Free Music Friday 2008-05-09

Counting Crows

Counting Crows' success dates back to their 1993-debut release August and Everything Else and the hit song "Mr. Jones". Their most recent successes include a No. 1 hit with the song "Accidentally In Love", which was featured on the Shrek 2 soundtrack, as well as Grammy, Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for the track. The Crows have sold over 20 million CDs worldwide.

45 King vs. Pase Rock & 4th Pyramid

Crafty veteran meets brash newcomer. It's a timeless cinematic formula, but SCION AV has done it a little differently this time. 45 King, producer of "Hard Knock Life," "Stan" and a dozen other hip hop classics, plays the role of the old-school champ, dropping four jewels from his bottomless stash of beats. The youngsters are represented by man-of-the-moment Wale, crowd controller Pase Rock and 4th Pyramid, with In Flagranti, Eli Escobar, DJ Ayres and Sammy Bananas doing remix duty.

Jesse Rubenfeld

Rubenfeld draws inspiration from a multitude of legendary and contemporary singer-songwriters in crafting infectious, lingering melodies and straight from the heart lyrical statements about romantic relationships and the pursuit of dreams. "Love is certainly a dominant theme in my songs, love and women and trying to figure things out on an emotional level," he says.

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Alternative

When I Dream of Michelangelo
by Counting Crows
from Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings

From the other distinctive half of the Counting Crows' new album; we gave you a track from the first distinctive half two weeks ago.

Leave This Town
by Butcher The Bar
from Sleep At Your Own Speed

Melancholy, deceleration and reduction are Joel Nicholson's musical topics.

Animé Eyes
by The Awkward Stage
from Slimming Mirrors, Flattering Lights

The Awkward Stage's upcoming sophomore record, Slimming Mirrors, Flattering Lights, combines clever lyrics and courageous arrangements into 12 brilliant and brutally honest pop gems.

Oh Man!
by Sybris
from Into The Trees

Critically-hailed Chicago band returns with a new album full of gems.

Pop

Let It Go
by Jesse Rubenfeld
from Let It Go - EP

Great songs and craft from an inspired singer/songwriter.

Good as Gold
by bill
from End of the Hits

This latest album by SoCal band Bill picks up where they left off with catchy melodies and arrangements that include an orchestra and horns.

Heavenly
by Jennie Laws
from Introducing Jennie Laws

Jennie Laws has emerged as a beautiful and brilliantly talented new arrival on the cutting edge of today's music.

Will You Be Mine
by Pink Computer
from So 80's

This French artist is heavily influenced by both funk and pop-rock, and he dedicates this release to all the '80s nostalgics out there.

Hip-Hop/Rap

P-Y-R-A-M-I-D (Sammy Bananas Remix)
by 45 King vs. Pase Rock & 4th Pyramid
from Scion A/V Remix Project: 45 King (Part 2)

45 King is Hip-Hop's true king of beats.

Classical

Symphony No. 6 in A Minor - "Tragic"
by Bernard Haitink Chicago Symphony Orchestra
from CSO Resound - Mahler: Symphony No. 6 in A Minor - "Tragic"

The CSO featuring Bernard Haitink, recorded live at Orchestra Hall in Chicago, IL on October 18, 19, 20 & 23, 2007.

Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 - "Appassionata"
by Andreas Haefliger
from Perspectives 3

Enter the world of Beethoven's truly amazing piano sonatas. This dark and tempestuous movement have led commentators to cite it as a work that defines Romanticism.

Requiem for a Love
by Fariborz Lachini
from Requiem for a Love

Requiem For a Love is a stunning new piano solo from Iranian-Canadian pianist/composer Fariborz Lachini.

Inspirational

Ezekiel Saw the Wheel
by The Jordanaires
from Jordanaires

Grammy Award winners, The Jordanaires have toured extensively all over the world.

No Regrets (Original Vocal Mix)
by Flora Cruz
from Overcome EP

Meaningful, inspirational, and powerful vocals envelope this incredible 6 track EP from Flora Cruz.

Lift
by The Josh Nelson Project
from Lift

The Josh Nelson Project is five immensely talented young musicians delivering high-octane Jewish rock music.

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Free Music Friday 2008-05-09