Phosphorescent - Song for Zula

Dear ones, hope you all have a joyful holiday season! See you in 2013!
To end this year properly, something special discovered by my dearest Berit.
Enjoy!

The XX - Last Christmas

Hi, guys!

Sorry for the lack of postings. I took time off and flew to London to enjoy Florence and the Machine's  concert (I'll give you a full overview of that in the near future!) and after that started my work in a new company, so it has been crazy.

But! I wish you all nice holidays! Take time off, enjoy the company of your loved ones and all the warm emotions!

From me to you -  the coolest Christmas song!

Junior Boys

Junior Boys performed in Tallinn couple of months ago. I had a chance to go to the concert and it was great.  A bit from their creation to you too.

Neil Davidge - Green & Blue (Andrew Bayer Remix)

To end this November in a proper way.

Different Sleep - Want U 2 Know

One chilled panda.

40 Winks - Melancholia

Exact the right caption to the song.

Fever Ray - Concrete Walls

Oh, this is dark. The darkest you have seen in Muusikamaagia. Are you up to it?
With a proper bass and moment, very enjoyable.

Turboweekend - Neverending

In my opinion, every weekend is a turbo weekend - after leaving the office Friday night can´t even blink my eyes and I´m back in Monday morning thinking "What?"

Petite Noir - Disappear

Look at the video!

Birdy - 1901

I just have to say that - I think Birdy is the cutest!

Mario M Feat. Epp Kõiv - Neon Phoenix

Estonian music has been an often visitor to this blog during the year.  The girl., Epp, has been featured here before with couple of songs as a leadsinger in the drum band called Kõrvalhüpe. This time with Mario M, a long-experienced drum producer from Estonia.

Fleetwood Mac remixes

Inspired from the Fleetwood Mac song "Everywhere", which has been an entertainer for me and my friends for a while now, I found some of their remixes.

First of all, "Everywhere":



And the remixes

Whitey - Do the nothing (with Erol Alkan)

How cool is that?

Dante - Won't Go

Smoothie.

Great Northern - Houses

This one goes to my funniest Berit and to the weekend we spent listening to the song, repeatedly.

Lovely Laura & Tyrrell - We Are the People

Love the remix. Thanks go to herr Pahla!

The Neighbourhood - Sweater Weather

Great piece to listen while working.

Snakadaktal - Dance Bear

Thank you, Sten!

Ry - Berlin

I won´t even start to describe  how this songs makes me feel. Crazy.

XXYYXX - About You

Maybe it´s the song. Maybe it´s the video. Maybe it´s you.

Chet Faker special

Is it the beard. Is it the music. Most probably both together with that little additional x-factor.

FAYE - Water Against The Rocks

Have you heard smth about Faye before? I haven´t, but it seems that we will hear from her a lot in the future.

BOY - Little Numbers

One of those I-wanna-clap-my-hands song

Grimes - Genesis

Those crazy chicks. Sometimes I can´t even look at the video, just listen. Weird thing about that.

Phaeleh - Think About It

Sunday is for chill and beautiful pieces.

Lianne La Havas - Forget

Lianne La Havas - another great discovery for me.

Massive Attack & Warpaint & Mark Lanegan - Cristalised (The XX cover)

Even if the new The XX album is out, the covering of the previous one hasn´t  still ended. But can´t say I have had enough either. At the moment I´m waiting for the new remixes already. My fingers are crossed for Jamie XX to release some of the marvellous remixes from Coexist, as he did for the previous album.

Fritz Kalkbrenner - Facing The Sun

- A cup of chill German music, please!
- Here you go!

Tallinn Daggers

I have featured the new EP from those fabulous Estonian boys, but after that I started to listen to their older creation and I just can´t believe that I didn´t hear about them already years ago, because they are good. And not just good, I mean GOOD!

My favourite pieces so far:

SOLANGE - LOSING YOU

Solange is a new artist for me, but so far - very good!

Bibio - Lovers Carvings

It´s Sunday. It´s Bibio.

2:54 - Sugar

I´m so glad that I had the chance to see them live this summer. They are a bit like The XX´s little sister (or brother)

Frank Ocean - Lost

Frank is like the synonym to summer.

Jaden Smith - Pumped Up Kicks (Like Me)

Small version of Will Smith aka his 14 year old son covering Pumped Up Kicks. What can I say, ain´t bad.

Goldfrapp - Happiness

Hello, Goldfrapp. You again?

Future Islands - Little Dreamer

It just takes you away. The feeling that all you want to do is reach for a cigar and a class of cognac and picture yourself in a nostalgic black&white movie.
Or am I alone with that?

Rhye - The Fall

Rhye is a master of beautiful music.

M∆DE IN HEIGHTS - Viices

My true favourite.

Faded Paper Figures: Invent It All Again

Cheerful things always work for me. An additional injection of positivity is never too much.

Delilah - Shades Of Grey (SpectraSoul Remix)

Haven´t featured a dnb track for a long time. The thing is, there haven´t been one that I was really into, either.  But this one, somehow it works.

I believe in music

Goldfrapp - Number 1

Something old from Goldfrapp. Still works like a charm.

Sigur Rós - Valtari (Full Album)

I took a night off, just to myself (the pace has been harsh lately). I went for a run, cooked myself a nice meal and took a book. A book I´ve been waiting for a long time. Sigur Rós´s new album Valtari as my companion.

Miike Snow - Pretender

Disco, baby!

Patrick Bishop - Steps

Have a great Sunday, guys!

Blood Diamonds - Dreams

That´s the purest my cup of tea.

Phaeleh - Lament

Oh, so chill. Phaeleh is pretty much always a sure thing. Didn´t let me down this time as well.
Thank you, Jürgen, for sharing!

RY / Frank Wiedemann - Howling

Hi, guys!

Trying to get back on track with my blog. Not an easy task, must say. So much things going on and it´s hard to find the time. But, the good thing is, I have a lot of music stored and waiting to be shared.

This one goes to Nele who shared this great piece with me. Thank you! And also to Mark, who has been so patient over the months waiting the blog to come alive again :)

ADELE - Skyfall

Hi, guys!

How have you been?
Adele released new James Bond theme. Great collaboration is when you still recognise each participant and in this case, it works.

Caught A Ghost - Time Go (Official Music Video)

Just listen. 

The xx - Chained

The xx released second single from their upcoming album (can´t wait for September!). Another repeat-material for me!

Psst! I´m on a vacation but back in Estonia and enjoying my summer here. I have so many tracks waiting for you starting with some really good Australian electronical movie soundtracks and to the dream pop from different decades. Hopefully next week, guys :)

The Targets - Matter Of Time - FREE download for fans

Hi, guys!

Received a letter from Conrad from The Targets with great news - all of you can now download their song Matter of Time (which was already covered here in April) for free. You can do that by heading to their website ( www.thetargets.co.uk ) .


Thanks to Conrad and The Targets for the recognition. Muusikamaagia is flattered :)    

Positivus 2012 overview

So, here it is - overview of Positivus 2012 line-up.  The main theme is very chill (I think it has never been that chill) and alternative. Mostly rock and indie alternative in my opinion. Suits me well.

I made you a playlist, so you can easily access and play all the songs. Picked appr 2 songs from each artist and left out the small ones which didn´t click for me.

You can find it here (just click on the name of the song and it will open in youtube where all the songs will appear on the bottom of the page)

The xx - Angels

Surprise from The xx - the lead single from their 2012 album "Coexist". My the most long-waited album in 2012. I´m in love.

Niki And The Dove- Somebody

One of the acts I´m looking forward the most in Positivus.
Psst! I have been asked to make an overview of the bands performing in Positivus this year, so I´ll do my best to find the time. Hopefully I can surprise you soon :)

Rudimental - "Spoons" ft. MNEK & Syron

So, finally figured out how to change the size of the video. Actually, feels like a blond moment for me, can´t believe it took me so long to notice the html button to give me the opportunity to make the adjustments.  Anyway, smth from more electronical and smooth side. Hope you like it!

Tallinn Daggers - Not a Sin

100% Estonian.

Jessie Ware - Wildest Moments

It´s seems that this week has begun to be Jessie´s week.

Jessie Ware - Running

Obsessed with Jessie.

Jessie Ware - 110%

Sorry for the lack of postings. It´s summer, more lenient punishment, please :)

Cuteness overdose

Hi, guys! Are you ready for a cuteness overdose? If not, just pass on :) If yes, I have collected all my favourites here, so enjoy :)

M83 - Reunion

Bobby Womack - Dayglo Reflection (feat. Lana Del Rey)

Lana Del Ray´s collaboration. Well done in my opinion.

Polica - Wandering Star

Polica´s tune is so recognizable always. mmm.

Oliver Tank - Last Night I Heard Everything in Slow Motion (True North Remix)

This one guy just keeps surprising me with the greatest tunes. Thanks, Sten!

Chase & Status - Midnight Caller (Featuring Clare Maguire)

Another one from movie soundtrack. This time the StreetDance 2.

Külalised - Paradiis

Külalised (Estonian talented band), my applause and bow. This is great!
Represents perfectly my Sunday. Me-time.

Jessie Ware - What You Won't Do For Love

Chilly-billy Jessie.

Jessie Ware - What You Won't Do For Love

Coldplay - Paradise (ThePianoGuys Cover)

Thank you, Lennart, for introducing them!

Sebastien Tellier - La Ritournelle

Fun fact: Sebastian participated in the Eurovision contest years ago with the song called "Divine". Total surprise for me.

Gyptian Ft Don Omar & Natasha - Hold Yuh

It´s official - the summer has started in Estonia (a bit rainy summer, though). So, two songs to get this summer started and scare this rain away.

Nature Feels - Frank Ocean

SBTRKT - Hold On (feat. Sampha)

Positivus Festival warm-up vol.3

SBTRKT - Wildfire

Boom Clap Bachelors - Løb Stop Stå

Have a wonderful weekend, guys!

Usher - Climax

Who would have thought that it is Usher´s song? Not me.

Coeur De Pirate - Comme des Enfants (Le Matos and Armichael Remix)

Starfucker - Girls just want to have fun

One from the same cup of tea as the earlier one was.

Picnic - Say A Little Prayer

Continuing with Estonian music. Brilliant cover I think.

Miike Snow - Burial

Long time no hear, right. Well, I have to admit, I´ve been a bit lazy :) It´s a madhouse at work, so much to do. Hopefully can get back on my normal track starting from next week. My youtube is full of favourites which just scream for sharing. I´ll start with my ultimate favourite these days :)

Blood Orange - Champagne Coast

mmm.

Urban Cone - We Should Go to France

It got me thinking - we should really go to France.

Urban Cone - We Should Go to France by UniversalMusicSweden

(Click the link to hear the track :)

Nitin Sawhney ft Imogen Heap - Bring It Home

A friend of mine was sure he found this track from my blog and for my surprise as well, I have never posted it (or just deleted by accident, totally my style). Anyway, two great artists together, a great song from the electronical side of music. 

Psst! If you like this, one suggestion from the past posts as well - Breathing Light - Nitin Sawhney

Everything But The Girl - Single (Brad Wood Memphis Remix)

The last one from the EBTG remixes. Did you enjoy them? :)

Everything But The Girl - Before Today (Adam F Remix)

Everything But The Girl - Downhill Race (Kenny Dope Mix)

Even all the traffic jams seem so enjoyable when you have the album playing in the background.

Everything But The Girl - Mirrorball (DJ Jazzy Jeff Sole remix)

Do you remember the 80´s band called Everything But The Girl? Well, their remixes are the best ones I have ever heard. So, beware, I have prepared my 4 favourite ones for you  for the next 4 days.

Niki & The Dove - Tomorrow

Positivus Festival 2012  warm-up vol2.

PS! Times played in iTunes? Appr. 100 already. I see an obsession growing here.

Florence + The Machine - Breath Of Life

Wish I could listen to her in live with the orchestra. That woman is just amazing.

Avalanche City - Love Love Love

It´s spring...

Santigold - Big Mouth

It´s crazy. Totally crazy. But I´m off to Stockholm for a long weekend and to set the mood, I loaded some Santigold to my iPhone, together with all the other muusikamaagia´s songs. It´s gonna be a one hell of a good weekend!

Ed Sheeran - Small Bump

Oh so fresh cuteness.

When Saints Go Machine - Ten makes a face

Today is all about When Saint Go Machine, for my surprise the most listened artist in this blog.

:)

When Saints Go Machine - Konkylie

When Saints Go Machine - Armed

Notte Sento

Something different today. A film, made of photos, so darling.

Warrior Official Video - Mark Foster, A-Trak and Kimbra

I´ll categorize this as one of the coolest collaborations.

Tiger Milk - The Game

More Estonian music. They are making some good stuff here (among with a lot of crap, unfortunately) :)

Sigur Rós: Ekki múkk

Sunday with new Sigur Ros.

Princess Chelsea - The Cigarette Duet

Ewert and The Two Dragons - You Had Me At Hello

Proud to feature our own Estonian boys.

Water - Sweaters

Perfect song to describe how chill 4 day holiday I had.

Selah Sue - Crazy Sufferin Style

Vondelpark - Camels

Is any of you coming to Positivus festival in Latvia this summer? I´ll definitely go, the ticket is already impatient in my wallet, not to mention myself. Keane, The Vaccines and Vondelpark etc. are waiting and as I understood, there are some big surprises still coming up regarding the line-up. So, if you have a chance, it would be great to meet you there :)

To warm this up, Vondelpark.

Jazz Liberatorz- U do (ft Stacy Epps)

To compensate the lack of jazz in the blog.

Raphael Saadiq - The Answer

Full of soul.

The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

Total nostalgia for me. I don´t know how it happened, but my work computer is suddenly  full of the music I listened to in high school (yes, it was a long time ago). So, for the second day in a row I have been listening to all the greatest pieces from that period. The sun is shining outside (spring finally found it´s way) and feels like dancing all day long.

The Targets - Matter Of Time

They say that The Targets have a huge future ahead, the next big thing in UK. They might not be wrong.

Kate Miller-Heidke - Nightflight

The song is one of those cute songs, which make me smile when enjoying a night at home, but the sound and the atmosphere that the song creates and the lyrics, they are just so controversial. Don´t you think?

John Talabot - Destiny

This one goes to Sten. Helped me focus today a lot at work.

Bombay Bicycle Club - How Can You Swallow So Much Sleep

Actually, I have the same question - How Can You (read: I) Swallow So Much Sleep?
PS! The  video is really cool.

o Much Sleep

The Lumineers - Ho Hey

Cuteness.

St. Lucia - Closer Than This

Disco, baby!

Rhye - Open

No introduction/comments about the song today. I´d be happy if you´d write that for me, to the comments perhaps :)

By Nele: "mõned hääled on sametist tehtud. viiulid ja samet. hea! tahaks kohe koju minna ja pokaali punast veini omale valada. täpselt selline muusika! ;)". (If you don´t understand Estonian, google translate will help you indeed :)
Thank you, Nele!

By Keith: "I really like how this song spoke of unbridled passion and uninhibited love...beautiful "
Thanks, Keith!

Polica - Amongster

I was really obsessed with the last song from Polica  I posted here. This one. With the song, with the video. Everything. Total repeat-material for me. Let me introduce you the next one - Amongster.

Tom Vek - Aroused

The video is just amazing! I think smoking has never been so sexy.

Jai Paul - Jasmine

Isn´t it great?

Chromatics - Kill For Love

To the questionable value of Sundays.
PS! I really like the picture in the background :)

The Do Too Insistent (Trentemoller Remix)

Mind-blowing chill.

Stereophonics

I don´t know what´s with the Stereophonics, but they keep finding their way back to my playlist. The last time was the strangest - I had a dream and Stereophonics was playing in the background. How freaky is that? After that I keep on playing them in the car, at work, at home etc. So, the 3 songs which have conquered my playlist:

Intouchables soundtrack

There aren´t that many movie soundtracks that I´m really into. The last one was Drive´s which was featured here quite a lot as well. Let me introduce you the next one - the Intouchables soundtrack! Before I go to the music, I have to say - if you haven´t seen it yet, definitely watch the movie! Really good movie-experience for me.
But, the soundtrack. The genre varies a lot, so be ready for funk to piano solo. I do like them all, but have to admit that my personal favourites are the Ludovico Einaudi piano pieces (especially Una Mattina :).
If you´d like to hear the rest of the soundtrack, I´d recommend this  link

To the Black Poodles

I attended a party last week which inspired me to do a post just with the music I heard there. It was one of the brightest evenings I have had in a while (it was the wicked wine-night-out I mentioned in the Easter post :))
I used Shazam (app for iPhone to recognize the songs playing) all night long. Lined up my favourites from ou too many decades for you :)

Electric Guest - This Head I Hold

To give this day an energetic start!

Lykke Li - Knocked Up (Kings of Leon cover)

It has been a while since the last time I heard something from Kings of Leon. Would be really a happy puppy if they´d release smth new. But the collaboration between Lykke Li and Kings of Leon is great!

Kate Rogers - Fine

The year was 2007 and this was one of the first songs with what I realized that this is my cup of music all the way.
Long holiday weekend ahead, I´m planning to enjoy it to the fullest - a lot of ice cream, photography day trip, wicked wine-night-out (yes, that´s my favourite!) and a lot of good company.
What amazing plans do you have for the holiday weekend?

My first happy egg :)

Alex Clare - Caroline

One more from Alex Clare, but, god, that man is good!

Flight Facilities - Foreign Language feat. Jess

The video really sets the mood.

I Break Horses - Winter Beats

Capital Cities - Safe and Sound

Oh, guys, this is cool! Really energizing.

Florence + The Machine - Only If For A Night

Long time no Florence, right. If you haven´t discovered that one by yourself before, then listen. Good one. But what more can we excpect from Florence.

The Hums - Colourblind

Enjoy, folks!  

Alex Clare - Damn Your Eyes (Etta James Cover)

Love from the first beat. Truly.

Florrie - Begging Me

New pop princess. With all the looks, attitude and tune, impacts indeed.

Thought of You - by Ryan Woodward

The video is just mind-blowing! So minimalistic yet so charming.

The Weeknd - House Of Balloons - Glass Table Girls

Oi, oi, oi! The Weeknd is becoming one of my favourite artsists if they continue like this. It´s just amazing how they manage to do the exact tune I´d like to listen.

Jońsi - Sinking Friendships

More and more I get into the powerful and atmospheric sound that Jonsi delivers. Oeh.. fantastic!
If you´d like to hear Jońsi´s music and the music Jońsi has selected then go and watch the movie "We Bought a Zoo". Music definitely balances the topic.

Frankie Rose - Had We Had It

From the music maniacs Olavi and Leen. Leen is by the way the lead-singer of Electrobation.Listen and support talented Estonian artists here

Grimes - Oblivion

This one goes to my friend Tim! Like he said, there is something really catchy in there, but can´t really tell what. Couldn´t have said it any better.

Thanks, guys!

 Thanks, guys, from all over the world for visiting Muusikamaagia and for all your positive feedback! It´s truly inspiring! Hope I can surprise you in a positive way further on as well :)

My thanks go to every green country in the picture and to every one of you!

Polica - Lay Your Cards Out

It´s a chill Tuesday.