Standout tunes heard today:
Acoustic Guitar Instrumentals
- Of The Harvest-Michelle Qureshi (This would blend well with the quieter tracks on the Windham Hill compilation, "Thanksgiving.")
Escape
- One Note Samba-Joe Harnell And His Piano Orchestra (This proves that an easy listening cover of a much-covered tune can sound hip--and that piano and flute serve this melody well.)
The Groove
- Once You Get Started-Rufus & Chaka Khan (A fun, energetic 1975 dance hit.)
Lo-Fi Sleep
- Time Will Tell-Idealism (A steady, subtle instrumental with comforting piano and crackling vinyl effects. Aimee Mann's "Wise Up" or Neil Finn's "Addicted" could segue with this.)
The Loft
- Turning Onto You-First Aid Kit (A forthright way of saying, "This relationship has potential, so let's make it work.")
Real Jazz
- Central And El Segundo-Brandon Sanders (The rhythm and somewhat expansive, avant-garde nature of this instrumental could make McCoy Tyner's "Rotunda" segue with it.)
Women Of Dance
- Strangers-Kenya Grace (In a different context, these lyrics about short-term relationships might not stand out to me. With this compelling underscoring, however, they do.)
Yacht Rock Deep Cuts
- If And Any Day-Seals & Crofts (This overlooked tune has an appealing bounce and an interesting blend of Doobie Brothers and Stephen Bishop styles.)
