Lineup = Mind Blown.
Enjoy.
Besos,
CC.
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Enjoy.
Besos,
CC.
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Coachella 2014: Sold Out
SONGS OF THE WEEK~ JAZZ EDITION!!!
In honour of this years Vancouver Jazz Festival (running now until July 1st, 2012) here are a few fantastic Jazz tunes.
(Getting Some) Fun Out Of Life ~ Madeleine Peyroux
La Vie En Rose ~ Louis Armstrong - A classic. I love his version of this tune. I apologize in advance for the cheesy video.
Bebel Gilberto ~ She's more bossa nova than jazz, but still, this woman is AMAZING.
Ella Fitzgerald ~ All The Things You Are - They don't call her 'The Song Bird' for nuthin'.
Harry Connick Jr. ~ It Had To Be You - Oh how I looooooooove this man. Random Story: When I was young I used to visit my sister in Montreal every summer. One year, she decided to surprise me with tickets to the Harry Connick Jr. concert at the Bell Centre. Third row on the floor... AAAHHHH!!!! I was over the moon!!! With just '7 sleeps' left before the big day of the concert, I could barely contain my excitement. The day before I flew out to Montreal, I got a call from my sister. She let me know that the employees of the Bell Centre had gone on strike, and the concert was cancelled. I was devastated. To this day, I STILL haven't had a chance to catch one of his shows. I've added this to my bucket list.
And now for something really different....
My Favourite Things ~ Outkast - Yup, it's the tune from 'The Sound Of Music'- Outkast style. Take the old song you know and love, and make it drop acid. Overall, it's pretty brilliant (instrumental).
Enjoy!
Besos,
CC.
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(Getting Some) Fun Out Of Life ~ Madeleine Peyroux
La Vie En Rose ~ Louis Armstrong - A classic. I love his version of this tune. I apologize in advance for the cheesy video.
Bebel Gilberto ~ She's more bossa nova than jazz, but still, this woman is AMAZING.
Ella Fitzgerald ~ All The Things You Are - They don't call her 'The Song Bird' for nuthin'.
Harry Connick Jr. ~ It Had To Be You - Oh how I looooooooove this man. Random Story: When I was young I used to visit my sister in Montreal every summer. One year, she decided to surprise me with tickets to the Harry Connick Jr. concert at the Bell Centre. Third row on the floor... AAAHHHH!!!! I was over the moon!!! With just '7 sleeps' left before the big day of the concert, I could barely contain my excitement. The day before I flew out to Montreal, I got a call from my sister. She let me know that the employees of the Bell Centre had gone on strike, and the concert was cancelled. I was devastated. To this day, I STILL haven't had a chance to catch one of his shows. I've added this to my bucket list.
And now for something really different....
My Favourite Things ~ Outkast - Yup, it's the tune from 'The Sound Of Music'- Outkast style. Take the old song you know and love, and make it drop acid. Overall, it's pretty brilliant (instrumental).
Enjoy!
Besos,
CC.
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New collaboration between Gorillaz, Outkast and LCD Soundsystem!!!
It looks like members of the Gorillaz, Outkast and LCD Soundsystem are making sweet, sweet music together.
Yup, Damon Albarn (Gorrilaz), LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy and Outkast's Andre 3000 have just finished working on a wicked new track for Converse, titled "DoYaThing." What makes it even more sugary and delicious is that you'll be available to download the song FOR FREE!!!
Here's a small sample of what you can expect. I'm loving it already:
Here's a behind the scenes look at the making of the music video:
Mark your calendars for February 23rd. The new tune will be available to download, GRATIS, on Converse UK's website.
Can't Wait!!!
Besos,
CC.
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Yup, Damon Albarn (Gorrilaz), LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy and Outkast's Andre 3000 have just finished working on a wicked new track for Converse, titled "DoYaThing." What makes it even more sugary and delicious is that you'll be available to download the song FOR FREE!!!
Here's a small sample of what you can expect. I'm loving it already:
Here's a behind the scenes look at the making of the music video:
Mark your calendars for February 23rd. The new tune will be available to download, GRATIS, on Converse UK's website.
Can't Wait!!!
Besos,
CC.
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Ta da! Songs Of The Week.
Here are my favourite songs of the moment. I'm obsessed... in a good way ;D
Small Sins ~ Why Don't You Believe Me?
A wicked group from Toronto. Formed in 2006 and Have this slightly retro sound. Wicked guitar. A great song to listen to while on a long drive.
Two Door Cinema Club ~ Something Good Can Work
These guys are from Northern Ireland. They're like this amazing blend of Keane, Muse and Phoenix. I think they almost sound like Phoenix's younger and peppy cousin. Wanna know why they originally formed their group? To get chicks. Straight up. At least they keep it real! They performed here in Vancouver at The Venue April 11th. I was lucky enough to chat with them and have a wicked video to post soon.
And speaking of Phoenix....
Phoenix ~ If I Ever Feel Better
Another perfect song to listen to on a long drive. Trust me on this one.
Santagold, Julian Casablancas & Pharrell ~ My Drive Thru
Originally written for a Converse commercial. Wanna get pumped up, or just dance? Listen.
Kid Cudi ft. Lady Gaga, Kanye West & Common ~ Poke Her Face
George Michael ~ Freedom
One of the sexiest music videos ever! From a time when the word 'supermodel' was used a bit more sparingly. These women were the real deal.
Ray LaMontagne ~ Old Before Your Time
When oh when will you come to Vancouver?!?!?!
Couldn't find a good, clear vid that does this song justice. One of the Best songs of the year, so far. My little brother & I can't stop listening to it. Listen to the words...
OutKast ~ Idlewild Blue (Don't Chu Worry 'Bout Me)
These guys are on my list of top 10 bands/groups/artists of all time. Freaking love them. When I checked out their website, there's still no word on the boys ever working together again. Why Outkast??? Why???
OutKast ~ Ms. Jackson
This song was written for Erykah Badhu's mom. André 3000 and Erykah were once a couple, and have a son together named Seven. The song talks about the problems that break-ups, separation, and divorce can have on a couple, and the animosity that a woman's mother can have for her daughter's former boyfriend or husband. Wicked Video.
Sorry... Just ONE MORE OutKast song I think you'll like....
OutKast (Off of 'The Love below" by André 3000) ~ My Favourite Things
Remember that song from 'The Sound of Music"? You know the one I'm talking about, '...raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens'. Yeah, well this is what it sounds like after André 3000 gets his hands on it. Love. (p.s: This is clearly not the actual music video, but at least you get to hear the song, nice and clear).
If you have any suggestions of some songs you think I might like/love, please send me an email.
Enjoy!
Besos, CC.
Favourite Albums Of 2010
It's tough to narrow down my list for the best albums of 2010, but I think I've got it down.
Here goes (don't judge!) in no particular order:
God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise ~ Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs (Mind Blowing)
The Black Keys ~ Brothers (Ditto)
Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty ~ Big Boi (I miss OutKast. Seriously)
Body Talk ~ Robyn
Thank Me Later ~ Drake
The Suburbs ~ Arcade Fire
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy ~ Kanye West (I don't care that he's an egomaniac. The guy is brilliant.)
The ArchAndroid (Suites II and III) ~ Janelle Monae (Holy crap she's AWESOME!!! She's like a female version of OutKast.)
Sigh No More ~ Mumford & Sons (These guys can make a BANJO sound sexy! I mean..C'MON!!!)
Plastic Beach ~ Gorillaz
The Lady Killer ~ Cee Lo Green (Fuck you!!! And fuck her too!!!)
I could literally go on and on (LCD Soundsystem, Broken Bells, Eminem, Local Natives, Vampire Weekend, Crystal Castles....etc, etc.)
HONOURABLE MENTION: Universal Mind Control ~ Common (**Ok. So I know it came out in 2008, but I didn't really 'discover it' until 2010. Better late than never!**)
You should definitely check out any or all of these albums, if you haven't already. Please feel free to suggest any albums that I should be getting into.
Alright. Bedtime. Peace out.
Besos,
CC.
P.S: I'm kinda proud of myself that I finally updated my blog. Pathetic, but true...