music: Rachael Yamagata
The great thing about music services like Rhapsody is they make it easy for you to give new or undiscovered artists a real listen.
I probably wouldn’t notice Rachael Yamagata on any radio station playing her, nor would she be plastered across MSN Music or Launch for me to see. Lord knows I look. How else would I know Lindsay Lohan is a singer now? iTunes and it’s 20-second samples wouldn’t have made me a fan. Since Rhapsody sells access to listen to music rather than downloading it (though you can, for extra), it encourages people to explore and find new music (since it’s instantly accessible, at no cost). For those not familiar with Rhapsody, I recommend doing their 7-day free trial.
Anyhow, check her out. Her CD is incredible. Her voice is between Norah Jones and Fiona Apple. Kinda like Fiona Apple without the coke habit. A new favorite.
Music Video - Rachael Yamagata - "Worn Me Down" (Real Player format)
Actually a while back iTunes gave a free Rachael Yamagata song “Letter Read” which really got me into her music.
“Worn Me Down” is on heavy rotation on my iPod mini. Must have downloaded it mid-/late-2004; she’s a good time.
Rachael Yamagata is pretty darn awesome! :-D can you help me out i’m trying like crazy to get a mp3 download of one of her song Until I Heard which is ONLY previewed on her website and is not on any cd’s. Care to lend a hand?