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Numbness for Sound

March 18, 08

I have been kicking around lately listening and downloading Indie-Love these days. Since I haven’t done this for a long time, I decided to share some music for all the good ol’ friends out there, TMT - “The Music Thieves”.

Ok, let’s be honest, if you find something useful to this site and want me to continue sharing any music downloads, kindly inform me what you are looking for and I will be happy to give them to you. Don’t be a stranger. Infact, I’m sharing a few downloads.

These are my Top Ten tracks playing on my iPhone. If you can’t tap emotion to what you’re trying to listen to, then you probably end up into the mainstream music. Honestly, I am tired listening to all the sad songs to my head. Listening to Indie music is a way of relaxing and having fun at the same time because I felt like I could just be myself all day. Try listening to any Indie music and you’ll be able to translate feelings and emotions to words, it’s kinda like pulling things out of the air and feel something - in a way, just amazing. It’s so much better than any other feeling in the world.

Enjoy!

Jack's MannequinArtist: Jack’s Mannequin
Download: La La Lie

Jon McLaughlinArtist: Jon McLaughlin
Download: So Close (OST: Enchanted)

MainstayArtist: Mainstay
Download: Yesterday

Matt NathansonArtist: Matt Nathanson (OST: American Wedding)
Download: Laid

MaeArtist: Mae
Download: Runaway

Matt WertzArtist: Matt Wertz
Download: This Moment

AugustanaArtist: Augustana
Download: Bullets

Howie DayArtist: Howie Day
Download: Numbness for Sound

MêléeArtist: Mêlée
Download: Built To Last

Five For FightingArtist: Five For Fighting
Download: I Just Love You

On a side note, a gazillion thanks to Ron for featuring my music choices on his music Friday series, TGIF. I think you can make your personal song request and he’ll be happy to feature it, no ifs and buts. Such a cool idea.

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23 Comments »

range
2008-03-18 08:19:50

There is a lot of good recent music out there.

range recommends you to read.. SXSW Interactive Moleskine Notes

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K
2008-03-20 02:55:42

Range, I think as we mature, we tend to choose music that relaxes the minds rather than get stucked in the chorus lines over and over - and yes there are a lot to choose from but I’m keeping in tune to the Indie’s at the moment. Any particular song recommendation?
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iRonnie
2008-03-18 10:23:19

they’re not playing… :(

btw, just want to inform you that i’ll be taking over TGIF this friday. :D your last installment will be featured next week. thanks.

iRonnie recommends you to read.. Stand Your Watch!

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K
2008-03-20 03:00:35

Ron, you are kidding, right? It’s working on my end - I tried it to another PC and it worked. Mind if you can try it again? Now you’re making me worried.

Oh thank you for another week -I told you, di ako pwedeng ma voted off, hahaha. Salamat po. I do admire you for pampering us the TGIF blog-love, you’re amazing .

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Diane
2008-03-18 11:47:54

Ooooh I LOVE Jon McLaughlin’s So Close from the movie Enchanted! (and of course I love the movie more!) =)

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K
2008-03-20 03:02:52

Diane, same here. And I hope you’re feeling better already. Don’t “Get Close” to people while you’re sick tho’ hahahaha.
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dimaks Subscribed to comments via email
2008-03-18 22:47:23

in other words, a source of blog post? hehe.. nice quick run down K.. tnx!

dimaks recommends you to read.. Redemption

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K
2008-03-20 03:06:27

Dimaks, your guess was good as mine. How did you know? This is how I normally blog - I miss it. My very first few months of blogging back in the old days was to download - share mp3’s. It was when I thought people would love you back if you give something for free (and still is). Downloading is not easy really, took me hours to bring all the goodies altogether, but I enjoyed doing it.
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Belle
2008-03-19 03:25:27

that is what i have been doing lately- listening to indie music. do you know that Brooke White, a American Idol constestant with a resonating voice from AZ is also a singer-songwriter. listen also to susan cowsill’s original songs on myspace. Nanny Song is one of my favorites from her repertoire.

Belle recommends you to read.. Hard to Say I?m Sorry - Stephanie Mae Performing with Every People A Capella

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K
2008-03-20 03:15:36

Belle, I heard. Not only Brooke, some of the A1 Top 12 this season has released CD in the past or into the Band at least except for Ramiele (Fil-Am). All along, I’d still wonder if your daughter is the one singing on that stage rather than her. It would have been fun to watch.

I am actually digging Rachael Yamagata but thanks for the recommendation on Susan Cowill. I’ll look for it.

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duke
2008-03-19 16:34:16

K! Have a peaceful holy week. I will listen to this when I get back to Istanbul :)
duke recommends you to read.. Change Of Plans

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K
2008-03-20 03:20:22

Duke, I will, I will. But I don’t get the full benefit of red calendar day holiday, for me it’s still work tho’ I can still follow the tradition by omitting meats for the whole abstinence week - thanks God for the veggie salads. Enjoy yours, too.
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airwind
2008-03-20 06:50:33

woah ….. sobrang tagal kong hindi nakabisita. sumasakit ang ulo ko sa wordpress … sadyang nahihirapan ako sa platform na yun. salamat K ahh pero di mo lang alam na kumukuha ako ng mga songs sa blog mo … wehehe :)

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K
2008-03-21 01:22:20

Aba, isa ka pala sa mga TMT, ‘wind. Ok lang, as long as you enjoy the music that’s already a consolation. Where have you been hiding all this time? Busy sa “travelling” around Pinas ba?

Good to see you ‘coming back to life’. We miss your rants.

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Ginger
2008-03-20 07:05:34

I’m not very adventurous when it comes to music, but I love your selections, thanks for sharing.

Ginger recommends you to read.. 5 Minute Management Course

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K
2008-03-21 01:27:40

Ginger, I remembered when I was younger, I listen to Japanese pop music. My japanese ultimate choice was from Utada Hikaru but my love for R&B is still swayin’. But you know I’d listen to my own karaoke recording almost everytime I open my iTunes, hehehe.
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airwind
2008-03-20 12:10:24

hindi nag post yung unang comment ko :( naku isa na ako sa mga bumibisita dito para makakuha ng maganda music … madalas dito ako nakikinig while working … salamat K

airwind recommends you to read.. Migration

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K
2008-03-21 01:28:56

Sorry the akismet just swallowed your earlier comments. I need to upgrade that plugin.
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Asha
2008-03-20 13:50:52

I’m so into bollywood songs now… so.. thank you K.

Enjoy your weekend, and have a Good Friday ahead. :)

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K
2008-03-21 01:31:07

Asha, hahaha I am not competing there. I guess, different folks with different strokes. Any particular Bollywood singer, I might give it a try one day.
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Chase Ravndal
2008-03-20 16:59:03

K have you heard the song entitled Sleep by Meiko? If not you should check it out. It is such a nice song!

Chase Ravndal recommends you to read.. Refreshing Stuff

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Chase Ravndal
2008-03-20 17:00:01

Hmmm, I didnt see my comment.

Chase Ravndal recommends you to read.. Refreshing Stuff

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K
2008-03-21 01:35:43

Hi Charles, I found it. Absolutely uber-cool but why it was labeled as “explicit”? Her voice is very haunting, truly special. I’ll add it on my rotation. Thanks.

Akismet is such a whore, sorry for the trouble.

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K lives in Hong Kong, who loves music, homes & architectures, movie trailers and all things . My life in this city project a lot of things - it’s all about the taxis, the billboards, the sidewalks, the cinemas, the zebra lines, the lights, the cars, the sounds, the people, the skyscrapers and the shopping malls.