I always love your thoughtful posts—they stay with me long after reading. And yes, absolutely to that frisson of music! I must admit that music has taken a bit of a backseat at home lately (lots of kids’ songs in the mix…), but I truly cherish live concerts, when you can lose yourself entirely in the moment.
I think you’d really enjoy having this piece in your life: Danzón No. 2 - Marquez with the wonderful Alhondra de la Parra it’s pure joy and emotion: https://youtu.be/pjZPHW0qVvo?si=-vBj7paggHyqOTmW
Thank you so much Lina, and especially for sharing your music 🥰. I can’t wait to listen to it, and to the many new pieces mentioned in the comments that I’m excited to hear!
Oh no, cashews are my kryptonite! And these look amazingly good. I can totally relate to your live music post-pandemic moment. My husband and I went to a local winery to see Chris Botti in concert just as things were opening back up and it was such a moment!!! From his opening note, it was like the world had shifted back from death to life. I'm going to have to check out Songletter!
Your weekly posts are a treasure, and as someone that connects with songs in a very intimate way, your frisson topic is just wonderful. Over our lifetimes music becomes part of our DNA and certain songs become very personal to us, raising strong feelings, memories, and a physical reaction. It's the goosebump effect; the feeling of excitement, of being fully alive and in the moment, perhaps even a sense of unity and belonging at a live performance by one of your favorite artists.
I had seen a few things from Songletter, and now subscribe. You had mentioned Lynn Miles previously, and she is wonderful. Thanks for both referrals <3
Below are songs that certainly evoke frisson for me. There are many more, but these are the ones that come to mind quickly, arranged somewhat chronologically (without checking).
Scott, your comment gave me frisson💕. This is a great list, with some of my favourites (Lulu! Petula Clark!), as well as some new ones that I will need to explore. Looking forward to the day, soon I hope, where we can enjoy some live music together again. Thanks for being here, dear friend.
I always love your thoughtful posts—they stay with me long after reading. And yes, absolutely to that frisson of music! I must admit that music has taken a bit of a backseat at home lately (lots of kids’ songs in the mix…), but I truly cherish live concerts, when you can lose yourself entirely in the moment.
I think you’d really enjoy having this piece in your life: Danzón No. 2 - Marquez with the wonderful Alhondra de la Parra it’s pure joy and emotion: https://youtu.be/pjZPHW0qVvo?si=-vBj7paggHyqOTmW
Thank you so much Lina, and especially for sharing your music 🥰. I can’t wait to listen to it, and to the many new pieces mentioned in the comments that I’m excited to hear!
Looking forward to trying this out!
Oh no, cashews are my kryptonite! And these look amazingly good. I can totally relate to your live music post-pandemic moment. My husband and I went to a local winery to see Chris Botti in concert just as things were opening back up and it was such a moment!!! From his opening note, it was like the world had shifted back from death to life. I'm going to have to check out Songletter!
Your weekly posts are a treasure, and as someone that connects with songs in a very intimate way, your frisson topic is just wonderful. Over our lifetimes music becomes part of our DNA and certain songs become very personal to us, raising strong feelings, memories, and a physical reaction. It's the goosebump effect; the feeling of excitement, of being fully alive and in the moment, perhaps even a sense of unity and belonging at a live performance by one of your favorite artists.
I had seen a few things from Songletter, and now subscribe. You had mentioned Lynn Miles previously, and she is wonderful. Thanks for both referrals <3
Below are songs that certainly evoke frisson for me. There are many more, but these are the ones that come to mind quickly, arranged somewhat chronologically (without checking).
- I Know A Place by Petula Clark
- To Sir With Love by Lulu
- Kashmir by Led Zeppelin
- The Voice by Ultravox
- Constant Craving by K. D. Lang
- Starlight by Muse
- Impossible Germany by Wilco
- Take You On A Cruise by Interpol
- On The Radio by Spoon
Thanks again for the great story!
Scott, your comment gave me frisson💕. This is a great list, with some of my favourites (Lulu! Petula Clark!), as well as some new ones that I will need to explore. Looking forward to the day, soon I hope, where we can enjoy some live music together again. Thanks for being here, dear friend.
Well firstly, love those rosemary cashews.
Also, I adore this notion of frisson and your lovely list 💕
At the moment I'm really connecting to Earl's Just a Good Witch. I also love her All that Glitters, and well, most of her songs really!
Thanks Shell! Fair warning --the cashews are additive, and easy to boot. They make a nice host/ess gift when put in a pretty canister.
Just listened to Kate Earl's Good Witch--what a great song! (from an artist I'm not really familiar with). So glad you shared 😊
I bet the are very addictive. Easy to eat without even realizing. My husband loves cashews and he's be delighted with these as a gift!
Oh super! I’m pleased you enjoyed it. It makes me feel very calm and happy.
“Wait” by M83 - guaranteed chills every time I listen to it.
Richard Strauss's Four Last Songs. Sung by the one and only Jessye Norman. Gets me everytime.
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yes to all this!