This is both an introduction to an unknown wonder, and a plea to listen to what's around you. You never know when you're going to find a new favorite.
Damien Rice. Irish born. Dark haired and sweetly voiced. He sings a new favorite of mine, Grey Room, which was featured on an episode of Criminal Minds from a couple years ago. It was the end of the episode, after the quote has been given, when the characters are shown cleaning their desks or on the phone or pondering their traumatized days when I heard just a portion of the song:
I'm all alone again
Crawling back home again
Stuck by the phone again
Well I've been here before
Sat on a floor in a grey, grey mood
Where I stay up all night
And all I write is a grey, grey tune
So pray for me child, just for a while
That I might break out
Its classified as 'contemporary folk' because of its smooth tune and easy beat. Its a nice slow song, with out a big range in notes.
I sound like I'm writing an essay.
Anyway, this is a recommended song. Not only because of the music, but the lyrics are impressive. By that, I mean they'll make an impression on you. At least they did on me.
After checking out Grey Room, you should check out other stuff by Rice. Some of it might sound familiar and you'll realize you've heard it before. Like this song 9 Crimes. I'm pretty sure I heard it long before I knew who he was.
And that is a pleasure of music; reconnecting with forgotten moments and feelings. It can give you the sense of deja-vu. And I know we all love that feeling.
L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.
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