Last week, I took a short break from Music I Want My Children to Listen To, but this week its back and the band I have chosen is much loved in my house. The Shins.
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I was pregnant with the big one when I first heard this band and I became addicted to their quirky tunes and lyrics. Their music instantly lifts my spirits and I HAVE to sing along. I’m reminded of power walking with the pram, listening to Chutes Too Narrow and singing along under my breath (didn’t want jogging man to think I was weird). I’m reminded of my first driving lesson and how windy it was. I’m reminded of a drive to Formby point when the big one was only two and she refused to go to the toilet behind a sand-dune. We saw red squirrels that day.
The Shins are an amazing band- I defy you not to like them. We’ve been lucky enough to see them live and they are even more amazing in the flesh. James Mercer has also formed Broken Bells, who are also fantastic and very reminiscent of The Shins.
As I’ve said before, music has an enormous power in that it can take you back to times in your life, iin much the same way as a scent will, or a tatty old gig ticket can. I remember the smell of the city on the night we saw The Shins. I remember what clothes I was wearing when I first listened to them. I remember the feeling of the ground under my feet as I danced to their music. I still feel happy when I listen to them.
This is music my children have already listened to, but when they are older I want them to REALLY listen. I want them to know that this music made me happy. I want them to make their own memories to this music.
Sub Pop’s page for The Shins puts it perfectly and so here is a quote…
“To play music for a long time, you have to surprise the people that love you – while also surprising yourself… So have a listen. And consider yourself surprised.”
That’s your challenge. Go and listen to The Shins.
So, you know what to do. Tell me about the music you want YOUR children to listen to. Link it up and have a read of the other entries. Enjoy!
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February 13th, 2011 at 6:39 pm
Hey I love The Shins! Introduced to them by the hubby awhile back – thought they were underground and so that made me cool! Now you’re cool too. (Well in my eyes anyway…)
February 14th, 2011 at 11:39 am
Hi Just wanted to say I am now reading your blog (have been reading your tweets and follow those for a while) but have stopped by from Mummy From The Heart. Looking forward to getting to know you better. Your family looks lovely. I love this music post and can’t wait to read more. Take care Kate from Two men, a cat and me xx
February 14th, 2011 at 6:40 pm
Hi
thank you for your lovely comments! The music post is up every week, all welcome to join!
XxX
February 14th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
[...] there’s my first entry and you should go over to GhostWriterMummy’s blog and check out some of the other entries as well as having a listen to some VGS [...]
February 14th, 2011 at 3:16 pm
Thanks for posting the Linky (now that I’ve finally got a post to add lol). At least it’s seems to be working today.
February 14th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
Hope you got it working? Gonna have a read soon
XxX
February 14th, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Oh eck I think I jinxed it. No Sooner do I go to look at the list it stops loading.
February 14th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
Linky’s working for me. My first link up too
Not heard the Shins – I shall go investigate!!
February 14th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
Oh brill!! Gonna have a good read soon
XxX
February 14th, 2011 at 7:49 pm
Ooooh I *love* The Shins. Have you seen the film ‘Garden State’? If not and you’re a Shins fan make sure you rent it out. xx
February 14th, 2011 at 10:05 pm
I love The Shins!! Great post lovely
Am trying to get the linky to work to add my contribution for this week but it doesnt’ want to work for me 
February 15th, 2011 at 10:11 pm
New discovery for me, just had a listen and I like. Reminds me of Morrissey on a happier day and Badly Drawn Boy and something much more jangly and chirpy I can’t pinpoint right now. Quirky is a good description.
February 16th, 2011 at 8:03 pm
ooh so glad you like them! Have a listen to Broken Bells too
xXx