Heart Songs

I am a lover of music, and every once in a while I get completely obsessed with a musical artist.  I spent my teens listening to Our Lady Peace, studying their lyrics like poetry and creating art inspired by their songs. I discovered Tegan and Sara on Much Music, back before popular music became synthetic and when Much Music was cool.  I found myself in their songs, and that obsession has stuck with me to this day. 

In university, I owned a couple of CDs by Tori Amos, but I hadn't listened to them much. Then a friend of mine got me to hear her music in a new way, and I fell in love.  Her music was the soundtrack to many nights punctuated with good conversation, red wine and candle light.

There have been other bands of course, like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Metric.  But most recently, it's been Florence + The Machine. I first downloaded Rabbit Heart (Raise it Up) last May. I listened to it at work and needed more.  Her powerhouse voice and music that is orchestral and confessional at the same time.  It pulls you through this emotional journey. I'm still hooked.

Here is a taste:


Florence + The Machine - Drumming Song

Florence and The Machine

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