When this occurs I find myself struggling to find the right album to wallow with and because of this, end up listening to something that changes my mood. This really is not a major problem. Music is enjoyable to me even if it has an unintended a effect.
Oddly enough, it happens to be on the days when I am chipper and looking for some happy tunes that I stumble across Hayden's Elk Lake Serenade. Now do not get me wrong, this is a great album, but I find myself in a state of hum-drums after taking in this musical snack. It has the right elements for those chilly, somewhat dark days. Mumbled lyrics, simple instrumentation and a lot of minor key melodies.
One of these days I will play this in the appropriate mood. Until then it will continue to surprise me.
I have never heard Hayden before but with this smattering I'd have to say I like him!!
ReplyDeleteYes, a creative writer with a really nice unabashed vocal sound. You do not get the sense that he is trying to impress anyone. I like that.
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