Category Archives: Music for a Sunday

Music for a Sunday: Something to say…

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Sabina Becker

I love the way the various layers of synths break through this one like sunshine through the cracks of winter. I think we could all use a bit of this right now.

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Music for a Sunday: Lost in the morning fog a second time

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Sabina Becker

This just came out a few hours ago, and already I’m liking what I hear: Very smooth, relaxed, ’80s-inflected sound…perfect for just chilling the day away.

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Music for a Sunday: Talk about hosanna

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Sabina Becker

See if you can keep from crying at the last line of this one. I never could.

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Music for a Sunday: Plastic boots and plastic hat

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Sorry, but this is the only earworm eating its way through my head today: “Mom, I tore a big hole in the convertible.” Honestly, though, I think it’s the insanely razzy kazoo solos that make this one.

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Music for a Sunday (Night): Band of the year, represent!

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Big congrats to Hamilton’s heroes, Arkells, for this well-deserved Juno honor. The only real surprise is that this hadn’t happened sooner.

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Music for a Sunday: Grandma, I’ve been unruly

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Yes, I know they’ve got a new album out; I bought it just the other day. This one’s off their first, and it’s one of my favorites, not just of theirs, but of any I’ve ever heard. Nervous, intuitive, and … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Down right to the happy end

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Sabina Becker

This has it all: Trains! Bikes! A Santa sleigh! And two best friends having a blast. What more do you need?

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Music for a Sunday: And the wolves come out to pay

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Sabina Becker

With your World War III and your ABC and your CND, well you don’t fool me… Sing it!

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Music for a Sunday: Shine on, winter moon…

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Can a samba sound like snow? This one does, to me…maybe because of the way the shakers soften the edges of both Stan Getz’s tenor sax and Laurindo Almeida’s lovely guitar. The one is moonlight, the other the soft waves … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: Some kind of lonely clown

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Yes, it’s one of those days; it’s rainy out, and tomorrow will be Monday. It’s a day when nothing will do to get me out of the funk but Karen’s lovely voice and just-right drumming.

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