As a nationality, Norwegians have the unmatched ability to look rugged and sensitive at the… Read the postWeek 73: “Swedenborgske Rom” by Jaga Jazzist
In an effort to keep things somewhat organized here at BSOTW, I like to tag… Read the postWeek 69: “Whistle Song” by Fantastic Plastic Machine
When I found out that Irish folk artist Fionn Regan cites Neil Young and Bob… Read the postWeek 66: “Be Good or Be Gone” by Fionn Regan
Q: What is an “Arvo Pärt”? a) A compact car b) A German fighter plane… Read the postWeek 55: “Spiegel Im Spiegel” by Arvo Pärt
I think that some instruments were created for a specific purpose. The electric guitar, for… Read the postWeek 37: “Cello Concerto No. 1, Op. 49” by Dmitry Kabalevsky
Sometimes beautiful songs show up in the least likely places. A couple of years ago,… Read the postWeek 31: “Despertar” by Aisha Duo
Family road trips have changed over the years. Today, things like iPods, PSP’s, and TV… Read the postWeek 23: “Vocalise” by Rachmaninov (as performed by Bobby McFerrin and Yo-Yo Ma)
Keeping with the European theme of last week’s entry, this week we move west to… Read the postWeek 20: “Les Deux Pianos” by Yann Tiersen
Admit it. Part of you is fascinated by Scandinavia. I’m not sure how it happened;… Read the postWeek 19: “Live Long” by Kings of Convenience
Though I recognize Bjork’s talent, I find it difficult to make it through an entire… Read the postWeek 16: “New World” by Bjork