Secret Fireworks' 12 Songs for March
In addition to the free downloads hosted every week on Secret Fireworks, every month we will have a special feature on music, past and present, from all over the world. I want to keep things nice and legal at the minute, so no direct downloads are available. However, we will be using the wonderful, wonderful Spotify service for the time being. As a consequence of this, the music collection is limited, but Spotify are expanding their music collection daily so this might be a temporary thing. Anyway, this month, we've got Department of Eagles, Patrick Wolf, Belle and Sebastian, The Divine Comedy and Ida Maria as well as a number of other superb artists.
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A Fond Farewell- Elliott Smith
A gorgeous song as always from Elliott, just highlighting the desperate decline of a soul as his "companion" leaves. It's such a pretty guitar part as well.
Becoming More Like Alfie- The Divine Comedy
Neil Hannon: he's a very witty man. This song is full of clever comments and snide remarks as well as an awesome trumpet part. Due to it being the Divine Comedy, a great melody comes as standard.
Bixby Canyon Bridge- Death Cab For Cutie
The opener to Narrow Stairs, Death Cab kick things off with a darker sound and a more rocking feel, with Ben Gibbard making a tribute to the legendary Jack Kerouac.
Faster- Manic Street Preachers
I barely understand a single lyric of this song, but it's face paced and dark. Considering the upcoming release of the new Manics album Journal for Plagued Lovers is based upon the lyrics of Richey Edwards, it's a nice reflection of the past Manics.
Holy Pictures-David Holmes
My favourite song off The Holy Pictures, the title track is a deep shoegazetastic anthem full of hooks and mystery.
I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked- Ida Maria
Great bassline and great vocals. Witty lyrics and such a ridiculously catchy song.
Keep Yourself Warm- Frightened Rabbit
Scott Hutchinson is the most exciting voice I've heard in recent times, and this track demonstrates why. An amazing talent. Frighened Rabbit, on the whole, were the most impressive live band I saw in 2008, and this track is simply incredible live.
No One Does It Like You- Department Of Eagles
Ominous, creepy and pretty at the same time. A song laden with hooks and layer upon layer of instrumental excellence.
Sealion- Feist
Completely reinvented the old American folk song and shows off the talents of Feist perfectly.
So Far Around The Bend- The National
The second best track on the Dark Was The Night compilation (Sleepless, by the Decemberists, is the best in my opinion) is possibly the most poptastic song released by the National. It's catchy as hell: listen to it at your peril.
The Magic Position- Patrick Wolf
Such a simple song, such a wonderful single.
Your Cover's Blown- Belle and Sebastian
This is less of a long and more of a symphony- about four different tracks within one. Funky bassline, witty lyrics and Stuart's wonderful vocals as per usual. And that wonderful section of the song where it just goes a little haywire? Amazing.
Download March's Secret Fireworks Playlist
A Fond Farewell- Elliott Smith
A gorgeous song as always from Elliott, just highlighting the desperate decline of a soul as his "companion" leaves. It's such a pretty guitar part as well.
Becoming More Like Alfie- The Divine Comedy
Neil Hannon: he's a very witty man. This song is full of clever comments and snide remarks as well as an awesome trumpet part. Due to it being the Divine Comedy, a great melody comes as standard.
Bixby Canyon Bridge- Death Cab For Cutie
The opener to Narrow Stairs, Death Cab kick things off with a darker sound and a more rocking feel, with Ben Gibbard making a tribute to the legendary Jack Kerouac.
Faster- Manic Street Preachers
I barely understand a single lyric of this song, but it's face paced and dark. Considering the upcoming release of the new Manics album Journal for Plagued Lovers is based upon the lyrics of Richey Edwards, it's a nice reflection of the past Manics.
Holy Pictures-David Holmes
My favourite song off The Holy Pictures, the title track is a deep shoegazetastic anthem full of hooks and mystery.
I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked- Ida Maria
Great bassline and great vocals. Witty lyrics and such a ridiculously catchy song.
Keep Yourself Warm- Frightened Rabbit
Scott Hutchinson is the most exciting voice I've heard in recent times, and this track demonstrates why. An amazing talent. Frighened Rabbit, on the whole, were the most impressive live band I saw in 2008, and this track is simply incredible live.
No One Does It Like You- Department Of Eagles
Ominous, creepy and pretty at the same time. A song laden with hooks and layer upon layer of instrumental excellence.
Sealion- Feist
Completely reinvented the old American folk song and shows off the talents of Feist perfectly.
So Far Around The Bend- The National
The second best track on the Dark Was The Night compilation (Sleepless, by the Decemberists, is the best in my opinion) is possibly the most poptastic song released by the National. It's catchy as hell: listen to it at your peril.
The Magic Position- Patrick Wolf
Such a simple song, such a wonderful single.
Your Cover's Blown- Belle and Sebastian
This is less of a long and more of a symphony- about four different tracks within one. Funky bassline, witty lyrics and Stuart's wonderful vocals as per usual. And that wonderful section of the song where it just goes a little haywire? Amazing.
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