Alright guys, once again I decided to blog about music - which is pretty funny as I'm actually not all too interested in music. I belong to those people who don't listen to one genre/band exclusively, but to a wide range of genres and bands. And even if a band only has one song I like, I don't care. I'm happy that I found it and listen to it as long as I want to. No big deal.
I actually hate being asked what music I like because there's a great variety of songs and artists I like, so I don't like to label it. Also, I hate people who're talking about music ALL THE TIME and just don't shut up; or people who are like "OMG how can you listen to that crap?" ^^guys, wake up, it's music! It's all about taste and nothing but taste! Accept that other people don't necessarily share your opinion about it.
Anyway, that was not what I intended to tell you guys about, so let's get back to the topic. Have you listened to the song at the top already? It's "Write It On Your Skin" by Newton Faulkner, and it's been one of my favourite songs for quite a while now! :)
So, besides the fact that Newton Faulkner looks really funny - just look at him, I always have to smile when I see a picture of him - he's also an absolutely amazing musician. I don't know what it is that fascinates me so much about his music, but it somehow touches me whenever I listen to it. Maybe it's the simplicity in addition to his mellifluous voice (means pleasant to hear - nice word, right?). Or the way his songs are all easy-going and transport a simple happiness...I don't know, but I really love his songs. All of them - which doesn't happen often with me! ;)
So, I actually wanted to tell you guys the story of how I first learned about this guy. It was pretty funny - at least when you've been there. It was during my time in Norhtern Ireland that a friend of mine, Jade, invited me to come to the Peace One Festival in Derry. I didn't have any other plans so of course I joined her - especially because her dad is a professional photographer and we got our tickets for free. :)
When we got there it was raining - as usual in Ireland, but we still had an amazing evening. Jude Law delivered a really touching speech and after that the music started. I didn't know any of the artists, so when Newton Faulkner came in, all by himself, with nothing but his guitar I didn't know what to expect. I actually didn't think that weird-looking guy would be any good. But when he then pulled in a beautiful wooden globe, put it next to his guitar, sat down, opened it and poured himself some tea, I almost died from laughter!!! I just couldn't take him seriously. And then he started playing. Within a few minutes I loved him! :) Since then I downloaded all his albums and am a big fan of him.
Give it a try, maybe it's your taste in music as well?
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