John Mayer

...is off the hook. See if you can recognize the song.

Damien Rice and Lisa Hannigan

Super old news, but still a bummer. I have no doubt that Hannigan is capable of success as a solo artist. Being that she's been associated with Rice all these years, Hannigan herself has obtained quite a following amongst folk enthusiasts. And while I strongly feel that her absence from Damien's future recordings will change the vibe of his songs, I welcome the spin on tone and emotion that comes of this change. He's a musical freakin' genius. He's been my favorite solo artist for 3 years and counting. No contest. The following excerpt is from Damien's official website.

Band update - 25 Mar 2007
After much thought and discussion Damien has decided that his professional relationship with Lisa Hannigan has run its creative course. As a result Lisa will not be appearing at any of the upcoming live shows. Lisa is embarking on her own artistic endeavours and there are no plans for them to work together in the foreseeable future. The current band on tour at the moment are - Damien Rice, Joel Shearer, Shane Fitzsimons, Tom Osander & Vyvienne Long.

All Good

I'm okay. I'm okay.

Everything isn't quite back to normal, but I've been back to work almost a full three days and counting. The recovery has been nothing short of inconvenient/painful/gross, but at least I was able to enjoy my downtime by milking lots of tender love and care, catching up on The Office (I heart Michael), and starting all of the activities Eva [so kindly] prepared for me (new old movies to watch, new old books to reads). All in all, I won't make a habit of having surgery every five years.

Lots of changes coming. Not yet, but soon.

P.S. New Leona! Delicious.

Elton John - Daniel

Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane
I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain
Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye
God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes

They say Spain is pretty though I've never been
Well Daniel says it's the best place that he's ever seen
Oh and he should know, he's been there enough
Lord I miss Daniel, oh I miss him so much

Daniel my brother you are older than me
Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal
Your eyes have died but you see more than I
Daniel you're a star in the face of the sky

Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane
I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain
Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye
God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes
Oh God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes

Music Brings

I attach a person to every good song I hear.
I always wonder why it didn't work out.

Current R&B Digs

Just can't stop listening to these three songs. Very seldom do artists make good/fun R&B-meets-pop songs nowadays. (P.S. Isn't this vintage cassette player the best!?)