October 2017 – The SoCC Blog

31Oct

By Maya DayNo Comments

Playlist

Witchcraft: A Playlist

Happy Halloween! Here's a witchy playlist I've put together for the occasion: https://open.spotify.com/user/1225272445/playlist/0eJiN0zvDjXXquVzNF80fW Journey In Satchidananda by Alice Coltrane Alice Coltrane is a powerhouse of an individual: a fantastic multi-instrumentalist, swami, and wife to none other than John Coltrane. "Journey In Satchidananda" is witchy in the most beautiful and spiritual ways. Brujas by Princess Nokia My favorite off of her excellent album 1992, "Brujas" is an ode to the rapper's Yoruban ancestry and the power of brujería. Heart of Chambers by Beach House In Beach House's autumnal ballad "Heart of Chambers," vocalist Victoria Legrand croons of intense longing, conjuring spirits to make her lover smile. Black Moon Spell by King Tuff King Tuff's "B...

Song (and Video) Of The Week: King Krule -– “Czech One”

24Oct

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Music, Song of the Week(end)

Song (and Video) Of The Week: King Krule -– “Czech One”

I haven't posted on this website in a while, but in that while I've managed to fall completely into a bottomless pit of admiration/adoration for King Krule, and specifically for his new album The OOZ. If you're interested in hearing him say the album title in his glorious British accent, or in learning more about how the album was made, check out the Beats 1 session he recorded in his bathroom-turned-brainspace: https://itunes.apple.com/us/station/king-krule-takeover/idra.1295672630 Right now, though, on this cold Colorado Tuesday evening, I want to bring your attention to the first single from The OOZ–– Czech One. Not only is the song just really fucking spaceously beautiful, but the video is one of the best music videos I've seen in some time. If your self-esteem needs a little hammerin...

SONG OF THE WEEKEND: Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band- “I’m Glad”

15Oct

By Jenelise SuttonNo Comments

Music, Song of the Week(end)

SONG OF THE WEEKEND: Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band- “I’m Glad”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsjcQoJ8W4U Sitting outside on this sunny Sunday, listening to old Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band, I feel gluttonously at ease. This 1967 track off Safe as Milk will soothe you over, relax your muscles, and put you in the nostalgic shoes of all the alumni on campus this weekend. Don Van Vliet’s tender, bluesy voice sings of good times, gratitude, and loss while his Magic Band coos behind him. The constant tempo keeps a groovy vibe, perfect to put on repeat while swaying with a friend, taking a walk, or doing a problem set on this fine weekend.

Song of the Weekend: Ariel Pink – “Death Patrol”

8Oct

By Mads EngelNo Comments

Music, Song of the Week(end)

Song of the Weekend: Ariel Pink – “Death Patrol”

I'm a big fan of the first few weeks after an album is released. No matter how famous or underground the artist is, for a glorious fortnight I can toss their music on the aux and watch as everyone in the room reacts. People will bob their heads and tap their toes, running through the iTunes libraries of their mind trying to figure out who the hell sings this song. In that moment, I feel like god, holding the power of a great song as well as the holy knowledge of its origins. Ariel Pink's latest album has been on the airwaves long enough wear its novelty thin, yet his music always has a similar effect on a room. Nostalgia confronts experimentalism in songs like "Death Patrol," leaving listeners in a frustrating state of deja vu. Dreamy disco melodies combined with Pink's eclectic vocal r...

SONG OF THE WEEK: Pharoah Sanders- “Moon Child”

4Oct

By Maya DayNo Comments

Music, Song of the Week(end)

SONG OF THE WEEK: Pharoah Sanders- “Moon Child”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34fQfd_6b4M October is a nocturnal month where the stars are illuminated, always putting me in an astrological mood. So far my October has consisted of nightly readings of the book Sextrology with friends, which I HIGHLY recommend if you have astrological inclinations. Pharoah Sander’s “Moon Child” has been an obvious go-to song during these rituals. It's a cosmic tune perfect for a witchy, mystical October.