manueller focus: feeling folky

Must be that white and neverending winter this year that makes you want to cuddle up on the couch, adoring the snow storm from the safe and warm flat (that is, if you ignore the bad windows of the old house and wear a second jumper...). And if you then want some fine tunes match the candle light and to warm your heart: Forget rock and electronic, listen to all that great songwriting and folk stuff that's out there somewhere!!! For instance in the wonderful universe of the BBC music websites, where there are hours of good radio and video features. BBC Scotland has some great programmes on music festivals around this time of the year such as Celtic Connections and the Transatlantlic Sessions. Oh, what lovely fiddles! And then there's the pleasure of listening to that awesome accent! ;) (oh, btw, it's so unfair that you can't see all the features if you're in Germany (and I don't know where else). just as spotify! want to have, too!!!)

Then I just discovered a bit of American roots music: Wow, what great voices are those of Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle or Townes Van Zandt!?! And quite suitable for getting into the mood: Tonight we'll first have yummie burgers at White Trash Fast Food and then listen to Holly Williams around the corner (good to win tickets) - yahoo! ;) Song of the day by Bon Iver. For his name is so absolutely true this winter (to those francophiles out there), and for writing such a nice piece of music!