Roseyland

If you read this post, you know that I have a thing for collegiate a cappella music. I have been playing with the genius sidebar in iTunes, and I’ve discovered another love. Acoustic music. I like it for all the same reasons that I like a cappella music. It’s not as shinny and polished, but somehow that makes it more “real”. It’s less filtered. It has more texture and intimacy.

Here is some of my favorite acoustic music so far, and luckily, I found YouTube videos! Enjoy!

“Push” by Rob Thomas

“Mr. Brightside” by The Killers

“Richard Manuel is Dead” by Counting Crows

“Only One” by Yellowcard

Here is a better video, but all you can really hear is the audience singing along.

“Stuck in a Moment” by U2

I’m coming to the realization that I like music that expresses emotion. I think that is what makes this music so good. With less “production” between you and the artist, you can feel it more, and connect with it more. Does this mean I have emotions? Maybe even an artistic side? God I hope not, that would horrible. I mean, I’m an engineer, I have a reputation to uphold. It’s late, I think I’m getting a little loopy.

In other news, I’m pretty sure I’m going to the St. Louis Interactive Conference this Saturday. I’m totally freaking out about meeting real bloggers in real life. It should be an adventure though, so maybe I’ll see you there.