Monday, March 15, 2010

In my head today: dada the band performs "Surround"

I wish there were a better video of this song. If you've not heard Dada (the band) they are worth a listen. In my experience their songs often have a surprising quality about them. By that I mean you think you know what the next chord will be because you've heard that progression a thousand times before, but what comes next doesn't sound like anything you've heard before. If I were a damned musician, I could explain it better.

This isn't necessarily their "best" song. Not sure that there is ONE best song. But in my head is this story:

Many years ago I had a job I hated. I mean, I HATED this job. The boss was verbally abusive and I didn't see any way out. Each morning, I'd sit in the parking lot outside. I'd dread going in, and often I'd sit and cry for a good 10 minutes. (I know, what a fucking loser, right?)

Then I'd turn this song on. Turn it way up, close my eyes, and think of what Surrounds me. Not to get totally woo-woo bullshit but I could wrap myself up in the music and let it surround me with something positive.

Buy the CD (Puzzle), listen to the song in headphones, really, really loud.

Then listen to the rest of it and any other album they've put out. You'll be surprised.

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