The first note on the standard musical scale is “do” which is the last note also, representing what’s new and what’s old, giving the musicians and artist the latitude and longitude to re-invigorate any musical genre, from blues, rhythm and blues, jazz, bebop, doowop and hip-hop. This is the musical genesis of French duo, The Do, who stormed into our iPods with their brilliant album, A Mouthful.
Radiohead / I Will
This is sort of a religious track. Someday it could be sung in churches. Radiohead is full of grace!
PJ Harvey / Dear Darkness
We love PJ Harvey. And with this album, she reinvented herself quite radically. That is brave and inspiring. It is a very wintry album. It makes you want to have creamy hot chocolate by the fire in an English cottage.
John Coltrane / Crescent
One of my most beloved artists, his music speaks to me. As a young boy, I was sure there was a secret language hiding behind those wild improvisations that I would understand only when at the point of falling asleep. Each note is a strong statement. I love him!
Jenny Wilson / Let My Shoes Lead Me Forward
The Swedes are so good at making perfect pop songs. This one is both nostalgic and very bright. It gives us goosebumps. We recommend the album, too.
Patti Smith / Redondo Beach
It’s meant to be a really sad song about a friend’s suicide, but it sounds so gleeful, with that ska riff and beat. It actually gets you in a very good mood.
Goran Brekovic / Ederlezi
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever. I can’t help crying when it plays. Goran Bregovic is not only a brilliant soundtrack composer, his gigs are also something we should all see once in our lives. He knows how to mix very ancient music with modern music with a lot of taste.
Estelle & Kanye West / American Boy
This is a pretty obvious choice, but I couldn’t help it. The track is just the most brilliant I’ve heard in years. And it’s part of our 2008 Tour soundtrack. It is full of great memories.
Lotte Lenya / September Song
I listened to this project a lot when I was at music school, and played the saxophone. I love the arrangements, and Lotte Lenya’s voice is so passionate and articulate. She makes you feel you understand German, even if you don’t speak a word.
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