Whoa.

Thank you, Pandora, for the discovery of Ray LaMontagne. 

I Still Care For You

Winter Birds

Jolene

You Should Belong to Me

Holy mother.

Glen Hansard

Ever since I saw Once, I loved Glen Hansard's music. The film and soundtrack are awesome (of course, with Marketa Irglova). When I found the band The Civil Wars, they really reminded me of these two awesome musicians. I really, REALLY want to see the documentary called The Swell Season that came out last year, showing how G. and M. dealt with their sudden fame and popularity. 

Here's a taste of Glen's amazing performances!

"In the darkness of my dreaming, the light of you will stay."

I woke up this morning with all the warm, wonderful details in my mind. I woke up daydreaming, imagining different ways those moments could have drifted into something more, if I had been able. And it didn't make me sad. I felt happy, so irrationally happy, and grateful that I have those moments tucked away in a corner of my mind, to pour over when I choose. There is no more bitterness and no more self-blame. I'm not sure how I reached this level of true acceptance, but I have, and I'm grateful. 

Here's a recent song of Enya's that I just discovered. Her latest albums have been junk, to be honest, but there is one redeeming track on Amarantine, and that's "If I Could Be Where You Are." Enjoy.