Music Monday

Hello again. It is now June 27 and it is time for another Music Monday!

Today I would like to speak a little bit about dissonance. If there is one trait to the music that I really like it is dissonance.

–noun 

1. inharmonious or harsh sound; discord; cacophony.

2. Music . a. a simultaneous combination of tones conventionally accepted as being in a state of unrest and needing completion.

b. an unresolved, discordant chord or interval.

3. disagreement or incongruity.

My favorite band, Radiohead, are masters of dissonance which makes much of their music unplayable on radio. You just can't bust a comfortable move to Radiohead. Likewise with another of my favorites, Sufjan Stevens. This song will make you feel uncomfortable. Listen for the harp to come in, it makes everything feel better and is stunningly beautiful to hear. This is why I love dissonance so much because the ugliness and uncomfortable nature of it highlights the beauty of a consonant chord. This contrast is a wonderful thing.

This is Sufjan Steven's cover of You Are the Blood 

 

I also picked this particular song because I am hoping to be working so hard that the blood is literally flowing through my fingers, either keeping them warm on cold days or because the netting has rubbed the skin off (which happens to us on big years)

I would also like to comment on the video that comes with this music. I really enjoy this video, it makes me want to watch all these silent horror films. Some of the shots and scenes send chills down my spine and they were filmed 70+ years ago. Amazing.

A tip of my invisible hat to whoever put that video together.

Here's to another beautiful day on Bristol Bay.

EDO