Summer days call for an old favourite: Regina Spektor

Well well well, isn't this burst of 26degrees rather lovely!?! (and even better if you're a Brightonian, sorrynotsorry, don't go on and all that, we get it Alix- MY BAD). As bitter as UK nationals are, we do suddenly grow hearts when the slightest essence of summer reveals itself, so I thought in line with my bright, spritely and satisfied recent mood each morning, I will match it to a music artist. Soundtrack to my life and that... This happens to be one from my youth, growing up in high school, appreciating the instrument/ indie thing going on back then, seeing music artists live at various venues around the country and experimenting with lyrical arrangements in order to work for our band status. Oh what a distant dream... :'(

I was lucky enough to witness, from only a few rows back, this stunningly talented individual Regina Spektor, from the grimey establishment known as Brighton Concorde II. I do not know why she was seated there- 'deserved better' now springs to mind, but nonetheless she performed a marvellously, engaging live show, punching away on the piano keys. 

Here are a few of her tracks that suit this upbeat and thoughtful mood I find myself in most days, accompanying my walk around the city. Her songs all have their own very distinct character, embodying the unique narrative of each one. I liken them to short stories in a melodic form and Regina has the most sharply witty, cute and curious lyrical style you will ever encounter. She and her music is odd, beautiful and wonderful! I prescribe each track below with a summary phrase so you know what you're getting:

#1- HAPPY.COM!! / A CUTE COUPLE VISION 

#Bouncy, jazz weirdness



#Thoughtprovoking, deep.

#A sundown song: soft and chilled



#Jazzy fizzle, solemn 

#Kinda sad, kinda happy. She mixes moods well, but then goes on to talk about loving someone's daughter...

#Lyrical humour with a staccato beat

GONNA HAVE TO END ON MY FAVOURITE REGINA SONG EVER:

#Reflection blues, where you can imagine yourself laying in a long-grass field