Kyle’s Six Pix - Vol. 65
Nov 6, 2008 Fleet Foxes, Hello Seahorse!, Sigor Ros, Stephen Malkmus, The Brighton Port Authority, The Watson Twins
Contrived Attempt At Composure Edition
6. Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks with Blitzen Trapper – “Funk 49”, This is just pure, unadulterated fun. I’m going to see Blitzen Trapper next week; I doubt they’ll play anything like this because they’re opening for Iron & Wine. This is a James Gang cover from last week by the way…
5. Fleet Foxes – “Silver City”, These guys were supposed to open for Malkmus when he last played Toronto, but didn’t. They did open for Blitzen Trapper the last time they were here though. This is a brand new track that they been asking the fans not to record and post. Sorry guys, but it’s a beautiful song.
4. The Brighton Port Authority – “Seattle”, Emmy The Great joins the ranks of Iggy Pop, Norman Cook and David Byrne by adding her voice to this collective. This is a cute, straight up pop song. The album is supposed to be released next year, should be interesting.
3. Sigur Ros – “Vio Spilum Endalaust”, Seeing these guys this year was my favourite concert of the season. The live version of this track blew me away. Confetti and fireworks seem fitting for this band. This video may induce seizures though.
2. The Watson Twins – “Just Like Heaven”, I have to admit I get a bit weak in the knees from their voices; I’ve liked the twins since I heard them with Jenny Lewis. This is a really great cover, they made it their own. Someone I know was feeling blue this week and I sent this track to them because it always puts me in a better mood. The twins are currently opening for Billy Bragg and playing a lot of radio gigs, so don’t be surprised if they end up on the Pix again soon.
1. Hello Seahorse! – “Won’t Say Anything”, This is apparently a year old, but it’s new to me. These guys are from Mexico and they perform in English and Spanish; this track is ridiculously catchy. I’m going to have to track down their albums because I’m hooked. I also have a soft spot for seahorses.
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November 13th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Is it weird that I heard some Footlose in the Malkamus song? Maybe it’s just me. Loved The Brighton Port Authority - I want more - and the Just Like Heaven cover was great - totally made it their own.
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December 11th, 2008 at 3:06 am
Two coaches who aren’t fond of each other, in charge of players who feel the same way, competing for a sharp object. Must be time for Minnesota to play Wisconsin for Paul Bunyan’s Axe. The Golden Gophers and Badgers meet Saturday to