Music-Market with Mason.

Hello everyone.
Little bit of background before I start. As an artist (If I can call myself that) I spend a lot of time drawing alone. When I was younger I used to always draw in silence. Music wasn't really my thing. I liked music, mostly soundtracks, I just didn't ever listen to it often. I always thought that film scores were something to be ashamed of liking... Not sure why... Then one day, I cannot remember when, I started getting into all sorts of music.
Nowadays, I am listening to a lot. Every time I draw, write or work out I have to have something to listen to.

My love of music is very evident in the way I draw. For those of you who have been paying attention to my Red, White and Black series, I am going to let you in on a little secret. Each picture has a song, rather, a theme to it. Music is a very integral part of my process. Both with my art and, of course, my movies.

So, I love music... I was just a late bloomer ;)

Now, let's kick off this post with my top five last played songs.
    Song                         Artist                    Album
1. Bird of the Summer. by A Fine Frenzy. Bomb in a Birdcage.

I love her voice. I love the story this song tells. Definitely worth a listen.

2. Discombobulate. by Hans Zimmer. Sherlock Holmes Soundtrack.

This album is one of the best I have ever heard. This song is an excellent example of Hans Zimmer's range and talent. If ever a song could describe the character of Sherlock Holmes, this is the one.

3. Decatur, or, Round of Applause for Your Step Mother . by Sufjan Stevens. Illinois

Is a soft little song that could put me to bed at any given time... I think it has. Lovely

4. Main Title. by Aaron Zigman & Alexandre Desplat. Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium

When I watched this movie I loved it. Didn't think I would, to be honest. Something that also caught my eye, er, ear, I guess, was the wonderful music. Both of these composers have become my favorites!

5. Now You Has Jazz. by Louis Armstrong & Bing Crosby. Louis Armstrong at M-G-M

 I dare anyone to say that don't like listening to Louis Armstrong play his trumpet. C'mon, I dare ya! This song is a favorite of mine. I love Jazz.

 So, if you have listened to any of these songs or listened to them after I recommended them to you, I would love to hear from you! I ask that you share any of your favorites so that I may have a listen and possibly buy and write about.

I hope these posts are worth reading.

Yours truly,
Mason.