The last day of #100songs100days has arrived. Thanks everyone. It’s been a lot of fun. I co-wrote this song with @glencooper in our new project Diamondwolf. Enjoy… – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“Silver Tongue” – The Volcano Diary. We’re working on songs for our 2nd CD, which are based on myths and legends of the ocean. Today is day 99 of @glencooper and my #100songs100days project. Tomorrow, only on Twitter, we will announce a brand-new music project. WOOT! @celiachavez, backing up Melody Gardot in Europe this summer, …
“Wild Horses” – The Sundays. The definitive version of this Rolling Stones song. Seriously. – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“Midnight Blue” – Lou Gramm. File under “guiltiest pleasures: the 80’s” along with Cameo and Lita Ford. And Culture Club. – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“Stumble” – Star Anna. She’s a slow-burning fire that could engulf you at any moment. Are you ready? – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“O Mio Babbino Caro” – Anna Netrebko. How does she sing this delicate aria with so much strength + grace? It’s a Russian thang! (You wouldn’t understand.) – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“Hushed by Devotion” – Jesse Sykes the Sweet Hereafter. Like the first time you got high with a good lover. Dreamy, dizzy, woozy, and hot! – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“Tunnel of Love” – Bruce Springsteen. Not a single Bruce fan cares for this song but me. Alone in my passion, I roam freely. [Alicia also posted a photo from last night of the ad hoc memorial for the Cafe Racer victims in Seattle HERE.] – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“Shade and Honey” – Sparklehorse. From Lisa Cholodenko’s movie “Laurel Canyon.” Francis McDormand’s character = hell yeah! – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“Not Enough Time” – INXS. It’s all about the very last verse, when he howls “make time stop/ for the two of us”. Heaven. – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“Skyscraper” – Demi Lovato. Love to hear much strength and resilience in the spirit of young girls. Respect + power to them! – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“That Was Another Country” – Innocence Mission. When the plane takes off on my last day of vacation I need to hear this. – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“Parlez-Moi d’Amour” – Charlélie Couture and Mark Isham. From the soundtrack to The Moderns. Heart-stopping beauty; a stunner. – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days http://youtu.be/Jo5ppbONfyA
“Miracle of Time” – Miles Ralston. He currently pays bass in The Volcano Diary but did you know he’s also a beautiful singer/songwriter? – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“I’m Shakin’” – Jack White. I gave in to this record completely. Pies taste better when I bake to this. – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days http://youtu.be/O35wdiYVYbg
“Further Sadness” – Amy Denio. One of my alltime favorite Seattle musicians and a national treasure. Amy, please come to Twitter! – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days Further Sadness
“Pacing The Cage” – Bruce Cockburn. To make up for missing yesterday, here’s another Canadian superstar. – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“Drawn To the Rhythm” – Sarah MacLachlan. Old-school Sarah for my peeps in Vancouver. – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days Sarah McLachlan – Drawn to the Rhythm (Official Music Video). Watch more top selected videos about: Sarah McLachlan
“Too Busy” – Sweet Secrets. Great show last night with these guys and 2 others. TVD heart’s SS! – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“The Moon Said So” – Jean Mann Her voice is a treasure, and she is too. I’m a long-time fan! – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days www.jeanmann.net
“So Gentle Your Arms” – Shannon Stephens. Exquisite vocal control and a strong, deep melodic pulse. She is the real thing. – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days Listen to or download the track here. Here’s the Shannon Stephens page at Asthmatic Kitty Records.
“Unnovae Nights” – XVIII Individual Eyes. My current favorite local band. Jaime’s drumming + the awesomest! – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days Band’s website is here – http://eighteenindividualeyes.com/ Eighteen Individual Eyes – Four Poses
“Exploring” – Land of Pines. Big ups to my friend Evan Easthope, a powerful singer with a great heart. LOP forever! – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“Vega$” – Celia Chavez. My girl Chavez is gorgeous and gifted. She’s backing up Melody Gardot in Europe this summer. – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“So Have I For You” – Nikka Costa. Brilliant funk performer but this song is personal, “don’t need a gun/ i got a microphone.” – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“Wicked Game” – Chris Isaak. Make the bed. – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAOxCqSxRD0
“Modern Love” – David Bowie. Sometimes an 80’s classic is just what the doctor ordered. PS – Where is DB lately? – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hDbpF4Mvkw
“Further to Fly” – Paul Simon. Rhythm of the Saints kicks Graceland‘s ass. You read that right. – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J6LM_pOcmg
“This City Never Sleeps”- Eurythmics. This city never sweats, except for the last few days. Temp in my apartment Monday: 92. – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days
“Tap the Phone” – Francis and The Lights. Smooths rough edges and turns up the corners of a shy smile. Flirty + honey-sweet. – Alicia Dara – @thevolcanodiary – #100songs100days