2018 Archives - Beautiful Song Of The Week

January 8

Week 713: “Waltz in Sweaters” by Sean Angus Watson

I got a sweater for Christmas this year. Not one of those ironically ugly Christmas…

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December 4

Week 708: “Spark” by Niklas Paschburg

The Baltic is a pretty interesting sea. It’s young (for a sea) having only formed…

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November 6

Week 704: “Can I Change My Mind” by Tyrone Davis (Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio cover)

The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio’s website says that they specialize in “the lost art of…

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October 9

Week 700: “Nature’s Ratio” by Slowly Rolling Camera

It’s week 700 so I want to do something cool for you. But it’s also…

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May 8

Week 678: “Grows Old” by Thirdstory

Last week was a pretty deep dive into an obscure pastime, so let’s make this…

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March 13

Week 670: “River” by Ash & Eric

When I’m feeling really sick, and when the only thing I can do is to…

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March 6

Week 669: “Symbol” by Adrianne Lenker

Are you the type who craves stability, or who’s always looking for something new? A…

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January 9

Week 661: “Slow Burn” by Kacey Musgraves

When I started this blog I thought it was important to tag each post with…

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June 20

Week 632: “Thankful” by Bill Frisell

Just a short post this week to thank you for reading. That’s you: the person…

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December 13

Week 605: “Hundred Acres” by S.Carey

Sometimes you’ve just gotta hunker down. Feeling tired of the world and all the people…

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August 30

Week 590: “Anderstein” by Felbm

Dutch musician Felbm has an interesting relationship with technology. He typically puts his songs together…

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May 17

Week 575: “A Dot in Air” by I Am Robot and Proud

One of the fascinating things about the past is the way people in various time…

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February 1

Week 560: “Tomato Day” by Kelpe

It’s time for us to celebrate the humble tomato. And when I say humble, I…

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December 28

Week 555: “All the Rest” by sad face

Last week, after recommending that people go out and try to spot the ultra-rare Jupiter-Saturn…

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December 14

Week 553: “State Lines” by Novo Amor

I spent an awful lot of time looking at maps as a child. Any map…

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August 31

Week 538: “Chicago” by Sufjan Stevens (The Staves cover)

I’ve always felt a connection to the city of Chicago. It’s probably because I’ve lived…

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June 8

Week 526: “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers (Jose James cover)

Hello. I’m a white male whose life has been cushioned by virtually every privilege you…

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March 23

Week 515: “9” and “Circles” by AAESPO

Few instruments fall victim to typecasting as often as the trumpet. With its high, piercing…

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March 16

Week 514: “Rosewood” by Hue Honey

Recommended listening activities: Going for a long walk in an un-crowded place. Finally going through…

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February 24

Week 511: “Plus Tôt” by Alexandra Stréliski

When I learned, probably sometime in my teens, that the history of Western art was…

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