So I've been a bit MIA of late. It's been a combination of being crazy busy, some serious bloggers block, and interference by some Asian Dramas. Many a friend have commented on my lack of writing and I will repent.
Just not with this post.
Fall has hit DC with full force. Literally. We've had some pretty gusty weather lately dumping tree-loads of leaves all over the place. I'm in heaven! The air is crisp. I get to wear sweaters and scarves. Delicious.
So, you know how I'm slightly obsessed with music, right? And how basically every post on here lately has had a music video? Well, this post isn't going to be any different (but I'm repenting, remember? I'll do a different post a little later). Anyhow, as the seasons change, so does the type of music I listen to.
Fall = Acoustic Awesomeness
And Bon Iver is one of my all time favorites. Thanks to my good friend Sarah and her most excellent taste in music, I was exposed to Bon Iverand all of Justin Vernon's sweet goodness. Loved the name of his project, his sound, his voice. Perfect for fall.
I love autumn.
I love the crisp cool air
the bright (sometimes) blue skies
the crunch of fallen leaves.
I love wearing bright colored scarves and have the wind blow through my hair as I ride my bike at high speeds down sidewalks.
Autumn is also the time when my musical tastes change. The chill, acoustic, more alternative tunes of my collection are played more frequently.
Fall is also the time for one of my favorite bands--Sigur Ros. This could be because the first time I ever listened to Sigur Ros was in the fall. My friend Patrick's older brother introduced me to their untitled album, and was especially keen on me listening to Untitled #8. It's quite grand, and you should definitely check it out here.
A few months later, Patrick showed me this music film done by Sigur Ros called Heima. Basically one summer, the band went home to Iceland and performed a series of intimate shows in out of the place locations--free concerts for the people. The music is beautiful, the filming is beautiful, the scenery is absolutely beautiful. After watching this film, I fell in love in Iceland.
One of my favorite Sigur Ros songs is Hoppipolla, or in English, Jumpin' Puddles. I find that the lyrics are particularly meaningful at this time of year, especially with all the rain we've received as of late.
