I have been waiting for some sunshine in order to upload this latest podcast, since spring and sunshine was my inspiration when I made it. But after having it ready for almost 2 weeks, and no sunshine, I thought I would upload it anyway. Who knows, it might bring out the sun if you play it. Although I must admit, I did some last minute changes to it… But only because I got some new music that I thought worked perfectly with the tracks I already had. So yes, now it feels complete and I do hope you will like it as much as I do! To be fair, there are some pretty damn good songs on there. A new tune off Bullion’s latest EP “Young Heartache”, a very recent obsession from Hudson Mohawke, and some general feel good music. So come on people, put a smile on your pretty little faces and let’s celebrate the wonderful season that goes by the name of Spring!
Tracklisting for OrsiiCast 3:
01. Shirley Bassey – Spinning Wheel
02. Elizabeth Shepherd – Reversed (Circle Research Demo Version)
03. The Bamboos – Get In The Scene Feat. Ohmega Watts
04. Q-Tip – Wont Trade
05. Bullion – Time for Us All to Love
06. Flying Lotus – Beautifulaccidents
07. Hudson Mohawke – Come Get It
08. Hot 8 Brass Band – Get Up (Diesler Remix)
09. Kutiman – Music Is Ruling My World (DJ Day Remix)
10. The Budos Band – Budos Theme
11. Laura Vane & the Vipertones – Steam
12. Orgone – Funky Nassau
13. TM Juke – Melodic Stroll Feat. Bread & Water
14. People Under The Stairs – You
15. Lewis Parker – Sunny Dedications Feat. Profound
I have a piercing headache, still haven’t managed to shake it off. Don’t know what’s going on. What I do know is that I am meant to go and see Bullion tonight, but the question is if I can manage it. My stomach started hurting uncontrollably this afternoon. Had a bit of an accident as well. I know I know, I should go and see a doctor… I just can’t bring myself to do it, for many reasons. Some people don’t understand why I am taking so long, and yes they have a fair point. All I have to say is that I am doing something about it, or at least trying. And if that doesn’t work, I’ll go to the doctor. It just… I don’t know, a bit difficult to explain. Although I reckon I’ll be much better once the sun comes out a bit more. Or not even the sun, but a bit more daylight. I’m tired of living in this constant darkness. Or maybe it is just my own personal darkness. Either way, I can’t wait to get away. Everything feels a bit fucked up at the moment. It’s like my head is spinning in a million different directions. Need to learn how to shut things out. Not take things too personally. Perhaps expect less from people. I have this constant battle inside of me where on one side I want to shut everybody out and be left alone, and on the other side I am dying for some company and hate the fact that I feel so utterly lonely most of the time. I guess you got to give in order to receive. I am just fed up with giving so much, and never really getting anything in return. Maybe I am just a greedy, ungrateful bastard, who is incapable of appreciating what she has and always want what she cant have. You tell me…
I am too tired to actually write anything that makes sense. However, I woke up to the track below this morning, and it has been on repeat in my head all day. Made me think of Anna, and the fact that I haven’t really seen any of my friends, or been out for ages. Anyway, just thought I would share… To listen to the whole podcast (that put this song in my head to begin with) just head over here and download it.
Digital download out now!
Before I head off to bed I thought I would recommend you all to get this 4 track EP, called Young Heartache by Bullion. Or if you’re more into physical things, keep an eye out for the 12″ that is coming out sometime soonish this month. That’s all folks, sweet dreams! Orsi x
Good evening. Im sitting in my room, sipping on juice (with no gin) and listening to Nina Simone. It has been a long day, and I am exhausted. The sun was shining today, but it was still ice cold. It made me happy for those 20 minutes I was sitting on the bus, but then as the day dragged on, and my headache became more and more unbearable, I just felt like screaming.
Nobody can quite sing the blues like Nina… There’s just something about her voice, it gives me the chills. I can sit in the dark, with only a candle burning, and listen to her voice for hours. Especially when she sings:
“You ain’t never been blue, no, no, no child. You ain’t never been blue, ’til you’ve had that mood indigo. That feeling goes stealing right down to my shoes. While I just sit here and sigh, go along blues. I always get that mood indigo, since my baby said goodbye. And in the evening when the lights are low, I’m so lonely I could cry. For there’s nobody who cares about me, I’m just a poor fool that’s bluer than blue can be. When I get that mood indigo, I could lay me down and die.”
If you can be bothered, and I really hope you can, watch the videos below. She is fucking incredible. The first one might look/sound simple, but when the drums come in, and then the vocals (not to mention the lyrics and the way she rhymes, and no I don’t mean how the words match, but the way she sings) I don’t care if you like hip-hop, or if you like rock, she is more ‘gangsta’ and more ‘rock & roll’ than many (if not ALL) of those pathetic excuses for artists that dominate the mainstream charts.
But if you’re feeling like I am feeling tonight, as in a bit down and blue, then this classic below might be more suitable. I love it approx. 2,45 into the video, when the bass comes in, at the sound of it kind of weighs down your heart a little more. And her voice, that feels like it is on the verge of breaking/crying. With the beautiful harmonies on the piano…
Oh well, I guess it is just one of those evenings. I shall leave you with something more upbeat, an American folk song if you didn’t know. My favourite version of the oh so many that exist. I hope you’re all well. Sorry for being a bit ‘off’.
