So much of what we hear about today is gloom and doom. I decided to create a blog where I and others can come for a little bit of happiness and maybe even laughter...it truly can be the best medicine. I hope these entries share a smile or two. Enjoy!

Monday, December 6, 2010

Ben Folds

Ben Folds is a talented musician/song writer. I like some of his old stuff when he was with the band Ben Folds Five. Army is a fun, crazy song:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr_s6-Q7f00
Ben has teamed up with several other artists with spectacular results. He has a new album out with Nick Hornby. Two songs that I particularly like are "Password", about thinking you know someone because you know their details, but not really knowing them: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EAIjdmqoZ4&feature=related and "Claire's Ninth" (which you should be able to access at the side panel of "Password") about a girl turning nine who has a rotten birthday because her divorced parents can't get along: Sad subjects, but so true to life and the music is beautiful and haunting at the same time, in my humble opinion.
Ben and Nick teamed up with another great duo Pomplamoose for "Things You Think" that makes you question how you spend time, pretty powerful: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G5JaicYuVU
Well, I guess I'll go play my "stupid computer game" and maybe "watch tv tonight" but at least I'll be listening to great, thought provoking music while I do it all. ;-)
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