All posts by Philosofer

FMD: 5/3/19 – New Music

I feel like there has been a ton of new music coming my way lately. I see DK has even fortuitously selected for today's video one of the recent highlights I've had. I really appreciate this wave, especially since I'm starting my annual attempt at a summer mix.

I know we've talked new music before, but, hey, it's always a fresh topic by its nature, right?

I'm never quite sure what qualifies as "new" music. There's a lot of music that I've missed, so it's new to me. But sometimes lots of people missed it, and that makes it "new" to them too, and so if I'm starting to share it... does it qualify as new? There's also the other end of the spectrum, where you can pick up a song that has been dropped without an album yet. For example, I was listening to several songs from Alice Merton's Mint long before it was released. At this point, those songs are probably still new, but to me, they're starting to get old.

I always love being on the very front end. The flip side, I always feel a little foolish for being a late-comer.

I'm curious your thoughts on new music, how it makes you feel, how you keep up, etc.

And what new music is out there, or coming out, or maybe just "new to you" that you're looking forward to/enjoying/etc.?

2019 Game 6: Twins @ Phillies

In a possible WS preview, the team with the 2nd best record in the AL takes on the team with the 2nd best record in the NL. It's like playoff baseball in early April!

Jake Oddorrizzi (I wasn't sure which consonant needed to be doubled, so I doubled them all) is planning to help himself with the bat tonight, or so I surmised from a headline I saw. Maybe he'll hit a doubble? Nick Pivetta, who, judging by his ERA after one game, is hittable, goes for Philadelphia.

Rain in the forecast according to the Cup of Coffee. That's all the weather report I need to say that my first game log is gonna be rained out. But the warm up was good, right?

WGOM Prediction Contest

Sure, let's do this. I can make an actual post, and then later I can put things into a spreadsheet so that someone else can figure things out even later, right?

Spoiler your predictions for the following:

AL East
AL Central
AL West
WC
WC

NL East
NL Central
NL West
WC
WC

AL WC
ALDS (2)
ALCS

NL WC
NLDS (2)
NLCS

WS (including total games)

AL MVP
AL CY
AL ROY
AL Manager

NL MVP
NL CY
NL ROY
NL Manager

First Manager Fired
Twins’ end-of-season WAR leaders for position players & pitchers

They Might Be Giants – Whistling In The Dark

Admittedly, this video is... dated. As, I suppose, is the song. But I sing it to/with my kids all the time. Usually when turning out a light. Though, strangely, rarely when turning out a light at bedtime. Huh.

That said, what would Philosopher week be without a spin from TMBG?

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Pavel Tschesnokov – Salvation is Created (performed by the National Lutheran Choir)

This is another of my absolute favorite songs of all time, and a perfect one for putting the kids into a restful, relaxed state. It does wonders on that front for me too.

I was first introduced to this song in band class, and I prefer straight instrumental versions, but since I often sing the song to the kids (as best I can... no justice is done there), I thought I'd drop a sung version here. Enjoy!

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Barenaked Ladies – When You Dream

One of my kids' favorites, and a really on-point bedtime song, is BNL's "When You Dream". This video ain't exactly quality, but it was about the best I could do for a live performance. The album version of this song is definitely worth a listen, and the lyrics are pretty fun too.

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