Joanna Newsom - This Side of the Blue video free download


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Uploaded: 2011/02/22

Classically trained harpist Joanna Newsom uses her appreciation of Appalachian folk and bluegrass for an oddly alluring set of indie rock melodies. Milk-Eyed Mender, which follows her homemade EP releases Walnut Whales and Yarn and Glue, is rich in harvest colors. Newsom's childlike voice brings an unstudied grace to an innocent setting of songs, and such quirkiness is hard to find among most guitar-driven indie acts. From the more whimsical moments of "Peach, Plum, Pear" and "Inflammatory Writ" to the dovelike ballad "This Side of the Blue," Newsom welcomes the listener to sink into its imagination. Delicate harp arrangements are nicely sprinkled among specks of pianos, organs, and a harpsichord, only adding to the fascination that is Milk-Eyed Mender. Some may find the album to be overly sweet in spots due to Newsom's girlish voice; however, the fairytale-like appeal of Milk-Eyed Mender is far too intriguing to dismiss. Newsom exists in several musical spheres, one being a member of the Pleased, while not forgetting how wonderful it is to live in a warm place that leaves you bright-eyed and hopeful for only what is good in life. [Allmusic.com]

Comments

9 years ago

beatleneil

never heard of her before today, but she got everything in her sound that's lacking in music today, AUTHENTICITY

9 years ago

Ryan Kamont

She makes nursery rhymes for the learned hip. She wrings my soul out like the dirty washcloth that it is, and leaves me clean and New. She is what's great about talent that cannot be hindered, art via necessity.

9 years ago

Hanna Cassel

it's the kindest heart beating this side of the blue ... 

9 years ago

Jack Sainthill

*...way to **the-e** sea..**...things that **I-I** knew...**...nowhere **ne-ear** through...*[shiver] How does she *do* that? 

9 years ago

Where's Rangi

This has always been my fav melody, beautiful song

9 years ago

meanderer

Her music makes my soul happy <3 

9 years ago

Mike Kerr

*... and I do not know my own way to the sea...*Chilled out and lovely music GO as we prepare to spend the evening preparing for No. 2 sons 3rd birthday party, tomorrow morning.Pic to follow, should temprament and time allow!*... but the salty air sea know its own way to me.*

9 years ago

malejajim10111

Best hipster lullaby ever. Love it.

9 years ago

sleepoptimistic

anyhoo I am sitting alone with my pup lace and gently listening to some gentle pats from a beautiful girl,thank you for the photos,I might drink some tea and pretend for a little while :)

9 years ago

GarENt sIrUS

Her solution to purposeless existence.

10 years ago

Billy Barton

A great artists asks more questions then they answer. The lyric should be open to the interpretation of the listener, so as to generate discussions. The lyric doesn't have to mean anything to the writer and in many cases doesn't. The mood is more important than the meaning. They take you to a place you haven't visited before. A small vacation in your head.

10 years ago

Jeffrey Bahlo

I remember many years ago when this song was used on an Orange Advert. First time I saw it was on the big screen before a movie. One minute and four or so seconds of this song. I hardly clocked what it was supposed to be advertising but nothing has been the same since the first time I heard Joanna Newsom.

10 years ago

jon croft

I can't help but cry listening to this, I don't know whether it makes me happy or sad though..

10 years ago

FablesandReflections

This song changed everything...

10 years ago

Trevor Ward

This song as inspired me for nearly 10 years x

10 years ago

Melanie Harvey

Now my son who is also called Gabriel says this song is about him! Who to believe? Lol!

10 years ago

seerauberjohnny

Actually I would say that the time signature, the tempo and the simple harmony give it more of a sea shanty feel which is entirely appropriate for the subject matter.

10 years ago

Luis Huerta

she should make a collaboration with Daniel Johnston

10 years ago

tim n

At first I didn't like her voice, but it grew on me in.. oh.. about 4 seconds.

10 years ago

TheGlassDragon3

Raw Perfection.

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