music: the purest form of expression

it's hard to find the right words to describe my deep appreciation for music. there are days when i come home from a hard day, turn on the tunes and its like none of it ever happened, and i'm just caught in a world of thoughts, emotions, bits and snips of beautiful things, all arranged with music. There are other times when i'll be driving in the car, a song will come on the radio and i'll be transported to another time, a time when i had heard the song before, with people i loved or despised. Music is a portal to the past. A simple melody can bring me to tears, lift my spirits, make me smile, feel fearless, beautiful or thoughtful. such a strange, enchanting, phenomena that i'm not sure i'll ever come to fully understand. I've compiled a list of bands that i am super obsessed witt right now.

BANDS WHICH I LOVE (in no particular order)
-Doves. this urban indie-rock band is a new fave. i was introduced to them through the 500 days of summer soundtrack, and am officially addicted. Some favorite songs or theirs include there goes the fear, the great denier, and jetstream.
-A change of pace. careful with this one, every once in a while they'll 'spice' it up with vulgarity, but for the most part very soulful music. fave songs include sell out, a vague memory, home is where the heart is, and i wanna be your rock and roll.
-Company of thieves. think of all the best things of every indie band ever, and you have company of thieves. the female vocalist is different (which i LOVE) she sounds a bit like regina spektor. favorite tunes include even in the dark, pressure, new letters, fire song (acoustic) in passing, and around the block. but if you were to purchase the entire album, i promise you wouldn't regret it, its an absolute jewel.
-The Decemberists. great band! the perfect combo of chill and alternative rock. the lead vocalist has an interesting voice, which makes them oh-so easy to listen to. here i dreamt i was an architect is an amazing song of theirs. take a good listen to the lyrics, they are beautiful...
-The feeling. this band is just one of the many british bands that i am totally obsessed with right now. these guys are much like the popular british band mcfly, if you know who they are. if you like mcfly, you'll love the feeling. good songs are blue piccadilly, rose, and love it when you call.
-Fiest. this woman is a genius, plain and simple. love her love her love her. some good ones of hers are this is how my heart behaves, mushaboom, and 1234.
-Flogging molly. if you love punk music, and irish accents, flogging molly is the band for you. i first heard them on the ps i love you soundtrack, but since then have acquired all their stuff. can't get enough of them! i like every dog has his day, if i ever leave this world alive, along with many others.
-Imogen heap. her genius is insurmountable. some of the most thought provoking lyrics i've ever heard. its hard to place her in a specific genre, its like she's produced a new crazy good new genre of music. i really like goodnight and go, headlock, closing in, and the walk.
-Igrid michaelson. i first heard her in old navy. love all her music. the entire album girls and boys is phenomenal. i highly recommend ingrid for getting over guys. she's pinpointed the feelings pretty perfectly.
-Jack Savoretti. I don't think i've ever fallen in love with someone so quickly-- ever! but i do love jack... he's like the british-slighgtly-better version of john mayer. some songs i love of his are dr. frankenstien, dreamers, between the minds, and chemical courage. (but the more i listen, the more i LOVE!)
-Jamie scott and the town. this guy is alot like jack, but with more piano than guitar. i adore this band, can't get enough of them. :D some super great songs of theirs are changes, runaway train, and love song to remember.
-Kalai. this man has changed my life. i've seen him live twice, and one cannot fully appreciate his genius until seeing him live. he is hysterical for one, and is the most talented guitar/vocalist i've ever seen. some of his greatest are patience lies, strong ties, in the back of my mind, fear not the wild things, and j dog and the hand. it was seriously painstaking for me to narrow down all my favorite songs of his to that small of a list. every song is incredible. oh, and his lyrics are SICK.
-Landon pigg. not only is he gorgeous, but i really do love all his music. he has an adorable way of creating cheesy analogies and transforming them into incredble songs. he is worth a listening to. give him a shot. keep looking up, falling in love at a coffee shop, can't let go, great companion, and magnetism are a few of the faves for me.
-Newton faulkner. i haven't listened to him much yet, but i already love him. there a song he sings that i love, its called dream catch me. it's from a movie but i can't figure out which one. if you figure it out, let me know!!!
-The script. another irish band i'm in love with. my good friend keiton showed them to me. i like their songs man who can't be moved, break even, and lose yourself. (lose yourself is actually the song by eminem, but they re-did it. its waaay better than eminem's. just sayin)
-Mumm-ra. another band i discovered via 500 days of summer. she's got you high is one of their best songs.
-Schuyler fisk. gorgeous voice, gorgeous guitar. she's like a really high class night club singer. i mean that in the absolute best way possible. listen to waking life by her. beautiful, nostalgic melody.
-Sigur Ros. they're a scandinavian band. cna't understand a lick of their lyrics (they're in danish) but i can't stop listening to them! all their music is so full of emotion, tis almost mesmerizing. love it. listen to hoppipolla, takk..., and glosoli. all great songs
-The smiths. four words for this band. greatest eighties band ever. i can't believe i've lived my life for so long without them. i love there is a light that never goes out, and let me let me let me get what i want.
-Snow patrol. for a long time i thought this band was waaay overrated, but lately i've been listening to them like crazy! they really are a way talented band. some of my favorites of theirs are shut your eyes, open your eyes, how to be dead, and you could be happy
-The temper trap. introduced to me courtesy of 500 days of summer. if i were you, i would go buy that soundtrack right now. i love every single song on that CD. listen to sweet disposition by the temper trap.
-You me at six. a little bit like metro station, but so much cooler, and a lot less trashy. they're a british band, which i love. (for some reason bands from foreign counrties make their music so much cooler) the truth is a terrible thing, gossip, call that a comeback, and jealous minds think alike are definitely worth a listen.

There are so many more, but its late. sleep sweet world.