It's Been A Long Day...

So it has been quite some time since I last posted on here. In fact, the last time I posted I put up that fun little mix tape which has unfortunately been taken down because the website was deleted. Anyways, it's nice to be back.

Today was a good day...One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl are back! Yay Monday nights!!

Now that we're over that, I'm going to write something real. Something that you might care about too, but if you don't what's the difference? I was watching One Tree Hill today, and I must say it was a particularly good episode. The last little montage they did (why must you always end with one Mark Schwann?) had a wonderful song to accompany it. All I knew was what the announcer told me afterwards-that music featured on the episode was by [insert artist names here] and Rosi Golan. Taking a wild guess, I assumed she was the one behind this song that I was so drawn to. Well, my gut was right...for once. I found this song "Been A Long Day" on iTunes and I knew I had to download it. I honestly have had it for maybe a little more than ten minutes and this is already my fourth time listening to it. Have you ever connected with a song like that? Tell me if you have. I mean it. When I ask these questions I really do want to know the answers. I want to know who is reading this and what they have to say or how they weigh in on what I feel. Anyways. I owe you all an iTunes Roulette, don't I? I guess I can pay up....

1. Rise - Eddie Vedder
This man was robbed of an Oscar in a way last year... Now, I love The Swell Season and I love Once equally. I also think they were so deserving of the award, but they should have just called it a tie. How could the voters honestly say that "Falling Slowly" was better than anything in Into the Wild. Hell, I don't even think that's the best song in the movie, but it was the most advertised. Anyway, moral of the story is, even if you didn't love Pearl Jam, give Eddie Vedder's music a listen. I can guarantee you'll find something special about it.

2. You - Atmosphere
I'll admit it, I do not know this song all that well. Nor am I too familiar with the group. I've listened to them in passing, but never really listened. This song makes me want to give a closer listen.

3. Come Undone - Robbie Williams
Do you ever feel like your life is collapsing in on you? I used to. I used to all the time. I would listen to this song and I'd feel so much better because I felt like somebody understood how I felt. Maybe now you can use it for the same thing.

4. Hotel Chelsea Nights - Ryan Adams
Oh Ryan Adams, can you do no wrong?

5. All This Beauty - The Weepies
I love The Weepies. They can make the happiest music or the saddest music or even the most surprisingly thought provoking music. If you don't know them, get to know them. You'll be doing yourself a favor.

6. Scotland - Jeremy Lloyd
This song brings back so many memories of the greatest summer of my life up to this point. In all honesty, I didn't think I'd ever be that happy again. But I was proven wrong. I found that happiness, and more, at college. I hope just knowing the joy that listening to this song brings me makes you feel that happiness too.
P.S. Jeremy, who was a fellow Govie, has a wonderful debut EP for sale on iTunes. Check it out by clicking here.

7. Lovesong Of The Buzzard - Iron & Wine
The very first Iron & Wine song I heard. I believe it was because I picked up an issue of SPIN magazine with The Conchords on the cover and I found out that it was a magazine I really loved. I found at least one song from every band they praised within the magazine. This was one of the songs they recommended, and I can see why.

8. Far More - The Honorary Title
Another song good old Mark Schwann introduced me to. I had heard a lot of buzz about The Honorary Title, but I never really caved in to the pressure to listen to them. I'm not sure why though. I really do like their music.....
a lot.

9. I Gotcha - Lupe Fiasco
I challenge you to not want to smile or at least sway back and forth in your chair when you listen to this. That's why I love Lupe Fiasco.

10. San Francisco - The Weepies
Another song by The Weepies. This is my favorite of the moment. Maybe it's the mellow, but positive melody that's also a little bit sad at the same time. Maybe it's the gorgeous lyrics. You decide. Here's the lyrics, just to clear up any questions about them.

And just because I love you and I know you love me too....a special treat. But please, buy her other songs.
Been A Long Day - Rosi Golan