Category: Music

Tracy Carreon's “A Moment's Peace”

“A Moment’s Peace… It can be so difficult to find these days. Yet, taking time to slow down and replenish our energy is essential for health and well-being. If you desire to reduce stress, create balance, and connect with a greater sense of peace, wisdom and joy, this beautiful audio is a gift you give to yourself. Here are the essentials for creating a personal stress reduction practice, with three powerful visualizations that invite you into a restful, centered state. Enter, and be deeply renewed. Return, and find yourself ready to fully embrace life… and all of its moments.” © Amazon.com

This a great relaxation CD.

I see the Yeah Yeah Yeahs are coming out with a new album, but I had forgotten the great songs they had made in the past.

It is amazing how a little reminder can bring back many things.

On their Fever to Tell album, they have a great tune in the song “Maps“. The sound just runs on forever in your mind after hearing it.

And if it doesn't run on in your mind, their web site may stick in your mind or your nightmares.

Last night I as listing to a great band play covers at The Furnture Factory restaurant. And they played some great Santana. So, it is time run over to iTunes and get some great tracks off of The Best of Santana and The Best of Santana, Vol. 2.

It amazes me how you can stare at the iTunes stone and you can't think a single song to purchase. But every night out on the town, I hear a band playing a cover of a great song that I would love to have on my iPod.

I just got done listening to Diana Krall's Jingle Bells which is the free download on iTunes, presently. She was got a voice that won't stop! Wow!

I'm heading straight to iTunes and purchasing her new album entitled “Christmas Songs“. If your not a fan of iTunes, you can find the Diana Krall's Christmas Song at Amazon, too. And, I suggest that you do the same. The Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra provides great backup on many of the songs. Her voice will bring back memories of yesterdays classic singers of Christmas songs.

Diana Krall will be apart of my Christmas' must have holiday music.

Wow!

Give the gift of music with iTunes gift certificates

If you are looking for some free music, I would suggest that you hop on over to iTunes and this sample of free music from Scandinavia.

The free songs are sponsered by Volvo.

Enjoy!

If you are looking for a great gift idea, I suggest you take a look at the iPod Nano.

This iPod is the smallest model with a screen. It plays all your music and its color screen allows you to flip through your digital pictures.

iLounge was a great review here. Also, you need to checkout iLounge’s free iPod book.

The iPod Nano is the must have item for back to school.

The Big Spring Jam is just around the corner. Huntsville, AL's downtown area is converted into a grand music festival with five stages distributed around downtown. It all starts September 23rd and runs through the weekend. This music festival is in its 13th year and is growing every year.

With five stages, the event attracts music for young and old alike. The performers include many national acts as well as local area bands.

I hit the iTunes to pickup some tunes for the weekend, because you have got to have some music to make any weekend great and especially a three weekend.  I was in 70’s mood so I went straight to the Billboard Hot 100 for the 70's.

I pickup the following mix:
“Joy to the World” by Three Dog Night — Everyone will enjoy this classic tune.
“Love Is Like Oxygen” by Sweet
“Rikki Don't Lose That Number” by Steely Dan
“Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress)” by The Hollies
“The Air That I Breathe” by The Hollies
“Hold Your Head Up” by Argent
“The Things We Do for Love” by 10cc
“Every 1's a Winner” by Hot Chocolate  — This is Hot Chocolate's step into rock-n-roll.
“Hotel California” by the Eagles  — This is the Eagles at there best.

Enjoy!

Almost every year, Karen and I have a Cinco de Mayo celebration or Mexican themed party. Well, you can't have party without music to set the mood. I love “Lo Mejor del Top 10 de Video Rola” this album provides a wide selection of styles to make your party great. The mixes includes Salsa and Tejano styles and others. You will get looks when one of the songs comes on from Spanish speaking friends, because the song is about woman that is really a man and I will leave it that.

I also suggest a trip to the Pinata Store or Amazon.com for decorating ideas.