I really love music, all kinds of music. I identify with it, it moves me, and often speaks right to my heart. Sometimes music gives me the words I don't have. Bereft of music, well, I'd be lost.
One of my favorite genres is jazz. I know, you're rolling your eyes, but I love it. I really do. It's fun for me to listen to jazz, and it makes me happy. I enjoy all kinds of jazz - old, new, strict, loose. I like it all. Well, not "elevator" jazz. Yuck.
Right now I have in heavy rotation Michael Buble. I'm totally diggin' his voice, his music. I like how he covered some old, familiar songs. I love how much personality he brings to each song. And he has a new CD out! But, sadly, I don't have it. Yet.
I'd like to start listening to more Latin music. I have one Latin-ish cd, and it's okay. Not great; perhaps a little safe, and somewhat boring. If you have any great Latin music suggestions I would love to hear them.
Actually, as long as we are talking about suggestions, I'd love to know - what do you have in heavy rotation right now. I am really curious about the music other people like, love, and listen to.
So tell me... what's working for you right now?
P.S. think I used the word "love" enough?
P.P.S. brownie points for the one who can tell me what song my post title is taken from.
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Hi again, strange, lurker lady here.
I love music also. We normally have it on at home all the time.
My favs right now:
Tobymac
Casting Crowns
Prelude
pretty much anything contemp Christian.
In my iPod right now is Fiddler on the Roof soundtrack, Tobymac, Jump 5, maybe Jars of Clay??
I don't care for jazz, alternative, heavy metal, new age stuff, rap or the new tennie bopper stuff. I guess I like older music.
I love Buble, he is so incredible. "You're every song that I'd sing along, 'cause You're my everything". His voice is yummy.
Okay, so I'm sure not your thing, but I'm also loving Kirk Franklin right now. His beat makes me want to walk faster, dance harder, sing louder. Noah and I jam out to him in the kitchen frequently. But Justin doesn't do R&B even if it is in the name of Jesus, so it goes off when he comes through the door:)
I'll preface this with, I know that my music preferences tend to be totally random, but that just makes the shuffle function more entertaining :D
Michael Buble definitely makes the mp3 player list as well as McFly, Explosions in the Sky, Cake, The Beatles, A Fine Frenzy, Franz Ferdinand, and a ton of random Disney songs (especially those from Enchanted) because they're just fun to sing along to.
i love jazz too! and you're right, MB is one smooth cat.
my taste in music is broad and ecclectic, i hope that gives my kids some broad music-minds. usually if there's music in the background and i mention something about it, jim wasn't even aware it was playing... but he's really, really good at math. so we all have our strengths....
Ok, I'm totally schizophrenic when it comes to music. I love all kinds....contemporary christian, rock, jazz, blues, country, classical...pretty much anything, but rap!
Right now, I'm listening to our church praise and worship cd...trying to perfect my harmony! Some of my fave songs on that cd are...Amazing Grace and Made to Worship.
I have a lot of 80s techno and alternative on my MP3 player right now for workouts. I'll listen to just about anything but rap and country though.
I'm a jazz fan as well but, mostly I'm into indie/acoustic rock, classic soul, neo soul, anything different that doesn't get played on the radio 800 times. Some good Latin Music is the Buena Vista Social Club...great musicians and very happy and danceable. I'm not a big country fan but isn't "You move me" a Garth Brooks song?
Jordan came home one day and told me that he'd heard a song that reminded him of me - and it was "Everything" by MB. It has been playing constantly ever since :)
Jordan is a big jazz fan. And when we get in the car now Juli will say: "Can you get me some music? Smooooz Jazz, please." Makes me laugh every time. I have been looking for some new music to get in to. I will be watching here for good suggestions.
Is YOU MOVE ME a part of the lyric from the 60s song Wild Thing by the Troggs? (showing my age here)
I love all kinds of music. I listen to internet radio at work which has many genres to choose from.
As for Latin music, I love Los Lobos, out of Los angeles, CA. Their sound stirs my latin blood. :)
I enjoy your great pictures and family. My husband is a Vietnam vet and we are soooo proud of this country.
I found your blog though Beth Moore's blog
Whoo-hoo! Mitzi got the song!
It IS "Wild Thing" by the Troggs.
It's Eliza's special song....
"One-eyed, One horned, Flying Purple people Eater" is Eve's. And Judah's is "Eye of the Tiger."
In case you were wondering...
-A
I am a very eclectic music lover, but mostly just a big dork. While I grew up in the 80's and pretty much love everything from that decade, I am a HUGE fan of Etta James, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney and the list goes on. See? I told ya. I'm a big dork.
With the exception of rap and techno music, I can pretty much find something from every genre that I like. Even opera. Oh yes, even opera. Can somebody say, Nessun Dorma? My absolute favorite! ;)
Fun post. . . music is something everyone likes to talk about- I think anyway ( :
Right now, I'm listening to a book on audio CD. But in between that, I'm listening to the sounds of Jack Johnson, Maroon 5, Brandi Carlisle, Natalie Grant and, the Care Bears!
I was raised listening to 70s rock. My dad loved the music and so we all grew to love it too (ok, minus my mom lol). I've always enjoyed listening to it but since my daddy passed away I hardly listen to anything other than those like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Seger, Foreigner, Journey, ect. By the way Lynyrd Skynyrd is coming here on July 4, we bought tickets today and I'm SO excited!
My taste in music is all over the place but I'm with you on the Buble love!
I see the brownie points have already been awarded for knowing it was Wild Thing
Ah well, did I ever tell you that the chocolate cake recipe is now in rotation at our house?
As for music, did you check out Pandora radio when I blogged about it a while back? It is the coolest thing ever!
Music is that one thing in life that has aided in getting me through life as I know it. My interest in music ranges from playing jazz on the sax (oh how I do miss those good old days), to listening to just about every genre out there. I do have a special interst in country music though, and not just the sappy stuff. Rascal Flatts is most likely my favourite country group--afterall I do own every CD and I get to see them in concert this summer--Very excited here!!
I suppose you could say my music selection is based somewhat on my mood and what life is handing me.
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