Playlist Matt - Matt says he does not know much about this artist, and then explains it’s an Ethiopian Nun who is recording into her 90’s and he wonders if we had heard of her. It sounds similar to an artist my friend Lauren introduced me to about 5 years ago. And this is sweet,… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 1/5/25
Seshjawn Notes 12/8/24
Playlist Life caught up with me, probably from the Holiday break, or being lost in love and I missed a post. So a second notes after going back in time… Bart - A vocal group, rootsy and raw. Interesting harmonies and all of them have a little sour in their tone. Everything sounds open and… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 12/8/24
Seshjawn Notes 11/24/24
Playlist Travis - This track confesses its newness by its metric feel, but it still has some sonic references too older music. The Bell Orchestre - “V. Movement” Initially it feels like something ambient, but with a too busy beat. The keyboard sounds are new with old flavors, they sound too clear to be truly… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 11/24/24
Seshjawn Notes 11/10/24
Playlist Travis - This is gonna be a Travis kind of night, as I have 2 songs that I feel gravitate towards his vibe. As does whatever this is he is playing. It has some really intense layers. A Travis selection often sounds like it is possibly from the 70’s, but here with occasional bursts… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 11/10/24
Seshjawn Notes 10/27/24
Playlist Dan - Aubrey Ghent Sr. - “Can’t Nobody Do Me Like Jesus” - The title certainly caught my eye and then I realized it was a continuation of Arhoolie’s “Sacred Steel” series that I had to pick up to complete the collection. Sacred Steel is documentation of a Gospel, Pedal Steel tradition primarily in… Continue reading Seshjawn Notes 10/27/24