motel de moka

Photo: Ola

To see a world in a grain of sand,
And a heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour.

~ William Blake / Auguries of Innocence ~

Growing up near the sea and spending many days wandering through the dunes, feeling the warm sand and the soft breeze of spring, has left me with a deep affection for its unique surroundings. A place that gives us the time and patience to recollect our thoughts while the endless sky holds an angelic purity of light reflected by the sea. This mix starts off with Bonnie Beecher sweetly humming her well known tune from the American television series The Twilight Zone (1964). A wonderfully enigmatic recording that continues to inspire and entrance people even today. From there on it continues with soft and hushed songs and with James Yorkston adding his poignant baritone voice and hopelessly romantic lyrics. A piece from François Ozon’s film Sous le Sable not only provides the mix’s title but also subtly takes us back to the adoring and dreamy undertone that was laid down by the opening tune. Please also notice the downloading functionality that I’ve added below the playlist if you quickly want it in its entirety and don’t want to download each file individually.

Inspired by and dedicated to Ola.

1. Jeff Alexander with Bonnie Beecher - Come Wander With Me
   The Brown Bunny (Tulip, 2004)
2. Joanne Robertson - Ola
   The Lighter (Textile, 2008)
3. Joyce - Meus Vinte Anos
   Nelson Angelo E Joyce (1970; reissue on Discos Mariposa, 2006)
4. Tribalistas - Lá de Longe
   Tribalistas (Blue Note, 2002)
5. Asa Irons & Swaan Miller - Abacus
   Asa Irons & Swaan Miller (Important, 2007)
6. Philippe Rombi - Sur le Sable
   Bandes originales des films de François Ozon (Wea, 2006)
7. James Yorkston - Surf Song
   Just Beyond the River (Domino, 2004)
8. Micah P. Hinson - When We Embraced
   Micah P. Hinson and the Red Empire Orchestra (Full Time Hobby, 2008)
9. Josephine Foster - Trees Lay By
   Hazel Eyes, I Will Lead You (Locust, 2005)

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