Blame the stars they were all aligned. Blame the waves crashing on my mind. Sorry It’s True (I’m Falling For You) This haunting, romantic ballad explores the precarious dynamics of a complicated love, teetering on the edge of a metaphorical cliff with an ocean of possibilities below. The dreamy musical arrangement, featuring echoing guitars washed […]
Author: Hal 9000
Honey, your eyes burn so warm, light my way back through the storm. Honey So Sweet This rootsy ballad explores our desire and search for solace through romantic love. The arrangement ebbs and flows like ocean waves, beginning with stark acoustic guitar and lone vocal, building to a lush landscape of rich vocal harmonies with […]
Everything’s Gonna Be Alright. Bob Marley, No Woman No Cry The Scene: A low-lit bar in northern Spain, the sun has just set, leaving only subtle trails of amber clouds in a darkening indigo sky. The building has large windows to the front of the street that are swung open, letting the cool night air […]
It’s you I like. The way you are right now, way down deep inside you. Not the things that hide you. Fred Rogers Mister Rogers is pretty much the best. And he has written some amazing songs. One of those is “It’s You I Like”, which he performed throughout the years on his show. (Even […]
Mazzy Star: Fade Into You, Cover Song
It’s winter of 1993. Your clothing is somber, dark and slightly oversized. Mother nature has been giving you the cold shoulder. The sun, once a close friend, hasn’t been heard from or seen since October. So you put this cassette in your walkman, and listen to the soundtrack of your life. #emo The song “Fade […]
Brett & Conan: Serious Jibber Jabber
It’s borderline unpleasant. Conan O’Brien Americana singer-songwriter and producer Brett Borovic joins Conan O’Brien for a special music episode of Serious Jibber-Jabber. Brett sat down with Conan to discuss his songwriting, as well as his process and has a memorable experience with the popular late-night host.
“Brand New Start” Official Video
Are you a fan of ominous clouds, rolling waves, swaying trees, and cinematic sunsets? What if I told you they were all sequentially presented in a brooding, black and white video? I know, we had you at ominous clouds. Check out the video for Brett’s song “Brand New Start”. Lyrics BRAND NEW START Another sun […]
It’s like if a Spaghetti Western soundtrack had a baby with The Cure. Yeah, maybe that’s what this song sounds like. I’m not quite entirely sure, you tell me in the comments. The video for “A Truth I Never Thought I’d Find” features April Keene and Holly Schneider. Lyrics A TRUTH I NEVER THOUGHT I’D […]