Around The Well

I love music-related quizzes, fill-in-the-blanks and whatnot. So when I saw this on Hazlin's blog, I really couldn't resist. So, this is my band of choice: Iron and Wine. In reality, it's a one-man show, the brainchild of Samuel Beam. The song that drew my attention to his music was He Lays In The Reins, which is still very much my absolute favourite song ever. I found this gem on the Road Mix (Vol. 3) Soundtrack of One Tree Hill, and the rest, as they say, is history.

It's strange, but describing the things/people you love is a great challenge, isn't it? What I can say about Iron and Wine's music is that it will make you feel like it's a great loss not to be a Southerner. The magic and mystery of the South is in every line and every melody, and Beam's ability to effortlessly temper his anger, sorrow, wistfulness and joy with gentleness really just does it for me. Go here to listen to their music.

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Pick Your Artist: Iron and Wine

Are you male or female: Woman King

Describe yourself: Bird Stealing Bread

How do you feel about yourself: A Book Unfinished

Describe where you currently live: Beneath The Balcony

If you could go anywhere, where would you go: House By The Sea

Your favorite form of transportation: Carried Home

Your family is: It’s The Same Old Song

Your best friend is: The Trapeze Swinger

Your partner is: White Tooth Man

Your favorite color is: Blue Leaves

What's the weather like: The Wind Is Low

Favorite time of day: The Night Ascending

If your life was a tv show/movie/book, what would it be called: Someday The Waves

What is life to you: Muddy Hymnal

What is the best advice you have to give: The Years Seal Their Beauty

If you could change your name, what would it be: Jezebel

Your favorite food is: Her Tea Leaves

Thought for the Day: God Made The Automobile

How I would like to die: Innocent Bones

My soul's present condition: Love and Some Verses

My motto: Free Until They Cut Me Down