Esmeralda

This is so captivating. I never really became obsessed with Ben Howard as many had but this song just has that grittier, darker quality. It just takes me to a Romanian / Gypsy sort of place, with the title and the heavy use of the guitar.

In other news, I did my Grade 8 flute exam today. It's hard to tell how I did but the examiner was Irish so I was in a happy place with his cheery accent.

We All Live Our Lives In The Confines Of Fear

Lay your ears upon this little gem of a song - The Fear // Ben Howard

During my journey back home, The Fear by Ben Howard came on the radio and i had one of those moments where you pretend you're in a movie and stare deeply out of the window; my scenario being that i had just realised my life was being shaped by people around me, telling me what to wear, what to do and what to be like therefore shaping me to become someone who i am not. Woah, deep words. Anyway, that is basically my interpretation of this song, which has b-e-a-utiful lyrics with an actual meaning - none of that 'swagger jagger' crap.

I also listened to some more of Ben's material and i am enchanted, such a great lyricist and i adore the folksy guitar elements that intertwine so perfectly with his unique voice. I recommend you have a listen to Old Pine (<absolutely love this intro!) and Keep Your Head Up, both with as stunningly beautiful videos as the music. Ah, new obssession.

♥mollie