We would like to say a big thank you to Jason at http://iwearyoushirt.com and hope he has a great day wearing the music2work2 T-Shirt. If you're new to the site check out the music - if you like what you hear you can download 5 minute samples of every track - just click on the widget.
music2work2 is pretty much what it says - it's good music to have on in the background while you are working on something - particularly if you are in front of a computer screen. The music is instrumental, piano driven and anywhere from 10 minutes to 30 minutes in length. It is meant to stimulate your brain while you create something magical - or even something mundane - either way - it makes the work easier - have a listen:
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I’m not sure what I expected as far as the music goes from Groovy Star. The name, I suppose, or for whatever reason, I guess I was anticipating loud, screeching, heavy rock music. I was wrong. Groovy Star is one of our friends from iSound.com.
I like this music. Most of the songs on the iSound page are instrumental; there are a few vocals. Groovy Star is apparently the work of one person, Michael Featherstone. All the songs have a prominent, rhythmic beat, and pretty melody – it is the kind of music that makes you feel good.
There are several pieces that I would say are favorites, such as “Springs,” “Dreaming Droids” but my most favorite piece is “Sundown.” It is a little slower tempo than most of the others but still with the prominent percussion and beautiful melody. It more closely resembles the sound of music2work2. Groovy Star reminds me of “Heath” and “Richard” - they too are songs of medium tempo, lovely melody – uplifting, hopeful, pleasant musical experiences.
If you like pop-rock, electronica music, I suggest you give a listen to Groovy Star. If you're interested in online music, new artists - that kind of thing - also check out http://isound.com - this from their About page:
.: What is iSOUND.COM :. iSOUND.COM is creating the ultimate online music community. Whether you are a fan, a musician or a record label, we are the place to be for all that is music online.
I'm thoroughly enjoying the post Christmas gift card euphoria - I love buying music - there's something very noble and rewarding about it. There's a website that I've been digging for a while - Live from Daryl's House - it has this killer show that captures Daryl Hall and his band - they welcome in a different artist every other month, hang out and play music. They cover some of the guest artist's songs and then some of the Hall & Oates classics. It's all shot and recorded live - the music sounds and feels real - you get a sense of what it is was like to be there - you also get a sense of the musicianship required. Check out the trailer below:
The episode that turned me onto the show was K.T.Tunstall's - she was brilliant - check out this version of Black Horse and the Cherry Tree. The current episode is with a band called Company of Thieves - I'd never heard of them but checked out the show - 30 minutes later I have their EP Ordinary Riches playing through my iTunes and my gift card is $5.99 poorer - 15 tracks too - amazing value!
This is the music business - it is alive and getting better all the time.