"These are not melodies to hum."

Not much time to talk, but here's a tingle for your spine.

Watching Takeaway Shows on La Blogotheque is always thrilling for me. Organic, single-take (is that the right word?), full of power or vulnerability and usually both. This one from Torres is no exception. Give it a listen, and when you're done, browse the archives: 332 videos and even more songs. My favorites include Yeasayer and Sigur Ros, which came very early on. It's been years since I had time to watch these for hours, but maybe I'll squeeze in a few before it's time to go hiking every day.

"What's the temperature outside?"

I asked this today after sliding my back door closed. Nick and I were leaving for a hike.

"It's good," he said. We smiled. His voice took on a Sixties activist tone. "I can't quantify it, man."

Weather to Fly - Elbow [download]

Sunday Service

I have music here in my body

I have choice, I have freedom to choose

Bow my head in thanks and humility

And in all of the things that He does

...and I know that I don't know a thing

(Sorry for the littering in this video. Since it's Bonnie 'Prince' Billy and it's Sunday, we'll forgive the kid of his sins.)