autumn's here : an ep for fall 2011

[katernater]

The annual EP for the beginning of fall has become something of a tradition for me. I have always loved autumn as the best of all seasons, and there is so much music that epitomizes my feelings for -- and during -- the season. This year's EP has a decidedly international feeling to it. I saw Frank Turner when he opened for Mumford & Sons last year, and I recently rediscovered his music through Spotify. His raw, honest lyrics about growing up and handling heartbreak (both the romantic and spiritual varieties) have sort of served as my anthems for the last few weeks. (His accent does not hurt, either.) Hugo is another recent find, as are Canadian-born Dan Mangan, and Grinderman (though Grinderman is helmed by Nick Cave, who is one of my old reliables for fanmixes). The Ryan Adams song has particular personal relevance for me, as it reflects the number of personal changes I have gone through in the last year. The closing track, "I Knew Prufrock Before He Got Famous," is maybe one of the most uplifting songs I've heard in a long time. It is a celebration of life and -- I think -- a perfect way to end the EP and start the season.

And, of course, I could not help but make Benedict Cumberbatch this year's EP "cover model." I mean, look at him.

I would love feedback and a comment if you are downloading, but neither are necessary. Please let me know if links expire.

Enjoy!



autumn's here
an ep for fall




oo1. to take you home : frank turner

i would like to take you home, to the hills that i know
i would like to take you home, to the places i go
i would like to take you home






oo2. et les mots croisés : dan mangan

so, hell, i thought i knew why i was here:
to find myself a girl who makes me sad
but i went looking round and all i found
was this here one who makes me tea and brings the crossword






oo3. mekong river delta : hugo

i'm still waiting on that day
but my life gets in the way
i wish i had some time for you
(i don't know if you want me to)
the things we say but never do






oo4. days gone by : bill connor

[ instrumental ]






oo5. palaces of montezuma : grinderman

oh come on, baby,
let's get out of the cold






oo6. dear chicago : ryan adams

the wind's feeling real these days
yeah, baby, it hurts me some
never thought i'd feel so blue,
new york city, you're almost gone
i think that i've fallen out of love,
i think i've fallen out of love . . . with you






oo7. i knew prufrock before he got famous : frank turner

well, life is about love, last minutes and lost evenings
about fire in our bellies and about furtive little feelings,
and the aching amplitudes that set our needles all flickering,
and they help us with remembering that the only thing left to do is live




Download art, songs, zip file here.



autumn's here : 2009
autumn's here : 2010

Comments

[antiquitea.livejournal.com]

Downloaderizing this as soon as I get home! I was waiting for you to put this up - I don't usually beat you when it comes to posting my autumn mix! ;)

[katernater.livejournal.com]

Ha! I made myself wait until the first official day of fall this year. I jumped the gun by almost a month for the 2010 edition. XD

excite!

[mauvais-pli.livejournal.com]

This is so good, I've been looking forward to this so much! I've listened to it once so far, and liked every song; I expect I'll be absolutely in love in an hour or so :)

Re: excite!

[katernater.livejournal.com]

I'm thrilled that you liked ti! Thank you so much for commenting!

[highlander_ii]

like the years before ( does this make it a 'tradition' now? )...

*iz in ur post steelin' ur muzikz!*

[katernater.livejournal.com]

You bein' in my posts, steelin' my muziks is definitely a time-honored tradition.

[highlander_ii]

it also meanz i can never get ridz of 'dis icon.... House will alwayz be steelin' ur bearz!

[awesomesquared.livejournal.com]

I wish I had made this a tradition the way you and Megs have. It's so good.

[katernater.livejournal.com]

Why not start this year? :D

[farstepper.livejournal.com]

You always dig up the most interesting songs.

[katernater.livejournal.com]

Why, thank you. :)

[another-myself.livejournal.com]

Ohsodownloading!

[katernater.livejournal.com]

I hope you like it!

[another-myself.livejournal.com]

I know I will! :D

[straightrhodes.livejournal.com]

I could look at Benedict Cumberbatch all day, and I think I will be listening to this mix all autumn. Thank you!

[katernater.livejournal.com]

As could I! I hope you enjoy the mix! Thank you for commenting!

[na-shao.livejournal.com]

As usual, your cover art is amazing, as for the other banners. You're so talented, I love "the feel" of the cover, and the colours.

Downloading this. Thank you so much for sharing ! :)

[katernater.livejournal.com]

Oh, what a lovely comment! Thank you so much! :D

Please enjoy the mix!

[nyogu.livejournal.com]

This looks great! So does...Benedict, for that matter. *stare* *stare* *stare*

[katernater.livejournal.com]

He's not hard on the eyes.

Thanks for the comment!

[nyogu.livejournal.com]

He's really NOT. But after listening to the mix obsessively, I've decided that I love it, all on it's own. Thank you so much for introducing me to "I Knew Prufrock Before He Got Famous". In love. J'adore. Really. Thank you, I owe you one.

[tasha-o.livejournal.com]

Hey there! This mix was really awesome especially since autumn is my favorite season. ^___^
Sadly though when I went to download the 2009 and 2010 mix sendspace said that file was not available :( Is there another link I can use? Thank you!

[katernater.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

And thanks for letting me know about the expired links! I'll re-upload both mixes as soon as I get to a better internet connection. I'll let you know when they're up!

[vodkaplaid.livejournal.com]

Can't wait to listen to this: It is chilly and rainy outside, so I think it will be the perfect soundtrack today.

And Prufrock is my favorite poem of all time...so the last song is very intriguing, indeed!

[katernater.livejournal.com]

Ah yes, perfect weather, no?

Please enjoy!

[the-arc5.livejournal.com]

Well, the art is gorgeous, and I can't wait to listen to the music. Thank you!

[katernater.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much! I hope you enjoy it!

[liquidloz.livejournal.com]

this looks gorgeous! downloading :)

[katernater.livejournal.com]

Thank you for commenting! :D

[lavender88.livejournal.com]

i love other seasons, but my heart belongs to the fall ♥ and in a way, listening to your autumn mixes have become a sort of tradition for me too!

[katernater.livejournal.com]

You and me both! Thank you so much for giving it a go! :)

[braceface-freak.livejournal.com]

Awesome music and Benedict Cumberbatch; who wouldn't want to download!?

[katernater.livejournal.com]

It certainly doesn't hurt, am I right?

Thank you so much for checking it out!

[chocolate-inyx.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous!

[katernater.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much!

[morejamperhaps.livejournal.com]

this looks gorgeous, downloading, thanks :)