort of medium/fast; to me it almost has a “ragtime” feel. In light of the tempo, when I first listened to it, I expected it to conjure up feelings of happiness and lightness. However, the image that comes to my mind while listening to this song is of saying goodbye, perhaps to a good friend. It is sort of a bittersweet goodbye, not final in that two friends will never see each other again, but just the sadness that comes from separation from someone you care about and enjoy being with.

It is a lovely melody, and of course, is beautifully performed by George Winston. I really like it a lot. In spite of my above statement as to the image it evokes, it doesn’t leave me with feelings of sadness, more a state of mellowness and contemplation. I definitely recommend checking it out.

Everlasting by Oslo Swan

If you like fun, pop music, you may want to check out Oslo Swan, a MySpace friend of music2work2. All of their music that I have heard is melodic, catchy, and upbeat. One song in particular that I have listened to many times is "Everlasting." It is my favorite but I like "It Doesn't Matter What You Say" and all the others on their MySpace page also.

Oslo Swan is made up of two band members, stefan & guyrOOts. I don't know much more about them than that. The voice of the main vocalist is soft and pleasant. The harmony is terrific as are the melodies of the songs themselves.

This is the kind of music that makes it impossible for you to listen to it and not move some part of your body with the beat. It makes you feel good. It's fun!