Beautiful Song Of The Week

November 13

Week 392: “Sculpture” by Skalpel

Back when DVDs were considered legitimate gifts, I was given a really interesting DVD as…

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November 6

Week 391: “For Esme” by Padang Food Tigers

As World War II came to a close, a young American soldier named Jerome was…

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October 30

Week 390: “It’s Only a Paper Moon” by Bing Crosby & Rosemary Clooney

Hollywood marriages aren’t known for their longevity. But occasionally, platonic Hollywood friendships bear incredible fruit.…

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October 23

Week 389: “1 Thing” by Amerie (Peter and Kerry cover)

A few short decades ago, the cheapest way to show someone you cared about them…

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October 16

Week 388: “Here Before” by Vashti Bunyan

Going into the studio to record her 2005 album Lookaftering must have been a slightly…

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October 9

Week 387: “Angel Wings” by James Maloney (Tontario remix)

One of my favourite pastimes is to watch my nearly-three-year-old son do anything that requires…

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October 2

Week 386: “The Bluebird” by Charles Stanford

Bluebirds have a habit of popping up in music more frequently than most birds. Judy…

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September 25

Week 385: “Planets” by Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton

Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton is often referred to as the “solo project” or…

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September 18

Week 384: “Come Silence” by Dag Rosenqvist

I used to think that white was a pretty straightforward colour. Then I tried to…

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September 11

Week 383: “Sang D’Encre” by Jean Leloup

I’m a big fan of idioms. They’re fun, they often inspire strange mental images, and…

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September 4

Week 382: “Juliet” by Matthew Bourne

Matthew Bourne’s 2012 album, Montauk Variations, is one of those rare records that are compelling…

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August 28

Week 381: “Blooms” by Dead Light

“Music is the pleasure the human mind experiences from counting without being aware that it…

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August 21

Week 380: “Inches Apart” by Magana

One of the weirdest things about raising kids is the fact that any decision you…

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August 14

Week 379: “Howling” by RY X

Until recently, there were only two things I knew about the howling of wolves: that…

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August 7

Week 378: “Mantissa” by Kin Klave

My neighbourhood used to have a large number of corner stores. I used them primarily…

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July 31

Week 377: “Imagine” by John Lennon

It’s a beautiful Saturday and I’m sitting in a coffee shop. My cup has been…

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July 24

Week 376: “Simpson’s Point” by Vincent DiFrancesco

Let’s take a second to appreciate the viola. Think of it this way: do you…

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July 17

Week 375: “Cheek to Cheek” by Fred Astaire

Dancing as a social event has completely changed over the past century. It’s still something…

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July 10

Week 374: “A Grand Love Theme” by Kid Loco

At 38, a pro athlete is an ‘elder statesman,’ and a politician is a ‘young…

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July 3

Week 373: “Consequence” by The Notwist

Some albums are constructed through meticulous planning and and granular focus on songwriting. Others are…

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