music mix cover is a detail from this painting by Karin Olsson.
do you want to know what i have been listening to for the past 3 months? Enya. a whole lot of Enya. my baby loves it. or at least i think he does, because he sleeps like a, well, baby when it’s playing. and sleep is precious. now that we’re at the 3 month mark things are a whole lot easier in the sleeping department, but i still default to the Celtic queen when it’s his naptime.
which means that i haven’t listened to any new music since his birth. and if you know me at all, i LOVE my music. so it was kind of awesome for me to delve into what i have missed this past while – and i’ve missed a whole lot! Bat For Lashes has a new album! Mumford and Sons collaborated with a South African band! there’s new music from Father John Misty, Bon Iver, Devendra Banhart and a whole lot of other indie favourites…
so, this is a MEGA music mix. listen to it on Spotify here or on 8tracks here, or down below.
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Aw dear, we’re listening to the same music, exactly. Whoop, whoop!
Thanks!
My daughter prefers opera and the vacuum cleaner.
I’m still incubating (for a good while yet), but husband has grand plans of headphones-on-the-belly to ensure that Paul Simon and Nick Cave are baby’s preferred naptime music! XD
I am also under strict instructions to sing the 59th St Bridge Song at least once a day from 28 weeks on!
finally! thanks!
Thanks is so funny. My Husband was obsessed with Enya, first album 1988 and our first daughter was born in March 1987. . We all still tease him when he has anything to say about music choices … the girls – 3 in total … all chant in high pitched harmony … no Dad , sail away ,sail away , sail away! I must also say all 3 daughters never had any sleep problems and I thought that was just very good luck. Turns out it was Enya !!!
Enjoy your beautiful baby and have a lot relaxing moments with Enya.
Shelley.
I look forward to these playlists all year and when they appear it just makes my month! I’m so happy I found you so long ago.. you’ve been a big part of my daily life. All the best, J.
yay, new music! impressed you found the time with the baby… your playlists are my go to whilst working. :-D
Thanks for sharing the new mix! They’re always something I look forward to. Have you listened to the new Joseph album? I’m really liking them right now.
I feel like I could sing you all of that Pure Moods CD that came out in the 90s, I found it very soothing as a young kiddo (think 6-7). I had seen it on TV and then when out shopping at a used CD store spotted it and knew I had to have it. Sadly, it’s not on Spotify, but the artists are in some ways, if you poke around. (Gahh, now I have Tubular Bells in my head. Of course I do).
love love the playlist! my baby’s fav is erik satie.. so we’ve been hearing a whole lot of erik satie lately, because as we know it, sleep is precious!!
Your mixes over the years have always been incredible! Thanks for showing these great tunes! xx