Happy-Making: Nell

I love Nell.

It's about time everyone loved them as much as I do.

Of course, those are the thoughts that cross every fan's mind when he or she is thinking of said favorite band.  Or perhaps just some really good music.

Nell is amazing.  They have struck a fantastic balance between the instruments and the vocals, and I'm sure if I understood the lyrics, they'd be fantastic too.  Yep, still working on that.  But you can tell, even when you don't speak the language, because the words are so clear they are obviously more important than just words.

And so.  Watch Nell.  In fact, start with these videos, and branch out from there.  Because you will love them.  I'm pretty sure.

Nell's Stay.  Actually probably my favorite Nell song right now.

Here's a live version of another song.  Nell is just amazing.  This song makes my heart smile.

And this last one is their LATEST!!!  Just watched it.  Love it.  Oh man, so many good things to say.  But I won't.  Okay, maybe just a few.

It's amazing how when she gets up she coughs like there's no oxygen to breathe.  That's what it feels like when everything seems lost to you.  You can't breathe, think, do anything except survive sometimes.

The ice is a beautiful theme running throughout.  Either the relationship has grown so cold neither of them can survive, or it's over (the relationship) and her life seems like it has frozen in time and space because she can't move on.  Wonderful imagery.

The ring--a symbol of commitment, but it's no longer on her finger: it has been frozen into a solid block of ice, representing not only the failed relationship but all of her hopes for the future.  It's as if she can physically do nothing (represented by her eventual lying back down and giving up).

Okay, I'm done going all English major-y on ya.  It was a good moment :)

Hope you love Nell as much as I do.  Especially the direction they are taking with their music.  Have a great week with your chill listening, peeps!