S. J. Tucker is one of my very favorite musicians. Everything about her is eclectic. The style of her music ranges from folk to rock to celtic and back again. The subjects of her songs can run the gambit. There's The Wendy Trilogy which is a trio of songs that explores what would have happened if Wendy had chosen to join Captain Hook as a Pirate. There's songs which will move you close to tears like The Dryad's Promise, a story of lost loves and the desire to let go. Then there's the just plain silly like Tough Titty Cupcakes, the raccoon mama who will do anything for her babies or Playing D&D which you will just have to listen to yourself!
She has two albums specifically which are story telling pieces. For the Girl in the Garden and Solace & Sorrow are inspired by The Orphan's Tales books by Catherynne Valente. Half of the tracks are readings from the books themselves and they are followed by songs S. J. has written for them. All of her albums are free to listen to on her website and you can listen to my favorite album here. I highly recommend listening to Eshkol and Seafaring Satyr, that's my favorite story. You should also check out Mischief, that's my favorite non-story album.
I hope listening to this fantastic music entertains you long enough for me to finish reading my current book. Just as a spoiler, I will let you know that it's already become my new favorite book.
As an extra bonus, to any of my friends in St. Louis, S. J. is going to be here this weekend for the St. Lou Fringe Festival! I will be there Saturday but she's performing all weekend <3
Love it! :D I'm listening to "Cheshire Kitten: We're all mad here" and it's great!
ReplyDeleteI adore that song! That's what they ended the concert with on Saturday ^ ^
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