I guess one of the occupational hazards of owning a recording studio is the feeling of numbness when it comes to music. I try and keep what I listen to fresh but, inevitably, it doesn’t always happen. If fact, at the end of last year, I was feeling particularly jaded and uninspired – not a good place to be!
So, over the holidays I made it my mission to find and assimilate (like a music assimilating Dalek) new music. After reading countless “best albums of 2009″ blog posts and talking to some reputable non-jaded people I aquired a bunch of new ablums and began my music quest back to open-minded, non-cynicalness.
And, low and behold, I have arrived at my destination, the fabled land of musical inspiration! I can’t wait to make music, record bands and get creative! I’ve got ideas coming out of my ears for things to try. It’s been so good that I’m thinking of publishing a musical self help book for studio owners and maybe starting a support group!
Maybe not.
But, if you’re feeling a little jaded I can definitely recommend a massive overdose of new music, some bootleg gin and a classic kiwi holiday.
Anyway, I thought I would share with you one of the bands who has helped my musical recovery. I’m not exactly sure why or how or what exactly is it is about this band (although the drums sounds are simply wonderful) but, they were the first band that put me back on the path to musical wellness.
So here is a little clip from London band, Bombay Bicycle Club. Beautifully shot, great song, good times.
Hat tip to Josh from Sleepy Age for putting me on to this clip.