Phew, that was a long break(down). Over the last couple of months I lost enjoyment in most things, even to some degree in music. It's been hell. Definitely one of the worst mental health periods I've ever had. But now I'm in the Finnish forest and it feels like it's finally over, and it's such an enormous relief. Here's to finding my way back to some semblance of peace of mind.
Sharon van Etten & Angel Olsen - Like I Used To
Two of the most powerful voices around teaming up to utterly rule my heart and tell me to recuperate my joy in life.
Lighting one up like I used to
Self Esteem - I Do This All The Time
BBC6 wore me down with this. At first I thought it a novelty. Then I really started to like it. Then I watched the video, and now I can't go a day without playing it. The ending carries me each time.
I'll take care, I'll read again, I'll sing again, I will
Lou Reed - Sad Song
A contender for best album closer of all time. The juxtaposition of the tragedy hinted at in the lyrics and the almost jubilant contradictory way the chorus crescendos makes this an ultimate song of acceptance and letting go.
R.E.M. - Why Not Smile
Dedicated to me.
Vesa-Matti Loiri - Itkevä huilu
And to round up, a thank you to the beautiful country of Finland for making me feel good again. Pipsu was singing this song in the kitchen the other day and it was beautiful. Then she also played this version, and while her acapella version was the most gorgeous, I've gotten a bit obsessed with the sound and arrangement of this recording.
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