Songs of the Month for July (yes, multiple!)

Oh my God, do you ever have those nights where you're like "My life is so off-track!" and you go into this mad, desolate crash? That's the kind of night I'm having. It's so not okay. So I went to YouTube for a little consolation.

There have been a TON of "theme songs" for me already this month, so I can't possibly narrow it down to one. Instead I'll divide it into two sections: New Favourites and Rediscovered Favourites. It's been an emotional month so far (don't pretend you haven't noticed), and these songs have all triggered me in different ways. Anyway, I hope you like them.

Rediscovered Favourites

Jolie Louise - Daniel Lanois

I was listening to "Sounds Like Canada" on CBC the other day at work and they re-played an old interview between Shelagh Rogers and Daniel Lanois. I remember "Jolie Louise" from my teenage years and the "Northern Exposure" soundtrack. Man I love this song and I'd forgotten all about it! So pleased to have found it again :)



Lost Together - Blue Rodeo

Rediscovered on a mixed CD I made ages ago that I was listening to in the car today. I'm SO excited to see Blue Rodeo at the Folk Fest this year, and this song is so beautiful, really. I listened to it on repeat as I drove home tonight, belting out the harmony (can't sing as low as Jim Cuddy) and wanting the kind of love they sing about. Oh Blue Rodeo, you destroy me, you really do.



"I want all the world to know that your love's all I need, all that I need."

Changing Colours - Great Lake Swimmers

Rediscovered today on a trip to Claresholm with Nathan & Sheila. The lyrics just hit me this time. Damn. Also VERY excited to see them at Folk Fest this year, though I may cry a little if they play this song.



New Favourites

Gravel Lines - Amy Seeley

A friend sent me this song, and it makes me feel all shivery. It is SUCH a beautiful song, and it makes me think of all sorts of strange, lovely and sad moments in my life. There's not really a "video" to this one, but heck, it doesn't need one.



If You Want Me - Marketa Irglova and Glen Hansard - "Once" Soundtrack

An odd little movie, but an A-MA-ZING soundtrack. I can't get over this song!!! The Soundtrack! So good!!! Again, not really a "video", but you don't need one.



I hope you enjoyed my little "tour de musique" for July.

Love,
Gillian