So with coronavirus no doubt starting to take a toll on the mental health of members of this community, why not use this thread to post favourite songs or music that we find inspirational to help us through?
I'l start:
So with coronavirus no doubt starting to take a toll on the mental health of members of this community, why not use this thread to post favourite songs or music that we find inspirational to help us through?
I'l start:
I'm afraid if you know this song well you are at high risk. I couldn't resist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m22EfJOzPys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXLVoPfsyx8
Simpletons - The Bats
Here are some alternate lyrics for people's favourite sing along.
That's Entertainment - The Jam
For Relief From Coronavirus Info Overload...
5 Hours of Mozart
https://youtu.be/Px8e2A18YmE
Bach Relaxation
https://youtu.be/s_num0eZIQ8
Miles Davis - John Coltrane
https://youtu.be/8VE_dP90V84
Ravi Shankar
https://youtu.be/C4uRCpaauvM
Choir! Choir! Choir! Facebook Sing-Along Unites People During Coronavirus Crisis
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/coronavirus-singalong-facebook-music...
"Canadians Daveed Goldman and Nabu Adilman started Choir! Choir! Choir! as a low-pressure, singing drop-in in Toronto, where the focus was on community-building and singing for fun. No talent required. But with the world in social distancing mode during the coronavirus pandemic, they decided to set up a virtual sing-along. And more than 100,000 people from several countries joined them on Facebook Live..."
Nina Simone: Revolution
https://youtu.be/RP7ePzFMfHQ
Because it's time.
Cosmic Cave - Ex Hex
An anthem for all those Canadians making it back to Canada from ill timed holidays.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crIk87-mPzY
How about this one from Great Big Sea?
The Canticle Of The Coronavirus:
Gates of Steel - Devo
Just a bit of fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK2sNramFck
I found this one on Judy Rebick's Twitter. It's by Martha Chavez called "I'm not leaving on a jet plane"
Martha Chavez
Thanks to Martha, and her Siamese cat, and to Judy! Livia (black cat) thanks you too (actually, is purring).
Insufficient Funds - The Courtneys
Here are some of my neighbours performing while they isolate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HvHJ3H_J0U&list=LLGhMmnhlCEhybKqymjooIG...
Memphis Egypt - Mekons
Black and White - The dB's
'Buddy Can You Spare a Dime?'
https://youtu.be/YtS6Ga0AWjc
Tom Waits
NACO Home Delivery Concerts
https://iradeo.com/station/159681
More Online Livestreams Coming Up as Part of #CanadaPerforms
https://twitter.com/CanadasNAC/status/1242831936046931968
Enjoy!
Memorize the City - The Organ
Cornavirus song from Uganda causing a sensation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUHrck2g7Ic
Sensation is right! Thanks Laine.
That was wonderful! Not directly related to covid-19, but a tribute to his mum and to women in Africa bringing up children under very difficult conditions (she was a street vendor, and also seems to be a small farmer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BkGVyauen0&list=RDPUHrck2g7Ic&index=2
..txs laine
A rapper from the "City of God" favela in Rio skewers Bolsonaro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQiykuwYLSk
Death and Angels - Green On Red
Sweet Honey in the Rock - Greed
Ex Lion Tamer - Wire
Self Isolation Blues, great stride piano.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLpAFEa3dck&feature=share
Expect the Bayonet - Sheer Mag
Summer's End - John Prine
Some very sad and worrisome news about John Prine:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/coronavirus-prine-1.5514945
I think I will take this one in.
Jeff Diffie died from COVID. Just a couple of days ago, before I knew he was ill, I was playing my favourite version of his classic hit because it seemed apropos for the times. I hope he is propped up tonight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHBqgD4yDIc
Anything Could Happen - The Clean
No Clocks - Pylon
Sweet Honey In The Rock - More Than A Paycheck
What Is There To Smile About - Close Lobsters
It's My Lazy Day -- Reina Del Cid
Pretty much anything on Reina's Youtube channel is pure dynamite. Definitely my favourite musical discovery on Youtube.
I consider my submission for today to be a good companion piece to this song.
Funeral Song - Richard Laviolette and the Oil Spills
Spot on song for these times and a rememberance of Bill Withers who passed away April 2nd:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hboZiLM-x5Y
Etta James Lauryn Hill mashup
A mashup of Etta James' "I'd Rather Go Blind" and Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop” by Scary Pockets.
CREDITS Lead vocal: Maiya Sykes, Piano/tambourine: Ben Folds, Keys: Jack Conte, Guitar: Ryan Lerman, Drums: Tamir Barzilay, Bass: Joe Ayoub
Kandace Springs - Love Got In The Way feat. David Sanborn
Season One guests include Kandace Springs, Michael McDonald, Terrace Martin, Brian Owens, Bob James, Jonatha Brooke, Charlie Hunter, and Cyrille Aimee.
Dave's house band rounds out the show with Ben Williams on bass, Billy Kilson on drums, Andy Ezrin on keyboards, Jon Herington on guitar, and Alice Soyer on vocals.
If you're bored, here's 23 minutes of live music from Mary Spender
Mary Spender is a British singer-songwriter.
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