This chill entry comes a day after I have landed in Lima, Peru after 12 hours or so of airplanes and airports. I'll be spreading the love for some Spanish language tunes over the next week or so in honor of my trip to South America, but for the beginning part of my trip I chose some relaxing songs in hopeful anticipation of a smooth flight.
The first comes via the Portland Cello Project, featuring Laura Gibson. The PCP is a self described "indie orchestra" made up of anywhere between 8 and 16 cellists, depending on the show. As a cellist myself, this idea makes me giddy. As does this description: "PCP performances are unique and eclectic, as likely to mix a Salt N Pepa cover with Bach and follow the medley with something sublime by Arvo Pärt or WEINLAND, as they are to enlist beatboxer, comedian, and playwright Reggie Watts to collaborate on-stage with them in front of 700 people with no rehearsal to cover a Britney Spears song." Seriously, how awesome does that sound? On this tune, they partner with Laura Gibson's sweet voice for a great tune - "Hands In Pockets". This track kind of reminds me of the recent Books/Jose Gonzalez collaboration on the Dark Was The Night compilation, at once gloomy, dark, uplifting, and shimmering. I can't really describe it well, so give it a listen.
Following up PCP is a tune from Phosphorescent, a singer songwriter type dude who has written some of the most beautifully haunting tunes I've ever casually listened to. I wish I knew more of his material, because what I've heard has really been incredible. This track isn't my favorite, but it's a familiar tune - a Merle Haggard/Willie Nelson cover, if you can believe that. A little more upbeat than some of the other Phosphorescent tunes I've listened to.
Phosphorescent - Reasons To Quit (YSI) (filesavr)
Finally, a track off of the new Heartless Bastards album, The Mountain. It's a really phenomenal tune that uses a powerfully soulful female voice in a delicate way, a balance that is hard to achieve. This whole album is pretty impressive, and has definitely been getting some spins around my room. I dig it, and I love this track especially.
Heartless Bastards - Be So Happy (YSI) (filesavr)
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