Tag: music

  • Ryuichi Sakamoto’s playlist for his favorite restaurant

    Ryuichi Sakamoto’s playlist for his favorite restaurant

    Ryuichi Sakamoto died on March 28, 2023 after enduring throat cancer and then colon cancer. This is our second anniversary post on his artistry. I(Chris) has been a longtime fan of his music and wrote a tribute post about his passing. Last year, we posted on his personal playlist for his own funeral here. This…

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  • Random Moment #28 – Jazz journeys East

    Random Moment #28 – Jazz journeys East

    As we are about to travel to East this month, these four pieces reflects an influence by Japan, blending jazz with other genres. Dave Brubeck’s “Fujiyama” blends cool jazz with elements of Japanese classical music. “Ashitaka Sekki” written for a Hayao Miyazaki-anime, is a tango, infusing jazz with Argentinian dance elements. “Pink Cherry Trees” incorporates…

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  • Random Moment 27 – Four Slow Songs

    Random Moment 27 – Four Slow Songs

    Happy Valentine’s Day 2025 – here is a selection of slow songs for a romantic moment … 1 – Slow by Rumer2 – If you love me by Melody Gardot3 – You and the girl by Luciana Souza4 – My funny valentine by Chet Baker Spotify is another way to enjoy the playlist. Although a…

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  • Random Moment 26 – Jazz as a Journey

    Random Moment 26 – Jazz as a Journey

    These four remarkable pieces share a unique approach to jazz, one that prioritizes atmosphere, movement and the sensation of travel, an exploration of space, sound and self. Maiden Voyage by Herbie Hancock – the sound of discovery with a gentle yet insistent rhythm Migration from Cartography by Arve Henriksen and Jan Bang – soundscapes of…

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  • Lovely Day by Bill Withers –  7 covers + original

    Lovely Day by Bill Withers – 7 covers + original

    Chris heard “Lovely Day” the first time while living in the UK where it reached number 7 on the British singles chart. It is one of our all-time favorites. This song by American soul and R&B singer Bill Withers, written by Withers and Skip Scarborough, was released on December 21, 1977. There are quite a few covers out there. We have…

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  • Random Moments Jukebox #1 – no coins needed

    Random Moments Jukebox #1 – no coins needed

    Promised, this is fun. “Random Moment” is a playlist series we launched during COVID in 2020, offering bite-sized musical escapes. Each playlist features 4 songs, adding up to 10-20 minutes of listening—a perfect length for a break. Our selections span a wide range of genres, from classical compositions to pop and jazz. In the beginning,…

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