Eastern US Archives - Beautiful Song Of The Week

September 28

Week 855: “It Runs Through Me” by Tom Misch and De La Soul

A while back there was a group of girls in my grade 7 class who…

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August 31

Week 851: “Adagio for Strings” by Samuel Barber

Samuel Barber’s most famous piece likely holds the title of “Saddest Piece of Music Ever Written”. It has…

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August 3

Week 847: “Kepesh” by Arms and Sleepers

I really want you to know the backstory of this week’s artist. However, nothing I…

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May 11

Week 835: “Blue Eyed Bitter” by Aeroc

One of the hardest balances to strike as a musician (or any kind of artist)…

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April 13

Week 831: “Dreams” by The Cranberries (Meg Lui cover feat. Sufjan Stevens)

The Cranberries were at their most popular right at the time when I was at…

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December 8

Week 813: “Whatever Was Arranged” by David Shire

The Conversation is a 1974 psychological spy drama starring Gene Hackman as a private surveillance…

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November 24

Week 811: “A Prayer for Peace” by Theo Croker and Sullivan Fortner

Prayer doesn’t really play a role in my life anymore, but it certainly used to.…

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November 3

Week 808: “808” by Simon Moullier

Despite being one of the most important and iconic pieces of musical technology of the…

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October 6

Week 804: “Sad and Beautiful World” by Mavis Staples

I’m generally a positive person. By which I mean: I try to focus my energy…

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July 28

Week 794: “Les Étoiles” by Melody Gardot

If you’re reading this you probably already believe that music is good for you, but…

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July 21

Week 793: “Swing” by Dante Bucci

Of all the equipment on the playground, I would argue that nothing compares to the…

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May 5

Week 782: “Past + Present = Future” by Bennie Maupin

Before learning to play the saxophone, the clarinet, and the flute; before attending the Detroit…

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February 24

Week 772: “Lose Control” by Teddy Swims (Too Many Zooz cover)

In the early 2010s, Too Many Zooz were making noise in New York’s underground music…

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February 10

Week 770: “Prelude in E Minor” by Gerry Mulligan Sextet

For those keeping score at home, this is the third Prelude in E Minor I’ve…

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January 27

Week 768: “Heirlooms” by Pale White Moon

Here’s a very unimportant thing I learned today: tomatoes are not the only fruits or…

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January 6

Week 765: “Lenny’s Mood” by Lenny Breau

Lenny Breau’s story includes enough talent and tragedy that he should have enjoyed the same…

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September 9

Week 748: “Lo-Velo” by Evenings

I’ve always been a fan of evenings (the time of day) but I’ve only recently…

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April 1

Week 725: “Collector” by Searows

Several times during my childhood, I tried to start a specific type of coin collection.…

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March 11

Week 722: “Hold On Magnolia (demo)” by Songs: Ohia

This week’s song was recommended by a reader. Thanks, Mia! Do you ever look at…

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January 22

Week 715: “Don’t Worry” by Zoë Keating

I’m not a big fan of worrying. I do enjoy planning. And daydreaming. Talking and…

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