last night i got a hankering for those “American boys who sing traditional Cambodian songs”…you know, Muk! that really was what i searched for on google. the last time my sister-in-law Phan was in town she introduced us to these guys on youtube. all night long i was singing “ChampaBattambang.” take a listen!
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=bxLryNfHfgQ]
music can change the atmosphere at your house so quickly. i was telling Andy that i want to create a list of music and what it does. here’s a beginning:
- need calm? try Edgar Meyer.
- need reflection? try Hildegard or the monks of Keur Moussa.
- need something more upbeat, but still not too distracting (no words in English)? try Kronos Quartet or Ad Vielle Que Pourra
- then there’s always Bruce
- or Leonard
- or The Waterboys
- or REM
- or Renee & Jeremy
This is a great idea. I hope you keep adding to it. We are always looking for good music with out words in English. Like you said, it sets a nice atmosphere.
thanks for taking the time to say hello, kate!
i’d love to hear your music recommendations too 🙂