Amplifying the music, books, movies and journalism that matter.
Life is complicated and busy. Did you notice? Keeping up with the music, movies and books that fed your youthful imagination and conversations is harder than ever, but even more important. Here's the good news: there's never been more great new stuff. The challenge is to find it.
So here are my highly opinionated views on sounds, sights and words that will help you keep it fresh and real, and links to the veins where the richest motherlodes can be found.
Sandy - so many casualties, so much loss. But in her wake, there's a surprising new mood -- even in New York -- full of worries about the future to be sure, but also brimming with empathy and caring, a desire to make things better here for others. Get the heat and lights back on, but for God's sake, let's nurture this feeling for a little while. No apologies - these tunes have the power to fill your heart with hope:
Talking Heads, ˆNaive Melody (This Must Be The Place) - "Home is where I want to be, but I guess I'm already there"
John Hiatt, Have A Little Faith In Me - "I'll be there to catch your fall, so have little faith in me"
Margo Timmons [of Cowboy Junkies], If I Should Fall Behind (Springsteen) - "If I should fall behind, wait for me"
The Youngbloods, Get Together - "C'mon people now, smile on your brother." Really.
