Open Thread #44
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SONG OF THE DAY
Okay, I’m trying something different today with these Eric Hutchinson songs. I love this singer-songwriter, but I hadn’t posted anything up by him before because, well, he’s still a relative unknown and giving away his music for free would make me feel guilty. Therefore no download links today.
(I know, I post up songs all the time, but I don’t put up whole albums and try to limit the number of songs per album. Plus, this guy’s indie and it’s all about supporting indie artists, right?)
I first saw Hutch play about four years ago and have since seen him perform about a dozen times. He’s not only fantastic live, he’s also genuinely funny and quick-witted (which comes through in his lyrics). He hasn’t shot to fame as quickly as I thought he would (or as he deserves), but his star is on the rise. In fact, the last time I tried to see him play — right after his big shout-out on Perez Hilton — I couldn’t even get into the club. Boooooo.
If you like these songs, I’d highly recommend you check out his songs on iTunes (link opens in iTunes). Money well spent!
Eric Hutchinson - “Ok, It’s Alright With Me”
From his (most recent) “Sounds Like This” album, which is available on iTunes.
Eric Hutchinson - “Outside Villanova”
Also from “Sounds Like This.” It’s the lyrics that make this song.
Eric Hutchinson - “Breakdown More”
I think this is actually my favorite song of his, although that distinction regularly fluctuates. This is from his earlier EP, “That Could’ve Gone Better,” which I have listened to so much I’m surprised the CD still plays. I don’t think the actual CD is on sale anymore, but you can get the mp3 album from emusic.com.
Eric Hutchinson - “Jettison”
Also from “That Could’ve Gone Better.” One of my friends puts this song on hours-long repeat when she’s feeling down. That sounds like it should be cause for concern, but the song is more like a companion to therapeutic bouts of melancholy. (We all need to nurse our bruised psyches sometime, right?)
Eric Hutchinson - “My Girl” (live)
And this one’s for fun. He regularly performs cover-song mashups like this one (he also does a Whitney Houston medley), which are always goofy fun.
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Thanks for this!
thank you for the samplings! i went ahead and purchased some of his songs on itunes!
Thank You.
wow! cool music. I like it!
that my girl vs. ignition track is really nice. i also love the Jettison song. thanks!
Haha, that My Girl track is freakin’ great. I already think it’s impressive enough when DJs mix two songs really well together, but to actually perform it and transition so nicely with instrument and vocals! Gah, orgasm for the ears.
feels like jason mraz kinda songs…
I think I found him on MySpace and from there listened to some of his songs.
Glad to know he sounds great live.
I’m glad you’re spreading the gospel of the hutchinson! He’s amazing. I’ve loved him since I saw him in concert 3 years back.
He’s so talented and needs to get the attention he deserves!
Oh, and Jojo, he used to open for Jason Mraz!
i liked these songs(:
this isn’t hutchinson related, though.
just wondering..anyone notice that everyone’s re-making My Sassy Girl? haha. There’s now a japanese version (april 2008. idk if that’s when it was filmed or released though, lol) and an american version (with jesse bradford and elisha cuthbert, in theaters in a few days…). It makes me sad in a way…I like the korean movie. So I’m kind of afraid that america will ruin it for me. haha.
can you recommend more indie artists or more of your favorite artists? you don’t have to post the download links, just the song(s). thanks
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