May. 04, 2011 - Issue #811: On being a John
Soundtrack
Soundtrack: The Provincial Archive
Thu, May 12 (9 pm) / Pawn Shop, $10 – $12
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Kicking off a tour with a show at the Pawn Shop—a week after the band will play a private show at its namesake, the Provincial Archives of Alberta—The Provincial Archive's Craig Schram soundtracked his life at home and on the road.
At Home: Morning, Noon & Night
Bart van Oort, Chopin's Nocturnes
With a cup of coffee in hand, there is nothing quite like Chopin's night-inspired ivory to make you wonder what you missed while your eyes were closed.
Arthur Russell, Instrumentals
These instrumentals remind me of the churning downtown machine. As a result, it's a great soundtrack to keep my own personal machine in action.
Royal City, At Rush Hour the Cars
The title says it all. For me, this record still turns a bus ride in to a dream, and removes me from the present.
On the Road: Morning, Noon & Night
The Byrds, Sweetheart of the Rodeo
As soon as that opening pedal steel line chimes through the van speakers, your coffee will taste better, and your quality of tour life will immediately improve. Try it for yourself, you might experience an odd wave of relief when you're told that, "You ain't going nowhere" as you cruise down the highway into oblivion.
Dirty Projectors, Bitte Orca
Throwing this Dirty Projectors gem on the stereo is a great way to open your eyes during long drives. The clumsy guitar work is akin to a slap on the back, jarring you awake as you're nodding off toward dreamland. It keeps my mind active, keeps me inspired and never fails to keep my interest.
Paul Simon, Graceland
Graceland has really experienced a comeback lately. Maybe, for some, it never went away? Whatever the case may be, on a night when you're not performing, Graceland can guide you into the night without resistance, and without looking back.
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