It's a Sight to Behold

I've been itching to travel lately. My hopefully planned trip/volunteer experience to Uganda is still up in the air and I just wish a decision could be made soon. I watched this video and was completely absorbed in all the rich colors as well as the culture of this beautiful country. When I do happen to begin my travels, considering on the destination, my playlists would have to suffice. Who better to serenade me than Devendra Banhart?

Morocco & Spain from Mike Matas on Vimeo.

Draft Morning - Hacia Dos Veranos
At The Hop - Devendra Banhart

Ciao,

R.Dearlove

Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself..

I should apologize for my absence, it's been much too long. Alas, here I am again and ready to spill. I've been obliged to share my mixes I've worked on recently. Although this is not necessarily a substantial mix and may not have much significance to anyone else, this is the music I've relied on lately to get me through my busy days. And when I'm sitting anxiously awaiting for the subway to whisk me away in the late hours, I have something lovely to accompany me on my long wait.

Most of these tunes are relatively new and fresh off the hypeworthy totem pole. An essential piece to this mix is Young the Giant. They have finally released their self-titled album today and it's safe for me to say that it's one of my favorite albums of the year. I expect an exquisitely beautiful future for these fine men.

So here it is, a special mix from me to you.

Time To Wander - Gypsy & The Cat
Strings - Young The Giant
Headspace - We Barbarians
Coming Around - Hungry Kids Of Hungary
Lucidity - Tame Impala
Young Blood - The Naked And Famous
Rill Rill - Sleigh Bells
Bodysnatchers - Radiohead
Plane Temp - Glasser
Out, Don't.. - Gauntlet Hair
Masters In China - Priscilla Ahn
And If My Heart Should Somehow Stop - James Vincent McMorrow

Enjoy,

R. Dearlove

Faded High

With one more month left of summer, I have much to reflect on. I've had the pleasure of experiencing some new and amazing music throughout the past few months. I've also been able to attend incredible concerts including Fang Island and The Flaming Lips; Atlas Sound, The National and Rufus Wainwright; Freelance Whales, Arkells and Tokyo Police Club and finally Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros. They left me in awe. Last night I was also able to watch Arcade Fire's concert at MSG live on their YouTube Channel. The show was intense and I wish I was there holding up Win Butler as he jumped into thee crowd song after song.

Here is my fourth summer mix filled with songs that I can't help but sing along to... sing on the top of my lungs that is. it's such a joy to wake up each morning and realize what great music is awaiting. So here you go, enjoy these lovely tunes.

Summer Mix 4:

Boy - Ra Ra Riot
My Body - Young The Giant
Cold War - The Morning Benders
Not Sick - Tokyo Police Club
TAOS - Menomena
Ballad Of Hugo Chavez - Arkells
Loon And The Lion - Levek
Next Girl - The Black Keys
Bushwick Blues - Delta Spirit
Summer Nights Lakeside - Gospel Claws
Silver Screen - Beat Connection
Brother - Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

R.Dearlove

Make an Appearance, Our Minds Have Gone Mad.

"It's time to make a start

To get to know your heart

Time to show your face

Time to take your place"

Every now and then I stumble into an amorphous state of mind, trying simply to move forward without feeling helpless and lost. Sometimes it feels as if all my thoughts, both conscious and unconscious, are meshed together into one. What was once a distant dream becomes a constant reminder of what could be; what could be discovered, and what could be possible. During these periods of time, the music that suffices can be described as a sudden and mellow hush that engages the senses. Listen and feel that aching calmness, as it collects over time and escapes in a masterpiece of sound.

Pleasure Sighs - The Morning Benders
Stitches - The Morning Benders
Open Invitation - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Stay In The Shade - Jose Gonzalez
Cubism Dream - Local Natives
Sticky Thread - Local Natives

R.Dearlove

The Hope is We Have so Much to Feel Good About.

And here is Summer Mix three. The first song, should be on everyone's life soundtrack. I have had it on repeat for the past several hours. The lyrics and beat just have me up dancing around, excited for the next years to come. So much to look forward to, new adventures, new friends. This whole mix is rather uplifting and fun. Take risks, worry less and love more, enjoy what life offers no matter what.

"When you're happy like a fool
Let it take you over
When everything is out
You gotta take it in"

Summer Mix 3:

Good Life - OneRepublic
Jackie Wants A Black Eye - Dr. Dog
Walkabout - Atlas Sound
My Own Sinking Ship - Good Old War
Black & Milds - Cataldo
Furr - Blitzen Trapper
Lust For Life - Girls
Dog Days Are Over - Florence & The Machine
Ocean And A Rock - Lisa Hannigan
Daylight - Matt And Kim
Harmony To My Heartbeat - Sally Seltmann
Home (RAC Mix) - Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

R.Dearlove

Close Your Eyes

Your secret from Jean-Sebastien Monzani on Vimeo.

“I have noticed that if you look carefully at people’s eyes the first five seconds they look at you, the truth of their feelings will shine through for just an instant before it flickers away.” ~The Secret Life of Bees

Go ahead, think of your beautiful secret. "Don't be scared, you are free." Also posted, I have two amazing experimental tunes to share from Kieran Hebden's Four Tet album There Is Love In You.

Angel Echoes - Four Tet

She Just Like To Fight - Four Tet

R.Dearlove

she who lives

And, after a VERY long hiatus, I'm back...




My life. Has been a complete tornado since you've last seen me. Everything, whirling, unstoppable, spinning around each other in beautiful chaos. Moving in every direction, but most importantly, moving. When's the last time I've felt this fulfilled? I couldn't even tell you. But it's about time. It's strange, too, that in the midst of what I would definitely consider to be the greatest trials that have come my way, there are, growing among the weeds, the most wonderful experiences. Would you believe me if I told you that I've changed so much in one month?

While not having the best year during school, I somehow find that my career is exploding faster than a shaken up soda can - FIZZ and POP, there you have it! I'm suddenly working for a latex couture designer I had blogged about so long ago here. During my stay at the Philippines, though it was cut short due to a sudden internship opportunity, I realized just how wonderful family really is. Being raised in America, it's all about individuality, individuality, individuality. While that's all good and dandy, it's easy to forget the importance of the solid support factor you'll find in family. Even my communication with my parents has improved drastically, and I didn't think there was anything really wrong. Truth is, I'd just been ignoring it. Yet, at the peak of our problems, all defenses were broken down and what's left is fresh ground to rebuild on. In addition, even my love life has taken a turn. And though it's far from being anything sure or stable, I can't help but to enjoy every moment I have with it. What else can I do?

This is life - so live it.



Ai