Here’s a link to the complete list: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/
I want to emphasize mostly, relatively newer music, just like on my Monday night show, “Prime Time Theme Attic.” (Monday nights 8PM-10PM ET when it returns.)
Here’s the link for when that day comes: http://rdo.fm/r/4qntu )
But I can promise this: I will not force my selections. If something doesn’t hit me, I won’t post one.
Everything I do has always been about shining a spotlight on the artist and their music.
Now I will have the potential to shine 365 more spotlights if I want to!
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Regardless of everything going on in the world that is way more important than my daily post, I will continue, nonetheless, in case someone is looking for a few minutes of respite.
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I’m going to keep it local again.
Today’s selection is by Philby Award winning Kalamazoo artist Gifts or Creatures.
The group consists of Brandon John Foote on guitar and Bethany Foote on keyboards.
Not only are they a musical duo, they are also a married couple that literally plays beautiful music together!
Gifts or Creatures, an Earthwork Music artist–my current favorite label because it exists for more reasons than making music, write songs about historical themes.
Therefore, the whole Great Lakes timeline becomes their source material.
They meld harmonies and poetic descriptions about a variety of subjects.
Gifts or Creatures most recent album is called “Fair Mitten: New Songs of the Historic Great Lakes Basin.”
If your someone who isnn’t crazy about history, not to worry!
The music is peaceful and relaxing, and you only have to delve into the history as much as you want to! (I’ve certainly looked things up after listening to them, but it’s not required!)
When I was a kid, I did not appreciate Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It seemed like it was cold and rainy every time I was up there.
My love and respect for The U.P. came from spending a summer on the Canadian Shield, which is what the Pre Cambrian rock of the peninsula is called. It’s the oldest and hardest rock on the planet. (Look it up!)
When I listen to “Canadian Shield,” I am transported back to that magical summer!
The Most Awesomest Song of the Day is “Canadian Shield” by Gifts or Creatures!!!
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