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Alela Diane.

Ghost Dog

I really like this movie, and I really like this scene.  The soundtrack is also amazing.   

:)

Alexi Murdoch

I didn't start liking Alexi Murdoch until a year or so ago . . . I guess my musical taste is mellowing out now that I'm getting older :)  I'm constantly looking for calming, thoughtful music, and there's this feeling I get--that I'm on vacation--whenever I listen to Murdoch's music.  Enjoy the live session of "The Light (Her Hands Were Leaves)" for hauskonzerte.com.

Jake Shimabukuro + the quiet Beatle

Someone recently told me about Jake Shimabukuro (yeah, Asian American artists!). Wow, it's crazy what he can do with the ukelele.  I really like his version of George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."

The You Tube video was directed and edited by Michelle Osorio.  If you have about eight minutes to spare, enjoy :)

Joni Mitchell

I've been mesmerized by these two videos/songs for the past few months.

Take Care of My Cat

"Take Care of My Cat" is one of my favorite Korean movies to date . . . although I haven't watched very many Korean movies recently.  If you have any suggestions on good Korean films, let me know.

Anyhoo, the movie is about five high school friends dealing with transition in their lives and in their friendship.  I also really appreciate the film's glimpse into the growing multicultural face of Korean society.

I also love the soundtrack.  I discovered Byul (not to be confused with the female Kpop star) through this movie who created the score for the film.  This first clip shows him introducing the director of "Take Care of My Cat", Jeong Jae-eun and playing an alternate version of "2" from the movie. 

The second video is a music video for the movie, and the song title roughly translates into "Where did the genuine french fry period go?"  Yup, I'm feelin' it. 

I've been searching for more of his music online but haven't been able to dig up too much yet.

I hope these talented artists keep creating.   

 

Cute music video + color stories

This music video is so cute.  I love that it shows a sweet fifteen :)  It's got such a laid back So Cal vibe - love it!  I also love that it mainly uses the colors blue, yellow, white, and gold.  A well executed "color story" really makes a difference!

P.S. I do not secretly wish that anyone was my boyfriend.

Currently listening to . . .

Neko Case! She has such a unique voice. I've been listening to her album "Middle Cyclone" all week.
And side note - still getting used to posting and linking and all that.