The Pelican’s Perch

So, Springfield’s pretty much flooded. It has rained non-stop since probably 8pm last night. The tiny creek next to my uncle’s shop is now a raging river and driving around town, since Springfield’s drainage system is terrible, is near impossible and a lot of intersections you just have to take backroads around. Let’s just say me and the weather here in Springfield have been on bad terms for quite a while now. This year has been ridiculous. T-shirt weather, next day ice storm. T-shirt weather, next couple days flooding. I’ve never been ready for Spring and Summer to arrive in all my life. Good thing I learned what the Sun was back in grade school, because I’ve damn near forgotten what it looks like. What’s this strange heat sensation I’m feeling, and that tiny yellow orb in the sky?

So, since it’s raining and I’m quite comfortable in my sweats in my cozy room, I figured I’d share yet another mix I made for my aunt’s Christmas present. I’ve listened to it while writing this and I think I did a pretty good job. It’s the kind of mix that makes you want to sit by the window, stare at the rain, and sigh thinking, the Sun’s out there somewhere. I just know it. Or maybe you’ll just read a book while listening to it. Whatever floats floods your boat.

1. Yann Tiersen - Summer ‘78 (Instrumental)
   
2. Regina Spektor - Samson
   
3. Maia Hirasawa - Parking Lot
   
4. Scott Matthews - Elusive
   
5. Emily Loizeau - L’autre bout du monde
   
6. Keren Ann - By the Cathedral
   
7. Manchester Orchestra - Sleeper 1972
   
8. Stars - Personal
   
9. Max Richter - Horizon Variations
   
10. Gary Jules - Mad World
    
11. Sufjan Stevens - John Wayne Gacy, Jr.
    
12. Iron & Wine - Flightless Bird, American Mouth
    
13. Bright Eyes - Lua
    

Edit:  Since Sond asked so nicely, here’s song #14…
14.  Piano Magic - The Season is Long